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The worm turns into art

SEE LIFE, PAGE A13

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Tom Fletcher/A10 Letters/A11 A Good Read/A16 Sports/A23

PoCo past, present, party

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

There was a time in Port Coquitlam’s history when you would buy your suits at Stewart Tailors and pick up your groceries at McCallum’s General Store.

Harry Hammond fixed cars at his downtown garage and beef and poultry could be purchased at Vic Frey’s

For more on PoCo’s centennial plans, see page A12 Meat Market.

Today, these businesses are a distant memory for only some of the city’s older residents and the PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society is hop-

ing to change that.

As the countdown begins to Port Coquitlam’s centennial celebrations next year, the group has launched Taking Care of Business, a display that features the work of local entrepreneurs and business people who have operated in PoCo over the last century.

ABOVE: GARY MCKENNA/THE TRI-CITY NEWS; BELOW: POCO HERITAGE & CULTURAL SOCIETY

see EXHIBITS EXHIBITS,, page A12

Two views facing north on Shaughnessy Street: Below, a shot taken in Port Coquitlam in the 1940s shows a busy commercial district. Above, a shot taken Monday shows a busy commercial district.

School’s back in Thursday A few students went to school but all to be back tomorrow

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

School District 43 hallways and parking lots were virtual ghost towns early this week as most of the district’s

30,000 students stayed home from school during three days of teacher job action, which was to end today.

By Thursday, public school teachers will be back in the classroom, although they won’t be doing administrative duties and some may decide to curtail extra-curricular or other volunteer duties, according to Coquitlam

Teachers’ Association president Teresa Grandinetti.

Led by the BC Teachers’ Federation, which sought and won approval for limited strike action with the Labour Relations Board, some 2,000 Coquitlam teachers walked off the job Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, although many kept vigil in front of schools, carrying signs they

were permitted under LRB rules.

Last week’s decision to strike had SD43 administrators scrambling to deploy managers and non-excluded staff to schools in case parents decided to send their children to class on Monday.

But only 56 students showed up at local schools to do homework, crafts or worksheets,

according to SD43 spokesperson Cheryl Quinton, which meant district office personnel weren’t required to help with supervision.

As well, SD43 was able to allow on-site private daycares to open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate families needing care. see BATTLING BILL 22 22,, page A8

CITY NEWS • Coquitlam city council passes 3.56% property tax increase.

See page A3 • Coquitlam will bid for 2016 and 2018 BC Summer Games.

See page A3

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Coq. to bid for Games BC Summer Games could coincide with Evergreen’s arrival Stories by Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The city of Coquitlam will bid for the BC Summer Games in 2016 — and, if it doesn’t win, it will have a backup bid for 2018.

On Monday, city council unanimously voted to prepare a bid package for both events, although at least one city councillor said the earlier date would be better as 2016 is not only the city’s 125th birthday but the Evergreen Line is scheduled to open that summer.

Coun. Craig Hodge, who heads the city’s sports council, said the opening of the rapid-transit terminus at Town Centre Park would be a nice tie-in as many of the athletes would compete at and around Percy Perry Stadium.

“It would be an exciting year for us if we won it,” Hodge said after the meeting.

If the city’s 2016 bid is successful, 3,700 athletes — most of them aged between 13 and 15 — would descend on Coquitlam between July 21 and 24 to compete in 22 sports.

In her presentation to council, Joyce Fordyce, Coquitlam’s recreation manager, spoke of the spin-offs the city would gain by organizing the games, noting the estimated $2.6 million in economic development Kelowna reaped by hosting the fourday summer event in 2008.

As well, she said, the games would be a launch-

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Track events are just some of the competitions that are part of the annual BC Summer Games. The city of Coquitlam is putting together a bid to host the 2016 edition of the games. ing point for the city’s new sports tourism strategy and it would highlight new and upgraded venues such as the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex and Chimo Pool.

Still, before the bid packages are finalized, the city would need to secure agreements with School District 43 and the neighbouring communities of Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, she said.

Mayor Richard Stewart, who competed in the first BC Summer Games in Penticton, winning gold in water polo, said the city wants to recapture the magic that happened in 1991 when Coquitlam hosted the BC Summer Games and BC Seniors Games.

But Coun. Lou Sekora, who was mayor at that time,

said city staff need to put an organizing committee together quickly so city managers aren’t bogged down by games management.

Coun. Neal Nicholson, who was the 1991 Seniors Games treasurer, added he wants to see a proposed budget before anything is submitted (city council this week endorsed in its 2012 budget $70,000 to pay for its bids).

To date, Fordyce said, a number of local groups have signed up to back the bid, including the Sports Centre User Association, Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame, Coquitlam Aquatics User Group, Coquitlam Field Sport Association, Tri-Cities’ Chamber of Commerce and Douglas College; several Tri-City athletes have also pledged to be champions, including

Olympians Chris Wilson and Leah Pells, and retired BC Lions’ kicker Lui Passaglia.

The deadline for both the games bids for 2016 and ’18 is Sept. 10 and no applications have been received to date, a BC Games spokesperson said; a decision on the successful cities will be made in November.

The 2012 BC Winter Games in Greater Vernon, which were sponsored in part by Black Press, The TriCity News’ parent company, ended last week with 1,145 athletes and 2,400 volunteers taking part in 15 sports. The 2012 BC Summer Games will be hosted by Surrey while the 2014 summer and winter games will be held in Nanaimo and Mission, respectively. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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For the average homeowner, that will amount to $57 more this year than last. And it will be paid in addition to an extra $23 for water, $12 for sewer/ drainage, and $16 for garbage collection.

As a result, the owner of a home with the statistically average assessed value of $565,000 will pay about $2,807 in city property taxes and utilities in 2012, an increase of $108 over last year. Business property owners, meanwhile, will see a 2.56% jump in their taxes.

While the increases are lower than those hitting property owners in recent years, the lone councillor to vote against the budget said the city can do more to cut taxes — and issued a challenge to his colleagues.

In an 11th hour pitch as the budget was about to be passed, Coun. Lou Sekora, a former mayor who has repeatedly voted against city budgets since returning to city hall as a councillor, said Monday he would quit if he couldn’t single-handedly find $3 million in savings in the budget without cutting services or jobs — and challenged other members of council to quit if he could.

Sekora’s proposal came four months after he pledged during the civic election campaign he would resign if he failed to personally trim the city’s budget by $5 million every year.

In November, at an all-candidates’ meeting hosted by the Maillardville Residents’ Association, he said: “I challenge the mayor and the council members, that if I had the budget to do by myself that I

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“If I can’t find $3 million in this budget, then I’ll resign.”

Coun. Lou Sekora could cut $5 million off each year’s budget without even touching any cut in services.

And if I cannot do it, I’ll resign. And if I can do it, they should resign.”

On Monday, he said: “I’m going to make an offer to the members of council and the mayor: If I can’t find $3 million in this budget, then I’ll resign and, if I can, then I’d like everybody else to resign.

Now that’s an offer. A standing offer.”

Sekora continued: “I guarantee that I can find $3 million in there — without any staff cuts, without any service cuts or anything else. I think everybody should get together and say, ‘Let’s take that challenge on.’ Okay?”

Sekora’s surprise announcement left Mayor Richard Stewart dumbfounded. “I could probably find $3 million, too,” he quipped, “but there won’t be any reserves left.”

Councillors didn’t respond to Sekora’s request and passed final reading of the budget 7-1 without further comment.

(Coun. Brent Asmundson was absent from Monday’s council meeting.)

According to a staff report, property taxes are expected to rise about 3% a year until 2016. In Port Coquitlam, staff are recommending a 4.8% tax hike this year while Port Moody is suggesting a 6.74% increase; those budgets have yet to be finalized. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Drivers get more distractions: tickets & fines Mounties hand out tix during a Feb. road blitz C o q u i t l a m RC M P h a n d e d o u t n e a rly 3 0 0 t i c ke t s d u r i n g February’s distracted

driving safety blitz.

Officers were posted at high-crash locations throughout Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Belcarra and Anmore watching for drivers who were texting, talking on the phone, put-

Picnic fire probed Coquitlam Fire and Rescue officials believe an early morning blaze yesterday that destroyed a part of the picnic area on the west side of Mundy Park was likely deliberately set.

Emergency crews were called out to the scene at Hillcrest Street and Winslow Avenue early Tuesday after a resident in the area called 911. By the time they arrived, picnic tables and their wooden covering were engulfed in flames, causing at least $40,000 in damage.

After the blaze was extinguished, fire investigators combed the area for clues while Mounties

canvassed the neighbourhood for information on the fire.

Chung said the area was scattered with liquor containers, some of which were partially full when police searched the area. He added that anyone who saw anything suspicious late Monday night or early Tuesday morning should call police at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 20125902.

Those who wish to provide infor mation anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or through www. solvecrime.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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to target drivers who show a disregard for other road users’ safety by using their hand-held devices,� Sgt. Dave Fee of Coquitlam’s traffic section said in a release.

At least 131 vehicle occupants were also

charged for not wearing seatbelts while 209 drivers were charged for various intersection violations under the Motor Vehicle Act. Drivers who need to make a phone call or check their email are

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Another Tri-City resident has been charged in connection with the 2011 Stanley Cup riot.

Crown counsel announced Monday it had approved 18 more charges against seven suspected rioters, bringing the total to 171 criminal charges against 64 suspects.

The young man from Port Coquitlam, who is 17 years old and can’t be identified under the Young Offender’s Act, is facing the most serious charges of the latest group: participating in a riot, mischief and break and enter.

Three other young offenders, including a 15-year-old Langley boy, a 16-year-old Burnaby boy and a 16-year-old girl, also from Burnaby, are charged with participating in a riot and

mischief.

The rest of the group includes men in their early to mid-20s from Vancouver, Mission and Surrey; they’re also charged with participating in a riot, mischief and one count of disguise with intent against the Surrey man.

Vancouver Police Insp. Les Yeo, head of the Stanley Cup riot investigation, also unveiled a transit shelter poster at the corner of Davie and Nicola streets in downtown Vancouver.

Shelters across Vancouver will feature a Riot Roundup poster carrying the message “Busted” throughout the next month.

“This is just another investigative strategy developed to encourage people to go to our website at riot2011.vpd.ca,” Yeo said in a release.

“Identifiable pictures continue to sit on our website and we need the public’s help in putting names to these suspected rioters.”

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Infection issues in FHA 149 C. difficile cases at ERH in last three years

By Wanda Chow BLACK PRESS

Fraser Health Authority CEO Dr. Nigel Murray announced last Friday that all 13 recommendations in an independent review will be implemented to address the issue of high rates of Clostridium difficile infection at Royal Columbian and Burnaby hospitals.

A senior medical director for Fraser Health will also be hired to be in charge of efforts to reduce rates of infection which, with regards to C. difficile, are the highest in B.C. at Burnaby Hospital. The new position will report to Fraser Health’s senior executive and have direct access to its board.

The move comes almost two months after several senior doctors at Bur naby Hospital

wrote to Murray warning of the problem. And it comes two days after New Democrats raised the issue in the legislature.

C. difficile is a highly contagious bacteria that infects the intestines and can cause illnesses ranging from diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever and colitis; in some cases, it can result in death.

The rates of C. difficile infection at Burnaby Hospital have ranged from two to three times the national and provincial averages for over two years, said the letter. From 2008 to mid-2011, the hospital saw 473 serious cases, of which there were 84 patient deaths.

Incidences of C. difficile at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody have generally fallen in the middle of the pack of Fraser Health Hospitals since 2009. In total, there have been 149 cases in the past three years.

The incidence rate —

the number of cases per 10,000 patient days — was 13.5 in 2009/’10 and 2010/’11 and dropped to 10.3 in 2011/’12.

Information on how many of those patients died was not available before The Tri-City News’ deadline.

Last Thursday, Dr. Andrew Webb, Fraser Health’s vice-president of medicine, said that not all 84 deaths would have been directly related to the C. difficile infection. In 2010/’11, only 13 patients could be identified as having died from C. difficile, of whom eight were over age 80 and all had other complicating medical conditions.

The C. difficile infection rate has decreased by 40% between 2008/’09 and 2011/’12, although it continues to be above the Canadian average, he said.

Webb said of the 13 recommendations by Dr. Michael Gardam — an international authority on infection prevention and control practices

who conducted a review of Burnaby and Royal Columbian hospitals in November — implementation had already started on 10 within the past six weeks.

The remaining three were still being considered until last Friday, w h e n M u r r ay a n nounced all 13 would be implemented.

One of those originally in question was the hiring of additional trained infection-control practitioners (ICP).

Gardam’s review stated Fraser Health’s regional infection prevention and control program “is considerably underresourced compared to other jurisdictions in Canada and the United States” and that the number of ICPs “is less than half what would be considered acceptable by current standards.”

Bur naby Hospital and Royal Columbian have a total of four ICPs for about 800 inpatient beds. wchow@ burnabynewsleader.com

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Women rally in support of women’s centre’s services TC Transitions is reviewing its many services

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A group of women who use the services provided by Tri-City Transitions’ women’s centre in Port Coquitlam are hoping to meet with municipal and provincial politicians to win support for their efforts to keep the long-serving institution open.

Although the centre has only been temporarily closed to the public for a month to allow TriCity Transitions staff to review its programs, frequent visitors to the centre are worried it will be closed for good.

Last Friday, a dozen of them showed up at the centre to talk about strategy and sign petitions. So far, about 90 women have signed the petition requesting the centre not be closed and demonstration organizer Chantale-Lyne Gosselin said she expects more names as an appeal broadens to include politicians, women business owners and others.

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Chantale-Lyne Gosselin helped organize a rally and petition to keep the women’s resource centre open in PoCo. The temporary closure put a stop to International Women’s Day celebrations the women had planned to organize for March 8 but Gosselin said the women will continue to meet to talk about this issue because the centre has been a vital resource for immigrants, low-income women and others who benefited from legal help, business computers, the community kitchen, free diapers and clothing that were available through donations.

Many of the women who use the centre have left abusive situations and are living at the transition house while they rebuild their lives,

Gosselin said, while others benefit from resources and referrals to counselling programs run by Tri-City Transitions.

Bree Dechambeau, who moved to Port Coquitlam from Vancouver two years ago, said the house provided a safe place for her to deal with post traumatic stress and other mental health issues arising from abuse she suffered as a child.

“I could talk to the ladies about my problems,” said Dechambeau, who said that if the centre is closed, she will lose a valuable resource.

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M a i l l a r dv i l l e M L A Diane Thorne, one of the founders of the 36-year-old centre, who met with the women on Friday and offered advice on getting help from politicians.

Thorne said she was surprised to learn the women’s centre was closed for a month while its future is under review and only learned of it through the media.

But she said she hopes funding and staffing issues will be resolved to keep the centre open.

“The name and location have changed but it’s always been a valuable service,” said Thorne, who noted that the first drop-in meetings were held in a hot dog stand in Aggie Park.

The women’s centre closed March 1 while staff review its future but some prog rams are still running out of the city-owned house on Mary Hill Road, according to executive director Carol Metz Murray. As well, Tri-City Transitions is continuing to operate counselling services, a transition house and many other programs. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Teachers on strike near Port Moody secondary.

15% salary increase.

According to the government, additional salaries for teachers would cost $2 billion but the teachers say the figure is more like $431 million.

Grandinetti said the teachers are upset Bill 22 is effectively legislating an end to negotiations.

“That’s a big piece. It [also] doesn’t resolve the issue around class size and composition. It removes what little protection there was around class size and composition. It takes away some of the rights teachers had previously and the money that’s put into it, there doesn’t seem to be any guarantees how the money will be used,” she said, adding, “Bill 22 is not good for teachers but really it’s not good for kids.”

Grandinetti said unionized support workers, members of CUPE 561, were allowed to work because teachers were only protesting, not picketing, according to Labour Relations Board essential services rules. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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suspends the teachers’ union strike action while calling on the assistance of a mediator.

The legislation does not impose a new contract but extends the previous collective agreement to cover the mediation period.

The goal is to have an agreement by summer; if not, the mediator will issue a report by June 30 with non-binding recommendations. The mediator is not, however, allowed to consider wage and benefit increases beyond the province’s net zero mandate while teachers are asking for a

winding its way through the legislature.

The bill, which rolls over the current contrsact, imposes a mediator for some non-wage issues and removes the cap on special needs students and district averages for class size for Grades 4 to 12, is being debated in the legislature this week.

It is not expected to be passed for some days, by which time SD43 students and teachers could be off on spring break, which runs from March 10 to 25.

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According to Quinton, 26 high school students turned up Monday while three children showed up at elementary schools and 13 arrived at middle schools.

It’s not known why they showed up, however, because administrators weren’t asked to poll students as to why they were there, Quinton said.

Some B.C. districts had vowed to send students home or ask their parents to pick them up. But that wasn’t the case in School District 43, which serves Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.

Instead, administrators gave kids things to do to keep them busy and the activities varied depending on the student’s age, Quinton said.

At the same time, teachers set up protest lines across the district and a drive by Port Moody and Gleneagle s e c o n d a r y s c h o o l s, Moody middle and elementary schools and Glen elementary found groups of teachers holding signs and waving to cars. In Port Coquitlam, a small group of teachers waved signs at passing drivers at the corner of Pitt River Road and the Mary Hill Bypass.

On Tuesday, some were expected to attend a rally at the legislature in Victoria but Grandinetti said only a few would likely go and the CTA wasn’t organizing any buses.

The government sent out an information bulletin this week titled “BCTF Claims and Facts” and the BCTF countered with “Get Your Facts Straight.” The government document can be found through www.newsroom. gov.bc.ca while the teachers’ response is at bctf.ca.

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Coun. Linda Reimer moved a motion to have staff prepare a report on “grandfathering” FPRS prior to fourth reading of the bylaw. But Coun.

Mae Reid said while the rose garden is extraordinary case, other people have contacted her since the draft ban was introduced and they, too, are

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Reid suggested the city phase in the ban over the next year wh i l e C o u n . Te r r y O’Neill countered the city should expand the bylaw to consider other possible exclusions.

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The roses at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion should get a little help now and then with fungicides, the president for the Fraser Pacific Rose Society (FPRS) said this week.

On Monday, Bev Welsh asked Coquitlam’s council-in-committee for an exemption to the city’s proposed pesticide ban (council has yet to grant final reading to the bylaw).

Welsh said the ban would affect 21 years of volunteer work at the Centennial Rose Garden, a tourist attraction and wedding venue that boasts 800 plants and 60 varieties of roses. And she argued the society and city workers should be allowed to apply inseason chemicals — or at least until the garden has transitioned to hardier, disease-resistant plants.

“Members of our society labour to create healthy, aesthetically pleasing roses. I urge you to make a wise, balanced choice between science and nature,” Welsh told the committee.

H e r p re s e n t at i o n came after council last month directed city staff to contact the so-

I know this has been debated for quite a while,” he said. “I don’t want to see this going back around to areas that we’ve already covered.

And I certainly don’t want to create the expectation in the community that we’re reviewing the entire bylaw. I think what we’re looking for is just a way to deal with a concern as an interim measure.”

O’Neill’s motion to broaden the bylaw was defeated; instead, council unanimously voted to direct staff to prepare a report on the FPRS’ wish for a grandfathering clause.

pushed for a pesticide ban — or discussion about one — since 2009 and has seen her request rejected and delayed for further discussion by city committees.

“I’m comfortable after hearing from the rose society to learn more about what we can do to assist them in making the transition [to hardier plants],” Robinson said. “But to go back to where we were around ‘an exemption for this, an exemption for that,’ we’ve been there.”

Coun. Craig Hodge said he also wants the pesticide ban to proceed.

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n its haste to legislate an end to the public school teachers’ dispute, the provincial government has introduced a heavy-handed bill that has infuriated teachers and is the reason they took job action this week.

Bill 22 could have stuck to the net-zero mandate, mediation on issues of scheduling, job security, teachers evaluation and the local-provincial bargaining split, added a cooling-off period and left it at that. Instead, it also meddles with class size and composition without providing appropriate funding and supports.

Obviously, there was no way out of the net zero mandate given that dozens of other public sector unions, most notably CUPE school support workers, have accepted the wage freeze for other trade-offs But on other matters the teachers’ hold dear, such as class size and composition, Bill 22 opens a Pandora’s Box of uncertainties. This was not the time for the government to pull the cap off of the number of special needs students in the class even though these quotas are distasteful to parents. This was not the time, either, for removing class size averages, although the bill provides some compensation.

The problem is the Learning Improvement Fund — the $165 million available for making improvements, such as compensation for larger classes and hiring more teachers and education assistants — appears arbitrary at best, and at worst, entirely inadequate to addressing all the issues Bill 22 will raise. These changes are also being introduced when teachers want control over these provisions through bargaining — at the very least, a status quo option would have been better until they could be addressed properly.

Bill 22 does promise to put class size back into in bargaining but not until spring of 2013, when, coincidentally, the next provincial election will be held.

And cooling off is that last thing that’s likely to come from this piece of legislation.

BCTF and the indoctrination of our children BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA erhaps the single most ridiculous stunt in the lead-up to this week’s B.C. teachers’ strike was pulled at an elementary school here in the capital.

A teacher gave her Grade 1 class an assignment for anti-bullying day: Take crayons in hand and write to Education Minister George Abbott demanding he stop bullying their teacher and address class size and composition. This North Korea-style political indoctrination of six-year-olds was a mistake, according to the local teachers’ union boss, who vaguely indicated that the unnamed teacher would apologize to parents.

Is this self-serving abuse of teacher authority an isolated incident? My experience as a parent and journalist suggests it is not, and recent events support that.

By Friday, students across B.C. were skip-

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ping class in solidarity with their teachers, led by budding campus radicals suddenly conversant with BC Teachers’ Federation talking points about “Bill 22.”

This left-wing groupthink pervades the education system from public schools through taxpayer-supported colleges and universities.

After a couple of generations of this indoctrination, almost everyone “knows” that government under-funding is at the heart of every school problem, standardized testing is an assault on the fragile self-esteem of students and reducing class size is the top priority for improving educational outcomes. All of this is glaringly false union propaganda, reinforced in classroom “current affairs” discussions.

Don’t believe me? Google “Study: Class size doesn’t matter” for the latest on a growing stack of scientific evidence that shows you and your children are being force-fed lies.

BCTF president Susan Lambert announced the strike on live TV with a remarkable string of rhetoric about the “Orwellian” legislation that will soon put an end to this teacher

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tantrum. The government needs to negotiate “clearly, rationally and respectfully,” said the boss of union representatives who have spent the last year insulting the taxpayers’ negotiators by telling them to “go back to your masters” and get a couple of billion more.

Clearly? It was the BCTF that announced its work-to-rule plan for the fall and then took the summer off. It was the BCTF that didn’t even present its outrageous 16% wage demand until January, a full 10 months after formal negotiations began, and accompanied it with a false costing.

Orwellian? At a sparsely attended rally on the legislature lawn, local teachers’ unions marched out their most strident tame trustee to demand the government “come to the table” with billions. One teacher in the crowd held up a large sign adorned with three mug shots — those of Premier Christy Clark, ex-premier Gordon Campbell and Benito Mussolini — to illustrate a multiplechoice question about “fascism.”

This teacher should be assigned to write an essay about the Italian dictator’s forma-

tive years and his schooling in particular.

In Vancouver, a protesting teacher got big media play holding up a sign proclaiming that “it’s not about a wage increase, it’s about classroom conditions.”

This, too, is a lie. The BCTF trotted out its standard “children-first” rhetoric, then tabled its breathtakingly out-of-touch benefit demands. It doesn’t take a math teacher to see what this $2 billion wage and benefit fantasy would actually do to classroom conditions.

For his part, Abbott started out pretty keen about students and parents heading down to occupy their local school and replace striking teachers with volunteers for a couple of days.

But he changed his tune after the support staff union started grumbling about parents colouring too close to their craft lines.

One fight at a time, I guess. The next one will be over teacher performance assessment and the choke-hold of union seniority on school jobs.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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TRI-CITYY LETTERS One city vs. three – does it all add up?

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The Editor, I have been interested to see recent letters from a couple of readers on the subject of amalgamating the Tri-Cities.

I have lived in this area since 1975 and have seen the idea floated several times with nothing happening. I also think there might be savings involved but let’s keep in mind the initial cost of the changes.

Street signs on every corner would need to be made the same. Would we adopt the Coquitlam format and make everyone else change? Or

would a new format be adopted and the entire region changed?

And what about a d d re s s e s ? I n Po r t Coquitlam, the numbers run from lowest in the east to highest in the west while in Coquitlam, it’s the opposite. I learned that the hard way the first time I tried finding an address on Victoria Drive (Coquitlam on the north and PoCo on the south). So who’s going to change and what will the affected citizens think of advising all of their contacts that they have a new address?

Don’t forget things like building bylaws. Each city has its own system.

The process of reviewing and amalgamating these would likely be long, complex and expensive, and certainly not everyone would be pleased with the outcome.

I also think most who favour amalgamation over-estimate the

savings in personnel to be obtained. Except for elected councils and a few senior administrators, the combined area would probably need a similar staffing level to what exists now.

Amalgamate? Let’s look at the possibilities but not jump to conclusions.

Gordon Jarvis, Port Coquitlam

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Columnist Andy Radia about sums it up: Get your mutts on a leash and get them off playing fields. Kids should not have to play in dog crap.

I am outspoken when I witness dogs defecating on fields, mainly at Thompson Park, where my kids play ball, and will approach anyone I see with a dog on the field. Owners’ answers range from “F--- off and mind your own business� to “I know who you are� to “I pay taxes too.� One idiot actually wanted to fist fight in front of my sons, who are eight and 12.

The city’s standard answer is to do nothing. Bylaw enforcement is a joke. The city could make the fines $1,000 and it wouldn’t matter.

The real answer in an it’s-all-about-me world is for people to just do the right thing. Or maybe we should just play baseball on their front lawns.

D. Sheppard, Port Coquitlam

The Editor, Individually, Por t Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam often claim to get the short end of the stick in dealings with Metro Vancouver.

An amalgamated population speaking with a single voice in regional forums would carry more weight.

The initiative for this municipal downsizing will have to come at the provincial level.

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“We just wanted to promote businesses in the downtown area,” said Pippa Van Velzen, director of the PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society. “We have some really nice business displays and we really would like people to come down and have a look.”

The displays feature photos and artifacts from shops and businesses that have operated in PoCo throughout the municipality’s history. Businesses from outside of the downtown Shaughnessy Street area are also displayed.

Angeloni’s Hardware, Hunter’s Bakery and Lewis’ Second-Hand store were located along Dewdney Trunk Road, later renamed Kingsway.

Ted’s Radio and the Bowladrome were built in the

“We just wanted to promote businesses in the downtown area.

We have some really nice business displays and we really would like people to come down.”

Pippa Van Velzen

1950s closer to city hall, along with the Port Theatre (today the Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre), which opened in 1948.

Port Coquitlam Transfer, which opened for business in 1921, later became Port Coquitlam Building

Supplies and moved to Kingsway Avenue and Mary Hill Road, where it remains today.

“We have artifacts and pictures from various eras and parts of the city,” Van Velzen said.

She said the display is broken into three parts and can be seen at the Heritage Display Centre (2571 Mary Hill Rd.), the archives at Leigh Square (1100-2253 Leigh Square Pl.) and city hall’s main lobby (2580 Shaughnessy St.).

The display centre is open on Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Thursdays between noon and 4 p.m. City hall and the archives are open weekdays during regular business hours.

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On March 7, 1913, a group of 150 residents, with the consent of the province, started the city of Port Coquitlam. Ninetynine years later, the day will be marked with the launching of a website called www.portcoquitlam.ca/100, which will feature an online countdown clock, and a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PortCoquitlam100).

A presentation to council will be made at the March 12 meeting and the centennial is expected to be promoted at city events throughout 2012.

(As well, beginning with the March 23 edition, The Tri-City News will publish a 100-part series of items regarding PoCo trivia as part of the run-up to city celebrations.)

Residents can also get involved in the celebrations.

Organizations, groups and businesses are invited to come up with ways of incorporating

a centennial theme and celebrate their own histories in the lead up to 2013.

Volunteers are also needed for a number of subcommittees that will plan various centennial events and donations and sponsorships will be needed to augment grants that are being procured for the celebrations.

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Place Maillardville is the site of Singing in Steps: From Practice to Performance, where (above left) Dylan Ireland and Derex Yang get ready to pop the parachute; (above right) Layla Lam, Kennadie Blais, Hazel Lew, Aliandra Perez and Thomas Mitchell sing; (below left) instructor James MacDonald plays with Thomas and Kennadie under the parachute; and (below right) instructor Ashley Woollacott teaches a new song.

Making music with kids at Place Maillardville

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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hey start with exercises by standing up and singing “Mi, mi, mi” in unison. Next comes the parachute, where voices are raised as the fabric goes higher.

For the next 90 minutes, in between frequent water and bathroom breaks, the young ones practise new songs and rhythms, and go for a few rounds of freeze dance, animal crawls, and

hide and seek.

It’s all part of a new, free program started last month at Coquitlam’s Place Maillardville community centre aimed at building musical and performance skills for children aged three to six.

Danielle Payette, manager of community programs and volunteers at the Laval Square facility, said Singing in Steps: From Practice to Performance is the result of recent studies showing young people in the Tri-

Cities are more vulnerable than the provincial average, despite the region being relatively affluent.

The reports by the UBCbased Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) and the Middle Childhood Matters Committee, which is funded by the United Way, indicate young people here are struggling socially and developmentally, and many don’t have strong connections with people outside of their families.

As a result, Payette said,

there’s a strong need for community-based programs for young children — especially from Maillardville, an aging Coquitlam neighbourhood where many low-income and single-parent families live.

Funded by the United Way and B.C.’s Ministry of Children and Family Development, Singing In Steps runs two afternoons a week until March 30 and has 28 registrants, many of whom are already signed up in courses at the Cartier Avenue centre or in schools

like Alderson and Rochester elementaries, where Place Maillardville has outreach programs.

Besides the musical component, Singing In Steps also provides the pre-schoolers and kindergarten kids with positive messaging, self-expression and creativity in a safe environment, Payette said.

“We’re hoping, by the end of the session, we’ll see a talent show out of them,” she said. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Check out family read-alouds for your kids A GOOD READ Irene Jakse

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pring break is just around the corner even if spring is not. Get ready with some great read-aloud stories to share with your kids.

Check out this list for a great mix of some old and new tales: Tumtum and Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Halll by Emily Bean (pictures by Nick Price) is the story of two mice, Tumtum and Nutmeg Nutmouse, who live inside the broom cupboard at Rose Cottage. And what a wonderful place they

have created with 36 mouse-sized rooms. The humans who live on the other side of the broom cupboard have not fared so well. Widower Mr. Mildew and his two chil-

dren are poor and don’t have very many rooms to live in. Tumtum and Nutmeg proceed to set things right by sneaking about and doing small repairs to electric heaters, and Nutmeg mends the clothing and tidies up. This leaves the Mildew children wondering if they have a good fairy or a ghost visiting the house during the night. This collection contains three imaginative stories about Mr. and Mrs. Nutmouse.

The Usborne Illustrated Robin Hood retold by Rob Lloyd Jones and illustrated

by Alan Marks is a fast-paced and exciting

version of a famous tale.

In addition, the unique illustrations make it a perfect book to share.

In The Cat who Wanted to Go Home by Jill Tomlinson n (pictures by Paul Howard), Suzy the little striped cat is happy living in France with her lovely family of adoring boys but her curiosity lands her in a hot air balloon headed for England.

This is a great adventure told through the eyes of a little cat who just wants to go home.

Beatrix Potter is perhaps best known and loved for her tales of Peter Rabbit. Beatrix Potter: The Complete

Taless is an engaging book full of stories starring rabbits, squirrels, mice, cats, ducks, pigs and even a stork. These cozy, oldfashioned tales are perfect for sharing. The first book by this incredible illustrator and storyteller was published in 1902.

Usbourne Classic Stories for Little Children includes five classics: The Wind in the Willows, The Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden, The Railway Children and Heidi.

These abridged versions of the classics make for easier reading with young children. Those who want to read the original stories can find them at the library, too.

Can eating an animal cookie really turn you into an animal? How does one change back into a person? In Mike and the Magic Cookies

by Jon Buller and Susan Schade, follow Mike to the secret bakeshop and find out.

Keeping with that magic theme, The Magician’s Boy by Susan Cooper r is an old favourite. It is a dream come true for Boy, the lucky one who polishes the magician’s wands and assists with crushing the seeds that will go into the magic spells, but Boy’s favourite part of the job is looking after the puppets. That

is, until the St. George puppet goes missing and the magician sends him to the strange “Land of Story” to find St. George. Marvellous adventures ensue with all manner of familiar old storybook characters.

The black-and-white illustrations by Serena Riglietti complement the story perfectly.

Children of all ages love to be read to, so go to your library and get what you need to start a storytime tradition.

A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Irene Jakse works at Port Moody Public Library.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 8

• 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, 604-931-2843, Verna, 604-460-4644 or coquitlamgogos@gmail.com or greatervangogos.org.

• 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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

• Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society meets, 10:30 a.m., in the boardroom at the Poirier branch of CPL, 575 Poirier St. Info: 604-937-4130.

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.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

• PoCo Ladies Legion Auxiliary meets, 1 p.m., Legion Branch 133. If you would like to meet new people, drop in or call 604942-6028.

WED., MARCH 14

• Tri-Cities Women’s Friendship Club casual drop-in coffee/book/social night at Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch (at city hall), 7-8:45 p.m. The club welcomes all women to join weekly fun and interesting activities. These include breakfast and walking groups; bowling, games and dinner nights; and a casual conversation/discussion night. For dates, times and

locations of other activities, call Wendy, 604-4682423.

• 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 604-941-9306.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

• Tri-City Singles Social Club welcomes new members at its next meeting, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clark St., Port Moody. TCSSC provides an opportunity for single men and women over 40 to meet new friends and enjoy activities such as dining, theatre, walking, bowling, travel, and more.

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• 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.

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Cinemas and museums for the fight against boredom!

Likely the most common thing heard during spring break is the dreaded â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m bored!â&#x20AC;? A great way to avoid this phenomenon is to plan ahead and organize well your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacation time. For starters, just think of all those establishments that are perfectly suited for young children during their well-deserved vacations.

Spring break is a great opportunity to visit a museum.

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museums, as well as art museums or large galleries.

Many smaller towns and regions also have historical museums that may be open during March break.

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is to treat their children to a movie at the theatre. It may not be as educational as going to a museum, but children will certainly love the idea! Some movie theatres plan special programs and offer cheaper prices during spring break, taking care to present films suitable for the entire family.

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bookcase: these are all worthy projects that can be put together in one day or strung out over a week. If you participate yourself, you will have hours of fun together.

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TRI-CITYY ARTS

CONTACT Sarah Payne email: spayne@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3032 • fax: 604-944-0703

Artist inspired by worm

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Bratsa Bonifacho remembers the first time his Apple computer got a worm.

The Yugoslavian-born artist’s monitor was scrambled with letters and numbers and symbols “and God knows what else,” he said. “It was incredible and beautiful and I liked it.”

It was then that Bonifacho started to play with the idea of creating a visual art series based on the power of the computer, “how incredibly important the instrument is for everyone but, of course, what damage it can cause everywhere.”

And within his abstract expressionist pieces, Bonifacho placed hidden sentences in an attempt to get the viewer to think about the message the computer was sending.

A d o z e n ye a r s l at e r, t h e Vancouver resident — with the help of his curator, Ann Rosenberg — is showing a mini-retrospective, called Inside Habitat Pixel, at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre.

The exhibit, which runs until April 7, includes works from his series Habitat Pixell and its more recent manifestations into three other series: Human Farm, In Nucleo and Inside the Pixel.

Rosenberg selected 23 paintings for the Evergreen display — two of which were created just before they were to be delivered to Coquitlam, Bonifacho said — all of which show his distinct style and the evolution of his project.

As well, the exhibit is complemented by a weighty statement by Rosenberg describing the history, starting with Dictionary of the Khazar (2000) from Habitat Pixel; in that painting, the alphabet runs in a straight forward, grid-like formation.

But his later works, such as

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Spring break starts next week and if you haven’t yet made plans for your little ones, here are a few good options for the two weeks ahead.

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The work of Yugoslavian-born artist Bratsa Bonifacho is on display at the Evergreen Cultural Centre gallery until April 7. The mini-retrospective includes works from earlier series including Habitat Pixel, Human Farm, In Nucleo and Inside the Pixel.

Domini Canes (2010), become more chaotic, transposing Bonifacho’s fear that computer viruses, worms and Trojan horses will cut off global communication. Rosenberg

The Coquitlam Public Library invites kids aged six and up to puppet-making workshops at each of its branches.

Library experts will teach youngsters how to make a stick puppet, paper bag puppet and a finger puppet.

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Port Moody author Yvonne Harris is signing her new book Ashoona, Daughter of the Windss this weekend.

P u b l i s h e d by E s c h i a Books, an aboriginal press in Edmonton, the book tells the story of a young Inuit woman who defies the odds to not only survive in the north’s harsh landscape, but thrives as well.

Harris lived and worked on Baffin Island for two years, where a village elder told her the story of her arranged marriage to a much older man, the basis of Harris’ book.

She’ll be signing copies of Ashoona at Chapters in Pinetree Village Saturday, March 10, 1 to 3 p.m. A public book launch is at Pasta Polo on March 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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writes: “Almost all appear to have suffered from invasions by imagedestroying worms and other cybermetic ailments.”

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Keep kids busy with spring break arts

By Sarah Payne

Book signing

Workshops are at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.) March 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and at City Centre (3001 Burlington Dr.) March 15 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Space is limited so call to reserve a spot: Poirier 604-937-4142 or City Centre 604-927-3561 ext. 4.

From Thursday’s Opening Gala to Sunday’s Wrap Party come celebrate the best Canadian films of the year!

And on March 21, head to the City Centre branch for an after noon of board games like Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders and more, for kids five and up, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. see BENNETT,, page g A21

SISTERS AND BROTHERS, MONSIEUR LAZHAR, GOOD NEIGHBOURS, guest film makers and more!

Children’s perfor mers Bobs & Lolo have chosen the Port Coquitlam-based Gaby Davis Foundation to be the recipient of $1 from every ticket sold for their upcoming show ShamROCK! in North Vancouver on March 17.

“We are absolutely thrilled and feel very, very lucky,” said Tanya Davis, Gaby’s mom and president of the foundation, which helps families affected by childhood cancer.

The show is expected to draw more than 600 people as Bobs & Lolo celebrate their recent Juno nomination.

Tickets for ShamROCK! are $12 and are available at www. raspberrykids.com.

Jazz on Sun. The Inlet Jazz Band will have audiences swinging at Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate) March 11 to kick off PoCo’s 13th annual Sunday Coffee Concerts.

The 16-piece ensemble will perfor m pieces by Count Basie, Benny Goodman and other jazz legends. They’ll be joined by vocalists Gabriole Sinclaire and Sean Huston, as well as the Harmony Vocal Ensemble, for the 1:30 p.m. show.

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See Little Mermaid Theatrix Youtheatre Society presents The Little Mermaid at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) March 8 to 10.

This original musical, based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was created by the cast

and features music is by six composers with choreography and aerial acrobatics by Emily Black.

Shows are at 7 p.m., with one matinee March 10 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $16/$12, available at theatrixyoutheatre.com or at the door.

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Bennett makes the Bard’s Macbeth fun continued from page a19

If the students in your house are looking for an arts kick, Place des Arts offers one-week Art Intensives for Grades 6 to 8 running throughout the break: Cartooning participants will learn to storyboard and create comics, and runs March 12 to 16, 9 a.m. to noon; Art Blender is a chance for fine artists to try a variety of media, March 12 to 16 from 12:35 to 3:35 p.m.; and in Pottery Camp, students will learn the basics of pottery March 19 to 23 from 12:35 to 3:35 p.m.

There’s also a chance to delve deep into the mind of Shakespeare in a Macbeth Made Fun workshop, from March 12 to 25. Taught by the critically acclaimed Kevin Bennett, the program promises to get middle school-aged kids actually having a blast with the Bard by using theatre games as inspiration.

Bennett studied at Langara’s Studio 58 and went on to further

KEVIN BENNETT work at London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

When directing Shakespeare for younger actors, Bennett’s goal is to make kids realize it’s not boring or hard.

“Once you get through a few techniques, [Shakespeare] is quite simple,” he said in a release. “This workshop will use an abridged, more modern script that kids can understand.”

Macbeth Made Fun runs 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Register for any Place des Arts spring break program at 604-664-1636 or www.placedesarts.ca.

Into improv? Second Storey Theatre is the place to be; the Port Coquitlam troupe is offering two one-week improv camps, with comedy improv geared for kids aged nine to 12 from March 12 to 16 ($215) and a musical improv camp for kids 11 to 15 from March 19 to 23 ($235). Both run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and end with a student show on the last day of class.

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Arts Club show is an honest comedy The Arts Club on Tour presents Circle Mirror Transformation at the Evergreen Cultural Centre until March 10.

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The Arts Club on Tour presents Circle Mirror Transformation, featuring (from left to right) Donna White as Marty, Emilee-Juliette Glyn-Jones as Lauren and Alex Diakun as James.

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Fox off to provincial tourney AAA high school squad secures berth in B.C. championship

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Ter ry Fox Ravens have a lot of work to do between now and the beginning of the AAA boys’ basketball provincial tournament next week.

After a less than stellar showing in the final two games of the Fraser Valley championships, coach Steve Hanson said the squad will have to re-focus and prepare for what will likely be the toughest game of the season.

The Ravens are expected to take on Oak Bay in the first game (March 14) of the B.C. tournament, a team that had no trouble against the Port Coquitlam squad in the regular season.

“They are another big team that shoots very well,” Hanson said. “We are going to have to play very well to get past them.”

The competition does not ease up after that.

The AAA tournament is a gruelling contest and if Fox hopes to go far, they will have to get past top-seeded teams like Kelowna and Vancouver College.

Further hampering Hanson’s efforts is the B.C. teachers’ job action, which has limited much-needed practice

time to help prepare for the game.

Hanson, who is studying to become a teacher, said the situation is delicate.

“So many coaches are supporting what the teachers are trying to do but at the same time they spend so much time with these teams,” he said. “This is the time of year when you want to be playing and the schools are closed right now.”

The Ravens had a solid start to the Fraser Valley playdowns last week, opening the tournament with a 70-50 win over Abbotsford Collegiate before defeating W.J. Mouat in a hard-fought 75-57 victory. But the Ravens ran into trouble last Friday night when the squad dropped an 82-64 decision against Walnut Grove, a team Terry Fox lost to twice in the regular season.

“I thought we were pretty motivated going into Friday’s game but apparently we were not motivated enough,” Hanson said.

The team lost the third-place game against Tamanawis 68-65 on Saturday. Port Moody and Heritage Woods secondaries also fielded teams in the Fraser Valley tour nament.

Port Moody lost 82-53 against Yale in the first game, followed by a loss against South Delta last week. Heritage Woods also struggled, dropping their first two games of the tournament.

Express’ Petan receives BCHL honour Player of the Week goes to Coq. forward

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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The Terry Fox Ravens had a strong start to the Fraser Valley Championship before losing to Walnut Grove 82-64 in the final four. The Port Coquitlam squad also lost the third place match 68-65 against Tamanawis on Saturday.

For most of the season Express fans and opposing defenceman have been keenly aware of what Coquitlam forward Alex Petan can do with the puck.

But now the league has taken notice, naming the 19-year-old right winger player of the week, after he accumulated seven points in three games.

Pe t a n , o r i g i n a l ly from Delta, started the week with a hat trick against in a game 5-4 victory over the Langley Rivermen, a feat that earned him the first star of the game.On Saturday he notched a goal and two assists in a rematch against the Fraser Valley squad, also a 5-4 victory for the Express, before scoring a single goal against the Nanaimo Clippers in a 3-2 victory on Sunday.

The weekend wins h ave e x t e n d e d t h e Express win streak to five games, and the team appears to be heating up at the right time in the season. With three games left before the regular season (including one Tuesday night after The Tri-City News’ deadline). Coquitlam fell behind during Friday’s match against the Riverman, surrendering two early goals. see EXPRESS, page 24

Rapids ready for provincial championship bout

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Paul Langford has been here before.

As coach of the powerhouse Riverside Rapids girls’ AAA basketball team, he has stood on the sidelines of the Capilano University gymnasium for several provincial championship.

But this week, Langford hopes to walk out of the B.C. tournament with something that has eluded his team the last several years: a championship banner.

“I think every time you get the opportunity, you have to make the best of it,”

he said. “They have had a good year and we just have to take it one possession at a time. They don’t really remember anything that happened in the past.”

With a win over Brookswood secondary in the Fraser Valley championship game last week, Riverside is ranked No. 1 going into the provincials, which start today.

But to make it the final game of this week’s tournament, Riverside will have to defeat some tough competition. The Rapids will likely have to play Brookswood again and teams like Handsworth and York House will also be difficult to get past.

Still, Langford believes his team is well prepared for the big stage when they begin their quest for the championship banner on Wednesday.

“We have played at quite a few different venues on all different floors,” he said. “We should be ready for this type of event.”

Riverside is not the only Tri-City team competing in the 2012 High School AAA Girls’ Basketball Championship. The Gleneagle Talons secured a berth in the tournament after making it to the final four during the Fraser Valley playoffs.

The Talons had a strong start in last

week’s regional tournament, with a 68-31 win over Walnut Grove in the first game.

The Coquitlam team went on to defeat its crosstown rivals the Centennial Centaurs 58-30 before losing to Riverside 70-56 in the fourth game of the playoffs.

The Talons took fourth overall in the tournament in a nail-biting 49-47 loss to Yale secondary on the final day of the Fraser Valleys.

Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary won fifth place in the regional championship followed by Centennial, which took the eighth spot. sports@tricitynews.com

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Express extend win streak continued from page 23

But the team crawled back with two goals of its own, one from Petan and a shorthanded goal from Clinton Atkinson, which tied the game.

The River man regained the lead with a powerplay marker before Petan scored two more in the third period to help his team to its first lead of the game.

Langley’s Dar nell Dyck tied the came with 2:54 left in the third by but Express forward Brady Shaw netted a powerplay goal 30 seconds later for the win.

Coquitlam had a stronger star t in Saturday’s rematch against the Rivermen.

Eric Margo, Shaw and Justin Georgeson each scored to make it 3-0 before Langley’s Mario Puskarich netted a pair of goals in the middle frame to bring his squad to within one.

Both teams exchanged goals in the

third period, including a single marker f r o m Petan.

W h e n PETAN the final horn blew the Express had a 5-4 victory, their fourth in a row.

C o q u i t l a m ’s p ow erplay was clicking at 40% on Sunday against Nanaimo, with two of the teams three goals coming on the man advantage.

Nanaimo also scored a couple of powerplay goals in the tightlyplayed matchup, which the Express won 302.

Coquitlam will visit Nanaimo on Wednesday night before playing the final regular season game of the year a g a i n s t C h i l l i w a ck at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday.

For more infor mation go to www.coquitlamexpress.ca. sports@tricitynews.com

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The Coquitlam Express extended their winning streak to five games over the weekend with wins against the Nanaimo Clippers and the Langley Rivermen.

Congratulations!

Black Panthers bounced in four T h e Po r t M o o dy Black Panthers’ run for the Cyclone Taylor Cup ended on Sunday after the team posted back-toback losses against the Abbotsford Pilots.

After losing Game 1 and 2 last week Port M o o dy d e s p e r at e ly needed a win last Friday when the team took on the Pilots at the MSA Arena in Abbotsford.

Instead they took an 8-1 drubbing, with the lone goal come from Richard Moul late in the opening frame.

Abbotsford piled on points, with Justin Dorey racking up one goal and three assists and Bradley Parker netting two goals in the

game.

O n S at u rd ay t h e Black Panthers had a more spirited effort, but still came up short.

The team fell behind 2-0 in the first ten minutes of the game but played their best period of the series in the middle frame.

Goals from Tyson Solotki, Trevor Kang and Cameron Patterson helped Port Moody take the lead.

But the Black Panthers str ug gled again, surrendering a shorthanded goal to the Pilots before the Abbotsford squad took the lead with one minute to go in the third period to win the 4-3 decision.

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Grand Career Fair Gateway Casinos If you can stay up after 10 pm We Have a Job for You. Wednesday March 14th, 2012 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm The Red Bar at Starlight Casino 350 Gifford Street New Westminster, BC V3M 7A3

Heavy Duty Mechanic Vernon,BC Required for maintenance and repairs of mechanical,electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel, 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com Live-in-caregiver Req’d; F/T, Pmt. Sal: $9.75/hr. Duties: Supervise and care for children. Bath, dress & feed children. Prepare them for rest periods. Help children with homework & help them perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties. Language: English required. Spanish an asset.

Location: Fraser Ave & Wellington St, Port Coquitlam, BC, Contact: Ivonne at: ivonnemen@yahoo.ca

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Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is a basement waterproofing repair company and is growing You will run Company Provided high quality leads and close sales. Some previous sales exp. is required - you’re computer wise and outgoing. 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.

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CNC MACHINIST

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Afternoon shifts available.

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MANUAL MACHINIST Trades qualified with good skills.

Boring mill experience an asset.

GRINDER Capable of precision grinding.

Experience on internal, external and universal grinders.

HARD CHROMED PLATER

Home Restaurant Maple Ridge

W FT & PT Line cook Some experience needed.

Generous wage and benefits

Apply to home5@homerestaurants.ca Or 21667 Lougheed Hwy. SANDWICH ARTISTS St John’s St., Pt Moody ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T

and quote the route number.

No experience necessary.

Uniform and training provided.

1 free meal included daily.

GREAT F/T POSITION

SUBWAY. Call Sarbjit 778-385-9089

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.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!

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RV SALES REP needed for asap!

We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! It’s an amazing opportunity to sell the industry’s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interior’s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.

9013 1140 Castle Cres 6068 1-17 Parkdale Pl 1-18 Parkglen Pl 1-19 Parkwood Pl

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Relief LPN, experienced in giving injections required for busy medical clinic in Coquitlam. Please fax resume to: 604-939-7781.

6078 631-800 Alderside Rd 646 Bentley Rd 642-740 Ioco Rd

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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FLOWERS Family Child Daycare lic’d & cert. Educational activities, healthy snacks & meals, lrg playground & backyard. F/T & P/T Birth-12 yrs. 6:30am - 6pm. Drop off & pick up $700 incl everything.

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Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators

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HELP WANTED

The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area:

HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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Carriers Needed

EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

School House Lic. Family D/C. F/T & P/T - 10m-5yrs. ECE, 1st Aid Cert. Includes pre-school program snacks, Spanish, sign language. + more. 25 yrs serving the Tri-Cities 604-939-5189

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

Prefer experience in the hard chrome plating industry.

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

MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: Certified “B” and “A” level welders with fabrication experience, Certified CWB all-position welders and Certified Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to office@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience.

Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

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Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Building on more than a century of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is the global leader in the aluminum industry. Rio Tinto Alcan is a global supplier of highquality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. Its AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark and its enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbon-constrained world.

As part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America, the company’s BC Operation is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Employing about 1400 people and contributing more than $269 million annually to the provincial economy, the Kitimat based aluminum operation is poised for future growth.

Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking to fill the following role at our Kitimat, BC operations with a successful candidate who will reside in the Kitimat/Terrace area.

Metallurgist Position ID: KIT00020 The Metallurgist is responsible to assist the day to day operation with solving process and quality challenges, conducting studies of the properties of metals and alloys produced in Kitimat. The Metallurgist is also called upon to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects within the Operation.

General overview of responsibilities: - Collect metal sample from production areas to monitor quality standards - Test composition in the lab through destructive and non destructive testing - Analyze metal samples in the lab - Perform structural analysis using sophisticated computer software - Documentation - Monitor and confirm production process control status - Confirm outgoing metal conformance with specifications - Issue reports and technical letters to advise management To qualify for this position, the candidate must have: - Engineering Degree in Metallurgy or Materials - Previous experience in an industrial setting (aluminum preferred) - Strong communication skills - Proven commitment to Health, Safety & Environment - Proven ability to foster and build relations The rewards and benefits of working for Rio Tinto Alcan are market benchmarked and very competitive, including an attractive remuneration package, regular salary reviews, employee savings plan, competitive pension plan, a self education assistance policy, and comprehensive health & disability programs.

To apply, please submit an online application (resume) directly at our website at www.jobs.riotinto.ca.

Resumes must be received by Friday, 23rd March 2012.

Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying.

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

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HERFORT CONCRETE 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

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GARDENING

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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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.

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Dean 604-834-3076

Kristy 604.488.9161

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604-524-2177

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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

Quick & Reliable Movers

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

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JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call 604-802-6722

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Professional Installation

CONTRACTORS

JMYK CONTRACTING Specializing in steel stud framing, suspended ceilings, t-bar, drywall, taping, texture patches, firerating, painting + general renovations. WCB, INSURED Jay 604-722-6197 Mike 778-996-2296

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Tax Returns

WAREHOUSE

TROY Life & Fire Safety Ltd. requires a shipper/receiver at their Chilliwack location. Candidate must have good computer skills. Send your resume to HR@troylfs.com or fax to 519-371-6988

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

RECYCLE-IT!

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

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SUNDECKS

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

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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 $

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WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

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AUCTIONS

HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION New & Used Food Services Equipment. March 17 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

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FURNITURE

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706

APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

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

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 Immaculate home in Albion area.

5 Bdrms + den. 1Cat ok. $2000.

Hedge & Fine Pruning Professionals 1.888.976.CLIP (2547)

MISC. WANTED

Private Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections,Mint Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc.

Please call Travis 604-377-5748

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

477

PETS

AMERICAN Cocker Spaniel pups.

P/B. 1 shots, family raised. Ready for good home $750 firm 604-826-3655 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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 CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots.

2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727.

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

TOWNHOMES 3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up.

Pet allowed.

3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up.

Pet allowed.

Contact: Costina 778-847-3153

Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove.

Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac.

Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

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2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200 If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

BURNABY

1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included.

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed.

Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm 2 bthrm- 996 sf. Cls to shopping, Douglas College & amen. March 1. N/s, N/p. $1350/mo. Call 604-941-3259

Coquitlam Centre Co-op 2 & 3 bdrm apartments avail. $790 & $913/month No subsidy avail.

Centrally located, close to transit & schools.

Email: sandy@terramanagement.ca or phone

604-945-5864 COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs.

(604)936-5755.

COQUITLAM CTR. New Highrise, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, wrk stn, prk, strg, 8 appls. Immed. $1450/mth. NS/NP. 604-817-8381 between 8am to 8pm LGE 2 bdrm, upper flr, sep. ent, newly painted & renovated, on bus routes, close to schools & park, no pets, ref, $750 plus util., 604-8024039 MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. NS/NP. $1150+ utils. Ref. Apr 1 604-512-8725

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APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, 2 pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1365/mo. 604-469-1985.

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.

PORT MOODY 3450 sq. ft. office/warehouse, 2302B Clarke St. Net $2100mo. Apr.1. 604-939-2357

736

Coquitlam/Port Moody

St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody

Dragan 778-788-1845

Hyland Manor Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping.

Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.

For more info & viewing call

Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

RENTALS 752

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d.

Small pets okay, $1075/$1175/mo.

Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1977 PORSCHE TARGA, 6 cyl, 12,000 kms, green, excellent cond., $9950. Call: (604)921-9162

810

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

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

PORT COQUITLAM - suite 743 Prairie Ave. Reno’d 3 BR NOW 1 Bath 1050 sf; laundry; garage NEW FLOORS! $1000 INC. UTILS. Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

The Scrapper

741

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

Coquitlam Lincoln Center Clinic Space For Rent Suitable for Tuina, Physical Therapy, Naturopathy, Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, Cosmetics, Company. 300 square feet. $980/month. Avail. Immediately.

604-942-9239 Dr. Jane Wang

COQUITLAM OFFICE SPACE WESTWOOD CORP. CENTRE Various sizes of office space available CALL 604-944-2963

SUITES, LOWER

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Free Delivery.

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 1-888-5936095.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1994 Buick Regal, AirCared. 99,000 kms. 4 new tires. Needs TLC. $700.

Call 604-534-0923 1997 BUICK LESABRE LTD leather, 139 kms, prem. cond., one owner, $3900/obo. (778)565-4230 2000 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE. Silver,black top. 350 auto.Too much to list!! $24,900. Call 604-313-7014 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500.

Hope (604)869-7329 2008 PONTIAC G5 Coupe, 2/dr, auto, 44,000/km, CD player, new all season tires. $7500. 604-467-2901.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

COQUITLAM, SFU area, lrg 1 bdrm grnd lvl, priv. entry, patio, transit under 1 blk, utils, lndry & alrm incl.

NS/NP. $800./mth. (604)939-1567.

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, 150K, runs & looks good, white, $4850 firm. (604)538-9257

HERITAGE Mtn. Approx. 1000 sf 1 bdrm executive ste. Bright, quiet cds, gourmet kit, 5 s/s appls, f/p, soaker tub. Own patio. W/D. N/S. $1050 incl utils. 604-306-2870.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

PORT COQUITLAM

Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bdrm Available Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm, renovated suites. Quiet, safe, secure adultoriented building. References required. 2049 Coquitlam Ave.

Call 604-941-9051 Port Coquitlam - Apartment 2550 Gordon Ave; Reno’d 1 BR 650 sf; 1 Bath; lndry; $675 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT COQUITLAM

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

604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm apt. $800/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

PORT MOODY

It’s a New Year!

Start it Right in The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS.

Call 604-724-6967

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

PORT COQUITLAM 3 BDRM T/H, $990/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034.

COQUITLAM Como Lake newly reno’d 2Bd ste nr all amens, April 1. n/p. $850 +40% utils. 604-440-8990

604.465.7221

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Polo Club Apartments

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

845

NEWER T/H, 3 BDRM 2, BATHS, CLOSE TO SCHOOL & AMENITIES, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY $1400/MTH, 778-891-1450

PORT COQUITLAM - House 1567 Bridgman Ave. Large 3 BR 2 Bath; 1650 sf; lndry; rec room PETS! Cul-de-sac! $1500 Apr. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

750

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE. Brookside Garden.

Reno’d attractive 3 bdrm. N/S. Immed or Apr. 1.Call 778-835-0748

HOMES FOR RENT

ANMORE 2 bdrm + den, 1250 sq.ft.

5 appl, bright, painted, garage, skylight, quiet, big yrd, bus. $1600/mo.

Mins to Buntzen Lk. 778-688-6622

✷✷✷ REDUCED ✷✷✷ PORT COQUITLAM - House 1328 Windsor Ave. Large 5 BR 3 Bath; 2450 sf; laundry; garage Fenced yard & deck; $2300 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

RENTALS

Coquitlam Central. 2500sf. 3 bdrm up 2 bdrm dwn. Nr. schls. N/S. N/P. Avl now. $1800: 604-395-6397.

For more info & viewing call

Coquitlam Ctr 2 bdrm bright g/l, fresh paint, inste ldry f/p, patio, prkg strg, NS/NP $1175. 604-767-0599

Springer/Lab cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.

PoCo Coast Meridian/Grant.1Bdr condo in renod bldg, some new appls,inste laund rm, ns/np. $800

COQUITLAM CTR; 2 bdrm apt, u/g prkg, all appls, big patio, Mar 15th. $1100/mo. NP/NS. (604)377-8093.

Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves

515-525 Foster Avenue

Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet.

U/g pkg, laundry room.

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

PETS

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

PoCo downtwn 2bd condo,2bath new windows, clean bldg, amens room, near parks. Ns/np, $1000.

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

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COQUITLAM

PoCo 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex with 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms.

Avail Now. N/S. $1100/mo.

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

Call 604-464-7548

560

706

RENTALS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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RENTALS

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.

PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. suite, grnd. lvl., lge. kit., N/P N/S. Sep. entry. Avail now. $780 mo. incl. utils.,cable & int. 604-323-3580 PORT COQUITLAM newly reno’d 1 bdrm gr/lvl ste. 800 s/f, full bath, on bus route, nr Costco/WCE, n/s, pet neg, $800 incl utils. 778-882-4026 PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 1 & 2 BDRM APTS AVAIL. - Lrg, bright, incl heat, h/water, f/s, priv balc, window coverings.

- Laundry & storage on ea floor.

- Plenty of pkng avail. No Pets.

- Wheelchair accessible

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

2232 McAllister Ave

(604)941-7721

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 2005 SUZUKI SWIFT HB,exc cond, all records, low miles, owner history $5000/obo.604-942-8171/506-4120

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2008 TRAIL CRUISER 26QBS

A/C, microwave, slideout, DSI water heater, awning, $4000 in savings! $14,983 (stk.28226A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS

WW Plateau, large 1 bdrm + den, priv entrance, security, w/d, incl heat, tv & internet, N/P, N/S, 10 min walk to Douglas College, $900/mos 604.552.4228

751

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm upper ste new hse $800 + 1/4 utils. Cable/ internet included. N/S. Phone 604944-0407 please leave msg.

MILLARDVILLE. 2 bdrm upper.

N/S. N/P. Adult oriented. Laundry & hydro incl. $825. Avail. April 1. 604937-7161 after 6 p.m.

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

Dual pane windows, exterior shower, LCD TV, elec. Awning, AM / FM / CD / DVD. $32,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi.

Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2000 S Blazer 4X4 V6 Auto. Leather interior with all options, Michelin tires $4350. Call 1(604)796-2866 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7400 firm.

Call 604-538-4883 2006 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4 SE w/ canopy - all pwr. options, standard, local, no accident, 128K, exc. cond. Body lift, suspension, rims, tow hitch & loads of extras. $16,995 Call 604-916-7688

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TRUCKS & VANS

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 8 pass. white, mechanically sound, excellent cond. in & out. No accid. local. $3000 obo / 604.306.0144 2005 FORD Ranger XLT ext cab, 4X4, 5 spd, 219,000kms, 2nd owner.

Pristine cond $6500 (604)341-1445 2009 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD Sport truck, auto, 4x4, double cab, local, no accidents, warranty, 52K, silver. $27,995. Call 604-722-1362.

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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For the future of women Internationall Women’s Day is celebrated in many different countries around the world. w It is a day during which women are recognized for their achieveements, whether they are of a national, cultural, economic, or politicaal nature. It is an occasion to look back on earlier battles for rights fo ought by pioneers in equality, and above all it is a time to prepare thee future for generations of women yet to be born.

In 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations initiated International Women’s Day, to be celebrated every March 8. Two yeears later, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in n the Àght for peace and development.

Since iits beginnings, this event has taken on a whole new dimenssion, as much in developed countries as in the developing worrld. The feminist movement has had an enormous inÁuencce in turning this day of celebration into a rallying point forr the Àght for every woman’s right to participate in the po olitical and economic processes. This day is also the ideal moment for local and international women’s advocacy m grroups to lobby for positive change and to celebrate the co ourage and determination of ordinary women to thrive as

individuals and support their families in a multitude of ways.

It is essential that women be a part of lasting solutions to society’s social, economic and political problems. Women’s freedom, safety, participation and leadership are central to the balance of all things and all public institutions. Let’s think this March 8 about how we can make this happen, not just at home but all around the world.

O of the objectives of International Women’s Day One iss to better prepare the future for generations of women yet to be born. w

Maria & Julia Ivanyuk Owners

We are continuing to grow and expand our selection!!!

We are very grateful to ALL of our customers and the community for giving us the opportunity to grow our retail. We have had the opportunity to attend many festivals last year where we were also able to introduce ourselves to other communities and today we have customers coming from Nanaimo to fill their coolers with our goodies. Our catering has also made its way to many corporate and family functions where we were able to provide some of our Ukrainian flare!

The Holidays have become extremely busy for us... We LOVE it that we are able o to offer FRESH Kytya for Christmas and FRESH Paska (Easter Bread) for Easter. We work hard every day to ensure we provide only the best to our visitors. Our entire team in the store is always happy to see all of our customers on a regular basis whether it is for some bread and Chit Chat or large purchases.

Today A Taste Of Ukraine offers over a thousand imported goods. From imported Grains, spices, cookies, candies to a large selection of pickled vegetables, jams, chocolates, caramels, coffee, teas and herbals as well as Traditional Beverages. Our store also offers European meats, cheese and pickled, smoked and canned fish. We have also expanded our line of Perogies, Pelmeni, and Piroshki. You will always be able to find fresh made Cabbage Rolls, Salads and Ukrainian Borscht (PREVIOUSLY SOLD AT NEW PORT MEATS). We are constantly expanding our menus and product line in our store to ensure we have an interesting vast selection to choose from. We are now happy to offer our very own Hand-Made Napoleon cake as well as our Ukrainian Coil kolbassa and many meals to go. Come visit our store in person and one of our friendly family members will be more then happy to assist you.

A Taste of

Ukraine

2507 St. Johns St., Port Moody

778-355-1184 www.atasteofukraine.com

Christine Baron BA, LLB Christine Baron has been a lawyer since 2004. Her areas of expertise are: • Wills & Estate Planning • Contracts & Incorporations for Small Businesses • Real Estate Conveyancing & Mortgages Christine has presented educational seminars at the People’s Law School, at Continuing Legal Education conferences and to various groups in the community on the specifics of wills and estates, guardianship, starting or selling a business, and buying or selling real estate.

I believe that asking a lawyer for help should be a positive, valuable experience for any client. When I meet with clients, I listen to their concerns, answer their questions and ensure they receive value for their payment. I welcome families and my office is stroller and wheelchair accessible.

Christine Baron Law Corporation

211 - 3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam • 604-616-6307 law@christinebaron.com • www.christinebaron.com http://tricitieslaw.blogspot.com/

Lindsay Wilson

Farheen Thomas

Owner and Artistic Director

Plum Crazy Restorations

Since opening her dance studio in July of 2010, Lindsay and her professional team of certified instructors continue to inspire, encourage and build confidence in the students at Coastal Edge and provide them with a rewarding and fun-filled experience in dance. Now 25 years of teaching in all genres of dance, children of all ages are drawn to Lindsay and her studio because of its welcoming family oriented atmosphere. Lindsay continues her passion to teach dance and provide classes for all ages in Pre-Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Musical Theatre, Acro, Contortion and Aerial Silks. A well respected member of The Canadian and International Dance Teacher’s Association, Lindsay is proud to be affiliated with the professional performing acro company of Aldeana’s Acrobats. Most recently, Lindsay has created Coastal Edge Performing Arts Society of BC, a non-profit organization which provides scholarships for students furthering their education in dance. Lindsay would like to thank her staff, parents and students for their never ending continued encouragement and support in making Coastal Edge Dance Centre such a huge success this past year.

To register, visit www.coastaledgedancecentre.ca #108 – 1525 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam 778-284-3300

Plum Crazy Restorations is a 20,000 sq. ft. Classic and Muscle Car Shop doing everything from body and paint to mechanical and interior work, including servicing and maintenance of your Muscle or Classic - you name it we can do it! - We truly are “A One-Stop Resto Shop”!

In a male dominated industry, we at Plum Crazy Restorations feel it is important to make both males and females feel comfortable bringing their cars into our shop. We understand that it doesn’t matter whether you’re a guy or a gal to have an interest in muscle and classic cars - in fact, the owners of Plum Crazy Restorations – Farheen and Joe Thomas - are a yin-yang muscle-car loving couple. With their love for these cars and dedication to every customer (every resto gets video & photo documented – see our YouTube and Facebook!), Plum Crazy Restorations is an ever growing success! We invite you to come visit us, take a nostalgic tour of our showroom and don’t forget to come to the 3rd Annual Plum Crazy Restorations Car Show on June 23rd, 2012. We are located at 2492 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC. Find us on the web at www.plumcrazyrestorations.com.

2492 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 1T4 • 604-464-0008 www.plumcrazyrestorations.com

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Promoting women’s rights around the globe When the United Nations signed its charter in San Francisco in 1945, it became the first international body to proclaim gender equality as a fundamental human right.

Since that time, the UN has helped to create strategies for equality and establish norms and programs around the globe in order to improve women’s lives. Its fundamental principle is that women and girls everywhere have the right to live without discrimination, violence or poverty and that gender equality is essential in order for them to flourish.

International Women’s Day on March 8 is the perfect occasion to review the status of women around the world.

Women have been sidelined for far too long, in politics, in protection from war violence and domestic violence and in access to public services. They must now be allowed to take their place as leaders and agents for change.

Sadly, even in the Western world, women are still under-represented in many areas, such as in politics, in

public and private sector research and development and in executive boardrooms. Women tend to leave these fields during their professional lives because of their sense of isolation in male-dominated surroundings and because of the difficulty of reconciling work with their roles as mothers.

Adequate policies and programs must be put in place in order to increase recruitment, promotions and the recognition of women’s leadership in these areas. Other measures, such as mentorship programs and affordable daycare are also necessary for women in order to succeed professionally today.

Women must now take their proper place as leaders and agents for change.

Sharon Perry Chartered Accountant …mom, wife, business woman and community volunteer.

Sharon joined the professional accounting field with a Business Management diploma and a Computer Networking diploma. However, within a few months of working in public practice, it became very apparent that she found her calling – helping small businesses grow and pay less tax.

This calling continued to pull at Sharon so, while working full time, marrying and having three beautiful children, she passed the UFE and received i d the th C.A. C A ddesignation.

With over 10 years of public practice experience in small, medium and large size firms, Sharon opened her own firm in May 2011.

The goals of her firm are to educate clients and help with cash flow - not burden them. Specializing in accounting and tax for small businesses, individuals and families, Sharon offers assistance by teaching clients how to use QuickBooks for their business in personalized tutorials.

Monthly payment options are also available to help ease the strain off the once-a-year expenditures.

With Sharon, you can expect reasonable fees and your first consultation is always free. Mention this ad when you call!

Sharon Perry, Chartered Accountant…

Providing accounting and tax services where it’s all about you!

M. 604.916.6466 • F. 604.939.4386 sharon@sharonperry.ca • www.sharonperry.ca

The West Coast Mortgages Team Diana Zitko

ind Jane Wedek

Diana Zitko heads up an all-women mortgage team. 2011 was a very successful year for Diana r and her team as Diana won the 2011 CMP lle Fu Yvonne Mortgage Broker of the Year Award. Diana has been a broker for 11 years and has owned her own b franchise for 7 years. Our job is to help you get f into a mortgage that is customized to your needs while keeping you at the lowest interest rates.

We can help with first-time buyers, self-employed buyers, refinancing and renewals. There is no cost son Tanya Ander to use the service of a mortgage broker and we are focused on making the process as quick and smooth as possible. As women, we have a natural ability to multi-task, and we pride ourselves on being able to really listen to our clients’ needs.” #3 – 2662 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-937-8888 • www.westcoastmortgages.ca

Dr. Michelle Couto D Dr. Michelle Couto grew up in the small Northwest community of Kitimat, BC. SShe pursued her orthodontic training at Loma Linda University one of the top Orthodontic programs in the United States. She has been back in Canada for O the past two years and in 2011 established Coquitlam Family Orthodontics.

Soon after she opened her second practice in Maple Ridge, Ridge Meadows Orthodontics. She is very happy to be back in Canada and has loved being part of the Tri-City community where she has been made to feel very welcome by colleagues as well as her patients.

“Being an orthodontist enables me to watch how someone’s self-confidence grows grows. Being able to provide this gift to a patient is the most important aspect of my profession and makes being an orthodontist worthwhile!”

At Coquitlam Family Orthodontics, we focus on you, the patient, by individually addressing your needs and primary concerns. We understand that a beautiful smile can give anyone increased confidence, regardless of their age.

We go above and beyond to make each patient feel comfortable and at home. We educate our patients each step of the way, because the more your know about your care, the better the results!

For more information about Dr. Couto and Coquitlam Family Orthodontics please visit our website at www.CoquitlamFamilyOrthodontics.com. New patients are always welcome! A referral from your dentist is much appreciated however no referral is necessary to schedule a free consultation.

1158D The High Street, Coquitlam 604-949-0654 office@coquitlamorthodontist.com www.CoquitlamFamilyOrthodontics.com

TThe Learning Experience For 32 years, Louise Montgomery and her qualified staff have been caring for the Children of the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.

Her Pre-school Licensing Representative asked her to start up a Pre-School of her own due to the lack of quality facilities we had in our area. Louise took her encouragement and has never looked back.

She started as just a Pre-school and has grown with the community and her families, now offering KinderCare, Group-Care and Before and After School-Care.

Her facility is located in the North East side of Irvine School Grounds in PoCo, in a bright and cheerful portable.

This is also a great advantage for kids that will be advancing to Irvine making the transition as easy as possible.

She employs p 8 qualified teachers who all truly care about their students and their families, acco m accommodating parents’ varying work schedules and busy lives. The excellent student to staff ratio offers more one on one attention and the curriculum has been described as “between a Montessori School and a regular Pre-school”, more structured than most, but less rigid than a Montessori course, thus offering a less stressful and fun learning process.

Louise and her staff have made their Centre a true “Learning Experience” 3862 Wellington Street, Port Coquitlam • 604-942-5008

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Karen Tyrell, CDP

Della Hochstein

Dementia Consultant & Educator

Owner - Sundrop Textiles

Owner - Personalized Dementia Solutions Karen has spent over thirteen years excelling in the field of dementia care. Her passion is making daily life easier for caregivers and individuals with dementia.

As a dementia consultant, she works with families to d d WHY the behaviours are happening and develops creative solutions understand using a non-pharmaceutical approach. She also volunteers her time to various support roles in the community.

Karen provides educational workshops including, “Cracking the Dementia Code”. She also provides the required training for those interested in pursuing the CDP designation (Certified Dementia Practitioner).

Personalized Dementia Solutio

There are solutions. We can help.

Free consultation: 778-789-1496 www.DementiaSolutions.ca DementiaSolutions@gmail.com

Donna Gardecki, M.Sc. Certified Kinesiologist

West Coast Gojukai Karate Twenty six years ago, Donna Gardecki started her karate training in what was a mostly male dominated arena. With hard work and tenacity, she achieved black belt in 7 years while pursuing a Master’s Degree in Physical Education at the University of Alberta. As a karate competitor, she is a National gold medalist and 4th place World level athlete. She is recognized as one of the few fe women to reach the prestigious rank of 5th degree black belt and Master Teaching rank (Shihan Renshi). Over the past 20 years, while busy with her growing rehabilitation and personal training business, she found time to teach karate part-time and start a family in central Coquitlam. In 2008 she pursued a dream of opening a full-time Traditional Karate studio where both adults and kids develop skills such as self confidence and self discipline through traditional training methods. “Traditional training develops strength of character not found in many of the eclectic martial art programs offered today”, says Gardecki.

Never to sit still, Donna graduated as a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor in 2009 and also teaches Yoga at the studio in Coquitlam. Donna’s philosophy includes helping men, women and children of any age reach their potential and to be the best they can be.

1001-D Austin Avenue (at Blue Mountain) Coquitlam 778-355-4658

Susan Santos TThe Purified Water Store is the solution for all your quality drinking water concerns.

This one stop shop offers delivery and mobile cooler cleaning c throughout the lower mainland in addition to the option of in store pick-up.

They offer BPA-Free (bisphenol A) bottles in the 18.9L and 11.3L size. The company carries only the highest quality products including compact to custom coolers, filtration units & filters.

For those who love their carbonated water, sodium and sugar free, they sell a variety of carbonating soda machines. As part of their eco approach, they offer an exchangeable Co2 canister program.

The water ffiltration plant is owned and operated by Susan Santos, who is celebrating her 5th year in business. Since its inception in July 2003, PWS has greatly expanded its operation and has become an integral part of the community supporting various youth programs and non-profit organizations! Communication is a key component as is the staff’s friendly customer service approach, satisfying all of it’s clients’ needs!

An environmentally conscious company, they recycle all unusable bottles, caps and coolers and filtration parts to a local recycling company.

Phone or drop by their showroom to see the wide selection of coolers, including custom wood and stainless steel, as well as filters, soda machines, shower filters and more, all priced to fit within your budget.

Soda Machines Available

(8646) www.pwswatertogo.co

Sundrop Textiles in Port Coquitlam is your locally owned and operated retail fabric store and sewing machine dealership.

Della Hochstein, the owner and the staff, better known as the “Sundrop Girls”, are avid sewers and they are there to help you with your sewing needs. Sundrop Textiles is a forward and creative company, more than just a sewing store it is where friends come to meet and learn. With Clubs, Classes and Events there is always something new and creative going on at Sundrop.

Sundrop has always specialized in outerwear and activewear fabrics but that is not all they carry.

They also have fashion fabrics, flannelettes and sew much more. Sundrop is an authorized dealership for both Husqvarna Viking and Janome sewing machines and sergers. No one beats the Sundrop after service, they provide full support for every machine they sell. Della and the Sundrop Girls invite you to come by and enjoy the store and let your creativity grow at Sundrop Textiles.

Sundrop Textiles Inc. www.sundroptextiles.com

Ph 604-464-5236 #310 - 2071 Kingsway Ave., PoCo (NEXT TO WESTCOAST EXPRESS)

Dr. Pam Bennett Laser Light Therapy Dr. Bennett is the founder of Laser Light Therapy in Coquitlam. The clinic opened in December of 2008 and is the only office in the Coquitlam area offering Bioflex Laser Therapy.

“To be able to offer this technology to those suffering pain and to see these patients regain their quality of life is very exciting” reports Dr. Bennett.

“Patients suffering from chronic pain are experiencing rapid, permanent relief.

The results speak for themselves.” Conditions ranging from muscle strains, headaches, severe arthritis, disc herniations, knee conditions, frozen shoulders, gout – all respond to the laser treatment. This therapy is non-invasive and produces no harmful side effects.

In the past year the variety of painful conditions we have treated successfully is remarkable. Laser Light Therapy has been proven to increase endorphin production, reduce inflammation, elevate ATP production, and promote synthesis of collagen. Our patients report less dependence on pain medication and reduction of inflammation and swelling which leads to faster recovery time from a variety of painful injuries or conditions, like arthritic joints, neck pain, back pain or sports injuries. To be able to reduce or eliminate pain without the harmful, toxic effects of many pharmaceuticals is a benefit that all our patients appreciate.

The treatments are covered under most extended benefit plans.

Laser Light Therapy Dr. P. Bennett

778.28.LASER | 778.285.2737 Unit 215 - 3030 Lincoln Lincoln Centre, Coquitlam

www.laserlighttherapyinc.com

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Mae Reid, Realtor Knowledge, skill & experience isn’t expensive – It’s priceless...

With over 30 years in the Real Estate business I have probably encountered almost all the ‘dilemmas’ there are... but every problem has a solution... there is a home out there for everyone... it just takes someone with experience to understand your needs and show you the right properties and solutions.

With a strong business background and a wealth of experience I can help you work through the short term challenges in this economy to access the long term opportunities.

Jenny Hetherington Nominee for 2011/2012 Prime Minister Minister’ss Award for Teaching Excellence Hope Lutheran Christian School Jenny Hetherington is Hope’s grade 5 teacher. It would be difficult to find a teacher more passionate about their role as a teacher. Simply spending five minutes in Jenny’s classroom, ld see that she is a teacher who cares for her students, their families, anyone would the school, and her colleagues. Jenny exemplifies what a teacher should be.

Jenny is a dedicated, caring, and committed educator. She is committed to helping students on their path to success and she makes every opportunity for children to learn and develop in ways that lead them on in life.

I look forward to working with you.

STE R LI NG R E A LT Y

604-626-9380 maereid@shaw.ca

Mae Approaches Real Estate from a Different Point of view . . . Yours.

604-421-1010 #226 - 3355 North Rd., Burnaby

Cecilia de Roca-Chan, CGA, Partner Kemp Harvey Kok de Roca-Chan Inc. Certified General Accountants KEMP HARVEY KOK de ROCA-CHAN INC., CGAs’ goal is to help small to medium sized businesses succeed and reach their maximum profit potential. They provide their clients with all the right tools including a strategic business plan and projections, timely financial statements and tax returns, management advisory services, accounting system set up and computer consulting. They play a pivotal role in the success of every business client, enabling their clients to manage growth, control costs and ensure financial health and viability.

Cecilia gained her experience and skills from working at different entities at various positions relating to Accounting and Tax, Finance and Controllership. One client comments “Cecilia has been an excellent accounting resource for both my business and personal tax management. I have found that she is honest, effective, and able to deliver in a timely fashion.”

She is very active in community service, served at various local non-profit organizations as director at different levels.

Currently, on a monthly basis, she helps make over 1000 sandwiches and together with her family helps serve them to the homeless and the marginalized. She is a business mentor for Canadian Youth Business Foundation, a volunteer with Junior Achievement of BC and sits in the Finance Committee of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.

A wife and mother of 3 girls, she cheers on and attends almost all her daughters’ games and activities. Her family is her prime motivation in life and she strives to maintain a balanced and healthy life doing what she can to make a difference to everyone she encounters.

The Kemp Harvey Group Strength in Numbers www.khgcga.com

Jenny is a strong pillar at Hope. She is an integral part of the team, and the school is a better place because she is a teacher in it. Our community is a better place because of the partnerships she establishes. Ultimately, our students are better prepared for life because they’ve had Jenny as their teacher.

Juliet Stewart Nominee for 2011/2012 Prime Minister’ss Award for Teaching Excellence Hope Lutheran Christian School Juliet Stewart is Hope’s Kindergarten teacher. Juliet understands that each child is unique and they all learn in different wayss.

Teaching a concept to an entire class is no longer effective. e.

There are many different styles of learning, and many different abilities present in any given class.

Juliet works to understand the needs of each child by getting to know them and their family personally, and then develops programs that address the specific learning needs of each child.

What makes Juliet a great teacher is that she does all of these things because it’s who she is. She has a heart for service, and a heart for people. She has a great passion for education, and when you put all of these qualities together, you end up with one of the best teachers. Our school is what it is because of great teachers, and Juliet takes the lead in this area.

210 – 1140 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5 Phone: (604) 937-3444 Fax: (604) 937-3422 cecilia@khgcga.com

Anita Alberto Portraits by Anita Anita Alberto is celebrating her 11th year in business. She has been privileged to photograph portraits and weddings throughout the lower mainland since 2001 and feels blessed to do what she loves.

She truly enjoys working with all of her clients and is proud that most new clients are referrals from past clients. She prides herself on her passion and unique style. Anita provides high end customer service, lit andd affordability. ff quality Her photography services include professional headshots, corporate and actors, maternity, newborn, family & event photography. Special and unique services are Top Model Photo Parties and Boudoir Photography. gy but what hasn’t Much has changed in the photography industry in the last couple of years due to technology changed is your desire to hold on to the memories and moments that you hold so dear. Photography does that for us. Anita’s photographs do that for us. Anita will put you at ease in front of the camera and together you will create images to treasure forever.

Visit her website to see examples of her most recent work.

Capturing the beauty of life and love. www.portraitsbyanita.com anitaphoto@telus.net • 604.376.6447

Hope Lutheran Christian School The women of Hope Lutheran Christian School care for each and every one of the students as unique individuals. Love is given and skills are taught from all walks of life by our professional, caring staff.

“Nurturing and Equipping the whole child in a Christ-centered community.”

www.hopelcs.ca 604-942-5322 | info@hopelcs.ca

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Debora Kwasnicky

Dr. Leah Montgomery DVM Dr. Ashley Danyluk DVM

D. Kwasnicky & Associates Inc. has operated in the TriCities since September 2006 assisting both personal and business debtors with financial assessments.

Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital

Financial problems can occur at any point in our lives and are often due to factors outside our control.

Options to turn around your financial situation may include credit counseling, budgeting or cash flow management, receivership, proposals to creditors and bankruptcy. The key to maximizing your options is to act early.

Animals rely on the people in their lives to love and care for them. Special people like Dr. Leah Montgomery and Dr. Ashley Danyluk. It was Dr Leah’s life long dream to become a veterinarian. She joined the team at Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital in March of 2000 and went on to purchase the practice in April 2001. IIn 2011 D Dr. A Ashley Danyluk joined Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital after grad2001 uating from The Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Danyluk has nurtured her love for animals, having spent her summers working at The Vancouver Animal Shelter, The Winnipeg Humane Society and veterinary hospitals throughout Western Canada.

Please call in to schedule a free, confidential assessment to discuss the options and the merits and consequences of each for your financial situation.

D.Kwasnicky & Associates Inc. Trustee In Bankruptcy

604-464-7272 www.dkabc.ca

There’s a special feeling when you walk through the doors of the Shaughnessy Veterinarary Hospital. The staff is dedicated and compassionate and you can be confident that your pet is receiving the very best care and attention. If you would like more information about the services available please stop in or visit the website.

Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital Caring for your pets with heart and integrity

2129 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

604.945.4949 | coolvet.com

Dot Koch

Christiana Owusu

DB Performing Arts

Paradigm Int’l Salon

D Performing Arts is the new name for a company that has been in business for DB over 20 years.

Having been in the business since I was five, I have gathered many wonderful memories and experiences. However, my favorite profession is still teaching.

My husband, Brian and I are passionate about helping others raise the quality of their personal and professional lives.

After years in the film and music industry, and many stage shows under our belt, w we are proud to be the only center in the Tri-City area that specializes in film acting training. Many very interesting, talented, famous (and rich), people have trained with us.

We also offer classes in singing, speech, piano, musical stage presentation, guitar, other instruments, and stand-up comedy.

Escape one night or day a week, for quality time with yourself and others to have fun, enhance your quality of life and learn about effective living through the medium of acting or music.

There are 3 adult classes, 2 teen classes, and junior classes to accommodate your complicated schedule.

All our teachers have worked professionally in their field. Drop in to see us or check out our website.

www.dbperformingarts.com

Christiana Owusu, a salon business visionary, identified the need to help people feel good about themselves. In 2003, she began her own salon with the resolution to satisfy and please her customers with quality hair styling services that improve their image and confidence. She served in the Tri-Cities at Port Moody andd now in i her new location at Austin Avenue for the past year. The Salon specializes in corrective hair colour, hair extensions, foils and relaxers.

For that perfect look and image, Christiana, with over 24 years of experience, can bring you the image & confidence you need. Christiana would like to welcome all her customers to her new location at Crestview Plaza, Austin Ave. and she is pleased to offer a 20% discount to all customers. Expires March 31/2012.

Whether you are a banker or a baker, we believe everyone should “perform for life” and who knows? We are also “star makers”!

Dot Koch, President DB Productions, Inc. and DB Performing Arts

604-931-2300 Crestview Plaza H-1001 Austin Avenue, Coq. (facing Ridgway)

Dr. Nareeta Stephenson, Chiropractor Is it a struggle to get socks on your child because the seams bug them or they are “ “pilly” inside? Does your child have a melt down when you enter the mall or any o other busy place? Is your child a PICKY eater? Does your child have a difficult time keeping their hands to themselves?

Maybe your child is suffering from Sensory Overload and you don’t even know it.

Together with her team of professionals, Dr. Nareeta Stephenson is dedicated to helping families find natural and safe solutions to their health and sensory challenges through chiropractic, whole food nutrition, myofascial and neuro integrative exercises.

Dr. Nareeta Stephenson has been providing chiropractic to families in the Tri-Cities and beyond for 10 years now. Strawberries and Sunshine Healing Centre is a

calm, healing space where families can come for natural healing.

Now together with Stacey Waggoner, RCNP, Elizabeth Esposito, RMT and support staff, the clinic provides chiropractic, registered holistic nutrition and registered massage therapy.

Through her own experiences with chiropractic as a child and the journey of parenting an exceptional child, Dr. Nareeta has a passion for helping kids with neurodevelopmental disorders, ADD/ADHA, Autism, Aspergers, ODD, Sensory Processing Disorder and learning disabilities. One in 6 children today have one of these challenges.

Dr. Nareeta has dedicated her life’s work to helping these exceptional kids and their families.

1530 Prairie Avenue Port Coquitlam

W “ here people come to heal”

604.944.6002 ds of all ages, adults and teddy bears too!

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Anis Janmohamed

Margaret Smyth

AJ’s Monogramming Plus

Lawyer - Smyth & Company

Scotia Bank St. Johns Street

Kyle Street

AJ’s Monogramming Plus is a great place to shop for quality “personalized” gift ideas for all occasions. Owned and managed by Anis since it first opened in Port Moody; she continues to ensure that her customers have a large variety of sportswear, souvenirs and gifts to choose from.. keeping in mind customers requirements and the latest trends such as their latest addition of Team Canada t-shirts and souvenirs.

They continue to carry the usual NHL/CFL sportswear and souvenirs; Westcoast Choppers and band T-Shirts (...Rolling Stones, ACDC, Metallica). Anis brings with her 25 years of experience serving the community, her business associates and customers . She monograms decals, custom logos, names and numbers for Hockey and Football jerseys, T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, jackets, towels and more.

Anis’s business philosophy is to provide her customers with excellent customer service and quality products.

For quality monogramming service call AJ’s Monogramming Plus.

Kyle Ctre

Ms. Smyth was called to the Bar in 1984. She was associate counsel with a Burnaby firm until 1995 when she formed Smyth & Company in Port Coquitlam.

The firm has five experienced lawyers in family law. Four of our lawyers are trained mediators and are available to assist peop people to resolve their disputes through mediation. We take pride in our ability to assist families to resolve conflict arising from separation including all forms of custody disputes, either between the parents, a parent and the Ministry of Children and Family Development, or grandparents and a parent. We also assist our clients in all aspects of support issues. The firm has experienced litigators accepting matters of all levels of complexity including those involving major asset division and spousal support. We strive for excellence in relation to all of our work while being sensitive to our client’s needs during a difficult time. We are experienced counsel for amicable settlements or firm action.

330-2755 Lougheed Hwy. Port Coquitlam

2506 St. Johns Street, Port Moody V3H 2B4

Ph: 604-939-7077 Fax: 604-939-3711 Email: anis45@telus.net

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604.942.6560

Lassthetic Salon Holistic Day Spa since 1991

Niki Jacques 360 Cycle • Indoor Cycling

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN COQUITLAM

360 Cycle is the Tri-Cities first and only dedicated indoor cycling studio.

Opened in September 2011, Niki founded 360 after searching for cycling classes that were primarily road focused and came up empty handed.

As a multi-sport athlete and competitive runner, she was looking for a cycling workout that could simulate a 10k race, or a climb up one of the 3 local mountains, or short, fast interval based work.

Indoor cycling can provide an amazing workout and can burn up to calor an hour. It is low impact, easy on the joints, and a great way to get 800 calories your tempo or interval work done, especially when the weather turns bad.

We have a team of 7 instructors who all bring something different to the classes. Each one of us has a unique style that comes through in our class design and delivery.

360 Cycle has something for everyone. Sign up for all classes online for up to a month in advance. No phoning in 24 hours ahead of time, no fighting for bikes. You do everything from the comfort of your home.

Your first class is always free so what are you waiting for?

Margaret Castenmiller, Owner/ Operator graduated in 1974 at an Esthetic College in The Hague, Holland and immigrated to Edmonton in 1981. When she moved to BC with her husband and 2 sons she opened the first Holistic Day Spa in Coquitlam and just Celebrated 20 years in Business in November.

LASSTHETIC SALON offers a wide variety of Services: An assortment nmiller Margaret Caste of Facials, Pedicures, Manicures, Chemical free Nails & Nail Products, Aromatherapy Products & Massages, Reflexology, Reiki, European Waxing, Ion Detox treatments, Infra Red Sauna and much more...

They carry a Natural Skin Care Line from Montreal and offer free Skin Analysis.

The connecting Treatment Rooms are perfect for Couples, Wedding Parties, Birthdays and any other special events.

Margaret would like to salute all the Fabulous Women in Business, especially her staff, her loyal clients and friends that help her make her business so succesful and fun.

Get Your Ride On!

MADE IN

1388 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam

604•612•0075 www.360cycle.ca

Certified Agent

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Tel: 604-942-2990 • Eagle Ridge Plaza #305 – 1194 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam

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The Frog & Nightgown Pub & Liquor Store “Voted Best Private Liquor Store in the Tri-Cities”

Left to right: Corinne, Athena, Angie and Helen

Serving the Community for

27 years.

The Frog & Nightgown is your neighborhood pub and liquor store. Situated in a quiet residential area it’s the perfect place to get together with friends, family or co-workers.

The management at The Frog & Nightgown would like to salute all women in business and to acknowledge the tremendous contribution that their staff makes to the ongoing success of the pub and liquor store. The hardworking knowledgeable staff is the backbone of the business. The core staff has been a part of The Frog & Nightgown for years. They know their

customers and are there to welcome them back with a smile. If you are not one of the “regulars” you are encouraged to stop in for lunch, dinner or a drink on game night.

Don’t forget that Friday and Saturday nights Martini’s are on special and that the pub is a fantastic venue for your next girls night out.

The Frog & Nightgown is proud to support local fundraising initiatives. If you are trying to raise funds for your team or charity call Scott about hosting a burger and beer night. The “Frog” is all about putting the

Fun back in fundraising. The pub actively supports “Red Friday”. Come down any Friday for Steak Day. Buy a Red Shirt and join in supporting our Canadian Armed Forces. Proceeds go to Honor House.

Drop by, cozy up in a booth with your own private screen and find out why our customers keep coming back. Don’t forget that if you are staying in for the night our liquor store has the best prices in The Tri-Cites, lots of parking and Free wine with purchase.

The F rog & Nightgown Pub & Liquor Store 604.464.1949

1125 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam www.frogandnightgownpub.com

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Humera Ahsanullah

Diane Kirkland, CFP

An Entrepreneur Humera has been an Entrepreneur for the past 12 years: Currently, she is a Real Estate professional working with Keller Williams Elite Realty.

Her website address is www.homeconnex.ca. Along with being a Realtor, Humera helps manage her IT operations business by the name WebWorx Solution Inc. Together with Axiom Global Consulting Inc. (Texas USA), Webworx Solution specializes in E-Commerce, CRM/ERP, Cloud Computing, Web Development, Business Intelligence, Business Process Analysis, Apps. Development etc providing solutions for small to midsize businesses.

Website: www.webworxsolution.com Humera is also actively involved in community and schools. She is currently the Vice Chair for the Parent Advisory Council. In this 2011 Civic Election, she ran for the School Board Trustee in Coquitlam. She was the only independent non-endorsed and non-affiliated candidate running against the union endorsed incumbents.

She is currently a member of the PARP Tribunal (Property Assessment Review Panel) on a ministerial appointment. Humera is a Co-founder of IWillCare.org, a non-profit Foundation. She actively raises funds for various non-profit org. & involved with homeless in DT eastside. She is also a member of Tri-City Chapter of the Soroptimist Intl.

Humera is proud to be a self-made person building herself from a humble beginning when she immigrated to Canada 17 years ago. She says: “Nothing is impossible; it is but our decisions and acceptance that results in limiting our visions for possibilities.”

Edward Jones focuses on the needs of individual investors, not institutional clients. Founded in 1922, it now serves nearly seven million clients, helping them achieve their personal financial goals.

Diane Kirkland is a Certified Financial Planner drawing on the experience of 24 years in the financial services industry, las 12 with Edward Jones in her office in Pitt Meadows. Diane the last specializes in helping clients develop strategies to help provide income for today, and future growth for tomorrow. Her focus is on pre-retirees, retirees and women investors. In addition she serves a large business clientelle.

Diane says, “At Edward Jones we understand that you invest to meet specific financial goals and a desire to provide for yourself and loved ones. My role is to help you make the best decisions to turn those goals into achievements.”

Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund

1-877-638-8690 778-865-0915

19237 - 122A Avenue, Unit 102, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2T1 604-465-7992 • www.edwardjones.com diane.kirkland@edwardjones.com

Marlene Cornish

Manuela Gruber Hersch

2979 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam

Residential Realtor Energy, efficiency and enthusiasm describes my attitude and love of being a Residential Realtor.

Ecstatic to be celebrating my 19th year anniversary.

Specializing in the Tri-Cities area, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Burnaby and New Westminster.

Awards include: Medallion Award (top 10% of Lower Mainland realtors) Royal Lepage Award of Excellence.

A tribute to my success is 80% of my business comes from repeat and referral business from my past clients.

I’D LOVE TO BE THE KEY TO YOUR NEW HOME!!

M Manuela Gruber Hersch, originally from Austria, came to Canada as a llive-in nanny and is well aware of the importance of a successful nanny - employer relationship. In 1996, she started International Nannies & Homecare Ltd., an agency that provides childcare and caregiver solutions to families.

International Nannies & Homecare Ltd. provides families in the Tri-city area and all across Canada with superior live-in/live-out nannies and international caregivers from a variety of countries such as South America, Europe and Australia, etc.

As a nanny employer, she appreciates the flexibility a live-in nanny can provide, while also positively enriching her daughters’ lives with exposure to a different culture and language. Not to mention, providing loving care when mom or dad cannot be home.

Every family is unique with their own priorities. Nannies are today’s affordable solution for working families and provide an extra pair of hands while busy parents raise their families.

Time is at a premium for many parents and by using a full service agency, it frees up time to choose and employ the right nanny. Leave it to the professionals!

Many families feel that overall family tranquility is achieved through flexible in-home childcare.

Call us at 604.609.9925 to assess your childcare needs and to further discuss the different types of childcare solutions.

604-939-6666

www.internationalnannies.com “Providing a flexible childcare solution when you can’t be there “

Coronation West Realty,BROKER INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Carmen, Trish, Andria and Emily Budget Blinds

Carmen, Trish, Andria and Emily look forward to serving you!

Budget Blinds began serving the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows B

covering company of its kind in North America,” says Trish.

and a Maple Ridge communities in 2006 and is owned and

“Because of our size and buying power, we are able to offer

operated by long-time Coquitlam resident Trish Kuffner and

our customers great prices without sacrificing quality and

her family.

service.” The formula is working: in 2008 the first Canadian

Trish and her team offer free, personalized in-home

Budget Blinds showroom opened in Port Coquitlam! “Now

consultations, professional measuring and installation, and

our customers can choose to visit us in the showroom or

a rich selection of quality window treatments including

have the showroom come to them!”

shutters, blinds, draperies, and shades made by North

Visit Trish and her team in their Port Coquitlam showroom

America’s leading window-covering manufacturers.

Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or Saturdays 10:00 am

“Budget Blinds is the largest and fastest-growing window

to 4:00 pm. Look for them at home shows throughout 2012!

#108 - 1320 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam

www.budgetblinds.com

604-944-3375

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Kelly Moran

Bobbi Crandall

Owner - Wags K-9 Teeth Cleaning

Commercial Real Estate Services Bobbi specializes in the sales and leasing of retail, office and industrial space in the Tri-Cities. She entered the Commercial Real Estate Industry in 2005 with a background in Operations Management.

Looking for a space to start a new business, or even to relocate, can be intimidating if you have never been through the process before. Whether you’re a tenant or landlord, Bobbi prides herself in listening to and understanding her clients needs in order to either find them the perfect space to open their business, or find the right tenant to lease their vacant space.

Working with multiple landlords and their properties as well as tenants seeking space allows Bobbi to stay current in the commercial market at all times.

Whatever your need is...to buy, sell, lease or acquire tenants for your commercial property, you can depend on Bobbi’s expertise and knowledge of the Tri-Cities area to make sure your real estate transaction is successful.

For your future commercial real estate needs, call Bobbi.

Certified Canine Oral Hygiene Specialist, Kelly Moran has a passion for dogs. As the owner and operator of Wags K-9 Teeth Cleaning, she has been specializing in canine oral care without the use of anaesthetic for over 7 years. While working in a veterinary office and witnessing countless dogs overcome by the devastating effects of oral disease, Kelly was inspired to provide a less invasive and cost efficient solution. Many pet owners neglect their dog’s oral health because of the fear of anaesthetics and the high cost of the procedure. Few people know how dangerous neglected oral hygiene can be.

Dogs with oral disease (up to 80% of dogs over 3 years) may have moderate to severe damage to their lungs, kidneys, heart and brain, which can take years off their lives.

Wags K-9 Teeth Cleaning offers an anaesthetic and sedation free option for concerned and caring pet owners.

#5C-2662 Austin Ave., Coquitlam

604-842-8404 www.wagsk9teethcleaning.com

in your neighbourhood

cbobbi@telus.net www.tullisrealty.com

Trish Pigott, AMP

Elizabeth Esposito

Mortgage Broker, VERICO Primex Mortgages

Registered Massage Therapist - Esposito Massage

A an Accredited Mortgage Professional and Owner of VERICO Primex As Mortgages Inc, I work with clients and the major banks to arrange mortgage financing at the best possible rate and terms.

Esposito Massage has been treating clients all over Tri-Cities since 2007. Esposito Massage is owned and operated by Elizabeth Esposito, a Registered Massage Therapist who originally trained in Ontario, and graduated from Centennial College and McMaster University.

VERICO Primex Mortgages is a group of Mortgage Professionals that serves all areas of the Lower Mainland and there is no cost for our services. As a result of our team’s dedication, we were a finalist for the Canadian Mortgage Awards in 2011 and are in the Top 5 for Best Newcomer Mortgage Broker Firms across Canada.

New

Ov the past 7 years, clients have consistently sought out Esposito Over Massage to help treat conditions ranging from chronic headaches, whiplash, rehabilitative treatments for post-surgery, stroke to acute sports injuries, and even pre-natal and post-natal conditions.

I personally have spent the last 8 years helping clients reach their financial goals with home ownership and was also a finalist for Mortgage Broker of the Year across Canada in 2011. I am dedicated to helping my clients from start to finish with the mortgage transaction and continue to work with each client after their mortgage has completed. I love my job because I can truly help people improve their situation and make their dreams come true. I have saved family’s hundreds of dollars by lowering their payments and reducing their interest costs. I am a member of the Mortgage Brokers Association of BC, have the Accredited Mortgage Professional designation in Canada and am a member of the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce.

We are here to help you discover your path to wellness! Learn about healthy living tips and community health-related events in your area by visiting our website www.EspositoMassage.com.

You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter @eespormt.

Pick up the phone and call Esposito Massage today! Our clinics in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam are ready to serve your massage therapy needs. We look forward to helping you!

Contact me today to see how I can assist you or if you are interested in joining our team.

604-729-7940 EACH VERICO BROKER IS AN INDEPENDENT OWNER/OPERATOR

778-773-5157 • 604-931-5551

778-847-4378

1530 Prairie Ave. Port Coquitlam

www.primexmortgages.com trish@primexmortgages.com

(located inside Strawberries & Sunshine Healing Centre)

Thoma Doehring Owner - Tri-City Paint & Decorating Centre Thoma Doehring is proud to be the owner of Tri-City Paint and Decorating, your neighbourhood Benjamin Moore store. This year she will be celebrating twenty years in business and two years in their new location at the corner of Oxford and Lougheed.

Thoma has carried enthusiasm and a passion for colour throughout her twenty years in business. Of course she couldn’t do it without her creative staff, comprised mostly of women, artists, and aspiring interior designers. Her passion for travel has provided her with insight into the ever changing trends, crossing cultural boundaries

great pride in offering ‘made in Canada’ products whenever possible, and supporting locally manufactured materials. If you haven’t been in her new store yet, it is worthwhile checking out, as your one stop decorating centre.

At the new location Thoma has been able to provide additional services, from original art to window dressings, cabinet hardware to countertops and flooring. The staff at Tri-City Paint are there to provide you with ideas and answer your questions regarding all of your home projects.

in order to bring global and fresh ideas into client’s homes while

Thoma is looking forward to the events coming in 2012 to celebrate this 20 year milestone with the community. For more information,

still working within their own style and comfort zone. She takes

check out their website at www.benjaminmooretricity.com.

Corner of Lougheed & Oxford in the new Visions building

1970 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam

VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION: YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR DECORATING NEEDS

604-464-6162

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Ramona Ruttan

Andrea Thiel

Owner - Vanity Hair

Bloomin’ Nice Landscaping & Norwex Enviro Products

I have been in business for over 16 years, since Shaughnessy Station was a new development. My idea in business was and is, to have great service with a friendly atmosphere, making all our clients feel welcome the moment they walk in the door.

We pride ourselves on all our services. Our coloring is amazing! Coloring is so much more than just putting a color on the whole head. It’s an art!

Low lites, high lites, tri-coloring, to adding a few colorful extensions (blue, pink, red) the sky is the limit!

We specialize in hair extensions that do not break your hair. Find out how - call us!

We now have an esthetics room featuring massage, manicures, pedicures, facials and so much more by our esthetician, Conny! Check out our eyelash extensions for great lashes! Call today and get pampered.

Here’s to all you Women in Business - CHEERS! 2107 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Shaughnessy Station, Port Coquitlam

604.464.8813

For over ten years, Andrea Thiel has continually offered landscape design, maintenance services and design-build to those who appreciate a job well done. It is Andrea’s goal to completely satisfy her clients with a garden that will be uniquely theirs. Although her strengths are in rejuvenating and enhancing what already exists, she is well trained and certified to completely develop a new style that fits your home, surroundings and individual personality. Andrea believes a home extends past it’s walls, and she pays attention to detail in all facets of the landscaping process.

While Andrea spends most of her time during Spring, Summer & Fall landscaping, she is also an avid fan and consultant for Norwex Enviro Products. Andrea’s goal is to educate and help her clients to create a healthier, safer environment for them and their families. The Norwex Enviro Products mission is to improve quality of life by radically reducing the use of chemicals in personal care and cleaning while saving time and money. They have chemical free cleaning and organic personal care products. As Andrea says, “Together we can work to make YOUR life and OUR world just a little greener!”

AND

Licensed Realtor® - Sutton Group

Event Planners, Sweet Beginnings

My name is Ann Soucie and I have been living and working in the Tricities for many years. I am a Licensed REALTOR® and I have been with Sutton Group 1st West Realty since 2005.

My focus is on being that REALTOR®. The friendly, knowledgeable and helpful “home expert” who is there for you whenever you need real estate assistance.

I find that being that kind of REALTOR® is more satisfying, personally and professionally and I have the privilege of working with great clients like you.

If your plans include thinking about whether or not it makes sense to look for a new home, or to sell the one you are in now, please give me a call. I’d be happy to fill you in on what’s happening in the market so you can make an informed decision.

Ann Soucie - Licensed REALTOR ® - www.annsoucie.com Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - 604-218-6534

Deshka Peneff Booking Coordinator - Terry Fox Theatre Please join me in welcoming Deshka Peneff to the Terry Fox Theatre team. Deshka brings a background in event planning and theatre arts and is the liaison for new and existing clients at the Theatre.

Terry Fox Theatre showcases the best in community theatre, dance and music. With 336 seats, it also serves as a satellite venue for a growing number of touring acts and businesses wishing to au reach audiences outside Vancouver. Terry Fox Theatre offers many services including on-line ticket sales, ticket printing and programs offering rental assistance. Our rental terms are flexible and returning clients appreciate first right to booking dates the following year.

Terry Fox Theatre is now booking for the 2012/2013 season. I invite you to contact Deshka at the Theatre to enquire about dates and we look forward to seeing you at the Theatre soon.

Gayle Manktelow, Theatre Manager, Terry Fox Theatre

604-468-9403

1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam www.terryfoxtheatre.com

778-233-6780

Lisa Cable & Jodi Jamieson

Ann Soucie As you have probably noticed, there are basically two kinds of REALTORS® in this business: The first kind just want to get the transaction done, collect the commission, and move on. The second kind are truly committed to ongoing client satisfaction – before, during and especially after the home is sold or purchased.

improving quality of life

athiel1@shaw.ca Maple Ridge, BC

“ “I’ve got it all under control. Why do I need to hire a wedding planner?” Lisa n & Jodi hear this all the time from brides.

And they usually do have everything under control… until their wedding day.

But when the big day arrives, what blushing bride wants to worry about the th cake k stuck t k in i traffic, the rain clouds rolling in or the flowers that didn’t arrive?

Your wedding day is one of the most wonderful days of your life and you want to be able to savour every moment. That’s where Jodi & Lisa come in. They draw on their wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure that you have the most perfect and memorable wedding day possible. The quote that best sums up how it feels to have these ladies with you on your wedding day was from a frazzled groom after his wedding rehearsal: “I didn’t think we needed a wedding planner, but this is the best money I’ve ever spent! Thank-you for being here!”

As the owners of Sweet Beginnings in the Tri-Cities and Vancouver, Lisa & Jodi can do the same for any special event you may have. Whatever the occasion, this dynamic duo can be on-hand to ensure everything goes smoothly. Even when things don’t go exactly as planned, you will never know it with Jodi & Lisa on the job!

Call today for your free consultation!

604-739-9559 • www.asweetbeginning.com

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Tara Stevens

Introducing your RBC® Mobile Banking Team…

Owner - Fresh Start Fitness An accredited personal trainer since 2005, Tara is celebrating her 7th year in business and the 1st anniversary of her Port Coquitlam location. She is a TRX certified instructor and is accredited in Rehabilitative Training of the lower back, shoulders and knees. Tara employs a whole body approach to fitness and challenges her clients to let go of self imposed limitations. The majority of Tara’s clients are looking to firm up, achieve a work/ life balance and learn more about fitness and nutrition.

The training space is private and for the gym shy individual.

When asked about her work Tara said “I genuinely care about my clients and I really love what I do – my work doesn’t really feel like “work”.

Tara is a certified Pilates and Third Age instructor and a weight loss and nutrition Consultant.

As a Financial Planner, Investment & Retirement Planning with RBC, I have one objective: to help you achieve your financial goals – and ultimately your life goals – both easily and effectively.

Whether your needs are simple or complex, I can provide advice that goes beyond your investment-related needs to cover all aspects of your financial well-being.

Linda McLeod & Tina DiGiovanni Owners - 2nd Look Day Spa Your Path to Relax, Rejuvenate... and Emerge Refreshed!

Linda & Tina’s passion is business and as entrepreneurs they are delighted to be the owners of 2nd Look Day Spa, a well established Day Spa in Coquitlam Centre serving the Tri-City community for over 30 years. “We are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and the spa industry allows us to do just that!”

2nd Look Day Spa is the perfect place to escape for an hour or a day, and get pamperedd bby our team of well trained, experienced and caring estheticians, that love their work.

We offer a full range of esthetic services with both packages and gift certificates available for all occasions, grads, weddings & special events. We now feature the newest IPL Laser Technology for Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation that provides a safe and comfortable service with great results.

Since 2001, 2nd Look Day Spa has continuously been recognized by Readers Choice awards in the category of Best Esthetics/Nail & Spa which has earned us a reputation of excellence. It is our goal at 2nd Look Day Spa to provide a spa experience that is exceptional…leaving you feeling Relaxed, Refreshed and Rejuvenated!

Susi Buonassisi, CFP, PFP Financial Planner Royal Mutual Funds Inc. 3361 Coast Meridian Road Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 3N6 Cel: 778-866-7874 susi.buonassisi@rbc.com

As a Mobile Mortgage Specialist, I specialize in offering you competitive mortgage rates and flexible financing solutions that are right for you.

Review our SPECIALS and purchase Gift Certificates online at www.2ndlookdayspa.com

I am here to provide you with expert advice and service for your home financing needs.

I can also help with fast, on-the-spot mortgage pre-approvals, usually within 24 hours, as well as 120 day interest rate guarantees.

Coquitlam Centre 2102 - 2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam

604-464-8818

Tri-Cities Chamber of C of Commerce Com oommerce mmerce For over 40 years, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has served the local community as the voice of business. With a staff of six (5 of whom are women), the Chamber runs numerous events and educational programs to benefit businesses of all sizes.

Jordan Moe (Special Events), Gillian Kirk (Membership Services) and Andrea Madden (Administration), are big parts of the hard n working team at the Chamber that keep it moving forward. de ad M ea dr An , Kirk

n Jordan Moe, Gillia Chamber of Commerce members are throughout the Tri-Cites in all areas of business, big and small. Chamber members and the Chamber staff are active in the community, assisting at various events and committees throughout the year.

The Chamber is also the home of the Visitors Centre. If you need information on things to do in the Tri-Cities; stop by and see us! If you need to find out more about where to visit in BC, make sure to come by and see us first.

If you’re looking for a local business, your first place to look should be Business Directory at www.tricitieschamber. com. When you buy locally, it helps everyone in the community.

Remember strong business, strong community.

1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

604-464-2716

www.tricitieschamber.com

As an RBC client, you will have the security of dealing with one of the world’s largest and most reputable financial institutions— with access to the expertise of one of the broadest and deepest groups of wealth management professionals in the business.

Barbara McCaugherty Mortgage Specialist Royal Bank of Canada.

3361 Coast Meridian Road Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 3N6 Cel: 604-761-7565 barbara.mccaugherty@rbc.com

Some customized solutions include extended amortizations, RBC Homeline, and equity take outs, to mention a few.

We are able to work around your schedule and meet with you whenever, and wherever, it’s convenient – your home, business or local RBC branch.

Financial planning services and investment advice are provided

by Royal Mutual Funds Inc. (RMFI). RMFI, RBC Global Asset Management Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada and The Royal Trust Company are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. RMFI is licensed as a financial services firm in the province of Quebec.

All personal lending products and residential mortgages are offered by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria. ® Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ©2011 Royal Bank of Canada.

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Katrina Shelast

Zoë Royer y

Owner - Hair We Are Beauty Boutique

Business Woman and Port Moody Councillor

I stepped into this industry 10 years ago as a shampoo girl and have worked very hard to fulfill my dream of owning a salon. h I believe everyone should have faith in themselves and their

As Administrator for CGS Dentistry and Councillor for the city of Port Moody, Zoë Royer is dedicated to caring for people and her community.

ability because you truly can have ANYTHING you want! I am dedicated to my business, community and personal growth and am truly blessed to have an amazing circle of support, without these people I would not be where I am today. I specialize in color and highlighting as well as bridal styling and often travel on location for these events. I have recently become an educator with KEVIN.MURPHY and have been frequently educated and inspired by such amazing people in our industry! I strive to make every

HAIR WE ARE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE

experience an enjoyable one so please come on by and check out my beautiful abode and allow me the opportunity to earn your business!

604.468.HAIR • 1528 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam

At her Coquitlam practice, Zoë works with dentists to ensure their patients receive the highest level of care by combining leading-edge technology, clinical excellence, and a commitment to outstanding client service.

As a Port Moody civic leader, Zoë Royer listens to people, genuinely cares for their needs and makes sure youth, seniors and families are celebrated. Zoë looks for ways to ensure best practices and quality service for Port Moody’s residents.

Zoë is dedicated to the preservation of Port Moody’s heritage, environmental protection, and increasing cultural opportunities for City of the Arts.

Sara Lloyd & Heather Meech

Barbara van der Lee Managing Partner - Orca Bay Suzuki M

Sears Hearing Centre

With over 18 years experience in the automotive business, I am always striving to improve both dealerships in all areas, which has helped us to become B.C.’s #1 SUZUKI AUTOMOTIVE AND MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP.

It’s said that behind every successful man there is a woman. For Robert Lloyd it’s Heather Meech.

Heather has been running the office for over 11 years and is the first contact for customers at Sears Hearing Centre.

She has a calm confident presence and ensures that all is running smoothly and on time. This past year Sarah Lloyd has joined the team. She is working part-time and is starting to learn the family business.

If you or your family have concerns about your hearing call today to arrange for a comprehensive hearing evaluation. Heather or Sara will be there to greet you and to help you make the first step towards hearing better. Sears Hearing Centre - you can trust them to find the solution to your hearing needs.

Hearing Centre

Coquitlam Centre

604-464-8090

Suzanne Corrin & Ivana Misci MINT Marketing Works Now That’s Fresh Marketing!

N MINT is about creating and delivering marketing that is fresh and bold - we are not average and we won’t market you business as such. MINT brings our clients the right elements of idea, strategy, design and implementation. For complete marketing solutions that are always fresh.

We offer customers, car or motorsport, a great buying experience and a great long term relationship.

I feel very proud of the Suzuki products and love to share my own personal experience of my favorite Suzuki. The Fun to Drive Suzuki SX4! I refer to it as the intelligent AWD vehicle EVERYONE can AFFORD! It is a super car, you can switch the intelligent AWD on and off, piece of mind when you have snow, ice or massive puddles to navigate through....no hydro-planing, no worrying about road conditions.

Hit the intelligent AWD button and hit the road no matter what the conditions are, it’s the go anywhere vehicle!

For the TRUE SUV’er the Grand Vitara is the right choice! Ladder truck frame, the least expensive to own and maintain, rugged and dependable it will take you anywhere you need to go, with its 3000lb towing capacity and unrivalled flat-tow capability it will fit your “WAY OF LIFE!” Looking for SPORT LUXURY? BUT DO NOT WANT TO BREAK THE BANK? Suzuki KIZASHI AWD is for you!

Voted “BEST IN CLASS” and “Highest Ranked Vehicle Appeal among midsize cars”, it comes with Gorgeous European Styling, amazing handling, AWD and loaded with standard features. It’s the Luxury Car you and your family deserve at a PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD! I’m proud of these vehicles, one of the few imports that’s truly an import, fully built and assembled in JAPAN. You will notice the difference in quality.

I invite everyone to come see what Suzuki is TODAY. With current offers of 0% for 72 mths, 40 cents off fuel per litre for one year, 7 year power train warranty on all models, why wouldn’t you?

Great offers on new and used motorcycles and ATV’s, plus all your riding gear.

No %, No Payments, No $ down for 90 days on select new bikes and with everyday being a Demo Day at Orca Bay, we make it easy for you.

We do fresh and bold: • marketing strategy • social media • website upgrades, build and maintenance • SEO • Google ads and native searches • enewsletters and email marketing • ecommerce • marketing research • and traditional marketing stuff We are different and refreshing. Find out how we can freshen up your business: getfresh@mintmarketingworks.com

604.469.0092

www.mintmarketingworks.com

Automotive, Motorbike or ATV - we have your ride at ORCA BAY SUZUKI, Port Coquitlam or Langley.

Drop by and say hi!

8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, B.C. 604-464-3330

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Alyssa, Michelle, Ashleigh, A Laraine, Marilyn

Diane Thorne

Trophy Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winning Team

MLA, Coquitlam - Maillardville As a small business owner for many years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased to congratulate all Women in Business!

Please join me at my next â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coffee With Dianeâ&#x20AC;?

Saturday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Trophy Centre provides Awards and Recognition products for all occasions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; corporate, business, academic, sports, the arts and personal celebrations.

For the past 8 years the women at the Trophy hav built a reputation for consistently providing friendly Centre have customer service, professional workmanship and exceeding customer expectations. We have a large selection of trophies and recognition awards for every budget as well as unique personalized gift items. Utilizing state-of-the-art engraving technology, we deliver a full range of personalized engraving on trophies, plaques, glass and acrylic awards as well as custom lapel pins and nametags.

at my Constituency Office.

Refreshments served.

Everyone welcome!

get the BES Tmortgage with $usan & Alicia Zanders

We are members of the North America Awards & Recognition Association, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and Finalist for Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award for 2009 & 2010.

TROPHY CENTRE

Where Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Winner!

102-1108 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5 Phone: 604-933-2001 diane.thorne.mla@leg.bc.ca

604-941-4944

#114 - 2071 Kingsway, Port Coquitlam www.trophycentre.ca sales@trophycentre.ca

Nancy Gattey

Debbie, Kathryn & Verity

Owner

D Debbie & Kathryn would like to welcome Verity to our Ladies Managed Butcher Shoppe. Verity hails from England and will be working full time so we can now open 7 days a week with extend hours to 6:00 pm. Thank you so much Verity!!!

In business for eleven years, Creekside Fashions has gained a reputation for providing irresistible fashions, great fit and comfort along with exceptional customer service. Nancy Gattey, owner of the Boutique, has spent nearly 33 years in the Fashion Industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We genuinely care about our customers. We want them to look great and feel even better!â&#x20AC;?

In response to customer requests we will now be baking most of our meat pies in the afternoon. Now you can pop in at the end of the day & bring home a fresh baked pie for dinner. We W are also happy to bake the 9 inch meat pie to order.

Th store offers fabulous lines such as Sandwich, The Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Mexx, Jag Jeans, French Dressing, Ă&#x2030;ric Alexandre and more!

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about our Alberta AAA Angus 28-days aged beef; fresh pork & chicken from the Fraser Valley; our British Bangers, hams & bacon; and last but not least, our large variety of UK Groceries, Sweets Treats.

Great news for women who are shoe and handbag fashionistas! Creekside Fashions has an amazing leather bag and shoe collection, Luz Da Lua from Brazil. The line is truly luxurious with beautiful leather ďŹ nishes, Italian hardware and silk linings. Creekside is excited to announce the arrival of their stunning shoes, sandals and bags for Spring. Gorgeous styles, surprisingly affordable.

Thank you Tri-Cities for all your support & we look forward to serving you in the coming year!

Now Open 7 days a week and closing at 6:00 pm! (Except 5:00 pm on Sundays).

Nancy and her entire staff look forward to making your next shopping trip an incredible experience.

3325 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam 604-942-8554

The British Butcher Shoppe ltd.

2565 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-942-9996

â&#x20AC;˘ Homemade Meat Pies â&#x20AC;˘ Specialty British Sausage, Bacons & Hams â&#x20AC;˘ Imported U.K. Groceries & Sweets

get the BESTmortgage with $usan & Alicia Zanders â&#x20AC;&#x153;through your personal service and explaning my options, I was amazed how you worked entirely in my interest to get the best mortgage, that saved me a lot of $$$ and suited my wants and needs!

I will be sending you ALL of my friends!â&#x20AC;?

-Ryan M.

-EET 3USAN AND !LICIA :ANDERS "ROKER /WNERS OF 6%2)#/ :!.$%23 !SSOCIATES -ORTGAGE "ROKERS )NC 4HESE ARE A PACKAGE DEAL EXPERTS WORKING HARD FOR YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS AND WANTS FOR OVER YEARS 4HESE 5"# 3AUDER 3CHOOL OF "USINESS GRADUATES ARE LOCATED IN THE WOODS OF (ERITAGE -OUNTAIN 0ORT -OODY WHERE THEY WORK AND RESIDE ALONG WITH THE LOCAL BEARS 4HEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FINDING YOU THE RIGHT MORTGAGE AND #RITTER #ARE 7ILDLIFE 3OCIETY ##73 &OR EVERY #RITTER #ARE -ORTGAGE FUNDED WILL BE DONATED TO THE SOCIETY WHICH HELPS TO RE HABILITATE INJURED AND ORPHANED BEAR CUBS WWW CRITTERCAREMORTGAGE COM .O MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE IN "# THEIR TEAM OF ,ICENSED -ORTGAGE 0ROFESSIONALS ARE READY TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY ON YOUR REFINANCE PURCHASE YOUR DREAM HOME OR WITH ANY OF YOUR MORTGAGE GOALS

$usan Zanders, AMP & Alicia Zanders Senior Mortgage Brokers | Members of CAAMP & MBABC

www.vericozanders.com | 604.461.8063

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Carol Hirsch H Having worked as a pharmacist for 18 years overseas and on moving back to Canada, C I decided to pursue my passion for Design, Interiors and art. A home based business evolved which, while raising young children, was flexible and appealing. In 1990 Country Habitat Interiors moved to Clark Street in Port Moody, followed by a move to larger premises on Spring Street and then to Murray Street in 1999.

For 23 years, C H Interiors has specialized in custom work including sofas.

We carry many quality frames in our showroom, and there is a fabulous choice of fabrics to select from to suit your decor. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service for drapery, reupholstery and bedding.

Our projects inclu include specifying surfaces from the floor plan to completion. This includes tile design, selecting colors to fully furnishing homes.

Come and visit our 8,000 sq. ft. showroom of fine furnishings, accessories, linens, tableware, exclusive fabrics, rugs, art, lamps & chandeliers (Schonbek) and much more.

We also provide professional interior design services for traditional and contemporary projects.

INTERIOR DESIGN • FURNISHINGS • ACCESSORIES

604.469.8777

3012 Murray St., Port Moody

www.chinteriors.ca

1 block east of Rocky Point Park Hours: Mon. by appointment only.

Tues. - Fri. 10am - 5:30pm • Sat. 10am - 5pm.

Creekside Coffee Factoryy Creekside Coffee Factory is the only in-store coffee roasting house in the Tri-Cities. If you are looking for the freshest cup of coffee in town this is the place you want to be. The well trained baristas will make your coffee just the way you want it.

Brooke y, ne itt Br h, ra Sa Yes it’s easy to make a cup of coffee but it takes a perfect bean and skill to make a GREAT cup of quality coffee.

Creekside Coffee Factory would like to extend a big “Thank You” to the entire staff. They work as a team to serve you efficiently and quickly. The staff is enthusiastic about their job and continue to learn about coffee and what it takes to run a successful, independent coffee house.

We welcome you any day and encourage you to “like” us on facebook where you can find out about all of our specials.

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE 19-2773 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 9:30pm Sat 10am - 9:30pm l Sun & Holidays - closed

Colleen Preston Personal Trainer Colleen opened Elevated Fitness in 2005 to provide a private, safe and encouraging environment for people of all levels of fitness and ages. Elevated Fitness has evolved and adapted to the many changes in the industry. Trainers are employed that provide sport specific training for individuals and teams, private boxing lessons, rehabilitative yoga, cross training and small group fitness!

Colleen specializes in Customized Fitness – you want it, we will create Collee it! Along with her Corporate Wellness program, she is looking forward to adding motivational seminars to the fitness agenda with workshops for success in business and life.

Colleen has always been an avid volunteer for charitable organizations; She has been an ambassador for Lululemon for the past year and continues to provide short talks for the Running Room in Coquitlam and Maple Ridge and a Mall Walkers program at Coquitlam Center.

If you are looking to challenge yourself and make positive changes in your life call Colleen for a Free Consultation.

778-899-9200 www.elevatedfitness.ca

Linda Mizuguchi

Denise McIntosh

Pre-Planning Consultant

Owner - Genesis Kitchens & Design

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Pre-arranging is also financially wise, as it freezes rising funeral costs. To find out more, Please visit www.funeralplanningbenefits.com or call (604) 618-9414. It would be my pleasure to assist you and answer any questions you may have.

“We Provide the Caring Service you have Come to Expect”

Burquitlam Funeral Home 625 North Road, Coquitlam 604-936-9987 www.burquitlamfunerals.com

Family Owned since 1964

Denise started Genesis Kitchens 5 years ago after being in the design industry since 1994.

Specializing in Architectural Millwork she found her passion in designing kitchens and decided to start a company that took the evolution of the kitchen from an idea concept to the finished product.

Genesis Kitchens offers a complimentary in home consultation where they combine your needs and lifestyle with the function of the space. By incorporating the style you are looking for or helping you discover it, they are able to walk you through the design stage, product selection and color coordination. Genesis carries multiple lines to best match the clients with the product that suits their design style. Genesis uses the latest technology to provide 3D drawings, putting together a complete package including price quotes and product suggestions while working with your budget.

Turning your dream kitchen into a reality.

1210 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam Showroom: 604-937-7336 Cell: 604-789-9935

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Tri-City News Wednesday, March 7, 2012, B15

Crossroads Hospice Society

Kyla Mcleod

Putting life into days

Re/Max All Points

Pa Passion and commitment characterize the women who skillfully guide the operations of the Crossroads Hospice Society. Combining their expertise in business, health and retail, this 5-person team is dedicated to Crossroads’ mission to provide compassionate support for those facing the end-of-life experience. Together they contribute to the successful running of the Crossroads Hospice Society Business Office (Port Coquitlam), Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice (Port Moody) and Crossroads Hospice Thrift Store (Coquitlam). Their efforts ensure that community hospice care endures all the while tending to the community needs in projects such as the Crossroads Hospice Labyrinth Healing Garden (Port Moody).

Pictured (left to right): Back row: Barb Henham, Executive Director, Crossroads Hospice Society/Crossroads Hospice Foundation; Janice Hansen Bouvier, Manager, Hospice Programs and Administration/ New Westminster Programs, Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice and Rhonda Doig, Manager, Society Administration, Crossroads Hospice Society. Front row: Anna Wilczewski, Development Officer, Crossroads Hospice Society and Rose Jonas, Thrift Store Coordinator, Crossroads Hospice p Thrift Store.

As a longtime resident of the Tri-Cities, the Kyla Mcleod A real estate team has had a positive presence in the community. Kyla and her partner Trish have a combined experience of over 30 years ensuring your biggest investment is in good hands. As consistent RE/MAX and MLS award winners their results are proven. Their f focus is to provide exceptional service from sign up to sign down and through to completion of your sale or purchase. With the power of the world’s most well-known real estate brand, RE/MAX behind them you will feel confident trusting your real estate to the Kyla Mcleod Team.

For more info call 604 945 0606 Email: info@crossroadshospice.bc.ca Web: www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca

Kyla Mcleod RE/MAX ALL POINTS

604-716-8677

kylam@remax.net www.kylamcleod.com

Shannon Morse Spa Divine at the Inlet M have Garages. Kids have Tree-houses. You Men have Us. Spa Divine at the Inlet, tri-cities Boutique h Luxury Day Spa, opened its doors March 2003.

L Shannon Morse, founder, recognized as an inS fluential woman of wisdom and grace to those f around her, 24 years in the spa industry, her passionate belief in women, masterfully bridges many walks of life as Spa Director. World traveler, consultant, educator, mother, and President of Naturally Divine Cosmetics, Skin & Body Care, Shannon knows too well many of the challenges women face today.

“My personal mission is empowering women to love and embrace all their emp Feminine Spirit, inside & out. By taking time out, honouring & nurturing ourselves, receiving loving care, enables us to look & feel refreshed, giving back fully to our partners, families, careers, community & overall making our world a better place. We’re not meant to do it alone. We simply deserve it!”

“I hold a strong sense of responsibility in giving to society, intimately & globally. It’s essential to remember the less fortunate. It’s difficult to imagine yet there are currently over 60 million girls in developing countries right now who are simply not allowed basic primary school education. Girls suffering malnutrition & many who are married off between the ages of 5-12; zero rights. Here, we have the ability to make a change, to make a beautiful profound difference & contribution for generations to come; a better way”. www.girleffect.org “It’s a real honour & pleasure to take care of so many great women from all walks of life. Mother’s, Daughter’s, Grandmother’s, Sisters, & Wives, all while recognizing a woman is the full circle; within her the power to create, nurture and transform. I’m often emotionally moved. From great women of the past who have paved the way; women of today, our tomorrows. Overall there remains a beautiful Universal Truth amongst women ~a continuum of strength and steadfastness within our amazing natural ability to connect with our hearts; to lead, love, nurture & to heal.”

Spa Divine elevates today’s spa experience. A traditional sacred haven of seclusion & tranquility, cozy pre-warmed robes, complimentary warm herbal foot soaks, specialty teas, serene women’s tranquility lounges & change area, signature organic spa treatments & products, and a philosophy to treat each guest tenderly within a foundation of trust, loyalty & compassion. Whether a soothing Divine Goddess Spa Ritual, a relaxing Massage, nourishing Facial, pretty Feet & Hands or a full day of a luxurious Girls Divine World Spa Pkg, Shannon & her team of experts have earned a faithful following of believers.

“May we all stay connected, empowered, rejuvenated & nurtured to joyfully lead & love, remembering how truly extraordinaire & blessed we are. Come bask in the delights of being pampered & in full celebration of being woman”.

604-461-4772 #1-2806 St. Johns St., Port Moody

www.spadivine.ca

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