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Is Coquitlam pushing MMA out of the city? John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Some of Metro Vancouver’s most wellknown fight promoters are alleging that the City of Coquitlam is overstepping its boundaries in trying to eliminate amateur mixed martial arts events in Coquitlam. West Coast Promotions founder Manny Sobral told The NOW Wednesday that officials within City Hall are exerting pressure on reps from the Red Robinson Show Theatre to no longer accept amateur fight cards after Feb. 18, despite the fact that the city has no legislative authority to do so. “The city has given the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. an ultimatum that if they [keep booking amateur fights], they’re not going to be happy with them — even though it’s legal,” said Sobral, who wouldn’t specify if the ultimatum came from elected officials or city staff.

Because there is no governing body for amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) fights in Canada, a promoter doesn’t need a municipality’s blessing before scheduling an evening of fights. In the case of pro fights — when fighters are paid — an independent authority is established to lay out rules around fighter safety and compensation. But because of that lack of an amateur regulatory body, municipalities don’t have the ability to cancel amateur fight cards. “They don’t have the ability, but they can influence. I think they’re trying to use their influence,” said Neil Pope, an event planner with West Coast Promotions. “They’re not telling the casino that they can’t have amateur MMA, because they can’t. They’ve expressed an opinion that they would not like to see this in their city.” Four amateur fight cards have taken place at the Red Robinson Show Theatre since last April, and West Coast Promotions put on their

first fight in Coquitlam on Dec. 3, 2010. Pope estimated that more than 1,000 people showed up — significantly more than most, if not all, Coquitlam Adanac or Express games by comparison. “The key people from the city itself, we’ve invited them to come out and see everything from A to Z … just so they can get a sense of how a properly run MMA show can go, and they have been unwilling to do that,” Pope said. The next, and potentially last, West Coast Promotions event is scheduled for Feb. 18 in Coquitlam. Sobral said he’s been advised by casino staff that it will likely be the company’s final amateur card in Coquitlam, due to the pressure placed on casino staff coming out of City Hall. Howard Blank, Great Canadian Casino’s vicepresident of media, entertainment and responsible gaming, declined an interview with The NOW. Mayor Richard Stewart did not return

calls before deadlines. Coquitlam council does have a committee — the Coquitlam Athletic Commission — to govern the rules and guidelines around professional boxing fights. Those rules set out specifications for everything from insurance and liability policies, to the necessary amount of medical personnel required for a prize fight. Coun. Brent Asmundson, who chairs the commission, said council made a decision last year not to extend the athletic commission’s governing authority beyond boxing and into MMA. Instead, the city sent a letter to the province asking for a B.C.-wide regulatory body to be set up. And while Asmundson said he’s in full support of the sport of MMA, he did confirm that council has sent a message to casino staffers to stop holding MMA fights until that regulatory  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see COUNCIL.

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Trailer fire leaves one man dead Simone Blais sblais@thenownews.com They knew the glow in the distance was a bad omen. Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Chief Tony Delmonico said crews immediately knew there was a job waiting for them at the Wildwood Mobile Home Park shortly after the fire truck left the hall on Wednesday. “En route, crews could see the glow in the sky so they knew they had a working fire,” he said. A neighbour in the park called 911 just before 6 a.m. to report a growing fire in a nearby trailer. One ladder company and three engines were dispatched, and firefighters arrived to find the windows broken on a trailer and flames shooting out from the openings and the roof. “Initial crews went into fast attack mode, so one does a primary search while other crews set up a water supply and extinguish the flames,” Delmonico said, adding that firefighters made quick work of dousing the flames. One man was found at the trailer, and he was transported to hospital by paramedics. He died as a result of his injuries. The 65-year-old’s identity was not released pending notification of next of kin. Delmonico said fire officials have wrapped up their investigation into the cause, but are waiting for Coquitlam RCMP arson investigators to finish reviewing the file. “At this time we have no indication of foul play,” RCMP Const. Kristina Biro said in a news release Wednesday. “And right now nothing about this fire looks suspicious. It seems it was just a tragic accident.” Delmonico said the home received substantial damage. “It’s almost damaged to the point where they won’t be able to save much of the structure,” he

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A park resident called 911 around 6 a.m. on Wednesday to report this mobile home fire. said, adding that the quick response helped keep the fire to just one unit. “Damage to this mobile home was contained. The adjacent mobile homes weren’t touched.” That wasn’t the case in November of 2008, when another fire broke out in the park. During that incident, some residents awoke to cries of “fire” and emerged from their homes to see two trailers, a shed and a telephone pole all burning.

Delmonico said firefighters were concerned of a repeat scenario on Wednesday, given how easily such fires can spread. “Depending on the distance of the buildings, it can migrate to other structures. In this case, crews knocked it down quick enough,” he said. No firefighters were injured in the fire. The cause will not be released until at least next week.

New structures to house full-day K students Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com The modulars are moving in. School District 43 is making space for 11 modular classrooms in preparation for another influx of full-day kindergarten students in September. The province is paying for the $4.6million project, which will bring one modular unit each to Lord Baden Powell, Alderson, Mountain Meadows and Riverview Park elementaries, plus two units to Rochester and Eagle Ridge, and three to Glenayre. Gary Holtz, District 43’s assistant director of capital projects and planning, said the 120-square-metre units could remain in place for the next 40 years. The structures will include vandal-proof windows, storage space, washrooms and PA systems. They all need to be ready Sept. 6 for the second phase of full-day kindergarten. “It’s really coming down to the wire, and everybody’s working hard to make it happen,” Holtz said.

Secretary Treasurer Rick Humphreys stressed that the new modulars are different from existing school portables. “These are not portables,” he told the school board Tuesday. “These are permanent additions, permanent structures, which means they have been working with architects to get them situated on properties.” Superintendent Tom Grant expressed concern about future space constraints, although there will be room to accommodate students this fall. “Our big fear is what do we do … the following year when schools are full, the modulars are full and we have to introduce four-year-olds?” he asked. “What’s that going to look like?” Construction is also underway at Aspenwood and Bramblewood elementaries to add new classrooms through a $4.4-million provincially funded initiative. Aspenwood will get three new classrooms for full-day kindergarten plus three for elementary classes, adding

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Ceremonial ground was broken Thursday at Bramblewood Elementary for additional classrooms to house full-day kindergarten students. space for a total of 135 more students. Meanwhile, Bramblewood will soon have three more classrooms — one for

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Council ‘does not support MMA in Coquitlam’ body is established. “Until that’s done, [council] does not support MMA in Coquitlam,” Asmundson said. “The feeling is with amateur, is that it’s more of an end-around to the professional part of the sport and that the casino is sort of using that, or is being used by that. It sort of flies in the face of what council has said.” Despite not having an official sanctioning body, ad hoc committees have been sprouting up across the province to try and bridge the gap. One such body is the Mixed Martial Arts Association of B.C. (MMABC), and its five

founding members have more than 50 years of collective experience in combat sports. “We really saw a need for the creation of an association that could act as a provincial sporting organization in the model of things like Boxing BC or Judo BC — amateur sporting associations that speak for them and help regulate and control the sport. That was something that MMA just didn’t have,” said MMABC chair Bill Mahood, who has fought with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce fighting promotions. Mahood’s organization sets up parameters around amateur fights that include shorter rounds, heavier gloves, less lethal moves and

no elbow or knee strikes to the head. The group also lays out the groundwork for how many doctors and ambulance attendants are at fights, on top of taking care of blood testing and pre-fight medicals. As for the suggestion that political interference is at play in the Coquitlam context, Mahood characterized the situation as “really unfortunate.” “They don’t take the time to actually under-

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‘Learning without boundaries’ focus of school district jmcfee@thenownews.com Learning without boundaries. That’s School District 43’s latest term for the next era of education. With input from 4,500 community members, the school district coined this dream statement, which focuses on improving success in life for all. Supt. Tom Grant said this new phrase refers to geography, technology and the power of relationships with students. “It’s interesting whenever you hear people’s impres-

sions of where we’re headed and what it looks like,” Grant told the school board Tuesday night. “I think we jump to the gloss right away and I don’t think you hear about the fact that no matter where we end up, we still have teaching, learning, assessing and presenting, collaborating.” The school district will continue to work on its vision over the next few years, while also adapting to change, Grant said. “I think this district does a great job of acknowledging what works, figuring out what could get better and then moving forward and finding ways to incorporate that into

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et another police incident, caught on tape, seems to have taken the tarnish off the badge. I appreciate and understand the passion and outrage felt by the public over the way a driver in Kelowna was handled during the conclusion of a vehicle stop. I know the overwhelming majority of the citizens in our community support the police, whether they wear a municipal or RCMP patch on their shoulders. However, incidents like this will make even the staunchest supporters of police question their support. I was asked my opinion, by my neighbour, about the video showing an RCMP member kicking the driver in the head. I tried to explain to him that as horrible as the video evidence is, it

I also hope the police constable who is would be unfair to speculate without going through this ordeal can heal. the complete information and details. I believe the RCMP, feeling the I, too, found the video very disturbsting from a rash of negaing, but I have been in tive police-related events, this line of work too long are doing all they can to to make a snap decision restore public confidence based on one piece of eviand trust. dence, regardless of how There are some in our upsetting it appears. When society who believe that it comes to highly charged the police have too much events — where emotion, power and influence. This instead of common sense argument is aided by the and sound investigation, Off the Cuff new and stricter drinking is the driving influence Const. Bill Kim and driving laws. — the concept of fair proBut remember that pubcess can be distorted. lic outrage over senseless I hope the driver and deaths at the hands of drunk drivers, those around him affected by this teras well as the work of MADD and other rible incident can heal both physically agencies, is behind the new laws. and emotionally and find vindication.

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••• Members of the Port Moody Police Department would like to express our deepest condolences to the members of the Toronto Police Service, who lost a valued member of their department last month. Sgt. Ryan Russell, an 11-year veteran, was killed on duty when he was hit by a stolen snowplow. He will be greatly missed by his colleagues and the community he policed. His wife, Christine, said her husband looked up to his father, who was a retired Toronto police officer. She also said she found great comfort when she looked at their two-yearold son, Nolan, because she saw so much of Ryan in him. Until next time.

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figures doing everyday things such as adjusting their ver wonder what the Jonas brothers do when wedgies or arguing with neighbours. they’re not being chased by hysterical girls? As a result, heavily photographed stars have made Are you simply dying to learn the secrets their lack of fondness for the paparazzi quite apparbehind Robert Pattinson’s obscure showering ritual ent. But upon further reflection, are paparazzi of the or Justin Bieber’s growth deficiencies? Or perhaps world really scum of the earth — as celebs would you’re pondering an important question that has like us to believe — or are they simply misunderconsumed the best of intellectual minds: Are Ryan stood? Perhaps paparazzi are actually Reynolds and Sandra Bullock really no valuable members of society and need to more than friends? be appreciated. Well, fellow commoners, worry no Unconvinced? Let me help you with more. The answers to such burning, vital that. inquiries can be unearthed amidst the Let’s start with the obvious: Paparazzi glossy pages of celebrity-oriented periand their corresponding tabloids provide odicals. The hunger to gain knowledge vastly amusing news coverage. of intimate occurrences in celebrities’ For instance, unless you been living lives — from what panties they sleep in My Generation under a rock this past month (in which to what restaurants they eat in — has become a widespread malady. Gone are Asrar Ahmed-Flores case I apologize), then you’ve been bombarded with headlines of Prince William the days when, you know, we actually and Kate Middleton’s impending marhad lives of our own. riage. Behind the emergence of such media frenzies are Ever since they announced their engagement, camera-wielding people dubbed “paparazzi.” The I’ve come across titles such as “Her Majesty Chokes term became popular following the release of La on Dentures while KM Celebrates!” or “Decking it Dolce Vita, an Italian film in which one of the charOut at Buckingham Palace!” The ultimate remedy acters was a photographer named Paparazzo (which to gloominess is to flip through a tabloid magazine. translates to the buzzing noise mosquitoes make). Your brain cells will pop and soon you’ll forget your Subsequently adopted by pop culture media, paplife’s woes. arazzo became paparazzi and now there is a whole But the benefits don’t stop there. Just days after profession dedicated to a very special kind of candid Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their photography. future nuptials, women went wild by ordering repThat is to say, blurry snapshots that depict public

licas of the dress Middleton wore to her engagement announcement at St. James Palace. In all likelihood, designers for Issa, the Londonbased fashion label that created Middleton’s dress, are now raking in the dough and planning their early retirement. Such fantastic profits in a time of economic crappiness are due, I think, to paparazzi coverage of the royals, which has made them wellliked and relatable (er, as relatable as a future king and queen may be). And If I’m not mistaken, the saying goes: “True friends stick with you through good times and bad.” Don’t these wise words apply to paparazzi as well? After all, they were literally there when Britney Spears was dominating the music scene, and they were there when she opted for baldness during her well-documented 2007 meltdown. Doesn’t that prove that paparazzi are merely misunderstood citizens with honourable intentions? Britney must think so, since she shacked up with one of them. Anyhow, the way I see it, paparazzi have given us the ultimate gift — comic relief from days spent thinking. Who wants to read material that makes you think too much when you’ve spent all day thinking all those thoughts and surely don’t want to think some more? I rest my case. Asrar Ahmed-Flores is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary.

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FSA controversy continues Re: “Ad from teachers ‘disturbing,’” letter to the editor, Wednesday, Jan. 26. The content of Ms. Klym’s letter, particularly her allegation that teachers are encouraging parents to lie, is deeply insulting to all the Coquitlam teachers who persevere against incredible government cutbacks to educate the school children in their care to a level that is ranked in the top 10 worldwide. The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) Administration Instructions 2011 manual states: “Principals may excuse a student in the event of a family emergency, a lengthy illness or other extenuating circumstances.” If Ms. Klym feels that these are not appropriate reasons for a parent to excuse their child from writing the FSA exam, then her issue is with the Ministry of Education, not the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association. Far from asking parents to lie, the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association is asking parents to be very honest and take a stand on whether they wish their son or daughter to write an assessment whose results are used so inappropriately. It is not that the FSA, in and of itself, is not worthwhile — it could be. It is the purpose for which the data is used which is so inappropriate; that is, the Fraser

Institute’s practice of ranking schools by FSA results, a practice which punishes children growing up in poverty and other vulnerable groups such as immigrants and refugee children by labelling their schools as low achievers. However in April, some Grade 4 teachers in Coquitlam schools will administer an international assessment, the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), to a sample of Grade 4 students. Unlike the FSAs, the PIRLS assessment is administered every five years rather than To The annually, and to a sample of students rather than all. In short, PIRLS, like other national and international assessments, uses more or less the model that the teachers in the province of B.C. are seeking for the FSA. PIRLS questionnaires are administered to students, parents, teachers and principals in order to better understand factors that may be associated with reading performance. As a result, the reports from PIRLS assessments are much more informative and thoughtprovoking than the two-page statistical reports from the FSA. Teresa Grandinetti President Coquitlam Teachers’ Association ••• There is really just one reason

for the ongoing controversy over the foundation skills assessment (FSA). It is that the teachers’ union is opposed to the use — by any organization or individual — of any school-level student assessment results to publicly rate schools. My reading of the 13-year history of the FSA and the public statements and actions of union officials during this period supports this suggestion. Why does the union object to this use of student assessment results? It does so because such ratings enable anyone to compare schools on Editor a student performance measure that might be construed to reflect on the effectiveness of its union members. There is, therefore, one critical question that should be asked and debated before any action is taken regarding the FSA: As a society, do we believe that the public should be able to compare schools that are funded in whole or in part by taxpayers on the basis of student performance data of any kind? I believe the teachers’ union would answer in the negative. But if the union were to surprise me and respond in the positive, then we need a thorough public discussion of this question. Peter Cowley Director of School Performance Studies The Fraser Institute

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Does this mean politicians won’t post election signs? Re: “Port Moody sign bylaw ‘the height of foolishness,’” letter to the editor, Friday, Jan. 28. May I suggest that Mr. Peacock think again about wanting Port Moody to change its sign bylaw to allow temporary signs in that fair city. With no temporary signs allowed, Port Moody residents will, when civic elections are held, be envied by all of us who live in the surrounding communities. They will have no unsightly temporary election signs to mar their views. No reputable civic politician would stoop so low as to place temporary election signs while not allowing arts groups and farmers markets the same privilege. Allan Liggins Coquitlam Editor’s note: The City of Port Moody has a sign permit approval process that those wanting to post temporary signs must abide by. While temporary signs have been posted in the city, some groups have complained about the approval process.

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apitalizing on being in the right place at the right time, on top of having a keen photographic eye, Chris Collacott will be the subject of a month-long display at the Port Moody Public Library. An award-winning photographer whose works were showcased in Vancouver during the 2010 John Kurucz Winter Olympics, the Port Moody resident specializes in ultra high-resolution landscape, cityscape and urban architecture photography. Collacott’s works will go up in the library on Saturday, and more of his photos can be seen at www.avision.ca.

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PoCo resident makes the cut

Port Coquitlam resident Alisa Balogh has been selected as one of the final 11 performers looking to earn the top billing in this year’s Variety’s Got Talent showcase. The 18-year-old was named as one of the last 11 standing out of hundreds of applicants last Saturday, and will vie for the No. 1 spot today (Friday) in front of a live audience at Coquitlam’s Red Robinson Show Theatre. Once a winner is selected by a panel of celebrity and industry judges, that person will perform live on the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon on Saturday, Feb. 12. To track Balogh’s progress, log on to www. variety.bc.ca/talent.htm.

Band needs votes by Monday

Having already forged their way into the top 10, a Port Coquitlam-based teen band is now looking for enough votes to push them into the final three. Consisting of Riverside students Tyler Shaw, Elizabeth Boey, Hans Seo, Luke McKenzie and Nic Chan, the alternative rock band All the Way is vying for votes ahead of the Monday, Feb. 7 deadline for Youthink Magazine’s annual B.C.’s Best Teen Band contest. Should they get the nod, the group will be pitted against two other bands in a winnertake-all, battle-of-the-bands performance where judges will crown B.C.’s best teen band later this month. For more information, see http:// bandcontest.youthink.ca/all-the-way.

Garbage gets artistic makeover

Port Moody is looking to add to its rolling fleet of public art, but before doing so, the City of the Arts needs to find the right artists for the job. That’s why a deadline of Monday, Feb. 10 has been set for artists interested in creating vehicle wrap designs for two of the city’s automated garbage trucks. Five city trucks have already got the public art treatment, including the playground works truck, the horticultural truck, the cultural services van and two of the four automated

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Coquitlam by way of Hawaii

Three years removed from first picking up a guitar, Christina Alconcel will bring her brand of folk rock to Port Coquitlam next week. Born in Hawaii and raised in Coquitlam, Alconcel will perform songs off her 2008 debut Deal With It at PoCo’s Gathering Place on Feb.

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Chamber players trumpet love

Themes of passion, love and nature’s beauty will be given the musical treatment Feb. 12 at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre. Headed up by the Quiring Chamber Players trio, the evening will feature a program highlighted by works by György Ligeti, Avro Pärt and Luciano Berio, among others. The core members of the trio include Angela Goddard (violin), Rosemary O’Connor (piano) and Reg Quiring (viola), though the chamber players will be joined Feb. 12 by violinist Andrew Dawes and cellist Shih-Lin Chen. Tickets range in price between $20 and $38 and are available by calling 604-927-6555 or logging on to www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Folk, pop and everything else

The locally based Felice Women’s Choir will spread the feeling of love in the air one day before Cupid’s arrival. The choir will perform Feb. 13 as part of Port Coquitlam’s coffee concerts series, and the day’s repertoire, led by conductor and music director Hyun Jung Kim, will reflect a theme of love to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Slated from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m at the Terry Fox Theatre, the show costs $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children under the age of 12 get in for free. After, the community is invited to take part in a songwriting workshop that will be professionally recorded and used at various city events throughout the year. The workshop will serve as a platform for community members to get together and write a song about the city’s community spirit. The free workshop is slated from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Theatre as well.

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Dogwood gets its motor running with walking clinic Dogwood Pavilion is urging seniors to walk the walk, not just talk the talk about good health. The Coquitlam centre has developed a 10-week walking clinic to prepare participants to go the distance — walking a full 10 kilometres. Instructor Cheryl Lebrun will host the clinic, which is

designed for all walking levels. Over the course of the 10 weeks, participants will prepare and be ready to participate in upcoming 10 kilometre walks, many to benefit

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Storm of family fun Set to the theme of stormy weather, Place des Arts’ next Family Day is set for Feb. 18 and registrations are now being accepted. The day’s events are geared towards kids from kindergarten to Grade 5, and the topics covered will reflect the weather outside: creating a tornado from clay, flying a kite on a windy day or fingerknitting a warm scarf. Coinciding with a School District 43 Pro-D day, Family Day’s activities are scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. A full timetable listing the events can be viewed at www. placedesarts.ca.

Auxiliary offering bursary The Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary is once again offering an education bursary of $1,000 to a student living in the Tri-Cities. The bursary is available to any Tri-Cities student who is planning to pursue a postsecondary education in health care. The annual bursary was started on the 30th anniversary of the auxiliary, which was formed in 1976 to assist patients and to purchase equipment for the hospital. Applicants must have been a resident of the Tri-Cities for at least two years. Eligibility and other details are available at local secondary schools. The closing date for submissions is March 31 and the successful applicant will be notified by April 30. If applicants require additional information, they can contact Diana Wise, chair of the auxiliary’s bursary committee, at 604-944-6966.

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Series designed for caregivers of people with dementia A series of seminars at Coquitlam’s Glen Pine Pavilion is aimed at helping caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. “For family caregivers, the commitment can last many years, and brings with it high stress levels and illness,” explains Dorothy Leclair, the Coquitlam regional support and education co-ordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C., which is hosting the series. Topics include: • Understanding dementia — Participants will get basic information on dementia and its impact on individuals, caregivers, families and the community. They will also review the progression of the disease and approaches for meeting the challenges. • Understanding communication — Information on how communication is affected by the disease will be shared, and participants will explore effective ways of facilitating com-

munication and providing support to persons with dementia. • Understanding behaviour — Participants will learn how to understand behaviour as a form of communication, as well as strategies for determining what a person with dementia might be trying to communicate, in hopes of decreasing the occurrence of disturbing behaviours and responding in supportive ways. • Planning for the future — Information about early planning, and a review of strategies for ensuring the person with dementia’s wishes are honoured, will be explored. • Self-care for the caregivers — Participants will gain a better understanding of how certain messages, demands or beliefs can contribute to stress and burnout. Sessions run from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays (Feb. 15, March 1, 15 and 29) at 1200 Glen Pine Crt. To register, call 604-298-0780 or email dleclair@alzheimerbc.org.

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s the final entry of a three-part series on cutting, this column will focus on techniques. If you missed either of my previous columns on knives or cutting boards, please e-mail me at dez@chefdez.com and I will be more than happy to send them to you. Now that you are informed about how to start your knife collection and which cutting boards to use, it is time to focus on the act of cutting itself. Nothing is better than having a personal one-on-one lesson on cutting, but I will try to do my best in written form to communicate some basic tips to get you started. When holding a chef’s knife, it is important to have it balanced properly in your hand to reduce fatigue and improve control. To find this balance point, carefully place approximately the middle of the flat-side surface of the knife’s blade on your extended index finger a couple of inches over a cutting board. Slowly move the knife so that your finger travels up or down the blade, to find the position where it is completely balanced by your finger. At that point, place the thumb of the same hand on the opposite side of the blade and wrap your remaining fingers around the handle. On a good quality knife, this balance point will be approximately on the first inch of where the blade

extends from the handle. Welcome the chance to This is usually because the practise your knife skills with knife has a full tang, and the every opportunity and effiweight of this full tang in the ciency will come naturally. handle offsets the weight of the remaining steel in the Dear Chef Dez: knife’s extended blade. It may “Any tips on cutting a loaf seem awkward at first to grasp of bread horizontally without the base of the blade in your it being uneven? For example, hand, but after cutting a full loaf regular practice, of French bread in it will become half to make garcomfortable. lic bread. Every Holding the knife time I do it, it is in other fashions, never even.” such as having Pam C. the index finger Airdrie, Alta. extended on the On Cooking Dear Pam: top of the knife After startwhen cutting, Chef Dez ing the cut, it will reduce the is important to amount of control watch where the top edge of you have and increase the your serrated knife is as it chance of injury. If you find moves along the loaf. Don’t these instructions on holdwatch the part of the knife ing a chef’s knife are unclear, closest to the handle as it will I recommend searching the follow the same path simulInternet to get a visual of this taneously as the top edge. It technique. is closer to where your hand Placement of the opposite is controlling the knife, and hand (the one holding the there is less chance for error food) is also just as vital to as long as the knife is kept prevent injury. One should even by watching the top grasp the product in a clawedge. like fashion, with the finger Also, be careful to keep tips bent inwards and the your other hand completely thumb tucked behind them. flat on the top of the loaf Having the fingertips bent in as you cut. Any fingers that towards the palm of the hand could be carelessly hanging will get them out of harm’s down off the side of the loaf way of the knife blade and are susceptible to being cut reduce the risk of injury. accidentally. Always practise precision, As an extra precaution, conand speed will come in time. tinue to move this hand down Having precise cuts is betthe loaf as you cut, keeping ter than risking an injury.

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Letters are delivered to the students, and a few reply to each resident. The students enjoy hearing from their Grand Pen Pal, and write lovely decorated letters back. Manor resident Joe Pardon smiles when asked about his letters. “I’ve told them how I went camping and how I loved my 16-foot boat during my summers,” he says.

The program has been fulfilling for both the students and the residents, and has made talking to the seniors easier for Eagle Ridge Hospital volunteers. “It is so easy to hold a conversation for 30 minutes or more now,” Ding says, adding there’s more to discuss. Ding’s Grand Pen Pal program has been so successful that another long-term care centre is looking into working with Grade 5 students at Nestor Elementary. As for Ding, her grand plans include becoming a doctor.

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She adopted Toby a year ago from the Pacific Assistance Dog Society, which trains canines for special placements. Toby was too laid back to be a hearing dog, and Morrison was happy when he was chosen as a match for her — happy for both her family and her career.

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ithin 24 hours of a patient entering Eagle Ridge Hospital’s high intensity rehabilitation unit (which helps victims of neurological events, brain injuries and major traumas relearn basic skills) staﬀ meet with his or her family. “We want them to feel welcome and to make sure they know they can approach any one of us at anytime,” says

patient care co-ordinator Marsha Mullen. “We like to build that relationship with both patient and family. What if that was my brother, sister, mother or father? It’s good to put yourself in the family’s shoes.” One patient who received help from the unit’s staﬀ is 40-year-old Chintana Mah. An established country singer in her homeland, Mah had a sudden and debilitating stroke. Doctors gave her 24 hours to live, her husband Edwin recalls. He spent those early days in the intensive care unit at Ridge Meadows Hospital to be by his wife’s side. She was unable to walk, and the only sound she could make was “t-t-t.” She arrived at Eagle Ridge Hospital a month later, and the high intensity rehab team rallied by her side. They gained her trust, and a relationship was forged.

add to dishes. Eagle Ridge Hospital has oﬀered high intensity rehabilitation for more than two decades. Heather Mackay and Sheila Laprise have been with the unit the longest, and still find it an inspiring place to work. Both say they think of one of their colleagues, Ruth Pollock, as a hero. Pollock is an accomplished physiotherapist who is “always” there for patients, they say. Going beyond seems to hold true for the entire team. “There is nothing more satisfying than watching our patients progress through their rehabilitation,” Mullen says. Equally inspiring is seeing past patients volunteer on the unit, sharing their experiences and inspiration with those whose journeys have just begun.

Mah’s husband brought in a CD of her songs, which they played at the nurse’s station with the help of unit clerk Rebecca Direttore. There were few dry eyes on the ward. Mah made a remarkable recovery, and was able to go home. After months of focused therapy, she can walk unassisted and, while her speech remains severely aﬀected, she was able to sing Happy Birthday to unit manager Barb Sutherland. Again, many tears were shed. Mah continues to improve, and has regained limited speech. She now has therapists visiting her home. In recent weeks, she has started using a computer mouse and is able to click on a few saved websites, expanding her world. She is also rediscovering Thai cooking, remembering a few of the special touches she used to

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hen Cheryl Webb, patient care coordinator of transitional care, heard the title of this special newspaper section, many examples of caring staﬀ and remarkable patient recoveries came to mind — but one stood out the most.

In the transitional care unit, or TCU, patients are cared for over an extended period of time and then discharged to a residential setting or home. Nurses and staﬀ from the unit come to know the patients and their families well. TCU members collaborate with other care providers to plan the best course of medical treatment and therapies, as well as recreational and seasonal activities.

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During the holiday season, program clerk Dianna Rastad became a hero in the hearts of TCU patients. Rastad

The Transitional Care Unit or TCU has 25 beds. Patients stay on average 73 days with needs that vary and may include; convalescent time to regain strength and function , team discharge planning around alternative assisted living options and arrangements, as well as psycho/social needs and some palliative care. A current need at ERH is for an endoscopic camera system at a cost of $65,000. An endoscopic camera is a special system that attaches to an endoscope to illuminate the interior walls and passage ways of organs like the lungs, throat, urinary tract and abdominal cavity. Our surgeons can capture and store images of the organ wall, diagnose through observation and even treat or remove the affected organ tissue. ERH has 6 out of 6 OR’s operating daily to meet patient needs.

spent her spare time before the holidays sewing together little squares of fleece. These squares became beautiful quilts that now top patients’ beds at night and keep them cozy when they’re sitting in a wheelchair. Other staﬀ members helped Rastad by wrapping the quilts up with a gift card for each TCU patient. A holiday celebration with carolling was planned, and Santa came by to hand deliver each present as staﬀ and family members watched. Webb says the hospital is committed to excellent care, but also to the extraordinary. “It’s still our philosophy today,” she says. “It’s still being paid forward. We look after the whole person, not just the physical care they need.”

When patients were missing family most during the holidays, receiving the gift of a handmade quilt was very special, says Cheryl Webb, TCU patient care coordinator, “not just for the person receiving, but also those bearing witness.”

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t 27, Mike McCann knows first-hand how important it is to regain function. He was involved in a horrific car accident a year ago and was lucky to survive. A truck clipped the car he was riding in and sent it into oncoming traffic. McCann was resuscitated at the scene. The truck didn’t stop. McCann had so many fractures: his pelvis was in several pieces and his legs, ribs, face and hands were affected. It took a heroic effort by Eagle Ridge Hospital’s orthopedic team to put him back together again. Dr. Darius Viskontas, Dr. Trevor Stone and Dr. Bert Perey continue to help him gain function.

Two months after the accident, McCann was transferred by ambulance to Eagle Ridge Hospital. Occupational therapist Diana Burgess remembers him needing a ceiling lift to be able to get from bed to chair. Within days of arriving, he had learned to move himself from one to the other. This was no easy feat for someone with so many fractures. “For a guy that had so many things being tremendously diﬃcult, he always had a positive attitude,” Burgess recalls. She customized many wheelchairs for him so that as his function changed, his chair changed with him. “I would try to check in on

him every day,” Burgess says. McCann was a very independent person, and she kept her eye on him. She can laugh now as she remembers him going past her in the hallway and popping wheelies in his chair. She told him he would give her grey hairs, but adds that he has “a really great spirit — he has a big infectious smile.” Going beyond expectations is heroic to McCann, who says Burgess “was always there offering help. Always taking an extra step to help me.” McCann has been home for a few months now, but continues his journey back to health, looking forward to the future.

Occupational therapists help patients regain everyday functions needed for basic living. A special wheelchair currently needed for patients in the occupational therapy department costs $12,000. Ceiling lifts, which cost $8,500 each, are also urgently needed for every patient room at the hospital. Photo: Diana Burgess, occupational therapist

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Burke Mountain Naturalists meets at 7:30 p.m. in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Ron Long will present a slideshow on the plants and wildlife of Pink Mountain in B.C. All are welcome. Information: 604-9364108 or www.bmn.bc.ca. Ladies Legion Auxiliary meets at 1 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Branch No. 133 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Information: 604-942-6028. Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. in the Parklane Room of the hospital. All welcome. Info: Gift Shop at 604-461-2022.

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Coquitlam Art Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Annual membership $10; experienced and novice artists welcome. Information:

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Planet Organic gets people in the mood for Valentine’s Day with a cooking workshop on Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 the libidinous foods of love from 6 to 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Registration required. Info: 604Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port 552-2799. Coquitlam. New members welTri-City Centennial Stamp come. Information: lincolntm. Club holds a small stamp auction freetoasthost.info or Shirley at 604with viewing at 7 p.m. and sales 671-1060. events@thenownews.com starting at 8 p.m. Club meets in Kyle Centre offers drop-in the McGee Room of the Poirier bridge for all skill levels from Community Centre, 630 Poirier 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games follow St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-9306 or www. reasonably priced soup and sandwich lunch stampclub.ca. prepared by Community Integration Services Family Resource Centre holds an open Society, which supports adults with disabilities. house from 4 to 8 p.m. in Room 9 of Information: 604-469-4561.

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Place des Arts hosts an opening reception for its February exhibitions including The Essential Landscape by Daryl Spencer, Quiet Path by Mong Yen and Possessions by Lori Motokado at 7 p.m. at 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Information: www.placedesarts.ca. Mackin House Museum hosts its historical book club in the parlour at 1116 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam. Members will discuss Mr. Pip by Lloyd Jones. Information: 604-516-6151. Dogwood Pavilion hosts a walking clinic from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at 624 Poirier St. Clinic helps participants build up to a 10-km walk. Registration is $50, and people must sign up in advance. Information: 604-927-4386.

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Terry Fox Library set to bring Buddies back Do you need a big buddy? The Terry Fox Library announces the return of the Reading Buddies program for young readers in grades 1 through 3. The program is a great way for children who would like to be better readers to have fun and to get extra practice. Little Buddies are paired with teen volunteers for 30 minutes of reading in a supportive environment.

Pick up an application form at the Terry Fox Library information desk. The sessions run until March 15, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. The program is free and children will have a chance to read with one of the teen volunteers. To register for the program or for more information, drop by the library, located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam or phone 604927-7999.

PoCo giving out grants What can $20,000 buy? Last year, it helped purchase a plasma TV and blue ray DVD player for Terry Fox Library, playground equipment for two elementary schools and a new floor for Terry Fox Theatre. The funds came from the City of Port Coquitlam’s self-help matching grant program, which hands out $20,000 each year to non-profit Port Coquitlam school, sport, arts, environmental and community-service groups. Applications for the 2011 program are being accepted until March 31. The program has distributed $162,000 since it began in 2002, supporting projects such as playground equipment, building upgrades, a theatre floor, a trophy case, hatchery equipment and covered shelters and benches for sports fields. The funds allow non-profit groups to enhance their services and take on projects that benefit the community. “‘Today’s libraries are more than dusty bookshelves and spectacled librarians telling everyone to shush,” noted Friends of the Terry Fox Library spokesperson Margaret Owens. “With this equipment, the library is providing new and innovative programming for PoCo residents of all ages.” Applicants must be based in Port Coquitlam, and can apply for between $1,000 and $10,000 in matching funds for a future project that will take place in the city. A review committee will rank applications based on project cost, community support, project need and impact and project design; the decision will be announced by the end of June. Applications can be picked up at Port Coquitlam City Hall and city-owned recreation centres and facilities. For information, contact 604-927-7900 or parksrec@portcoquitlam.ca.

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Centre urges people to stick it to flu With the flu having already hit hard in parts of Eastern Canada, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control is encouraging British Columbians to take additional measures to protect themselves before influenza ramps up in the province. “Influenza activity has been fairly mild in B.C. so far this year, but the winter is long and the risk is not yet over,” explains Dr. Danuta Skowronski, a physician epidemiologist at the centre. “It would be wise to learn from the experience in Eastern Canada and prepare for that now, because the same could still happen here.” The influenza season typically spans November to April, and the peak can happen anytime during that period. As in past years, the vaccine is recommended and free for the elderly, very young children and people of all ages with chronic medical conditions as they are at highest risk of hospitalization and death due to complications from influenza. “It is not too late for people to be immunized, but for people at high risk, now is also a good time to speak with their doctor about how to get antiviral

treatment early if they develop influenza,” said provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall. “As no vaccine is 100-per-cent effective and as influenza viruses are constantly changing, it makes good sense for those at high risk to take additional measures to protect themselves.” In December, the Ministry of Health Services expanded Pharmacare coverage for two brands of antiviral drugs: Tamiflu and Relenza. These antivirals are now covered for individuals who are at high risk for complications and who have flu symptoms during the 2010-11 influenza season, as well as for all residents of long-term care facilities. “Most young healthy people will fully recover from the flu with rest and symptomatic care. They typically don’t need a prescription,” said Skowronski. “But those at high risk may be aided in their recovery from influenza by antiviral medication. Having a plan for early treatment is important as these antiviral drugs work best if they are taken within the first 48 hours — and especially within the

first 12 hours — of influenza symptoms beginning.” Influenza can be a serious, respiratory illness that comes on suddenly with fever and cough as well as general aches and fatigue. Other ways to protect yourself and others is to get plenty of rest and fluids, stay away from work or public places when sick, cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve rather than your hands, dispose of tissues immediately after use and wash your hands frequently. Flu shots are still available through public health units, physicians’ offices and trained pharmacists. Use the flu clinic locator online at www.health.gov.bc.ca/flu to find the nearest public health unit or pharmacy, call your family physician or check your regional health authority’s website for more information on receiving the vaccine. For more information on the flu virus, visit the B.C. Centre for Disease Control’s website at www.bccdc.ca or call HealthLink B.C. at 811, to speak to a nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Special Olympic winter champions come to Coquitlam Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com At a young age, Patricia Duff demonstrated a love for the ice. Her mother recalls an instance when her intellectually disabled daughter displayed her independent streak as a pre-teen while giving her parents a scare. “When Patricia was 10 we’d take her skating and one time she disappeared from the house,” recalls Helen, her mother. “We searched all over for her and (Patricia’s father) Ron noticed that her skates were missing… “We found her at the skating rink where they thought she was with someone else and let her in. We were quite in a panic but she thought it was good fun — we thought so too after a while.” That passion for skating has grown in recent years as the now-48-year-old Duff has carved out an athletic resume with the Special Olympic B.C.-Coquitlam team. Her enthusiasm will be on full display next week when Coquitlam hosts the 2011 Special Olympics B.C. Winter Sport championships’ ice events at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Centre. The competition will bring together athletes with intellectual disabilities from around the province to compete in figure skating, curling and speed skating. Vancouver and Kelowna will be fielding four other sports. Duff will lace on the figure skates with an eye on dazzling the crowd, her mother said. “She loves figure skating, she’s been doing it for 10 years now and she just loves the clothes she wears,” said Helen. “She goes to these things with great enthusiasm and really looks forward to it.” That same eagerness has speed skater Rene Girard fired up for the races. The 35-year-old Coquitlam resident will be going for gold again and a ticket to his fourth nationals. Girard is ranked among the topfour in Canada. “For him, these are special events. He lives for them,” Girard’s mother Florence said. “He’s actually an easy-going sort who loves to compete, he’s made a lot of good friends through Special Olympics. When the race starts, he goes all out.” Duff and Girard are part of about 35 SOBCCoquitlam athletes who will participate at the Winter Sports championships, with about 15 of them competing on the Poirier ice. For Girard, sports has been a major part of his daily life — from speed skating against both SO and generic competition, bowling, track and field and softball. His mother notes

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Rapids shooters reined in by Ramblers From their best to their worst. In a span of a couple of days, the Riverside Rapids ran the gauntlet of good and bad, with both results ending in losses. The senior AAA girls basketball team continue to be among the topfive ranked in B.C., but that stock has taken its share of knocks over the past week. On Tuesday, the Rapids came out flat and shot poorly, missing their first seven shots en route to a 67-41 loss to the Maple Ridge Ramblers in a Fraser Valley North league contest. The taller, hungrier Ramblers also did a stand-out job of keeping the Rapids’ top snipers off balance, resulting in the squad’s top-four hitting just four of 45 shots. “They beat us pretty easily,” remarked Riverside head coach Paul Langford. “They came out ready to play and we were flat.” While they missed their first seven shots, Riverside’s fate was sealed in the second quarter when the Ramblers outshot them 25-6, with the margin at halftime standing at 40-19. It resulted in the squad’s first league loss on home court in more than three years. “They out-rebounded us by a ton and outworked us. We’ve had a couple of games lately where we didn’t shoot the ball well. Because we’re a small, young team we are really in trouble if our shooting’s off.” Maple Ridge was led by 15year-old standout and Team B.C. post Kolbie Orum, who scored 27 points. Megan Sherwood topped all Riverside players with 13 points. It puts the No. 3-ranked club’s regular season record at 2-1, still in first place but facing a stiff challenge from Centennial. It came on the heels of a hardfought 62-57 setback to W.J. Mouat on Saturday in what head coach Paul Langford called the squad’s strongest outing of the year. “That was the best game we’ve played this year,” Langford said of the Mouat loss, which closed out their three-game run at the Heritage Park Bagpipe Tournament. “We were tied with 57 seconds left in the game and we just ran out of gas.” Denise Spacek led all Rapid shooters with 15 points, while sister Michelle chipped in 14. They split the first two games of the tourney, falling to Heritage Park before beating Fleetwood Park.

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DUCK AND COVER: Riverside Rapids’ Laiken Cerenzie, centre, is contained by Maple Ridge defenders Lauren Lamont, at left, and Kristin Ervin in Tuesday’s North AAA senior girls league game.

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SQUEEZE PLAY: Coquitlam-Moody’s Julia Thome, left, and Meghan Moore pull away from PoCo-Ridge Meadows’ Cory Mulligan in under-12 petite ringette action. When the smoke cleared, PoCo pulled out a big win.

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that his enthusiasm for sports has helped him stay fit and manage his diabetes. “He’s still got a lot of energy,” she said. “Special Olympics has helped his concentration for one, because if you don’t concentrate in speed skating you go flying into the boards. “For two, it’s done wonders

for his self-esteem. It gives him something else that he’s good at, and we all need to feel good about ourselves.” Florence and husband Arcel are ardent supporters, volunteering as officials — while Arcel is also a coach — at next week’s event. Both Duff and Girard have part-time jobs, strong social networks and good friends. Sport is a major part of it.

“Whether she wins or loses it’s all great fun, although winning is all the better,” Helen said. The competition starts Feb. 11, with curling from 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; speed skating from 9 a.m. to noon; and figure skating at 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday, curling runs 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; speedskating from 9 a.m. to noon; figure skating goes 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The landscape for youth soccer in B.C. will have a new plateau for the 2011-12 season with the launching of a High Performance League (HPL). Membership of the B.C. Soccer Association cleared the way for the HPL by using a special general meeting Jan. 21 to unanimously approve the rule changes required to facilitate the enhanced platform for competition and player development in B.C. The HPL will become the top level of youth soccer, bumping boys select and girls metro to second-tier status, followed by gold and silver rep at club levels. With the passing of Monday’s submission deadline, the applicants have a presentation opportunity on Feb. 13 to make their case. A committee of three will choose eight franchises later this month. Coquitlam Metro-Ford

Soccer Club president Gayle Statton confirmed in an email that her club was one of the 11 applicants for the new league, which will feature boys and girls teams ranging from under-13 to u-18. “This will have an impact to all Tri-Cities soccer clubs and members, to the sport and communities,” Statton wrote in an e-mail. “Our club has put in an application for a franchise and the deadline for acceptance is Feb. 15.” The HPL plan includes no district boundary restrictions for players and the league running from March to November — bringing it in line with the rest of Canada. “We’re very pleased with the support we’ve received from the membership on this exciting new initiative and we’re particularly appreciative of the work done by the cross-section of leaders from the clubs, dis-

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Netminder gives Rangers winning edge Minor Soccer

victory. Supplying the offence were Megan Bradford and Erin Conick. Nailing down the win was the work of the defence, anchored by the performances of Emma Paltzat, Brittney Russell and Kelsey Wood.

PORT MOODY

When local rivals clash, the game often comes down to one play. That’s pretty much all that separated the Port Moody u-18 gold boys Reds and the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Inter in their league match last week. Port Moody’s Reshad Ziauddin’s blistering shot caught the top corner at the 73rd minute, lifting the Reds to a 1-0 decision. Although it was the lone goal of the game, it certainly wasn’t the only big play for Port Moody. Coquitlam had a number of good scoring chances foiled by netminder Eugene Borysenko, while defenders Matthew Brown, Trenton Murphy, Andrew Pilcher and Ben Vovko did

Express frozen in their tracks by high flying Eagles They scored first but didn’t score most. The Coquitlam Express were trumped 5-2 by the Surrey Eagles Wednesday at the Sports Centre as they continue their pursuit of the final playoff spot in the Coastal Conference. Malcolm McKinney connected for the game’s first goal at 2:47 of the first, but the Eagles

quickly countered with three straight tallies. McKinney made it 3-2 with his second goal late in the middle frame. Coquitlam, which sits tied for seventh with an 18-23-1-9 record, hosts first-place Powell River tonight, and Victoria tomorrow. Both games start 7 p.m. at the Sports Centre.

solid jobs of limiting Inter’s other opportunities. Drawing the key assist on the game-winning goal was Avery Daniels. • Although they hit the crossbar on each of their first three shots, the u-16 gold girls Nitro persisted and cashed in for a 3-0 win over Squamish. The squad built a strong lead on tallies by Julia Basa, Lindsay Kirk and Brianne Wager. Setting the tone on the backline was Chelsea Reed.

Annual General & Coaches Meeting Monday, March 7th 7:00 p.m. Gleneagle Secondary Library

REGISTRATION - NEW AND RETURNING PLAYERS Sunday, February 6th, 2011 • Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex, 2nd Floor 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Coquitlam residents only. Limited space in older divisions, wait-lists may be formed. Check our website for details.

www.coquitlamlacrosse.ca

The following documentation/payment must be provided to have registration accepted:

1) Bring proof of residency 4) Please get PDF registration form from web 2) Bring player’s Care Card site and type in information. Print out 3 3) NEW PLAYERS MUST PROVIDE A copies, sign all copies and bring to registration. PHOTOCOPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE Cash or post-dated cheques will not be accepted.

COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Applications available at Registration. Registrar: Robin Lowe 778-355-4275 • Email: registrar@coquitlamlacrosse.ca

Faculty of Education Graduate Programs

Free Information Sessions Master of Education (MEd) February 8 & 10 5:30 - 6:30 PM

SFU Surrey, Room 5140

250-13450 102 Ave. Surrey

Reserve your seat at cgp-rsvp@sfu.ca

Earn your master's degree at the SFU Surrey campus. Do you work in the following areas of education? School Teaching, Leadership, Health, Justice, College Instruction, Student Services, or Community Development. There is a program waiting for you. Starting September 2011, classes on weekends. Designed for the working professional. 020411

while Nima Ghaffari drew a After making some clutch couple of key assists. When saves at one end of the pitch, Stu Coulson went on the offen- Royal City did press, netminder Jonny Hsu sive and nailed made the saves. the game winner Contributing at in the Coquitlam midfield were Metro-Ford undersports@thenownews.com Nathan Dyrkton 16 boys Rangers’ and Justin 2-1 triumph over Mortimer. Golden Ears in their League Cup contest. • Their comeback was just Coulson blocked the first a minute from completion, but three shots of the shootout the u-16 silver girls Panthers but was beaten on the next settled for a 3-3 draw with two in what was a 2-2 sawoff. Tsawwassen. He stepped up to the ball as Trailing 2-0 late in the first Coquitlam’s sixth shooter and half, Coquitlam cut the deficit buried it. in half when Chenille Lafleur Chris Power netted the lone cashed in a big goal. In the Rangers’ regulation goal, while second half, Dana Townsend Henry Garcia and Thomas buried a free kick chance from Jamieson also tallied in penalty outside the box to tie it, folkicks. Turning in standout lowed by Jessica Appelbaum’s performances were defender breakaway tally. Only a lastBowie Nan, midfielder Tye minute marker by Tsawwassen Pellichero and forward Alexi prevented the Panthers from Stamatopulos. walking off with a win. • A pair of two-goal efforts PORT COQUITLAM lifted the u-12 Real Madrid past Royal City 4-2. Facing top-ranked Point Zaac Agnes and Jorge Grey, the Port Coquitlam uBeltran Carea provided the 18 silver girls Terrors showed offence with two apiece, who’s boss by pulling out a 2-1

More than just a degree!

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INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Announcements ...............................................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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Am I a Good Person going to Hell? www.truth-oneway.ca

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WITNESSES WANTED If you have information about a Motor Vehicle Accident Thurs. Jan 13, 2011 at 5:40pm in Port Moody, BC, involving a bus and a female pedestrian, at the intersection of Williams St. and St. John’s St., PLEASE contact ASAP; Tina Robbins 604-443-3476 or David Wallin 604-891-7211 Whitelaw Twining Law Corp

If there is a baby on the way, then you ll want to attend this!

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Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. Show Starts 7:30 p.m.please register on-line at www.w y tickets r exhibitor inquiries, please call MARY 60

To register go to: www.havingababy.ca Exhibitor inquiries please call Sylvia: 604-864-4044 Langley Golf & Banquet Centre 21550 - 44 Avenue, Langley

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General Employment

DRIVERS WANTED: Class 3, 1, AZ, Dz and BZ

Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg.

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For more info 604-880-4706 or visit our website @ www.HACSbc.ca

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Lost & Found

MISSING CAT - REWARD - Lost by Laity & Douglas since August 17, male neutered cat long haired black and tan with light green eyes-.. 604-760-3521

General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr. Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

Skills Needed

Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid AZ, DZ class 3 or 1 High School Diploma or GED Apply online at: www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, key word Driv. Do not fill in city or state.

GUN & ANTIQUE SHOW Sat. March 12, 9am-5pm Sun. March 13, 9am-3pm

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Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

Skip Tracers

required ( locating debtors in the USA). Must be good on the telephone & internet . Our Tracers earn $ 13.70 hr to start + bonus + benefits, Earn 35-50K/yr. No exp. Necessary. Will train suitable candidates. Email resume and cover letter to its.careers@skiptrace.com or call 604-484-6900 Detailed job info at www.skiptrace.com

General Employment

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FULL-TIME BUTCHER

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

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Hotel Restaurant

Taco Del Mar in Poco hiring F/T Night Shift Mgr. Must have high school dipl. and sev. yrs of exp. as food service manager. $14.90/hr E-resume: pocotdm@gmail.com

Take Your Pick from the

HOTTEST JOBS

Required by Hi-Mart in Port Coquitlam. Must have two to three years of experience + have completed and graduated from high school. Duties include cutting & trimming meats. $18.50/hour. Fax resume to: 604-942-3243

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Trades/Technical

HUDSON BAY Railway(HBR)

owns and operates over 800 miles of track through Manitoba to the Hudson Bay, is seeking candidates who have the knowledge and desire to work out of The Pas, in Northern Manitoba. • Locomotive Machinist • Car Repair Foreman • Director of Mechanical/ Technical Support • Engineer • Conductor • Trainmaster • General Roadmaster • Track Inspector • Tamper Operator • Signal Maintainer Additional details at www.omnitrax.com Send resume to: recruiting@omnitrax.com or fax 866-448-9259.

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT

MISSING DOG - REWARD - lost since Jan. 31. near Rupert and East 24th Ave. Male Pomeranian mix dog with white coat and brown spots. Call 604 230-6734.

MISSING DOG - REWARD - lost since Jan. 31. near Rupert and East 24th Ave. Male Pomeranian mix dog with white coat and brown spots. Call 604 230-6734. All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Coquitlam Now will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

BCIT is integral to BC’s prosperity. Join the team at one of BC’s top employers. Receive generous benefits in an inclusive environment with career advancement opportunities. Because it’s not just what you do, it’s what you do it for. BCIT FACILITIES IS CURRENTLY HIRING:

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Trades/Technical

LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors. Short log and long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 or ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Shop/Field Mechanics

High Prairie, Alberta. Journeyman/4th year Apprentice; Must have drivers license and provide own tools. Forward resume w/abstract to email@coxcontractors.net Fax 780.523.4394

Flynn Canada Ltd. is hiring F/T Flat Roofers Panel/Wall Cladders Glaziers

With 2+ years of experience. Foreman positions available. Top industry wages based on experience, medical, dental, overtime pay, RRSP matching with all positions. Email: bkranc@flynn.ca or Fax to: 604-531-4026

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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EDUCATION

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOL

Entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. February 28 - March 19, 2011 and March 28-April 16, 2011. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62!

Coquitlam: Feb 5 or 26 Burnaby: Feb 19 or Mar 13 Also Van • Sry • Rcmd • M.Ridge • Lgly Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice

Hilltop Academy 604-930-8377 www.hilltop academy.ca

Become a Registered Personal Trainer

• Earn up to $70/hr. • Government Financial Aid may be available.

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

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Cats

Catch a great job. With more than 15,000 jobs on working.com is a great place to find your next job.

3 ORANGE tabby for sale, born Dec. 4th, ready to pick up Feb. 4th, $120, call 604-872-6025

Dogs

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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Childcare Available

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BRIGHT STEPS CHILDCARE

The Shortest Path To Your Health Care Career Train today for: • Pharmacy Assistant • Health Care Assistant • Medical OIce Assistant • Early Childhood Education and more.... Most programs are One Year or less. Multiple start dates mean you can start working toward your career as soon as you’re ready.

F/T & P/T available - all ages. Northside - Port Coquitlam. Full Educational Programs. 1st Aid, CPR, ECE. Call Christina 604-942-6294

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PEKINGESE PUP. Male, blond colour, very cute & smart, 2 ½ mos old, $500. 604-464-9485 AMERICAN COCKER Spaniel P/B pups, 7wks old, 1st shots incl, $700 cash obo. 604-375-8822

AUSSIE DOODLE/LAB Doodles, from $650 - $900, yellow or black non shed 604-302-3993

SHIH TZU BIJON Pups. Family raised. 1st shots, dewormed, tri-colour. $500. 604-882-0137 BLACK FEMALE SHEPARD/ LAB Pups, vaccinated, parents reg, $500 ea. 604-534-3524 BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

Preschools/Kindergarten

EDUCATION CENTRE

O p e n H s e15 Tu e s . Fe bp m 4 to 6

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN 1600 King Albert (Located inside Miller Park Comm. School, Coquitlam)

QUALIFIED CARING STAFF WARM NURTURING ENVIRONMENT 2, 3, 5 Day Program, AM & PM All Day Montessori - 9:10 am - 3:30 pm Full Montessori Program includes Language - Math - Science French - Music - and Much More!

604-931-SWAN (7926)

MARKETPLACE

BOXER CKC reg’d purebred puppies ready Feb 14. Fawn, 3Male 1Female $1200 604-302-5052

2010

Appliances

APT. & FULL SIZE

All Like New! Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Stackers

100 & up

Delivery/Warranty avail.

604.306.5134 Garage Sale

FLEA MARKET Confederation

Community Centre, Burnaby Indoors on Saturday

February 5th

9:30 am to 2 pm 4585 Albert Street next to McGill Library (604) 294 -1936 Free Admission

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Dogs

SIBERIAN HUSKY Timberwolf pups, $900. 250-295-6280 dalenterry@gmail.com

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Horses

CLEAN HOG FUEL $250+ / truckload, delivered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607

WHITE SWAN MONTESSORI

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Childcare Wanted

LIVE-OUT NANNY required for 1 child, near Coquitlam Centre. Valid D.L. & driving abstract, excellent refs. + criminal record check, and first aid & CPR are required. Able to speak Tagalog & Bicol are an asset. 604-468-2993

Licensed Family Daycare

From here. To career.

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ROTTWEILER BOXER Cross, 8 weeks old, $325 obo, 778-862-3568

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

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CHILDREN

604-272-7213

focus.vccollege.ca

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CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

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Cats

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For Sale Miscellaneous

FREE CATALOGUE 1-800-353-7864 HALFORD’S butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailorder.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca

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Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Plants & Trees

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups healthy socialized. exc temp vet check deworm $575 604-819-8083

4060 GORGEOUS GREAT Dane x Rotti/ Huski Pups ready mid Feb very healthy, $500-$600 1 604 537 1877 HAVANESE PUPS, CKC Reg. 1 female, 3 males, almost ready to go. choose now, 604-536-1817

JACK RUSSELL pups smooth m/f, dewormed, 1 shots, tails docked, view parents, $450. 604-701-1587

Wanted to Buy

WANTED TO buy farm tractors, back hoe & equipment, any cond Call collect 1-604-794-7139

For Sale - Miscellaneous

KOMONDOR 8 wks, 2 males, low shed/low allergen, smart, loyal, loving. $1000. 604-857-4120

LAB PUPPIES Choc Black & yellows, males & females, ready view parents $550. 604-701-1587

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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Financial Services

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P/B LABS, non papered, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls

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Call 1-866-690-3328 www.4pillars.ca

5040 PRESA CANARIO PB pups, view parents, Fawn & Brindle, shots & dewormed. $900. 778-593-0533 PUREBRED LAB puppies. Born Dec.25,2010, chocolate, black, golden & blond. $600.- $700. 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed 604-308-4401 or 604-850-9690

Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

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★★★ 3 GRAD Dresses For Sale ! ★★★

Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011? Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!! ■ Size Small: Blue dress: Paid $140, Asking $75 ■ Size 4: Red dress. Paid $550, Asking $275 ■ Size 6: Black dress: Paid $550. Asking $275 Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com. Serious buyers only please!

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INCOME TAX returns: Delinquent or current. Small business or single. Starting at: $35 per return. 20 yrs experience. 604-420-1108

CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!

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Metaphysical

*CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE* Learn from the past, Master the present! Call A True Psychic NOW! $3.19min 1-877-478-4410 (18+) 1-900-783-3800 Answers to all your questions!

- ROTTI/MASTIF/PITTY 7wks old Ready to go/no shots/ call after 6pm / 604-392-3392

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REAL ESTATE RENTALS

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Condos/ Townhouses

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North Vancouver

77-1935 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 2 BR + Den, steps away from Capilano University and Lillooet Park, visit website for pictures, floorplans and times. www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234 Sry Guildford Quiet 909sf top fl 2br condo, many updates, view, $172K 588-5592 id5305

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Tsawwas.

RANCHER Next to Tsaawwassen Town Centre, fully reno’d 3 br, 2 bath, 1848 sqft + 750 sf over sized garage w/workshop. $759,900. Info 604-943-2572

Okanagen/ Interior

KELOWNA EXEC. 6 bdrm/7 bath completely furnished w/o rancher entertainers dream; 4 bdrms have ensuites, stunning lake/city/ mountain views. Gorgeous landscaping, sauna & salt pool. $1.5M. 1-877-762-7831

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Burnaby

2271 DUTHIE Ave. Sun, Feb 6th, 2 - 4pm. 7 BR, 3.5 baths. 2560 sf house. 66 x 121 sf lot. $868,000. Call Lilia at 604-219-2900.

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Apt/Condos

BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-788-1867

WWW.EASYRENT.CA Coq. 809-2982 Burlington Dr. 1 Br+den, 821sf, fp view, balc. 6 appls, now, prkg, locker, ns, np, 1 yr lease, $1250. 604-662-3279 SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate Lrg 1 & 2 BR’s. Rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP. 604-526-5584

2 BR, $925 February special $525 Heat, hot water, parking. Available now. Family living, daycare available. Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

1 BR $750, 3 BR $1100. No pets.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE is hereby given that Credi¬tors and others having claims against the Estate of Clifford Gary Anderson, otherwise known as Clifford G. Anderson, C. Gary Anderson, Gary Anderson and C.G. Anderson, Deceased, who died on July 12, 2010, are hereby required to send them to the under¬signed c/o #205 2922 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B 2P5, before March 9, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which it has notice. VANCOUVER CITY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION, Executor of the Estate of Clifford Gary Anderson, otherwise known as Clifford G. Anderson, C. Gary Anderson, Gary Anderson and C.G. Anderson

SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $877/mo. 604-524-4720 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, 2nd flr, big balc. $830/mo. Ns/np. Ref. 604-327-3576 or 604-562-5281 BBY METROTOWN 1 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 604-434-3455

Whitgift Gardens,

612 CLARKE ROAD

AMBER ROCHESTOR

1 Bdrms. $810 2 Bdrms. $1040

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

604 939-0944

D/W, Heat/Water included, parking avail. No smoking, no pets. Exercise room onsite.

$250 Move-in bonus. Call for details. No security deposit to move in.

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

office: 604- 936-3907

AMBER (W)

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

RENTALS 604-931-7376

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

MOVE-IN BONUS

www.caprent.com

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

2 Bdrms from

1025

Heat/Water incl., parking avail. On cul-de-sac. Tennis courts, close to Lougheed Mall, bus/Skytrain.

RENTALS 604-931-3273 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

CYPRESS GARDENS

Apt/Condos

COQ. 2 BR $900, 1 BR $800, Now/Mar 1, incls heat, parking. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249 COQ, 325 Casey. X-Lrg 1 BR, w/cbl, avail now. Pets & Child ok. Frm: $775. Quiet. 604-339-2316

COQ, BLUE Mtn. 1 BR. $750/mo incl heat & u/g prkg. Avail now. Will consider 1 small dog. Sorry, no cats. N/s. 604-723-6907

DUNWOOD PLACE

Affordable Housing For Low Income Seniors. Close to shops and buses. Near 8th and McBride. Call 604-521-8636 email dunwoodplace@telus.net

Large bright 1 BRS @ $785. Newly reno’d Incl heat, hot water & dw. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 MAPLE RIDGE Bright Lrg 1 BR & 2 BR, heat, hot water, cbl incls, Avail Now. 604-783-2902

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

1 bedrooms starting at $825

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

RENTALS 604-931-3273 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

Cancer June 21-July 22: The emphasis lies on mysteries, sex, intimacy, research, large finances, lifestyle, crucial health matters, commitment – anything that can change your life deeply (usually another person is involved). This month, these changes tend to work through your ambitions, career, or status situations. E.g., a “status” wedding changes your life and finances. Or a career opportunity demands a commitment (of $?) from you, and will change your life. (Your career is marked by splendid luck this winter/spring.) Charge ahead SundayWednesday (a happy day!). Retreat, rest, plan Friday eve, Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Relationships, relocation, dealings with the public, fame, negotiations, litigation, agreements, opportunities and opposition – these fill February. This week, especially Sunday to Tuesday, emphasizes the source of this winter/spring’s good luck: legal, loving, intellectual, international and cultural scenes. Work, health and your duties or ambitions might interfere – these are heading for a deep change and “rebirth.” (It centres on Wednesday, but could occur anytime in February.) Chase your ambitions Wednesday, but avoid conflict, aggression Thursday. Joy, friends, Friday/Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Work’s essential – get it done. Your efforts, duties (and perhaps health) are tied up with an influence of deep change this month, especially this Sunday to Tuesday. This can manifest as: a sexual affair with a co-worker, investment in your job or tools/machinery, or changes brought about by your job or health – all are agents of change – beneficial change. Money goes better than romance right now. A gentle love floats in Wednesday, but irritation dissipates affection Thursday. (DON’T invest or make big changes this day.) Be ambitious Friday eve, Saturday – success accompanies you!

6508

Apt/Condos

N. WEST 1 BR, $775. Highrise. View, prkg, 3 appls. NS/NP. Mar 1. Refs. Nr skytrn. 604-318-6782 NEW WEST 1 BR, bright, spac, 830 sq ft, incls ht, h/w, locker, Feb 1, N/p, N/s, $745. 778-991-8818. NEW WEST, 1 BR ste, $720 incls heat, h/w & cbl, balcony, nr transit, Douglas College, Refs. 604-521-1636

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

1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Lie low, rest Sunday morning. This afternoon to Tuesday your energy and charisma surge – a bit of big luck could come, maybe involving home, relationships or money. (However, don’t push authorities.) Chase money Wednesday to Friday noon – but take care with purchases. Your hopes and your money resources (earnings level, savings) are in conflict – find reality. You might sense, or be offered, a career or status “partnership.” It’s subtle, you have to be intuitive or watch clues. Friday eve, Saturday bring errands, casual friends, curiosity and variety – read, write, talk. Taurus April 20-May 20: The emphasis lies on ambition, career, prestige relationships, your reputation and status. Elements of fantasy/deception, creative ideas and impatient bosses crowd this zone. If you deal with government, large corporations, institutions or charitable agencies, “impatient bosses” will be less of a factor. Be willing, quick to respond – and keep your sense of humour (especially Thursday!). Use Sunday eve through Tuesday for research and planning – get plenty of rest. Your energy surges Wednesday to Friday: display your skills, work hard. Excellent purchases Friday eve, Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: The accent lies on gentle love, compassion, broad vision, law, higher education, publishing, far travel and cultural rituals. February 5/6’s sober, realistic love wish is almost sure to come true. But a “sweet confection” love wish, involving beauty, and perhaps involving a Libra or Taurus, is less likely to come true. (Some “destiny” lies in wait for this one – either a wipe-out, or a deep rebirth.) In other ways, Sunday to Tuesday brings wish fulfillment, social delights and happiness. Rest, lie low Wednesday/Thursday. You shine, succeed and attract others, Friday eve, Saturday!

6508

BBY Near Lougheed skytrain, 2 BR, 1.5 baths, 888 sqft, 6 appls, u/g prkg, indoor pool & gym, rec rm, storage, great view, n/s, n/p, Avail Now. $1200. 604-524-4343 COQ • Austin Heights Clean Apts to rent. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

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6508

1117 Ridgeway Ave. 2 Brs from $900 & 1 Br $800, incl heat hot water, cat ok, avail now, ns, Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941

6040 uSELLaHOME.com

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

office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

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

NEW WEST

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

Call 604-540-9300

EL PRESIDENTE

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303 NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep. Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862 NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave, New West 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

SKYLINE TOWERS 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

BONSOR APTS

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR apts from $720/mo. 2 BR, $850/mo. Includes heat & hot water, Big balconies. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available. Call 604-519-1382

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.

VILLA MARGARETA

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

Managed by Colliers International

MONTECITO TOWERS

6508

320-9th St, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The emphasis is on romance, creativity, beauty, luck, risk, pleasure, charming kids, sports/games. You’re riding a winning streak – recognize and use it, seize on openings, issue invitations, respond, speak what’s in your heart, etc. Take a chance! The source of your January-to-June luck is highlighted Sunday afternoon through Tuesday: relationships, relocation, negotiation, agreements and contracts, litigation, co-operation. Clue: everything in the first sentence will aid these; but security, property, family will “fight” them. These, security, property, etc., are about to transform. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Be gentle on the home front – spend energy on renovations, repairs, rather than causing family friction. Think back and ahead: decide who should stay in your life, who should leave. Your choices will affect your health and your duties, for good or ill. Your work will expand for the next four months – clues arrive Sunday to Tuesday. Quiet discussions and administrative contacts benefit your efforts, but more adventurous communications (especially of love or competition) will erect barriers to work success – take heed Thursday. Mysteries, intimacy and finances succeed Friday eve, Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Romance, creativity and a risk-taking mood steal upon you Sunday afternoon to Tuesday – take that risk! But realize money and confidence aid romance/creativity more than wishful thinking does. You might have some puzzles to work out around these: romance, pleasure, money and work.Work definitely faces you Wednesday (success) and Thursday (when work interferes with romance’s communications, or might be dangerous – practise safety). Exciting meetings (and some a bit more stable, boring, with other generations) arrive Friday eve/Saturday: love’s possible! All month, money’s lucky.

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

Rentals

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Feb. 6 - Feb. 12 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Chase money, buy/ sell, seek lucrative clients – but most importantly (as Sunday to Tuesday might whisper to you) pursue the connection between security and money: e.g., buy or sell real estate, start a retirement fund, put away funds for your children’s education, purchase insurance, spend on new business premises or to expand your territory. Ending unprofitable or stale situations is also a wise move financially. Romance and pleasure call Wednesday (successfully) and Thursday (not – beware “wasted money”). Tackle chores Friday eve, Saturday: you’re ambitious, productive! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness are at a peak! Start important projects, seek favours, call in markers, show yourself in person. You’re very communicative, curious and travel-prone this month – these are emphasized Sunday to Tuesday. A Libra and a Gemini are attracted – the Libran is very serious. A Leo wants to spar – and join. Attend to domestic matters, family and security, property and “territory” Wednesday to Friday afternoon. Don’t be overbearing Thursday p.m. Romance, creative surges and the urge to take a big chance arrive Friday eve, Saturday – yes, plunge in! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Rest, lie low, contemplate, plan. Be charitable, spiritual. Attend to obligations, committee and administrative chores. (Do taxes?) You will want to be free of these in two weeks when your energy and money luck will soar upward. Let much of your planning involve finances. Money, earnings and possession are highlighted Sunday p.m. through Tuesday – let realism rule fantasy and wishful thinking. Your wishes, however, do have a destined road ahead – something is wiped out or born this week; it changes your future. Careful with money Thursday. Deep rest, good family Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $730/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain. Great view! Avail March 1st. Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

POCO, DOWNTOWN. Spacious 2 BR + den, 3rd flr. 1,250 sf. Gas f/p, 2 f/baths, h/wd floors, granite, S.S. applis, 2 u/g prkg. River view! $1550/mo. Immed. 604-945-7456

POCO, Gates Park. 2 BR, 2 full baths, 5 SS appl, f/p, 2 u/g prkg, wood flrs . NS/NP. 604-726-8656

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

6515

Duplexes - Rent

BBY N 3 BR SxS Duplex, 2.5 baths, kitchen, 2 f/p’s, rumpus rec rm, w/d, storage, garage/pkng, lge yd. 5 appls, new deck, newly reno’d, $2150, no sub lease, Refs, small pet ok, Feb 1. 604-298-8953, 604-727-9363

6540

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

Friday, February 4, 2011

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597 ANMORE, Rancher, 2 BR & Den, 1900sf, lev acreage, 5 appls, 2 bath, f/p, garg, patio. Mins PoMo/ Coq Ctr, Buntzen, 778-688-6622

COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor of house. Ns/np. 1.5 baths, big deck, 6 applis. $1450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

POCO 3 BR Rancher, 2 f/bath, w/d, big f/yard. $1350. By bus. Mar 1. Pets ok. 604-522-3100 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required Flexible Terms ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,751/m. Option Fee Required (604) 626-9647 (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

6540

Houses - Rent

BBY NORTH, 3 BR house, 1.5 bath, all appls, carport, lrg yrd. Nr BCIT, SFU, transit. $1650. Avail Feb 1. 778-835-5484 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY N. BCIT Newer 2 BR, grnd flr, $775 incls utls. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Very cln. 604-293-2295

Systems Ltd.

BBY NORTH 1 BR g/lvl, nr all ammens, small pet ok, shrd w/d, Price neg, Immed. 604-563-0127

New Westminster

6590

Rooms

COQ 1 BR g/l, f/bath sh’d W/D, lam flrs, prkg. $750 incls utls, cbl, net. Mar 1. NS/NP. 604-374-1071 COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kitchen, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

BBY 1 room upper, w/d, n/s, n/p. Prof person. $500 incls cbl/utils, pkng. Av Feb 1. 604-434-5578

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO, Own BR, $425 incls utils, W/D, share home. NS/NP. Avail Now. Nr Coq Ctr. 778-216-1727

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM Lrg Bsmt Suite - Central Coq $950, Bright, clean, avail March 1, Incl cable,heat,W/ D,grnd lvl entr & priv bckyrd, near Austin & Mariner, Rate based on dble occup, single negotiable, 604-788-5041

BBY, BCIT. 1 BR bsmt, gas f/p, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $750/mo incl hydro/cbl. Mar 1st. 604-421-6917 BBY BCIT, newly reno’d, 1 BR bsmt ste, new cabinets/bath/tiles/ paint/carpet. $750 incls utls/sh’d W/D. Now. NS/NP. 604-294-9575 BBY CAPITAL Hill, 1 BR gr lev f/bath, priv prkg, N/S & N/P. $600 incls utls, cable. Avail Mar 1. 604-299-7681 or 604-619-5936 BBY E. bright, View, 1 BR f/bath, sep entry, $780 incls hydro, ht, prkg, cbl. NS/NP. 604-520-1346

BBY, EAST. 2 BR, grd/lvl. 1100 sf. $850/mo + util. Radiant heat, sh’d laundry. Near schools & bus. 604-521-1008 or 604-789-6318 BBY EDMONDS, New 2 BR g/lvl, $800, 1 BR g/lvl $700, ns/np, incls utils & cbl, Immed, 604-562-1288 BBY HIGHGATE, 2 BR bsmt ste, $750 incls cbl & heat, nr all ammens, n/s, n/p, no w/d, 604-517-0340 or 778-388-7936 BBY HIGHGATE MALL area, Brand New 2 BR g/lvl ste, n/s, n/p, Avail Feb 1. 778-388-1712 BBY, HIGHGATE Mall, Lrg 3 BR very clean bsmt ste, big b/yrd. Mar 1. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1150 incl util, shrd W/D. 604-771-1217

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8020

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Alarm/Security

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Miscellaneous Rentals

CALL 604 723-8215

8010

BBY, MIDDLEGATE. Bright 1 BR. Ns/Np, No w/d. $650/mo incl hydro/cbl. March 1. 604-522-6773

BBY N. lge, bright, modern, 1 BR bsmt ste, d/w, share w/d, $850 incls utils. N/S, N/P. Mar 1. By all amens. 604 345-6636

6450

HOME SERVICES

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. BRAND New 2 BR bsmnt ste, 5 s/s appls, granite counters, N/s, N/p, $1000. 604-945-2873 COQ CTR. Executive 2 BR, upper floor. 2 full baths, 5 appls. Rad heat. Central a/c. $1300 incls hydro/cbl. Mar 1. 604-941-0712 COQ. CTR. luxury 1 BR, 5 appls, f/p, sec u/g prkg, N/s, N/p, refs, 1 yr lease, $1000. 604-803-9901 COQ. Nr Lougheed Mall, 3 BRs Brookmere, main flr, 3 appls, 1.5 ba, carport, storage shed, NS/NP. $1300 + shr utls. 604-721-2941 NEW WEST McBride, Clean quiet 2 BR Upper, D/W, W/D, prkg. NS/ Sm pet ok. $1050. 604-526-5852 NEW WEST Queensboro, Brand New Lrg 2 BR T/H style ste, 1.5 baths, utils incls, 604-767-4605 PO CO Shaunessey/Pitt River 2 BR bsmt ste, remodelled, 3yrs old, laminate, inc shrd laundry/ cable/net, patio, parking, transit/ WCE $835 + utils. 604-945-0333

POCO CITADEL 900sf 2 BR, own W/D, D/W, maple flrs, 12 ft ceil’g, sep entry, CDS. By Mid/ Elem sch. $925 incls utls, cbl, net. NS/NP. Av Mar 1. 604-941-3391

POCO NORTHSIDE, newer 2 BR bsmt. Near schools, shops, bus. $850 incls utls. Av now. NS/NP. 604-941-6843 or 778-708-4045

6605

Townhouses Rent

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

Blinds & Draperies

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

8055

Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European cleaning at it’s best.Lic/ Ins. Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421

(Coquitlam Centre area)

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

Call 604-942-2012 WOODLAND PARK

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.

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

Electrical

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

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8090

Fencing/Gates

Cedar & Vinyl Fencing

Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

8060

Concrete

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

8073

Drainage

Free Estimates

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

GET ER’ DONE Flooring & Trim

Laminate & Hardwood

604-841-1855 604-466-9733

8080

Electrical

STABLE ELECTRICAL INC. Electrical Contractor Lic # 105893

778-908-2648

No Job too small, electrical and voice/data cabling. Res & Comm. Licensed Bonded – Insured - WCB # 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs. Great rates. Call 778-822-8710

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

8115

Furniture Repairs/ Refinishing

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

Specialists In: ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Est., Pick-up & Delivery

604-469-2331

8120

Glass Mirrors

Frameless Shower Mirrors Handrails Free Estimates

info@eclipseglass.ca

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

8130

Handyperson

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Renovations & Repairs, Crown Moldings & Finishing. Richard, 604-377-2480 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740 PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN For Homes or Businesses. Call Dave at 778-386-3844

8155

Landscaping

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

8125

Gutters

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667

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

8185

Moving & Storage

GOOD GUYS

with all your moving needs! Packing, Moving, Trucks, Storage Blanket Wrapping Our Guarantee is What We Live By! Call for Free Estimate & Let Our Family Move You & Yours

604-787-4766 GoodGuyMovers.webs.com

MONTY J’S MOVING Ask us about our

Winter Specials!

www.MontyJsMoving.com

Call 604-710-5253

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments

EXPERTS OFALLASPECTS OFPAINTING Brush

• Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Yard Clean-up • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning

Free Est 604-779-6978 email:

alljobs@telus.net

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

Roller

Spray

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

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

Magic Star Painting

Winter Specials 3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS $ 279 $359 Top Quality Quick Work Free Estimates

Call Now: 780-6510

D&M PAINTING

Trim/Prune hedges, rubbish removal, yard clean-up. Free Est, reasonable rates. 604-710-9670

Home Services

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

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

ECLIPSE GLASS

www.eclipseglass.ca

604-710-2779

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

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8180 Artistry of Hardwood Floors

•Drywall •Framing •T-Bar •Doors & Trim. Professional work. Cypress Hills Cont. 604-722-6431

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

Century Hardwood Floors

604-916-7729 JEFF

All Drywall and Renovations Basement specialist! No job too BIG or small. Shane 604-807-3076

Gutters

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083

Hardwood Floor Refinishing DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

8125

778-558-7450

CLEANING LADY available. Meticulous, detailed, honest & reliable. Please call 778-233-5859

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

8080

604-464-8600 ext 213

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

ADVANCE MOVING LTD MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!! Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Move Flat Rates always available A+ (604) 861-8885 BBB www.advancemovingltd.com Rating

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

★ PAINTING ★ • Pressure Washing • Residential/Commercial • Over 25 years experience

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-782-8665 or 604-944-8665

PRIMO PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Interior Special Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

15% OFF

604-723-8434

DVK PAINTING LTD. Call Dave Int/Ext. Res/Comm. Quality work. Great rates. WCB. 604-354-2930 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

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

Free Est.

942-5394 SKYLINE DECKING All Types, Guaranteed Workmanship, Reasonable Pricing Call Luke: 604-729-6871

Home Services

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HOME SERVICES Paving/Seal Coating

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

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Plumbing

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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

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

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

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405

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Power Washing

Get Ready for SUN! Affordable! Decks, Driveways & Sidewalks Houses & RVs ... 604-773-7752

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Renovations & Home Improvement

JL N

RENO & REPAIR

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Renovations/Repairs/Building • Bathrooms • Suites • Plumbing • Electrical

• Basements • Decks / Sheds • Flooring /Tiles • Interior Designing

Gary: 604-690-7565 “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

Renovations & Home Improvement

Trade Your Kitchen

✓ RenoRite 604-434-0070 / 781-7695 JENCO

CONSTRUCTION

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

604-562-5934

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064 Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

8250

Roofing

MACROOFING.CA

Residential & Commercial Tar & Gravel to Torch On Conversion Shell Busey’s Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp Visa & MasterCard

Roofing

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

LOW COST ® Rubbish Removal

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

❏ DISPOSAL Construction, Reno’s & Drywall / Demolition ❏ YARD & HOME Cleanup •7 Days/Week •Free Est’s

CHOICE Roofing 604-807-7312 Specializing in New, Re-roofing & Repairs. Quality assured.

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

Isaac ★ 604-727-5232

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 JJ ROOFING, REPAIR specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc. WCB, fully ins. 604-726-6345

8250

8295

9125

Snow Removal

JUNK REMOVAL Household junk, appls, garage & yard clean up. 604-783-2395

Roofing

9129

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

Luxury Cars

Scrap Car Removal

*FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP* Pay $ for some complete cars. No wheels no problem. 209-2026

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1997 TOYOTA RAV4, awd, new tires, maintained well 249 K, newer tran $3900. 604-792-3288

Tiling 2001 JAGUAR S-Type 3.0, V6, Auto, Black on white, Perfect cond. $6,000. Tel: 778-322-3598

JS TILES & STONE Res/Comm. Heated floors. Free est. 604-719-7682

8315

9145

Domestic

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3500. 604-763-3223

Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

8309

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AUTOMOTIVE

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING

778-237-ROOF (7663)

9145

Tree Services

Scrap Car Removal

2000 JEEP TJ Sport, Grn, hard/ soft top, 4 l, 6 cyl, 124,038kms. Gd cond. $10,995. 604-530-2839

9160

$ BEST RATES $

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

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

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

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

604-761-7175

2005 TOYOTA Corolla-Automatic 4doors 102kms great shape, A/C, CD/AM/FM. Excellent gas mileage, $11,250 604-864-4960.

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Sports & Imports

1990 TOYOTA Celica auto, air cared, white, 210K, $750, D9921 Abbotsford area 604-855-6522

THE SCRAPPER

ABC TREE MEN. Dangerous tree removal, pruning, stump grinding. 604-521-7594, 604-817-8899

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Vans

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

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D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832 SKYLINE DECKING Renovations, Roofing, New Construction WCB/Insured/Licensed Guaranteed workmanship, reasonable pricing Call for FREE Estimate Luke: 604-729-6871

8250

THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

WWW.RENORITE.COM

BATH * KITCHEN * SUITES PLUMBERS

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RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

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

Window Cleaning #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

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

Read.

Read Autoﬁnd in the paper every Weekend.

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

Click.

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

2005 PONTIAC Montana SV6. Loaded! CD/DVD, 1 owner, no accid. $8750 obo. 604-536-7975

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2003 ADVENTURER 90 RDS camper, dinette push out, winter pkg, elec jacks, awning, full bath, $12,900, pics avail 604-824-1710

Drive.

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

www.thenownews.com/autoﬁnd – 3 easy steps: Read, Click, Drive 2008 Acura TL

$25,995

2008 Acura TSX

$24,888

57,000km Black

in Greater Van 57,710km White

STOCK#

UC801123

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

$9,995

2009 Chevrolet Malibu

$14,888

LS 53,031km Silver

SPORT COUPE 64,500km Black STOCK#

UC800022

UC302399

STOCK#

UC256938

2007 Ford F-150

Call

70,167km Gray STOCK#

UT086955

2008 Ford F-150

Call

71,967km Silver STOCK#

UT027333

2008 Ford F-150

Call

34,289km Red STOCK#

UT068749

West Coast Toyota 604-465-9146

West Coast Mazda Maple Ridge 604-465-9111

West Coast Toyota 604-465-9146

West Coast Mazda Maple Ridge 604-465-9111

West Coast Ford 604-465-5434

2006 Ford F-350

2009 Ford F-350

2010 Ford Mustang

2011 Hyundai Sonata

2010 Kia Forte

2010 Mazda Mazda3

2011 Mazda Mazda3

Call

56,231km Red STOCK#

UT072734

Call

56,267km White

$22,888

24,956km Gray

STOCK#

GL 22,813km Silver

STOCK#

UT045945

UC124579

$13,388

LX 38,669km Gray

$20,888

$18,888

in Greater Van 20,302km White

in Greater Van 2,000km Graphite

STOCK#

UC093690

UC094068

UC163853

UC415865

West Coast Ford 604-465-5434

West Coast Mazda Maple Ridge 604-465-9111

2006 Nissan Maxima

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

2008 Nissan Rogue

2006 Nissan Titan

2007 Nissan Versa

2007 Nissan Xterra

Call

SE Callkm Silver STOCK#

UC801289

Call

Callkm Gray

Call

SL Callkm

STOCK#

SL Callkm Grey

STOCK#

UT612155

STOCK#

UT143644

UT119430

Call

SE OFF-ROAD Callkm Burgandy STOCK#

UT537181

Call

SL Callkm Grey STOCK#

UC358131

Call

Off Road 69,000km Gray STOCK#

UT501146

West Coast Nissan 604-460-1333

2009 Suzuki SX4

2010 Toyota Corolla

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2010 Toyota Matrix

2010 Toyota Sienna

2007 Toyota Tacoma

2009 Toyota Yaris

Call

17,751km Red STOCK#

UC000625 West Coast Ford 604-465-5434

$13,995

$23,995 87,070km Black

CPKG 38,500km Silver STOCK#

B PKG 36,200km Blue

STOCK#

UC206853 West Coast Toyota 604-465-9146

$15,995 STOCK#

UT060984 West Coast Toyota 604-465-9146

UC204541 West Coast Toyota 604-465-9146

West Coast Auto Group www.westcoastautogroup.com

$23,888

CE 36,826km Grey STOCK#

UT289664

West Coast Mazda Maple Ridge 604-465-9111

$28,495 62,300km Blue STOCK#

UT344364 West Coast Toyota 604-465-9146

$12,595

LE 32,000km Silver STOCK#

UC240727 West Coast Toyota 604-465-9146

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