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PoCo cell tower draws a crowd Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com It was standing room only in Port Coquitlam’s council chambers Monday night as crowds of concerned citizens voiced opinions on a proposed cellphone tower near an elementary school. Rogers Communications has applied to lease city-owned land in Greenmount Park to build a telecommunications tower in an undeveloped wooded area north of the cemetery and east of the Oxford Street extension. The 62-metre-high tower would be 120 metres away from Coquitlam River Elementary school and 160 metres away from the nearest home. According to a staff report, Rogers’ network has reached capacity in parts of Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam, in particular in the River Springs area east of Pipeline Road, in Oxford Heights and north and south of the Oxford Street and David Avenue intersection. At the public consultation, six people spoke in favour of the proposal. Another 23 people spoke out against the plan, although several opposed the location rather than the tower itself. As well, more than 500 people signed a petition against the proposed tower. Ed Fontana, Rogers’ network implementation manager, explained why the tower is needed. “The short answer is community demand. As communities grow and expand, wireless dead zones are created, affecting both coverage and service,” Fontana said. “Service can become unreliable and eventually non-existent. This community has seen a rise in its demand for wireless services.” The demand was evident at the meeting, since four cell phones rang during the consultation. “Today you might be able to make a call in this area, but as your community demands grow, you might not be able  CONTINUED ON PAGE 9, see STUDIES.

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LONG HAUL: Firefighters race against the clock to complete all the challenges during the Coquitlam FireFit Championships Saturday. More than 140 firefighters from across Canada took part. Go to www.thenownews.com for a gallery of photos.

Coquitlam lauds B.C. pesticide ban Premier hints at banning sale of pesticides as city eyes rules for application John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com News that the provincial government appears to be jumping on the ban bandwagon is being met with unanimous support in both Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. Premier Christy Clark said last week that she supports a ban on the sale of cosmetic pesticides and is looking to work with the NDP, members of the public and those in the business community to draft up legislation to do just that.

Last week’s announcement has ramifications for Coquitlam in particular, as the city’s newly minted sustainability and environment committee has been tasked with examining a ban around the use of cosmetic pesticides in the city. But banning the sale of cosmetic pesticides, as opposed to the use, could be the silver bullet not just for Coquitlam, but for municipalities across the province. “I’ve said from the outset that senior governments ought to be doing this — this isn’t really our role,” said Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart. “I’m perfectly fine if a senior government doesn’t step up and do it, then we will take the advice of our environmental committee and I think we ought to proceed with the process that we’ve got now. But in the end, my preference would be for a proper provincial ban that makes the products unavailable, and therefore protects

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communities equally.” Coun. Linda Reimer, who chairs the city’s sustainability committee, said her committee will keep working on the issue regardless of the province’s decision. “We’re going to complete what we’ve started,” she said. “With the provincial-wide ban, it’s a more effective ban in that it actually bans the sale of the product. What we’re talking about at the municipal level is the application and use of the product. The ban on the sale will obviously assist us in preventing the use and application.” Coun. Selina Robinson, on the other hand, isn’t totally convinced. As the most outspoken member of council on the issue dating back to 2009, Robinson wants less talk and more action given that the province has been examining the  CONTINUED ON PAGE 10, see COUNCILLOR.

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Province to help smokers butt out B.C. vows to pay for nicotine replacement therapies, cessation medication to boost quit rate John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com

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Those looking to kick butt will have some added incentive come September. The provincial government announced Monday a new program that will fund up to 12 weeks of nicotine gum or patches to the province’s estimated 550,000 tobacco users. The new program will go into effect on Sept. 30, and tobacco users will be able to get a prescription for the smoking cessation drugs free of charge through PharmaCare. The program is slated to cost between $15 and $25 million, depending on the number of people who use the program. “Every year tobacco-related deaths rob us needlessly of friends, family and loved ones,” said Premier Christy

Clark said Monday. “Tobacco is the lar- accompanying game plan — consultation with a pharmacist or doctor — is gest single cause of premature death paramount to anyone thinking about and disease in our province and while kicking the nic. a lot of progress has “When you have a been made, there is patient in, you find still more we can do.” “It is a public health out how much they Coquitlam pharissue and I think smoke, when they macist and long-time anti-smoking advocate these are good steps.” smoke their first smoke of the day, and Bev Harris lauded the try and figure out announcement in an their addiction staninterview Monday, Selina Robinson dards and then you go though she would like from there,” Harris the province to ban Coquitlam Councillor said. the sale of tobacco Coquitlam Coun. products in pharmaSelina Robinson, cies as well. who lobbied for a city-wide ban on “If [Clark] is going to take such a smoking last year, also trumpeted pro stance on this, I don’t know why Clark’s announcement in an interview she wouldn’t get them out of pharmaMonday. cies in B.C.,” Harris said. “But this is “It is a public health issue and I certainly a positive way to start.” think these are good steps,” she said. Harris also maintains that an

“This is something that’s going to promote healthier living, not just for the individual, but for everybody else.” Provincial statistics suggest that more than 6,000 B.C. residents die annually from tobacco use. That stat translates to a $2.3 billion yearly cost to the economy, including $60 million for direct health-care costs. “We know that 12 to 15 per cent of British Columbians still smoke, and while those are the lowest rates in the country, that still translates to approximately 600,000 British Columbians who still smoke,” said Kathryn Seely, director of public issues with the B.C. and Yukon chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. “So if this can help stop a number of British Columbians from smoking, we will have gone a long way towards fighting lung cancer.”

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test, a family walk or run and ort Coquitlam’s 88th an art show. annual May Day Festival Mayor Greg Moore thanked drew droves of revellers, volunteers and staff who despite rainy weather. helped make the event a The opening ceremonsuccess. ies featured the “May Day unveiling of the was fabulous. May Queen, The weather Ambassador, didn’t quite record bearco-operate; er and first however, that princess. As Visit www.thenownews.com for a gallery didn’t dampen well, a group of May Day parade and party photos. the spirits of of elementary the people that school children were there. The parade was entertained crowds with great,” Moore said. “I love the a demonstration of maypole community block party as it dancing. gets bigger and bigger every About 100 entries particiyear, more engaging and more pated in the Rotary May Day diverse. It will take over the parade. Other attractions whole downtown one of these included a Mother’s Day picyears, I think.” nic at Lions Park, a pet con-

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Attendees braved Saturday’s rain during the Rotary May Day Parade, held in Port Coquitlam. More than 100 groups entered the parade with floats, dancers, walking groups and old-fashioned vehicles. Want to submit your own May Day photos? E-mail pictures by Friday to editorial@ the nownews.com for a gallery of May Day memories by readers.

The Leigh Square Bandshell was the place to be for local performances during a block party held throughout the day.

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Do the crime, pay the fine: bylaws bring in $170,000 John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com The City of Coquitlam generated more than $170,000 from bylaw infractions last year, with parking tickets and other traffic-related violations ranking far and away the most common tickets issued. A recap of Coquitlam’s bylaw, licensing and animal services in 2010 was presented to the strategic priorities committee Monday, and the report notes that 5,587 bylaw enforcement notices were handed out last year. That translated to $170,315 in fines from 5,478 tickets. According to the city’s manager of bylaw and animal control services, the report was par for the course when compared to other years. “There’s always a few things that are different, but for the most part, it’s almost exactly the same type of stuff: the same number of animals, similar number of complaints,” said Andrea McDonald. Street and traffic violations topped the list of tickets issued at 4,499. Fines related to the animal protection bylaw ranked a distant second with 425 tickets and 196 controlled substance violations — marijuana grow-ops, for example — came third.

Instituted last year, the Coquitlam’s smoking control bylaw appeared once on the list, though the $10,000 fine was not levied. “Our preference always is to warn people and make sure they know what they’re doing,” Mayor Richard Stewart said. “If they still refuse to abide by the law, then fine, write the ticket. I would have been surprised to see a number of tickets written in our first year with the new rules, so I’m not surprised that it was only one.” A city staff report suggests that 90 per cent of all tickets were paid and 10 per cent were disputed. About 2,300 complaints were received, and more than 50 per cent of those (1,248) were related to parking and traffic. Unsightly yards and premises came second (404), followed by illegal suites (117). The city’s animal shelter received 1,343 complaints last year, with 228 calls (or 21 per cent) relating to dogs at large ranking as the highest on the list. One hundred ninety eight calls received related to both animal noise and dead animals. As for animal shelter stats, 722 animals were received by the shelter last year: 407 dogs; 244 cats; 45 birds and 17 rabbits. • For the full story, visit www.thenownews. com.

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Throw the book at prices Until approximately 2:15 p.m. on Monday, May 2, I was a very firm believer that, as a Canadian, I should buy products from Canadian suppliers who, like me, are presumably Canadian taxpayers and thus also support the Canadian economy. Truth is, I never quite supported my fellow citizens who slip across the To The border on a regular basis to buy their gas, food, clothing, electronics, etc. at cheaper U.S. prices. As of today, however, you can definitely count me (a senior) in to their fold. I wanted to buy a paperback book at the Chapters store in Coquitlam. Printed U.S. price was $7.99, and the Canadian price was $10.99. A premium of 37.5 per cent, not even factoring in the current exchange rate in favour of our

Canadian dollar. The manager, when asked if he could make a decision regarding pricing, said that he could, but would not, as he supported the printed Canadian price. His reasoning: The publisher sets the retail price when the book is printed plus the exchange rate was Editor different then. It became clear to me that any discussion or argument would be utterly useless. The effect? One customer lost. No later than the end of this month I shall travel south across the border and see what else I can buy there to make the trip not only enjoyable, but also really worthwhile. Konstantin Bernaschek Coquitlam

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f there were ever an issue for which the B.C. government should butt into people’s personal lives, this one is it. Premier Christy Clark announced the province will provide nicotine replacement therapies for free and cover smoking cessation prescriptions as of Sept. 30. Quitting cold turkey can be hard, and patches, gum and prescription drugs can go a long way to easing withdrawal symptoms. More than 6,000 British Columbians die from tobacco use. Lung cancer accounts for 26 per cent of all cancer deaths, and tobacco has become the largest single cause of premature death and disease in B.C. Provincial estimates point the economic tally at $2.3 billion per year. The emotional toll is greater than any number can describe. “Every year tobacco-related deaths rob us needlessly of friends, family and loved ones,” Clark said during her announcement. The tone of Monday’s news marks a welcome change from provincial policy makers. B.C. has tried to hit smokers over the head with the big stick of costs. There have been several increases to the provincial tobacco tax over the years, but little investment to help individuals quit smoking. Increasing a “sin tax” won’t stop people from smoking. It just creates an underground economy for the products. B.C. residents are paying regardless of whether they puff. Health-care costs directly related to smoking that are covered by the Ministry of Health are pegged at $605 million per year. Rather than beating smokers into submission, this program will serve as an enticement them to kick the habit. It seems as though common sense is finally clearing this hazy issue.

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Clark should dangle carrot of lower HST I Of course, knocking a point off the HST comes f the B.C. Liberal government wants even a passwith a hefty cost — around $800 million a year ing chance for the harmonized sales tax to be from the province’s budget. approved through a referendum, it appears to But the just-released report by an independhave only one option: reducing the size of the tax ent panel chaired by former Alberta treasurer Jim itself. Dinning included some startlingly new information It must knock at least one point off the tax, that paves the way for a reduction in the HST. bringing it down to 11 per cent (or even 10 per According to the panel, the HST is not “revcent), thus making returning to the old provincial enue neutral” to government finances. In fact, it sales tax/GST system a less palatable option. is expected to generate more than $800 Anything short of that dramatic million a year more in revenue for the action will likely fail to sway enough government. British Columbians to vote to keep This appears to be a spectacular the HST. And even that may not be miscalculation by the government, and enough. further strains the credibility of the B.C. Although some polls suggest the Liberals when it comes to anything it opposition to the HST is not at the says about the controversial tax. white-hot anger level that greeted But the anticipated increase in it when it was first unveiled, it still View From revenue — as forecast by the panel appears a majority of the population is The Ledge — would greatly mitigate the impact of against it. Keith Baldrey knocking a point off the HST. As well, it’s going to be hard to The panel’s report did little to help drum up supmotivate people to actually vote in favour of a tax, port for the HST. It concludes the tax will cost each even at the best of times. No amount of advertising will turn public opinion family more than $300 a year, hardly the kind of sales pitch the government was hoping to get from around on this. In fact, I suspect a governmentthe panel when it was first commissioned. sponsored ad campaign would backfire, because Premier Christy Clark keeps hinting about chanpeople simply don’t trust the B.C. Liberals when it ges looming for the tax. More exemptions or giving comes to the HST. more people financial rebates (more than one milBut people may respond differently if they sudlion people with low incomes already get quarterly denly have a chance to embrace a cheaper form of cheques sent to them) are among the possibilities. taxation (for most people). If the HST was reduced Those HST rebates, by the way, are another to 11 per cent, it would be a choice between that tax example of how the government keeps fumbling the and the old system, which would be 12 per cent.

ball on this issue. I suspect relatively few of those who get rebate cheques even link them to the HST. The cheques themselves actually come through Ottawa, and the amount is lumped in with a carbon tax credit. It’s not obvious to those cashing those cheques that the HST is responsible for some of that money. Presumably, those 1.1 million people getting those cheques should be motivated to vote to keep the HST, but they first have to make the connection between the tax and the money they’re getting. But actually cutting the tax looks like the only way to come even close to having the tax accepted. Even a reduction may have to be sweetened further, perhaps by expanding the financial rebate scheme to include more middle-income earners. If the HST goes down in defeat, the B.C. government will have a $2-billion hole blown in its finances at a time when it can least afford such a calamity, so bold action is required. Clark has undone a number of policies she inherited from the Campbell administration. She’s raised the minimum wage, partially restored gaming grants to charities, gotten rid of parking meters in provincial parks and looks to be fostering a positive new dialogue with the province’s teachers. Will she add reducing the HST to her list? If she wants to keep the tax — and she says she does — it represents her only hope for getting a majority of British Columbians to agree with her.

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

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We should teach kids safety over hypodermic syringes I moved my family from East Vancouver to Coquitlam six years ago because I was tired of finding used hypodermic syringes and condoms in my neighbourhood. So when my elementary-aged son found a used syringe in the Riverview forest, I was shocked. Curiosity led me to phone the health and safety contact at the Coquitlam school board to find out if Coquitlam has a program in its schools to teach children how to identify and avoid used syringes in their playgrounds. She told me she didn’t know, and I would have to ask the principal at the elementary school in my area. I contacted the principal and found out that there is no such program at their school. I would seriously like to know how much the municipal and federal government does to provide a needle hunting program in Coquitlam to safely dispose of this safety threat. Lisa Sund Coquitlam

Time for Coquitlam to join those who ban pesticides Re: “Pesticide ban too political,” letter to the editor, Friday, May 6. It makes no sense whatsoever to talk about “the free use of chemical pesticides and herbicides,” as herbicides are pesticides, a general category including all the “cides.” It is incorrect to substitute “pesticides” for “insecticides.” Insecticides are pesticides, but the opposite doesn’t apply. First of all, independent science tells us that

these chemicals are toxic and thus harmful to human health whether applied by the homeowner or licenced applicator, or whether they are used in stronger or weaker concentrations. Thus the alternative of always using a licenced applicator to spray your town’s lawns and gardens is very beneficial to members of the lawn industry, but is not in the least helpful in terms of protecting human health, especially that of young children. Moreover, there is no need to take samples to determine whether a given area has been sprayed with pesticides or not: the strong stench gives the application of chemicals away. In some cases, the heavy stench persists not just for days but entire weeks. The suburban use of the bug and weed killer on residential lawns To The and gardens is hardly ever minimal and, regardless of how supposedly minimal it is, such unnecessary use of lawn chemicals does present a serious health risk, especially to young children. Over 150 cities and towns as well as several provinces in Canada decided that the risk is not worth taking — isn’t it high time for Coquitlam to join them? There is nothing political about municipalities or provinces protecting human health from exposure to toxic chemicals. On the other hand, the opposition to such protection may be due to vested interest in maintaining the status quo and thus may be deemed “political.” K. Jean Cottam Ottawa

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that spring has finally arrived. However, I’m also dreading the yearly influx of unspayed or unneutered cats with no identification to my yard. I’ve already seen at least three. This is a plea to everyone who either owns a cat or finds an uninvited feline in their backyard. Spaying and neutering is a must, and not just because cats are much more likely to stay close to home if they’re not motivated to wander by their hormones. There is still a serious cat overpopulation problem in B.C. — too many cats, too few homes. In many cities and municipalities, it’s the law that any cat over the age of six months be spayed or neutered, and identified with a collar and tag, tattoo and microchip. Those include Delta, Coquitlam, City Editor of North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey and Port Moody. It’s a sad fact that only around seven per cent of lost cats are returned to their homes. The tag should have your phone number and address, for a quick and safe return of your pet (the fastest and most stress-free way to get your cat back home). A tattoo number in the ear will trace your cat to the vet clinic where the tattoo was done, and the clinic will have your contact information as long as you’ve kept it up to date. A microchip can be scanned by a vet or animal shelter to a database that will contain your contact information. It’s important to treat your cat just like a dog — you wouldn’t let your dog wander outside unsupervised, would you? Your cat should only be permitted out when supervised and definitely not let out at all after dark. B.C. is home to many hazards, including coyotes, who tend to hunt between dusk and dawn. You can hardly blame them for taking

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Request for Proposal A committee of Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) leaders has secured the financial support required to engage an individual or firm to develop a community-based consultation process that will lead to the discovery of opportunities to improve the quality of life for residents, organizations and businesses. The successful proponent will develop the framework for the planning process, including: • Estimated costs • Identification/recruitment of champions • Identification of existing community assets within each planning area (health, education, social services, business, economic development) • Detailed description of the proposed planning process, including: • schedule • governance • deliverables • staff and support requirements Proponents will also be required to develop and submit funding proposals to help secure the resources necessary to stage the planning process. Proponents are expected to demonstrate:

• Successful experience in similar community planning efforts • Knowledge of the Tri-Cities economy • Ability to complete the work within the agreed-upon schedule

Further information regarding the project may be found at: www.sharesociety.ca/tricitiesplanning.aspx Proposals will be received until May 24th and may be submitted to:

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advantage of a quick and tasty meal if you put it out right under their noses. Lastly, if you find a cat in your yard, please take responsibility for finding his or her home. It’s a fallacy that cats can survive outside — they can’t and they’ll soon succumb to starvation, disease or accident. If you’ve lost or found a cat, the Vancouver Humane Society’s Catfind line can offer useful advice (604-266-1012 or on our website at www.vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/resources/ catfind/). If you want to do more, a donation to the McVitie Fund helps cover spay and neuter costs. The society spays and neuters hundreds of cats every year, helping people who are on income assistance for whatever reason. We have a number of kind veterinarians who provide extremely low-cost spay and neuter, tattoo and vaccinations to the animals we help. Debra Probert Executive Director Vancouver Humane Society

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jmcfee@thenownews.com Centennial Secondary is swinging the doors wide open this week to invite community members to its first open house in more than 15 years. Tomorrow’s (Thursday, May 12) event will feature food, entertainment, displays and an opportunity to spend time with Coquitlam neighbours. School principal Rob Zambrano said he’d like Centennial to become more of a community hub. “I’ve been here for three years and one of the main goals for me and the school is to focus on building that sense of community,” Zambrano said. “We want to re-establish that we are still very much the centre of this community and we do some absolutely wonderful things. There’s certain aspects that we deliver as a school that are unique and worth celebrating.” The “Past, Present, Future” open house is designed to celebrate 44 years of success in education at the school. Highlights will include science demonstrations, psychology experiments, art activities, multicultural displays, technology education and career programs. The school will also host a Centennial market place, an alumni memory lane, a talent night, a fashion show, a mass band and a book club. In addition, a barbecue will

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A variety of Centennial’s departments will be showcased in the open house Thursday. raise money for the school’s experiential studies program. As well, the Ace-It culinary program will host a Best of B.C. buffet dinner featuring local ingredients from British Columbia. The menu includes a selection of salads, plus hot items such as turkey piccattas with olive lemon jus and risotto cakes, Cajun chicken with chipotle barbecue sauce, B.C. seafood paella and maplecrusted pork loin with onion jus. The buffet costs $20 per person, with $5 per ticket donated to SHARE Family and Community Services. Tickets are available in advance at the Centennial office. Admission is free for Thursday’s open house, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at 570 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. The

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issue for the past few years. “I’m thrilled that Christy Clark announced this, but how long is this going to take?” she asked. “Is this going to be another one of those three-year processes? I’m finding that frustrating, because [the provincial Liberals] have said ‘Yes, we are looking into this and we’re doing consultations.’ They’ve already done the background work, it’s not like this is new.” A Ministry of Health spokesperson who did not want to be named told The NOW via e-mail Tuesday that the public consultation process around the issue is still ongoing. Provincial reps are looking to engage members of the public and stakeholder groups from the forestry and agriculture sectors before moving forward. “We also need to be mindful of the need to protect food security and prevent invasive weeds from harming the natural environment,” the spokesperson said. “New regulations need to be designed thoughtfully and with input from across the regions and communities.” Like his colleagues in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore applauded Clark’s announcement, but maintains that his community will move forward with its legislation regardless. Moore said he expects a bylaw banning cosmetic pesticides in PoCo to be tabled at the city’s next council meeting on May 24. Regardless of that fact, he favours a province-wide ban that would set one standard for all of B.C. “Especially when you live in the Metro Vancouver area, if one municipality bans a certain type of product … you just drive across the border in one direction or another and you just pick it up and you buy it and you use it,” he said. “If there’s ban across the

Setting it straight The May 6 story “Yearly principals’ run sprints to $70,000 mark” contained an incorrect e-mail address. For more information about the In Motion run, contact Darlene Proulx at dproulx@ sd43.bc.ca.

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Best’s Me to We team celebrates young heroes There are leaders everywhere you look — especially if you’re looking close to home. Dr. Charles Best Secondary’s Me to We team is hosting the OneLove show this weekend to celebrate youth heroism. At the performing arts benefit concert, four local youth will be honoured as heroes to raise awareness

about the thousands of youth heroes around the world. Tickets cost $8 for students and $10 for adults, and 100 per cent of money raised will be donated to the Canadian Harambee Education Society. The organization gives scholarships and mentorship opportunities to girls living below the poverty line in rural Kenya, helping them cover

the costs of schooling if they qualify for secondary education. To reserve tickets in advance, e-mail selinjessa+onelove@gmail. com. Tickets can also be bought at the door. The OneLove show is scheduled to run on Friday, May 13 at Coquitlam Alliance Church, 2601 Spuraway Ave.

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Green light to weekly green waste pickup May 17 You know spring has arrived when food scraps begin disappearing every week. Port Coquitlam residents can start putting their green carts out at the

curb every week as of May 17. Weekly collection of green carts will continue until Nov. 15, coinciding with the gardening season and end of bear hibernation as temper-

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Young leaders needed for trip Ever dreamt of following in the footsteps of explorer Simon Fraser? The Rivershed Society of B.C. is offering scholarships to send young leaders for a trip of a lifetime down the Fraser River — considered one of the greatest salmon rivers on Earth. From Aug. 4 to 28, 10 lucky individuals will take part in the society’s sustainable living leadership program (SLLP). They will travel by canoe, raft and on foot down the mighty Fraser River, which becomes a classroom for the intensive nature-based outdoor education program. The SLLP fosters ecosystem knowledge, stewardship skills, leadership, teamwork and sustainable living. Participants develop an intimate understanding of the river, its tributaries and eco-systems. They meet with community leaders, take note of industry and development and learn about sustainability first hand. Graduates rave about shooting the rapids at Hells Gate or their solo walkabout in the cathedral-like heart of the Fraser Canyon. “The time spent learning in nature’s classroom with some of B.C.’s leading environmental educators and advocates is more than a just a raft trip with exciting rapids,” Mary Forbes, a 2010 graduate, said in a release. “It is personal, inspiring and goes by so fast that when you look back it’s like a dream imprinted on your soul.”  CONT. ON PAGE 20, see YOUTH.

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Unwined Coquitlam prepares to sip and savour for good cause Dan Olson dolson@thenownews.com A bevy of beverages, wines and craft beers will be tip of the tongue and open for tasting at Saturday’s inaugural Unwined — Sip, Savour and Mingle at Coquitlam Centre. The fundraiser event offers lovers of international and domestic wines, craft beers and summer coolers and ciders the chance to browse the latest and hottest products, while sampling an array of culinary morsels from local restaurants. Wine expert John Gerum says the event — which runs 7 to 10 p.m. and is raising funds to support Douglas College students and educational bursaries for the Coquitlam Foundation — offers something for everyone’s palate. “Every year there are new things on the market, literally dozens,” said Gerum, who also writes a column for The NOW. “The idea for this event was in relation to spring and summer, that’s when you have so many new flavours and products launched. To put it together and provide them together is really a win-win for the consumers and the producers.” In a twist on the musical unplugged concert, the Coquitlam

Centre event will be “uncorked,” with an amazing variety for experienced wine lovers and first timers alike. The new products include wines from Bodega Cortes, Wild Goose Winery and Hester Creek Winery, and new ciders and beverages for the cooler-inclined. That the industry is continually creating new tastes and twists from a product that dates back to when humans began to walk upright is something to get excited about. “It’s all about flavour, packaging, presentation,” Gerum said. “There is actually a buzz around the industry when spring nears. You’ve got new wines and coolers that hit the roof, and others that fall on their face. … They sort of know that with every 10 products they launch, a couple will go really well, and a couple will not.” A fairly new element is the craft beer portion, which is a growing market, Gerum noted. Getting the larger breweries involved has been a struggle, so it’s refreshing that the craft beer crowd has embraced the new taste-test approach to unveiling a new brew. “I consider it as still a niche market, but it’s growing into its own. As the craft movement gets out and into these smaller events, they make their own impact.” To accompany the whetting of the whistle soiree, some of the area’s finest local restaurants will have their latest delicious delicacies to sample,

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Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and sommelier John Gerum toast to supporting the work of two local foundations that provide educational bursaries and community grants. including Chada Thai, Cactus Club, Backstage Grille and Pasta Polo. The combination of new and exciting wines and beverages with tempting appetizers are a perfect complement to a fun evening. Gerum will also be giving a short informal presentation called The Five Secrets to Wine Tasting. No matter what level of experience or expertise a person brings to a glass, there are a few simple tricks to bring out the sommelier in anyone.

“One of the secrets is the length of finish of the wine is directly related to the quality of the wine,” he noted. “If the flavour persists after the wine is swallowed and lasts 30 seconds, a minute or even longer, then that is a sign of a fine wine.” Tickets for Unwined — Sip, Savour and Mingle are $45 per adult (19 and older) and are available at Coquitlam Centre guest services, by calling 604464-1414 or online at www.coquitlamcentre.com/unwined.

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run. It begins at 6 p.m. at 239 Newport Dr. Owner Paul Slaymaker encourages not just runners to participate, but any member of the community that wants to come out to a fun, no pressure event. There is no entry fee. Participants are asked to bring a donation or collect pledges. Proceeds for Run4Change go directly to support school-based education and fitness programs both locally and nationwide. Programs are offered by Start2Finish, a national charity dedicated to providing Canadian children living in poverty. For information about the run, call Runner’s Den at 604-461-8330 or visit www.run4change. net.

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Youth learn about issues impacting salmon, culture re-elected NDP MP for New WestminsterCoquitlam. Donnelly twice swam the length of the The trip starts near Mount Robson, in the Fraser River to bring attention to the plight of Fraser’s headwaters, and finishes 1,400 km the salmon, the river and the later, near the river’s mouth in issues threatening its health. Vancouver. Along the way, parSupported by the society’s ticipants take in breathtaking “Triumphs are shared, network of program alumni scenery, from ancient rainand staff, participants return forests and grasslands, to sage tragedies are more having developed a new relabrush and floodplain. personal; tionship with the Fraser, an “Triumphs are shared, trathe land and the river understanding of river issues, gedies are more personal; the land and the river become a become a part of your and are motivated to act. Sharolise Baker, the fishpart of your backyard and the backyard.” eries manager with Stellat’en people who help you along First Nation and supporter of the way will always be your Mary Forbes the program says the program friends,” Forbes said. keeps an eye to the future. Program Alumnus Wildlife is abundant, with “The SLLP is a great way eagles, bears, big horn sheep for our youth to learn about and salmon commonly sited. the issues threatening the health of the Fraser Camping on the banks of the Fraser, these River, the salmon and our culture, and how young leaders study watersheds, eco-systems, they can become part of the solution,” she said. food security and resource management. The program aims to create a network Participants discuss how to lower their ecoof effective and supported leaders in Fraser footprint and live sustainably as they travel River basin communities who will galvanize through the Fraser’s 10 bio-geoclimatic zones people along the river to take responsibility and engage with the society’s extensive netfor protecting, conserving and restoring the work of First Nations contacts and community riversheds. stewards. The society offers scholarships to successThey identify issues they’re most passionate ful applicants, which covers the majority of about, gaining skills and confidence needed to program costs. Participants must be 19 years make a difference in their communities, and they design a sustainability project to be imple- of age or older and physically fit. Community volunteer experience is an asset. mented in their community. To apply, submit an online application to the “The SLLP is about applying what you society before the May 20 deadline. For inforlearn on the trip to your community,” says mation, visit www.rivershed.com. Fin Donnelly, the society’s founder and newly  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13.

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Events Day in Madrid this summer. Tickets $20. THURSDAY, MAY 12 Coquitlam Centre presents Unwined — Sip, Savour and La Leche League Canada meets at 10 a.m. to discuss the family Mingle, an evening of international and domestic wines, craft and the breastfed baby at the SHARE office, 2615 Clarke St. in beers and culinary treats, from 7 to 10 p.m. Local sommelier Port Moody. Information: 604-520-4623. John Gerum offers a presentation on wine tasting. Dogwood Drama Club presents Hickory Dickory Tickets are $45 and available at www.coquitlamDead, a murder mystery, Thursday 1:30 p.m. and centre.com/unwined. Proceeds go to support educaSunday 1:30 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion, 624 tional funds at Douglas College and the Coquitlam Poirier St. Tickets $5, including light refreshments. events@thenownews.com Foundation. Me2We is hosting a multicultural show featurSUNDAY, MAY 15 ing performances from Africa, Mexico and Asia at Maillard Middle School, 1300 Rochester Ave., with Hyde Creek Watershed Society open house and doors opening at 6 p.m. Proceeds go to build Maillard’s sister fish release event, with hatchery tours and fundraiser barbecue, school in Africa. Tickets $5. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. Information: 604461-3474. SATURDAY, MAY 14

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Children’s Spring Swap Meet at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services. Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library meet at 10:15 a.m. in the boardroom at the Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Information: 604-937-4130. PoCo Garden Club holds its plant sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Prairie Ave. and Shaughnessy St. Info: 604-461-5011. Colony Farm Park Association is hosting Partners in the Park, 1 to 4 p.m. in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Garden tour at 1:30 p.m. and nature walk at 3 p.m. Information: 604-937-3483. Joan West Memorial Concert Series presents soprano Ramona Barillaro-Medieros in concert at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 315 Walker St., to raise funds for youth who will attend World Youth

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Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets Monday, 10 a.m. to noon at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr. Information: Peggy at 604-461-9705.

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Dogwood Garden Club features guest speaker Marilyn Holt, discussing bedding geraniums, at 7 p.m. in the Centennial room,

624 Poirier St. Coquitlam Scouts are holding spring registration for Beavers (5 to 7 years), Cubs (8 to 10 years), and Scouts (11 to 16 years), from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Mundy Road Elementary gym, 2200 Austin Ave. Info: www.12thcoquitlamscouting.ca.

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Wesley Berg packed a full game of goals into the first period and added two more in the second, leading the Coquitlam junior Adanacs past the Victoria Shamrocks 14-3 in B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League action on Sunday. The 18-year-old Adanac tallied seven times — including five in the first 20 minutes, to set the tone. Ryan Johnson broke a 1-1 tie eight minutes into the first to cue a 12-goal run. The home team was limited to a single goal each period, while the Adanacs turned their focus over the final 40 minutes on honing their defensive game. Johnson finished with three goals and two assists, Matthew Dinsdale posted an eight-point night with a goal and seven helpers, and Travis Cornwall tallied once and set up five others. Also scoring for Coquitlam were Patrick Omeara and Vincent Ricci. Steve Fryer got the start and turned back 24 shots over 40 minutes, while backup Riley Camazzola made 10 saves over the final 20 minutes. Coquitlam hosts the Burnaby Lakers tonight, 8 p.m. at the Coquitlam Sports Centre. The PoCo junior Saints, meanwhile, gave it the good old college try in Victoria on Saturday before falling 9-5 to the Shamrocks. Victoria opened up a quick 2-0 lead before the game was three minutes old, but the Saints replied and tied it on a pair of Nash Harrison powerplay markers. The home team’s Jesse King responded in kind, cashing in a shorthanded effort and a powerplay chance, to stake out a 4-2 lead entering the second period. Special teams accounted for seven of Victoria’s goals, including a pair of shorthanded tallies. PoCo got singles from Tate Dysart, Adam Schulstad and Zack Thompson. Turning aside 32 shots was goalkeeper Garrett Span. The Saints visited New Westminster last night (past NOW deadline) and don’t play again until May 19 in Langley.

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EARLY CELEBRATION: Dr. Charles Best’s Challen Rogers, centre, celebrates his goal early in Friday’s AAA B.C. Senior Boys Soccer championships against North Delta. While North Delta rallied to tie and force extra time, the Coquitlam school prevailed for its second straight provincial title.

Blue Devils’ BC quest can’t be denied Stories by Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com No postponement could prevent the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils from reaching their destiny. The senior boys AAA soccer team achieved what few teams in high school soccer have managed to do — win back-to-back provincial crowns — thanks to Friday’s dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over the North Delta Huskies in Burnaby. Delayed due to snow back in November, the 2010 B.C. championships may have come five months late, but for the Blue Devils the win was well-worth the wait. “We had eight weeks notice, but only came together for two practices a week earlier,” said Best coach Alfonso

Napoletano. “They were already in peak shape from their community teams, so we just went over a few things.” Despite barely qualifying for the B.C.s back in November and starting off as the 15th seed, Best climbed the charts quicker than a Katy Perry single. They finished undefeated and first in their pool, then hung on tooth and nail through a tight playoff run. It took penalty kicks to lift them past McMath 4-3 and into the championship final against fellow Fraser Valley survivor North Delta. While tallies by Austin Derksen and Challen Rogers gave the Devils a 2-0 lead against the No. 3-ranked Huskies by the 23rd minute, Best had to withstand a fierce charge that saw North Delta tie it early in the second half. In overtime, co-captain Fahim Karmali wasted little time in placing a

low, hard free kick into the crowd that deflected in off a North Delta player. For the remaining 14 minutes, the Blue Devils did a masterful job of protecting that lead. Netminder and co-captain Brando Ciccone turned in another excellent effort, turning back tourney MVP Ryan Dhillon off a semi-breakaway with the score knotted at two. “It seemed like the last two minutes of regulation, and I know (Dhillon) from the provincial team together,” recalled Ciccone. “Our defence did an amazing job all game but (Dhillon) got through and I knew he was going to get a shot. “I came out and cut down the angle and just got a piece of it.” In allowing just three goals over five games, Ciccone was named the tournament’s top goalkeeper.

He noted that despite his team’s No. 15 ranking entering the three-day series, the players were playing to win. “The pressure was there because coming in as (defending) champion we expected to win for ourselves and for our school… When you have a coach like (Napoletano) it wasn’t hard to get motivated,” Ciccone said. Best was also one of the youngest teams in the tourney, with seven Grade 10s and just four starters in Grade 12. They launched the tourney by tying Fraser Valley champion Langley 0-0 and earning clutch decisions over Oak Bay and Mount Baker. Playing Langley to a scoreless draw set the stage that the Blue Devils were determined to follow, Ciccone said. “They were the Fraser Valley champi CONT. ON PAGE 23, see BEST WINS...

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Late goal sends jr. Wolves into BC final

Like a veritable coin toss, the decisive moment of Sunday’s under-21 men’s soccer Provincial Cup semifinal came up heads. Dan Ostrovsky’s late marker lifted the Coquitlam Metro-Ford junior Wolves past the Port Moody Gunners 1-0, sending his squad into the championship final. Coquitlam now stands one step away from repeating as B.C. champions. In a game marked by physical chippiness and determined defensive stands, the lone goal came on a sudden surge with some pinpoint forward progress. Chalk it up to a late substitute who brought some fresh legs and quickness to the front line. Usually in the starting lineup, Ostrovsky didn’t enter the game until midway through the second half, and the late entry proved timely. “We changed our tactics today and put (Ostrovsky) in at the end,” remarked Coquitlam head coach Rick Horvath. “He’s quite a speedster who was due for a goal and today was his goal.” Being in the right place at the right time

certainly helped, the Wolves player said. “I was in the middle, so I rushed to the net and saw them blitzing down the wing,” Ostrovsky said. “(Vaughn Andrews) delivered the perfect cross and I just wanted to be in the right place at the right time to get the head in, and I was.” Ostrovsky’s header, from about 10-yards out, hit the far corner and came with approximately 12 minutes left in regulation. It also cued a fierce push by the Gunners in search of the equalizer. Port Moody, which was looking at returning to the u-21 final after winning it all in 2009, came close to tying it on a late corner kick. A few minutes later they missed a goal by inches off a free kick. Both chances came with the Gunners moving all their available players forward. “They were really laying on the pressure in the end. We were trying to clear the ball and everytime we did it just ended up with a red player and they’d just send it right back in,” Ostrovsky said. The final few minutes were a mix of holding the fort and some mild despera-

tion that may have gave Horvath a few more grey hairs. “I have to tell you at the end, the last little bit I was concerned about how we were playing,” Horvath said. “The guys were actually under pressure, in all fairness [Port Moody] played a great game and took it to us. We lucked out today and sometimes the soccer gods are on your side.” Ostrovsky, who was a member of last year’s Metro-Ford squad that won the provincial crown, also had first-hand knowledge of the Gunners — having played in Port Moody with the under-18s. “I don’t know if we were nervous but it looked like we were kind of sitting on our heels a little bit, letting them come to us,” Ostrovsky noted of the first half. “That’s not typical for us. We played a lot slower than we normally would and our touches were kind of off. Then we picked it up and the game started going our way.” The Wolves now face the Victoria Highlanders on Saturday, 9 a.m. at Aldergrove’s Kinsmen Park for the Doug Day u-21 Cup title.

Best wins overtime showdown to repeat as provincial champions ons, ranked No. 1 in the whole tournament,” he noted. “After that game the other teams knew we were going to be con-

tenders. And we knew it too.” The Port Moody Blues, meanwhile, edged Oak Bay 1-0 to claim fifth place. The Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils feature: Jordan

Campbell, Giovanni Carida, Harry Caya, Brando Ciccone, Cristiano Ciccone, Andre Clerc, Sam Coulter, Austin Derksen, Trevor Garofano, Adam Jones, Fahim Karmali,

Coquitlam jumper edges past top American

Coquitlam’s Ruky Abdulai stretched past the No. 1-ranked long jumper in the world to claim first place at the Grand Prix Region Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean last week. Abdulai posted the best Canadian jump of the season, 6.57 metres, en route to upsetting

American Brittney Reese. Reese has cleared 6.83m this year and jumped over seven metres three times in the past. Abdulai also edged out Canadian rival Alice Falaiye, who registered the previous national best at 6.47m.

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EXPERIENCED WELDERS, HOE-CHUCKERS, Wheel loader Operators & Truck Drivers. Queen Charlotte Islands. Full/part time positions. Contact Merewyn. Fax 1 250-557-4306 Email: obracct@qcislands.net WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment. Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306-634-8389

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EDUCATION

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

FEATUREDEMPLOYMENT BUSINESS/FINANCE 5017

Therapy Aide

Regular, Full Time, 35 hours per week

SHARE Family & Community Services Society has the above employment opportunity:

Qualiﬁcations required:

• Education: Grade 12 • Current valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and access to reliable and safe vehicle

Summary of Duties:

• Assists therapists by fabricating, adjusting and ﬁnishing orthotics and adaptive devices • Develops and prepared materials for therapy sessions • Assists therapists during group or individual sessions • Maintains, organizes and inventories equipment and supplies • Prepares and maintains materials, equipment and rooms

Forward resume & cover letter stating job title and posting # to:

John P. Maddalozzo, Director of Programs & Services SHARE Family & Community Services #200 - 25 King Edward Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 4S8 Fax: 604-540-2290 • Email: john.madda10220@sharesociety.ca Closing date: May 20, 2011

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5040

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Appliances

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2095

Lumber/Building Supplies

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2115

CHERRIES: JULIETTE or Carmine Jewel at $6.99/tree for full box of 90. Also Evans Cherry, Haskaps, Raspberries, Black Currants, Saskatoons, Sea Buckthorn. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

5075

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Fun By The Numbers

Here's How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ﬁll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can ﬁgure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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4060

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Business Opps/ Franchises

5070

Fun By The Numbers

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Business Opps/ Franchises

EXPAND YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE by marketing The Incredible KD Cloth. No fees, territories or minimums. Buy wholesale and sell retail. Learn more about the KD Opportunity at www.kdcloth.com.

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5035

SUDOKU

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A25

ACROSS

1. Short for leopards 6. Heroic tales 11. About chronology 14. Crafty ACROSS 15. No. Algerian city & 1. Short for leopards province 6. Heroic tales 16. tube chronology in which a body 11. A About fluid circulates 14. Crafty 15. Deprive No. Algerian & 18. of bycity deceit province 21. A light informal meal 16. A in which a body 23. Thetube flower of a plant fluid circulates 25. Cigar 18. Deprive of by deceit

26. Foots 28. A way of joining fabric 29. Portraying 31. An employed position 34. Male parent 26. Foots 35. Droop 28. A way of joining fabric 36. 29. Disunites Portraying 39. to strict religious 31. Adheres An employed position 34. Male parent principles 35. Heavy Droop cavalry sword 40. 36. Disunites 44. Not closed 39. Adheres to strict religious 45. Fathers principles

1. 25.Leachman Cigar TV show “______s” DOWN 2. One of the six noble gases 1. Leachman TV show 3. Egyptian pharaoh “______s” 4. Bradstreet 2. Dunn One of&the six noble(abbr.) gases 5. sun (Spanish) 3. The Egyptian pharaoh 6. of lawn(abbr.) 4. Surface Dunn & layer Bradstreet 5. The sun (Spanish) 7. Honorable title (Turkish) 6. An Surface layerperson of lawn 8. enlisted 7. Honorable title 9. Atomic #89 (Turkish) 8. An enlisted person 10. Attacking 9. Atomic #89violently 11. heavy stick or bat 10. A Attacking violently 12. Fifty-one 11. A heavy stick or bat 12. Shoe Fifty-one 13. cording 13. Master Shoe cording 14. of Science 14. Supports Master ofthe Science 17. rudderpost 17. Supports the rudderpost 19. PO moving form 19. PO moving form (abbr.) (abbr.) 20. 20. Male Male turkey turkey 21. 21. Quantitative Quantitative facts facts

24. Million barrels/day (abbr.) 25. Small time unit 22. A genus of bee 27. closedbarrels/day automobile(abbr.) 24. A Million 28. 25. Flanks Small time unit 30. Hitclosed lightlyautomobile 27. A 31. 28. Long Flanksmournful complaint 30. A Hitway lightly 32. to state clearly 31. “Psycho” Long mournful 33. motelcomplaint 32. A way to state clearly 36. Of surpassing excellence 33. “Psycho” motel 37. Radioactivity unit 36. Of surpassing excellence 38. happy unit 37. Not Radioactivity 39. 38. Pea Not containers happy 39. Gateway Pea containers 41. (Arabic) 41. Tokyo Gateway (Arabic) 42. 42. Tokyo 43. Corvus coraxes 43. Corvus coraxes 46. Watery 46. Watery sediment sediment 49. 49. Drill Drill instructor instructor 51. 51. 68776 68776 NE NE (abbr.) (abbr.)

21. A light informal meal DOWN 23. The ﬂower of a plant

40. Heavy cavalry sword 44. Not closed 22.Fathers A genus of bee 45.

47. Stable populations (Ecology) 48. Hollow-horned ruminants 50. ___ Lanka 51. The way something is 47. Stable populations arranged (Ecology) 56. Lilly, drug company 48. ___ Hollow-horned ruminants 57. 50. Checking ___ Lankaaccount 51. The way something is reconciler arranged 62. Make an emergency 56. ___ on Lilly, drug company landing water 57. Checking account 63. Good Gosh! reconciler 62. Make an emergency landing on water 52.Good Ethiopia 63. Gosh!

53. Teaching assistant 54. SW Indian tribe 52. Ethiopia 55. Replaces assistant a missing leg 53. Teaching 58. #28tribe 54. Atomic SW Indian 59. (chess) 55. Knight Replaces a missing leg 60. Partner to Pa 58. Atomic #28 59. -__, Knight (chess) 61. denotes past 60. Partner to Pa 61. -__, denotes past

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

RENTALS

PETS & LIVESTOCK

3505

Boarding

3508

HORSE self board 2 acre pasture, secure fencing, barn with 2 stalls complete w/water electricity. Storage for hay/tack. Agassiz area. Available now. Gord 604-796-9623

3507

Cats

LAB PUPS yellow , male/ female, vet checked $500. Phone 604-701-1587

LABRADOODLES READY Now! wildrosekennels@telus.net $1100 / 250-395-4323 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tattoo, leash & house trained, 2 female. $695.00. 778-773-9943

604-724-7652

3508

Dogs

ADORABLE PUPS, small breeds great family pets, non shed, credit card ok $450 & up. 604-542-8892

YORKIE 10 wk PB Reg, Girl, 1st shots, micro chip, $1200.00 604-857-0722

Livestock/ Poultry

3535 ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

BORDER COLLIE Puppies..smart...adorable and original markings. 6 Females, 1 male asking $650. Please call Sheri @ (604)312-2693 or email@ sheriarnott@telus.net Fila/Mastiff Guard Dog Pups owners closest friend. Thieves worst nightmare. All shots. Ready now! 604-817-5957

HORSE SALE. Many mares and foals will be sold at The Fraser Valley Auction, in Langley, at 12 noon, May 15th. See you there!

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Real Estate Services

WE BUY HOMES IN ANY CONDITION NO SIGNS OR OPEN HOUSES Call 604- 250-9007 www.t-rahproperties.com

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-24

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234

Port Coquitlam

COQUITLAM. 2 BR condo in 20 year old well-built building - only 1 owner. 960 sq ft. Second floor in a 75 unit, 3 storey complex. South of Brunette St. in a very quiet culde-sac. This complex is wellmaintained and managed with all expensive repairs completed, including a new roof. The unit is West facing, with all the usual facilities: D/w, garb., fridge, stove, micro, w/d. With lots of storage space and 1½ baths. For $279,500 it is thought that you will not find a better complex or unit in Coquitlam. Serious buyers only. No agents please. Call 604-992-6865

6008-28

6020

Richmond

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Any Price, Any Location Any Condition. No Fees! No Risk! Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

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

6020-22 Richmond 300sqft.+ West Facing Patio 1 BR $264,900 Centrally located. View website for open times, pics and floorplans. Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974 www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca

New Westminster

1202-7th Ave, New Westminster. 5 BR (3 BR upper + 2 BR legal suite. $1000/mo rent). 2313 sq ft. $640,000. Karim Juma, Royal Le Page City Centre, 604-678-9143

6508

Apt/Condos

1 & 2 BR, 1180 Landsdowne Dr. $895 up, carpets, drapes, balc./ patio, outdoor pool, tennis crt, NO PET. nr Coq Ctre. Avail now or June 1st. 604-942-2865

JUNE 1, New 1 BR in upgraded building, No pets, $735/mo + 50% Hydro. 621 Colburne St., New West. Call 604-454-454.

1 BR. near Coq. Centre, Douglas College, WCE, pool, hw, laminate & marble, prkg, storage, pet ok ns avail now. $950, 778-889-5849

Don’t Miss THIS!

BBY HIGHGATE Bright & Lrg 1 BR, newly reno’d. Avail Immed, Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334 BBY, Lghd Mall. Bach, $700, 1 BR $ incl ht & h/w. ns/np, newly reno’d, storage, Apr 1. 604-779-3882 BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 604-715-1824

Large 1 br $800 & 2 br $960. 1117 Ridgeway Ave. incl heat, hot water, dw, cat ok, ns, avail June 1, Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941

Large bright 1br from $765. New reno. Incl heat, hot water, dw np, 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 MAPLE RIDGE 1 BR spac apt, deck, pkng, laundry. N/p. May 15/Jun 1. $600. 604-937-3534.

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237

GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077

BBY S. Bach & 2 BR. $620, $860 incl hw, ug prkg, WiFi, hardwood, storage cat ok, 604-818-1129

JUNIPER COURT

COQ 1 BR condo close to all amens, 5 appls, ug parking, corner unit, n/s, n/p. Quiet building. Avail Jun 1 604-314-1375

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REAL ESTATE

6005

Apt/Condos

N. WEST 1 BR & 2 BR apt, $700 & up, n/s, n/p, n/d, nr Douglas Coll & skytrain. 604-839-8156.

BORN MARCH 14 healthy happy family raised , litter trained. $40.00 Lve msg 604-538-2980

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

6508

Dogs

COQ. 2 BR $900, Avail Now or June 1, heat, parking. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

415 Westview St, Coq

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

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

COQ, 3082 Dayanee Springs. Newer 1 BR & Den (can be 2 BR), huge fam rm, f/p, w/i closet, 10’ ceilings, granite kitchen, pool, gym, luxury clubhouse. 800 sf.N/ s, n/p. $1180. 778-883-7333 COQ • Austin Heights Clean quiet 2 BR apts avail. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

COQ, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR, 11th floor. In-suite laundry + freezer. $980/mo. Ns/np. 604-469-0269

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

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

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

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- 936-3907

CALL 604 715-7764

AMBER (W)

EL PRESIDENTE

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

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

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

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

6508

Apt/Condos

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

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

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 now. 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

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

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

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789 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 2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 1 BR & 2 BR Apartments Available

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

604 - 941 - 7721

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

ROOM WITH a View, in a house, incls util/cbl/ph/wd, $450/mo. Avail May 1. N/P, 604-315-6611

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY, 14 Ave/2nd St. 1 BR, grd/lvl. $700/mo includes hydro. Shared laundry. Ns/np. 604-802-4492 BBY 2 BR, $750 incls utils, nr Edmonds skytrain, bus & schl, n/s, n/p, Avail Now. 604-524-0998

BBY, BRENTWOOD. Large 1 BR, f/bath, huge kitchen, washer. 1100 sf. Ns/np. $1000 incl hydro/ cbl/’net. June 1st. 778-835-5484 BBY CAPITOL HILL, 2 BR g/lvl ste, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, $1200 incls utils, suits professional, Avail Jun 1. Refs Req. 604-299-5224 BBY CARIBOO HTS, 2 BR updated bsmt ste, $875 inc utils, n/s, n/p, no w/d. Now. 604-528-6036

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

6510

Co-ops

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

6515

Duplexes - Rent

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

NEW WEST. 1 BR. Shared w/d. ns/np. $725 incl hydro. Avail Now. 604-325-0453, 604-761-0453

NEW WEST, Queens Park, 4th St, 1 BR, priv entry, sh’d w/d. Character home/modernized. Suits 1 person. $635/mo incls utils. May 1. Ns/np. 604-521-3025 NEW WEST, Queensborough, Large 2 BR, g/lvl. $750 incl utils. Ns/np. 604-525-7039 NORTHSIDE POCO, newer 1 BR bsmt, near schools and shopping. includes utils, available May 15, $700/mth, N/s, N/p, 604-941-6843 or 778-708-4045 POCO. 2 BR, f/ba, f/p, priv w/d. Great view! Ns/Np. $975/mo incl utls. Avail now. 604-944-1479 POCO. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. Big fncd yd. $925 incl hydro. Jun 1. Ns/np. 604-941-3068 POCO BRIGHT private 1 BR g/l, lrg fenced yard, freshly painted, new bath, inste w/d. Small pet ok. avail now, $750 incls utils. Suits mature n/s. 604-299-5435 POCO, MARY HILL. 1/2 duplex. 3 BR up. 3 BR down. Rec room. Ideal to operate a beauty salon, physio clinic, daycare, accounting or large family with in-law accom. Owner helps conversion. Immed. $2,100/mo negotiable + util. 604-953-0952 or 604-671-2049 POCO, NORTHSIDE. 2 BR, g/lvl. Gas f/p, garage, priv entry. $800. Ns/np. May 15th. 604-942-9725

6605

Townhouses Rent

POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

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

BBY, HIGHGATE. Spacious 1 BR + den. F/bath, sh’d w/d, f/yard. Nice area! Suits 1. Ns/np. $700 incl hydro. June 1. 604-522-6525

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

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, g/lvl, Alarm. Near skytrn. NS/NP. Refs. $750 incl util/cbl. 604-430-1358

WOODLAND PARK

BBY, Metrotown. 2 BR, upper flr. Nr bus, Skytrain, schls, T&T Mrkt. Ns/np. $950 + util. 604-438-1588 BBY, NORTH. 1 BR, f/bath, priv w/d. Cat ok. $900 for 1 person, incl utils. June 1. 778-898-5159 BBY SOUTH. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, own W/D, NS/NP. Suits cpl. $825 incls utls. Refs. 604-526-7335

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

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

BBY, The Crest. Newly reno’d 2 BR. Private w/d & yard. N/s. $975 incl hydro. 604-522-5547 COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, n/s, $725 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

Houses - Rent

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

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

N WEST free utils/full/cbl /net furnished/unfurn, 4 br heritage home, quiet, w/d. N/s, n/p. May 15/Jun1. $2500. 604-805-6763

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

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

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

New Westminster

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

BBY EDMONDS. 2 BR g/lvl. Nr shops/school, NP/NS. $990 incl utils. Avail now. 778-709-5652

BONSOR APTS

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

Shared Accommodation

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

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.

6595

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

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

6540 MONTECITO TOWERS

Office/Retail Rent

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

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

6565

CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

COQ BRIGHT 1 BR, nr Coq Ctr, priv ent & w/d, n/s, n/p, $750 incls utils, Avail Now. 604-472-9255 COQ W. Plateau 2 BR, 11 ft ceilings, patio, panoramic view, sauna/steam room, W/D. NP/NS. $997. Av May 1. 604-880-2991

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

COQ. WEST Upper 2 BR, own W/D, sundeck. Avail now. $995 + utls. NS/NP. 604-637-3662

N. WEST, Hume Park, Braid skytrain. Lrg 2 BR, sh’d W/D, prkg. $975 incls utils, cable/net. May 15/Jun1. NS/NP. 604-540-2177

Renting or buying, we’ve got what you’re looking for.

7010

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

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

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919

8080

Electrical

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Systems Ltd.

8020

Blinds & Draperies

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

Cleaning

Harmony Home Cleaning & Assistance 10%OFF your 1st cleaning! High Quality/Low Price/No HST Custom, Affordable Cleaning. Make your space beautiful! Call Misti, 778-846-6478 www.harmonyhomecleaning.ca ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European standard. Lic/Ins. ICBC & Veteran claims. Free Window Cleaning , 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ GOT IT 'MAID'. Detailed Home Cleaning. Daily, Weekly, Monthly. $25/hr. HST incls. 778-847-1144

8060

Concrete

Concrete Cracks Repair. Foundation Walls, Basement, Parkade. Full Warranty. Call Simon (604) 473-7761 DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

8073

Drainage

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

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

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

8125

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

8130

Handyperson

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

Stevie’s Handyman Services Big or Small, we do it ALL! Call Stevie • 778-997-0337

8155

Landscaping

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

Please call Sherry

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

Spring Services

604-916-7729 JEFF

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8080

FREE ESTIMATES

Excavating

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

Electrical

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

Call Rod at 778-835-8319

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

Top Tier Electrical Inc. Comm/Res renos & construction. Adam 604-773-4313 Lic #104540

604-518-3571

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

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302 JL’S LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE, 778-385-0875 Email: jllandscapingandlawncare@gmail.com

BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

* 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 COQUITLAM

LANDCAPING LTD.

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

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

A Name You Can Trust

STARBRUSH PAINTING 25% Off with this ad

Call 604-518-0974

#1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 31 yrs exp. Spring Special Ext/Int. Call 24 hrs, 7 days 604-891-9967

SAM’S Gardening SERVICE Lawn & Garden Care, Hedge Trims, Clean-up. 604-603-2341

★ STAFFORD & SON ★ We guarantee you the best work for the best price. 604-809-3842

Moving & Storage

8200

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

ADVANCE MOVING LTD

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

Free Est.

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

CERT PLUMBER. Small or large jobs. Renos, home improvements, handy work etc. Free est. 604-468-3924, 778-228-3924

B&Y MOVING

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

• Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020 A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

AAA PRECISION PAINTING

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

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

778.881.6096

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

8250

Roofing

HAY’S ROOF MANAGEMENT (LM LTD) Established 1955 Your Rooﬁng Experts

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

8225

Power Washing

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

604-728-3009

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

604-671-9901

CARPENTER HANDYMAN, Reno’s, Carpentry, H/W Flrs, Home Repairs, etc. 604-307-6715

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

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

9125

9172

Domestic

2007 FORD FOCUS, 25k, 4 dr sedan, a/c, air cared, auto, $11,995 obo. 604-888-4529

9145

Scrap Car Removal

8255

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

Telephone Services

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

8309

2002 MAZDA MPV LX, 3.6 V6, 177K, beige, new front brakes, exc shape $5100. 604-556-9434

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

9522

RV’s/Trailers

604-761-7175

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC E

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

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Top $$ for complete cars. Flat Rate Towing Service avail. Call ★ 604-720-0067 FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

2006 ARTIC Fox 27ft wide body 4 season trailer. ac, bunk model, solar panel, 3 burner stove, $17,500, Chwk. 604-345-9013 2006 FLEETWOOD BAYSIDE, sleeps 8-10, fully loaded, very large, $9500. 604-591-1452 2008 COUGAR, 30 ft 5th wheel trailer with 2 slides. Complete with full extended warranty until 2014 for worry free camping. Asking $27,500 obo. Call 604-576-4040

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

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2010 HIDEOUT 24BH, sleeps 7, a/c, Last 1. Sale $17,295. #HT10242 604-856-856-5722

2007 CHEVY Avalanche SS, excellent cond, champagne colour, fully loaded, 2 monitors, DVD, $32,000 obo. 778-999-3654 2011 CHAPARRAL 267RLS, luxury, lge sld, loaded. Sale $36,995. #CW112671 604-856-5722

Tiling

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

9160

2011 PASSPORT 238ML Ultralite, bunks, lots opts. #PT112381. Sale $18,995. 604-856-5722

Sports & Imports

2003 VW Jetta TDI, 5 spd, ac, $5450. D9921 car in Abbts. toll free 1-877-855-6522 2007 MERCEDES 350 CLK, convertible, 2 dr, auto, 34,000 kms, dark blue, fully loaded. very cond, $45,000 obo. Must go 778-999-3654

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

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS All types of reno’s, big or small. 20% off Tile. Call 778-235-1772 A division of Coquitlam Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

8315

Boats

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

COASTAL RESTORATION. Stucco, int & ext painting, leak repairs. 20 yrs exp. 604-562-4442

8307

Vans

Rubbish Removal

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

8300

9173

9515

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

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

Utility Trailers

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

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

Window Cleaning

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938

AUTOMOTIVE

haysroof@telus.net

www.jkbconstruction.com NEW AIR MAINTENANCE

8335

Tree Services

604-816-0945 604-590-4670

Plumbing

$69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendly Clogged drains, plumbing, small jobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488

8315

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

942-5394

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

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

WWW.RENORITE.COM Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More Save Your Dollars 778-317-1256

Patios/Decks/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

604-782-8665

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

8185

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142

THE LAWN BUTCHER Only Prime Cuts will do! Call Jim 778-839-6250

8240

DANN DECORATING

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

COAST MOUNTAIN MOVERS 2 men $65; 3 men $85/hr. Lic/Ins. coastmountainmovers@shaw.ca. 778-318-7141

310-JIMS (5467)

8195

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

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

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

• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

WE CUT GRASS since 1988! Lawn Maint. Monthy rates/contracts. Reasonable rates. NO HST. Fred 604-614-8498 or Bill 604-939-2274

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

8087

Park’s Landscaping

Gutters

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

Lawn & Garden

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944 Best Service! Best Price! Hardwood, Laminate & Tiles. Repair & Refinish. 604-783-4615

8055

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$ BEST RATES $

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

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

WHO CAN BELIEVE IT-MAY IS HERE, AND WE CAN SOON EXPECT SPRING TO FOLLOW ! Now is a great time to get ready for our summer entertaining - cleaning the deck, painting and staining your fences, and maybe even painting the house.

We are also starting the summer season with a sale on Pressure Treated Lumber – all sizes and lengths are on sale for the month. Speaking of lengths, we are the only source for 8’-16’ in all dimensions, and 18’ & 20’ in 2x10 & 2x12 treated lumber in the Tri-Cities. We can also special order any length, any species of lumber that your job requires! (it’s only a matter of time and money) Check out our store, and our lumber yard you’ll see our 60’ long engineered wood products, as well as our unmatched selection of specialty building products.

GREEN ACQ SIZE/LENGTH 8’ 2X4 $3.68 2X6 $5.84 2X8 $7.28 2X10 $9.60 2X12 $13.20 DECKING 5/4X6 $4.71

TREATED LUMBER 10’ $4.80 $7.30 $9.10 $11.98 $16.50

12’ $5.76 $8.76 $11.16 $14.40 $19.80

14’ $6.72 $10.22 $12.98 $16.80 $23.10

16’ $7.68 $11.68 $14.88 $19.20 $26.40

$5.89

$7.07

$8.25

$9.42

Our paint specialists Lisa and Allison can help you select between paint or stain, as well as choosing the right cleaners, brushes, rollers, and most importantly the colours that best suit your décor.

We are featuring our Olympic Stain and Cabot Stain and paints as sale items this month, pricing up to

Note: All ACQ treated lumber requires properly coated fasteners. Stainless Steel is best, Hot Galvanized Nails, and Ceramic coated screws are minimum requirements.

30% off.

Olympic Solid Colour Acrylic Latex 3.78l now $31.98 ea. reg $37.98 Olympic Semi Transparent Alkyd Oil 3.78l now $29.98 ea. reg $36.98

PADERNO SPRING SALE CONTINUES

Olympic Solid Colour Alkyd Oil 3.78l now $24.98 ea. reg $33.98 Cabot Acrylic Siding Stain 3.78l now $37.98 ea. reg $46.99 SALE PRICES END MAY 31, 2011. CASH AND CARRY ONLY.

2650 Mary Hill Rd. Port Coquitlam

604.942.7282 www.pocobuildingsupplies.com GOOD NEIGHBOURS, GOOD ADVICE SINCE 1921