TriCity News January 24 2019

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Who wants what in the new Coquitlam budget?

New policy aimed at more trees in Port Coquitlam.

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PoMo won’t run summer shuttle + Coquitlam to add EV stations at Poirier + RCMP to investigate cops in Cuba probe

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2 wheels, 1 report on cycling Mario Bartel mbartel@tricitynews.com

If you travel on two wheels, what do you see? If you don’t, why not?

The advocacy group HUB Cycling is teaming up with TransLink and 21 Metro Vancouver municipalities to answer those and other questions while producing the first comprehensive report on the state of cycling in the region.

“This report will allow us to better understand what types of cycling facilities are needed and where,” said Gavin Davidson, the project’s manager. see

‘DISJOINTED’, page 20

A cyclist takes advantage of some recent sunshine to get a bit of fresh air and enjoy the views of the Golden Ears Mountains from the Traboulay Trail in Port Coquitlam. HUB Cycling, Metro Vancouver and TransLink are conducting a study on cycling facilities in the region. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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PoMo road changes could cost >$300k PoMo council defers ROW removal as it considers costs associated with it

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The road right-of-way through Port Moody’s Bert

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Flinn Park will stay — for now.

At its meeting Tuesday, Port Moody council voted to defer any moves to formally remove the right-of-way through the park to accommodate a possi-

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ble extension of David Avenue until council has formulated a strategic plan for the coming year. That planning session is scheduled for this weekend.

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posed the motion to defer in reaction to a staff report that said removing the right-of-way from the park, as well as several other initiatives endorsed by council last November like

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adding more parking and building a wheelchair-accessible trail into the park, could cost as much as $318,000. see

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Austin Heights biz face big tax hikes due to plans for the future of the area GARY MCKENNA gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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e-n-Ed’s Pizza has served slices and sodas at its Austin Heights location for 44 years and owners Cris and Richard Florian say they hope to continue “until the bulldozers arrive.”

But it may not be the wrecking ball that finally forces the longtime restaurateurs to relocate.

With real estate developers eyeing the area and a neighbourhood plan that allows for high-density residential projects, land values — and property taxes tied to the land values — have risen sharply in the last few years.

“It has created this perfect storm,” said Richard Florian.

“We have never minded paying our fair share of tax… but for us to bear a higher burden of tax than the rest of the community to the point where it drives us under? It is ridiculous.”

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One of the major factors causing property taxes to soar in their neighbourhood stems from how BC Assessment values land.

money aside each month in anticipation of the tax hit.

“It still impacts me,” he said.

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n What are the most expensive biz properties in the Tri-Cities? n Lack of land is driving up costs for businesses Valuations are based not on what currently exists on the site but on the land’s “highest and best use,” which, in the case of the Me-n-Ed’s Austin location, is high-density residential with a 25-storey height limit.

“This method of assessment has placed an unjust and tremendous financial burden on our property and business owners,” said Lisa Landry, executive director of the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (BIA). “Many of them are now facing the very real possibility of having to relocate or close their business as they simply cannot sustain the massive property taxes they are now experiencing.”

Indeed, the rising rates are taking their toll on the Florians.

Last year, their property taxes jumped from $25,000 to $44,000. With BC Assessment’s latest valuations showing the land has again increased 30% to $3.8 million, they estimate they will pay between $50,000

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Beedie is building two highrise towers on the old Safeway site on Austin Avenue, a project that is expected to spur residential growth in the area. GARY MCKENNA/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

and $55,000 to the city in 2019.

They know they will have to move when the site is eventually redeveloped but said they are frustrated with the additional taxes they have to pay in the meantime.

“Let’s say it takes five years for the bulldozers to come,” Richard said. “For them to make an additional $200,000 off our backs is just plain wrong.”

CHANGING ’HOOD

Me-n-Ed’s is not the only Austin Heights business struggling with increasing tax burdens as a result of rising land assessments.

A few doors down, Min Chun, whose wife owns Austin Dog Grooming, told The TriCity News they are worried they may not be able to afford the terms when their lease comes up for renewal this year.

“We don’t know if we are

going to extend it or not,” he said. “It is still up in the air.”

Even major chains are not immune.

The McDonalds at 1131 Austin Ave. has seen some of the biggest property value increases in the neighbourhood, rising from $3 million to $8.7 million (162%) in 2017.

The increase led to a jump in property taxes, which rose from $60,000 to $130,000. This year, the land value for the site increased again, up 30.3% to $11.4 million.

Business proprietors who own their property are also feeling the pinch.

Across the street from Me-n-Ed’s, Kelly Yuen, who owns Yuen’s Martial Arts, has watched his assessments jump from $2.1 million last year to $2.5 million this year. As a result, he said he expects to pay more than $40,000 in property taxes and has been setting

The changes coming to Austin Heights are only just beginning.

Beedie Living is building 350 units in two highrise towers on the old Safeway site, a development that is expected to spur property growth in a part of Coquitlam that had previously seen little interest from real estate developers.

Owen Coomer, manager of the John B Pub and vicepresident of the BIA, told The Tri-City News the neighbourhood is a microcosm of what is occurring in similar places across Metro Vancouver.

He said he worries the area will end up looking more like Metrotown or Brentwood than the Austin Heights people have come to know.

Small mom-and-pop shops will likely struggle to maintain their place on the commercial strip as more redevelopment occurs, Coomer added.

“These are staples in the community,” he said. “It is unfortunate that the little guys are having to be pushed out.”

A NEW POLICY?

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said he is hopeful policies can be enacted quickly to ease the tax burden on small business owners.

He is in favour of split assessments, which allow the

commercial component of a mixed-use development to pay a commercial rate while the residential component pays a residential rate.

“It would essentially allow the property to be valued based on its current use rather than the speculative value,” Stewart said.

He called the current system “grossly unfair” but added that municipal taxes fall under the purview of the provincial government. Victoria decides how property taxes are calculated, he said, noting the city does not have the authority to “make any adjustments on a business-by-business basis.”

Selina Robinson, the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville and the minister of municipal affairs and housing, was not made available to speak to The Tri-City News . But in an emailed statement, she said she has asked staff at the ministry to look at how property values are assessed in a rapidly rising real estate market, particularly when an area has been rezoned for higherdensity use.

“This is an issue I am following closely and my ministry is continuing to look at the challenges facing those in the commercial and light industrial classes,” she said in the statement. “This is a complex, but important issue for both business owners and local governments so it is important that we take the time to get it right.”

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Six Neighbourhoods to Receive Improvements in 2019

Public Hearing 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/agendas

Residents in six neighbourhoods will see improvements this spring in phase two of the City’s Neighbourhood Blitz program: Hoy & Scott Creeks, Lower Lougheed, Mayfair, Ozada, Cassin and Oakdale. Enhancements will include graffiti removal, replacement of faded traffic signs, remarking of road lines, removal of overgrown vegetation and more. Four neighbourhoods were improved in 2018 during the pilot phase of the program (Meadowbrook, Falcon, Eagle Ridge and Nestor) with funding coming from the City’s Infrastructure Reserve with no direct impact to taxpayers. Work will be coordinated to maximize efficiency, minimize costs and nuisance impacts to update the overall appearance of the neighbourhoods. coquitlam.ca/neighbourhoodblitz KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

Winter Wise Winter in Coquitlam can see us experiencing high winds resulting in power outages, as well as rain and heavy flooding. Our winter can be severe into February and March. Keep up-to-date at coquitlam.ca/winterwise and learn about City operations during these events, as well as your responsibilities and how to be prepared for any emergency.

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Friday, Feb. 1 is the deadline to renew your dog licence at a discounted rate of $28 ($54 non-spayed or non-neutered) with the regular fee for spayed and neutered dogs at $43 ($69 non-spayed or non-neutered). Dog licence fees help fund the Coquitlam Animal Shelter, which not only helps reunite lost pets with their owners, but also protects and finds forever homes for stray animals.

All dogs over the age of six months must be licensed every year and Bylaw Enforcement Notice fines will be issued if your dog is found unlicensed. Licences can be purchased online at coquitlam.ca/dogs

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Department heads and cultural groups lined up before Coquitlam council Monday and Tuesday with their postChristmas wish lists for the 2019 budget — requests that would mean, if they are all granted, a 3.8% property tax hike.

Finance manager Michelle Hunt told council Monday morning retaining everything that’s in the 2018 operating budget in 2019 would require a .72% increase for a base budget of $265.13 million.

But city staff asked council’s finance committee for 34 service enhancements that would come with a price tag of $3.9 million, and 14 more with a “net zero” effect on the budget.

If council says yes to all of its city staff requests, it would add another 2.74% to the property tax increase, with an additional .34% to satisfy asks from 12 cultural organizations.

But if the final budgets of the previous five years are any indication, council is likely to say no to a few requests in order to keep the property tax increase below 3%. During that span, the biggest bump council has approved was 2.95% in 2013.

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which was an election year.

The longest wish list came from parks, recreation and culture, which asked council for 13 service enhancements carrying a price tag of $966,200.

At the top of department manager Raul Allueva’s list was funds to hire a facility development manager to plan upcoming major projects like Place Maillardville, the YMCA in Burquitlam, a northeast Coquitlam rec centre and a community centre for the planned Fraser Mills project, which will involve extensive negotiations with the developer.

“I see this as a very important position overseeing the state of these facilities,” Allueva told council. He added that the hire would help determine the sequence and timing of building those major projects.

Among his other requests

were a community recreation manager ($149,200), a parks community manager ($149,200) an event co-ordinator ($88,600), community centre recreation leaders, and positions to improve service at its facilities. Allueva also asked for eight net-zero enhancements.

But he got some pushback from council in saying the changes would not cost the city any more money. Coun.

Dennis Marsden said it was a stretch to say there would be no added dollars because the determination was based on projected revenue.

But Hunt said the city is already seeing some of the anticipated revenue to pay for the changes is coming in.

Planning department head Jim McIntyre asked for six items totalling $547,000. Among his asks were requests for planners

to help in the pre-application stages for developers and another to make the process more efficient. He said although applications for building permits and rezoning applications actually declined last year, their complexity increased.

He said the city is seeing fewer single-family home builds and more large, complex applications.

“There are a range of issues that need to be addressed with those projects,” said McIntyre.

“We want to improve on the quality of development in Coquitlam.”

McIntyre also wants $143,000 to develop a city centre plan, a housing affordability strategy and a southwest Coquitlam housing review.

Council is expected to make its final budgetary decisions in March.

Coquitlam RCMP wants to add six officers to its staff to deal with rising traffic complaints, a backlog of sex crimes and increases in domestic violence and missing persons cases.

Supt. Sean Maloney appeared before Coquitlam’s finance committee Monday requesting $639,600 for four of the six positions. The detachment will be making another request to Port Coquitlam council to pay for the other two.

Although several Coquitlam councillors told him the public is always asking for more officers on the street, Maloney admitted only the traffic position would fit that criteria. He said while the detachment has high school liaison officers, it would like two more youth officers to fill in the gap with middle and elementary schools because gangs are recruiting youth as young as eight years old.

“We are barely servicing the high schools right now. We want to focus on the youth outside of the schools and the community centres. We want to target the at-risk youth and get to them before they are targeted for gangs,” said Maloney.

He’s also asking for funding to add two officers to the sex crimes unit to help deal with a backlog of files, both active and unsolved. As well, he said the domestic violence team “has three members and they are having trouble keeping pace.”

In addition to the request for more officers, the detachment also wants $75,200 to hire a digital extraction technician to work with the major crimes unit to pull evidence from computer hard drives, smartphones and other data storage devices. Maloney said currently, the detachment is paying an officer overtime to do the work and there would be an annual saving of $53,000 if a municipal employee could do it.

Maloney’s presentation said without the additions, policing expenses are budgeted at $37.84 million for 2019.

The detachment has 236 officers, with 160 allocated to Coquitlam, 73 to Port Coquitlam and three to provincial work, according to the report.

In 2018, Maloney said, the detachment saved some money and filled some vacancies by converting three members back to regular duty by having municipal employees carry out their previous responsibilities.

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The Theatre Society Legacy Fund announces the Performing Arts Grants and Bursary Applications are now being Accepted for 2019!

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Theatre Society Legacy Fund - Performing Arts Grant The Theatre Society Legacy Fund Performing Arts - Based Community Grant awards up to $10,000 annually to Performance Arts Organizations that support and encourage the development, enhancement, innovation and mentorship of a diverse variety of inclusive Performing Arts in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra and Anmore.

Theatre Society Legacy Fund – Performing Arts Bursary Two bursaries of $2,000 each are available for post-secondary students who have graduated from secondary school in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra and Anmore and are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution (2nd year or higher) in a formal Performing Arts Program anywhere in the world.

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The intent of the bylaw is to specify a licence fee for a cannabis retail outlet as well as confirm that sale of cannabis by a mobile or street vendor is prohibited. The Business Amendment Bylaw will be considered for adoption on February 5, 2019.

Inspection of Documents Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the bylaw, the Cannabis Establishment Policy, and related reports and plans at: Development Services, Port Coquitlam City Hall Annex 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) until 4:00 pm on February 5, 2019.

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Sweeping changes to Port Coquitlam’s tree policy will see the city planting more trees and homeowners cutting down fewer — or paying up.

At Tuesday’s committee of council meeting, councillors voted to have council on Feb. 12 give three readings to a new tree bylaw that, if adopted, would see the municipality plant another 350 trees a year until 2060 — thus boosting the tree canopy cover by 0.03% annually, from the current 23.8% to 25% in 41 years.

The proposed regulations would also require private property owners to apply for a permit, at a cost of $100 per tree, if they want to chop down a tree; currently, homeowners and developers are allowed to cut down one tree a year without a fee.

Money gained from future fees, as well as cash-in-lieu payments if a tree can’t be replaced onsite, will be put into a capital reserve for municipal tree planting, with an estimated $48,000 a year generated.

Landowners can also expect to see penalties rise for unauthorized tree cutting, up to $2,000 if the tree is deemed

Port Coquitlam wants to plant more trees on boulevards and in city parks to boost the tree canopy coverage to 25% by 2060. Coun. Laura Dupont is challenging those numbers, calling for 30% by 2035. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

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“significant.”

Staff say the aim of the changes is to protect and enhance the urban forest, which they say will decline if measures aren’t taken.

The proposed bylaw is also intended to bring further definition to hazardous and significant trees, and it comes after the city in 2017 announced it

would fell 122 trees — a few of them deemed heritage trees and significant — to make way for the rec centre rebuild.

Still, one city councillor say the proposed new regulations don’t go far enough.

Coun. Laura Dupont told the committee Tuesday that, based on past city reports, she believes council can impose tighter timelines to boost tree canopy cover. She’s calling for the canopy to be at 30% by 2035, a goal considered lofty by several city staff and council members.

Dupont said other Metro Vancouver cities are making strides to up their tree canopies to clean the air and cut greenhouse gases: • New Westminster plans to thicken its canopy from 18% to 27% by 2035; • Vancouver wants a 4% rise to 22% by 2050; • and Surrey has set a 40%

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tree cover, by 2058, from its existing 27.8%.

Dupont said PoCo needs to be a leader and “shift the culture that we take trees for granted… I think we need to educate the community to help them understand we want a livable city.”

Laura Lee Richard, PoCo’s director of development services, said a report on possible timelines and costs would take six months.

But according to the committee’s report, city staff say achieving a 30% target by 2037 — two years more than Dupont’s request — would mean an additional 1,440 trees in the ground a year versus 480 more medium-sized trees a year, for 30% by 2060.

As well, a 30% target would mean a big uptake by the public: homeowners would have to plant two trees for every fallen tree, for example, and

the city would have to shell out incentives.

Staff also told committee they would likely have to create extra city space along boulevards or park edges to plant more trees.

Mayor Brad West said while 30% “or even 35%” for a tree canopy is “fantastic… the challenge is how” to pay for it.

“The price tag isn’t something that the city can bear,” said West, who next month heads into budget talks with the rest of council. “I want staff to be able to take a look at this and bring back ideas to get us to something that’s more optimistic or practical.”

After Tuesday night’s council meeting, Dupont told The Tri-City News: “I feel hopeful that we will get there. Each piece of this regulation is so important… and we cannot afford to have an ecosystem based on flawed logic.”

If you would like to make a difference in Port Coquitlam, the mayor wants to hear from you.

Up to a dozen PoCo residents are being sought for Mayor Brad West’s newly created roundtable, a citizens’ advisory group that will help to steer policy at city hall.

But for those who want to be a part of the quarterly discussions, the deadline is coming fast: Applications need to be in by noon next Monday (Jan. 28).

Chaired by West, the open roundtable meetings will see volunteers give feedback on a variety of municipal topics.

And West said he wants a broad cross-section of the community at the table. “I want to see people who have lived here all their life and residents who have moved to Port Coquitlam in the last two years. I want business owners and workers who swing a hammer for a living.”

Advisors, who will sit for a one-year term, will be named at the Feb. 12 council meeting.

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Cross catchment application and Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year starting in September 2019 occurs soon. Read the school and program registration information below for more details.

Kindergarten Registration for September 2019 WHEN CAN MY CHILD START KINDERGARTEN? Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2019 may enter school in September 2019.You may defer your child’s enrolment until September 2020.

WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD? Kindergarten registration (except for Programs of Choice Montessori, Mandarin Bilingual, Reggio and French Immersion) within School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will be held from February 4 to 6, 2019 in all elementary schools. If you are interested in registering your child in one of our Programs of Choice, visit www.sd43.bc.ca/programs for more information on application deadlines and parent information meeting locations.

All students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment area school. To determine your catchment school, use the School Locator on our website. If parents wish their child to attend an out-of-catchment school, they will be provided the opportunity to apply for a cross catchment transfer beginning on February 7, 2019 with a deadline of February 13, 2019 (visit our website for more information). Note: All Kindergarten students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment school before completing a Cross Catchment Application. If enrolment projections show that space is available, cross catchment transfer applications will be accepted in accordance with the following priorities: (i) catchment area child; (ii) non-catchment area child; and (iii) non-school district child.

Kindergarten students who have a sibling at a school outside their catchment will be accepted at the sibling’s school (provided the sibling will still be in attendance the following school year) and are requested to register at the sibling’s school.

Kindergarten children with siblings in a program of choice must still apply online. Parents do not need to fill out a cross catchment application verifying sibling status.

Cross Catchment Application Process 2019 – 2020 Parents can apply for a school outside of their neighbourhood catchment school.To do so you must complete a “Cross Catchment Application.”

Placement is based on space availability.

Cross Catchment Process: Information on the cross catchment process can be obtained from our website at www.sd43.bc.ca.

The district is encouraging use of the electronic version of the application form accessed through our website www.sd43.bc.ca beginning February 7 at 9 a.m. The process will close on February 13 at 4 p.m.

Paper forms will also be available at all schools and the district office as of February 7 at 9 a.m. All completed paper applications must be returned in-person or by mail to the district office at 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, V3J 6A7 by the closing date. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted.

The School Locator tool on our website provides a student’s designated catchment area schools. Catchment is based on home address.

Can I use my childcare facility address to determine my child’s school attendance area? No. According to the School Act, enrolment can only be based on the home address.

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS • Proof of citizenship for parent and child (one of the following): Birth certificate; Passport; PR Card; Canadian Citizenship Card.

• Proof of B.C. residency for parent (one of the following): rental contract, property purchase contract, income tax statement, property tax statement. (And two of the following): utility bill; B.C. driver’s license; B.C. vehicle registration; Canadian bank or credit card statement; B.C. ID. • Proof of Guardianship: Contact your neighbourhood school or refer to the ‘Funding Eligibility Checklist’ provided on the school’s website.

NON-RESIDENTS Contact the International Education Department at 604-936-5769 or visit 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Bring along proof of citizenship for parent and student, proof of residency, and proof of guardianship (if applicable).

To learn more about these and other programs visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca/programs

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City hall was afflicted with leaky condo-like water ingress issues MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The end of blue tarps and scaffolding at the Port Moody civic and recreation complexes is in sight.

But the full cost of the extensive repair and renovation project is still being tabulated, said the city’s general manager of cultural services, Kate Zanon.

That’s because, like many big renovation projects, there were complications and new discoveries as the work progressed.

Dave Stevens, PoMo’s manager of facilities, said much of the work at the rec complex is to repair and replace building components, like the roof and facings in parts of the building that were constructed in the 1970s, that had reached the end of their lifespan while components in the newer parts of the building, like the gym and second arena that were added in 2006-’08, are being updated to improve energy efficiency.

The civic building work has, however, proved much more complex.

Built between 1994 and ’96 and designed to evoke an old railway roundhouse, the struc-

Much of the exterior of Port Moody city hall has been shrouded in scaffolding and blue tarps, and swarming with workers, for more than a year. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

ture that includes city hall, the Inlet Theatre and the library essentially became a leaky condo, sharing many of the problems that plagued condos built during the late 1980s and ’90s. Those included building code and design deficiencies that, when combined with poor quality workmanship, made buildings prone to water ingress behind exterior walls, resulting in premature corrosion problems, rot and even mould.

Stevens said city hall’s problems never reached that extent but there were leaks around windows, behind flashings and bricks, as well as corrosion in some of the building’s struc-

tural steel beams.

A building envelope assessment done for the city in 2015

by Elemental Engineering cited a variety of issues and estimated it would cost almost $4 million to repair city hall’s problems. But Stevens said once the project began in summer 2017, the true extent of the problems became more clear.

“The scope became very large because of all the interrelated components,” he said, adding once the exterior of the building was removed, it quickly became apparent windows would also need to be replaced.

Stevens said some com-

ponents of the project are an upgrade that will improve the building’s energy efficiency as well as create a better environment for people who work there or visit. They include thicker windows and a new heating and air conditioning system. Others, like a new bitumen roof, will have a longer lifespan and require less maintenance, reducing costs to the city over the long term.

Most of the work, once the scaffolding and tarps are down, will be invisible to the general public.

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Port Moody’s engineering project manager, Chad Siemens, said fulfilling another council resolution to amend the city’s official community plan to limit density on the Ioco Lands to its current zoning would add further expense.

Dilworth questioned the urgency to remove the rightof-way, which council approved at a meeting Nov. 27 that she was unable to attend, as “not fiscally responsible.”

Only Mayor Rob Vagramov and Coun. Hunter Madsen opposed the deferral (councillors Meghan Lahti and Zoe Royer did not attend Tuesday’s meeting).

Madsen, who co-founded Save Bert Flinn Park, a group whose goal is to remove the right-of-way from the park, suggested several opportunities to save money, adding, “We are augmenting the park by 22 acres, so when you think about it, if you spend $80,000 or $90,000 or $100,000, it’s a small price to pay.”

In his report to council, Siemens said removing the right-of-way from the park would require a bylaw to formally close the road as well as possible amendments to the city’s OCP. A new legal survey of the park would also need to be submitted to the provincial land title office. That would cost about $70,000 for

the survey and legal services, as well as consume about 100 hours of staff time.

If the city wants to add a further layer of protection by dedicating the former rightof-way as parkland, that process would require another $30,000 in legal assistance and public consultation, Siemens estimated, as well as up to 300 hours of staff time.

Alternatively, Siemens suggested in his report the city could just allow the former right-of-way to be used as a park, without a formal dedication and no additional cost in time or staff resources.

Siemens also said expanding parking near the David Avenue entrance to the park by 10 to 12 spots would cost $160,000, and $30,000 would need to be spent to study the feasibility of constructing a wheelchair-accessible trail into the park that was requested by council.

In the report, Siemens also recommends against the city applying to TransLink to remove Ioco Road from Metro Vancouver’s major road network, saying it would cost a further $50,000 and 100 hours of staff time to complete a technical study of the implications of such a move.

Siemens said removing Ioco from the region’s major road network would mean Port Moody would be on the hook for the costs of future maintenance or upgrades.

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ast fall, amidst much publicity, the federal government legalized possession of marijuana. But less attention has been given to follow-up legislation that dramatically expanded police powers, and not just with respect to cannabis.

The new act started from the reasonable position that if marijuana is now legal, the police should be authorized to arrest motorists under its influence. Three new offences were created, and limits were set for the amount of the drug that can legally be present in a driver’s blood.

There remains some controversy over where that limit should be set. The medical community is divided on this matter. But some way had to be found of dealing with this form of impairment.

But the changes didn’t stop there. The statute went on to deal with suspected alcohol impairment. And, controversially, it gave law enforcement officers new powers to perform mandatory alcohol tests on drivers without the requirement of reasonable suspicion.

There is some history here.

Police checkpoints over holiday periods have been with us for some time. They are considered lawful by the courts because there is reliable evidence of increased alcohol consumption on these occasions.

Beyond that, however, the authority to pull over drivers was limited to specific circumstances. If police officers wished to stop a motorist on suspicion of impairment, they required a basis for that suspicion, such as erratic driving.

That condition has been done away with. It is now legal for police to carry out random stops anywhere, any time, with no grounds to suggest the

driver is impaired.

The change was supported by groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, on the grounds that anything that reduces alcohol-related road accidents is worthwhile. And that is a desirable outcome, even if some inconvenience is caused to law-abiding motorists.

But there are also reasons for concern. Critics, including the national Criminal Lawyers’ Association, have warned the legislation is probably unconstitutional. They fear random roadside stops might invite profiling, in which members of visible minorities are disproportionately selected.

The BC Civil Liberties Association also weighed in against these changes, noting there is slim evidence at best that random stops reduce alcohol-related fatalities.

Numerous studies in several countries were cited to support this conclusion.

There are also questions

about the need for new police powers. The number of road deaths in Canada has been falling steadily for three decades.

In 1979, the number of vehiclerelated fatalities stood at 4,327, countrywide. By 2016, the total had fallen to 1,717, despite a 50% increase in population.

There was a better way of proceeding. The feds could have asked the Supreme Court of Canada to rule in advance whether these changes are constitutional. That would have avoided legal challenges working their way through the lower courts. Instead, the matter has been dumped untested on the provinces, virtually guaranteeing years of litigation.

If we were in the midst of a long-term trend toward growing impairment on the roads, no sensible person would deny law enforcement officers additional powers. But lacking such evidence, the justification for such intrusive measures becomes less persuasive.

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The Editor, We’re getting closer to Bell Let’s Talk Day (Jan. 30) and I thought I would share some observations from personal experience.

Loneliness doesn’t just affect seniors. Loneliness and social isolation are contributing factors to poor mental health for many people in our community.

We all put on our game faces when we step out the door to face the world each day but the minute we get home, off comes the mask, and for some it can be a real struggle to connect with people. Sometimes those who seem happiest

in public are, in reality, very lonely but afraid to say so.

In the past I have been told that I try too hard to connect with people and come across as desperate at times. In reality, I just want someone to connect with. Too often, I see people in my building with their heads down, breezing past neighbours; they look at me

strangely when I greet them.

At the same time, I can and do get peopled out from having to be “on” all the time, and on days like that, I turn the ringer on my phone off and shut the world out.

Another thing that I need to do for my own well-being is no matter how I am feeling when I walk into work, I stop,

take a breath and acknowledge my fellow co-workers with a friendly greeting. For me there is nothing worse than walking into a cloud of negativity first thing in the morning.

It’s easy to tell someone to just be happy and get on with their day, but what are each of us doing to ensure that our worksites are a positive and welcoming place?

During the recent civic election, in which I was a candidate, I often said community begins with a simple “hello.”

This is so very true, even more so for those experiencing loneliness and social isolation.

Rob Bottos, Coquitlam

The Editor, Re. “Rats! Poisoning can also kill local owls” (The TriCity News, Jan. 17).

Thanks for drawing attention to the deadly effect poisoned rats have on the critters that predate them. How many owls, hawks, coyotes, raccoons, etc. must die before property owners cease using this method of killing rats?

Despite the warning issued last year by the SPCA, the city of Port Moody continues to use bait boxes on city property. The city of Coquitlam hires a company to place poison bait boxes on its property.

One has to wonder why

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we are trying to protect wildlife habitat but continue to kill the very wildlife that live near us. What a sham.

We elected a few more “green” politicians in 2018.

I wonder what they will do to eliminate poison bait box use on property owned by the city. I wonder what examples and education they will provide for the residents of their cities.

Helen Brown, Coquitlam

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date: Time: Location:

Monday, January 28, 2019 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1

Text Amendment to Limit Exterior Mechanical Equipment and Vent Terminations in Residential Interior Side Yards

The intent of Bylaw No. 4902, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to update its policies related to the siting of mechanical equipment located in residential interior side yards.

If approved, the bylaw amendment would limit the siting of exterior mechanical equipment and vent terminations for central heating / cooling equipment in residential interior side yards in order to minimize the disruptive impacts that mechanical equipment may have on adjacent residents.

Item 2

Addresses: 3541, 3640 Sheffield Avenue and 1445 Shay Street

The intent of Bylaw No. 4942, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone portions of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 4942 from A-3 Agricultural and Resource to RS-8 Large Village Single-Family Residential and RS-9 Large Single-Family Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the subject properties into twenty RS-8 Large Village Single-Family Residential lots, one RS-9 Large Single-Family Residential lot and a remainder A-3 Agricultural and Resource lot.

In conjunction with the above application, the City has received a related application for a Development Variance Permit for the properties located at 3541, 3640 Sheffield Avenue and 1445 Shay Street. The application requests the following variances to the City’s Zoning Bylaw: •

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Relaxation of the maximum building height permitted in the RS-8 Large Village Single-Family Residential zone from 11 metres to 12 metres for proposed Lots 1-20; Relaxation of the maximum building height permitted in the RS-9 Large Single-Family Residential from 11 metres to 12 metres for proposed Lot 21; Relaxation of the maximum retaining wall height permitted for individual retaining walls from 2.4 metres to 4.6 metres for portions of the wall for proposed Lot 21; and Relaxation of the Design Speed for a portion of Mitchell Street (Collector Street) from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

If approved, the application would facilitate future redevelopment of the subject properties and the extension of Mitchell Street.

Please note: those who wish to speak to the Development Variance Permit application must do so when this item is being considered at the Public Hearing portion of the evening.

Item 3

Addresses: 1330 and 1350 Glenbrook Street

The intent of Bylaw No. 4906, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4906, 2018 from Executive SingleFamily to Large Village Single Family.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4907, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 4907, 2018 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-8 Large Village SingleFamily Residential, RS-10 Executive Single-Family Residential, and P-5 Special Park.

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SCHEDULE 'A' TO BYLAW NO. 4907, 2018

In conjunction with the above application, the City has received a related application for a Development Variance Permit for the properties located at 1330 and 1350 Glenbrook Street. The application requests the following variance to the City’s Zoning Bylaw: •

Relaxation of the minimum required setback from the crest of a slope from 15.0 metres to 6.0 metres for basement level foundations situated 2.0 metres below grade and to 8.0 metres for at-grade structures.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the subject properties into five RS-8 Large Village Single-Family Residential lots, two RS-10 Executive Single-Family Residential lots and one P-5 Special Park lot to allow for a park dedication for streamside protection.

Please note: those who wish to speak to the Development Variance Permit application must do so when this item is being considered at the Public Hearing portion of the evening.

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Item 4

Addresses: 3429 Roxton Avenue

Please note: This item received first reading at the December 10, 2018 Regular Council meeting.

Since that meeting, an error in the published first reading report was identified and corrected. An updated version of the first reading report is included in the Public Hearing agenda and available online at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4941, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 4941, 2018 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RTM-1 Street-Oriented Village Home Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the subject property into three fee simple lots and the development of three street-oriented attached residential units.

An investigation into the conduct of Coquitlam RCMP officers during the 2016 arrest of two senior citizens that was caught on video has concluded with no charges being laid.

Footage of the incident, which occurred following a contentious strata council meeting at the Best Western on North Road, showed a

Mountie dragging a man down a flight of stairs as he apparently resisted arrest.

Another officer is seen attempting to handcuff an elderly woman as a child screams and holds on to her leg.

The BC RCMP asked the New Westminster Police Department to conduct an external investigation after a nine-minute clip of the arrest shot by Victor Kim was posted to YouTube.

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Coquitlam RCMP did not say whether an internal code of conduct investigation had taken place and has not responded to The Tri-City News’ requests for comment.

Scott said he is unaware of any discipline to the officers that may have resulted from the arrests, noting, “We were only investigating any criminal element.”

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You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from Tuesday, January 15, 2019 to Monday, January 28, 2019 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has submitted an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the properties at 1134 and 1136 Cartier Avenue. The application proposes to change the land use designation of the subject site(s) from Low Density Apartment Residential to Civic and Major Institutional to facilitate the development of a new 2-storey community centre (Place Maillardville).

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SHARE’d Treasures no longer providing funding, says CEO DIAnE STRAnDbERg dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Financial challenges are forcing the closure of the Share Family and Community Services thrift store in Port Moody after more than 30 years.

SHARE’d Treasures on St. Johns Street will cease operations this spring after selling its remaining stock, Share CEO Claire MacLean told The Tri-City News.

And effective immediately, the store is no longer accepting donated items.

Staff were told of the planned closure last week and Share hopes volunteers will continue to help during the decommissioning.

The store’s closing will affect as many as 55 volunteers and the four full-time staff who have worked at the store for decades, as well as patrons and donors who have supported the store over the years. But the unionized staff

will have other options available to them, MacLean said.

This move comes months after Share admitted in a TriCity News story that the store was facing financial challenges because of higher operating costs and fewer shoppers. Revenue generated by the store was supposed to help support other Share services, such as the food bank, but of late, expenses associated with running the store were not offset by sales.

Changes to the retail landscape over the years have taken their toll on the store, with online shopping and retail stores selling goods at low price points providing more competition.

The news of the shutdown is hitting the community hard.

Last Thursday, when The Tri-City News visited the store, some donors had to be turned away and a local resident is starting a Facebook page and a petition to save the store, which started as a clothing exchange in 1972.

Share’s other services are not affected by the decision, according to a press release from the non-profit agency.

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With a shovel in the ground, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced last Friday that construction will soon begin on a $27.6-million emergency room expansion at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody — without the need to sell land on the site to pay for it.

At a press conference, Dix, along with Fraser Health executives, made the commitment to build the improved emergency room without having to sell two parcels of land previously slated for the development of 427 residential units.

The announcement puts to rest community concerns that rose when Fraser Health sought approval for changes to the land designation to permit a sale, with funds to go towards the ERH expansion.

“We have identified the money, and the project and the work is going ahead,” Dix

Fraser Health CEO Dr. Victoria Lee said the ERH ER expansion will provide more space, allowing the department to operate more efficiently. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

told a crowd of donors, staff, local politicians and media.

But he sidestepped a question as to whether selling ERH land was off the table indefinitely, saying that governments may consider selling land but it’s not always a benefit if it’s sold too cheaply and is needed later, suggesting that has happened elsewhere in the past.

“You have to balance the questions off,” Dix said, acknowledging that the community wasn’t ready for the sale of ERH land to pay for the capital expansion.

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couldn’t be held up further to reach agreement with Port Moody, Dix said.

Calling the project the “much needed and much talked about” expansion, Dix said the provincial government will invest $22.6 million, with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation coming up with the remaining $5 million, half of which has already been raised.

Construction is expected to be complete in late 2020.

Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee lauded the news, saying that the expansion will provide room for ER staff to better care for patients; for example, there will be a triage area where people will be served depending on their medical need.

She also thanked the ERH Foundation for their fundraising and the Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary for contributing $250,000 toward the project.

Dr. Michael Mostrenko, an emergency room physician, said the upgrade will be a huge improvement to the ER and staff are thrilled to see the project proceed after many years of discussions and work.

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Actual birds, not Angry Birds or Pokémon that fly.

The Coquitlam teen, who’s in Grade 8 at Kwayhquitlum middle school in Port Coquitlam, is the American Birding Association’s 2018 young birder of the year. The honour gives Dhalla a bit of celebrity status in birding circles but, more importantly, he said, it puts some weight behind his efforts to grow awareness about birds and conservation of their habitats.

Dhalla’s first birding excursion was a family outing to Boundary Bay five years ago to

Adam Dhalla, 13, now wields a 200-500mm telephoto zoom lens with his Nikon camera to capture images of birds (top of page). That’s an upgrade from the little point-and-shoot camera he used when he started the hobby five years ago. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

check out the snowy owls that alight at the marsh looking for more bountiful food. The experience made an impression.

“It hits you that they come from so far away,” Dhalla said.

“The world is such a small place to them. They’re like adventurers.”

Dhalla started keeping his eyes and ears peeled for birds in his Westwood Plateau neighbourhood then tried to photograph them with a simple point-and-shoot camera.

“You wanted to find more and more,” Dhalla said. “It was like Pokémon.”

Dhalla started logging his finds on eBird, an online citizen science program that tracks sightings to create maps of bird populations that scientists and conservationists can use to identify species that might be stressed or are thriving. Christmases and birthdays

became an opportunity to improve his collection of camera gear so he could take better, less intrusive photos.

Dhalla said he was captivated whenever he looked through his lens.

“We can’t tell what they’re thinking, what is happening in their brains, but you can relate to them yourself.”

As Dhalla’s photos improved, he started sharing them on social media like Instagram, where they might catch the attention of his peer group.

“It’s a great platform to connect the public to these birds,” Dhalla said. “As a young person, I think I can inspire other young people to get involved with conservation.”

Dhalla’s passion for feathered friends led to birding excursions during family vacations in Australia, Japan and Costa Rica, where he visited a shade-grown coffee plantation to learn how alternating coffee trees with native rainforest species can protect the area’s biodiversity and provide an ongoing home to birds.

It was that subject Dhalla spoke about when he was invited to be the youngest presenter at the International Ornithological Congress held last August in Vancouver.

“It’s like Comic-Con for birds,” Dhalla said of the annual gathering of avian researchers and conservationists.

To earn the title of the year’s top young birder, Dhalla submitted a portfolio of his photos and digital drawings of birds as well as a letter he wrote to the B.C. government expressing his concerns for bird habitat in the vicinity of the controversial Site C dam near Fort St. John.

Dhalla’s win came with an expensive pair of Leica binoculars that will allow him to up his spotting game yet again and add to the 720 species he has already accumulated on his life list.

And while he may not catch ’em all on camera, he can sure try.

• To see Dhalla’s bird photography, go to his website www. adamdhalla.com.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 7 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets,, noon-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam.

TUESDAY, FEB. 12 • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www. tricityphotoclub.ca/20182019-meetings.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-4 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam.

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• Tri-City Wordsmiths meet, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, PoCo. Speaker: Barbara Drozdowich, author, online course instructor and a technical trainer to writers, will present a workshop entitled 5 Top Ways to Avoid Looking like a Dork on Social Media. Admission is free but library registration is required: call 604-927-7999.

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., drama room at Port Moody secondary school – guests always welcome. Info (meetings, speakers): www.pdpc.ca.

THURSDAY, FEB. 14 • Romantic Chocolate Making Workshop, Coquitlam Heritage Society at Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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• Family Literacy Day: Parents and kids of all ages are invited to try games and activities to celebrate Literacy Day Saturday, Jan. 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at City Centre branch — no registration required.

• Family Day storytime: Parents and kids are invited to try games and activities to celebrate Literacy Day Monday, Feb. 18, 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the City Centre branch in Rooms 136 and 137. Just drop in.

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n Washington Black by Esi Edugyan n Reviewed by Vanessa Colantonio, Coquitlam Public Library

The novel Washington Black, which earned author Esi Edugyan her second Giller Prize late last year, is a coming-ofage story set in the mid-19th century.

Washington is a slave on a Barbados sugar plantation whose life is suddenly altered when he is implicated in a murder. The plantation owner’s quirky brother, an inventor and slavery abolitionist, helps him escape and takes him on a round-the-world trip in a hot air balloon. Their adventures bring them as far afield as Nova Scotia, the Arctic and North Africa. All the while, Washington is pursued by a murderous slave catcher.

Washington Black is a historical novel that borders on magic realism by featuring an ahead-of-its-time hot air balloon doing very long distance travel; and then there are the adventures in faraway lands. Likely, the magic is as much through Washington’s eyes as much as it is through the readers’.

Find Washington Black at your local library.

Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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FAMILY TREASURES

As part of its Heirlooms and Treasures exhibit at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), the Coquitlam Heritage Society hosts a workshop with Diane Rogers, a past president of the BC Genealogical Society. Her talk, which starts at 1 p.m., is open to teens 16 and up. Admission is $5. Call 604-516-6151 or visit coquitlamheritage.ca.

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Craig Williams and Barry Truter — aka the Jook Joint Jokers — play the blues at the Crossroads Coffeehouse, a fundraiser for the Crossroads Hospice Society; the pair will be joined by musician Ellen van der Hoeven. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the show in the Michael Wright Art Gallery at Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Visit crossroadshospicesociety.com.

GUITAR VIRTUOSO

Tonight and Saturday night — as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoon — Mimi goes on a blind date at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. with a lucky guest from the audience. Expect sparks to fly for this Arts Club Theatre Company on Tour production, as presented by A Spontaneous Theatre. The show isn’t suitable for younger guests. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca. ARTS CLUB THEATRE

Juno-award nominee blues musician Brandon Isaak stops in at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) at 8 p.m. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.

BOOGIE NIGHT

The Hot Salsa Dance Zone

— aka Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler — spins some Latin tunes for its weekly dance party in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam); the dance class for beginners starts at 8 p.m. with the floor opening up at 9 p.m. Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

Sunday

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Cap off the last weekend of January by visiting the weekly Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Kids can head over to the craft table to make egg carton jellyfish; musician Corey Primus entertains. Visit makebakegrow.com.

STUDENT MUSIC

Young musicians at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) show their skills at a concert starting at 3 p.m.

No cost for admission. A social with the students is at 4:30 p.m; refreshments will be served. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.

EMERGING TALENT

If you missed last weekend’s opening reception for Emerging Talent 22 — an exhibit of Grade 12 art from School District 43 students — be sure to tour the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), which is open Saturday noon to 5 p.m. and today from noon to 4 p.m.

And don’t forget to vote for your favourite. No cost. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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• Welcome to WordPress: Want to start your own blog or website? Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., you can learn how to set up a free WordPress account, select and customize a theme, and add content. Call 604-469-4577 to register.

• Health Matters: hypertension and heart disease: In this workshop with Dr. Fatma Taha Jan. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m., participants will cover topics

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alm oil is so versatile and inexpensive to produce that it has come to be the most widely used vegetable oil worldwide.

Found in a vast array of food and non-food products — from pastries, candy bars, instant noodles and spreads to everyday items that we use on our hair, skin and clothes — palm oil may be listed as palm kernel, palm kernel oil, palm fruit oil, palmate, palmitate, palm olein, stearate, stearic acid, ethyl palmitate or several other iterations. According to One Green Planet, more than half of all processed goods contained palm oil, including products marketed as healthy, vegan and organic.

But this ubiquity comes at a very high cost to the environment and communities where palm oil is grown and processed.

The United Nations’ International Labour Organization and several NGOs have recorded abuses, including human trafficking, forced labour, long hours, withholding of pay, unsafe working conditions and violent retaliation against attempted union organizations. The most prevalent abuse involves land-grabs, the forcible displacement or dispossession of indigenous populations from ancestral lands to make room for new plantations.

You may have heard about the plight of the orangutan; how its jungle habitat is being destroyed to make way for palm oil plantations. Many other species call these forests home — including tigers, elephants and rhinos — along with a highly diverse number of other wildlife.

The burning of these forests on such a large scale in Indonesia has caused the country to become the thirdhighest greenhouse gas emitter in the world.

As well, palm oil is such big business that it has spurred the rapid and uncontrolled expansion of plantations across the forests of not just Indonesia and Malaysia but, increasingly, the jungles of Latin America and Africa. This is particularly concerning in west Africa as deforestation and other environmental impacts from palm oil plantations will adversely affect food security in a region that is already one of the world’s most vulnerable due to political instability and intensified effects from climate change.

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• Most packaged products are labeled with their companies’ contact information. Call or write the company and urge them to use CSPO, and to get involved in bodies like the RSPO and Palm Oil Innovation Group, which are working to make all palm oil sustainable. produced in ethical and sustainable ways is more expensive and time-consuming.

Some headway is being made, however. The World Wildlife Fund released its 2016 Palm Oil Scorecard report that included survey results of 137 companies, representing about 10% of global palm oil consumption (www.world-

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Here’s to a healthier and kinder New Year.

Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. She is events co-ordinator with the Rivershed Society of BC and volunteers on various city committees. Her column runs monthly.

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Courtney Abbott-Brown feels especially proud.

Of the three photos she submitted for Emerging Talent 22 — the annual visual arts show at Coquitlam’s Art Gallery at Evergreen, displaying the best paintings, digital pictures, graphic arts, sculptures and multi-media from Grade 12 students in School District 43 — the image of her friend, Brandon, got picked to hang on the walls.

Abbott-Brown remembers the day she captured him on the school’s Canon camera last month: Brandon had said he was “having a 3 out of a 10 day” and she asked him to demonstrate what that looked like.

In a dark change room, Abbott-Brown held a flashlight to his face as he cradled his head in his hands, with his sad eyes looking away. Later, she would reproduce the raw print in black and white then title her work Brandon Warhol — a nod to Andy Warhol.

The photo is a big coup for Abbott-Brown as her entry is the first from her school, CABE, to be accepted into Emerging Talent.

Grade 12 art students, from left to right, whose work was selected to be in Emerging Talent 22: Serena Atalan (Dr. Charles Best); April Kornisky (Riverside); Courtney Abbott-Brown (CABE); Nori Kawasaki (Port Moody); and Dilveen Abi (Gleneagle). janis cleugh PhOTO

In total, 51 students — nearly all of them headed to art institutions after graduation in June — submitted more than 120 pieces for the show, with retired art teachers Marietta Heily Van-Os and Marg Atnikov, and Avalon Mott (Emily Carr University of Art + Design) and Kate Henderson (Capture Photography Festival) choosing 57 works from 33 students.

They are represent five high schools: CABE, Dr. Charles Best, Port Moody, Riverside and Gleneagle secondaries (Terry Fox and Pinetree did

not submit while art entries from Centennial and Heritage Woods didn’t make the cut).

In an interview Monday, five artists from each of the chosen schools were invited by curator Katherine Dennis to speak with The Tri-City News about their pieces, their post-secondary dreams what it means to have their images in a public gallery.

serena atalan A student at Dr. Charles Best, Serena Atalan has an abstract clay sculpture titled Father in Emerging Talent 22.

She usually paints but wanted to try a new medium and based her work on her dad’s mental struggles, showing a face with curvy elements but a sharp, jagged rod in the back of his head to emphasize his stress.

Her goal is to attend Emily Carr or Capilano University in September.

“I think people have a hard time talking about art seriously unless it’s in a gallery,” Atalan said, glancing around the room. “I was really not expecting to see such a variety.

We all express our art differ-

A student of Jan Gardnner’s at Port Moody secondary, Nori Kawasaki has two multimedia works in Emerging Talent: Refuge, a watercolourand-pencil crayon piece in the style of Finnish artist Tove Jansson (who is best known for her Moomin illustrations); and The Ventriloquist, a felt and wool miniature creation.

As Kawasaki’s ambition is to be a storyboard artist, the 17-year-old plans to study animation at Capilano University, Emily Carr or Sheridan College in Ontario. “It’s really inspiring to see other people’s art,” she said in the gallery.

“Everyone has really wonderful imagination, and different goals and styles.”

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Of the maximum three entries allowed for Emerging Talent, Riverside’s April Kornisky had all three of her works accepted.

She believes it’s a sign.

“I was astonished,” she said, looking at her acrylic paintings An Homage, Reaching Abyss and Detrimental Growth. “I realized that I, too, can make a career out of this.”

Completed in 2017 and ’18, An Homage and Reaching Abysss are based on Igor Shield’s self-portraits of his contorted body while Detrimental Growth was

finished two weeks ago. The latter, done with acrylics and alcohol markers, depicts a set of lungs with smoke blooming out like flowers.

Kornisky plans to pursue a career as a youth worker after obtaining a degree from SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts program.

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Dilveen Abi draws her scenes from the past — both fictional and real.

Specifically, for her Emerging Talent pieces, she interprets a blue Japanese troll, with a Third Eye on his forehead, smirking in her golden heaven — a tribute to Islamic, Catholic and Asian art where gold paints are predominate in backgrounds.

And Abi uses pen and ink for her second work, Dream Girl, in which the protagonist, who wants to escape reality, is surrounded by characters.

A student of fine arts teacher Robyn Croft’s at Gleneagle secondary, the American-born Abi, who is of Kurdish descent, hopes to get into Emily Carr. “I like textures and I like to be inspired by history and mythological creatures. There’s a lot to explore.”

• Emerging Talent 22 runs until Feb. 17 at the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Admission is free. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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On the last day of the last academic year, Pinetree secondary drama teacher Natalee Fera announced the next Musical Theatre 11/12 class would delve into the world of Monty Python.

Spamalot, specifically. The school edition.

So, like many acting students at the Coquitlam high school, Grade 12er Jacob Angeles spent his summer trying to figure out what the British comedy group from the 1970s and ‘80s — and their sketches — were all about.

Angeles watched the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, from which Spamalot is adapted, as well as a version of the 2005 Broadway musical that won 14 Tony Award nominations.

Still, Angeles wondered how the adult parody would translate for Pinetree audiences. When school returned in September, Fera held auditions on the second day back and picked Angeles as her lead: King Arthur, the role he had sought.

Soon, others in Angeles’ graduating class plus grade 10 and 11 students were cast as well: Devon Chung as Prince Herbert; Melody Stump and Roya Abdi as Laker Girls (the Lady of the Lake’s cheerleaders); and Klayna Veloso as Patsy, King Arthur’s constant companion, to name a few.

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And, since then, the cast of 30 has rehearsed nearly every school day to polish the lines, learn the tunes (as performed by the school orchestra led

by Marcia Carmichael) and understand the steps (choreographed by Pinetree alumna Marley Jordan).

“We’ve worked really hard on this,” said Veloso, who appeared as a pregnant lady in last year’s Cry-Baby and a postulant in the 2017 edition of The Sound of Music.

Rated PG, Fera selected Spamalot School Edition “because nobody has done it in our district yet,” she said. “I love Monty Python and I had the students to pull the comedy off. It’s really funny and they do awesome.”

Based on the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones, the musical was written by Idle and John Du Prez, with edits for

the school stage allowed by the director.

Act 1 starts with King Arthur trying to recruit Knights of the Round Table to join him in Camelot, with the aim to get the Holy Grail.

And Act 2 includes the famous song Always Look on the Bright Side of Life and sees both King Arthur and Lancelot marry after a series of unfortunate incidents.

For Abdi, it will be her first time in a school musical.

She was inspired to sign up for Musical Theatre 11/12 last year after watching CryBaby. “I loved how everybody was connected,” she said. “I wanted to be a part of that in my last school year, too.”

• Tickets for Treehouse Theatre’s Spamalot School Edition are $13 in advance through the school office (3000 Pinewood Ave.) or $15 at the door on show nights. It runs Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 and Feb. 6 to 8, at 7:30 p.m.

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The walls of the Tri-Cities Community Dialysis Clinic in Coquitlam are brighter with the recent installation of a 46’ long mural, depicting nature scenes painted by Art Focus.

Now, patients who must wait several hours for their treatment can look upon the wilderness instead of a beige wall, says volunteer Carol Franco who helped organize the public art project.

“They are very thrilled and they love it,” said Franco who

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said she conceived of the idea when she began volunteering at the clinic.

She credits the work to members of Port Coquitlam’s Art Focus Artists’ Association, who spent more than 600 hours painting the scenes, and local merchants who

provided paint and other materials. “They are the ones that really brought it to life. I just put in a seed, they really worked hard.”

Art Focus president Nickey Bayne said painting the mural was a labour of love for the artists who participated; the large project covers six panels and took almost a year to complete. “Every member of the Art Focus Artists Association came forward at different times to paint when they could,” Bayne said.

The painting and the work was celebrated at an unveiling at the clinic on Jan. 13.

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Emerging Talent 22 explores the art of senior SD43 students The painting “farewell to the past” (acrylic on canvas, 30 by 24 inches) by Port Moody secondary student Natalie-Jaena Moersch is one of 57 pieces accepted from Grade 12 students for Emerging Talent 22, an annual show at the Art Gallery at Evergreen that runs until Feb. 17. In her artist’s statement, Moersch writes: “My art is derived from my own life and stories I wish to tell yet my pieces are intentionally open to interpretation. Within my use of elaboration and symbolism, I focus on having specific themes inviting viewers of a multitude of perspectives to engage with the art in their own way.” The juried exhibit, which opened last Saturday, features a variety of visual arts mediums. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

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Cent. grad takes the baton for Annie Centennial grad makes his debut as musical director janis cleugh jcleugh@tricitynews.com

When Kevin Woo signed up for school band in 1987, he had hoped to score a spot as a saxophone or French horn player.

But both positions were taken so the Coquitlam student turned his attention to an instrument he had never touched: the clarinet.

He never looked back.

At Centennial secondary, where he graduated in 1992, Woo’s musical skills caught the attention of teacher James Bryson, a founder of the Royal City Musical Theatre, who invited Woo in his senior year to perform in Oklahoma!, one of the company’s first musicals at the Massey Theatre.

Chad Matchette, who would later become the owner and artistic director of Coquitlam’s Lindbjerg Academy of the Performing Arts, was in the chorus, too.

Over the years, the two struck a friendship as they were part of Broadway shows around Metro Vancouver.

In 2014, as Matchette and Coquitlam theatre supporter Patti Volk launched Align Entertainment, Woo was at his colleague’s side again for the inaugural production of Shrek: The Musical.

And, since then, Woo’s been in the pit for every Align presentation.

Last year, Matchette (as director and co-producer) invited Woo to fill the conductor’s podium for Align’s next performance of Annie, which opens Feb. 1 in Burnaby.

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“This will be the first time I’ve done it all on my own but I feel I’ve had a good learning experience up to now,” the Coquitlam resident told The Tri-City News last Friday.

For Annie, Woo will have 12 musicians to play the score, down five from the original orchestra call; many of them Woo has known for years so “I know how they play and what kind of people they are,” he

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said. “They are very competent so it makes my job easier.”

Though Woo has performed the score many times for other companies — playing such hits as Tomorrow and It’s the Hard Knock Life — he loves to hear it when he’s not directly in the show. “It’s such a classic that, when you’re not involved in it, you tend to forget how beautiful the music is.”

Also making débuts for the Align run will be Camryn Macdonald, who stars as Annie, and Arne Larsen as Oliver Warbucks.

Other Tri-City talent in Annie include: Port Coquitlam’s Erin Matchette (Miss Hannigan); and youth Deya Kovats, 11; Aurielle Strelau, 10; Jenna Lamb, 8; and Elliette Latimer, 7.

Nicol Spinola, who is on faculty at the Tri-City Dance Centre, is the choreographer.

• Annie: The Musical runs Feb. 1 to 16 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre (7373 Macpherson Ave., Burnaby). Visit alignentertainment.ca or vtixonline. com for tickets.

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Austman getting second chance for worlds Coquitlam skater finishes fourth at Canadian champs MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam’s Larkyn Austman could yet skate for Canada at the International Skating Union world championships in Japan despite her fourth-place finish at last weekend’s national championships.

Canada is eligible to send three senior women to the world championships, that are being held in Saitama, Japan, March 18-24. But on

Coquitlam’s Larkyn Austman skates her short program at the Canadian Tire national skating championships in Saint John, N.B. SKATE CANADA/DANIELLE EARL PHOTOGRAPHY

Sunday, Skate Canada only named one skater to the team,

Alaine Chartrand, of Prescott, Ont., who won the Canadian

championship on Saturday in Saint John, N.B. The remaining two positions are being left open pending the results from the Four Continents championships in Anaheim, Feb. 4 to 10. Austman will be one of three Canadian women competing at that event, along with Chartrand and Véronik Mallet, who finished third in Saint John.

Austman was second at the Canadian Tire nationals after her short program last Friday, but she slipped to fourth overall after finishing fifth in Saturday’s free skate.

Skating to music from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera,

Austman missed a critical combination Saturday, landing one of her jumps on both skates, and then stumbled on two subsequent triples. The errors cost her a full mark, and when her routine ended, she gave a visible sigh, resigned that the top of the podium would not be hers, and a place in the top three was in peril.

Austman went into the competition with new confidence and simpler routines to assure clean skates after she spent her off-season developing and then discarding a new program, overcoming illness, injury and her disappointment in not qualifying for the finals in either last February’s Winter Olympics

in Pyeongchang, South Korea, nor the world championships in Milan, Italy.

The changes seemed to pay off in Friday’s short program, traditionally Austman’s weaker event. She was less than six points behind defending Canadian champion Gabrielle Daleman, who also struggled in her free skate on Saturday and fell to fifth overall.

Ironcially, it was Chartrand whom Austman edged out by 5.41 points after a strong free skate at last January’s Canadian championship in Vancouver to earn a spot on the national team that competed at Pyeongchang and Milan.

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Coquitlam Express goalie Kolby Matthews stops Langley Rivermen forward Tanner Versluis Friday at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex. ROBERT MCDONALD PHOTO BCHL

Express clinch playoff spot But losses to Langley leave team fighting for third place MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The Coquitlam Express have clinched a place in the BC Hockey League playoffs. But the team’s hold on third place in the Mainland Division is getting precarious.

The Express headed into Wednesday’s game against the division-leading Chilliwack Chiefs (after The Tri-City News’ print deadline) with their cushion over fourthplace Langley pared to four

points after the Rivermen beat West Kelowna 2-1 on Tuesday and Coquitlam dropped both games of a home-and-home series to their pursuers last weekend.

The Express were beaten 3-2 at home last Friday, and then lost 2-1 in a shootout at the George Preston Arena on Saturday.

After Langley’s Tanner Versluis scored at 18:37 of the third period to give the visitors the win on Friday, the Express weren’t able to take advantage of a power play in overtime Saturday, necessitating the shootout that went seven rounds before Chase Pietzke ended it.

The Express had several

opportunities in the extra period to win the game. Connor Gregga, who announced his commitment to attend Minnesota State University, was stopped on a breakaway

by Rivermen goalie Shayne Battler. The team also wasn’t able to score during a fouron-three man advantage after Langley’s Versluis was called for hooking.

Coquitlam goalie Kolby Matthews stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced in the game, while Langley’s Shayne Battler made 23 saves.

The Express face another division rival, the secondplace Prince George Spruce Kings, in a pair of games in the northern city this weekend.

Centennial Centaurs’ Kate Bennett looks for a shot against Semiahmoo defender Faith Dut in the first half of their game at the annual Top Ten girls basketball tournament, last Thursday at Centennial secondary school in Coquitlam. Semiahmoo went on to win the tournament, defeating Walnut Grove, 77-75, in Saturday’s final. Riverside secondary finished third, after they beat Brookswood, 86-84, in overtime. The Heritage Woods Kodiaks won their game for seventh place over South Kamloops, 65-41. The host school finished ninth after defeating Lord Tweedsmuir 60-58. Deja Lee, of Semiahmoo, was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Riverside’s Jessica Parker was named to the tournament’s first all-star team and her teammate, Sammy Shields, was a second allstar. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Metro Vancouver home price decline will reverse soon: forecasters Home prices in Metro Vancouver may slide a little further in 2019 but then will recover as demand continues and supply remains constrained, according to a panel of three developers at a 2019 forecast event.

Speaking at the Urban Development Institute’s annual Forecast Luncheon on January 17, Neil Chrystal, president and CEO of Polygon Homes, said, “The singlefamily home market will remain slow, and experience further price corrections…. In order for prices in the multi-family market to stabilize, we must first find the bottom of the single-family market, and I believe this will happen in 2019. 2019 will be the year of a reset in the multi-family sector.

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723 POIRIER STREET CLARENCE LOWE Personal Real Estate Corpora�on 778-883-0596 SYLVIA ZIMMER 604-376-8194

HOME SALES* Attached Detached

20 11

MEDIAN SALE PRICE** Attached Detached

$488,000 $1,090,000

TOP SALE PRICE*** Attached Detached

$820,000 $2,000,000

ACTIVE LISTINGS† Attached Detached

1,387 980

DAYS ON MARKET†† Attached Detached

56 76

* Total units registered sold-December 31-January 6 ** Median sale price of units registered sold December 31-January 6 *** Highest price of all units registered sold December 31-January 6 † Listings as of January 22 †† Median days of active listings as of January 22 All sold and listings information as of January 22

Jim Korchinski 778-839-5808

4-Acre Estate - 2 Homes Ocean & Mountain Views $8,800,000

Located in the heart of Coquitlam, close to the SkyTrain, Lafarge Lake, rec centre and shopping. This 714 sq.ft., 1 bed, 1 bath is in great condition with recent updates and is located on the quiet side of the building. Hurry, this unit won't last!

#209-2960 PRINCESS CRESCENT

BROOKE ALEXANDER 604-813-1044 Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

$449,500

OPEN SUN 11AM�1PM Experience the ultimate luxury in this beautifully designed home. Top quality finishing, this Grande home welcomes its guests w/an striking family room - LG windows allowing natural light from the yard.

Office, gourmet & wok kitchen + more on the main level. Media room & legal suite in the basement.

Burnaby / Tri-Cities

GREAT CONDITION SUPERB LOCATION

$2,100,000

BRAND NEW COQUITLAM HOME

THE AMAZON EFFECT Third panelist Todd Yuen, president of industrial at Beedie Development Group, pointed to the influx of thousands of new workers from companies such as Amazon as having an effect on the housing market – commonly known as the “Amazon effect.” He cited an anonymous source close to Amazon’s deal to occupy the former Canada Post building in downtown Vancouver, who told Yuen that with Amazon’s employees earning around US80K-$120 a year (CAD $106-$160K), the company was not currently concerned with finding housing for those workers.

“We’re expecting Amazon to bring in about 5,300 employees [to the Canada Post building]… Amazon’s workers want to be in a world-class city like Vancouver. There was no concern about availability of homes or pricing… They want to be here, and they’ll figure out the rest later.”

106-3075 PRIMROSE LANE

Cozy two-bedroom/one bath home with a large south-facing pa�o. Corner unit with natural light streaming through so many windows – including kitchen windows!! Open concept living room and dining area, with a fire place. Welcome to Lake side Terrace! Indoor pool, steam room, exercise area, hot tub, clubhouse and guest suite. Five minute walk to shopping, schools, and Evergreen Line.

ESTHER 604-351-2544

4-acre estate in Anmore with views from Mt. Seymour to Tsawwassen and beyond. Featuring two homes, stainless appliances, granite, hardwood, wood-burning fireplaces and hot tubs. Explore the development opportuni�es of this semi-rural gem. Close to all ameni�es. By appointment only.

1630 East Road, Anmore

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 TRICITYNEWS.COM

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REMEMBRANCES

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COMMUNITY

Obituaries

Auctions

RESTAURANT FOOD EQUIPMENT plus SEIZED GYM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

THURSDAY - JANUARY 31st @ 11 am Viewing: Wednesday - 9 am ‘til 4:30 pm & Thursday - 9 am thru-out Auction Day

HARLE, Mary Marjorie (Marge) 1929 - 2019 Surrounded by her family, Marge passed away at the Langley Maple Hill Hospice on January 10th at the age of 89. Born and raised in Vermilion, Alberta, Marge was always up for fun and adventure. She so loved spending time with family and friends.

Always ready with a warm smile, she welcomed everyone and had a genuine interest in their lives.

In her retirement she developed a passion for drama and acted in many plays with the Dogwood Drama Group. Predeceased by her husband Bob in 2012. She will be greatly missed by her children Doug (Pam), Karen (Randy), Lois (Joe), 6 grandchildren Michael (Jane), Cory (Priscilla), Nicole (Jordan), Chloe (Chris), Lucas (Saida), Shane (Jessica) and 2 great-grandchildren Elisabeth and Xavier.

A memorial will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 2, at Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Langley Hospice at: langleyhospice.com or Senior Come Share Society at: comeshare.ca, would be appreciated.

604-936-9987 BurquitlamFuneralHome.ca

HART, Mary Ruth Lil’ Mary passed away peacefully at the age of 92, with family by her side. She was born in Victoria, but moved to Coquitlam to raise her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Tom. Mum is lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Carolyn (Gary), Denise, and Leslie (Don); and her grandchildren and great-grandson. She was known for her spunk and sass, and her very caring heart.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel. 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C. A donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, would be greatly appreciated.

Burkeview Chapel 604-944-4128 firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com

In Loving Memory of JACQUES, Patricia Anne Born July 17, 1950 Yorkton, Saskatchewan At Rest January 12, 2019 Delta, British Columbia It is with profound sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Pat Jacques. Pat passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Surrey Memorial Hospital after an 11 day battle due to complications from pneumonia. Pat was born on July 17, 1950 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to her parents John and Anne Shuparsky. She was the oldest of three children. Pat and her sisters Isabelle and Doreen grew up on a farm in Wroxton, Saskatchewan before moving to Regina in the early 1960s. In 1965 Pat started attending Balfour Tech High School in Regina. It was there, in 1967 that she met her husband Ron. They dated and were married, October 10, 1970. In 1972, they moved to Prince Albert, which is where their oldest son Ian was born in 1975. In 1977, the family moved to Saskatoon. In 1980, the couple was blessed with twins, Monique and Kevin. They lived in Saskatoon for 11 years before moving to Vancouver in 1988. In the Vancouver area, Pat worked as a bank teller, and as a sales representative for an office equipment company, before joining the Coquitlam NOW newspaper in the early 1990s. Pat had a rewarding and distinguished career with the NOW newspaper as an award-winning sales associate. She retired after 20-plus years with the newspaper. Throughout the years, Pat and Ron travelled extensively seeing the world with their children, but primarily together on 23 cruises. Pat also travelled with Ron sharing in his passion for sports, primarily with his love of coaching and playing competitive softball.

Pat’s other passions included cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She and Ron loved to host and entertain and their gatherings were full of great food, great wine, laughs and great experiences.

Pat is loved and cherished by hundreds of friends.

She is survived by her husband Ron of 48 years, son Ian, son Kevin (Inna), daughter Monique (D’Arcy), grandchildren Payton and Declan, sisters Isabelle (Alan), Doreen (Lorne), along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Surrey Memorial Hospital for their tireless efforts in Pat’s health battle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthritis Society at: https://arthritis.ca

In MeMorIaM

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call to place your ad 604.444.3000

LEGAL LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO: Phillip Mark Chapman TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim

No. SC18-01-35409 has been filed against you by The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation for $3,120.80 involving a motor vehicle incident on or about December 2, 2017 in Blumenort, MB. The hearing of the claim will take place on March 1, 2019 at the 3rd Floor - 373 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB at 9:00 a.m.

If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgment may be given against you.

Enquires may be made to: The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, 705 - 234 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4A4, Phone 204-985-8770 ext. 1647.

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FLEA MARKET

In loving memory of a dear brother who passed away January 30, 2008.

CONFEDERATION Community Centre Burnaby

We miss you brother so very much, And our tears we can not hide, Yet, within our hearts, we feel You are always by our sides.

Indoors on Saturday January 26th 9:30 am to 2 pm

Love you always, your sister, Darlene, Tom Chris, sister, Diana and brother Brad.

Supporting cancer research and enhancements to care at BC Cancer

604-217-0116

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Hit and Run Accident between a Brown Toyota Corolla, and a Black Mercedes on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at approximately 3:40PM at the intersection of Lougheed Highway & Oxford Street in Port Coquitlam, BC Please call Sarah at:

GARAGE SALES

Brian Peter Beck

MeMorial Donations

WITNESS NEEDED

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Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

www.lovesauctions.com

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4585 ALBERT Street next to McGill Library (604) 294 -1936

Free Admission .

WITNESS WANTED MVA: December 17, 2018, at 8:45 pm, Broadway Street and Mary Hill Bypass.

778−689−2733

ADVERTISING POLICIES All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and wil ingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort wil be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes wil be made in the next available issue. The Tri-CityNews wil be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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

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EMPLOYMENT General employment

General employment

HIRING Plumbers Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd. is involved in Commercial and Institutional projects. We have great people and are excited to add to our group of professionals. We offer very competitive wages and benefits. If you are looking for long term employment, possess strong mechanical aptitude and are a motivated individual, please email your resume to: info@daryl-evans.com or fax 604-525-4744.

FOOD/BEVERAGE HELP

FOOD SERVICE BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company .

with over 60 locations is now interviewing for • Supervisors

ANYTIME CLEANERS Cleaning Company Hiring Residential House Cleaners.

Valid Drivers Lic required.

Call or Email: 778-899-2105 julietcobb@hotmail.com AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD

Farm Labourers

Required 5 or 6 days per week, 40 or 50 hours per week. $12.65 per hour.

Horticultural work such as; planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop.

Employment starts early APRIL 2019.

Submit your application: Email: aujlafarms@shaw.ca Fax: 604-465-9340 Or by Mail: 12554 Wooldridge Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1Z1

MARKETPLACE

RENTALS

Burial Plots

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

Forest Lawn Burial Plots Garden of Tribute Phase 2 Close to path; 2 double deep, adjacent long crypt, upright marker ok.

New plots sell for $26,000, Will Sell Both for $48,000.

604-996-3007 or email: blccalder@hotmail.ca

STEEL BUILDING SALE...”REALLY BIG SALEEXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 20X21 $5,726.

25X25 $6,370. 30X31 $8,818. 32X33 $8,995.

35X35 $12,464. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036. www.pioneersteel.ca

• Team Leaders

e-mail: jobs@canuelcaterers.ca fax: 604-503-0951

Trades Help

Required immediately 5 Electricians and 2 HVAC Air Conditioning Technicians on a permanent, full time basis in Lower Mainland, BC construction projects. Duties include but not limited to installation of electrical wiring, fixtures and AC systems.

You must possess high school diploma and some vocational training in electrical or air conditioning trade.

Additionally, 2 years experience in respective trades and English communication skill is required.

Hourly wage: $27.25 (electrician) and $35.25 (AC technician) with competitive benefit package.

Email resume to: info@nrgelectric.ca Fax: 604-527-8804 or Mail it to: NRG Electric Ltd, 900 Sherwood Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 1A6

The Tri City News

is looking for a Driver to deliver bundles to carriers in the Tri Cities area on Thursdays. Must have reliable van or the like.

Call 604-472-3040 WANTED PART TIME AND FULL TIME ALARM MONITORING CLERK METRO TOWN AREA FLUENT IN ENGLISH AFTERNOON SHIFT TRAINING GIVEN GOOD WAGE PLEASE SEND RESUME @admin@arpel.com

To advertise call

604-444-3000

GARDEN VILLA

BUSINESS SERVICES business opportunities

Apply now for the HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM and receive certifications in CPR, First Aid, Food Safe, and more.

Do you have a new product idea, but you’re not sure where to start?

CALL DAVISON TODAY

1-800-218-2909 OR VISIT US AT

Inventing.Davison.com/BC

GET UP to $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know have any of these Conditions?

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All Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Call British Columbia Benefits 1-(800)-211-3550 For Your Free No Obligation Information Package TODAY.

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Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge.

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Travel Adventures on the Salish Sea and Desolation Sound Pacific Coastal Cruises 604-566-8027 coastalcruises.ca

www.career.college/healthcareassistant Financial assistance may be available to qualified applicants.

1.800.262.2318

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area.

Gated underground secure parking available.

References required.

Beautiful Atrium with Fountain. By College, Shops & Transit/Skytrain.

Pets negotiable. Ref req’d.

CALL 604-525-2122 baysideproperty.com

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Sunshine Villa B&B Valentine’s Special Couples Massage − Dinner − Breakfast − 24 Hour Hot Tub 604−883−2992 www.sunshinevilla.ca

CALL 604-715-7764 baysideproperty.com

Houses For rent 3 BR HOUSE on blueberry farm in Pitt Meadows. Lots of storage. Call Richard for more info, 604-787-6122 Pitt Meadows, Farmhouse, 4 BR, 1.5 bath, W/D. $1500 incls utls. 1 Cat ok. No smoke.

Avail now. 604-763-2808

Wanted to Rent

RENT OUT YOUR EXTRA SPACE

INVENTORS WANTED!

HealtH & Beauty

WITH VANCOUVER CAREER COLLEGE

102-120 Agnes St, New Westminster

1010 6th Ave. New Westminster.

Suites Available.

604.444.3000

TROUBLE WALKING? Hip or Knee Replacement, or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates.

Disability Tax Credit.

1-844-453-5372

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SKYLINE TOWERS

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Financial ServiceS

PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT RATE

320-9th St,

New Westminster Suites Available.

All suites have nice balconies, Underground parking avail. Refs req’d.

Small Pet OK.

Call 604-444-3000 to book your ad

WANTED 2 Bright Rooms + or small house, in Res/Comm blding, to be used as a steady meeting place for long term.

We are a Spiritual Non-Profit Activity Group and reliable tenants. For info please call: Catherine: 604-435-9259 Mavis: 604-430-1882 Delores: 604-544-3544

HOME SERVICES CeramiC Tiling

GET YOUR FREE INVENTOR’S GUIDE!

EDUCATION

92%

VILLA MARGARETA

For Sale - MiSc

Starting now at a local school near you, 8 hour shifts available during the school day.

If you would enjoy Summers, Christmas & Spring Break Off

Independent Living Mayfair Terrace, Sienna Living 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor, all the benefits but for less.

Weekly housecleaning, walk−in shower, meals, snacks, outings, 24−hour concierge/security.

For info: 604−220−8820

PTV • TILE INSTALLATIONS Bathroom Reno’s, All Tiles + Ceramic & Porcelain.30yrs exp.

Santo • 778-235-1772

Drywall COMPLETE DRYWALL Renovations: Residential/Commercial Repairs/Ceiling Repairs Texture Removal Reasonable Rates All work guaranteed

Call 604.363.9732

Excavating

#1 Backhoes & Excavators Trenchless Waterlines Bobcats & Dump Truck & All Material Deliveries Drainage; Video Inspection, Landscaping, Stump/Rock/Cement/Oil Tank & Demos, Paving, Pool/Dirt Removal, Paver Stones, Jackhammer, Water/Sewer, Line/Sumps, Slinger Avail, Concrete Cutting, Hand Excavating.

Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

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Cleaning Home Cleaning Experienced and Reliable.

One-time or regular service.

Serving the Tri-City area.

Call: 604.945.7109 “Messy House or Office?

The most thorough cleaning ever or it`s Free Call: 604 945 0004 EUROPEAN QUALITY Housecleaning, reliable, exp, also Move In/Out, vacation rentals & after renovation.

604-760-7702

ConCrete DALL’ANTONIA BROS. Concrete Ltd. We do ALL kinds of Concrete Work.

• Seniors discount.

Local, friendly, family owned business for 40+ years.

604-240-3408

NO JOB TOO small!

Serving Lower Mainland 28 Yrs! •Prepare •Form •Place •Finish •Granite/Interlock Block Walls & Bricks •Driveways •Stairs •Exposed Aggregate •Stamped Concrete •Sod Placement EXC Refs • WCB Insured

604-657-2375 604-462-8620

www.HerfortConcrete.ca

Boarding & Taping, Good Rates! Reliable, Free Est. Reno’s & Small Jobs Welcome! Call Gurprit 604-710-7769

604-341-4446

ElEctrical All Electrical, Low Cost.

Flooring

Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos, Panel changes. (604)374-0062

Electrical Installations Renos & Repairs. BBB Member.

www.nrgelectric.ca

604-520-9922

YOUR ELECTRICIAN Lic#89402. Insured. Guar’d.

Fast same day service.

We love BIG & small jobs!

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• Installation • Refinishing • Repairs

604-240-3344 Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining InstalIation Free Estimates Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Gutters Excavating Pedro’s ContraCting & drainage Landscaping, water lines, and cement work.

604.468.2919

Gutters Cleaned & Repaired WorkSafeBC insured

Gutter Cleaning & Roof Cleaning www.gutterguys.ca

Mike 604-961-1280

Looking to do some

Home Improvement?

Refer to the Home Services section for all your needs.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 TRICITYNEWS.COM

HOME SERVICES Handyperson

AUTOMOTIVE

Moving

Plumbing

ABE MOVING & Delivery &

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS

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EAST WEST MOVERS 24/7. Reasonable. Reliable.

James • 604-786-7977

Painting/ WallPaPer

Interior / Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free estimate

604-941-1618 or 604-844-4222

Affordability

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

HANDYMAN 7 days a week $60 per hour. 604-401-8794 www.differenthandyman.ca

Landscaping BABIC’S LANDSCAPING Bobcat Service, Retaining Walls, Interlocking, Drainage, Fencing, Trimming & Pruning, New Lawns, Free Estimates.

21 Years Experience.

Call Joe 604-816-4450

Lawn & Garden

Complete Lawn & Garden Care

• Chafer Beetle Repair Hedge Trim & Tree Prune • Flower Beds • Weed •Top Soil •Mulch • Hauling & Dumping

604-729-8502

778 PLUMBING AND HEATING Comm, res, repairs and installs, gas fitting, renos. drain cleaning. Fully ins’d and ticketed. Reas rates. Prompt.

778-834-6966

WINTER SPECIALS

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ALL-WAYS PAINTING

• Interior/ Exterior • 25 Years Experience • Quality Work • Maid Services

• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm.

• 24/7 Service

604-437-7272

778-951-9339 PRO*ACC PAINTING LTD Est 1985

Call Jag at:

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Johnson • 778-999-2803 reddyrubbishremoval.com

778-892-1530

All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 Year Labour Warranty Available

604-591-3500

Bros. Roofing Ltd.

EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

**Estate Clean-up Specialists** PIANOS & HOT TUBS NO PROBLEM

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SPECIAL WINTER PAINTING DISCOuNT

AUTOMOTIVE

Tree ServiceS TREE SERVICES

Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks .

604 - 787-5915 604 - 291-7778

To advertise call

604-444-3000

Scrap car removal

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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GROOVY

Your Clunker is someone’s Classic.

Find one in the Home Services section.

JOIN US ON AN ADVENTURE

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

3 rooms for $330, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

604-727-0043

2013 White Audi 2.0T Quattro Owner Wanted Please be advised that this vehicle is abandoned at my property.

I’m looking for the original owner to come forward and claim his car within 30 days of this ad!

Otherwise, I’m applying to the Crown to seize this vehicle as soon as possi− ble.

604−861−1593

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www.treeworksonline.ca 10% discount with this ad GL Roofing & Repairs. New Roof, Clean Gutters $80. info@ glroofing.ca • 604-240-5362

778.285.2107

Furniture • Appliances • Electronics Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste Concrete • Everything Else!

A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting, decks and more.

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• Vinyl Waterproofing • Deck Rebuilds • Custom Built Railings • Patio Covers

SportS & ImportS

Renos & Home ImpRovement

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Texture & Repairs • Ceiling Ceiling Texture • Building Maintenance Repairs Ty pes of Cleaning • All Drywall Washing •• Pressure Cleaning Services & Machine RENTALS •• Tool Pressure Washing

Sun DeckS

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604-946-4333

30 years experience

Call • 604-780-6510

A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing • All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations -never clean gutters again!

WCB. 25% Discount.

• Emergency Repairs •

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

Seniors Discounts

Top Quality • Quick Work Free Estimates

Rubbish Removal

Roofing

Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

Magic Star Painting .

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PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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Same Day Replacements.

•Furnace Install & Repairs Install • Service • Replace Sinks, Faucets, Toilets, Dishwashers, Garburators, Unclog Drain/Lines + more.

Licensed. Bonded. Insured.

24/7 Emergency Service

.

Call Robert

For positive results Call Robert

Full Plumbing Heating & Gas Fitting Services • Hot Waters Tanks

D&M PAINTING

If I Can’t Do It, It Can’t Be Done!

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! *Exterior deck, fence and landscaping ties installation and repairs

No job too small or BIG!

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Done Quick. Licenced.

Done Right. Bonded.

Guaranteed. Insured.

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Call Ray 604-562-5934

GUTTER & WINDOW

CLEANING

INFORMATION SESSION January 30 5:30-7:00 pm at the Chamber office.

Register today by phone or online at tricitieschamber.com

Prices starting from…

3 Level Home:

Starting from $175 Windows/Gutters

2 Level Home:

Starting from $100 Windows/Gutters We Do Roof Cleaning

778.839.7114

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Residential & Commercial

35%OFF 17 years exp.

Free Estimates Winter Clean-up Chafer Beetle Repair • Tree Prune & Hedge Trim • Power Wash & Gutters • Concrete & Repairs

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778-984-0666

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Moving

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Exc rates. Weekends avail.

Refs. Keith • 604-433-2279

Patios

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From

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Done Right. Bonded.

Guaranteed. Insured.

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Residential & Commercial Commercial Residential

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• Aluminum Patio Covers • Sunrooms and Windows • Aluminum Railings, Vinyl Decking

604-878-5232

604-537-4140

www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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Flooring, tiling, finishing.

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15 MAY 2019 - TOUR DAYS: 12 DAYS TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 09 Nights’ accommodation at listed hotels or similar • Daily buffet breakfasts • Arrival and departure transfer • Sightseeing & entrance fees as per the itinerary • Night out at Marina Bay tour

• Half day Singapore city tour • Half day Bangkok tour • International Airfare from Vancouver • Domestic Flight: Bangkok - Phuket • All locally applicable taxes • All Air taxes and fuel Surcharges

#205-2773 Barnet Hwy.

A44

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Soya Sauce Chicken - Whole WE ARE HIRING!

玫瑰豉油雞

New Pacific Supermarket

99 10..99

$

Effective from Jan. 25-28, 2019

Live Dungeness Crab - 2LB and up

Malaysia Fish Cake

生猛游水大肉蟹-每隻兩磅或以上

Victor Oranges

4.99

羅馬蕃茄

Shanghai Bok Choy Sprout

$

1.29

$

/LB

16.99

Assi Seasoned Seaweed Laver 10x5g

ASSI 韓國即食紫菜 $

3.89 /EA

/LB

Yummy House Premium Yummy Soy Sauce 450ml 美味棧古法頭抽 $

/EA

4.39

4.29

Sunrise Soya Beverage

Sunrise Soft Tofu Tofu Blue Pack

1.89L-3 selections

300g

日昇豆漿皇1.89L -三款

日昇藍盒滑豆腐

$

2.98 /EA

Searay Brown Grouper (Cleaned) 海威芝麻斑 (去肚)

2 for

1.98

$

/EA

Searay Fz. Swimming Crab Section 500g

/LB

新鮮牛仔腩

原塊西排骨(兩塊或以上)

$

/LB

2.49

3.29

2.77

Superior Organic Fresh Medium Firm Tofu 454g 頂好有機鮮豆腐

1.88

Boneless Pork Loin Whole 原條冇骨肉眼

/LB

2.59 /EA

Kirin Gogo No Kocha Milk Tea 500ml 午後紅茶之奶茶

2.68 /EA

Superior 5 Spice Flav Pressed Tofu 250g

頂好五香豆乾 $

/EA

4.99

San Remo (Greek) Sun Dried Kalamata Figs 284g San Remo (希臘)無花果

$

/EA

$

/LB

$

/EA

Fisherman’s Fisherman’s Wharf Cut Cabbage Kimchi 454g Ｆ.Ｗ. 泡菜

$

3.49

Beef Veal Brisket

- Whole (2 pcs and up)

Sunity Herbal Jelly-Original/ Reishi 3x200g 生和堂原味/靈芝龜苓膏

$

/EA

$

/LB

Pork Side Ribs

1.99

$

$

/EA

Royal Castle Traditional Butter Cookies 454g 皇家城堡正宗牛油曲奇 $

$

/LB

上海白菜苗

8.99

1.29

79¢

/LB

Roma Tomato

Knife Pure Peanut Oil 2L 刀嘜純正花生油

豆苗王

玫瑰蘋果

馬來西亞魚腐

$

$

Pea Sprout (King)

Pacific Rose Apple Pacific

加州Victor甜橙

/EA /EA.

2.48 /EA

Beef Honeycomb Tripe 金錢肚

海威急凍蟹 (梭子蟹)

2.99

$

/LB

3.99

$

Lar Largest gest Selection of Locally Gr Grown own Vegetables From Our Own Farm!

Glen Dr

Northern Ave

Unit 1056, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

(Located in Henderson Mall)

Offers valid from Jan. 25-28, 2019, 2019. Quantities and /or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in store, no rain check or substitution. Advertised prices and product selection may vary by store, New Pacific Supermarket reserves the right to limit quantities, descriptions take precedence over photos. We reserve the right to correct any unintentional errors that may occur in the copy or illustrations.

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5.98

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5.99

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