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White and wild in Tri-Cities Q Snow angels wield shovels to help neighbours who can’t Q Cold weather doesn’t mean more at shelters: see page 3
City crews got busy on Friday to get ready for snowfall; MVAs reported By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The weekend snowfall in the Tri-Cities kept city crews and cops busy keeping roads clear of snow, ice and fender benders. C o q u i t l a m a n d Po r t Coquitlam had staff applying brine to roads on Friday in anticipation of the white stuff, which started falling in the evening, with workers rotating through around the clock throughout the weekend. Dan Mooney, Coquitlam’s manager of roads and traffic operations, said there were no problems over the weekend but black ice remains a concern. “Some of the local roads also have compact snow where there isn’t a lot of traffic,” he added. “Now we’re taking advantage of the break in precipitation and the warmer temperatures and really focusing on
sidewalks, bus stops and intersections with wheelchair ramps, that kind of thing.” Westwood Plateau was hardest hit with snow but Mooney said the entire city got a coating, from Maillardville to the northeast. Port Moody spokesperson Leslyn Johnson said city crews focused on priority routes Friday night and Saturday morning. Heritage Mountain was hard hit with about 18 cm of snow, compared to just 5 cm at sea level. The city has already topped up its road salt and brine supplies in anticipation of this week’s snow. PoCo spokesperson Pardeep Purewal said staff worked throughout the weekend implementing the city’s snow response plan and everything went smoothly. “The city is preparing for a week of cold with more snow forecasted, and crews are working today [Monday] on residential streets, culde-sacs, parking areas and bus stops as the temperature warms above freezing,” she wrote in an email. see POLICE O C ADVISE, S , page g 3
Could three bears have been saved? By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Tri-City woman is taking issue with claims that conservation officers had no prior knowledge of a sow and two cubs that were killed last week for trying to den in a Port Coquitlam backyard. Deanna Levas said she believes she saw the animals in December, although she lives across the Coquitlam River from Salisbury Avenue, where the FILE PHOTO bears were shot, and called the B.C. Conservation Officers Service because the bruins were playing outside her yard and may have been responsible for chewing her Christmas light wiring. Levas said she was concerned for her family, including her grandchild, but was told the animals were not an immediate danger and could be there all winter. TYLER ORTON/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Port Coquitlam volunteer Nicole Matysiak clears a sidewalk as part of the city’s Snow Angels program. About 50 people in the Tri-Cities applied to shovel snow for seniors and disabled homeowners as snow hit the Lower Mainland this week.
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More women going to temporary shelters 12 moved off the streets since Nov. By Tyler Orton THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The number of women using the Tri-Cities’ temporary homeless shelters has doubled from last year despite a slight dip in overall intake at the facilities. Rob Thiessen, managing director of the Hope for Freedom Society, said it’s difficult to pinpoint why so many more women are using his organization’s
cold/wet weather mat program this season. “It’s not that there are twice as many homeless out there,” Thiessen said, adding the most recent homeless count shows the same number of women as previous years. “It’s just that, for whatever reason, twice as many women have decided to use the shelter.” He said social impacts may be responsible for the increase this year as many women come to the shelter with male partners. The mat program is operating out of Coquitlam’s
Calvary Baptist church for the rest of January before moving across the city to Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship in February. The program will end the season, setting up shop in March at St. Andrew’s United Church in Port Moody. Although snow blanketed Metro Vancouver over the weekend and the white stuff continued to fall this week, Thiessen said the shelter at Calvary Baptist saw no increase in the number of people coming in. “We’ve never been able to
make a connection between attendance at the shelter and the weather,” he said. Just 10 people used the shelter services Sunday evening as temperatures dropped below freezing. In fact, Thiessen said the society experienced its highest intake levels — 17 people — this season on a day of mild weather. “The positive thing is, even though we’re not having really big numbers, we’re still able to get people off the streets,” Thiessen said, noting the society’s ability to find permanent
housing for people always goes up during shelter months. “So far in the two [full] months we’ve had the shelter — November and December — we’ve been able to move 12 people off the streets.” The cold/wet weather mat program has been housed in Tri-City churches during fall and winter months since 2007. A permanent shelter is now planned for city land at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam. newsroom@tricitynews.com
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“It’s not that there are twice as many homeless out there. It’s just that, for whatever reason, twice as many women have decided to use the shelter.” Rob Thiessen of the Hope for Freedom Society
SNOW BUSINESS: The white stuff has kept local city crews busy since Friday evening
50 volunteer to be official Snow Angels ‘Labour of love’ for those who shovel
NEED AN ANGEL? If you’re a Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam resident who’s physically unable to shovel snow, you may qualify for your city’s Snow Angels program. For you and for those who wish to volunteer: • In Coquitlam, information on the program is available at www. coquitlam.ca (click on My Property then Winter Wise and Snow Angels links); you can email snowangels@ coquitlam.ca or call 604927-6909. • In Port Coquitlam, information is available at www.portcoquitlam.ca (then click on the Snow Angels link); you can email snowangels@portcoquitlam.ca or call 604-927-5204.
By Tyler Orton THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Dozens of Tri-City volunteers braved the cold this week to shovel snow for neighbours in need of help. C o q u i t l a m a n d Po r t Coquitlam’s Snow Angels programs target elderly or disabled residents looking for assistance clearing the sidewalks outside their homes after snowfalls. Dan Mooney, Coquitlam’s manager for road and traffic operations, said the city received 40 requests for help since last weekend. “This is a way of harnessing the community spirit to go out there and make it safe for all of their neighbours,” he said. “It really is a labour of love.” City bylaws require residents clear the snow from sidewalks outside their homes by 10 a.m. but many people are no physically able to fulfill that obligation. Mooney said more than 30 people came forward to help those residents, meaning many volunteers shovelled for more than one household. “You’re helping the individual but you’re also helping the broader community by providing a safe walking area.” Port Coquitlam Snow Angel Nicole Matysiak said
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Port Coquitlam’s Nicole Matysiak signed up for her city’s Snow Angels program, meaning she volunteered to clear snow from the sidewalk of another resident who’s physically unable to do so. Local cities estimate there are many more people helping neighbours on their own. she signed up for the program as a way to give back to the community. “It’s kind of motivating just going out and doing it,” she said. “It doesn’t really matter if I meet the person or not, I’m just there to do it for them.”
On Saturday after a heavy overnight snowfall, Matysiak spent 45 minutes clearing the sidewalk outside a neighbour’s home. “This par ticular person lives on a corner, so it wasn’t just the sidewalk in
front of her house. She has [a sidewalk] all the way up the side,” she said. “I kind of had a giggle when I got there and realized it.” PoCo spokesperson Pardeep Purewal said 20 volunteers were available to ful-
fill six requests for help in the past week but she suspects many unofficial Snow Angels are taking it upon themselves to clear their neighbours’ sidewalks. “That’s part of the message that we’re promoting because this is not a guar-
anteed service,” she said. “We are encouraging residents to be neighbourly.” Snow Angels must pass a criminal record check and have to be at least 14 years old in Coquitlam and 12 years old in Port Coquitlam. Volunteers are then matched with neighbours and provided with instructions on proper shovelling techniques. newsroom@tricitynews.com
Police advise drivers to take it slow & easy continued from front page
“We appreciate the patience and caution of our residents when driving in snow conditions and ask that they watch for pedestrians and extend a helping hand... to those that need it.” But not everyone heeded the adverse conditions. Const. Bill Kim of Port Moody Police Department said officers were dealing with a “more than average” number of accidents over the weekend.
“People have to be aware that with decreased temperatures, the roads are extremely slippery,” he said. “Even though the roads may look clear, there’s always the danger of black ice.” Kim cautioned drivers to check their tires, decrease their speed, increase the distance between them and the vehicle ahead and ensure lights are clear of snow and ice. He also said drivers should use “common sense” and find an alternate route
around particularly dangerous spots like Clarke Road. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung reported 14 car accidents on the weekend. One incident involved a woman pushing her baby in a stroller on Schoolhouse Street near Austin Avenue on Saturday. She had been walking on the street, apparently because there was too much snow on the sidewalk, when she was hit from behind by a vehicle’s side mirror. The driver waited for police to arrive and is fac-
ing charges under the Motor Vehicle Act. The woman suffered scrapes and bruises. On Monday afternoon, a small school bus full of students flipped over in PoCo; fortunately, nobody was injured. Also Monday, power went out for about 9,000 customers across Coquitlam. Lights were back on by the evening. School District 43 has a snowfall warning in effect and is reminding parents to monitor the district’s website (www.sd43.bc.ca) for
school closures. Assistant superintendent Dan Derpak said facilities staff have been working with city crews throughout the weekend to get schools throughout the Tri-Cities ready for the week. Bus routes are checked at 3 a.m., with closures posted on the district website and at radio station CKNW by 4 a.m. Derpak compiles weather information from a number of sources and decides by 6 a.m. which schools, if any,
will be closed for the day. “Every parent also has the complete right to make the decision around their own local neighbourhood,” he added. “If they think it’s dangerous, they can keep their kids at home and we’ll work around it.” Snow and freezing temperatures are expected to continue until Friday, according to Environment Canada, with rain and higher temperatures predicted for the weekend. spayne@tricitynews.com
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New fire hall to serve a growing Burke Mountain Planned fire hall would have space for community By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Long-awaited plans for Coquitlam’s fourth fire hall were unveiled this week, showing a new Burke Mountain station across the street from where it was previously to be built. F i r e C h i e f To n y Delmonico said the city property at the northeast corner of David and Princeton avenues didn’t meet the department’s needs as it backed onto a creek and didn’t have good sight lines but city land at the northwest corner was a perfect fit. “As we worked along with the architect over the past couple of years, it just seemed like the other site was the obvious choice for us,� Delmonico said. “It’s been a win-win.� The conceptual designs, which were made public at Monday’s council-in-committee meeting, show a twostorey red brick station facing David Avenue that would be built to post-disaster standards; i.e., it would be able to withstand a 7.2-magnitude earthquake. The layout is similar to the Mariner Way fire hall and the design will be used as a template for future stations, said Maurice Gravelle, the city’s general manager of strategic initiatives. u n l i ke B u t Coquitlam’s other fire halls, the 17,000-square foot Burke Mountain station will include an additional 1,000-sq. ft. room to be used by the community and for firefighter training purposes. Last year, the fire department logged more than 37,000 training hours. Coun. Craig Hodge said Burke residents, like himself, have been waiting a long time for a permanent fire hall as,
in the past, the remote area — accessible only through Port Coquitlam until a few years ago — was served by volunteer firefighters. He also said he likes the meeting space concept. The building cost is set at $9.6 million, which will be part of this year’s budget and bor rowed from the Municipal Finance Authority on a shortterm basis. If the project is approved by city council in March, a public tender will be issued this spring, with con-
struction due to start next year. “The fact that we are able to bring a significant project like this online with a minimum of angst in terms of the financial situation says a lot about how our community is pooling together to give us the really important projects that we absolutely need in this expanding city,� city manager Peter Steblin told the council-in-committee on Monday. “Not all communities are able to do that. Coquitlam should
be proud of the fact that we can be able to do that.� Gravelle told council the 2.2-acre site requires significant excavation and the price could come in under budget should the ground be geotechnically easier to build on. Delmonico also said he wants to order a new 4x4 fire truck — similar to the one used by Whistler crews — that could handle Burke’s steep and environmentally sensitive terrain. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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An artist’s rendering of Coquitlam’s fourth fire hall, planned for the corner of David, Princeton and Galloway avenues in the Smiling Creek neighbourhood on Burke Mountain.
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“In the end, it was like, ‘I’m not going to phone, they’re not going to do anything,’” said Levas, who lives on Hughes Place. The deaths of the three bears, which should have been hibernating but stayed awake because they could feed off people’s garbage, has generated controversy in the community, with letters to the editor and Facebook commentary on The Tri-City News’ website. But one of the conservation officers involved in the incident said he had no choice but to destroy the animals because they had become habituated to garbage and were so unafraid of humans they were prepared to live in someone’s backyard. Officer Cody Ambrose said relocating the animals wasn’t an option because if they were transported locally, they would have returned to the neighbourhood and if they were moved further away, where snow is deeper, they would have died of starvation. “These three bears were quite garbageconditioned,” Ambrose said. “When I arrived on the scene, they had gotten into three different garbage cans on the street.” A record check revealed that the COS service received nine calls about the mother bear and two cubs but none indicated the three were problem bears. “The main point there is we need to
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about the bears, it was unaware of the extent of the problem and if the infor mation had been received earlier in the year, more could have been done, he said. Levas said she called about those bears numerous times and about other bears earlier in
the year and believes the conservation officers should have been more proactive to save the PoCo trio. “They’re there because of people’s garbage. That happens in life,” she aid. “But do you have to go out and shoot them?” Levas said she is upset a Conservation Officer Service spokesperson said at first that nobody called in about the bears. “They said nobody complained about them, that’s poppycock.” Ambrose said the goal of wildlife management is to keep people safe and the best way to keep bears out of neighbourhoods is to lock up garbage carts or keep trash and green waste indoors. “Wildlife management is a complex issue and a very heated issue, too.” Last year, six bears were destroyed in PoCo for becoming habituated to people’s garbage. In all, 14 bears were killed by conservation officers in 2011 in the Tri-Cities. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3791 Monday, January 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm Council Chambers, Third Floor, Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC Intent of the Bylaw: To provide for an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to allow for an industrial development. Location of Properties Affected: 1971 Broadway Street Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected in the Corporate OfÀce, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, except Saturdays, Sundays, and any Statutory Holiday, until January 23, 2012 inclusive. Further information and a larger map can be seen at www.portcoquitlam. ca/getinvolved and further details can be obtained from the Development Services Department at 604-927-5442. Also available for inspection is the “Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630” (which would be amended by the proposed bylaw) and various reports referring speciÀcally to the purpose of the amending Bylaw.
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Two years for attack on Schoenborn
A man who att a c ke d c o nv i c t e d child-killer Allan Schoenborn at Coquitlam’s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital last spring will spend at least the next two years in custody. Matthew Poore, 22, pleaded guilty in Port Coquitlam provincial court to one count of assault with a weapon — a billiard ball — in relation to the attack on Schoenborn. Poore, who has been held at FPH since being found not criminally responsible for an attack on a Kamloops Mountie in 2010, was in the institute’s games room with Schoenborn and another man on April 11, 2011. Because of bad blood between Schoenborn and other inmates at the hospital, the court heard, Poore and another man attacked the notorious killer, Poore kicking him several times and hitting him on the head with a billiard ball. Schoenbor n suffered serious injuries as a result, including damage to his left temple, the top of his head and one of his arms. Poore has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2004, when he was a youth. His record includes convictions for violent crimes, mischief and breaches. He was handed a six-month sentence for the attack on Schoenbor n. That will be served in addition to 18 months in custody for a separate incident a few days after the Schoenborn attack in which Poore stabbed a hospital employee. He’ll also be required to provide a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database. Poore is expected to remain in custody at FPH. In 2008, Schoenborn killed his three children — daughter Kaitlynne, 10, and sons Max, 8, and Cordon, 5 — inside their Merritt home. Fo l l ow i n g a B . C . Supreme Court trial in Kamloops in 2010, he was found not criminally responsible by way of a mental disorder. He’s been held at FPH since. The April attack on Schoenborn came days after the B.C. Review Board briefly granted him permission to go on escorted leaves, before reversing its decision. Schoenborn will be allowed to re-apply for the right to leave FPH under escort again in April.
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A Coquitlam link to Alberta crime spree? Chambers back at Colony Farm By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Two men who went missing from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital at Colony Farm in Coquitlam early this month are now linked to a string of robberies in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Martin George Chambers and Clayton Duquette were last seen at Colony Farm on New Year’s Day. Now, Duquette is behind bars in Grande Prairie and is facing 17 criminal charges, including five counts of break and enter (business and residential), two counts of robbery, six counts of weapons-related offences and four counts of property obtained by crime — three of which were vehicles. Chambers is considered a person of interest in “a number of robber-
approached an ies that occurred here in Grande employee, dePrairie,” said manded drugs Grande Prairie and brandished RCMP Cpl. Carol a weapon. He McKinley. then left in what “At this point, is believed to we’re not dis- CHAMBERS be a dark green closing what, if late 1990s Chevy any, role he had in these Blazer. robberies. That remains On Jan. 9 at 3:20 p.m., under investigation,” a man brandished a McKinley said, adding gun at an employee of she was unable to con- a Jackpot Grill restaufirm whether Chambers rant, walked behind the was in Grande Prairie counter and took money in the past two weeks. out of the till. The susChambers returned pect, who matched the to Colony Farm late description of the pharF r i d ay n i g h t ( Ja n . macy robbery, left in an 13). According to the older-model brown Jeep P r o v i n c i a l H e a l t h Cherokee. Services Authority, Duquette was arC h a m b e r s w a s r e - rested the evening of manded to the forensic Jan. 9 without incident. institute in 1985 after He appeared in provinbeing found not crimi- cial court in Grande nally responsible due to Prairie on Jan. 11 and mental illness in con- remains in custody; nection with a second- his next appearance is scheduled for Feb. 1. degree murder charge. Grande Prairie RCMP McKinley said investireported that at 9 p.m. gators are still establishon Jan. 3, a man en- ing how they will follow tered a local Shoppers up with Chambers. Drug Mart, where he spayne@tricitynews.com
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hank goodness for Martin Crilly, TransLink’s independent regulator. He may be a bean counter but he’s the only thing that stands between transit users and fare hikes planned for 2013. The TransLink commissioner may indeed find that TransLink is justified in hiking cash fares, monthly passes and FareSaver passes an average of 12.5% next January. (There hasn’t been a hike in cash fares since 2008 and monthly and FareSaver passes were bumped up two years ago.) No doubt TransLink will argue that costs have risen at least 2% a year since then and, if fares were held to current levels, additional services would be delayed or cuts would be required. Crilly’s job over the next few weeks, then, will be to look at transit operations to ensure the most is being made of existing services and that TransLink simply can’t do without more revenue. He’s also asking the public to weigh in by emailing comments@translinkcommission.org by Feb. 15. This is not a big issue for people who don’t take transit on a regular basis. For commuters already bracing for higher fuel, repair and insurance costs, an extra 25 to 50 cents on cash fares, $2.50 to $5 on FareSavers and an additional $10 to $19 more on monthly passes are no big deal. But these hikes are a concern to students, fixed-income seniors and moderate to low-income commuters who typically can’t afford cars and have no alternative but to take transit. These individuals can’t afford escalating fares and will have to give up something else to pay for them. Monthly passes, which most youth and seniors would buy, aren’t cheap and would be $124 (up $14 if hikes are approved) for a two-zone pass, for example. There is also a concern that the occasional user will give transit a miss on game nights and other big events because it’s cheaper for a family of four to take the car and park. There could be a point at which high fares simply turn away customers. TransLink argues that won’t happen because transit will always be needed and people will pay more for convenience. We’ll see.
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fter following the opening phase of the National Energy Board’s hearings on the Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal, I have a prediction: B.C. will never see this pipeline. And that’s probably the best outcome. The first reason is the nearly unanimous opposition of informed Kitimat-area residents, led by Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and skilled local volunteers who described the marine environment of the Kitimat estuary. There was speculation that Ross, who was just appointed to chair Premier Christy Clark’s new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council, might bend on the oil proposal. His testimony put that notion to rest. The Haisla, Haida, Gitga’at and other members of the Coastal First Nations group put their marker down on managed logging
and eco-tourism years before this pipeline debate heated up. California do-gooders may have coined the term “Great Bear Rainforest” but, make no mistake, these tribes run the place. Moving inland, the Northern Gateway pipeline route is a tangle of dozens of asserted traditional territories, some in the century-old Treaty 8 zone and others with no legal settlement. Our courts will require at least another generation of millionaire lawyers to untangle the territorial claims involved, no matter what the B.C., Canadian or Chinese governments may wish to do with this oil. The Haisla have embraced liquefied natural gas ships, plants and pipelines, which may be all the industrial development the region can handle. Condensate can continue to be shipped into Kitimat by tankers and sent by railcar to Alberta to dilute bitumen. Which brings me to the alternatives to Northern Gateway. CP Rail just announced a major investment in its U.S. main line south of Saskatchewan to transport crude oil from
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the Bakken Formation, an emerging source of shale oil and gas under Saskatchewan, Alberta and North Dakota. CPR shipments out of North Dakota grew from 500 carloads in 2009 to more than 13,000 carloads in 2011. The new target is 70,000. B.C.’s likeliest alternative for oilsands crude is the existing Trans Mountain pipeline, which has been pumping Alberta oil and refined products to the West Coast at Burrard Inlet for nearly 60 years. Port Moody’s Ioco refinery is gone but Chevron’s Burnaby plant remains, and some crude goes out by tanker or pipeline to refineries south of B.C. The current owner of Trans Mountain, Kinder Morgan Canada, is naturally watching the Enbridge battle closely. A Kinder Morgan representative provided the following information about tanker traffic from their Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby: In 2011, 32 tankers were loaded at Westridge, down from 69 in 2010. Demand varies widely (there were no tankers in 2000) and current traffic is similar to what went
out of Burrard Inlet in the 1970s. Contrary to popular belief, there is not yet a major surge to Asia. For every 10 ships that load at Westridge, on average of eight sail to California, one to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries and only one to Asia. Current Port Metro Vancouver rules allow Aframax-class tankers (80,000 to 119,000 dead weight tons) to pass under the Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial bridges but they can’t take on a full load. That would require dredging in Second Narrows, which would increase general shipping safety as well as capacity. Kinder Morgan has not yet formally applied to twin the Trans Mountain line. If it does expand its priceless right-of-way, the capacity would be greater than the Enbridge proposal. One way or another, that oil will move. And the professional environmentalist gong show over Enbridge is still to come. More on that next week. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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The Editor Re. “3 bears killed as they denned in PoCo backyard” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 13). This letter went to the provincial Ministry of Environment department head in charge of conservation officers: I am writing to you to complain about your department’s total lack of care and decency to wildlife in the killing/ slaughtering of three defenceless bears, most recently in north Port Coquitlam Jan. 10. I don’t know what your department was thinking when the decision was made to kill these healthy, nonprovoking trio of black bears. As I read the article in The Tri-City News, it appears that the officers did have an option.
These bears, which your department sometimes tags as repeat offenders, were not. They posed no real threat or danger and weren’t in this yard because they were looking for food — they were only there to make a den. I think officers had the option of at least tranquillizing and relocating them. I also believe from too-many-tocount times that I have read about these situations that your department chose the least expensive and quickest way to deal with wildlife. I hope you can sleep at night knowing full well that your department took the easy way out. Timothy Fisher, Port Coquitlam
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Erin Zukima next to her backyard shed where a mother bear and two cubs denned before being killed. Of all the things I have read about black bears from people who are expert in this field, the number one thing that a black bear will do when confronted by humans is to shy away from them, as they already proved by climbing up a tree. This is what makes
them no danger to humans. All the conservation officers had to do was to wait and let them come down and then let them go off on their own. Maybe blast a horn or rattle a can, as they tell you to do when you’re in the forest.
Turn down the pipeline The Editor Re. “Welcome to the anthropocene? And what is it?” (Green Scene, The Tri-City News, Jan. 13). Elaine Golds’ column was timely as hearings commenced in northwestern B.C. on the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline. By my estimate, the 525,000 barrels per day of syncrude pumped through this pipeline, when burned, would release 82 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. To put this number in perspective, it would represent an increase in Canada’s total annual emissions of greenhouse gases of 11%. Unfortunately, the National Energy Board and the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Agency will not weigh these emissions in their decision because they will be combusted in China. But their impact on global climate destabilization will be felt in British Columbia as increasingly frequent and powerful ocean flooding, wildfires, windstorms and urban heat alerts. We are rapidly running out of time to avoid runaway, irreversible and catastrophic climate destabilization. Tur ning down the application to build the Northern Gateway pipeline and investing $5.5 billion in renewable energy infrastructure would be a step toward a new and better Age of Sustainability. Derek Wilson, Port Moody
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“We have noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at.” During our show in Midland, a woman came in with a jewelry box that she had just inherited from her late aunt. “I don’t wear jewelry,” explained Cheryl Barnes, “so it was an easy decision to come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewelry she was never going to wear anyways. Expert Cliff Edwards explains, “We have noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver
coming to the Roadshow,which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added,“ The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dustin basements and jewelry boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot! ” At another Roadshow event, a woman walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that were given to her as a young child by her grandfather. She finally decided to come in to the Roadshow and see what he had given her. She was ecstatic to learn she had coins dating back to the late 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Raymond Flack explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at over $2,000!! She also had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but she was able to sell them for their silver content”. All in all, Roadshow customer Linda Donaldson was able to cash in with $4,500! “I’m so happy,” Linda explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can finally afford to renovate my kitchen.” Raymond Flack continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we
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Kindergarten teacher Katie Suen reads a story to her students in both Mandarin and English. The class (including students in photo below) is one of six Mandarin bilingual classes at Walton elementary, part of SD43’s commitment to offer choice in schools. It’s one of the reason the district’s Confucius Classrooms were re-classified as Confucius Institutes by the Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) in Beijing, China. PHOTOS BY DIANE STRANDBERG THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Strengthening links to China A new educational designation means more money and better connections for School District 43 international program By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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sification puts SD43 on par with universities and colleges around the world. “It builds our network because now we’re linked into this network of Confucius Institutes all over the world, on every continent, at every prestigious university,” Gartland said. The designation brings with it a $150,000 start-up grant and opportunities for more cultural programs and linkages with China, she added, saying, “We’re just thrilled with this opportunity and I think the board of education has been so extremely supportive of this [Confucius] classroom and that’s why we’ve been re-classified.” She said it’s extremely rare for a K-to-12 public school system to receive the designation and it will ultimately aid the district’s efforts in
Confucius Institute WHAT IS IT? Confucius Institutes promote the language and culture of China. They are sometimes compared to France’s Alliance Français and Germany’s GoetheInstitut but they typically operate within established universities, colleges and secondary schools.
THE NUMBERS 1,000 students in Grades 1 to 12 attend 48 Confucius Classrooms in School District 43 evenings and weekends with 32 Mandarin teachers. The cost is approximately $200 per semester.
promoting its international program, where students from around the world pay to attend school here. Approximately a thousand foreign students attend classes in SD43, generating about $7 million for SD43 coffers. But the Confucius Classroom got its start only recently with the establishment of evening Chinese lan-
guage and cultural classes. Currently, about a thousand students pay $200 to attend these classes. There are classes for all ages, Gartland said, and many of the students are youngsters learning Mandarin to continue a family legacy while others are high school students looking for an added edge when applying for a job. “It’s becoming more help-
ful if somebody has some knowledge of Mandarin language when working in our city,” Gartland said. While China has its own reasons for promoting its culture, language and history, Gartland said the district’s reasons for establishing a Confucius Institute have to do with its desire to promote understanding, share knowledge and build
bridges between nations. “We seek first to understand and then to be understood, and to build open channels of communication and interact through language and activities with other cultures,” she said. “We’re looking to build a better future though our world through understanding and friendships.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Looking for an activity to try during this chilly season? Skating is a perfect sport for everyone. Get comfortable on the ice with our beginner and intermediate lessons. Using interactive games and toys, our instructors will teach your child the skills needed to have fun and stay safe on the ice. Register for February lessons today!
Discover the endless possibilities of your child’s potential. Try a new sport or creative art at one of Coquitlam’s community centres.
Sign up today for lessons at City Centre Aquatic Complex and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Call our registration line for lesson times and availability.
At Poirier Community Centre Little Scientists (3-5 yrs) Test gravity, observe reactions and investigate the exhilarating world of science. Space Explorers (6-10 yrs) Investigate the amazing world of space and space travel. Young Chefs on the Run (11-14 yrs) A fun, energizing and hands-on educational, nutritional snack preparation with lots of physical activity.
At Pinetree Community Centre Tot Time Preschool (3-4 yrs / 4-5 yrs) Want to introduce your child to preschool structure but don’t need to sign up for an entire year? This licensed preschool, taught by an ECE certified instructor, runs January through March. Kids Stage Theatre (6-10 yrs) A new class for the dramatically creative and outgoing child. Come learn the basics of theatre while playing games and making friends. Cupcake Decorating (9-11 yrs) Your child will bake their own cupcakes and learn the latest decorating techniques.
At Centennial Activity Centre Discover Dance (3-5 yrs) Discover your groove in this dance class for kids! Your child will learn different dance styles in a creative and playful environment.
Visit us at www.coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-4FUN (4386)
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SIGN ME UP 2012! Help with weight loss & more continued from page 20 • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. • CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333. • Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. • DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Seminar sessions include “Facing my Anger,” “Facing my Loneliness,” “Depression,” “Forgiveness” and “New Relationships.” Info: 604464-6744. • The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, nonprofit, non-denominational, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jane, 604-931-8026 or Sandra, coquitlam@ tcfcanada.net. • Living Room, a faithbased support group for people with mood disorders, their family and friends, put on by New Life community church and Mood Disorders Association of BC, first
and third Tuesdays of each month, 7-9 p.m., 8765 Government St., Burnaby. Info: Mark, 604-939-9346 or Graeme, 604-444-1228. • TRICEPS, Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Eagle Ridge Hospital (Parklane Room), PoMo. TRICEPS is a non-profit support group providing education and support to parents, spouses and siblings whose family member has recently been diagnosed with psychosis. • Women in Mid-life Self-help Group meets first and third Wednesdays of each month, Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam. Info: Lynne, 604-937-3946. • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. Info: 604-936-2632. • TOPS BC #1399 Port Coquitlam meets Wednesdays 8:45 a.m. in the green room at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Pearl, 604-945-4950. • PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604-942-2334. • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites new members to join in weight loss Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., Coquitlam rec centre on Poirier Street, in the McGill Room. Info: Maria, 604-939-0579. • LifeRing Secular Recovery support group is being established in Coquitlam. Info: 604-3771364; lifering@shaw.ca, www.unhooked.com, www.lifering.com. • Food Addicts Anonymous meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Room 338, Columbia Tower,
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Starts Friday, Feb. 3rd for Four Fridays Feb. 3rd, Feb. 10th, Feb. 24th, Mar. 2nd 5 - 5:50 pm or 6 - 6:50 pm All sessions at Parkland Elementary School Cost: $40.00 Per Player (Free T-Shirt lncluded)
*Free Lacrosse Stick & $40.00 fee will be applied toward 2012 registration fees upon completed registration (Only applicable to 1st time players)
All equipment is provided. Stick or body contact is not permitted. Girls-Only Introductory Lacrosse online registration available at:
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Royal Columbia Hospital, New Westminster. Info: Michael, 604-930-8338 or www.foodaddictsanonymous.org. • ADHD parent support group meets 7-9 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, family resource centre, Coronation Park elementary school, 135 Balmoral Dr., PoMo. • PoCo Stroke Recovery Club meets Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilson Centre (at PoCo rec complex); group is for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Ongoing programs such as exercise, info on stroke prevention, programs to improve memory skills, social and recreational activities, companionship and opportunities to meet new friends and more. Info: 604-942-2334. • B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-2120. • Coquitlam Women’s Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604464-2020.
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• Al-Anon Family Group meets 1 p.m. Mondays, including holidays, at Como Lake United church, home of Marmont and Serenity Saturday Al-Anon groups. Does someone you’re close to drink at the wrong times, or too much? Info: 604-688-1716. • AA at Como Lake United church Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. • Al-Anon Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. at Como Lake United church at 535 Marmont St. New daytime group meets Mondays at 1 p.m. • 12-Step meetings for individuals struggling with relationships, dysfunctional behaviours or substance abuse. 12 Steps are used in a Christian context, Wednesday or Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-942-7711. • Overeaters Anonymous, HOW concept, meets Mondays at Eagle Ridge church, 2813 Glen Drive, Coquitlam at 7 p.m. Info: 604-878-4575. • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Support Group meets first Tuesday of each month at Eagle Ridge Hospital at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-875-4875.
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Road & Utility Improvements Please use alternate routes to avoid delays. North Road/Clarke Road – Ebert Ave. to Morrison Ave. Phase 1 construction of new watermain replacement from South of Foster Ave. to Cottonwood Ave. will commence January 23, 2012. Traffic pattern changes will be in place. Expect delays. (see ad elsewhere for more details).
Golden Drive/North Bend Street/Canoe Street loop Watermain installation completed. completed Boulevard and other restoration work underway.
King Edward Street NOW OPEN Four lanes of traffic with dedicated left turn bays at Lougheed Hwy and United Blvd.
Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project For details and updates, visit www.pmh1project.com www.coquitlam.ca for details Engineering and Public Works Customer Service Line: 604-927-3500. Open 24 Hours/7 Days a week.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, JAN. 19 • Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam. Guest speakers from BC Assessment Authority. Info: Jim, 604941-2260. • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society meets, 1 p.m., in the Gathering Place in Leigh Square. This meeting is a “Show and Tell,” so bring along a story or a “What is it” to share. Guests welcome. Info: Pippa, 604-927-7611 or www.pocoheritage.org. • Zumba fitness fundraiser, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maple Creek middle school, 3700 Hastings St., PoCo. Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door; children 16 and under $5 at the door. Info: maplecreekpac@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, JAN. 20 • Zumba fitness fundraiser for victims of Typhoon Sendong in the Philippines, 7-8 p.m., R.C. Macdonald elementary school, 2500 Leduc Ave., Coquitlam. Admission: $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Info: marichuphilp@ hotmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club book night; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation of books after 8 p.m. McGee Room, community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
JAN. 20: SINGLES EVENING • Tri-City Singles Social Club welcomes new members at its meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. TCSSC provides an opportunity for single men and women over 40 to meet new friends and enjoy activities such as dining, theatre, bowling, travel, and more. Membership is $20 a year. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017, Vicki, 778883-6108 or Louise, 604-941-8897. Email: tricityclub@gmail.com. Friday of each month at the Pantry restaurant at PoCo Inn and Suites, 1535 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. Info: Keiko, 604-942-9431 or Nina, 604-941-9032. • Tri-Cities and Area Women’s Friendship Club welcomes all women to join weekly fun and interesting activity groups. These include breakfast group, walking group, bowling night, games night, dinner night and a casual conversation/discussion group night. For a casual drop-in, the second Wednesday of each month, members meet for coffee/book/social night at Coquitlam Public Library’s Town Centre branch (at city hall), 7 p.m. For dates, times and locations of our other activities, call Wendy, 604-468-2423.
SUNDAY, JAN. 29 • PoCo Minor Softball is holding registration day and softball fun fair, noon-4 p.m., Hyde Creek rec centre; a fun afternoon with softball activity stations and door prizes; refreshments will be served. Info: Brittany, 778-3897076 or www.pocominorsoftball.com.
CLUBS • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-937-4130. • PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Phil, 604-468-2801 or Tony, 604-461-5901. • Morningside Toastmasters meetings are held Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: lindakozina@ gmail.com or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca. • Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends. Group meets on the second
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THURSDAY, JAN. 26 • Heritage evening, 7-8 p.m., at the Archives in Leigh Square, PoCo. PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts Steve Smith presentation on “A trip along the Alaska Highway.” Info: 604-9277611 or www.pocoheritage.org.
• Do you want to improve your public speaking skills or practice hosting a meeting in a friendly environment? City of the Arts Toastmaster Club meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Club provides opportunities to practise your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Andrew at andrew_geider@hotmail. com or www.cityartstoastmasters.com. • Dogwood Drama Club meets every Monday and Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Dale, 604-939-6172. • Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 40+ singles to
get together and enjoy a variety of activities such as dining, theatre, travel, bowling and more. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month (no meeting in December). New members are welcome. Info: tcsscmember@gmail.com or Darline, 604-466-0017 or Vicki, 778-883-6108. • Dogwood Photography Group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. Club members must be members of Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604-936-2263 or artistarcadi@gmail.com. • Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-9428911. • Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Grill restaurant, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-6447194 or www.barnetlions. com.
Extend their horizons through learning another language! French Immersion... • Offers all students whose first language is not French the • •
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Thanks to the generosity of Black Press, 37 students from across BC will receive $5,000 $5 000 to study business at the University of Victoria. That’s one student from every community Black Press serves. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit, leadership and a demonstrated desire to make a positive difference in the world. Our award-winning faculty, our innovative co-op program and the opportunity to study internationally have always been excellent
Late French Immersion Registration (Grade 6 entry) AN INVITATION TO PARENTS: If you are considering LATE FRENCH IMMERSION in September, 2012 you are invited to attend an information meeting to learn about the program. Meetings will take place at:
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PITT RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 2070 Tyner Street, Port Coquitlam nd February 22 , 2012 at 7:00 p.m. For further information visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca or contact Sophie Bergeron at 604-937-6392. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 43 (COQUITLAM)
reasons to select the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at UVic. Black Press has added 5,000 new ones. Apply now. Scholarship application deadline is February 28. Visit us online at http://www.uvic.ca/gustavson/ and search for Black Press Scholarship.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Kyle Centre, 123 Kyle St., Port Moody. Info: Penney, 604-463-1477 or oceanwaves.squaredance.bc.ca • Dogwood and Glen Pine Seniors’ Softball Association seeks players for a new, competitive co-ed team, ages 50+; this team plays in the daytime. Info: Rick, 604-937-5446. • Fear speaking to a group? Get self-confidence and speaking skills as the Tri-Cities only noonhour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city
continued from page 22 • Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels. Group also has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: Grant, 604-671-8458. • Learn to square dance with the Ocean Waves
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hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: tott-coquitlam.freetoasthost.net or Yvonne, 604-945-6816. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Wendy, 604-552-3219. • Do you want to improve your ability to
speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15 p.m. (guests please show up 15 minutes early) at PoMo city hall. Info: rockypoint. freetoasthost.net. • Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@hotmail.com.
TO SUBMIT AN ITEM: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com • Singles over-55 walking group walks Saturdays for about 2 hours. Info: eileenanne70@hotmail.com. • Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club, an adult group of recreational level players who play at Hillcrest middle school gym every Wednesday, 8-10 p.m. Fun is the focus, so even if you haven’t played in years you will be welcome. Info: Gary, 604469-6389.
The Evergreen Line will connect Coquitlam to Vancouver via Port Moody and Burnaby.
NEW POMO TOASTMASTER CLUB • New Toastmaster club: Are you interested in having fun while developing communication and leadership skills? Would you like to be able to deliver a powerful toast at a wedding or a memorable speech, or learn to lead a team more effectively? This is your opportunity to be a charter member of the new RP2 Toastmaster Club. The club will meet Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at Port Moody rec complex. Info: Gene, 604 2308030 or genevickers@hotmail.com.
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YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Chinese New Year
January 23, 2012
Tasty Traditions
The Chinese New Year comes to us this January 23 and will mark the end of the year of the Metal Rabbit. Chinese communities around the world will be bringing in the year of the Water Dragon with ancient rituals that include culinary treats, parades, giftgiving, and parties. These festivities last more than three weeks, during which families come together to celebrate and honour tradition. Many auspicious New Year’s dishes are faithfully prepared by Chinese families during these holidays. Rutabaga, for example, is synonymous with good omens, while Chinese or garlic chives symbolize eternity. Meatballs, on the other hand, must be served in pairs, while ¿sh, meat, and shrimp balls promote
educational success when served in the same dish. All the vegetables that compose the vegetarian dish call jai have their own speci¿c meanings, as does the “tray of togetherness”, a round or octagonal tray or special box ¿lled with rows of candies and candied fruits that symbolize longevity, friendship, and health. The Dragon year will have special meaning during the annual Dragon dance held in many communities. Honouring the mythical creature so respected by the culture, the parading dragon can be up to 3 metres CONTINUE TO PAGE 25
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YEAR OF THE DRAGON The DRAGON symbolizes life and growth T and brings blessings of longevity, virtue, and harmony. Dragon people are born extroverts. Their opinions and ideas are worth listening to, since their advice is usually the best. Elegant and with a good eye for spotting the latest trends, Dragon people are always at the forefront of the fashion scene. Blessed with rich f imagination, the Dragon always comes up with im exotic ideas for new ventures. Ideal career: artist, doctor, or architect. Ideal Partner: Rat, Monkey, Rooster Dragon years: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
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long and is generally composed of between 9 and 12 very colourful sections. If you can catch your local Chinese New Year parade, be sure
to wish all and sunder a lucky new year as you watch the dragon wriggle along to the sound of drums and gongs.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for the Public Hearing items – please register by telephone at 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. 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.
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The intent of Bylaw No. 4255, 2011 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4255, 2011 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RS-7 Small Village SingleFamily.
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Public Inspection of Materials Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Monday, January 30, 2012 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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• Part 2, Interpretations - to simplify and provide greater clarity to several definitions. • Part 4, Procedures - to exempt fire damaged buildings from development permit review. • Part 5, General Regulations - to add a new section regarding accessory uses, for regulations already existing in the Zoning Bylaw but located elsewhere. • Part 9, Residential General Regulations - by deleting it in its entirety and relocating the regulations located within this part to each of the residential zones for which they apply. • Part 10, One-Family Residential Zones - by adding a maximum lot coverage of 45% for all buildings and structures in the RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, and RS-6 zones and by amending the RS-7 and RS-8 minimum interior building and structure setbacks to 1.2m from a property line. • Parts 10-12 - would be amended to clarify principal and accessory uses within each of the residential zones. If approved, the Bylaw will reduce the number of requested variances and improve development application processing times. For further information on these amendments please contact the Planning and Development Department by calling 604-927-3430.
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The intent of Bylaw No. 4272, 2011 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4272, 2011 from RS-1 One-Family Residential and C-2 General Commercial to C-4 City Centre Commercial. .
The intent of Bylaw No. 4270, 2011 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to further refine a number of sections within the Zoning Bylaw for the purpose of clarity and function. The proposed Bylaw is comprehensive in nature and would amend a number of sections, as follows:
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Reference No. 11 016537 RZ Bylaw No. 4269, 2011 Text Amendment (Bicycle Parking Requirements)
The intent of Bylaw No. 4269, 2011 is to introduce text amendments to City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to amend the off-street parking requirements by adding bicycle parking requirements and design standards for development projects in the City. If approved the text amendments should promote bicycle use by necessitating the provision of bicycle parking spaces for all development types and ensure that the appropriate number and type of bicycle facilities are provided within all development types to meet bicycle user needs.
• At the Public Hearing (please hand submission to the Clerk); • Online by emailing clerks@coquitlam.ca; • By regular mail to 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Or by fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure 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. 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 persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Kerri Lore Deputy City Clerk
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TRI-CITYY ARTS
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Left, Soul Portrait by Ana Semyonova; top right, African Memory by Ashley Madeiros; and bottom right, Trace of Light by Christine Ji Min Park. The three works are part of the Emerging Talent XV art display at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, which opens Jan. 22.
Teen artists emerge at ECC Film, music, theatre also part of annual Emerging Talent festival By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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oquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre is marking the new year — and its 15th anniversary — with a festival. And it will focus its celebrations this Sunday on teens, that is, very, very creative high school students in the Tri-Cities. The party starts at 4 p.m. with an opening reception for Emerging Talent XV, a juried art show that presents more than 50 works from Grade 12 students in School District 43. In total, 40 young and “emerging” artists from Dr. Charles Best, Centennial, Port Moody, Heritage Woods, Terry Fox, Gleneagle, Riverside and — for the first time, Pinetree — have created original paintings, digital art, photos and sculptures for the annual exhibit. And “a lot of it is very high quality,” said Astrid Heyerdahl, Evergreen’s visual arts manager who spent hours organizing the pieces according to categories like dark images and feminist ideas. “Even the jurors were saying this is one of the best years
yet, technically and conceptually.” Picking what to show on the art gallery walls were retired art teachers Eunice Hodge, Keith Levang and Jerry Pietrasko. Hodge, who taught at Moody junior high in Port Moody, said she was especially pleased with the photographs and graphic art entries. “I’m used to judging student work from all levels. This was a very good year, and many of them were in the top level,” she said. Indeed, a quick tour of the display last week revealed some stand-outs, most notably The Absence of Innocence, a graphite on paper drawing by Parris Beauchesne of Riverside secondary; African Memory, an acrylic on canvas painting by Ashley Madeiros of Centennial secondary; and The Reflecting God, a pastel and pencil crayon work by Yuliya Yaremenko of Port Moody secondary. Heyerdahl said all of the entrants will be continuing their studies at post-secondary art schools and some have already been accepted at major institutions outside of Canada such as the School of Visual Arts in New York, California College of the Arts and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Many also have received early admission to Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Emerging Talent is a way to boost their portfolios before they head off, she said: Not only do the stu-
dents get a chance to showcase their skills in a public setting but they also are asked to prepare artist’s statements and receive critique. Meanwhile, the festival will also include short documentaries — to be shown at 5 p.m. — produced by Grade 9 to 12 students who are part of Teens @ Evergreen. The inaugural group, which is made up of eight students and their mentor, Pia Yona Massie, last year received a $15,000 Spirit of Coquitlam grant to pay for their video equipment. After the docs, there will be live performances by the 13 students part of TETE (Teens @ Evergreen Theatre Ensemble), which has been meeting twice a week under the guidance of Michael Charrois and Mandy Tullock. Finally, at 6 p.m., attendees can view short films (under 10 minutes in length each) created by SD43 students at school. Heyerdahl said she hopes next year’s Emerging Talent Festival will expand even further to include poetry and dancing. • For more information on the Emerging Talent Festival, visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca. The art show runs until Feb. 18 at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The gallery hours are Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. jwarren@tricitynews.com
A well-known concer t pianist from Mexico who is cur rently an artist-in-residence at Kwantlen Polytechnic University will be performing in Port Moody on Sunday. Edison Quintana will play at the home of Gregory Myers and Anna Levy in a benefit concert to support the couple’s Yarilo Contemporary Music Society, a non-profit group formed last year that promotes modern classical music. At the Jan. 22 recital, Quintana will feature pieces from Mexican composers spanning 100 years, from 1880 to 1980, including from Mario Ruiz Ar mengol, Jose Pablo Moncayo and Manuel de Elias. Quintana could not be reached for comment but in an email to The Tri-City News, Canadian pianist Jane Hayes said Quintana has been at Kwantlen since last March under the auspices of the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico and has been giving master classes, teaching student musicians about Latin-American composers as well as offering concerts at the Surrey campus and at the Canadian Music Centre. Next month, Hayes plans to collaborate with Quintana for a recital, which will be repeated in Mexico City in March. “His stay has been so inspiring for all of us that we are hoping that this will continue beyond this year and well into the future,” Hayes said of his residency. • The Yarilo concert with Edison Quintana is Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. at 34 Shoreline Circle. Tickets are $20/$15 at the door or online at www.yarilomusic.com.
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Kaldestad quartet toots in faculty series By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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About 30 artists and 17 volunteers chosen to paint this year’s banners for three Port Moody streets will start their work at the city hall this weekend. The public is invited to watch the community banner painting action unfold on Saturday and Sunday between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The banners will be displayed at city hall from Jan. 23 to Feb. 6 before being hung in March along Knowle and Murray streets and Ioco Road. The theme for this year’s banner festival is “faces.” Meanwhile, in conjunction with the project, students from Port Moody and Heritage Woods secondaries will also paint banners, which will go up along Clarke Steet. Pictured above from last year’s banner festival are Gillian Schoenefuhs and her niece, Katrina.
Best’s fine arts on display
A Coquitlam high school is presenting an evening of fine arts tomorrow (Thursday). Students at Dr. Charles Best secondary are putting on “Best Perspective, A Night of the Arts,” starting at 7 p.m. Among the talent shown during the two-hour production will be performances from
the school’s jazz ensemble and drama club as well a visual arts display of drawing, painting, sculpture and photography. Door prizes will be available. The event is free and refreshments will be available for a cost. For more information, call the school (2525 Como Lake Ave.) at 604-461-5581.
The Steve Kaldestad Quartet jazz band will perform classic selections from the Great American Songbook on Saturday to kick off the faculty concert series at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts. A c t u a l ly, t h e fo u r re p o r t e d “Canadian jazz heavyweights” should really dub themselves the “Great TriCities Performers.” A Port Moody resident and accomplished saxophonist, Kaldestad will be joined by long-time friends and playing partners Tilden Webb, a pianist, and Jodi Proznick, a bassist. The three met while attending music school in Montreal in the 1990s and Webb and Podznik eventually married and, ironically, now reside in Port Coquitlam. The quartet’s drummer, Jesse Cahill, is originally from Victoria and another McGill University music product who now lives in New Westminster. “Jesse’s not truly from the TriCities but New West is about as close it gets,” Kaldestad said with a chuckle in a phone interview with The TriCity News. Kaldestad, 39, started playing sax at the tender age of 10 with the popular Regina Lions Junior Band. “I knew then that’s what I wanted to do,” said Kaldestad, who’s married with one child and another on the way who also teaches music at North Vancouver’s Capilano University. “Every pop music song had a sax solo in it and I said, ‘Now that’s the instrument I want to play.’”
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Port Moody saxophonist Steve Kaldestad and his quartet will play at Place des Arts on Saturday. First, though, he was introduced to the sax sound by an older music teacher in Regina, where he first heard big-name jazz greats, such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, whom he considers his ultimate favourite today. “I was just following my whims at the time and my ears told me that was great music,” Kaldestad said. “[Rollins] is known for his melodic inventiveness. He can play for five hours and it’s never the same thing twice. [The sax] is only 12 notes but with him you’d never know it.” • Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show on Saturday are $15 for adults and $13 for students/seniors and can by purchased by calling 604-664-1636. lpruner@tricitynews.com
A30 Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Tri-City News
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It was just by chance that Sharmaine and Luvena Kwong found out about the contest. The Coquitlam sisters had been performing with Port Coquitlam singer/songwriter David Blair at PechaKuchaCoquitlam last spring when he told them about the Mobile Artist Community, which promotes new music and emerging artists — and was giving away a record deal with EMI Music Canada to the top vote-getter in an online competition. The Gleneagle graduates jumped at the opportunity, typed in their information and uploaded their music videos. And, since then, the duo has managed to secure not only a place in the finals but a spot in the Top 5, thanks in part to their friends and social media followers. “We originally thought the contest was a good way to get our music out there, to give us a bit of a profile,” Sharmaine said, “but we can’t believe how well we’ve done. It’s really nice support.” Before they signed up, music was not part of their futures — at least not professionally, said Sharmaine, 20, a UBC student of sociology (Luvena, 22, studies psychology at SFU). “It has always just been a hobby for us,” she said, adding, “We took piano lessons when we were younger and, a few years ago, we started with guitar but mostly we’ve been self-taught with that. We didn’t really want to study music in high school because we didn’t want to get technical. We just wanted to do our own stuff.” Three years ago, the pop/rock/country pair took their “hobby” a little more seriously and posted their music videos on YouTube. To date, their pages have had more than 900,000 hits and generated 1,650 subscribers. They also uploaded their professionally recorded song, My Turn to Leave, on MySpace and started to enter contests like the Lilith Fair Local Talent
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Sisters Sharmaine (on back) and Luvena Kwong, both Gleneagle secondary graduates, want people to go online and vote for them in a contest to win a record deal with EMI Music Canada. Search 2010, Shout It Out with Hanson and CMT Canada’s Ultimate Fan Access to Taylor Swift. Last year, they hit the summer circuit, playing their original and cover tunes — especially Swift’s songs — at several gigs around the Tri-Cities including the popular Golden Spike Days Festival in Port Moody. Performing live “is lots of fun and I like connecting with the audience,” Sharmaine said. “When they sing along with us, it’s a lot of fun.” Still, finding somewhere to play can be a challenge, she admitted, noting their lack of stage experience and backup band as well as their young ages don’t appeal to all venue operators. “Two girls unplugged with guitars is a hard sell sometimes,” Sharmaine said. “It can take a lot of convincing that we can do it just as good as the older artists.” • To vote for Sharmaine and Luvena Kwong in the EMI contest, visit moartist.com. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Bobcats claw to 1st in Top-10 Shootout Riverside 2nd, Gleneagle 9th, host Cents 16th By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The ever-steep cost of car fuel had nothing to do with the Riverside Rapids’ flameout in Saturday’s final of the Centennial Centaurs Top-10 Shootout. It did apply, however, to R ap i d s h e a d c o a ch Pa u l Langford’s assessment of his squad later. “We ran out of gas... we did not have all our kids firing,” said Langford, after his toprated Rapids were knocked off 68-63 by Langley’s Brookswood Bobcats in the title tilt of the MARIA ABRAMOV celebrated 16ROB SOLLERO team senior girls high school basketball tournament in Coquitlam. The two other competing Tri-Cities teams, the Gleneagle Talons and the host Centaurs, placed ninth and 16th respectively. Ranked No. 1 among all B.C. AAA units going into the event, the Rapids had their streak end at 25 straight victories, including two previous wins over the No. 4 Bobcats. Riverside opened tourney play with an 87-40 romp Thursday over the Chilliwack Storm, then blasted North Vancouver’s Argyle Pipers 88-66 on Thursday before bouncing the No. 5 York House Tigers of Vancouver 71-56 in Friday’s semifinals. Langford said the Bobcats –– back-to-back provincial champs in 2005 and ‘06 –– had as good a chance as any squad at coming away tourney victors. “Ranking doesn’t matter but beating them twice [before] was probably a big factor... we were due for a bad game,” he said. “We need to be good every time out. There are six or seven top teams and we are one of them. We need to keep our speed up
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“We ran out of gas... we did not have all our kids firing. We were due for a bad game.” Rapids coach Paul Langford in the stretch and we will be good.” Centaurs head coach Rob Sollero, whose team lost all four of its games but fell twice by a paltry three points, felt the final boiled down to fate and timing more than anything. “Brookswood is a quality team,” Sollero said. “They run their system very well, shoot the ball [well] and play aggressive defence. “[In Riverside’s case], it’s so difficult to play a whole season without suffering a loss. Sometimes a loss can be a good thing because it can get a team refocused and motivated.” The Cents –– coming off an impressive win at New West’s Douglas Winter Classic tourney the previous week –– were ousted 73-51 by the unheralded Handsworth Royals and 57-54 by Abbotsford’s Yale Lions, both on Thursday, before being blitzed 59-36 by Chilliwack on Friday. Playing the entire weekend without gifted guard Olivia Aguiar, the Cents wrapped up tourney play Saturday with a tough 60-57 defeat to Abby’s W.J. Mouat Hawks. “I think the girls were disappointed with their overall performance,” Sollero said. “We came into the tour nament on a roll [after] having won five straight games. Yale and Mouat... those games could have gone either way. “To experience more success, we will have to play to our strengths, score in transition and shoot the ball better than we have been shooting.”
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Shanice Fuoco-Guy of the host Centennial Centaurs blasts past a Handsworth Royals defender from North Vancouver during Thursday’s first-round action in the Top-10 Shootout senior girls high school basketball tournament in Coquitlam.
Gymnast Rogers lands Comeback award By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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t’s been a week to remember –– and a year to forget –– for courageous Coquitlam gymnast Brittany Rogers. Like qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics last Wednesday was not thrilling and reward enough, Rogers returned home from overseas to joyfully discover via her email account that she’d been chosen the recipient of Sport BC’s 2011 Harry Jerome Comeback Award, which recognizes an athlete who overcame an unusual setback to perform again at their peak level. “So many things have been thrown at me in the past few days... it’s just amazing,” Rogers told The Tri-City News on Tuesday. “It’s kind of surreal to me. Yes, I did come back from a huge injury but I never expected this kind of recognition for it. I’m so grateful.” In the case of the 18-year-old Rogers, fractured her ankle competing at the Pacific Rim championships in May, 2010. After getting casted and sitting out an entire year before undergoing extensive rehabilitation treatment, Rogers was still extremely
leery that she’d be able to compete again. Oh, she did. Last week, her perseverance paid off huge when she was part of the Canadian women’s team that made the Olympic standard at a lastchance qualifying meet in England. “I was ready to quit,” Rogers said of her initial reaction after her injury, which required surgery to repair. “I didn’t feel I had enough power and ROGERS strength mentally and physically to come back. It was scary... the scariest thing of my life. But I went with my gut instinct, kept working and it’s worked out. I hope [winning the award] shows other athletes they can come back no matter what they come across and have to deal with.” Rogers’ parents, Gina and Gord, travelled with Brittany to Gatineau, Que. on Boxing Day to support her during Canadian team trials. Gina said she could see right off her daughter and the entire Canadian team were pumped at the prospect of making the Olympics. GYMNASTICS CANADA
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Brittany Rogers competes last Wednesday in England.
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Gleneagle 2-2 continued from page 31
Meanwhile, Gleneagle lost 62-50 to Argyle on Thursday but rebounded later in the day to beat Chilliwack 51-41. The No. 7 Talons then handled Yale 64-40 on Friday before closing play with a 62-55 loss to Victoria’s Claremont Spartans. After Brookswood and Riverside, rounded out the order of finish were York House, Oak Bay (Victoria), Maple Ridge, Claremont, Argyle, New West, Gleneagle, Yale, Handsworth, Chilliwack, South Kamloops, Kitsilano, Mouat and Centennial. Brookswood’s Luca Schmidt was named tournament MVP, while her teammate Lindsay Wand was chosen to the first all-star team along with Riverside’s Natalie Carkner, Maple Ridge’s Kolbie Orum, York House’s Alisha Roberts and Oak Bay’s Jill Cooper. Second-team all-stars included Mira Donaldson of York House, Oak Bay’s Laura Dickson, Arina Snider of New West, Argyle’s Robin Aulin-Haynes and Riverside’s Denise Spacek.
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Port Coquitlam’s Samantha Spencer, left, maintains her lead in a Div. 2 100-metre heat during the Burnaby Haida interclub speedskating meet Saturday at Bill Copeland Arena.
‘No greater feeling in the world’ - mom continued from page 31
“[Brittany] was literally off for a year before she could begin full routines again,” Gina said. “Considering she couldn’t walk a year ago, she has accomplished so much over the past 12 months. Britt is very hard on herself... that to me, is the hardest thing to watch. “As parents, we are always proud of whatever our children accomplish but when they are proud of their own accomplishments, there’s no greater feeling in the world.” A for mer member of Coquitlam’s Omega Gymnastics Club, Ro g e r s n ow t r a i n s under the tutelage of highly regarded David Kenwright at North Vancouver’s F licka Gymnastics.
Collins top GNAC gun Simon Fraser Clan university women’s basketball guard Kristina Collins of Port Coquitlam has been named the Great Nor thwest Athletic Conference (NCAA Div. 2) Player of the Week. Collins was deadly from beyond the arc, going 10 for 15 to lead the Clan to a pair of victories over eighth-ranked Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Fairbanks last week. In addition to her point total, Collins had 11 assists, two blocks and three steals in the two victories.
Express great for 8 Coquitlam Express had their eight-game winning streak snapped Saturday wh e n t h e y we re thumped 6-2 by the host Vernon Vipers. The B.C. Hockey League result came one day after the Express tripped the Smoke Eaters 5-3 in Trail to run their stretch of victories to eight and left them with a 22-13-2-2 re-
cord, good for fourth in the eight-team Coastal Conference. Against Trail, John Siemer paced the Express with two goals and two assists. Other marksmen were Brady Shaw, Connor Redmond and Malcolm McKinney. Versus Ve r n o n , S i m e r scored twice for the Express, who outshot the hosts, 45-26.
BRITANNY ROGERS • Rogers will be honoured at Sport BC’s annual awards ceremony dinner on March 8 at Richmond’s River Rock Show Theatre. At the same time, it will be deter mined how Coquitlam golfer Jisoo Keel fares after being nominated for Junior Female Athlete of the Year, along with Victoria diver Emily Schmidt and Burnaby table tennis player Shirley Fu.
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UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 SERVICE PLUMBER/GASFITTER. Licenced, Insured. Drains, Furnaces, Boilers, HWT, Gas lines, Reno’s, Repairs. After Hour Service. Call Manni at 604-710-0076. Great references.
BATHROOM SPECIALISTS, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. Call John @ 604-779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca
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COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS
Greg 604-818-0165 Completehomerenovations@gmail.com
MISC SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
DRYWALL
45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060
101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
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ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500 Ceiling Restoration: taping & boarding respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
EXTRA
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
CHEAP
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168
Over 20 year experience
Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating
HERFORT CONCRETE
F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
CONCRETE & PLACING
Craig 604 - 240 - 7594
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Dean 604-834-3076
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INTERIOR / Exterior Repaints & New Construction Ceiling Painting/Drywall Repair
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
3 rooms for $269, 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. www.paintspecial.com
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PAINT SPECIAL
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Home Renovations and New Construction
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NO JOB TOO SMALL!
PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
❞ A ALL RESIDENTIAL ❞
CLEANING SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
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3 Ladies Maid Service Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909
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Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.
Position Available Machinist/ Machine Fitter
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
RENO & REPAIR
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence.
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
Please email your resume to resumes@fivestarbc.ca or fax to 604-435-0516
WOODPRO Engineering, Prince George, BC requires Jr Mechanical engineer, must be registered with the Assn of Professional Engineers and mechanical/structural draftsperson. Experience with Autocad and Tekla X-Steel. Email jwestergard@ woodproengineering.com or fax to: 250-563-5648
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We offer attractive wages including comprehensive health & dental benefits.
WE need a MILLWRIGHT to “Ham it up” at Freybe Gourmet Foods Ltd. Contact jobs@freybe.com or www.freybe.com.
Knowledge in mat’ls mgnt & purchasing, read shop dwgs, min 3-5 yrs of buying exp in mfg (glazing) ind. Basic computer skills a must. Own vehicle. F: 604-525-0774, E: sales@phoenixglassinc.com, w/salary exp. No phone calls pls.
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To apply submit resume by Email to jwurz@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905
PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD?
You must be able to provide criminal record check and possess a valid BC Security licence.
The successful candidate will have considerable experience assembling machinery, bearing assemblies, and shrink fitting.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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BUILDING MANAGER/ CONCIERGE
8501 953-965 Como Lake Ave (odd) 808-1023 Kelvin St 951-969 Leland Ave (odd) 804-1010 MacIntosh St 950-965 Spence Ave
9018 807-920 Citadel Dr 812-863 Paladin Terr 2502-2598 Palisade Cres 2510-2526 Palisade Crt
604-460-8058 #7 - 20306
F/T BOOKKEEPER wanted ASAP in Richmond CGA firm. Min. 3-5 years exp in full-cycle bkkp and payroll. Simply & Quickbook knowledge, able to travel. Apply to careers @rhncga.com
You are experienced performing administrative duties and coordinating activities related to managing buildings. You have the ability to communicate with building residents, co-workers and the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner and are able to work alone or with others.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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6013 3300-3364 Henry St 3301-3378 Veiwmount Dr 3353-3373 Viewmount Pl
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES
9857 1400-1428 Madrona Pl 3001-3027 Plateau Blvd 2965-2997 Robson Dr
8418 800-922 Austin Ave (even) 416-450 Blue Mountain St (even) 908-928 Charland Ave 903-918 Dansey Ave 406-450 Joyce St
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Earn up to $20/hour. NO sales, NO commissions! Full training provided. Travel, dress sharp & have fun! Must be outgoing. Call Marcia 604-777-2195
9218 1376-1398 Rhine Close 1406-1486 Rhine Cres
8751 3226-3269 Karley Cres 1361 Shaunghnessy St
PERSONAL SERVICES
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca
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www.recycleitcanada.ca #1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
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Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway
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SUNDECKS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 545
FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
548
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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MISC. FOR SALE
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.
NEED YOUR PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDING ERECTED? Professional crews available. We service Western Canada. All Brands. Excl references. Call MSC at 1-800-979-2993
REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO BURNABY & COQUITLAM
Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Market rents from $875 - $1175 for 2 - 3 bdrm units. Pet friendly.
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured
PETS 477
PETS
BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 year old male, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, ok w/dogs, must find good home with no other cats and no kids $250 604-820-1603 BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 4 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $500. Call 604-574-5788.
MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Please call 604-736-6914 or grpacific@telus.net. Courtesy to agents.
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
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2 Bedroom Apartment between $26,400 & $32,400
✮
2 Bedroom Townhouse between $33,600 & $38,400
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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $36,000 & $42,000
If your income is between $41,000 and $60,000 you will be qualified for market rent. If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218
COQUITLAM
ADELAIDE APT 1 & 2 Bdrm quiet bldg near Safeway, dishwasher, storage, heat included.
BLUE MOUNTAIN APT 1 & 2 Bdrm close to trans & shop with dishwasher, fireplace, heat included.
Call for showing 604-931-4014 www.aptrentals.net
COQUITLAM CENTRE
Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. Ready. 604-795-7662
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
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UNDER $300
GRANDMOTHER CLOCK Moving, must sell. Operates perfectly. $300/obo. (604)464-3191
BURNABY
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
www.aptrentals.net Co op Seeking New Member Affordable 1 bdrm in Seniors Bldg Cls to Coquitlam Ctr 604-945-5864 or sandy@terramanagement.ca Coquitlam Centre Co-op has refurbished 2 bdrm apartments avail. Centrally located, cls to transit/schls Email: sandy@terramanagement.ca or phone 604-945-5864 COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755.
Attractive modern unit, in a safe, all ages community in beautiful Maple Ridge. Amenities include community gardens, playground, amenity rooms, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time.
Polo Club Apartments
604-944-2963
Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac. Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM
2 Bdrms Available
Coquitlam/Port Moody
St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room.
Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
Large, bright stes avail. Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express. New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg. Adult oriented. Sorry no pets. Refs required.
Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM
1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550 PORT MOODY Central 2, bed, 2 bth, 9th flr $1350 & 25th flr $1380, 3 yr bldg, S. facing, clubhouse, partyroom, walk to Newport Village. No pets. Avail now. Bob (604)512-5351 PORT MOODY
It’s a New Year! Start it Right in The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235
LGE 2 bdrm, upper flr, sep. ent, newly renovated, close to park, bus & City Hall, no pets, ref, $750 plus util., 604-802-4039
*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250
P.MOODY Ioco, 1bd+den condo, Heritage Grande, g/lvl balcony, insuite laundry, N/S, $1250/mo.
Avail Feb. 1 - Ref’s req’d
Call 604-451-6075 to view. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.
For more info & viewing call
PoCo downtown. BRAND NEW 2bd, 2ba condo,inste w/d, 838 s/f, the Pearl, h/w flrs, ns/np, $1250.
1 & 2 bdrm $790 & $900/mo
“Raphael Towers” 1 bdrm + den $950
Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.
Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)
S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking
2 Bedroom Apt $840/mo
Hyland Manor
604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.
751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
Maple Ridge 22450-121st Street
Dragan 778-788-1845
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
APARTMENT/CONDO
For further info call 604-451-6075 to view
For more info & viewing call
Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442
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Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.
COQUITLAM
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RENTALS
GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Feb. 1 2 BDRMS. Great location for seniors!
Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.
Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.
Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS.
Call 604-724-6967
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 752
PORT MOODY: Nahane tower 15th flr with view. 1225 sf. 2 bdrm 2 bath, all appl prking. Canoe Club amen. 651 Klahanie Dr. $1650: n/s, n/p. (604)469-1985
TOWNHOUSES
MERIDIAN VILLAGE 3156 Coast Meridian Road 3 Bedroom Townhouse $1100 Include 1 Free Parking Spot
GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for flowering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffic area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts. Call 604-807-3910 for more info.
A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Great for families - Day Care and After School Care facilities right on site! On site laundry facilities in the apartment building. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).
PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.
The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.
HOMES FOR RENT
Coquitlam - Totally Reno’d 3 bdrm rancher. Cls to schools & shops. Priv bkyrd. $1650. 604-913-7785
PORT COQUITLAM. 3 Bdrm modern duplex. Pets ok. Nice yrd. Avail Feb 1st. $1375/mo. 604-807-3899.
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Water filter, microwave, awning, AM/FM/CD stereo, dinette slide and more! $24,483 (Stk.30833) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
TRANSPORTATION 810
RECREATIONAL/SALE 2011 EAGLE CAP 950
http://www.metrovancouver. org/services/housing
PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938. PORT COQUITLAM. 2 Bdrm modern duplex. Pets ok. Nice yrd. Avail immed. $975/mo. 604-807-3899.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1996 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, loaded, auto, 175 K, new tires, batt., leather,3L V6, $5400 obo.604-812-1278 2006 NISSAN Altima 2.5 auto, light green ext, beige Int. Clean good cond 158ms, no accidents $9500.obo Al 604-219-4156 cell 604-466-5563 2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $9700: (604)836-5931 2010 HONDA CRV 37,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,800: (604)836-5931
PORT COQUITLAM
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
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TRANSPORTATION
2011 SALEM T23FD
AUTO FINANCING
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto www.UapplyUdrive.ca
Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231
PORT COQUITLAM, 3 bdrm SXS duplex on Prairie Ave. 5 appls, NS/NP, avail. Feb.1st. $1250 + utils. Phone (604)469-0876.
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Awning, pass-through storage, A/C, DSI water heater, exterior shower AM/FM/DVD. $14,483 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
OFFICE/RETAIL COQUITLAM OFFICE SPACE WESTWOOD CORP. CENTRE Various sizes of office space available CALL 604-944-2963
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
ROOMS FOR RENT
COQUITLAM furn. room, nr. 156/SFU bus, shopping, prkg. $450 mo. Avail. now. (604)936-3117 BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. Call
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SENIORS ENJOY SAFE all inclusive, professional care in home-like Schaugnessy starting at $2150. Po Co. 604-468-4856.
Auto Loans Approved!!
750
SUITES, LOWER
Coq/PortMoody. Beautifully reno’d 1 bdrm stes. Start $700 + utils. inste W/D. Now. N/P-N/S. 604-283-9055. COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. + den suite, 800 sq. ft., new carpet & paint, clean, patio, prkg., $900 mo. Avail. now. (604)937-7032 COQUITLAM Como Lk/Thermal Dr. 1200 sq/ft, 2bdrm bsmt suite with insuite w/d, nr Como Lk Mall. Feb1. $1000/mo +1/3utils. 604-780-1099. Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area avail now. $900mo NS/NP 604-931-1775 COQUITLAM nr Como Lake 2 bdrm fully tiled, W/D on site Feb 1 NS/NP $1000+1/3 utils. 604-312-3795 PORT Coquitlam. 2bdr bsmt ste a/g. Full bthrm n/s, n/p. sep. ent. shr w/d. $950 inc util 604-942-8565 Pt. Coq. Bsmt Suite. 1 bdrm with kitchen and full bathroom. Separate entrance. Shared laundry. Close to shopping, schools, and transit. Located in quiet cul-de-sac. $800 per mth (includes utilities and basic cable). No pets and no smoking. Please ph: Allan at (778)235-2952 between 6 pm - 9 pm for a showing.
751
SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM, 3 bdrm., deck., share ldry., prkg., no dogs. N/S. Feb. 1. $1175 mo. 604-937-3534 COQUITLAM Cape Horn; Main flr, clean 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 garage. $1600+2/3 utils. NS. Avail Feb 1. 604-931-7276 or 778-378-7276. COQUITLAM. Quiet cds, near #1 & Lougheed Hwy. SkyTrain & school. 3 bdrm abv grd suite. W/D. Feb 1. $1250 incl utils. 604-945-7575. PORT COQUITLAM - Newer farmhouse w/ beautiful Mnt. view, full top floor, 1720sf. 3 bdrm. 2 bath. large living, family rm. & kitchen, N/P, N/S, 2 gas F/P, 5 appli. Cls. to amens. scls. & golf course. Fully furnished $2000 or unfurnished $1600. Refs. Req. 778-688-9421
752
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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper
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2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in January, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4 175,000k, needs some work$2400 604-830-7797 or 604-467-7598
818
2003 CHEV AVALANCHE, auto., 4x4, white, loaded with options. $10,000 firm (604)538-9257
CARS - DOMESTIC
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
851
TRUCKS & VANS
2000 BUICK LESABRE LTD. Heat, memory, lumbar, HUD, good cond. Estate sale. $4900. 604-364-1554. 2001 PT CRUISER Touring Edition, manual, a/c, s/roof, 121K, AirCared to 2014, $3200/obo. 604-945-7874. 2002 BUICK LESABRE Limited Edition, 115K, grey leather int, fully loaded, new front brakes, 6/cyl, 4/door. $5900. Call 604-807-3996.
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm $830; 3 bdrm $970/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to creditors and others having claim against the estate of GABRIEL RACZKI, deceased, formerly of Port Coquitlam. Particulars of all claims should be sent to: the Executor, Robert Raczki, 1895 Pitt River Rd, Port Coquitlam, by February 13th 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims received.
JANUARY TROPICAL SALE
LADIES OUTERWEAR SALE
A36 Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Tri-City News
www.tricitynews.com
50% OFF ALL JACKETS, SCARVES, HATS, GLOVES & SELECTED SWEATERS 8& 3& .",*/( 8" 8": '03 '3&4) 413*/( ARRIVALS WHICH MEANS THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO PICK UP ON SOME AMAZING OUTERWEAR FAVORITES. THEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOTS OF WINTER LEFT SO 61(3"%& :063 8" 8 3%30#& "5 (3&"5 13*$&4 4)01 &"3-: '03 #&45 4&-&$5*0/ (sale items not exactly as shown in photos please see in-store for complete details)
ALL SIZES & VARIETIES 30% - 50% OFF
BABY TROPICALS 2.5â&#x20AC;? POT SIZE - 97¢ ea ALL GIFT & HOME FURNITURE DECOR SALE SIDEWALK SALE
30% - 70% OFF CHRISTMAS FINAL CLEARANCE ALL REMAINING 70% OFF
30% OFF
ALL WALL ART 30% - 70% OFF
DO YOU COMMUTE DOWNTOWN? CHECK OUT OUR VANCOUVER STORE LOCATED AT 1401 HORNBY STREET OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN (sale is not applicable at Hornby store) Port Coquitlam 1300 Dominion Ave. 604-942-7518 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Sundays 10am - 5pm 4"-& &/%4 Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 Wimco Group of Companies
Art Knapp Plantland & Florist
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A18 Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Tri-City News
Tri-City News Wednesday, January 18, 2012, A19
west coast auto group 2009 Acura MDX
ONCE A TOYOTA ALWAYS A TOYOTA
32,500
$
CANCUN
290*
2005 Toyota Matrix
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
23,000
9,995
26,500
$
11,900
27,000
$
12,995
UT578819
2009 Ford Focus
59,600 km Automatic CD Player, Air Conditioning Stk UC233773
$
11,900
$
*
Manual, 4x4, V6
15,000
158
*
60MONTHS
*ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDE TAXES & FEES - NO SUPRISES! PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON $0 DOWN AND BI-WEEKLY.*
20000 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows
CANADIAN TIRE
we will not be undersold
203
BURGER KING
1-866-334-2119
sales@westcoastmazda.com www.westcoastautogroup.com
PITT MEADOWS
▲ N
was $15,991
13,985
SALE$9,500 ONLY $89
sale priced
LANGLEY
Golden Ears Way
High
way #
1
lowest prices guaranteed
LOUGHEED HIGHWAY
$
4,896
sale priced
$
21,987
Stk# UC343416 ** bi-weekly
sale priced
$
2010 Ford Flex Limited loaded AWD
21,500
$
ONLY
30605 kms Stock# UC802003
199bi-weekly**
$
With Sunroof, UC404108
Loaded With Leather And Its AWD DSCF5482
All pre owned vehicles are
WEST COAST
DL#30501
NISSAN 1-866-208-8820 TOLL FREE
$
8,987
certiÀed.
SALE$28,400 ONLY $229bi-weekly***
save $4491
2010 Ford Mustang Convertible
2007 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab Stock# UC114440
4x4 loaded, lifted, nice wheels and tires 98,249 km
Stock#UT003207
was $37,991
NOW$33,500 ONLY $349bi-weekly*
save $9991
save $7,291
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE
2011 Lincoln MKS
was $28,991
sale priced
Stock# UT002498
was $36,991
save $12,291
Stow n go 7 pass, 32021 kms black
2000 Toyota Rav4
12,987
9,967
NOW$15,800 ONLY $129bi-weekly***
2008 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe
was $32,991
Showroom Condition UC586688A
4cyl, Automatic, Power group, Cruise control Stk UC016096 Was $21,991
save $8591
Loaded with only 43,057 kms
2010 Nissan Versa Sport
$
SALE$8,994 ONLY $99 bi-weekly*
save $6,491
NOW
With Vehicle Dynamic Control Awd UT118221
Stk UC573355
2010 Toyota Camry LE
Automatic, air conditioning, 42,312 km’s.
2005 Nissan Altima
MAPLE RIDGE
BRIDGE EARS
TOLL FREE
LOUGHEED HWY
18,874
2003 Pontiac SunÀre
ZOOM. ZOOM. D EN G OL
SAFEWAY
$
All Wheel Drive loaded only 9000 km’s
Stock# UT464579
was $40,291
Stock# UC600055
SALE$19,000 ONLY $159bi-weekly***
SALE$33,000 ONLY $269bi-weekly***
save $3,991
save $5,991
2007 Ford Fusion SE
2008 Ford F350 Crew Cab XLT
power everything, Automatic, Air conditioning, 61,677 km was $15,991 Stock# UC213212
4X4, 6.4L Diesel, Long box, Power seat, only 71K UT026634 Was $33,991
NOW$12,000 ONLY $129bi-weekly *
SALE$28,000 ONLY $259bi-weekly**
*See In Store for Details
All prices plus $399 Dealer Administration fee and taxes. *60 months, **72 months, ***84 months
PITT MEADOWS PA
19625 Lougheed Hwy.
www.westcoastautogroup.com
MEADOW GARDENS GOLF
RD
DEWDNEY TRK RD
MEADOWS GARDENS GOLF COURSE
sale priced
RK
TOYOTA
WEST COAST
DL 26469
200 St
All prices and payments plus taxes and fees. All financing on approved credit. ++ See dealer for detail * on selected new vehicles.
$
4cyl, Automatic, Power locks, Air Cond., Was $13,991
save $6,191
Loaded, Leather, Sunroof, Automatic, 66,429 km’s was $27,991
sale priced
HARRIS
13,900
A Better Place to Buy A Car!
176 St
$
23,980
Stk UT35840A
2009 Hyundai Accent GLS
2008 Nissan Rogue SL
BCAA CertiÀed UC143096
$
2006 Toyota Corolla CE
SALE$20,700 ONLY $169bi-weekly***
Leather, Sunroof, Low kms
7 passenger 127,900 km Automatic CD Player, Air conditioning Stock UT203768
$
2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4
sale priced
242
2008 Ford F150 Supercrew Lariat
save $6491
72 MONTHS
UC008765
2006 Jeep Commander 4X4
westcoastautogroup.com
Perfect for the long commute great on gas UC292993
2007 Honda Civic Coupe $
STAPLES
Low kms, local and great in the snow UT503772
Have fun in the sun and snow UT505590
2008 Toyota Tacoma $
19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows
276*
3 sunroofs, leather, air suspension
77,620 km Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning Stk UC353471
2007 SATURN AURA HYBRID
60 MONTHS
UT425800
2010 Toyota Yaris CE SEDAN
▲ N
$
save $4,997
SALE$25,000 ONLY $229bi-weekly**
2008 NISSAN X-TERRA 4X4
sale priced
2007 Land Rover LR3 SE
$
1-866-910-1579
84 MONTHS
6 speed manual, leather, sunroof
80,000 km, Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, Sun Roof Stk UC219502
DL 7662
$
UC039151
2007 Pontiac G6 GT
WEST COAST
183*
$
save $6,991
4X4, 5.4L V8, Leer Canopy, Sunroof Was $31,991
Leather, Sunroof, Seating for 7
$
VEGAS
72MONTHS
UT001225
105,000 km, Manual, CD Player, Air Conditioning, Sun Roof Stk UC852240
CRUISE
LOUGHEED HWY
NISSAN
WEST COAST
V N 203rd
ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED & WARRANTED
$
E
ANY ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED OR & WARRANTED
QUALITY PRE-OWNED
We accept Visa, Mastercard & American Express
FORD LINCOLN
DEWDNEY TRUNK
203 RD
SALE
HARRIS RD
MAKE MODEL
E
PITT RIVER BRIDG
CONFIDENCE
located at the north end of the new golden ears bridge
NEED A VACATION
RENOVATION BUY WITH
bridging the gap
20370 LOUGHEED HWY. MAPLE RIDGE
1-888-251-7930 DL 6077
www.westcoastautogroup.com
www.westcoastautogroup.com
STAPLES
BURGER KING
SAVE-ONFOODS
V N
LOUGHEED HWY.