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School’s out on Monday Schools open but with very limited supervision: SD43 By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Nancy Gatty, owner of Creekside Fashions in Port Coquitlam, shows off the dress that Julie Lemon (right) will wear during the Glamma Gramma fashion show March 8 at Heritage Woods secondary. Members of the Coquitlam Gogos will be modeling the latest spring fashions and proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign to help grandmothers looking after their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren in Africa. Tickets cost $25 and must be purchased in advance by calling Linda at 604-931-2843 or Verna 604-460-4644. Tickets can also be picked up at Creekside Fashions in Port Coquitlam or Vive in Port Moody. For more information, visit www.greatervangogos.org and www.stephenlewisfoundation.org.

ON THE RUN A Gleneagle secondary school student will be sprinting south after being given a scholarship for prestigious Rice University. See page A52

School District 43 will be keeping schools open during the three-day job action by teachers beginning Monday but parents should keep their kids at home because there won’t be adequate supervision. Administrators will be on site, along with other excluded staff but parents are encouraged to keep their children at home, said district spokesperson Cheryl Quinton, noting Strong Start and before- and after-school programs will still be operating. The news has parents scrambling for alternatives for their children, according to Heidi Hass Gable, chair of the District Parent Advisory Council. At a meeting Wednesday, Hass Gable said, parents expressed concern over the prospect of a walkout but said they were also

worried about Bill 22 changes to classroom composition that will set aside rules limits to numbers of children with individual education plans allowed in the classroom. She said parents are afraid there won’t be funding and supports to help in classrooms where there are more children with special needs. “We, as parents, are very concer ned about those things and want to speak out about them,” Hass Gable said, noting said parents didn’t want to wade into the politics of Bill 22 or wages issues. The Coquitlam Teachers’ Association (CTA), meanwhile, says the three-day walkout is necessary to show the government teachers are unhappy with Bill 22, which will impose a cooling off period, remove class composition rules and limit mediation to non-wage issues. “It’s very draconian. It gives nothing but it takes a lot away. It’s not true mediation,” said CTA president Teresa Grandinetti. see 87% OF O TEACHERS, C S, page g A3 3

Chances end for at-risk youth Insufficient funding behind closure of Chance to Choose By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Funding cuts and rising costs have forced the closure of an employment skills pro-

gram that has helped hundreds of at-risk youth access education and find jobs. Chance to Choose co-ordinator Evelyn Humphreys confirmed this week the program, which has taught youth aged 15 to 35 about the job market for five years, will shut down March 27. Humphreys said the date was chosen to give the pro-

gram’s Port Moody landlord adequate notice, explaining that the program has faced funding problems before and was even closed briefly because funding arrived late. What’s different this time, she said, is the combination of a funding cut and higher wages for the youths, who get paid minimum wage while taking the program.

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She said the walk-out notice issued by the BC Teachers’ Federation Thursday follows one of the largest turnouts ever for a vote on job action. In a statement on t h e C TA w e b s i t e , BCTF president Susan Lambert is quoted as saying teachers take the step of job action “very reluctantly.” She suggested parents and other concerned British Columbians contact their MLAs, Education Minister Georg e Abbott and Premier Christy Clark to urge them not to impose Bill 22 but to nego-

For updates on the teachers’ strike, watch tricitynews.com tiate a fair agreement with teachers. Across B.C., 87% of teachers who voted supported escalating job action from the limited teach-only campaign that began last September. In all 32,209 teachers voted, of whom 27,946 said “yes” to job action, according to the statement. M e a n wh i l e, i n a statement to the media Thursday, Abbott said all public schools will remain open during

the job action. And he noted schools will not be picketed during the strike, which means that unionized school support staff, such as special education assistants, will be present. But there will be no instruction time. The teacher job action won’t affect a board of education meeting, slated to take place Tuesday, March 6. According to Abbott, Bill 22 sets a cooling-off period and suspends the teachers’ union strike

action while calling on the assistance of a mediator. It also implements the $165-million Learning Improvement Fund and changes class composition rules but makes consultation a core duty for principals and teachers. The BCTF is concerned the fund amounts to only pennies a day for special needs students and says mediation is too restrictive in the issues it can cover. The teachers are calling for a 15% wage increase over three years while the government is imposing a net-zero mandate. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Teachers at Terry Fox secondary school staged a brief demonstration Monday but the province’s public school teachers will be on a full-scale strike for three days next week.

Services vs. taxes the talk in Port Moody City gathers feedback on its 2012 budget By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Some Port Moody residents are willing to pay more to keep the services they have, especially the city’s police force. Only a few of the 60-odd people at Wednesday’s budget town hall meeting said the proposed 6.74% tax increase — that’s $109 on a home with the average assessed value of $519,000 — is too high. “My taxes have gone up on average 7.3% in the last 10 years,” said resident Paul Hagen, noting much of the increase is to pay for salaries even though provincial government employees and many private sector workers have struggled with no pay increases due to the poor economy. “When the contracts come up for renewal, are you going to do zero increases in line with the provincial government?” he asked. In Port Moody, the contract for CUPE 825 civic workers expired at the end of 2011; firefighters have been without a contract since 2009

WHERE’S IT GOING?

Labour costs make up the biggest chunk of PoMo’s $29.7-million operating budget — 66% goes to salaries alone. Another 9% is spent on contracts and 1% goes to training and development. More than half of the proposed 6.74% increase for 2012 is for raises (3.41%) while 1.3% goes to debt associated with construction of the new fire hall. Here’s how the budget breaks down by department for a home with the statistically average assessed value of $519,000: • Police services: $8.8 million ($524 cost per household) • Fire services: $6.7 million ($398) • Community (parks and recreation): $5.9 million ($350) • Development services: $2.7 million ($162) • Corporate services: $2.3 million ($139) • Library: $1.5 million ($89) • Human resources: $912,000 ($55) • Administration: $819,000 ($48) • Legislative services: $633,000 ($38) • Fiscal services: -$486,000 (-$30) • TOTAL: $1,774 ($1,665 plus $109 proposed increase)

and police since 2010. Another resident said she was concerned with how many candidates in the 2011 election received funding from CUPE, saying it posed a conflict of interest for the council members. Rookie Mayor Mike Clay said council hasn’t yet discussed its position for contract negotiations and it would be inappropriate to suggest anything in a public forum.

Maria Wahl, who recently retired from her post as a bylaw officer and president of CUPE Local 825, led the charge in praising the city and its services. “When we go down the road of reducing services we start to erode the quality of life we enjoy,” she said. “I think taxation levels need to be as much as you need to keep the services we have.” A handful of resi-

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?

WHAT’S IN THE BANK?

• Taxation: 51% • Utility fees: 29% • Fees and charges: 11% • Grants: 6% • Reserve transfers: 2% • Other sources: 1%

PoMo has about $650 million in assets but those are depreciating $6 million annually. It implemented the asset renewal levy in 2009 to save money for future infrastructure upgrades. • 2009: $460,000 (2%) • 2010: $171,000 (0.68%) • 2011: $84,000 (0.32%) • 2012: $139,000 (0.5%) - proposed • TOTAL: $854,000 Since 2005, PoMo’s reserves have gone from $44.1 million down to $36.2 million, with funds going to major projects such as the rec centre.

WHO PAYS WHAT?

PoMo homeowners pay the biggest share of the city’s tax revenue; that portion has grown from 48.4% in 1993 to 67.3% in 2011. In contrast, the tax burden borne by major industry has gone down from 33.7% in 1993 to 14% last year. • Residential: $19.3 million (67%) • Major industry: $4 million (14%) • Business: $4 million (14%) • Major industry (port): $701,000 (2.45%) • Light industry: $530,000 (1.8%) • Utility: $69,000 (0.31%) • Recreation/non-profit: $25,600 (0.09%)

WHAT DOES POMO OWE?

PoMo is on the hook for three loans. It will be 2043 before they’re paid off. • Recreation centre: $5 million (2005-’15); annual payments of $625,000 (2.25% tax impact) • Public safety building: $3 million (2006’26); annual payments of $241,000 (0.87%) • Fire hall #1: $9 million (2012-’43); the 2012 payment of $361,000 carries a 1.3% tax impact In the past decade, the debt per capita has gone from a low of $5 in 2004 to a high of $262 in 2006. Last year, it was $137. Projections for each of the next five years are for the debt level to go up to about $300 per person.

WHAT’S WITH UTILITIES?

Utility costs throughout Metro Vancouver have risen substantially in recent years to pay for new water and sewage treatment infrastructure. PoMo residents are paying $51 more this year than in 2011. dents, including ArtsConnect executive director Helen Daniels, said more money needs to go to arts and culture, especially since PoMo brands itself as the City of the Arts. Residents may be looking at a 6.74% increase on their tax bill but they won’t be getting anything new for it. Apart from one new police officer, the proposed 2012 budget simply maintains the existing

level of services. And the local police department is one service that PoMo won’t do without. After one resident suggested the Tri-Cities amalgamate to save money (see letter, page A12), particularly since the PoMo police department seems to cost so much, several people spoke up in defence of the PMPD. “I like having the police department,” Clay added. “It costs a little

more money but I feel safer than the 20-minute response time I might get in Coquitlam.” And while the majority of speakers said they’re happy to pay more (the “cost of a few lattes a week” for one man), Clay cautioned they have to consider all residents, not just affluent ones. Coun. Diana Dilworth, now on her 10th year at the budget table, said it’s getting more and

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more difficult to keep the tax increase low, noting staff ’s original budget proposal would have meant a 12% hike. “We don’t take lightly telling you it’s a 6.74% increase,” she said. The finance committee will consider the public input at its March 6 meeting. Under provincial law, the financial plan and tax rate bylaws must be adopted by May 15. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Fall protection issues cost local biz $220,000 Fines as high as $87,000 leveled against companies in Tri-Cities By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A roofing company working in Coquitlam was hit with an $87,000 fine for not using adequate fall protection on its construction site last year. Natt Roofing Ltd. may appeal the WorkSafeBC ruling, which was issued in late 2011 after a supervisor with the company and a worker were seen at risk of falling 5.5 m. The company had been warned several times before about its fall-protection issues, according to a WorkSafe’s enforcement report. “We have lots of calls from members of the general public who notice workers on roofs not using appropriate fall protection,” said Donna Freeman, spokesperson for WorkSafeBC. “A fall

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“We have lots of calls from members of the general public who notice workers on roofs not using appropriate fall protection.” Donna Freeman from a roof is not going to result in a minor injury. It will result in a serious injury or a fatality.” Two other firms also received stiff penalties over fall-protection violations. Precision Gutters and Affiliated Roofers were both issued $35,000 fines after repeated safety violations on construction sites in Port Coquitlam Of the 19 infractions requiring enforcement in the Tri-Cities last year, 16 involved fall-protection issues,

PoMo man faces sex charge in Ont. By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A Port Moody man will likely plead guilty to a charge of sexual interference in an Ontario cour t after fleeing B.C. I n Ju ly 2 0 1 1 , t h e Po r t M o o dy Po l i c e major crime section responded to a report that a 12-year-old girl had been the victim of sexual interference at the hands of her mother’s live-in boyfriend. The suspect, a 47-year-old PoMo man, was arrested a short time later and released on a promise to appear i n Po r t C o q u i t l a m provincial cour t in S e p t e m b e r. H e w a s also to abide by several conditions. The man did not appear at his next court date and a provincewide warrant was issued for his ar rest. PMPD detectives located an address for the accused in St. Thomas, Ont. and had the warrant extended Canada-wide. St. Thomas Police found the suspect had moved but located a new address, at which time the Ontario Provincial Police arrested the man in Elgin County. After discussions between Crown coun-

sel and the man’s lawyer, it was decided the charges would be waived to Ontario and the man would plead guilty. He is currently out on recognizance while he awaits sentencing. To avoid identifying the victim, the Port Moody Police are not releasing the name of the suspect.

MURDER PLOT

A Por t Coquitlam man charged in a murder-for-hire plot will appear in court next week to set a date for his sentencing. Jordon Joseph Doiron was one of two men hired by Surrey’s Liza Belcort to kill her ex-husband. Doiron and Belcort, as well as David Laidlaw of Langley, were charged i n t h e Va n c o u v e r Police Department’s crackdown on organized crime in early 2010. Doiron was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder last November in B.C. Provincial Court in Vancouver. His original sentencing, scheduled for last month, has been delayed. He’ll be in court March 5 to set a new date. spayne@tricitynews.com

making up $220,000 of the $280,000 worth of fines issued. Penalties ranged from as low as $1,000 (G&J Roofing for a violation in Port Moody) to as high as Natt Roofing’s $87,000 fine. But it was not just fall protection that was an issue in the Tri-Cities. Port Coquitlam company Quality Insertions received a $38,460 fine after one of the company’s workers injured an ar m after reaching into an energized paper folding machine to remove an obstruct i o n . A c c o rd i n g t o WorkSafeBC, the company was cited for failing to provide the necessary training and supervision to ensure safety. CBVL Robotics in Coquitlam received a $20,000 fine after a worker was found to be welding in an area with no exhaust ventilation, a repeated violation, the enforcement report stated. Across the province, more than 352 penal-

ties were issued by WorkSafeBC for a total of $4.8 million in fines; 16 penalties involved work-related deaths. “Monetary penalties are imposed on employers for repeated or serious violations of occupational health and safety regulations and to motivate to comply with their le gal responsibilities,” said Jeff Dolan, director of investigations with WorkSafeBC. “An employer is not penalized if they have taken all reasonable steps to prevent risks to their workers.” T he highest penalty imposed in 2011 was a $250,000 fine against Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for an incident where a worker was struck and killed by a boulder in Powell River. Unstable ground had been previously cited in a safety assessments of the work site and WorkSafeBC investigators said there was a lack of supervision.

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Ammonia leak forces Lilydale evacuation Staff at a Port Coquitlam poultry processor were forced out of the facility Tuesday afternoon after a tank full of ammonia sprung a leak. PoCo Fire Chief Nick Delmonico said employees were evacuated from Lilydale Food Products on Kingsway Avenue for about three hours while firefighters set up command posts and escorted a chemical specialist inside to replace a

valve and ventilate the building. No injuries were reported. Last September, the Alberta government laid charges against Lilydale Inc. after an ammonia leak at its Calgary plant two years prior. The province said the Edmonton-based company didn’t make a timely report about the incident to Alberta Environment. Lilydale has had a plant in PoCo since 1970.

PUBLIC NOTICE WATERMAIN FLUSHING The City will be ﬂushing watermains in the areas shown on the map below beginning the week of March 5, 2012. Flushing may cause pressure ﬂuctuations and some discoloration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. Both of these conditions should be of short duration. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears. Please direct inquiries to the Engineering Operations Division at 604-927-5488.

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5 Complete an online survey at www.library.portmoody.ca. We’re collecting survey responses until March 16, 2012.

5 Register for a focus group at www.library.portmoody.ca or phone 604-469-4686. Focus groups are happening March 20 to 23, 2012. Find more details on the library’s website. For more information, contact the Library at 604-469-4577.

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She explained that Service Canada funding was cut to $412,000 this year from $432,000 last year. While staff cuts could have been made to keep the program running, Humphreys said doing so would have severely restricted the program, which is geared to highrisk, vulnerable youth. Thomas Tam, CEO of SUCCESS, which operates the program for Service Canada, confirmed the funding was reduced to keep costs in line with other youth employment programs. But he noted that, unlike other programs geared to youth, Chance to Choose worked with young people with multiple barriers to employment and needed higher staff ratios. “Service Canada thinks our unit costs are more expensive than other similar projects. They put a critical challenge on the safety and quality of the program,” he said, adding that the program would be missed because the youth do community projects as part of their job training and because there are few programs serving youth in the Tri-Cities. The closure announcement comes just a month after Chance to Choose held a reunion for some of its 300 graduates, which drew politicians from all levels of government. On Wednesday, The TriCity News published a story about a successful graduate, a former drug addict who is now employed as a child care worker. Humphreys said she appealed to municipal and provincial governments to help with supports such as free rent but nothing could be arranged in time. “What makes me angry is nobody is paying attention to the savings,” Humphreys said, noting that the program, which provides job skills education, as well as First Aid, SuperHost and Food Safe training, costs $12,000 per young person. Those who graduate from Chance to Choose go on to complete their schooling or find jobs, she said. Without these kinds of intense programs, she said, youth could end up in the justice system, which can cost $300 a day. Service Canada was making arrangements to contact The Tri-City News regarding funding but hadn’t come up with the details by the’ print deadline. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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A group of women is rallying to keep the Tri-Cities’ women’s centre open. Chantale-Lyne Gosselin is organizing a fundraising campaign and rally to support the centre, which is operated by Tri-City Transitions and is being shut down for a month for a program review. The women’s resource centre in Port Coquitlam will be closed to the public for a month while management and staff determine the future of programs operating out of the rented bungalow at 2420 Mary Hill Rd. Gosselin said she plans a rally outside the centre tomorrow (Friday) at noon. For information, email her at lynelyne30@ yahoo.com

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The women’s centre, a fixture in a city-owned building on Mary Hill Road in Port Coquitlam, is reassessing the programs and services it provides. Tri-CityTransitions has operated the resource centre for more than 30 years. In a Tri-City News story Wednesday, executive director Carol Metz Murray said the centre is operating with 75% less funding than it did a decade ago. Programs such as Empowering Moms will continue to operate out of the bungalow and other groups will be allowed to use

the space but there will be no public hours, which means the dropin, clothing bank, community kitchen and job search computers will be off-limits to dozens of women who use the services daily. Decisions regarding the future of the women’s centre should be known by the end of the month, with any changes introduced by April 1. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Graffiti ongoing issue at schools Taggers and other vandals continue to plague schools in School District 43, according to the latest reports. A weekly summary of vandalism from SD43 shows 10 schools were hit with graffiti since last week: Birchland, Irvine, Hazel Trembath, Miller Park and Leigh elementary schools as well as Sir Frederick Banting, Citadel, Kwayhquitlum, Minnekhada and Pitt River middle schools. As well, windows were broken at Irvine and Harbour View elementary schools; two windows were broken at Winslow Centre in Coquitlam; and one window each was broken at Como Lake, Mallard and Citadel middle schools. The reported incidents took place between Feb. 23 and 28. Typically, broken windows and graffiti are repaired or painted over immediately, and the school district is working with Coquitlam RCMP to crack down on graffiti. Cpl. Jamie Chung of the Coquitlam RCMP said police welcome the co-operation from SD43 to photograph graffiti and send it along for identification and tracking. “From our perspective, we’re always interested in working with groups and individuals on this type of vandalism. One tag alone is insignificant to people but one tag often attracts many other tags. You just feel unsafe... it’s sticking out like an eyesore,” Chung said. The investigation has led to two charges of mischief and possible charges against two other youths (see related story below). dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Charges against one for graffiti An 18-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged with two counts of mischief following a police investigation of graffiti vandalism at local schools. Cpl. Jamie Chung of the Coquitlam RCMP confirmed that Dyllon Roberts will be making a second appearance in court March 7. Two other youths were identified as part of an ongoing investigation between the RCMP and School District 43. But Chung said charges have not been laid and it is possible that the two youths, who are under the age of 18, could go through a restorative justice program. “It is probably a better system for the youth than going through the courts,” Chung said, noting that the School District 43 might get some benefit, too, if the youths are remorseful and willing to make amends. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Garage Sale April 21, 2012 Promote Community Recycling! Coinciding with Earth Day, the City will promote registered garage sales in Coquitlam at no cost to participants! This includes a list of registered garage sale locations with specific items that are available. Participants must register their garage sale between March 1 and March 31, 2012, to be included in the City Wide Garage Sale. Pick up a registration form at Coquitlam City Hall or register online at www.coquitlam.ca. Watch for more information on the City Wide Garage Sale in your local newspaper and at www.coquitlam.ca If you don’t sell all your items, consider donating them. If you receive the City’s Garbage Collection Service, you can have them collected in the Large Item Pick Up Program (4 items max. per year). Call 604-5294011 to set up an appointment for pick-up with Smithrite.

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re drivers ready to pay more to use roads and bridges in order to raise cash for much-needed improvements? That’s the question being asked by some politicians as a rising howl is heard from people who will pay a hefty $3 to cross the new Port Mann bridge when it opens. Although widespread road pricing won’t be implemented any time soon because of its complexity and logistics, there may be increased appetite to spread the pain throughout the region, not just on new bridges. Those who have to cross the Port Mann to get to and from work are particularly incensed about having to pay $1,400 more a year in transportation costs when those who don’t cross bridges but still use the freeway get off free (this ignores the fact housing costs are typically higher in areas that don’t require a bridge to get home). Maybe it makes sense to make everybody pay a little so a few people don’t have to pay a lot, although it will be a hard-sell unless everybody benefits from improvements.

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Listen to lessons of those who can’t speak AS I SEE IT Andrew Holota Tyler Miller, 20, of Abbotsford. Died Nov. 27, 2011. Cheryl McCormack, 17, of Abbotsford. Died Dec. 22, 2011. Kato Burgess, 16, of Langley. Died Jan. 15, 2012.

hree young people. Three random, tragic deaths. One thing in common. They all took ecstasy. And it killed them. One was an accomplished figure skater and rugby player. Another was a budding musician. All had full lives of promising potential ahead of them. And all that potential was snuffed out by a little pill that was supposed to make them feel good.

In Cheryl’s case, it was ostensibly to help with weight control. But that’s the problem with ecstasy, or MDMA, and its even more unpredictable imitators. They often do far more than what they’re supposed to do. Taking ‘E’ is playing chemical roulette. You could do it once and feel good. You could do it a lot and stay lucky. Or you could do it one more time — or just once in your life — and lose. Eighteen young people have died in B.C. in the past 14 months due to this drug, or some concoction sold as ecstasy. That’s the other big issue with the little pills with the cute names such as Hug Drug, Candy, Beans, Scooby Snacks, Pingers, Thizz and Care Bears. As with the party snack Bits & Bites, you get something different in every handful. Crystal meth, cocaine, LSD, OxyContin, ketamine (an anaesthetic used by veterinarians), GHB (a date-rape drug) and a long list of other highly toxic, wild-card substances

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“As with the party snack Bits & Bites, you get something different in every handful [of ecstacy].” Andrew Holota are thrown into the recipes by the back-room bathtub chemists. The latest, deadliest ingredient to lace the alphabet soup of ecstasy is PMMA. It’s another synthetic stimulant, five times more powerful than MDMA, and slower to react. That encourages users to take another dose, and maybe even more after that. And then suddenly, in some users, the body boils over. If the temperature remains high for more than an hour, the chance of death or permanent brain damage is 75%. MDMA/PMMA was responsible for five of

the B.C. ecstasy deaths last year. Tyler’s was one of them. Eventually, the PMMA-tainted pills might disappear off the street. Losing one’s buyers isn’t good for the drug trade, after all. But as emergency room doctors point out, that will just leave the rest of the ecstasy variants out there, and the dying will continue. It doesn’t have to be this way, of course. There is a way to end the twisted, ugly irony of this drug called ecstasy. Young people can listen to the messages being delivered by police, and medical authorities and school officials and, hopefully, every caring parent and caregiver out there. That message is simple: Say “No.” Or you don’t have to listen to the police and doctors and teachers and parents. Just listen to Tyler and Cheryl and Kato. But that’s impossible, you say. They’re dead. That’s right. Andrew Holota is editor of The Abbotsford News, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News.

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FACE TO FACE: Is enough being done to control pooches and their poo?

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am no friend of man’s best friend. It’s a mutual thing: Dogs don’t like me and I don’t like them. So when I’m walking in a public park, I don’t want to be sniffed, licked or even barked at by any dog whether it’s fierce or friendly. Is that too much to ask? If you’ve been to a local park lately, you know what I’m talking about. Despite bylaws that require pooches to be on leashes, most dogs aren’t. Instead, mutts are running around chasing one another, scaring little — and not so little — kids and putting their noses where they don’t belong. Not only do off-leash dogs infringe on the enjoyment of the rest of the park goers but many canines will often trample soil and vegetation, chase wildlife, create sediment in the waterways and leave piles of uncollected, disgusting dog waste. My gripe isn’t with the city governments. Our city councils and bylaw officers have done their best to curb the problem. My problem is with inconsiderate and selfish dog owners. In 2011, with limited resources, the city of Coquitlam issued just 45

$150 fines to dog owners for breaking the leash bylaw. But we all know the problem is much bigger. To their credit, the city governments have also spent money to build designated off-leash parks. Coquitlam has four designated off-leash areas, Port Moody has four and Port Coquitlam has two. And these sites don’t come cheap. It can cost up to $50,000 or even $100,000 to set up one of these parks plus another $10,000 a year to maintain. And believe it or not, the doggy lobbyists want even more of our hard-earned money to subsidize their animal kinships. They argue we need more dog parks because the population is growing and the tiny square footage of suites in new developments is catering to empty nesters, many of whom own dogs but no cars. Am I missing something? If you live in a small apartment, should you really own a dog? My advice to dog lovers: Love your dogs but love them on leashes or love them on your own private property. And please, keep them away from me.

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IN QUOTES “Not only do off-leash dogs infringe on the enjoyment of the rest of the park goers but many will trample soil and vegetation, chase wildlife and leave piles of dog waste. ” Andy Radia

vs. “Maybe the ‘aggressive dog’ designation could be accompanied by an ‘adorable, friendly, nonyappy’ dog designation” Jim Nelson What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what they have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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hen I was a lad, we kids played touch football daily on a little sloped park down the block. It usually took us 10 or 20 minutes to remove all the dog poo before we could play. We took turns bringing a little shovel. But we never got it all and our jeans and runners always ended up smeared with smelly dog excrement. Today, society has largely cleaned up the dog poo in our communities because, for the most part, people clean up after their pets. How did we accomplish this? Not with draconian bylaws but by appealing to the responsibility of dog owners, by erecting signs and by supplying bags for owners. So, having been the loving owner of the cutest cocker spaniel ever (God rest Maggie’s soul), I still ponder the on-the-leash, all-the-time, everywhere dog bylaws in the TriCities. On those few days on the inlet trail in Port Moody when the walking public was sparse enough for us to let Maggie off her leash, I remember the glee with which she ran exultant through the bush, chasing squirrels and loving life. Yes, that’s a confession: I let her

off the leash — and I’d do it again. Poor Maggie’s doggy liberty was expunged, lost to a bylaw written for a bunch of snarling, aggressive, slobbering Hooches (and that’s just the owners), intimidating both Maggie and the humans trying to enjoy a day in the park. So Maggie was sentenced to the awful, mucky, off-leash runs that are an eyesore, full of huge, aggressive dogs of which our happy little bundle of friendliness was terrified. It’s ironic that my Maggie-hating colleague supports government control of our pets and their feces but not our guns. Of course, the comfort and safety of the public is paramount, and allowing huge dogs with ViseGrip jaws to run around amidst the kids at Blue Mountain Park or White Pine Beach is probably not reasonable. But maybe the “aggressive dog” designation could be accompanied by an “adorable, friendly, nonyappy” dog designation, which would have allowed my wonderful dog to blissfully gambol off leash for an hour or two? OK, you win. It would never work. Unless you knew Maggie.

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The Tri-Cities has three mayors, three councils and three city halls (above), and the letter writer says thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an argument to be made that we could do with just one of each.

Pressure needed to make cities change The Editor, Re. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would having one city make sense?â&#x20AC;? (Letters, The Tri-City News, Feb. 29). If a city like Vancouver, with the population five times that of the Tri-Cities, is OK with one mayor, why shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we? Not

to mention Surrey. The savings would be quite substantial. We already have one school board, one chamber of commerce. I am convinced we can survive with one mayor and council, one fire chief, chief of police, one city adminis-

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for a full audit of TransLink to make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spending taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money efficiently, says the writer. lic has the right to know the results of a full performance audit. We have lost confidence in the way taxpay-

ersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hard-earned money has been spent a long time ago. Jurgen Kaminski, Port Moody

Thanks to two Good Samaritans The Editor, While I was walking my two-year-old granddaughter this mor ning, a wheel fell off her stroller while crossing the busy intersection of Westwood and Lincoln streets in Coquitlam. I was distraught as a similar incident oc-

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Four-storey homes a thing of the past in Port Moody? By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Port Moody is considering changes to its zoning bylaw to prevent people from building four-storey houses. As it’s written, the bylaw limits the height of single-family homes to 10.5 m (34.5 ft.), or three storeys. On sloped lots, however, that allows owners to build a four-storey home where the bottom is a walk-out basement. A staff report presented to council Tuesday noted the zoning bylaw change is needed to preserve the low-density form and character in PoMo’s single-family neighbourhoods. Council (with councillors Zoe Royer and Diana Dilworth absent) passed first two readings of the bylaw and referred it to a public hearing to be held Tuesday, March 13 at city hall. Other PoMo news:

STOP & GO

PoMo council has approved a program to make city bus stops wheelchair accessible. In 2009, the community care committee’s Measuring Up study found too few bus stops are accessible, keeping people who use wheelchairs or scooters from using public transit. Currently, just 70 of PoMo’s 163 bus stops (43%) are accessible. That puts it ahead of Port Coquitlam, where 37% of 230 stops are accessible, but behind Coquitlam, where slightly more than 46% of 546 stops are accessible. Port Moody will upgrade all of its bus stops over the next five years to be wheelchair

IOCO ROAD DELAYS

Drivers using Ioco Road in Port Moody can expect some extra delays due to fire hall construction. The work started Feb. 27 and the city is asking motorists to give themselves extra time to reach their destination, and to co-operate with construction staff. The delays are due to preliminary work for the new fire hall at the corner of Newport Drive and Ioco Road. A city water main as well as utilities from Telus, BC Hydro and FortisBC need to be relocated before construction can begin. The work will run until June 1 and will also affect Newport Drive and Knowle Street.

accessible. The cost is estimated at $125,000 and could be reduced by half through a costsharing program with TransLink.

DAYCARE CHANGE?

Rick Glumac wants to see more commercial daycares in Port Moody. At Tuesday’s council meeting, the rookie councillor suggested council pass a zoning bylaw amendment to make it easier for people to open daycares for 10 or more children. With a population that has grown by nearly 20% in the last five years, Glumac said the city should strive to accommodate the increasing numbers of young families making Port Moody home. The current bylaw allows for commercial daycares only on lots that are zoned P2 (special institutional), of which there are very few in Port Moody. In contrast, neighbouring municipalities allow commercial daycares in

a wide variety of zoning categories. Glumac suggested allowing daycares in C3 (community commercial) zones, the most common commercial zoning in PoMo. Many of them are in Moody Centre, an area that expects to see further growth with the arrival of the Evergreen Line. “It is also along a commuting route for many Port Moody residents, which allows for easy drop-off and pickup,” Glumac’s report states. Council approved a recommendation to have staff report back on the implications of the necessary bylaw amendments.

OCP & TOD

Port Moody will make way for the Evergreen Line in its official community plan. At its meeting Tuesday, council voted to proceed with plans to update the OCP — which was approved in January 2011 after five

years of community consultation with a policy of allowing zero to minimal residential growth — with its eye on transit-oriented development (TOD) along the Evergreen corridor. Those developments would happen within a five- to 10-minute walk around the two planned stations at the West Coast Express station and at St. Johns Street and Ioco Road, with a possible station at Queens Street. That radius encompasses all of Moody Centre, as well as parts of Seaview, Coronation Park and Inlet Centre. “These are the areas where redevelopment pressure is expected to be greatest and where TOD principles could be best applied,” a city staff report states. Updating the OCP for these areas is expected to take a year, with the first public input session planned for April, followed by a design workshop in May. A draft OCP would be ready for a second round of input in October, with a final document ready for council approval in April 2013. There is nearly $84,000 in the OCP update account, which should cover part of the costs. Staf f has requested another $100,000 in the 2012 budget for additional OCP costs such as hiring consultants to develop more detailed station area concept plans, land use impact studies and streetscape designs. spayne@tricitynews.com

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RCMP seeks fraud suspects By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The Coquitlam RCMP’s fraud section is seeking three family members on outstanding warrants related to a Tri-City fraud ring that led to the theft of mail from residents across the Lower Mainland. All three men are eastern European and Mounties warn people to stay away from them if they are spotted in public and to phone police. Attila Kolompar, 48, is wanted on four counts of fraud over $5,000, breach of probation, possession of stolen property and failure to appear. He is 5’9” with brown hair and green

eyes and weighs approximately 240 lbs. Gyula Kolompar, 47, is wanted on outstanding warrants for theft from mail and three counts of fraud over $5,000. He is 5’3” with grey hair, brown eyes and weighs 174 lbs.

A third man, Gyula Kolompar, who also goes by the name Johnny, is 23 years old, 5’7” and weighs 172 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information as to these men’s whereabouts is asked

to call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can do so by call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by going online at www. solvecrime.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Centennial replacement to start as early as this fall By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Construction of the replacement for one of Coquitlam’s oldest schools may start as early as this fall, the project manager told the city’s council-in-committee this week. On Monday, Alfredo Verdicchio said the $42-million construction work at Centennial secondary will begin either next fall or winter, with the new school going up first to the west of the old school and construction expected to take 20 months. In a presentation, Verdicchio highlighted some of the features in the new school, such as a super-lab, a 250-seat theatre, an amphitheatre and a library that assis-

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After the replacement school is up, construction will star t for the new Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC). SD43’s Alfredo Verdicchio said the NLC will include a welcoming facility for refugees as Coquitlam has been one of the top destinations in the province, especially for Bhutanese. As well, the NLC will be used by agencies such as Simon Fraser University, BCIT, Fraser Health and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. NLC hubs are also being planned for Pitt River middle school (designed to house First Nations and athletic facilities) and James Park elementary (health and family resources).

tant superintendent Dan Derpak said “will be at the heart of the school.” A new sports field will also be added at the corner of Winslow Avenue and Poirier Street. At this point, the the-

atre will only be used for school purposes but Verdicchio later told The Tri-City News it could be opened in the future for the community and have a similar model to Terry Fox secondary’s

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theatre, which is run by a non-profit society. Once Centennial’s 1,250 students move into the replacement building — which is being constructed for a similar-sized population, Derpak said — the existing school will be torn down except for the gymnasium, which will be upgraded later to

meet seismic standards. Overall, the new Centennial campus will be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standards, although Verdicchio said that it won’t connect to the nearby district energy system, a heating/ cooling network being used at Poirier Sports

and Leisure Complex and Chimo Pool. “We looked at that possibility but with the cost and the distance, it just won’t work within our budget,” he told The News. As well, he told the committee, there are no plans for green roofs on the new building but the trees on the west side,

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Tri-City homelessness bucks regional trends By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The number of people living on the streets in the Tri-Cities has dropped dramatically in the last three years during a period when the rest of the Lower Mainland’s homeless statistics have flatlined. A c c o rd i n g t o t h e 2011 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count, the total number of homeless people in Coquitlam, Por t Coquitlam and Port Moody declined from 94 in 2008 to 48 in 2011, a

that going 49% drop. The one-day snapin. Our own shot involves count showed t h at we a re volunteers from across the way down region countfrom 2008 and ing the home[ M e t r o ’s r e port] verified less population that.” in their community. Hope for T h e re c e n t THIESSEN Freedom has kept a monthly data is no surprise to Tri-Cities Hope count and has many for Freedom Society case files on the people director Rob Thiessen, who are currently unwhose outreach work- sheltered. T hiessen ers have been doing said their numbers regular counts of the show an even more homeless population dramatic drop, countfor the last few years. ing 215 people in 2008 “We are way down,” compared to today’s 48. he said. “We knew He believes the

change stems from the fact the area has one consolidated group of volunteers and outreach workers dealing with the problem. “You can get all these well-meaning organizations coming in there and they are stepping all over each other,” he said. “You get duplication of help and it ends up working ag ainst you.” Hope for Freedom blends its homeless outreach with a drug and alcohol recovery programs a combination Thiessen and the 2011 Homeless Count

Picktons launch Ghana charity By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Dave Pickton, the brother of convicted serial killer Robert Pickton, has launched a foundation to help battle poverty in Ghana. The Pickton Foundation is collecting donations at its website and said it intends to help provide clean drinking water for the rural poor and to assist in agricultural production. A search of the

Canada Revenue Agency’s re gistered charities listings showed no record of the foundation. Funds raised by the foundation, according to the website, will also go toward paying for medicine for Ghanians who have become ill as a result of drinking unclean water. “We understand that some of the good people of this world aren’t aware of how grave living conditions in the developing world is, es-

pecially in the remote villages in Africa,” said the website. “We feel it is our call to alert the good people of the world of how hard it is for some people to even get a single meal in a day.” Pickton is listed as a partner in the organization, which is based out of Port Coquitlam. On the foundation’s website, it states that Pickton first visited Ghana on a business trip and he realized he wanted to assist the

poverty-stricken region. He did not respond to requests for an interview. Robert Pickton was convicted of six murders at his trial in 2007. The Crown did not proceed with 20 additional murder counts after Pickton lost his appeals. At trial, the court heard the former Port Coquitlam resident tell an undercover police officer in 2002 that he had killed 49 woman. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

report said has been ef fective in g etting people into permanent housing situations. “We find someone out in the bush and very often the barrier is they are dealing with an addiction,” he said. “We have a solution for them.” Across the Lower Mainland, the number of people sleeping on the streets or in public parks has remained

virtually unchanged, according to the 2011 count. In 2008, Metro Vancouver total homeless population was 2,660, compared to the 2,650 counted in 2011, a 0.4% drop. The count started in 2002 and is conducted every three years in order to assist policy makers and community agencies assess their needs and better

understand the homeless population in Metro Vancouver. A c c o rd i n g t o t h e count’s accompanying report, in almost all cases, homelessness resulted in part from a lack of affordable housing, income security or support services. Periods of family or life transition were also a factor, the report said. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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ing fundamental movement skills that will help them become healthy and active for life. SOME EASY WAYS YOUR CHILD CAN GET 60 A DAY: â&#x20AC;˘ Beyond the Bell at your school (elementary school age) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; offered in the gyms at several local elementary schools, this after-school recreation program gives children the physical activity they need to build strong bones, make positive social connections and release stress while having fun. Register today at www. experienceit.ca or 604.927. PLAY (7529), or call Jenna Wagner at 604.927.7930 for information. â&#x20AC;˘ After-school programs at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (ages 5 to 10) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Try out a different sport every day of the week after school â&#x20AC;&#x201C; soccer, gymnastics, floor hockey, basketball and more! Register today at www.experienceit. ca or 604.927.PLAY (7529). â&#x20AC;˘ Camps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winter, SPRING and Summer r â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Port Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camps for children and youth include a variety of fun physical activities. Register today at www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.PLAY (7529). â&#x20AC;˘ Skating â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After-school and weekend skating programs are available for children

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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Loads of live music, swap meets and a meat draw

Francophone festival Compiled by Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Welcome to the weekend, folks. Whatever the weather, there is something to keep you and yours busy, and keep the winter blues at bay.

Friday, March 2 ZUMBA TO CUBA

Help the Terry Fox secondary music students raise money for a trip to Cuba this spring, and get fit, too, at a Zumba (a Latin-dance style fitness class) and beauty event tonight. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (1260 Riverwood Gate, PoCo) and the event runs until 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance (contact cstouten@shaw.ca or Curves at 604-4721025) or $15 at the door.

Saturday, March 3 WALK WITH ME

Join Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart on a walk through Mundy Park this morning at 8 a.m. The free event is open to people of all ages (and dogs on a leash) and will be lead by a fitness trainer. Meet at the Spani Pool parking lot.

VIVE MAILLARDVILLE!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the 23rd annual Festival du Bois, full of foot-stompinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; francophone fun for the whole family. The festivities get started at noon today, with young Squamish fiddler Jocelyn Pettit wowing crowds from the main stage. Music continues throughout the day, so be sure to stick around for a poutine dinner and the evening shows by Tanga and La Ligue du Bonheur. Get back to Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) Sunday morning at 10 a.m. for all-day entertainment, starting with Les Echos du Pacifique. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to drop by the workshop and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tents for interactive activities. Visit www.festivaldubois.ca for a full schedule and tickets.

BINGO MEAT

Two great things â&#x20AC;&#x201D; bingo and meat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; come together at the PoCo Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.), which is hosting a free bingo session at 1 p.m. and a meat draw at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome; call 604-9428911 for details.

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SWAP MEETS

Central Community School (2260 Central Ave., PoCo) hosts a fundraiser swap meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and promises something for everyone. Entrance is $1 before 11:30 a.m. and free after that. Tables are still available ($25 or $35 for commercial vendors). Contact centralschoolfundraising@gmail.com. Gleneagle secondary (1195 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam) hosts a Kids Helping Kids swap meet to raise money for a school in Ecuador, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

ARE YOU PREPARED?

Be ready for an emergency by taking one of Port Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free emergency preparedness seminars, on today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants (open to PoCo residents) will learn to survive without aid for the first three days, identify unsafe conditions, basic fire suppression and more. Space is limited; register at 604-927-5466 or at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ep. The next seminar is May 26.

FOR WEE ONES

Tiny Tots: Sailing the Musical Seas with Lisa and Lucy. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presentation gives kids (and their parents, too) a chance to jump and clap, swing and sing with Presto the Porpoise and Largo the Tortoise. Shows run this morning at 10 and 11:30 p.m. Visit www.terryfoxtheatre.com or call 604-927-8400 for tickets.

Bring the little ones to the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, PoCo) for

The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble gets with it with a pop/rock-inspired concert, featuring everything from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty to the gritty to the Zappa-esque,â&#x20AC;? tonight at 8 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). For tickets, check 604-927-6555 or www.pswe.ca.

Sunday, March 4 COFFEE CONCERT

The Felice Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir takes audiences on a musical journey featuring everything from country to gospel, jazz and even Latin tunes, today at 1:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Theatre. Tickets are $10/$5, available at 604927-8400 or www.terryfoxtheatre.com.

HANSEL & GRETEL

Vancouver Opera in Schools presents a dark, enchanting version of this classic fairy tale at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 2 p.m. The show is based on Engelbert Humperdinckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opera version of the Grimm Brothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fable. Tickets are $18/$10, at www. evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.

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Selin Jessa (right), who is organizing the TED Talk from Antarctica and Zoya Jiwa, who talks about her struggles with lupus and self esteem on TEDxKids@BC spoke at a board of education meeting Tuesday.

Tri-City students introduce SD43 school board to TED By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Two Dr. Charles Best secondary school students are putting their passion and ideas onto videos and sharing them with the world through TEDxKids@BC. Modelled after the famous TED Talks (www. ted.com/talks), which brought technolog y, entertainment and design ideas to the masses through talks, videos and conferences, the TEDxKids program is geared to young people. The two girls discussed their plans during a presentation at a board of education meeting on Feb. 21. On a recent trip to Antarctica with Students on Ice, Selin Jessa asked students to contribute

WHO IS TED, ANYWAY?

From the TED website (www.ted.com): TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Along with two annual conferences -- the TED Conference in Long Beach and Palm Springs each spring, and the TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh UK each summer -- TED includes the awardwinning TEDTalks video site, the Open Translation Project and TED Conversations, the inspiring TED Fellows and TEDx programs, and the annual TED Prize. their ideas about how the trip changed them and will use their posts for a video for TEDxKids@BC. She said it’s important for youth to be able to reach out to the global community with their ideas, and TEDxKids is a perfect vehicle for such exchanges. “That’s something I’ve become very passionate about,” she said.

During the trip, which took place over the winter break, Jessa saw how animals endure in an extreme environment, worked with scientists and artists, and played a game of soccer on an ice flow. Her friend Zoya Jiwa is also using the power of video to get her message across. She’s listed as a speaker on the

TEDxKids@BC site and gave a short clip of her talk to trustees about how lupus changed her life. At first, Zoya said, she was dismayed when drugs to control the disease changed her looks but she overcame feelings of low-self esteem with the help of friends and family. She discovered that surrounding herself with positive people made her feel better and so she decided to create a support group for girls called Simply You. The group meets weekly to talk about ways to have a healthy outlook on life that doesn’t revolve around appearance. “It’s an opportunity for them to talk about their inner beauty,” Zoya said. • To see Jiwa’s video, visit www.tedxkidsbc. com.

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Healthy food too costly for poor: report Families forced to scrimp on nutrition By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

A family on welfare would have to spend as much as 47% of their household income to put healthy food on the table, according to a new report on the cost of nutritious food. The B.C. chapter of the Dieticians of Canada pegs the cost of providing a family of four with a nationally defined basket of nutritious food – basic staples and produce but no pre-packaged meals – at an average of $868 per month in B.C. That monthly cost rises to $944 in the Va n c o u ve r C o a s t a l health region, while it’s slightly lower at $851 in the Fraser Health region, according to the report Cost of Eating in British Columbia 2011. It would eat up 15% of the $67,200 median income for a typical B.C. family of four and a much higher proportion for those in or near poverty. Single people on in-

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The Dieticians of Canada pegs the cost of providing a family of four with a basket of nutritious food at an average of $868 per month in B.C. come assistance and even a family of four on a lower earned income would pay at least a third of their income, the report found. That doesn’t leave enough to pay the typi-

cal cost of housing, it found, estimating many welfare families would face a $100 to $300 gap each month if they tried to buy what’s nutritious. “People end up using food banks and a lot of

free food services,” said Kristen Yarker, executive director of the B.C. dieticians group. “They end up spending a lot of their time accessing those and lining up, which isn’t a great solution.”

Others go without, she said, or opt for cheaper, less healthy food options. The report found the nutritious food basket price hasn’t changed since 2009, but is up

nearly 40% since 2001, when it stood at $626. Meanwhile, Yarker noted, housing, gasoline, utilities and other competing costs have steadily climbed, leaving less in household budgets to de-

vote to good food. “The problem is getting worse,” she said. “Income assistance and disability assistance rates have not kept up.” Poor nutrition can spell trouble for children in school, harm pregnancies for expectant mothers and hurt productivity of adult workers. Over the long term, the report said, poor food increases rates of diabetes and heart disease, ultimately shortening lives and costing the health care system more money. Dieticians, nutritionists and volunteers surveyed prices in grocery stores across B.C. to calculate the food basket cost in each region. B.C.’s minimum wage rises to $10.25 an hour in May. But the dieticians group is calling for a series of further reforms to help the poor. It wants B.C. to raise welfare rates, add more af fordable housing, enact a living wage policy, pursue a poverty reduction strategy and develop sustainable food systems that can eventually replace food banks. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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BOOKS PLUS: What’s happening in libraries

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Puppets, protection & dementia Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the TriCities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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• Puppet-making Workshop for children aged six and older: Making your own puppet is easier than it seems and is fun, too. Library experts will show you the steps to follow to make a stick puppet, paper bag puppet and finger puppet. Space is limited so call to register. Workshops run: Tuesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Poirier branch (register at 604-937-4142) and Thursday, March 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch (register at 604-927-3561, Ext. 4). • Protect What Matters Most: March 24 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the board room of the Poirier branch, financial advisor James Leung (CFP, FCSI, CSWP) will provide a foundational knowledge of the most important types of insurance for people with children. Those who also have ageing parents that may require care in the near future are especially encouraged to attend. Find out about life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, and long-term

care insurance. Please phone 604-937-4155 to register for this free program. For more information about any of these programs, visit www. library.coquitlam. bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

TERRY FOX

• Purple Pirate Spring Break Special: The Purple Pirate is coming to Terry Fox Library during spring break, hunting for treasure and first mates to help. A first mate must like magic, laughter and reading. Bring the whole family to the library to enjoy the comedy and mystery of the high seas with the Purple Pirate on Wednesday, March 14 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Admission is free. • We have what

you’re looking for: While you’re at Terry Fox Library, remember to have a look at the displays featuring information on popular topics such as arts and crafts, cooking, business, travel, and healthy living. Fox staff can help you find information on all topics. For more information, visit www.fvrl. bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-9277999.

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• Inlet Book Club: New members are welcome — just drop in — at this book discussion group, which meets in the ParkLane Room from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. At the March 7 meeting, the book discussed will be Year of

the Flood d by Margaret Atwood. The awardwinning Canadian author again shows her storytelling prowess in this gripping and disturbing vision of a postapocalyptic world. • Cracking the Dementia Code: Visit PMPL on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. for an interactive learning session facilitated by Karen Tyrell. This session will provide caregivers of those with

dementia some useful, easy techniques that can be used on a daily basis. Space is limited, so call 604-469-4577 to register. • Baby Sing and Learn drop-in: Parents and caregivers can sing, rhyme and play with their babies in this interactive literacy program. Join librarians in the Storytelling Circle on Mondays at 11 a.m. or Thursdays at 2 p.m. for a half-hour of fun. Research shows that sharing songs and rhymes with your baby helps brain development, attachment, and language skills. English language learners and parents of multiples are particularly encouraged to attend. For more information, visit library.portmoody. ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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Young people in Lindbjerg Academy’s Performance Glee Choir are no stranger to hard work to help themselves. And now, they’re no stranger to helping others. The kids, ages eight to 17 years, will be performing in Disneyland this month and have been working hard on the show and fundraising. This Sunday, March 4, they’ll perform their show at Queen of All Saints school, 1405 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam at 7:30 p.m. Admission (by donation) and bake sale and cake walk proceeds will be donated to the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, a charity that offers music education to children who would not be able to afford it.

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Teens, snap to it and enter contest Picture This photo contest

Po r t C o q u i t l a m teens can celebrate Teen Tech Week 2012 in March by participating in Fraser Valley Regional Library’s (FVRL) Picture This photo contest. In the contest, which runs March 5 to 31, teens can show off their photography skills by snapping shots and entering them to win prizes, including an Apple iPad and $100 Best Buy gift cards. The contest is open to teens ages 13 to 19 years who have FVRL cards and live or

work in a community FVRL serves (Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam is part of FVRL). “This fun contest allows teens to engage with the library through technology and through our Facebook page,” JoAnn Sleiman, FVRL’s information services librarian and contest co-ordinator, said in a press release. “It’s a great way for teens who are current members of FVRL to learn more about all the cool free resources and programs that we offer them. “This contest is also a great incentive for those teens who

haven’t yet become FVRL members to come in and get their free library card.” PoCo teens can submit up to five of their best photos. Winners will be chosen by a panel of FVRL staff and guest judges on April 6. Winning photos will be published on FVRL’s Facebook page and there will be announcements on Twitter and at www. fvrl.ca. For more information, including contest categories, rules and instructions, visit the Picture This — Teen Photo Contest tab on FVRL’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ FraserValleyLibrary.

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Pink shirt winners, coffee time with the mayor, and hospital cake CAKE TIME

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Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary marked its 36th year last month by serving cake and hot beverages to staff and visitors in the main entrance way at the Port Moody facility. Since it started in 1976, auxiliary members have given about 250,000 volunteer hours plus $800,000 for equipment and patient comfort items.

A number of students from Port Coquitlam’s Blakeburn elementary were recognized recently for their artistic work in helping to create a t-shirt for the school’s anti-bullying campaign. The student-driven project, which received more than 100 ideas for the design, was led by teachers and principal Jane Kruks. Three of this year’s winners follow in the footsteps of their older siblings — Kalen Dofher, Roy Marshall and Ariana Dudley — who headed up the same effort a few years ago.

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Students of Coquitlam’s Queen of All Saints school had a boost to their coffee drive last month when Mayor Richard Stewart and Coun. Terry O’Neill showed up. The “farewell” fundraiser was hosted by the Grade 7 class, with the java donated by Port Moody’s Gallagher’s Coffee Bar.

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A young Coquitlam piano player clinched a near perfect mark in her Royal Conservatory of Music exam. Angela Hu, seven, gained 99% for Grade 2 and took a gold medal, which she will receive in April at the Chan Centre at UBC. Hu, a member of the Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble, started piano with Keitha Campeau and has won many awards. Five of Fishwick’s other students also earned gold medals in their RCM exams last year.

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A Coquitlam printing firm is now rolling out with its 45th anniversary celebrations. Started in 1967, Ampco Manufacturers began as Ad-Print Marking Ltd. and has since expanded to 100 em-

ployees, producing more than $15 million a year out of its 63,000-square foot facility. Ampco (www.ampcomfg.com) was recently named a regional finalist in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies national competition.

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Port Coquitlam’s Tunde Szamoskozi last month climbed to the top of one of B.C.’s tallest buildings to support the BC Lung Association. Along with nearly 500 participants, Szamoskozi walked up the 48 storeys of the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre as part of the 11th annual StairClimb for Clean Air. To date, StairClimb has brought in $1.2 million for lung health and air quality research and programs. Please send Spotlight news releases and photos to jwarren@tricitynews.com.

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18th annual free seminar for first-time home buyers With so many factors to take into consideration when buying a new home, it is no surprise first-time home buyers need a little help de-mystifying the process. What home type is best matched to wants, needs and financial resources? What are the mortgage options? How does the provincial property transfer tax exemption for first-time home buyers work? What are the rules associated with B.C.’s newly announced $10,000 first-time new home buyers bonus? How much can be withdrawn tax-free from RRSPs? How about closing costs and home warranties? What’s involved with condo pre-sales? Those and other key

questions will be covered by a panel of experts at the 18th annual Seminar for First-time Home Buyers, presented by the Greater Va n c o u v e r H o m e Builders’ Association (GVHBA) on Tuesday, April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St., Surrey. Admission to the popular seminar is free and speakers include Robyn Adamache, senior market analyst, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.; Wendy Acheson, vice-president and registrar, Homeowner Protection Office, branch of BC Housing; Nar rinder Dhanoya-Bhangu, vice president, Pacific re gion, Genwor th Financial Canada; Inde Sumal, vice-president of residential mortgages, BC region, RBC

Royal Bank; Eugen Klein, president, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver; Tom Reeves, assistant vice-president, National Home Warranty; and Aaron Lightman, associate, Farris and Company LLP. Seminar moderator is Shayne Ramsay, chief executive officer of BC Housing. “Our experts will help first-time buyers consider all available options and important issues before they take that critical first step onto the property ladder,” GVHBA president and CEO Peter Simpson said in a press release. Last year, 650 people attended the seminar and that number could be higher this year. Doors open at 6 p.m., allowing attendees time to view builder displays and other home-related products and services.

Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Registrations will also be accepted via voicemail during evenings and weekends. There is free on-site parking and public transit is nearby. Although the seminar is free, attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the Surrey Food Bank. The GVHBA Firstt i m e H o m e B u ye r s Seminar is sponsored by the provincial Homeowner Protection Office, RBC Royal Bank, Canada Mortgage and Housing Cor p., Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, Genworth Financial Canada, National Home Warranty, CKNW, 99.3 The Fox, AM730 and Classic Rock 101.

1 week to nominate volunteers Port Coquitlam residents have a week left to nominate fellow citizens for the Volunteer Recognition Awards, which honour people who have helped make their community a better place. Nominations are being accepted until March 9 in seven categories: arts, heritage and culture; caring and safety; environmental protection and enhancement; sports and recreation; youth programs; and the lifetime volunteer award. “Our volunteers provide a great service to

our community with no expectation of reward,” PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release. “It’s important that we recognize them for the stars that they are and nominating them for a volunteer recognition award is a great start.” Nominees can be any age and do not have to live in PoCo. They cannot have previously received a Volunteer Recognition Award from the city and must meet at least one the follow criteria: • their unpaid volunteer contributions provide extraordinary

help or care to families or groups in Port Coquitlam; • they continually commit their time, talent and energy, without pay, to improve the quality of life in Port Coquitlam; • or they have been voluntarily involved in a program or project that has had a lasting benefit for Port Coquitlam and its residents. The award winners will be announced at a volunteer recognition awards and tribute evening at Riverside secondary school on April 18, during National Volunteer week.

Winners will receive a personalized etchedglass trophy and will have their names added to the volunteer honour roll at city hall. All nominees receive a commemorative pin and certificate with an invitation to the tribute evening. • Nomination forms are available online at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ volunteer as well as city hall (2580 Shaughnessy St.), the PoCo rec complex (2150 Wilson Ave.), the Hyde Creek rec centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) and the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.). gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Fashion show March 7 at PoCo school A group of students at Riverside secondary school called Rapid Change is hosting its annual fashion show on March 7. WELL-Dressed runs from 7 to 8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Port Coquitlam school and 100% of the proceeds will go towards Rapid Change’s goal of building a clean water system in India with Free the Children. Previously, the group helped build a school. T h e eve n t i s open to the public and its motto is “You’re hotter when you raise for water.” The event sponsors are Me to We, West 49, Old Navy, Black and Lee, Free the Children and Gleneagle secondary school’s hair academy. As well, local musical talents will perform. Dress code is “dress to impress.” Tickets can be bought at Riverside secondary, 2215 Reeve St., PoCo, or you can call Laura at 604831-7419. Tickets cost $8 each by March 3, $10 from March 4 to 7 and $12 at the door.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, MARCH 3

• Central elementary school swap meet, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2260 Central Ave., PoCo. Admission: $1 before 11:30 a.m. and free after 11:30. Tables still for sale at $25 or $35 for commercial vendors. Info: Natasha, centralschoolfundraising@gmail.com. • Gleneagle secondary school Kids Helping Kids Swap Meet to fundraise to build a school in Ecuador, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 50+ tables, concession, kids’ activities. Admission is free and kids activities are by donation; table rentals are $25 each.

MONDAY, MARCH 5

• District #25 Tri-Cities Municipal Pension Retirees Association meeting, 11 a.m., Pasta Polo restaurant, 2754 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. All recipients of the Municipal Pension Plan are welcome.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7 p.m., in ERH ParkLane Room; guests are always welcome. Also: Auxiliary’s AGM will be held in the ParkLane Room immediately following the monthly meeting. • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge but donations are accepted. Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604936-2998.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

• Kiddies Korner Preschool, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo, parent education night, 7 p.m. Speaker:

MARCH 8: GLAMMA GRAMMA

• Glamma Gramma, 7 p.m., Heritage Woods secondary school, 1300 David Ave., Port Moody; an evening of fashion and fun hosted by Coquitlam Gogos. Vive and Creekside Fashions are providing the clothes, which will be modelled by grandmothers and students. Desserts, coffee/tea, door prizes, crafts sale. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Tickets: $25. Info: Linda, 604-9312843, Verna, 604-460-4644 or coquitlamgogos@ gmail.com or greatervangogos.org. Hilary Feldman on kitchen science – having fun with your children in the kitchen while supporting your child’s math and literacy skills. Cost: $5 at the door. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. Guests welcome. Info: 604-461-3474 or www. hydecreek.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

• Women’s Connection luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam, sponsored by Tri-City Christian Women’s Club (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries). Speaker: Sherry Loewen on “Bed knobs and mop handles.” Feature: fashion show – Pauline will show new spring fashions from Jockey Person to Person. Reservations (by March 5): Marie, 604-420-2667.

MONDAY, MARCH 12

• Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group meets, 1-3 p.m., at the Astoria Retirement Residence, 2245 Kelly Ave., PoCo. All persons with arthritis and/ or their supporters are welcome. Info: 604-937-0320.

WED., MARCH 14

• Tri-City Centennial

Stamp Club hosts Letter “Q” Night – stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation of “Q” stamps/ topics after 8 p.m. – McGee Room, community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

• St. Patrick’s Day Super Meat Draws at PoCo Legion starting at 4 p.m. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: 604-942-8911.

VOLUNTEERS

• Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Monday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Info: www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals

are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-9427506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • SUCCESS’ Host Program in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster is recruiting volunteer hosts to help new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and integrate into the community. Social contact with your new immigrant partner for 2-3 hours per week for up to 6 months. Info: Yumiko, 604-430-1899 or 604-4304199, or yumiko.king@ success.bc.ca. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 19 with boys 7-12 who have limited-to-no contact with their fathers. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ InSchool Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 19 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 436 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www. seniorsservicessociety.ca.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian Cancer Society Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to have their own well-maintained, smoke-free vehicle and a clean driving record. Volunteer drivers who use their own car are compensated for mileage. Volunteers need to be available weekdays during business hours. They will be screened and must undergo a short training session, and they are asked to commit to a minimum of one day per week for at least one year. Volunteers must familiarize themselves with the Canadian Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and services in order to share resources and information with clients. They should also be service-oriented, empathetic, patient and friendly. Info: www. cancervolunteer.ca or 604-215-5217. needs volunteers to be program assistants in forensics, social rec leaders and one-on-one workers at transitional forensics homes located at Riverview Hospital. Info: 604-675-2313, valm@ coastfoundation.com or www.coastfoundation. com. â&#x20AC;˘ Mature, reliable volunteers with good communication skills needed for food bank and thrift store in PoMo. Info: Krissie, 604931-5510. â&#x20AC;˘ Port Moody Station Museum is looking for volunteers for special events. Info: 604-939-1648. â&#x20AC;˘ Physically fit volunteers needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Society food bank to load and unload truck. Volunteers must be able to work with loads ranging from 30-150 pounds. Commitment of 3-6 months and access to a car are desirable. Info: 604-931-2450.

SENIORS

â&#x20AC;˘ Glen Pine Pavilion seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rec centre slowpitch club is looking for men 55 and older and women 50 and older. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game. Age is not a factor as long as you can still make it around the bases. Practices and games are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Practices and home games are played at Coquitlam Town Centre field and will start as soon as weather permits. Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family

and Community Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. â&#x20AC;˘ Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns. Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion and entertain as seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 604-941-2375. â&#x20AC;˘ The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. â&#x20AC;˘ Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. â&#x20AC;˘ WHO (Women Helping Others), for women who are on their own, meets Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam (behind city hall). Info: Kay, 604-469-5815. â&#x20AC;˘ Pinetree 50Plus group is now called Glen Pine 50Plus and has moved to the new Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam), where lunch is served weekdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Lemon Tree cafe. An interesting program still takes place Thursdays afternoons. Info: 604-927-6940. â&#x20AC;˘ New Age Seniors

New online calendar Maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve noticed our new online calendar at www.tricitynews.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely not the old one. The new calendar requires no login or password, and the form to submit an item is easy to use. You can add your item to The Tri-City Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; online calendar and spread the word about your event to Facebook and Twitter from our calendar. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free to submit an item and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even a spot for an image. A Tri-City News newsroom staffer will check each item before it posts to make sure it complies with our guidelines, which lead off the submission form. Like the form, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re simple, as the calendar is for community, not commercial, events. The Tri-City Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; online calendar is a great way to create buzz about your organization or your event. You can find it on our website on the right side, just above the Facebook box. Or you can go to it directly at tricitynews.com/calendar/ submit.

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sumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free onehour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 or ceas@telus.net. â&#x20AC;˘ Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604941-1745. â&#x20AC;˘ 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.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Health Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equipment maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Diane, 604-709-6625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer. â&#x20AC;˘ Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for preschoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474). â&#x20AC;˘ If you are interested in volunteering with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, call 604-4693128. â&#x20AC;˘ PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an at-risk child or youth. Info: Jodi, 604-927-2929 or www.kidstart.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ New View Society is recruiting new board members living in the Tri-Cities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; someone with an accounting or legal background, or parent advocates of mental health. Fundraising experience or previous board experience would be an asset. For more information about these positions, email Gisela at giselanewview@shaw.ca or Judy at judyjackson@ shaw.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing one-on-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided. Info: 604-253-8470. â&#x20AC;˘ Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: Elske, 604873-4525 Ext. 301 or studybuddy@bigsisters.bc.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Coast Mental Health

bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card). New players welcome. Info: Catherine, 604-937-7537. â&#x20AC;˘ New Age Seniors meet the first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., McDonald-Cartier Room, Poirier community centre, 620 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Roy, 604-939-0303. â&#x20AC;˘ Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604933-6098. â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org. â&#x20AC;˘ ABCs of Fraud, a con-

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TRI-CITY MONEY BUSINESS PROFILE: TD Waterhouse new Investor Centre

Help to de-mystify investments, stock THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Tri-City investors seeking shelter from roller coaster markets have somewhere to go to share war stories and get the latest information about new investment opportunities. It’s the TD Waterhouse Investor Centre inside the TD Canada Trust Branch at 1140 Johnson St. across from Coquitlam Town Centre. Aside from being comfortable and open to visitors, the centre offers investors access to WebBroker trading centre kiosks, investment research and specialty publications. In a few weeks, a ticker-tape style announcement board will go up both inside and outside the office showing the latest market developments, including the value of Google and Apple for all those tech stock watchers. Several seminars are also planned to give both new and experienced investors the latest in

IN QUOTES

“It’s a place to get educated and information.” Bruce Hansen market research and investment options. Self-directed investors will appreciate the opportunity to get the latest market developments, make stock purchases on line or over the phone or they can meet with financial planners and advisors to get one on one support. But you don’t have to bank with TD to take advantage, says business development manager Bruce Hansen. “It’s [a place] to get educated and information, and [for] getting comfortable about many of the investment opportunities,” Hansen explained. The one-stop shop where people can meet and talk about markets and investment seems to go against the trend of

DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

TD business development manager Bruce Hansen and Human Alghabi, regional manager for TD Waterhouse in Western Canada, show off one of the new investor kiosks at the Coquitlam branch. the warrior day-trader sitting alone in a darkened office in front of a glowing screen watch-

ing stock prices rise and fall. see CREATING, page A32

Big city style at local mall By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Navajo prints and accessories are in. I wouldn’t ordinarily know this but, thanks to Coquitlam Centre and the Pandora Style Lounge I, too, can become a style expert. All I need to do is take a few moments from my shopping to sit down on the white leather couches in the style lounge in the mall’s H & M wing and relax in front of the flat screen TV which is showing a video of the latest fashion trends. I can also thumb through fashion magazines while taking a breather in the lounge sponsored by Pandora. The lounge is the brainchild of mall marketing manager Deborah Stetz, who said she wanted to do something to make the mall stand out from its competitors. Demystifying fashion for the girls and woman who frequent

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Human Alghabi, senior regional manage for TD Waterhouse in Western Canada, said people are hungry for information especially when markets are volatile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a misconception that you have to do this by yourself. This is a place for like-minded investors to share ideas,â&#x20AC;? Alghabi said. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping that the opening of the new Investor Centre will create a buzz while also demystifying the market for people. The open concept plan of the newly-renovated TD Bank is supposed to

make people feel more at home and more comfortable talking about their finances, and so far that seems to be happening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really the comfort factor of what a lot of investors are looking for,â&#x20AC;? he said. Being informed is also critical for investors and the TD Waterhouse seminars have been well attended since they were introduced a few weeks ago. The seminars are free and cover topics ranging from how to use TDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WebBroker, to information about types of investment, including the popular Exchange Traded Funds, called ETFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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O n t h e d ay Th e News was visiting the Pandora Style Lounge, Dunwoody was filming one of her fashion videos about the latest spring fashions. She took a break to talk to about how much fun she is having coming up with new ideas to promote fashion trends at the shopping centre. For example, she has invited leading make-up experts to talk about spring trends this Saturday, March 3 from noon until 3 p.m. Shoppers who drop

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Catherine Dunwoody works on a video in the Pandora Style Lounge at Coquitlam Centre. by will get free advice about the latest beauty t r e n d s f r o m M AC make-up artists. MAC products are available at The Bay. Another event hosted by Dunwoody was the Dress for Less fashion

event, where she put together 12 head-to-toe looks from mall stores for under $100 each to showcase January sale items. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I l i ke t o c h a l lenge myself,â&#x20AC;? said Dunwoody, who said she takes pride in help-

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Buyer Beware Panel Buying in this Real Estate Market

Date: March 7, 2012 Time: 7:00 – 9:30pm Location: Douglas College, David Lam Campus Room C1004 1250 Pinetree Way Coquitlam

In this marketplace buyers can be confident and make informed choices. This interactive seminar includes a panel of experts who provide you with insights to avoid the pitfalls in real estate transactions with ways to protect you as a buyer. You will learn more about how to evaluate a property, legal aspects of purchasing, financing, when it makes sense to structure a purchase differently to save on taxes and recent changes to the Strata Property Act. This free public service seminar caters to everyone from “downsizing” boomers to first-time buyers. Expert Panel includes: Laura Holland, Legal Counsel, David Perkins, CFP, Pauline Tonkin, Mortgage Specialist and John Grasty,local realtor. Registration is required as space is limited. To RSVP contact Pauline at 604-813-8402

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sparagus is one of our oldest perennial vegetables. The generic word is derived from the Greek ‘asparagos’ meaning ‘to tear’, which relates to the prickly nature of some stalks. Asparagus, as one of today’s highly prized gourmet vegetables, is relatively expensive because it takes at least three years from seed until it comes into production; it requires considerable commercial growing area; and it has a limited production season. If you really enjoy this unique vegetable, why not grow your own? Asparagus is hardy from Zones 1-4, meaning it will tolerate temperatures as cold as -40 C. To keep the cost down, commercial growers usually start asparagus from seed but most home gardeners start it from two year old roots. However, by planting four year old roots (you can find these jumbo sized plants in some nurseries), you will save at least one year in harvesting time. Once planted, asparagus roots are productive for at least fifteen years. ‘Mary Washington’ has traditionally been the favourite variety but newer hybrid all-male varieties like ‘Jersey Knight’ produce larger crops of big, attractive green spears with purple bracts and tight purple tips. To grow asparagus you need a really sunny location with well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is very important to make certain the asparagus roots go straight down and because of this, the traditional method of planting involves trenches. Furrows or trenches should be dug about 12 inches wide and 12 to 18 inches deep, depending upon the length of the roots. Rows should be 4 feet apart. The bottom of the trench should be filled with 2 to 3 inches of composted cow, poultry or mushroom manure. Create a mound of soil in the centre of the trench, leaving the crest about 4 inches below the level of the garden soil. At this point, the asparagus roots can be planted. To speed up the rooting process, I always dip them in a mixture of warm water, root starter fertilizer and mud. This muddy concoction sticks to the roots and immediately begins to stimulate root development. Lay the roots on top of the mound of soil in the trench, spreading the roots evenly on both sides of this small berm. Place the plants about 18 inches apart and backfill the trench, leaving the crowns or tips of the asparagus just barely covered with soil. Root growth will begin almost immediately. Weeds can be a problem in new asparagus beds because well established roots will intermingle with the asparagus roots. Keep your asparagus beds weed free by hand cultivation

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says. Saran says the proximity to the 99 is huge for Keystone buyers. From the development, you can get to Langley in 20 minutes and downtown Vancouver in about 30 if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky, he says. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same for developments near public transit. WestStone Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 40-storey condo tower Ultra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; part of the Urban Village project in Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a three-minute walk to the SkyTrain. Bob Dominick, vicepresident of sales and marketing at WestStone, says this proximity to transit has been a huge draw for SFU students in particular, but also commuters who get to work without a car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our residents look at it as access to entertainment,â&#x20AC;? Dominick says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really vital link in our lives.â&#x20AC;?

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Celebrating the best of B.C. at the Georgies by Kerry Vital

In the grand tradition of awards season, the Canadian Home Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association of British Columbia joined in the fun with their annual Georgie Awards, held on Feb. 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year was the 20th anniversary of the awards, which recognize excellence in residential home construction, renovation, design, development, and sales and marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Whistler to the Lower Mainland to the Okanagan, the winners of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgies are golden examples of what excellent residential construction is all about,â&#x20AC;? says CHBA BC President Doug Wittal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The winners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and indeed all the finalists

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have shown us that B.C. is truly at the forefront of the country when it comes to innovative design, quality construction and great customer service.â&#x20AC;? Several familiar names in the industry were among the winners, including Adera Development Corporation for Best Innovative Feature and Best Townhouse Development for seven35 and Larco Investments Ltd. for Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development for their Morgan Crossing community. There were two big winners at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards. MAC Marketing Solutions was the recipient of six awards, including Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best Sales Centre and Best Project-Specific Website. They also

received a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies over the past seven years. Portrait Homes also won a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies in the past 11 years. This year the team won three other awards, for Large Volume Single Family Home Builder of the Year, Customer Choice Award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Single Family Home Builder

and Customer Choice Award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Multi Family Home Builder. This is the fourth year theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won the single family home award in the customer choice category, something that the company is very proud of as the winner of the award is selected by homeowners. To see a full list of winners and nominees, check out www. georgieawards.ca

The winners ... are golden examples of what excellent residential construction is about,â&#x20AC;? says CHBA BC President Doug Wittal.

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The teams at MAC Marketing Solutions, top, and Portrait Homes, above, were the recipients of a Special Platinum Georgie this year, after winning 27 Georgies in seven years and 11 years, respectively. This year was the 20th anniversary of the awards.

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hat is dynamic stretching? It’s a type of stretching where you are moving your body actively and rhythmically through a range of motion. This is in contrast to static stretching, where you are holding a specific muscle in a stretched position, usually to a point of tension, for a certain length of time. In the past, static stretching is what everyone did to “warmup” before exercising. Over the past few years, dynamic stretching has become the norm for most athletes. Why? Research has shown that people who perform dynamic stretching prior to their sport or activity demonstrated more power. In other words, they went faster, jumped higher or were stronger. And believe it or not, research has shown that static stretch-

ing seems to have a negative effect on these power performance measures. Let’s look at some of the possible reasons why. The purpose of a warm-up prior to activity is to help prepare the body to move. Static stretching does not quite do this. In fact, it only increases the length of the muscle you are stretching. When we begin an activity, our muscles need a sudden increase of oxygen. Dynamic stretching helps make this happen. The constant motion of your body increases blood flow to your muscles, causes your core body temperature to rise and your muscle length to increase. Essentially, with dynamic stretching, you are better preparing your muscles and joints for activity. This is because dynamic stretching usually involves having your body perform the mo-

tions you will likely repeat in your activity. It is why many trainers believe dynamic stretching may decrease the risk of injuries, which is one of the main reasons we all tend to stretch and warm up before any activity. Dynamic stretching is not hard to incorporate into your exercise routine. In fact, it usually flows nicely into your desired activity. Since we are in the midst of winter, let’s look at a simple warm-up program for someone who is going cross-country skiing: • Front to back kicks: While standing on one leg, swing the other leg forward and then backward like a pendulum. Repeat on the other side. This stretches your hamstrings, hip flexors and some of your quadriceps muscles. • Side kicks: While standing on one leg, swing the other leg one at a time side to side

like a pendulum. This stretches your abductors (IT Band) and groin muscles. • Heel and toe walk: Walk on your heels and then walk on your tippy toes. This stretches your shin muscles and your calf muscles. • Walking lunges: Take a step forward with one leg and then squat. Alternate sides. This stretches all your major leg and buttock muscles • Arm swings: Swing your arms back and forth like you would in cross country skiing. This stretches your shoulder and chest muscles. • Light jog: Lightly jog in a spot. This warms up all the muscles in your body, including your heart. • Scissoring jumping jacks: Perform split jumps as you swing your arms back and forth as in crosscountry skiing. This exercise mimics skiing. Do each stretch for

Plenty of support for wellness Check out these listings from the Support Groups section of The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar. • Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www.badgut.org. • Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-6881716. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-8699. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-topeer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604931-5945 or www.recoverycanada.ca. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief.

Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604939-6136 or www.hiscpc. org. • Mood Disorders Association of BC support group meets first and third Monday of each month, Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, 560 Sydney Ave. Info: Ian, 604-4174604 or Ed, 604-873-0103. MDA PoCo support group meets every other Tuesday, 7:15-9 p.m., New View Society at Elgin House, 205-2248 Elgin Ave., PoCo. Info: Coral, 604-944-7489. MDA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and education for people with mood

disorders such as depression, manic depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Families members and friends are welcome. • Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-944-2506. • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. • CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333. • Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. • DivorceCare is a

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

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about 30 seconds to one minute each and repeat one to two times. You are now ready to go cross-country skiing. In conclusion, dynamic stretching may help some performance measures that involve power, speed and strength as well as decreasing one’s chance of injury. This does not mean there is no place for static stretching or that no one does it anymore — it still has its place. I often tell my patients to perform their static stretches after their activity as part of their cool down. Both dynamic and static stretching are important components of an exercise program or activity. Research tells us that it’s the timing of when you choose to do it that is the key to getting the most of each type of stretch. – article by Karen Chow-Lennstrom of MaxFit Movement Institute (www.maxfitmovement.com).

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Gleneagle sprinter commits to Owls By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

odson Harding is set to soar with the Rice University Owls. The spectacular sprinter currently in Grade 12 at Gleneagle secondary school signed a letter of intent earlier this week to join the Owls of Houston, Texas and the heralded NCAA Div. 1 ranks next fall on a track and field scholarship. In the process, Harding turned down other fullride offers he was pondering from other big-name American post-secondary institutions such as the University of Texas at Austin, Kansas State, Penn, North Carolina and the University of Texas at Arlington. Rice was one of four campuses Harding visited on recent fly-downs and he was quickly convinced that it was the right fit for him. “The campus is amazing... very beautiful,” said the 17-year-old Harding, a native of London, England who moved to Coquitlam in February of 2009 and only took up track the following spring. “My parents tagged along so I got a good feel for everything. It was probably the hardest decision of my life, [one that] determines the rest of your life. I took every aspect under consideration and for track and academics, [Rice] was the best balance for me.” see AYESU-ATTAH, page A54

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PoCo Impact’s Rylan Grant, right, challenges the North Fraser Selects’ Taylor Keefe for a high ball during a boys Under-16 Gold cup game Sunday at Westview secondary school field in Maple Ridge. The Impact prevailed, 4-3.

PoMo’s Millin top Saskatchewan Jr. puck rookie Port Moody Black Panthers miss Brandon Millin, who rarely misses the net toiling now with the Notre Dame Hounds. A PoMo native, Millin was named co-winner of the Saskatchewan Junior ‘A’

Hockey League’s rookie of the year after whipping in 21 goals and adding 22 assists playing on the Hounds’ top line. A Heritage Woods secondary school grad, Millin played all his minor hockey in Port Moody and skated the pre-

vious two seasons with his hometown Black Panthers of the Pacific International Jr. ‘B’ league. Last campagin, he tallied 34 points in 44 games, good for third in Cats’ scoring. On Wednesday, the Cats lost

their seventh straight game via a 7-1 defeat to the host Abbotsford Pilots. Julian Klaric scored the lone goal for the Cats, who fell to 11-28-4-1 to close out the regular season and open playoffs today (Friday) in Abby.

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COQUITLAM METRO-FORD SOCCER PLAYERS of the WEEK BRITTNEY PASTULOVIC JOHN FAVARO and LOGAN CHUNG e! n S...forcyoourrCeMFSO Coquitlam Metro-Ford RAVENS Coquitlam Metro-Ford JUVENTUS am Te C This past week, the Under 12 Metro-Ford Juventus earned a berth in the North Fraser Cup ﬁnal by winning two games—against the PoCo Rangers and the Port Moody Selects. Although both victories were the result of a great team effort, most of the credit should be given to JOHN FAVARO and LOGAN CHUNG for their exceptional efforts. On Wednesday evening, Juventus defeated the PoCo Rangers on penalty kicks after the game had ended in an overtime tie. John Favaro and Logan Chung led the way to victory with their amazing leadership and grit. On Saturday, against Port Moody, John and Logan once again stood out as their timely goals led Juventus to a clear-cut 5-2 victory. For their excellent performances this past week, JOHN FAVARO and LOGAN CHUNG have been selected as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Players of the Week!

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Gold rush at Games A t h l e t e s f r o m Va n c o u ve rSquamish topped the medal standings as the 2012 BC Winter Games concluded on the weekend in Vernon. Although the medal results of each zone are impacted by geographical location and size, and number of participating athletes, here are the totals from this year’s Games: • Vancouver-Squamish: 34 gold, 30 silver, 17 bronze • Thompson-Okanagan: 24 gold, 26 silver, 30 bronze • Fraser Valley: 26 gold, 16 silver, 30 bronze • Vancouver Island-Central Coast: 13 gold, 20 silver, 19 bronze • Cariboo-North East: 13 gold, 17 silver, 13 bronze • Fraser River-Delta: 8 gold, 14 silver, 14 bronze • Kootenays: 5 gold, 2 silver, 7 bronze • North West: 6 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze A total of 1,124 athletes, 228 coaches and 152 officials took part in 17 events during the Games, which ran Feb. 23-26. More than 2,200 volunteers from the Vernon area also took part. The following is a list of individ-

ual medal winners, along with their hometowns and events, from the TriCities (Zone 3 Fraser Valley): GOLD A l e x a n d e r L aw re n c e, Po r t Coquitlam, Pre-Novice Men’s figure skating; Zackery McLaren, Port Coquitlam, boys ‘A’ 1500 m and 3000 m points race speed skating; and Justin Cross, Coquitlam, boys ‘B’ 1500 m and 300 m points race speed skating. SILVER Shi Yun Lum, Coquitlam, girls Provincial Level 3 uneven bars gymnastics; Madelyn McPhee, Coquitlam, girls Provincial Level 4 floor exercise gymnastics; and Kyle Parker, Port Moody, male dual moguls freestyle skiing. BRONZE Cristina Delmaestro, Port Moody, Juvenile women’s figure skating; Justin Cross, Coquitlam, boys ‘B’ 400 m speed skating; Kyle Parker, Port Moody, boys male moguls freestyle skiing; Madison Parker, Port Moody, girls dual moguls and combined freestyle skiing; and Erin Bibby, Port Coquitlam, girls match play archery.

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A determined Natalie Cinits of Banting gives her all against Moody’s Siobhan Denny in their girls Grade 7 weight division final match in the Coquitlam Middle School Athletic Association wrestling meet last Thursday at Maple Creek. Denny wriggled free to win and become district champion.

Ayesu-Attah wins for Idaho continued from page A53

Harding set a personal-best time of 47.53 seconds in his main event, the 400 metres, at last June’s B.C. high school championships at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium, where he finished second to Oak Bay’s Brendon Restall. Placing third in that same race was Harding’s Coquitlam Cheetahs clubmate and Heritage Woods grad Ben AyesuAttah, who, ironically, ran the anchor leg as a freshman with the University of Idaho in last weekend’s deciding men’s 4x400 relay race that won the Vandals their first-ever Western Athletic Conference (WAC) indoor track and field title. Last August, Harding set a new Wester n Canada Summer Games record of 47.64 in the men’s 400 in Kamloops. “We are very excited that Hodson is coming to Rice next fall,” Owls head track and field coach Jon Warren wrote

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Heritage Woods grad Ben Ayesu-Attah competes for Idaho in last weekend’s WAC indoor track meet. in an email to The TriCity News. “He is a great student and a great athlete who is the perfect fit for this university. I cannot say enough good things about him and his family.” Harding has also proven to be a formi-

dable for other sprinters his age in the 100m and 200m events, having placed third in the latter at last year’s prep provincials. “He is an excellent 400-metre runner who help us in many respects –– both in the

open events and in the relays,” Warren said. “I think his ability as a runner can take him far beyond the NCAA. “It’s not an understatement [to say] that the Olympic Games could be in his future.” Harding plans to take sociology at Rice with a goal of eventually going to law school. He said attending Gleneagle has been “a terrific experience” and that teachers and students alike there have been swamping him with congratulatory gestures since he committed to the Owls. “Everybody has been great,” said Harding, who has targeted achieving a 46.8 clocking in the 400m with the Owls next season. “I’m always trying to better my time and excel.” FINISH LINE: At last weekend’s WAC indoors, Ayesu-Attah posted a personal-best 48.12 time in the men’s 400m to place fourth and help earn him second team All-Conference honours.

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CM Rings zing Surrey-WR Michelle Beattaur zipped in three goals to lead the CoquitlamMoody Lightning Rings Under-10 ringette squad to a 9-7 victory over Sur rey-White Rock, marking just the Rings’

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circle to bite us in our own behinds. Case in point: Can anyone tell me what honestly justifies a 230% increase in the price of performance rods over the last 17 years? We are not talking greater Vancouver real estate here, and even those price increases are not honestly justified. As an old school fly fisherman, introduced to the way of yarn and feathers 43 years ago, I have decided over the next few columns to lift the vale on some of the pompousness I have found skulking in my chosen sport. Let me start by stating I do not hold with much of the present elitist conventions of fly fishing. In short I hold with t h e a d a g e s, “ W h at works, works period,”

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It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Predeceased by his wife Vida, his son Donnie and his twin sister Donna, he will be deeply missed by his daughter Deane, his son Doug (Heather), his sister Joyce (James) and his brother Dean (Joanne). He will also be missed by his grandchildren Dustin (Kathleen), Brandon, Aaron, Wade, Quinton, Desmond, Shantel and Shyanne, greatgrandsons Christian, Dylan, Brayden & Ethan and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Don was born in Nanaimo, BC on October 4th, 1932 to Fred and Margaret, he worked the tugboats and logged on Vancouver Island, after that he went to work for Vancouver Pile Driving and then went on to work on the Vancouver waterfront. Don became a member of the ILWU in 1963, he retired as a foreman from Western Stevedoring in 1995. Don was a member of Local 514 and carried on as a member of the ILWU Pensioners Club until his passing Don’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Dufferin Care Centre. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at 1:00 on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at the Port Coquitlam Legion #133. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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2502-2550 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even) 2513-2550 Quay Pl 1075-1077 Viewmount Dr 8611 3200-3228 Bosun Pl 1050-1091 Dolphin St 1060-1087 Hull Crt 3207-3223 Mariner Way (odd) 3201-3229 Pier Dr 3208-3225 Sail Pl 8453 740-834 Como Lake Ave (even) 800-831 Cornell Ave 760-828 Grover Ave 700-752 Guiltner St 763-830 Regan Ave 751-829 Smith Ave (odd) 704-748 Townley St 8461 787-802 Banting St 743-825 Como Lake Ave(odd) 740-760 Covina Crt 790-798 Dalip Crt 741-800 Egmont Ave 738-780 Ellice Ave 800-810 Fowler Crt 808-838 Raynor St (even) 804-926 Robinson St 8221 343-385 Blue Mountian St (odd) 901-975 Edgar Ave (odd) 900-970 Stewart Ave 907-964 Walls Ave

HELP WANTED

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MATERIAL Handlers req’d for TriCity Wood Reman co.F/T day shift, production work, $12/Hr & up w/exper, email resume to swiftwood@telus.net SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195 WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

156

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

IN-HOME SALES PROFESSIONALS This Is A Real Opportunity to make over $100,000/year

North Delta based international basement waterproofing and crawlspace repair company Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is GROWING! You will run self-generated and COMPANY PROVIDED high quality leads and close sales. Must have home sales exp. OR come from the residential real estate, window / siding / roofing industries, home inspection, or home improvement industries. Must be able to access confined spaces to do your inspections for quotes. 100% commission based income, offering the highest commissions in the industry. We provide the BEST training, systems, products, and services in the business. We are the biggest and best. A valid Passport is required for travel to training facilities. Reply with Resume as a word or PDF document to

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

A+

Therapeutic Massage

604-942-8688 - near Safeway Sunwood Square

SANDWICH ARTISTS ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T No experience necessary. Uniform and training provided. 1 free meal included daily.

Please No Calls Between 11:30 -1:30PM

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

EXPERIENCED Emergency Medical Technician/Level III First Responder willing to also work as Camp Attendant/Cook’s Help/Laborer, June-August, 25-man trailer camp, pay DOE. Serious inquiries only. linda@ethosgeo.com

@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

SEARCHING FOR A NEW JOB? Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Opportunities Section in the 100’s

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

rush on over to bcclassified.com We’re here for you. The answer to your problem can be as easy as picking up your paper. To place an ad call

604-575-5555 Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam

Trades qualified with good skills. Boring mill experience an asset.

GRINDER Capable of precision grinding. Experience on internal, external and universal grinders.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HARD CHROMED PLATER Prefer experience in the hard chrome plating industry.

Experienced Fencer /Helper required. $15-$18 per hour depending on exp & capabilities. DL req., welding an asset. Opportunites also for sub contractors. Email resume & refs: ironcurtain@shaw.ca

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager WORK local! You could commute hours per day to work in the city or, you could work locally at IMW. Make $30-35 per hour plus shift premium as a CNC MACHINIST and $20-25 per hour plus premiums as a OPERATOR, spend more time with your family and earn while you would be driving. Send your resume and cover letter to hr@imw.ca. Only expereinced applicants need apply.

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Tax Returns 173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

604-468-8889

Disc. for seniors

604-468-2287 accountableaccounting.ca

TAX RETURNS Current and overdue returns going back as far as 1998 Starting at $55.00 per return Couples discount at $100.00 M A R E K B R A G I E L, CFP Tri-City Business Centre 604-552-9399 ext. 329 TAX RETURNS

Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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

Professionally Prepared by CGA Personal Tax Returns & Efile CorporateTaxes/Financial stmnts. Consultation & Bookkeeping Very Reasonable Rates

604-472-7776 #300-2232 McAllister Ave. POCO

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161 threescocatering@shaw.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Auto Financing FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-7920599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OF YOU DEBT.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

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• Corporate • Self employed • Personal

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800-854-5176.

One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $65. No limit on number of slips.

TOOL ROOM ATTENDANT Knowledge of tools relating to a machine shop. Inventory management, purchasing & computer skills. Knowledge of SAP software is an asset. Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts Package including RRSP Plan. Wartsila Canada supports the Federal Contractors Program as it relates to Employment Equity for Women, Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities. Send/email resume to: Bob.boudreau@wartsila.com 1771 Savage Rd, Richmond, B.C V6V 1R1 Fax: 604-244-1181 www.wartsila.com

LEGAL SERVICES

When you need help in a hurry...

CNC MACHINIST

MANUAL MACHINIST

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Benefits available, and competitive wage Email resume and hours available to: Subway_careers@shaw.ca

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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.

careers@bsv.ca

Trades qualified manual machining background an asset. Afternoon shifts available.

PERSONAL 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

SALES

Ability to work till late or work early (6am start) a great asset.

6013 3300-3364 Henry St 3301-3378 Viewmount Dr 3353-3373 Viewmount Pl

Classified Advertising

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Hiring for all FULL TIME Shifts for Prairie Ave & Home Depot locations in POCO.

SUBWAY. Call Sarbjit 778-385-9089

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living communities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experience. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send resumes for both to myfuture@holidaytouch.com.

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8420 901-951 Austin Ave 506-534 Blue Mountain St (even) 922-948 Dennison Ave 500-600 Joyce St 501-530 Mentmore St 508-522 Roxham St

OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation

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PERSONAL SERVICES

NO CALLS, please!!!

St John’s St., Pt Moody

6055 1002-1015 Alpine Pl 1102-1119 Barberry Pl 3-17 Campion Crt 1302-1323 Campion Lane 1202-1224 Cypress Pl 1402-1414 Dogwood Pl 1502-1509 Fernwood Pl 1602-1622 Hemlock Pl 999-1124 Noons Creek Dr

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

GREAT F/T POSITION at Self Storage Facility in POCO Industrial area. Reg. shifts (incl. eves + weekends) + holiday & misc. relief. Must have valid D.L., be personable, flexible and be able to work independently. Apply in person with resume to: IMPERIAL SELF STORAGE 1180 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam, 10am-2pm Mon-Thurs. No phone calls or faxes please.

9709 1280-1320 Durant Dr 1200-1300 Hayward Lane (even) 1296-1328 Johnson St (even) 2800-2871 McLaughlin Ave 2628-2641 McLauglin Crt 2627-2879 Walton Ave (odd)

We’re your #1 source for

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909

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

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CARPENTRY

GOOD RELIABLE CARPENTER Framing Finishing Siding Decks Windows Doors W Rot & Damage 22 years experience W Ref’’s Call Greg (604)816-5758

236

CLEANING SERVICES

~~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421 Spic n’ Span Cleaning Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

A58 Friday, March 2, 2012, Tri-City News HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

www.tricitynews.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS 477

PETS

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Sekora Electric LTD. Specializing in residential Renos And servce panel upgrades. Free est. 604-657-9776 EC. Lic# 88601 ✶ Electrical Contrator

MAIDS R’ US The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 27 yrs. exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call

EZ GO MOVERS

Quick & Reliable Movers

Call 604-802-6722 Visit our website:

www.stonebridgeom.com

LAWNS PLUS

604-524-2177

RECYCLE-IT!

NO JOB TOO SMALL 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

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE EXCAVATOR & SKID STEER FOR HIRE Specializing in:

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

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DRYWALL

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500 *BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132. Ceiling Restoration: taping, spraying, patches & small boarding jobs, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826

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ELECTRICAL

*Drain Tile *Site Services *Landscaping & *Snow Removal Call for Estimate 604-607-5812.

PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919. Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

269

FENCING

1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714

275

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in: - ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Landscape Maintenance

Ph: 604-469-2331 281

GARDENING

DRNEWEARTH.COM Call: (604)460-8776

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Man & Wife with combined Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured

(604)671-2746 Free Estimates

Running this ad for 8yrs

NORTH Creek Projects Bathroom specialists complete bathroom renos or just tub or shower replacement 13 yrs exp call 6046716134

MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073 Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168 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

EAGLE TILE 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

604.764.9594

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $500. Vet ✔, 6 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983

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Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

EXTRA

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

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SUNDECKS

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

LANDSCAPING PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

ANDY’S LANDSCAPE. Majored, 20yr exp. www.andyslandscape.ca 778-895-6202

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DRNEWEARTH.COM Call: (604)460-8776

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.proaccpainting.com

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PLUMBING

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

NICK’S Landscaping SPRING YARD MAINT.

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 $

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 17 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510

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SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

PAUL BUNYAN

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

Tree Service

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MOVING & STORAGE

Home Renovations and New Construction

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

Dean 604-834-3076

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Meadows Landscape Supply

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STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

TIBETAN MASTIFF puppies. P.B. 8 wks old. Ready to go. Good health. 604-302-5914 or 604-440-3650

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

509

AUCTIONS

On Site Truck Equipment & Tool Auction rd

Date: March 3 , 2012 Time: 12:00 Noon Auction Viewing Dates: March 2nd 1:00p.m.-6:00p.m. March 3rd 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Address: 14730 66th Ave. Surrey, BC (AROUND BACK) PARTIAL LIST ONLY Auction Details: As NEW Mac Tool Macsimizer Tool Series Chest (25k AS NEW) HUGE Snap-On Tools Tool Chest, John DEERE Skid Steer bobcat #317, Natural Gas Gensets, 3 large semi truck engines, Pipe Bender w/shoes 1.5”-2.5” , Honda Diesel Genset EX13D, Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 2 4500 w diesel gensets, 6 as new tool boxes full of tools, Gasket and Hollow Punch, Flaring Tools, Oil Filter Wrench Sets, Torpedo Heaters, Workshop Presses, Miller Welder, Ingersoll Rand Impact Guns, 2004 F-350 Crew Cab, rebuilt engine, with new chip, Hyster 50 Forklift, Hyster 2500, 4000 Clark Electric forklift, Toyota 2500lb Electric, Mac Tool Air Conditioner recharging unit, Landa 3500 psi pressure washer, pallet jacks, HYSTER 3000 Forklift, Pipe bender w/shoes 1.5?-2.5?, As New 2 5hp 3ph full size compressors, 3 large air dryers- 1 gates pc707 hose machine with dies 1ph - 2 , 1=2 miller 300 acdc 1ph wire feed machine with gantry feeder. - 1 miller 625 plasma assorted jacks - grinders floor jacks, hero airless paint sprayers with new lines and guns.- Snap on Mac torque wrenchs. - 1 10hp honda pressure washer. - asst Snap-On Mac wrenches sets. - 1 blue star miller 13 hp mobile welder. - 1 ph 100 amp high frequency welder. 1- professional grade pipe. - misc torches - safety equipment.). 1 peca 9 camera surveillance system with cameras. - 2 h beam trolleys. - misc parts bins. - various hand port-apowers, jack stands, jacks ETC.

SO MUCH MUCH too mention!!!

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

bradsjunkremoval.com

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

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

CHIHUAHUA missing in Port Moody. Last seen on Evergreen Dr, Feb. 23, 2012. His name is “Rambo”. Black charcoal, tan paws, which flash on chest. Much loved, family is devastated. 17 months old, not neutered. Contact 604-9391918 or cavrodgers@shaw.ca

www.recycleitcanada.ca

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots. 2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727.

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

(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

HOME REPAIRS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

604.587.5865

Craig 604 - 240 - 7594

ZIGGY’S RENO’S. European quality work. Free Est. All types of renos. Best prices! 604-931-4224

604-465-1311

HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Also rubbish removal available Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

CHEAP

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

Free Estimates BBB • WCB • Insured Check Out Our Extraordinary Projects At www.caliberwest contracting.com

INTERIOR / Exterior Repaints & New Construction Ceiling Painting/Drywall Repair

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

Kitchens • Bathrooms New Additions • Flooring Painting • Decks Windows / Doors Stonework • Siding & More

(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

Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

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

MAKING YOUR RENOVATION DREAMS COME TRUE...

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

Professional Installation

PAINT SPECIAL

RENO & REPAIR

DEMOSSING. Gutter Cleaning. Repairs. Roofing. Power Washing, painting, cedar ridgecap. Jeff’’s House Ext. 604-802-6310

M.T. GUTTERS

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Residential~Strata~Commercial

RUBBISH REMOVAL

From $48/per

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

CONCRETE & PLACING

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#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339

www.ezgomovers.com

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

604-537-4140

✶ Residential / Commercial ✶ Advanced lighting control (iPhone, iPad integration)

604-808-0212

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BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley

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Avail March 1, n/s, bright, spacious corner. Luxury 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl’s, F/P, ground level, priv fncd patio/yard. Located in prestigious Silver Springs complex. Whistler style clubhouse, 2 sec parking + storage Cat OK. $1350 + hydro

P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1350

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PoCo 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex with 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms. Avail Now. N/S. $1100/mo. COQ CTR area lrg 2 Bdr 12th flr hi-rise,2full baths, inste w/d, gym & sauna in bldng, ns/np, $1250. M.Ridge Beautiful 3000 s/f newer home in Albion area. 5Bdrm + den. March 1st. 1Cat ok. $2000.

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604-945-5864 COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755. Coquitlam Ctr 2 bdrm bright g/l, fresh paint, inste ldry f/p, patio, prkg strg, NS/NP $1175. 604-767-0599

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(604)941-7721 PORT MOODY, Lrg 1 bdrm + den bsmt suite (1000 sq.ft.) w/sep ent, W/D, strge, prking, new flrs + paint. Near school, park, trails & shops. $950 + utls. NS/NP. Contact 604307-6242, grant66@shaw.ca

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1 Bdrm & den suite $875 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

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

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2012 Wildwood Xlite 22FB Travel Trailer, AC, Northwest Pkg, Front Queen, Neo Angle Shower LOADED. On Sale $14,999.

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COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm townhouse avail April 1st, $940/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-942-2277

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OFFICE/RETAIL

COMMERCIAL SPACE; Office or Retail, 1700 sq.ft., central Coquitlam, good access front and rear. All inquiries to Peter, 604-861-9428 or email: petergain2011@gmail.com

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SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM, Lansdown, 1 bdrm + den, walk in, 1100 sf, patio, NS/NP, avail. now. $900. Ph. 604-338-5473 COQUITLAM: Oxford Hts. Quiet St. 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste. $850/incl utils. March 15. N/P, N/S. 604-722-3346 NORTH POCO quiet, bright grnd. lvl. 2 bdrm., d/w, share ldry. N/S N/P. Apr. 1. Refs. $900 incl. utils. (604)377-8660 JP PORT COQUITLAM. 1 bdrm grd lvl suite. Private entry. Shower only. Gas F/P, shared W/D. N/S. N/P. $700/mo incl utils & internet. Suit 1 person. Call 604-464-5751.

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $2900 obo. 604-931-1236. 2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN show room condition, sporty, slick & great for the summer, auto, sunroof, only 47k, blk. leather, local.This can be yours for $11,930/ 604-328-1883

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PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm apt. $800/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of VIOLETTA LETH also known as VIOLET LETH formerly of #114, 2250 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 1Z5, Deceased, who died on January 3, 2012, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, on or before the 2nd day of April, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received.

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CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: *† All offers and Selling Price include Delivery & Destination ($1,650 for 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1) and a $399 Dealer Administration Fee. Offers and Selling Price exclude PPSA up to $72 (when financing), applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance, and a down payment of $2,900. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. These offers cannot be combined with any other offers and are subject to change without notice. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for details. Vehicle images shown may include optional upgrades. *Limited time finance offers available O.A.C. Special bi-weekly purchase finance offers are available on 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1 (Selling Price $27,284) for a 72 month term. The bi-weekly 72 month payment interest rates are based on 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD @ 0% purchase financing. Bi-weekly payments are $175 with $2,900 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $27,284. Offer valid until March 10, 2012. 9Purchase any 2011 Grand Vitara model and receive a Petro-CanadaTM Preferred PriceTM card valid for $0.40 per litre savings on up to 1,875 litres of fuel per card (maximum litres for approximately one year). Based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings for the 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD (2,000 L/year). The Preferred PriceTM card is valid at participating Petro-CanadaTM retail locations (and other participating North Atlantic Petroleum retail locations in Newfoundland). This card has no expiry date. Petro-CanadaTM is a Suncor Energy business. TMTrademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under license. Petro-CanadaTM is not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this promotion. Eligibility for the card is subject to conditions and exclusions. Gas card will be provided to consumer after concluding purchase contract at participating dealership. Offer valid until March 10, 2012. ‡Extended Warranty Offer 7 year/100,000kms Silver Level Powertrain Coverage with a $250 deductible on all new 2011 model year Grand Vitara models. Don’t pay for 120 days applies to purchase financing offers on all 2011 models on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 90 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. 2When properly equipped.

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555 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam 604.936.2447

PineTree Village, Coquitlam 604.464.3611

Across from Dairy Queen (where North Road meets)

Next to Save-On-Foods (Pinetree & Lougheed)

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604-917-0202 • 604-939-5444

Expires March 31, 2012

Sunday to Thursday 11am - 12am

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8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

604-461-4247

For all y your dental needs

www.angelossalonandspa.com

St rting att Sta

OGRESSIVE 95 PROGR BIBI-FOCALS

SINGLE VISION VISI SES GLASSES

With Anti Reﬂection Coating

NO LINE

Frames & Plastic Lenses... & Plastic Lenses, 2nd pair 25 2550B Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam *Frames can be a different prescription

169

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300 0 604-942-9300

FREE! Pop or Large FREE! SCHMALZ Coffee w with any with your purchase Sandwich of $35.00 or more of (full sandwiches meat or deli products only). Expires

W2H

TAKE-OUT SPECIAL HALIBUT TAKE-OUT COUPON SPECIAL FEEDS FOUR

555 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam 604.936.2447

PineTree Village, Coquitlam 604.464.3611

Across from Dairy Queen (where North Road meets)

Next to Save-On-Foods (Pinetree & Lougheed)

99 $24 $30 99

Check Us Out @ www.C-Lovers.com

Call

604-942-0488 today! for your FREE in-home estimate

JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING BREAK!

WHEEL TO HEAL Tri-City

MAY 31 , 2012 CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club, Pitt Meadows

Participate ~ Support ~ Sponsor For details visit us at www.erhf.ca

EAGLE RIDGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

ALL NEW ''5D 5D'' INTERACTIVE THEATRE

Join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for savings throughout the summer.

604-530-1400 - | #104-- 20645 Langley Bypass | www.thege.ca

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS! Home ownership at Easton starts from just $219,900 $10,995 downpayment $599 /month incentive ends March 12!

Expires March 31, 2012.

March 31, 2012.

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604.939.DENT (3368) Super 2609 St. John’s St., Port Moody info@mintdental.ca † Limited time offer. New patients only. Call for full details.

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www.eastonliving.ca

Windows Unit 5, 1560 Broadway St. Port Coquitlam

www.SuperWindows.ca *Limited Discount prices. imited time offer. offer Disco sco count based on basic window prices

Specials Buy e 1 FREE Your uy 1 Get our Choice! o ce Baked Lasagna or LUNCH DINNER Baked Spaghetti

$ 99

1-Piece Cod, Chips & Pop

$ 99

2-Piece Cod, Chips & Pop

FREE 10” Peperoni or Cheese Pizza or One 2 litre Pop with any order of $12.00 or more.

Present or mention this coupon when ordering. Expires March 31, 2012

Present or mention this coupon when ordering.

www.bellapizza.ca

604-917-0202 • 604-939-5444

Expires March 31, 2012

Sunday to Thursday 11am - 12am

608-Clarke Road at Como Lake, Coquitlam Friday & Saturday 11am - 1am

Frrom From

11995

service@openroadmazda.ca

✃

COMPLETE

,' $ 0'

www.bcdailydeals.com

MAY 6, 2012

(Opposite Milestones) Plus taxes & enviro fee. Please present coupon. Expires March 31/12

2 Pairs

EFN

BCDaily

COQUITLAM LOCATION: 2773F Barnet Highway 604-464-7844 NORTH ROAD LOCATION: 335 North Road 604-931-4501

SAVE THE DATES!

2724A Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam

604-464-1511

2 Pairs P irr Starting 1 Pa .955 $22299.9 $2

604-942-8088

Complete Care in Comfort SINCE 1985

CALL FOR DETAILS

269

Drive Thru Oil Change

Lower level near Sears, Coquitlam Centre

Trave

No Appointment Necessary

* Free Consultation... Limited Time Offer

Save time, save money.

J@>E LG re.

SUPERCENTRE

www.orcabaysuzuki.com

604-464-3330

GREAT NEW LOCATION

find national retailers at

#103 - 3003 St. John’s Street, Port Moody

EASY TO FIND... Located right on the Oxford Connector DL#30882

TRI-CITY NEWS

Save time, save money.

THE

604-461-9111

3170 St. Johns Street, Port Moody

www.openroadmazda.ca

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