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School’s emergency container ransacked Simone Blais sblais@thenownews.com This new year, James Park Elementary parents get to start all over again — although they’d much rather not. On the first day of classes after the holiday break, a parent advisory council (PAC) volunteer noticed something awry with the doors to the emergency supply container that sits on the Port Coquitlam school grounds. Upon inspection, the volunteer found the lock securing the doors had been cut, and most of the supplies amassed through fundraising and donations missing. “We estimate everything will cost about $1,000,” PAC chair Tanya Robichaud said. “We haven’t done a complete inventory yet. Our meeting is next week, so hopefully we’ll have a list by then.” The food and water was left behind, Robichaud said, adding that the thief or thieves focused on tools: pliers, wrenches, crow bars, crank lanterns, hammers, axes and sledge hammers. Emergency supplies like hand sanitizer and light sticks were taken, and the theft of some of the most expensive essentials — first aid supplies and tarps and pipes required to build shelters in the event of a disaster — made Robichaud angry. “They stole our kids’ safety,” she said. “If the earthquake would hit, we would have no shelter. Yes, it could be life and death … If it were to happen, it could be my kid’s life, or a teacher’s life.” Robichaud said the PAC has the funds to replace the items, but planned on spending the  CONT. ON PAGE 4, see PAC.

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Steve Tetu, owner of EBI Cruiser Parts, is unhappy about having to move his shop from Port Moody to make way for the Evergreen Line.

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Not enough communication from province over Evergreen Line expropriation, he says John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Whether he likes it or not, Steve Tetu accepts that he has to move his business to make way for Evergreen Line construction. However, the terms around that move don’t sit well with the Port Moody-based business owner. “No amount of pleading or bleeding hearts is going to make them reroute the train a block away so I can stay. One person is not going to make them add another $2 million on to a line. So I just said, ‘OK, let’s get the compensation going and get it done.’ But that hasn’t happened,” he said. Tetu’s automotive shop, EBI Cruiser Parts, is located on Moray Street, which is within the design envelope of the Evergreen Line. Because of that, he’s been asked to pack up and relocate by the provincial

government, though no timeline has been given for the move. The Coquitlam resident’s primary frustration stems from the lack of communication he’s had with the province, and the government’s offer to compensate him with what he estimates to be less than a quarter of what it will cost to uproot his business from its Port Moody location to a warehouse complex in east Port Coquitlam. He says he first received notice from the province in April of last year that he would have to move, but received nothing in writing until Sept. 30, 2010. At that time, the letter suggested he would be compensated for “mutually agreed relocation costs, business costs, legal and other costs appropriate in the circumstance.” “That is the actual only legal document that I have. Everything is verbal, or a very vague e-mail. I’ve been trying to ask questions and have them

send me information back,” said Tetu, who set up his vehicle customization shop on Moray Street four years ago. “Everything has been verbal up until this point except for that one piece of paper. It’s just hearsay and e-mails with no real 100-per-cent facts.” Despite that lack of communication, Tetu began compiling the costs he felt would be associated with the move and the renovation to his new warehouse — everything from new alarm systems and wiring to costs associated with marketing and the move itself. The number he’s tentatively arrived at comes in at more than $175,000, though he’s still unsure as to what the final tally will be because of a delay in getting his building permits approved in Port Coquitlam, and other costs that he won’t be able to assess until he’s in his new shop.  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see ‘THE PROVINCE.’

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Port Moody resident wants to improve living conditions for Africans who harvest gems Adrian MacNair editorial@thenownews.com

hen custom gem cutter Lisa Elser first contemplated moving to Canada in 2006, she was immediately attracted to Port Moody for its motto: City of the Arts. The New Jersey native thought that any city so open to art would be a good place to welcome her craft of cutting coloured gemstones. That hunch has paid off, as she and her husband, Tom Schlegel, now run a successful gem cutting business in Port Moody and are in the process of creating a non-profit foundation dedicated to ethical gem mining overseas. Nikkie Bryce, one of Elser’s customers, said the couple has just returned from Tanzania, where they have been doing more than just buying gems. Elser and Schlegel have been trying to improve the lives of the miners in Africa who have helped their business. Kevin Hill/NOW “I think more and more Lisa Elser studied gemology after seeing a necklace in a European shop and wondering if the stones were real. people are being more conscious about who they support,” “I think a lot of people aren’t aware of dire condi“Every year she makes a couple of trips, and when Bryce said of why she buys from tions that a lot of these miners and villagers have to she comes back she’s always interested to share her Elser. “Even when we invest, we can choose ethical deal with in the mining towns,” he said. “I think a story and let us know what she’s found.” mining or ethical companies to put our money into lot of people are kind of oblivious to it.” Elser’s trips to Africa in search of gems inspired as a stock investment.” Since gems are often mined by independent “mom more than just gem enthusiasts. The couple decided Elser and Schlegel discovered their passion and pop” businesses, it’s almost impossible to ensure to help the miners they felt had helped them. for gems by chance. The two were working in they get a fair wage for their labour, explained “When Tom and I worked for Sun, one of our Switzerland in 2002 for Sun Microsystems where Schlegel. territories was Southern Africa, and so we’ve been Elser headed an IT consulting group, but their work “The things that hinge on fair trade are, number going to Southern Africa since 2000,” Elser said. took them all over the world. The couple was in “And we love it there. We were so impressed with the one, make sure that people are paid well and fairly Prague for a conference, when Elser stumbled into people. We did some work consulting for the govern- for their labour. And secondly, it’s environmentally the beginning of a new career. ment and how to bring computing resources and the friendly.” “I found a necklace in an antique store that I A lot of people are exploited, Schlegel said, jobs they bring to remote areas. That got us engaged fell in love with,” Elser said. “The problem was, it because they have no choice. in Africa.” was pretty expensive and it was an antique store in “They desperately need money now to buy groBeing in Africa, Elser said she felt fortunate in Eastern Europe. How do I know the stones are real? ceries, and so what happens is when they’re in the comparison to the miners, and realized she had the So we wound up not buying it.” mine, they’re a two-day walk from where you can means to give back. Elser regretted not knowing how to appraise the sell it. So they start walking, and a gem dealer sit“The trick was finding a way to give back in a stones, so she did some searches on the Internet and ting in a car outside the village says ‘I’ll give you discovered a teacher in the south of Switzerland who way that would actually do what we wanted it to do, $100 now for your stone.’ And the miner knows he because there’s a lot of areas you can put money taught gemology. She fell quickly in love with it. can get $300 for it if he walks the two days. But he into,” she said. The couple left Switzerland so that Elser could says, ‘I need the money now.’ So he takes the $100 The couple wanted to put money into things that take her gemological degree at the Gemological and gets totally cheated.” would make a lasting economic impact on people’s Institute of America in California. By 2007, her busiSince it’s impossible to tackle the problem at the lives. They admired what Nobel Prize winner ness was running well enough for her to quit Sun source, the couple works with the Southern and East Muhammad Yunus did with the concept of microMicrosystems and dedicate herself entirely to gemolAfrican Mining Centre (SEAMIC), a consortium of lending, and had the idea of giving small amounts ogy. Now Schlegel does the stone carving and Elser seven countries that tries to educate miners so they of money to the miners in a way that would improve does faceting, a technique of forming the planes on don’t get exploited. their lives. the gem’s surface. If the miners have enough money to feed them“Because if the miner knows his kids are in In the past few years the couple has gone all over school, his wife is working and the family is going to selves, they won’t sell themselves short to the gem the world in pursuit of beautiful gems. Elser is curdealers, Schlegel said. Then they can save up more eat, he’s not going to sell the stone for cheap,” Elser rently president of the Port Moody Rock and Gem than one gem and sell them all at once, making the Club, which convenes once a month for field trips all explained. “He’s not going to work in a place that two-day walk worthwhile. has unsafe conditions.” across the Lower Mainland. The key to ethical mining is to allow the families Danneffel said ethical mining is slowly becoming Andrew Danneffel, past-president of the club, said Elser is very active in the Port Moody gem commun- as important as other fair trade practices, like coffee  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see FOUNDATION. bean growing. ity.

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‘The province has proposed flexible timelines’ ing property acquisition processes.” Tetu is also upset about the methodology the province has used in making its offer to him. Among other things, he said Tetu said the province’s counter offer came back to him at that Ministry of Transportation staff suggested he rely upon approximately $58,000, and he figures he’ll only get about 25 friends to help move the business as opposed to using a profesper cent of the actual relocation costs back. sional moving company. However, a statement issued He added that the government’s Thursday by Transportation and offer was based upon his shop being Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond “I was kind of content with what we open for half days in some instances, suggests that the “vast majority” of expropriation agreements are agreed had here because it was affordable and for a quarter of the normal business day in others. Tetu said his busiupon through consensus. and it was within the budget.” ness doesn’t work like that. “The province has proposed flexible “If you have an expedition vehicle timelines for relocation and all negoin here that you need to go sometiations with tenants are in the spirit of where, and it’s an eight-hour job that’s affording businesses appropriate times Steve Tetu required, you would laugh at me if I to make the necessary arrangements,” EBI Cruiser Parts Owner said, ‘Well sir, we’re going to work on Bond said in the statement. your truck for two hours today, two “The negotiations have started early hours tomorrow and only for an hour so that businesses are accommodated the next day.’ Imagine telling a customer that that eight-hour as well as possible and are given as much time as possible. project won’t be done for a week and half? It’s not going to Historically, the ministry’s expropriation rate is very low and work. We’re either open or we’re closed. My schedule is not dicreflects our exceptional efforts at working collaboratively dur CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

tated by this chart.” The Coquitlam resident also maintains that the compensation offer does nothing to address the time it will take between when his shop closes down in Port Moody, and when the new one opens up in PoCo — a timeframe Tetu suggests will be more than a month at the least. The PoCo facility requires a major renovation, and because of the building’s odd shape, will require considerable planning even before those renovations take place. “It’s a bigger warehouse, and with that comes more property taxes, more heat, more light, more insurance,” he said. “I was kind of content with what we had here because it was affordable and it was within the budget.” Dave MacRitchie’s Spring Street-based shop, MacRitchie’s Automotive Specialties, has also been tapped for relocation, though MacRitchie declined to comment when contacted by The NOW.

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to be more self-sustaining. Schlegel said that in Southern Africa women and children spend three hours each day, on average, just fetching water. By supporting the building of a village well, it helps manifestly. “So there’s a well in the village. That’s giving them water, but more importantly, that’s giving them three extra hours in the day to spend productively and economically.” Elser decided to make a modest donation to two groups of women in Tanzania to help them with self-sus-

Elser said there’s a demand in North America for helping miners. “This is for independent jewelry stores who want to give back and show they’re environmentally sensitive, but they don’t necessarily want to have to buy a stone that came from a particular mine. This is a way to do that.” Although it will be at least a year before Canadians can make tax-deductible contributions to the Green Gem Foundation, Elser said there has been a lot of interest in Port Moody. She even had an offer from Kula Yoga to hold a seminar on the topic.

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tainability. She said she was amazed that both groups reinvested the money on profitable business opportunities, and one even bought land to raise goats and chickens. Elser has started the Green Gem Foundation with co-founder Jeffrey Hunt in California. They’re applying for non-profit status in the United States and will then apply in Canada. The goal of the foundation is to provide gem training scholarships to Africans through SEAMIC. An investment of $400 can buy a threeweek training course in cutting gemstones in Africa.

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significant improvement was an overall 43-per-cent reduction in the second half of the Counter Attack campaign in the amount of alcohol-related charges and suspensions or prohibitions.” From Dec. 1 to Jan. 3, RCMP traffic units across the Lower Mainland gave 427 drivers prohibitions or suspensions or recommended charges for impaired driving. Of those, 272 were in the first half of the campaign and 155 were after Dec. 18. Ninety-two drivers received three-day prohibitions with vehicle impoundments, while 53 received the same prohibition without having their vehicle impounded. Ninety-day prohibitions were handed out

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Say you’re injured in a car accident that’s not your fault. Then, before you’re fully recovered, you suffer the misfortune of getting re-injured in another accident, where you’re also not to blame. Do you have to sue both defendants and have two trials – at double the cost? No, not if your injuries are “indivisible,” decided the BC Court of Appeal in a recent case. The plaintiff was a 26-year-old waitress whose car was rear-ended in March, 2006 by the defendant while she was stopped at a red light. She felt pain in the back of her head and neck and felt extremely shaky immediately after the crash. She took a week off work and went to a walk-in medical clinic twice during that week, where she was prescribed Tylenol 3 and physiotherapy. She subsequently attended three physiotherapy sessions and 35 chiropractic treatments. In November, 2007, she started her lawsuit against the defendant Then, in July, 2008, a pick-up truck backed into her while she was sitting in her parked car in a parking lot. Again, she was not at fault. At this time, she was about 80% recovered from the first accident, but the second accident aggravated the soft tissue injuries she suffered in the first accident and basically set her back to square one in terms of her recovery. Her doctor testified that her injuries after the second accident were similiar to those she suffered in the first. The trial judge first concluded that the plaintiff’s injuries in the second accident were “indivisible” from the injuries in the first (she essentially suffered the same injuries in the same area). He then considered prior case law and BC’s Negligence Act, which says that if two or more people are responsible for a loss or injury, they are both liable for the whole amount. Ultimately, the judge decided that the defendant was liable to pay 100% of the damages awarded to the plaintiff flowing from both accidents – which was

$30,000 for her pain and suffering plus some $1,800 for lost income and chiropractic and other expenses. The defendant appealed, arguing that she should only have to pay for the portion of the plaintiff’s injuries that she caused (which she claimed was about 60% of the total damage award). But the Court of Appeal disagreed and sided with the trial judge. The defendant and the second at-fault driver both caused and contributed to the plaintiff’s soft tissue injuries, which were not separable. So the defendant was fully liable to pay 100% of the plaintiff’s compensation. Now, the defendant was free to pursue the second motorist to sort out who was responsible for what portion of the plaintiff’s injuries and recover the portion that the second motorist caused. But the defendant had to pay the plaintiff the total judgment. The situation would be different if you suffered different injuries in two different accidents. If driver A injures your arm in one accident and then driver B injures your leg in a subsequent accident, these would not be indivisible injuries, and each driver would only be responsible for the injury they caused. But it’s not uncommon to suffer the same or similiar soft-tissue whiplash injury in a second car crash. In such a case, it’s good news for the injured person that each defendant is fully liable for the damages caused by both accidents.

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Unscrew the spin on light bulbs Honesty and politics mix like oil and water in the offices of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. We’re told B.C. is leading the country on climate change. Interesting, since Ontario recently claimed to be leading the world on climate change and Alberta, with its dinosaur-sized carbon footprint, claims it is clearly leading the way on carbon reduction. On Jan. 1, B.C. outlawed 75-watt To The and 100-watt incandescent light bulbs. Gordon Campbell (can you believe he still has a job?) wants to come into your house and unscrew your wasteful bulbs. Careful, Gordon, the new smart bulb CFLs contain mercury. If you break one, BC Hydro smartly advises you to carefully seal the mess into a glass container and bring it to a special waste facility. The end of incandescence — Energy Minister Randy Hawes would have us believe this is B.C.’s way to lead the country against climate change. Let’s unscrew the spin. The light bulb rule is a federal regulation. The province is merely adopting the rule

a year early, one that it has been mandated to implement. They are not lighting the way to a greener future; they are stealing the limelight from the feds. Oil and water don’t mix, Mr. Hawes. I don’t really mind when people lie to me; it’s part of our culture. I enjoy when the huckster at one of the local thrift stores tells me the overpriced item I’m looking at is almost free or when my farmer friend tells me his produce is almost organic. Editor What bugs me is when the deceiver can’t be bothered to tell a lie that you can stretch into being sort-of true. The Record ran a story Wednesday saying that NDP MP Peter Julian will not run for the BC NDP leadership because he’s too busy in Ottawa as an opposition backbencher from the hinterland. I’ve met Peter. Nice guy, but — come on buddy. Maybe what he’s really doing is calling the bottom feeders up to the surface to see if there is an appetite for MP Fin Donnelly to make a run at the provincial leadership? Glen Thompson New Westminster

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Will 2011 be the year of the vote?

his year could well be the year of the vote in British Columbia. Exactly how much voting will be done in 2011 is uncertain. But if you happen to be a card-carrying provincial Liberal or New Democrat, you will be able to cast a ballot no less than three times and as many as five times in the coming months. The Liberals will elect a new leader (and premier) on Feb. 26 and a new leader of the opposition will be chosen on April 17. On Sept. 26 (or sooner?), British Columbians will get to decide whether or not we are in favour of “extinguishing” the HST or if we want the tax to burn on. On Nov. 19, Tri-Cities residents (and residents of all B.C. municipalities) will go to the polls to vote for mayor and city council. Then there is the distinct possibility that both provincial and/or federal elections could be called. With a new premier in B.C., he or she might feel the need to get an actual mandate from the public and move up the fixed election date of May 14, 2013. Former Port Moody MLA and leadership candidate Christy Clark has already dropped the suggestion of an earlier election. And if the New Democrats continue the infighting and don’t come up with a dynamic new leader, the Liberals — despite their woes — might be smart to call an early election. The word on the street, however, is that Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth is planning to announce his candidacy for the top NDP job next week, so maybe the Liberals will have some serious competition. Federally, there is increasing pressure — at least from the media — for Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff to force an election by voting against the coming Conservative budget. But with the Liberals yet to find a spark to inspire the public, Ignatieff is stuck between the rocky proposition of continuing to support the Conservatives and the hard place of forcing an election he’s almost sure to lose. For cynics, 2011 might just be a nightmare. But for political junkies, it’s likely to be a very good year.

Perspective

Are princesses good role models for girls? G So kind and always smiling, they convey the irls are subjected to countless influences in allure of everlasting bliss, which makes even the their daily lives, and I imagine it is difficult as most dreary day and menial task bearable. From a parent to try and assure that your daughter dishes to laundry, to baking and cleaning, one could isn’t exposed to negative ones, particularly at an worry how these things would ever get done in early age. Disney movies. Important jobs like these are vital in If young girls seem to be running amok these developing strong character. days, I feel it may be due to lack of propWith Disney princesses we see that er role models. Of all people, I personally education isn’t really necessary, that believe Disney princesses make the best you can be smart even without a formal role models. Their values and overall education. All you ever need to know is demeanour truly represent the epitome learned from life experience anyway. of a well-rounded girl. When was the last time you saw a They teach girls to be the best you can Disney princess in school? If they don’t be, inside and especially out. Looks are need to go, then neither should real clearly important; it’s how people see My Generation girls. This will also open their day up you that really matters, because it’s not to more important tasks and socialyour personality that initially attracts Elizabeth Barreca izing. Making friends is an essential people to meet you, it’s how you look, of skill because a princess’s life would be course. meaningless without her friends. Nevertheless, it But what’s best about Disney princesses is that isn’t very difficult to do because anyone can be your there’s no confusion about what “best” looks like. A flawless complexion, pristine teeth and long, perfect- friend — you don’t even have to know them very well. ly coiffed hair are just some of the basics. The hourPeople skills are to be a girl’s expertise. Disney glass figure is a must and is easily attainable too. princesses show us that to be liked by many and We never see them eat in their movies, so all girls have a lot of friends, you just need to be indifferent need to do to attain that figure is cut down their to everyone’s opinion; it’s a princess’s utter passivity meals accordingly. And because all princesses vary in age, girls can have high hopes knowing that they, that makes her so agreeable. It also helps when contoo, can look like that starting at any age. fronted with conflict. They teach us that stoicism is

the best way to avoid further problems. Princesses are often faced with many challenges, often having to deal with the devilishly jealous. But no matter what you do or don’t do, everything works out in the end thanks to a handsome young man who will always appear when you need him. There’s no need for self-sufficiency; one can always depend entirely on others. Nobody likes to stress and worry, and Disney princesses teach girls that the way to avoid it is with naïvety. Critical thinking and skepticism contribute to such anxieties and are therefore unnecessary and detrimental to your mental health. You must live life credulously and carefree to be truly happy. Very few people dislike Disney princesses and the only people who do are seen as evil in the movies. Besides, there’s no real reason why someone wouldn’t want to be a princess. It’s evident that no matter what happens, as a Disney princess, everything works out in the end. Who wouldn’t want that? If young girls were to emulate them, they too could believe that life is easy and set as a story line. Why wouldn’t you want a Disney princess as your daughter’s role model? Elizabeth Barreca is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary.

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The end is arbitrarily near — or not

down the level of gloom the Mayan t’s 2011. calendar soothsayers are predicting And you know what that for humanity two years hence. They means, don’t you? It means there are only two years seem to be softening their stance somewhat as we get closer to the left. fateful day. We don’t even have two years, Indeed, some of them are admitin fact. ting that maybe — just maybe We actually have only one year, — the most significant 11 months, and 14 days. thing that will hapThat’s when, accordpen when the current ing to the Mayan calenMayan calendar draws dar, we meet our doom. to its close is that it There will be earthBob Groeneveld will flip over to the quakes and famine beginning of another and pestilence and 5,125-year cycle of the floods and rending of Mayan calendar. garments and a great gnashing of Now that’s pretty significant. teeth. I mean, a bona fide 5,125-year OK, some of that is really cycle doesn’t get started every day. Revelations stuff. But nevertheless, Or maybe it does. the Mayan calendar scholars assure After all, the day after 5,125 years us that Dec. 21, 2012, will be the from today will be the beginning of last day of our existence. the next 5,125 years after the 5,125 The world will be thrown into years that started today. such chaos that none will survive. Our concept of beginnings and Or else it will be a day of great endings of time are kind of arbiupheaval … which few of us will trary. survive. Under the Julian calendar Or maybe lots will survive. — before our current Gregorian But it will be tough. calendar — the first day of the year Somewhat tough, anyway. was March 1. Somewhere, someone will stub That’s why our ninth month now a toe, or maybe hit a finger with a starts with “sept” (seven), our tenth hammer. starts with “oct” (eight), our elevAnd it will hurt. You can be enth starts with “nov” (nine) and assured of that. There will be great our twelfth starts with “dec” (ten). pain — or at least considerable Pope Gregory XIII’s decision to pain. Some pain, anyway. begin the year on Jan. 1 put us all It’s actually pretty hard to nail

My View

off by two months. Have you ever wondered why we compensate for leap years at the end of February instead of, more logically, at the end of the year? It’s those two months. Why is Jan. 1 the first day of the year? Maybe because somebody whispered into the pope’s ear that maybe Jan. 1 would be a good place to start a year. Or maybe it was Greg’s favourite saint’s day. Either way, it boils down to an entirely arbitrary decision. At least Julius Caesar’s calendar started on a day that gave reasonable expectation of the end of winter and the beginning of a new cycle of growth — an important time for a mostly agrarian society. And the Mayan calendar makes even more sense, ending each year as it does on the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, thereby always ensuring a brighter year ahead. It’s something to ponder over the next year, 11 months, and 14 days. Or you could arbitrarily decide to ponder something else as our existence approaches its Mayan-prescribed completion. Or not. Bob Groeneveld is editor of The NOW’s sister papers in Langley and Maple Ridge.

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Paramedics need a proper location to work out of This past December, I had reason to call for an ambulance — which came very speedily. I was attended to with care and efficiency then taken to the hospital. I believe paramedics and ambulance services are essential and therefore should be provided with a proper building in which to attend to these essential services. I am appalled that they are not. What are Tri-Cities councillors thinking? S. Beatle Coquitlam

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Coquitlam cancer fundraising team has been nominated for the Canadian Cancer Society Team Excellence Award for their contributions over the past decade. The Relay for Life team, Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC), is in its ninth year and has raised $96,400 for cancer research. WICC was started by team leader Janice Domingo, after she lost a close friend to leukemia. Domingo, who is on the Coquitlam Relay for Life steering committee, said Coquitlam was the first place in Canada the Relay for Life program expanded to from the U.S. Started by breast cancer survivor Jacquelyn Kassa, it is now in its 20th anniversary. “The one in Coquitlam is very, very big and it raises the most money across Canada of any Relay for Life,” Domingo said. There were 147 people

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come to take part in several library programs that are kicking off for another year. Saturday family storytimes will begin on Jan. 15, offering families with young children free storytimes. All are welcome. Babies and books also belong together, in a special library program that kicks off Jan. 13. Babytime runs on Thursdays until Feb. 3 from 10:15 to 10:40 a.m., and are designed to expose babies from newborn to 17 months to language and early childhood development literature. Babies grow into children who love to read when they experience the warmth and pleasure of cuddling with parents and listening to nursery rhymes and stories. Caregivers and babies are free of admission. Reservations are encouraged for the popular program. Call 604-927-7999 for information. The Fraser Valley Regional Library is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 24 community libraries serving more than 670,000 people in its service area.

Valley Regional Library is inviting kids and youth to sign up for its popular Reading Buddies program. The program is designed to help young children in grades 1 through 3 learn to be better readers while having fun and getting in a bit of practice. Little Buddies are paired with teen volunteers for 30 minutes of reading in a supportive environment. The program is free and children will have a chance to read with one of our teen volunteers. The next session runs Tuesdays, Feb. 8 through to March 15, and will be held after school from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Little Buddies and Big Buddies are invited to sign up. Pick up an application form at the Terry Fox Library information desk. To register for the program or for more information, drop by the Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam, or phone 604-927-7999. Younger and soon-to-be readers are also wel-

Sailing course covers safety Land lubbers casting a resolute eye to brave the open waters this year should consider a Port Moody Power and Sail Squadron course before setting sail. The squadron is offering its annual sailing course starting on Jan. 27, and runs for eight weeks.

Held at Gleneagle Secondary School in Coquitlam, participants will cover everything needed for those looking for an afternoon sail to serious racing, including: rigging, planning, boat design and hull types, sail shapes, stability, balance, sailing upwind and downwind,

heavy weather, storm conditions, docking and anchoring, navigation rules, safety, and marlinspike seamanship. Registration is required. For information, contact Lynn at 604-516-6072 or visit the power squadron’s website online at www.portmoodypss. com.

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Like Hans and Frans, parks and rec wants to pump you up Sorry, there’s no excuse left — Coquitlam residents are just going to have to exercise in the new year. Staff at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex and other civic facilities have thought of every excuse in the book when it comes to avoiding exercise, and planned a year of activities and challenges even the most hardcore couch potato can’t resist.

Indoor track

Did you know the newly renovated Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex has an indoor track? No rain, cold wind or noisy traffic — just 210 meters of pristine indoor track to get healthy and enjoy some physical activity. Admission is free to the track, and it is available for use whenever the facility is open to the public (except during ticketed events). Residents are invited to take part in a Get Active walking contest between Jan. 8 and March 31. For each lap someone completes, participants receive an entry into monthly draws for prizes like personal training or drop-in memberships valued up to $50 each. The track is at 630 Poirier St.

Give it a go

Intimidation can be a factor when starting a new fitness regime. Complex staff are inviting residents to a host of free opportunities this month to shake up the old workout and get started on new year’s resolutions. Try It fitness classes include: • Boot camp on Jan. 10 and 12 at 6:15 a.m. and Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m.; • Cardio Funk on Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m.; • TRX training on Jan. 13 at 7:15 p.m.; • Walking for health on Jan. 17 at 9:45 a.m.; • Bosu/TRX on Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m.; • Zumba on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. All classes are free and no pre-registration is required, though space may be limited in some classes due to equipment or room size. The complex also offers a wide variety of drop-in any yoga, aerobics and personal training. For more information about fitness programming, call 604-927-4386.

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Municipal staff want residents to start the new year off right, and pilates might be the trick to keeping bodies on the straight and narrow.

Dance the new year away at Pinetree Pinetree Community Centre invites adults to build strength, flexibility and grace with dance classes this winter. Ballet beginner or ballet intermediate start Tuesday,

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for five weeks. The cost is $25. To sign up, call the registration line at 604-927-4386 or visit any Coquitlam parks, recreation and culture services facility.

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Pilates is a series of controlled movements to engage your body and mind, promoting physical harmony and balance, combining stretching and strengthening to work the entire body. Classes include either mat or ball work, and may incorporate other equipment depending on the skill and intensity level of the class. Coquitlam parks, recreation and culture offers a number of opportunities to build this activity into a fitness routine or get started with something new. All classes start the week of Jan. 10 to 13. Mat Pilates classes for beginner and inter-

mediate level students are offered Monday evenings at Poirier Community Centre. Beginner mat classes are also available on Tuesday evenings at City Centre Aquatic Complex. Ball pilates is available Tuesday evenings at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, and finally for those looking for something more intense, the challenge pilates class is on Thursday evenings at City Centre Aquatic Complex. For more information about Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex or pilates programs, call 604-927-4386 or www.coquitlam.ca.

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a rounded top edge of the blade that facilitates have always said that one of my favourite a rocking motion to ease most cutting or things about being a chef is that I get to slicing preparations. play with knives. Although this may sound The next knife one should purchase for their very adventurous in a James Bond fashion, collection is a good quality serrated knife for knife skills and proper/safe cutting practices bread cutting. The serrated edge will not only are very serious subjects in the kitchen. With produce perfect slices of bread without squashsome basic knowledge, you can start to overing the bread, it also brings relief to producing come any cutting intimidation you may have. extremely thin cuts of fruits and vegetables. There are many choices when trying to One should also purchase a paring knife decide on which knives will join the collection because a chef’s knife might be overkill for of cutting tools in your kitchen. The marketthose small jobs. These are the place is saturated with everything three main knives that should be from mail-order deals to high-end the starting foundation of your specialties. knife collection. From this point First and foremost, I have to on, you can add other knives such stress that you usually get what as a carving knife, filet knife, cleavyou pay for. Before you reach for er, vegetable knife, etc. your credit card when you see the Most good quality knives will full collection of knives for only offer a full tang, meaning the $19.99 on TV, think about it realOn Cooking steel blade will run through the istically. How well are these knives full length of the handle as well. manufactured? Once the $20 is Chef Dez This will offer more balance and divided between the TV airtime control. Most importantly, ask questions and costs, the production of the commercial and ask to handle the knives to ensure they offer a any middlemen that may be in between (such as marketers, etc.), how much is actually going comfortable companionship with your unique hand. If a retail store is not informative about toward the manufacturing of these knives? their products and will not allow you to handle Remember, from this amount, a profit must be them, then take your business to one that will. made as well. If you are looking to start a good quality Dear Chef Dez: knife collection, you should purchase knives “I am already assuming that you will not that are made from high-carbon stainless steel. recommend buying those full sets of knives The high-carbon content in stainless steel is for a really low price from TV, but they must what ensures the steel is strong. This is very be good if they offer a lifetime guarantee that important for keeping a sharp edge. Any knife they will never need sharpening. How can they can be made from stainless steel, but unless it is has a high-carbon content as well, it will lose do this? Is there a catch?” Doris B. its sharpness very quickly in comparison. Burnaby Start with a standard chef’s knife. Other than for bread cutting, this is the most versaDear Doris: tile knife one can have in the kitchen, and it I am assuming that the knives you are refercan be used for almost any application. It offers

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They can offer a “lifetime guarantee” because they play on normal human behaviour. Chances are if they ever do need sharpening or replacing, one is not going to spend the money to ship them back to the manufacturer. • Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cooking show performer. Send your food or cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com.

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aluminum with magnesium and composite alloys that uses aerospace-based riveting and bonding processes. New refinements include the use of advanced materials that deliver improved strength and superior safety performance. Its aluminum body is currently made with more than 50-per-cent recycled material and Jaguar plans to increase this to 75 per cent. Body panels made from recycled material use only five per cent of the energy required for new aluminum, which apparently equates to a saving of three tonnes of CO2 per vehicle. In Canada, the new XJ is offered with a choice of three gasoline engines: a naturally aspirated V-8 and two super-charged V-8 engines. Unfortunately, an award-winning three-litre diesel engine that’s offered in Europe did not make it across the Atlantic (so far). The XJ engines are variants of a five-litre V-8 first introduced on the 2010 XF and XK models. They are all-aluminum, four-cam, direct fuelinjection engines with dual independent variable cam timing. The naturally aspirated V8 has a variable length intake manifold. The super-charged V-8 uses a twin vortex system (TVS) super-charger and twin water-cooled inter-coolers. All XJ engines have 24,000km or one-year service intervals with free scheduled maintenance for the first five years or 80,000 km. They are mated with an electronically controlled, fully adaptive sixspeed automatic transmission and comes with steeringwheel shifter paddles. The XJ benefits from

technologies pioneered on Jaguar’s XFR and XKR highperformance models. These include continuously variable damping (adaptive dynamics), an electronically controlled rear differential (active differential control) and a quick ratio power-steering system. My test car was an XJL, which is the long wheelbase version that provides limo-like rear seat legroom. Its base price was $95,500 and it came with the basic and blowerless five-litre V-8 engine. An optional Bowers and Wilkins audio system added $2,500 to its price tag. Bowers and Wilkins is a high-end English audio company and it managed to cram 20 speakers into the XJ cabin and then feed them 1,200 watts of amplification. A sleek and sophisticated modern interpretation of the quintessential Jaguar, the XJ features elongated teardropshape side windows and its wide track gives it a powerful stance. A drag coefficient of 0.29 makes the new XJ the most aerodynamic Jaguar ever. Its nose follows Jaguar’s new design language (similar to the XF) with a large mesh grille and slimline xenon headlights. A wraparound rear window gives the impression of a floating roof, and its panoramic glass roof.  CONT. ON PAGE 15, see HANDLES.

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passengers in emergency situations, such an avoidance manoeuvre or hard braking. When the situation is averted, the electronically controlled belts return to normal tension. The entry is keyless and you notice an illuminated stop/start button pulsating like a heartbeat as you slip behind the steering wheel. With a foot on the brake pedal and the button depressed the V-8 engine roars to life and then settles to a quiet purr. The blank instrument panel first displays the leaping cat emblem and then a trio of gauges appear, while the transmission selector rises out of the console. It’s all part of what Jaguar calls the XJ’s “handshake” or welcoming sequence — and it’s certainly a classy introduction. Considering its sizable dimensions the XJL was surprisingly agile and the ride. We are very impressed at the way it handles rough pavement. The body structure is rock solid and cabin noise levels are low. There are multiple transmission modes. The usual D-mode provides a comfortable, leisurely drive. Depress the shifter knob and spin it another notch to S-mode and the XJ adopts a more sporting and responsive character. Press a track button on the console and it ups its game again and changes the IP gauges red. And there’s also a winter mode that launches the XJ in a higher gear and modifies the action of the traction and stability systems. Unexpectedly agile and a delightful driving experience, the new Jaguar XJL also offers superb ride qualities in an exquisitely fitted and spacious cabin.

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Motorists are advised that during the month of January, 2011, eastbound traffic on the Port Mann Bridge may be reduced to one lane during the evening. These temporary lane closures are necessary to transport sections of the crane used to install the deck on the new Port Mann Bridge. Beginning at 9:00 p.m. most nights, Highway 1 eastbound between the Brunette Overpass and Johnston Hill will be reduced to one lane, the eastbound High Occupancy Vehicle lane, which will be open to all traffic. The two remaining lanes will be closed from the Cape Horn Interchange to Johnston Hill. All lanes will reopen by 5:00 a.m. each day. Trucks transporting sections of the crane will travel west in the closed eastbound lanes. This route will be well signed and speed limits will be reduced to 60 kilometres per hour while lanes are closed. Motorists are asked to watch for signs and obey posted speed limits. Closures are tentatively scheduled from January 4 to January 31, 2011. However, these dates are subject to change due to weather.

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Ex Libris Book Club meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Port Moody Public Library, 100 Newport Dr. Also known as the Talking Book Club, the group is primarily designed for print-disabled or visually impaired persons — although all are welcome. Information: Renelle at 604-469-4637. Place Maillardville kicks off Baby’s First

Year, a free drop-in program for moms, dads the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. and grandparents with babies There are 15 games, and pots from newborns to 12 months old. range from $5 to $25. New players Program offers information, conwelcome. Call Catherine at 604versation and support, and runs 937-7537 for more information. Port Moody Public Library and from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. The topic events@thenownews.com SHARE Family & Community will be “Baby music with Andi Services Society host a free Higgs.” Info: 604-933-6166. English practice group for Central Coquitlam Pensioners informal language practice from 9:30 to 11 Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in

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Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Admission is $5 or free for members. Information: fast.brained.kids.coquitlam@gmail.com. Burke Mountain Naturalists meets at 7:30 p.m. in the hall and others accepted. Proceeds go to after-grad festivities in of Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. 2011. Pickup available by calling Rose at 604-469-7118. Vladimir Jan will present an audio-visual slideshow of his nature Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada holds a free introductory photography. All welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or 604-461-3864. lesson in tai chi from 10:15 a.m. to noon at Como Lake United Pinetree Community Centre kicks off a series of healthy Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. Classes begin on Jan. cooking classes with holistic nutritionist and 12. Information: 604-681-6609 or www.taoist.org. professional cook Charles Crouch. Classes cover Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex kicks off the baking, stocks, sauces, vegetarian dishes, raw Get Active walking contest at the track that runs foods, gluten-free food, desserts, meats and healthy until March 31. For each lap completed, particievents@thenownews.com fermented drinks. Cost is $30 per two-hour session, pants receive an entry into monthly prize draws. and supplies provided. Information: 604-927-4386. Information: www.coquitlam.ca or 604-927-4386. Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 English Corner holds a new year’s party at the p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Aria Club in Suter Brook at 5 p.m. Meet in the lounge of Aria 2 Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm. and follow the signs for the party. Information: Patricia at 778freetoasthost.info or Shirley at 604-671-1060. 323-3360 or Fariba at 778-994-9569. Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from Coquitlam Art Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dogwood 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games follow reasonably priced soup and Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Membership is $10, and sandwich lunch prepared by Community Integration Services all welcome. Information: Soni at 604-469-8712. Society, which supports adults with disabilities. Information: Place Maillardville teams up with SHARE Family & 604-469-4561. Community Services Society to hold an English practice group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 Interactive conversation group is free and open to those 19 and Tri-City Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction with viewolder. Information: Shae Viswanathan at 604-936-3900, Ext. 161 ing at 7 p.m. and bidding at 8 p.m. in the McGee Room of or shae.viswanathan@sharesociety.ca. the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. All welcome. SUNDAY, JAN. 9 Information: www.stampclub.ca. Planet Organic hosts chef Charles Crouch for a presentation Port Moody Winter Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Centre, 300 Newport Dr. Market features on post-holiday cleanses from 6 to 7 p.m. at 2755 Lougheed Hwy. in Port Coquitlam. Spaces are limited and registration is local produce, meat, fish, dairy products, plants, home-baked required. Information: 604-552-2799. goods and hand-crafted items. Info: www.makebakegrow.ca. Terry Fox Library holds a free, drop-in storytime from MONDAY, JAN. 10 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Storytimes include books, finger plays, songs and flannel board the McGee Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier stories. All ages welcome. Info: 604-927-7999. St., Coquitlam. Group offers support and information on schizoWomen Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon phrenia. Information: 604-319-8537. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and TUESDAY, JAN. 11 single women over 50 welcome. Info: 604-464-2058. SHARE alcohol and drug program kicks off its education serFast-Brained Kids, a support group for parents of gifted ies with a discussion on use, misuse and abuse from 7 to 8:30 children, hosts a special presentation by Debbie Clelland from p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Program is free. Info: 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room of Winslow Centre, 1100 604-936-3900.  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19.

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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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Alderson Elementary hosts family drop-in sports from 10:25 to 11:10 a.m., as part of a program funded by the City of Coquitlam. Activities geared to preschoolers and guardians, and younger siblings are welcome to take part. Admission is free. Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents Charley’s Aunt, a British comedy written by Brandon Thomas and directed by Jim Harrison, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre from Jan. 13 to 16 and Jan. 19 to 22. Tickets are $20, with discounts available for seniors and students. Info: 604-927-6555 or www.stage43.org. Tri-City Christian Women holds its monthly luncheon at noon at the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd. in Coquitlam. Reservations required. Information: Marie at 604-420-2667. Place des Arts hosts an opening reception at 7 p.m. for its exhibits of Library, Suzy Stroet’s multiple media collection; The Voice of the Sea, Robi Smith’s visitation of the oceans in her acrylics exhibition; and Remembering Venice by husband and wife Nathania Vishnevsky and Rick Glumac. Exhibitions run until Feb. 5 at 1120 Brunette Ave. La Leche League Canada, Coquitlam chapter, meets at 10 a.m. at the SHARE office at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Discussion will be around family and the breast-fed baby. Information: www.lllc.ca or 604-520-4623.

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porter when taking a breather — which happens regularly. But it’s not my rapid respirations that stop me in my tracks; it’s the sheer beauty. Towering mahoganies, leafy papayas and feathery palms mesh with 1,200 plant species in this undisturbed Micronesian rainforest. The flourishing array canopies my route and cloaks  CONTINUED ON PAGE 22, see NEW.

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the forever-rolling terrain. In the distance, spilling out of Mother Nature’s plush overcoat, is our eventual destination point, Palau’s largest waterfall. And from these peek-a-boo views, it looks more serene than serpent-like. But after yesterday’s jungle boat cruise, there’s one thing we know: this tropical wonderland is home to the living. Prior to launching off on this reality ride, my husband’s Tshirt became a popular hangout for a friendly fruit bat. While dining on the sumptuous Palauan buffet, we shared our picnic table with a curious wide-eyed monkey. And when plying the lush mangrove-flanked tributary, we were greeted by a crocodile with gaping jaws. Yes, he was hungry — but fortunately not for our fingers. “No worries,” Jayvan says, taking me out of my dream state. “Aside from a few harmless snakes, Palau is people-friendly.” I make like his shadow after giving this comment some serious thought. Accompanied by a cacophony of bird song, we cross tracks that help us envision both the past and the future. Railway ties now choked by overgrowing flora were used by the Japanese during the Second World War when they mined the area for aluminum. Paralleling these rusty relics is a gleaming new monorail that will soon whisk non-hikers from the trailhead to the falls. And by 2012, a zip line will provide adventure seekers with a thrilling way down. I’d definitely earn the title Jane of the Jungle while zinging from treetop to treetop. But today, there are no other options. As we

continue descending into the jungle thickets, I pray that my legs don’t fail me. And after reaching a sign that says, “waterfall this way,” I realize my arms (and bathing suit) are going to get in on the action too. Waiting before us is a thigh-deep riverbed and strung up to the adjacent shoreline is a flimsy guide wire. “It’s a snap,” Jayvan says with a smirk. “Just hang on to the twine and go hand over hand.” His laissez-faire instructions to this tight rope act are stifled by the thunderous roar of the nearby falls, and though I’d rather be dipping into the infinity pool at our five-star Palau Pacific Resort, I plunge in and clutch on to this Tarzan-like lifeline. Within minutes we’re safely across and beneath the fabulous falls. The raging froth funnels through a narrow gorge and from its steep precipice plummets to where we stand in the white-water pool. Mesmerized by its magnificence, we silently watch this spectacle of nature — unblemished, untarnished, unspoiled and, thankfully, uninhabited by any one-eyed eels.

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Players stunned by shocking loss to Russia in final Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com It wasn’t life or death, but the pain of Team Canada’s loss on Wednesday to Russia in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship final cut pretty deep. Randall Johansen saw the crushing disappointment in his son Ryan’s eyes and heard it in his voice as the parents of the players greeted them following the humbling 5-3 defeat. “The players were not doing well, today they still are feeling it,” Randall said Thursday from Buffalo, as he prepared for his flight home to Port Moody. “After the game us parents had planned a party at a restaurant to celebrate a championship and you could just feel how bad [the players] felt… There were about 200 of us there and it probably took 45 minutes to get a bit of a smile out of them.” Ryan Johansen was already flying back to Portland to rejoin his Western Hockey League team and was unavailable for comment at NOW deadline. Canada’s grip on gold went from strong to slippery in the span of five minutes, as Russia erased a 3-0 deficit early in the third period with three quick markers, including tallies by Artemi Panarin and Maxim Kitsyn 13 seconds apart. Panarin’s second goal with 4:38 remaining put Canada on its heels and was followed three minutes later with a backbreaking insurance tally. “Russia came loaded, their lineup was all-star players, with only one eligible to play next year,” Randall said. “As soon as our system broke down, their skill took over.” The 18-year-old Johansen may wish to forget the tourney, but it was another positive example of his progress. The No. 4-pick overall in the 2010 NHL entry draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets, the teenager emerged as one of Canada’s top players. Johansen posted three goals and six assists in seven games, earning a spot on the tourney’s all-star team. The talented centreman provided both skill and a physical presence — the combination that has Columbus management excited about next year. “We’re getting a lot of feedback from Columbus, they like what Ryan’s doing,  CONT. ON PAGE 27, see JOHANSEN...

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he change from one season to the next often brings mixed emotions, along with a new outlook. A change at the top of an organization often has the same effect. The Inlet Skating Club is no different. The Port Moody-based skating club has undergone a restructuring of late, and with it has come new energy. It has been demonstrated in recent results at the regional and sectional levels, along with the behind-thescenes thrust and pull of positive personalities. Since one-time Inlet skater Lea Marlena Mitchell accepted the position of club skating director in September, there have been some spins, tumbles and short landings. But the skaters and club’s coaches have adjusted to her passionate approach, with all the hardwork ushering some impressive progress. Through the transition, Mitchell says the goal of growth — both for the club and for the individuals who call Inlet home — has taken root. “The goal is to build the club and give the kids a strong start and a foundation towards reaching success at their highest level,” says Mitchell. When approached by the club’s executive to take on the position, Mitchell had already earned her stripes as a longtime coach with the Burnaby Figure Skating Club and mentored under the Centre of Excellence’s director of skating Joanne McLeod at Burnaby’s 8-Rinks. Those experiences helped prepare her for the next challenge, but Mitchell notes that a big piece to her competitive nature was honed as a young girl practicing her jumps under longtime Inlet coach Carol Konkin 30 years ago. Konkin is the former head coach who continues to provide her experience and guidance to the club as a coach. “Carol was my coach as a little girl, her and I have worked together as teacher-pupil and we are a lot alike,” she says. “I think change is often difficult, and bringing in new coaches and a new approach is definitely a challenge, but we’re trying to make it work.” The coaching crew also includes Henri April and Natalie Konkin. Mitchell has also brought in Lorenza

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Jr. A boxla struggles with draft decision Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com That old adage ‘You never miss something until it’s gone’ has proven true once again. This time, it’s the governors of the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League bemoaning the loss of their midget lacrosse draft. A four-year-old process which saw talents like Cody Bremner, Reegan Comeault and Ryan Sage get drafted as 16-year-olds was axed in a B.C. Lacrosse Association directors’ vote last October, and the B.C. junior A league’s governors are still scrambling to fix it. That hundreds of others were also chosen and have yet to play a game for their respective organizations was just another element of a selection process where general managers had to be part Nostradamus, part Lou Lamouriello, to come out ahead. “We were sort of blindsided by that vote,” remarked New Westminster Salmonbellies president Walt Weaver. “As a group we were quite satisfied with the midget draft and how it was working, and we’re just seeing the results of it now.” At the last BCLA AGM, the midget draft was scrubbed when 60 of approximately 74 directors voted to cancel it. The BCJALL governors meet this weekend to weigh their options, with an eye on replacing a draft that had served a purpose in creating a sense of parity. The midget draft was directed at players from non-jr. A associations like Surrey, Maple Ridge and Prince George, to name a few, who before the 2007 draft, were free to go to any program that would take

them. Choosing 16 years old who couldn’t or wouldn’t relocate was not an issue, but it was seen as a means to give each jr. A team an opportunity to a fair footing in B.C.’s free agent pool. Some organizations swam with it, while some treaded water. Comeault, who was selected first overall in 2009 from his home association of Maple Ridge, made a big impact in 2010 as an intermediate-aged junior. The righthander led all Langley jr. A Thunder scorers with 33 goals and 40 assists in 20 games, finishing sixth overall. Richmond goalie Ben Harris was chosen first overall in 2008 by Burnaby, while Saanich’s Cody Bremner, who was chosen second overall in 2007, potted 36 goals and 41 assists in 19 games split between Nanaimo and New West last season. According to BCJALL commissioner Rick Lum, the local governors didn’t present a convincing case to their fellow directors in support of the draft. “The group from Prince George submitted the proper papers to eliminate the midget draft, as they claim it hurts their jr. B lacrosse league,” said Lum. “At the end of the Friday it was discussed and the Saturday vote came. (The BCJALL governors) knew this was coming up and just weren’t prepared, they didn’t come in with a convincing argument or enough votes.” Port Coquitlam Saints president Reg Thompson said he is still dumbfounded as to the rationale behind the vote, which he said was led by Prince George’s president. “Last year there were four players from Prince George in our league… If a player decides they want to play at an elite level, and some of them make it and some of them don’t, cancelling the draft is not

going to change that,” said Thompson. Both Weaver and Thompson agreed that if western Canadian bantam hockey groups told the Western Hockey League that they shouldn’t be drafting bantamaged skaters, the WHL’s response would be pretty swift. “[The WHL] would tell them where to go,” Thompson noted. In response to the BCLA vote, the governors struck two committees in search of a solution — one geared towards seeing if the league could re-jig a draft that would either be palatable to the BCLA membership or could operate without their support, and another group to discuss the merits of a graduating intermediate draft. Neither Weaver nor Thompson saw an open draft of intermediate players as a likely replacement — as most jr. A clubs are highly protective of their own talent. “New West spends a lot of time and has excellent coaches teaching a similar system to its New West players. And lots of kids from the local areas want a chance to play for their home team, and you’re going to open it to a draft and tell them where they’ve got to play?” Which brings us to this weekend’s meeting. “We have to go back to the drawing board,” Thompson noted. “A midget draft makes the most sense... It just smacks of stupid when you allow that many teams to vote on a decision that really impacts just eight teams.” Weaver said some form of compromise may be necessary to get the BCLA to support a new midget selection process. “I think we just have to do a better job of selling the merits of the draft to the other (BCLA) members,” he noted.

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if he can keep it up and put on a little more weight there’s a good chance (of making the NHL roster) next year.” While the defeat likely will resonate for a long time, hockey has its own way of speeding up the healing process. Every player was preparing to return to their teams after the game. The Portland Winterhawks pivot is slated to be in the lineup tomorrow against Seattle,

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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

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 COQ • Austin Heights Clean Apts to rent. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755 LARGE 2BDR,2BTHR suite, Dishwasher, washer & dryer, alarm system on suite. Underg parking.$1000.00 util included. #105-1175 Heffley Crescent, Coq (close to Coq Center)

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604 936-3907

AMBER (W)

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

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

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

office: 604 939-4903 cell: 778-229-1358

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

office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789 Coquitlam

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

6508

Apt/Condos

Large bright 1 BRS @ $765. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

The

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $730/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. Near schools, shops, bus & Skytrain. Available February 1st. Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

office: 604 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261

FURNISHED 1BRCONDO $1200 1403-833 Agnes St. N.W. Avail. anytime 604-250-9308 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

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

KING ALBERT COURT

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

1300 King Albert, Coq

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

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

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

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

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

NEW WEST

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

MONTECITO TOWERS

Call 604-518-5040

www.montecitotowers.com

Family Living

SKYLINE TOWERS

WHITGIFT GARDENS 1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $925. 3 BR fr $1100. ● Spacious apartments ● Heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ● Ball court, daycare avail. ● Near Skytrain, shopping & kids park. Sorry no pets.

604 939-0944

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

604 420-5636

102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST, 1 BR Penthouse, priv deck $980. 2 BR Main flr $980. 1 BR $765. Incls ht/htwtr, deluxe cbl. NS/NP. 604-521-4180 NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288 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

6540

Houses - Rent

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

COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper flr. 1.5 baths, big deck, 6 appl. $1,490/mo + 2/3 utils. Ns/ np. Near schools. 604-939-6077

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

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

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

6540

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597

Tim Stephens' Astral Reﬂections Aries March 21 - April 19: Remain ambitious. You see things wisely, your “executive decisions” are good. The barrier that appeared last week (refusal/ competition from another?) is not gone, but you’re moving beyond it. Retreat, rest and plan future actions Sunday. Your energy surges Monday to Wednesday – you’ll need it to run the gauntlet of barriers and problems that face you – give it a heroic try! It ends with a comforting message or thought. Chase money (or buy important items) Thursday/Friday – smooth luck accompanies you. Saturday brings talks, trips, casual friends – and starts six weeks of social joy! Taurus April 20-May 20: You’re making some of the most important contacts of this decade, over the last year and this month. Be sociable, say hello, join new groups and clubs. Strictly avoid legal hassles this week. Take care with “big money” Sunday to Wednesday – unrealistic hopes could lead you astray. Your energy, charisma and effectiveness soar Wednesday night through pre-dawn Saturday – a good time to socialize, join that new group, or whisper words of love to someone! Chase money, shop, sell items Saturday. Friday starts six weeks of possible friction with bosses, parents – be humble, not sassy! 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.

NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA

Cancer June 21-July 22: The accent lies on relationships: partnerships, marriage, exciting prospects if single – and on opportunities, opposition, litigation, negotiation, relocation. Be patient if a legal matter gets in the way of a work project before Thursday: this barrier should fade by late month or March. Recent relationship intensity will lighten Saturday onward. This day starts a six-week period of investment in your career (via money, time, commitment, any of these). But avoid “pure investments” these six weeks – they might “burn cash.” Thursday/Friday bring social delights! Retreat, rest, plan Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Another 11 days of work and health drudgery. But this trend is relieved by a nice, buoyant romantic breeze. After Saturday, too, life becomes so exciting you’ll forget that work surrounds you! However, you probably have lots of unﬁnished chores “hanging ﬁre” after a few weeks of neglect or misdirected efforts. Focus on those now, briskly clear away as much as you can. Don’t mix sex and romance before Thursday, nor creativity and “building,” nor investment and a gambling urge. Be ambitious, seek out higher-ups Thursday/Friday – luck accompanies you. Saturday brings social joys! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The emphasis lies on romance, creative urges, speculation and a love of “risk,” children’s affairs, pleasure and beauty. You’re riding a winning streak! But don’t expect a lot of cooperation from spouse, others, regarding any property, security or family notion you have. They’ll only join in if there is an ambitious angle for them. Don’t try to seal any deals before Thursday. Though two weeks remain in this romantic phase, you’ll need to make your bid for intimacy now, as Saturday ends a long “sexual magnetism” streak. (Another, life-changing one comes Nov. 11 to July 2012.)

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

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 T/HOME IN Port Coq. to share with 1 mature male over 30, $500 incl cable & net. ns, np, no drugs, refs, Jan. 15, 604-941-9021

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY 2 BR g/l in new house, $750 incls heat/hydro. NS/NP. Nr Canada Way/Imperial. Suits 1 or 2 Jan 15/ Feb 1. 604-521-6658

BBY, Central. Lrg 3 BR, 2 baths, f/p, priv w/d, c/port. Exc cond. $1350 + ½ util. Small pet ok. N/s. Near BCIT, SFU, BGH, Skytrain & bus. Avail now. 604-298-6874 BBY, DEER LAKE. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. Refs. $950/mo incls utils. 604-298-9149

BBY, EAST. 2 BR, 1010 sqft, g/lvl, radiant ht, cls to schools & bus, Avail Immed. 604-521-1008, 604-789-6318 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. 1 BR, g/lvl, Alarm. Near skytrn. NS/NP. Refs. $850 incl util. Now. 604-430-1358

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215

BBY, MIDDLEGATE. 1 BR suite. $650/mo incl hydro/cable. Ns/np, no w/d. Feb 1st. 604-522-6773

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

BBY, N. 2 BR upper lvl, mtn & city view, lrg deck, n/p, $830 + utils. Priv w/d. Also: Bach suite, $680 incl utils. Immed. 604-951-8632 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

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The main accent lies on family, home, security, real estate, gardening, nutrition, Mother Nature. This area faces significant (world-changing) transformations now to 2024. This week (and the past five) domestic conditions fight your partnership yearnings. E.g., you live in different cities, or your place is such a mess you fear to invite anyone home, or “Mommy” lives on the couch. However, Saturday eases this: you start six weeks of heightened romantic prospects and intensity. This leads to a February-June blooming of splendid relationship luck, and in turn to eight years of love excitement. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Paperwork, details, communications, errands – you have a lot of small chores to perform. You’ll do them easily. Your money luck improves. Buy a gift for a loved one. Sunday’s romantic. Tackle chores Monday to Wednesday – but avoid money topics, or chasing money. Relationships inspire, attract, open doors to success Wednesday night to Saturday pre-dawn. Be outgoing, eager, diplomatic – love could shine! Saturday brings mysteries, financial and sexual opportunities. This day begins six weeks of possible domestic friction – channel this energy into repairs or build a new job “base.” Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Continue to chase money. You might have to make some decisions or pronouncements about home, family, real estate – you’re still ultra-lucky here to Jan. 21. Buying a new home is favoured Jan. 9, 10 (before 2 p.m. PST) 13,14, 15, 19 (to 1:30 p.m.) 20 and 21. Money continues to flow beside you – bringing more, but prompting you to spend more. Sunday’s for home, family. Romance, creative projects, speculation call you Monday dawn to Wednesday eve. Tackle chores and health issues Thursday/Friday: you’ll succeed easily! Exciting meetings, opportunities Saturday.

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY nr Brentwood/Skytn, 1 BR glvl ste, suits 1, NS/NP, avail Feb 1st, $760 incl utils, 604-294-5435 BBY - nr Patterson skytrain stn, 1 BR, own W/D. $850 incls heat. NS/NP. Feb 1. 604-710-4440 BBY N., near SFU/transit. 1 BR lrg bsmt ste. NS/NP. Avail now. $800 incls utls. 604-299-0923

BBY, S. 2 BR, upper flr. 1.5 baths. Near BCIT/Metrotown. Covered deck. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $1100/mo + util. Immed. 604-433-2688 COQ 1 BR g/l, avail now. $750 incls utls, cble, net, W/D. Suits 1. Como Lake/Blue Mtn. NS/NP. 604-240-3641 or 604-729-4709

COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $1050 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Centre. Avail Feb 1st. 778-688-2594 COQ, CENTRAL. 1 BR & Den gr lev ste, sh’d W/D, own entry, prkg. $650 + sh’d utls. N/S, no dogs. Avail Jan 15. 604 937-3534

COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/np. $1050/mo incl util. Immed. 604-931-3677 COQ Lrg 1 BR + Office, sh’d W/D. Nr SFU. $850 incls utils/cbl/net NS. Av now or Feb 778-232-6359

COQ WESTWOOD Plateau. 1 BR, g/l, sh’d W/D. $750 incl hydro/ cbl. Ns/np. Now. 604-889-6175

N. WEST, Queensborough, 3 BR, main flr, 1 bath, $1100/mo + utils, available immed, own parking. 604-722-5550 or 604-671-8389 NEW WEST, BRAND NEW 1 BR ste. Avail now. $700 incls utls & hspd net. NS/NP. 604-763-4715 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

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Jan. 9 - Jan. 16 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Your energy, charisma, pizzazz and effectiveness ride high! Make contacts and satisfy your curiosity, especially Sunday. Get out all week, chase, begin important projects. Demand an end to unfair or stale situations Monday to Wednesday. Romance, creative surges, speculative urges and pleasure visit you Wednesday night to Saturday predawn. Tackle chores Saturday. This day, a long period of determination and sexual magnetism ends; this was a complex “gift,” for it also nudged you toward the end of many things. Most things existing before 2008 are ripe for ending. Soon – the new! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Continue to rest. Lie low, contemplate people and situations, and make plans. Be charitable. Deal with government agencies, institutions, corporate head offices. This week and next are your last “opening” for a while to make a major purchase or launch a lucky earnings vehicle. Sunday is particularly good for this. (But DON’T buy high-tech, electronics, etc. before Thursday.) Talks, trips and casual friends fill Monday-Wednesday. Deal with family, real estate Thursday/Friday – luck accompanies you. Starting Saturday, you’ll be active, magnetic and determined, for six weeks! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Bosses, parents and higher-ups treat you with new approval or affection for the rest of January. Take advantage – socialize, schmooze. Money often flows along “networks.” Your energy remains high Sunday. Be ambitious Monday to Wednesday, especially in the pursuit of money. (These are not really good purchasing days, though, nor for gaining the co-operation of your equals/peers.) Casual friends, siblings, communications and travel fill Thursday/Friday – all is smooth, easy! Settle into a “down home” weekend Saturday. This day starts six weeks of secret money plans or “charity money.” timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

The

NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA

RENTALS HOME SERVICES

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6605

Townhouses Rent

WOODLAND PARK

NEW WEST Queens Park, 1 BR bsmt ste. NS/NP. Avail Jan 15/31. $625 incls utls. 604-525-0613

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 PT COQ. Large 1 BR. 1,000 sf. Full bath. Ns/np, no w/d. $745/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-942-0436

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody. Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste W/D, walk out bsmt, 1 parking. Cat friendly.

Townhouses Rent

POCO 2 BDRM T/H $775/mo & $815/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

BBY 3191 Thunderbird Cres, W/H with office, 2000 sf, 2 units to choose from, Large O/H door, New building, avail Feb/Mar, 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

Call 604-942-2012

7015

Escort Services

★★ Blonde Hottie Nikki & Black Babe Tyra ✫ ✫ Dial our # We will rock Your World 604-760-0320

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8020

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8030

Carpentry

A1 CARPENTRY FINISHING. Crown Mouldings, Baseboards, Winscutting, Doors. 778-881-6737

8035

Carpet Cleaning

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

8055

Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 ENERGETIC LADY will clean your home. Honest & reliable. Call 778-233-5859 (Coquitlam) Maids 'R' US Exc. Home Cleaning! Great Prices! 20 yrs Exp, Ref's, Res/Comm 604 808-0212

8080

Electrical

# 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs. Great rates. Call 778-822-8710

Drainage

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall ﬁnishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

Ask us about our

Winter Specials!

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Reno’s & Repairs, Crown Mouldings & Finishing. Richard 604-377-2480

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

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Landscaping

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

• All Bobcat & Mini-X Services • Small Hauls Available • SNOW REMOVAL • Fast Reliable Service

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

GET ER’ DONE Flooring & Trim 604-841-1855 604-466-9733

Glass Mirrors

ECLIPSE GLASS

www.eclipseglass.ca

Frameless Shower Mirrors Handrails Free Estimates

604-710-2779

info@eclipseglass.ca

8125

Gutters

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800

• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings • Custom Aluminum Railings • Deck Renovations

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •

• Garden / Landscaping Design • Full Yard Cleanup • Full Installation / Planting Plan • Retaining Walls, Walkways, Rock Gardens

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

8160

Lawn & Garden

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments

EXPERTS OFALLASPECTS OFPAINTING Brush

Roller

Spray

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Magic Star Painting

Winter Specials 3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS $ 279 $359

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Home Services

BE COOL! COLD FEET? Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED CONDITIONING FURNACES Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

604-464-8600 ext 213

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8185

Moving & Storage

8220

Plumbing

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 38/HR! Clogged drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets, installs, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184

PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Top Quality Quick Work

Call Now: 780-6510

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

D&M PAINTING

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

Interior/Exterior Specialist

Bedwell Property Services Additions & Renovations Residential or Commercial Since 1988 Fully insured and licensed Please call Jerome Penner

604-724-3832

or bedwellprop@aol.com

Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-808-6874

A Name You Can Trust

STARBRUSH PAINTING • Free Estimates • Seniors Disc. • High Quality, Low Cost • WCB

25% Off with this ad

Call 604-518-0974

JENCO

CONSTRUCTION

Small Jobs Are Welcome! We do Kitchens & Baths Winter special: 15% off Custom Cabinets www.jenco-online.info

604-562-5934

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

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

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8250

8295

JJ ROOFING, Repair specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc. WCB, fully ins. 604-726-6345

Snow Removal

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

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

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Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $ Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank

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A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832 THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

Rubbish Removal

Tried & True Since 1902

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8335

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

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

782-2474

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

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Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-420-4800

AUTOMOTIVE

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

AUTO LOANS 100% APPROVAL GUARANTEED!!!

EVERYONE GETS APPROVED* WE HAVE A MASSIVE INVENTORY CAR’S TRUCK’S VAN’S SUV’S FAST & EASY APPLICATION CALL ROBERT at 1-888-510-8084 OR E-MAIL robert@peacearchtoyota.com

9145

Scrap Car Removal

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

PEACE ARCH TOYOTA

*Small down payment may be required, working full time for at least 4 months and earning $1,400 or more per month DL#30377

9125

Domestic

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

Parts & Accessories

4 AUDI RIMS. Spec size is 235/45R17. Will fit 225/45R17 or 255/45R17. FIT FOLLOWING VEHICLES: All A3, A5, A6, A8 or TT models. All S4 models to 2008. S6 models 2007-2009. S8 models 2007-2009. A4 - ONLY 2WD. 4 Alloy Rims & 20 Stainless Lug Nuts = $2867 retail. Mint condition $795 OBO 604-220-2269

9145

604-761-7175 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

9160

Sports & Imports

Scrap Car Removal

Roofing

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

604-RUBBISH

9135

BESTWAY PAINTING, Int/Ext, Crown Mouldings, $150 off any Job over $1000. 778-881-6737

1 to 3 Men

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

Roofing

Rubbish Removal

WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

8250

8255

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

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Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

942-5394

Since 1983

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

Renovations & Home Improvement

Free Est.

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10% OFF ALL

Please call Sherry

8240

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

No job too big. No job too small. We keep it simple.

Labour, New Installations or Pruning Calls

Decks/Patios/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

Call 604-710-5253

Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8200

www.MontyJsMoving.com

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect

8120 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

MONTY J’S MOVING

RUDI 604-939-0697 or 778-838-2666

Laminate & Hardwood

8073

Save the HST! Call for details.

Moving & Storage

8185

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

Townhouses

• 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets.

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

woodland@rentmidwest.com

RIVERS INLET (Coquitlam Centre area)

Handyperson

Contact 604-939-0221

Queensborough Newly Reno’d 1 BR. $550 incl util/sat tv. Now 604-515-7875, 778-829-7675

6605

8130

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2000 BMW 323i, white, pristine condition, lady driven, loaded, 149k, $8500. 604-294-0407

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

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604 628 9044

STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

2005 KIA Rio $4750 obo. 4 dr 5 spd, stnd, new clutch, timing belt, pwr steering belt, new used motor with 3 mth warranty. Int & ext gd cond. Winter tires 1 yr old Call between 3 - 6 pm 604-795-5508

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