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PoCo creates enviro plan Simone Blais sblais@thenownews.com It ain’t easy being green, but Port Coquitlam has put on paper its desire to show leadership in supporting a healthy environment. Council approved an environmental strategic plan, which took two years to develop and shows what’s on the horizon as the city grows. Called the “EnviroPlan” for short, the 112-page document outlines six primary goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water use, increasing the waste diversion rate and ensuring no net loss of forest, watercourse and foreshore habitats. The plan also incorporates 12 “big ideas,” including pocket-sized farms and a water savers program. Coun. Michael Wright said the EnviroPlan will become “a blueprint for us to move forward.” “There’s nothing here that’s earth-shattering and brand new, but it’s stuff we’ve been talking about for a while,” he said. Coun. Darrell Penner, however, said he’s disappointed the plan lacks “really exciting” projects that could break through to residents. “I was expecting more than, ‘We’re doing great things,’” he said, adding he does understand “the value is having a document with everything we’re doing that everybody has in their hands.” Coun. Glenn Pollock supported the plan, noting it identifies easier projects to move forward on and allows the city to “get going on the low-hanging fruit.” Mayor Greg Moore said he was encouraged by the inclusion of hard targets to strive toward.

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Port Moody resident Gillian McMillan and other members of Tri-City Potters have been making and donating bowls for a soup dinner at Heritage Woods Secondary. The event, hosted by the Coquitlam Gogos, will benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, which supports grandmothers and orphans involved in grassroots projects in 15 sub-Saharan African countries.

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Tri-Cities grandmas are dishing out homemade soup in handmade bowls to support fellow grannies in Africa. On Tuesday, the Coquitlam Gogos are hosting an empty-bowl fundraiser called Soup’s On for African Grandmothers. Funds will support African women caring for their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren through the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign. In a community collaboration, a group of local artists has donated their time and talents to the event. The Tri-City Potters handcrafted 125 bowls for the soup supper. Guests can sip soup from the bowls and then keep them at the end of the evening.

Linda Lebrun, a Coquitlam-based potter, said she’s happy to help out. “It’s certainly a wonderful cause. There are a lot of grandmothers who really benefit from some support,” said Lebrun, who’s been doing pottery for 16 years. “Everybody has submitted as many bowls as they can. Some people donated one bowl. Some people donated many. I donated about eight. Potters in our group vary from amateur to professional, so there’s every range and everyone in between.” Showcasing the artists’ individuality, the bowls are uniquely created in different shapes and colours. “They’re totally, totally different. Some people are hand builders, but the majority throw on the wheel. We have large bowls and fairly small bowls decorated in any fashion you can think of. Some people paint. Some people carve. Some people make big, hefty, solid bowls and some people make very delicate porcelain bowls,” Lebrun said.

“There’s quite a difference, but the criteria is that they all be food safe. Everybody that I know in North America uses food-safe glazes on functional pottery because it’s such an important thing.” Port Moody potter Gillian McMillan said the local artists’ group helps out with a community-based project each year. “The Tri-City Potters like to be involved in their community. For a couple of years, we made decorations for the Douglas College Foundation to use at Light up the Lake at Christmastime,” McMillan said. “This time, we are donating 125 bowls made by our members. They probably sell for about $35 each, but we’re donating them so that the money can go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Why are we doing it? Because we can. We like the goal, the idea.” Hannah Diamond, a member of the Coquitlam  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see FUNDRAISER.

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DIVERSE PERFORMANCE: Singer-songwriter Rosette Sharma entertained students last week at Centennial Secondary to launch a documentary film initiative called The Diversity Project. The film will document the creation of a gay-straight alliance club at the Coquitlam school, spearheaded by former student Calan Breckon. For details, visit www. thediversityproject.ca.

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sblais@thenownews.com “Fill the tank” took on a whole new meaning with the newest addition to the Port Moody Police Department’s vehicular fleet. Police departments in Abbotsford, Delta, New Westminster and Port Moody unveiled the latest addition to the municipal integrated emergency response team: an armoured rescue vehicle (ARV). The ARV will be deployed alongside the ERT (emergency response team), which is called to firearms-related incidents, high-profile gangster arrests, large drug busts, barricaded suspects and bomb calls. Abbotsford Const. Ian MacDonald said the ERT had been arriving to scenes in vehicles with less protection than a regular cruiser. “They were arriving to these incidents in an SUV that either you or I would be driving up and down the freeway. There was no ballistic protection,” he said. “We need to make sure that our people arrive in these dangerous areas as safely as possible.” The Lenco BearCat vehicle is built on a larger Ford chassis, armoured to repel assault rifle fire. According to the manufacturer’s website, the BearCat is used by police, military and security forces for critical response. The ARV also has an open floor plan to allow room for victim rescue. “In a classic domestic situation but involving a firearm, if we are able to extricate the victim and the bad guy had a rifle, the distance at which we would have to move that victim to safety is huge,” MacDonald said. “Patrol vehicles would not stop a rifle round.” The four municipal departments will share the $330,000 cost, based on a formula that weighs department and population. Abbotsford will contribute the largest sum, while Port Moody will pay the

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least. The total will be amortized over five years. The ARV arrived in Abbotsford last Wednesday, and the department is in the process of erecting a portable cover where it will be stationed. “Obviously, wherever bad things occur is where it will be deployed,” MacDonald said. When those bad things do happen, having an ARV might prove to be a psychological tool. “The colouring on it and the presence of the armament is probably a bit imposing,” MacDonald said, adding the the municipal ARV looks more similar to a Brinks truck than other military grade vehicles employed by police agencies. “If it ends up being a bit of a compliance tool so we don’t have to go to higher levels to gain control of a situation, I’d love it to be the case that the ARV pulls up at the end of the road and the bad guy surrenders.” MacDonald assured residents, though, that the ARV isn’t outfitted like a regular military vehicle. “It doesn’t have any special offensive weapons. It doesn’t have a rocket launcher. It doesn’t have those types of things. It’s meant to protect those inside it.”

Youth warned about fraud

Port Moody police are recommending parents and youth be vigilant when it comes to shopping deals that promise big pay, after several students were defrauded of money in the last while. Det. Jodi Gormick said fraudsters are targeting high school students who then recruit their friends into a scam. On the promise of “making a lot of money,” the young adults are told to obtain credit cards in their own name at certain stores that provide instant credit. Using such a card, the youth or young adult purchases items in the store. Gormick said some youths visit several stores in one day, obtaining several credit cards and making several purchases. The items are handed over after the fraudster promises to pay them after they receive an inheritance from the sale of a large family company. Gormick said youth follow along with the plan when given some of the items and promised a “big pay day.” By the time the young person figures out they will not be paid, she said, they receive bills for thousands of dollars. Gormick would not say how many times this fraud has happened in the community, what ages the youth or young adults are or how much money the youth are out. “It’s the recruiting that we’re afraid of. They’re targeting young people because they’re naïve,” she said. “If you’re approached for this deal, it’s not a good deal and don’t do it.” Youth are also sometimes given cheques from strangers to deposit at an ATM, where they then withdraw the entire amount for the stranger. The cheque bounces a few days later, and the youth is out that amount. Anyone with information is asked to call Gormick in the major crimes section at 604-461-3456.

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Gogos, expressed gratitude for the potters’ generosity. “We couldn’t do it without them,” Diamond said. “The number of bowls that have come in and the quality is just outstanding. It really is amazing.” For Tuesday’s event, the pottery bowls will be wrapped in napkins sewn by a volunteer, Diamond added. That way, the designs will remain a surprise for dinner guests. The Coquitlam Gogos will cook two vegetarian soups for the supper — an African yam soup as well as a Moroccan soup with lentils and vegetables. There will also be entertainment, a silent auction, a presentation from the grandmothers’ campaign and Kenyan jewelry for sale. “The community has been terrific in making donations for silent auction items. Our appetizers are donated. Our bread is donated.

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The Coquitlam Gogos currently have about 45 members, and more are always welcome. “You don’t have to be a grandmother to join,” Diamond said. “We’re grandmothers and grand others.” The Soup’s On for African Grandmothers dinner will be held March 8 to celebrate the campaign’s fifth anniversary as well as International Women’s Day. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Woods Secondary at 1300 David Ave. in Port Moody. Tickets cost $35 and must be purchased in advance by calling Pam at 604-469-0265. For more information about the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign, visit www.stephenlewisfoundation.org. For more information about the Tri-City Potters, visit www.tricitypotters.ca.

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We get everything we possibly can donated so when people buy a ticket from us, they can be assured that the money is going to the cause,” Diamond said. “The money we raise goes to grassroots projects. It doesn’t go through any government. It goes directly to projects that serve grandmothers and orphaned children through the Stephen Lewis Foundation. “There are some 14 million children in subSaharan Africa orphaned by AIDS. Their grandmothers have stepped in to raise their own grandchildren and also children from their community. I was born here and my three grandchildren were born here. It’s just the luck of the draw.” The cross-Canada Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign launched five years ago. Since then, about 240 Gogos groups — named after the Zulu word for grandmother — have raised more than $10 million for the cause.

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Parkside Drive speeding on city’s radar Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com The City of Port Moody is seeking feedback about roadside safety issues in the Parkside Drive neighbourhood. Designed as a large cul-de-sac, Parkside Drive has only one entrance and exit to access its 530 homes. A group of residents has formed an advisory committee to address local concerns about speeding. The group is working with city staff, police and Tri-Cities Speedwatch to improve road safety in the area. The advisory group would like to see traffic-calming devices in the neighbourhood, if other residents support the idea. Port Moody transportation engineer Jeff Moi said the city hopes local driv-

ers will change their behaviours due to enforcement and education. “As Parkside Drive only has one connection to other roads, it is likely that the majority of the drivers on this road are local residents. The initial step of this traffic-calming initiative has an educational approach to promote improved driver behaviour with the key message that Parkside Drive is one big cul-de-sac,” Moi said in an e-mail. “On this road, improved driving habits of residents and their neighbours could really have a positive impact on the livability of their neighbourhood. The challenge is getting motorists to voluntarily comply with the existing speed limits.” This week, city staff will provide residents with information plus a short survey about their roadside traffic concerns. Their feedback will be used to deter-

mine the next steps, which could include traffic-calming devices. Moi said Port Moody’s traffic-calming projects are based on a city policy that considers the posted speed limit, measured vehicle speeds and factors such as proximity to parks and school zones. “Although we haven’t compared traffic speeds on Parkside Drive to all other neighbourhoods in Port Moody, the combination of a 30-kilometre-per-hour speed limit, inclusion in the city’s bike route network and location near parks and trails increase the consideration and priority for traffic calming,” he said. Residents from any part of the city can provide online feedback about road safety on Parkside Drive until March 31 at www. portmoody.ca/parkside. They can also call 604-469-4567 to have a survey mailed to their home.

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Clark’s win won’t help Tri-Cities Re: “Will election of Christy Clark benefit TriCities?” Wednesday, March 2. No, a vote for Christy Clark won’t prove beneficial for the Tri-Cities. She’s a false hope and cut from the exact same mould as Campbell was. Clark will continue along the same predictable road as the previous government. In the years when she was an MLA, she proved to be someone more interested in conflict than compromise, which doesn’t bode well — it’s so reminiscent of the To The previous premier. Focusing on budgets, she will ask us to shoulder more burdens, as if we haven’t done enough of that during the last 10 years. In short, more of the same old, same old. Despite the promise of “family friendly” policies, she will cut health care even further, education more. Her budgets will be anything but family friendly. No thanks. The Christy Clark promise looks pretty empty to me. M. Schooff Port Coquitlam

Re: “Lack of transit cuts into fun,” letter to the editor, Wednesday, March 2. We are sorry to read that letter writer Rita Pollock feels her evening out had to be curtailed because of the last SkyTrain departure. She and your other readers should be aware that transit service in Metro Vancouver does not end with the last SkyTrain. Editor The N9 NightBus leaves Downtown Vancouver at 2:09 a.m., 2:39 a.m. and 3:09 a.m. and may even be more convenient for her, as it goes beyond Lougheed Town Centre (the closest SkyTrain station to Coquitlam) all the way to Coquitlam Station. That information is readily available on the TransLink website. Drew Snider Public Information Officer TransLink

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Scare-mongers or visionaries?

he world is a difficult place to understand. The more we figure out about this amazing place, the more we discover we have yet to learn. To confuse the issue, the same science that attempts to unravel the manifold mysteries that encompass our earthly existence has provided a vast array of discoveries and inventions to make our lives more comfortable, but at greater risk. For instance, science brought us the amazing internal combustion engine. The price has included pollution and consequences unimaginable to those who developed the gasoline-powered cars that gave us global atmospheric lead levels hundreds of times higher than normal (with still undetermined health risks), cities enveloped in brown sulphur and nitrous oxides (now implicated in rising asthma rates) and huge increases in carbon oxides (fuelling possibly catastrophic global climate change). While some scientists work feverishly to correct errors made by our impulsive rush to transportation efficiency, others have created the communications revolution, building exponentially over the past few decades. The remarkable rate of increase in communications technology virtually assures more mistakes — mistakes that may not be discovered for decades. Some folks believe an error lies in wireless technology and unknown consequences that Wi-Fi and other remote-service communications may have on living organisms — such as ourselves — at the cellular level. So far, science suggests that such concerns are overblown. But science can only provide probabilities based on known information, and can’t definitively prove anything based on what we don’t know — and the amount we don’t know seems to grow at least as fast as our base of knowledge. It behooves us to listen patiently and thoughtfully to those who express concerns about the unknown. It would not be the first time that those who are seen as scare-mongers today become recognized as visionary whistle-blowers tomorrow.

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Why Vancouver deserves the NBA (again) I to par with the U.S. currency and basketball has t has recently been reported that Francesco become one of the quickest-growing sports in the Aquilini, owner of the Vancouver Canucks and Rogers Arena, may be attempting to purchase the province. The potential new owners of a Vancouver New Orleans Hornets NBA basketball team and move team have shown, with the success of the Canucks, that they are extremely astute business people, willthem to Vancouver. ing to invest in the team and able to put manageAs we all know the NBA’s first stint here left ment in place capable of marketing the an understandably bitter taste in the team effectively. mouths of Vancouver sports fans. The 2011 estimated population of B.C. The Grizzlies (now in Memphis) called is more than 4.5 million people. That’s Vancouver home for six seasons, from more than a 600,000 increase from the 1995 to 2001. During this time, fan sup2001 census. A majority of these new port was impressive despite constant residents are in the Lower Mainland. negativity surrounding the team, poor The gross domestic product (GDP) performance on the court and very limMy Generation of B.C. in ’01 was approximately $133.5 ited marketing and promotion. Through billion. However, the Canadian dolthese tough times, Vancouver sports fans Will Goldbeck lar was only worth 66 cents US then. consistently attended games, even outThat reduced our output to $88 billion drawing the Canucks on a regular basis. US. Our current GDP (based on the latest available Unfortunately for basketball fans in Vancouver, the numbers) is $191 billion Canadian, but with the Grizzlies’ existence coincided with a period of time Canadian dollar equal to the US dollar as it is curduring which the Canadian dollar was at historic rently, B.C.’s output has more than doubled in U.S. lows. That, combined with poor leadership by the dollar value. All these numbers mean potential ticket owners, ultimately spelled doom for Vancouver’s buyers and corporate supporters are more in abunteam. Ten years later some people think that nothdance and also have more money to spend. ing has changed and that an NBA team would again The original ownership of the Grizzlies suffered fail in Vancouver. from a lack of strong direction. Promotion around I couldn’t disagree more. the city was virtually non-existent, and sports deciThe population and wealth of Vancouver and sions, such as drafting, were spectacularly bad. British Columbia have increased significantly during Hiring the right people to run the team side of that period of time. The Canadian dollar has soared

things, effective marketing and strong direction are hallmarks of Aquilini ownership. Even NBA commissioner David Stern has commented on how impressed he is with Canucks’ ownership and management. Importantly, basketball and the NBA have been growing in popularity, not only in B.C. but also in Asia, most notably China. The NBA’s desire to capitalize on this billion-person market makes a team in Vancouver an NBA promoter’s dream due to its status as a major Asian gateway city. The grassroots popularity of basketball in B.C. has been growing immensely, largely due to the success of organizations like the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Association, which has grown a generation of new fans and players. In closing, I believe that Vancouver is one of the strongest candidates for a new or relocated NBA team. As a final kicker, many of the other cities mentioned as possible future destinations, such as Las Vegas or Seattle, would still need to raise funds and build a $300-million to $500-million stadium. Fortunately, Vancouver is already in possession of the state-of-the-art, financially friendly, well-liked Rogers Arena. Will Goldbeck is a Grade 12 student at Port Moody Secondary.

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Remembering the Games

he 2010 Olympic Winter Games they got involved in skating. One of the seem like they happened yesterday. members of the U.S. skating team had a The most memorable moment for brother who was a Colorado state trooper, me was the gold medal men’s hockey final so there was an instant connection between Team Canada and Team U.S. The between us. One of the most surprising revelations winning goal by Sid the Kid cemented and involved the huge discrepancy between encapsulated the whole Olympic spirit and Canadian and American sponsorship. The games. Being part of the Olympic security detail majority of Canadian skaters, except for an and working at some of the skating venues elite few, work to make ends meet, while American skaters are given in Port Moody used by visiting enough funds to cover all athletes from the U.S., Britain expenses. and Canada was an unforgetThere were no security table experience. breaches during our work I was never a figure skating detail, only endless curious fan, but I quickly became one onlookers and supporters. upon seeing our medal favourWe were able to watch the ite, Patrick Chan, come to the routines and when the skaters ice to warm up and practise. went off the ice, we would jokHe was one of the most perOff the Cuff ingly give them our version of sonable and engaging individConst. Bill Kim the judges’ score card — they uals I have ever met. all got 10s, for which they I was surprised to see how were all grateful. When Patrick tiny Patrick and the rest of the finished, he got 11s from us. One day they skaters were. They were all gracious and gave us a score of 10 — for the job we did polite, and thanked us for being there. providing security. I worked a few of the security details At the end of the detail, we got a nice and was able to see during my time with surprise when we all got a group photo the athletes that they were all committed, with the skaters from the U.S. hard working, dedicated people trying to Until next time … win medals for their respective countries. Even though they were competitors, you could see the genuine support they had for each other. I got to know all the trainers and the entourage that followed each group to the Const. Bill Kim is media liaison for the rink. They were asking questions about Port Moody Police Department. He can policing and I, in turn with my colleagues, be contacted at media@portmoodypolice. was asking questions about how and why com.

Families need support as they cope with Alzheimer’s B.C.’s new premier says that families will be the focus for her government. I would like to introduce premier-elect Christy Clark to 70,000 families in our province who are on the dementia journey. I am writing not only as a person with Alzheimer’s disease, but as someone who was diagnosed To The in my 50s, urging our new premier to continue the government’s commitment to improving the lives of people with dementia and their families. Baby boomers are finding themselves as the “sandwich generation,” working full-time jobs, caring for parents who are living with dementia, as well as supporting children who are still living at home. In some cases, the baby boomer is the one living with dementia, with approximately 10,000 people under the age of 65

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green initiatives, plus a new smart phone to be awarded to a student who has shown outstanding environmental leadership. The club is no longer collecting cell phones.

charity has provided gifts and financial assistance to 28 families since 2008. The organization seeks volunteers to organize events and help in other areas.

The father-daughter dance raised $1,371 for the Gaby Davis Foundation, which helps families affected by childhood cancer. The Coquitlam-based

Fathers and daughters danced the night away while supporting a good cause at Leigh Elementary’s secondannual Snowflake Ball.

Class Act Jennifer McFee Two Alderson Elementary teachers recently lost their locks for a good cause. Grade 4/5 teacher Thom Borle challenged students at the Coquitlam school to raise $1,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. If they met their goal, he said he would shave his head in front of the entire school. “I knew Terry. I went to high school with him. I know his brother too,” Borle said. “I lost my mom to cancer recently. My dad also has cancer and my wife has been diagnosed with lymphoma. It really does mean a lot to me.” Little by little, the school’s 230 students contributed coins in a donation jar. Once they got to $800, Borle shaved his moustache. Eventually the kids bypassed the target to raise $1,100. Borle was true to his word. Along with fellow Grade 4/5 teacher Dave Dunnigan, he shaved his head in front of the cheering students. Borle wanted to do something special for the 30th anniversary of Terry Fox’s original run, since the cause is close to his heart. “Terry is a real Canadian hero and role model for all Canadians,” he said in an email. “What little we can contribute to find a cure for all cancers is well worth cutting our hair.”

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Nova Scotiabased duo Bette & Wallet, left, will perform this Saturday and Sunday as part of the 22nd edition of Festival du Bois at Coquitlam’s Mackin Park. Traditional African dancer and storyteller Jacky Essombe will bring the sounds of an entire continent to life with two performances on Sunday. Photo by Christopher Gruver, right; submitted, left

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Conference explores atheism Is it crazy to be a person of faith? Are the new atheists right? These contentious questions will be the focus of a conference at Coquitlam Alliance Church next weekend. New atheists believe that scientific advancement renders faith unnecessary, irrational and illogical, as well as the source of many problems in the world, according to a press release. Professor John Stackhouse of Regent’s College says new atheism raises important issues Canadians need to grapple with. At the conference, Stackhouse will explore tensions between faith and reason, faith and science, as well as the reasonableness of faith. He will respond to the challenges of atheism

and explore reasons why people of faith might not be crazy after all. Stackhouse will lead three sessions entitled “Faith and Reason: Do you have to choose?”, “Religion and Science: Enemies, Allies or Alternatives?” and “Good reasons to believe that Christians are crazy ... and a few to believe perhaps they aren’t.” The conference is Saturday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2601 Spuraway Ave. in Coquitlam. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Lunch is included in the cost, and financial subsidies are available if needed. For more information or to buy tickets, call 604-464-6744, e-mail info@cachurch.ca or visit www.cachurch.ca.

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Position: Owner & Design Consultant Company Name: Tri City Paint & Decorating Centre Thoma Doerhing is proud to say that Tri-City paint & Decorating is a family owned and operated business and after almost 20 years in one location we have been able to full ﬁll a dream by moving into a space that is twice as large. We can now offer a ‘ONE STOP’ shopping experience for all of your decorating needs. Custom Blinds and drapes, artwork and custom furniture are but a few of the new additions. We can recommend professional trades for any part of your renovation needs as well. Of course we still offer full painting and decorating services, what Thoma enjoys most is consulting with customers – both in the store and in their home. Her passion for colour shines through and is highly contagious. With creative and innovative ideas for every project and home, we are more than ‘just a paint store’.

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n 1869, British MP John Stuart Mill was the first person in parliament to call for women’s right to vote. On Sept. 19, 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. Women in other countries did not enjoy this equality and campaigned for justice for many years. In 1910, a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. A woman named Clara Zetkin (leader of the Women’s Office for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day — a Women’s Day — to press for their demands. The conference of more than 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women’s

clubs and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament, greeted Zetkin’s suggestion with unanimous approval and International Women’s Day was the result. The very first International Women’s Day was launched the following year by Clara Zetkin on March 19 (not March 8). The date was chosen because on March 19 in the year of the 1848 revolution, the Prussian king recognized for the first time the strength of the armed people and gave way before the threat of an uprising. Among the many promises he made, which he later failed to keep, was the introduction of votes for women. Plans for the first International Women’s Day demonstration were spread by word of mouth and in the press. During the week before International Women’s Day, two  CONTINUED ON PAGE 21, see STREET.

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MLA, Coquitlam - Maillardville As a small business owner for many years, I’m pleased to congratulate all Women in Business! Please join me at my next “Coffee With Diane” Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at my Constituency Ofﬁce. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome!

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journals appeared: The Vote for Women in Germany and Women’s Day in Austria. Various articles were devoted to International Women’s Day: “Women and Parliament,” “The Working Women and Municipal Affairs” and “What Has the Housewife got to do with Politics?” The articles thoroughly analyzed the question of the equality of women in the government and in society. All articles emphasized the same point that it was absolutely necessary to make parliament more democratic by extending the franchise to women. Success of the first International Women’s Day in 1911 exceeded all expectations. Meetings were organized everywhere in small towns, and even the village halls were packed so full that male workers were asked to give up their places for women. Men stayed at home

with children and their wives went to meetings. During the largest street demonstration of 30,000 women, the police decided to remove the demonstrators’ banners so the women workers made a stand. In the scuffle that followed, bloodshed was averted only with the help of the socialist deputies in parliament. In 1913, International Women’s Day was transferred to March 8 and this day has remained the global date for International Women’s Day ever since. During International Women’s Year in 1975, the day was given official recognition by the United Nations and taken up by many governments. International Women’s Day is marked by a national holiday in China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

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Tri-Cities Caregivers Connections will host a series of workshops designed to help caregivers cope more effectively with their situation. Co-sponsored by the cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody and funded by the United Way of the Lower Mainland, the workshops are open to family members or friends providing support to a person 50 or older. Presenter Leila Sinnen, a registered nurse, educator and motivational coach, will focus on helping caregivers: • Accomplish realistic goals; • Take charge of their lives; • Deal with stress and let go of negative thoughts; • Communicate more effectively; and • Laugh together and have fun. Set for Wednesday evenings from March 30 to April 13, the sessions will take place at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. in Coquitlam. Sessions run from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m., and cost $15. Light refreshments will be included. To register at Glen Pine Pavilion, call 604927-6940. For more information, call Linda Western at 604-927-7917.

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Ladies Legion Auxiliary meets at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 133 in Port Coquitlam. Information: 604-942-6028.

Catholic Women’s League from Our Lady of Assumption Parish hosts a World Day of Prayer service at 2 p.m. at the WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 church, 3141 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. Refreshments will be served after. Information: Shirley at 604-942-4731. Terry Fox Library hosts an ultimate Canucks trivia bingo Good Shepherd Lutheran Church also marks World Day of from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Program is Prayer at 1:30 p.m. at 1504 Sprice Ave. Prayers will open to adults, teens and children under 12 when be offered to people of Chile. accompanied by an adult. Info: 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library holds a multicultural storytime Dogwood Pavilion hosts a free workshop on from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in gardening tools with Coquitlam parks foreman events@thenownews.com PoCo. Drop-in program is free. Info: 604-927-7999. Michelle McCandless at 1 p.m. at 624 Poirier St. Place Maillardville continues its Baby’s First Year McCandless will discuss types of tools and proper series with a workshop on dental health with Fraser maintenance. Registration is required. Info: 604Health’s Linda Moon. Sessions run from 1:45 to 927-6098. 3:15 p.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave. Info: 604-933-6146. Tri-City Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m., with a special night devoted to the letter “P.” Club meets in the McGee Room of the SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Information: 604Société francophone de Maillardville kicks off Festival du 941-9306 or www.stampclub.ca. Bois, the annual celebration of francophone culture at Mackin SHARE alcohol and drug program staff continue the eduPark in Coquitlam. The two-day festival features Quebecois, cation series with a discussion on the links between mental Acadian, Celtic and world music, in addition to activities for illness, depression and addiction from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 all ages. Community groups in Maillardville will be featuring Clarke St. in Port Moody. Program is free. Info: 604-936-3900. a host of activities and events. For a full schedule, visit www.

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festivaldubois.ca. Little Neighbours Preschool holds its open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 155 Finnigan St. in Coquitlam. Information: 604-521-5158 or www.littleneighbours.com. Kick for a Cure holds a fundraising hotdog barbecue at Beyond the Grape On-Premise Winemaking, 3030 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Proceeds will support pediatric cancer research. Information: 604-461-8891. Coquitlam Public Library holds a Living Library program with Nasima Nastoh, the mother of Hamed who killed himself because of bullying in school. She is available for discussions from 1 to 3 p.m. at the City Centre Branch, 3001 Burlington Dr., Coquitlam. St. Joseph’s Parish hosts a Mardi Gras dinner and dance at 7 p.m. at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary, 1335 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam. Doors open at 6 p.m. Evening will feature Korean drummers and Hawaiian dancers. Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for youth and $5 for children nine and under. Information: office@stjpm.com or 604-461-1369.

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Coquitlam Gogos hold a soup dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Woods Secondary in Port Moody. Tri-City Potters have donated handmade pottery bowls to be taken home by guests. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. Information: Pam at 604-469-0265. Burke Mountain Naturalists meet at 7:30 p.m. in the hall of Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. Simon Fraser University’s Elizabeth Elle will discuss B.C.’s bees and other pollinators. Information: 604-936-4108.

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Place des Arts holds an opening reception for its March exhibitions at 7 p.m. at 120 Brunette Ave. Work by Joy Kirkwood, Rose Eysmond and Catherine Tableau will be on display. Information: www.placedesarts.ca. Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce holds a luncheon featuring B.C. Lotteries Corp. president and CEO Michael Graydon who will discuss the beneficiaries of gaming in the Tri-Cities. Luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hogan’s Restaurant, 50 Queens St., Port Moody. Cost is $45, with discounts for members. Information: www.tricitieschamber.com or 604-464-2716. Mackin House Museum hosts its historical book club for a discussion on The Color Purple by Alice Walker at 2 p.m. at 1116 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam. Information: 604-516-6151.

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Tri-City Christian Women’s Club hosts its monthly luncheon at noon at the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd. in Coquitlam. Joan Sears will discuss a journey of memories, and a cookie walk will be held featuring tables of treats for sale. Reservations required. Information: Marie at 604-420-2667. Morningside Toastmasters meets from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. at Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca or Gene at 604-230-8030.

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Awakening the Spirit of Ya-Xwa Powwow Committee hosts its second annual powwow celebration at Kwayhquitlum Middle, 3280 Flint St. in Port Coquitlam. The non-profit event features First Nations dance, drumming, singing and feasts. Donations welcome and sponsors needed. Info: Lolita at 604-944-1415 or Verna at 778-209-4738.

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Fox girls end drought with wild card win Beyond its strictest definition, the term ‘wildcard’ is as close to perfect in describing the Terry Fox Ravens senior girls basketball team as you can find. The talented, unranked squad battled and scrapped their way through the Fraser Valley maze, achieving their goal Tuesday with a polished 65-59 win over Kitsilano. “We were nervous but we knew what we had to do,” Grade 11 Indra Sarju said. “We came in to the game with faith and focus and made sure we did what we had to do.” For the returnees from last year’s roster, the scenario must have seemed like déjà vu warmed over. Twelve months ago, Fox found itself in the same wildcard game against Bellmont, fighting for the last berth to the B.C.s Pouring their heart and soul into it, they came within a trey of breaking their slump before falling 56-54. It was a better ending on Tuesday. Trailing Kits 8-0 early, the Ravens found their footing to pull it to 16-13 after one quarter, and trail by just a point at the half. Stepping onto the court for what could be the final half of their season, the squad found a fifth gear to apply to their search. “[Coach Kelly Fridge] told us to just compete as hard as we could and to focus,” Sarju said. “She told us that the first five minutes of the third quarter were extremely important.” Sparked by a huge game from Jodie Vance, who held Team B.C. member Adrienne Parkin scoreless in the second half, the Ravens proceeded to take control against No. 9-ranked Kits. Grade 10 standout Katie Devaney paced the underdogs with 26 points, while Amy Nadasdi contributed 16 — including four treys — and Nichelle White chipped in 13. Sarju racked up two key steals in the late stages and sank both her shots from the line to lock up the school’s first berth to the B.C.s since Braveheart’s Oscar win. “We knew we had to keep our composure and stay focused,” Sarju said. “We’ve been through this do-or-die situation before, so we knew what to expect and what we needed to do.” On Saturday the Ravens get 16 points from Devaney to knock off Yale 56-44 and finish seventh at the Valleys. Unranked all year long, Fox now turns its focus to Wednesday’s B.C. opener at Capilano, where they face No. 3-seeded Claremont (8:30 p.m.). The No. 4 Riverside Rapids will start the B.C.s against Spectrum at 5 p.m.

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END OF THE LINE: The Surrey Eagles defence held strong, stopping the likes of Coquitlam’s Austin Carroll, above right, during the fourgame BCHL opening round playoff series. The quick elimination puts management’s focus onto recruiting new talent for 2011-12.

Eagles end Express’ route in sweep Stories by Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com The scars of failure often become the marks of success. In their first year back on Poirier Street, the Coquitlam Express have experienced the lash of defeat a few too many times — including in Wednesday’s 3-1 season-ending loss to the Surrey Eagles. That setback puts the punctuation to Coquitlam’s season, ending in a four-game sweep in the B.C. Hockey League playoff’s first round. Being swept in the playoffs was a major step forward for a franchise that had missed the postseason two years running. That fact didn’t make it any less painful for first-year junior A coach Jon Calvano. “The guys all knew it was a tough grind up, Surrey’s a very good team

and built for a long haul,” he said. In Game 4, the Express demonstrated a measure of moxie that was sorely lacking in their 7-1 loss a day earlier. Down 1-0 after 20 minutes, they took the play to Surrey, with Destry Straight tying the game 11 minutes into the second frame. However, the Express suffered through a bleak streak with the man advantage that tainted the whole series. Going 0-26 on the powerplay was no way to capitalize on Surrey’s penchant for playing it rough. In the end, Surrey was just more physical and more honed in their desire to move to the next round. The lessons learned from the first year back in Coquitlam will go a long way to continuing the rebuilding program — both on and off the ice. “The goal coming here for the organization was to get more scholarships and make the playoffs. We

accomplished both with a young team,” Calvano noted. The scholarship portion of that success presents a fresh challenge for the organization that averaged 765 fans per game, the fourth-lowest in the league. Along with team captain Garrick Perry and Brad Reid (traded to Salmon Arm after his commitment to RIT), the club helped three others who were eligible to return move on. Heading to NCAA colleges are Perry, to the University of Alaska; team scoring leader Massimo Lamacchia, to Brown; defenceman Jared Eng, to Sacred Heart; and 17year-old Straight, the BCHL rookie of the year who is off to Boston College as a potential mid-round pick in this summer’s NHL draft. Coquitlam will also have to replace graduating 20-year-olds Riley McIntosh, Michael Krgovich, Jason

Grecica and Matt Mazzarolo. In total, the club is losing its topsix scorers and half of its defence. However, Calvano is encouraged by a core of returnees who provide more depth than he had a year ago when he took on the job. Rookie netminder Khaleed Devji, forwards Malcolm McKinney, Austin Carroll, Mitch Deacon, Justin Georgeson and Alex Petan, and defencemen Mark Begert, Matt Hutchinson and Cole Gelley make up a good foundation to start from. But there will be plenty of new recruits pushing for positions, Calvano said. “Trades, acquisitions, the imports, it could be a whole new team… We have guys we’re targeting, now its getting them here to our program,” he noted. “As a team we need community support to make this thing happen. It’s a process we need to keep plucking at step by step.”

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Lightning put speed to test at short track B.C.s With the introduction of a new format to the provincial speed skating championships, one club had to stand up and be the first to host the WorkSafeBC Speed Skating Short Track championships. That club is the Port Coquitlam Lightning. The Lightning have undertaken the task of hosting and running the 15-andunder tournament, which runs March 5 and 6 at the PoCo Rec Centre. It means more than 75 volunteers coming together, including numerous Level 3 officials from as far away as Dawson Creek, to ensure the athletes can glide to the finish line. What’s the big change? This year, as part of Speedskating Canada’s initiative to encourage skaters at the youth level, the races are scored by time and laps. Ten and two are the primary numbers — a ten-minute race, and two-person relay team, that compete to see who can do the most laps. “It’s a concept that’s aimed at encouraging the long-term development in the sport, and this is the first year that Speedskating B.C. has incorporated it into the competitive schedule,” PoCo coach Louise McLaren said. As one of the club’s main coordinators for the event, McLaren said the change should turn the focus away from staring either ahead or back at the competition and allow young skaters to focus on their own stride. Instead of being decided by falls and collisions late in a lap race, skaters will strive to finish their own lap. “It’s still going to be an exciting 10

minutes,” she noted. More than 117 skaters have registered for the 162-race competition, with an eye on advancing to the Canada West championships. Those two large numbers have to be compacted into a day and a half on ice — and as daunting as it sounds, the club is eager to make it work. “We have all these brave volunteers in PoCo who want to forge ahead and show that it can be done,” McLaren said. The Lightning have 12 skaters who’ll lace up the boots, looking to circle the 100-metre track more times than the competition. Among the club’s top striders are Maria Kim and Cara Maltese. Kim has posted new personal best times in every meet, while 12-year-old Maltese qualified for Canadian championships the past two years. “The sport’s really gained a lot of attention over the past year. We’ve had a couple of girls who played ringette and hockey come in and join up. [They] saw what was happening at the Olympics and wanted to give it a try.” The weekend will end with the Coastal Finale, a series of races for Paul vanPeenen/NOW under-11 skaters, where the focus DOING LAPS: PoCo Lightning skaters, from left, Zack McLaren, Cara Maltese, Maria Kim and Mikaela will be on fun and personal strides. MacPhail train for their big races this weekend. McLaren, however, won’t be on hand to witness all the work she last Canada Cup event due to illness. at the Canadian Age Class Short Track and her fellow PoCo volunteers have “The big message from this weekend championships in Montreal. prepared for. She’ll be joining her son is that something really new is happenZack McLaren has accumulated Zackery, 16, and teammate Mikaela ing in speed skating, and something points for second and fourth place MacPhail, 15, at the Western Canada really new is happening in PoCo,” the showings, while MacPhail is looking to Cup No. 2 meet, as they vie for positions make up ground after pulling out of her coach added.

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Like the mail carrier’s credo — nei• A pair of goals by Brianne Wager ther wind, snow, nor driving rain etc. paced the u16 gold girls Nitro past — the Port Moody under-18 gold boys Squamish 4-2. Also cashing in were Reds survived the elements and their Julia Basa and Talia Madsen. Anchoring Coquitlam opposition to a solid defensive effort were prevail 2-1 in the District Hannah van Buuren and Cup final. Alecia Tingling. The rivals plowed sports@thenownews.com through a snowy, scoreless COQUITLAM first half. Jordan Barry’s Behind Nazzareno shot gave Port Moody a lead with little Russo’s stellar netminding, the time left. But Coquitlam slotted home Coquitlam Metro-Ford u-15 Hotspurs the equalizer with mere minutes to play. singed North Coquitlam 3-0 to claim the It came down to penalty kicks, with District B Cup title. the Reds outscoring Coquitlam 5-4. Russo made a handful of excelEugene Borysenko made a number lent stops in the first half. Taylor of big stops in the second half, while Witala opened the scoring, depositing defenders Matthew Brown, Trenton Ryan Mobilio’s cross on a one-timer. Murphy, Andrew Pilcher, Ben Vovko and Rounding out the offence was Tristan Matthew Wahlroth were tremendous in Jahnke-Carrier with a pair. holding Coquitlam’s attack at bay. • In a rematch of last year’s • Aaron Kim’s overtime marker lifted Westminster District B Cup final, the the u-13 AC Selects past Royal City 3-2 u-13 silver Spurs exacted revenge by for the District championship crown. doubling up on Port Moody 4-2. Down 2-0 for most of the game, Port Coquitlam took the lead on Moody’s Tak Tasaka tallied with three Christopher Bastow’s penalty shot. minutes left. The Selects then received Wilson Baker extended the lead, but Port a last-second penalty shot that Stefan Moody rallied and beat netminder Mike Kamner buried to force extra time. Peszynski with a pair of tough shots. That’s when Kim netted the last spike. The Spurs broke the deadlock with five Earlier, Port Moody topped Coquitlam minutes left in extra time on tallies by 3-0, with Kamner tallying twice. Brandon Bangambee and Scott Serres.

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• Both the u-14 Barca and Surrey Guildford squads had plenty of ammunition heading into last week’s league showdown. Coquitlam prevailed 3-0 on goals from Felitche Hutchinson, Ross Merton and Michael Mobilio. Collecting the shutout was Alex Skrzeta. • A hat trick by Berhan Waisy rocketed the u-12 Apollo past their clubhouse rival Eagles 6-0. Mario Slongo recorded the shutout, while Costa Angelis assisted on four goals. Also scoring were Jordon Choi, Ryan Gaine and Jae Jeong. • Mitchell Hnat scored twice to power the u-16 bronze Blaze past Peace Arch 3-1. Hnat opened the scoring 15 minutes into the contest. Jared Best supplied what proved to be the game winner with a minute left in the first half. • In a house battle of u-12 boys, Real Madrid upended the Clash 4-1. Patrick Korzeniecki set the tone with two goals, while Zaac Agnes and Nima Ghaffari added singles. Supplying ample support were Joey Conte, Tyler McRae and Nick Stancato. • Despite playing shorthanded, the u12 girls Storm surged past Burnaby 1-0. Behind a defence led by Mikaella De Los Reyes and Vanessa Rasovic, Coquitlam patiently bided its time. In the second half, Rasovic moved

forward and joined Noelle Everett and Olivia Kuninaka up front, resulting in Kuninaka’s winning goal. Sharing the shutout were Alexandra Arizanovic and Alivia Ungaro. • Trailing league-leading North Shore by three goals didn’t deter the silver A u-16 Panthers, who rallied to close the gap before falling 4-2. Netting goals for Coquitlam were Chenille Lafleur and Michelle Rosenquist. • Midfielder Cara Mudry prevailed on a number of tackles to lead the u-18 Synergy to a 3-0 win over Burnaby. Clair Ayling picked up the shutout. Scoring the goals were Kaitlin Ahonen, Rachel Catania and Kayla Mobilio.

NORTH COQUITLAM

In a key district cup showdown, the North Coquitlam United u-17 gold boys Blue Devils laid down a dominating 4-0 beatdown over Coquitlam. Striker Rob Gido drew first blood just 12 minutes into the game, followed by Alborz Hashemi’s free kick to the top corner. Malik Garraway, on a breakaway, and Gido completed the scoring. Strong performances came from defender Danail Radoafzoun, Aaron Wong, Arshia Zarrin and goalkeeper Sebastian Faber.

Fox, Woods lock up B.C. boys berths

The Heritage Woods Kodiaks and Terry Fox Ravens are B.C. bound. They could be joined by the Gleneagle Talons, too. The Kodiaks and Ravens clinched berths to the B.C. AAA Boys basketball championships, which start March 15 in Langley. In their Fraser Valley quarterfinal tests, Heritage Woods toppled Tamanawis 7452, while Terry Fox trounced Yale 64-39. Taylor Heinrichs led the way for the Kodiaks with 24 points, while the Ravens got 26 points from Scott Hinds. Bret Macdonald tallied 19 points despite a six-stitch cut that put him on the bench for the whole second quarter. Ryan Sclater chipped in 10 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks. Gleneagle, meanwhile, kept its B.C. hopes alive Tuesday by knocking off MEI 70-52. To advance they needed to beat Yale yesterday (past The NOW’s deadline) for a top-eight spot. Heritage Woods and Fox play tonight, 6 p.m. at Thomas Haney in Maple Ridge, with the winner advancing to Saturday’s 8 p.m. championship final.

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Russ Duncan 1925-2011

It is with tears and great memories we announce the passing of Russ Eve Duncan (nee Russell) who passed away on February 15th. Predeceased by husband John, brother Malcolm & Margarite, sister in law Margaret and niece Gail. Survived by brother Al (Torch); children Jim (Delee), Bruce (Kathleen) & Erin; grandchildren Eric, Spencer and John. Russ was born in North Vancouver. In 1932 the Russell family moved to Regina where they lived until Russ, in her early teens struck out on her own to Toronto. There in the 1940’s she worked for de Havilland building the Mosquito bomber. In 1945 Russ won the “Miss Models Model” contest, defeating over 3000 entrants. Her modeling career was launched and she moved to New York. It was there she discovered her lasting passion, dance. One of her regular dance partners was Ira Murray brother to the famous Arthur Murray. She returned to Vancouver as the house model for the Couture dept at the Hudson Bay Company where she met John. They married in 1954 and enjoyed all Vancouver’s blessings including water sports, skiing and camping. In 1956, they moved to Calgary, bought a restaurant and saw the birth of their sons, Jim and Bruce. They missed Vancouver, and came back for the birth of their daughter, Erin. Russ was involved with founding of the Sharks Swim Club, volunteered with Meals on Wheels and The United Church. Her real passion was the Dance Box which she started in 1972. She bought an old mail truck painted it hot pink, stocked it up and drove to dance studios across the lower mainland to fill the need for dance supplies. The Duncan TV room was changed into a store which overflowed to a shed, until the first “real” store on Austin Ave in Coquitlam was opened. The Langley store followed close behind, as she ran the business with her usual flair and spirit, while building a reputation as “the go to” person for Pointe Shoe fittings. She fit and took pictures of thousands of the ‘first pairs’. Russ’s first acting break came in her 70’s. She had parts in Cold Squad,Animal Miracles and many commercials. She was involved with the Cranberry Saucies Red Hat group which she loved, Russ was never one to miss wearing a fashionable (or not) chapeau. She golfed, white water rafted, snorkeled, made pottery, painted, swam, and loved to travel. Russ was a remarkable woman who lived her life to the fullest, right up to her very last days. She was a connoisseur of a good Martini and never missed a party. A celebration of her life will be held on her birthday April 17th 2011. Heartfelt thanks to Royal Columbian Hospital 5th floor South & North and Crossroads Hospice. In lieu of flowers a dance scholarship fund will be set up in her name. Donations can be sent to the Dance Box with scholarship fund noted or go have a good Martini. As the follow spot fades she slowly turns and walks away. The final curtain has come down. Bravo

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BAUER, HELLA Passed away suddenly after a short fight with cancer on Monday, February 28, 2011. Hella was born in Weimar, Germany on June 6, 1939 where she spent her early years until she moved to Friedrichshafen where she married Gunther Bauer in 1959. After immigrating to Canada in 1966 they travelled across North America upon finally settling in Port Coquitlam where she raised her family. Hella enjoyed life to the fullest, she remained very active, and dealt with her illness very courageously. She leaves behind her husband Gunther, her son Eric, her daughter Elke, son in law Michael, grandchild Thomas as well as other friends. There will a memorial service on March 8, 2011 at Hope Lutheran Church, 3151 York Street at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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The Cat Fanciers of B.C. Show will be held at

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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!

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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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. LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors. Short/long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

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LABORATORY ASSISTANT Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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Req’s a Japanese cuisine chef. Min. 3 yrs hands-on exp in Japanese cuisine/ Compl. high school/Cook & prep. sushi & hot food/ Plan & Create seasonal, cost-effective menu/ Supervise & train kitchen staff / Speaking Korean is an asset /Perm F/T $19/hr. 40 hrs/wk Send resume to: arirang104@gmail.com or Unit A 14916- 104 Ave. Surrey BC V3R 1M7

Min. 3 yrs exp. as a Japanese food chef/ Secondary Compl./ Prep. & cook dishes/ Handle raw fish for sushi & sashimi/ Develop creative dishes in a highly artistic fashion/ Ensure quality of food & determine portion/ Supervise cook /Speaking Korean is an asset / Perm, F/T, $3,040/m for 40 hrs/week. Send your resume: merritsushi@gmail.com or Garden Sushi Japanese restaurant: 2701 Nicola Avenue, Merritt BC V1K 1B8

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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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ATTN: Local people to work from home on-line. $1500 - $4500 p/t or f/t. Training. Call 604-875-1000

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GOOD YEAR (Burnaby) hiring F/T Motor Vehicle Repair Tech. Must have: Min. 1 yr exp & high school diploma. $21.50/hr. E-res: rw@goodyearusa.com

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: mamaranto@flynn.ca or Fax to: 604-531-4026

FEATUREDEMPLOYMENT If you don’t know the difference between these hammers, but you like helping people… then we want to talk to you. You sound like a customer-focused person, and that makes you Home Depot material. You bring the passion to learn and help people, and we’ll offer competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health & dental plans and 70+ benefits. The Home Depot, one of Canada’s top 100 employers, has many positions available, including:

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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.

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Nilex Inc., providing geosynthetic solutions, materials and construction services to the civil, resource and environmental construction sectors, offers the following opportunity:

Customer Service Representative Based in our Burnaby ofﬁce, the Customer Service Representative provides inside sales support to our Technical Sales Representatives. Working with internal departments, outside vendors, and warehousing partners, this position is responsible for preparing and submitting product, technical, and pricing information and quotes; researching and identifying prospects; cold calling; conducting comparative price analyses; tracking and following up on status of outstanding quotes/projects; and providing accurate information and solutions to problems presented. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Must have excellent computer knowledge including but not limited to, Excel,Word, and Customer Relationship Management. Familiarity with the construction industry would be an asset. To learn more about Nilex and this position, visit our website at www.nilex.com. Please email your resume to careers@nilex.com by March 18th, 2011. We thank all candidates for their interest in Nilex, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. March 28-April 16 and April 25-May 14, 2001. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

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The Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge Times has an immediate opening for an experienced Advertising Account Manager. Utilizing your strong outside sales experience you will be responsible for:

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the management management of of an an established established territory territory •• the developing advertising advertising programs programs •• developing prospecting for for new new business business •• prospecting exceeding client client expectations expectations •• exceeding This position position requires requires great great attention attention to detail, the the ability ability to to This to detail, multi-task, prioritize multi-task, prioritize work, work, and and to to work work under under tight tight time-lines. time-lines. Strong communication skills a must. Strong communication skills a must.

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Cares! FILA MASTIFF PUREBRED PUP without papers – RARE BREED Fawn Male, Born Dec 21, 1st Shot, will be big boy $1200 604-626-5888

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The Coquitlam Now has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Your energy rises nicely Sunday/Monday, and some gratifying luck comes your way (Sunday) – but use this energy to deal with governments, to fulfill your obligations, and/or to remove restrictions. The remainder of this week, slow down, retreat, rest and contemplate. One of the most important, exhilarating, freeing, friendly and futureoriented periods of your life begins this week, for an eight-year run. You’ll live more eccentrically, you’ll have little fear, and no patience with conventions. You’ll act unpredictably, and attract some oddballs! Chase money midweek. Errands, Friday. Taurus April 20-May 20: Popularity, optimism, entertainment, light romance and a general joie de vivre fill your days! But retreat briefly Sunday/ Monday: rest, contemplate, be charitable – plan future actions. Your energy and charisma surge Tuesday to Thursday – start important projects (better Wednesday dawn onward). You relate well to males now, whatever your own sex. Chase money Friday on. This day technically begins eight years in which your private life will grow more lively, and your career will benefit from background connections, government involvements, administration and management techniques. Gemini May 21-June 20: The general emphasis lies on career, reputation, dealings with authorities and VIPs, parents and bosses (all of whom might display impatience, temperament, but will quickly “forgive” if you’re sincere). Walk proud, but show eagerness to please. Start things, seek responsibility, ask for a chance to prove yourself! Happiness and optimism, social joys and entertainment “touch you” Sunday/Monday. Retreat to rest, contemplate and plan Tuesday-Thursday. Your energy, charisma and luck surge Friday/Saturday: flirt or achieve! Eight years of exhilarating social life begins this month.

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Your career will be unpredictable and exciting for the next eight years. You get a lucky start, for your career is very favoured until June. So use the few months ahead to expand business, to seek a promotion, to display your talents to higher-ups, etc. In the years ahead, your career will feature (or be subject to) these themes: investment, other people’s assets, detective work, research, private arrangements, lifestyle changes – changes in general – high tech, humanitarian or group-oriented activities. Short range: go forward March and May. Save April for “former things.” Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The past 15 years have nudged you toward gullibility that ended in mistrust. You might have been tempted by alcohol, other people’s money, sexual longings, secrecy, etc. Life has been dreamlike, watery – cotton batting, not steel. That ends this week (not entirely, such a long trend will take time to dissolve completely). From here on, for eight years, your mind grows clear, alert. This clarity will end your doubt and suspicion. For the first time in many years, you are cleared to find and wed your true mate. Travel, legal, intellectual, publishing activities will also benefit. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The past seven years have brought you clarity but stress in relationships. You’ve dealt with fascinating but unpredictable people, and your links have gone on and off like a light switch. That ends now: for eight years to come, this “unpredictability factor” will quiet down (but still exist in finances and sex). For 15 years, spirituality, depth, sometimes confusion but a growth-oriented confusion, enters relationships. If single, you are likely to fall in love in a completely different way. Investments, sexual desires begin to enter your thoughts midweek: act soon, not late March.

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

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REAL ESTATE Real Estate Services

6005

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6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res. Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle. Turnkey. $1,549,000. 1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-06

6020-01

Real Estate

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Burnaby Highgate 2000sf 4 Br 3 1/2ba 1/2 duplex w/side suite $779K 418-1002 id5313 Chilliwack Like New, 3 yr old 816sf 1br+den condo nr mall $184,900 997-0603 id5329 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Langley, nr seniors centre 1240sf 2br 2ba condo 55+ bldg $239,900 534-3435 id5297 Langley Resort Living updated 1400sf 2br, 2ba gated tnhse $459K 882-3760 id5324 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234 Sry Royal Hts river & Mtn view 3900sf 8br 6ba on 5500sf lot $759,900 537-5952 id5290 Sry Clayton 2yr old beauty 3000sf 6br 3.5ba w/2br bsmt suite $610K 612-9594 id5312 Vanc Mt Pleasant reno’d w/addition, potential for lg family, $1,079,000 732-0568 id5326

Chilliwack

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6008-30

Surrey

SRY, GUILDFORD. 2 BR, 1 bath, 850sf g/l T/H, f/p, patio. $175,900. Near schools, amens. By Owner 604-277-2512 or 604-657-3810

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6020-22 Sun Mar 6, 2-4pm, 2 BR, 2 yr old condo, 2 f/bath, granite counters, hrdwd flrs, balcony. $259,000. Sutton Mala 778-859-4458

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $19,500 down $1,925/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Sunday/Monday, to some degree, show you what to expect in relationships for the three months ahead. This whole month shows you what is ending in work, and what is beginning in work and relationships, for years to come. OK, that’s cryptic. For the next eight years, relationships become true, loving, laughing, friendly, stressful, unpredictable. If single, you’ll likely find your true love – or one of them. For 15 years (technically starting early April) you’ll find your “true vocation.” It might be in film, charity, spirituality, pharmacology. Gentle love, late week. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Tackle chores Sunday/ Monday. Fresh faces and opportunities arrive Tuesday to Thursday – love might be in the air! Large finances, secrets and sexual promptings stir you Thursday night to Saturday – be a little cautious, especially Friday night. Don’t take big risks. This week starts eight years of slightly erratic employment and health factors: your employment prospects will improve in any area associated with food or shelter; for good health, you’ll need to avoid stress. April begins 15 years of true love prospects – but they might come early, this week and next! Chase beauty, art. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: You’re tired, in a wee hibernation mode until March 20 – pamper yourself, don’t overwork. Romance, charming kids, pleasure and creativity make Sunday/Monday interesting. Tackle chores midweek. Relationships are bittersweet (or affectionate and snarling) Friday/Saturday. Be diplomatic on the home front all March. Soon (April, technically, though it might have started even in 2010) a 15-year trend of “normalization” will enter your domestic sphere. You’ll find your true home. This Friday begins eight years of exciting, unexpected romantic, creative lightning bolts!

New Westminster

BY OWNER Queensboro 6 BR or 7 BR hse, big lot, possibility 2 lots, all renos, $499,000. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

6020-32

Richmond

RICHMOND - $1,568,000, 8 yr custom built, S. facing, 6 bdrm + den, 6 ba, 4200 sf, lot 9600 sf, tiled roof, hardwood, mortgage helper suites, sauna, 3 prkg. Free recorded msg 1-800-596-2197 ID# 7325 Mac Realty

6030

Lots & Acreage

ARIZONA BIG beautiful lots $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tuscon Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com

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Mar. 6 - Mar. 12 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Communications, paperwork, details, errands, casual friends, short trips and curiosity ﬁll this week and next. In the slowest, most gradual way, like water on blotting paper, this area of your life will grow for the next 15 years. At the same time (perhaps illogically) your worries about money and income will fade. You enter eight years of “home excitement” this week. This can have a negative effect, bringing more stress to the home (so relax, exercise, guard digestion) and a positive one: money made from property, food/shelter areas. A big new life! Midweek joy, romance. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chase money this week and next. Don’t spend! A sea change is looming in your earnings area. For the next 15 years, your income will stabilize (despite your worries!) – in fact, you’ll hit the “central channel” of your life’s earnings trends. Your income will tend to expand in these (and similar areas): government, welfare, social work, hospitals, institutions, sympathy, ﬁlm, pharmacology, assembly lines, interest rates, oceans, sea food, gas/oil, hydrology.... This week begins eight years of friendly meetings, travel, communications – love starts to become possible! Rest midweek. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: From this week onward, the tension, excitement, nervous energy and restlessness of the past seven years will fade, to be replaced by 15 years of expanding consciousness, more sleep, more dreams, expanding spirituality. Nuance, poetic feelings, indescribable, subtle joys will become your everyday companions. Others will be inexplicably drawn to you. Rely more on your intuition, less on logic. You’ll see beyond the petty things of life. You’ll begin to wonder if money and power might be the wrong goals. But chase money Sunday! Travel midweek. Soak up nature Friday/Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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FEATURED HOMES RENTALS 6020

Houses - Sale

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6020

Houses - Sale

OPEN HOUSE

4 bedroom, bright house with laminate floors in great location with walking distance to West Coast Express, shopping, and all levels of schooling. Very clean home with high ceiling in living room, large windows, great layout. $40,000 price discount. For more info contact Kasia Sutton Group 778-865-0215

RENTALS Apartments & Condos

1 BR avail now on Princess Cres! Includes gas, hot water, 5 appl, 1 prkg and storage for $1000/mth. N/S or pets, call 604-788-9345.

6508

Apt/Condos

Maple Ridge/Pitt Mead.

Sunday, March 6th, 2pm - 4pm. 11860 Springdale Dr, Pitt Meadows.. $448,800

6505

6508

Apt/Condos

SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $907/mo. 604-524-4720

BBY. 2 BR. Priv w/d. Nr Skytrain, SFU & Lougheed Mall. Ns/np. $890+util. Av now. 778-895-0675

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

BBY, Lghd Mall. Bach, $720 incl ht & h/w. ns/np, newly reno’d, storage, Apr 1. 604-779-3882

BBY, Lough Mall. 2 BR, 3rd floor, f/bath, 3 appl, new carpet, balc, gym, u/grd prkg, coin laundry. No pets. $850/mo incl hydro. Apr 1st. Nr Skytrain. View! 604-924-1933 BBY METROTOWN 2 BR, 2 bth, nr skytrain, 6 appls, w/d, Apr 1, Pets ok, $1500. 604-715-9400 BBY S. 1BR. $715 - $745, ug prkg, hw, WiFi, Metrotown, storage cat ok no dogs 604-818-1129

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

COQ. 3 BR $1,000, 2 BR $900, Now/Apr 1, heat, parking. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

604 939-0944

GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077 NEW WEST, 1 BR Penthouse, VIEW, priv deck, newly reno’d. $980 incls heat/hot water, deluxe cable. NS/NP • 604-521-4180

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

COQ, 325 Casey. X-Lrg 1 BR, w/cbl, avail now. Pets & Child ok. Frm: $775. Quiet. 604-339-2316

COQUITLAM

1 Bdrms. $810 2 Bdrms. $1040

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.

RENTALS 604-931-7376

COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 BR, $750 & Bach $620. Av now. Incl h/w, Bldg W/D. 778-865-6696 COQ • Austin Heights Clean Apts to rent. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

AMBER (W)

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

www.caprent.com

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

MOVE-IN BONUS

ARBOUR GREENE

CYPRESS GARDENS 1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

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

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

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

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. RENO’d 1 BR & 2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $765-$1085. 604-724-8353

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

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

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

SUNSET PARK

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

VILLA MARGARETA 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

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

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

6540

Houses - Rent

POCO RANCHER 3 BR, 1 bath, all appls, garage. Av Apr 1. $1300 + utls. No pet. 778-889-9167 SPACIOUS 3 bedroom upper floor, with separate entry, carport and storage. Great fenced backyard with BBQ area.In suite laundry, fireplace in the living room, 2 bathrooms.Daycare,elementary and high school near by, close to shopping area, coffee shops and banks. Contact Michael at 778-995-5260 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, lrg fenced yard...$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 - 134 St. Solid 5 Bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre with mtn views.. $1,688M 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 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required

ABBOTSFORD HOUSE- 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 www.wesellhomesbc.com

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215

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

NEW WEST

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

Call 604-518-5040

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

Contact Alex 604-999-9978 or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

6520

Farms/Acreage

FOR LEASE - Delta, BC. Large Equestrian Facility - 40 plus stalls, indoor ring - outdoor track & paddocks. Incls operators living quarters. Bruce Lawrie - Home LIfe Titus Realty 604-575-5262

6535

Homestay

COQ WW Plateau, Lrg Furnished BR with own f/bathrm, mini fridge, TV, 3 meals, transport to school, $1000/mo. NS/NP. 604-970-2888

6540

Houses - Rent

BBY N, 4 BR , great hse, gd loc, lrg corner lot, nr schools/transit/ SFU, h/w heating, N/S. $2200. Avail now, Denis 604-838-4661

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

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

604 420-5636

www.montecitotowers.com

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, n/s, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

COQ 3121 Pattulo. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, own w/d, all appl. $995 incl util. 2 min to Coq Centre. Great location! Immed. 778-688-2594 COQ CTR 2 BR Ste, priv entry, cbl, wireless, d/w, shr w/d, n/s, n/p, $850 + 50% hydro, available immediately call 778-867-9135 COQ, Huge 2 BR g/l ste, new paint & open kit, lam flrs, back yd, $1000 + 1/3 utils, 778-896-6114

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-40

New Westminster

NEW WEST. Furn’d, Room $440 incls sh’d kitch & bath & utils. 604-767-3863 or 778-837-4596

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BR upper, log house, Maple Ridge, 2 baths, 2 car garage, 1 yr lease, avail immed, N/s, N/p, $1400/mo. Call 778-808-8196 BBY BRENTWOOD 2 BR mn flr, bright & clean, w/d, $900 + 1/3 utils, ns/np, Now. 778-223-2454

COQ, Lough Mall. 3 BR, upper flr. Veggie garden, big yard. Ns/np. 1.5 baths, big sundeck, 6 appl. $1,450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

COQ New Horizon, newly reno’d 3BR, 2 lvls, all new appls, 1900 sf, nr Pinetree Sec, ns/np, Mar 1, $1800/mo, 604 760-6372

M RIDGE Kanaka Creek newer 5 BR home, 2 car garage, 5 appls, nr amens/school. N/S. $2000. 604-838-4661, 604-817-3330 POCO 3 BR mn flr, kitchen, dining & liv rm, small fam rm, all appls. $1450, Immed. 604-329-9600

BBY, Deer Lake. 3 BR, upper. $1250 + 2⁄3 util. 1 BR + den, g/l, $680 incl hydro. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. Quiet, greenbelt area. Big yard. March 15 or Apr 1. 604-836-2710

BBY, Cariboo Hts. Bright, spac 2 BR bsmt. 1,700 sf. $1000/mo + util. Radiant heat, new appl., priv laundry. Nr schools & bus. Now. 604-521-1008 or 604-789-6318 BBY METROTOWN, Quiet 2 BR bsmt, w/d, $750 + 2/3 utils, n/p, n/s, Avail Mar 15. 604-430-8144 BBY, N. 1 BR 900sf ste avail now. $850 incls utls. Nr transit, SFU, BCIT. NS/NP. Ref. 604-294-6951 BBY, N. 1 BR bsmt ste avail Mar 1. Nr transit, mall, grocery. Suits 1. Furn’d or Unfurn’d. NS/NP. $725 incls utls, cbl. 604-299-1852 BBY N. BCIT Newer 2 BR, grnd flr, $775 incls utls. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Very cln. 604-293-2295 BBY NORTH near SFU, Upper 3 BR Duplex, 2 bath, 5 appls, f/p. NS/NP. $1375+ utls. Avail Apr 1. 604-420-3269 or 604-760-7043 BBY S. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, priv entry, inste W/D, quiet, $850 incls utls. NS/NP. Suits adults. Refs req’d. Burnfield Cres. 604-526-7335

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse , quiet family complex, no pets. $920. Call 604-942-2277. POCO 2 BR T/H $765, $785 & $830/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

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.

COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $985/mo incls utils. Immed. 604-931-3677

Contact 604-939-0221

COQ Near SFU/ Lougheed Mall, skytrain. 2 BR bsmt ste, D/W, own W/D, $1115 incls utls, cabl, net. Av April 1. NS/NP. 604-505-5876

RIVERS INLET

COQ, Westwood Plateau. 2 BR + den. 1,500 sf. Priv w/d, alarm. Waterfall in greenbelt b/yard. $995 + util. Apr 1st. 604-761-5703

COQ, Westwood Plateau. Beautiful 2 BR & den g/lvl. Hot tub, 7 appl. 1400 sf. Ns/np. $1,475 + util. 1 year lease. Now. 604-945-9594

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Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area) • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets. • 1 & 2 BR Apts also avail.

Call 604-942-2012 COQ WW Plateau, Deluxe, 1600+sf, 3 BR gr lev ste, 2 f/baths, sauna, all appls, granite foyier, hrdwd flrs, storage, alarm. $1500 incls utls. N/S. Pet negot. Avail May 1. ★ 604-970-2888

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

CALYPSO COURT

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

415 Westview St, Coq

Managed by Colliers International

612 CLARKE ROAD

Apt/Condos

Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

EL PRESIDENTE

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

Whitgift Gardens,

N. WEST 1 BR, $750. Highrise. View, prkg, 3 appls. NS/NP. Now. Refs. Nr skytrn. 604-318-6782

JUNIPER COURT

Apt/Condos

1117 Ridgeway Ave. large 1 Brs @ $780, incl heat hot water, cat ok, ns, avail now, Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941

Large bright 1 BRS from $765. Newly reno’d Incl heat, hot water & dw. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

6508

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

7010 MAPLE RIDGE, near 207th St. 3 BR, upper. F/p, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $1200/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-836-6205 N. WEST, Queensborough, 3 BR, main flr, 1 bath, $1100/mo + utils, available immed, own parking. 604-722-5550 or 604-671-8389 NEW WEST McBride, Clean quiet 2 BR Upper, W/D, prkg. NS/Sm pet ok. $1000/mo. 604-544-5852

POCO NEW Upper lrg 2 BR. $1150 incls utils, W/D, W/D, rad heat, f/bath, alarm. NS/NP. 604-468-2940 or 604-970-7672

Personals

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Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm

Angel Massage 604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8020

Blinds & Draperies

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

8035

Carpet Cleaning

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

8055

Cleaning

Harmony Home Cleaning & Assistance

COQ 1 BR g/lvl, nr Miller Park, $750 inc util, suits sngle, w/d, Mar 15. no dogs. Ref. 604-936-2206

10%OFF your 1st cleaning! High Quality/Low Price/No HST Custom, Affordable Cleaning. Make your space beautiful! Call Misti, 778-846-6478 www.harmonyhomecleaning.ca

COQ. 2 BR, 900 sq ft, grnd lev, priv ent & w/d, N/p, N/s, cls to bus route & Hwy, $925/mo incls hydro & heat. Call 604-529-1880

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

8055

Cleaning

GREEN HOUSE CLEANING Earth Friendly. Avail •Weekly •Bi-Weekly •Monthly, •One-time •Move-out. Call ★ 604-817-4441 HOME CLEAN Reasonable Rates. Insured. Call Igor • 604-476-1197 PROFESSIONAL CLEANING Lady available. Good Rates & Refs. Free Est. 604-992-3444

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re All Your Concrete Needs

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722 DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

8073

Drainage

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

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

HOME SERVICES

8080

Electrical

8160

Lawn & Garden

J.C. BROWN ELECTRIC

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 30 year Exp.

Large & Small Job Specialist Expert Trouble Shooter Bonded, WCB, BBB 24/7 Low Rates

604-617-1774

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

ADVANCE MOVING LTD * Landscape and Garden SPACE DesignBOOKING & Construction * Full Lawn Care Services For:MARC’S LAWN CARE ( Marc Frew) Mowing, Power Raking, Rep:Fertilizing, DTJames Aeration, New Lawns * Hedges and1299268 Tree Pruning Ad#: * Yard Cleanups * Fences & Decks

Marc • 604-315-8954

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8087

Excavating

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

DT LAMINATE FLOORING Affordable Prices and Quality Work. Call 604-454-8963

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Gutters

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667 Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8130

Handyperson

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Renovations & Repairs, Crown Moldings & Finishing. Richard, 604-377-2480

8155

Landscaping

ARIES BOBCAT & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

• Drainage • Retaining Walls • Fences • Hydroseeding Call: 604-808-9017 www.ariesbobcat.com ★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083 ★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

604-787-8061

MONTY J’S MOVING

Free Est. 604-779-6978

Winter Specials!

email:

alljobs@telus.net

COQUITLAM

LANDCAPING LTD.

❏ SPRING CLEAN-UP ❏ Yard Maintenance ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Weeding ❏ Retaining Walls ❏ Lawn Cuttng Contracts Insured. Guaranteed. John: 604-464-8700 or 778-867-8785

Park’s Landscaping

Gardening Services Lawn Maintenance Landscape Design Residential & Commercial William KIM • 27 years exp.

604-518-3571

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

8125

Experienced Movers with Affordable Rates!

Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Power Raking • Lawn Repairs • Lawn Mowing • Aeration • Gardening • Yard Clean-up • Hedge Trimming

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD. Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

BEST RATE MOVING • Local & Long Distance • Avail. 24/7 incl. holidays • Seniors Discount • Delivery to/from YVR Airport

• Tree Pruning

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

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

Starting $30/ hour Licensed & Insured

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

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

Moving & Storage

8185

Ask us about our

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

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

Can-Pro Paint and Drywall

Gardening Services 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881 SAM’S Gardening SERVICE Lawn & Garden Care, Hedge Trims, Clean-up. 604-603-2341

Over 20 years of quality service

THE REAL DEAL Give us a Call We're Tough to Beat Free Estimates

Rapid Brush Design PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING LTD.

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB

Jean-Guy Bottin

Cell 604.626.1975

D&M PAINTING

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

604-724-3832

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

SPACE BOOKING • Residential - Commercial For:RAPI D BRUSH DESIGN PAINTING & DECORATING • Interior & Exterior Rep: DTJames • Spray & High-End Finishes Ad#: 1299287 • Wallpaper Hanging

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING

• FREE ESTIMATE

1 to 3 Men

Steven Kovacs • 778-990-7174

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

Magic Star Painting

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

Seniors Discount

Winter Specials 3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS $ 279 $359

www.affordablemoversbc.com

Call Now: 780-6510

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES

604-537-4140

Top Quality Quick Work Free Estimates

MC GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

• Lawn and Garden Fertilization • Pruning & Topping • Landscaping - Lawn Maintenance • Retaining Wall • Garden Clean-Up SPACE • New Fences and More • Power Raking BOOKING • Aeration GARDENING LANDSCAPING & HOME RENOVATION • Trimming • New Lawn Rep: NWright

Ad#: 1295390 HOME RENOVATIONS SERVICE • Framing • Flooring

Quality Workmanship Reasonable Prices – Free Estimates

Please Call: D • 778.829.7785

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

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

Call Geoff Dann at:

“Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

A Name You Can Trust

COVE RENOVATIONS ❍ flooring ❍ tile ❍ finishing ❍ painting

604-782-8665

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

25% Off with this ad

Call 604-518-0974 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338

General Restoration Services

604-454-7978 www.cove-renos.com

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

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

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

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

JENCO

CONSTRUCTION

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

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

PLUMBERS

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

8250

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

8250

Roofing

JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof We cover the H.S.T.

SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345 MACROOFING.CA

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

778-237-ROOF (7663)

NEW CANADIAN ROOFING LTD. Over 15 yrs experience All types of Rooﬁng Reasonable Rates WCB Insured

604-716-8528

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

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★reroof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266 CHOICE Roofing 604-807-7312 Specializing in Repairs & Re-Roofing. Quality assured. GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362

Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

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Save Your Dollars!

✓ RenoRite

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

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

604-761-7175

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

• 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

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com ihauljunk.ca 604-782-4713 ★★ Best prices in town ★★ WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

8315

Tree Services

$ 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) ABC TREE MEN. Dangerous tree removal, pruning, stump grinding. 604-521-7594, 604-817-8899 Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8335

Window Cleaning

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

9145

Scrap Car Removal

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Sports & Imports

2004 VW Jetta 2.0 $8200, 160000km, Lady driven, air care, auto, leather, 604-574-7856

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $500 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

Tried & True Since 1902

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

2002 MAZDA Prote´ge´, 154K, 4dr, auto, A/C, AM/FM/CD, Only $3,900. 604-351-8448

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

Roofing

782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

9160

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

SKYLINE DECKING Renovations, Roofing, New Construction WCB/Insured/Licensed Guaranteed workmanship, reasonable pricing Call for FREE Estimate Luke: 604-729-6871

604-RUBBISH

THE SCRAPPER

604-781-7695

RENOVATIONS, COMMERCIAL & residential, lam/wood flooring/ tiling, finishing carpentry, dywall, counter tops. Qual work, ins, fast, reliable. Free est. 778-893-7277

Rubbish Removal

AUTOMOTIVE

Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

8255

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

604-562-5934

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

• Painting & Wallpaper

CALL THE EXPERTS For: MC

Painting/ Wallpaper

CONFIDENT

3 Rooms $250

604-771-7052 Trim/Prune hedges, rubbish removal, yard clean-up, power raking. Free Est, 604-710-9670

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

DANN DECORATING

8195

ADAM’S YARD CARE Hedge trimming, pruning trees, yard clean up, etc Adam 778-899-4162

8195

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Friday, March 4, 2011

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

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

2005 KIA RIO $4750 4dr 5 spd, new clutch, timing belt, recond mtr, grt cond 604-795-5508 before 8pm

9173

Vans

2008 HONDA Odyssey EX, 7 pass, loaded, 25K, $21,750 firm D9921 toll free 1-877-855-6522

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2007 SILVERBACK by Forest River, 30ft 5th Wheel, 2 slides, spotless, $27,000. 604-230-2728

A32

Friday, March 4, 2011

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

Anniversary

Sale

MARCH 5 & 6

HA T I W S W DRA Y L R 300) U $ O R H E R V U O ENTER O IZE (VALUED AT PR OL O P L R I GRAND WH E L T T O GE 35 B D I R F E N WI

FANTASTIC SAVINGS ONALL OURWINE KITS

FOR SPECIFIC SPECIALS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE

Join us on March 5th for a Hot Dog Lunch in support of Kick For A Cure to help raise funds for Pediatric Cancer Research

Beyond the Grape On-PremiseWinemaking Ltd. 2009/2010Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Small Business of theYear

3030 St.John’s Street,Port Moody BC 604-461-8891 www.beyondthegrape.com