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ALFRED WONG

Brother: ‘15 years was too short a time’ Murdered Coq. teen remembered

thoughtful and compassionate individual.

“Fifteen years was far too short of a time on Earth, but for 15 years, he lived a life full of happiness and joy,” said Wilfred Wong, Alfred’s older brother.

“In the 15 years, we spent almost every day together, Alfred.

You brought us so much unforgettable memories. You are a good son to mom and dad. You are a good brother to Wilfred,” said Samson Wong, Alfred’s father, who also said the family is asking for forgiveness for failing to protect him.

“We wished the bullet would have gone through our heart, not yours.”

Diane StranDBerg The Tri-CiTy News

A community of friends, family, schoolmates, coaches, police officers and others gathered Saturday at Coquitlam Alliance Church to share their grief and stories about Alfred Wong, who died after being struck by a stray bullet fired in a gang shooting two weeks earlier.

Those who spoke at the emotional service described the 15-year-old Pinetree secondary school student as both funny and serious, diligent and playful, a loving son and a

see ‘WHY, WHY’, page 7

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Matthew Harford, a Grade 5 student at Irvine elementary, shows how he programmed a Micro:bit, one of the new tools School District 43 is using to teach students how to code. His demonstration was part of an announcement Tuesday morning of a $24.3-million seismic replacement for the Port Coquitlam school. For more on the announcement, including the construction timeline, see story, page 6.

FANG WiTh Foil: GolD Coquitlam girl wins big at worlds: see Sports, page 26

Coq. wants change to pipeline route Diane StranDBerg

the proposed pipeline, requiring costly road maintenance in the future and, possibly, reconstruction.

Speaking at an NEB hearing in Burnaby, Coquitlam’s utilities manager, Dana Soong, said roads are typically replaced every 15 years.

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The city of Coquitlam laid out its case Monday for opposing Kinder Morgan Canada’s pipeline route through the city, arguing before the National Energy Board (NEB) that unstable soils will cause settling around

see COQUITLAM, page 3

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RIVERVIEW

Parking problem: R’view too popular Much of parking demand comes from film crews Diane StRanDbeRg The Tri-CiTy News

Once a quiet refuge, the Riverview Hospital grounds have become a hive of moviemaking and construction activity even as services for mental health and other programs lease space on the site.

But changes to the 244-acre property have created a problem more often seen in areas of high density — parking — requiring a closer look by BC Housing and others interested in the site who are worried about rules potentially clamping down on visitors.

“We don’t want to see the parking restrictions become a barrier to volunteers working on the site or visitors coming to visit the grounds,” said Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge, who chairs the city’s Riverview Lands Advisory Committee.

Last week, council agreed to send a letter to BC Housing about the issue and Hodge said he hopes the provincial agency

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The popularity of the Riverview Hospital grounds as a film site, along with construction, has resulted in a parking crunch. BC Housing, which manages Riverview, is in the process of hiring a parking manager to come up with a solution.

will keep council updated about any parking changes on the site.

Currently, BC Housing is in the midst of hiring a manager who will look at solutions to the parking problem, according to a spokesperson.

Parking demand at the former Riverview Hospital lands has grown substantially in recent years thanks to filming and construction of new facilities, such as the Valleyview building and the Centre for Mental Health and Addictions.

In an email to The Tri-City News, BC Housing communication manager Rajvir Rao confirmed that parking is tight on the site even though there are 1,450 spaces available.

Much of the demand comes from film crews and the site can accommodate up to four productions at a time. But each movie shoot needs between 120 and 150 stalls while construction workers on site building two new mental health facilities will need between 200 to 300 parking stalls for subtrades, deliveries and storage, depending on phase of construction.

(On average, 90 film and television productions are shot

each year in Coquitlam, according to the city.)

As well, the site is home to approximately 130 patients who have nursing and support staff who work on the site, and tenants in other occupied buildings are entitled to parking as part of their lease agreements.

The result is, there are more people who need parking than spaces available.

Hodge said he hopes initiatives to deal with the parking problem won’t result in any new temporary parking spots that could mean disturbance of land at the site. And he doesn’t like the idea of pay parking, especially for volunteers.

But he said some sort of solution is necessary; providing more transit is one idea he hopes BC Housing pursues. As well he would like to see more carpooling and other opportunities.

“Management is better than expansion and transit would be a good option for that site,” he said, adding that any solutions should involve maximizing existing parking, not adding more. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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But if the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline is built under city streets in the United Boulevard business area — in “some of the worst soils you could possibly have,” Soong said — road work would have to be done every seven years.

According to the city, the extra work involved in dealing with Kinder Morgan for projects around the new pipeline, including extra bureaucracy, could add $59 million to city costs over 50 years, based on experience dealing with the existing oil pipeline that was put through the city in 1953.

Soong said the project should ensure that “Coquitlam taxpayers are not subsidizing Trans Mountain’s operation.”

He suggested the proposed pipeline should go through parking lots fronting businesses or in an adjoining boulevard, to avoid roads, a proposal that came as a surprise to Kinder Morgan’s team, which asked why the boulevard idea hadn’t been raised before and if the

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Coquitlam presented its case Monday against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion route, which, if approved, would be dug under 7.4 km of roads in the city. Representatives of Kinder Morgan Canada were also on hand to defend the project during a National Energy Board hearing. city had spoken to business owners about putting the pipeline in their parking lots and questioned what impacts that would have.

“No we have not,” Soong responded. “It’s not our responsibility, it’s the responsibility of Trans Mountain.”

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tive, Stephanie James, asked if the proposal fully considered the fact that the road is part of TransLink’s Major Road Network and a busy truck and bus route.

Michael Davies, vice-president of operations and lead on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, said that TransLink

and Coast Mountain Bus Co. have been consulted, and the company was well aware of the high volume of traffic along the route.

He stressed measures would be taken to ensure businesses could remain open during construction, including keeping access points and one lane of westbound traffic open.

Under Kinder Morgan’s proposal, the Trans Mountain pipeline route would start in Coquitlam from east of the Port Mann Bridge, where it comes in under the Fraser River, and travel along Rogers and Hartley avenues up to United Boulevard via an existing Trans Mountain pipeline right of way.

The NEB was told the route would avoid Colony Farm Regional Park and wouldn’t cause harm to Como Creek, a fish-bearing creek, which is already covered at the point of the pipeline crossing.

The route would skirt the King Edward overpass and would travel around the Eagle Quest golf course and driving range, the NEB was told,

with special consideration by consultants about possible contamination because the area is a former landfill site, leaving Coquitlam for Burnaby near the Brunette interchange.

Among the challenges are the fact the area has many utilities traveling through it, including BC Hydro lines and a railway as well as a freeway, businesses and other issues, Davies said, resulting in the chosen route.

But it appeared the city and Trans Mountain had differing views of the benefits of the proposed route, and Soong wasn’t convinced the city wouldn’t be left with costly repairs after construction is concluded.

“We deal with those impacts through the life of the asset,” he said, noting that the city will likely have work such as patching and installation of catch basins if the road settles unevenly over the pipeline construction.

Trans Mountain legal representative Martin Ignasiak asked when the city had repaved United Boulevard, suggesting it hadn’t been repaved since

it went in in 1980, and wanted one city comment struck from the record, noting that detailed evidence hadn’t been presented about uneven settling.

It was also pointed out that Trans Mountain planned to put in two metres of fill to match the weight of the soils in the area to prevent settling.

The NEB’s detailed route hearings for the Burnaby section of Kinder Morgan’s $7.4-billion Trans Mountain expansion project will continue to today (Wednesday), then from March 12 to 22, with a decision on the Coquitlam portion of the route expected in about three months.

The federal government approved the project in November 2016 — subject to 157 conditions — along a 150-metrewide corridor. Once twinned, it’s expected the Edmontonto-Burnaby pipeline will carry 890,000 barrels of diluted bitumen daily from Alberta’s tar sands.

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An apparent beef with a local Mountie is believed to be the motive behind a three-day vandalism spree last week in Coquitlam.

Leandro Lamar Lance Roth, 37, has been arrested in the rash of incidents, which saw tires slashed, cars keyed and buildings graffitied in Burquitlam.

The suspect appeared in court Tuesday facing five counts of mischief under $5,000 and 15 counts of failing to comply with a recognizance order.

“We believe there is a strong likelihood that more charges are coming in this case,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, noting there are potential links to similar crimes that occurred last month.

The vandalism started in early last Wednesday, when at least 30 vehicles had their tires slashed. By the time the suspect was apprehended last Friday, more than 100 vehicles and buildings had been vandalized.

Investigators believe the sus-

property is not one of those avenues.”

Ron Hartley, who has lived in his Burquitlam home for more than 50 years, was one of more than 30 people in the neighbourhood who have had their tires slashed last Tuesday night. He awoke Wednesday morning to find the tires on his mother’s minivan had been slashed, along with those on a half-dozen other vehicles on his block.

Philippe Buteau, Hartley’s neighbour, said the deductibles for two of his vehicles that sustained damage in the events would be close to $600.

McLaughlin said police understand the inconvenience people face when these types of crimes occur.

“We are very sympathetic to the tremendous amount of hassle and expense this has been for the victims,” he said. “We really appreciate the cooperation and patience we’ve had from the community as we identified the suspect.”

Anyone who has information about the investigation and has not yet spoken to police is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP at its non-emergency number at 604-945-1550.

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TRI-CITY SCHOOLS

new irvine school to open in fall of ’20 Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

Parents at Irvine elementary have long campaigned for a replacement because the 50-year-old Port Coquitlam school was judged unlikely to withstand an earthquake.

Tuesday, their wishes came true as Education Minister Rob Fleming visited PoCo to announce a new Irvine would be built at a cost of $24.3 million.

According to Fleming, construction of the new building will start in spring 2019 and be complete in fall 2020, with capacity for 505 students, 115 more than Irvine currently holds.

The news was greeted with relief by parent Marc Simpson,

who is part of a group Seismic Safety for BC Schools, which has been lobbying for a new school for some time.

“I’m hoping this group had something to do with this coming forward,” Simpson said.

But he said he would still like to see an early warning system installed at the school, and possibly quake-proof desks that could shelter staff and students during a big shakedown.

“This is definitely a necessity and I‘m really happy they’re doing this but we need be vigilant,” said Simpson, who is the school’s representative at the District Parent Advisory Council and has children in Grades 1 and 4 Irvine.

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“Some of us are angry…

Why, why did this happen?” said Rev. Caleb Choi of the Coquitlam Christ Church of China, which the Wong family attends.

Instead of criticizing the proliferation of crime, or police and government actions, however, he encouraged people to make positive choices.

As an example, he cited the Wong family’s choice to channel their grief into two scholarships in their son’s name, one at Pinetree, where Wong was a Grade 10 student, and another through the Hyack Swim Club, with which the teen swam for seven years (see sidebar).

“When I heard about this, I was moved,” Choi said, noting the teen’s ambitions had been to be an electronics engineer and a lifeguard, and the scholarships will help other youth realize their dreams. “They chose to deal with this in a positive way.”

Alfred’s basketball coach, Steve Ashley, remembered how the youngster appeared to be free to have fun on the basketball court, even though he had to work extra hard in drills because he was left handed.

As a salute to their fallen team member, players in an inter-squad game of Tri-City Youth Basketball played lefthanded for the entire first half.

The boys were “laughing and running,” as they remembered their friend, Ashley said.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family is asking for contributions to the SD43 and Hyack Swim Club scholarships.

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Mourners leave Coquitlam Alliance Church Saturday, where a funeral was held for Alfred Wong, the 15-year-old Coquitlam boy who was killed by a stray bullet from a gang shooting on Jan. 13.

ALMOST $9K IN SCHOLARSHIP A scholarship created by the family of Alfred Wong for School District 43 students has drawn support from people in the community following the death of the 15-year-old Pinetree secondary school student.

By Monday, as many as 108 people had given to the Alfred YF Wong Memorial Scholarship, raising $8,800 for an endowment that will be used to provide a scholarship to a deserving Pinetree student interested in pursuing postsecondary education for engineering.

The teen, who had planned on being an electronics engineer, was struck by a stray bullet on Jan. 13 while he and his family were driving in Vancouver on their way home from dinner. Wong’s funeral was held Saturday at Coquitlam Alliance Church and drew about 700 mourners.

To contribute to the scholarship, visit the Pinetree secondary school web page found at www.sd43.bc.ca under Schools.

A second scholarship has been established with the Hyack Swim Club, of which Alfred was a member. It will be awarded to help members of the club who intend to pursue post-secondary education and swim at the university level.

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MAILBOX THEFTS

Community mailbox in Belcarra hit 3 times Mounties and Canada Post are looking for suspects after a community mailbox on Bedwell Bay Road in Belcarra was targeted by thieves three times over the last week.

According to area residents, the first incident occurred last week when a door at one of the community mailboxes was broken open. The latest break-in took place either late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

“For that area, [the number of break-ins] is more than usual,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin.

“That is certainly something we are working on with Canada Post.”

He said Canada Post generally takes the lead on community mailbox break-ins and works to “harden” boxes that may be vulnerable to thieves.

Residents who have been affect by the break-ins can pick up their mail at the Canada Post office in Coquitlam (820 Roderick Ave.) on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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PORT MOODY

More talk on future of PoMo properties Works yard and former fire hall site could be sold Mario Bartel

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More public consultation will be needed before Port Moody council decides what is to become of former fire hall site and the public works yard nearby.

At last Tuesday’s meeting, council narrowly defeated a motion to send a proposal to amend the city’s official community plan and zoning for the two properties directly to a public hearing on March 13. Instead, the plan will be referred to the community planning advisory committee (CPAC) for further review.

“This property is owned by the city and it behooves us to have the highest layer of transparency,” said Coun. Diana Dilworth.

But Mayor Mike Clay said the city has already been consulting with the public for three years to determine the future of the properties that are adjacent to the civic centre, at Ioco Road and Murray Street.

“I think it’s dangerous to put CPAC in the middle of something the community has been working on for a long time,” Clay said. “It’s time to get on with it.”

The city is considering selling the properties for redevelopment and allowing construction of three or four residential towers up to 34 storeys, plus commercial space as well as possible housing for seniors, below-market rental housing and even space for a new library. The latter would be achieved as density bonuses for allowing developers to build higher than the 26 storeys currently allowed in the Inlet Centre transit-oriented development area.

In a report presented to council, Port Moody’s general manager of finance and technology, Paul Lockwood, said the site “presents a unique opportunity to provide a landmark development like Newport Village, Suter Brook and Klahanie.”

He said there has been “strong developer interest” in purchasing the sites and developing them according to parameters, which include provisions for public space, environmental enhancements to Suter Brook Creek, which runs through the site, road improvements and building a range of housing.

Proceeds from the sale of the properties could be used to build a new public works yard, upgrade playing fields at Inlet Park, purchase more park land and help repay municipal debt.

Rosemary Lodge, Port Moody’s manager of communications and engagement, said a public information meeting held Dec. 4 recorded 63% support for

redeveloping the 19,000-square metre site while 25% of survey respondents did not want to see any kind of development.

Respondents to indicated concerns about traffic congestion and parking problems, as well as its environmental impact and the diminution of Port Moody’s “community feel.”

Coun. Hunter Madsen said selling the properties to developers to put up highrise

condos “is an abdication of our responsibility to hold onto this valuable land for future generations.”

He said it would also restrict the city’s ability to expand its adjacent civic centre.

“Where is the vision of the staff and council for thinking ahead to the community’s future needs?” mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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City of Coquitlam

PUBLIC NOTICE Council Initiative for the Austin Heights Business Improvement Area Service In accordance with Section 213 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby provided that Council for the City of Coquitlam is intending to establish a local area service in relation to a Business Improvement Area in Austin Heights pursuant to sections 210 and 215 of the Community Charter.

This notice concerning the creation of a local area service on Council initiative is given pursuant to Section 213(1) of the Community Charter. Specifically, the local area service proposed is the Austin Heights Business Improvement Area Service (AHBIAS).

1. The proposed AHBIAS will provide the following business promotion scheme: a. The encouragement of business in the Business Improvement Area in order to complement and expand the present business mix; b. The strengthening of businesses in the Business Improvement Area by undertaking beautification projects, new marketing strategies and merchandising techniques to promote existing business; and c. The improvement, beautification, maintenance and security of the Business Improvement Area to attract customers and improve community ambiance.

2. The business promotion scheme (Primary Area) will be designed to benefit the area shown outlined in red on the attached map identified as “Schedule A”.

3. The estimated cost of the business promotion scheme will be: • 2018 = $152,529 • 2019 = $170,833 • 2020 = $191,333 • 2021 = $214,293 • 2022 = $240,008 This will represent, in aggregate, a total amount not exceeding $968,996 for the term of the proposed bylaw.

4. Land or improvements within the Business Improvement Area shown outlined in red on the attached map identified as “Schedule A” will not be subject to this local service tax unless classified, in whole or in part, as Class 6 (business and other - as defined in the Assessment Act Regulation, B.C. Reg. 438/81), with the exception of those Class 6 properties which have been granted a statutory or permissive exemption under sections 220(1) or 224(1) of the Community Charter.

5. 100% of the cost of the business improvement scheme will be borne by the benefiting property owners.

6. The local service tax will be collected as a property value tax which will be calculated on the basis of each individual Class 6 property’s assessed value in relation to the assessed value of all Class 6 properties in the local service area multiplied by the rate necessary to raise the required funds as set out in Item 3 above.

7. The charges will be imposed for a period of 5 years from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022.

Council may proceed with the establishment of the AHBIAS, unless a majority of the owners, representing at least one-half of the total assessed value of the parcels which are liable to be specially charged, petition Council not to proceed with it within 30 days after the publication of the final publication of this notice (February 7, 2018).

If you, as an affected property owner in the designated area, support the initiative, you do not have to respond to this notice, however, you are invited to do so if you wish. Any opposition to the initiative by affected property owners must be made by submitting your opposition in writing to the City Clerk’s Office, City of Coquitlam, at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 and received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2018.

Following the March 9, 2018 deadline, the petitions will be reviewed for sufficiency and validity and presented to Council at a future Council meeting for consideration.

Depending on the results of this petition process, Council may choose at that time to proceed with a bylaw establishing a Business Improvement Area in the Austin Heights neighbourhood.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION, NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE, AND NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Metro Vancouver Regional District Disposition of Parkland within the Boundaries of the City of Abbotsford Bylaw No. 1256, 2018

Parkland Disposition Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 286 of the Local Government Act that Metro Vancouver Regional District (“MVRD”) proposes to adopt the bylaw referred to above (“Parkland Disposition Bylaw”) for the purpose of the disposition of all interests in parkland within the boundaries of the City of Abbotsford, with the exception of Aldergrove Regional Park. The legal descriptions of the lands proposed to be transferred to the City of Abbotsford (“Abbotsford Parklands”) are set out at the bottom of this notice. The total area of the Abbotsford Parklands is approximately 293 hectares.

The proposed transfer of the Abbotsford Parklands to the City of Abbotsford is in connection with proposed changes to MVRD’s regional parks service, which will mean that the City of Abbotsford will cease to be a participant in the MVRD regional parks service. The City of Abbotsford and its predecessor the District of Matsqui have participated in the regional parks service since 1967. The regional parks levy payable by the City of Abbotsford to MVRD will cease if Abbotsford ceases to be a participant in MVRD’s regional parks service.

Sumas Mountain Interregional Park – Fee Simple Lands Parcel Identifier

Legal Description

011-763-515

East Half of the South West Quarter Section 18 Township 20 Except: Part on Plan 29587 New Westminster District

007-591-799

East Half of the South East Quarter Section 7 Township 20 NWD

007-591-802

West Half of the South West Quarter Section 8 Township 20 New Westminster District

017-955-262

Lot 14 Section 8 Township 20 New Westminster District Plan LMP6799

Glen Valley Regional Park – Fee Simple Lands Parcel Identifier

Legal Description

017-516-137

Lot 1 Section 26 Township 14 New Westminster District Plan LMP1589

It is proposed that MVRD will transfer the Abbotsford Parklands to the City of Abbotsford for nominal consideration, and will make a one-time payment to the City of Abbotsford of $1,050,000.

010-990-739

Parcel F (Reference Plan 15100) Lots 2 and 3 Except: Firstly: Part Subdivided by Plan 47046, Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 48877, Thirdly: Parcel “One” (Statutory Right of Way Plan 49907) and Fourthly: Parcel G (Bylaw Plan 51696); Section 27 Township 14 New Westminster District Plan 3487

017-516-153

Lot 3 Sec 27 Twp 14 NWD Plan LMP1589

In addition to the Transfer of the Abbotsford Parklands to the City of Abbotsford, MVRD will surrender its lease from the City of Abbotsford and its sub-lease from the Fraser Valley Regional District, both with respect to lands in Sumas Mountain Interregional Park. The legal descriptions of the leased lands and the sub-leased lands proposed to be surrendered are set out at the bottom of this notice. The total area of the leased and sub-leased lands is approximately 659 hectares.

012-814-695

Parcel “A” (Plan with charge Deposited 34706C) District Lot 442 Gp 1 New Westminster District

012-814-741

Parcel “B” (Reference Plan 27242) District Lot 442 Gp 1 New Westminster District

012-814-792

District Lot 442 Gp 1 Crescent Island Except: Parcel “A” (Plan with Charge Deposited 34706C) New Westminster District

024-042-749

District Lot 811 Gp 2 New Westminster District

Assistance

Glen Valley Regional Park – Statutory Rights of Way Parcel Identifier

Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 272(1)(a) of the Local Government Act that MVRD proposes to provide assistance to the City of Abbotsford, as described above.

Alternative Approval Process Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 269(b) of the Local Government Act and Division 2 of Part 4 of the Community Charter that the MVRD Board may proceed with the adoption of the Parkland Disposition Bylaw unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% of the electors of the area indicate, by means of submission of signed Elector Response Forms, that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding. The area to which this approval process applies is the entire regional parks service area, which includes all of Metro Vancouver Regional District and the City of Abbotsford.

Legal Description

Registration No.

013-084-691

District Lot 625 Gp 2 New Westminster District

BK114996

013-084-755

District Lot 626 Gp 2 New Westminster District

BK114996

Lands leased from the City of Abbotsford to be surrendered: Sumas Mountain Interregional Park Parcel Identifier

Legal Description

013-358-545

Legal Subdivision 9 Section 36 Township 16 New Westminster District Except Firstly: Part Dedicated Road on Plan 86141 and Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan LMP5803

013-358-570

Legal Subdivision 16 Section 36 Township 16 New Westminster District

013-373-137

Legal Subdivision 7 Section 1 Township 17 New Westminster District

Elector responses must be given in the form established by the Board. Elector Response Forms as well as copies of the proposed bylaw are available at Metro Vancouver offices located at: 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, or from the Metro Vancouver website at www.metrovancouver.org/boards/elections. Completed Elector Response Forms must be received by the Corporate Officer at the address set out above or via fax or email no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018. If you are submitting this form to MVRD by facsimile (fax) or by email, it is your responsibility to ensure that the form has been received, including verification of facsimile transmission.

013-373-145

Legal Subdivision 10 Section 1 Township 17 New Westminster District

013-373-170

South Half of the South Half Legal Subdivision 16 Section 1 Township 17 New Westminster District

013-350-021

North Three Quarters Legal Subdivision 13 Section 6 Township 20 New Westminster District

013-350-005

North Half of the East Half of the North West Quarter Section 6 Township 20 New Westminster District

013-373-196

South Half of the South East Quarter Section 12 Township 17 New Westminster District

018-490-751

Lot B Section 7 Township 20 New Westminster District Plan LMP12701

013-443-232

Legal Subdivision 7 Section 33 Township 19 New Westminster District

The only persons entitled to sign the elector response forms are persons qualified as resident electors or non-resident property electors of the area described above to which this approval process applies. The number of elector responses required to prevent the Board from proceeding without the assent of the electors is 171,520.

013-443-313

Legal Subdivision 8 Section 33 Township 19 Except Firstly: Lying South and East of Road Shown on Plan with Bylaw Filed 21631 Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 47705 New Westminster District

013-443-321

Legal Subdivision 9 Section 33 Township 19 New Westminster District

013-443-402

Legal Subdivision 16 Section 33 Township 19 New Westminster District

Elector Response Forms will be reviewed only by the Corporate Officer or person designated by the Corporate Officer for purposes of determining the outcome of the alternative approval process.

Lands proposed to be transferred to the City of Abbotsford:

Lands sub-leased from the Fraser Valley Regional District to be surrendered: Sumas Mountain Interregional Park Parcel Identifier

Legal Description

Matsqui Trail Regional Park – Fee Simple Lands

Not applicable

Block A of Section 36 Township 16 East of the Coast Meridian New Westminster District

Parcel Identifier

Legal Description

Not applicable

Block B of Section 1 Township 17 East of the Coast Meridian New Westminster District

013-037-463

Parcel “D” (R.P.15521) of Parcel “A” (R.P.4226) DL 380A, Gp 2 NWD

Not applicable

Block A of Section 7 and 8 Township 20 East of the Coast Meridian NWD

013-037-471

Parcel “E” (R.P.15520) of Parcel “B” (R.P.4226) DL 380A Gp 2 NWD

Not applicable

Block C of Section 18 Township 20 East of the Coast Meridian NWD

006-821-626

Parcel “A” (513417E) Lot 9 DL 69, Gp 2 NWD Plan 604

Not applicable

Block A of Section 17 Township 20 East of the Coast Meridian NWD

006-820-751

Lot 12 DL 69 Gp 2 NWD Plan 604

Not applicable

023-344-091

Parcel A (SRW Plan LMP27214) Lot 10 DL 69 Gp 2 NWD Plan 604

That part of Block A of Section 34 Township 19 and of Section 2, 3 and 4 Township 20 East of the Coast Meridian NWD

006-820-786

Lot 11 DL 69 Gp 2 NWD Plan 604

012-976-351

Parcel “B” (R.P.3008) DL 67 Gp 2 NWD

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Metro Vancouver Regional District by email at icentre@metrovancouver.org or by telephone at 604-432-6200 from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, other than statutory holidays.

Matsqui Trail Regional Park – Statutory Rights of Way Parcel Identifier

Legal Description

Registration No.

009-338-284

Lot C Sec 12 Twp 14 NWD Plan 23099

BL218013

003-471-985

Lot 12 DL’s 198 and 412 Gp 2 NWD Plan BCP 64659

BX459015

028-326-032

Lot 1 DL’s, 198, 412 and 413 Gp 2 NWD 198 Plan BCP45696

BX459015

003-751-473

Lot 13 DL’s 412 & 413 Gp 2 NWD Plan 66275 Except Plan BCP45696

Y169706

003-438-414

Lot 11 DL’s 118 & 198 Gp 2 NWD Plan 64248

Y169706

003-438-333

Lot 27 DL’s 118 & 384A Gp 2 NWD Plan 64244

Y169706

003-438-368

Lot 1 DL’s 66 & 384A Gp 2 NWD Plan 64245

Y169706

003-438-171

Lot 2 DL 67 Gp 2 NWD Plan 64241

Y169706

003-438-228

Lot 4 DL 69 GP 2 NWD Plan 64241

Y169706

003-438-201

Lot 3 DL 69 Gp 2 NWD Plan 64241

Y169706

003-438-384

Lot 1 DL 380A Gp 2 NWD Plan 64246

Y169706

003-438-261

Lot 1 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan 76926; DL’s 378A & 380A Gp 2 NWD Plan 64242 Y169706

009-983-694

Lot A DL’s 378A & 380A Gp 2 NWD Plan 76926

Y169706

003-438-317

Lot 4 DL 378A Gp 2 and of Section 13 Twp 17 NWD Plan 64243

Y169706

003-438-392

Lot 1 Sec 18 Twp 20 NWD Plan 64247

Y169706

003-438-317

Lot 4 DL 378A Plan NWP64243

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THE TRI-CITY NEWS’ OPINION

Time to open up, Coquitlam f

or 130 years, the principle under which municipal governments are supposed to operate is openness and transparency. That’s not just us saying that, this is how the bC ombudsman describes the legislative history that lays the groundwork for how local councils should function under the Community Charter.

It is, therefore, somewhat of a surprise to learn that there is a committee of Coquitlam council — Strategic Investment advisory Panel (SIaP) — that operates behind closed doors with a select group of people from the development and real estate sectors.

Is this committee operating illegally? No it is not, according NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 cLASSIfIED ADS 604-444-3056 n

to the city. Indeed, the 2012 bC ombudsman’s report on meeting best practices notes that workshops and shirtsleeve sessions can be closed to the public if they don’t deal with issues that form the basis of council business, don’t require a quorum, no voting occurs and those in attendance are gathered “strictly to receive information or to receive or provide training.”

Those appear to be the operating rules for SIaP, which was established in 2010 to advise the city on development issues. but at a time when the real estate and development industries are under scrutiny because of housing affordability concerns, and trust in

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institutions appears to be waning along with voter turnout, these types of gatherings, once completely acceptable, should be rethought.

While we’re not accusing Coquitlam council of being beholden to the development industry (despite political fundraising records that show developers do indeed back certain politicians), the optics of this closed door committee are too opaque to let pass without comment.

Indeed, it could be argued that Coquitlam is doing good work on the affordability front with its Housing affordability Strategy, which seeks to create more housing types and rental opportunities for people struggling to rent or buy in the city.

Notwithstanding this good effort by the city, SIaP needs to be reconsidered and the fact that it gets rubber-stamped every year by council is disappointing.

In our opinion, the fact that such a committee exists, and does so without accountability and transparency, such as, at the very least, the public release of meeting minutes, does Coquitlam a disservice.

We would like to see more transparency and openness from our public bodies, and as a civic election approaches, we will be returning to this issue for both councils and school board over the coming months.

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‘We were lucky’ with rail Valid concerns yard fire; let’s talk staffing re. committee The Editor, Re. “Flames, smoke at PoCo CP yard” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 24).

Having experienced a major tanker fire and explosion that killed four people and caused millions in damage, I am relieved that Port Coquitlam was fortunate to escape any major incident this week during the tanker fire in the CP Rail yard.

Following the train derailment in Mississauga that released chlorine, all trains in Canada carrying toxic and flammable materials had to keep them separate and institute other safety measures.

Rail yards were exempt from any changes.

This tanker could have exploded if it had not been for the ability of the ethanol to escape and burn due to a sizable rupture. If the tanker had exploded before the other rail tank cars could have been moved, the result would have been vastly different.

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Flames burned through the night at the CP Rail yard in Port Coquitlam after a collision last week between a tanker truck full of ethanol and a train.

The Transport Safety Board and CP Rail will determine the actions that resulted in this collision between the train and tanker. Until then, we need to use this incident as a wakeup call and be aware of the potential and plan accordingly.

My greatest respect goes out to all of the first responders who risked their lives to

control this incident.

I do, however, have questions: When a major incident occurs, who looks after the city’s other emergencies — fires, car accidents, medical calls, alarms, etc.? Was mutual aid used to staff our empty fire stations? Did we call in the next shift of firefighters on overtime to backfill our empty fire halls? How long did that

take? Did we stop responding to medical calls? With four paid fire departments close to our city and our department (all with hazardous materials capabilities), why were we waiting for foam from a private contractor hired by CP from Abbotsford?

The ability to respond to major incidents would be better if we had a unified, amalgamated fire department in the Tri-Cities, and even beyond. Eliminating duplication could free up millions of dollars, allowing for appropriate full-time, dedicated hazardous materials team with appropriate equipment and supplies.

Municipal elections are this year and we need to support those mayoral and council candidates who will advocate for an amalgamated fire service in the Tri-Cities regardless of the pushback from fire chiefs.

This time, we were lucky.

Geoff Taylor, Port Coquitlam

The Editor, Re. “Zarrillo says she’ll talk to lawyer about council feedback on Facebook comment (The Tri-City News, Jan. 24) and “Ctte. member defends its format, value to city” (The TriCity News, Jan. 26).

Unlike Mayor Richard Stewart, I can understand Coun. Bonita Zarrillo’s concern over the apparent secrecy surrounding Coquitlam’s Strategic Investment Advisory Panel (SAIP).

SAIP is a council committee.

Under the Community Charter, committee meetings as a general rule should be public. The Community Charter defines a fairly narrow range of circumstances when a committee meeting maybe closed to the public but, in those circumstances, prior to conducting a closed meeting council must state by resolution passed in a public meeting the fact that the meeting will be closed and the justification under the charter for the closure. A search of the Coquitlam council minutes

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will confirm that this has never been done for the SIAP nor has council publicly received any minutes from the SIAP. I can find nothing in the charter giving government the ability to bar a councillor from a committee meeting, whether it’s public or not. In fact, the charter states that participation in committee meetings is one of a councillor’s responsibilities.

Coun. Zarrillo’s concern is valid. Closed meetings where development industry insiders can influence select city politicians and staff on policy cannot be legitimized by attempting to masquerade them as committee meetings.

Mike Carver, Coquitlam

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Beaver plan planned Mario Bartel The Tri-CiTy News

The city of Port Moody will develop a beaver management plan after the death last December of a beaver kit during efforts to relocate its family from a storm sewer pipe in Pigeon Creek.

Coun. Meghan Lahti said such a plan will help the city rebuild trust with residents, particularly in the Klahanie neighbourhood through which the creek runs and who had become fond of the creatures.

One of those residents, Judy Taylor-Atkinson, said a proper management plan “will open the channel to good science” and make it possible for the beavers to thrive.

She said the ponds of quiet water created when beavers build dams improve the survival rate of juvenile salmon, attract bugs and the birds and bats that feed on them, as well

as salamanders.

“Beavers can’t make rain but they keep water on the land,” Taylor-Atkinson said.

The death of the beaver kit also caused outrage from the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals.

“There is absolutely no reason that any of these beavers had to die,” said its wildlife conflict manager Adrian Nelson.

The beaver drowned in a trap that had been set above the water mark in the pipe after it was determined a den the beavers had built could prevent the drainage of storm water and cause flooding. But the industrious nature of the rest of the beaver’s family, which had already been evicted from the pipe, caused them to quickly rebuild a dam downstream from the pipe and the water rose unexpectedly, overwhelming the kit caught in the trap.

“It is important to understand the nature of beavers in

order to determine the best management of them,” Lahti said in a report presented to council Tuesday.

She said the animals are a “keystone” species that play a crucial role in the local ecosystem.

“As we come to the realization that beavers are likely going to be in Port Moody for the foreseeable future, we need to have an agreed-upon approach for the city to take when managing the beaver population,” Lahti said, adding the problem has also vexed other municipalities, including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Surrey and North Vancouver.

She said implementing a beaver management plan should “use innovative techniques for dam management where applicable” while avoiding extermination or relocation whenever possible. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Chamber names tops in Tri-Cities biz community • Sharon Perry of Sharon Perry & Associates (community spirit award); • Access Youth Outreach Services (not-for-profit of the year); • Vivien Symington of Club Aviva Recreation (business leader of the year); • Kris Schjelderup of Innovative Fitness (young professional of the year); • and Catherine Polonio of Coquitlam Florist (chamber member of the year).

“We are extremely proud of the wealth of outstanding businesses here in the Tri-Cities,” Michael Hind, the CEO of the chamber, said in a press release. “All of the 2017 finalists have demonstrated business excellence and a commitment to bettering our community.”

A video production company, a brewery and a florist are amongst the winners of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 business excellence awards.

The honours were handed out Saturday during a gala at the Molson Canadian Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam.

Businesses and individuals in seven categories were recognized for their success, innovation and passion. They include: • Shawn Lam Video (business of the year, one to 10 employees); • Moody Ales (business of the year, 11 to 30 employees); • Canstar Restorations (business of the year, 30-plus employees);

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This past weekend, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce held our annual Business Excellence Awards Gala. Over 400 people gathered at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver to recognize the great businesses and individuals that we have here in our community.

2017 was a record-setting year for outstanding business in the Tri-Cities; we saw 83 nominations this past fall for our annual awards. It is thrilling to see so many organizations thriving in our community. I was so impressed by all the companies, not-for-profits, and individuals nominated in each of the seven categories for going above and beyond.

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We are the voice of business in the Tri-Cities and those three words drive everything we do at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.

We are proud to say that with only one event under our belt, the program is off to an impressive start! The launch saw an overwhelming attendance of 45 young professionals. We look forward to our second event of the year, “How to Build Your Network and Brand” with Brittany Whitmore, of Exvera Communications, named Top 30 Under 30 by BC Business.

We support you and your business, whether that’s connecting you with others in your field, providing business resources and educational seminars, or lobbying for business issues on your behalf.

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Relic pays visit Coquitlam’s All Saints Parish last Thursday was the 12th stop for a 15-city pilgrimage of the 465-year-old mummified right hand and forearm of St. Francis Xavier.

The arm, which is normally kept in a church in Rome, began its tour Jan. 3 in Quebec City and it wraps up Feb. 2 in Ottawa. The Coquitlam stop was one of only three in British Columbia.

St. Francis Xavier was a Catholic missionary to

Portugal, Mozambique, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and Shangchuan Island in China.

He died Dec. 3, 1552, while preparing to bring his missionary work to mainland China.

It is believed he baptized more than 100,000 people and he was canonized as a saint in 1622.

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We are proud of the Business Excellence Awards nominees and we congratulate all of the 2017 award winners!

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Wonder is about a smart 10-year-old boy named Auggie who has been home-schooled for five years. His mother de-

cides it would be better for her son to start Grade 5 in a local middle school and learn with children his own age. Auggie was born with facial differences and he has endured many surgeries, so his entry into public school is challenging, to say the least. Wonder is a well-written story told by several characters.

If you have already read Wonder and would like to read books with similar themes, here are a few suggestions.

Jerry Spinelli’s teen novel Stargirl is a tale of a girl who stands out in a crowd. Stargirl wears long gowns, decorates

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Clockwise from top left: Britany Lin, Centennial secondary; Joshua Louie, Gleneagle secondary; Tan-ta Siriporn Na Rajasiima, Centennial secondary; Jessica Liu, Gleneagle secondary; Bryanna Gibson, Centennial secondary; and Zhanghen Yin, Port Moody secondary. The six students have applied — or been accepted to — post-secondary institutions that will elevate their careers in the arts.

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There are hearts and heartaches, ethnic idols and backlash, philosophical dreams and fallen angels.

Their artwork represents the best of this year’s graduation class and, until Feb. 18, will be on show at Coquitlam’s Art Gallery at Evergreen as a statement of their inner thoughts and outward projections.

Six of the young artists whose pieces were picked by a jury to be in Emerging Talent 21 met The Tri-City News at the

facility to talk about the inspiration behind their designs and their materials used.

And each student — no matter how dark the subject matter — gave a message of excitement for their future but also a want for change in society, a hope for more compassion and acceptance to move on.

Gleneagle secondary student Joshua Louie’s paper and acrylic piece, White Mask, underlines that sentiment.

His school project under fine arts teacher Robyn Croft, who organized this year’s Emerging Talent, resulted in two heads

— composed of celebrity face cut-outs — and placed over a yellow canvas.

“The entire time I was flipping through magazines, I only found two people of colour,” Louie said. “What does that say about us? Why do we continue to idealize faces with white skin? It’s very superficial.”

Port Moody secondary’s Zhanghen Yin, who has applied to UBC to undertake a fine arts and philosophy degree with the aim to be a full-time studio artist, used Greek mythology for his acrylic installation while Brittany Lin

of Centennial secondary, who’s already been accepted to Emily Carr University of Art + Design, employed paint left-overs to create an edge to her work, I’m Immersed But I’m Not Drowning.

For Lin, her subject is overwhelmed with what adults are demanding of her but she’s staying afloat. “I was using art to show… things that I was dealing with in life but I want a positive outcome,” she said.

Jessica Liu of Gleneagle secondary captured her raw emotions from a bad breakup in her watercolour piece

Frustration. She painted a fluffy creature peeling out of its skin to reveal despair and sadness. The canvas, she said, “is my friend. It’s therapy and it’s a good way for me to articulate my thoughts.”

The chance to exhibit their art in a public venue sets a new course for their creative ambitions, said Bryanna Gibson, 17, of Centennial, who plans to study in the makeup program at Vancouver Film School.

“I look around me and I see so much variety,” added Tan-ta Siriporn Na Rajassima, an international student from

Bangkok, Thailand, who has applied to University of Toronto, UBC and SFU to study architecture.

“I think, ‘Wow. Look what students my age are doing and saying about our lives.’”

• The Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way) is open Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Voting is now open for the People’s Choice award, which will see the winner have his or her art used in gallery marketing materials for Emerging Talent 22 next year. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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A Riverside secondary grad is behind the conductor’s podium for Align Entertainment’s next musical.

Port Coquitlam resident Clare Wyatt is the music director for Legally Blonde, an all-ages show based on the 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon as sorority sister and lawyer-in-training Elle Woods.

The production by the Coquitlam-based company that was co-founded

by Chad Matchette — artistic director of the Lindbjerg Academy for the Performing Arts in Coquitlam, who also directs and co-produces Legally Blonde — opens Friday at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby.

It runs until Feb. 17.

Wyatt, who was also Align’s music director for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last year, is currently on faculty at Vancouver Film School.

Align, she said, “very much values trying to make the company feel like home and that’s reinforced by Chad all the time.”

Wyatt said the score, which is handled by 13 musicians in the orchestra pit, is very complex “but the music is so infectious. It’s rock-based and all of us really enjoy playing it.”

The novel by Amanda Brown was adapted for the stage by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin (music and lyrics), and Heather Hach (script). For the Align musical, Julia Ulrich takes on Elle while Stuart Barkley — who portrayed Joseph in the Align production last fall — is her pompous ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III. It also includes Terry Fox secondary school graduate Justin Lapena as Grandmaster Chad.

As well, two pooches will be making their stage debuts: Port Moody’s Molly Spinola will play Bruiser Woods — Elle’s pet — and Seamus O’Kelly is Rufus.

• Tickets for Legally Blonde, running Feb. 2 to 17 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre (7373 Macpherson Ave., Burnaby), are $27 to $39 by calling 778-888-8444 or online via alignentertainment.ca/tickets. Tickets are $15 each for the Feb. 9 school matinee and the Feb. 12 Family Day matinee. The show is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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When Port Coquitlam actor Andrew Gordon started daily rehearsals for Neworld Theatre’s production of King Arthur’s Night — to be presented at Vancouver’s PuSh Festival from today to Feb. 4 — he hadn’t run his lines since last June but he nailed them on his first reading.

Gordon and several other members of the production’s cast of 35 performers have Down syndrome.

And their remarkable capacity for remembering and routine is one of the life lessons learned by Neworld’s artistic director and the play’s cocreator, Marcus Youssef.

“Our expectations of the things people can do are totally wrong,” Youssef said during a break from rehearsals at Burnaby’s Shadbolt Centre in advance of the production’s Vancouver premiere at the Frederic Wood Theatre. “It’s possible to create another space where our perceptions are not the only ones.”

Youssef’s creation of that other space started several years ago when he collaborated on another play for the PuSh Festival, Peter’s Panties, with Niall McNeil, another actor whose life includes Down syndrome.

In 2012 the creative duo was approached by the Down Syndrome Research Foundation in Burnaby to talk about their next project and how they might be involved.

A year later McNeill and Youssef started writing King Arthur and conducting acting classes at DSRF with the hope of building a troupe of actors who could perform in the production. “We invented a way to work together to work with people with Down syndrome.”

Gordon said he was immediately bitten by the acting bug.

He loved the improv sessions based on Beauty and the Beast that sometimes went on for up

to 40 minutes of seamless riffing. “I liked Gaston and Belle, and Marcus played the Beast,” Gordon said, adding that taking on different characters was like climbing into the video games he so loves to play.

More importantly, the group was becoming friends, building a community.

That growing bond became especially important when everyone involved in the formative production went to the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity for a two-week rehearsal residency last spring in advance of its world premiere at Toronto’s Luminato Festival and at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa for Canada 150.

Now they weren’t just working together, but also living together as they put the final touches to what Youssef describes as a mash-up of different cultural references from video games to Lord of the Rings with the legend of King Arthur that includes several improvised scenes, a goat army and a choir of 16 that belts out more than a dozen songs written and composed by Veda Hille. “It’s exactly what they’re good at when they’re mashing up things,” Youssef said.

“There’s no boundaries, no preconceived idea that things must be separate.”

Gordon plays a Saxon warrior, a role he said he relishes because he gets to unleash a loud, fearsome yell — even if it does strain his vocal chords from time to time.

“I’m the assassin,” he said.

And it’s a nice break from his day job at the Edgewater Casino in Vancouver, where he cleans dishes and “scrapes all the crumbs.”

Youssef said he hopes audiences will see the actors’ abilities and the connections they’ve forged as artists. “The show is not about people with disabilities,” Youssef said.

“Through having common purpose, those very big labels do disappear.”

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Oscar remembered Ovation for hanbury Alto saxophonist and McGill University professor Rémi Bolduc is known for tackling works of some of the greatest jazz geniuses.

Over the years, he’s interpreted compositions by John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis and Charlie Parker for recordings and in performances.

Now, Bolduc is paying tribute to the late Canadian master Oscar Peterson with a series of concerts in B.C. starting next month.

On Saturday, the musician will stop by Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre for a show titled Swingin’ with Oscar, featuring his arrangements of a few of Peterson’s most famous tunes: Noreen’s Nocturne, Cakewalk, Place St-Henri and Laurentide Waltz, among others.

He will be accompanied

by Taurey Butler on piano, Fraser Hollins on bass and Dave Laing on drums — the same trio that appeared on Bolduc’s Oscar homage CD, his ninth studio album.

Peterson, who died in 2007, may best be known as a gifted pianist “but his music, I’m sure, doesn’t ring a bell with many,” Bolduc said from Montreal last Friday. “His music is really uplifting and

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Rémi Bolduc will be in Coquitlam on Feb. 3 for a jazz show to honour the late Canadian musician Oscar Peterson. it’s nice to play. That’s why I wanted to take on this project of reintroducing and remembering him.”

Bolduc, who performs regularly with such renowned jazz musicians as Kenny Werner, Ben Monder and Seamus Blake, said he researched his “Oscar Project” by listening to Peterson’s CDs and whittling down his favourites — from 80 to about a dozen songs.

Bolduc said he felt a special kinship to Peterson as he grew up in Montreal, where Bolduc now lives; Bolduc also wanted to single out a Canadian jazz great during

the Canada 150 celebrations last year. As well, Butler — his pianist — is also fluent with the Peterson repertoire.

“When I started the Oscar Project, there was a lot there for me to dig into and I’m glad I did because he’s such a legend,” Bolduc said.

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Shannon Hanbury, a graduate of Archbishop Carney regional secondary in Port Coquitlam, walked away with an Ovation! award Sunday.

The Coquitlam resident clinched the prize for Outstanding Lead Performance Award (female/ large theatre) for her portrayal of Janet Van de Graaff in last summer’s Theatre Under the Stars production of The Drowsy Chaperone; the show also won in the Outstanding Production - Large Theatre category. Hanbury tied for the accolade with Madeleine Suddaby, who played Reno Sweeney in the Royal City Musical Theatre’s Anything Goes, in which Hanbury also starred as Hope Harcourt.

Meanwhile, the Coquitlambased Align Entertainment took the 2017 Audience Choice Award for its remount of the musical Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, which ran at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby.

The Ovation! awards recognize the best talent in Lower Mainland musicals from the previous year.

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Art Focus Artists Association will open its 25th anniversary exhibit in the Michael Wright Art Gallery tomorrow (Thursday).

Studio 58’s next show, The Skin of Our Teeth.

Palm, a fourth-term theatre student at Langara College who appeared in Royal City Musical Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof in 2016, is cast as the maid in the Pulitzer Prizewinning comedy that was penned by Thornton Wilder during the Second World War. Directed by Sarah Rodgers, the play runs Feb. 1 to 18 at 8 p.m. at the Vancouver college (100 W. 49th Ave.). For tickets at $25/$21/$20, call 604-6842787 or visit ticketstonight.ca.

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A Port Coquitlam art club opens a group exhibit tomor-

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The Art Focus Artists Association launches its 25th anniversary with a silverthemed display in the Michael Wright Art Gallery in Leigh Square Community Arts Village; a reception takes place on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. with Wright, Mayor Greg Moore and artist Tammy Pilon speaking.

The show runs until Feb. 26.

Started in November 1993 at Hazel Trembath elementary, Art Focus began with 47 members under Jacqueline Starrack.

Since then, it’s been part of the community fabric by taking part in festivals and exhibits around the Tri-Cities.

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Sabrina Fang turned curiosity about a new school club into gold.

Fang recently returned from the Canada Cup fencing competition in Quebec City with two gold medals. Only 12 years-old, she was one of the youngest competitors in the Women’s Under-15 foil and junior team women’s foil events.

Fang first picked up a foil three years ago when a new fencing club started at her school. The Coquitlam girl, who attends Meadowridge school in Maple Ridge, was curious about the sport.

“It is kinda weird to be picking up a sword and stabbing each other,” Fang said.

But as she started to practise the sport that dates back to the 12th century and was included in the first modern Olympics, Fang learned it wasn’t quite so simple.

Fencing is as much about mental dexterity as physical ability.

“You’re trying to outwit your opponent,” Fang said.

And, she discovered, she was pretty good at it.

Fang won a club tournament, representing her school.

She was also introduced to a coach, who told her about the Tri-City Fencing Academy in Port Coquitlam, the largest such club in British Columbia with about 180 registered and non-registered members, as well as six coaches.

Fang signed up and elevated her commitment to the sport, attending two-hour training sessions about four times a week.

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Coquitlam’s Sabrina Fang, 12, recently won two gold medals at the Canada Cup fencing competition in Quebec City. She’ll compete at the North American Cup in Baltimore, MD, on March 10. skills and your mental skills,” Fang said. “You talk about strategies. It’s different and unique.”

Israel Cando, the academy’s co-founder and technical manager, said the sport often appeals to young people who’ve been turned off by traditional team sports like soccer.

“They’re trying to look for something different,” Cando said. “There’s always tennis and martial arts but it’s also the sword fighting, the idea of being able to hold a foil.”

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Fang said since joining the academy two years ago, she’s been able to fine-tune her footwork, kick up her coordination. But learning when and how to deploy her skills against her opponents is an ongoing process.

“A good fencer is so smart,” Fang said.

In fact, Cando said the sport is like physical chess.

“You have to think of a strategy based on the situation

back.”

The strategy paid off in Quebec City, Fang said, adding she usually attends tournament in the United States, from Texas to California to Washington, D.C., because the deeper talent pool forces her to up her game. And it will have to be at its very top when she travels to Baltimore, MD, in March to compete in the North American Cup. • To learn more about the Tri-City Fencing Academy, go to www.tri-cityfencing.com.

in front of you,” Cando said.

“You try to lead your opponent into thinking you’re doing one thing, and then try to do something else.”

Fang said she tries to scout her opponents’ matches at a tournament to size up their strategies but she often finds herself falling behind early in a match as she gets their measure.

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Saturday against the Spruce Kings — who are in first place in the Mainland division, 28 points ahead of the Express — neither team was able to score in the first period. Although the Express came close when Jack MacNab wasn’t able to jam a pass into the crease from Joshua Bruce past sprawling Prince George goalie Bradley Cooper. The horn went off but referee Bryan Bourdon waved the play on.

The Express outshot Prince George 7-5 in the period.

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the Prince George blue line and another from the face-off circle by Jordan Schulting. But Cooper was the equal of all 12 shots he faced, while his teammates were only able to direct 5 shots at Coquitlam keeper Brock Hamm.

In the third period, the Spruce Kings seemed content to protect their narrow lead as they repeatedly iced the puck to eat time.

One of those icing calls almost cost the visitors though with about five minutes to play in regulation as the puck rolled behind the Prince George net after the face-off, then Lawrence won a battle along the boards and sent a pass to Jake Toor in the slot who was robbed by the glove hand of Cooper.

Ben Poisson then gave the Spruce Kings a bit of a cushion when he scored with 2:05 left to play. de Jong scored into the

empty net to seal the deal.

Hamm stopped 15 of the 17 shots he faced in Coquitlam’s net, while the Express directed 29 shots at Cooper.

Against West Kelowna, the Express surrendered one goal in the first period, and two in each of the second and third periods.

Ryan Steele scored a hattrick for the Warriors and Nik Amundrud stopped all 21 shots he faced.

Despite the losses, the

Express still have a five-point advantage over the Cowichan Valley Capitals for the league’s final playoff spot. Both teams have played 47 games.

The Express embark on a three-game road trip that will take them to South Surrey Arena Thursday for a game against the Surrey Eagles, then Wenatchee on Friday and on Saturday they’ll be in Trail for a game against the Smoke Eaters.

A pair of losses by the Port Moody Panthers eliminated them from any chance of achieving a spot in the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs. A 3-2 loss Sunday to the Grandview Steelers and a 5-3 setback to North Vancouver on Saturday extended the team’s losing streak to seven.

The last time the Panthers won was Jan. 11, when they defeated Surrey.

Sunday at the Burnaby Winter Club, the Panthers spotted the Steelers a 1-0 lead on a power play goal, but managed to get back on even terms before the first intermission.

The Panthers scored early in the second to take the lead but Grandview answered right back.

The Steelers scored the only goal of the third period.

Against the Wolf Pack on Saturday, the Panthers fired 45 shots at North Vancouver goalie Alex Forster but they weren’t able to connect on any of their seven power play opportunities.

Konstantinos Rados gave Port Moody a 1-0 lead less than three minutes into the game at the Harry Jerome Rec Centre, but Caleb Holonko tied it just over two minutes later on a power play goal. Joshua Peakman then gave the home team a 2-1 lead before the first period was half over.

Both teams fired 12 shots.

North Vancouver outscored the visitors 2-1 again in the second period despite being outshot 20-7.

Ryleigh Anderson got Port Moody back to within a goal four minutes into the third period but they weren’t able to score the equalizer. Alexander Brewster scored late to lock down the win for the hosts.

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL

ÉCOLE NOTRE DAME DE FATIMA

315 Walker Street Coquitlam

OPEN HOUSE

February 6th, 2018 at 10:30 AM -12:00 PM KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION EVENING

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(1) 2001 Mercedes ML320 VIN: 4JGAB54E81A241538 Registered Owner: Robert Isaac to recover $1149 as of August 14, 2017 .

VIN: YS3FB49S741023378 Veronica Lara Diaz as of August 14, 2017

(3) 1992 Jeep YJ VIN: 2J4FY19P1NJ544554 Registered Owner: Jonathan Young to recover $2635 as of August 14, 2017 (4) 1997 Ford Explorer VIN: 1FMDU34X1VZB82367 Registered Owner: Michael Clark to recover $2241 as of August 14, 2017 (5) 1997 Nissan Quest VIN: 4N2DN1111VD829088 Registered Owner: Karol Sobkowicz to recover $540 as of October 23, 2017 Plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale.

Date of sale February 14, 2017.

For more information: Gino’s Tires & Towing Inc. 604-472-0056 880 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6K1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Imperial Self Storage, 1180 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC will dispose of: 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup, VIN 1B7MF36W1TJ172436, debtor Submersible Aviation Systems, owing $4837.80.

Sale to take place on February 21, 2018 at 15:00.

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Ginos Tires & Towing Inc. will dispose of:

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PRACTICAL NURSING

The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the Tri City area.

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Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd. is looking for 1st and 2nd year Apprentice Plumbers. We are involved in Commercial and Institutional projects, have great people and are excited to add to our group. 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.

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We employ people with a variety of rail and industrial skills.

HIRING Apprentice Plumbers

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General employment

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AppliAnces POCO APPLIANCE MART 604-942-4999 • Rebuilt Washer•Dryer•Fridge•Stove Up to 1 Yr warranty • Trade-ins

HOME CARE NEEDED HOME SUPPORT WANTED P/T. Stretch, Lift, Clean. Will train. John • 604-944-0926

someone mature with experience and a car. Ask for Lora 604-945-9338

(2) 2004 Saab 9-3 Registered Owner: to recover $1648

MARKETPLACE

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

BROWN, Ian Ingledew

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Email: classifieds@van.net

EMPLOYMENT

Obituaries

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Visit the online MARKETPLACE:

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Career Fair

GET TO WHERE YOU WANT TO GO WITH VANCOUVER CAREER COLLEGE

SGS Canada Inc is currently recruiting for a variety of entry level to senior level positions at our Burnaby location.

We will be holding one Career Fair on:

WEDNESDAY February 7th • 10:00am - 8:00pm

SGS Canada Inc • 3260 Production Way, Burnaby

children and youth, in school and in the community.

(Production Way/University Line skytrain stop)

• Production Employees/General Labourers • Laboratory Technicians (Junior - Senior level) • Laboratory Technologists (Junior - Senior level) • QA & QC Technicians (Junior - Senior level) Required Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent required for all positions.

• Some positions require a post-secondary education (College or University) in a Science related program (Chemistry; Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Mining/Geology).

• Previous experience using a variety of analytical instrumentation is a strong asset.

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work a variety of rotating shifts Please bring your resume and 3 work related references to the JOB FAIR! https://jobs.sgs.com/

9,300 JOB POSTINGS PROJECTED UNTIL NOW & 2024*

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To advertise in the Classifieds call:

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COMWWW.TRICITYNEWS.COM REAL ESTATE

Real estate Wanted

HOME SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

SportS & ImportS

AppliAnce RepAiRs POCO APPLIANCE MART 604 942-4999 • Servicing ALL Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guar’teed

WANTED: Fixer-Upper properties and houses in any condition (private investor) Please call Ali @ 604-833-2103

ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local, Non-Shedding and Vet Checked.

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Cleaning

GOLDEN LAB X Husky pups ready to go - 3 females and 2 male left $550 Call Al 604.834.4300

Build Results

1998 Honda Accord $2880 2003 Accent GSi HB $2880 2005 Ford Focus SE $2880 2002 Toyota ECHO $2880 1999 Mercury Sable $999

Lady avail for house cleaning, reliable, dependable, reas. rates. Susanna, 778-709-0842 Home Cleaning Experienced and Reliable.

One-time or regular service.

Serving the Tri-City area.

Call: 604.945.7109

Auto Depot 604-727-3111

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

ConCrete

Call 604.630.3300 to place your Announcement

2007 Audi A4 Quattro AWD 2008 Honda FIT hatch $6450 2001 Mustang Convert $4880 1999 Infiniti QX4 $3880 AWD 1999 Mercedes ML430 $3880

Auto Depot 604-727-3111

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDOS FOR RENT

ASSISTED LIVING RENTAL 2BR/2BA Privately owned. $4,250. 2266 Atkins Avenue, PoCo − One standing shower and one bath tub − At least 10 nutritious meals prepared by Professional Chef! − 24hr emergency response system within each suite, monitored on site by qualified staff including nurse − Afternoon snacks & coffee/tea service throughout the day − Weekly light housekeeping and flat linen laundry service − 24hr concierge and plenty security features − All in−suite utilities (heat, hot water, and hydro), and cable − Full access to all amenities: Theatres, private dining rooms, fitness centres, libraries, patios, pools, spas, gardens, etc. − Daily social events and many entertainment activities 604−727−1024 assistedlivingrentals@gmail.com

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave. New West.

Suites Available.

Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref req.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

PORT COQUITLAM 1 Bedroom and Den Suite or 2 Bedroom Corner Suite $1,150 or $1,275 Includes heat/hot water - 1.5 blks to bus stops - 2 blks to Safeway/medical - City park across street - Gated parking & elevator - Adult oriented building - References required * SORRY NO DOGS * Call for appointment 604-464-3550

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, New West .

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 parking available.

References required.

CALL 604 525-2122

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

SuiteS For rent BBY S, 3 BR upper dup, 1.5 ba. NS/NP. $1650 +60% utls.

604-539-1959, 604-612-1960

Port Coquitlam 2 BDRM 1 1/2 bath, kitchen, dining room, living room, storage area, shared laundry, underground secured parking for 3 vehicles. ns/np Avail Feb 1 $1600 Call: 604.552.0407 or 778.855.5407

Houses For rent BBY CARIBOO Hght, 5BR hse with bsmt ste, ALL appls, dbl garage & workshop, Now. $2895. Pet OK.604-779-9090

COMPLETE DRYWALL Renovations: Residential/Commercial Repairs/Ceiling Repairs Texture Removal Reasonable Rates All work guaranteed Call 604.363.9732

CommerCial PORT COQUITLAM: 775 - 3,000

sq ft, ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 2 blocks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604.464.3550

Auto Depot 604-727-3111

Electrical Installations Renos & Repairs. BBB Member.

www.nrgelectric.ca

604-520-9922

All Electrical, Low Cost.

2017 Lexus RX350 20k F-Sport 2016 M-Benz E-250 DIESEL 2014 Toyota RAV4 E/V 38kms 2014 VW Jetta auto $10,888 2012 FIAT 500 Lounge auto

Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos, Panel changes. (604)374-0062 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call.

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Fast same day service.

Insured. Guar’d. We love small jobs. 604-568-1899

Auto Depot 604-727-3111

Scrap car removal

THE SCRAPPER

Excavating

Insuite laundry. Smoke free, LVP floors. Heat & hot water.

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Check the Real estate section.

To advertise call 604-630-3300

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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Drainage, Video

ADVERTISING POLICIES All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly 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 will 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 will be made in the next available issue. The Tri-CityNews will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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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Mike 604-961-1280 Gutter/roof CleaninG Yard CleaninG Snow removal Call Simon: 604-230-0627

Handyperson

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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Gutters

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Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Renos & Home ImpRovement CONCRETE FORMING framing, siding crew available 604.218.3064 .

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS All interior and Exterior Renovations and Additions Renovation Contractor Licensed and Insured Free Estimates “Satisfaction Guaranteed”

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Call Robert

604-941-1618 or 604-844-4222

Affordability

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 and fence installation and repairs

For positive results Call Robert

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

Lawn & Garden

Winter Services Same Day Service, Fully Insured

YARD CLEAN-UPS

• Pruning • Hedges • Snow Removal • Gutters • Landscaping • Odd Jobs • Rubbish Removal

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Plumbing

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BOOK A JOB AT

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Moving

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/HR per Person• 24/7. 604-999-6020

Painting/ WallPaPer

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Call Tim 604-612-5388

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Roofing

TOTEM ROOFING RCABC MEMBER FULL SERVICE ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING SEE:

totemroofing.ca for All services

604.460.1322 established 1952

778-834-6966

Renos & Home ImpRovement

Roofing Expert 778-230-5717 Repairs/re-roof/new roofs.

All work guaranteed. Frank

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS

Done Quick. Licenced.

Done Right. Bonded.

Guaranteed. Insured.

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Residential & Commercial

Kitchen/Baths

BATH & KITCHEN RENOS IKEA kitchen install Bathroom renovations 778−323−4031

RENOVATIONS & REPAIR lam/wood flrs/tiling,finishing carpentry, drywall, sundecks, windows/doors new roof & siding repairs.

Quality work, Free Est.

Patios

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Call Sunny, 778-893-1786

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

ElEctrical

Re-Paint Specialist 15 years exp.

Int/ext. Stucco 20% discount on re-painting or 3 rooms, $499 Including paint.

Free Estimates

WorkSafeBC Insured

604-878-5232

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

PRISM PAINTING CO.

Gutter Cleaning & Roof Cleaning

Drywall

Auto Depot 604-727-3111

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

Repaired

Done Quick. Licenced.

Done Right. Bonded.

Guaranteed. Insured.

2009 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 5sp 2008 Escape XLT 4x4 129km 2002 Frontier Crew Cab auto 2002 Jeep TJ 4x4 $8450 1992 Jeep Cherokee Sport

2015 Volvo XC60 41k $33,500 2006 Volvo S40 6-spd $8888 2001 Volvo V70 Wagon $3880 2007 VW Rabbit HB auto 119K 2006 VW Golf DIESEL 138k TDI

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NO JOB TOO small!

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CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

The Best Rentals Coquitlam has to offer!

Live Better in Coquitlam.

Large 1 & 2 BR Suites.

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

HERFORT CONCRETE

POCO 2 BR g/l, Oxford Hts, full bath, $1475, 1 yr lease, sm dog ok, N/s. Avail February 15th Call: 604-505-0450

Dreaming of a New Home?

320-9th St, New West Suites Available.

All suites have balconies, Underground parking avail.

Refs. req. Small Pet OK. CALL 604-715-7764

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

Painting/ WallPaPer

Gutters

PR PR PR PR PR O O O O O O O O O O F F F F F

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FIND HELP FOR YOUR PROJECTS

New Year, New Look Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.

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