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Walking across the grass at Rocky Point Park often involves dodging a lot of goose poop.

Geese foul up park PORT MOODY LOOKS AT VACUUMING ROCKY POINT GRASS Jeremy DEUTSCH

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com It can be an annoying part of a trip to the park, and it’s certainly not something you want to step in or touch. Now the City of Port Moody is trying to figure out a way to relieve Rocky Point Park from an unusually large amount of goose droppings throughout the park. Mayor Mike Clay said the city has fielded a number of calls and e-mails from residents complaining about the poop problem in the park this

summer. “It’s really bad. There are a lot of geese down there,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. The issue was brought up at Tuesday’s city council meeting, after a resident asked the city to do something about the problem. In response, the city intends to try a few measures to get the droppings out of the park as much as possible. The plans include vacuuming the grass, sweeping the parking lots and putting a fence along the water and trails to stop geese from walking up on CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

It’s really bad. There are a lot of geese down there.” –Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay

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New ﬁre truck will pollute less PORT MOODY GETS THE SECOND TRUCK OF ITS KIND IN CANADA WITH AUXILIARY POWER

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Looking at the Port Moody Fire Department’s old pumper truck is a bit like staring at a giant tube TV instead of an LED flatscreen. That is, when you compare it to the new six-figure truck that will be pressed into service next month. On Tuesday, the department showed off the brand new shiny red fire truck — the first of its kind in the province and only the second one in the country. “It’s going to service all the needs for residential fires, apartment fires and for industrial fires as well, so it’s important To see a video to us,” said assistant fire chief Gord of this event, Parker. download the Besides having all the bells and whisfree Layar tles you might expect in a fire truck that cost $710,000, the ride comes with a app to your smartphone and unique auxiliary power unit. The unit allows crews to shut down scan this page the engine, while a smaller three-litre power unit runs all the necessary equipment at a fraction of the fuel used at full power. That means the pumper will be pumping out less emissions and saving the department in fuel costs — about $2,000 a year. The system costs $20,000 to install, so it will take about 10 years before the department sees a return on the investment. The average truck is in service for 20 years. The outgoing pumper serviced the community for 26 years. The new truck, which can pump nearly 10,000 litres a minute or 2,250 gallons, has a number of key safety features, including anti-roll technology, helmet holders and an updated communication system. Parker explained it’s important for the department to replace aging equipment because the old trucks start to break down and maintenance can be costly. He also noted the department is trying to develop consistency among the various apparatuses in the fleet. The department recently bought a $650,000 fire truck. Its fleet now includes four pumpers and a ladder truck, along with equipment, rescue and command trucks. “We’re really comfortable with our fleet,” Parker said. The new truck, once the department works out all the bugs

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Port Moody assistant fire chief Gord Parker says the department’s new pumper truck, which cost $710,000 will be able to service all the crews’ needs at both residential and industrial fires. with it, will be stationed at the No. 2 Fire Hall in Glenayre sometime in August. As for the old truck, Parker said there are a number of options, including selling it or donating it to another department in B.C. or overseas. He said the department will be asking city council for some direction. “It’s going to be sad to see it go,” Parker said. Mayor Mike Clay admitted the truck’s price tag is a lot of

money, but noted the money’s being spent to keep people safe. “These trucks do everything and they do it better and better every time,” he said. Besides the addition of the auxiliary unit, the mayor was impressed with the power the new truck has, noting fire trucks filled with water and crews in Port Moody need to get up some pretty steep hills during emergencies. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

Port Moody moves up traffic calming plans CITY GIVES THE GREEN LIGHT TO NINE PROJECTS, MANY ON IOCO ROAD AND NOONS CREEK DRIVE Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com With a little extra cash in the kitty, it looks like a number of traffic calming projects around Port Moody will be heading for construction in 2014. City council has directed staff to come up with a plan to do all the work on a total of nine projects worth more than $1 million in one year. The work was originally slated to be completed over a five-year span between 2013 and 2017. The idea came after a group of residents on Parkside Drive asked council to consider moving up planned traffic calming improvements along that stretch of road by one year, to 2014. At first, council seemed reluctant to move the project up the list, with some councillors like Rosemary Small and Mayor Mike Clay questioning why the project would move ahead of others on the list. But when the city’s finance manager, Mark Roberts, sug-

gested there was extra money in a reserve fund, and there would be cost savings to do all of the projects at the same time, council got on board. The exact savings figure still needs to be worked out. Clay said he expects the neighbourhoods waiting for traffic improvements will be pleased with the plan, but cautioned the city will be using money from future budgets. “Of course we would do it all tomorrow if we could,” he said. The traffic improvements in the plan are as follows: • Noons Creek Drive — traffic calming in two locations approved in 2006 but scheduled for 2013 at a cost of $75,000 • Ioco Road at Campbell Road — new crosswalk approved in 2010 and scheduled for 2013 at $140,000 •Ioco Road at Barber Street — school crosswalk improvements approved in 2010 and scheduled for 2013 at $140,000 • Noons Creek Drive — traffic calming at Heather/Hemlock intersection approved in 2006 and scheduled for 2014 at $80,000 • Ioco Road at Jacobs Road — intersection improvements approved in 2010 and scheduled for 2014 at $500,000 • Noons Creek Drive — traffic calming at two locations approved in 2006 and scheduled for 2015 at $25,000 • Parkside Drive — traffic calming at four locations approved in 2012 and scheduled for 2015 at $196,000 • Ioco Road at April Road — crosswalk improvements

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Port Moody is home to many traffic calming projects, like this one at Ravine Drive and Brackenridge Place.

approved in 2010 and scheduled for 2015 at $140,000 • Ravine Drive — traffic calming approved in 2008 and scheduled for 2017 at $120,000 A full report on the plan is expected to be in font of city council sometime in the fall.

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Goose droppings can be a health risk The mayor pointed out if park staff have to continually go out to the park to clean up the mess, it could also become expensive. Rocky Point isn’t the only park being goosed the grass. Clay explained the problem with the water- by the geese. Coquitlam’s Como Lake Park has been dealfowl has become worse in recent years after ing with geese problems for the city finished upgrade work years. on the park. An issue that was first He noted that, during the flagged by residents and staff work, the geese were virtually in 2009, the overabundance non-existent at the park. But There’s issues of geese in the park saw more in the last few years the geese there and we than 190 geese recorded in have come back — in big numboth 2010 and 2011. Last year’s bers. need to take it peak numbers saw those totals “There’s issues there and seriously. sit at 121. we need to take it seriously,” –Port Moody Mayor City officials are trying to get Clay said, adding kids play at Mike Clay the number down to 40. the park and the droppings, Since 2010, Coquitlam has besides being a nuisance, can instituted a series of measures also be a health risk. aimed at curbing those high However, he cautioned it’s numbers: eggs were addled, not an easy fix. Clay suggested there is a fine line between additional vegetation was planted and a numkeeping the geese away, and people who will ber of geese were relocated to areas along the question why the city is running the birds out Pitt River. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow of the park.

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PoCo teacher among four reprimanded LOCAL EDUCATOR LEFT HER CLASS DURING FIELD TRIP TO SWIMMING POOL

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A School District 43 teacher has been named among a handful of educators in B.C. recently disciplined for their conduct on the job. According to the province’s Teacher Regulation Branch, Krista Renee Petersen was suspended for two days without pay for an incident dating back to April 11, 2012. The branch said Petersen, a Grade 3/4 teacher at Irvine Elementary in Port Coquitlam, took her class on a field trip to a swimming pool that day, along with four other elementary level classes. According to documents, while her class was swimming, she left the premises to retrieve her child from daycare and drop him off at a kindergarten orientation session. She was absent from work for 30 minutes. The branch documents indicate Petersen did not ask the principal for time off work, however she did request that a teacher at the swimming pool watch her class while she was absent. There is dispute over whether Petersen informed

that teacher or any other how long she would be absent. It was also noted that during her absence from work, an incident occurred in which one of her students was retrieved by a lifeguard from the deep end of the pool and then became upset when told by the lifeguard to wear a life jacket. The district suspended Petersen without pay for two days on Oct. 11, 2012. Four teachers had their knuckles rapped in the latest round of disciplinary decisions from B.C.’s commissioner for teacher regulation, released Tuesday. Geoffrey George Hudson was reprimanded for his mistreatment of an openly gay male student in his Grade 8 and 9 phys-ed class. Hudson repeatedly referred to the boy as “she” — including at least once in front of the boy’s parents. The gym teacher also commented to other staff members that the student’s style of dress and behaviour was “weird,” and called him “that boy that wants to be a girl.” Because of his negative experience with Hudson, the student elected to leave the class midway through his Grade 9 year, and completed

his phys-ed credit through online education. Andrew Steven Horvath, another Vancouver teacher, failed to maintain appropriate boundaries with female high school students. He reportedly touched a student and drew a “smiley face” on her hand, texted students, and spent time alone with a student when the classroom door was closed. This was perceived as “unwelcome conduct” by the student. David Neil Lawrence Ringlever, a teacher in Stikine responsible for students from kindergarten to Grade 12, was reprimanded for a variety of inappropriate behaviours. He used profanity, showed several inappropriate movies to high school students, and instructed elementary students to play a physical game he called “tap out,” which involved students “applying physical force to each other until one ‘tapped out.’” The game resulted in students feeling uncomfortable and getting hurt. All four teachers have agreed to a reprimand, and remain licensed to practise in the province. — with files from the Province

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com With the tragic rail explosion in Lac-Megantic, Que. still fresh in the minds of many, Port Moody council wants the region’s port to make sure the shipping of dangerous goods is handled safely. Specifically, city council passed a resolution Tuesday asking Port Metro Vancouver to work with rail companies to ensure there are stringent safety standards in place

while shipping dangerous goods through population centres. The resolution came about because, as a Port Metro Vancouver stakeholder, the City of Port Moody has been asked for feedback on the port’s land use plan. However, the city has no jurisdiction over the port, and the organization doesn’t have to act on any of its suggestions. Coun. Rick Glumac, who brought the motion forward, said with the seeming prolif-

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eration of oil being shipped concerns that I’ve been hearby rail, he saw it as an opporing.” Though he tunity for the acknowledged city to express the port its concerns. doesn’t have “I don’t to consider the want to see oil As a community, city’s input, being shipped the councilthrough Port we have a lor said that Moody,” he responsibility doesn’t mean said, addto protect our the communing there are ity can’t voice homes in the residents. its opinions. city just a few –Coun. Zoe Royer Originally, feet from the City of Port Moody Glumac sugrail tracks. gested a reso“I thought it lution proposwas an opporing that dantunity to raise the concerns and hopefully gerous goods not be shipped convey some of the recent through population centres if

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com The recent spate of drownings around B.C. has Coquitlam Mounties offering a warning to beachgoers who want to break open the bottle. Police are advising locals to leave the booze at home when they’re out at parks and beaches. Last week, dozens of people found out just how serious police are in keeping alcohol off the beach. During patrols of Buntzen Lake, officers had more than 225 liquor pour-outs, issued 16 tickets — mostly related to alcohol — and removed 30 people from the park for

rowdy or unruly behaviour. In one case, police came across a group of six men launching two canoes filled with 72 cans of beer. They were also no life jackets on board. “During a recent weekend patrol, we found that a majority of park-goers come to the area to enjoy a barbecue with friends and family with an occasional dip in the lake to cool off,” said Const. Chris Nordlund, with Coquitlam RCMP’s rural section. “Unfortunately, there are a few groups who come out to party, bringing with them lots of alcohol. These groups found out the hard way that we’re the ultimate party pooper.”

Last weekend alone, four young people drowned in waterways across the province, including a 24-year-old man at White Pine Beach in Port Moody Sunday. The name of that man has not been released. There have been 44 drowning deaths in B.C. this year, compared to 30 by the same time last year. On July 18, a 21-year-old Port Coquitlam man drowned in Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park. ••• Tri-Cities residents will get a chance to get up close and personal with police air power. The RCMP’s Air One will be landing for a viewing at

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henever it comes to city budgets, there’s usually a wish list from the various departments for new gadgets to make their jobs easier. In a lot of cases, they’re the kinds of requests that make taxpayers roll their eyes, or at least try to hide their wallets. There are, however, some big-ticket items that just make sense. Case in point: the new $710,000 pumper truck recently purchased by the Port Moody Fire Department. The fire department says it should pretty much handle any kind of fire, including apartment and industrial fires. And the new truck, which was shown off to the media and city council on Tuesday, is replacing a pumper that started service back when the Social Credit Party was still in power in B.C. In this case, the new truck comes with a first-of-its-kind for B.C. auxiliary power unit that allows crews to shut down the engine, while a smaller three-litre power unit runs all the necessary equipment at a fraction of the fuel used at full power. This piece of equipment alone is supposed to save thousands of dollars over the life of the truck in fuel costs and maintenance. There is no doubt all of these additions cost a lot of money, especially for a smaller community like Port Moody. But with the Evergreen Line sure to bring more people and development into the city, there’s little doubt the new truck will see plenty of action. If you’re still not convinced, just ask anyone who’s had their home and personal possessions saved by one of these trucks whether it was money well spent.

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ara, I’m afraid I won’t be much help on the question of why penalties for car seat regulations were written the way they were written. As a police officer, my job is to enforce the laws, but the laws are written by bureaucrats and politicians. I’d recommend that you contact your local MP or MLA for their perspective. However, I would like to use this opportunity to talk about some facts about child car seats and booster cushions that parents and caregivers may not be aware of. First, research shows that a correctly used child safety seat or booster cushion reduces the risk of fatality by 71 per cent and the risk of serious injury by 67 per cent. So restraint systems are incredibly effective pieces of safety equipment. But making sure they are “correctly used” may not be as simple as you think. For instance, with the loonie close to parity with the U.S. dollar, it may seem like a good time to get a deal on a child car seat or booster cushion south of the border. But did you know that items sold in the U.S. are not approved for use in Canada? Child and infant restraint systems and booster cushions, including restraint systems for infants with special needs, are regulated by Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. While a similar item sold in the U.S. or another

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Cpl. Jamie Chung country may seem the same as the one sold in Canada, if it was bought outside of Canada it has not been tested and certified by Transport Canada and therefore it is not an approved piece of equipment for your child’s safety. Not sure if your car seat or booster cushion is Transport Canada approved? Look on the back for the Transport Canada certificate of approval. Also, buying second-hand child car seats or booster cushions is not recommended. As a second-hand owner you may not receive important manufacturer recall notices. And there is no reliable way to find out if the device you’re buying has been damaged or involved in a motor vehicle accident. Then there is the issue of expiration dates. Did you know that child car seats and booster cushions are designed to be used for six to eight years? With frequent use, as well as exposure to sunlight and cleaning products, the plastic and webbing can become weakened and the seat less safe. So check the expiration date and don’t use expired seats. And having the seat properly sized is essential. As your child grows, a different type of restraint system is needed. Division 36 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations says: • A rear-facing child car seat in the back seat must be used until your child is at least one year old and nine kg (20 pounds). Your baby or toddler can stay

rear-facing, so long as their weight is within your child seat’s stated limit. A rear-facing child seat is the safest option, as it provides better support for your baby or toddler’s head and neck. • For a child who is older than one year and between nine and 18 kg (20 to 40 pounds), a rear- or forward-facing car seat in the back seat will keep them safe. Remember, forward-facing seats must always be used with a tether. • If the child is more than 18 kg (40 pounds) and less than nine years old or 145 cm (4’9”) tall, use a booster seat until your child is at least nine years old or 145 cm (4’9”) tall. It’s also important to position the lap and shoulder belts properly. • For kids 12 and under who are too old or large for a booster seat, you should always sit them in the back seat. Always make sure they use a seatbelt that is properly adjusted. Please note these are just guidelines and the information provided is correct at the time of writing, however regulations do change. You should always check to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. For more, visit Transport Canada’s website for the “Four Car Time Stages.” I can’t stress enough that the safest place in a vehicle for children under the age of 12 is in the back seat, especially if your vehicle is equipped with passenger-side airbags. If you are interested in learning how to install child car seats in your vehicle, the BCAA Road Safety Foundation offers instructional clinics in a number of locations. Check online for a location near you. Cpl. Jamie Chung is the media relations officer for the Coquitlam RCMP. Questions for the Cop Talk column can be submitted to editorial@thenownews.com.

LETTERS LEAVE OUR PARKS AND BEACHES ALONE

Re: “Sun and booze on tap?” Friday, July 19. Attorney General Suzanne Anton is said to be considering updating liquor laws pertaining to beaches and parks. What is wrong with this picture? These areas are wonderful for families and just for adults for fun in the sun. Who needs beer or liquor? Who needs the litter of these empty containers? Factor in the heat and humidity and the consumption of these beverages (and you can bet that rarely is only one beer downed) and then these people get in their cars and drive home. Why must the thinking still prevail that alcohol and beer are necessary for a good time? Wake up, the powers that be. There are enough licensed places to satisfy your need for these beverages — leave our parks and beaches alone. P.S. I also enjoy the occasional glass of wine, so am not a teetotaller. Francine Kamerling Coquitlam

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THE SENATE? ABOLISH IT A remedy to the scandalous Senate has always been a political problem. At one time it was just good common sense to abolish the Senate. However, since Canadians realize that their Senate is redundant, superfluous and a complete embarrassment, the politics are taking over from common sense. Now the Conservatives and Liberals are feeding us political nonsense. They are spend-

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a duplicate Parliament occupying the red-carpeted chamber. This would be much more expensive, with no better results, nor benefits. No matter how far back we may go into the history of the British parliamentary system, they knew that this would never work. They established the House of Lords (Senate) and the House of Commons (Parliament). Thank goodness we have outlived the class system. We now recognize the people we elect to the House of Commons as elite parliamentarians. (The “elite” part will be proven when they abolish the Senate.) One of the other points they make in their quest to merely reform the Senate is to give them a purpose for being (to do something constructive, rather than making mischief). Many things have been suggested (appointing judges, etc.), but without senatorial influence, Parliament would proceed to improve upon the ways things are done in our national capital. We cannot turn something around that was never meant to be workable nor justifiable. Next we will be asked to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear. Cliff E. Van Alstyne Port Moody

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editorial@thenownews.com It may have been cut down to two days instead of four, but that doesn’t mean there’s half the fun. The Port Moody Youth Arts Festival runs today (Friday) and Saturday, showcasing the best and brightest of young local talent. On top of the usual bands and dance performances festivals are known for, there will be short films and even a short story read to the public, all created and performed by the Tri-Cities’ very own youngins. Hilary Letwin, co-organizer of the PoMo Youth Arts Festival from the Port Moody Arts Centre, told the TriCities NOW organizers have worked for nine months to make this show the best they possibly could. “I think it’s important to give younger members of the community an opportunity to showcase their talents, be they musical talents, performing art talents, visual art talents or others,” she said. This year, there will be more than 50 participants over the course of two days, everything from dance routines, to musical performances, to films and stories, Letwin said. “Each day is full of events but will feature something different each

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The duo Mikhalva will play at the festival on Saturday night. time,” she said. “That way it’s worth it to come back after you come out Friday night.” In sticking with their youth-cando-anything theme, even the MCs are between 13 and 18 years old. Friday night’s MC is Lucy Shen, followed by Sulgi Drysdale and Sean Tan on Saturday, who will be showing their art and short film, respectively. Among the artists performing this

year are Port Moody’s Alva Tee and Mik Chuva, a singer/guitarist duo known as Mikhalva, who have been working together since meeting in Port Moody Secondary School’s music program. Tee, a 17-year-old, has been singing most of her life and has gone on to perform with Mik at local farmer’s markets and many events outside of school — all without any formal vocal training.

“I’m kind of a singing-in-theshower, singing-when-blow-dryingyour-hair, singing-when-your-momis-telling-you-to-be-quiet kind of person,” Tee said jokingly. Her vocal talent and wide taste in music will be showcased Saturday night when Tee and Chuva perform six songs, including “Animal” by Neon Trees and “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley. “We listen to all genres of music,” she said. “Our view on it is pretty wide. There isn’t one style we don’t really listen to.” Although Tee won’t be performing her own music, she does admit to having three notebooks full of finished and unfinished songs. She’s just not happy enough with them to put them out to the public, at least not yet. “I haven’t had any I’m completely happy with yet and I don’t like showing my work if I’m not completely proud of it,” she explained. She’s also not the kind of girl to do music purely for the business. In fact, she’s not planning on pursuing her music professionally, rather focusing on the behind-the-scenes aspect when she starts the arts and entertainment management program at Capilano University in

September. “I love music and it’s my escape and it makes me happy,” she said. “But I’m worried that if I do take it seriously that it might not make me as happy as it does now. “But that’s not to say if a random record producer came up and said, ‘Do you want to make a record?’ I would say no.” As for the show on Saturday, Tee says she’s pretty calm right now, but she’s sure she’ll be nervous five minutes before she steps on stage. But as long as the crowd is happy, she will be fine, she says. “We do this because we love music and it makes people smile,” she said. Mikhalva is expected to play at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, but they are just one of many acts playing at the festival. Along with performances there will be door prizes available each night with the lucky winners taking home mini iPads, or one of many gift certificates to shops around the Tri-Cities. There is also a visual art gallery on display until Monday, July 29 in the galleria. Admission to the festival is by donation. For more information, visit pomoyaf.com.

Local performer in Teen Shakespeare cast

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editorial@thenownews.com Pretending is something every person does from a very, very young age. We pretend to have imaginary friends. We pretend we didn’t take the last cookie. We pretend we didn’t kick the soccer ball into that angry neighbour’s yard even when he pretends to call the police. But some people pretend on a professional level. We call these people actors. Vancouver-based Carousel Theatre is helping young Tri-Cities teens wishing to take their acting abilities and push them to the next level, in a unique way. Instead of pandering down to them, they raise them up,

Sean Mawhinney by treating them like they would any professional actor in their intense summer act-

ing program, now in its 23rd year. “They are treated as adults, training in voice, text analysis and movement,” said Kazandra Pangilinan, the theatre’s marketing and outreach coordinator. The program is called Teen Shakespeare, in which the group takes a classic poem from the lauded author and has youth from throughout the Lower Mainland learn techniques and skills on a professional level, finishing off with a full play production open to the public. Coquitlam’s Sean Mawhinney, 14, is one such student. He has been acting for the past few years doing casual summer camp stuff,

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Soroptimists donate to ERH The Tri-Cities Chapter of Soroptimists International is supporting women’s health programs through a $5,000 donation to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. Breast cancer can be a lengthy journey from diagnosis to being a survivor. Eagle Ridge Hospital has a special service that helps women feel whole after they have healed from reconstructive surgeries. As a result of this donation, according to a press release, more women who have suffered from breast cancer will be able to put their traumatic experience with cancer behind them and receive closure with a special areola tattoo — provided at the Areola Tattoo Clinic offered at ERH each week. Their donation “Women see this as the final and willingness step in their breast cancer journey,” said nurse Sandi Saunier, to partner who runs the program each with ERH in week at Eagle Ridge Hospital. the provision The service is free to women thanks to donations from comof this service panies, individuals and women to survivors of like those from the Tri-Cities breast cancer is Soroptimists. “Their donation and willingheart-warming. ness to partner with ERH in –Charlene the provision of this service to Giovannetti-King survivors of breast cancer is heart-warming,” said Charlene Giovannetti-King, executive director of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve the lives of women and girls living in the Tri-Cities, and across the Lower Mainland.” Demand has been increasing for the service as referrals continue to come in from plastic surgeons from different health authorities. Saunier says she hopes to see more women each week following the Soroptimists donation. ERH provides community health care, emergency care, surgical and outpatient procedures for patients within its community boundaries and beyond. The hospital has 171 acute care beds, as well as 75 beds at its onsite residential care facility, The Manor. According to the hospital foundation, ERH’s emergency ward treated more than 45,000 patients last year, with 20 per cent of those visits pediatric. The hospital also handled more than 50,000 medical imaging visits during 2012.

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The Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation has announced that Doug Eveneshen of Coquitlam has been elected as the vice-chair of its board. The Community Savings Credit Union President and CEO, who has served for the past year as a board director, brings 28 years of financial management experience to his new role as vice-chair, according to a press release, along with a strong personal commitment to advance the foundation’s mission. “Royal Columbian Hospital is a very personal place for me … my wife, my mother and my father-in-law have all relied on it for their good health,” said Eveneshen, who works in Surrey and lives in Coquitlam, two of RCH’s largest patient population areas.

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SATURDAY, JULY 27 Redeemed Christian Church of God

Trinity Chapel hosts Christian singing group Vinesong, starting at 7 p.m. at 1932 Cameron Ave. in Port Coquitlam. For more info on this free show, call 604-474-3131 or visit rccgtrinitychapel.com Charlene Reaveley Childrens Charity Society (CRCCS) hosts a summer BBQ at Planet Organix Market from noon to 3 p.m. at #10-2755 Lougheed Hwy. in Port Coquitlam. Food, rafﬂe prizes, and other prize draws will be offered, with all proceeds going towards children who have lost loved ones. For more info, call CRCCS director Shannon Brooks at 604-339-6658.

TUESDAY, JULY 30 Terry Fox Library presents its Super

Spectacular Summer Puppet Show from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are currently available, and the library is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Info: 604-927-7999.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Terry Fox Library and the Tri-Cities Early

Childhood Development Committee team up to host a free family play and learn event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the ground level of Coquitlam Centre Mall, 2929 Barnet Hwy. in Coquitlam. The session is based around the theme of “Books, Books and More Books,” and offers children and their families stories, songs and crafts. Pre-registration is not required.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Terry Fox Library plays host to ventriloquist

Kellie Haines from 11 to 11:45 a.m., with activities ranging from theatre, dance, singing and clowning. Free tickets are now available at the library, located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Tri-City Wordsmiths will hold their second meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Poirier Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St., Coquitlam. The area’s newest writing group will host guest speaker Daryl R. Stennett, a Sunshine Coast author who will speak about life as a self-published author, as well as reading from his book and signing copies. Info: 604-475-2875.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and

Awareness Group (PCCN Coquitlam) holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are welcome to share their concerns and experiences in a strictly conﬁdential atmosphere. There is no charge and donations are accepted. Info: Norm (604-936-8703) or Ken (604-936-2998). Art Focus Artists’ Association members Sherry Carroll and Eunice Hodge will have selected artworks placed on display at Port Coquitlam City Hall, located at 2580 Shaughnessy St. The works will on display until Sept. 3.

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event from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. for preschool-aged

kids and their families. Books, songs, ﬁngerplays and ﬂannel stories are offered as part of this free event. Info: 604-927-7999.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural

Society host a heritage garden walk starting at 10 a.m. Local historian Bryan Ness will lead participants through the city’s northside, and the group will be joined by members of the PoCo Garden Club as well. Meet at the Kinsmen Hall on Coquitlam Avenue at Aggie Park. Info: 604927-8403 or pocoheritage1@gmail.com. Colony Farm Community Gardens Society invites gardeners and naturalists to join ecologist Elizabeth Elles in looking for wild pollinators in the gardens from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how you can help pollinators maintain their populations at this free event. Meet at the pagoda visible from the south parking lot on Colony Farm Road. Event will be cancelled in the event of rain. Info: www.cfcg.ca or 604-936-7423.

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at 7:15 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, located at 100 Newport Dr. Info: 604-506-1037. Sasamat Outdoor Centre is looking for entertainers for its adult lunch and dinner programs. For more info, e-mail linda@sasamat.org or call 604-939-2268. Scouts francophones is looking for leaders. This fulfilling volunteer position includes opportunities for personal growth, adventure, travel and practicum hours. For more information, call Monique at 604-936-3624. Special Olympics B.C., needs volunteers to help run sporting programs and events at its

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Coquitlam branch. Info: 604-737-3125. SUCCESS is looking for volunteers for its host program, which helps new immigrants adapt to Canadian society. Info: Shirley at 604936-5900. Terry Fox Library hosts the Adult Learner Book Club, for those for whom English is a second language. Come upgrade your reading skills, make new friends and practice English in a fun environment, 2 to 3 p.m. every second Friday, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Terry Fox Library hosts one-on-one Internet help. Join staff for a free half-hour session to get you started with the Internet, Facebook, eBooks, e-mail and more. Learn on your own laptop, handheld device or a library computer. For info, call 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library hosts evening storytime for preschool children and their families on the first Wednesday of the month, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Come and hear new favourites, songs and fingerplays. Info: 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library hosts an English conversation group, Thursday mornings 10:30 a.m. to noon, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Practice your English in a friendly, social setting. Info: 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library hosts Pyjama Storytime, from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. on the first Monday of the month, at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Children may come in pyjamas and bring a stuffed toy to cuddle. Info: 604-9277999. Terry Fox Library hosts the Teen Advisory Group (TAG), which meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. The group helps plan and develop teen-oriented library programs and services. Membership is open to all teens.

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Fresh off of Golden Gloves Canada victories, Coquitlam siblings Sara and Sasan HaghighatJoo are now looking ahead to besting all comers at the national championships in October.

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sports@thenownews.com heir level of dominance has reached the point that complacency, rather than their opponents in the ring, could stand to be their only true adversaries. Brother-sister boxing duo Sara and Sasan Haghighat-Joo continued to carve out their legacy of winning last weekend, as the Coquitlam pair both captured gold medals at the Canadian Gold Gloves boxing championships in Cornwall, Ont. Sara, 19, copped gold in each of the three weight classes she fought in — 48, 54 and 57 kilograms — while 17-year-old Sasan captured the 69-kg division with wins over competitors from both Ontario and Quebec. For a pair of fighters who have yet to lose in 2013, last weekend was a case of the same old, same old. “It’s amazing. Winning tells me that I can be up there with the best in Canada,” said Sara, who also netted a scholarship to UBC at the meet. Sara’s rapid ascent up the ranks — she’s been boxing for just two years — is a far cry from where she was five years ago. She found herself bored and disinterested with the typical team sports offered in high school: volleyball, basketball, track and field and rugby. Her desire to still compete, not to mention a need to stay in shape, led Sara to the squared circle, an environment her brother was already intimately familiar with. “I liked it at first, but not to the point that I wanted to get in the ring — it wasn’t that appealing,” she recalled. “Finally I gave it a try at practice. From then on, I loved it. I knew this was the sport I wanted to take part in.” Since that time, Sara has put together an 11-2 record. She hasn’t lost since early in her first year in the sport, and according to her coach, infinitely more W’s are likely on their way. “Her style is what makes her as successful as she’s been,” said Maple Ridge Boxing Club head coach Alex Nelson Llarena. “What makes a great champion is the ability to adapt to a certain boxing style. She’s very adaptable and tremendously strong for her weight.” It’s a similar type of story for her brother, who at 17 has already accumulated more than 30 amateur fights. And like his sister, he’s the current Golden Gloves B.C. champion, Golden Gloves Canada title holder and the province’s top dog in his weight class.

To see more boxing photos, download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan this page Sasan is in the midst of a 13-win streak that dates back to February 2012, and has lost roughly a half dozen fights since taking to the sport five years ago. “It’s an individual sport, so you get all the glory,” said Sasan, an accomplished wrestler in his high school years. “Yes, your friends, your family and your coaches are all part of your success, but at the end of the day, the person with their hands raised in the ring, is the one boxer himself. I love the glory in it.” That both he and his sister are both fighters doesn’t mean they settle scores outside of the ring with the tools they’ve learned in it. They do spar from time to time, with Sara noting

“I don’t hit like a girl — at all.” The next step for both of them is the national championships slated for October in Saskatchewan. From there, a spot on the national team and a berth to the Olympics is not out of the question for either pugilist. “They have natural ability for the sport, but also they have a very good work ethic,” Llarena said. “They work as hard as anybody else and I see them progressing pretty far through the sport. In Maple Ridge, there hasn’t been anyone who has even come close to finishing a season undefeated in many, many years. Sasan and Sara have beaten anybody — literally everyone — in the province.”

B.C. captures ﬁeld lacrosse gold By Tom BERRIDGE sports@thenownews.com A handful of Tri-Cities lacrosse players helped Team B.C. win the inaugural Canadian Invitational under-19 girls’ field lacrosse championships in Oshawa, Ont. The girls’ competition was played in conjunction with the women’s world championships. Team B.C. went undefeated throughout the tournament, finishing with a 4-0 record, includ-

ing a 10-5 championship game victory over the Team Ontario u-19 team. A team of 15 junior-aged girls made the trip, defeating two Ontario all-star teams en route to the inaugural gold medal. The local lacrosse players who made the trip out east included Port Coquitlam natives Nikita Bagg, Danita Stroup and Brianna Stroup. Coquitlam players represented on the B.C. club included Bianca

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HOUSES FOR SALE

BLUE NOSE Pitbull Pups “PR” UKC Reg. $1000 & up. Call or text 788-996-6511

CATS & KITTENS FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

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FAIRFIELD ISLAND, 6 BR, plus 20 acre blueberry farm. MTN VIEWS! By owner. $1,275mil. 778-892-2405 FULLY FINISHED 4,000+sf in Desirable Creekside on the Park, Abbotsford, 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ss appl, a/c. $579K. 604.852.6951

COQ, Top 4th flr new 1400sf, 2 BR + Den. Nr Coq Ctre, Douglas Coll. $1295 incls heat/hot water. No dogs. 604-945-3739, 604-780-1739

GUILDFORD 199SF 3br, 2ba w/bment suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $489,000 604-6131553 uSellaHome.com id5608

CALYPSO COURT

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160sf 2br 1.5ba rancher, a/c 55+ $63K. 604858-9301.uSELLaHOME.com id5400

SMALL PEACEFUL FARM set up for horses right beside South Langley riding trail. Bright & comfortable older 2 bd home, f/p, barn, riding rings, pastures. $849,900. 604-323-4788. PropertyGuys.com id 76788

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www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $19,250 down $1,855/mo. Sutton Langley Marcy: 604-533-3939

TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, CKG Reg, p/b, black or sable, $1000. 604-534-3183 PHOENIX MASSAGE CTR. Now Open - New High Qlty

HIMALAYAN & PERSIAN Show cats age 4−6 $250.00 Kittens from $500.00+ indoor homes with no pets. 604−939−1231 http://dreamhimicattery.com/

BUSINESS SERVICES ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

International Girls Always Fresh! Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi,Thai,Caucasian Great Massage Now Hiring. 10am-Midnight every day.

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REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES .

AVOID BANKRUPTCY Save up to 70% of your Dept. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on your terms not your creditors. Call 778-340-4002 or email PeterT@4pillars.ca IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit/Age/ Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161

CLAYTON T/H − LIKE NEW View from the balcony: trees! Compass: low strata fees, no rental restrictions. 2 bed, 2 bath, dbl garage, den, fenced yard, balcony. Immaculate. $299,999. 778−863−6248 julietsullivan.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE

APARTMENTS / CONDOS-FOR SALE

Tax Returns - Bookkeeping Personal - Small Business Current - Delinquent 20 yrs exp. 604-671-1000 ABBY TOP flr 762sf 1 br condo, in-ste, laundry, 45+, Mt. Baker view. $85,000 778822-7387, uSELLaHOME.com id5553

SRY/WHITE ROCK partial ocean view, 920sf. 2b, den, 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 uSELLaHOME.com id5575

DUPLEXES FOR SALE ALDERGROVE SXS duplex 80K, below assesm. $3100 mo rent, $529,900 604-807-6565 uSELLaHOME.com id4513

RENTALS BBY, Bright lrg 1 BR reno’d, prkg. 1/2 block to Highgate & transits. $800 incl heat/hot water. immed. 604-3589575 BBY METROTOWN lge 1 BR, h/w flrs, quiet, clean, ns, np. Kids ok. Imed. 604-4300580 BBY, SILVER APTS, Lrg 1 BR, Near Metrotown. Bldg W/D. $895 incls ht/hot wtr. No pets. 778-926-6961, 778-320-1554

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BENGAL KITTENS, vet check, 1st shots dewormed, $200-$400/ea Mission 1-604-226-8104

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LOANS AMERICAN BULLDOG pups, p/b, 2 M, 2 F. $1500 firm, Call Rob 604-230-1999

RENTALS

WATER VIEW LOT − PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! Walk to all lower Gibsons has to offer! Call Shauna or visit www.shaunagold.com for details. (604) 218−2077. $180,000. MACDONALD REALTY LTD.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

HATZIC LAKE 1hr drive from Vanc. 2 vacant lots, 1 lakefront $65K/both 604-2405400 uSELLaHOME.com id5588

NEW WEST, Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR, Reno’d; new Appls, Flrs, Fixtures, Paint. Prof mgmt. $665 - $1115. (604) 724-8353 NEW WEST quiet 1BR apt, h/w flrs, nr shops/bus, ns, np. $700 & $870. Immed. 604-524-4775

POCO Downtown, Bright spac 2 BR, 2 f/bath, f/p, u/g prkg. Nr all amens. NS/NP. $1200/mo. 604-942-8649 .

KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U. office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-863-9980 .

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great River view! office: 604-463-0857 cell: 604-375-1768

1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building Cell: 604-813-8789

VILLA MARGARETA

320-9th St, New west Suites Available. All suites have balconies, Undergrd. parking avail. Refs. req. Small Pet OK. CALL 604-715-7764

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochestor Ave, Coq

SUNSET PARK

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

604-936-3907 .

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units Near Lougheed Mall, Transportation & S.F.U. office: 604-939-2136 cell: 604-727-5178 .

ARBOUR GREENE

552 Dansey Ave, Coq Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U. office: 604-939-4903 cell: 778-229-1358

BURQUITLAM APTS

561 Cottonwood Ave, Coq Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Includes heat, hot water, underground parking, near bus stop, school, SFU, Lougheed Mall. No Pets. Office 604-773-6467 .

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BBY 13th Ave, 1 BR, f/bath, hrdwd. $800 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-544-6641,604781-6019 or 604-782-6062 BBY 1 BR ste, $750 incls utls. Sm pet ok, N/S. Nr Edmonds skytrn. 604-777-1767 BBY Boundry, New 1 BR bsmt ste , $750 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-537-2405

BBY, E. Bright cln 1 BR g/lev. Ns/np. $650 incl utls/ basic cbl. Aug 1. 604-307-4075 BBY HIGHGATE bright bachelor, cls to all amens/ bus. N/s, n/p. $550 inc hyd/cbl. Aug 1. 604-522-6773, 778-320-6773 BBY Metrotown/BCIT 2 BR, sh’d W/D, reno’d, new appls. Nr skytrn/bus/schl. $950 incl utls. NS/NP. 604-438-0786 BBY, N. Holdom/Union 1 BR, f/bath W/D, hrdwd flrs, NS/NP. $875 / 1 mature person, incls utils/cable/net. 778-898-5159 BBY N nr Brentwood Mall, 1 BR g/lvl, approx 800 sqft, N/s, n/p, shared w/d, incls utils, alrm, Sept 1. 604-299-4025 BBY N SFU area, new, big 2 BR bsmt. 5 appl, own w/d, radiant heat, pkng, incls hydro. Ns/np. 604-420-3269 or 604-760-7043 BBY SFU, 2 BR bsmt ste, 1200sf, f/bath, bright & clean, share washer, prkg, Suits 2. $800 + 50% utils. NS/NP. 604-421-1196

www.sunsetparkapt.com HARRIS ROAD HOUSING CO-OP (Pitt Meadows) 2 BR $1097/mo, $2500 share purchase. 3 BR $1199/mo $3500 share purchase.

Near bus & school. No subsidy. Pets OK. 604-465-1938

WHITGIFT GARDENS 550 Cottonwood Ave, Coq 1 BR $775, 2 BR $950 3 BR $1,150 (incl heat, ht/wtr, parking) Indoor pool, near Lougheed Mall, SFU, transit, schools. 1-888-495-7106 whitgift@concertproperties.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.

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BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

CALL 504 525-2122

TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT NEW WEST 3 BR, River view, avail Sep 1. $1334. For details www.queens-ave-coop.ca NEW WEST 4 BR th, Queens Ave, $1250, quiet fam complex, np. 604-522-4123

HOUSES FOR RENT BBY Boundry New 3 BR Upper, $1500 + sh’d utls. NS/NP. 604-537-2405 BBY - CAPITAL HILL, updated 3 BR upper ste, 1 bath, with 1 BR down, 500 sf, lndry, 1250 sf, $1775/mo, avail Aug 1, N/s, N/p, 604-294-9830 BBY S, 3 BR w/bsmt, 2 bath, $2000. N/S. Pet ok. 604-539-1959, 612-1960 Coq, Canyon Springs, 4 BR, 3.5 bath, 3 lvls, 2000sf, blocks to Douglas College, Coq Cntre Mall, Aquatic Cntre, all levels of schools, immac, extremely well kept, view on deck, large fenced back yrd, garage, dw, wd, $2100/mo + utils, NS/NP, Sept 1 or sooner, min 1 yr lease, 604-931-4860 PO CO Mary Hill view beautiful 4BR, 2 bath, deck/yd. Av now. $1500. 604-315-6611

SHARED ACCOMMODATION POCO CLN bright rm, main flr, $425/mo. Utils/cbl incld, w/d. Avail now. 604-315-6611

FARMS/ ACREAGES

BBY S., Highgate, 2 BR ste, own laundry, prkg. Nr school, bus, park. $1050 + 1/3 utils. NS/NP. 604-970-8232

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COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coquitlam Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall. office: 604-936-1225

1010 6th Ave. New West. Suites Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref req. CALL 604 715-7764

SUITES FOR RENT

COQ Austin/Blue Mtn 1BR $720, 2BR $830. Bldg lndry. By transit. 604-518-8935 COQ Maillardville 1 BR g/l renod, bright, nice view, own W/D, f/p. Near skytrain/bus. Quiet. NS/NP. $675+ utils. 604-520-6925, 604-250-7738 COQ, RIVER HEIGHTS, Large Bright 1 BDRM/ 1 BATH gr/lev ste. Near transit, schools, Coq Ctre. Hardwood floors, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, new paint, lots of storage. Private entry, own parking & backyard. Avail Sept 1 or 15. $895 incl utils/cable. No pets, N/S, refs req’d. 604-722-2294

LANGLEY BUILD your view home, secluded 5 acre ppty. $630,000 604-825-3966 uSELLaHOME.com id4513

HAS YOUR LATEST MOVE LEFT YOU OVERWHELMED?

POCO 2 BR g/lvl ste, Avail Aug 1, $900 incls utils & w/d, n/s, n/p, 778-320-8974

DUPLEXES FOR RENT

BBY Central, spac 2 BR g/l, inste W/D, 2 prkg. Av Aug 1. $1000/mo. 604-889-4740

TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM 2 bdrm, $965, quiet family complex, no pets. Call 604-942-2277

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BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES .

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U. office: 604-939-8905

BONSOR APTS .

Renovated high rise, concrete building. Suites available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

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CLEANING MESSY HOUSE OR OFFICE? The most thorough cleaning or its FREE! Single Parent & Senior’s disc. (604)945-0004

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FLOORING Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

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SUN DECKS Atlas Vinyl Sundecks “Your complete Sundeck Specialists” Vinyl Waterproofing, Deck Rebuilds, Custom Built Railings, Patio Covers, 778-285-2107

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