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Lineups for French immersion classes Parents camped out at Glen Elementary this week as they tried to secure a spot for their kids in the school’s French immersion kindergarten class. Assistant superintendent Sylvia Russell said the Coquitlam school has limited space so it will likely have only one French immersion kindergarten class next year. “It’s a bit of a problem for us because we just have too many kids living in that catchment area for French and English to be able to put them all into that beautiful brand new building,” Russell said Tuesday. “It just doesn’t fit all of them, so there’s a little bit of an adjustment that probably needs to go on there in terms of the boundaries.” A first-come, first-served registration system is currently in place, but the school district might switch to a lottery draw for French immersion kindergarten next year at Glen Elementary — as well as at other high-demand schools such as Panorama and Glenayre. “There are a few French immersion schools where the parents do line up, and we’re considering using a lottery draw system next year for those schools,” Russell said. “Typically we’ve used a lottery for whole programs. We haven’t done it on a schoolby-school basis, but we’re getting to a point where we might consider that.” In late January, the school district held lottery draws for its Montessori and bilingual Mandarin kindergarten programs. The Mandarin program attracted 80 applicants for 40 kindergarten spots. The school district may consider expanding the program in the future, Russell said.  CONT. ON PAGE 4, see ‘PEOPLE.’

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Tri-Cities schools rank No. 1 to 797 Fraser Institute compiles controversial annual “report card” dismissed by educators Stories by Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” This Albert Einstein quote comes to mind for Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president Teresa Grandinetti when she discusses the annual foundation skills assessments (FSAs). A quote posted on the Fraser Institute’s school report cards website offers the opposite view: “If it matters … measure it.” The Fraser Institute released its B.C. elementary school rankings Monday, based on last year’s provincially mandated FSAs. Each year, Grade 4 and 7

students throughout the province write this set of tests in reading, writing and numeracy over a fourweek period. The right-wing think tank then uses 10 key indicators derived from FSA results to rank B.C. schools. For the 2009-10 school year, Queen of All Saints in Coquitlam scored perfect marks, along with a dozen other top-ranking schools across the province. In the Tri-Cities, Our Lady of the Assumption ranked next highest in 41st place out of 874 B.C. schools, followed by Our Lady of Fatima (53rd place), Hope Lutheran (57th place) and Panorama Heights (147th place). At 797th place, the lowest ranked Tri-Cities school is Alderson Elementary, where 44.9 per cent of students did not write the test. Next lowest are Central

and Glen elementaries (tied at 783rd), trailing behind Glenayre, Lord Baden-Powell and Westwood (all tied at 743rd). However, Grandinetti said this ranking system can have a negative impact on schools. It would be more effective to use FSA results to examine the curriculum for areas of improvement, she said. “When the tests were first created, it was never about ranking schools. It was always about looking at curriculum and how to improve curriculum,” Grandinetti said. “So when you start ranking, then you start getting kids ready to write a test rather than looking at what the curriculum is doing.” The ranking system doesn’t consider school  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see ‘IT’S A SNAPSHOT.’

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Suspect strikes out with break-in Simone Blais sblais@thenownews.com Beefed-up security is being heralded as a strike against crime at a local bowling alley this week. Coquitlam RCMP were called to The Zone Bowling Centre on Schoolhouse Street at 4 a.m. Friday on a report of an alarm. According to police, the centre has not only a video surveillance system, but a monitored alarm that allows police to verify a break-in is actually happening. TV reports showed a suspect caught on tape trying to remove an ATM machine after breaking through the wall of a nearby vacant business. General duty officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter around the strip mall near SilverCity Coquitlam Cinemas, where the alley is located. Twenty-five minutes later, the suspect emerged and was arrested. “We owe the owners of The Zone a big thank you because they did everything right for their business,” said RCMP Const. Kristina Biro, adding that a combination of quick action and surveillance footage gives investigators “solid evidence that they wouldn’t otherwise have.” “If it wasn’t for the owners taking these steps to protect their business,

Security systems at The Zone Bowling Centre in Coquitlam thwarted a break-in suspect, police say. our job would have been a lot more difficult and this file would have turned out very differently.”

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Despite lingering concerns around privacy, Coquitlam council is asking the provincial government to make online voting a reality by 2014. Council’s vote came three weeks after similar calls from the cities of Vancouver and Surrey, and it’s hoped the move to an online model will serve two purposes: to engage more people in the political process while alleviating time constraints that prevent some from voting. “I’m not suggesting we go ahead with this without full security in place,” said Coun. Linda Reimer, who first introduced the motion in mid-January. “I do have some reassurance, however, knowing that it has been taking place in Ontario for quite some time, that there are people out there who know how to perfect this. We have such low voter turnout that it’s really more of a threat to our democracy than a more minor security issue might be with online voting.” Reimer’s motion is a pared-down version of what she first proposed to council. Monday’s recommendations will have the city write a letter asking the province to make the move in time for the 2014 elections, and to table the issue for consideration at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference later this year. “I think if the cities of Vancouver and Surrey are

looking into it, that it makes entirely the most sense to co-ordinate with them and send it on to UBCM,” said Coun. Barrie Lynch. A representative from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development told The NOW last month that “substantial policy analysis” would be required before online voting could become standard practice. “If UBCM believes this is a priority, we are open to examining whether e-voting is a viable option for future local government elections, beyond 2011,” Jeff Rud said in an e-mail on Jan. 18. Voter turnout numbers in Coquitlam have hovered well below the 25-per-cent mark in recent years. The 2008 general election saw 21.5 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot, while the 2005 election saw 23.3 per cent of eligible voters do so. The numbers in byelections are far worse: in 2010, 7.6 per cent of voters turned up at polling stations, while the 2007 byelection saw just 5.1 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot. “It’s always discouraged me that 80 per cent of our population felt either not engaged enough or not informed enough or not interested enough to spend 30 minutes to vote,” Mayor Richard Stewart said. “There are many people in our community who gave up everything they own, and come from some faraway country, and the only reason they did that was so that they could get to a place where they could vote.” Despite those arguments, some around the coun-

cil table wondered if security measures are in place to protect the confidentiality of voters. Coun. Lou Sekora, the lone councillor to vote against the motion, said no security system is foolproof. “There’s hackers out there,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what you invent.” Those same concerns were shared by Coun. Brent Asmundson, who cited how organizations such as WikiLeaks have been able to uncover some of the most sensitive information across the globe. “When it comes to our democracy and our systems, we have to make sure the integrity of our voting system is protected,” he said. “It’s quite a mystery to me how the security is going to work … seeing that a kitty cat joined one member of the Liberal party’s campaign,” added Coun. Mae Reid, referring to last week’s news that a feline had made it on to Christy Clark’s list of supporters after supposedly being signed up as a prank by a volunteer. Reimer and others argued that many everyday transactions are now done online in a secure manner. “The number of things you can do online with great confidence in their security is considerable,” said Coun. Neal Nicholson. “If the province takes the lead, then we’re not inventing systems municipality by municipality.” Coun. Selina Robinson was absent from Monday’s meeting.

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initiatives such as refugee programs, breakfast programs, arts and physical education projects, she added. “Rather than these individual little rankings, you want to look at broad brush strokes as well,” Grandinetti said. “I want to look at how is my little Johnny doing or my little Mary doing. Are they happy at school? Do they like what they’re doing? Are they enjoying school?” Yet according to the Fraser Institute, the rankings are objective performance indicators that can help parents choose the right school for their children, while also encouraging schools to improve. “The act of publicly rating and ranking schools attracts attention, and this can provide motivation. Schools that perform well or show consistent improvement are applauded. Poorly performing schools generate concern, as do those whose performance is deteriorating,” states the 2011 report card on B.C.’s elementary schools. “This inevitable attention provides an incentive for all

“We don’t believe that it’s the only assessment that needs to be done in a classroom.”

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those connected with a school to focus on student results.” These comparisons are key to improvement, the report continues. “By comparing a school’s latest results with those of earlier years, we can see if the school is improving,” the

report states. “By comparing a school’s results with those of neighbouring schools or of schools with similar school and student characteristics, we can identify more successful schools and learn from them.” For District 43 board chair Melissa Hyndes, the FSAs are only one of many assessment tools. “It’s a snapshot of a single day. We ask people to look at that and realize it’s just a snapshot. However, the FSAs have a purpose, and we use them in our assessment when we put forward our achievement contracts to the Ministry [of Education]. That information is included and it shows the results of that particular assessment,” Hyndes said. “We don’t believe that it’s the only assessment that needs to be done in a classroom. Classroom assessment really is the priority for our school district.” Hyndes said she doesn’t believe a low ranking is something parents need to worry about. “If a parent is concerned about their particular ranking of their school, then they need to speak to their teacher and

to the principal about that. In Coquitlam, we have good schools. All of our schools I consider to be good schools,” she said. “You have some fluctuations, especially this year where some parents will have chosen to remove their kids from the testing, as they did last year. That could be the reason why it’s reflected as low, just by sheer participation.” This year’s FSA tests began Jan. 17 and continue until Feb. 25. The 2011 Report Card on British Columbia’s Elementary Schools is available online at www.fraserinstitute.org.

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Coquitlam works on cutting red tape John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Workplace catchphrases like “finding efficiencies” and “corporate culture” were all the rage Monday, as Coquitlam council got its first look at how to make the city more user friendly for residents and businesses. A presentation to council outlined a series of steps that are being developed, or are already in place, to cut red tape, improve the work atmosphere at City Hall and make service delivery more seamless to all parts of the community. Among the things on the to-do list is a move to eliminate or consolidate city bylaws, speed up various permit processes and empower city staff to play a more hands-on role in certain decisions. “This really is about creat-

Coun. Linda Reimer ing a culture of continuous improvement and trying to engrain that philosophy in our organization,” said John DuMont, Coquitlam’s deputy city manager. Led by consultant Rick Elligott, Monday’s presentation was the first part of a

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process born out of two council directives: Coun. Linda Reimer’s notice of motion to establish a committee to cut red tape within the city, and a series of reviews examining how each department within City Hall operates. A committee consisting of employees from all city departments was struck last summer to look at the issues before Coquitlam, and about 150 recommendations were brought forth. Those recommendations were then prioritized based on how quickly they could be implemented and the costs associated with the proposed changes. “What we are bringing back tonight is a program … it’s a first step where we begin, where we build and where we go forward,” Elligott told council. “We’ve collected so much interest, so much work and

so many things that we can do that we can’t do them all at once.” Some of the items flagged for change in 2011 include expanding the city’s ability to process credit card payments, speeding up the building permit process and making legal survey plans more readily available. Some of the longer-term goals, which could entail more money and staff time or a council vote, include consolidating city bylaws, a compete overhaul of the city’s website and eliminating the need for hand-written invoices in some city departments. “I think what we need to do is take input from residents and businesses as to the bylaws that they find, in their experiences, have not been helpful,” Mayor Richard

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Don’t make this a no-fun zone Re: “Is Coquitlam pushing MMA out of the to our beautiful city. city?” Friday, Feb. 4. Paul Powers Take my taxes, manage our city, build our roads, Coquitlam Coquitlam council — but stay out of the entertainment industry. Why go back Do not make this city another Vancouver, a no-fun zone, just because to Mexico? you cannot get your greasy hands on the Re: “Mexican vacation turns into a money from these events. nightmare,” Friday, Jan. 28. To The Editor That does not mean you need to try Regarding MLA Diane Thorne and her and stop them. They bring a lot of people husband, why would they ever want to to this city, along with their money. return to Mexico? Can’t they see it gets Wake up council. worse there every year? Once bitten ... I, myself, have never been to an MMA event, but I M. Gibson do support any event that brings people and money Port Moody

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anada can learn something from Tahrir Square. Over the past few weeks, in capitals across the Arab world, ordinary citizens have descended on the streets by the thousands to voice their outrage at oppressive regimes. In the face of such an overwhelming act of defiance, entrenched autocrats have felt their grip on power slip away. Some have been forced out; others have made significant concessions. The unfolding rebellion has exposed to Western eyes a fact that should have been obvious all along: That even under the most seemingly unshakable regimes, the public has the will and the power to bring about political change. Compare the gains made through demonstrations in Tunisia, Jordan, Yemen and Egypt to those won through violence and vast expense in Afghanistan. After 10 years, Canada and its allies are still attempting to reform a corrupt government and despised security forces in a country that remains near the bottom of the UN’s Human Development Index. While there is no guarantee the leaders who replace the teetering dictators in Egypt and elsewhere will bring about true democracy or quickly raise their nation’s standard of living, there is little question they will be forced by fear of their own citizens to take steps in that direction. That change has come at little cost in terms of blood and treasure — as compared to the toll in Afghanistan, measured in loss of life and injury to all involved. Canada cannot impose its will on other countries by force. Even in the most oppressive of states, change must come from within.

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Lack of public anger dooms recall efforts T with the HST issue these past few weeks, it wasn’t o almost no one’s surprise, the attempt to because of the recall efforts in Oak Bay-Gordon recall B.C. Liberal MLA Ida Chong ended in Head. complete failure. But will that defeat discourAnd the recall organizers have offered up all kinds age other recall efforts from even beginning? The massive defeat of recall proponents in Chong’s of excuses for why they did so poorly. It rained too much during the recall campaign. There were too riding of Oak Bay-Gordon Head gives no cause for many apartment buildings they couldn’t gain access hope for those trying to launch recall campaigns to. The Christmas holidays got in the way. There against two other B.C. Liberal MLAs — Don McRae were too many civil servants living in the riding. And from Comox Valley and Terry Lake from Kamloopstoo many people had moved out of the riding. North Thompson. But after brushing aside all these whiny comIt’s not as though the attempt to recall Chong plaints, a central truth emerged: there failed by a squeaker. It wasn’t even close. simply wasn’t anywhere near the kind More than 15,000 people needed to sign of anger among the citizens of Oak Bay the recall petition for it to succeed, and that is required to recall their MLA. instead fewer than 9,000 people signed. Yes, there is still likely considerable In fact, it appears the recall effort opposition to the HST. But the emostalled with a few weeks to go to gather tional, visceral anger attached to that tax signatures. The campaign’s own figures appears to be ebbing. indicate fewer than 1,000 people signed The reason for that apparently diminthe petition in the last few weeks, sugView From ished anger appears to be an obvious gesting that rather than gaining steam, The Ledge one: Gordon Campbell will soon be gone the petition experienced the precise as premier. opposite. Keith Baldrey The moment he said he was leaving Faced with rejection by the voters, the office was when widespread dissatisfaction with his recall proponents and the Fight HST crowd have government started to lessen. And that was also the opted to cling to delusional fantasies. They’ve been moment any recall campaign became dead in the trying to pass off their failure as some sort of specwater. tacular success. ••• They offer the lame argument that without the The bolt-from-the-blue announcement by BC recall campaign, the HST issue would have been Ferries CEO David Hahn that another big round of ignored by the public. This is patently absurd, of fare hikes looms has brought back talk of an issue course. The fact there is an upcoming referendum that never seems to disappear: building a bridge on the HST guarantees it will remain front and between the Mainland and Vancouver Island. centre with the electorate. To which I say: put a sock in it. In fact, the recall campaign itself attracted scant There is not going to be a bridge built, period. Not media interest anyways. If the public was engaged

now, not ever — no matter how much ferry fares continue to climb. The reasons are numerous. First and foremost is the ridiculous expense, with one government estimate pegged at a staggering $12 billion (which would include a one-way toll of $260 to $800). Ferry fares may be expensive, but they are a long way from approaching a return fare of more than $500 to $1,600. Why is the cost estimate so high? Well, the main problem is the extremely deep waters of the Strait of Georgia, which are much deeper than almost anywhere else in the world a bridge is located. That $12-billion cost, by the way, is equivalent to 60 years’ worth of the current level of tax subsidies received by BC Ferries. All proposals for such a bridge suggest it would span the shortest distance — somewhere around Nanaimo, to Delta, with potential of connecting to some Gulf Islands. This means the main population hub on the Island — the capital region — would not be serviced unless people were willing to travel the 90 minutes over the often-dangerous Malahat Pass. Finally, the problem with BC Ferries is not getting people back and forth between Nanaimo and Vancouver; that route actually makes money. Rather, it is the dozens of small island runs that lose money every time they leave shore that are the problems. No $12-billion bridge is going to fix those.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Green can program works, if enough homes use it The green can program that was started last fall is a real plus for Coquitlam. Our household was late starting since we have active backyard composters, but we began to use the new system in November. Initially, the instructions appeared to be rather intimidating, but within days we saw the benefits and how much of the household garbage is compostable. Being able to dispose of bones, paper, etc. this way makes a big difference. We’ve even used up old string. At this time, we only need to put out the regular garbage can every second week, and even then it is only half full. There have been absolutely no odours or animal problems to date. It is most disappointing, however, that on garbage days I notice very few people have green cans out. It may be that there was very little information about the program start. I only knew about it from the label mailed to the house, which could easily have been missed as junk mail. I have spoken to several residents recently who were quite unaware of the program. Could some articles be run in the local papers? We are all aware of the bear issues and spring might be a good time to remind people about compostable waste programs. Thanks to council for initiating the green can program. Let’s see more homes using it. Elizabeth Thunstrom Coquitlam

Fraser Institute and FSAs: there’s no middle ground Re: “FSA controversy continues,” letters to the editor, Friday, Feb. 4.

I am not a fan of the foundation skills assessment tests (FSAs) at any time, mainly because of the Fraser Institute’s misuse of these tests. It is no surprise to hear the garbage that is spewed out of the Fraser Institute each week. This bunch of right-wing mouthpieces seems to get a lot of attention from any newspapers that have space. I am not against testing children to see how well they do in school. I believe that parents need to know how well their children are doing, and how they can assist their children to achieve better grades. But the FSAs (which are only a snapshot of a child’s progress) are misused by the Fraser Institute constantly. Mr. Peter Cowley and the Fraser Institute believe that private education is better than public educaTo The tion. Private education drains over $50 million from the public purse, and should be returned to the public education system. Private educators also are very selective as to who attends their schools, unlike the public system, which accepts everyone. Thank goodness for public education. It would be interesting to see our next government cut all funding to private schools. Put this much-needed money back into the public system. I am convinced that this will offend the Fraser Institute, but who really cares? Eddy Lang Port Moody ••• Ms. Grandinetti opposes the FSAs? Quelle surprise! As president of the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association, her primary responsibility is to protect her members. For her, students and parents are less important. Teachers, like any other government worker,

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should be accountable to the public. If unions cared about students, they would work to get rid of the worst teachers rather than protect them. The FSA is an excellent way for parents to evaluate how well their children are doing in school and for administrators to identify which programs are effective. The Fraser Institute school ratings are providing an important public service. Parents find the FSA useful in choosing where to enrol their children and in evaluating their progress. Researchers at SFU and UBC have used the FSA scores to identify the factors that are successful in teaching aboriginal children. Despite the importance of the FSAs to society, the teachers’ union undermines its effectiveEditor ness by encouraging parents to spuriously pull their children out of school on testing days. Shame on them. Ms. Grandinetti trots out the usual bromides that the Fraser Institute rankings ignore the differences between poor and richer schools. They don’t. This is obvious to anyone who bothers to even look at the actual studies themselves. The public should ask why the CTA wants to keep parents ignorant. Gary Mauser Professor Emeritus Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies Faculty of Business Administration Simon Fraser University

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Pensions need to keep up with costs of 21st century The federal government should give their

heads a good shake. They should take care of their own, especially the elderly, as they have been paying taxes for years. I am not against helping other countries in need, but when I just got a raise in my pension it was a total of $2.61; you cannot buy a loaf of bread for that. It’s time to give a decent raise before you donate to other countries. Most of the essentials have gone up, including food, hydro, gas and more. It’s time we take a stand and write in to the government, papers, etc. It’s time that pensions were increased to keep up with the costs of the 21st century. J. Jones Coquitlam

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culture park washroom program capital fund. Cost incurred by School District 43 will include land and annual insurance, heat, water and sewer charges, major capital preventative maintenance, repair and replacement of the building envelope and mechanical and electrical systems. An operating budget request for about $6,300 will be brought forward as part of the 2012 budget process to cover annual costs associated with cleaning and maintaining the site.

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ort Coquitlam brother-sister act Sister Says will close out two weeks worth of Aboriginal culture celebrations with a Feb. 13 performance in Vancouver. Consisting of Robert and Gillian Thomson, the duo will play the All Our Relations event, an evening that serves as the final performance of the Talking Stick Festival. After the duo wraps up its set, Gillian and her father, Jamie, will perform songs off his newly released album Sessions at Bakerstreet. The show is a “pay what you can event,” and will take place at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac St. in Vancouver. Show time is 7 p.m. For more info, see www.sistersays.com.

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Described as “heartfelt and gifted,” singer-songwriter Gillian Hobbs will close out February’s leg of benefit shows for the Crossroads Hospice Society in Port Coquitlam. Hobbs will be performing a series of songs from her 2008 debut Something to Write Home About, and her musical style is akin to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Sarah McLachlan. Slated for the Gathering Place in Leigh Square on Friday, Feb. 25, the show costs $5 at the door. An open mic session kicks off the evening’s events at 7:30 p.m., while Hobbs takes to the stage at 9 p.m.

The popular Crossroads Hospice coffeehouse series will wrap up the month with a performance by singer-songwriter Gillian Hobbs (above) on Feb. 25. Sister Says sibling act Robert and Gillian Thomson (left) will perform in Vancouver this weekend. musicians that play styles including jazz, blues, folk/country, world fusion and contemporary. Performances will take place at Lions Park, and artists will be compensated based on two 45-minute sets and the available budget. Those interested in applying for either summer series have until Feb. 28 to submit their applications to submissions@portcoquitlam.ca. A juried panel will decide on both Village Vibe and Music in the Park, and accepted artists will be notified within four to six weeks after the application deadline. The shows are slated for weekends from July to August. For more information, see www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts.

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Noted magician and illusionist Vitaly Beckman will bring his brand of slight of hand to the Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre Feb. 25 and 26. Beckman’s show, which is called Sensation of Magic, includes levitation, a “paintbrush that paints by itself” and demonstrations of the magician reading borrowed newspapers from as far away as 15 metres. “The show is not just magic,” Beckman said in a press release. “It’s about the realization of our dreams and the celebration of the human spirit. With the belief that we are only limited by our own imagination, the audience gets to experience the sensation that nothing is impossible, and that they can realize their dreams, or experience the sensation of how would life be, if there were no limitations.”

Sensation of Magic goes at 7:30 p.m. on both nights, and tickets range in price between $30.50 and $25. For more information, call 604931-2008.

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The City of Port Coquitlam is on the lookout for both emerging and seasoned artists to round its roster of talent for two outdoor summertime concert series. Formerly known as Live @ Leigh Square, the Village Vibe series has been revamped to now include

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Fundraiser to help homeless The Laurel Foundation, a Coquitlam-based group that supports the betterment of mental health, will host a fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 24 for the Hope for Freedom Society. Hope for Freedom operates recovery houses for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as offering outreach to homeless people in the Tri-Cities. The Feb. 24 event is designed to pay for the services of a psychiatric nurse, whose funding will run out in a month. The nurse works on an outreach basis, contacting homeless people where they hang out and guiding them to appropriate resources. All proceeds from the fundraiser, set for 6 to 9 p.m. at the Port Moody City Hall Galleria, will go toward ensuring the psychiatric nurse is able to continue working for the society. The evening will include wine and beer tastings supplied by local wineries and breweries, followed by an epicurean meal, with food, wine and beer sourced from within 100 miles and catered by Pasta Polo. The Stand Up for Mental Health comedy team — which garnered high ratings after appearing at The Stanley Alliance Industrial Stage — will perform, and silent and live auctions will feature a range of electronic goods. Tickets cost $50 per person, and are available at www. laurelfoundation.com or in person or over the phone at the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. (604-9312008).

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CHECKING THINGS OUT: PoCo resident Bernhard Finkbeiner shot this image of a curious river otter on the bank of the Deboville Slough. “We approached the otter while he was ‘flirting’ with a dog,” Finkbeiner wrote in an e-mail. “My wife had the same experience a couple of weeks earlier: A dog and an otter talking to each other at almost the same spot. So we assume it might have been the same otter. After the dog left with its owner, the otter stayed at the river bank for about five to 10 more minutes. He either sat on the land or he dove into the water and crashed through the thin ice layer on the water (either from below or from above). It was a real treat. He was very trusting and curious and I was as close as five metres and he didn’t mind my presence.” To view a full gallery of photos (and see the otter crashing through the ice), visit www.thenownews.com.

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flashmobs all over the Lower Mainland. So ccording to a Statistics Canada report far, four have been held with videos taken released two weeks ago, 850 out of 1,000 and posted on YouTube (look up “boot camp Canadian adults do not get even the minflashmob”). This Saturday (Feb. 12), I will be imum recommended weekly amount of two holding another very large one in Vancouver and a half hours of moderate activity. with Olympic athletes involved and media For many people, this could include walking coverage. Although there will be a simple, between their car and work, walking up and easy-to-follow fitness routine for everybody to down stairs and playing with their kids. Only follow, everybody is welcome to join us. Just 15 per cent of Canadian adults spend at least e-mail me and I will send you the two and a half hours of the 168 details. I will be taking advantage hours in a week exercising — the of media coverage of this and amount needed to experience fitfuture events to help publicize ness-related health benefits. various issues and charities, one If you are one of the 15 per cent of which is Canadian Athletes Now who is active enough to be healthy, (CAN). This group is a private, congratulations. If, however, you non-profit organization that proare one of the 85 per cent who is vides financial assistance to strugnot active enough to be healthy, gling Canadian athletes. you can either dismiss all the facts Fit Bodies Overall, the main message I am and research and continue living Chris Haaf trying to get across is that it is your life as you have, or you can easier than most people think to fit take heart in what I am about to exercise into your daily schedule. tell you. It takes less time than most people think, less Recently, I have launched a series of “boot equipment (and therefore less money) and less camp flashmobs.” For those unfamiliar with space. Plus, in my YouTube videos, I list the flashmobs, check out YouTube to get an idea. entire routine so you can read the exercises With the help of the other trainers in my stuand watch the short video to see them demondio, I have created a twist on the concept and strated. developed a three- to five-minute mini-boot I will soon have routines for special populacamp or exercise routine anyone can do anytions as well, like seniors, children and people where. The routine requires no special equipwith disabilities. These videos are not infoment and a very limited amount of space. You can lengthen the routine as you need to, mercials; they are useful routines intended to help people get moving and be healthier. If you but the idea is that by doing this short, effectneed any assistance in addition to the informaive routine three to five times per week, you tion provided, you can contact me, but just will develop more energy and strength to be by following the videos you will be fitter and able to start doing other activities. By starting healthier. Good luck. out with this routine, you will soon be able to meet the recommended two and a half hours • Chris Haaf is owner of Fitbodies Fitness per week of moderate activity. and Wellness Studio in PoCo. Contact him at In order to generate some publicity for this fitbodies_training@hotmail.com. routine, I decided to launch these boot camp

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ing to break free, not realizing how much they era is one of my dearest patients. As an are loved and how much they can hurt. immigrant, she has worked hard her I see husbands and wives, parents and chilwhole life, committing herself to both dren complaining and taking one another for husband and son. In the face of his incredible granted, not realizing how they will grieve health challenges, she and her husband stood when life ends unexpectedly. by their son and raised him to be a wonderful Life is a tragic comedy. We long for what we young man. think will make us happy, don’t appreciate it She enjoys the simple pleasures in life — a when we have it and grieve when movie with friends, a hot cup of tea we lose it. and beautiful art — and she takes Much unhappiness comes from pleasure in thinking of others. I’ve the unrealistic expectations that I lost track of the many sweet things call the myth of life: that life will she has given my daughter. be perfect and we will be happy Some of my most generous, grawhen we get everything that we cious and genuinely happy patients want. The reality is that life is do not have a lot of money, but like neither fair nor perfect. People Vera and her family, they live a life Health Wise get sick and encounter misfortune rich in value. They give more than they take. They are thankful for Dr. Davidicus Wong even if they don’t have bad habits or do bad things. Even when you what they have, and they appreciget the things you want — good ate what others do for them. looks, a dream job, a new car, a beautiful home If there was a formula for happiness, it and a great partner — you can’t keep them. All would be this. Happiness is 30 per cent reality things change, and we all will die someday. and 70 per cent perception. We don’t always Though life is not perfect, it can give you get what we choose, but we can choose to enough to be happy. Though we are not permake the most of what we have. fect, there is enough in each of us to love and Some of my most unhappy patients are the be loved. wealthy. Their materialism has no upper limit. As of Feb. 1, I began sharing the insights I’ve For them, having so much makes them want learned from my patients, friends and family even more and raises their expectations. They in “A Hundred Days to Happiness.” Each day, demand special treatment and a place at the I will post one new insight on facebook.com/ front of the queue. davidicus.wong, twitter.com/DrDavidicusWong Every day, I see the full spectrum of health, and my blog at davidicuswong.wordpress.com. life and relationships, and it is tragic to see how little we appreciate what we have when we • Dr. Davidicus Wong is a physician at have it. PrimeCare Medical. His Health Wise column I see some fathers missing out on time with appears regularly in this paper, and his radio their young children not realizing how quickly show can be found at positivepotentialmedithey will grow. cine.pwrnradio.com. I see teens resenting their parents and itch-

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Events WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9

Planet Organic gets people in the mood for Valentine’s Day with a cooking workshop on the libidinous foods of love from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration required. Info: 604-552-2799. Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club holds a small stamp auction with viewing at 7 p.m. and sales starting at

8 p.m. Club meets in the McGee Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-9306 or www.stampclub.ca. Family Resource Centre holds an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. in Room 9 of Minnekhada Middle, 1390 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam.

education series with a disChildren welcome to check cussion on relapse prevenout art and games rooms. tion from 7 to Parents can learn 8:30 p.m. at about variety 2615 Clarke St. of programs. in Port Moody. Information: events@thenownews.com Program is free. www.ldafn.ca or Information: 604ldafrasernorth@ 936-3900. gmail.com. Knitting Club at Libby’s SHARE alcohol and drug Café meets weekly from program staff continue the

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9:30 to 11 a.m. at 2105-2850 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. Members knit scarves and hats to support area homeless programs. New members welcome, and donations of yarn accepted. Information: 604-945-3388 or www.libbyskitchen.com.

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opening reception for its February exhibitions including The Essential Landscape by Daryl Spencer, Quiet Path by Mong Yen and Possessions by Lori Motokado at 7 p.m. at 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Information: www. placedesarts.ca. Mackin House Museum  CONTINUED ON PAGE 26.

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Events Reservations required. Info: Marie at 604-420-2667. Morningside Toastmasters meets from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. at Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www. morningsidetoastmasters.ca or Gene at 604230-8030.

hosts its historical book club in the parlour at 1116 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam. Members will discuss Mr. Pip by Lloyd Jones. Information: 604-516-6151. Centennial Secondary presents the musical Suessical at 7:30 p.m. at the school. events@thenownews.com FRIDAY, Tickets are $10 for FEB. 11 students and senCentennial iors and $15 for general admission at the door. Secondary presents the musical Suessical at 7:30 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion hosts at the school. Tickets are $10 a walking clinic from 6:15 for students and seniors and to 7:15 p.m. at 624 Poirier $15 for general admission at St. Clinic helps particithe door. pants build up to a 10-km Coquitlam Public Library walk. Registration is $50, presents financial advisor and people must sign up in James Leung for a proadvance. Info: 604-927-4386. Tri-City Christian Women’s gram called Making Sense of Retirement from 2 to Club meets at noon at the 3:30 p.m. at the City Centre Executive Inn, 405 North Rd. Branch, 3001 Burlington Dr. in Coquitlam. Nancy Dyck Leung will talk about choices will discuss the journey from for savings and investments loneliness to fulfillment. for retirement. Program

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Decorated with program badges and camp hat collections, 1st Pitt Meadows Sparks get ready for a parade.

1st Yennadon Brownies collect donations for the Canadian Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

9th Eagle Mountain Rangers in Tulista Park, Sidney B.C. on the Lochside trail. Bike riding trip to Pedder Bay Marina by Sooke. From left to right: Jessica Jackson, Stephanie berg, Katie Shuttleworth, Catrina Jensen, Lauren Crawford, Jalayna Frost, Catherine Holtz. The girls were working on their Duke of Edinburgh bronze award.

The 100th anniversary of Girl Guides of Canada, celebrates an organization which has impacted the lives of 7 million Canadian girls and women in the last 100 years. From international trips and camps to activities and challenges in career development, cultural awareness, science and technology and the arts, Guiding’s contemporary programming reﬂects the needs and interests of today’s girls and has something for every girl.

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Girl Guides of Canada – Guides du Canada (GGC) has been helping girls of all ages reach their potential since 1910. Through an endless variety of fun-ﬁlled activities, this trailblazing organization provides girls with opportunities to develop valuable life skills, become self-reliant, build friendships, and develop a sense of well-being and self-worth. The Guiding movement began in 1909, at a Scouting rally at Crystal Palace in London, England, when a parade of girls convinced Boy Scouts founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell to design a program for them. Impressed with their enthusiasm, Baden-Powell asked his sister, Agnes, to spearhead a girls’ organization called the Girl Guides. The movement spread quickly, promoted internationally by Agnes and, later, by Baden-Powell’s wife, Olave (Lady Baden-Powell).

In 1927, a Girl Guide leader in Regina baked cookies for her girls as a simple way to raise money for uniforms and camping equipment. Little did she know that she was starting one of Canada’s greatest traditions - Girl Guide cookies. Currently, all GGC cookies are produced in a nut-free and peanut-free bakery and now also contain 0 grams of trans fats. Today, Girl Guide cookies are the ofﬁcial fundraiser of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada. Watch for Girl Guides in your neighbourhood selling the classic chocolate and vanilla cookies this March!

Throughout its history, Guiding has prepared girls to meet the challenges they face through a variety of activities, including camping and outdoor adventure. Today, girls can gain greater global and cultural awareness, investigate career possibilities, and learn about science and technology, and the arts. They work on environmental projects, explore important concerns, such as cyber-bullying, self-esteem and body image, and develop the skills needed to speak out and take action on issues that are important to them. Guiding enables girls to be confident, courageous and resourceful, and to make a difference in the world. “Throughout its history, Guiding has helped girls develop the skills and confidence to achieve extraordinary things,” says Chris Burton, Chief Commissioner, Girl Guides of Canada. “Through exciting opportunities that reflect the needs and interests of today’s girls, Guiding’s innovative programming is helping Canadian girls become confident, courageous and resourceful leaders.”

Girl Guides… for all ages Sparks 5 & 6 years Bright pink T-shirts; to try a bit of everything in a safe and fun atmosphere.

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Who Are the Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada? Girl Guides of Canada is the largest organization for girls and women, with over 140,000 Members – over 120,000 girls and over 28,000 adults. GGC is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), which is the largest voluntary organization for women and girls in the world, with over nine million members in 144 countries around the world.

Pathﬁnders 12 to 14 years. Opportunities to take the lead and to get involved. Working together, girls learn the power of teamwork, and their personal contribution.

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Trex 12–17 years Program for girls who like to plan adventures that are physically, emotionally and mentally challenging.

Lougheed Area Guides and Brownies enjoy Camp Olave on BC’s Sunshine Coast.

1st Pitt Meadows Pathﬁnders travel to England for a 100 year celebration camp and tour in London.

2010 marked an exciting International Trip to the Pagoda Forest at the Shaolin Temple in China where the1st Pitt Meadows Rangers & Leaders worked with children of rural China on their ‘Me to We’ service trip.

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He’s back where it all began. It took a knee injury to put Bob Salt on the bench, and it will take more than a sudden dismissal to get him off it. The veteran boxla coach’s stay on the sidelines lasted all of a handful of months, as the Coquitlam senior A Adanacs named him their head coach for the 2011 Western Lacrosse Association season. Salt replaces Neil Doddridge, who stepped down after one season due to work commitments. You have to go back to the late 1970s — the days of disco, Pierre Trudeau and the Fonz — when Salt first found himself shoehorned behind a bench he’d much prefer to play in front of. “I had hurt my knee badly and (then-Adanac general manager Sohen Gill) tricked me into it. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to coach, but I didn’t want to stop playing,” Salt recalled of his 13-yearlong on-floor career. “I loved playing. It took a while to get the player out of me.” He took over as coach in 1977 — serving as playing coach in 1978 — and went on to coach Coquitlam to the World Nations Cup crown in 1980, the franchise’s first championship title. That team was recently honoured as one of the first inductees into the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame. He also coached the Burnaby Lakers, and has been named the WLA coach of the year six times. New Westminster should have expected that it would be hard to get the “coach” out of him, too. He was relieved of his bench duties for the Salmonbellies three months ago, but upon being offered the Adanac job last week only needed a few days to think it over before accepting. “It’s a good fit for me, a good opportunity to keep coaching… This team has a lot of championship-type players, Minto Cups. They have some superstars like (Dane) Dobbie and the (Peter and Daryl) Veltmans, (Cory) Conway. I like the youth and the exciting way they play, so I’m excited.” You’d be understating it too if you said that Coquitlam general manager Les Wingrove was equally thrilled. “In talking with Bob it was obvious that revenge is the last thing on his mind,” Wingrove noted. “I think he accepted the job because he honestly loves coaching… Bob’s a great coach and the fact that he’s been to the Mann Cup the past three years is a great thing for the Adanacs.” As a player, Salt has three Mann Cup titles to his record. In seven years as New West’s head coach, the down-to-earth Vancouver Burrard alumni racked up an 88-35-4 regular season record. In the past  CONT. ON PAGE 30, see SALT RETURNS...

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Kodiaks fend off North challengers Stories by Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com In control of their own destiny, the Heritage Woods Kodiaks still know they aren’t out of the woods yet. The senior boys AAA basketball team entered the final week of the regular season with a perfect 8-0 record, some bounce in their step and a major hurdle ahead. In other words, just another week at the office. The defending Fraser Valley North league champs took on Port Moody last night (past The NOW’s deadline) with some momentum in the hunt for first place. As long as they keep winning, the Kodiaks are in control. Heritage Woods did the job last week, upending No. 6-ranked Terry Fox 75-68 on Feb. 1, followed by clear-cut 87-43 decision over North Surrey. They were also credited with a win Friday over Fraser Heights, after that school defaulted following a boisterous game the night before against Port Moody. With their size and inside presence, the Kodiaks are a rising stock in the B.C. polls, making their debut last week at No. 10. “I think teams are going to have trouble matching up with us if our three big guys are battling,” Woods coach Chris Martin said, referring to six-foot-seven Taylor Heinrichs, six-foot-five Mitchell Ligertwood and six-foot-four Mohammad Dadfar. Although the vertical size is an eye opener, it’s how the trio have put it to use on the floor that’s been the most impressive of late. “They played us very well, they were just real physical down the stretch,” Fox coach Rich Chambers said. “We were leading 57-55 with about five minutes to go and they just took it away. We didn’t deserve to be ahead and they just plain beat us up.” With all that size up front, the Kodiaks were led offensively by guard Brandon Lau’s 33 points, while the Ravens’ Bret Macdonald Paul vanPeenen/NOW topped all shooters with 37 points. CUTTING TO THE QUICK: Heritage Woods’ Brandon Lau, left, sidesteps Terry Fox’s Jesse Lau continues to spark the Kodiaks’ Crookes during last week’s AAA senior boys action. attack with his shooting and passing skills. “Brandon’s been kind of our engine and to play as hard as we can to get what we want,” ers tossed from the game, the Blues blasted he quietly goes his own way. He’s just done the Chambers said. “Heritage Woods was a good Riverside 89-48. job all season long,” noted Martin. wake-up call for everybody, including us coaches, The Cents bested Riverside 86-52, with Justin The team’s final test of the regular season is that we’ve got to do better. In this league it’s a Buren netting 20 points and Jacky Chan and against the No. 5-seeded Pitt Meadows Marauders very fine line between winning and losing.” Jonathon Doucette cashing in 15 points apiece. on Thursday (7:30 p.m.). The two undefeated The Ravens earlier knocked off Gleneagle 64They also put Pitt Meadows to the test before squads remain the frontrunners for first place, 44 and Pinetree 92-38. falling 77-48. with the winner hosting the league playoffs. Situated fourth overall with a shot at second “I am not disappointed by our performance The Ravens, at 5-1, sit behind Pitt with a shot are the 5-2 Gleneagle Talons, who topped Dr. against Pitt,” Centaur coach Alan Kaselj said. at overtaking both. Fox played 1-6 Fraser Heights Charles Best 69-46 and North Surrey 76-29 last “Our kids battled and never quit. To put it into last night, visits 2-7 North Surrey tomorrow and week. The Port Moody Blues and Centennial perspective, Pitt’s a top-three team in the Fraser end the regular season against the Marauders on Centaurs, at 4-3, are also battling for a higher Valley. We’re just not there yet.” Friday in Pitt Meadows. seed. Following a raucous 66-55 triumph over This weekend will go a long way to chart “I think we’ve learned that maybe we have Fraser Heights last week, which saw nine playexactly where most North teams stand.

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sports@thenownews.com The Coquitlam Express’ blueline has become adept at turning on the red light. Boosted by some big contributions from some key defencemen, the B.C. Hockey League club nudged past the visiting Victoria Grizzlies 4-3 Saturday in their quest to clinch the Coastal Conference’s final playoff berth. Defencemen Cole Gelley and Riley McIntosh combined for three goals, while ex-Grizzlies’ forward Massimo Lamacchia collected the game winner. With the win, Coquitlam kept pace with the stubborn Cowichan Valley Capitals, who reeled off a similar 4-3 decision over Merritt. Some key contributions from veteran defenders helped set the tone on

Poirier Street on Saturday, at both ends of the ice. Gelley’s first goal, a point blast that ricocheted through a crowded crease, put the Express up 1-0 just 1:35 into the contest. Victoria snapped back with two quick goals and were leading before McIntosh netted his ninth of the season by pinching in and shoveling the puck behind Cam Grochynski on a powerplay early in the second period. Later in that frame, Gelley emerged from the penalty box and grabbed Mike Krgovich’s long breakaway pass and converted it with a nice shot to give Coquitlam a 3-2 lead. The visitors again netted the equalizer, setting the stage for Lamacchia’s

goalmouth marker with 8:40 left in the game. Last year, the Ontario native got just a four-game tryout with Victoria before being released. “I know that meant a lot to Massimo,” head coach Jon Calvano said. “He was playing against his old team — scoring the clincher was probably a great feeling for him.” It was also his teamleading 27th goal of the season. Gelley, meanwhile, had gone goalless in his previous 28 games. His second tally, where Krgovich fired the puck from deep in the Express corner just as Gelley exited the penalty box, was a personal highlight. “I’ve dreamt my whole life about

having that opportunity, coming out of the box on a breakaway, but usually I’m on the other end of that,” Gelley said with a grin. And while McIntosh continues to chip in offensively, it was his work around his own zone that impressed the coach the most. “He plays four-minute shifts, other teams are trying to get their guys matched off against him, he’s playing smart and conserving energy and defending well… I don’t know if he was off in the last seven [minutes],” Calvano said of McIntosh. Among Khaleed Devji’s 26 saves, he robbed David Morley from the slot with a huge toe stop midway through the third. The Express fell short 5-1 against league-leading Powell River on Friday in what was a 2-1 game until the 50minute mark. Jason Grecica netted

Coquitlam’s lone goal. The club also announced its fifth player to sign a college scholarship — with 18-year-old defenceman Jared Eng committing to Div. 1 Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Previously inked to college offers were captain Garrick Perry, Destry Straight, Brad Reid and Lamacchia. Whether or not the club can create some space between themselves and Cowichan Valley is the next big question. The two teams are tied for the seventh and final playoff spot with 48 points each. Coquitlam, which has seven games left and two games in hand on Cowichan, played Langley last night (past NOW deadline). They start a four-game road trip that takes them to Victoria, Port Alberni and Powell River this weekend and Surrey next week.

Compromise reached in Coquitlam lacrosse floor feud

There will be no war over the floor this year. The Coquitlam junior Adanacs, the senior Adanacs and Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Association (CMLA) representatives found room for compromise and ironed out a division of floor time at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex for the upcoming lacrosse season. The floor time agreement that was accepted by all three parties will ensure that the junior Adanacs can make a run for their second straight national crown, the team’s vice president and general manager said. “The floor dispute has been resolved and I believe everyone’s satisfied, so now it’s back to working towards the new season,” said Ken Wood. “We found a way to make everyone happy.” The senior Adanacs were also satisfied with the result. “This took some sacrifice by

all three parties and we commend our partners for that,” the club said in a press release. In an effort to reduce late game times at the Poirier rinks, CMLA vice president Garrett Ungaro said the association acquired more early floor time slots to help address the concern. “We got some additional floor time in April that will help keep our kids from playing too late,” Ungaro said. Those hours were offered up by the senior Adanacs, who don’t officially begin their season until May. Ungaro said the junior Adanacs are swapping a 7:30 p.m. Thursday slot in exchange for one on Friday. The battle began when CMLA applied for some of the 7:30-9 p.m. Monday and Thursday time slots traditionally split between the two Adanacs clubs. The junior side balked, stating that a loss of the earlier practice slot would

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make it hard to compete. Minor lacrosse representatives argued that they needed earlier weekday hours because of a province-wide move to have fewer minor games played past 10 p.m. Ungaro said that city officials, led by parks and leisure general manager Lori McKay,

were extremely helpful in facilitating an end to the bickering. “We were very happy with the city and its willingness to make this work, they helped broker a workable deal,” Ungaro noted. “They didn’t just put us in a cage and tell us to work it out on our own.” Even with the floor time

dispute solved, Wood said he and team president Rocky Zimmerman are still seeking a buyer for the club. “Yes, the team is still up for sale, we’re still going through with that… I would think having an agreement in place will help because potential buyers who want to keep it in

Coquitlam won’t have to deal with that squabble,” he said. Wood added he has received a few inquiries but no offers as yet. The goal is still on a second straight Minto Cup. “We’ve got one main focus right now and that’s getting ready for the upcoming season.”

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four years, he’s piloted the Bellies to three Mann Cups, with the team falling just 15 seconds short of protecting a lead to win the 2009 national crown. Last summer New West advanced to the Mann Cup final against Peterborough before falling in six games. That his team ran up a 25-1 WLA playoff record over the past three years still couldn’t buy him more time with Bellies president and general manager Dan Richardson. So does that mean there will be added intensity and incentive when Coquitlam and New West meet?

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“I’ll tell you the truth, at first I was never going to coach again,” Salt said. “I’m very close with the (Bellies) players and I thought that that was it. But then this came up. I really love coaching and I didn’t want to go. I thought, Yes, I want to coach again. It’s not about revenge, or getting back at someone, but I admit I was angry. “You don’t have this kind of opportunity, with such a skilled, young team so I see this as another chance.” His first task, he said, is to gain the confidence and trust of the team. He’s been labelled as a ‘players coach’ by some, which suits the South Surrey resident. “That’s what Dan Richardson called me,

a players coach,” the Adanac skipper said. “Lacrosse still comes down to the players, it’s not Bob Salt who wins the game. I enjoy sitting down with the guys and shooting the breeze, so I do think I’ve got to get the players to believe in me, believe in the system and we go from there.” While the Bellies have set the bar fairly high, Salt said his aim is to win and to have fun doing it. “Really, the league comes down to a damn sprint, soon as your players come in it’s a sprint race… We’ll play it uptempo and keep the players involved.” The squad is slated to open its training camp in early May.

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MOVE-IN BONUS CYPRESS GARDENS 1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

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

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

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BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-788-1867 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, 2nd flr, big balc. $830/mo. Ns/np. Ref. 604-327-3576 or 604-562-5281

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BBY METROTOWN 1 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 604-434-3455

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

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

Large bright 1 BRS @ $785. Newly reno’d Incl heat, hot water & dw. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 N. WEST Brand New Sub Penthouse, 39th flr, 2 BR, 2 baths, enste lndry, granite c/tops, 1blk to Douglas College & skytrain, 117 sqft balcony, steam rm & gym, amens rm, u/g prkg, $1500, Mar 1. n/s, pet ok. 604-781-8746 NEW WEST, 1 BR ste, $720 incls heat, h/w & cbl, balcony, nr transit, Douglas College, Refs. 604-521-1636

NEW WEST

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

Call 604-540-9300

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NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288 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 WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $730/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain. Great view! Avail March 1st. Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

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

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

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

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

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

Managed by Colliers International

New Westminster

909 - 12th Street

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

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311

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

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

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

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789 BURQUITLAM APTS 561 Cottonwood Ave

Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Includes heat, hot water, u/g prkg, cls to bus stop, school, SFU, Lougheed Mall, Sorry N/P.

Office 604-773-6467

GARDEN VILLA

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

CALL 604 715-7764

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597 ANMORE, Rancher, 2 BR & Den, 1900sf, lev acreage, 5 appls, 2 bath, f/p, garg, patio. Mins PoMo/ Coq Ctr, Buntzen, 778-688-6622 BBY NORTH, 3 BR house, 1.5 bath, all appls, carport, lrg yrd. Nr BCIT, SFU, transit. $1650. Avail Feb 1. 778-835-5484

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

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

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GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

New Westminster

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

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

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

CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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Shared Accommodation

6595-10

North Burnaby

BBY Government Rd. Own BR / bath, W/D, utls, net. $450/mo. NS/NP. Avail now. 604-618-1732

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

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

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BONSOR APTS

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

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

BBY 2 BR grnd lvl in new house, $750 incls heat/hydro. NS/NP. Nr Canada Way/Imperial. Available Mar 1. 604-521-6658

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Suites/Partial Houses

BBY NORTH 1 BR, 1 ba, 3 appls, pool & gym, coin w/d, 1 prkg, 1 locker, nr Lougheed mall. $900. np/ns, Avail Mar 1. 604-299-7815

COQ 1 BR g/l, f/bath sh’d W/D, lam flrs, prkg. $750 incls utls, cbl, net. Mar 1. NS/NP. 604-374-1071 BBY, BCIT. 1 BR bsmt, gas f/p, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $750/mo incl hydro/cbl. Mar 1st. 604-421-6917

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

BBY CENTRAL 2 BR, cls to all ammens, n/p, n/s, $850 incls utils, 1 BR $750 incls utils, Avail Mar 1. 778-242-1895, 604-520-9629

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

BBY, E. 18th Ave. 2 BR, f/bath, shared laundry - 1/week. Ns/np. $860/mo includes hydro. Near schools. Immed. 604-522-9756

COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $1050 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Centre. Avail now. 778-688-2594

BBY HTS Bach, priv ent, own w/d, n/p, Mar 1, st prkg, nr transit, $750 incls all utils. 604-765-2869

BBY N. BCIT Newer 2 BR, grnd flr, $775 incls utls. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Very cln. 604-293-2295 BBY NORTH 1 BR g/lvl, nr all ammens, small pet ok, shrd w/d, Price neg, Immed. 604-563-0127

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Suites/Partial Houses

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

EL PRESIDENTE

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

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

CQ COMO Lk / SFU. Reno’d 1 BR bsmt, shd W/D, full bath. Mar 1. $750 incls utls/cbl/net NS/NP. Suits 1. On bus rte. 604-939-1107 N. BBY, 1 BR bmnt, newer home, w/d, alarm, N/p, N/s, Feb 15, $850 incl utils & cbl. 604-970-7724 NEW WEST Queensboro, Brand New Lrg 2 BR T/H style ste, 1.5 baths, utils incls, 604-767-4605 PO CO Shaunessey/Pitt River 2 BR bsmt ste, remodelled, 3yrs old, laminate, inc shrd laundry/ cable/net, patio, parking, transit/ WCE $835 + utils. 604-945-0333

6605

Townhouses Rent

POCO Brand New 4 BR, 2200 sqft, h/w flrs, 3 lvl, golf course with view, N/P, N/S, $2100, 2 car garage, Apr 1, w/d, 604-430-5608

WOODLAND PARK

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

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

Houses - Rent

POCO, Lincoln Prk 1500sf, 3 BR 2 bath, w/in-law-ste, appls, all newly reno’d & hrdwd flrs, carport. $1900. Av Feb 15. 778-288-8168

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

office: 604- 936-1225

NORTH BURNABY Pine Ridge Housing Co-op has opened its wait list for 2 BR & 3 BR Townhouses, $913 & $1072 with a $2,800 & $3,300 share purchase. Located in quiet forest setting on Burnaby Mnt. Close to SFU, schools, transit & shopping. Enjoy the feel of country living within minutes of the city. Sorry, no subsidies available. Community involvement expected. Download our appl form @ www.pineridgeco-op.bc.ca or send SASE to: #89, 8763 Ash Grove Cres, Burnaby, BC V5A 4B8 Attn: Membership Ctte. Please forgive our construction mess. We are replacing our water mains.

CALL 604 715-7764

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Co-ops

POCO 3 BR Rancher, 2 f/bath, w/d, big f/yard. $1350. By bus. Mar 1. Pets ok. 604-522-3100

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

6510

6540

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604-444-3000

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, bsmt ste. W. MRidge. $750 incls utls/cbl/sh’d w/d. Walk to WCE & shops. Avail Mar 1. Refs req’d. 604-465-0624 2 BDRM Lrg Bsmt Suite - Central Coq $950, Bright, clean, avail March 1, Incl cable,heat,W/ D,grnd lvl entr & priv bckyrd, near Austin & Mariner, Rate based on dble occup, single negotiable, 604-788-5041

COQ. BRAND New 2 BR bsmnt ste, 5 s/s appls, granite counters, N/s, N/p, $1000. 604-945-2873 COQ CTR. Executive 2 BR, upper floor. 2 full baths, 5 appls. Rad heat. Central a/c. $1300 incls hydro/cbl. Mar 1. 604-941-0712 COQ. CTR. luxury 1 BR, 5 appls, f/p, sec u/g prkg, N/s, N/p, refs, 1 yr lease, $1000. 604-803-9901 COQ HARBOUR Chimes brand new 2 BR ste, inste w/d, ss appls, nr amens/transit. $950 inc utils. Mar 1. N/S, N/P. 604-561-6553 COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $985/mo incls utils, Immed. 604-931-3677

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

COQ. Nr Lougheed Mall, 3 BRs Brookmere, main flr, 3 appls, 1.5 ba, carport, storage shed, NS/NP. $1300 + shr utls. 604-721-2941

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

POCO NORTHSIDE, newer 2 BR bsmt. Near schools, shops, bus. $850 incls utls. Av now. NS/NP. 604-941-6843 or 778-708-4045 POCO 2 BR T/H $775/mo & $815/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

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(Coquitlam Centre area) • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets. Move - in Bonus

Call 604-942-2012

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8055

Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European cleaning at it’s best.Lic/ Ins. Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 CLEANING LADY available. Meticulous, detailed, honest & reliable. Please call 778-233-5859 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ GREEN HOUSE CLEANING Earth Friendly. Avail •Weekly •Bi-Weekly •Monthly, •One-time •Move-out. Call ★ 604-817-4441

8060

Concrete

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8073

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8075

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8075

Drywall

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS All Drywall and Renovations Basement specialist! No job too BIG or small. Shane 604-807-3076

Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

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604-841-1855 Century Hardwood Floors 604-466-9733 ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

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

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

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Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

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Fencing/Gates

Cedar & Vinyl Fencing

GET ER’ DONE F & Trim

Landscaping

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

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Lawn & Garden

Winter Services Same Day Service, Fully Insured

SNOW REMOVAL

• Yard Clean-Ups • Pruning • Gutters • Landscaping

• Xmas Lights • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

looring Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944 Laminate & Hardwood Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing 604-841-1855 ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free 604-466-9733 Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

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310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

Glass Mirrors

ECLIPSE GLASS

www.eclipseglass.ca

Frameless Shower Mirrors Handrails

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

Free Est 604-779-6978 email:

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Free Estimates

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Gutters

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

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302 ADAM’S YARD CARE Hedge trimming, pruning trees, yard clean up, etc Adam 778-899-4162

* MUSHROOM MANURE *

778-558-7450 Free Estimates

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Handyperson

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

P/U or delivery. Covered storage. (604) 644-1878

Home Services

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HOME SERVICES AUTOMOTIVE

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Moving & Storage

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Plumbing

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

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

38/HR! Clogged drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets, installs, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184

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Roofing

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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Domestic

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

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Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

Scrap Car Removal

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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

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

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PLUMBERS

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

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Power Washing

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

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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RENO & REPAIR

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

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

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

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

Gary: 604-690-7565

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

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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Painting/ Wallpaper

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

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-782-8665 or 604-944-8665

PRIMO PAINTING

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

“Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

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

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

JENCO

CONSTRUCTION

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

604-562-5934

Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064 Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

15% OFF

604-723-8434

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

DVK PAINTING LTD. Call Dave Int/Ext. Res/Comm. Quality work. Great rates. WCB. 604-354-2930 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. ★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ BBB • Fully insured • WCB Ceiling text. repair. 604-727-0043

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Paving/Seal Coating

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

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

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Rubbish Removal

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

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Snow Removal

THE ONE - THE ONLY - The only one in Canada! Only authorized Harley Davidson Technician Program at GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. September 2011 intake. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, offroad, dual sport bikes. Write 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

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Sports & Imports

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

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

2009 HONDA Civic. 4 dr, 5 spd manual, many options, 13,000k, blue. $8500 firm. 604-538-4883

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-761-7175 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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Vans

1993 GMC 1 Ton Cube Van, air care, propane, 17.5ft box, new tires, $4000 obo, 604-858-3913

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

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

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

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

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

2006 HONDA Accord, blk, lthr, s/r, 4cyl, 109K, 5 spd man, grt cond, $12,600, (604)824-8799

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

RV’s/Trailers

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

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

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

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Introducing

Tiling

to Coquitlam Now Readers

CERAMIC TILING by prof, 25 yrs exp, qual work F/place, h/w flrs, counter tops. Reas 604-618-2717

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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)

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

Trade Your Kitchen Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More www.renorite.com 604-434-0070

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

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

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POWERBOATS IN SUMMER, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in between! GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. First step to Apprenticeship. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

Scrap Car Removal

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

Seniors Discount

604-537-4140

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