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Winter looked like it was finally arriving in the TriCities on Wednesday morning, when snow flurries caused a number of problems for TransLink. Spokesman Drew Snider said shuttles were unable to get into the steep area of the Westwood Plateau. “It’s a judgment call in those situations, because it may look like they can get in, but the question is can they get out?” Snider said of the buses. “Going downhill can be just as treacherous as going up.” Service was suspended for a couple of hours, but resumed as the snow dissipated and the weather warmed throughout the day. There were no weather issues to report on Thursday. Snider said that’s been the norm for this year. “So far we’ve only just had the one really big snow dump in November when the whole [Lower Mainland] got hammered,” he said. “And then it was pretty much turned into slush by the middle of the afternoon.” Although TransLink hasn’t had the kind of problems experienced during the socalled “Snowmageddon” of 2008, Snider said the company is ready. “There have been a lot of lessons we’ve learned over the past few years. We’ve had some really horrendous snowfalls. “Last year we got off easy. The year before wasn’t so good. But you learn lessons, and you get ready to move forward and we’re ready for it.” Snider said although there may be new surprises waiting, the important part is that TransLink has learned from past mistakes.

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Stan Hunter takes kids Quinn, left, and Kyuss down a hill just off Plateau Boulevard, as a quick blast of winter adds excitement to the holidays.

Trees at Como Lake, left, are reflected in the stillness of the water, while Kathy Daunais and Lynn Macleod, above, take dog Jazz for a walk down a wintery looking Plateau Boulevard.

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n our final instalment of 2010, the Year in Review, we take a look back at the six-month period that wraps up today (Friday). From pay raises for councillors to the shutdown of a children’s lemonade stand, PoCo was in the news for all the wrong reasons. But Coquitlam took a misstep, too, when it proposed a forest adventure playground for Mundy Park — and ignited a firestorm of protest. That plan was quashed, but a controversial shelter for homeless people — which became a lightning rod for public anger — went ahead. Port Moody largely stayed out of the spotlight, but the on-again, off-again Evergreen Line proposal continued to attract attention from residents. Join us for a look back at the people and issues that made the Tri-Cities tick in 2010. If you missed our recap of the first six months of the year, check out www.thenownews.com.

JULY

Port Coquitlam councillors approve a double-digit pay raise for mayor and council retroactive to July 1, noting that the city must keep up with remuneration increases for elected officials across Metro Vancouver. Mayor Greg Moore receives a 27per-cent increase to $85,418 from $67,277 per year. He is also eligible for a transportation allowance of $5,723 and a severance package once he leaves office equal to one month’s pay per year of service to a maximum of six years. The six councillors see their remuneration almost double — with salaries jumping by 42 per cent to $31,654 from $22,257. The level of remuneration is based on the average of council salaries in the four Metro Vancouver municipalities closest in population: Maple Ridge and New Westminster have the next-highest populations, while North Vancouver City and West Vancouver have the next lowest. City officials defend the methodology as reasonable, with some saying the issue of council pay rates hadn’t been addressed in 15 years. To cover the additional costs, Port Coquitlam households expect to pay an extra $3.95 per year. ••• Could it be? The province issues a request-for-qualifications (RFQ) for contractors interested in building the Evergreen Line rapid transit project to the Tri-Cities. Lauded as the first step of a procurement process, the 124-page RFQ outlines the requirements expected of the successful bidder: companies will conceptualize the line from design

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The story of Mackenzie Burke Sikorra, left, and friend Alex Pedersen attracted national attention when the City of Port Coquitlam shut down a lemonade stand they’d opened in Shaughnessy Park. The boys, who were raising money to buy uniforms for Mackenzie’s soccer team, made a sour situation into something sweet by garnering donations from well-wishers throughout B.C. and build, including the elevated and at-grade guideways and two-kilometre tunnel to be bored through Clarke Hill. The document also pegs the value of work to be done between $900 million and $1 billion, with the contractor responsible for securing financing. TransLink holds open houses to receive public input on design for the six confirmed stations: Lougheed Town Centre, Burquitlam, Port Moody Central, Ioco, Coquitlam Central and Douglas College. ••• Should Barber Lane residents get special treatment? That’s the question posed to Port Moody council, after residents appeal to the city to stop monster homes from blocking their scenic views and to put a moratorium on new building permits in the lane. Council votes unanimously to include the input during the zoning bylaw update process underway, but residents call on the city for a stronger stance. Coun. Bob Elliott said he’s tired of making decisions for neighbours who can’t get along. “I’ve lived in Glenayre for 33 years and I’ve never had a view, so I don’t know what the views are like on the other side. But saying that, I found

that Glenayre is a special area. But what is a special area? … It’s in the eye of the beholder,” Elliott said. “So to actually verify that Barber [Lane] is a special area and it’s going to get special attention — and never mind Moody Centre and never mind Glenayre — it’s wrong. I wouldn’t be supporting anything like that.”

AUGUST

A pair of Port Coquitlam kids learn that when life hands you lemons, for heaven’s sake, don’t make lemonade in a city park. A Port Coquitlam bylaw officer shuts down the pair’s lemonade stand inside the Shaughnessy Park off-leash dog area, citing a ban on sales inside city parks. Mackenzie Burke Sikorra and Alex Pedersen, both 12, set the stand up to raise money to buy new uniforms for Mackenzie’s soccer team. They decide to sell lemonade, popcorn and homemade doggy treats to passersby in the park. A complaint to City Hall, however, prompts bylaw officials to notify the young men that they need a business licence to operate on city property. Officials say the stand could operate on a front lawn, provided there are no traffic or safety hazards.

But the boys go above and beyond what can be earned from squeezing out some sour juice. Their story goes national, with local businesses chipping in donations and an international organization expressing interest in the PoCo Motiva soccer squad. ••• The Supreme Court of Canada rejects serial killer Robert “Willie” Pickton’s application for appeal, ending the PoCo pig farmer’s long legal road. Pickton stands convicted of six counts of second-degree murder, for which he remains sentenced to life in jail and ineligible for parole for at least 25 years. The remaining 20 murder charges are stayed, and the B.C. Supreme Court lifts a publication ban on details presented in the preliminary hearing that were not provided to jurors for consideration in the actual trial. The additional information is damning: One sex-trade worker’s testimony during the 2003 preliminary inquiry detailed how Pickton attacked her in 1997 and she only escaped after slashing him with a knife. A Vancouver Police Department report details inconsistencies in the Pickton investigation, lambasting  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see 2010.

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police agencies including the RCMP and VPD for allowing 13 women to go missing after identifying Pickton as the “likely” killer of sextrade workers from the Downtown Eastside. A Simon Fraser University criminologist accuses the Coquitlam RCMP of abandoning the case. The province calls an inquiry into the investigation and asks Wally Oppal to lead it — which draws criticism from some victims’ families, who say the former attorney general is too intertwined in the case. ••• City of Coquitlam staff submit plans for a “forest adventure playground” in the tree canopy of Mundy Park, to allow adventurers to follow an all-ages course from tree to tree using walkways, ladders, swings and zip-lines. The structures are billed as harmless to trees, and the area east of Spani Pool is believed to be the best spot for the playground. The report suggests Coquitlam could become an eco-tourism destination if the plan moves ahead, and extra funds could be reinvested in park maintenance. A private company would build and operate the park, which could also include interpretative programs on stewardship. Residents, however, go ballistic. Local Olympic runners come to the park’s defence, and City Hall is swamped with reaction even during the quiet summer months. The city’s online public opinion survey garners 91-percent (156 people) opposition to the Mundy location, and 87 per cent (145 people) pan the plan entirely. The city also receives close to 600 written surveys, and the answers are largely the same. Both council and the committee shelve the forest playground plan indefinitely.

SEPTEMBER

The first batch of full-day kindergarten students begins school, marking a first for the province and School District 43. Half of all kindergarten students across B.C. study in full-day classes this year, for a total of 20,000 children. The other half is set to start in December. Locally, 887 students will take fullday classes in 60 classrooms at 23 schools. Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid drops by Walton Elementary to kick off the program, and notes that the full-day offering helps the province catch up with jurisdictions like Ontario and Alberta. School District 43 stresses that the program remains flexible to accommodate children’s needs: if they cannot handle full-day learning in September, parents are encouraged to contact the principal to arrange a gradual easing into six hours of class. Parents can also opt out of kindergarten, as kids aren’t mandated to attend school until Grade 1. ••• The fate of the harmonized sales tax (HST)

will now be in voters’ hands, as the B.C. government announces a province-wide referendum on the issue. A simple majority vote will decide which direction the province will take after the electorate goes to the polls on Sept. 24, 2011. Fight HST organizers denounce the referendum as harmful to the economy, saying industries like construction will be harmed if people wait until the HST is repealed to buy homes. The tax is implemented on July 1, and the business community is split on its merits. The film industry lauds the tax, as it begins seeing more projects being booked in the area as a result of savings on set supplies. Restaurateurs, however, decry the move, saying they’re losing customers and will have to lay off staff. ••• A new middle school in Anmore will be built on a site School District 43 previously criticizes for its costly and complicated construction challenges — including a 34-metre drop in elevation, poor quality soil and a high-pressure gas line running through the property. The 450-student school will be built on Heritage Mountain just north of Heritage Woods Secondary, on property the district bought in 2003. The province says it will fund the $28million project, along with the $23-million replacement for Moody Middle, which School District 43 considers a high priority for seismic upgrades. Plans take a detour in April when a long list of concerns is presented about the Anmore site, and the ball field at the high school is considered instead. Architects and engineers seek solutions to the construction challenges. As more Anmore challenges surface, School District 43 also deals with neighbours upset about the Centennial Secondary replacement project. The school district considers moving the replacement school a few blocks down to Winslow Avenue due to a high-pressure oil line that bisects the Poirier Street property. Estimates suggest it would cost the district between $8 million and $10 million to move the pipe around the property. Open houses are held to allow residents to give input, and neighbours register their opposition to the move, citing bus service and access to amenities as concerns.

OCTOBER

Mere weeks after the implementation of new drunk driving laws, licensed establishments record a precipitous drop-off in patrons ordering alcohol, one of the mainstays of the industry. Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act that came into effect Sept. 20 mean drunk drivers or excessive speeders face stiff penalties that could see them lose their vehicle, their licence and

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cost them anywhere from $600 to $4,060 in fines. After the legislation comes into effect, Coquitlam Mounties find 11 drivers with a blood-alcohol content over 0.08, who receive 90-day driving prohibitions, 30-day vehicle impoundments and $500 fines. Another driver refuses to give a breath sample, which brings the same repercussions as a failed test. Five drivers are pulled over and blow between 0.05 and 0.08, which constitutes the “warn” range. They are handed three-day driving prohibitions, have their vehicles impounded for three days and are issued a $200 fine. In the first two weeks of the new legislation, traffic services officers stop 12 vehicles for excessive speed — defined as 41 km/h over the limit. Each of those drivers has his or her vehicle towed and impounded for seven days, and is fined $368. In one case, a motorcycle is clocked doing 170 km/h on the Mary Hill Bypass — 100 km/h over the limit. ••• Metro Vancouver mayors unite to oppose property tax increases by TransLink to fund transportation improvements. TransLink provides the mayors’ council with an updated plan on how to fund infrastructure projects, and the main component outlines how much municipal taxes would increase for Metro Vancouver property owners. Increases of $31 or $54 per year for the average household are planned for

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NDP leader Carole James stepped down after infighting threatened the party. the region, depending on the spending plan approved. Two resolutions come out of an in-camera meeting: that the mayors’ council opposes TransLink’s planned public consultation process on hiking property taxes and that the mayors meet with Transportation Minister Shirley Bond to discuss funding options. The resolutions set up a political game of chicken between the province and the mayors’ council, as the funding deadline for the Evergreen Line nears. ••• A New Westminster woman is found guilty of obstruction of justice in the death of a Port Coquitlam man. Allyne Fitzgerald is found guilty of one count in relation

to the 2006 hit-and-run that killed Robert Staines. Three people testify for the Crown: a close friend of Fitzgerald, a former girlfriend of her son’s, and a mechanic at the repair shop where her sport utility vehicle was fixed. The judge finds that Fitzgerald hindered the RCMP investigation by concealing her vehicle and its damage to avoid questioning. She is scheduled to appear in B.C. Supreme Court for sentencing in the new year.

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Homeless need rehabilitation Re: “Community honours homeless man,” Wednesday, Dec. 29. A life could have been saved if only the politicians had taken a stand to solve the problem of homelessness — and not been so short-sighted, spending taxpayers’ money focused on a shelter. Mr. Irvin Wickens did not die because he was homeless. He had a very sad ending to his short life on Dec. 19 because he had no proper access to medicare and treatment for alcoholism while he was homeless. Mr. Rob Thiessen from the Hope for Freedom Society, a service provider who To The had known Mr. Wickens, alluded to the fact that he had severe medical problems, some of which may not even have been diagnosed. News reports indicated that there were six other deaths of homeless people in the Tri-Cities in 2010, and four out of the six succumbed to the inevitable because of lack of medicare. Mr. Gerry Sly, a homeless activist and a very generous individual with a warm heart who had provided container living, said that Mr. Wickens stayed in his container home for several weeks this year. What about the rest of the time? Even if a con-

tainer village is built, the same will be true for most of the homeless people. That is why I believe the only solution to break this cycle of homelessness is to offer them hope; make a positive impact by rehabilitating them. Without a proper plan to rehabilitate them, there will be many more stories like that of Mr. Wickens, and pity parties will sensationalize their plight temporarily — but life for the homeless will continue the same way as before the stories appeared. We must understand that the majority of homeless people want a hand up rather than a hand out, Editor and it will be money well spent treating the cause of homelessness rather than Band-Aiding it simply to make us look good and like we are doing something to help them. Let’s stop thinking about the homeless people only when the weather turns cold, and start doing something to get them off the streets and park benches. Help them to have something they can be proud of and call their home, and not a shelter that they will frequent only to spend a cold night. Andy Wickey Coquitlam

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These poll results are unacceptable

f your New Year’s Eve celebrations include drinking, do they include driving? Before you answer, consider that nearly one-quarter of Canadians have gotten behind the wheel in the past year believing they were above or near the legal limit for impaired driving. That information comes courtesy of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), which released the results of a 2,000-person survey on Wednesday. Frighteningly, the sample size is large enough to produce statistically significant results — they’re considered accurate to within 2.2 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. Incredible as it seems, that means the 24 per cent of people polled who say they’ve driven drunk or pretty close to it during the last year reflect the Canadian experience. CAA spokesman Jeff Walker admitted the association wasn’t expecting that result. “We find it pretty surprising,” he told a Canadian Press reporter. “I think our sense was that because it’s become such a socially unacceptable thing to do that maybe we’d see 10 per cent or something like that. So to see something in the 25-per-cent range was fairly surprising.” But it gets stranger. A full 98 per cent of respondents also told pollsters drinking and driving is unacceptable. So they know it’s wrong (at least for others), but admit to doing it (or coming pretty close). Thankfully, only one per cent of those polled — who are these people? — said drinking and driving is acceptable. For most of us, who don’t drink and drive, actions match beliefs. For the other one in four, who don’t believe in drinking and driving but do it anyway, what’s going on? Sure, there are lots of excuses. We’ve heard them all before: “There’s no transit in the suburbs,” “I couldn’t get a cab,” “I only had a couple,” etc. But unless you want to be one of those 24 per cent who are risking death, injury, jail and a criminal record, don’t use excuses — even once. Use public transit, a taxi, a designated driver or Operation Red Nose. And have a safe and happy new year!

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When was the last time you picked up a book?

of entering a ready-made universe complete with n the summer, I adore lazing around on the carefully chosen casts and digitally enhanced effects? lawn, lemonade by my side, sun on my back and How can today’s authors compete with the everMarjan Satrapi making me double over with growing challenge of visual media? laughter. Curling up by the fireplace with a hot cup It helps the production companies out when a of cocoa and the complicated universe of Orson movie or series already has a fan base, as was the Scott Card’s Ender’s Game series is my ideal winter case with Twilight and the Harry Potter night. Sadly, I am the only one of my series. friends who truly enjoys a good book. With all those fans already invested in When was the last time you picked the books, all you really need is a goodup a book just for reading’s sake? With looking cast and some plot changes technology buzzing at our fingertips, it here and there and you have yourself an seems people are forgetting about the instant hit. Thousands of dedicated fans simple pleasure of grabbing a book and will tune in every week or flock to movie getting lost in a world that’s not their theatres to see their favourite characters own. Now, don’t get me wrong. I watch My Generation come to life before them. my fair share of television, but I was Hollywood is naturally attracted to rather dismayed to learn that the only Sally Arang books and authors that show this “star” books my friends read are those assigned potential; however, every year only for school. The most common reasoning around 30 or so novels are turned into movies. Only I received from them was, “Why read the book when a small portion of these viewers will end up reading we can watch the movie?” the original book. That question was stuck in my head for several Even then, if the majority of people in my age days. I really began to wonder how to explain the group only get exposed to this relatively tiny sample appeal of it all. I mean, I guess the point they are of authors, what implications will this have for the trying to make is plain. Why should they “waste” future of the literary arts? Are we over-producing their time on words, lug around a heavy book or use big-budget, pop-culture authors? Will video kill their imaginations to picture the characters instead

more than the “radio star?” Probably the best way to curb this trend is by increasing the exposure of children to books of various kinds and encouraging reading habits through the school and public systems. Perhaps more money needs to be provided for school libraries and more attention paid to literature in the curriculum. The information age does not necessarily have to be a threat to the modern author, either. Social networking sites and user-based media sites have brought access to mass populations closer to the individual. I believe my generation is going through a phase, similar to when we refused to eat our vegetables, and that soon enough my fellow classmates will learn to love books (as I have learned to love green beans). Maybe the literary world is due for a renaissance; perhaps it’s destined to be reborn into a shape and form fit for the times. I’m still hoping, however, that the next time I drop into my local bookstore I’ll be seeing a few friendly faces eagerly searching for their next best read.

Sally Arang is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary.

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Be it resolved: I will not make resolutions

k. We’ve got past the hard part of the year: being nice and giving stuff away and generally doing the whole Christmas thing. Phew! That was pretty tough. Now we all can get back to being our normal selves. You can turn back into that chronic complainer who knows my job better than I do, and I can be my old, miserable self without feeling like I have to live up to the Christmas standards that others set for us, and to which we are somehow collectively coerced into capitulating. Every year. Year after year. (We never learn, do we?) That’s why I don’t make New Year’s resolutions — not for myself, anyway. Who needs all the stress and bother of trying to make ourselves “better?” What!? You don’t think I’m good enough already? Because that is exactly what is implied when you ask someone if they’ve made any New Year’s resolutions. You’re saying, “You could do with some improvements, buddy. Have you figured out yet where you’d like to start?” Why don’t you at least be honest about it?

You could resolve to eat healthier in 2011 — or not.

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other things you’d like to see me Why don’t you just say it? change about myself? I know what you’re thinking. Come right out and tell me Come right out and say it: “You every niggling little thing about could use some serious exercise, me that annoys you. pal. And maybe think about layDo I need a haircut? ing off the sweets a bit … you Maybe I don’t smile had enough in the enough to suit you? past year to last you But instead, you’ll the next decade. Look do the “polite” thing. at you! How many You’ll avoid looking extra pounds are you Bob Groeneveld at the extra gut I’m carrying on that ‘bigcarrying around. boned’ frame of yours? You won’t mention Fifteen? Twenty-five? my sallow, living-in-a-cave comGet real! More like 45 or 50, eh? plexion. You could do with some serious You’ll smile condescendingly— treadmill time … and look at almost politely — when I reach for those arm flaps … you planning that extra fudge brownie. on flying or something?” You’ll overlook the McDonald’s While you’re at it, why don’t lunch bag crumpled in my deskyou just hand over a list of all the

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side trash can. And you’ll nonchalantly — disingenuously — ask me the Big Question: “So. Have you thought about making any New Year’s resolutions this year?” Well, bucko, the answer is no. Nada. Zero. A big (if you’ll excuse the expression) fat zilch. I do not make New Year’s resolutions. I do not plan to improve. But I do have a suggestion for a New Year’s resolution for you: “Whereas my friends are my friends because I approve of who they are and I have always appreciated them despite any faults they may have; and “Whereas any faults my friends may have only serve to make me look better anyway; and “Whereas the caring and sharing thoughts my friends have for me don’t deserve to be met with callous innuendo; then “Be it resolved that I will NOT ask them if they have made — or are planning to make — any New Year’s resolutions this year.” And have a Happy New Year, for pity’s sake!

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Will you be making any new year’s resolutions for 2011? • Yes, to quit smoking. • Yes, to lose weight. • Yes, to save money. • Yes, about something else. • No, they don’t work. Vote at www.thenownews.com

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Do you shop at Boxing Day sales? Not this year. I’m saving money. 13.04% No, I can’t stand the crowds.

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2010: Calm mother saves family from fire that destroys home challenge each other in the next election. After a televised address promising an income tax cut fails to reverse bad polling numbers, Premier Gordon Campbell announces he will step down as leader of the Liberal Party, stating that the work of government is being “overshadowed” by politics and the public’s perception of him. The news catches Liberals and New Democrats off guard, with government members immediately focusing on Campbell’s achievements in office. The Liberal Party executive later decides a leadership convention will be held on Feb. 26. Several candidates throw their name into the hat, including some well-known figures in and outside of cabinet: Kevin Falcon, George Abbott, Mike de Jong and former Port MoodyWestwood MLA Christy Clark. Both local Liberal MLAs side with Falcon. Campbell’s resignation, however, also shifts the focus onto the NDP, which begins to implode under the weight of party infighting. Opposition leader Carole James steps down after a group labelled the Baker’s Dozen of rogue NDP MLAs calls for her resignation despite several attempts at unifying the party and quashing dissent. The party sets April 17 as the date to select a new leader. While only one candidate — a marijuana advocate who may not even be eligible to run — comes forward, a “Draft MLA Mike Farnworth for BC NDP leader” campaign started by Port Coquitlam Coun. Glenn Pollock gains steam on Facebook. ••• Coquitlam City Hall is the site of controversy as 200 residents pack a meeting to oppose a homeless shelter planned for 3030 Gordon Ave. The first reading of a rezoning bylaw starts a 20-minute exchange in which heated comments rain down from the gallery — prompting Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart to ask RCMP officers to provide a discreet presence outside council chambers. Threats include a promise to dump needles outside the mayor’s home. Stewart hears from residents who say they are afraid to attend the public hearing. Precautions are taken to ensure the hearing runs smoothly, and RCMP are invited to ensure the crowd is orderly. Speakers come out both for and against the proposed shelter, but no violence or outbursts transpire. The hearing runs into the wee hours of Tuesday, and council ultimately passes the rezoning. The mayor’s home is vandalized three times after the vote.

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The Tri-Cities Korean community is on edge

after North Korea launches an artillery attack on its southern neighbour. Two soldiers and two civilians are killed during the first attack on a civilian area of Yeonpyeong since the Korean War. With 80,000 Korean-Canadians living in the Vancouver area — most in Coquitlam — interest is heightened in relations between the countries. The latest round of reunions between family members caught on either side of the border took place in November, and the attacks jeopardize future connections between estranged families. Members of the Canada Korea Foundation suspect the attacks are an attempt by North Korea to unify the country and solidify support for Kim Jong-Un, leader Kim Jong-Il’s youngest son and the future North Korean leader. ••• Port Coquitlam comes one step closer to allowing homes in the Dominion Triangle. An official community plan revision includes changing 8.5 hectares (21 acres) of light industrial land to allow the construction of up to 600 residential units. Council chambers are packed with residents who are largely in favour of redevelopment. The housing mix is attractive to some residents who say it would help them afford a home. Two councillors — Sherry Carroll and Mike Forrest — say Port Coquitlam needs to take a long-range view for the area to avoid piecemeal development and protect industrial property for jobs. ••• A Coquitlam mother saves the lives of herself and her two sons by calling 911 and hiding in an upstairs bedroom as a fire ravages their townhouse. Cassandra Bourke and her children, ages four and five, were putting up Christmas decorations when they went upstairs so she could use the washroom while her sons played a video game. A candle left burning in a wreath on the table triggered a smoke alarm, and when Bourke went downstairs to check it out, she saw the room quickly filling up with smoke. Keeping calm, she dialled 911, told the dispatcher she and the boys planned to take refuge in an upstairs bedroom, and put a wet towel under the door. Her presence of mind kept the trio safe until crews arrived to rescue them from the smoke and flames. Firefighters were amazed by Bourke’s lifesaving actions in a situation that would have made most people panic. “I have not come across someone like that in my 30 years who is that composed given what she’s gone through,” Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Chief Tony Delmonico said. A happy ending to a tumultuous year.

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Coquitlam resident Cassandra Bourke saved her life and those of her two boys by calling 911 then taking refuge in an upstairs bedroom as fire destroyed their townhouse.

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Rafiullah Alokozai reads from The Qur’an at the Al Hidaya Islamic Centre in Port Coquitlam (above), while a group of kids yuck it up at the watermelon eating contest at Fair in the Square (right).

Members of the Coquitlam junior Adanacs celebrate their Minto Cup victory in August at the Sports Centre.

1992 Olympic wrestler Chris Wilson lights the cauldron on stage with the Olympic flame (above), while Austin Ledyard plays at Rock the Fox in May.

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Reviewers call Toyota Yaris ‘a perfect commuter car’ mm). Although they look the same from a front view, the overall design doesn’t have the same perkiness as the hatchback and the longer wheelbase also gives it a wider turn circle. Of course, it has redeeming qualities on the inside: more passenger and cargo space.

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t can be tough at the top. Not too long after Toyota was declared the biggest car company in the world, the global car market went in the dumpster. In recent months and closer to home, Toyota, the darling of every auto consumer reliability and quality survey, has been hit with a barrage of safety recalls and grilled by governments for its conduct. If this has rocked the trust that the Canadian consumer has in the Toyota brand, so far it hasn’t shown up in the most accurate of all quality measurements, resale value. In the most recent Canadian Black Book annual Retained Value Awards, Toyota and Lexus models took top spot in seven of 17 categories. The winner in the subcompact segment, the Toyota Yaris, is the focus of this review. Yaris is also the lowest-priced new Toyota that you can buy and has a starting price of just $13,995 for a three-door hatchback version called the Yaris CE. Moving up the model line, there’s a five-door hatchback version of Yaris that comes in both LE and RS trim levels and has a starting price of $14,905. In addition, there’s also a four-door sedan edition of the Yaris with a starting price of $14,990. My test Yaris was a four-door sedan with an automatic transmission ($1,000). It also came with a Convenience Package ($1,600) that includes air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, keyless entry and a bunch of other stuff. It also bumped the

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Yaris is the lowest-priced new Toyota you can buy, with a starting price of $13,995. full price to $17,350. Something to keep in mind before you get carried away with Yaris options is that its larger sibling, the Toyota Corolla, has a starting price of just $15,460. Then again, while the Corolla offers more “car” for the money, perhaps you want less “car” and the best possible fuel economy. And when it comes to fuel economy Yaris is best of the best, as it’s in a class full of super fuel misers. A combined city/highway fuel efficiency rating of just 6.3L/100 km for a Yaris

with a manual transmission and 6.3L/100 km with an automatic has allowed it to claim the federal ecoENERGY award in the subcompact class for five years straight.

The stretched outer dimensions of the sedan give its rear-seat occupants considerably more leg room. While there’s a little less headroom, most users won’t even notice a difference, as the well-designed passenger cabin still has a roomy feel. The driver seating position is upright and the centre-dash position instrument panel allows better forward sightlines, especially for parking. While there’s sound design and economic logic behind the unique instrument panel placement, the traditional location in front of the driver is still my preferred position. The steering wheel had a tilt adjustment but no telescopic feature. On both ends of the dash, handy built-in cup holders tumbled out when needed. Console storage bins on either side of the centre stack are another clever, user-friendly idea.

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sea-green stems of Leycesteria formosa (the hen winter flowers are hiding under Himalayan honeysuckle). snow or flattened by winter storms, Coral bark maple isn’t at its best if allowed the fanciful shapes of tree bark, twistto stretch to its 20-foot (six-metre) potential ed branches and coloured stems continue to because the red brilliance is shown by the beautify gardens. young stems, not the mature bark on its trunk. The white bark and black pencil lines of Pruning it annually helps to keep bright new silver birches always look striking in winter, stems emerging relatively close to eye level. especially when white-flowered winter heather Cutting back is also an issue when contorted or snowdrops are planted below. Birches come branch trees and shrubs are planted. This is in many sizes but the compact weeping silver especially true of the corkscrew birches fit best into small spaces. willow (Salix matsudana tortuosa), Many hawthorns have fissured which has wavy curving branches bark that shows up well in winter. that can grow to heights far above Some kinds hold their black or pruners. scarlet berries till frosts sweeten The contorted hazel is also best them for birds. Profuse clusters of kept to a size reachable for cutcup-shaped pink or white flowers ting. But there’s a catch. With in spring add to their appeal. grafted contorted hazels (and Some maples have spectacular Branching Out most are grafted) pruning triggers bark such as Acer davidii (striped the growth of suckers from the maple), which displays green bark Anne Marrison rootstock — and all the suckers with long white lines. Another is are straight. If you don’t pull suckers off when paperbark maple (Acer griseum), with orangethey’re tiny, they’ll reshoot. brown bark that peels back to show brighter It is possible to layer branches of contorted bark underneath. Maples are trees of the woodhazel by bending part of a pliable branch down land edge and much happier in partial shade than in full hot sun. Good drainage is essential. into a shallow hole, making a few shallow cuts at the bottom of the bend. Rub rooting horWet soils can lead to root ailments. mone into the cuts, cover the bent branch with For real brightness in early winter, the soil and place a weight on top. red-twig dogwoods (Cornus sanguinea) are Wait about two years, then check for new spectacular and very easy to find in garden growth. If it is growing, remove the weight centres. Midwinter fire is one of the better culand tug gently. If it holds fast, wait another six tivars. Yellow-twig dogwoods, such as the old months, sever it from its mother then wait a favourite Cornus stolonifera (flaviramea) are couple of months longer. also beautiful. Both need to be cut back hard If it’s still healthy and growing after two at the end of winter because young twigs show months, transplant your new own-root conthe best colour. Gardeners who neglect pruntorted hazel tree. This will make suckers too ing will discover that many twiggy dogwoods — but every one will be curly. can sucker into huge, tangled thickets 10 feet (three metres) tall. • Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden Other woody plants with colourful stems questions. Send them to her via amarrison@ include the rich gold of pollarded willow trees, shaw.ca. the emphatic green of kerria shrubs and the

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tal’s Parklane Room. Everyone welcome. For more information, call the hospital’s gift shop at 604-461-2022, Ext. 2907, and Glen Pine Pavilion rings in 2011 with a New Year’s Eve day leave a message with your name and phone number. bash from noon to 3:30 p.m. coinciding with the time zone of Place Maillardville hosts a free placement night for those 16 Rome, Italy. Party will feature food and music by Tony Prophet. and older interested in taking French conversation classes, from All ages welcome. Admission is $25 with discounts for mem6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2. Call Place Maillardville at bers. Information: 604-927-6940. 604-933-6166 for information. Hot Salsa Dance Zone Company holds a Latin dance party Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 meets at 7 p.m. at Pinetree Community Centre. All welcome. Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 Information: Norm at 604-936-8703 or Ken at 604-936-2998. at the door. Salsa, bachata and merengue instruction begins Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to at 9:30 p.m., with dance party at 10:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 champagne toast at midnight. Information: 604Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members wel725-4654. come. Information: lincolntm.freetoasthost.info or SATURDAY, JAN. 1 events@thenownews.com Shirley at 604-671-1060. Pleasantside Community Association celebrates Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levanother new year with its annual Penguin Plunge at els from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games follow reasonRocky Point Park at 1 p.m. Brave souls are welcome ably priced soup and sandwich lunch prepared by to don their bathing suits and festive costumes for the yearly Community Integration Services Society, which supports adults dip into the frigid waters of Burrard Inlet. Coffee, hot chocolate with disabilities. Information: 604-469-4561. and donuts will be available for purchase. Info: 604-469-2000. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5

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Canadian Parents for French, Tri-Cities Chapter hosts a free family French skating party for Tri-Cities members, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Rd. French entertainment, refreshments and sugar pies will be provided by the Société francophone de Maillardville. Those interested in attending are asked to bring proof of membership. Memberships or renewals will be available for purchase at the door. Reduced rates are available for non-members.

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Place Maillardville hosts a free family drop-in session from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., beginning Jan. 3 and running through March 16. Ideal for preschool-aged children and their guardians, this program offers play, crafts, games, songs, circle and story time. Drop-ins are also held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Call Place Maillardville at 604-933-6166 for information.

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Place Maillardville hosts free drop-in seniors’ whist for adults 55 and older, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday between Jan. 4 and March 15. Call Place Maillardville at 604-933-6166 for information. Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. in the hospi-

Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets at 7:15 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in Port Coquitlam. All welcome. Information: 604461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meet at 1 p.m. in the McDonald Cartier Room at Dogwood Pavilion. Membership is $10 per year. Information: Roy at 604-939-0303. Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058. Recovery International meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at the TriCities Mental Health Centre, 2232 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam. The self-help peer-to-peer support group meets to help those struggling with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. Information: Phyllis at 604-931-5945.

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Morningside Toastmasters meets from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. at Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca or Gene at 604-230-8030.

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Coquitlam website offers tips for winter The City of Coquitlam has launched its Winter Wise campaign for the second year to help residents be aware and get prepared for the winter season so they can get through it safely and comfortably. The campaign includes designated web pages at www. coquitlam.ca/winterwise with resources for emergency preparedness and planning, and information on seasonal parking restrictions and snow removal responsibilities of both the city and residents. The site also includes regular updates on road, school and facility closures in the event of a snowfall. Weather forecasts suggest this will be a tough winter, with colder and whiter conditions than normal and higher than average snow falls. “After the winter of 2008, we reviewed the city’s snow removal policies and service priorities and made significant changes to help us deliver more effective services,” said Mayor Richard Stewart. “Though we didn’t see that kind of unusual snow last year, we want to help our residents understand the importance of preparing their homes, vehicles and families every winter regardless of forecasts.” For the second year, the volunteer-based snow shovelling pilot program, Snow Angels, is running in the Westwood Plateau and Como Lake areas. The Snow Angels program unites residents in these pilot areas who are unable to shovel their adjacent sidewalk due to a disability or restriction, or who are over 65, with eager volunteers from the community who want to help. Interested volunteers and those in the pilot areas who need assistance can call the Snow Angels Hotline at 604927-6909. In the event of a major snowfall, the city will be posting regular updates on road clearing, road closure information and facility closure details, and will be coordinating with School District 43 to list school closures. The information will also be available by calling Coquitlam’s engineering customer service line at 604927-3500.

to be Snow Angels, while 13 have registered as recipients. But a technical glitch, according to a press release, may have prevented the city from receiving some applications. Anyone who registered online before Dec. 22, but has not heard from the city, is asked

to contact 604-927-5204 or snowangels@portcoquitlam.ca or to re-register via the link at www.portcoquitlam.ca/snowangels. Calls and e-mails submitted from 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 will be returned in the first week of January, the city says. Snow Angels volunteers must provide their

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hen it comes to impact and relevance, some may argue that the iPad or Wikileaks should start the discussion. Here at The NOW sports desk, we’ve got our own list — which we started off last issue. Here are more achievements that drew our attention in 2010: ON GOLDEN PITCH — Coquitlam Metro-Ford sent three teams to the BMO national championships in October and two returned with gold. The Metro-Ford under-18 boys Dynamo and the u-14 girls Fusion triumphed after capturing their respective provincial crowns in July. PERFECT MINUS ONE — The Terry Fox Ravens’ undefeated run only hit one speed bump — the Vancouver College Fighting Irish. The Ravens entered the B.C. AAA football final ranked No. 1, but exited second-best after losing 28-15 to VC. Fox was shooting for a third title in four years. QUAD MASTER … Coquitlam’s Kevin Reynolds demonstrated why he was one of Canada’s top figure skaters in 2010. At the national championships, Reynolds nailed a quad jump — the only Canadian male to score a tripletriple combination — en route to a bronze. The 20-year-old also scored bronze at the ISU Four Continents championships. OARS IN A ROW — Port Moody’s Krista Guloien rowed her way to a pair of podium finishes in 2010, beginning with a gold at World Cup I in women’s pairs in Slovenia last June. The 30-yearold was also part of Canada’s women’s 8 rowing dramatic silver medal victory at the world championships in November. STILL NO. 1 — For a third straight year, the Coquitlam Little League’s Junior All Stars proved to be the best in Canada, besting Ontario’s Orleans Red Sox 7-6 in eight innings for the title. It meant an automatic ticket to Taylor, Mich., and the Junior World Series, where they failed to win a game. A RAPID RISE — It came down to just a couple of points for both the  CONT. ON PAGE 19, see ADANACS PUT...

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Express forward converts second chance Stories by Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com Generously listed as five-foot-eight, Coquitlam Express winger Massimo Lamacchia has made a generous impact on the club’s offensive output. A year ago, his gift for creating took a punch in the nose that bruised his pride when the Victoria Grizzlies returned him to Ontario after just four games. How he reacted to that rejection proved to be a good measuring stick. “When I went home it stung a little, kind of like I was sent down. But Ontario is still a good league, and I used that to prove myself and that I belonged,” said Lamacchia. The Express restarted the post-Christmas schedule Tuesday with a tough 4-2 loss to the Port Alberni Bulldogs — a team that currently sits ahead of them in sixth place in the standings. Getting back to the BCHL became the goal — not only to prove to others that he Paul vanPeenen/NOW could cut it, but to continue MEASURING UP: The Coquitlam Express’ Massimo Lamacchia, right, is making the most of his second tour of the what he started. B.C. Hockey League. He currently leads the rebuilding Express’ attack with a-point-a-game contribution. And so he found himself wearing Coquitlam colours. offensive talent, new head coach Jon “I have a bigger role and some Coquitlam surrendered three goals The 19-year-old forward leads the Calvano thought of Lamacchia. pressure on me, which sometimes on nine shots in the third to lose 4-2. team in scoring with 18 goals and 21 “[Lamacchia] has had numerous brings out the best in a player,” he It puts the Express two points back assists in 39 games, while shoulderall-star honours, he’s been a captain said. “You want to be challenged and of sixth-place Alberni, with the Island ing a big leadership role in the virtuat Toronto Marlies [minor hockey] have that drive, and this year I’ve felt team holding two games in hand. ally rebuilt dressing room. growing up… I knew a little bit like I belong and had something to Lamacchia said while the squad Expected to be an engine of oppor- prove, a chip on my shoulder.” about him because when I coached isn’t where it wants to be, the players tunity, Lamacchia has made the midget I spent some time scouting Playing with the likes of in the dressing room are committed most of his second chance on the his league,” said Calvano. “When I Garrick Perry and Destry Straight to getting better. west coast. got the job, he was a kid I wanted — although Coquitlam coach Jon “I think rollercoaster ride is a fair “To be honest, my heart never left to go after — a ’91 [birth year] who Calvano likes to shuffle his lines on a statement, a lot of frustration. We’re British Columbia,” Lamacchia noted could be a two-year guy.” regular basis — hasn’t hurt. just trying to stay positive, work in a pre-Christmas interview. “It was With a shared Italian-Canadian Lamacchia has had big games hard in practice and learn from our something that really blew me away heritage, the coach and the recruit and big weekends. In early October, mistakes.” when I came out here. The way I was found that the team could benefit he set up four goals in one game The lessons have been many, while treated, even in Victoria, was first from what the player could bring. and followed that with a hat trick the progress has been there, but class.” “Massimo has been great, a great and three helpers in the next, as inconsistent. Taking the next step The native of Woodbridge, Ont., leader on and off the ice, he’s a fireCoquitlam racked up twin wins. is what the team is focused on now, has proven his talents back east, putball,” said Calvano. “His emotion It earned him the BCHL’s Player Lamacchia noted. ting up solid numbers as 17 year old gets the better of him, but we’re both of the Week honours. And ever since “I think the team is trying to come in Stouffville before venturing west a Italian and hotheaded so it fits pretty then, he’s been on at a point-a-game around here and get that swagger we year ago. When his rights were trans- pace. good.” had earlier in the year. We have the ferred back east just two weeks into The club continues to bounce After missing the playoffs the past right guys in the room, maybe we the season by Victoria, he shook off around near the bottom of the two seasons, the Express managejust need to keep pushing along and the disappointment to post 17 goals Coastal Conference, with bright ment admitted that a significant good things will happen.” and 22 assists in 38 games. glimmers of hope here and there. overhaul was required — but one Coquitlam hosts Cowichan Valley During his second trip west, the Tuesday’s loss was another case done in speedy fashion. on Sunday, 2:30 p.m. at the Sports results have been more to his liking. On the hunt for some experienced, in point — up 2-1 after 20 minutes, Centre.

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OF TRIUMPH AND PERSEVERENCE: Local athletes laid it on the line, as told through photos — top left, a PoCo Rangers player is blocked by a leaping Peace Arch rival in the Pakenham Cup final; middle top, Arash Farhadian pins his rival to win the B.C. wrestling championship; middle bottom, Port Moody’s Krista Guloien, right, is joined by her teammates on the World championship podium with their silver medals: at far right, Port Moody’s Carly Dockendorf polevaulted her way to a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in India.

Adanacs put a woman in goal; Watson adds to medal collection  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18

Riverside Rapids senior girls and sr. boys volleyball teams at their respective provincials. The girls finished second at the B.C. AAAA championships, falling to Handsworth. Tylar Turnbull, Mallory Sall and Meaghan Chong were named to the all-star team. Riverside’s boys team pulled off a couple of upsets en route to bronze at the sr. boys AAA championships. Victor Zych and Liam Brett were all-star choices. SIDELINED BUT NOT OUT — Coquitlam’s Katherine Caverly won a spot on the Canadian women’s under-17 soccer team but suffered a knee injury in the second game of the CONCACAF tournament. Knocked out of the tourney, Caverly cheered on her team to Canada’s first u-17 women’s title. RISING STAR — in gymnastic, PoCo’s Robert Watson continued his medal march. The teenager vaulted to silver at the Canadian national gymnastics championships and finished the year with a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in India. A CREASE FIRST — A temporary goaltender shortage created a chance for New Jersey native Ginny Capicchioni. A former member of the U.S. field lacrosse developmental team, Capicchioni answered when the Coquitlam Adanacs came calling. The diminutive goalie became the first female to play in a Western Lacrosse Association game in June, stopping three of four shots. AND… Anmore’s Jacquie Laidler put on the maple leaf after being named to the Canadian women’s under-20 rugby team… Coquitlam’s Ronald Lam placed ninth at the Canadian national senior men’s figure skating championships… Grapplers Rachael Allen, Stephanie Glover, Gregory Lum and Kristi Roots carted off gold medals in their respective divisions at the Western Canada Age Class meet in Kamloops… Port Moody’s Arash Farhadian and Coquitlam’s Stephanie Glover put down their best holds and came out champions at the B.C. High School Wrestling championships… The Coquitlam sr. Adanacs used the 11th pick in the junior draft to take Delta native Jason Jones. In his first season in the WLA, Jones would go on to post 24 goals and 38 assists in 18 games… It was provincial gold for the Coquitlam Metro-Ford junior Wolves, as they edged Bays United 1-0 in the U-21 final. Milad Mehrabi’s second-half marker proved to be the difference, while Jovan Blagojevic was

named the MVP... The Heritage Woods Kodiaks and Riverside Rapids rattled off identical perfect league records in their respective senior boys and girls basketball circuits — although only Riverside advanced to the provincials… The Vancouver All-Stars collected three gold medals at the All Things Cheer International championship, including individual golds for Lauren Askew, Jasmine Chan and Tiana Dietrich… The Port Moody Black Panthers completed another frustrating jr. B hockey season with five straight losses, missing the postseason action with an 11-36-1 record… The Terry Fox Ravens defeated Fleetwood Park 73-65 in overtime to advance to the B.C. AAA sr. boys basketball championship tournament… Riverside’s Laiken Cerenzie was named to the second all-star team at the B.C. sr. girls AAA basketball championships, following the Rapids fourth-place finish… The Vancouver Northeast Chiefs advanced to the B.C. Major Midget Hockey semifinals before getting bounced… Coquitlam’s Kevin Lim led the way as his Pinetree Timberwolves steamrolled to the B.C. High School badminton championship in Victoria. Lim was named the tourney’s MVP… Mac Roth was named to the second allstar team as his Terry Fox Ravens placed fifth at the B.C. sr. boys basketball championships… PoCo’s Kristina Collins and Port Moody’s Brea McLaughlin helped Simon Fraser University capture its last CIS national women’s basketball crown before the program shifted its focus to the NCAA… Coquitlam’s Ben Street earned his fourth All-Academic Team honour in his final season with the University of Wisconsin’s hockey team… PoCo Lightning speed skaters Zachery McLaren and Michele Moreira advanced to the Canadian Age Class Short Track championships after speedy results at the B.C.s… Coquitlam’s Kevin Vigna and PoCo’s Anica Yoo carted off their respective division titles at the Puma Golf Challenge at the University Golf Club… The PoCo FC Rangers came away second-best in the Pakenham Cup final, losing 5-1 to Peace Arch United… PoCo’s Chris Law picked up two of three golds at the International Taekwondo Federation Western Canadian championships… The Archbishop Carney Stars carved out a silver medal at the B.C. Catholic Sr. Girls soccer championships, falling to St. Thomas More in penalty kicks… Port Coquitlam’s Taylor Green, a six-foot-six defenceman, was tabbed by the Seattle Thunderbirds as the 26th overall pick in the Western Hockey League’s bantam draft… PoCo’s Brittany Atkinson tossed a gold-winning

couple of games at the Youth Bowling Canada national five-pin championships. Trevor Noble secured silver… Coquitlam’s Alex Vazeos tallied twice, including the game winner, as B.C.’s

Fraser Valley club captured gold at the boys u-18 water polo club championships… READ NEXT WEDNESDAY’S NOW FOR MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2010...

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1 bedrooms starting at $804

UG Parking, balconies. Close to Skytrain, near Gold Club, walk to mountain park. near Lougheed Mall.

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WWW.EASYRENT.CA Coq. 809-2982 Burlington Dr. 1 Br+den, 821sf, fp view, balc. 6 appls, now, prkg, locker, ns, np, 1 yr lease, $1250. 604-662-3279 BBY SOUTH 2 BR Apt. Near all ammens. Incls heat & hot water, prkg, quiet bldg. $925. Now. NP. 604-921-1572 or 604-828-9917

6508

Apt/Condos

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BBY, Willingdon/ Lougheed Hwy. Concrete deluxe 2 BR + fam rm. 1,300 sf. Near Skytrain, Save-onFoods, Brentwood Mall. Ns/np. $1,495/mo. Feb 1. 604-953-0952

1178 Heffley Crescent

As new 1 & den, west facing condo, 5 applis., exercise fac. Feb 1. Lease & exc ref a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT COQ. 2 BR $875, 1 BR $800, Now/Feb 1, incls heat, prkg. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261 COQ, WALK to Coq Centre, WCE transit, Douglas College. Brand NEW LUXURY Bosa, 1 BR Condo, beautiful granite counts, ss appls, hrdwd flrs, 1 storage, 1 sec’d prkg, sec bldg. Excellent amens: fitness area, sauna/steam room. $1200. Avail Jan 1 / Feb1. Prefer NS/NP. Call 604-880-0439 FURNISHED 1BRCONDO $1200 1403-833 Agnes St. N.W. Avail. anytime 604-250-9308

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993

EL PRESIDENTE

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR, $700. Rent includes heat & hot water, reno’d suites with big patios. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college. U/grd parking available. Call 604-519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

office: 604 939-2136 cell: 604 805-9490

VILLA MARGARETA

ARBOUR GREENE

Bach & 1 BR Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

320-9th St, New West

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

CALL 604 715-7764

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GARDEN VILLA

CALYPSO COURT

1 BR & 2 BR Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.

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NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens. Available now. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

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MONTECITO TOWERS 99-7360 Halifax St, Bby Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

● Spacious apartments ● Heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ● Ball court, daycare avail. ● Near Skytrain, shopping & kids park. Sorry no pets.

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available. References required.

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1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $925. 3 BR fr $1100.

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1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

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BBY, BRENTWOOD, NEW 1 BR, balcony, 6 appls, gym. NS/NP. Av Dec 15. $1200/mo. 778-558-9290

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation.

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BONSOR APTS Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Contact Natalie 778-230-9037 or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

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Apt/Condos

NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288

PT MOODY Klahanie, NEW 2 BR, 2 bath, granite, appls, sec prkg. Canoe Club/gym/pool/ party Jan 1. $1350. N/S. 604-809-8574

6540

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597 ANMORE, 2 BR Rancher, reno’d, 1900sf, lev acreage, 5 appls, 2 bath, f/p, garg, patio. Mins PoMo/ Coq Ctr, Buntzen, 778-688-6622 BBY NORTH 2 BR & Den mn flr, 5 appls, $1200. Jan 15/Feb 1. n/s, n/p, adult oriented. 604-880-9433

New Westminster

814 Royal Avenue

Newer 2 BR Condo, 6 appls, N/S, pet possible. Avail now or Feb 1. Lease and excellent refs a must. $1250. Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

New Westminster

909 - 12th Street

Bright 2 BR ste. New carpets. Fridge, stove & W/D in building. Avail now or Feb 1. $950. Ns/np. Lease & excellent refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view. Bach high rise apt. Close to trans & shopping. Rent incl all utils. Refs req. Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768

COQ New Horizon, newly reno’d 3BR, 2 lvls, all new appls, 1900 sf, nr Pinetree Sec, ns/np, Jan 1st, $1850/mo, 604 760-6372 MAPLE RIDGE brand new 3 BR, 3 bath upper flr, (off Kanaka), nr elemen school, $ 1600 inc utils/ cbl/net. N/S, n/p. 604-941-1416 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds....$888/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

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Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE CALL 604 723-8215

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incld 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com

Houses - Rent

4 BR 2.5 Bath w/ att’d garage. 5 appl. Walk to Superstore & Johnson High. $1,750 (604) 727-8899

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6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

COQ, Lough Mall. Share big kitchen. $480/mo incl util, ’net, rad heat, a/c. Ns/np. 778-355-3575

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

$950 AVAIL Feb1st 1 bdrm&den,centCoq 900sq ft clean,modern suite.Sing person or wrkg couple.All inc.Sepentr,laundry,prkg.Close to bus route&hwy.Quite st.Cat ok (604)841-8971 Lvmsg BBY, DEER LAKE. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. Refs. $950/mo incls utils. 604-298-9149 BBY High Gate, nr transit, 2.5 BR bmst, 4 appls, ns, sm pet ok, $850 + 1/2 util, Now, 604 515-1578

BBY METROTOWN, Spac 1 BR g/l, sh’d W/D, $750 incls utls/cble. NS/NP. Jan 1/15. 604-454-9188 BBY nr Brentwood/Skytn, 1 BR glvl ste, suits 1, NS/NP, avail Feb 1st, $760 incl utils, 604-294-5435 BBY Parkcrest 1 BR bach g/l bright, partly furn, backyard, $750 incl util, Jan 1, ns/np, nr Holdom Skytn, Suits 1. 604-294-8500

BBY, S. Large, clean 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, lam. flrs. N/s, pets okay. $1,180/mo + 1⁄3 util (Extra charge for pets: $100/mo). Immed. Near BCIT/Metrotown. 604-818-8566.

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6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $595 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Dec 15 or Jan 1. Call 778-846-5275

COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/np. $1050/mo incl util. Immed. 604-931-3677 COQ, Lougheed Mall/SFU, reno’d 5 BR, 2 kitchens, view, cls to bus, parking, no dogs, N/s, $2,150/mo. (604) 942-6409 or 604-562-9588

NEW WEST Queens Park, 1 BR bsmt ste. NS/NP. Avail Jan 15/31. $625 incls utls. 604-525-0613 NEW WEST, Queensborough. 2 BR, Priv ent. Shared w/d. N/S, N/P, Nr bus & Skytrain. $725 incls hydro/heat. Avail Now. Call 604-307-9350, leave message

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

NEW WEST, Queensborough. 1 BR, sep ent, shared lndry, n/s, n/p, full bath, incls hydro & cbl, $650, nr bus & Wal-Mart, Avail Jan 15. 778-988-8898 lve msg.

POCO 2 BR upper, $1150/mo incls utils, w/d, d/w, rad heat, f/bath, Feb 1. N/P & N/S. 604-468-2940 or 604 970-7672

POCO MARYHILL 3 BR, 5 appls, top lev hse. N/S. Sm pet OK. Refs. $1600. Now. 604-329-2783 PT COQ. Large 1 BR. 1,000 sf. Full bath. Ns/np, no w/d. $745/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-942-0436 Queensborough Newly Reno’d 1 BR. $550 incl util/sat tv. Now 604-515-7875, 778-829-7675

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQ RANCH Pk, 3 lev, 2 BR, 1.5 bath, newer appls, storage, garg, patio, very priv setting. $1400. N/S. Small pet OK. 778-285-0423

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Changes loom in your ambitions, career, relations with VIPs, and your reputation. Chase success in these now, as December’s delays are past. Sunday’s wise: ponder your life direction. Pursue ambitions Monday/ Tuesday: good luck accompanies you, but so do a couple of pitfalls. A peer might fight against your rise, or your social inclinations (present or past) could mark you as unreliable, a lightweight or untrustworthy. On the plus side (and the plus is far stronger) your eagerness, as well as your contacts with administrations or government agencies, boost your prospects. Taurus April 20-May 20: Remain “above” prurient interests Sunday. Don’t invest. The weeks ahead emphasize gentle love, wisdom, compassion, far travel, intellectual pursuits, higher education, cultural or legal involvements and “big media.” December’s delays are over in these and other areas, so charge forward, especially Monday/Tuesday, when a new project might start in school, travel, a media campaign, etc. There’s a strong hint that this new venture involves a change and a “larger love!” (You might fall in love!) Work or career duties interfere with those love/travel things, so keep them apart. Gemini May 21-June 20: This week contains yes’s and no’s. The biggest “no” occurs Tuesday and Friday in investment, large money, power, clout and sexual areas. (Especially if these also involve legal, international, intellectual and cultural arenas.) The yes’s? In work, health, career Monday to Wednesday and Saturday: commitment equals eventual winning! If you have to choose between love, creativity and risk on one side and big money, clout, power, sexual magnetism on the other, choose love, creativity, risk: they control the environment right now. Your finances need change, but not expansion. You’re loved.

Time to Get Your Own Place?

Cancer June 21-July 22: December’s delays are past, so you can confidently move forward, start projects, etc. The general accent lies now on relationships, opportunities and challenges, diplomacy and co-operation. This week contains beautiful “open doors” (especially to love and legal, international and intellectual relationships) and one major closed door (generally, to a “mature” relationship or to a practical, business-oriented agreement). If you recognize which is which, what’s open, what’s closed, you’ll save time, effort. Hint: “H,” “S” and “Y” have closed vibes. Breakthroughs Monday to Wednesday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Work, work and health issues, Leo. Ah, well, just plod through. The confusions and delays of December are gone. Sunday’s mildly romantic. A new work project might start Monday/ Tuesday – some great luck fills the security-homeinvestment-commitment area these days. It’s a great time to invest – but not in machinery, work tools, new employees, etc. Applies all week to Friday morning. Changing your work-home set-up might benefit you. (E.g., moving your office to your home.) Relationships are pleasant Wednesday noon to Friday. Secrets, sexy lures and good research doorways Saturday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Spend Sunday quietly at home. Romance is very complicated (and will stay so through mid-late 2012). Your romantic side suffers from conflicting motives, urges. Romance is trying to conquer itself, or reshape itself into something new. (For romance, you can read: sense of love, pleasure, self-indulgence, ego, creativity, risk, joy.) Where love is mature, seeks partnership, it succeeds (especially Monday/Tuesday and Friday night/Saturday). Where it “refuses to grow up,” it loses. (I think; everything’s complicated.) Work succeeds Wednesday noon to Friday. Don’t gamble nor invest this week.

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: This entire decade (and half of next) life nudges you to change your abode. This will often peak in winter, as it did last week and does now. But there is also a problem around your home 2010-2012. You might be subject to a force larger than yourself. E.g., you might have to move due to expropriation, a legal ruling, the job market, etc. A change in abode can also merely mean a renovation, or a child moves away to school, etc. – natural, good things! Monday/Tuesday are excellent days to act on these nudges toward change, but not to attempt to overrule them. That won’t work. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: The delays and confusions of December are ended, so march ahead. Avoid major investments before Jan. 22. The grace and charm of your communications helps you capture love, especially Monday/Tuesday and Friday night/Saturday. But avoid gossip, revealing too much, or speech that is too sober or ambitious – these chase love away. The same advice, pro and con, applies to travel, general communications, and casual friendships. Watch what you tell “head ofﬁce.” Chase money Sunday. Home, family co-operate and please you Wednesday eve to Friday. Discuss summer travel. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Chase money, buy and sell, seek a pay raise, more clients, etc. You can safely pursue new projects, as December’s delays are over. But don’t confuse chasing money with chasing your dreams. They are yet are not one and the same. They might directly conﬂict – e.g., I dream of living on a south sea island, but I can’t earn my living there; or both dreams and your money situation might change and evolve in a kind of tag-team wrestling match. To get your dream you change your job, and that in turn changes your dreams. Such choices arise Monday/ Tuesday (lucky!) and late week.

Jan. 2 - Jan. 9 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness ride a wave of success! Rest, catch your breath Sunday: contemplate future steps. Your energy soars Monday to Wednesday. Communications prove very lucky, especially on the social side. But in all this there might be the accurate realization that your social methods/goals have to change and, further complicating it, that your social desires are tied to your prestige and accomplishments. E.g., you can only join that new circle if your career rises a rung or two. You’ll succeed, you’ll climb that ladder. Chase money Thursday/Friday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Optimism makes Sunday happy, but your energy and charisma temporarily ebb to a low point until Jan. 20. So stay in the background, rest, be charitable, deal with government and/or institutions, fulﬁl neglected obligations, seek spiritual enlightenment. These areas are emphasized Monday to Wednesday noon – a new project might begin, or you might perceive how these areas are in need of deep change (a long, deep change – now to 2024). Your legal situation or “world view” might be preventing such change. Think! Career and money face super luck Monday/Tuesday – start something! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: December’s delays are ﬁnished, so charge after your goals and wishes. Be ambitious Sunday; deal with higher-ups. Your luck soars Monday to Wednesday dawn, especially in legal, publishing, far travel, international, educational, media and cultural ventures, and particularly where these involve social/romantic wishes or career ambitions. Whatever happens, don’t be skeptical: love, embrace, start things! Realize your social goals are changing: promote this. Rest, retreat late Wednesday to Friday. Your charisma and energy soar in time for a New Year’s celebration. You’ll be feted! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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8010

Alarm/Security

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8035

Carpet Cleaning

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054

8055

Flooring/ Refinishing

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Cleaning

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8105

Drainage

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Electrical

8125

Gutters

8155

Landscaping

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Excavating

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Moving & Storage

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Painting/ Wallpaper

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362

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Boxing Week Special All Tiling Supplies

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Roofing

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Decks/Patios/ Railings

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8220

Plumbing

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Snow Removal

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Tree Services

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Window Cleaning

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938 Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-420-4800

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9145

Domestic

Scrap Car Removal

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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Scrap Car Removal

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604 628 9044

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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PLUMBERS

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020

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Free Estimates

Call Now: 780-6510

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est payment plan avail, WCB, Liability Insured Jag 778-892-1530

Top Quality Quick Work

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338

Rubbish Removal

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

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Rubbish Removal

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

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778-235-1772 Est 1995

Residential, Commercial,Apartments

EXPERTS OFALLASPECTS OFPAINTING

Roofing

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS Bath & Kitchen

Kraft Painting & Decorating

Call 604-710-5253

Planning on RENOVATING?

Moving & Storage

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To place your ad call

604-444-3000

A-1 MOVING Local/Long Dist. Seniors disc. Lic/insured. Specials to Alta/Island/Interior. 930-3000

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Friday, December 31, 2010

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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405 PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

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Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

1 Read.

Read Autoﬁnd in the paper every weekend.

2 Click.

1. Go to royalcityrecord.com/autoﬁnd 2. Search by STOCK# 3. Get details & photos of cars you choose

3 Drive.

Contact the dealer, check out your new ride and drive home. Easy, right?

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classiﬁeds and get started on your project today! To advertise your Home Service Business call Classiﬁeds 604-444-3000

Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring ''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855