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KIDS: NO EXCUSES, PLENTY OF FUN

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coquitlam lifeguard Josh froese holds a summer child and Youth Pass that will be for sale starting next wednesday. the $20 card will be good for kids from birth to 18 years of age to use at pools and for drop-in programs, and will be valid from June 21 to sept. 6. a similar card is also available in Port moody. for more on these programs, please see article on page 13.

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Plebiscite voting surpassing civic election turnout gary mcKenna

The Tri-CiTy News

With three weeks to go until the Lower Mainland transit referendum deadline, voter turnout in the Tri-Cities is already surpassing that in last fall’s civic elections.

Port Coquitlam has seen

the largest increase of the three Tri-City municipalities, with 35.5% of eligible voters in submitting their referendum ballots, compared to the 26% of residents who cast ballots in the municipal vote in November.

see pOMO tURNOUt, page 12

SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

teacher layoff list close to 500 for end of school year

Uncertainty tough on teachers and students: shirra sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News

as many as 500 teachers in the Tri-City public schools will

be finishing the school year not knowing if they’ll be back at work in September.

The annual layoff process began on Wednesday, with almost 500 School district 43 teachers receiving notices. That number is down from the 632 who were cut last year — about 500 of whom were hired back — but Coquitlam Teachers’

association president Charley King said it’s still a significant number. and while most of them will likely be hired back in September once enrolment numbers are finalized, King said many will be recalled on partial or temporary contracts, not permanent jobs. see ‘OptIMIstIC’, page 3

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GIVING IN THE TRI-CITIES

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Left: a boy in seje, kenya, polishes the shoes he received from coquitlam’s hillside community church. as chiggers (larvae of a parasitic mite) are a health problem for kids in that area, a pair of shoes is a simple but unattainable solution for most of them. above: hillside provided a group of women with a small seed loan and training to run a small business to generate income.

more than your average garage sale 16 years in, annual church sale is not just about bargains sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News

among the tables of toys, dishes, books and gadgets up for grabs at the Hillside Community Church garage sale are a new school, hospital and water wells for a small village in Kenya.

That’s because the annual garage sale isn’t just a place to donate household items or discover a hidden gem, it’s also how Hillside raises money to support the community of

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a medical laboratory built and funded by hillside community church in coquitlam.

Seje and, before that, boro, two small villages in Kenya. and as word of the church’s

fundraising efforts spread, so too did interest in the garage sale itself. Now 16 years since

its inception, the annual sale of kitsch and crockery has become a huge community draw.

“We started as a small church garage sale and it just got out of control,” said diana Cobaschi, Hillside’s garage sale co-ordinator. “It’s gotten really large now. We have the entire church full of sale items and people are lined up at the door an hour before.”

What doesn’t fit inside the church spills out onto the lawn and part of the parking lot, where the furniture and plants can be found. anyone looking for higher-end items can go digging in the boutique area.

Cobaschi said organizers have added a children’s area this year, where kids can keep busy

with crafts and face painting. all of the garage sale items are donated and church members volunteer their time to run the event, so any money raised goes directly to the church’s fundraising for the Kenyan villages. (for the first eight years of the garage sale, the money was donated to an orphanage in Mexico.)

In boro, the church partnered with Hungry for Life to build a school and hospital addition, as well as doctors to staff it, and wells to supply water. They also helped the villagers develop more effective agricultural techniques to improve their yields.

Three years ago, Hillside shifted its focus to Seje, a

nearby village, with similar efforts.

In the past eight years Cobaschi estimates the garage sale and other events, including a gala auction and Kenyan coffee sales, have raised about $250,000 for the two villages.

“People have been really generous and the fundraising has gone so well,” she said.

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• The annual garage sale at Hillside Community Church (1393 Austin Ave., Coquitlam) is on Saturday, May 30.

Donations are welcomed starting on May 10; call 604-9362313 for information.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

‘Optimistic’ most teachers will be hired back continued from front page

“It’s a status quo budget with status quo staffing, there are no new positions,” he said, adding it’s not the first time for many of the teachers who are getting laid off, even though some have worked for the district for seven to eight years.

Last month, the district reported it would avoid staff cuts, pay down its debt and even add five positions thanks to a revenue jump from fee-paying

foreign students. board chair Judy Shirra said despite the layoff process, the district would be hiring more teachers in the fall.

“It’s not a lot more but there will be more, and certainly there will be more [education assistants]” after the board of education decided to reduce cafeteria staff to fun Eas, Shirra told The Tri-City News.

How many teachers will be hired back won’t be known until Sd43 gets information on

any hold-back grants, money that’s kept by the province until enrolment is confirmed in September, Shirra said, adding the uncertainty is difficult for both teachers and students.

“We certainly see it having an effect on staff morale and I don’t see how that cannot flow down to the classroom,” said Shirra. “We have teachers who can be on the payroll for eight years and still be considered not full-time, and that’s an awful way to live.”

Jamie Ross, Sd43’s director of human resources, confirmed 491 teachers would be laid off up to those with 8.2 years of seniority, which is down from last year’s threshold of just over nine years. Teachers will start getting recalled after July 1 as the district has positions or partial positions open up, a process that continues for much of the summer.

“We’re optimistic and hopeful we can get a large number

[of teachers] back,” added Randy Manhas, the district principal of human resources.

Meanwhile CuPE support staff layoffs include 11 cooks, 10 cashiers, 24 caretakers, 64 educational assistants and one youth worker.

Sd43 has faced significant budget cuts in the past two years as it struggles to pay down a $10.2-million debt incurred in 2013.

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ANIMAL WELFARE

Willow, recovering, gets courage award

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one of the worst cruelty cases in b.C. SPCa history continues to on its path to happiness as Willow, a severely emaciated Siberian husky, was honoured at the animal Courage awards on May 2.

The dog from Coquitlam was found wandering alone in Maple Ridge in late January and brought to the Maple Ridge branch of the SPCa by a good samaritan. because of Willow’s initial condition — it weighed 15 kg, 9 kg under what a healthy dog of its age and breed should be — the dog was treated at the dewdney

animal Hospital. The husky was assessed with a score of one out of nine on the canine body conditioning scale, making it one of the worst cases of starvation witnessed by SPCa officers.

“Willow was too weak to stand without support but was unable to lie down due to extreme pain in her abdominal area,” said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the SPCa. “upon further examination, it was discovered that she had been eating gravel and soil in order to stay alive. Thankfully, with around-the-clock veterinary treatment and ongoing care in a loving SPCa foster home,

Willow made a miraculous recovery and gradually gained more than nine kilograms.”

Willow was adopted in March by dawn and Mark Whittacker of Langley and has adjusted to a new home, enjoying car rides, long walks and swimming.

The dog’s original owner has been identified as a Coquitlam resident and university student. The b.C. SPCa has said there is enough evidence to go forward with animal cruelty charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to animals act and the Criminal Code. There has been no word from Crown counsel on whether charges will be laid.

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willow, a siberian husky from coquitlam, weighed only 15 kg when found wandering the streets of maple ridge and brought to the sPca in January.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION

TRI-CITY CRIME

Pellet gun, bear spray used in coq. robbery Coquitlam RCMP are investigating after a man claiming to have been shot and robbed Tuesday night was found in front of the Safeway at Sunwood Square.

Shortly before 10:40 p.m., the man was reportedly robbed near Pipeline Road and Lincoln avenue; he was also shot with a pellet gun and bear sprayed.

It’s not clear whether he was robbed while he was in his vehicle but after the incident, he managed to drive himself to Sunwood Square a few blocks away. He was then able to flag down several firefighters in the area and police were called.

The man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Investigators say the attack was not random and the public is safe.

“We believe it is targeted but for reasons we cannot

disclose at this time because we are still investigating, but we don’t believe the public is at risk at all,” said Cpl. Jamie Chung. anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-14088, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via www. solvecrime.ca. other news:

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failing to yield the rightof-way could land you in hot water this month as police and ICbC embark on a highrisk driving campaign.

Cops will be on the lookout for drivers who aren’t giving up the right-of-way to pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other drivers in a bid to cut down on the leading cause of crashes resulting

in injuries or death in b.C. High-risk driving — which includes failing to yield, speeding, following too closely and ignoring a traffic control device — contributes to 43% of all police-reported crashes that result in injuries or fatalities annually in b.C., and 1,300 pedestrians who are injured or killed in crashes at intersections.

ICbC data shows that in the Lower Mainland, 3,600 crashes that result in injuries or deaths are caused by high-risk driving.

Police across b.C. will be stepping up enforcement in May, targeting all high-risk driving behaviours. Speed Watch volunteers will also be set up to encourage drivers to slow down. visit www.icbc.com for more information.

LARGE HOMES REVIEW Come hear about potential options to help guide development of single-family homes in southwest Coquitlam.

WHERE – Centennial Pavilion (620 Poirier Street) WHEN – Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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PORT COQUITLAM FIRE

fire displaces residents of Poco home gary mcKenna The Tri-CiTy News

one woman was sent to hospital and traffic along a section of Prairie avenue was diverted for several hours Thursday morning after fire tore through a Port Coquitlam home.

Scott Walters, a tenant in the three-bedroom basement suite of the home, said he awoke to his landlord banging on the window yelling at everyone to get out of the house.

“The full house was up in smoke,” Walters said. “It was hard to get out… I woke up to the smoke and basically had enough time to crawl out of the basement window.”

He told The Tri-City News his roommate — the victim who was taken to hospital — said she had smelled gas emanating from the back area of the home before the fire broke out.

The incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. at the home near finlay and Prairie, a few blocks from Port Coquitlam fire Hall No. 2. fire Chief Nick delmonico said the owner of the property was just returning from a trip to the gym when he noticed flames and smoke coming from the basement. The homeowner was just getting the tenants out of the building when fire crews arrived and the blaze had already spread to

FIreFIGHTer FOOD FUNDrAiser MAy 15 Coquitlam firefighters are holding a charity event next week to help raise awareness and money for a nutritional snack program that helps feed vulnerable kids.

Tickets are on sale for the annual vintage vegas Charity bash, which has been organized by the Coquitlam firefighters Charitable Society and will feature entertainment from Nearly Neil and the Solitary band as well as live performances by talented local youth. There will also be casino tables and food prepared by the Hard Rock Casino along with a silent auction and raffles prizes.

The event will take place at the Hard Rock Casino on friday, May 15 between 6:30 p.m. and midnight. vIP tickets can be purchased for $85 and are available online at eventbrite.ca. for more information or to buy tickets in person, call Gary Sehn at 604-349-5121.

left: bryan ness photo; right: gary mckenna/the tri-city news

scott walters (above right) said he had to escape from his burning Prairie avenue basement suite through a window after awaking to his landlord banging on his window. the upper floors and the roof, he added. “all we know is that it started in the basement… but we don’t have a determination yet,” delmonico said. “The flames were coming out of the basement window.” five people were living in the house at the time of the

blaze, he added, noting that fire investigators were on scene Thursday morning in an effort to determine the cause.

Meanwhile, Walters said he has lived in Port Coquitlam all his life and was a resident at the Prairie avenue home since last year. He does not have insurance and said he has no

idea where he will live after the 72 hours in emergency shelter provided to fire victims is over.

“Really, I just want to get my stuff,” he said. “I think my stuff is just fine. I just have to get access to it.”

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TRI-CITY REAL ESTATE

home supply not keeping up with demand diane strandberg

Price differences comPared to ’14

The Tri-CiTy News

The scenario that saw a Port Coquitlam home sell for more than $107,000 above the asking price last month may be taking place across Metro vancouver as the region posted the highest number of april real estate sales in nearly a decade.

It’s also a seller’s market, according to the Real Estate board of Greater vancouver, because listings aren’t keeping up with demand.

“The supply of homes for sale today in the region is not meeting the demand we’re seeing from home buyers,” darcy McLeod, REbGv president, said in a press release. “This is putting upward pressure on prices, particularly in the detached home market.”

Last month, The Tri-City News reported that a fourbedroom, 2,100 sq. ft. home on Wellington Street that was on the market for $595,000, and most recently assessed at $559,000, and sold for $702,000.

The home drew 17 offers and many were subject-free. and while that may have not been surprising given the upward pressure on prices, McLeod said people with a good realtor likely did their research ahead of time and the sale price may have been closer to what the home was worth given the market, especially for

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a home on Port coquitlam’s northside sold on sunday for $107,000 over the asking price last month after 17 offers were presented.

homes under $800,000.

“There’s a number of reasons that things are as busy as they are: historically low interest rates, high consumer confidence, certainly buyers seem to be quite confident that it’s a great time to buy a home and it’s a good long-term investment,” McLeod told The TriCity News.

“We’re also seeing some

shifts from the baby boomer generation. There’s a lot of downsizing going on, there’s a lot of earned equity being shared with children and grandchildren, helping them get into the market. That’s helping the first-time buyer.” another factor is migration to the region, which McLeod said is about 40,000 people a year. as to why the number of list-

COQUITLAM HOUSING

speak up on big, new homes in Coquitlam gary mcKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam residents with concerns about the proliferation of large, new homes in their neighbourhoods are invited to join the city at an information session next week.

The event will be an opportunity for the public to see the various options that can be adopted to help guide the development of new single-family homes in certain areas of the city, Jim McIntyre, the city’s general manager of planning and development, told The TriCity News.

“We want to get information out there and we wanted to share that with the community,” he said, adding that staff “want to hear from folks.”

The construction of large homes has been an issue in some parts of Coquitlam, particularly in established areas in the southwest, such as austin Heights, burquitlam-Lougheed and Maillardville as well as Ranch Park and HarbourChines.

“Hopefully, this will be an opportunity to inform [residents] so they are in a better position to offer other suggestions.”

– Jim mcintyre, coquitlam’s Gm of planning and development, on the city info session tuesday McIntyre acknowledged that it is a difficult issue for some residents, who have expressed concerns that the much larger homes are changing the character and feel of neighbourhoods.

“Hopefully, this will be an opportunity to inform [residents] so they are in a better position to offer other suggestions,” he said.

The input from the information session will be compiled and used as staff work on providing recommendations to council on how to approach the large homes issue. McIntyre said he expects a report to be available this month before planning staff begin work on potential zoning amendments during the summer months.

Large homes have been

an issue across the Lower Mainland as many people try to maximize the value of their property. for example, Port Moody just adopted new zoning amendments to regulate house height, siting and size.

The changes come nearly a year after residents in the Ioco Road corridor spoke out about “monster homes” that were beginning to overshadow smaller, older homes.

Coquitlam’s information session will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Centennial Pavilion (629 Poirier St.). for more information, go to www. coquitlam.ca/largehomereview.

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ings is down nearly 20% from last year, McLeod suggested homeowners may be motivated to sell but are holding on to their properties because they aren’t certain they’ll find another suitable property to which to move.

“It’s kind of a chicken-andegg scenario,” he said, noting that the tight market is affecting potential sellers as well as buyers. but with fewer properties on the market compared to last year at this time, sellers are in the driver’s seat, although that doesn’t mean home buyers should roll over and play dead.

With careful research with the help of a real estate professional, McLeod said buyers can find the right home in the right neighbourhood at the right price.

Last month, a vancity Savings report predicted home prices will soar beyond affordability, even in cities currently less expensive, such as Port Coquitlam and New Westminster. at the same time, buyers

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on’t worry, he’s friendly.” How often have you heard that when running into an offleash dog and its owner in a public park or on a public trail?

Perhaps what you should hear is a little acknowledgement that some people might be a little concerned about your pet. and maybe it’s time to leash the little darling. as the Tri-Cities gets denser — with pooches as well as people — it’s going to get to the point where you’ll need a doggie courtesy lesson before you can even own a canine. unfortunately, a few thoughtless people make it bad for everyone.

Things are getting so bad that Coquitlam park trash bins are overflowing with dog poop and the city is looking at specifying trails in Mundy Park as off-leash and on-leash, plus a trail where pets would be prohibited. a cheaper option would be a little common sense but that seems to be in short supply these days.

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he destruction in Nepal provides a sobering reminder as we mark emergency preparedness week across the province.

Mount baker, looming dormant just across the border, is an obvious example of the Pacific Ring of fire that the West Coast belongs to. but there are others.

The 6.1 earthquake off the coast of Haida Gwaii last month again illustrated the tectonic forces at work beneath our feet.

In fact, two of the largest earthquakes to ever rattle the seismic recording devices in Canada have occurred in the region. before that, the grand-daddy of them all struck in 1700. The quake, estimated at 9 on the Richter scale, was felt as far away as Japan and sent tsunami waves washing across entire native villages.

Geologists are united in the conviction that a similar earthquake could occur anytime. Indeed, as time goes on and stress builds, the likelihood increases.

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Earthquakes aren’t unusual in b.C. There were 288 in the province last year. Most, thankfully, are not felt. but experts agree that it’s simply a matter of time before a major, damaging quake hits our region.

That reality is not meant to frighten people — it’s meant to spur action. While we can look to government to strengthen building codes, allocate emergency resources and facilitate disaster planning, real emergency preparedness begins at home.

It starts with simple steps you and your family can take to ensure that, if an emergency occurs, your household is able to look after itself for at least 72 hours. That means having a sufficient supply of water (at least two litres per person per day), canned goods (and a manual can opener), something to help you stay warm and dry, a first aid kit, and maybe some cash. If special medications are needed, make sure there is also an adequate supply of those. and if you have pets, don’t forget about their needs.

Keep your supplies updated, and store them in a

“While we can look to government to strengthen building codes, allocate emergency resources and facilitate disaster planning, real emergency preparedness begins at home.” place you can get to in an emergency (not the farthest basement corner).

Hopefully, they’ll never be needed. but as the experts say, it’s better to be prepared than to be sorry.

There is more information online from Emergency Management bC (www.embc.gov.bc.ca) that can help you prepare. Take the time to learn more.

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candy and kind words gifts better than gold The Editor, I want to broadcast a random act of charity.

I had my three younger kids with me waiting for the Costco doors to open. It was rainy and cold and my kids were not happy campers.

There was a lineup of people waiting for the doors to open.

The few minutes before 10 a.m. felt like eternity waiting with three tired kids.

My six-month old was crying, wanting to be cuddled.

My two-and-a-half-year-old was screaming because he wanted to go home. and my four-year-old was whining because, the night before, he went to bed late due to swimming lessons.

Yikes, a mom’s nightmare: cranky kids like little sticks of dynamite ready to blow up.

Then I noticed a father with his two kids behind us,

quietly and patiently waiting in their grocery cart. I wanted to explain to the lineup behind us that my kids went to bed late because their brothers had soccer and swimming the previous night — really, my kids aren’t always like this. all I wanted to do was go in and pick up my son’s birthday cake and take the kids home.

Sure enough, after what seemed like hours, the doors opened and the mad rush of frenzied shoppers sped through the aisles while my kids persisted in their behaviour.

When we finally got to the meat department, I heard a voice: “Would your child like a treat?” assuming it was a Costco sample worker, I quickly said, “Yes, please!”

Then, I realized it was the

Speak up!

You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com father of the two kids from lineup. In empathy and a non-judgemental way, he looked in his diaper bag and pulled out a ring pop. I gave it to my two year old. a friend saw what happened and I mentioned I don’t normally reward this type of behaviour but he said, “desperate times call for desperate measures!”

I felt like the kind gesture of giving a ring pop went deeper — it meant “I care. I see you are having a difficult parenting moment and I care not to judge but to help.”

after reflecting about it more, I realized not only are parents often humbled at grocery stores when children have their outbursts, they’re then reciprocated with mean looks and sometimes rude comments. but I will always be thankful for the dad who choose to empathize by simply giving us a ring pop and a non-judgemental comment, “Kids will be kids.” our paths might never cross again but, to that father, I wanted to broadcast your act of charity.

Now, I challenge everyone as a Mother’s day gift to a stranger, pay it forward and pass a ring pop to a mother in need. Your act of charity might make all the difference.

Frances Maddalozzo, Port Coquitlam

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slow and easy, indeed, for Pomo mill site proposal The Editor, Re. “Slow and easy is the way to proceed with Flavelle plans” (opinion, The Tri-City News, May 6).

I read with interest the editorial and also have concerns regarding the hasty move forward with plans for the Mill and Timber site on Port Moody’s waterfront.

When the mayor and council were first promoting the new oCP last year, they put on a dog and pony show at city hall. Included were lovely artists’ concepts of the flavelle site proposed development.

They were very well done and quite an improvement on the current eyesore — although the cedar smell is nice wafting around the area.

My questions then were basically the same as now: • How is it possible for ac-

ceptable access and egress, to allow the number of vehicles and pedestrians that would live in or visit a large development, to be designed? Rocky Point Park is out of bounds and the local streets are already overused.

• How would emergency vehicles get onto the site during morning and evening rush hours? any commuter using this area to leave and return already knows of the long waits either way at peak times.

• What type of remediation is mandated — not suggested — to test the soil for hazardous material and safety?

I hope the mayor and council spend extensive time in discussion before approving any development. Maybe another referendum like that for the proposed transportation tax?

Rod Archibald, Port Moody

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Port Moody is the only Tri-City municipality where plebiscite turnout as of May 6 had not surpassed the numbers from the civic election, although that will likely change before the end of the month.

The city saw higher than average voter turnout last fall with 35.5%, compared to 35.2% in the current transit referendum.

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$20 will go a long way this summer in coquitlam & Pomo Youth cards will allow admission to rec facilities Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

Parents won’t have to dip into their wallets as much this summer when their kids want to take a dip.

That’s because the cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody launch their unlimited child and youth passes next month.

The new $20 swipe cards will be sold starting next May 13 and will allow kids — from newborns to 18-year-olds — to drop into any sport and arts program between June 21 and Sept. 6. best of all, anyone can buy a card — not just Coquitlam or Port Moody residents.

The two pilot initiatives mean kids will have unlimited access to any indoor and outdoor pool, civic fitness rooms, and sports and arts sessions during scheduled drop-in times; the cards won’t apply to registered programs. among the drop-in activities available this summer in Coquitlam are: • Pinecones Active adventure: open to families with children aged one to five years; play with giant building blocks, climb in tunnels and ride the tricycle racecourse (fridays at Pinetree community centre); • Park Play: for kids aged six and up; join crafts, games and stories with park leaders (Mondays at Panorama, Tuesdays at blue Mountain, Wednesdays at Galloway, fridays at Cottonwood); • Basketball: for youth 11 to 18 and parents; practise on a side hoop or join in on a game on one of the six courts (friday nights, Centennial activity Centre); • Teen Indoor Cycling: for teens 13 to 18; workout on a stationary bike (Mondays at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex); • and Poi Spinning: for teens 16 and up; learn about a less-intensive martial arts (Thursdays at Spirit Square). as well, teens wanting to know how to work out safely in a weight room can get a break in the cost of an orientation session. Youths aged 13 to 18 can tour a city workout facility with a certified weight trainer and pay only $2; after that, with the Child and Youth Pass,

there’s no charge.

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Meanwhile, the Port Moody drop-in Pass gives kids unlimited access to all recreation facilities, including Rocky Point and Westhill outdoor pools.

“I think this is a great summer initiative that we’re rolling out for the kids and we hope it will be well used,” Mayor Mike Clay said.

The city of Port Coquitlam isn’t offering such a pass this summer.

• For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/summerpass or portmoody.ca/summerpass.

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Province to boot 46 pharmacies from plan crackdown follows audits, concern over methadone dealing Jeff nagel Black Press

The b.C. government intends to effectively shut down as many as 46 Lower Mainland pharmacies by excluding them from the PharmaCare program in the wake of a review that flagged various abuses.

Letters have gone out to the pharmacies giving them three weeks to argue why they shouldn’t be denied the ability to bill the publicly funded drug plan effective next month.

There have been past allegations of kickbacks paid by methadone-dispensing pharmacies to retain addicted patients, among other concerns about their practices.

Health ministry officials aren’t releasing specifics or the locations of the pharmacies involved.

“Many of these pharmacies are dispensing methadone,” Health Minister Terry Lake confirmed. a regulatory change that took effect in december now allows the ministry to refuse to do business with pharmacies with a history of problematic business and billing practices, and forces them to disclose their ownership, management and track record. “until now, it could be hard for the ministry to cancel the enrolment of a pharmacy taking advantage of patients or

breaking PharmaCare’s billing rules,” Lake said.

Recent audits of pharmacies have turned up hundreds of thousands of dollars in billing irregularities.

The ministry says some pharmacies improperly filed drug information for patients into the province’s prescription-tracking network, potentially risking their health, while others gave false information on their enrolment applications. a health ministry spokesperson would not release specifics or the locations of the 46 targeted pharmacies, but said some are being excluded for problems unrelated to methadone.

The 20 top methadonedispensing pharmacies in b.C. include four each in Surrey and vancouver’s downtown Eastside, five elsewhere in vancouver, three in abbotsford, two in victoria and one each in Nanaimo and Kamloops.

Together they were paid more than $12 million from the PharmaCare program to supply methadone in 2013, according to a provincial review of the methadone maintenance program completed in January.

The review found methadone costs covered by PharmaCare have climbed by an average of 7.6 per cent a year to nearly $44 million, making it the program’s second-highest drug cost.

More than 15,000 drug addicts received PharmaCarefunded methadone in 2013 – about 5,200 in vancouver, 3,400 in Surrey, 1,200 in burnaby, 1,000 each in abbotsford and Greater

victoria, and another 2,000 split between Coquitlam, New Westminster and Nanaimo.

The review notes the ministry has for more than a decade dealt with methadone dispensing problems, including the offering of inducements to patients and improper billing.

“There appear to be significant concerns relating to the safety, acceptability, equity and efficiency of the [program],” the review found.

It also pointed to b.C.’s “generous” dispensing fees, including a witnessing fee to make sure patients drink methadone at the pharmacy, that together make it a lucrative business. dispensing methadone to a single patient is worth nearly $6,500 a year in fees to a pharmacy net of the drug costs, the review said, and dispensing other drugs to the patient can triple that.

Lake defended b.C.’s policy on fees.

“The witnessing fee is important to ensure that the person who is prescribed the methadone actually takes the methadone, because there is a market value on the street and we want to ensure that the proper person is getting the medication,” he said.

“There’s just a very small number of pharmacists and pharmacies that have been shown be not following the rules.” other pharmacies exist near each targeted one, Lake said, and a smooth transition of patients and their prescriptions is expected.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS

coquitlam market kicks off sunday at dogwood the market. Their show starts at 10 a.m. with a walking tour of the market, located in the dogwood parking lot. besides the local produce, food trucks from disco Cheetah Korean Grill, Gourmet fare and Rocky Point Ice Cream will also be serving up food to hungry guests. and musician Jeff Neufeld will entertain the crowd while kids can decorate a small pot for mom and plant a flower.

Mother’s day marks the opening for the Coquitlam farmers Market at dogwood Pavilion. and organizers have a few activities up their sleeves to celebrate this year’s launch on Sunday.

Restaurateur fred Soofi and CKPM’s “girl-about-town” Cathy Cena will be on site to shoot a cooking show for TriCities Community Television using fresh ingredients from

The market runs on Sundays through oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Poirier Street and Winslow avenue in Coquitlam.

Meanwhile, Coquitlam farmers Market has lined up three workshops for the rest of the month: May 17 (Seed bomb), May 24 (Centennial Culinary Program) and May 31 (Garden Stepping StonesStop). visit makebakegrow.com for more information.

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fresh produce is just one of the attractions at the coquitlam farmers market.

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The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion follows the existing

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biz hosts experts at economic summit diane strandberg Tri-CiTy News

an economic summit planned for May 21 in Coquitlam will bring tech experts, CEos and politicians together for a look at the Canadian economy with an emphasis on technology and innovation.

Hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Economic Summit 2015 is an effort to draw business leaders from inside and outside the TriCities to showcase the region, said executive director Michael Hind, and provide learning and networking opportunities for local businesses.

“I think they’re going to get some new perspectives on business from some leaders,” Hind told The Tri-City News. “our second goal is to promote this beyond Tri-Cities’ borders, [so they learn], you know, that Tri-City is a great place to do business.”

Speakers confirmed so far include federal industry minister and local MP James Moore, who will be the keynote speaker, presenting a national perspective on the economy, followed by a federal MP panel representing Canada’s national parties (so far, the NdP, Greens and Conservatives have confirmed).

2015 SHIMMY MOB

Breaking the world record:

Dancers aim to make Belly Dance History record again in 2015, raise funds for Women’s Shelters

Bellydancers Dancers across North America and around the world are gearing up to make belly dance history once again, all for a great cause. On Saturday, May 9th, 2015 “Shimmy Mobs” will be appearing randomly at various locations from coast to coast to promote World Belly Dance Day and help raise awareness and funds for domestic abuse victims’ shelters. location #1: port moody, rockey point park performance time: 9:15 am location #2: port Coquitlam, Shaunghnessy Street (Cenotaph - in front of Starbucks and rBC Bank) performance time: 10:30 am

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a technology panel will feature representatives from local and vancouver businesses — including finger food Studios, alive Publishing Group, urtheCast and automotive fuel Cell Coop — will offer a glimpse into the future and Hind said he is hoping to get a representative from a company that deals with asian businesses to provide the international perspective, something that is increasingly important to b.C. as a gateway to the Pacific. a CEo panel of local highprofile business leaders will wrap up the event: they include Rod baker, CEo of Great Canadian Gaming; Jean-Pierre Leblanc, co-founder of Saje Natural; darrell Jones, CEo of overwaitea food Group; and

debbie Samsom, president of back in Motion.

“We’ve got four really good CEos who are going to be able to talk about their business and what they see as the future,” he said, adding if the event goes well, it could be an annual happening.

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• Economic Summit 2015 takes place Thursday, May 21 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on United Boulevard in Coquitlam and tickets are available at www.tricitieschamber.com.

The morning will start with breakfast at 7 a.m., with James Moore speaking at 8 a.m.; and the event will end at 11:30 a.m.

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Shimmy Mobs (groups of people organized to meet to perform a specified action and then disperse quickly) are nothing new. What makes Shimmy Mob different from flash mobs are the three main goals: 1. Promote bellydance and raise awareness of World Belly Dance Day, Saturday May 9th.

2. Raise funds for local Women’s and Children’s shelters in participating communities.

3. Acknowledge and promote participating sponsors.

Of course, we also aim to entertain! Shimmy Mob represents various styles of belly dance and audiences will be treated to a show full of fun and variety.

www.shimmymob.com Shimmy Mob is produced by Francesca anastasi, a.k.a. Sabeya, in Vancouver, BC Canada.

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Join us for our 20th Anniversary Coquitlam Classic Charity Golf Tournament for an exciting celebration of 20 years!

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Relay For Life is an inspirational fundraising event that challenges you and your community to walk or run to advance cancer research and support Canadians living with cancer.

Coquitlam Relay For Life Saturday June 6 • 10 am – 10 pm Percy Perry Stadium bsherwood@bc.cancer.ca

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SENIORS’ HEALTH

Workshop to equip families with tools to deal with dementia

2 tele-workshops set for may 13

Changes in communication and behaviour are very common in people living with alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Local families can learn practical techniques for living with those changes during a free tele-workshop offered by the non-profit alzheimer Society of bC. understanding behaviour runs on Wednesday, May 13 and offers practical strategies for dealing with the challenges of supporting a person

with dementia at home.

“Caregivers will learn how to understand behaviour as a form of communication,” said the society’s provincial coordinator. “We will explore strategies to determine what the person with dementia might be trying to communicate, to find ways to decrease the occurrence of behaviours that concern us and to respond in supportive ways.”

It is offered twice on May 13, at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

Tele-workshops are learning sessions designed for family caregivers but are also open to health-care

providers. Participants can ask questions and share with others who are in similar situations.

Connecting to the sessions is as easy as phoning toll-free 1-866-994-7745, then entering pass code 1122333 when prompted, or visiting momentum.adobeconnect. com/alzheimerbc and entering as a Guest to listen to and view the presentation online at the same time. for more information on alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, which affect one in 11 Canadians over the age of 65, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.

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TRI-CITY SENIORS’ GROUPS

Get out and get active If you’re a senior in the Tri-Cities, there are plenty of opportunities for recreation and socializing.

The following are listings taken from The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar.

You can also check the hundreds of happenings in our online calendar: www.tricitynews.com/calendar.

• Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ from the Tri-Cities who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game and an ability to make it around the bases. There are teams playing out of both Town Centre Park and Mundy Park, with practices and games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca, or Barry, 604-936-8436 or the.langs@ shaw.ca.

• Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam. No group experience necessary. Info & registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964.

• Stroke Recovery Association of BC, Coquitlam branch at Dogwood Pavilion invites people recovering from stroke and their caregivers most Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music,

dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship, 624 Poirier St. (enter off Winslow Avenue). Info: Margaret, 604-927-6093 or mhansen@ coquitlam.ca.

• Share is running a free seniors’ support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem. Info and registration: Rhea, 604937-6964.

• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778-285-4873 or 604-464-2252.

• Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo; if you love to sing and have fun, you can join – no auditions. The choir, which has been going for 43 years, sings twice a month at seniors’ residences in the Tri-Cities and at other events.

Info: Teresa, 604-942-5144 or Ann, 604-464-5580.

• Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.

• Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to

seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@ shaw.ca.

• The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities.

One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month.

People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-2980780.

• Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940.

• Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon.

Info: 604-933-6098.

• Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 or info@burquest.org.

• ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free one-hour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 or ceas@telus.net.

• Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-941-1745.

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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: MAY 8 – 10

celebrate mom and gear up for more may Day festivities in Poco sarah Payne

The Tri-CiTy News

This weekend it’s all about Moms and May day, and that means this weekend is all about family fun.

Friday, May 8 BaBY BLock PartY

This free family event includes children’s activities, food and a live performance by dr. Strangelove as the wrap-up to CTv’s Hope Starts Here week in support of bC Women’s Hospital from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rocky Point Park (2800-block Murray Street).

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Get a jump on this weekend’s May day events in PoCo with a Heritage downtown Walk starting at 6 p.m. This free event is the first of the season and is hosted by local heritage expert bryan Ness. Meet at the Heritage Centre at Leigh Square Community arts village (2253 Leigh Sq., behind city hall). While you’re there, drop by the first annual youth art exhibition in the Michael Wright art Gallery, called Mindfulness in May: The Silence of Stigma. visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare for more info.

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The Port Moody film Society presents The Spectacular Now, a lovely indie flick that garnered 28 award nominations and 11 wins for everything from best film and screenplay to the special jury prize at the 2013 Sundance film festival. It’s at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport dr., PoMo) at 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, May 9 Get shoPPinG

Spring has sprung and that means spring cleaning has begun — and for garage sale hunters it’s a shopper’s paradise starting at 9 a.m. for Port Moody’s city-wide garage sale. visit www.portmoody.ca to see a map of locations and tweet your most unusual item up for sale — or your best find — with #pomogaragesale.

shoP ‘n’ shred

Get shopping at a one-day car-and-trunk sale and shred-it event at Rochester elementary (411 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam).

The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the shredding event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (tax receipts with a minimum $25 donation). all proceeds go to the school of your choice in School district 43.

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The sun will be shining for Port Coquitlam’s annual May day

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take in the magnificent sights at the riverview hospital grounds this sunday for a mother’s day guided tree tour at 1 p.m. festival weekend, starting with a pancake breakfast at Leigh Square (7 to 11 a.m.) for $4/family, followed by the May day Mile at Shaughnessy Street and Wilson avenue (arrive by 9:45 a.m.). be sure to stake out your spot for the Rotary May day Parade, starting with the vPd Motorcycle drill Squad at 10:35 a.m. and in the afternoon it’s all aboard for the Historical Trolley Tours (12:30 to 4 pm.) with guides bryan Ness and Karon fuson and the postparade block party at Leigh Square. visit www.portcoquitlam.ca.

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Looking to learn some new moves? Get a free bachata lesson as part of the weekly Salsa & Latin dance Nights at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, in the rehearsal room). This popular dance features catchy music paired with passionate dance steps from the dominican Republic. The free lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. and the party gets going at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 10 mother’s daY

We owe our moms a lot, so be sure to celebrate her in style today. In Port Moody the, Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) hosts its Mother’s day Tea (sittings at 10 and 11:30 a.m.) with live enter-

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tainment by Nigel Tucker, treats from Cobs bread and a chance to tour the Heritage and Meditation Gardens. In PoCo, families can enjoy the Mother’s day Picnic at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Kinsmen Club and featuring live entertainment and free children’s activities.

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The May day festivities continue with the Countryside Kennels’ Pet Contest, bike decorating and parade and crafts; get full details at www.portcoquitlam.ca. If you’re in the mood for a few carnival rides, drop by the PoCo rec complex parking lot (2150 Wilson ave.) for loads of rides and games starting at noon (also on Saturday). visit www.portcoquitlam.ca for a full line-up of event details.

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It’s bound to be a wonderful day for a walk among the stunning tree collection at the Riverview Hospital grounds. Join the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society for a guided Mother’s day tree tour starting at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young building. visit www.rhcs.org for details.

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Take a trip down memory lane in the Patrick Street Productions presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein: Out of a Dream at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). This musical revue draws from every show written by the duo, including songs from Carousel, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, The King & I and more. The show runs until May 9, with a 4 p.m. matinee show Saturday. visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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THE ENVIRONMENT

Why she voted Yes in transit referendum GREEN SCENE

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Metro vancouver residents have until May 29 to submit their transportation referendum ballots, which should have been mailed to them by the end of March. Registered voters who have not yet received a voting package should call 1-800-661-8683 to request one.

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fter recently returning from a three-week trip to Ecuador, it was a pleasure to complete the last few kilometres of our trip from the airport on Metro vancouver’s relatively clean and efficient transit system.

The places we visited in Ecuador, for the most part, lacked good public transit and, as a result, the air quality on incredibly noisy streets was badly polluted from far too much traffic on congested roads.

This was a poignant reminder to me of the great value in funding a good public transit system that not only allows people to travel to work and other destinations but also helps keep our region livable and the air we breathe relatively free of toxic contaminants. because people usually object to paying more taxes, holding a referendum is rarely a good way to implement a new tax. While funding approximately a third of Metro vancouver’s new transportation plan through a 0.5% increase in the local sales tax may not be the ideal way to build a better transit system, the reality is that the provincial government has not provided us with

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taking cars off the road by improving transit will not only reduce traffic congestion, it will also cut greenhouse gas and other emissions from vehicles, writes columnist elaine Golds. an alternative — this is a take-it or leave-it decision for voters in Metro vancouver.

I firmly believe the proposed new investments to improve transportation in Metro vancouver are needed. It’s crucial we continue to build a good public transit system because we cannot become a truly sustainable region without such improvements.

The $7.5 billion that is expected to be raised over a 10-year period through this tax increase will provide major

upgrades and improvements to the light rail network, support 11 new b-line bus routes, provide a 25% increase in overall bus service, including additional services for people with disabilities and a muchneeded doubling of night bus service for those who work night shifts. We will also get new light rail lines in Surrey plus a new rapid transit line in vancouver along the presently congested broadway corridor.

New bike routes are also included as part of the package.

While I am somewhat less enthusiastic about the $1.5 billion portion to go towards a new Pattullo bridge and road improvements, there is something in this balanced plan that even committed drivers should be able to support.

It is also important to spread the benefits equitably throughout the region. Residents in the Tri-Cities will benefit from the new Evergreen Line when it is completed next year but we should not ignore other areas such as rapidly-developing

Surrey and Langley, which also deserve improved transit services. for me, one of the most important attributes of this new transportation plan is that it will significantly reduce future greenhouse gas emissions in the Lower Mainland.

Transportation alone in Metro vancouver is responsible for 53% of the region’s total greenhouse gas emissions. of this, almost 60% comes from private vehicle use. a single city bus, even if it runs on fossil fuel, takes 40 cars off the road. overall, TransLink buses contribute only a little more than 1% to our total transportation emissions. better still, the SkyTrain system and trolley buses are powered by electricity from bC Hydro, of which 93% is generated from renewable resources.

We would do future generations a great disservice if we fail to take advantage of this opportunity to make such a huge reduction in future greenhouse gas emissions. It’s also important to keep in mind that pollution from cars is not only carbon-dioxide; our vehicles’ tailpipes also emit soot, carbon-monoxide, sulphur, metal and nitrogen oxides, all of which contaminate the air we breathe.

Health Canada estimates air pollution, which exacerbates asthma, contributes to 680 deaths per year in Metro vancouver.

While people grumble about the non-elected board members who govern TransLink, the reality is it was the provincial government that imposed an unelected board on TransLink in 2008.

Similarly, the province has forced TransLink to switch to the problem-plagued Compass Card system in order to reduce the number of fare-evaders among transit users. finally, the provincial government decided to build the expensive Port Mann bridge and has announced the construction of a new bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel. all these decisions have been forced on taxpayers without the benefit of a referendum.

This time around, people have been given a choice. I have already made mine: I voted in favour of a small tax increase to support a vastly improved transit system.

elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists and member of the boards of the Colony Farm Park association and the Port Moody ecological Society.

Dogwood Songsters

C o n g cert n i r p S Sunday, May 24th, 2015 • 1:30pm david reesor photo

the okavanga delta in Botswana is home to some of the world’s most endangered large mammals. a slideshow of some of these animals will be shown at the may 12 Burke mountain naturalists meeting.

BURKE MOUNTAIN NATURALISTS

take botswana photo tour tuesday at bmn meeting Okavanga Delta flood in photos at the May 12 meeting of the burke Mountain Naturalists, award-winning vancouver photographer david Reesor will present a slideshow of the highlights of a nature-tour of botswana.

Reesor has travelled the

globe for decades, photographing the wildlife of exotic places.

His presentation will include images captured during the annual flooding of okavanga delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas, that draws migrations of africa’s animals — some former rivals — to drink together from the same waters.

Reesor is the co-author of a book Predator: Life and Death

in the african Bush.

The bMN meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall of Como Lake united Church located on the corner of Marmont Street and King albert avenue in Coquitlam.

Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no charge. for more information, call 604936-4108 or 604-461-3864, or visit www.bmn.bc.ca.

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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TRI-CITY MARKETS

Market opens on Sunday, an event months in the making MARKET FRESH

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t’s finally here! The spring market season has begun and I am so glad.

It’s not that we don’t have some excellent markets all year but, from now until Halloween, you can find a market in the Lower Mainland five days a week. from Squamish through to Chilliwack and everywhere in between, hundreds of farmers, bakers, artisans, staff and volunteers are putting the finishing touches to schedules and site maps so you can have the very best experience at market.

Walk with me through the initial set-up and learn just what is involved in putting on a weekly market such as the Coquitlam farmers Market that kicks off its season Sunday — Mothers day — in the parking lot at dogwood Pavilion (corner of Poirier and Winslow). application forms for markets typically go out in January and february. While managers wait for the applications to arrive, they set out a map of the market space; this tells them how many spaces are available.

They then have to determine how many vendors from each category are needed. first and foremost, a farmer’s market is about farmers, so upwards of half of the vendors are primary food producers, and farmers, seafood and meat vendors get priority over all the other vendors. after that, it’s about ensuring a good mix between secondary food producers and artisans.

New vendors are juried by an panel of staff and board

members who look for quality, proper labelling and contact information, and whether the prospective vendor offers something new to the market. once applications have been received and new vendors have been juried, the fun really begins.

Who goes where and how many dates do they get?

Seniority rules at most markets, with longtime vendors being given first choice of dates. Then it’s fill in the blanks, which can be daunting. No market wants or needs to have six bakers or skincare vendors or jewellers at one time. It is a delicate balance between choice and consistency, and the market staff take it all very seriously.

Think it all ends there? Not a chance. along with the vendors, there are all the other events that make the market special: chef demos, pancake breakfasts, salmon barbecues, kids’ crafts and markets — the list goes on and on. Each of these events requires additional planning, staffing and permits. once the master list is in place, the paperwork starts.

Each vendor is contacted with his or her list of dates and an invoice so there is all the bookkeeping that goes along with that. and that bookkeeping also involves creating financial statements that need to be presented to the board of directors at the monthly meetings.

So now the vendors are taken care of, the staff need to focus on staff. There may be new staff to hire, grants to apply for to fund those new staff and plenty of meetings to bring everyone up to speed. once the market opens, it should be a well-oiled machine. Sure, there are a few hiccups, but for the most part, it’s business as usual.

Karen Curtis is the Lemonade Lady (www.kicslemonade.ca and kicslemonade.blogspot.ca) at the Coquitlam Farmers Market. Her column runs monthly.

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Season to taste with the kosher salt, and enjoy.

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a total of 80 students from school district 43 took part in the second annual YeLL Venture challenge last week. in all, 16 teams pitched their creative ideas to a panel of judges during the day including the swave team from Pinetree secondary in coquitlam, made up of cindy Luo, ariana kazimi, Jesse qin, mari apeles, adrienne ahn and emily naing. team swave got into the finals with its sleep-enhancing pillow.

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telus’ curtis rowe (left) and cristina Grimm (right) networked $10,000 to share family and community services last month for its hummingbird initiative. Valerie hutton (centre), share’s director of development, received the donation.

Last week’s music for hearts concert strung up more than $2,500 for the eagle ridge hospital foundation. the second annual show at Port moody’s inlet theatre, which was attended by 170 people, was organized by university students and hospital volunteers Pedram Laghaei, Parisa safavi, mehran mirahmadi and donyanaz divsalar. the proceeds will be used for emergency room medical equipment. photo sUbmitted

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the tri-city qi Gong group run by dr. John Loh handed over $1,200 to the crossroads hospice society last month. dr. Loh (left) practises on sundays at the coquitlam centre mall. to date, the group has raised nearly $17,000 for crossroads.

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The winners of the sixth annual Tri-Cities Champions for Young Children Awards of Excellence will be named this month. but last week, the finalists were revealed by the organizers, the Tri-Cities Early Childhood Development.

The nominees in the five categories (Individual Champions, Group / organization Champions, business Champions, Champions Working with Children Who Have Special Needs and Leadership Champions) are: BC Automobile Association, BC Christian Academy Kids Club, Susan Donald, Sal Kiridena, London Drugs – Photo Lab, Gayle McAllister, John Maddalozzo, Barb Mancell, Cindy O’Neill, Port Coquitlam Daycare Society, SHARE – Mountain View Family Resource Program, Tom Lee Music, Leanne Twaddle, Ashley Wollacott and Donna Woroschuk. as well, a number of people and groups also got nods: Karina Bagley, Cindy Carlson, Mehdi Hadjoudja, Sandra Hogg, Korean Mothers Group, Vicki Lepper, Mary Anne Nelson, Panda Bear Children’s Centre, Janet Stockbruegger and World of Wonder.

The banquet will be held May 21 at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club. visit tricitiesecd.ca for more information about the event. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

a coquitlam civic facility snapped up a win in a photo contest during national volunteer week. Place maillardville took the second-place award last month from Volunteer Bc, which hosted the competition on the theme Volunteers are Part of the ripple effect. Place maillardville’s image of summer camp volunteers was one of more than 190 entries. the top 3 photos will be used in Volunteer Bc’s marketing materials. “we are pleased to have received such a large number of photo entries that illustrate the immense pride that British columbians have in their communities and for their volunteers,” said Lawrie Portigal, president of Volunteer Bc, in a press release.

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Tech help, talk help, Kids’ fun day may 30 reading help & more BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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• Final Tech Café for the season: friday, May 15 will be PMPL’s last Tech Café session for a while as teen volunteers take a well-earned break. drop in between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for free one-on-one help with a variety of technology basics, such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft office and more.

• Learning Express: Want to know more about Word or Excel? Learning Express Library provides online tutorials, practice tests, skill-building courses and ebooks to help you learn at your own pace on a variety of topics, including basic, intermediate and advanced courses on popular software such as Word and Excel. achieve your educational and career goals. You can find this great resource at library.portmoody.ca under digital Content.

• English practice groups (drop-in): Looking for a place to practise speaking English? all levels are welcome to drop into the library’s ParkLane Room on fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to join other English learners in this free program hosted by volunteers with Share family and Community

Services. Enjoy conversations with the other participants and the group leader; you will also find out more about your community in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Call Share at 604936-3900 for more information.

For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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• Thailand Corner: from May 12 to 31 at the City Centre branch, you can find out why Thailand is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations through displays of books, handicrafts, cooking demonstration and seminar. Special events include: Tuesday, May 12, 3 p.m., registration, followed by the opening ceremony at 3:30 p.m. and a traditional performance at 3:45 p.m.; and on Saturday, May 23, 1 to 2 p.m., a seminar, “Getting to know Thailand” plus, from 2 to 3 p.m., Taste of Thailand (food sampling) and, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Thai movie night.

• Drop-in tech help: The library is hosting a help session for your computer and technology questions. Come by with your questions (internet searching, email, ebooks, tablets, social media, etc.) or get help with practising your skills.

If you have a tablet or eReader question, bring your device with you. No registration is required. Session is Wednesday, May 13, 2 to 3 p.m., in the City Centre branch computer lab.

For more information about any of these programs, visit

www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca.

The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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• Spirit of the Coast: Join professional wilderness guide Chris Cooper at Terry fox Library as he recounts his Spirit of the Coast journey. He and his crew paddled 1,200 km from the fraser River to the alaskan border. The 90-day trek was made with an international team comprised of members from british Columbia, ontario, alberta, Scotland, England, the united States and the Kwantlen first Nation. You can hear all about it on Monday, June 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

• Staff picks/NextReads: are you wondering what to read next? fox has a selection of staff picks on hand that can satisfy even the most avid readers — drop by and have a look. as well, you can sign up for the NextReads newsletter service and have reading recommendations sent to your email — just choose your favourite genres and enjoy.

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

If you have children, you may want to mark Saturday, May 30 on your calendar.

That’s when Coquitlam’s Place Maillardville community centre hosts its free family fun day.

Running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the drop-in event is presented by Place Maillardville with participation from School district 43, Coquitlam farmers Market, Société francophone de Maillardville, Coquitlam

Public Library and Mackin House Museum.

There will be draw prizes as well as activities for the whole family, including: • BEAR children’s entertainment; • Vancouver Tumblebus (a gymnasium on wheels); • crafting with Les Scouts francophones; • a magic show and DJ; • eveRIathing Shaw TV show (film crew); • bike/stroller parade

(prize for best decorated); • youth basketball and kids’ hockey games; • a scavenger hunt; • and a barbecue by donation. all proceeds will go toward sending kids to Place Maillardville’s English and french summer camps.

Place Maillardville is located at 1200 Cartier ave., at Laval Square. for more information, visit placemaillardville.ca.

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• 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.

• 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.

SUNDAY MAY 10

• 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.

MONDAY, MAY 11

• Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge

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• 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.

United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-7751.

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.

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

• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities, such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets, 7:30 p.m., Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Directions and info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

• 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.

PARENTS, KIDS

• Family resource centre at Minnekhada middle school, PoCo, offers multi-sensory and math tutoring; rate is $25 per session. Tutors are Orton Gillingham-trained and centre works in cooperation with SD43.

Registration is ongoing. Info: frcdistrict43@gmail.com.

• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to connect with others who are raising children, gain and offer support and understanding, gain information about parenting and

other concerns, and have their children cared for while doing so, free of charge, can join a parent support circle. Parent Support Services of BC runs a Wednesday evening circle in Burquitlam. The support circle is an anonymous, confidential self-help group for parents with children 12 years old and under.

Info: 604-669-1616 or www.parentsupportbc.ca.

• Ignite Choir at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship is for kids 6-14 who love to sing, dance and act; the goal is to give children and youth an introduction to music and. The choir meets Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 13. Info: www. erbf.com.

• Breastfeeding or pregnant and wanting to learn more?

Looking for information or help?

La Leche League Coquitlam groups offer informal, guided discussions and a chance to connect with other nursing mothers. New meeting location: Share Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo. Meetings held second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Women interested in breastfeeding and their children are invited to free monthly LLL meetings. Info: 604-520-4623 or www.lllc.ca.

• Baker’s Corner Pre-school is a parent-participation pre-school that offers play-based classes for three- and four-year-olds

and is located in Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-461-5848 or www.bakerscornerpreschool. com.

• Share Family and Community Services hosts free parent and tot drop–in, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Seaview community school, 1215 Cecile Dr., PoMo. This is a free play–based program for children up to five years old and their parents/caregivers. Info: Azar, 604–936-3900.

• Parent and Tot Drop-in: open to parents with children from birth to 5 years old; offers safe and nurturing environment; children learn songs, stories and eat healthy snacks together; parents are full participants; free; open 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam, and 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Seaview elementary school, PoMo. Info: Arshia, 604-937-6971.

• Share Family and Community Services parent support circle runs Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., Mountain View elementary school, 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Open to all parents, grandparents and/or caregivers.

Participation is free and childminding and snacks are available. Info: 604-937-6970.

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continued from page 23 • Tri-City Family Place, a drop in centre for children up to five with their caregivers, is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (September to June), 2062 Manning Ave., PoCo. Info: 604-942-4672.

• Pleasantside Play Pals, a non-profit parent-participation play group for newborns to pre-schoolers at Old Orchard Hall, PoMo; parents/caregivers invited every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m.

• Parents and tots gather to play and learn in a Jewishthemed environment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam.

Info: 604-552-7221 or info@ burquest.org.

• Millside Family Resource Centre is open Fridays, 9-11 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Millside elementary is at 1432 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161.

• Mountain View Family Resource Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts.

Mountain View elementary is at 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161.

• Drop-in for parents/ caregivers and children 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Birchland School Family Place, 1331 Fraser St., PoCo. Info: Westcoast Family Resources Society, 604-9417828.

• Como Lake United church children’s choir for kids ages 6 to 10 meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: Elena, 604-4682733.

• Christian Service Brigade and Senior Girls Alive at Westwood Community Church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam, invite youth 11-18 to join them on Wednesday nights 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Battalion program.

Info: Ronnie Tan, 604-9081847.

• Autism Tri-Cities information and support group for adults with relatives with autism spectrum disorder. Info: Clair, 604939-5157.

• Coquitlam Play Centre parent participation play group meets, 9:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: 604-936-2303.

• PoCoMo Mothers of Multiples club meets the third Thursday of the month. Info: Brenda, 604-937-5534.

• Simon Fraser Society for Community Living hosts Family Support, Education and Networking Group, for families with children with developmental or physical disabilities throughout the school year. For more information, please contact the Family and Individual Support Program at 604-525-9494.

• Parents Together is a mutual help group for parents experiencing conflict with their teen(s), meets in PoCo. Info: 604-325-0556.

• Learning Disabilities Association meets the third Thursday of each month at the family resource centre at Westwood elementary school, PoCo, 7-9 p.m.

• Tough Love support group meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Stoney Creek community centre (in Burnaby) For parents with children in trouble or experiencing difficulties. Info: Cathy, 604464-2437.

• The Ark Child Services, a non-profit counselling agency specializing in supporting fami-

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• Step By Step Child Development Society Family Resource Rooms open for drop-in at the following locations: Old Orchard Hall in Ioco Tuesday and Thursday from 9:3011 a.m., Harbour View elementary school Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. and at the Blue Mountain Park Scouts’ Hall on Wed from 10-11:30. Call 604-931-1977 for more information or visit the website at www.step-by-step.ca.

Besides emailing information on your community events to newsroom@tricitynews.com for The Tri-City News’ printed Community Calendar, you can also add your non-profit Tri-Cities community events — for free, with no registration required — to The Tri-City News’ online calendar. To get started, just go to www.tricitynews.com/calendar/submit.

lies going through separation and divorce, has an office in the Tri-Cities. Info: Lee Cassels, 604-461-2124.

• Children with Diabetes parent support group meets monthly. Speakers present information for living with Type 1 Diabetes. Social activities are also planned for the children and their families. Info: Carol, 604-931-2027.

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 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

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 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 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, 604-9422334.

• LifeRing Secular Recovery support group is being established in Coquitlam. Info: 604-377-1364; lifering@shaw. ca, www.unhooked.com, www. lifering.com.

• Food Addicts Anonymous meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Room 338, Columbia Tower, Royal Columbia Hospital, New Westminster. Info: Michael, 604930-8338 or www.foodaddictsanonymous.org.

• B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604523-1072.

• Coquitlam Women’s Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/ or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604-4642020.

• 12-Step meetings for individuals struggling with relationships, dysfunctional behaviours or substance abuse. 12 Steps are used in a Christian context, Wednesday or Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-942-7711.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Support Group meets first Tuesday of each month at Eagle Ridge Hospital at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-875-4875.

NOTICES

• Tri-Cities Ridge Meadows Walk for ALS will be held June 7 at Riverside secondary school, PoCo. Info: www.walkforals.ca/ TriCities.

• Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for their support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah.mian@ parentsupportbc.ca.

• Are you a new immigrant?

Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-474-3131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

• RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals

and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@ gmail.com.

• A new group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com.

• Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem,

communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311.

• Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse.

Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111.

• Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca.

• Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111.

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nce again it was a sell-out celebration as 350 of Metro Vancouver’s top builders, renovators, designers and industry experts gathered to celebrate the Annual Ovation awards on April 25, 2015.

Now in its sixth year, the Ovation Awards showcases the industry’s diversity, innovation, and sheer creativity, so it came as no surprise that the mood was distinctly upbeat at the Marriot Vancouver Pinnacle Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Total entries were up an astonishing 77 per cent over last year, a clear reflection of both the health of the area’s residential construction industry and the increasing brand recognition of these awards.

“The Ovation brand is a symbol consumers can trust and should look for when building or renovating their home,” said Bob de Wit, CEO of the

Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, the association behind the Ovation Awards. De Wit was also delighted by this year’s addition of a new category : Excellence in Technological Innovation in Residential Construction.

Finalists represented a balanced cross-section of well-established entrants and up-and-coming companies with vision. Winners represented the best of the best among this committed group of industry leaders.

And the Winners Are…

After a strong showing at the Georgie Awards in February, Naikoon Contracting Ltd. was the evening’s top winner, taking home a total of seven Ovation Awards including Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction, plus the Grand Ovation Award for Custom Homes

Builder of the Year. Midori Uchi, Naikoon’s ultra-energy-efficient home with rammed earth wall garnered four of the company’s seven wins.

Hot on Naikoon’s heels was longtime awards participant My House Design/ Build Team Ltd. with six awards, including BC Housing’s Award for Excellence in Creating Affordable Housing Choices and the Grand Ovation Award for Renovator of the Year: Large Volume. Silver Lining won in two categories – Best Addition and Best Exterior Renovation.

Eclectic Industrial, a fun ‘n’ funky loft renovation that highlighted brick and wood finishings plus stainless steel detailing by Beyond Beige Interior Design got the nod in three categories including Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation: $200,000 and Over.

The inaugural Excellence in Technological Innovation in Residential

Construction Award went to Graytek Solutions Ltd. with associate Teragon Developments & Construction Inc. for The Mayfair. The Mayfair also garnered Teragon three gold Ovation Awards for Best Renovated Room, Best Outdoor Living Space, as well as the coveted People’s Choice Award.

Relative newcomer Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc. added two more awards to their list of accolades winning in the Best Renovation: $500,000 - $799,999 and Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over. Best Accessible Renovation went to Reid Developments Ltd. for Eton. And Best Heritage Renovation was awarded to Sasen Renovations for Queens in Burnaby.

For a complete list of the 2015 Ovation Awards winners, visit ovationawards.ca.

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’ll stick my neck out and say that a good percentage of all the hanging baskets that look good when first put up — often around Mother’s day — will be somewhat less than gorgeous by early summer.

The problem is that many folks aren’t really sure how to care for them. They don’t realize that a little bit of soil in a small basket swinging in the wind needs a lot of help to support all kinds of wonderful plants. first, it’s important to water your baskets properly. The secret is simple: Water thoroughly every time you water but don’t water again until the soil is dry. How do you tell? feel the weight of the basket by putting your hand underneath and pushing it upward. If it weighs a ton, hold off on the water. once you’ve learned the art of watering, you’ve mastered 60% of the technique of growing a good basket. If you use a hose for watering, try a good watering wand with a soft-rain nozzle. Not only is it easier to reach those difficult areas but you’ll also do a much better job as this special nozzle prevents soil compaction. Try to water in the morning when the temperature is on the rise and make sure the foliage is dry in the evening. another key to a spectacular basket is feeding. Like watering, feeding is an art.

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The best time to feed is immediately after watering. Get into the habit of watering first, then feeding right after. during periods of wet, cool weather avoid both watering and feeding for fear of drowning the plants’ roots. as the weather becomes warmer and the soil dries out more quickly, you can increase the frequency of feeding.

In spite of your best intentions, I would venture to bet that your plants are still going to be hungry. That’s why I always supplement all basket feedings with a slow-release fertilizer. There are many formulations but a well-balanced 14-14-14 fertilizer will do just fine. Two or three tablespoons are all you’ll really need for continuous feeding the rest of the summer. It’s amazing stuff.

all this fertilization will get those plants moving but don’t forget that you planted those baskets for some colour. once your baskets are on their way and really growing, switch to a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen but high in phosphorus and potash. I’m pleased with the results from the fish fertilizer based formulation of Morbloom 0-10-10. It holds the vegetative growth back while allowing lots of blossoms to form.

The size of your basket, proper watering and the timing and choice of fertilizers are, believe me, the secrets to success with baskets. Sure, you’ve got to dead-head, prune back and occasionally spray for disease and insects but those three areas are the keys to great looking baskets. until your baskets acclimatize to outside conditions, it’s important to keep them out of the wind and in the most sheltered spot you have. by taking a little extra care, all your baskets and containers should look fabulous and be even bigger and more beautiful as the summer goes on.

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reds have tough time on island road swing coquitlam reds go one-for-three against Victoria gary mcKenna The Tri-CiTy News

The Coquitlam Reds notched their third win of the still young b.C. Premier baseball League season on the weekend but also managed to add a few more notches in the loss column. on Saturday, the squad dropped a pair of games against the victoria Eagles in a doubleheader at Lambrick Park on vancouver Island. In the early game, the team fell behind by two runs in the first inning but briefly tied things up with runs in the fourth and sixth inning.

However, in the eighth and final inning victoria’s bats came alive for another two run performance to win the game 4-2.

The second match was a more defensive affair. only victoria was able to get a man to home ButLer plate during the game, with Lenn Nakatsuka stealing home in the third inning.

When the dust settled, the Reds were down 1-0 for their second loss of the day.

Things went a bit better for the Coquitlam club when they took on the victoria Mariners at Henderson Park the next day.

The morning game was a high scoring affair, with Reds’ batter austen butler scoring two runs, while Zac Comeault, Jake Macdonald, Matthew Clay, Thierry Parker and Nick Panozzo all touching home plate in the 8-7 loss. see REdLEGs, page 32

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a Coquitlam lacrosse product will be heading to ontario this season, leaving a large hole in the roster of the Maple Ridge burrards.

The WLa team learned this week that 26-year-old Curtis dickson, considered one of the top snipers in the game, will be heading east to play with the Peterborough Lakers this year.

The Lakers are one of the most storied teams in Canadian lacrosse history.

They have 13 Mann Cups and are almost always in contention for the next one.

“I want to get to Peterborough to help them win one,” dickson said. “all I hear are good things and I’m excited to get East to pursue the Mann Cup.” between playing field lacrosse and losing time due to

injuries, dickson was limited to five games with the burrards last season, when he put up 10 goals and 15 points. but in the 2013 campaign he led the league with 58 goals and 103 points in 17 games, and was the league MvP. for his career with the burrards he has 140 goals and 243 points in 53 games.

The Coquitlam athlete has also had a great year with the Calgary Roughnecks, and is

among the NLL leaders with 94 points (eighth), and 48 goals (fifth) in 18 games.

“You don’t replace a dickson very often,” said burrards coach Chris Gill.

While he knows his team will be missing a game breaker, Gill said he was again not expecting a full season out of dickson this year. The star had estimated that he was only going to be in the burrards roster for four or five games.

North Coquitlam united Soccer Club’s Strikers defeated Langley united 2-1 in the under15 boys division Coastal Cup finals last weekend.

The team is now preparing to head to the provincial championships, which will take place in 100 Mile House in July. curtis dickson

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The Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC Under 16 BCSPL Porto tied 1-1 with Mountain United this past weekend. After going down a goal in the first half, Porto fought back to tie it in the second half. Burhan Waisy, a defender for Porto, had a great game and defended well throughout the match and showed composure at the center back position settling the team down after the opening goal. His hard work and timely tackles were much needed throughout the game. He scored the team’s only goal rising above the goalkeeper and powerfully heading home a well place corner kick from 6 yards out. For his strong performance this past weekend Burhan Waisy, is the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week.

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The Mariners took an early two run lead in the first, but Coquitlam quickly tied things up with two runs in the second. In the third, victoria restored the two run lead but the Reds tied things up again in the fifth.

The Reds held the lead in the top of the seventh but a strong finish from the Mariners, who posted two run-in the bottom of the seventh, helped the home team take the win. despite a slow start in the afternoon game, when Coquitlam fell behind by three runs, the Reds were able to claw back into the match.

Runs in the fourth, fifth and seventh tied things up and a strong showing in the top of the ninth helped the visiting club take a 5-3 victory.

The Reds are currently in 10th place in the b.C. Premier baseball League standings, two wins behind the Whalley Chiefs.

redLeGs

Meanwhile, the Coquitlam Jr. Redlegs had a stellar weekend at home, sweeping two doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday.

While the senior Reds struggled against the Mariners, the younger squad had no trouble

dispatching victoria’s junior counterparts. after falling behind to the Jr. Mariners 1-0 in the third, the Redlegs tied things up in the fourth and found the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to secure a 2-1 victory on Saturday.

In the second game of the day, the Redlegs’ bats came alive as the team hammered in five runs in the fifth to eventually win the match 6-2.

The good times rolled into Sunday, when the Coquitlam squad beat up the struggling Nanaimo Jr. Pirates.

The Pirates are in the b.C. Junior Premier baseball League basement, and the Redlegs wasted no time in taking a 3-2 lead in the third inning of the first game of the day.

Coquitlam added some insurance runs in the fourth to eventually win the match 5-2.

Redleg batters had another strong showing in the afternoon game, which the Redlegs won 8-5.

Currently, the junior squad is in the middle of the standings with a 5-5 record, behind the White Rock Jr. Tritons. for more information about the team go to www.bcjpbl. com.

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the coquitlam Jr. redlegs improved their B.c. Junior Premier Baseball League record last weekend, posting two wins against the Victoria Jr. mariners last saturday before taking down the nanaimo Jr. Pirates in two games on sunday at mundy Park.

TRUE NORTH BASKETBALL SCHOOL Summer Basketball Camp

The camps offered by The True North Basketball School aim to help develop young boys & girls basketball skills. At the same time they will compete in games and achieve awards.

The camps will be held at Pitt River Middle School in Port Coquitlam.

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June 29th - June 30th

Yee commits to Victoria Vikes

Gleneagle Talon basketball player brittani Yee is taking the next step in her basketball career after committing to the university of victoria vikes last week.

The 17-year-old Coquitlam athlete got her first taste of basketball watching her brother and sister play when she was in Grade 4. Since then, she has developed into a strong player herself, excelling with high school club as well as the under-14, under-15 and under16 provincial teams.

“I’m very excited at the prospect of playing for uvic,” said Yee. “after playing seven years of high school basketball, I look forward to starting a

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PATTERSON, Treavor Norris

February 3, 1947 – May 1, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce Treavor’s passing after losing a very determined battle with lung cancer. Survived by his devoted mother Winnifred, his wife of 48 yrs Marion (Andrews), daughter Lynne (Michael), son Jeff and 6 grandchildren, Jessica (Milad),Trevor Jr, Katherine, Aiden, Hannah and Grace and soon to arrive greatgrandson.

Predeceased by his father, Frank, his brother, Carl Robert and sister, Bernice.

Treavor also leaves behind an amazing large supportive family all living in Ontario in close proximity to the family farm, including brothers, Ron (Nadine), Bev, Roger (Martha), Mark (Cathy) and sisters Heather (Barry), Nancy (Tom), Debbie (Brad), and Michelle and sister-in-law Vicki.

Trev was born in Brockville, Ontario and grew up on a farm in South Mountain.

As the eldest of 11 siblings, it was here that he honed his strong work ethic that was very much evident throughout his life.

He was literally a “jack of all trades”, with all the tools and huge workshop to go along with that title. He just loved to hear someone ask “and how does that work?” or better yet “how can that be fixed?”. He truly took self-sufficiency to a new level.

A man with many interests that included golf, restoring is 1957 Plymouth Savoy car and performing with the Burke Mountain Bluegrass Band. He had an ongoing passion for camping, fishing and hunting. Some of his greatest times were spent with his growing family teaching his children and grand-children how to not only survive but thrive in the great outdoors. His annual “guys” fishing and hunting trips took many meetings and months of prep work followed up by a year- long recounting of the events!

No words can express the gratitude to the team, especially Bryon, at the Monitored Care Unit at Eagle Ridge Hospital for honoring Treavor’s wishes and giving all of us at his bedside the strength and guidance to help him through his final moments passing over into God’s hands.

And last but by no means least, a big thank you to Maggie, Trevs’ ever so loyal 4 legged companion, for the countless hours spent by his side, never missing a car/truck ride or bluegrass session and waiting quietly by his bedside for him to wake.

Treavor was a very proud and honorable man. Definitely a force to be reckoned with and he mostly made and followed his own path. He will be definitely missed.

Cremation has taken place and in lieu of flowers, donations in Treavor’s name to JDRF Canada would be appreciated in the hopes of making a positive difference in the lives of his son Jeff, grand-daughter Grace Georgia, grand-nephew Gavin and all those affected by Type 1 diabetes.

A Memorial service will be held in the church he helped build, amongst his church family at Victory Baptist Church, 2191 Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC Saturday, May 16th at 2 pm followed by a reception downstairs in a newly created Treavor inspired hall.

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HELP WANTED

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE

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FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

Erin 604 - 354 -0596

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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

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F/T Baker with exp. in fondant & butter cream cake decorating.

Early mornings and weekends.

8790 1266-1299 Creekstone Terr 1266-1319 Hollybrook St 3336-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

STAMPED CONCRETE

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MECHANIC

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CARRIERS NEEDED

8404 693-733 Accacia Ave 580-733 Appian Way 592-610 Crosby St (even) 701-729 Ebert Ave 600-629 Fairview St 576-730 Ivy Ave 610-638 Robinson St (even)

Excellent Work Environment.

Wages & Benefits Commensurate w/ experience!

E-mail resume & references: carnoustie@shaw.ca or Fax: 604.464.3745

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

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

Poco golf course is now Hiring for Seasonal Greens Crew to start immediately.

Previous golf course experience is an asset.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

9009 1060-2269 Castle Cres 2210-2249 Garrison Crt 2126-2173 Parapet Terr 2243-2290 Rampart Terr 2135-2182 Tower Crt

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CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064

HELP WANTED

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

MIDAS

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

CONSTRUCTION INC

604-251-3382

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

Member of BBB & WCB

MISC SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

341

$45/Hr

288

HOME REPAIRS

Derek Manor

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

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

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER

PETS

BOXER PUPS, family raised, dewclaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445

MULTI POO miniature black brown & tan 4-6 lbs hypo allerg, exc family pet, vet cert $1600. 604-341-1445.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

FLEA MARKET

Robert J. O’Brien

Abbotsford Exhibition Park

604-728-5643

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Phone 604-859-7540

www.paintspecial.com

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

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

560

2 coats any colour

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

300

LANDSCAPING

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

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, Senior rates, Free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 20 Yrs exp.

No job too small.Call 778-980-0717

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

SUNDECKS

Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

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

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

604-465-3189

paylesspropainting.com Scott 604-891-9967

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

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

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

374

TREE SERVICES

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

338

PLUMBING

. Lawns N More. Free Estimates.

Res. Comm. Strata. 604-202-1956 www.lawnsnmore.ca

FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

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MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

Pay-Less Pro Painting

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT.

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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

NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters

372

MISC. FOR SALE

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

830

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

749

2005 SAGA Dual sport (dirt / street) motorcycle. Mint condition, never off road, 800 original kms.

Super commuter. $2,500 FIRM 604-349-4181.

STORAGE

845

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

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

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

Ref’s & Credit check req’d

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $840/mo & $940/mo

750

SUITES, LOWER

Coquitlam Ctr 1 bdrm nice & bright, Nr all ament/bus Sep ent. Incl W/D. $750 + utils. NS/NP. 604-374-8605 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

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts.

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro

Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

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

MOTORCYCLES

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $825 & $845. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

.Robert’s Handyman Service If I can’t do it, It can’t be done.

604-941-1618 or 604-811-4222.

604-941-1618 or 604-844-4222.

477

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

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

$75 Off with this Ad

RENTALS

Sorry no pets.

PETS

Call Ian 604-724-6373

MIRACLE MOVING

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

(604)936-5755

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Coquitlam:

Jerry, 604-500-2163

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

.Brothers Moving 604-720-0931

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

604.

862. 9797 www. smart-cleaning.ca

604-728-3009 VECTOR RENO’S

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

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

WCB/Fully Insured

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca

Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

Spring Cleaning Special

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

PRESSURE WASHING

Smart Cleaning

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

“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops

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

www.affordablemoversbc.com

Residential & Commercial

APARTMENT/CONDO

Central Coquitlam Co-op

AFFORDABLE MOVING

604-537-4140

706

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

604-465-1311

www.midascontruction.ca

TREE SERVICES

2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE

$59.00 Per Ton

MOVING & STORAGE

374

RENTALS

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

Meadows Landscape Supply

320

PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

752

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $1085/mo.

Call 604-942-2277 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 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm townhouse, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

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

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