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Gridlock grates on Coquitlam drivers John Kurucz

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A change in traffic patterns on United Boulevard resulted in widespread traffic gridlock Monday, causing motorists and officials with the City of Coquitlam to demand answers. At issue is the intersection of United Boulevard and Mary Hill Bypass, where westbound motorists would typically follow the bypass straight across United Boulevard onto Highway 1. That traffic flow changed Monday, as a new off-ramp and intersection to the north was created much to the chagrin of at least one motorist. “Normally it takes me 12 minutes to get home — it took me 45 minutes to get to the Lougheed Highway and an hour to get home on Monday night,” said David Smith, who works on Fawcett Road and lives just across the Port Mann Bridge in Surrey. “It’s insane.” The issue was raised at the end of Monday night’s Coquitlam council meeting, as staff briefed council members on the “very serious and significant congestion” and how it could potentially affect emergency responders. “We will be treating this with a high sense of urgency,” said Bill Susak, the city’s manager of engineering and public works. “Even though the project is not under our control, it has very significant impact to our systems and also to our businesses.” “The traffic situation on United Boulevard is not very good,” Mayor Richard Stewart added. “It’s disastrous, as several councillors have pointed out.”

Game on. The Conservative party is trying to score votes with proposed fitness tax credits, but political opponents think it’s off target. Leader Stephen Harper announced this week that a reelected Conservative government would introduce a $500 fitness tax credit for adults once the budget is balanced. The plan also includes doubling the current children’s fitness tax credit to $1,000 from $500 within the next term, if reelected. James Moore, the Conservative’s incumbent candidate for Port Moody-WestwoodPort Coquitlam, said the children’s fitness tax credit stemmed from an idea of a local resident in 2007. “It’s originally actually a TriCities idea that found its way into the federal budget and now we’re looking to massively increase it,” Moore said. “You’ll find a lot of people are taking full advantage of it, especially out here in British Columbia and in the Tri-Cities. The Tri-Cities is home to a lot of young families.” However, the NDP’s incumbent candidate for New Westminster-

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A GREATER NEED: Coquitlam resident Mike Rasmussen has been doing charitable work in El Salvador. He says his efforts involve staying true to a deal he made with himself when his son was diagnosed with cancer. See story, Page 3.

Coquitlam, Fin Donnelly, said the tax credit would exclude families that can’t afford fitness activities. “I realize the value that sports can have on families and young people and the benefit of a good work ethic that you can get from sports. I really, really value sports on a personal level. But in terms of talking about a tax credit, I think this benefits those with wealth. That’s the people that have the ability to pay for things, but what about those that don’t have the means to benefit from a tax credit?” Donnelly asked. “I’ve been in many schools … and I see parents struggling. I see them struggling to give their kids a healthy lunch or to cover the school supplies. These are basic things that kids need to survive and thrive. They’re having a hard time, depending which school you go to, just paying for those things. So you’ve got a tax credit. How is it going to help them? I would say it won’t.” Mark Ireland, NDP candidate for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, agrees with Donnelly. “The Tory stance seems to be solve every problem they’ve got with a tax cut. I don’t think that’s an effective way of doing things in this case. It’s something that disproportionately benefits families  CONT. ON PAGE 8, see DILWORTH.

Austin Heights plan gets green light John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam council has unanimously passed the city’s Austin Heights neighbourhood plan, a wide-reaching planning document that covers everything from walkability and transit to servicing requirements and the provision of different types of housing choices. Much of Monday’s discussion saw councillors thank planning staff and

area residents for their input on the plan, but a fair amount of time was also devoted to trying to quash fears. Among the principal concerns, particularly at last week’s public hearing, was the prospect of highrises being built in the various neighbourhoods. “I’ve heard some concerns about the highrises and about the density,” said Coun. Doug Macdonell. “However, we need the density to rehabilitate this area and make it a thriving community again. There’s always some reluc-

tance and resistance to change, but I’m very excited about what’s going to take place here over the next 10 to 15 years.” To alleviate those concerns, many council members were quick to point out that any application to build highrise towers within the area would be subject to a public hearing process. “Like other councillors, I’ve heard people have some reservations about how the plan will roll out over time, but those will come to public hear-

ing in their own right,” said Coun. Neal Nicholson. “I’ll look forward to hearing from people at that time, but for now, we have a plan and a place to go forward in redeveloping Austin Heights into the vibrant, new centre of Coquitlam.” Talk of the neighbourhood plan had been circulated for years before the work began in 2008, and dozens of stakeholder meetings, open houses  CONT. ON PAGE 8, see PLAN TO EVOLVE.

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ike Rasmussen is true to his word — even when it means bartering for a herd of goats in a bustling foreign market. The Coquitlam man made a deal with himself eight years ago when his 15-year-old son, Kurtis, was diagnosed with cancer. He vowed to embark on more charity work if his son survived. Kurtis survived, and Rasmussen wasted no time in his quest to give back. He and his wife, Angelique, embarked on a series of projects in El Salvador that changed many lives — including their own. Over the past six years, they have helped build houses, a bridge, a medical clinic, a resource centre and a daycare facility in impoverished Salvadoran villages. They also launched a goat and chicken program, as well as food programs for kids, seniors and families. Most of their work focuses on villages within an hour’s drive of the capital city, San Salvador. “We’re just holding up our end of the bargain,” Rasmussen said. In his research of initiatives in South and Central America, Africa and Eastern Europe, he stumbled across a project in El Salvador that caught his attention. He discussed the idea with his wife, who speaks Spanish, and they decided to give it a go. The couple’s task was to work in a centre for malnourished children. “That’s where you see the kids that are bloated and have distended stomachs. It was traumatic. I didn’t know I had that level of emotion inside me,” Rasmussen said. “Frankly, I’m sort of that ‘you don’t show any emotions’ kind of person. But when I talk about it, the emotion is still as raw now as it was the first time we were there. It’s brutal. There’s lots of kids in that situation, and they’ve been abused and starved. It’s just terrible, terrible, terrible.” They decided they needed to do more. They partnered with the Foundation for International Medical Relief for Children and Project Fiat International. Through their fundraising efforts, the Rasmussens contributed to construction projects that resulted in houses, clinics and libraries. They also finished building one daycare and have a second one near completion. “Daycare’s important because people down there have to make choices. There’s lots of single parents down there and, frankly, single mothers. They have to make choices whether they stay home with their kids or they go to work and earn a couple dollars a day and leave their kids in a quasi-dangerous situation,” Rasmussen said. “We’ve seen children down there

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Coquitlam residents Angelique and Mike Rasmussen have been doing charitable work in El Salvador for years. Their contributions include building houses, a bridge, a medical clinic, a resource centre and a daycare facility in the impoverished country. They have also begun buying chickens and goats for the people they help. They started the charitable work after Mike made a vow that, if his son survived cancer, he would do more to help others.

who are tied up. Parents tie them up for 16 hours a day while they go to work. They tether them to a fence post. And it kills you — it just absolutely crushes you when you see stuff like that.” Last summer, Rasmussen ventured into the livestock realm, previously unknown to the Tri-Cities realtor. “I knew of a couple families in another remote area of El Salvador that were also extremely poor and I had decided that I would get some goats for them. I did it as a pilot project. I had a couple of the drivers take me to a livestock market. My Spanish is pretty rudimentary, but the drivers had told me that they knew all about goats so I was in safe hands,” he said. “But when we got to the market, it turns out that they don’t know much more about goats than I do … It was a really stressful situation in the middle of this chaotic market where everyone’s yelling and screaming.” He wanted to buy the best possible goats — pregnant females between one and two years old — but had no idea how to find them. To complicate matters, the vendors had quadrupled their prices to $160 per goat when they saw him coming. “I knew it was wrong, but I had to get some goats and I was stressed out. My stress level was going higher and higher. I had decided I’m going to pay

the big price for the goats and get out of here. And all of a sudden — honestly, this sounds crazy — this guy appeared with a white cowboy hat and in perfect English said to me, ‘What are you looking for?’” Rasmussen told him he wanted to buy goats for some poor families in the area, and the mysterious man showed him how to choose the best animals. “He negotiated and within 15 minutes, I had my goats and I paid $40 each for them. I bought five. We loaded these goats onto the back of a pickup truck and I stood in the back of the truck with them for 20 miles and then we walked them through the jungle to get them to these two families,” Rasmussen said. “They told me when we came walking with these goats that they thought we were angels because this is the type of thing that they pray for every day, that they should get a miracle. This was, frankly, a miracle for them.” Since then, the goats have multiplied and produced eight kids. Rasmussen said each goat can produce three to four litres of high protein milk per day. In January, Rasmussen expanded his animal husbandry efforts by launching communal goat and chicken programs. He bought 180 chickens, which are cared for in a communal

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PoCo man arrested after robberies

Two separate calls to police led to the trail of one suspect in Maple Ridge two weeks ago. Around 6 a.m. Monday, March 21, a suspect entered the Petro Canada gas station in the 20300 block of Dewdney Trunk Road, jumped over the counter, pushed the clerk aside and allegedly stole some packages of cigarettes.

Then about 30 minutes later, Ridge Meadows RCMP were called to a Subway in the 20500 block of Lougheed Highway. Ridge Meadows serious crimes unit later arrested a 23-year-old Port Coquitlam man. Investigators will recommend two counts of robbery against him. — With files from Maple Ridge Times

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Traffic patterns will change as part of bridge and highway construction. Drivers will be following an amended route as depicted with green arrows in the new alignment.

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Max Logan, director of communications with the Port Mann and Highway 1 project, said Tuesday that signage had been placed on the route in advance of the pattern change. He added that the new traffic flow will be in place until the end of the year to allow for the construction of an overpass connecting the Mary Hill Bypass to Highway 1 and Lougheed Highway westbound. “I think essentially the situation is there’s a lot of people who drive that route every day and it becomes a habit — they’re not necessarily looking for the signage,” Logan said. “And so what happened is people stuck to the old route, they got to United Boulevard, they realized they couldn’t cross to get to Highway 1, so

they turned right on United Boulevard and then tried to turn left to get onto the new access to Highway 1. Those intersections are not configured to accept that traffic movement and so there were

delays as a result of that.” Logan added that the Tuesday morning commute was “much better” and that eastbound traffic patterns along the Mary Hill Bypass will remain unchanged.

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Evergreen still on track: mayors Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com The second consultation phase is now underway for a future rapid transit line to UBC, although full funding is still not in place for the Evergreen Line. However, TransLink spokesperson Ken Hardie said the UBC line consultation will not jeopardize progress on the Evergreen Line. “This is work that we’re going to have to do sooner or later because sooner or later after the Evergreen Line is built, we would be looking then at rapid transit in Surrey and out toward UBC,” Hardie said. “So in fact, there’s a parallel consultation process that will also be happening in Surrey for the south of the Fraser rapid transit. It’s just all a matter of getting everything nailed down so that when the time and the money arrives, we can get going.” TransLink acts as the region’s agent in the

leadership. On two different occasions, we got commitments for the line, so I don’t anticipate the line is at risk,” Stewart said. “But I’m surprised we’ve waited so long to start planning for the UBC line because planning takes years, as we’ve seen with the planning of the Evergreen Line. Planning for the Evergreen Line has been under tight timelines for the past year and we’re not getting ready to break ground. So it does take a long time to develop these plans and make sure that the appropriate spots are chosen and the land acquired.” Meanwhile, Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini said he understands why people might be upset in the northeast sector. “They’ve been waiting for years and years and they can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. But what they do see is more public consultation, options being put in front of people in regards to the UBC line,” Trasolini said.

Evergreen Line partnership, Hardie added. “As far as TransLink is concerned, we still do not have the region’s contribution, which is $400 million,” Hardie said. “But the mayors’ council will be embarking on some discussions to see what could be done to get that all lined up.” Like Hardie, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart is not concerned about forward movement on the Evergreen Line. “They’re in procurement right now. They should have a contract within weeks,” Stewart said. “The [$400-million] commitment from TransLink is simply a political challenge. I don’t think it will particularly hold up the construction. I think within a few months, we’ll be under construction.” Evergreen Line commitments were reinforced in recent months, Stewart said. “We got strong commitment from Premier Clark when she was running for the

PoCo man sues Live Nation A Port Coquitlam father is suing Live Nation and the City of Vancouver on behalf of his 17-year-old daughter after she was allegedly injured at a concert during the Olympics last February. Gursewak Khera filed a notice of civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court on behalf of his daughter, Jasmeen, on March 30. According to the claim, Jasmeen had been attending the Alexisonfire concert on Feb. 16, 2010 when she was injured at David Lam Park, Live Nation’s Yaletown venue during the Vancouver Olympics. A concert barrier “suddenly and unexpectedly” collapsed, according to the claim, which made Jasmeen fall and “be trampled and dragged by other concert attendees.” The Port Coquitlam teen was taken to hospital for treatment. A section of her skin was

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“Now I do understand that TransLink needs to consult and it’s a long, long process. So one wonders if we cannot deliver a project that is some 20 years in the making, what is the use of doing more planning? But of course TransLink has to plan. They have to consult with people in the hopes that long-term funding problems are resolved, that the Evergreen Line is built. … There is no way that anything else can be built without the Evergreen Line being underway. That’s the priority.”

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Election will yield minority So once again we are going to the polls. Besides the millions of dollars that will be spent on yet another election that nobody needs nor wants, besides the wasted lumber for the signs popping up over the provinces, besides the media once again having a field-day analyzing and re-analyzing the analysis of the previous week’s analysis, we very To The likely will have another minority government. Isn’t it exciting! I hope, truly hope that the turnout for this election is the lowest ever known to mankind. Maybe that will send a message to those in power, but alas, I doubt it. Those in power do what they want, when they want, to those they want — those being us the vot-

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Justice should be visible and audible We have heard a great deal of voices in relation to the criminal charges against former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury. We initially heard allegations that something was awry from the RCMP, who were called to the Travelhome RV Marketplace in Langley when a travel trailer was reported missing. When the trial began, we heard from Crown and defence witnesses on events. Now, with the decision rendered, we are left a bit puzzled. There remains one voice remaining to be heard — that of the trier of fact. Madam Justice Miriam Gropper read her verdict via video link from Courtenay, where she was presiding over another trial. The judgment was scheduled for Courtroom 102 at the New Westminster Law Courts — which is fitted with a Plexiglas divider separating the gallery from the courtroom proper. The audio system did not link Gropper’s decision to the gallery, so only four people heard her considerations of the case: Kingsbury, his defence counsel, the Crown prosecutor and court clerk. Those in the gallery had to strain to make out a sentence — and this doesn’t seem right. The victim deserved to hear first-hand the reasons why his former business associate was found guilty on three criminal counts. Similarly, Kingsbury’s wife should have been able to hear in detail how her husband was acquitted on the theft charge. Madam Justice Gropper and the judiciary should be applauded for expediting the decision-making process by agreeing to appear by video. But when the technology fails us, the sheen of those efforts is tarnished. We sincerely hope the B.C. Supreme Court registry will post written reasons for judgment online as soon as possible. Those reasons contain the impartial voice of authority, and full transparency with the decision is paramount to resolving this long-standing affair. Not only must justice be done, it must also be seen to be done — and that means discerning every word of the verdict, as well.

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Which direction will NDP leadership go? W promising on many issues to maintain power. ill NDP members choose a leader based on Farnworth is very much the most centrist candiwho is best suited to get the party elected date, which explains his broader appeal. Dix is a class to government, or who best represents their warfare advocate, who unabashedly wants to push political philosophy or ideology? the party left because he feels that would motivate If the former is the basis for voting, Mike its core to get out and vote. Farnworth should be the hands-down winner. If it’s Dix correctly notes more than a million voters the latter, then Adrian Dix may prove the victor. simply don’t vote. Although I don’t think a majority The latest Ipsos-Reid poll shows that Farnworth of them necessarily adhere to socialist beats his rivals every which way when it values, presumably a number of them comes to who stands the best chance of are indeed disaffected NDP voters who attracting voters to the NDP. The others may find Dix’s candidacy attractive. aren’t even close to matching his popuBut the Ipsos-Reid poll seems to suglarity with the public or with people who gest otherwise. On the questions of who voted NDP in the last election. would be most likely to motivate people He is also the only candidate who, to vote for the NDP, Farnworth comes when pitted head to head with Premier out on top by a wide margin (25 per Christy Clark, offers a competitive conView From cent versus just eight per cent for Dix test when it comes to who would make The Ledge and four per cent for John Horgan). the best premier. The others all lag Dix, on the other hand, is the distinct Clark’s popularity by a wide margin. Keith Baldrey choice among voters when asked who The online poll was conducted March 31 to April 4, and with a sample size of 700, the mar- would be the least likely candidate to get people to vote for his party — 19 per cent versus just nine per gin of error is plus or minus 3.7 per cent. The poll is cent for Farnworth. the latest one to show that Farnworth continues to Perhaps most telling, however, is how the candibest his rivals in general popularity. But will these polls influence the 28,000 or so party members when dates fare in a head-to-head matchup with Clark on the question of who would make the best premier. they begin voting for a new leader next week? Clark has a wide lead over both Dix (44 per cent, The question of winning power versus maintainversus 25 per cent for Dix) and Horgan (41 per cent ing ideological positions has long vexed many NDP versus 22 per cent). Farnworth trails Clark on this members. Some seem more comfortable in the polquestion as well, but the gap is sufficiently narrow itically safe atmosphere of official Opposition rather (38 per cent for Clark to Farnworth’s 32 per cent) to than in government, which requires constant com-

suggest it would be a competitive contest. Farnworth leads among general voters, NDP voters and even B.C. Liberal voters on every question. That’s why a number of B.C. Liberals have told reporters they are most worried about a potential Farnworth victory on April 17, and why they rub their hands with relish at the prospect of a Dix win. Of course, all polls are simply snapshots of public opinion. That opinion can swiftly change. Farnworth’s personal popularity, for example, could sour with people once more scrutiny is paid to his leadership and party positions. The NDP leadership race has received scant media attention, which means no bad publicity has come their way. And a Dix victory may fire up the party faithful and motivate more voters on the left to come out and vote in numbers not seen previously. One must consider the move of long-time federal Conservative MP John Cummins to provincial politics. If he breathes life into the B.C. Conservative party, he may take enough votes away from the Liberals to allow the NDP to win enough seats to form government even if its popular vote shrinks. A similar outcome occurred in the 1996 election, when Glen Clark won power with fewer votes than the Liberals because the B.C. Reform party took almost 10 per cent of the votes. And who was a key member of Clark’s strategy team? Why, Adrian Dix of course. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Debate debacle brings out the worst in party motivations lot like she was debating on behalf of the fedThe whole debate issue keeps coming up eral Liberal Party. every election. Indeed, poor Stéphane Dion (remember Which political party leaders get to talk; him? He’s the first Canadian Liberal leader which ones don’t. ever to get dumped by his party Whose empty promises deserve without having served at least a to be promulgated among the few minutes as prime minister) ordinary folk; whose lies aren’t might not have done as well as he supported by enough zealots to did in that debate, if May hadn’t be worthy of spreading to the Bob Groeneveld played the part of his trusty sideunwashed masses. kick. Which leaders get to prod more All the formal rules aside Canadian television viewers to — which actually change from election to switch to an American channel for a couple election, depending on the whims of the media of hours, and which leaders get to lead those moguls who dole out bits of expensive air time viewers by example. here and there to suggest that they care about Once again, Elizabeth May is on her soapsuch concepts as “civic duty” or “corporate box, demanding equal time with the Big Boys citizenship” or “CRTC requirements” — the for her opportunity to toot the Liberal horn … real reason May shouldn’t have a seat at the Oops! Did I say Liberal? Big Boys’ table is that she apparently doesn’t Ms. May is actually the leader of the Green understand the most basic, unwritten rule: as a Party, isn’t she? political party leader, she’s supposed to debate Well, now I have to admit to some confuher own party’s platform, not somebody else’s. sion. Considering her performance last time they Last time she muscled her way into a let her out of the stable, it’s easy to see why national election debate, she sounded an awful

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each of the Big Boys would love to see the old mare trot alongside the thoroughbreds. Mr. Duceppe, the Bloc head, has nothing to lose. May will have no impact in Quebec, where the most politically savvy electorate in the nation will appreciate his magnanimous gesture to democracy. Jack N’Dip Layton has perhaps the most to lose from a surge in Green support, as voter support for the Greens and the NDP has traditionally been indirectly proportional to one another — as one goes up, the other goes down. But that would only be a factor if May does well in the debate, and actually debates on behalf of her own party. So based on past performance, he, too, can afford to look like a magnanimous upholder of democracy. Big Mike Ignatieff’s support for May is obvious. There’s an advantage to having two people debating for Liberal platforms, while all the other parties get only one each. Plus there’s the outside chance she might actually debate some Green points and suck a few votes away from Iggy’s chief rival, the NDP. But Stevie Harper’s likely motivation for

Government must listen to opponents on occasion Re: “Election hopefuls begin campaigns,” Wednesday, March 30. Pity poor MP James Moore. The events in Ottawa preceding the non-confidence motion citing contempt of Parliament tells us how little even government ministers know of Harper’s real

electoral intentions. Many pundits agree that the budget had nothing in it for the NDP. The only snag was the charges of contempt. Mr. Moore seems blissfully unaware of two prorogued Parliaments over two years. And he seems to forget that four Conservatives (two of them

senators) have been charged by Elections Canada with fraud in the alleged “in-and-out” scheme. Perhaps the poverty of our Parliament could be improved if representatives for the government actually listened to the (majority) opposition from time to time. Where was Moore’s leader

when the Conservatives were being cited for contempt? Harper was not in the House. And where was Moore? Was he actually in the House of Commons or, like many of his colleagues, sitting it out somewhere else before the vote? Joerge Dyrkton Anmore

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wanting May in the debate is probably the most Machiavellian of all. Remember what sank the Liberal battleship — er, OK, tugboat — in the last election? It was Dion’s stridently green environment-first strategy. If May gets up in front of a national television audience and spouts a few Green platitudes in between supporting Iggy the way she did Stéphane, Harpo and Crüe will make the connection in a happy new set of attack ads, and the Iggy-Libs are toast. Unless the Big Boys come up with honest reasons (ha! fat chance!) for having May come to the dance with them, she should stay home and watch American Idol, or whatever. Bob Groeneveld is the editor of the Langley Advance, The NOW’s sister paper.

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and public feedback opportunities have ensued. The entire exercise is meant to accommodate an anticipated 5,000 new residents and 50,000 additional feet of floor space over the span of the next two decades. The details of the plan set out proposed land-use strategies and how to incorporate a high-density, mixed-use commercial core with the smaller-scale housing choices. “This will provide guidelines for us that will address many of the concerns that both business and citizens have had in that area for quite some time,” said Coun. Linda Reimer.

“The public has told me about the need for revitalization and their need for this plan,” added Coun. Brent Asmundson. Given that the Austin Heights plan is expected to roll out over decades, some councillors also suggested that the plan will likely be subject to change over time as new issues emerge. “Some of this work has been almost tedious, where we’ve gone back for more public consultation and we’ve done it so many times,” said Mayor Richard Stewart. “But I think we’re at the point now where we’ve got a really good plan. It will still be adjusted, it will still be flexible, it will still have to adapt to the economic realities [and] the changing demographics.”

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with a higher income, so the lower incomes don’t necessarily benefit from this,” Ireland said. “So what good is a tax rebate years in the future? It doesn’t necessarily help. And then there’s the HST angle because they’re not giving anything back here that hasn’t already been taken away.” Diana Dilworth, Conservative candidate for New Westminster-Coquitlam, said it would be financially responsible to wait until the budget is balanced before expanding the credit to adults. “The Conservative party isn’t going to spend money that it doesn’t have right now on a project. I think that’s being prudent and that’s

being responsible,” she said. “It’s not only encouraging even more physical fitness in children, it will promote physical fitness as a family.” New Westminster-

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sblais@thenownews.com A contrite Jon Kingsbury says he’s looking forward to the end of the three-year case against him. The former Coquitlam mayor was found guilty of three counts in B.C. Supreme Court Friday, wrapping up a criminal case that sprung from the fallout of a business deal that went sour in 2008. Justice Miriam Gropper found Kingsbury guilty of fraud over $5,000, personation with intent to gain advantage and causing someone to utter a forged document. He was acquitted on the first count against him, relating to theft over $5,000. “It wasn’t one of my better days,” he said on Monday about last week’s decision. “Right now we’re waiting for a decision on sentence. This has been almost three years. I just waited six weeks to hear her verdict, and now I’ve got to wait another week to hear the date of sentencing, which will be held in another six weeks. “It’s painful. It’s really painful.” Gropper appeared via video link from Courtenay, and she read her judgment to those in attendance at New Westminter’s Courtroom 102 — which was fitted with Plexiglas barriers separating the gallery for the high-profile trial of Robert “Willie” Pickton. The audio was not piped into the gallery, however, leaving the justice’s reasons for judgment virtually inaudible. Written submissions had not been posted to the B.C. Supreme Court online database of judgments by NOW deadline. Crown counsel Brian McKinley explained after the judgment that Gropper found Kingsbury had believed he had a “colour of right” to take the trailer, because he was owed money after a failed business deal with Jean Aussant, whose trailer was in the shop. Defence counsel Peter Schmidt had argued in his closing submissions that his client took his former business associate’s travel trailer because he was owed significant sums of money and had an “honest belief” that the trailer belonged to him. But McKinley said Gropper had dismissed Kingsbury’s version of what transpired between him and staff at the Travelhome RV Marketplace in Langley, from where the trailer was taken. “I can understand what she’s put across,” Kingsbury said of the verdict. “It was proven

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20 inhabitants, while he would tell her about the various jobs he landed in Canada and the vast difference in cultures. Those stark cultural contrasts started to shine through once the family was fully reunited in 1974 — the language barrier became an issue, as did the nature of how the girls of the family interacted with boys in the Great White North. Despite having to revisit those emotions and memories each time she performs, Dubois maintains that doing so offers her peace of mind. “It is very difficult to relive those memories over and over again, but I bring honesty into every scene and feel very liberated after the show,” she said. Dubois first began telling her story in 2009, and shortly after the show debuted, she won a Pick of the Fringe Award at the Vancouver

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Tax tips aimed at caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia brings economic as well as emotional costs. Some of those financial costs may be tax-deductible, advises the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. “As tax season approaches this year, it is important that you are aware of the credits that you may be eligible for,” said Dorothy Leclair, the society’s support and education coordinator for Coquitlam. The society has created a special tax edition of its newsletter, In Touch, which provides some basic tax tips that may be particularly useful for caregivers. “It is a helpful starting point when consider-

ing what to discuss with your tax preparer,” Leclair said. The In Touch tax edition can be found online at www.alzheimerbc.org. To help residents cope with the impacts of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, the society runs support and information groups for family caregivers and for those in the early stages of the disease. The groups offer practical tips, a supportive environment and a chance to learn from, and share with, others in similar circumstances. For information, contact Leclair at 604298-0780 or 604-298-0782 or dleclair@alzheimerbc.org.

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Library quiz night returns on April 15 This annual event raises money for library projects that do not fall under normal funding categories, such as Books for Babies and the library’s Book Bus. This year, funds will also be used to purchase a defibrillator for each branch of the library. Quiz Night will be held on Friday, April 15 in the concourse of Centennial Secondary (570 Poirier St.), across the street from the library’s Poirier branch. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the quiz begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, call the library at 604-9374130.

Chimo Fitness Centre hosts bootcamps

The Chimo Fitness Centre at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex offers boot camp programs for all fitness levels. Here are a few of the opportunities available: • The buns, tums and thighs boot camp is designed specifically for women to

focus on toning and strengthening these areas while still getting a well-rounded workout. It runs Saturdays, from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., starting April 9, and costs $30 plus tax for six weeks. • For all adults, there is also a general boot camp for

all levels, incorporating drills, circuit training and interval training. It runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., starting April 12. The cost is $40 plus tax for four weeks. • For teens in grades 9 to 12, there is also an after-

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EVENTS & REMINDERS

B2B Forum: Alternative Options for a Changing Economy Check in: 3:30 pm, Forum & Q&A: 4:00 –5:30 pm, Networking: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Best Western Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre 319 North Road, Coquitlam Sponsored by: Business Development Canada First Vancouver Finance National Leasing Bond Capital

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BCLC Luncheon

The Chamber welcomed Michael Graydon, CEO, BCLC to a luncheon held on Thursday March 10 where attendees were presented with insight into the Lottery business. Information included Edgewater Casino, media and the business, economic contributions, gaming grants, commissions, and social responsibility. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey D. Fairbank Photography

CHAIR’S REPORT

Richard Rainey Chamber Chair

It seems somewhat obvious to note that political campaigns are generally directed towards the electorate – individual voters. We have become accustomed in Canada to approaching election on a “what’s in it for me” basis. While there is always the usual (and in my view, frustrating) focus given by the major parties on the personal and professional shortcomings of their opponent’s leaders, much of

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

the dialogue during election campaigns focuses on what the parties promise to do to put more money back in peoples’ pockets (or not take from those pockets in the first place). I’m sure most people would agree that promoting individual financial wellness is laudable, but we need to be mindful of promises and policies that come at the expense of businesses. It’s become so common in Canada to hear calls during election time for “big business” to pay its “fair share”, that we run the risk of losing sight of the fact that nearly three quarters of Canada’s 2.2 million businesses have fewer then ten employees. Canada is, in a sense, truly a nation of “mom and pop” businesses. These businesses

As most of you are no doubt painfully aware, transportation issues have been front and centre for Tri-Cities businesses and residents for many years. Whether it’s awaiting the construction of the Evergreen Line, the King Edward Overpass, local road improvements, the United Boulevard issues or the Gateway Port Mann project, our lives during the interim have been affected (not usually in a positive manner). The Tri-Cities Chamber Transportation Committee is working very hard to help with all of these issues. We are pursuing various avenues to make sure that the Evergreen Line remains the top regional transportation priority for the Mayors’ Council and Provincial Government so that the final funding formula can be put in place. In addition, the Chamber in partnership with the Boulevard Casino, is hosting a Transportation Forum focusing on the Pacific Reach and Port Mann areas on Wednesday April 20th 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. This forum is free of

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Tips & tricks for selling your house Here are some selling tips that should make your property more saleable:

Barrie Seaton

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Spring is here! As flowers and bulbs pop up from the ground, so will the number of “For Sale” signs outside houses and condominiums. Based on real estate sales in February 2011 there is currently just over 2 months inventory of properties currently for sale in the Tri-Cities area. One of the most important things to remember when you are selling your property is to try to remove any emotions which may be connected to it (eg: our children grew up here, my daughter was married here, etc.) Easy to say, not so easy to do, but remember you sell a house and buy a home. So, if you are selling your property it is important that it is “best in class” and with that in mind, remember that you only get one chance to make a first impression.

• if possible cut the grass and water plants just before a viewing. • make sure the driveway and pathway to your front door is neat & tidy and free of obstacles. • ensure that the front door key and handle operate properly and easily • switch on as many lights as possible in the house, make sure all windows are clean, open all blinds completely and closet doors just a little way • leave your radio tuned to an “elevator music” station and set it up as background music • vacuum carpets, dust furniture and put away all newspapers, books and clothing • remove all family pets and/or evidence of them from the property • ensure all toilet seats are down, all sinks are clean and there are no leaks from water faucets. Make sure all toilets and water faucets work properly • remove as many items from all countertops in bathrooms and kitchen as possible

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employ most of the Canadians who are employed in the private sector, and directly or indirectly drive most of the economic activity in Canada. I know in our community, the Tri-Cities, this is particularly true, and we are proud of it. I

• keep bowls of pot-pourri in various rooms and add a few drops of water to them prior to a viewing • if possible drop a few drops of vanilla extract onto the range hotplates • do not cook any strong smelling foods (other than an apple pie or bread) prior to the viewing. If you do have to cook, do not try to cover up the smells with an air freshener spray • ensure that the inside of the oven and dishwasher are clean • if you are selling your house in the summer, remove all winter clothing, skis etc and store them somewhere else • make sure that the back of all clothes closets can be seen in order to create the impression of more space But perhaps the most important thing to do when you have a viewing on your property is, if at all possible, “GO FOR A WALK”, as it can be difficult for you and the Buyers if you are around when they are viewing your property.

For additional information contact Barrie at 604.945.6627 or visit www.barrieseaton.com

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Board of Directors 2011 Chair: Richard Rainey

3rd Vice Chair: Rick Pasin

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1st Vice Chair: Davide Fantillo

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Treasurer Trevor Sutherland

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ics guide us in choosing which of these tools y work in medical ethics informed are appropriate for an individual’s situation. my conception of how to live a happy, We must first consider our goals of care and, meaningful life. of course, the patient’s voice is paramount. We The principles of medical ethics — autonneed to know what the patient would choose omy (respect for the individual’s choice), from their unique perspective and sense of beneficence (to do good), non-maleficence (to meaning. do no harm) and justice (to be fair) — form In our lives, we will each face difficult situathe foundation of medical practice. tions where we must make the right choices. In the 10 years that I consulted on some of When we haven’t made the best choices — perthe most challenging ethical situations at our haps we didn’t take the time to hospital, I saw family members and consider our moral principles or hospital staff struggle to make the were just reacting to life — we best decisions for a patient who eventually must confront them. was no longer able to make autonoWhat do you believe in? What mous decisions. are your most important ethical I began each consultation by principles? Write them down. Put affirming our common goal: to them in your wallet — in the front bring to the table all that we know of your wallet. As you go through about the medical situation and Health Wise your day, look at them often and to seek the best solutions for this Dr. Davidicus Wong affirm that in what you say and loved one and patient from that how you act, you are respecting individual’s perspective — to hear who you are and what you believe in. how this person found meaning in life and to What are your goals, your mega-goals and make decisions aligned with what he or she your life goals? Take some time this week would have chosen — in essence, to hear the to write these down and stick them on your patient’s voice. bathroom mirror. In the morning, ask yourself I also emphasized the importance of the how you plan to move towards your goals durprinciples of medical ethics. They are not mere ing the day. In the evening, reflect on your philosophical principles to be taken off a dusty progress towards them. bookshelf for bedtime reading or madly scramThese are two of the keys to a meaningful bled for in an ethical emergency. Because they and happy life: live in accordance with your underlie all that we do, these principles should greatest values and move towards your greatest serve as the moral compass guiding our daily dreams. work. I used to say that the road to hell (or ICU) • Dr. Davidicus Wong is a physician at was paved by clinical practice guidelines. If we PrimeCare Medical. His Health Wise column blindly react to a medical condition with the appears regularly in this paper. His daily mesusual protocols of assessment and intervensages, “A Hundred Days To Happiness,” can tion, we can make the wrong decisions for an be found at davidicuswong.wordpress.com, individual. All that we do in healthcare — our twitter.com/drdavidicuswong and facebook. investigations and treatments, including surgery and medications — are tools. Medical eth- com/davidicus.wong.

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In honour of Earth Day, promote community recycling by visiting some of the registered garage sales throughout Coquitlam. Before you leave the house, check out www. coquitlam.ca for garage sale locations, maps and a list of items that each of the participating locations will be selling!

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It’s Dental Hygiene Month Dental specialists take care of many oral health details concerned with diagnostic imaging for the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders of the head and neck. Special to The NOW • Dental public health serves the community through research, health promotion, education and group dental care programs. mutual birthday recently prompted a call to my wife from • Pediatric dentistry is a specialty concerned with treatment a friend in the United States. He spoke about recent health for infants and children through adolescence, including those of issues and joked that he could only find doctors who were all ages with special care needs. practising and he wanted one that had already practised. • Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics are dental As the conversation became more serious, they came to the specialties concerned with the supervision, guidance and corconclusion that when getting anything done to your body, it’s rection of the growing or mature common sense to find the best person teeth and facial structures, as well as to do it — the person with the approthe diagnosis and treatment of any priate university training, the one with the most experience, the one who “The best chance for your child to abnormalities associated with these has already practised and knows what have a healthy, bright smile for life structures. Most treatments require the works in a given situation. and enjoy all the benefits that smile help of one type of specialist, as Dental Health Month is a good time things progress smoothly forward. to visit your family dentist and any brings is to arrange for a happy necessary dental specialists, who each introduction to check-ups early.” Sometimes, the best possible outcome is achieved when two or more specialrequire at least several years or more of ists work together at particular times additional training in the chosen field, Dr. Terry Bianco during treatment. in a recognized university program. Your general dentist will often refer Certified Dental Specialist There are nine dental specialties to you to a specialist during a routine provide highly trained care in the folcheck-up, although some specialties, lowing fields, often with no referral such as orthodontics, do not need a required: referral. • Endodontists: experts in root canal therapy. While being treated by a specialist, regular visits to your fam• Periodontists: experts in treatment of diseases and condiily dentist are important, and should be maintained on a regular tions of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth, schedule. like gum problems. The best chance for your child to have a healthy, bright smile • Prosthodontists: experts in restoration of the natural teeth for life and enjoy all the benefits that smile brings is to arrange and/or the replacement of missing teeth with artificial substifor a happy introduction to check-ups early. By age three, or tutes. earlier if you notice staining or have other concerns, call your • Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: experts in surgery required because of disorders, diseases, injuries and other issues family dentist to set up an appointment. Find out what the appointment involves so that you can involving the function and appearance of hard and soft tissue of prepare your child in a positive manner. Remember to take the the mouth and face. Unusual extractions are performed by an child’s health history. oral surgeon. Reading your child a library book can help too. A couple of • Oral medicine and pathology is another specialty that deals books parents may like include My Dentist Makes Me Smile with primarily non-surgical management of mouth and jaw by Leslie Craig (First Books Library) and Open Wide! A Visit joint diseases and disorders, including dental management of to the Dentist by Cecile Schoberle (from Simon Spotlight/ patients with medical complications. Nickelodeon). • Oral and maxillofacial radiology: this area of specialty is

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Your family dentist will examine your child’s teeth, gums, oral tissues and bite, as well as monitor growth and development, help with information about home care, fluoride needs and nutritional advice. At the right time, they will provide a gentle tooth polishing with perhaps a flavoured paste, so that your child can experience that wonderful smooth feeling afterwards. By the age of seven and sometimes earlier, your child should visit a certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for a screening. An orthodontist will monitor your child at appropriate intervals, and answer any questions you have. Some children benefit from early treatment, while others may need to wait until they are a little older before starting treatment. It is a case of what is best for the individual child. Whatever your dental needs, there are highly trained people to help you achieve and maintain a contagious smile throughout life.

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www.pdgdental.com Saturday Appointments Available for Pediatric Dentistry Coquitlam 101 - 2973 Glen Drive Phone: 604-945-8978 Vancouver Suite 200, South Tower 650 West 41st Ave. Pediatric Dentistry: 604-263-2422 Orthodontics: 604-263-2727 Richmond 230 - 6180 Blundell Road Phone: 604-271-4211 Delta Suite 107, 6345 120th St. (Sunshine Village) Pediatric Dentistry: 604-599-9038 Orthodontics: 604-599-9036

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Recovery International meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at the TriWEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Cities Mental Health Centre, 2232 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam. Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets at 7:15 p.m. at Hyde The self-help peer-to-peer support group meets to help those Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam. Info: 604-461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org. struggling with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. Information: Phyllis at Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 604-931-5945. meet at 1 p.m. in the McDonald Cartier Room at THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Dogwood Pavilion. Membership is $10 per year. Information: Roy at 604-939-0303. Evergreen Cultural Centre plays host to Love, events@thenownews.com Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce holds a forum Peace, Harmony, a singing event in support of on alternative financing from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at world peace, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room the Best Western Coquitlam Inn and Convention B, 1205 Pinetree Way. Secular, apolitical event Centre, 319 North Rd. Registration required. Information: www. designed by Zhi Gang Sha, whose goal is to have 1.5 billion tricitieschamber.com or 604-464-2716. people sing in the movement by 2015. Admission is free, and Knitting Club at Libby’s Café meets weekly from 9:30 to 11 events run weekly until May 12. Info: 604-464-3681. a.m. at 2105-2850 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. Members Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking breakknit and crochet scarves and hats to support area homeless pro- fast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel, 1545 grams. New members welcome, and donations of yarn accepted. Lougheed Hwy. Registration required in advance. Information: Info: 604-945-3388 or www.libbyskitchen.com. 604-464-2716 or www.tricitieschamber.com.

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IS IT SPRING YET? Coquitlam resident Ada Grier snapped this photo at the end of February, but weather this week in the Tri-Cities hasn’t been much better, causing many to wonder when the sun will show itself. “Our little garden elf appeared to be fed up with this winter weather, too,” Grier wrote in an e-mail to The NOW. “There he was, lying on his side patiently holding up the snowdrops amid a dusting of white stuff that had fallen overnight. Sometimes winter can be downright tiring when it drags on for so long.” Do you have a photo you’d like Tri-Cities residents to see? Send it to editorial@thenownews.com, in jpeg format and with a file size of about one megabyte. Submissions run space permitting, and must be shot in the Tri-Cities.

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Volunteer gardeners needed

Do you have an interest or experience in raising a food garden? Do you feel comfortable working with school-age kids? If so, then become an Inspiration Garden volunteer and mentor. The City of Coquitlam is looking for committed volunteers to become mentors to school-aged children at its Inspiration Garden, located at Guildford Way and Pipeline Road. Volunteers will work with kids to grow a food garden. The time commitment would be twice a month until June, breaking in summer, then again from September through October.

This program aims to give the next generation an opportunity to gain a better understanding of where their food comes from and how to grow vegetables, as well as a chance to observe and appreciate the work and effort in growing produce. This program is a partnership between the SHARE Family & Community Services Society and the city. The harvest will be donated to the food bank. For more information on becoming an Inspiration Garden volunteer, contact program leader Julieanne Agnew at garden@ coquitlam.ca.

City promotes walking Looking to be active and socialize along the way? The City of Coquitlam’s parks, recreation and culture services has several convenient options for walkers. If you enjoy the outdoors but want to have a safe walk away from traffic, meet at the Percy Perry Stadium office on Tuesdays and

Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. This program is free, but registration is required. Call 604-9274FUN (4386) for details. If you prefer indoor walking, drop by the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex and enjoy the new indoor walking area for free. Registration is not required.

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Street carts off ECHL’s rookie prize Coquitlam’s Ben Street is showing that he knows a quick route to success. The undrafted left winger has made a slick transition from college hockey to the pro ranks, earning one honour after another. The 24-year-old was named the ECHL’s CCM Rookie of the Year, also known as the John A. Daley Memorial Trophy. As a member of the Wheeling Nailers, Street tallied 24 goals and 27 assists in 38 games — just over half a season in the mid-tier minor league circuit. He has spent the past two months as a member of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the top farm team for the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Street was also named to the ECHL’s All-Rookie team, after finishing fifth among freshmen in scoring. The forward also posted an impressive plus-21, despite dressing for just 38 games. The league’s top rookie for December, Street played in the ECHL All Star game in January and registered an assist. On Feb. 3, the one-time captain of the University of Wisconsin and two-time All-Academic team member was called up to Wilkes-Barre, where he’s chipped in 21 points over 33 games.

Four Express picked for Russian excursion

Four members of the Coquitlam Express are going to experience some hockey glasnost as part of a team comprised of B.C. Hockey League players. Forwards Jake Charles, Austin Carroll, Malcolm McKinney and goalie Khaleed Devji were part of a 20-player roster selected to represent Canada at next week’s Russian Invitational Tournament in Podolsk. The lineup, which excludes members of league finalists the Vernon Vipers and Powell River Kings, will face off against the Russian national juniors, a Russian select squad and Slovakian national junior team in a series that starts April 15. Also making the trip are former Express trainer Wayne Hubbard, and Coquitlam’s play-by-play announcer Eddie Gregory, who will be handling communications duties.

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Southpaws give Reds right stuff Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com Depth can’t be faked. Just ask Coquitlam Reds’ skipper Kyle Williams. The manager of the B.C. Premier Baseball League squad, Williams plumbed the shallow limits of depth last year in his first season at the helm. Despite the bare minimum in outfielders and occasional scarcity at other positions due to injuries, Coquitlam climbed the charts of the 16-to-18-year-old circuit to finish sixth with a 26-18 record. This year, the studious elementary school teacher expects to experience the different benefits of depth while duking it out with Langley for top spot. And from the outset, it looks like the team has all the bases covered as it prepares for Sunday’s season opening doubleheader against the Vancouver Cannons, at Coquitlam’s Mundy Park (11 a.m.). “The biggest challenge for me maybe is getting everyone playing time,” said Williams. File photo/NOW The club will have a southpaw- FEET FIRST: The Coquitlam Reds will be taking an aggressive approach on the basepaths this year, while relystrong rotation, led by senior ace ing on a strong stable of lefthanders with the ball during the 2011 B.C. Premier Baseball League season. Matt Trimble, and second-year Jeff Heidema. leading four home runs in 92 at bats. It’s evident on defence, where last Langley’s recruitment of Joel stirred The pair are polar opposites when He joined Heidema at Baseball year’s starting third baseman, Jordan up some sore feelings and resulted it comes to personalities — Trimble, Canada’s Mizuno invitational camp Varga, is back to close out his junior in the two teams avoiding each other a member of the Canadian junior career before heading to South Dakota last September, and from there made in the pre-season. Coquitlam, which national training program, is gregarithe junior national squad’s Fall State on a Div. 1 scholarship. traditionally competed in the Blaze’s ous, loud and one of the co-captains, The strong gloveman was one of the Instructional League team. exhibition tournament in the first while Heidema is quiet yet focused Locks in the batting order are first Reds’ better batters with the numbers week of April, instead held its own — but have the dueling arms to mow baseman/catcher/DH Brent Foreman to show for it — ripping opposition five-team series on the weekend, findown opposing batters. pitchers for a .352 average and driving and Jordan Ramirez, who when he ishing with a 3-1-1 record. “Matt’s one of our three captains, isn’t pitching will be slotted in at first home a team-high 29 runs. “To me, Langley’s like the New he’s confident and makes his share or DH. Ramirez, 18, was one of four While Varga and catcher/first York Yankees of the BCPBL,” Williams of noise. Heidema is a quiet kid who players to join Coquitlam via transfer baseman Brian Nicholas bring the said. “Teams are always measuring doesn’t make much noise but goes after going 5-1 with a 1.52 ERA over best sticks from last year, Williams themselves against them … We’re not about his business.” 47.1 innings with the Cannons. points to Grade 10 outfielder Max really talking with [Langley] these Trimble last year fanned 86 batters Coquitlam Little League slugHollingworth as a dynamic addition days, we’re not really happy with how in 71 innings, posting the league’s ger Tyler Yorko and relievers Brett from both sides of the field. [Joel’s transfer] went down and it third-best earned run average, 1.08. Snowball and Albertan Dylan “He got a look with the [junior] became what is has.” Heidema split the season with the Remenyk add to the team’s skill set. national team last year and he will be He said his recruitment of both B.C. junior Redlegs, but in his stints Yorko is pushing the returnees for a Ramirez and Yorko from Vancouver back again … He’s probably going to with the senior crew, demonstrated major role in the middle infield. bat third for us and he can really pundidn’t cause any fractures in the two some hard-to-hit finesse from his Signing Ramirez helped take some ish the ball. In the outfield, he’s really clubs’ relationship. five-foot-11, 165-pound frame. In 29 of the sting out of losing Pitt Meadows fast, the fastest guy on our team.” Coquitlam hits the road after innings, he went 3-2 with a 2.41 ERA native Kyle Joel to Langley. The rightIn a six-game cup of cocoa with the Sunday to play North Shore on and 38 strikeouts. Reds, Hollingworth hit .417, including hander transferred to Coquitlam’s Tuesday, then visits Victoria April 16The pair are a great starting point, main rival after fanning 54 batters in three RBI and two stolen bases. With 17 for a pair of doubleheaders against but have some solid support, too. 37.2 innings last year. the Redlegs, he launched a leaguethe Mariners and Eagles.

Harding, Ayesu-Attah streak to silver at Vegas track meet

The Coquitlam Cheetahs’ prime speedsters went all in at last week’s Las Vegas Track Classic. Led by sprinters Hodson Harding and Benjamin Ayesu-Attah, the Cheetahs secured some impressive times and medal finishes at the Nevada meet. Harding, who is the defending high school 400metre provincial champion, placed second in the 400m event with a time of 49.15 seconds. Close on his heels for third spot was Ayesu-Attah,

the 2009 400m B.C. high school champ, in 49.30. The pair then joined Nick Ayin and Nathan George for the 4x400m relay, where they came in second. Their time was just 1.1 seconds off the B.C. junior club record. George, meanwhile, placed seventh in the 400m race. The Cheetahs’ Miranda Menzies secured a personal best time of 2:21.69 in the 800m to capture silver. In fourth place in girls’ 100m was Esinem Ayesu-Attah,

while Jade Vaughan finished fourth in the 300m. Legging out another personal best was James Linde, who crossed the 200m finish line in 23.27 seconds for sixth place. Erina Cho and Lawrence Viola registered eighthplace honours in their respective 1500m competitions, while Anthon Meyer topped out at sixth spot in the triple jump. Completing the top-10 list was Ayin, with a strong finish in the boys 100m.

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Coquitlam teenager Kevin Vigna shot the daylights out of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour prodigy series at Morgan Creek Golf Course last weekend. The 15-year-old carded a two-day, six-under-par 138 to win the boys’ 14 to 16 division and post the top overall score among a field of 78 golfers. Vigna, who shares two previous B.C. AA high school golf titles as a student at St. Thomas More Collegiate, recorded an opening day four-under 68 on the par-72, 6,638-yard Surrey gold course, tying defending champion Kevin Kwon of Pitt Meadows for the lead. The two played the final round together and stood deadlocked after the front nine. Kwon was one stroke ahead heading to the final hole after both teens birdied the par-5 17th. With Kwon on the green and Vigna on the fringe with a 15-yard uphill chip, it was crunch time for the Coquitlam golfer. “I knew I had to make a birdie,” Vigna said. “(Kwon) came up to me and said, ‘You got to chip it in to tie,’ in a nice way, to boost me up. I said, ‘Yeah, I’ll try.’” Vigna followed through and sank the shot to finish with a two-under-par 70. Kwon missed his downhill putt and wound up one stroke back at 71. With the victory, Vigna is eligible for the Future Collegiate World Tour national championship in Florida or a qualifying spot at the U.S. Junior sectionals. He also earned a chance to qualify for the Junior World championships in San Diego, Calif.

Placing fifth overall and seven strokes back was Coquitlam’s Trevor Garofano with a two-day total of 145 (71-74). In boys 13-and-under competition, Coquitlam’s Henry Lee delivered a convincing decision by posting a two-round total of 144 (72-72). The 12-yearold finished six shots ahead of his nearest competitor by shooting par on both days. A valiant rally by Pitt Meadows’ Lily He lifted her into a first-place tie with Coquitlam’s Ally Shin. The two golfers posted two-day totals of 145, but He’s sharp round of 69 on the final day gave her the tiebreaker. In the 17-19 boys division, Coquitlam’s Myles DeBrincat stood just two shots back of the leader with a two-day total of 150 (76-74).

Valley tops Vancouver for u16 Cup The Fraser Valley team exacted the perfect revenge Sunday with a 4-1 win over Greater Vancouver for the under-16 Female B.C. Cup. With Tri-Cities goalie Nicole Grandinetti and Coquitlam defender Michelle Samaei doing their part, the Valley crew turned the tables on the Greater Vancouver side, which had posted an impressive 9-2 victory in the round robin. Vancouver’s lineup includes PoCo goalie Valencia Yordanov, defenceman Nicole Vukasovic of Coquitlam, and Tri-Cities forwards Kalie Brown, Laura Desantis, Kaely McMurtry, Tessa Ratzlaff and Carlie Robinson. – with a file from Tom Berridge, Burnaby NOW

Coquitlam Sharks hold summer season sign-up

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SYNCHRONIZED SOCCER: Coquitlam Metro-Ford Atletico’s Andre Pietramala, right, battles his Burnaby opponent for the ball during Sunday’s under-18 boys A Coastal Cup first round action. Burnaby advanced by beating Coquitlam 1-0.

The water is where it’s at for those looking for summer fun and activities. The Coquitlam Aquatic Club offers swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming for kids aged five to 18. The club caters to a variety of

skills and experience levels, with competitions throughout the summer months. Newcomers can register in person April 23, 9 a.m. to noon at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, or by going to www. coquitlamsharks.ca. The season

officially starts May 2. The Sharks compete in the Simon Fraser region, and last year placed first in B.C. in diving and third for swimming. For more info, go to the website or email vice_president@ coquitlamsharks.ca

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3545 ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, each. ready now! 604-817-5957

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STANDARD POODLE Black Male 8 weeks old from Champion, fully health tested parents. Raised in home with children, dogs & cats. Crate trained, leash trained, knows all basic commands. 604-986-6193 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, dewormed, m/f, sable, fam raised. $700. 604-526-9943

Pets - Other

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

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Apt/Condos

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Apt/Condos

BBY BOSA HIGHGATE Deluxe 2 BR, 2 bath, granite/hardwood, $1325 incls parking & storage. Avail now. N/S. Pet OK. Call Dirk, 604-294-9263 or 604-612-9032

BBY, EDMONDS. 1 BR + den. Gas f/p, d/w, in-suite w/d, patio. $900/mo. May 1st. 778-397-6569

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New Westminster

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Mobile Homes

SRY, #1-7850 King George Blvd. Great double wide 2 BR + den. 1 pet ok! 55+ adult park. $79,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Apt/Condos

Large bright 1 br $785, 2br $1050. New reno Incl heat, hw dw np, 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077

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

1300 King Albert, Coq

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-848-5993 COQ. 2 BR $900, Avail Now or May 1, heat, parking. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

ARBOUR GREENE

COQ • Austin Heights Clean quiet 2 BR apts avail. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

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

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BBY S. 1BR. $725, ug prkg, carpets, WiFi, Metrotown, storage cat ok, no dogs 604-818-1129

COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 Br $720, 2 Br $820. Incl h/w, bldg W/D. Nr transit. 778-865-6696

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

Houses - Sale

KING ALBERT COURT

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

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

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1 BR, approx 830 sq ft, quiet, clean Bldg, cls to Metrotown & Skytrain, starting at $825. Rick 604-437-3013 or 778-899-8554

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Mortgages

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

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

GARDEN VILLA

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

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

BURQUITLAM APTS

561 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

• Use this space for reference …as you browse the classifieds

Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Includes heat, hot water, u/g prkg, cls to bus stop, school, SFU, Lougheed Mall, Sorry No Pets.

Office 604-773-6467

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COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

office: 604- 936-1225

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

604 420-5636

www.montecitotowers.com

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Apt/Condos

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Apt/Condos

NEW WEST 1 bed 1 bath, $715 plus utilities. Call Quay Pacific Property Mgmt at 604-570-2786.

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 Managed by Colliers International

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

NEW WEST 1 BR g/lvl, nr JI, lam flrs, rent to own possible, ns/np, 2 balc, Apr 15. $800. 604-433-3113 NEW WEST 2 BR, 1 bath grd flr unit $900 plus utlities. Call Quay Pacific Property at 604-570-2786 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

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

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

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Apt/Condos

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

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Apt/Condos

1045 QUAYSIDE DRIVE

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New Westminster

65 FIRST STREET

2 BR, 3 appliances, N/S, pet possible. $1100. Lease and excellent refs a must.

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New Westminster

909 - 12th Street

Bright 2 BR ste. New carpets and paint. Fridge, stove & W/D in building. $895.00. N/P, N/S. Lease & excellent refs a must.

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

COQ, Blue Mtn/Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor. 1½ baths. 6 appl. Large sundeck, storage. N/s, n/p. $1,450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

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

7 appls, parking, storage, $1350. Rec & Amenity rooms. NS / NP.

604- 983- 8046

RIVERS INLET Apartments

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

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view. Bach high rise apt. Close to trans & shopping. Rent incl all utils. Refs req. Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768 Whitgift Gardens 1 BR Apt, $750/mo, 2 BR Apt, $925/mo, 3 BR Apt, $1100/mo. Heat, hot water, parking. Family living, daycare available. Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

604 939-0944

Co-ops

Accepting applications or waiting list for Bachelors, 1 BR’s, 1 BR & Dens & 2 BR’s. 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

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Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-444-3000.

NEW WEST. Huge, beautiful 2 & 3 BR duplex! An absolute must see! $200,000 in redesigning! Brand new kitchen/bath & floors. 5 new applis! Ns/np. $1095/mo $1395/mo incl hydro. Immed. Hurry! Won’t last! 604-306-8952

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Townhome! Fenced yard. RENT TO OWN! STOP RENTING! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597 BURQUITLAM, 4 BR home, f/yrd, storage. Near elem/high schools/ shops. Av now. $1450. N/S, N/P. 604-936-9670 or 778-869-9670

Rooms

FURN RM, tv cable internet own ent. quiet fmy home, no drugs or booze, smoking ok suit older per. long term, ref, dam. dep. $475.00 604 936 6604

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY E, 7559 2nd St, 2 yrs old 5 Br hse incls bsmt ste, h/w flrs, full baths, new appls, gated compound. $2900 or $2200 up & $950 dwn, Apr 1 or 15. 604-861-8819

POCO, Lincoln Prk 3 BR, 2 bath, split lev hse, lrg rec rm, appls, $1850, all newly reno’d & hrdwd flrs, carport, yard. 778-688-6622 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● ABBOTSFORD - 2087 Lonsdale Cr, HOUSE, 3bd w/ 2bd suite, quiet neigh., hot tub & pool.....$2,188/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm

HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

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Abbotsford- 3262 Clearbrook Rd. HOUSE with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Mortgage helper. Walk to all Schools and other amenities. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

Clean, 2 BR house, perfect for young family. 2 levels, 4 appliances. Lots of storage, $1395. Lease and excellent references a must.

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New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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Rooms

BBY ROOM avail, w/d, n/s, n/p. Prof person. $450 incls cbl/utils, pkng. Av now. 604-434-5578

POCO. Spacious, renovated 3 BR, upper floor. Priv w/d, f/p, d/w, carport. $1,400/mo + ½ util. 1 year lease. Immed. 778-995-5260

Townhouses Rent

6605

COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse , quiet family complex, no pets. $920. Call 604-942-2277. PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851 POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

BBY KINGSWAY/CDA WAY, 4 BR mn flr, 2 yr old hse, $1600, w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail Immed. Also 1 BR g/lvl ste, $700. 778-245-8016

PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse, $830, quiet-family complex, no pets call 604-464-0034.

BBY, Near BCIT, 2 BR g/lvl ste. NS/NP. $1000/mo. incl utils, nr ammens, Immed. 604-438-1790

RIVERS INLET

BBY NORTH, Lrg 1 BR ste, own W/D & all appls. $1050 + 25 % utls. Now. NS/NP. 604-261-3999 BBY S. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, priv entry, inste W/D, F/P, quiet, $825 incls utls. NS/NP. Suits adults. Refs. Burnfield Cres. 604-526-7335 COQ 1 BR, bright, above ground, priv w/d, quiet, $750+hydro, 778-999-9451

Townhouses

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

Call 604-942-2012

coquitlampropertyrentals.com

COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, n/s, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266 COQ, CENTRE, 1 BR gr lev ste, Own W/D, sep entry. Avail now, $750 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-945-6755 or 604-767-8049 COQ COMO Lk/Blue Mtn area 1 BR bright suite, new bath/kitchen, d/w, share w/d. Avail, May 1. $600+ 1/3 elec. 778-896-2625 COQ, lrg 1 BR in quiet bldg, Storage, lndry, parking. Ns/Np. $625, ref, nr amen. 604-931-7432 COQ, Mariner Way. 2 BR. 1 bath h/wd flrs, priv w/d. $825/mo + 1⁄3 util. Ns/np. Av now. 604-521-5642 COQ, near Lougheed Mall, 3 br main flr house, dw, fp, share wd, $1300+60% utils, ns, no pets, avail May. 1, 604-808-4155 N. WEST, Queensborough, Large 2 BR + ½ den, g/lvl. $800/mo incl util. May 1. Ns/np. 604-525-7039

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

BBY HIGHGATE MALL area, New 1 BR g/lvl , $750 incls utils. ns/np, Immed. 778-388-1712

POCO 3 BR Rancher, 2 f/bath, w/d, big f/yard. $1350. By bus. Avail now. Pet ok. 604-522-3100

Coquitlam

Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affo rdable monthly rent. Call Today!

COQ, DAWES HILL,. reno 3 BR main floor. F/p, sh’d w/d, deck, carport. $1,200/mo + % utils. N/S. Apr 1, no dogs. 604 937-3534

1325 WILLOW WAY

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115 PLACE CO-OP

FOR RENT

Houses - Rent

PO CO 2 BR, 2 bath condo. Call Quay Pacific Property Mgmt Ltd 604-570-2786 quoting code H06

New Westminster

Immac. 2 BR + den. New carpets, paint & appls. Ste will be avail long term. Lease & exc refs a must. $1450.

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NEW WEST. Bach ste, f/bath. Ns/ np, no w/d. suits quiet & responsible person, $650 incl utils, a/c. Avail Apr 15. 604-517-8851 NEW WEST Queens Park, bright 1 BR ste, own W/D, priv entry, small yard. Suits 1. $750 incls utl. Av now. NS/NP. 604-525-3130

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Personals

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NW. QUEENSBOOUGH New reno’d 2 BR ste, sep entry & balcony. Nr school/bus. NS/NP, $800 incls hydro. 604-524-2649

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POCO DWNTWN lge 2 BR g/lvl, inste w/d, Avail Apr 1/15th. N/s, n/p. $850 + utils. 604-942-7912

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Escort Services

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Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

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Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European standard. Lic/Ins. ICBC & Veteran claims. Free Window Cleaning , 778-840-2421

8060

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

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

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Electrical

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

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• Spring/Fall Yard Cleanup SPACE • Pruning trees, shrubs & hedges BOOKING the proper way! For:MOM’S WORK • Planting AT Plan & FullLANDSCAPING Installation Rep: VMcGinnis • Retaining walls, walkways & bedAd#: edging 1303753 • Patio, Deck & Rockery • Fence Removal & Installation

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604-992-6654

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8160

Lawn & Garden

Excavating

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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

Flooring/ Refinishing

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Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

8125

Gutters

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8155

Lawn & Garden

Grow ‘n’ Gardens Lawn/Garden Trees/Hedges. Power Washing. All Services Tara 778-316-2648

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

Marc • 604-315-8954 LANDCAPING LTD.

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

Park’s Landscaping

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

604-518-3571

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

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

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Masonry

ALL TYPES OF STONE, Brick, Block, Tiles, Reno’s & Repairs. Certified European Craftsman. 35 yrs exp. Call Mike 604-328-7974

8185

Moving & Storage

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8220

$69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendly Clogged drains, plumbing, small jobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488 CANRO SERVICE. H/W tank, furnace, boiler, drain, installations & repairs. BBB. 604-789-6767

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

8225

Power Washing

Painting/ Wallpaper

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Kert Landscaping Ltd

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

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

604- 936-2808

Akasha Turf Grass Mngt complete lawn restoration, aeration & fert. Res/Comm. $79. 526-6305

FUTUR GRAFFITI SOLUTIONS, Power Washing & Graffiti Removal. Hot/Cold Water. 604-420-2848

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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NO JOB TOO SMALL!

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

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

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

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020 DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

RED’S RUBBISH REMOVAL and Home Maintenance. Reas. rates. Call Red, 604-290-7033 WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

8309

Tiling

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

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1992 THUNDERBIRD Super Coupe, 6 cyl, auto, exc shape $2000 firm, 604-858-3870

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

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1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane. Step van style. This is an ex-tool truck. $6,500 obo. 604-809-3847

9160

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Sports & Imports

1998 JETTA TDI 4 dr, 5 spd, new air care & tire belt, $3900, D9921 Abbtosford area 604-855-6522 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr h/b, auto, red, some option 20k, $9000 Firm. 604-538-9257

9515

Boats

WANTED. 3 small outboard motors. 15 HP, 9.9 HP & smaller. Motor doesn’t have to be running. Will pay cash. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

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9125

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

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9105

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604-716-8528

Grant’s Home Maintenance

Landscaping

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Over 15 yrs experience All types of Rooﬁng Reasonable Rates WCB Insured

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604-782-8665

Roofing

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Plumbing

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

8195

8250

★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ BBB • Fully insured • WCB 3 Rooms $250. 604-727-0043

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Drainage

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8075

Landscaping

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Concrete

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8073

8155

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Window Cleaning

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