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Coquitlam mom Dora Vanourek’s An illustration of the Thirty Meter Telescope, which will be built by Dynamic Structures of Port Coquitlam.
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The Tri-City economy may have taken a hit recently with the loss of Target, Future Shop and Williams Moving but it will soon see the ripple effect from a multi-million dollar federal contract awarded to a Port Coquitlam firm. Guy Nelson, the executive chairman, CEO and president of Empire Industries Ltd., which owns Dynamic Structures in PoCo, told The Tri-City News the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) may be destined for Hawaii but the $243.5-million contract to build it will be felt in the Tri-Cities. Nelson said the company of 150 employees expects to hire another 130 people in the next two years to help manufacture one of the world’s largest telescopes at its Kingsway Avenue plant. see TRI-CITY, page A6
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Foreign tuition boosts budget No staff cuts are planned for the next school year DiAne StrAnDberg The Tri-CiTy News
School District 43 will be able to avoid staff cuts next year, pay off some of its debt and absorb $1.5 million in administrative downloading
thanks to a steady stream of fee-paying foreign students. This year was a record for international education in SD43, with 1,500 students paying $13,000 each to attend Tri-City public schools — up from the 1,050 that were budgeted — and there doesn’t appear to be any slowing of this trend, according to superintendent Patricia Gartland. On Tuesday, dozens of teachers, parents and support
workers attended a special public meeting on the school district’s 2015/’16 budget and heard that the trend of foreign students studying here has prompted the district to forecast 300 more students than it usually estimates, translating to a nearly $4-million funding boost. Budgeting for 1,300 international education students instead of 1,050 is “aggressive” but doable, according to
SD43 secretary treasurer Mark Ferrari, who said the money won’t pay for any frills but will allow the district to plan for a “status quo” budget for the next school year and avoid staff cuts. The district will also be able to cover its $1.5-million portion of the province’s shared services mandate under Bill 11, in which school boards must find approximately $29 million in cost savings or risk being
removed and replaced by an official trustee. An additional five teachers will be hired over and above the number that would normally be allocated given a slight decrease in enrolment but, other than some staffing realignments, there is no indication that the $13.8 million in cuts made last year will be restored.
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CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Denali is not just another peak for Coquitlam mom Vanourek Veteran climber is raising money for kids’ hospital
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musician and more artistic and I’m really far from the mountain stuff.” It’s true Vanourek is a practiced mountaineer, and the diminutive (5’6” and 135 lb.) climber knows what to do in an emergency, having rehearsed crevasse rescue with her team. This is not her first climb. Already, she has summited three of the world’s tallest mountains: Kilimanjaro in Africa, in 2011; Aconcagua in Argentina, in 2013; and Mt. Elbrus in Russia, in 2014. And while other moms dream of relaxing trips to Hawaii or Mexico, Vanourek is clearly a little more adventurous. She doesn’t mind endless
meals of dried pasta painstakingly cooked with water heated from snow melt, and she’s fine with carrying a large pack and pushing a 40 lb. sled while struggling for oxygen with every single step. “It is physically demanding,” she admits, explaining that she is willing to put up with inconveniences, such as trying to sleep during a howling windstorm and being hungry and tired, because of the payoff in the end. “You feel so good,” she says, of getting to the summit, where the air is crisp, adrenaline overcomes exhaustion and climbers forget the hardships they
had to experience to get there. Vanourek can’t explain her mental toughness and her drive, except to say she took on the challenge of trying to climb the tallest peak on every continent (Everest may be out of her league because of the cost) after hiking up Squamish Chief as a new mom. As an IT specialist, she’s used to working on multiple projects under pressure — although usually at sea level. While she’s not the biggest or the strongest on her team of climbers, some of whom she’s met on other climbs with Alpine Ascents International, she has nerves of steel that are essential when facing down
difficult challenges and an optimistic nature that can be a benefit when others are discouraged. There will be adversity and times when she will have blot out everything but the need to keep breathing because oxygen levels will be so low — it’s not unusual, she says, to have to take seven breaths for every step. But on Denali, so far north, the days will be long and the cold nights under glittering stars will provide some downtime. Vanourek expects she’ll be thinking about her family back in Coquitlam, and other families she has met through the fundraiser, families that have
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hen Dora Vanourek leaves Coquitlam for three weeks in June to climb one of the world’s tallest mountain peaks, she’ll be thinking of her family — and many others. What the mother of one would like to accomplish, besides reaching the summit of Denali in Alaska, is to raise money for B.C.’s sick children through the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. To be precise, she wants to raise $6,194 — a dollar for every metre of Denali’s height. “I thought, ‘I must find a meaningful way to give back,’” Vanourek says of her campaign, which is on Facebook (ClimbDenaliForKids) and has a website (www.climbdenaliforkics.com), and is sponsored in part by Twist Fitness and Conditioning Centre in Port Coquitlam, where she trains. She also trains around the Tri-Cities — Vanourek, her husband, Jiri, and daughter, Tereza, who is four, do various walks and runs, including the Coquitlam Crunch — Vanourek with a 65 lb. pack on her back. Family is a key theme and concern of her adventure. It’s not every family that can let mom go for three weeks to climb Denali, formerly Mount McKinley, and if there’s one thing the family knows is that when mom heads to Kahiltna Glacier, where the climb will begin, she might as well have dropped off the planet. There will be no regular phone contact, email is out of the question and snowstorms — some possibly lasting up to a week — could keep Vanourek and six other climbers in a snow cave for days. But for now, it seems, the family is OK with that. “I don’t have any fear,” says Jiri, “I know she is very safe. “Besides,” he adds with a little laugh, “I’m glad to have a wife that’s a little bit crazy. I’m a
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As the city of Port Coquitlam gears up to revise its official community plan this fall, the downtown business improvement association (BIA) will also undergo a visioning exercise for how the core will change over the next five to 10 years. Next month, at an annual general meeting, the 320 business operators and owners that make up the BIA will consider a new strategic plan that will guide the area between Lougheed Highway, Wilson Avenue, Mary Hill Road and Maple Street until 2020. PoCo BIA president LihMing Tam said the framework, if approved by members at its May 6 meeting, will zero in on a number of goals to update the downtown. And among its plans is to speak to property owners about vacant shops. Recently, J.K. Cooper Realty Ltd. moved from Shaughnessy Street — after 60 years in PoCo — to a new site on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain, a decision that
stirred plenty of emotion at the city’s last smart growth committee meeting. But there are other downtown shops that have sat empty for too long as well. “Every business is concerned about this,” Tam said, “so we want to reach out to ask them what’s going on. How can we work together to get things moving?” Another goal on the BIA’s checklist is to rebrand the downtown as a destination. Competing with big-box stores in Fremont Village, in the Dominion Triangle, isn’t the way to go, Tam said. Instead, the BIA should focus primarily on catering to the residential population in the 12-block radius that can walk to the core. How the BIA will shift its identity will be left to a consultant, who will work with city officials and business owners on the next steps. Tam said the consultant’s project will also tie in with the city’s review of its arts and culture policies. Still, Tam said he’s most eager about implementing a new cornerstone into the BIA’s mandate: member advocacy. The draft framework calls for
direct action for downtown businesses, encouraging them to connect and grow. It has already done this by providing resources on the organics ban and transportation issues but, with a more formalized approach, the BIA would make advocacy a priority. Being part of city council decisions is one way for the BIA to have a voice, he said. Tam has sat at the city’s smart growth table for eight years while its vice-president, Brad Fenton, has been on transportation for two years and BIA executive director Kayla Steele takes part on the healthy community committee. Besides acting as the voice of business in downtown PoCo, the BIA also puts on the
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Specifically, it will need 60 high-level engineers, senior designers and technicians; 60 skilled millwrights and steel fabricators; plus 10 accountants, human resources and quality assurance personnel. The company’s 200 suppliers will benefit, too, as many of its services and products are outsourced to machine shops, electrical contractors and software programmers. Dynamic’s spokesperson said Altec Integrated Solutions in Coquitlam as well as PoCo businesses Fastenal Canada and Mahler Industries will likely see a surge in business as a result of the contract that was announced Monday evening by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. In addition, Nelson said Dynamic is looking at how it will expand its 10 acres to accommodate the telescope and other projects. Currently, it has two properties on Kingsway that last year brought in $254,097 in municipal taxes for the city of PoCo. Nelson said the TMT contract had a positive effect on the company’s stock price, with shares in the publicly traded company up as much as 25% after the news broke.
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a champion. “I am sure this is the biggest ever federal project to directly benefit Port Coquitlam,” the mayor said. The federal government commitment to TMT means Canada has a 19.6% interest in the project. The other partner countries are Japan, China, India and the U.S. Once complete in 2023 or ’24, TMT will be sited at the summit of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii.
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Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president Charley King said while it’s a relief teachers won’t have to go through what they faced last year when more than 600 layoff notices were issued, he’s disappointed budget information provided at the meeting didn’t include line-by-line details of costs and expenses, which he said would give the public a better understanding of the district’s intentions. “For the public who’s had to live with reduced service levels, providing basic budget information is not only important in terms of transparency but it is also basic courtesy and shows what the public has been through,” King told The Tri-City News. CUPE Local 541 president Dave Ginter, whose union represents non-teaching staff, had similar concerns, and when he asked the board why a more detailed preliminary budget wasn’t presented at the meeting, was told the procedure is different this year. The district is looking to contract out cafeteria services at five non-teaching secondary school cafeterias but Ginter said he won’t agree to that unless the approximately 20 workers get other jobs and training in the district. “It wasn’t a shock to me,” Ginter said, acknowledging the district could save money if it had a contractor providing
food and service, ending an ongoing subsidy that has persisted for years. But he said he wants to make sure his workers are protected. The goal is to instead have more CUPE educational assistants, youth workers and clerical staff, which are seen as priorities in the school district.
years as funding has not kept up with the costs of utilities and benefits, among other things. To counter the trend, the district is planning a series of measures over the next year to find additional savings or revenue in efficiencies, building rentals and technology initiatives.
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The public meeting was also an opportunity for the district to lay out its concerns about provincial operating grants, which it says haven’t kept up with inflation. In a lengthy budget preamble, it was pointed out that the district is now dead last in the province when it comes to per-student funding despite an increase from the base student operating grant from $6,900 to $7,158 to cover recent labour settlements (the provincial average is $7,614). One of the reasons for the disparity, meeting attendees were told, is that many other districts get funding protection because of declining enrolment while SD43, with relatively stable enrolment, does not. “This translates to a loss of $2.9 million in the 2015/’16 year to districts with funding protection,” financial services manager Chris Nicol said, adding, “This program does, in fact, hurt this district.” Inflation is also taking a bite out of school district funds, with millions lost over the
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But tapping the vein of money from foreign students is another key plank because of the growth in the market. Garland, who ran the district’s international education de-
partment for 15 years and continues to oversee the revenue generator, said families from China, GARTLAND Europe and South America continue to send their children oversees for an English education, and Coquitlam district is a top destination for many. “All the work into building relationships is paying off,”
Gartland said, noting the district in the enviable position of being able to announce its plans to raise tuition to $14,000 for the 2016/’17 school year and still be able to attract students. “This continues to be a strong and thriving market,” she said, adding that the new fee schedule has already been published and matches the fees required by other school districts catering to international education students. In other budget news, the district continues to whittle down the $10.2-million debt
it incurred in 2013, paying off $3.276 million this year, with another $2.5 million going towards the debt in the 2015/’16 budget.
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The next public meeting on the budget is Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Winslow Centre gymnasium, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. This will be an opportunity for members of the community to talk to staff and trustees about the proposed 2015/’16 budget.
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ast weekend, protesters attempted to interrupt a community event honouring a Port Moody soldier who died in the first World War. for some reason, the protesters mistook a simple ceremony to open a recently completed authentic WW1 trench by volunteers and the Port Moody Heritage Society as propaganda promoting war. but with a little Google search, the ad-hoc group of sign carriers would have known that this is far from the truth. In fact, volunteers spent hours digging and building the trench not to glorify war but to promote peace and to show young people some of the uncomfortable truths surrounding war — that it is fought by average people, not superheroes; that living conditions are terrible, cramped and cause disease; and that people die. It’s ironic that those who did die to protect Canadian freedoms, such as free speech, made it possible for such a disrespectful display. but that is at the heart of this exhibit, and a lesson the protesters would do well to learn.
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ut doesn’t somebody have to take bold action?” It was merely months ago when CbC’s Peter Mansbridge questioned Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s federal climate action plan. Harper’s response: Everybody has to take action. In other words, we’ll continue sitting on the sidelines and wait for someone else to step up. as a Coquitlam resident studying kinesiology at Sfu — who this time last year wouldn’t have known b.C.’s carbon tax existed — I’ve been exposed to the complexity surrounding our energy future as a result of spending a Semester in dialogue discussing the issue with leading experts in policy making and renewable energy. for more than six years, british Columbia has led the way by implementing a carbon tax on fossil fuel and related emissions, from gasoline to home-heating fuel. Now it’s time for the rest of the nation to catch up. What b.C. did was to make its tax system smarter. We reduced taxes on things we want more of — like jobs and business activity — and shifted the tax over to something we want less of: carbon pollution. b.C.’s carbon tax became an example of how a price
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can be put on carbon with minimal impact on the economy. Taxpayers come out on top because every dollar of revenue generated is given back to british Columbians through tax cuts and credits. Thanks to the carbon tax, the province reduced its consumption of fossil fuels by 16% since 2008 while the rest of the country’s fuel use increased by 3% in the same time frame. Prime Minister Harper has sought to scare Canadians into believing a national carbon tax would devastate the economy but the b.C. policy has proven this wrong and is both an environmental and economic success. b.C.’s introduction to a carbon policy has been effective due to its simple design: If you burn fossil fuels, thereby causing carbon pollution, you pay the tax. Still, b.C.’s carbon tax won’t be enough to curb greenhouse gas emissions across the country, thus implying the need for a nation-wide strategy. a federal tax would provide consistency rather than each province implementing their own tax using different policies. So how do we sell the idea of the carbon tax to all Canadians? first, policies should be implemented at opportune
moments: when gas prices are low, as we have seen with the recent plunge in oil prices. Second, ensure the tax will be revenue-neutral — b.C. has shown that linking the carbon tax to subsequent tax cuts has proven politically effective — or at least any government revenue should contribute to Canada’s green economy and improving transit systems. finally, an incremental approach to the tax will ensure its success: Set the initial price on carbon per tonne low and gradually increase it each year so the tax shock is lessened. If carbon emissions levels don’t drop, we will lose the battle to keep the global temperature rise below 2 C. by putting a national price on carbon, Canada can play a critical leadership role in dealing with climate disruption ahead of Paris’s international climate conference this November. Whether it’s a political, environmental or economic issue, carbon pricing will likely be in the future of taxation. Is the land of the strong and free up for the challenge?
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Metro Van needs this transportation plan The Editor, A letter to Mayor Richard Stewart and Coquitlam council: When we went through the Regional Liveability Strategy Conferences, transportation was discussed and debated a lot. Most of the participants agreed that there should be a mix of user-pay, tax-based and private sector portions. I don’t think anyone believed in only tolling new bridges. We supported all main water crossings being tolled, or none. If crossings were tolled, then commercial drivers delivering goods to our region should get reasonable rates to keep the cost of our commodities down. We agreed that all transit riders should pay for their trips and that there should be all available methods in place, such as turnstiles, to keep fare evasion down. Municipalities should pay a share of transit building and maintenance costs in their jurisdiction and all projects should seek all federal support
that is available. Parking taxes, licence levies, insurance levies and gas taxes were all part of the user-pay resolution. Now comes a proposal for a 0.5% sales tax hike to pay for transportation improvements. Since we haven’t been able to trust our governments or TransLink to do something good with all the options above, we probably shouldn’t trust them to do something good with this tax as well. All that being said, I believe this is a good idea. I believe it for the way that it is funded by those who can afford it the most. Those who would spend the most will pay the most amount of tax and those with the smallest of means should be taxed the least because they won’t spend as much. This tax proposal is a equitable way to raise funding from the region’s residents. What we need, still, are workshops to outline what the citizens of this region want our
governments and TransLink to do, with funding raised for transit and maintenance. Right now, leaving all these methods of taxation in their hands is really bad, especially with how much they fight amongst themselves, yet agree to salary increases for themselves without public support. I don’t trust our politicians or TransLink but I am sold on this idea. I voted Yes and I hope many with a social conscience will. Steve Mancinelli, Coquitlam
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The Editor, “A million more people are due to move into this region by 2040,” says the Yes side in the transportation referendum. No, they’re not. A million more people may want to come into this region but it’s not a given that they have to come in. As I pointed out on the Letters page a while ago, we can control new population growth to only that which can be accommodated successfully. Don’t panic at the million figure. Major projects are completed successfully by doing them in manageable chunks. As each developer approaches a municipality for a building permit, the city could grant it only if the plan includes funding and plans to mitigate the impacts on the community in question. If done this way, a million or two million or however many new residents could be accommodated without open ended and unnecessary taxation. Once they are residents, this new group’s taxes maintain the transportation, education, etc. services needed. Jonathan Myers, Port Coquitlam
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The Editor, Hats off to Coquitlam Centre. The mall has set up two recycling areas in the food court and all waste flows through those two area. It’s impressive and every tray is handle efficiently and the contents recycled. Mall management and staff should be recognized for their efforts in setting an example for all similar food premises to follow. A. Williams, Port Coquitlam
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Pattullo likely to be replaced even with No win THE QUESTION
Will a new Pattullo Bridge and Surrey LRT come despite a No vote?
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Replacing the Pattullo Bridge is an urgent TransLink priority because the 77-year-old span could be knocked out at any time by an earthquake, river erosion or a ship collision. Pulling it offline before a new bridge opens — eight years away at the earliest — would trigger traffic chaos in the region and force toll-averse drivers to go even further out of their way if they won’t pay to cross the river. The $980-million replacement of the Pattullo with a new four-lane toll bridge, expandable to six lanes, is by far the biggest road-related project in the mayors’ plan. But No forces say it shouldn’t be on the ballot at all — that it’s merely bait to lure drivers to vote Yes in the referendum for an otherwise transit-heavy plan. So will a new Pattullo come even if voters defeat the proposed 0.5% sales tax increase to fund transportation upgrades? TransLink officials said as recently as October they’d aim to rebuild the Pattullo Bridge even if the referendum fails. Other observers also say that’s likely. “The Pattullo bridge probably would go ahead anyway,” said Robin Lindsey, a transportation and logistics professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business. “The LRT plan in Surrey is less likely, but still far from a dead prospect.” Tolls alone would cover most of the long-term financing cost of the new bridge. But an expected shortfall in toll revenue in the early years means there’s a funding gap to be plugged — $90 million over the first 10 years or $130 million
over 15 years — that the mayors say would be covered through the sales tax hike. It’s unclear where that will be found if there’s a No vote. “I’m not saying it won’t be replaced,” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said. “But I’m not sure where you get that $90 million of new revenue from because the provincial government’s been very clear that any new revenue has to go through a referendum. “Does the province or the federal government come up with that extra subsidy? Potentially. But there is no local money to do it.” The province has pledged to cost-share a third of the Pattullo construction and rapid transit projects under the plan. The mayors assume that money isn’t certain even under a Yes vote but that it will pay the bridge off faster if it does arrive. TransLink has delayed major maintenance on the existing bridge as much as possible but a No vote will force that work to proceed — $200 million will be spent on band-aid repairs of a bridge that should soon be torn down. A Yes result means those savings instead help fund the replacement. While a new Pattullo is to be user-pay, mayors intend to have a road pricing system in place by the time it opens, so it might not be tolled in the same way as the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges, but as part of a broader system that Moore says would be more fair. Surrey-area voters also wonder if they’ll get a $2.1-billion light rail network regardless
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of the referendum outcome because of Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner’s election promise to find a Plan B for LRT, if necessary. Residents are wrong if they think they’ll pay less by voting No, she said. “Plan B does not come free,” Hepner said. “We will be paying for it, make no mistake, one way or another.” The difference, Hepner said, is Surrey alone may have to pay for LRT, without the costs being spread over the rest of the region, without one-third cost-sharing from senior governments and without the new sales tax capturing money from
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The Pattullo Bridge, linking New Westminster to Surrey, is long overdue for replacement. tourists and visitors from outside Metro. “It’s equitable funding from right across the region and from those who are visiting our region,” Hepner said. “A No vote means it will likely come at a very specific cost to Surrey
alone.” Private partners might front the project costs but the city would still have to pay them. Hepner won’t say how money would be raised for a light rail Plan B. But Surrey’s new mayor and
council so far haven’t hesitated to raise local taxes to keep promises — they immediately imposed a $100-a-home “recreation” levy so the city could hire more police officers.
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Volunteering: A gift for ourselves NatioNal VoluNteer week: april 12th - 18th, 2015
What is National Volunteer Week?
From April 12 to 18 communities all across Canada are celebrating the time, energy and skills donated to charities and non-profits by volunteers throughout the country. Over 12.7 million people - accounting for 44% of Canadians aged 15 and over - did volunteer work in 2013. They devoted 1.96 billion hours (with a ‘b’) to their volunteer activities: a volume of work that is equivalent to one million full-time jobs. In the Tri-Cities volunteers help reach out to isolated seniors, foster homeless pets, keep our streams and rivers clean and full of salmon, mentor kids through their turbulent teens, and serve on countless boards and committees. Canada has been celebrating volunteers for 74 years. National Volunteer Week began in 1943 to draw attention to the contributions women made to the war effort, and is now the biggest celebration of the volunteer spirit in Canada.
We Want You!! The 26th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic Parade is coming up on
Sunday, June 14th. Parade organizers would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in this upcoming morning event, that kicks off the opening of the Teddy Bear Picnic. There are several categories to choose from, so you are bound to find a fit for your organization or business. Information and application requests for the parade are available by visiting Festival Coquitlam’s website:
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Coquitlam says, “Thank you volunteers! Your work makes a difference.” Many people volunteer with the City of Coquitlam each year. From committees, special events and emergency programs, to community policing, Animal Shelter and recreation programming, volunteers contribute significantly to the quality of life in our community!
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Our thanks and appreciation go to all of Coquitlam’s dedicated volunteers.
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Youth tell it like it is: What makes a great volunteer?
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Can you be a great volunteer at 14? We work with youth in a volunteer program called CVC Flying Squad. Most (as in 85%) of our Squad volunteers are under the age of 19, and they volunteer with the Squad to help out at community events all over the Tri-Cities and New Westminster. We asked our Squad volunteers to tell us the top characteristics of a good volunteer. They did a great job of describing themselves! What they told us about volunteering shows the wisdom that comes with meaningful contribution to community. Some youth broke it down list-style: What a great idea! Here is my little list (in no particular order): • Eager to take initiative and help out without being asked • Collaborates with other volunteers, and compromises on methods to achieve project goal • Open to new tasks and brings enthusiasm to table • Respectful to the constructive criticism of peers and coordinators, and attempts to integrate the feedback • Is punctual and seeks clarification when uncertain of a task or
in a situation. Here is my list of what makes a great volunteer. • Someone who is passionate about the cause • Someone who motivates others to do their best • Someone who is a true leader • Someone whose reason goes beyond the normal “I’m doing this for a program requirement or graduation transitions” • Someone who walks away with a better understanding of their surroundings Others had some important insights into some key characteristics: Responsibility: As a volunteer, you are responsible for the facility, people and organization that you are volunteering for and people trust you to take care of them. When people are sincere in their everyday life, it enriches their volunteer work in a way that speaks louder than words. The way you serve really show how much you care and those you serve see it. Selflessness: Volunteering is sacrificing one’s time, energy, and services without anything in
return. But once you reach that point where you spent a lot of time and effort into something, you feel satisfaction and happiness because you know that you have made someone else’s life better. Volunteering itself is not for your personal reward, but it’s for someone else. Flexibility: Volunteers must expect the unexpected at all times. One’s job shift or plans may be modified or changed at the last minute due to certain circumstances. That’s why a successful volunteer must be engaged, attentive, and adaptable.
Enthusiasm: Even if one volunteers a lot, if one is unenthusiastic and tired, peers will be affected as well. But even if a volunteer stays for a little but is enthusiastic, that volunteer’s presence, attitude, and actions will leave positive impact to his/her peers. The only thing youth need is the chance to volunteer - if you have a volunteer opportunity, open it up to young people, you won’t be disappointed.
HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK! We at Community Volunteer Connections are continuously amazed by what Volunteers Accomplish in our Community.
A Special Thank You to the Volunteers who Work Directly with Us: Our Volunteers at the Cottonwood, Connolly & Cypress Lodges Our Volunteers in Public Health Clinics Our Volunteer Partners in the Volunteer Integration Program Our Flying Squad Volunteers Our Volunteers who organize our Volunteer Festivals Our Tri-Cities Seniors Planning Network Volunteers And to our CVC Board of Directors, who keep it all going!
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2015 EVENTS PORT COQUITL AM
Como Lake Fishing Derby Sunday, May 24
Thank you to our Volunteers!
Teddy Bear Family Concert Saturday, June 13
Grand Parade Sunday, June 14
Teddy Bear Picnic Sunday, June 14
Lafarge Lake FREE Family Fishing Day Saturday, June 21
The Festival Coquitlam Society would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make last year’s events such a success and we look forward to seeing you again this year.
The City of Port Coquitlam is a better place thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers working throughout our community. PORT COQUITLAM
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Volunteering: A gift for ourselves NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: APRIL 12th - 18th, 2015
How do you thank a volunteer? Every year organizations that rely on volunteers struggle with how to express their gratitude. With so many different people, what kind of “thank you” means the most?
seniors to medical appointments through the Better at Home program to organize fundraisers to help SHARE supports families and children in the Tri-Cities. For Martin Wyant, SHARE’s CEO, volunteer recognition is about “getting everyone in the room and thanking them publically for all the work they do. We don’t do one major event for our entire 900 volunteers anymore. We spread out our events to all the programs that engage volunteers so volunteers can celebrate together with those they work with. Every day
Some volunteers love a good party, some really like a badge of honour, and others just want to focus on the job, no thanks required or desired. SHARE Community & Family Services engages over 900 volunteers, who do everything from give out food at the SHARE Food Bank to drive
Place des Arts we inspire the artist in everyone! Thanks to our valuable
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Thank you to all our volunteers for: • • • • • • • • •
Comforting a patient Holding a loved one’s hand Helping someone who grieves Organizing a special event Serving a customer’s need Supporting our business office Sitting on a committee Guiding our future plans Inspiring us every day
Local Community Volunteers have Heart. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do! Linda Reimer
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during National Volunteer Week we will be recognizing our volunteers.” At Place des Arts, recognition revolved around the arts. “We celebrated with a pizza party and art workshop with Joy
Where: Woody’s Pub, 935 Brunette, Coquitlam When: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tickets: tinyurl.com/ SuperHappyFunPubNight Kirkwood and had a lot of fun,” said Casey Daniels, Volunteer Coordinator. “It’s really important to us that we recognize the contributions of our volunteers because we depend on them to deliver unique experiences with art. Our 140 volunteers are group of passionate and enthusiastic people, and we wanted to do something fun for them.”
3. We all really deserve a night out at the pub!
Community Volunteer Connections also decided to go the party route this year, and open it up to everyone. We’re inviting all volunteers to celebrate National Volunteer Week at our Super Happy Fun Volunteer Pub Night at Woody’s Pub. Why? 1. Volunteers like to meet other volunteers! 2. Pub night tickets are cheap AND include food and drink - you have to eat anyway!
We have games, door prizes, some 50/50 action, and a load of fun planned for everyone. Tickets are $18 in advance, or $20 at the door, and include Woody’s super happy fun delicious prime rib beef burger or veggie burger with your choice of beer or wine. Any proceed we raise go to support our youth engagement work with the CVC Flying Squad. This way the adults get to enjoy the Pub, and the youth get support volunteering – and we all win!
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B.C. POLITICS
Tens of thousands raised, spent in TC Janis Warren
The Tri-CiTy News
When it comes to raising money, the BC Liberals in the Tri-Cities know how to bring in the bucks and spend them. According to financial reports made public this week by Elections BC, the local BC Liberals collected more than $92,000 in 2014 for their ridings. In Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, for which Doug Horne is the MLA, the association raised $21,625 last year at two functions: a Feb. 28, 2014, event at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club grossed $39,405 but cost $18,321 to put on; and a June 18 burger-andbeer night grossed $1,040 but cost $498. In the Port MoodyCoquitlam riding held by MLA Linda Reimer, the riding group also hosted two fundraisers last year that brought in nearly $40,000: an April 4 function at the Vancouver Golf Club grossed $28,180
but cost $10,050; and a June 3 fundraiser at a private home grossed $24,700 with a price tag of $3,332 to host (Reimer’s office declined to provide specifics on either event). Meanwhile, a joint fundraiser — put on by all four TriCity BC Liberal ridings on Oct. 3, 2014 at the Vancouver Golf Club — grossed $42,370 but cost $11,309, resulting in a net income of $31,060. Because of the centralized way the BC Liberal Party discloses its finances on an annual basis, the balance sheet of each riding association is not made available. By contrast, the BC NDP provides a more detailed look at how its constituency associations are run. In Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, the NDP riding association reported about $5,200 in its kitty last year and held no fundraisers or received no contributions. The NDP constituency association in Port MoodyCoquitlam had about $11,400 in assets and received a $1,666 transfer last year from Joe Trasolini’s campaign (Reimer defeated Trasolini in the 2013 general election). “Some constituencies
Speak up! You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com were left with deficits after the election. Fortunately, for Port Moody-Coquitlam, Mr. Trasolini’s campaign had a small surplus,” treasurer Raman Braich told The Tri-City News. And in NDP MLA Mike Farnworth’s Port Coquitlam riding, his constituency association recorded about $23,000 in assets and transferred $11,472 to the BC NDP as part of a 50/50 cost-sharing agreement with the central party. As well, in NDP MLA Selina Robinson’s territory of Coquitlam-Maillardville, the constituency association showed about $15,000 in assets, raised $580 from a May pub night and transferred $14,000 to the BC NDP. The constituency and riding association, and political party, reports for 2014 can be viewed at www.elections.bc.ca.
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Wednesday, April 15th, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Everyone loves a sinful treat now and then, so our culinary experts have created some freshly baked, seasonally inspired desserts to enjoy at our Dessert Lovers Event. Don’t even try to resist! Personal tours also available.
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You can sign up now for Jr. Mountie camp Students who are keen to test their policing skills can submit applications for the fifth annual Junior Mountie Police Academy this summer. The program runs for five half-days, during which students will take part in a variety of hands-on police activities. It is offered for free for kids in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, the villages of Anmore and Belcarra, and the Kwikwetlem First Nation.
Applications for students aged nine to 15 years of age are due by May 22. Those who have participated in the academy in previous years are welcome to join again. Applications can be picked up at the Coquitlam RCMP main detachment or any of the community police stations in Coquitlam or PoCo; those who are accepted will be notified by June 12. The academy runs from
Aug. 10 to 14 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex and a mandatory parent information session will be held on Aug. 10 from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. An emergency vehicle show and shine for the public is on Aug. 14 and the red serge graduation ceremony is that evening. For more information, email coquitlam_jr_ mountie@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Students at Centennial secondary in Coquitlam got schooled on the dangers of distracted driving at an event hosted by ICBC and Coquitlam RCMP on Wednesday. Cpl. Quentin Frewing of the Traffic Services department gave a presentation to the students, after which they were given a chance to try out the distracted walking/driving course and the distracted video simulator game. Community Policing Cell Watch volunteers were also conducting Cell Watch around the school. Above: Student Stephanie Baias picks her way around the cones in the distracted driving obstacle course. Coquitlam RCMP Community Police volunteers Yves Chu and Jamal Dabir also peppered students, including Chantel Joseph (right) with questions to further distract them as they try to pay attention to stop signs, railway crossing and playground signs.
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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: APRIL 10 – 12
See Miss Caledonia shine at ECC and walk/run for Fox’s 35th SARAH PAYNE
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
This weekend offers up some top-notch movies, a brain-busting quiz night, outstanding theatre and a chance to mark the 35th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope.
Friday, April 10 QUIZ NIGHT
Sharpen your pencils, it’s time to test your trivia knowledge for the Friends of Coquitlam Public Library’s annual Quiz Night fundraiser at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way). Tickets for the 7 p.m. event are $25 at 604-9374130. Proceeds support literacy initiatives and equipment purchases for the library.
FOOD FILM
Whether it’s organic, GMO, farm-fresh or farmed, The Future of Food explores the issues surrounding major changes in the food system today. The Cornerstone Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1415 Noons Creek Dr., Coquitlam) offers a free screening of the documentary at 7 p.m., along with food samples, door prizes and more. Email gefreetricities@gmail.com for info.
POETRY
The Port Moody Film Society presents Poetry, a Korean film about a woman in her 60s with Alzheimer’s who discovers a heinous family crime. She enrolls in a poetry class and finds an inner strength and purpose in a search for the truth. This critically acclaimed film, described as “disarmingly powerful” and “quietly riveting,” garnered 10 awards, including best screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival. It’s on at 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Visit www. pmfilm.ca for details.
MISS CALEDONIA
Award-winning stage actor Melody A. Johnson stars in Miss Caledonia, a charming and heartwarming tale about Peggy Ann Douglas’ quest to leave her farm folk behind by winning the local beauty pageant. The show runs to April 11 at 8 p.m.; tickets are $30/$25/$15 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.
Saturday, April 11 UP THE CREEK
Fancy a run this morning? Join the crew getting set for the Up the Creek Run at the Hyde
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Melody A. Johnson wrote and stars in the touching and funny play Miss Caledonia, about a young woman who dreams of a life not on the farm — and hopes to get there by winning the local beauty pageant — at the Evergreen Cultural Centre until April 11. Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo), whether it’s the 10 km, 5 km or 1 km kids’ run (free). Entry fee is $45 and registration is available on Friday, April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the PoCo Running Room during race package pick-up or by phone at 604-782-5432. The 10 km route leaves at 8:30 a.m. and the 5 km route at 8:35 a.m. There will be medals for the top three finishers and certificates for first place in each age group. Visit www.trioevents.ca for info.
KIDS ONLY
Stock up on pretty much anything for your children at the annual Kids Only Swap Meet at the Port Moody recreation centre (300 Ioco Rd.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be more than 115 tables stocked with kids’ clothes, books, toys, sports equipment, baby furniture and more.
DANCE PARTY
Kick up your heels at tonight’s salsa and latin dance night at the Evergreen Cultural Centre
(1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), starting with a merengue lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. After that the dance floor comes alive with authentic music and your chance to shake it to some salsa, bachata and cha-cha-cha until midnight. Admission is $10/$8 at the door. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more information.
Sunday, April 12 THE STUDIO
Dance company Bouge de là opens the door of an artist’s studio and discovers a flamboyant mix of visual arts and dance, where the body becomes a paint brush and and artworks are created with all manner of materials. This playful performance is a feast for the eyes and celebration of art in all its forms. The Studio is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 3 p.m. Tickets are $16/$12 at 604-
927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
35 YEARS AGO
On April 12, 1980 Terry Fox took the first steps of his legendary cross-Canada run to raise money for cancer research. This year, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, the Running Room is inviting everyone to run or walk to keep Fox’s dream alive. In the TriCities head to the Port Coquitlam location (2748 Lougheed Hwy.) at 8:30 a.m. for the 5 km route. Register at www.runningroom.com.
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The 2015 Rotary May Day Parade - May 9, 2015
The Rotary May Day Parade allows local businesses, merchants and To support the community by becoming a sponsor or to associations to show their support for the Tcommunity of with a float or entry in the parade contact: he 2015 Rotary May Day Paparticipate rade Port Coquitlam and the May Day activites. The Rotary May Day Parade allows local businesses, merchants, and
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Participation in the Rotary May Day Parade demonstrates YOUR support for the community while helping the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial’s ongoing local and global efforts to help those in need and make the world a better Polio Free place.
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Lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk for seniors It’s never too late to make lifestyle changes to promote brain health. “What is good for your heart is good for your brain,” says Nadine Jans, a regional education and support coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of BC for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and the North Fraser. Better control and detection for hypertension and diabetes, as well as measures to encourage smoking cessation and to reduce cardiovascular risk, have the potential to reduce the risk of dementia. Currently 747,000 Canadians are affected by the brain disorder and that number is forecast to double within the next 25 years. “While there is no clear-cut way to prevent dementia, you can take steps to lower the chances of developing the disease,” Jans says. It starts with knowing your personal risk. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, smoking and depression can increase the risk. “Healthy lifestyle choices are good for your heart, as well as your brain,” adds Vivian Tsai, another education and support coordinator. Residents should choose a diet low in fat, incorporate exercise into daily routines,
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From slo-pitch to singing & more Following are listings from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar: • Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ from the Tri-Cities who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game and an ability to make it around the bases. There are teams playing out of both Town Centre Park and Mundy Park, with practices and games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and the season starting as soon as weather permits (March or April). Info: Len, 604941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca, or Barry, 604-9368436 or the.langs@shaw.ca. • Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam. No group experience necessary. Info & registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964. • Stroke Recovery Association of BC, Coquitlam branch at Dogwood Pavilion invites people recovering from stroke and their caregivers most Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship, 624 Poirier St. (enter off Winslow Avenue). Info: Margaret, 604-927-6093 or mhansen@coquitlam.ca. • Share is running a free support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. Info and registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964.
• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778-2854873 or 604-464-2252. • Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo; if you love to sing and have fun, you can join – no auditions. The choir, which has been going for 43 years, sings twice a month at seniors’ residences in the Tri-Cities and at other events. Info: Teresa, 604-942-5144 or Ann, 604-464-5580. • Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-5769734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays,
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12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org. • ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free onehour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 or ceas@telus.net. • Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604941-1745.
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RBC Foundation wrote out a $20,000 cheque to the Royal Columbian Hospital, which serves the Tri-Cities, to help with the purchase of a Giraffe Omnibed incubator for premature babies. The high-tech incubator is designed to provide a stable microenvironment for healthy growth in the newborns. RCH is one of four Level 3 neonatal intensive care units in B.C. Pictured are RBC representatives Keith Richmond (second from left) and Peter Zivanovic (third from left) with neonatal intensive care unit manager Queenie Lai and foundation chairman Doug Eveneshen.
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he Blue Dot initiative is a program undertaken last year by David Suzuki when he travelled across Canada to urge 20 municipalities to adopt a resolution to ensure Canadians have a right to clean water, unpolluted air, healthy food and the ability to live in a healthy environment. The name refers to the famous photo of Earth taken from the Apollo spaceship. This beautiful photo, which revealed our planet to be a fragile and finite blue planet provided a startling new perspective for many of its inhabitants. Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, adopted in the 1970s, does not explicitly protect or even address environmental rights, although it does
guarantee us freedom of expression and protection from discrimination. This omission has left Canada in the minority of nations that do not yet recognize the right to a healthy environment. More than 110 nations currently recognize the right of their citizens to live in a healthy environment. It’s unfortunate Canada does not rank among them. Within Canada, the province of Quebec included such rights in its Environmental Quality Act of 1978 and, more recently, in its Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms in 2006. Ontario passed an Environmental Bill of Rights in 1993. The Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest territories have all passed similar legislation. To date, B.C. has no such legislation, although the NDP government attempted to introduce a bill in 1994 that, regrettably, was blocked by unions associated with the logging industry. When municipalities pass such a resolution, they are declaring their residents have a right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, consume safe food, have access to na-
ture, know about pollutants released into the local environment and participate in decision-making that affects the environment. The resolution also says that municipalities will apply the cautionary principle and that where threats of serious or irreversible damage to human health or the environment exist, the municipality will take cost-effective measures to prevent degradation of the environment and protect the health of its residents. This declaration then goes on to state the municipality will, by the end of 2015: (1) ensure equitable distribution of environmental benefits and prevent the development of pollution hotspots; (2) ensure infrastructure and development projects protect the environment including air quality; (3) address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing adaptation measures; (4) responsibly increase density; (5) prioritize walking, cycling and public transit as preferred modes of transportation; (6) ensure adequate infrastructure for safe drinking water; (7)
promote the availability of safe foods; (8) reduce solid waste, promote recycling and composting; and finally, (9) establish and maintain accessible green spaces. While this list may seem like a tall order, it is, in fact, what most responsible municipalities are already trying to achieve. Some of these initiatives refer to responsibilities assumed or shared by Metro Vancouver (such as drinking water, clean air, waste-related issues, green spaces) while others, such as the availability of safe food, overlap considerably with federal or provincial responsibilities. There is little doubt that most people want to live in such a place and that, in a warming world, we must take more progressive actions to ensure our world will remain capable of supporting billions of people. The goal of encouraging local municipalities to pass such resolutions is also to build momentum so that such resolutions will eventually be adopted by the Union of BC Municipalities and
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Ideally, it is our federal government that should be adopting such a resolution but, with a proindustry, anti-environment government currently in place, there seems to be little hope of achieving this in the near future. We still have much to do to ensure a safe living environment for all Canadians. Adoption of the Blue Dot resolution would by no means be a magic bullet that will automatically ensure a safe and clean environment for all. But it would provide a legal framework that would underpin the passing of other much-needed and more detailed legislation by municipalities, provinces and, ultimately, the federal government. It’s a good first step to take — and then, we must ensure our actions live up to our best intentions. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists and member of the boards of the Colony Farm Park Association and the Port Moody Ecological Society.
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Parents and caregivers have an opportunity to learn more about programs available for families and children during the Tri-Cities Healthy Kids Fair later this month. The event, planned for Thursday, April 23 at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex, will offer information on safety, health, literacy awareness, recreation and community programs. Admission is free but donations of non-perishable items will be accepted by the food bank. The event for families with children from birth to six years of age runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and is presented by the Tri-Cities Early Childhood Development Committee. For more information, visit www.tricitiesecd.ca. PoCo rec complex is located at 2150 Wilson Ave.
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• International TableTop Day: Celebrate International TableTop Day on Saturday, April 11 at PMPL between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. — play the library’s games or bring your own to join in the fun. Suitable for all ages and no registration required. For more information about International Tabletop Day, visit tabletopday.com. • I’m the Executor: Now What?: On Tuesday, April 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., PMPL will present a free program in partnership with People’s Law School that can help you learn what you need to know to be an effective executor of
an estate. What happens if the family challenges the executor? How does marriage and separation affect a will? Who pays the probate fees? What do the documents for obtaining consent from the Public Guardian and Trustee look like? All these questions and more will be answered by local solicitor Hermann Luitingh. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat. • Get Published: Calling all writers: Are you working on a manuscript and need some help with editing and query letters? Are you wondering which publication method is best for you? There are so many choices with traditional, self and epublishing options available. On Saturday, May 2, PMPL will offer a panel discussion, workshops and opportunities to talk to published authors. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca; call 604-469-4577 to register. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
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• Burke Mountain Naturalists monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Hiker and naturalist Ian McArthur will give a slide presentation on gearing up for summer hikes. Admission is free and all are welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn. bc.ca.
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• Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner at ABC Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse, Coquitlam. Club offers group tours for solo travellers – meet friends, enjoy security of group travel, avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca. RSVP: Val, 604-669-6607, Ext. 304. • University Women’s Club meets, 7 p.m., Scott Creek middle school, 1240 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam. Speaker: Rosemary Mallory, who has led initiatives for the B.C. Council of Women improving the status of women in Canada, will give an update on current issues and initiatives. Info: Allison, 604-939-9146 or Ellen, 604464-0246.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
• Burke Mountain’s community association, the North East Coquitlam Ratepayers, meets, 7 p.m., at Victoria Hall (Victoria Drive and Soball Street). Speaker: Cathy van Poorten from the city of Coquitlam will speak about initiatives to provide affordable housing. Regular meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Info: 604-970-2579. • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098. • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society AGM and general meeting, 1 p.m., Community Meeting Room at The Gathering Place, Leigh Square, PoCo. All members are asked to attend if feasible. Info: 604-927-8403 or pocoheritage.org.
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• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets, 7:30 p.m. at new location, Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
• Dogwood Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., in Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Speaker: Paul Buikema, on lawn care and the chafer beetle. Info: 604931-3433 or margaret.manery@ gmail.com.
APRIL 16: EMPOWERING DADS GROUP • Empowering Dads Group from Tri-City Transitions Society begins, running 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Free 8-week group for dads with children up to 6 years who want to learn more about reinforcing positive behaviours and to make parenting fun and less stressful. Info: Kathy, 604-941-7111, Ext. 106. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts small stamp auction, visitors welcome; viewing at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. • Coquitlam River Watershed Society is at Coquitlam city hall between 4 and 8 p.m. for Earth Day to celebrate milestone for the launch of Healthy Watersheds, Healthy People: Our Action Plan for the Lower Coquitlam River Watershed. The day will include an open house to share the action plan for the Lower Coquitlam River Watershed, free outdoor (rain or shine) community yoga, an interactive art project and an evening guest speaker. Participation is free but registration is required for some activities due to space limitations. Info: www.coquitlamriverwatershed.ca.
in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek.info@ gmail.com. Info: www.hydcreek. org. • Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470. • Crossroads Hospice
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• Volunteer drivers needed for Share Family and Community Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and commit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month). Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604-937-6991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@sharesociety.ca. • Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. • Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters.bc.ca. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group. If you have an interest
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basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604936-3624. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ In-School Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 18 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com.
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have their own well-maintained, smoke-free vehicle and a clean driving record. Volunteer drivers who use their own car are compensated for mileage. Volunteers need to be available weekdays during business hours. They will be screened and must undergo a short training session, and they are asked to commit to a minimum of one day per week for at least one year. Volunteers must familiarize themselves with the Canadian Cancer Society’s programs and services in order to share resources and information with clients. They should also be service-oriented, empathetic, patient and friendly. Info: www. cancervolunteer.ca or 604-2155217. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing
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Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • Canadian Cancer Society Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to
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with a Shoppers Drug Mart and Valley Fair Mall with banking options and a liquor store. Nearby schools include private, secondary and elementary education options, restaurants range from bars and grills to coffee shops, outdoor adventures include golf courses and parks, while local indoor activities range from the Maple Ridge Museum, a public library, the ACT Arts Centre, Chances Casino and many others. “We are located just minutes from Kwanaka Creek Regional Park and are also a 5-minute drive from the Westcoast express station, if you need to commute to Vancouver, and 10 minutes
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from the Golden Ears Bridge,” says marketing and sales manager, Vanessa Isler. A matter of fact, Isler says that “enviable location” is among the Top 3 features of Maple Heights. The others include, contemporary finishes like shaker or flat panel cabinetry and quartz countertops throughout (bathrooms and kitchen), as well as stainless steel gas appliances, and the fact that the new, family friendly community is built by StreetSide, a Qualico company. “Homeowners can be assured that we as a company have been around for 65 years and aren’t going anywhere,” says Isler. All of the townhomes are threebedrooms, starting from $330, including net GST. There is a choice of two interior colour schemes by Occupy Design., - all homes come with powder rooms on the main floor and 9ft ceilings, with the optional upgrade of a cozy electric fireplace in the living room. Maple Heights offers the kind of
freedom and security that comes from finding a place with plenty of room to grow, play, move and roam. From big open spaces and lush habitats to explore, including Alouette Lake or a huge array of hiking trails, along with camping, boating and fishing – the laidback and friendly charm of the area is a reminder that finding a dream home and location in one shouldn’t be compromised. While taking in the scenic mountains on a Sunday morning, enjoying a picnic by a nearby lake, exploring the abundance of waterfalls and creeks, or strolling to the one of the nearby stores for a bottle of wine to entertain guests in your contemporary town home, the opportunity for a great life at Maple Heights is there, it’s up to you to decide what to do with it. The sales centre is located at #104 – 11305 240 Street, Maple Ridge (240th and Kanaka Way). Grand opening is Saturday April 11 at noon!
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MILLION DOLLAR VIEW 10649 - 249 St, Thornhill Maple Ridge
In a word… INCREDIBLE! Architecturally stunning with 20 foot vault ceilings & wall of windows. Panoramic Western views to Vancouver Island. Showhome condition all 3 levels. NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!! Hurry!
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$
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24038 109A Ave., Maple Ridge
Squeaky clean basement entry on quiet cul-de-sac with greenbelt across the street. 1500+ sqft up + 2 bedroom suite down. Bright plan with vaulted living rm. 2 car garage and plenty of parking. First showings this weekend. Be quick!!
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284,000
$
8-11848 Laity St, Maple Ridge
Updated Westside townhome in small, adult oriented 45 + complex. End unit features house sized living room and dining areas, granite counters and undermount sink in kitchen, gas f/p, big Mbdrm w/ WI closet and ensuite w/ soaker tub, fully fenced, private backyard. A must see!
499,000
$
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10731 240th St., Maple Ridge
Fantastic 2 storey w/bsmt home, over 3000 sqft, 5 bdrms, 4 baths. Main floor features great rm feel, big, open chef's kitchen w/maple cabinets and large island, formal dining area & living rm. 3 large bdrms, 2 bdrms and living area in bsmt. Fenced yard & detached double garage with lane access!
MLS#F1436680
685,000
$
ESTATE LIKE VIEW ACREAGE 31981 Bench Ave., Mission
Get here quick! Big open rancher with vault great room and full finished basement. Amazing landscaped acre in upscale Bench Estates neighbourhood 'Millionaire's Lane!' Southern views over the Valley!
MLS#V1112828
424,900
$
BE FAST OR MISS OUT!!
22930 Abernethy Lane, Maple Ridge ANOTHER HOT NEW LISTING! 3 bdrm rancher with 2 car garage + dedicated RV parking close to town but not too close! Professional 20' x 20' addition above garage with kitchenette makes incredible office or games room. Newer roof. Approx 1700 sqft total.
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112,900
$
MLS# F1433592
579,900
$
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YOUR PRIVATE OASIS! 32121 Mingo Ave., Mission
Wonderful bsmt entry home on 2.2 acres of total privacy in West Mission. Lots of updates include newer flooring, newer vinyl windows, metal roof, drilled well. Beautiful acreage includes big established garden with oodles of fruits and veggies, big garden shed & green house.
$
MLS#V1108267
318,900
SILVER VALLEY
#68 13819 232nd St., Maple Ridge
Gorgeous townhome, almost 1400 sqft in Silver Valley. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, chef’s kitchen w/ granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless appliances and huge island! Laminate floors, massive double tandem garage with extra room for storage! SILVER VALLEY!!
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509,000
3 LEVELS FINISHED
10792 Erskine St., Maple Ridge
5150 sqft lot. Just 4 years young with balance New Home Warranty. Now features custom millwork & awesome finished basement with scraped wood laminate flooring & feature walls in real brick. Bigger fenced yard than most with lane access.
MLS# V1112135
$
409,900
STUNNING DUPLEX
#6 22865 Telosky Ave., Maple Ridge
Windsong! Like new inside with vaulted ceilings, granite kitchen and fabulous master suite. Easy street access - like a house, plus double garage and more. Huge 6'4" crawlspace - storage galore! Easy strata living without that "closed in" feeling!
NEW LISTING!
609,900
$
MLS#V1110849
319,900
$
BEST BUY CENTRAL CONDO
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Not a misprint! Shows great 2 bed condo, 930 sqft with private deck. Fresh paint & laminate floors- lady owned and super clean. Maintenance fee included heat & hot water + outdoor pool. Close to everything
Incredible home with amazing SW views and gorgeous finishings on quiet cul-de-sac. Features far too much to list! Custom floor plan to maximize space, boasts views from every level. Almost 3900 sqft! Maple hardwood floors, expansive kitchen, jetted soaker tub, central A/C, massive rec room. The best of the best!!
IN BRIGHTON - Vacant and ready to go! Several advantages include: driveway parking + garage, finished den down (more sqft) & lush greenbelt outlook. Very popular development and if you are familiar with Brighton - you know the price is right! Call to view.
#226 12170 222 St., Maple Ridge
WE SOLD OVER 100 HOMES IN 2014
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Dave and John EACH qualified in 2014: Top 10% Sales REBGV 2014 - Medallion Club Top 1% Sales REBGV 2014 - President's Club Top 50 REALTORS® Sales REBGV 2014
35548 Cathedral Crt, Abbotsford
#83 13819 232 St., Maple Ridge
MLS#V1113869
$
MLS# V1110284
129,000
MEADOWS HIGHLANDS!
#39 19665 Poplar Dr., Pitt Meadows
Manufactured home in Meadow Highlands, Pitt Meadows. Close to everything. Approximately 900 sqft, features updated laminate flooring, big, flexible layout, big living rm, full bath w/soaker tub, large master bdrm. Big covered deck, fenced, private backyard. PLUS INDOOR POOL!
269,900
$
MLS#V1107329
ROBERTSON RIDGE
38-11355 236th St., Maple Ridge
Beautifully upgraded townhome in Robertson Ridge, close to everything and only a minute from Kanaka Creek Elementary! Features 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths. Upgrades include newer laminate flooring, light fixtures, upgraded kitchen cabinets, newer carpeting, stainless appliances. Be quick!
NEW LISTING!
579,000
$
PRIME WEST SIDE
12091 Irving St., Maple Ridge
4 level split in NW Maple Ridge location, on no thru street with lots of updates & private backyard! Over 2700 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, massive rec rm, remodeled kitchen & sunken family rm w/direct access via sliders to the backyard & sundeck. Backyard features tiered deck & privacy hedges.
MLS#V1105169
569,900
534,900
$
UPLANDS IN MAPLE CREST 10718 247A St. Maple Ridge
Wow! Impressive 2 storey with full unfinished basement on quiet low traffic street. X-LARGE FENCED BACK YARD! 3 bedrooms + family rm up. Vaulted ceilings & extra windows make this plan bright. Approx 3400 sqft total. Great house and location!
$
TOO NEW FOR MLS# 12245 205B St., Maple Ridge
Custom rancher with loft in prime Westside location. Approximately 1750 sqft, 3 brdrooms, 2/5 baths + rec room. Big layout, gas fireplace, jacuzzi soaker tub, walk-in shower, big double garage. Low maintenance backyard, room for RV parking and central A/C. All within walking distance to everything!
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When you hire John and Dave to represent you in the sale of your home, you can be confident knowing the job will be handled skillfully and professionally by two of the top-selling REALTORS® in all of Greater Vancouver. In 2014, both John and Dave were ranked in the top 1% of REALTORS®, and within the top 50 REALTORS® overall, by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver - out of several thousand REALTORS®. With a combined 29 years' experience and, nearing 1000 combined career sales, John and Dave have the experience that is your key to achieving the best possible results in today’s real estate market. Our success is not an accident. Put our experience to work for you!
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Selling your home with Dave and John may mean more money in your pocket when all is said and done. For homes selling under $600,000, our commission rate is a flat fee of $6950 (+ GST). (*) For homes selling over $600,000, our commission structure is 1% of the sale price + $950 (+ GST). Though not all commission rates are the same, this usually equates to thousands of dollars in savings compared to rates charged by many of our competitors (often 7% on 1st $100,000 and 2.5% on balance). We firmly believe that we offer the best value proposition available in the local market today. It’s your hard earned equity - keep more of it!
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Best’s Blue Devils have strong start to season Ravens, Kodiaks also at the top of tight standings Gary McKenna
The Tri-CiTy News
It is still early in the AAA girls high school soccer season, but Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils are already showing signs that they could be contenders at this year’s provincial championships. The club has jumped out to an early division lead with twostraight regular season wins and have won seven in a row when exhibition tournament play is taken into account. Best has also had impressive goals for totals, finding the back of the net 33 times in sevens games, while only allowing one goal against. On Wednesday night, the team added another notch in the win column with a 5-0 rout over Coquitlam’s Centennial Centaurs. “We were pleased to come away with a sound victory,” said Alfonso Napoletano, the coach of the Blue Devils. “We were a bit concerned before the game, as we were missing 10 players and had to play the game with no subs,” he said. Larry Moro, coach of the Centennial Centaurs, said his team gave up a few changes to the Blue Devils and allowed them to take the early lead. After that, the Cents were chasing offensively, which made them vulnerable in their own end, he added. “We shot ourselves in the foot,” he said. Best was scheduled to take on Port Moody’s Heritage
Woods Kodiaks on Thursday night for first-place in the division. The game was expected to take place after The Tri-City News’ deadline. The Kodiaks are also off to a good start so far this year, notching wins in both of their regular season matches, including a 3-1 victory over the Riverside Rapids Wednesday night. “The girls are starting to play well together,” said Julie French, a coach with the Kodiaks. “Combined with their high skill level, we expect a strong season from the team.” The Kodiaks controlled the play for most of the game Wednesday, only giving up one goal in the win. Despite dropping the first two games of the regular season, Rapids coach Kenny Jamieson said the club is still confident that it can meet its goal of getting into the Fraser Valley play downs this year. The first two games were against some tough competition — Charles Best and Heritage Woods — and Jamieson noted that his team played well at the Guildford Park Start Up tournament, where they lost to Best in the finals. “I do feel that if we have our full squad and everyone is healthy that we can definitely be a team to compete with in the Fraser Valley,” he said. “I know both coaches would love to see this group of girls have some success.” Also on Wednesday night, the Terry Fox Ravens defeated the Gleneagle Talons 3-1. Terry Fox is currently in third place in the league by way of their goal differential with a 2-0 record.
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The Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils defeated the Centennial Centaurs 5-0 in AAA girls’ high school soccer action Wednesday night.
SFU GOLF
Clan golfers take 8th in Ariz. The Simon Fraser University Clan golf team continued its impressive start to the season this week when the club took fifth place at the Mustang Intercollegiate at the Palm Valley Golf Club in Arizona. Coquitlam golfer Kevin Vigna carded a 69 in the final round, after shooting a 76 in
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the opener and a 72 in the second round to finish the tournament +1. The score was good enough for 13th overall at the tournament. But it was SFU swinger Chris Crisologo who helped the Clan hang on to fifth place at the Arizona event. He also carded a 69 in the final round to post a three-
under-par total of 213, finishing eighth overall, four shots behind individual winter Harry Wetton of Western New Mexico, to lead the SFU golf team. He was one of nine golfers to finish the tournament under par. Clan teammates Bret Thompson and John Mlikotic also played in the tourna-
ment. Thompson posted a 73-80-73 to finish in 46th place, while Mlikotic went 72-83-73 to finish 57th. The team is now gearing up for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships in Idaho on April 20. sports@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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Port Moody’s Katrina Voss finished 31 out of 76 during the slalom race at the Whistler Cup this weekend. The event is an important challenge for young skiers, with athletes like Lindsay Vonn and Julia Mancuso having competed during the cup’s 23-year history.
ON THE SLOPES
Voss is the boss at annual Whistler Cup For Port Moody’s Katrina Voss, the Whistler Cup is hallowed grounds. The annual event includes skiers from around the world and has featured some of the greats of the sport. Lindsey Vonn, Christof Innerhofer and Julia Mancuso are just some of the athletes that have taken part in the competition, and last weekend, Voss added her name to the list. Many of Canada’s top competitors have also raced during the Whistler Cup’s 23-year history, including Marielle Thompson, Kelsey Serwa, Jan Hudec, Erik Guay, Robbie Dixon, Britt and Michael Janyk and Manuel Osborne-Paradis. The skier, who is a member of the Hemlock Ski Team as a junior under-16 racer, finished 31 out of 76 athletes from around the world in Sunday’s two-run slalom race. Voss competed in three races over the weekend.
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Katrina Voss at the Whistler Cup. The first was a super G speed event, where she finished 68th, before moving up to 53 out of 76 racers with a top speed of 57 km/h. In the second race, the giant slalom, Voss was solid, playing 45th overall in the first heat, moving up 22 spots from her start-
ing position in 67. But it was the slalom where the young skier had her best showing. “She laid down the 28th fastest second run time of all racers to finish the race in 31st place,” said head coach Kelly Blair, “up an amazing 37 placers higher than her start position. This was a great day for Katrina.” The race marked a highpoint in a difficult season for Voss. Hemlock Resort, where she normally trains, has been shut down for most of the year due to a lack of snow. This has made it difficult for the developing athlete to get on the slopes, and she has spent a lot of weekends driving around the region looking for places to ski. sports@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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Related experience rating within the transportation/freight industry and an excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, is required. Applicants must be self-motivated, good at problem solving, detailed oriented and proficient in Microsoft word and excel. Above average key board skills, excellent telephone manner and a strong customer service attitude are essential. Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference.
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NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S -WCB Insured
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1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714
Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!
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INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $80. No limit on number of slips.
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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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CABINETMAKERS, Experienced; Required for Commercial Millwork company in Port Coquitlam. Must be reliable, able to read blueprints and have own vehicle. Minimum 5 years experience in Commercial Millwork including reception desks and wall paneling. Please call 604464-6813 or fax 604-464-5871
Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp. Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return
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Interested candidates should send an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
TAX RETURNS
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We have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes from customers. It will also provide minor customer service overflow support when required. In addition, this position will relieve the afternoon shift for five (5) to six (6) weeks a year as well as covering any sick leave.
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UNIQUE CONCRETE
CARETAKER needed for a 15 unit motel in Delta. Free accommodation plus income included in the package. This position is ideal for retired couple looking to keep busy while enjoying some income. For more information Call (604) 9432632.
8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 8608 3248-3256 Mariner Way 2840 Norman Ave 991-1032 Ogden St 1014-1031 Palmdale St 1015-1028 Saddle St
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
GARDENING
GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604-781-1953 or 604-725-5561 Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
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GARDENING
GREEN & CLEAN
* Full Lawn Service * Power Washing *Painting * Gutter Cleaning * Roof Replacement * (asphalt, cedar, torch on) Call Dwight 604-721-1747
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CLEAN UP S Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts S Tree Pruning Yard Maintenance Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785
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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
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Brad 778-552-3900
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. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
Scott 604-891-9967
. FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com
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info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
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LANDSCAPING
PETS 477
Ph: 604-942-4383
BESTWAY PAINTING
COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. $600. 604-381-4809 or 604-785-4809
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www.jnlreno.com Shane 604-690-7565 “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
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D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
$150 OFF Interior Painting $250 OFF Exterior Painting for all early bookings. Drywall Repairs. WorkSafe. Fully Insured. 15 Yrs exp. Free Estimates, Call John,
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
VECTOR RENO’S
Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood & New Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Build Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing. 28 yrs exp. 604-773-7811 / 604-432-1857 WCB centralcreek@gmail.com
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FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
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HOME REPAIRS
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140
REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
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TILING
COMPLETE TILE INSTALLATION & SERVICE, 36 Yrs exp. Call Frank for a free estimate (604)816-1664
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TREE SERVICES
Creekside Villa! 45+ Aldergrove 2BR/2BA T/house, 9’ ceilings; f/p; Clean/Quiet; Pet OK ~ $299,500 604-856-2955 or 778-878-1222
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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
FIVE STAR ROOFING
LOTS
630
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
SURREY: Lot for sale by owner. 9100 sf lot. 70 x 130. Ready to build new home. 12344 - 96 Ave. Surrey. Asking $375,000obo. 778-881-4717
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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
Running this ad for 10yrs
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
Pitt Meadows Marina
Impeccably Clean!
14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom Available $810/mo. No Pets
Onsite Manager
604.465.7713
Ref’s & Credit check req’d
MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrms available $840/mo & $940/mo
Great Location
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Queen Anne Apts.
* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water
PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm ground level suite, walk to all amens. Avail May 1st. $775 +utils. 604-454-4761.
and Hydro
Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
752
Westwood Corporate Centre
TRANSPORTATION 818
2963 Glen Drive
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2005 TOYOTA ECHO hatch back, auto, A/C, new tires, good cond. $2500. 604-465-2391.
Additional info......604-944-2963
HOMES FOR RENT
CARS - DOMESTIC
1985 DODGE CONVERTIBLE, auto, 2door, 87,000K garage kept, good cond. $3500. 604-830-0204
~ 4 story office building ~ In the heart of Coquitlam Centre surrounded by residential high rises, commercial business & Coquitlam shopping mall. 700sf-5000sf large office space
736
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm townhouse, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
SUITES, LOWER
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW or April 15.
604.488.9161
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
THE following vehicles have been seized and will be sold or disposed of on/or after April 22, 2015 in Port Coquitlam to recover debt of Bill Huskey of $23,000 + costs of storage/seizure/sale: 1964 Chevrolet vin D4C144S182951, 1986 Porsche vin WPOAAO950GN154236
RENTALS
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam
Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.
www.paintspecial.com If I can’t do it It can’t be done
STORAGE
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Rain or shine
SUNDECKS
PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576
1697 Eden Ave
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Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064
MOVING SALE April 11 & 18 1pm - 4pm Everything must go.
MOVING & STORAGE
MIRACLE MOVING
GARAGE SALES
Coquitlam
A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, Senior rates, Free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 20 Yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-980-0717
604-465-1311
320
APPLIANCES
551
Meadows Landscape Supply
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
SIBERIAN HUSKY, male, needs a good home. Fenced yard a must. Ph: (604)866-2934 (Langley)
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
604-728-5643
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $850-$1250. 604-765-0453
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Robert J. O’Brien
MISC SERVICES
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
604-465-3189
604 - 720 - 2009
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
SAND & GRAVEL SALES All types of sand & gravel 604-560-9255
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
SPECIALIZING IN
Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
When QUALITY Matters
Repair, Replace, Remodel... • Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
778-881-6737
NO Wood byproducts used
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
www.pro-accpainting.com Benjamin Moore Accredited
RENO & REPAIR
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Free Estimates * Fully Insured
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
APARTMENT/CONDO
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist
www.paylesspropainting.com
604-728-3009
706
RENTALS
Derek Manor
Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
TREE SERVICES
RENTALS
Pay-Less Pro Painting
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
706
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
Coquitlam: .give and take tree service 778.872.8406
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APARTMENT/CONDO
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.
PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
EXTRA CHEAP
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
(604)936-5755
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
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2748 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam (Westwood Centre Mall - next to Signature Liquor store)
604.200.7728
MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY MAY 10TH
In the old
XS CARGO location HOURS: Mon. to Wed. 9:30am - 7pm Sat. 9:30am - 7pm Thurs./Fri. 9:30am - 9pm Sun. 10am - 5pm