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Kingsbury vows to file an appeal Former Coquitlam mayor gets suspended sentence, probation for ‘isolated event’ Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com Former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury was handed a suspended sentence with two years probation Thursday morning for fraud and personation charges. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Miriam Gropper ordered Kingsbury to complete 150 community service hours over the next 18 months, as was suggested in a joint submission from the Crown and defence. He must also pay $300 in victim surcharges.

Last month, Gropper found Kingsbury guilty of fraud over $5,000, personation with intent to gain advantage and causing someone to utter a forged document. Kingsbury, who was Coquitlam’s mayor from 1998 to 2005, was acquitted of a charge related to theft over $5,000. The charges stem from a situation nearly three years ago when Kingsbury took a former business associate’s travel trailer. Kingsbury had previously entered into a business arrangement to buy half the interest in Jean Aussant’s company for $450,000. Kingsbury paid Aussant $24,000, which he believed to be a loan and Aussant believed to be a deposit. Meanwhile, Aussant had traded in his travel trailer and put a deposit on a newer one from Travelhome RV Marketplace in Langley. In August 2008, Kingsbury signed Aussant’s name on a work order at the Travelhome dealership to take the trailer, which he drove to a property in Shuswap. Kingsbury believed

he had a legal right to the trailer since Aussant owed him money. Aussant reported the trailer stolen to Langley RCMP, who arrested Kingsbury in October 2008. Following an out-of-court settlement for civil litigation, Kingsbury has been the lawful owner of the trailer. However, at Thursday’s sentencing, Gropper ordered that Kingsbury return Aussant’s personal items left behind in the trailer. He must also have no direct or indirect contact with Aussant or his wife, except through counsel or another professional service. Gropper said the sentence is meant to act as a denunciation and deterrent. “Mr. Kingsbury’s actions were impulsive but not spur-of-the-moment,” Gropper said. The trailer was Aussant’s personal property and not part of a business deal between the two men, she noted. Kingsbury engaged in two deceits, Gropper found: first, he said he was Aussant; and secondly, he said he would bring the trailer back

after the weekend. However, Gropper noted that Kingsbury has significant credibility in the community and has no criminal record. She said he has been publicly embarrassed, his image has been tarnished and he now suffers health problems. “This incident is an isolated event,” Gropper said. Kingsbury must report to the probation office within 72 hours. Outside the courtroom, Kingsbury said he plans to file an appeal. He said he was never in business with Aussant, nor did he have any intention of being in business with him. “I think the whole thing just got misconstrued from the start,” said 64-year-old Kingsbury. Similarly, Aussant said Kingsbury was never a business partner since he never purchased any shares in his company. “Justice has been rendered,” Aussant said. twitter.com/jennifermcfee

Orcas pay visit to waters in Port Moody Frank Luba editorial@thenownews.com As soon as he heard there were orcas in Burrard Inlet Wednesday morning, Dave Price jumped in a boat. The 50-year-old was rewarded with the rare sight of a pod of the magnificent creatures that used to be called killer whales swimming, leaping and breaching. Price got his orca sighting Wednesday when a call came in at 7:30 a.m. that there were whales under the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. He leaped into a boat with a co-worker Visit www.thenownews.com for pictures who used to work on whale of the orcas. tours. “We looked out for them because we didn’t want to pass them,” recalled Price. “We spot them, cruise in slowly, kill the engine and start taking photographs.” The social media world was full of comments about the pod travelling in Burrard Inlet waters including Port Moody, and the conversation speculated that the large mammals were visiting Vancouver to support the Canucks — the team whose logo uses a killer-whale graphic.

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Port Moody votes unanimously to reconsider borrowing bylaw, seeks recommendations Stories by John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com The referendum results still stand, but the funding mechanism will likely change. That was the message from Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini Thursday, in response to council’s decision to hold off on borrowing up to $16 million for a revamped Fire Hall No. 1. Port Moody council voted unanimously Tuesday to reconsider the borrowing bylaw to finance the new hall after a newly minted fire department task force — consisting of councillors, city staff and firefight-

ers — delivers a series of alternative recommendations on June 28. “I believe that the work of the task force is extremely important and it is going to be coming out with a variety of recommendations,” Trasolini said Thursday. “But regardless of what they come up with, they will be in tune with the community … we want to build a state-of-the-art fire hall [that’s] adequate for today’s needs and also that would allow future expansion.” One month ago, 9.2 per cent of Port Moody’s eligible voters cast ballots in a referendum that asked if they were in favour of borrowing funds to replace Fire Hall No. 1. In total, 58 per cent of voters

supported plans to borrow up to $16 million to be repaid over a 30-year period. Ten days later, however, council voted 4-2 against adopting the bylaw to borrow the money, citing the low voter turnout. Mayor Joe Trasolini opposed the borrowing bylaw along with councillors Meghan Lahti, Karen Rockwell and Gerry Nuttall, while councillors Mike Clay and Bob Elliott voted in favour. Coun. Diana Dilworth was absent. Since that time, members of the public have decried that vote as being undemocratic. Councillors tried to distance themselves from those sentiments  CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, see TOTAL.

Golden Spike gets extension on loan

t’s still on the books, and they’re not off the hook. The Golden Spike Days Society requested that all, or a portion, of the $14,000 it owes to the City of Port Moody as part of a loan re-payment be forgiven. Port Moody council rejected that idea Tuesday, and has instead opted for another route: the society has until October when its fiscal year ends to review its finances and report back on a new repayment schedule. “Forgiving this loan, to me, would not be appropriate,” Coun. Meghan Lahti said Tuesday. “We made it very clear when we made the loan that we had some pretty serious questions to the people that were organizing it with regards to plans that they had.”

was paid back to the city last year, and “It would have to be a pretty extraanother $5,000 was supposed to be ordinary situation before I would, paid this year. That figure has changed in fact, gift them the money,” added to $2,500, she said. Coun. Diana Dilworth, “We’re not entirely adding that she is upset with [council’s] “very optimistic” that “It would have to be response because it the money will be paid a pretty extraordiwill be revisited again back at some point. The society originnary situation before in October [and we will] not be worryally borrowed $16,000 I would, in fact, gift ing about it until our from the city in 2009, them the money.” financial year end so a loan that became we can move on with necessary due to dwinthis year’s festival and dling sponsorships, Diana Dilworth not be worried about cuts to provincial Port Moody Councillor that at the moment,” gaming grants and the Comin said. “It recession, according depends completely on to society president how the festival does this year, as to Sally Comin. how we will be working out the payComin said Thursday that $2,000

ment schedule with them.” Comin acknowledged that this year’s rendition of the yearly festival, which runs July 1 to 3, will be scaled back due to budgetary concerns. Mayor Joe Trasolini tried to amend the payment timeline by suggesting that any repayments be deferred until 2012, though council disagreed. “The Golden Spike celebration is the event in the City of Port Moody,” he said an interview Thursday. “One must recognize that this is run by volunteers that put in long, hard-working hours to have this event … so I am sympathetic to their challenges especially in the last couple of years, since the economy has been what it is.” Council unanimously agreed to wait until October for repayment.

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olice have arrested a 27th Street and stole her man they say is responbackpack before climbing into sible for a series of a car and fleeing. brutal attacks on women in Two hours later, another Coquitlam and woman was reportother communedly assaulted by a ities. man who hit her The alleged with a blunt object editorial@thenownews.com before taking off in assailant, 32a vehicle. year-old Joon Later the Woo Lim from same morning, Surrey, was Coquitlam RCMP said an taken into custody Friday. He elderly woman was attacked, appeared in provincial court knocked to the ground and Tuesday on multiple charges robbed of her purse near of robbery and other crimes. Patricia Avenue and Hastings Police hope the arrest Street. Again the suspect left will allow the community to in a car. breathe a little easier, said Police believe there may Sgt. Peter DeVries from North also have been other inciVancouver RCMP. dents involving the same “When something like this man, including an alleged happens, it puts everyone’s attack on Lansdowne Drive in hackles up,” he said. “No one Coquitlam in which a suspect wants to imagine there is a reportedly rear-ended the vicious criminal on the loose victim in her vehicle and then attacking women. It’s a … assaulted her when she got testament to the hard work out to inspect the damage. of the officers involved that That incident was “particuthis person has been apprelarly violent,” according to hended.” police, as the victim had to be The alleged attacks took treated in hospital. place within hours of one — North Shore News another Thursday. Police were first alerted to the spree at about 6:30 Port Moody takes a.m. when someone pushed a young woman to the ground on Fairmont case near the intersection of Port Moody police have Mountain Highway and East been asked to investigate the

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death of a man from the east Kootenay town of Fairmont after he allegedly killed himself in front of local RCMP officers. Columbia Valley RCMP went to the 58-year-old man’s house May 10 after receiving a complaint from another Fairmont resident. According to the RCMP, the man was in distress and made disturbing comments and then “took his own life.” The Columbia Valley detachment has asked Port Moody police to take over the investigation because RCMP officers were present when the man died. The B.C. Coroners Service is also involved in the case to determine the man’s cause of death. — Postmedia News

Alexa’s all-stars

Two Coquitlam police officers have been deemed among the all-stars of impaired driving enforcement as part of the annual provincial recognition. Const. Rudy Étienne and Const. Tarjinder Dheri are two of the top 25 impaired driving investigators in B.C., earning positions on the all-star members of Alexa’s Team for 2010. The BCAA Road Safety Foundation honoured 92

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police officers for their diligence in removing impaired drivers from the roads. Eleven of those officers are based in Coquitlam. Étienne and Dheri were recognized alongside Const. Davinder Lally. Laurel Middelaer was present to award the officers. Middelaer’s young daughter, Alexa, was killed by a drunk driver while feeding horses at the side of a road in Delta.

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Public display of love? It’s a lock John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Linda Balzer wants to put love on permanent lockdown in the City of the Arts. The Port Moody resident appeared before council Tuesday to pitch the idea of establishing a space on the pier at Rocky Point Park for a series of “love locks” to recognize the ties that bind. Whether it’s between lovers, family, friends or even for a pet owner, the concept behind a love lock is simple: the initials of the two parties in question are inscribed on a lock and placed in a permanent location. From there, the key is thrown away “so that their love would be locked forever.” “Locking your love with a padlock is the perfect, symbolic way of letting those significant people in your life know

just how important they are to you,” Balzer said Tuesday. The impetus behind Balzer’s presentation Tuesday came from a country that knows a thing or two about all things amore. While vacationing in Italy with her husband, the pair spotted a similar installation in a seaside town that had a series of love locks set up on a pier. “I have further looked into this and found that they were, indeed, love locks,” she said. “And they are all around the world. And I believe, that we in Port Moody should be the first in the Lower Mainland to have them.” Balzer went on to note that the love lock phenomenon is believed to have started in China, and has spread to other countries including South Korea, Japan, Guam, Italy, Hungary, Latvia, Russia and the United States.

In fact, a small town in western Nevada called Lovelock has devoted parts of its city square for a permanent installation of a series of love locks. It’s Balzer’s hope that a short rail will be installed at the pier to facilitate a “natural growing piece of art,” one that will buoy local businesses while at the same time make Port Moody a tourist destination for wedding photos, proposals and other forms of celebration. “We have many wedding parties and events in our very own Rocky Point Park,” she said. “People come to our pier and have their photos taken, and I think it would bring many, many more people to our city if we in Port Moody had a place where they could lock their love forever.” Her proposal was met with what seemed to be unanimous support from all council

members, with Coun. Mike Clay suggesting that he’d like to see other areas in the park examined as well. “It was a very interesting presentation,” Mayor Joe Trasolini said in an interview Thursday. “It is very symbolic of people’s love for another, and having a physical presence to celebrate that type of love is great.” Council will deliberate on whether to authorize staff to help out with the project at the city’s next council meeting on May 24.

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Youth need to give input on their vision for future Re: “Why do so many youths decide not to vote?” column, Friday, April 15. After reading this column it is obvious to me that we need to take a look at the age requirement for voting in Canada. Clearly Will Goldbeck is at least as capable as many people his senior to make an informed decision. To The I have voted in every election since I became eligible at the age of 19 in the early 1970s. In spite of these years of experience, some of the points Will makes come as revelations to me, especially the one about the fear of being selected for jury duty. That’s a big issue in itself. Here is something to consider for young people: The decisions being made on your behalf by people

much older than you, with very different priorities, will affect you for the rest of your life. You will be dealing with the results of these decisions long after these leaders are gone. Why not have a say in your future? Don’t go after the “bones” they throw to you. For example, in a previous provincial election, people who like to speed Editor were offered the bone of getting rid of photo radar. Think of the bigger picture, what kind of a society do you want? I am very confident that if everyone makes an informed decision we will all be better off.

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Byelections speak volumes on voters

remier Christy Clark completed her political comeback Wednesday, winning a byelection in Gordon Campbell’s former riding of Vancouver-Point Grey. Byelections, despite their low voter turnouts, often serve as a temperature check on the political climate. It is typically seen as an opportunity for voters to signal their satisfaction or lack thereof with those currently in power. Clark acknowledged Wednesday that the governing party hasn’t won a byelection in 30 years — making this week’s victory an exception to the rule. But it was no landslide win, in keeping with byelection results that speak louder than just the ballots cast. The premier defeated NDP challenger David Eby by a shade under 600 votes. In fact, Eby led for most of the evening, with Clark inching ahead and gaining momentum as the last ballot boxes were counted. Both sides of the provincial political world expected the race to be close, and Clark admitted that the close result shows the B.C. Liberals can neither take their support for granted nor count on the NDP vote to be split. Political science professor Norman Ruff said defeat was “unthinkable” for the Liberals, whose strategy for party rebuilding would have been severely derailed had she lost. The NDP’s candidate is a well-known civil liberties and poverty activist. Eby was elated with the result, telling party faithful the Liberals are in trouble if a first-timer could almost unseat the premier. Now, Clark could be back on the floor of the legislature and amid the hurly-burly of question period as early as May 24, according to Elections B.C. She begins the hard work of meeting high expectations in a condensed period of time. The premier would do well to stave off any post-byelection amnesia in the next two weeks. May you live in interesting times, one Chinese proverb notes. Wednesday’s byelection offered not only lessons for both provincial parties, but also signalled more interesting political times to come.

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higher, but this year I’ve found myself like a high often find myself up late at night. Well, I guess most would correct me that, in fact, I’m up early. jumper who has knocked down the bar in mid air. I walk away from the failed jump, only to try again, It is at these ghastly hours that I do my homeas I’ve been taught to. Again, I knock it down. Until work because I didn’t do it earlier, when I know I now, I have always managed to make it over. But I should have. need to realize that I can’t let this conIn hindsight, I calculate how much sume me. There is so much more to life time I really had to do my work — but than just high school grades. then I remind myself that it was my I manage to say this and yet I am still choice to go out, thus it’s my responeasing into the idea. Being at the end sibility to make up for lost time. And I of my secondary schooling, my mind is do this with a sense of satisfaction knowbeginning to open to new ways of thinking that years from now I will remember ing. Among many, I have been exploring the rock show and not my late French homework. My Generation what the definition of “beneficial” is to me, and in general, I’m questioning all I haven’t always had this mindset. The Elizabeth Barreca that I value. One query in mind, howimportance of school has been emphaever, always seems to linger: years from sized for much of my life that it is no surprise that I have become obsessed with my grades now, what will you remember? I have always had constant inhibitions between — so much so that I’m starting to cave under the school and play. I want to go to my friend’s house, pressure I put upon myself. but I really shouldn’t on a weekday. Regardless of I have been asked before, and yet often dismiss my choice, I would always have a sense of regret, but the question: Why do I push myself so hard? Why I’ve been working to overcome this imbalance. do I feel this gut-wrenching need to do so well? Is it Now nearing the last couple months of high really worth getting this stressed out about? school, if there was ever a time to focus, now is it. Every year I’ve been raising the bar higher and

However, I find that I seem to be doing the opposite, and yet I don’t feel as regretful as I once did. Ask any of my friends and they will tell you that I am not spontaneous, but here I am, at the most crucial time in my schooling, and only now have begun to accept such whim into my life. From garbage fashion shows, to documentary film festivals, to school plays, little seems left of my weekends except a Sunday night. With friends or alone, I attend these events with full knowledge that not only have I yet to touch my homework, but that I will undoubtedly be staying up quite late to finish it. But lately when opportunities have begun to arise — a charity music concert or a free invitation to the ballet — I can’t help but think to myself, why wouldn’t I go? In retrospect, I see myself years from now thinking about the choices I’ve made and being thankful that, after years of stressful work, I finally took the time to do good for myself — agreeing that it was all worth it. Elizabeth Barreca is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary.

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Legislating common sense is a sad reality on our roads Driving a car is a right, not a privilege, and the sooner the government understands this, the better off we’ll all be. Everyone’s getting fed up with the constant interference by the government to take the joy out of driving. First it was that constrictive seatbelt law. Everyone knows that when you get into a high-speed accident, being ejected a few hundred metres is preferTo The able to being mangled up in that twisted ball of steel. And what’s with all these speed limits? You don’t have to be a genius to realize the folly in this kind of thinking. When you’re going from point A to point B, the faster you go, the less time you will be on the road. Less time on the road means the less chance you will be involved in an accident. A vast majority of drivers know that fourway stops are a mere suggestion. How many accidents are caused by the silly people who actually stop and get rear-ended? The powers that be say we are doing too many things to distract ourselves when driving. That’s ludicrous. Why else would car manufacturers put in mirrors if it wasn’t for women to put on their makeup or men to shave in this hustle-bustle world we live in? Finally, doesn’t the government understand the concept of hands-free driving? Many of us have mastered the art of driving with a coffee in one hand and a cellphone in the other while steering with our knees. Besides, today’s modern cars practically drive themselves. In all seriousness, the fact that the government has to legislate common sense when it comes to driving is an indictment of the less-than-serious approach many take when

it comes to driving a vehicle. Last year, there were 104 deaths (45 in the Lower Mainland) in B.C. alone that were directly attributed to drivers distracted by cellphones, etc. I can’t imagine the heartache and torment of families who lost a loved one to a driver who thought a phone call was more important than someone’s life. These are not accidents, but deliberate acts of negligence. Our penalties for someone taking a life with a vehicle are ludicrous. Very rarely do we see jail time unless it’s Editor a repeat offender; then it’s only a couple of years. There were 3,000 citations given out in February for people who were using their cellphone. We just don’t seem to get it. I am not an innocent myself. A few years ago, I received a ticket in the mail for going through a red light. I was fuming — that is, until my wife looked at the picture and said, “What are you complaining about? You ran a red light!” Like the old axiom, if you can’t pay the fine, don’t do the crime. Neil Swanson Coquitlam

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Four and a half years later, Evergreen questions abound On Oct. 12, 2006, TransLink announced the Evergreen Line with a report to the TransLink Board’s Oct. 18 meeting that recommended proceeding to the detailed design phase of the Evergreen Line project and continuing with efforts to close a $400-million gap between funds committed to the project and the total $970-million cost of construction On Sept. 11, 2009, the second update was released by the Evergreen Line project. The update stated that contractor selection will

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begin in early to mid 2010, environmental assessment to be completed in 2010, with construction to proceed in late 2010. The update also announced open houses for the environmental assessment process for September 2009 and open houses for preliminary design in October and November 2009 Now the project has an estimated $1.4-billion dollar cost (an increase of $430 million), is still waiting for the environmental assessment certificate to be issued and has a tentative date of 2014 for completion. Serious questions must be asked of TransLink that require irrevocable answers: What is the scheduled date for the environmental assessment certificate? What is the start date for the project? What is the completion date for the project? How many dollars have been spent in total to date for any and all issues including, but not limited to, two changes in technologies, marketing, administration, engineering, etc., since 2006 on the Evergreen Line? As a taxpayer, one must ask whether the politics of delay and the ineptitude that surrounds this project really cost the taxpayers of British Columbia a further $430 million, and if so, who is accountable for this? With a provincial population of an estimated four million as of April 2011, the incompetence of this project management has cost each person — man, woman and child — a further $94.42 in direct project costs and delayed or impacted significantly the growth and economies of the Tri-Cities region. It has been four and a half years since the announcement of the Evergreen Line, and I would estimate multiple tens of millions of dollars have been spent. Where are we now, and who is accountable in TransLink? Douglas A. Mazur Coquitlam

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“I remember she was very blunt on the situation. She said ‘You have stomach cancer and there’s nothing much you can do.’ I was shocked; we were both shocked. Sara started crying right away.” What followed was an immediate operation, followed by an intense three months of chemotherapy. The Caverlys were told that,

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“I don’t think I could have done it without Sara — she was the rock of the family,” Caverly recalls. “While I was trying to keep myself together, she was busy trying to keep everything else together. She was always there to kick my butt whenever I started to lose focus. She wouldn’t let me falter. I can’t even describe what she means to me for saving my life.” “One of the big things for us is the survivor lap at the relay,” says Sara. “Chris ran it in 1997 and he’s still doing it 14 years later. We always have a good cry during the survivor lap. The whole day is like an emotional roller-coaster.” For the Caverlys, the relay is all about people supporting people and banding together as a team against cancer. In 2000, despite the odds against them, they were blessed with the birth of their son. For Caverly, his struggle against cancer hasn’t slowed him down. “I made two goals for myself at that time,” he said. “I wanted to reach the age of 40 and I wanted to walk my daughter down the aisle when she gets married.” He has already accomplished one of those goals, having surpassed 40 years of

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The story of the Caverlys — Rhys (from left), Sara, Chris and Katy — continues to inspire a Relay for Life team. age, and is eagerly waiting to accomplish the second. “I want people to know that cancer isn’t necessarily a death sentence,” he said. “I looked at it as a life sentence. It helped me find out what is important in life. It’s about spending time with your family. It may sound strange, but getting cancer is one of the best things that happened to us. It brought us so much closer and our relationship has never been stronger.” Caverly has some more advice for people who are suffering from the debilitating disease.

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ancouver artist Roger Bryant will bring his 30plus years of experience in glass crafting know-how to PoCo’s Leigh Square for an interactive John Kurucz workshop on May 14. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the workshop will take participants through the ins and outs of various copper foil techniques, covering off on cutting, shaping, foiling, soldering and finishing. Bryant is one of a number of different artists who are currently being showcased in Leigh Square Community Arts Village as part of the current installation Metamorphosis, which depicts three-metre-high rendering of a dragonfly sculpture. Bryant’s workshop costs $95 per person, and the class size will be limited to eight people. Participants are asked to bring safety goggles and a lunch. Tools are provided. To register, call 604-927-8400 or log on to www. experience.it.ca.

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The City of Port Coquitlam is reaching out to artists interested in participating in the city’s Art at the Market event to be held in late June. The deadline for applications is May 15, and Port Coquitlam is looking for “potters, jewelers, painters, photographers and all types of crafts,” according to a press release from the city. The event itself is taking place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30 and will coincide with the third instalment of the annual Port Coquitlam Farmers Market. E-mail vendorinfo@haneyfarmersmarket.org or call 604-4677433 for application details.

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Free City Collective from Coquitlam awaits the results of a contest that boasts a performance alongside headlining festival acts.

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rom 140 down to five, Coquitlam’s Free City Collective is now playing the waiting game, as opposed to just playing. The local progressive rock band is knee-deep in a battle of the bands type contest that could see them land a coveted spot at this year’s Live at Squamish festival in August. Citing influences ranging from Radiohead and Led Zeppelin to

Supertramp and the Beatles, the group has already survived the online voting process that pared 140 submissions down to five. A panel of judges is now determining who will be the winner of the contest, and that decision is expected sometime next week. “It would be really nice to get the spot in the festival, but the exposure itself — being in the top five and having people plug it — has been incredible,” said singer and keyboardist Ben Rowley. “We’ve been connected to an entirely new fan base.” Slated for Aug. 20 and 21, the bigticket summer concert event will feature mainstream, headliner acts like Metric, Weezer, Shad and Black Mountain. The winner of the contest will get to play alongside those headliners, on top of getting their own rider, dressing room, backstage massages

and $250. As is the case with any type of online-drive contest, getting the word out has entailed lots of time in front a keyboard, although not the type made by Yamaha. “In terms of the amount of work we’ve had to do for this contest, we’ve never had to work this hard to secure a spot in anything,” Rowley said. “The social media aspect of it was a huge, huge undertaking. Every single one of us was on the computer every day for eight hours a day messaging people.” Outside of Rowley, a Coquitlam resident, the group is rounded out by Coquitlam bassist Derek Rohde, Port Moody guitarist Sam Romero, Coquitlam guitarist Theo Milloy and Jun Choi, a Richmond native who was recently enlisted as the group’s new drummer. The band’s former drummer,

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Coastal Sound concert celebrates life Coastal Sound Children’s Choir will perform during the 10th bereavement celebration to be held Sunday in PoCo. The annual Leigh Square

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In an unexpected plot twist, a classroom writing project flourished into a published novel for one Port Coquitlam teacher. Cheryl Angst, a Grade 6 and 7 teacher at Minnekhada Middle School, signed her class up for the young writers’ program through the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November 2009. For the 30-day challenge, Grade 6 students had to write a 6,000-word novel while Grade 7 students wrote 7,000 words. Angst joined in to write 50,000 words in a month. She began writing a science fiction novel, since she is a long-time fan of the genre. “Basically it’s about a retired officer who thought he was done after the war who gets sucked into investigating the truth behind rumours about a planned alien attack on

Earth,” Angst said. “It’s kind of for everybody. In the industry, you term it as space opera. It’s about the people. It’s not so much about the hard science. I don’t go into detail on how the spaceships fly or anything like that. It’s more about how the characters interact with each other and how they solve problems.” She used her own writing as a teaching tool to help students slog their way through the creative process. “With teaching, we do a lot of modelling. We do a lot of showing,” she said. “So when we were talking about plot or characters or dialogue, I’d pull up some of the stuff I’d written to use as an example for them with their novels. That’s when the kids really got involved.” The students urged Angst to finish her novel and get it published, and that’s exactly what she did. • For the full story, visit www.thenownews. com.

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important information. ri-Cities students shine Submitted photos will be online in The NOW’s published as space allows. new web gallery of local school photos. We hope to highlight the Artistic expression many student Riverview achievements Secondary stuand school initiadents are explortives that occur ing the theme throughout the year of kindness through our photo through art. gallery, which is Artist Joseph called “Tri-Cities Bankier and 29 students are a class art 10 students Class Act act.” You can view have created a photos of students, Jennifer McFee mixed media teachers and school collection about events at www.thekindness to self, others, the nownews.com. environment and nature. They We invite readers to send us also explored ways to foster a photo or two of their schoolpositive change by focusing related events, which will be posted this standing photo gallery as often as possible. We hope the collection will show a slice of the myriad activities that happen in the school community. To submit, e-mail between one and three photos to jmcfee@thenownews.com with “Class Act” in the subject line. Photos should be .jpeg format, high resolution and about one megabyte in size. If possible, please include names of people featured in the photos and any other

thrilled to share with you in on local and global priorities. this show.” Bankier, who combines The 29 colourful canvases graphics with poetry, worked will be on display at Leigh with the Riverside students Square Community Arts through a short residency. Village at 2253 Leigh Square “Joseph’s inspiring ideas from May 19 to June around kindness 27. brought out The display, the best in called “SOEN: my art 10 The Seeds of students,” Importance said art in Kindness teacher Visit www.thenownews.com for a gallery to Self, Others, Kelly of school activities and achievements. Environment Seldon in a and Nature” will press release. have an opening recep“I am impressed tion on Thursday, May 19 with how eloquently they from 5 to 7 p.m. with artists have expressed their thoughts in attendance. Admission is through their mixed media free. paintings which they are

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So long smolts: coho release set for Hyde Creek

ome people find it sad when the little ones outgrow their home and must move on. But for the Hyde Creek Watershed Society, it’s a cause of celebration. Tri-Cities residents of all ages are invited to help the Hyde Creek Watershed Society members release thousands of coho smolts and fry into the creek this Sunday.

The smolts have spent 18 months growing in the rearing pond at the Port Coquitlam facility. It’s time for them to begin their long journey from Hyde Creek to the ocean. They will remain in the saltwater for up to two years and then return back to Hyde Creek to spawn. Residents can help by carrying

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Slipping belts signal wear and tear or off-kilter pulleys solution so that I may hang the wrench back Dear Tom and Ray: up in my garage? I have a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country William minivan with the six-cylinder engine. Whenever I drive through a puddle, the belt RAY: Well, we can’t fix your slips off. All of the original undercar, William, but if you really can carriage guards are still present change a belt in four minutes and in factory condition. I have flat, I’d be happy to offer you my replaced the water pump, idler brother’s job. pulley and tensioner, to no avail. TOM: Actually, this is a common This occurs so often that I must problem with Chrysler minivans of carry a specially modified wrench that era. Usually when a belt slips underneath my driver’s seat so I off, it’s due to either a worn out can stop and put the belt back on. Click and Clack belt or a misaligned pulley. I have become so proficient at this RAY: If the pulleys aren’t all in that I can put the belt back on in Tom and Ray Magliozzi the same exact plane, the one that’s less than four minutes. The slightout of line will try to tug the belt est amount of water will cause either forward or backward out of that plane, the belt to slip off. During the winter melt and and with the help of something slippery — like spring rain, I must navigate the roads as if I some water — it often can succeed in pulling am driving through a field of landmines and off the belt. avoid all pools of water, regardless of size. I TOM: And in fact, Chrysler issued a technichave asked numerous mechanics, both shadeal service bulletin for this problem. For $300, tree and dealership, but have stumped them Chrysler will replace the mounting bracket of all. Can you explain the cause and provide a

the idler pulley to better align it with the other pulleys. RAY: Unfortunately, we’ve been told that often this doesn’t solve the problem. TOM: So about five years ago, Gates came up with a set of replacement parts you can have installed that will solve the problem. RAY: The Gates kit contains a special double-sided, grooved belt and matching

grooved tensioner and idler pulleys. So the belt matches the pulleys and sort of locks into place. That makes it much harder for the belt to come off. TOM: The kit costs just over $100, and your mechanic can get it from his Gates supplier and install it for you (we’re told Goodyear has a similar kit). Then you can hang that wrench up until the next thing breaks. Good luck William.

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Guest speaker is Joyce Fordyce, Coquitlam manager of leisure SATURDAY, MAY 14 services. Info: 604-941-2462. Children’s Spring Swap Meet at the Poirier Community ONGOING Centre, 630 Poirier St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services. Société francophone de Maillardville, in partnership with Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library meet at Canadian Parents for French, Tri-Cities chapter, 10:15 a.m. in the boardroom at the Poirier branch, offers registration for Maillardville-Coquitlam 575 Poirier St. Information: 604-937-4130. French summer camp, for kids ages six to 12. Camp PoCo Garden Club holds its plant sale, 10 a.m. runs July 4 to Aug. 26 at Banting Middle School. For events@thenownews.com to 1 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Prairie Ave. and info and to register, visit www.maillardville.com or Shaughnessy St. Info: 604-461-5011. phone 604-515-7070. Mackin House Museum hosts a Maillardville walkVancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter ing tour, 1:30 p.m. rain or shine. The tour, a 30- to 40-minute needs volunteers for its 24-hour rape crisis line and shelter for walk, is led in French and English. Meet at 1116 Brunette Ave. battered women. Free training provided. Info: 604-872-8212. Info/register: 604-516-6151. Wild West Can-Can Dancers, registered as Golden Spike Days Colony Farm Park Association is hosting Partners in the Park, Can-Can Dancers Society, is accepting new members, including 1 to 4 p.m. in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. dancers, non-dancers and anyone in between. Information: www. Garden tour at 1:30 p.m. and nature walk at 3 p.m. Information: wildwestcancan.ca. 604-937-3483. Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Coquitlam Centre presents Unwined — Sip, Savour and Saturdays at noon at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont Mingle, an evening of international and domestic wines, craft St., as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United beers and culinary treats, from 7 to 10 p.m. Local sommelier John Gerum offers a presentation on wine tasting. Tickets are $45 and available at www.coquitlamcentre.com/unwined. Proceeds go to support educational funds at Douglas College and the Coquitlam Foundation.

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SUNDAY, MAY 15

Children’s Spring Swap Meet, presented by Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Hyde Creek Watershed Society open house and fish release event, with hatchery tours and fundraiser barbecue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. Information: 604-461-3474. Dogwood Drama Club presents Hickory Dickory Dead, a murder mystery, Sunday 1:30 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Tickets $5, including light refreshments. Crossroads Hospice Society and First Memorial Funeral Services present 10th annual Celebrate Life community gathering, 6-8 p.m. at 2253 Leigh Square, PoCo. In honour of Bereavement B.C. Day. Info: 604-949-2274.

MONDAY, MAY 16

Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets Monday, 10 a.m. to noon at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr. Information: Peggy at 604-461-9705. Tri-City Newcomers Club meets 7:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. All women, not just those new to the area, are welcome to attend. Info: contact Wendy at 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@yahoo.ca.

TUESDAY, MAY 17

Metro Vancouver hosts an open lunch discussion on Zero Waste Challenge: accelerating construction and demolition waste diversion, at Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Ctr, 405 North Rd. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m., speaker noon to 2 p.m. To register, go to www.metrovancouver.org, under outreach, then sustainability dialogues. Dogwood Garden Club features guest speaker Marilyn Holt, discussing bedding geraniums, at 7 p.m. in the Centennial room, 624 Poirier St. Coquitlam Scouts are holding spring registration for Beavers (5 to 7 years), Cubs (8 to 10 years), and Scouts (11 to 16 years), from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Mundy Road Elementary gym, 2200 Austin Ave. Info: www.12thcoquitlamscouting.ca. PoCo Garden Club meets 7:30 p.m. in Trinity United Church Hall, Prairie and Shaughnessy St. Guest speaker Brad Jalbert talks about roses. Info: Marion at 604-941-9261.

Church, 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Info: 604-688-1716 or 604-461-6991. Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts caregiver support groups. The Coquitlam group meets the last Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m., and the Port Coquitlam group meets the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. A Chinese-speaking support group is held the first Thursday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. Information: 604-298-0711. Council of Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Info: Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or ecbayer@shaw.ca. Rocky Point Toastmasters meets Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: 604-506-1037.

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Coquitlam Public Library and SUCCESS present a workshop to celebrate Asian cultures and reflect on our own culture. Registration is required for this free program. 1:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch, 3001 Burlington Dr. Contact: Yumiko at 604430-1899 ext. 101, or hp@success.bc.ca. Singles Travel Club meet 6 p.m. for dinner ($15) and guest speaker on Vietnam and Cambodia, at Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. RSVP: Val 604-529-1552. SHARE Alcohol and Drug Program invites the public to attend its education series topic on Relapse Prevention, 7 p.m., 2615 Clarke St (2nd floor) in Port Moody. Info: 604-936-3900. Société francophone de Maillardville will present an episode of “La Petite Seduction” and in-person discussion with comic Daniel Lemire, 7 p.m. at Centre Bel-Âge, 1200 Cartier Ave. For more, e-mail info@maillardville.com.

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Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society meets 1 p.m. with speaker Sharon Tokar, on the history of the Commercial Hotel at the Leigh Square Gathering Place, 2253 Leigh Square Place in PoCo. More info at www.pocoheritage.org. Dogwood Drama Club presents Hickory Dickory Dead, a murder mystery, Sunday 1:30 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Tickets $5, including light refreshments. Mackin Heritage House hosts the Historical Book Club, 2 p.m., with a discussion on local author Annabel Lyon’s The Golden Mean. Coffee, tea and refreshments available. Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association’s regular meeting, 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, Victoria Drive and Soball Street.

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Don’t leave planting your leeks to last minute “I grow leeks in trenches, which I fill in with compost as the plant grows. I get nice, 10-inch-long white stems, but the leeks are not very thick. Is it possible that the nutrients from the compost don’t get down to the roots?” Bernie Epting e-mail

Is it possible you’re starting your leeks too late? The more time leeks have to grow outside, the fatter they get because they grow like onions adding an extra layer as they go. Also leeks do need a lot of water — and this can be a problem for gardeners with water restrictions. Compost in leek trenches is a great idea. So is a grass clipping mulch for nutrition and to conserve water. Earthworms congregate under this mulch and get very busy improving the soil — their help is Branching Out a real blessing any time, but especially if you’ve got clay.

I wonder if you are growing summer leeks. These are pale green, fast-growing and thinner than the longer-season winter ones. Names of summer leek varieties include Varna, King Richard, Lancelot and Jolant. Winter types Anne Marrison include Blue Solaise, Durabel and Musselburgh. “We have a 30-year-old rose In the past you could identify summer leeks bush that had to be moved. The root was enorby their very quick growing times (70 to 80 mous and we were wondering if it could be cut days) while the winter or late fall leeks would in order to propagate another bush. Does it be identified as needing about 135 days to need rooting medium?’ harvest. Elizabeth Monaghan The original long-growing winter leeks often e-mail have dark green leaves, sometimes with purple tinges. By themselves, the roots of a free-standing But in the last few years hybrid leeks have rose bush are highly unlikely to produce a new been developed with a variety of growing times plant no matter how you treat it. Many roses and leaf shades. are grafted and even if a new plant did grow Really, you need to try different kinds of from grafted roots, it would be a wild type with leeks in your area and see what works for you. very different leaves and flowers from the oriI garden in raised beds of clay loam and my ginal top growth. favourite leek is Blue Solaise. It is very winterBut if your rose bush was on its own roots hardy and has beautiful purple-green leaves. and multiple-stemmed or prone to suckerI have been getting the seed from England ing, you could propagate a new rose bush by (Chiltern) because I found it hard to get splitting off a section of root together with its locally. attached upright stem (or sucker). But Saltspring Seeds started offering Darcy’s A root that contained an active suckering purple leek this year. I’m hoping this is equally growth point might also become a plant. hardy. Stem cuttings could work. These usually

need to be cut and plunged into soil when leaves are on the stems (August or September are the best months for this). Stem cuttings do benefit from rooting hormone. Meanwhile, leaving a few leaves on the stem will make sure

photosynthesis will nourish the nodes that produce roots. • Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@ shaw.ca.

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Sapperton/United Boulevard Extension Transportation Planning Process – Phase 3

Community Information Meeting Phase 3: Recommended Solution Strategy Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sapperton Pensioners Hall 318 Keary Street, New Westminster

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Reds’ Trimble silences Cannons When both the pitching and hitting are in synch, the end result is usually sublime. The Coquitlam Reds experienced just that on Tuesday, blanking the Vancouver Cannons 4-0 on the strength of Matt Trimble’s pitching. The Port Coquitlam lefthander tossed six innings of five-hit ball, as the Reds improved to 7-6 in B.C. Premier Baseball League action. While Vancouver has just one win to show for their effort this season, it’s not because they aren’t a decent team. The Cannons have lost 10 games by twoor-fewer runs. “It was a step in the right direction, we finally got some clutch hits,” said Coquitlam manager Kyle Williams. “We can hit top to bottom but we just haven’t seen it yet.” The Reds took the lead in the top of the third inning, when Brian Nicholas doubled home Jeff Heidema and Hordan Varga. In the sixth, it was Jordan Ramirez with a booming two-run double to make it 4-0. “That hit was a blast. Queen’s Park is like 400-feet or more in the outfield, and (Ramirez’s) would have left Mundy Park.” Trimble, meanwhile, walked two and struck out 10 to drop his earned run average to 2.29. Brett Snowball pitched a clean seventh inning. It came after another split on Sunday against the Abbotsford Cardinals, with the Reds winning the opener 3-2 and dropping a 13-2 decision in the nightcap. Trimble earned the win in the first game, tossing one-inning of relief as Heidema slapped a two-out RBI single in the eighth inning. Dylan Remenyk delivered seven strong innings of three-hit ball, fanning six. In the second game, the Reds were held hitless over five innings. Abbotsford scored 13 runs on 15 hits. Coquitlam now heads to Kelowna for four games this weekend.

Ducks ace 15u BC final

The Coquitlam Ducks continued their dominance of the volleyball courts last week, taking the girls 16-and-under B.C. club title. Against Richmond in the final, the Ducks pulled out a 2-1 victory (25-19, 2325, 15-10), after topping Fraser Valley 2-0 (25-19, 25-22) in the semifinal. Earning the tourney MVP award was Katie Devaney, while Brittany Aldridge and Sammy Thompson were named as all stars. In u15, Coquiltam netted the tier I bronze title. They defeated Vancouver 2-0 (25-21, 25-16). Earning all-star honour was Victoria Wensley.

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Cents, Blue Devils ramp up BC hunt Stories by Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com The long march has become a short sprint. For those teams vying for a provincial AAA senior girls soccer berth, the road is now simple — win the first two and you’re due. The Centennial Centaurs and Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils got the first half of that assignment done on Monday, each registering shutout victories to launch the AAA Fraser Valley championships. They had their second games yesterday (past NOW deadline), with a win potentially lifting them into Monday’s semifinals. The Blue Devils played Tweedsmuir Thursday, while Centennial took on Fleetwood Park. The No. 2-seeded Centaurs clobbered Brookswood 4-0, sparked by Olivia Aguiar’s two-goal, two-assist performance. Rounding out the offensive output were Sophia Fabbro and Sarah Furney. Notching the relatively easy shutout was netminder Ayana Boyd-Joseph, as Centennial held the Langley squad at arm’s length all game. The Blue Devils, meanwhile, found themselves in a scoreless battle with Delta after 80 minutes despite having a heavy edge in possession. It came down to penalty kicks, where the Blue Devils prevailed thanks to tallies by Brianna Morden, Rachel Norman, Jocelyn Trenaman and Ali Trenter. “We totally dominated and had possession for like 80 per cent of the time,” remarked Best head coach Alfonso Napoletano. “We just weren’t able to finish one of about eight scoring chances (in regulation).” Also playing well for Best were Arianna Johnston and Natalia Kacszmarek. The other District 43 team, the Heritage Woods Kodiaks, put up a valiant fight against No. 1-ranked South Delta before falling 3-2. Down a goal, the Kodiaks pulled even when Alyssa Crichton converted Courtney Sheppard’s well-played cross. While South Delta responded with a pair of tallies to make it 3-1, Heritage Paul vanPeenen/NOW didn’t fold and made it a one-goal game on Crichton’s second of the game. Earning GET IN LINE: Dr. Charles Best’s Ali Trenter, right, battles her Delta opponent for the ball during Monday’s Fraser Valley opener. Best advanced to the quarterfinals by winning in penalty kicks. assists on the goal were Emma Cain and Sheppard. Contributing with strong play on the backline were Sarah Kandborg and Alanna tries in the first eight minutes. While the Ravens had The year came to a disappointing end this week Macdonald, while Meghan McMillan their moments, errors added up to lost opportunities. when the Terry Fox Ravens senior boys rugby team worked well on offence. In a matter of minutes, the game was clinched. The Kodiaks needed a win Thursday over fell 24-5 to W.J. Mouat in the first playoff game. Turning in solid performances were rookie David Trailing 5-0 early, Fox responded and tied the score Surrey’s Queen Elizabeth to remain in the on Ben Sharpe’s try. Mouat took control in the second Little and forwards Jack Brady, Kevyn Lewis and B.C. berth hunt. Robert Reandy. half, capitalizing on a pair of quick miscues for two The Valley final is slated for May 19.

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COQUITLAM METRO-FORD SOCCER FEMALE TEAM OF THE YEAR Coquitlam Metro-Ford Diablos U-16 Girls showed great character this past week by winning the Coastal ‘B’ Cup in defeating Nanaimo FC by a narrow, but well-earned, 2-1 margin. The visiting Vancouver Island team dominated the entire ﬁrst half and only some excellent goalkeeping on the part of Vanessa Baker kept the game scoreless till the halftime whistle. Early in the second half, however, Nanaimo FC took the lead on a goalmouth scramble. At this point, the Diablos took control of the match and applied immeasurable pressure on the Nanaimo defence for the rest of the match. Allegra Whistler tied things up with a great shot while Tiara Edgar scored the winning goal a few minutes later, on a great set-up by Hannah Healey. The victory advances the Diablos to the Provincial Cup Finals which will be held in Penticton in July. WELL DONE GIRLS, AND GOOD LUCK IN THE PROVINCIAL CUP FINALS!! Top (from left): Alison Chan, Alexander Rossi, Tamara Derby, Peyton Strain, Laura McIlveen, Amanda Terhune, Erica Furney, Tiara Edgar, Sydney Blaker. Bottom: Christina Gambron, Kelly Batchelor, Megan Lui, Emma Cunningham, Hannah Healey, Jane Faulkner, Allegra Whistler. Front: Vanessa Baker

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IT’S NOT YOGA.

BCHL shrinks playoffs, rosters Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com Call it a massive shift, or some major tinkering, but the B.C. Hockey League board of governors did some heavy renovations this week in preparation for the 2011-12 season. For the Coquitlam Express, the changes will mean a seventh-place repeat is no longer in play. The BCHL governors voted to reduce the number of teams that qualify for the playoffs, going from 14 to eight — four per conference — and shrinking playing rosters by two players to 21. The league has also decided to begin the regular season in late September, two weeks later than last year, as well as increase the number of games played against conference rivals. Express general manager and president Darcy Rota said of the 12 motions that were passed, he voted in support of 11 of them. “All 12 motions put to the board of governors passed, which was a lot,” said Rota. “The support was overwhelming in favour and in many cases it was as cost savings [motion].” The lone motion that Rota didn’t support was to cut the number of teams that advance to the postseason to just four per conference. Coquitlam, which finished seventh overall in the Coastal Conference last year with a 22-28-1-9 record, placed 15 points back of fourth place. “From our standpoint that was a difficult decision — going from seven in each conference to four was drastic, but it was democratically voted on and passed, so we accept it,” he said. Since no team starts out aiming for fourth place, the pressure is no greater on Coquitlam than it is on reigning conference champion Powell River — at least on paper. By reducing roster sizes by two players per team, the theory is that those signed will receive more ice time and create more competition around the league.

The league is also requiring each team to card at least one 16 and one 17 year old to maintain the development aspect of the league. Rota agreed that during a long season a spate of injuries could significantly test the smaller rosters, highlighting the importance of affiliate players. In October, clubs will participate in an affiliate “selection” — not a draft — to ensure each organization is well-stocked with players from around the province. “No question, that comes into play,” Rota said of the injury factor. “Teams need to have a real strong strategy of filling their affiliate lists, that’s how we approached it last year.” At the minimum, it serves as an insurance policy for injuries, but also gives them an opportunity to showcase their organization to young talent. Players who are on affiliate cards at season’s end become free agents. Although the season will start later, Coquitlam has decided to still open its main training camp on Aug. 23. The extra time will allow coach Jon Calvano to evaluate a large camp, which will include numerous invitees from the club’s prospects camp, held earlier this month. The other issue that the league continues to deal with is the request by the Quesnel Millionaires ownership group, which has accepted a conditional offer to sell to Moray Keith’s group, the former owner of the Langley Chiefs. Keith’s group sold the Langley franchise last month and are hoping to purchase Quesnel and move them to Chilliwack for this season. Rota said that while league bylaws state franchise relocation applications are required by a Dec. 1 deadline of the previous year, circumstances have pressed the league’s committee on franchise transfers to consider Quesnel’s request. “It’s late but Quesnel asked for a special resolution and we voted to have that discussion,” noted Rota, the BCHL board chair. “We haven’t gotten to the final question just yet.”

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Without a full lineup, the Coquitlam junior Adanacs are still proving to be a healthy handful for their B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League rivals. The defending Minto Cup champions improved to 4-0 Wednesday by blasting the Burnaby Lakers 11-6. Despite missing the likes of Minto MVP Robert Church, Ben McIntosh, Kevin Neufeld and Tor Reinholdt, who are at various stages of returning from their college teams, the Adanacs continue to steamroll their opponents. Although the Lakers struck first, Coquitlam had a two-goal lead by 8:32 of the first period. Burnaby did manage to close the gap to 3-2 midway through

the frame, but junior B callup Stephen Neufeld restored the two-goal lead and sent Coquitlam on its way. League scoring leader Wesley Berg tallied twice and set up five others to give him 12 goals and 10 assists in four games. Also chipping in two goals each were Travis Cornwall, Matthew Dinsdale and Ryan Johnson. Vincent Ricci finished with a goal and two helpers, while David Joyce chipped in three assists. Aged-up netminder Riley Camazzola got his first start, kicking out 35 shots. “I thought it was a very good win for us, because Burnaby has always been a pesky, talented team,” remarked Coquitlam general manager Ken Wood.

The returning players have displayed a good understanding of what’s being asked of them, with Berg setting the early tone. “Wesley is Wesley. I’m really pleased to see that he’s got his top gear back. He looked tenative and forcing things at the start of the season,” said Wood. In the past two games, he has scored nine times and set up six others. The Adanacs visit Nanaimo on Sunday. In other junior A action, the PoCo Saints were trumped 9-5 by the New Westminster Salmonbellies on Tuesday. New West led 8-2 after 40 minutes. Nash Harrison led the Saints with two goals and three assists, while Cory Cop notched a goal and three helpers.

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MOBILE DEFENDER: Coquitlam’s Victor Dombrovskiy, above, shown while patrolling the Burnaby Winter Club blueline, was drafted in the eighth round by the Swift Current Broncos.

Tri-Cities defenders tagged in WHL draft Alfie Lau sports@thenownews.com Sometimes the best projects are the late ones. Port Moody’s Lucas Mercer is going to do his best to prove that to the Vancouver Giants. The six-foot-three, 170pound defenceman was taken 133rd overall by the local Western Hockey League squad with a pick it got from Calgary. Mercer’s size was something the Giants couldn’t pass up. “He’s a project,” said Giants media relations spokesperson Dan Elliott. “He was consistently improving this year and he’s got a good stick, with lots of reach.” Elliott said the Burnaby Winter Club prospect has to work on his skating, but there’s a lot of upside for the big defender. Mercer’s winter club coach was John Batchelor, who also works as a scout for the Medicine Hat Tigers. “He’s a good project,” said Batchelor. “He’s going to be six-foot-five or more and he’s already come a long way.” Batchelor said Mercer’s skating will improve as he grows into his body. “With kids growing that fast, they’re always catching up with how their muscles and bones are growing,” said Batchelor. “He’ll grow into his body. His skating already got a

lot better as the year went on.” Batchelor said the Tigers were looking at Mercer at about the time the Giants took him, and one thing Mercer had going for him is he really wanted to play in the WHL. “I tell the kids that when they’re talking to teams, they have to be honest what their plans are,” said Batchelor. “Do they want to go the U.S. college route or do they want to play major junior? Lucas told them straight up he wanted to play in the WHL.” Mercer’s teammate on the blueline, Victor Dombrovskiy, fell to the eighth round, 156th overall to Swift Current. The Coquitlam native is still deciding what his future will be. “Vic’s going to be a good player wherever he goes,” said Batchelor of the five-foot10 167-pound puck-moving defenceman. Dombrovskiy scored the winning goal in the Western bantam championships in April and BWC general manager Len McNeely has nothing but good things to say about the smooth-skating defender. “Victor’s very smart and intelligent,” said McNeely. “He’ll be quite a player.” If Dombrovskiy does end up in Swift Current, he will have some big Burnaby shoes to fill in that city, as retired NHL superstar Joe Sakic learned his craft in the city known to locals as Speedy Creek.

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Become a Registered Personal Trainer. See our ad under Education. Hilltop 604-930-8377 Yale Construction Ltd. hiring F/T Cement Finishers. Must have over 3 years of work exp. in the trade and some high school. $26/hr. E-resume: davenickle@shawbiz.ca

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Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a youth who needs your help? PLEA Community Services Society of BC is looking for individuals to provide live-in care for youth aged 12 to 18. We have the homes, and we need you! Training and support is provided for qualiﬁed applicants. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at 604-708-2628, and visit our website @ www.plea.bc.ca

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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. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

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Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

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www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $18,000 down $1,850/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-42

West Vancouver

GAMBRIER ISLAND. Seasonal Cottage Sea ranch for sale 1500sf 3 BR, 1 bath on Graves Bay. $400,000, 604-266-6191

6050

Out Of Town Property

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! Pre-recorded msg 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

view ads online@ http://www.thenownews.com

Apt/Condos

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 1 BR & 2 BR Apartments Available

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

604 - 941 - 7721

MOVE-IN BONUS

612 CLARKE ROAD COQUITLAM

Bach from $699 2 Bdrm from $1050 D/W, Heat/Water included, parking avail. No smoking, no pets. Exercise room onsite.

RENTALS 604-931-7376 rentals@capreit.net

www.caprent.com

MOVE-IN BONUS CYPRESS GARDENS 1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

1 bedrooms from $804

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

6508

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

BBY, Lghd Mall. Bach, $700, 1 BR $825 incl ht & h/w. ns/np, newly reno’d, storage, Avail Immed. 604-779-3882 BBY S. Bach & 2 BR. $620, $860 incl hw, ug prkg, WiFi, hardwood, storage cat ok, 604-818-1129 N. WEST 1 BR & 2 BR apt, $700 & up, n/s, n/p, n/d, nr Douglas Coll & skytrain. 604-839-8156. BBY HIGHGATE Bright & Lrg 1 BR, newly reno’d. Avail Immed, Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334 COQ 1 BR condo close to all amens, 5 appls, ug parking, corner unit, n/s, n/p. Quiet building. Avail Jun 1 604-314-1375

COQ. 2 BR $900, Avail Now or June 1, heat, parking. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249 COQ • Austin Heights Clean quiet 2 BR apts avail. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755 COQ, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR, 11th floor. In-suite laundry + freezer. $980/mo. Ns/np. 604-469-0269

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

COQ, 3082 Dayanee Springs. Newer 1 BR & Den (can be 2 BR), huge fam rm, f/p, w/i closet, 10’ ceilings, granite kitchen, pool, gym, luxury clubhouse. 800 sf.N/ s, n/p. $1180. 778-883-7333 JUNE 1, New 1 BR in upgraded building, No pets, $735/mo + 50% Hydro. 621 Colburne St., New West. Call 604-454-454.

Don’t Miss THIS! Large 1 br $800 & 2 br $960. 1117 Ridgeway Ave. incl heat, hot water, dw, cat ok, ns, avail June 1, Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941 MAPLE RIDGE 1 BR spac apt, deck, pkng, laundry. N/p. May 15/Jun 1. $600. 604-937-3534. GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077

GARDEN VILLA

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

NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303 NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep. Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862

NEW WEST. Quiet 1 BR, g/lvl. Nr Moody Park. $700/mo + utils. 604-591-3628 or 604-517-5593

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

NEW WEST. RENO’ed 1 BR & 2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $795 & $1050. 604-724-8353

320-9th St, New West

CALL 604 715-7764

NEW WEST

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

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

Call 604-518-5040

1300 King Albert, Coq

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

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

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

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

CALYPSO COURT

EL PRESIDENTE

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

Port Moody NEW PORT VILLAGE Highrise DELUXE Condo GREAT LOCATION. 1 BR & Den • 900 sq. ft

7 appls, parking, storage. Rec & Amenity rooms. NS/NP

604- 983- 8046

RIVERS INLET Apartments

MONTECITO TOWERS 99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

(Coquitlam Centre area) Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Apts, 3 appls, incls heat & hot water, bldg laundry room on each flr. Avail now. Sorry no pets. Call 604-942-2012 coquitlampropertyrentals.com

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

KING ALBERT COURT

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

NEW WEST 2 BR + den 2 bath at The Point Spectacular view fromt he balcony $1795. Call Quay Pacific Property Management Ltd at 604-570-2786

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

ARBOUR GREENE

Apt/Condos

VILLA MARGARETA

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

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

6508

CALL 604 715-7764

415 Westview St, Coq

Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Romance calls Sunday/ Monday! So do pleasure, arts, creativity, sports, speculation. But work arrives Tuesday to Thursday noon. Plunge in, you’ll get it done easily. Thursday noon to Saturday is both the most important and the luckiest part of this week. Opportunities, exciting meetings, new horizons, success with the public and in contract negotiations, even love can appear. But you need to be co-operative, diplomatic and eager, as others hold the winning cards. Handle irritations Thursday twilight, Friday morning, and mid-afternoon Saturday. Dreams can come true this week! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Continue to strive ambitiously. Show higher-ups what you’re capable of, finish projects and duties without slacking. Your performance is being watched closely. Over the weeks ahead, if anything, your career heats up. Within less than a month, a great current of luck enters this area (status, prestige, ambitions) to stay for a year. Start ramping up – big things lie ahead for those who are eager and hard-working! But first, take a rest Sunday/Monday; prepare your foundations, give your family support and attention. Romance, pleasure call mid-week. Tackle chores Thursday onward. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Your gentle, compassionate mood continues. It has begun to generate an important idea, project or situation (or relationship). This important thing will grow smaller yet more focused and concentrated over the next few weeks – then, like a sponge in water, swell to absorb more and more of your life and attention, from June to June 201112. Important thing = higher education, international travel or dealings, a major cultural ritual (wedding, etc.) a lawsuit or legal dealing, communication, media or publishing, religion, or finding a life philosophy... and, love. Romance, late week.

NEW WEST Cozy 1 BR Penthouse, nr all amens, n/s, n/p, $750. Avail Now. 604-783-6003

JUNIPER COURT

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq

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

Large bright 1br from $765. New reno. Incl heat, hot water, dw np, 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

office: 604- 936-1225

office: 604- 936-3907

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Money matters heat up – strive to meet schedules, deadlines. There are profit or good earnings here, but even more, present efforts, money accomplishments and new money directions can lead to a whole year of grand financial results, beginning next month! Often, the best actions are preceded by planning, preparation. Do these now, while your mood and optimism, wisdom and view, are high and accurate. This week is mostly successful, but avoid self-deception Wednesday morning, electricity Thursday eve, and “partnership finances” before 9 a.m. Friday. Sex, finances good Monday. Taurus April 20-May 20: Your energy and charisma climb higher, as Mars entered your sign last Wednesday, and Venus and Mercury enter Sunday. These are the three planets involved in 90 per cent of all romance, socializing and popularity – so expect yours to climb! (And in 21days Jupiter also enters Taurus, bringing big luck, the kind that sparks life-changing events.) Use this week to press forward with new or significant projects. Sunday/ Monday bring opportunities, but demand cooperation, diplomacy. Finances, intimacy, bonding and commitment draw you mid-week. Wisdom, gentle love Thursday onward. Gemini May 21-June 20: This is your last week of weariness, quietude and solitude, and of being ignored. Endure it with good humour. We all have our surges and our ebbing. Starting Saturday (end of this week) your energy will increase, and you’ll have a few weeks to take things “over the hump” – to succeed, impress and solve. The best time will be May 21 to June 3, so be prepared to act quickly and fortunately to make a major wish come true. Use this week to plan your late-May actions. Prepare, get paperwork or government or bank records in order. Be charitable. Fulfill obligations. Rest, eat sensibly.

Apt/Condos

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

604 420-5636

www.montecitotowers.com

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A huge wave of luck is just around the corner in investments, debt reduction, lifestyle change, health/diagnosis, research, intimacy and sexual bonding, pregnancy and similar lifechanging zones. These things have already impacted your life, pressing on you like a grey velvet hand, for the last three years in an upheaval way, for 18 months in a sober, “let me be secure” way, for the last three weeks in a hopeful way; and now to June 4 in a focused, event-triggering way. On June 4, a whole year of “big luck” starts here. Get ready to invest, change, commit! Fortune might lie at a distance. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Relationships, previously lively, grow serious, focused. Issues become clear. You could fall in love, note someone’s looks, or renew sparks with your mate. Opportunities arise in work, machinery, ﬁnances and social life. These are the precursors, or wee beginnings, of really major opportunities that arrive June 2011 to June 2012. Right now (in May) these are “pure chemistry” attractions/opportunities, but June onward they will tend to be connected to money, earnings, possessions. You could hop on the wagon to the mint! Propose, seize the day, Sunday/Monday and Friday! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The work is starting to come. The past few weeks have just been “ordinary work.” Now, the chores become clearer, more signiﬁcant. From June 2011 to June to 2012, your luck will grow in this area, but your duties will expand, too. (It’s not “get out of work” luck.) You’ll be lucky, also (June onward) in machinery, so this will be a good time to buy a car/computer, to learn tooling skills, etc. You will almost certainly earn more money (unless you’re in school, etc.). Watch your health, especially thighs and hips. Rest Sunday/ Monday. You shine mid-week. Money late week!

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

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May 15 - 21, 2011 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The general emphasis lies on romance, pleasure, beauty, creativity, charming kids, speculation. Take a risk, express yourself! All these pleasurable things shrink but grow more “intense” over the next few weeks; then they will swell larger and larger for 12 months. Hopefully you’ve done all you can for your security by now: if not, tie up any loose ends (e.g., property deals, retirement plans, investments, family issues). The future year will not reward caution! Optimism, social joys early week, rest mid-week. Your energy and charisma shine late week – approach someone! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The security, domestic, real estate, family, restful, contemplative, natureoriented, soul and nutrition themes that have run through recent weeks continue: but they tend to produce events now through June 2012, lucky events. The best will come after early June. This can be huge luck: a home of your own, or additional real estate, a new family, a new child, the resolution of old problems, dissolution of old skeletons (yes, therapy will be productive). You can leave behind a life of constriction and worry, for a new, bright one! Saturday begins a month of pleasure! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Travel, communications, paperwork, details, casual friends and siblings – these fill the days, even more so now. In the 13 months ahead, you might take two or more significant trips. You’ll do a lot of talking about your career or ambitions, but you won’t do much about them. (It’s as though you sense something deeper, bigger, “fuller” is coming by 2012/13...could be! Could be pregnancy if you’re the right age.) Sunday/Monday feature far travel, rituals, gentle love, wisdom. Ambition, higherups demand your attention midweek. Wish fulfillment, social joys Thursday-Saturday! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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

RENTALS

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6515

Apt/Condos

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

Duplexes - Rent

BBY, HIGHGATE. 1650sf 3 BR Upper Dup Ste, 2 f/bath, lrg litch, ding, livg & master, closed-in patio, prkg, sh’d W/D. $1200 + sh’d utls. NS/NP. 604-437-5679

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

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

Heat, hot water, parking. Family living, daycare available. Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

No pets. Available now.

604 939-0944

6510

ARBORETUM HOUSING Co-op located in Guildford Area, easy access to Port Mann. Spacious Townhouses, W/D hook up, D/W, F/P, 2 parking stall, 4 BR Townhouse $1144mo + utils. - Share purchase $2000. N/P. Avail June 1. Call between 10am - 9pm, 604 582-9520

115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

Accepting applications for waiting list for 2 BR’s - suits Couples. Very reasonable unit fees. Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room and workshop. No Pets. Participation mandatory and $2000 share purchase required. Enquiries to Membership Committee

Call 604 421-1222

QUEENSBOROUGH, NEW West 3 BR up $1150; 3 BR down $850 or whole hse $1750 + util, w/d. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

Co-ops

BBY CAPITOL HILL, 2 BR g/lvl ste, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, $1200 incls utils, suits professional, Avail Jun 1. Refs Req. 604-299-5224

BBY CDA WAY/EDMONDS, Lrg 3 BR, n/p, cls to skytrain & schl, $1000. Avail Now. 604-805-8278

NEW WEST Victoria Hill new 4 BR T/home, roof top sundeck w/ great views! 2200+sf, 3 f/ bath, all appls, 2 sec prkg, locker. immed, $2500/mo. NS/NP. 778-228-9598

1 BR Apt, $750/mo, 2 BR Apt, $925/mo, 3 BR Apt, $1100/mo.

BBY, 14 Ave/2nd St. 1 BR, grd/lvl. $700/mo includes hydro. Shared laundry. Ns/np. 604-802-4492

BBY NR Metrotown, cln 3 BD, 1 1/2 baths, g/l, wheel chair accessible, N/s, N/p, June 1, $1350/mo incls utils. Rosa 604-430-2710

Houses - Rent

New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6565

Office/Retail Rent

POCO RETAIL 1236sf, $3200, 2569 Shaughnessy St. Air cond, exc loc acreoss from City Hall. Jun 1. Bill Evans 604-836-2494

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

ROOM WITH a View, in a house, incls util/cbl/ph/wd, $450/mo. Avail now. N/P, 604-315-6611

Time to Get Your Own Place? Find your answer in the Classifieds – in print and online!

FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affor dable monthly rent.

BBY City Hall, 12 yrs old 1 BR ste avail Immed. $800 incls utls, cbl, net. N/S. Pet OK. 604-889-8529 BBY EDMONDS. 2 BR g/lvl. Nr shops/school, NP/NS. $990 incl utils. Avail now. 778-709-5652 BBY, Metrotown. 2 BR, upper flr. Nr bus, Skytrain, schls, T&T Mrkt. Ns/np. $950 + util. 604-438-1588

Townhouses Rent

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.

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.

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

LANGLEY. 2780 sq. ft. main floor warehouse plus 600 sf mezzanine. Front office and rear grade loading with 90’ turning radius! $7.25/sf. Ben Gauer, Royal LePage Ben Gauer & Associates, 604-644-0273 or 604-581-3838

N. WEST. 8th Ave/2nd St. Reno’d 1 BR, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $695 incl util. Suits 1. Jun 1. 604-818-5141 NEW WEST. 1 BR. Shared w/d. ns/np. $725 incl hydro. Avail Now. 604-325-0453, 604-761-0453

8020

Blinds & Draperies

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING Sewer/storm, drains, oil tanks, paving, retain wall. 604-779-7816

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

8075

Drywall

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

604-916-7729 JEFF

8035

Carpet Cleaning

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

8055

Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European standard. Lic/Ins. ICBC & Veteran claims. Free Window Cleaning , 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ GOT IT 'MAID'. Detailed Home Cleaning. Daily, Weekly, Monthly. $25/hr. HST incls. 778-847-1144

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re

7010

Personals

Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

COQ W. Plateau 2 BR, 11 ft ceilings, patio, panoramic view, sauna/steam room, W/D. NP/NS. $997. Av May 1. 604-880-2991

Systems Ltd.

8060

Angel Massage

COQ BRAND NEW Austin/Blue Mtns. 1 BR ste, own W/D. $700 incls utls. Av May 15. NS/NP. 604-939-2155 or 604-537-1990

604-463-7919

Drainage

WOODLAND PARK

BURNABY S, Near Metrotown, 2 BR Ste, grnd level, avail now, N/s, N/p. Call 604-771-9825

COQ , Blue Mtn Park area. Bright 1 BR. On quiet street. D/w, alarm. Shared w/d. $700/mo + 1/3 util. Ns/np. avail now. 604-939-5711

ALARM

8073

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

BBY, The Crest. Newly reno’d 2 BR. Private w/d & yard. N/s. $975 incl hydro. 604-522-5547

COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, n/s, $725 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

Alarm/Security

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

BBY Near BCIT, Hosp. 2 BR gr lev ste, own W/D. NS/NP. Jun 1. $975 incls utl/cbl. 604-435-5059 BBY S. 1 BR, clean, bright, priv ent, secure, high end, N/s, N/p, avail June 1, $900/mo incls all utils & net. Call 604-616-6603

8010

Call 604-942-2012

woodland@rentmidwest.com

BBY N, Large 1 BR, livg rm/den, f/bath, huge kitchen, washer. 1100 sf. Ns/np. $1000 incl hydro/ cbl/’net. June 1st. 778-835-5484

HOME SERVICES

coquitlampropertyrentals.com

Contact 604-939-0221

All Your Concrete Needs

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

full body rub • sauna & steam Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm

604-294-8038 604-355-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

Concrete Cracks Repair. Foundation Walls, Basement, Parkade. Full Warranty. Call Simon (604) 473-7761

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

FOR EXPERT Drywall, Taping & Finishing, Bob @ 604-520-9888 leave msg. or call after 5pm

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

8080

Electrical

HOMEFIX ELECTRICAL DIVISION

Contract # 102055 200 Amp Service Upgrades Spring Special $1800 Free est. Ins. 25 yrs exp. For All Your Reno Needs!

604-725-5371

Residential / Commercial and Industrial Wiring / Maintenance No Job Too Big or Small Licensed, Bonded & Insured Contractor # 50123

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

8125

Gutters

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

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN For Homes or Businesses. Call Dave at 778-386-3844

Call Rod at 778-835-8319

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect

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

HOMEFIX ELECTRICAL DIVISION - Contract # 102055 200 Amp Service Upgrades Spring Special $1800. Free est. Ins. 25 yrs exp. 604-725-5371 Top Tier Electrical Inc. Comm/Res renos & construction. Adam 604-773-4313 Lic #104540 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Planning on RENOVATING?

8155

Landscaping

No job too big. No job too small. We keep it simple. • Spring/Fall Yard Cleanup • Pruning trees, shrubs & hedges the proper way! • Planting Plan & Full Installation • Retaining walls, walkways & bed edging • Patio, Deck & Rockery • Fence Removal & Installation

Please call Sherry

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083 ★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Bobcat, retaining walls, irrigation, paving, fences. 778-688-2444

8160

NEW WEST. 2 BR, f/bath, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $750/mo incl hydro/ cable. May 15th. 604-521-7405

Lawn & Garden

* Landscape and Garden Design & Construction * Full Lawn Care Services Mowing, Power Raking, Aeration, Fertilizing, New Lawns * Hedges and Tree Pruning * Yard Cleanups * Fences & Decks

NEW WEST, Queens Park, 4th St, 1 BR, private entry, sh’d w/d. Character home/modernized. Suits 1 person. $635/mo incl util. June 1st. N/s, n/p. 604-521-3025 POCO. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. Big fncd yd. $925 incl hydro. Jun 1. Ns/np. 604-941-3068

Marc • 604-315-8954

POCO, MARY HILL. 1/2 duplex. 3 BR up. 3 BR down. Rec room. Ideal to operate a beauty salon, physio clinic, daycare, accounting or large family with in-law accom. Owner helps conversion. Immed. $2,100/mo negotiable + util. 604-953-0952 or 604-671-2049

LANDCAPING LTD.

PT MDY. Bright 1 BR grnd lev, Gas f/p, own laundry. $700/mo incls utils. NS/NP. 604-936-4815

6605

Go to http://www.thenownews.com or call 604-444-3000.

6605

RIVERS INLET

BBY CARIBOO HTS, 2 BR updated bsmt ste, $875 inc utils, n/s, n/p, no w/d. Now. 604-528-6036

COQ/BBY, near Lougheed Mall/ bus/park/skytrain, 5 BR hse, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, f/p. NS, Ref. Avail Jun 1. 604-785-1699

Whitgift Gardens

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR. F/bath, d/w, sh’d wd. Ns/np. $975/mo incls util. Near 8 Rinks. 604-298-0634.

6540

SUNSET PARK

6602

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Townhouses Rent

POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034 PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse, $830, quiet-family complex, no pets call 604-464-0034.

COQUITLAM

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

❏ 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

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Lawn & Garden

CHAFFER BEETLE Treatment. Lawn care, reseeding, rototilling gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

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

HON’S Garden Services •Lawn Cut •Power Rake •Trim •Weed & more ★ 604-317-5328 JL’S LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE, 778-385-0875 Email: jllandscapingandlawncare@gmail.com

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142 Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, 604-782-5288 SAM’S Gardening SERVICE Lawn & Garden Care, Hedge Trims, Clean-up. 604-603-2341 WE CUT GRASS since 1988!

Lawn Maint. Monthy rates/contracts. Reasonable rates. NO HST. Fred 604-614-8498 or Bill 604-939-2274

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Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

BEST RATE MOVING

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Starting $30/ hour Licensed & Insured

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

604-787-8061

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 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 COAST MOUNTAIN MOVERS 2 men $65; 3 men $85/hr. Lic/Ins. coastmountainmovers@shaw.ca. 778-318-7141 TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

Painting/ Wallpaper

AAA

PRECISION PAINTING

• Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Professional Crew of Ticketed Painters

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

778.881.6096

Painting/ Wallpaper

Magic Star Painting

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

Call Now: 780-6510

D&M PAINTING

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

604-724-3832

DANN DECORATING

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

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-782-8665

A Name You Can Trust

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

25% Off with this ad

Call 604-518-0974

ALL SEASON PAINTING

• Exterior & Interior • WCB & Liability Insurance • Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing

Call 604-880-2502

www.allseasonpainting.ca #1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 31 yrs exp. Spring Special Ext/Int. Call 24 hrs, 7 days 604-891-9967 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 ★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ BBB • Fully insured • WCB 3 Rooms $250. 604-727-0043 ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-221-4900

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Patios/Decks/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

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

Free Est.

Experienced Movers with Affordable Rates!

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Paving/Seal Coating

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

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Plumbing

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Plumbing

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405

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Power Washing

SMART CLEANING Janitorial, Pressure Washing, Window Cleaning. 604-862-9797 FUTUR GRAFFITI SOLUTIONS, Power Washing & Graffiti Removal. Hot/Cold Water. 604-420-2848 Poppa & Sons Ultimate Pressure Washing. Driveways, Decks, Sidewalks, Siding, Free Est. Wayne 604 671-9524

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Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

$69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendly Clogged drains, plumbing, small jobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488 CERT PLUMBER. Small or large jobs. Renos, home improvements, handy work etc. Free est. 604-468-3924, 778-228-3924

PLUMBERS

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

All Types of Rooﬁng & Repairs Free Estimates

604.722.3600

HAY’S ROOF MANAGEMENT (LM LTD) 604-816-0945 604-590-4670 haysroof@telus.net

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

LOW COST CONSTRUCTION

40 years experience

Renos, additions, kitchens, basement suites, drywall, tiling - Low Cost

778-706-6633

CANWEST CABINETRY Save Money on Manufacturer Direct! Quality Custom Kitchens & Baths New • Renos • Refacing • Closets Entertainment Units & more! Free Estimates 604-328-0611

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

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

Trimax Roofing Ltd. Re & new roof, repairs, WCB, Ins. Will beat any written price! 604-856-4999

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Rubbish Removal

Save Your Dollars!

✓ RenoRite

778-317-1256•604-451-0225 Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

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

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832 DAN THE HANDYMAN. Reno’s & Home Repairs, 20 yrs Exp. Free Estimates. ★ Call 604 715-3979 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 THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

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

9155 2010 FORD Focus: 33K, under wrnty, A/C, 4-dr, pwr locks, AUTO, keyless entry, MP3 jack, Satellite Radio Console, bucket seats, $13,400. 604-858-1901

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2007 CHEVY Avalanche SS, excellent cond, champagne colour, fully loaded, 2 monitors, DVD, $32,000 obo. 778-999-3654

Avoid Costly repairs, let us tune up your original a/c system. Save lots of $$$ Guaranteed Results!

Call KoolAir King

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

1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane. Step van style. Power lift. $4,995. 604-607-7711 or 604-809-3847

2003 VW Jetta TDI, 5 spd, ac, $5450. D9921 car in Abbts. toll free 1-877-855-6522

604-761-7175

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

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Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

COASTAL RESTORATION. Stucco, int & ext painting, leak repairs. 20 yrs exp. 604-562-4442 J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. 604-761-6079 www.stuccocontracting.com

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Utility Trailers

HEAVY DUTY utility trlr steel, 2 ft sides, tie rails & 4 stake pockets. As New $995 obo 778-552-5171

THE SCRAPPER

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2008 COUGAR, 30 ft 5th wheel trailer with 2 slides. Complete with full extended warranty until 2014 for worry free camping. Asking $27,500 obo. Call 604-576-4040

2010 HIDEOUT 24BH, $17,295. #HT10242 604-856-856-5722 kustomkoachrv.com

2011 CHAPARRAL 267RLS, $36,995. #CW112671 604-856-5722. kustomkoachrv.com

2011 PASSPORT 238ML Ultralite, b#PT112381. $18,995. 604-856-5722. kustomkoachrv.com

Boats

Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12 or 14ft, with or without motor or trailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

2006 ARTIC Fox 27ft wide body 4 season trailer. ac, bunk model, solar panel, 3 burner stove, $17,500, Chwk. 604-345-9013

2007 MERCEDES 350 CLK, convertible, 2 dr, auto, 34,000 kms, dark blue, fully loaded. very cond, $45,000 obo. Must go 778-999-3654

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Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

LOW COST Rubbish Removal Reno’s & Drywall / Demo. YARD & HOME Cleanup 604-727-5232

2003 ADVENTURER 22ft RV, 85,000kms, sleeps 6. Excellent Cond $27,500. 604-819-6130

1997 TOYOTA Tercel, Good cond, air cared, low kms, great on gas. $2850 obo. 778-242-2018

782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Sports & Imports

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

RV’s/Trailers

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

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

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

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2005 PONTIAC Sunfire 2 dr cpe, White/grey int, auto, aluminum mags, spoiler, cd plyr, exc cond, n/s, female driven, no accid, 75,000 k, $5,000. 604-916-5590

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NEW AIR MAINTENANCE

604-671-9901

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

604-996-5464(KING)

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

Commercial • Strata Small Business Painting • Drywall • Flooring Pressure Washing. Hourly or by Contract Free Estimates. Call Richard:

Scrap Car Removal

Is your Vehicle A/C Not Working?

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

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Domestic

Established 1955 Your Rooﬁng Experts

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

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B-Cheema Rooﬁng

Call Bill

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

COPPERWORKS PLUMBING Will do ALL your plumbing needs. Get 20% off. Call 604-219-5555

Roofing

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

CARPENTER HANDYMAN, Reno’s, Carpentry, H/W Flrs, Home Repairs, etc. 604-307-6715 10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

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AUTOMOTIVE

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8.3 CUMMINS Diesel pusher, 36ft, 80,000 mi, loaded, w/d, rear camera. $27,900. 604-539-0506

Domestic

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 UR SERV • 2 HO

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

A division of Coquitlam Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

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FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Top $$ for complete cars. Flat Rate Towing Service avail. Call ★ 604-720-0067

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1-866-385-8502 *All ﬁnancing on approved credit. DL #7557

Tiling

RENEW KITCHEN & Baths. Tile, slate, marble, granite, pools. 15 yr exp. Free ests 604-773-2264

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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)

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

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Two Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle

1 Click.

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

2 Drive.

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

Window Cleaning

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

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LIMITED TIME OFFER

E G HU ORY T N E V N I

WHY DRIVE A SUZUKI? • Only switchable AWD in Canada • Best fuel economy in AWD • Intelligent all wheel drive • Built in Japan • Over 100 year old company • Cars to ﬁt your Lifestyle • The go anywhere vehicles

PLUS Receive an additional

750

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During the Fight Carformity Sales Event

2011 GRAND VITARA JX 4WD

2011 KIZASHI SX iAWD

2011 SX4 HATCHBACK JX iAWD

The most fuel-efﬁcient Compact Intelligent All-Wheel Drive vehicle in Canada. This is Fighting Carformity at its best. Its 150-hp 2.0L engine, 16” Aluminum Alloy Wheels, and European-tuned suspension will take you on any side street or highway life demands. $21,629† SELLING PRICE

Kizashi ﬁghts Carformity. How? First, it offers true power of control with a superb chassis that delivers crisp and precise handling. Then, Kizashi comes fully loaded with what others call options. Fuel-efﬁcient 180-hp 2.4L engine, Intelligent All Wheel Drive (iAWD), SmartPassTM Keyless Entry, and Rockford Fosgate Premium Audio System are just a few examples. This midsize sedan Fights Carformity on all levels. $30,189† SELLING PRICE

Fight Carformity with a Compact SUV that has the off-road capabilities and practicality of an authentic SUV, along with on-road comfort and convenience. Grand Vitara’s SmartPassTM Keyless Entry and Start system, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Class-leading towing capacity1, and fuel-efﬁcient engine will make your journey more enjoyable. It’s Suzuki’s leading candidate to Fight Carformity off-road as well as on. $27,279† SELLING PRICE

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CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: *† All offers and Selling Price include Delivery & Destination ($1,495 for 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD Model 6B23V41/$1,395 for 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD with manual transmission Model H3NB2J1/$1,595 for 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1) and a $399 Dealer Administration Fee. Offers and Selling Price exclude PPSA up to $72 (when financing), applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance, and a down payment of $2,200/$1,900/$2,100.Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.These offers cannot be combined with any other offers and are subject to change without notice. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for details. *Limited time finance offers available O.A.C. Special bi-weekly purchase finance offers are available on 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD Model 6B23V41 (Selling Price $30,189), 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD with manual transmission Model H3NB2J1 (Selling Price $21,629) and 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1 (Selling Price $27,279) for a 72 month term. The bi-weekly 72 month payment interest rates are based on 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD @ 0.9%, 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD @ 0% and 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD @ 0% purchase financing. Bi-weekly payments are $199/$139/$175 with $2,200/$1,900/$2,100 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $1,630/$0/$0 for a total obligation of $31,819/$21,629/$27,279. Offer valid until May 31, 2011. 1 When properly equipped.