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John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com The Port Coquitlam-based organizer of the Fight HST camp claims the province’s move to reduce the harmonized sales tax is an admission of failure. Fight HST spokesperson Chris Delaney spoke to The NOW in light of Wednesday’s announcement that the B.C. Liberals will reduce the HST by two percentage points — dropping to 10 per cent from 12 — by July 2014. “It’s kind of an admission of what we’ve been saying for the last two years, that the tax doesn’t work,” Delaney said. “[Christy Clark] is trying to fix something that they all said was going to be the best thing they could possibly do to the B.C. economy. But instead, we’ve seen prices go up, we’ve seen unemployment go up, and we’ve seen a huge tax grab by the government when they said it was revenue neutral.” Announced early Wednesday by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, the reductions would come over a three-year period: one percentage point would be cut on July 1, 2012, while the other cut would be brought on as of July 1, 2014. Those cuts would be financed by an increase in the general corporate income tax rate — jumping from 10 to 12 per cent — and an increase in tobacco taxes. The government’s plan to help offset the changes would come in the form of one-time payments of $175 to families with children under the age of 18 and “low- and modestincome seniors.” Getting to that point, however, depends on the outcome of next month’s referendum on whether to repeal the tax. “But you only get [those cheques] if you vote for the tax,” Delaney said. “The last time I checked, that’s called a bribe and it’s against the law. You can’t offer people money to vote a certain way in a referendum. That’s against the law. I think we’ve long left the realm of economics now, and we’ve moved into the realm of desperate politics to try and save what is just a terrible tax.”
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Some Canucks fans sweat out the games more than others. Coquitlam residents Scott and Cheryl Armstrong, John and Christine DeRose, Scott and Lonni Lowes, Darryl and Glenda Siemens, Wayne and Rose McGill felt the heat at Kamaole Beach in Maui.
Tri-Cities swept up in Stanley Cup race Dan Olson dolson@thenownews.com Those immune to Canucks fever are going to have to suffer in silence a little longer. From the corners of the province, including here in the Tri-Cities, the fanatic disease is hitting its peak as the Vancouver Canucks enter the Stanley Cup finals for the third time in their 40-year history. Even while on vacation, fans are keeping both eyes and ears on what’s happening back home. “We watched the whole thing in Maui,” Coquitlam’s Wayne McGill said of the secondround series against Nashville. “There were a whole bunch of us, we’d go from condo to condo to watch. The game they lost (to Nashville), we never went back to that condo again.”
The loyal colours of blue, green and white are flying around the world. From one-time Canuck players to kids waving signs on street corners in Port Moody, everyone is connected to the ups and downs of Daniel, Henrik, Ryan, Kevin and Roberto. Coquitlam Express general manager Darcy Rota is familiar with this kind of journey, but he admits that the intensity of the fever has only grown. “It’s unbelievable, it’s really special,” the member of the 1982 Canucks Stanley Cup run said. “It reminds me of 1982. The main difference I think is now with social networks people are talking hockey even more.” Rota recalls how, even after getting swept in four games by the New York Islanders, the players were feted and put on a pedestal for just bringing hope to a pretty dismal franchise record. After a week of dinners and speeches and handshakes, he looked eagerly to just vis-
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educate the resident in question before verbal and written warnings. A ticket in the range of $100 to $300 would then be issued, although a $10,000 fine could also be levied as a last resort. Coun. Brad West, deputy John Kurucz chair of the environmental jkurucz@thenownews.com enhancement committee, feels enforcement will likely come Port Coquitlam will likely by way of social pressure. join Port Moody in imple“Our bylaws are largely menting a cosmetic pesticide enforced on a complaint basis, ban, tipping the Tri-Cities but I think that social interscales in favour of regulation. action between neighbours is Council unanimously going to get us in many ways passed the first three readings a lot further than government of a bylaw Tuesday, though enforcement can,” he said. some exemptions will remain “If your neighbour has chilfor pesticides used in the agri- dren or a pet, I think there is culture and forestry sectors. some social pressure there to Mayor Greg Moore said the not use cosmetic pesticides city had long been waiting for because they’re your neighthe province to enact a ban on bours — you have a relationthe sale of pesticides, one that ship with them and you’re would negate the in close proximity to need to enact them.” a bylaw banMoore ning their noted Port application Coquitlam by individcould hire a ual municithird-party Visit www.thenownews.com for the full palities. contractor to versions of these stories. But instead test soil levels of continuing to to see if cosmetic wait, PoCo opted for pesticides have been used, action. should the need arise. “Each time we think we “It’s expensive to do it and should bring it forward, we I’ll admit that, but it’s importhear that the provincial govant to enforce your bylaws,” ernment is going to bring forhe said. ward a province-wide ban on “We really want to give our pesticides,” Moore said. residents the benefit of the “We finally got to a point doubt. Sometimes people are where we felt we needed to breaking bylaws they don’t move on with it. If the proveven know that they’re breakince comes forward with a ing, so we want to make sure ban, we’ll remove our bylaw that they’re educated first. … but in the meantime, we And then if they continually need to put this forward.” and knowingly go against the The potential ban falls in bylaw, that’s when the bylaw line with a long-standing city enforcement really steps up policy that’s been in place and ticketing starts to occur.” since 1983, as staff has not Another part of the bylaw used any cosmetic pesticides equation is getting local on city parkland since then. retailers to buy into the ban, Port Coquitlam will look as local governments do not to use education as its prihave the authority to ban the mary enforcement tool versus sale of cosmetic pesticides. wholesale ticketing. The city will send letters A staff report notes that the to local business asking them enforcement process would to voluntarily remove banned first start with a move to pesticides from their shelves.
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Bedwell parking remains Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com Beachgoers can continue to park along Bedwell Bay Road, at least for now. Port Moody council defeated a recommendation to install “no parking” zones along Bedwell Bay Road to address safety concerns. City engineer Cory Day said the Port Moody Police Department approached the city last summer about safety along these roadways. “There are a number of cases of vehicles parking adjacent to the roadway areas where
the vehicle is essentially crossing over the shoulder line,” Day told council Tuesday. “There are areas where … there’s no other options available other than to have people walking adjacent to those vehicles on the driving portion of the roadway.” In response to safety concerns, staff proposed parking should be allowed on Bedwell Bay in areas where there is at least a twometre-wide shoulder from the painted edge line. Also, they suggested there should be at least a 3.5-metre-wide flat area available. • For the full story, visit www.thenownews. com.
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donning their Canucks jerseys, including the early ’80s Halloween design, are attracting thousands of web hits. Even old-timers conditioned to watch with a cynical eye — through many years of high hopes and crashing disappointment, or just zero hopes and ensuing failure — have begun to believe. “People were getting hurt jumping on and jumping off, but people are on for the final stretch now,” McGill said. Former NHL players like Rota and fellow Coquitlam resident John Grisdale — who never got far in the playoffs during his stints in Toronto and Vancouver — said Vancouver has what appears to be that mystery ingredient that elevates teams above their rivals. From strong leadership to an incredible
bond amongst the players, the they are in the zone, focused Canucks have taken the adver- on their system, the play and their teammates.” sity and solved it to advance In 1994, Vancouver fell through each round. one win short of their goal. They’ve been able to mainAs a 12-yeartain their old franchise focus despite in 1982, they a growing “When you get to were surprise wave of pressure, that level, the buzz is finalists who rode the excelGrisdale incredible and you are lent netmindsaid. surrounded by it.” ing of Richard “It’s Brodeur to face almost like the powerhouse destiny, the John Grisdale New York way they’ve Former NHLer, now B.C. Islanders. pushed Hockey League commissioner Now, four on,” said wins away from Grisdale, being the first who is the Canadian team B.C. Hockey to win the Stanley Cup since League commissioner. “When 1993, the Canucks could yet you get to that level, the buzz find their destiny. is incredible and you are sur“Vancouver fans are in rounded by it. But once the for a treat,” said Grisdale. puck drops, the players are “I remember in ’94 being at aware of the noise, the elecGame 6 (against the Rangers) tricity and the pressure, but
Land dedicated for Evergreen Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com Port Moody council agreed to sign a subdivision plan dedicating a small piece of land as a municipal road right-of-way for the Evergreen Line project. According to a staff report, “As part of the Evergreen rapid transit project, certain properties are being acquired and dedicated as municipal road to meet the project requirements.” One such area is a 2.5square-metre triangular space behind the property at 3170 St. Johns St.
Development services director Tim Savoie said Evergreen Line project staff is handling all communications with current land owners. “The desire would be to widen Golden Spike Lane … however there is no agreement with the owner of the adjacent property,” Savoie told council Tuesday. “So what they’re doing is they’re purchasing just that little triangle in advance to any further negotiations … with adjacent owners.” The B.C. land title office requires that the province notify the affected city of the road dedication, states the staff report. By signing the
Setting it straight A cutline accompanying the May 20 story “Learning in 3-D” incorrectly identified the student in the photo. Teacher Cory Cleto was leading Banting Middle school student Jasmine through an immersive learning session.
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Rogers withdraws cell tower plan for PoCo John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com What started as an issue dealing with dead zones appears to be a dead issue altogether — at least for now. Rogers Communications Inc. withdrew its application to build a cellphone tower in Port Coquitlam’s Greenmount Park seemingly at the 11th hour Tuesday, issuing a written statement to Mayor Greg Moore about 30 minutes before council was set to vote on the matter. Ken Barlow, Rogers’ municipal and industry relations manager, signed off on the statement. “After our community consultation and many conversations with community members and elected officials, we are choosing to withdraw our application for the Greenmount Park antenna,” the statement reads. “We continue to be steadfast in our commitment to working with the city to improve our service in this growing community.” In an interview Wednesday, Moore said he would have voted against the proposal regardless of Rogers’ position, though that written statement effectively nullified the need to vote on the matter. “I was surprised, but I think that they realized that there was a good likelihood that council was going to vote against it,” Moore said. A Rogers spokesperson confirmed Thursday that public opposition led the company to withdraw its proposal. “We just didn’t have the support we needed to move forward with this particular location, but we continue to be com-
mitted to improving service in this growing community,” said Sara Holland, senior manager with Rogers Regional Communications. Rogers had originally applied to lease cityowned 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 company had said it needed to increase network capacity in parts of PoCo and Coquitlam, decreasing the amount of wireless dead zones in those areas. “It’s been a long process, so I was somewhat surprised to see them withdraw it, but at the same time, I was certainly aware of the concerns that were being expressed and the opposition that was being voiced,” Coun. Brad West said. “I’m sure that Rogers was hearing the same thing that city council was hearing and made the decision that this location wasn’t going to be supported.” Given Tuesday’s move by Rogers, council directed staff to draft up a telecommunications policy that will be overseen by the city’s community safety committee. “We’re going to go through a process led by our community safety committee to develop guidelines so that we can hear the input from our residents about where they should go or shouldn’t go from an emissions perspective and from a sightlines perspective,” Moore said. “It also gives guidance to the industry so they’re not wasting time and energy going into places where really they don’t have a chance to get approval from council. So I think it’s respecting both sides.” — With files from Jennifer McFee
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Where’s the rebate, Coquitlam? Re: “Spending a budget surplus,” Wednesday, May 18. I can’t believe that the City of Coquitlam is looking at ways on how to spend a $3 million surplus of taxpayer money. I agree with Coun. To The Lou Sekora that this money should have been appropriately allocated during the fall budget deliberation. If this was Telus, Hydro, Fortis, ICBC or the like, we’d be getting a refund of our premiums.
But it seems that when it comes to governments, local and otherwise, they just look for another way to blow that money. That is our money, and any surplus should be returned to ratepayers. Governments are too quick to finds unique ways to waste Editor our thinning tax dollars. For example, it is suggested money be used to install more roadside signage indicating when one is entering Coquitlam. What a waste of money. Just look at the two signs erected on
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eventeen years. That’s an awfully long time to wait for a second chance. Maybe that’s why Canucks fans have been so breathless the last few weeks — counting down the games remaining between them and the Stanley Cup finals. Perhaps that explains the absolute pandemonium throughout Metro Vancouver that found people yelling at the top of their lungs and dancing around neighbourhood streets Tuesday night. One might suppose we have wanted a do-over for an awfully long time. Tonight (Friday) heralds the deciding game to see who faces off against Vancouver next week: Boston or Tampa Bay. You get the sense Vancouver doesn’t care who skates out against them in Rogers Arena, they just want retribution. And all around them people are flashing the blue and green. We’re happy to see everyone so … well, happy. It isn’t often you get a second chance in life, and Canucks faithful have been jonesing for this opportunity since 1994. Good things come to those who wait. Go Canucks go!
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Flames for eight lacklustre years. ometimes it is when you lose something that ESPN annually ranks teams from the four major you truly appreciate it. The feelings of regret sports leagues. In their 2010 findings, the Atlanta and nostalgia that have been brewing in Thrashers were ranked 109 out of 122. Winnipeg since 1996 may finally come Even worse was their ownership ranking to rest in the coming weeks. — 120th. Although, to my knowledge at this ESPN rankings are subjective and are writing he has not publicly admitted it, best viewed in that light. However, there NHL commissioner Gary Bettman likely are some indisputable facts. The Atlanta has the same regretful feelings. Since thrashers averaged 13,469 fans per game, his horrible plan to move the lovable, with only 72 per cent of their year-long small-market Jets down to the desert to become more profitable, it looks as if My Generation arena capacity. Another problem is that they are one the good people of Manitoba may have Will Goldbeck of the worst draws. Combined home and another kick at the NHL can. away attendance was the worst in the It appears True North Sports and NHL. So not only do they lose money in Atlanta, but Entertainment, who are owned by the mega-rich every barn they visit has a harder time selling tickets Thomson family, are extremely close to finalizing when the Thrashers are in town. a deal that would move the unappreciated Atlanta I think everyone in hockey would be better off Thrashers north to Winnipeg. to clean this mess up and move back to a market The reaction (or lack thereof) from Atlanta and its which, granted, is small, but at least cares about the fans may be the biggest indicator of the failure that game. was hockey in Georgia. Thrashers ownership canThe Winnipeg Jets developed a loyal following not wait to get this team off its hands. The city and throughout their NHL years. From 1979 to 1996, “fans” do not seem to care in the least. the Manitoba capital clung to every win and loss. Not that I blame them. The Thrashers have made the playoffs once since 1999. Far from bringing prof- Unfortunately, due to minimal corporate support, increased NHL operating expenses and Bettman’s it, Atlanta ownership claims it has lost $130 million quest for earning a major U.S. network deal, the Jets in the last six years. Needless to say, the Thrashers were abruptly sent to Arizona where resident knoware not exactly the hottest ticket in town. This was ledge of hockey consisted of toothless Canadians NHL’s second failed stint in Atlanta; they had the
punching each other in the face. Speculation of relocation has followed the Phoenix Coyotes like a shadow for several years, and in 2009 their owner filed for bankruptcy protection. While everyone anticipated a move from Phoenix, it seems Atlanta has been the franchise targeted to move all along. Well, you might ask, if the NHL failed in Atlanta twice, why won’t they fail again in Winnipeg? Mainly, the city has grown considerably since their last stop. Disposable income and population have both beefed up and the Canadian dollar can now compete. However, the biggest reason lies in the power and money behind what would be the new owners in True North Sports and Entertainment. Most imaginable financial bumps in the road could be handled by the Thomson family’s wealth, and you know the fans will come out in droves. With the Canucks on this amazing run, try to imagine having them ripped from us, only to go to some sunny vacation spot in the southern states. Yikes. For a league that struggles to find relevancy in the southern U.S., the NHL loves to ignore the Canadian market.
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Re: “P3s benefit B.C.,” letter to the editor, Friday, May 20. I have never completely understood why many believe it is only union members that are rabidly opposed to public-private partnerships. I am not a union member. I am a taxpayer and I am greatly disturbed by the fact that it is the interests of private corporations that are being looked after, not the public good. To The This is confirmed in a recently released Auditor General of B.C. report on the Academic Ambulatory Care Centre at VGH. Here one can read the facts. Not only are there poorly publicized cost overruns, there are long-term maintenance and usage contracts. The province pays a toll for every vehicle that uses the Kelowna Bennett Bridge and the Sea-to-Sky Highway. The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. states, “Looking beyond … to future P3 projects, there is a need for stronger public accountability requirements.” They also state, “Overall, we concluded that not all of the key value-for-money goals of the Academic Ambulatory Care Centre P3 project were met.” This could not be clearer. PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2002 advised the B.C. government that a P3 Abbotsford hospital would realize savings of less than one per cent over the public model. These projects are so lucrative after building that operating contracts are often sold. The new Abbotsford hospital operates as a subsidiary of a U.K.-based company. I am not union, but I want these facilities to be under local government control and I don’t want my tax dollars paying for profits of foreign corporations. Ken Holowanky Coquitlam
This letter is to register my strong disapproval of the proposed fence in the Shaughnessy off-leash dog park. The Shaughnessy off-leash dog park has been an incredible success and is heavily used by dog owners from all over the Tri-Cities area. It is easily one of the best ideas council has ever come up with. My dog and I come to the park nearly every day, and Editor I have heard, time and time and time again from other dog owners, that the Shaughnessy park is not only the best dog park in Port Coquitlam, but anywhere in the Lower Mainland. PoCo council should be very proud of what it has done for the community, and should defend it vigorously. Council has made a very good park, which was sorely needed, so it is important that council not wreck the park with ill-conceived ideas, such as a fence inside the park. I base my opposition to any restriction of area in the Shaughnessy off-leash dog park on a number of points: 1) Restriction of the park accessible to dogs and their owners. The placement of a fence in the dog park will restrict the amount of usable space available for dogs. Given that the Shaughnessy off-leash dog park is the only public place in all of Port Coquitlam where dogs are allowed to play unleashed, it is unconscionable that this small space should be further restricted from what is, in terms of all the public space in Port Coquitlam, a very tiny portion of all the park area in the city. 2) Overreaction to the complaints about a very minor problem. The Shaughnessy off-leash dog park has hundreds of visits per week by dog owners and their pets. I am one of those people, and I bring my dog nearly every day, as I have done since the park opened. From my experi-
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ence, dogs bark very occasionally; some dogs — a very small percentage — bark a lot. But, please consider how often a dog barks in the park and for how long. In my experience, not even one in 20 dogs barks at any time in the park; one in perhaps 100 engages in sustained barking. I would suggest that traffic noise, sirens, nearby construction noise, and dogs who live in the apartment buildings backing on the park are responsible for a lot more noise than the very occasional barking of a dog in the park. If council caves in to the tiny group of people who think putting up a fence in the dog park will make it any quieter for them, then they are kidding themselves. 3) Waste of money. By restricting usable space in the park, the time and money expended on making the park will have been wasted, in direct proportion to the amount of usable space that will be fenced off. Short of building a 12-foot-high solid fence, any fence put in the park will not work. A chain link fence will not dampen any noise — ask city engineers. To sum up, if council OKs a fence in the Shaughnessy off-leash dog park, it will be wasting money appeasing a tiny number of people with a “solution” that is not needed and will solve nothing. Might I respectfully suggest that council, instead of putting up a fence, investigate expanding the dog park north and west from its present location? If such an expansion was made, then, and only then, would the restriction of the existing park be a reasonable idea. Every person I have spoken to about the idea of fencing off part of the park has been vehemently opposed to the idea. If council goes ahead with such an ill-conceived plan, it will find itself dealing with a lot of very angry people. Barrie Abbott Port Coquitlam
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Carnival season is upon us. Blakeburn Elementary is inviting the community to its Seaside Carnival on Friday, June 3. Highlights include games, a new Velcro wall, live pony rides, bouncy castles, face painting and a cakewalk. A concession will sell hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, drinks, chips and candy. Carnival food like Imagining a good time snow cones, popcorn and cotton Class Act candy will also be available. Kiddies Korner Preschool is Jennifer McFee The event runs at 1040 Riverside hosting its annual Imagination Dr. in PoCo from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Fair on Saturday, May 28 from Mary Hill Elementary will also host its Year 12 to 4 p.m. at 2211 Prairie Ave. in Port End Crazy Carnival on Friday, June 3. The Coquitlam. event is open to everyone and will include The event will feature crafts, games, a cakewalk and concession. There will also be a silent games, prizes, a bouncy castle, a cakewalk, a barbecue, music and a silent auction. The carauction. Tickets cost $5 per child, and adults nival runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at 1890 Humber are free. For information, call 778-889-6704 or Cres. in Port Coquitlam. visit www.kkp.ca.
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here is something to be said about longevity. And there are few that are more qualified to make that statement than the residents of four particular households on a quiet stretch of Redonda Drive in Coquitlam. Back for their 19th year and still going strong, the Andersons, Danceys, Filmers, and Robbs — also known as the IGA Redonda Rednecks — will once again be participating in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life next week. The relay, in comparison, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Since 1992, the IGA Redonda Rednecks have been a mainstay of the annual event: they were there for the Run for a Cure, which boasted a western theme and the name Rompin’ Stompin’ Relay, held at the then-Town Centre Stadium. The western theme inspired the Rednecks to don straw hats, tote red bandanas and break out their signature red wagon and totem-like sawed-off hockey stick, affectionately named “Woody,” for a relay baton.
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Now, 20 years later, the locale has been renamed Percy Perry Stadium and the relay itself got a new name and cut the time to 12 hours — but the team’s traditions, trademarks and neighbourly goodwill are holding fast. Along the way the Rednecks have gained new members, said goodbye to some, obtained an official sponsor in Pitt Meadows Marketplace IGA and secured regular donors like the Delta Fire Fighters Charitable Society, who have helped raise more than $38,000 in support of cancer research. Spanning three generations of community spirit, the team includes Lynell and Rod Anderson, their daughter Melanie, Beverly and Mark Filmer, Chris and Wendy Robb, Cindy Dancey, Kristen Enes, Kaitlin Fraser, Chris Grandy, Janine Wittal, Debbie MacLean and newcomers this year Christina Wilson and Kim Gignac. They will be in their usual spot with their wagon and showcase of souvenir T-shirts, one
for each year they have participated in the relay. “We just have so much fun every year. I know we’d just feel terrible if it came and went and we weren’t involved,” said Beverly Filmer, one of the team’s co-captains, on why the team keeps returning. “It’s not like we see each other a whole lot, but this is something special that has brought us together and kept us together.” In fact, the relay is such a priority for these neighbours that they have even postponed wedding and anniversary celebrations to accommodate the event. “We’re in it for the long haul,” said Lynell Anderson, the team’s other co-captain, “because over the years it’s hard to stay
unaffected by cancer, as we all know people who have suffered with it. We just want to do whatever we can to raise funds and awareness.” The team’s younger generation is not sitting idly by while their elders do all the heavy lifting, either. They have organized evening social events as fundraisers in their own right in support of the relay, to notable success. The veteran team has some words of advice for new teams joining the relay this year. “ Bring your kids because it’s more for the kids than anyone else,” said Filmer. “And be prepared to stay for the whole day, as it’s much more meaningful if you stay for the whole event.”
Staying until the end also leads to one of the more sombre and emotional customs of the relay. “The luminary at night is really when it all comes together,” says Chris Grandy. “That’s when you feel a real connection with your team members and the community.” The luminary is an evening candlelight ceremony held in silence to commemorate those still fighting cancer and those who have lost the battle. Although the IGA Redonda Rednecks will continue to hold on to their unofficial title as the longest-running Canadian team in Relay for Life, they heartily welcome new teams looking to participate and existing teams to return. The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is an annual fundraiser that attracts thousands of participants across the country. The money raised goes towards funding cancer research and raising awareness. For information on Coquitlam’s Relay For Life, visit www.relaybc. ca/coquitlam. For information about the Canadian Cancer Society, call 1-888-939-3333.
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CARP recruiting Tri-Cities seniors National organization serves as an advocacy group with benefits Troy Landreville editorial@thenownews.com “Zoom-zoom” is not only a catchy phrase for Mazda ads, it can be deciphered as a mantra for a local advocacy group focused on improving the lives of the baby boom generation. Canadian Association for Retired Persons, or CARP, has adopted the new term “zoomers” to describe active seniors. Defined, it means “boomers with zip.” And CARP, which is made up primarily of zoomers, has announced the launch of a North Fraser chapter for members living in the Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. It is a non-profit, non-partisan organization for people ages 45 and
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Just like a steaming loaf of homemade bread, good things rise when you add the right ingredients. For the local baking community, that means offering Tri-Cities residents the health benefits of quality baked goods from their own neighbourhood. The Community Market will kickoff this Saturday, May 28, and begin a series of summer markets in central Coquitlam offering a host of bread basket offerings and activities. Contests, samples and family baking demos will be held, and market goers can meet passionate bakers and artisans. There is also room for youth to take part at sponsored tables, offering the chance to learn about baking and commerce. “This free community event is a great opportunity to connect talented bakers with the community,” says Kimberley Mulla, host and director of the event. “This will be a fun family activity for locals to buy handmade baked goods and learn from the dedicated people behind all the delicious treats. “I am really passionate about baking and quality food, and I hope that by showcasing these bakers we can help the community discover new talent and support small businesses.” The Community Market will begin on Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way. Additional markets are scheduled for June 4, July 9, July 23 and Aug. 6.
The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club will hold their Annual General Meeting on Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room - Dogwood Pavilion. All club members are encouraged to attend. www.cmfsc.ca
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Glen Pine swap Saturday One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — so why not swap out your goods for gold? Glen Pine Pavilion is holding its annual neighbourhood swap meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. Tables are available for the event. Load up the trunk of your car or your pickup truck with items you no longer need and drive down to Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt.
Drop off your goods at the community centre and park at Coquitlam City Hall parking lot off of Burlington Drive. Tables are assigned to sellers at time of registration. Fee is $12 per table for members and $15 for the public. To register, call the front desk at Glen Pine Pavilion at 604-927-6940.
Library offers free storytimes The more we read together, the happier we’ll be. That is the tune coming from the Terry Fox Library, which is inviting families and caregivers with preschool-
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Being polite on the road is not always a good thing RAY: You’re right, Anita. One of the keys Dear Tom and Ray: to making this whole driving thing work is I read your column all the time and value predictability. You need to be able to predict, your opinion — especially if you side with me. for instance, that an oncoming My husband (who I call Bubba, if driver is going to stay in his own you are interested) frequently will lane as he drives past you. stop to let someone else go first at TOM: You need to be able to intersections, when he is the one predict, with certainty, that the with the right of way. He feels he person making a left turn across is being polite, but I, on the other your lane is going to wait until hand, think it just creates confusion you pass. Not that you don’t keep and slows the flow of traffic. What do you guys think? Thanks for Click and Clack an eye on him just in case he’s a moron or on the phone, but listening to my troubles. Anita Tom and Ray Magliozzi we rely on that predictability to prevent chaos and keep traffic moving. TOM: Does Bubba only do this when the RAY: So when Bubba violates the other driver is a cute young woman? Because expectations of other drivers, even if he’s if that’s the case, we might have to side with just trying to be nice, he’s increasing him.
unpredictability. And that means someone else on the road may be surprised by what’s happening — which can cause an accident. TOM: Here’s an example: You’re driving down the road, and someone’s trying to exit a driveway. You decide to be nice, so you stop and wave the person out. That’s thoughtful. But the person behind you has no idea that you might stop in the middle of the road for no apparent reason (to him), and he smashes into the back of your car. RAY: Well, legally, it’s his fault for not noticing that you stopped. But you created an unnecessary and unpredictable hazard. The right thing to do would have been to drive by and let the driveway dweller pull out when the road was clear of traffic. TOM: That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be nice to each other on the road. We should!
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When there’s a choice that’s not dictated by right of way, or when no other moving vehicles are going to be affected, by all means, do the nice thing. Anything we can do to decrease the number of middle fingers flying on our roadways is worth doing. RAY: But tell Bubba that when he has the right of way, he should take it so that he doesn’t confuse other drivers. And if he wants to flirt with young women at intersections, tell him we suggest a nice, warm smile as he drives by. And the universal hand signal for “Call me later.”
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and if eating a big meal is the answer, they will ealtime is a pleasure. Growing up do it. It’s better to relax and let your children I always enjoyed sitting down with eat what they need at dinnertime. Some nights friends and family for good conversathey will be hungrier than others. tion and food. Then I hit my 20s and suddenly Calling children picky (even it wasn’t always pleasant. when they are) may not respect I’d go out for lunch with a friend them. Everyone has some foods and she would spend the bulk of they just don’t like. Just offer the time agonizing about what a good meal, with a variety of she could and couldn’t eat. At one choices. You can ask them to take point I got to the stage where I one small bite just to try somewould eat before a lunch out so I thing but beyond that, enjoy dincould order the tiny servings that ner. my friends chose and not leave the restaurant still hungry. Modern Parenting Using dessert as a bribe is never a good idea. “If you don’t eat all Today we are experiencing a Kathy Lynn your veggies you won’t get dessert” child obesity problem. Ironically gives the message that veggies it’s impacting all kids, the husky are so bad they need a bribe to eat ones, the average ones, the skinny them. Better that you don’t have dessert every ones and, yes, the obese. We are obsessed with night. If dessert is a treat with Sunday dinner what our kids are eating. And they know it. and the rest of the week the meal stands alone The problem is that all this focus on nutrikids will learn to eat whatever is offered. They tion and positive eating habits is having some also learn that you don’t need sweets with unintended consequences. We want to teach every meal. our kids to eat well, but all this talk and conKids learn by modelling, so don’t moan and cern about eating is making it into a challenge whine about your weight. rather than a pleasure. Kids need to eat to live. Serve healthy meals and enjoy your dinner. Well, so do we. And it’s better to eat nutritious Don’t lecture kids about nutrition. All the talk and healthy meals rather than junk food. about nutrition can backfire. Kids should just Recently I received a news release from eat and enjoy without having to agonize about TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club, the what they are putting in their mouths. non-profit weight-loss support organization. Offer healthy meals and they will learn to They focused on all the messages we received make good choices. when we were kids and may now be passing on to our children. • Kathy Lynn is a parenting expert who is a Two messages have to do with how much the kids eat. On a good day we may say, “You’re professional speaker, broadcaster, columnist and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? and such a good eater!” and on a bad day “You’re such a picky eater!” When we notice how much But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. For information or to book Kathy for our kids have eaten, they may believe they are a speaking engagement, go to her website at always expected to chow down whether they www.ParentingToday.ca. are really hungry or not. They live to please us
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denominators in many recipes, there’s a bit f my cooking classes, Greek cuisine is more to it than that to make good Greek food. the most popular by far and this stems The most important thing to from my own passion for the remember is ingredients from the flavours of Greece. source will always taste better in Almost everyone I talk to loves the final dish. Two ingredients that Greek food and has frequented always come to mind when distheir local Greek restaurants many cussing this are garlic and lemon times. People are always quick to juice. mention their favourite ones and Garlic should never come from the best dishes that are served a jar. I see people in stores buying there. On Cooking these large jars of peeled, chopped I joke with people all the time garlic in brine and I question why. that to create Greek food one basicChef Dez The response is usually, “It’s cheap ally adds olive oil, garlic, lemon and convenient.” Sounds like fast juice and oregano to anything, and food to me. Just because something is cheap it’s Greek. Although these may be common
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Options abound for shady spots in the garden “Can you give me some advice on what produce fat heads of pink or white flowers in plants to put on the north side of my house? very early spring. Their evergreen leaves often It gets some sunlight but a lot of shade too. develop reddish shades through winter. These I need ideas of some pretty plants that don’t are rugged plants that slowly spread and can need a lot of sun. I do not like cover large areas. evergreen bushes or trees.” In summer shade, astilbes prodAlison J. uce plume-like flower heads usuE-mail ally in white, pink or red. Heights Heucheras are available in many can vary from one metre (three beautiful leaf colours and the folifeet) to very dwarf depending what age remains throughout winter. you choose. They’re very hardy and enjoy For brightness in spring, the shade. Some have pretty flowers yellow daisy flowers of doronicums Branching Out too, but with many, the leaves are are a standout. Other easy shade the main attraction. lovers include valerian, foxgloves Anne Marrison Many ground covers handle and Fuchsia magellanica. shade well including epimediums, bugleweed This fuchsia is the old-fashioned hardy one (Ajuga reptans) and violets — but ground covwith small single flowers in magenta and deep ers need a firm hand and a sharp spade to stop purple. If you live near the sea, you may be them from over-running weaker plants. able to overwinter so-called hardy double-flowPrimroses love shade and increase discreetly ered kinds, such as dollar princess or Santa when happy. Alpine strawberries (the smaller Claus. runnerless type) also grow well in partial shade But it’s the species Fuchsia magellanica that and even fruit well there. One of the most comes through severe winters in southwest striking shade-dwellers is pulmonaria, which B.C. Typically, it dies back to ground level then not only has bright blue flowers that open shoots up in spring. Hummingbirds love it. pink, but leaves in various cultivars that vary Dogwoods and Cornelian cherry (Cornus from silver-spotted to totally silver. mas) can tolerate some shade. Cornus mas has Medium-tall shade lovers include columa cloud of yellow flowers in early spring and bines which, if allowed to self-seed, produce red berries later. Kerria is a upright, suckering flowers of many different hues. Hellebores have shrub that produces double or single yellow a very long flowering period in spring and so flowers and stems that remain bright green does the blue-flowered brunnera. Some brunthrough winter. neras have stunningly beautiful leaves, such as • Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden the form Jack Frost. questions. Send them to her via amarrison@ Bergenias also do well in shade. These shaw.ca.
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concert at 2 p.m. at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont FRIDAY, MAY 27 St. in Coquitlam. Tickets are $15 and available by calling Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a coffeehouse fundraisMeredith at 604-469-1641. ing performance featuring the Mersey-Dixon Line Steppers Dogwood Songsters perform Young At Heart from and Coastal Sound Youth Choir at 7 p.m. in the 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier Gathering Place, 2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam. St. Tickets are $6, and children 10 and under are Admission is $5 and supports Crossroads. free. Information: 604-933-6098. Information: www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca/coffee. events@thenownews.com MONDAY, MAY 30 Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Moody branch of the Royal Canadian Como Lake United Church holds a women’s fashLegion, 2513 Clarke St. Group for those 40-plus ion swap, silent auction, appetizer and dessert evenorganizes a range of social activities. New members welcome. ing at 6:30 p.m. at the church. All welcome. Tickets are $10. Information: tricityclub@gmail.com or Marcy at 604-346-9776. Info: Sharie at 778-931-8555 or Janet at janetblair@shaw.ca.
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Kiddies Korner Preschool hosts its annual Imagination Fair from noon to 4 p.m. at 2211 Prairie Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Admission is $5 per child, and adults are free. Afternoon features crafts, games, cake walk, concession, silent auction and more. Information: 778-8889-6704 or www.kkp.ca. Glen Pine Pavilion hosts a neighbourhood swap meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. Tables are available for $15, with discounts available for members. Goods for sale will feature a variety of used items. Information: 604927-6940. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church hosts its annual yard and bake sale form 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam. Yaakar-Entre Femmes/Women Helping Women host a garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 947 Shiloh Crt., Coquitlam. Household items, books, toys and more available. Coquitlam Inspiration Garden holds two workshops. From 9 to 10:30 a.m., Garden Works will present on how to create hanging moss baskets. Cost is $50. From noon to 3 p.m., Jim Hayes from the Port Moody Photography Club will discuss macro photography. Cost is $25. Registration is required for both programs. Info: www.coquitlam.ca/inspirationgarden.
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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce holds a seminar on finance for entrepreneurs from 6 to 8:45 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Coquitlam Public Library’s Poirier Branch. Program is free, but registration is required. Information: www. tricitieschamber.com or Eysa at 778-284-7026, Ext. 2114. Coquitlam Inspiration Garden continues its zero mile series
with a presentation on planning the winter harvest with Don Bruchet from West Coast Seeds. From 6:30 to 8 p.m., participants will learn how to plan a garden that grows through winter, charting progress and other goodies. Cost is $5 and space will fill up. Information: www.coquitlam.ca/inspirationgarden. Learning Disabilities Association, Fraser North Chapter holds an improv workshop for youth 12 and up at Minnekhada Middle and Second Storey Theatre that runs until July 5. Cost is $50 and includes performance at the theatre. Registration is limited to 10. Information: ldafrasernorth@gmail.com. Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Room of Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Brenda Viney and Ornella Bombino from the Vancouver Rose Society will discuss specialty exhibits.
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Port Coquitlam Lions Club hosts the fourth-annual Walk for Guide Dogs at Lions Park in PoCo. Registration is 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Pledge forms are available at pet food stores and veterinarians’ offices. Proceeds support the training of dogs to become guides for the visually impaired and mobility challenged. Information: Gord at 604-941-5140 or pzcgrg@ shaw.ca. Coquitlam Inspiration Garden hosts Catherine Dale, an organic master gardener with Society of Urban Landscapers (SOUL) for a presentation from 2 to 3 p.m. on how to improve the lawn and garden organically. Cost is $5. Information: www. coquitlam.ca/inspirationgarden. Riverview Preservation Society meets from 1:15 to 3 p.m. at the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Information: 604-299-8955. Harmony performs their With Glowing Hearts … and Voices
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Adanacs stay hot, Saints still winless On its surface, Wednesday’s battle between the reigning Minto Cup champion Coquitlam junior Adanacs and the winless Port Coquitlam Saints was a mismatch. The Adanacs were a perfect 7-0 prior to the game, while PoCo was still scrambling for its first victory of the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season. Despite that setting, the Saints showed some positive signs in an 11-5 loss. They held a brief 2-1 lead late in the first, and fell victim to the league’s best powerplay, which accounted for four goals. “From that game we can take a ton of positives,” said PoCo coach Nick Delmonico. “Our goalie stood on his head for us, and really I don’t think they scored an even-strength goal against us... It seemed to me that we ran up against some creative reffing.” Trailing by a goal after 20 minutes, the Saints soon were swooning under Coquitlam’s heat — which resulted in 28 shots in the middle frame. Down 7-4 entering the third, PoCo surrendered an early shorthanded goal — Travis Cornwall’s only tally to go with seven assists on the night which solidified his lead in the league scoring race — and their fate was sealed. Garrett Spann got a great workout, facing 62 Adanac shots. “(Coquitlam) is big, they’re fit and it’s just a tough battle trying to stay with them until the end,” said Delmonico. Wes Berg and Ryan Johnson both cashed in hat tricks, while Tyler Garrison tallied twice. Contributing singles were Matthew Dinsdale and Vincent Ricci. PoCo got goals from Spencer Arnold, Andrew Bromley, Cory Cop, Danton Nicholson and Jordan Schulstad. The loss came on the heels of back-to-back one-goal setbacks to Langley and Delta last weekend. They’ll have to do it all over again tonight (Friday), when 8-0 Coquitlam visits the PoCo Rec Centre, 8 p.m., for a rematch. The 0-5 Saints will then host Victoria, 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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Sprinter shatters Valley 400m record Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com Benjamin Ayesu-Attah continues to take things in stride. The Coquitlam runner last week displayed plenty of record-shattering stride as he posted a new Fraser Valley record in the senior boys 400-metre event. It was part of a standout meet for the softspoken Heritage Woods Kodiaks student where the Grade 12 sprinter established new personal bests in all three events — the 100m, 200m and 400m. His sister Esinam was also creating PBs of her own, in the 100 and 200 events on the first few days of the competition. In his signature event last week, Benjamin ripped up a 16-year-old Fraser Valley record with a time of 48.3 seconds — just 0.2 seconds faster than Gleneagle’s Hodson Harding. In fourth spot was Centennial’s Nathan George. Speed is a common denominator for the fleet-footed competitors, who are also members of the Coquitlam Cheetahs, studying under former Olympian Tara Self. “They are all competitive, and that they (train together) makes them better,” Self said. “Definitely, even in practice there is that chatter of who’s better.” Although the Ayesu-Attah siblings grabbed an upperhand at the Fraser Valleys, the race for the final gold at the B.C. High School Track and Field championships, which go June 3 and 4 at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium, is still open for debate. Here are more top-10 Fraser Valley results: BOYS, Sr. 100m - 1st Hodson Harding, GL 11.11; 2nd Ben Ayesu-Attah, HW 11.15; 4th Nick Ayin, GL. 200m - 1st Ben Ayesu-Attah, GL 22.57; 2nd Nathan George, CE 22.63; 3rd Hodson Harding, GL 22.67; 4th Nick Ayin, GL. 400m - 1st Ben Ayesu-Attah, HW 48.3; 2nd Paul vanPeenen/NOW Hodson Harding, GL 48.5; 4th TOP TWO AT THE TOP: Heritage Woods’ Benjamin Ayesu-Attah, left, celebrates with rival Hodson Harding of Nathan George, CE. Gleneagle after the two broke a 16-year-old record at the Fraser Valleys last week in Coquitlam. 800m - 8th Ben Vovko, HW. Menzies, CE 2:19.96; 6th Kirsten Lee, Lewis, TF 11.85. 200m - 2nd Adeyam HW. 1500m - 7th Brianna Cairns, 1500m - 7th Lawrence Viola, HW; TF. 1500m - 6th Kirsten Lee, TF; 10th Taylor-Lewis, TF 24.17. 3000m - 10th HW. 3000m - 5th Simrin Purhar, PM; 9th Brendan Wong, CB. 3000m - 5th Erina Cho, CB. 3000m - 3rd Kirsten Nathan Ferguson, CE. Disc - 3rd 6th Brianna Cairns, HW; 7th Dana Lawrence Viola, HW; 8th Brendan Lee, TF 11:25.34; 4th Erina Cho, CB. Mitchell Jackman, BC 33.92; 8th Townsend, CB. 80m H - 7th Sara Lynn Wong, CB. 110H - 8th Andy Jeong, 1500ST - 2nd Dana Townsend, CB Michael Rodriguez, CB. Shotput - 2nd Bruhns, HW. HW. 400H - 4th Peter Wallace, PM. 5:45.52. 1500 RW - 6th Cleo Palmer, Mitchell Jackman, BC 12.57. HThrow Disc - 1st Kiara Sutton, EP 27.08; 1500 RWalk - 7th Conor McDonnell, AC. 400m H - 5th Laura Kean, PM. - 1st Mitchell Jackman, BC 11.30; 5th Javelin - 3rd Kiara Sutton, 24.53; 4th AC; 9th Chris Aisekhalaye, RI. HJump HJump - 3rd Erin Marshall, AC 1.50; Francois Grimbeek, RI. Alessandra Gentile, HW; 8th Mankirat - 6th Tim Leggett, HW. LJump - 5th LJump - 6th Hilda Leung, GL. TJump Gr 8, 800m - 6th Travis Dufault, AC. Toor, BC. HThrow - 3rd Kiara Sutton, James Linde, CB; 6th Anthon Meyer, - 2nd Hilda Leung, GL 10.10; 9th Erin 1500m 7th Travis Dufault, AC. EP 26.23; 8th Chealmie Ramos, BC; HW. TJump - 3rd Anthon Meyer, HW Marshall, AC. Disc - 4th Jordyn Sinkie, GIRLS, Sr. 100m - 1st Esinam 9th Mahaila Sutton, EP. 12.58; 7th Chris Aisekhalaye, RI; 8th AC. Javelin - 4th Tiffany Hernandez, Ayesu-Attah, HW 12.32; 200m Gr. 8, Disc - 1st Brittni Wolczyk, AC Altwasser Adam, RI. Disc - 9th Owen CB. Shotput - 7th Jaime McLaughlin, Esinam Ayesu-Attah, HW 25.84. 400m 27.42. Javelin - 1st Brittni Wolczyk, AC Lewis, EP. Shotput - 8th Tyler Shaw, - 4th Miranda Menzies, CE; 6th Esinam GL. 29.54; 5th Mahaila Sutton, EP. Shotput RI. HThrow - 6th Owen Lewis, EP. Jr. 100m - 8th Mariko Della-Savia, Ayesu-Attah, HW. 800m - 1st Miranda - 2nd Brittni Wolczyk, AC 7.86. Jr. 100m - 3rd Adeyam Taylor-
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The tournament starts tonight (Friday), 6 Before heading off to the Czech Republic p.m. at Aspenwood field in Port Moody, with to play for Britain, Port Coquitlam’s Jimmy games also at Bramblewood and Delaney was named to the 2011 Town Centre park. On Saturday, U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Coaching Associaiont’s Div. II Allthe action starts at 9 a.m. and goes until 4:30 p.m. at Aspenwood field. American team. sports@thenownews.com The sophomore midfielder, who • The Port Coquitlam peewee plays for the Seton Hall Griffins, girls lacrosse team collected bronze at last week’s Adanac Female was named as an honourable menLacrosse tournament. tion after scoring 22 goals and 15 They blanked Port Moody 5-0 on Cassandra assists. Gill’s three-goal performance. Rounding out the A Burnaby Mountain selects product, Delaney offence were Erica Berg and Heidi Robinson. is currently playing for Britain at the World Indoor Lacrosse championships in Prague. Proving to be unbeatable was netminder Erica McLaren, who carted off the game MVP award. • The Coquitlam-Moody Minor Baseball In the semifinal they were edged 2-1 by Ridge Association is hosting its first annual Mosquito Meadows. Goalie Phoenix Mang was named Midseason Bash this weekend at various local PoCo’s MVP for the game. baseball diamonds.
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Chilliwack is back. But they won’t be lining up against the Coquitlam Express on a regular basis — at least for the first season. The B.C. Hockey League board of governors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the sale of the Quesnel Millionaires to the Chiefs Development Group (CDG). The group, which is headed by former Langley Chiefs owner Moray Keith, purchased the club with the intent of moving it to Chilliwack for the coming season. CDG had earlier sold the Langley franchise — but not the name ‘Chiefs’ — to a Langley group, which has since renamed their club the Rivermen. As part of accepting the late transfer of the hockey club to the Fraser Valley, the BCHL governors decided that for the coming season Chilliwack
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Based in our Burnaby office, the Inside Sales Representative provides inside sales support to our Technical Sales Representatives. Our customers include municipalities, golf courses, contractors, and industrial users. Working with internal departments, outside vendors, and warehousing partners, this position is responsible for preparing and submitting product, technical, and pricing information and quotes; researching and identifying prospects; cold calling; conducting comparative price analyses; tracking and following up on status of outstanding quotes/projects; and providing accurate information and solutions to problems presented. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Must have excellent computer knowledge including but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Customer Relationship Management. Familiarity with the construction industry would be an asset. To learn more about Nilex and this position, visit our website at www.nilex.com. Please email your resume to careers@nilex. com by June 10, 2011. We thank all candidates for their interest in Nilex, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Antiques
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For Sale Miscellaneous
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca IKEA DESK storage combo $110. Warhammer game $100. Call 604-987-5557
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Plants & Trees
CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!
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Cats
2 BENGAL CATS females, 9 yrs old, looking for a new home. Owner has to move & no cats allowed. Mary 604-986-7990
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Dogs
SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tattoo, leash & house trained, 2 female. $695.00. 778-773-9943
CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310 TOY POODLE, 4 mo. beautiful choc. female pb, 4 lbs, sweet & playful, $650, 604-794-3287
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Dogs
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Pets - Other
PB RAGDOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, heath guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-477-9961
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ENGLISH BULLDOG Pups. Champion bloodlines, CKC, micro-chipped. Breeder/showing rights incl. $2,800. Email: schoolyardbullies@ymail.com
CHOCOLATE LAB pups, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. Parents both registered. $500. 604-856-3132
YELLOW LABS PB. Vet checked, Vaccinated, Dewormed. Ready Jun 4th. $600 Call: (604) 537-5063
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Burnaby
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North Delta
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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Letters, emails, reports, short literature, calls, visits, short trips, errands, paperwork – these fill your life, especially midweek. The week is busy but not terribly important. Money themes continue, mostly good ones. Money might really rush toward you now to June 21 – but beware, you could spend it just as swiftly, or spend even more than comes. Bank it, be tight-fisted! Saturday (June 4) begins a year of grand money luck, especially in earnings and selling items. (Early hints of this Sunday/Monday, when all’s well in dollar-land.) Focus on home, children Friday/Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: The weeks ahead feature money, earnings and spending, possessions, memory, rote learning, and sensuality. All these, by June 4 onward will “tweak” or more deeply, give birth to, significant and beneficial “heavy money” situations. Heavy money = investments, mortgages, financial partnerships, dealings with other people’s money, inheritance: generally any money that is big, shared and intended to grow. (E.g., a car will not grow in value, but land often does.) Your charm and magnetism soar Sunday/Monday: impress someone! Money, midweek – beware a false idea. Speak humbly Friday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Congratulate yourself – you’re on top, winning! Your energy and charisma are climbing (and will increase more next week). Impress someone, seek attention, start significant projects, tackle formerly daunting tasks. Rest and plan and deal with government or head office Sunday-Tuesday.Then plunge into brave action Tuesday eve to Thursday. You might need to choose between your personal drives and a career/reputation situation. Either choice is OK: base it on your stage of life. Be cautious with money Friday: spend Saturday. Saturday begins 12 months of relative quietude: be patient.
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Cancer June 21-July 22: The weeks ahead emphasize quietude, contemplation, solitude, lowered energy, particularly this Wednesday/ Thursday. Despite this, however, your social and optimistic side remains strong – especially Sunday to Tuesday. Your psychic and spiritual side emerges – so, hopefully, does your charitable side. This is a good time to contemplate your plans for the future, especially Sunday to Tuesday. June 4 begins 12 months of increased socializing, especially in your work environment. You might not feel the full effect of this until your birthday onward. Your energy bounces back Friday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis lies on wish fulfillment, social delights, light, friendly romance, optimism, the joy of living! Be ambitious Sunday to Tuesday. Soon (Saturday) you begin 12 months of super career luck. You’ll find bosses, parents and VIPs are more open to your ideas, willing to give you a boost up the ladder. Your creative, romantic and pleasure-loving side can help promote you and your ambitions. Midweek’s for social joys, entertainment and romance. Issue invitations. But retreat Friday/ Saturday – conditions are unstable Friday. Humour a “pushy” higher-up – until late June. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The weeks ahead bring pressure to perform and opportunities to enhance your status or prestige. Your career, relations with higher-ups and ambitions will occupy you. Until June 21, you might invest in a foreign country or international fund, etc. For this same three weeks, avoid legal hassles. Pay attention to Sunday through Tuesday – days when your mind will naturally drift toward the “larger questions,” toward international events, higher learning, compassion for all, and gentle love. This entire zone will be very luckily brought into prominence this June to next (2012).
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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A mellow, understanding mood flows over you this week and the next two (especially this midweek). Study abstract subjects, religion, philosophy – any higher learning – or to write, travel afar or handle legal matters. You might meet love. Sunday to Tuesday contains mysteries – look beneath surface appearances. Your sexual and financial instincts awaken. It’s a superb time to go for a health diagnostic, change your lifestyle, or make a commitment. All these things (from mysteries to sex to finances) face huge luck from June 4 to mid-2012. Your life is about to change! Caution Friday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Late May and June draw you into life’s depths. Mysteries, secrets, large financial manoeuvres, investments, sexual urges, lifestyle commitments draw you, especially midweek. Study this area for a clue to fortunate action, projects in the year-long phase between June 2012 and July 2013. Until then, though, play this area lightly. (Actually, if you’re planning that far ahead, mark July/August of 2012 as “highly questionable.”) Your true luck, for the immediate 12 months ahead, begins this Saturday: you’ll find it in relationships of every stripe. You might relocate, or marry! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The emphasis lies on relationships, relocation, agreements, contracts, negotiation, opportunities, competition, challenge, opposition, litigation, especially midweek. You’ll receive the positive side of these if you’re diplomatic, eager to please and a team-player. The negative needs no explanation. But one note: in general, it’s better not to vigorously pursue either side, now to August 2012. A Gemini might play a key role. You’ll accomplish a lot of work Sunday/Monday. Work will expand strongly now to mid-2012. Learn to relax! Invest or offer intimacy Saturday, NOT Friday!
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Lots of work faces you, especially midweek, when a new chore could begin. Better plunge in these few weeks, as a major romantic, pleasure-oriented or “happy venture” phase begins very soon, and will last for 12 months. You’ll want to be relatively free of restricting duties by then. (In late June, a powerful relationship influence starts, bringing romantic urges to a tempting climax.) In fact, this romantic phase has already started, in minor ways. Sunday to Tuesday contain some tantalizing urges! Careful with relationships Friday. One affair might end, another start – soon. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead feature romance, creativity, pleasure, vacation, sports and games and successful risks. Something might start in a very small way in these areas midweek – something that can grow in future. But a lot of emphasis remains in your area of home, domesticity, security and children (especially early week). You have to avoid friction or sharp words here (or anywhere near a cafe or kitchen – watch cuts and burns, too) through June 20. On June 4, a year of luck begins in these areas: home, children, real estate, retirement, new beginnings. A new home? Caution Friday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The emphasis lies on your home, security, children, nourishment, on Mother Nature, retirement, endings and beginnings. A minor new phase or project might begin in these areas midweek. Usually this phase (late May to late June) creates a restful, sluggish mood designed to give you a mid-year rejuvenation. But this time a lot of errands, trips, visits, calls and paperwork keep you busy. June 4 starts a year in which your career will involve a lot of running around and communicating. Romance disappoints Friday, flows smoothly Saturday. One met before Friday isn’t compatible. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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Apartments & Condos
2 bd/rm Apt.$850.00,mon H/W&basic cable inc.No Pets,Ref.Req.,1 Yr.leaseU/G Park avail. Call: (604) 525-2599.New Westminster
6508
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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 NEW WEST 1 BR apt, $700 & up, n/s, n/p, n/d, nr Douglas College & skytrain. 604-839-8156.
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Apt/Condos
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Apt/Condos
BBY, HIGHGATE. Clean 1 BR, fridge/stove, parking. Low Rent. No pets. Avail now. 604-803-9104
BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-242-3422
AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq
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- 805-9490
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 2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 3 BR Apartment Available July 1
* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access
604 - 941 - 7721
MOVE-IN BONUS CYPRESS GARDENS 1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM
1 bedrooms from $804
UG Parking, balconies. Close to Skytrain, near Gold Club, walk to mountain park. near Lougheed Mall.
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612 CLARKE ROAD COQUITLAM
BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237 JUNE 1, New 1 BR in upgraded building, No pets, $735/mo + 50% Hydro. 621 Colburne St., New West. Call 604-454-454.
Don’t Miss THIS! Large 1 br $800 & 2 br $960. 1117 Ridgeway Ave. incl heat, hot water, dw, cat ok, ns, avail June 1, Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941
Large bright 1br from $765. New reno. Incl heat, hot water, dw np, 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077 NEW WEST. RENO’ed 1 BR & 2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $795 & $1050. 604-724-8353
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
JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-829-3567
NEW WEST
St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens. Available Now. Small pet ok with pet deposit.
Call 604-518-5040
VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West
Bach & 1 BR Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.
CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
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1010 6th Ave, New West 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.
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Bach from $699 2 Bdrm from $1050 D/W, Heat/Water included, parking avail. No smoking, no pets. Exercise room onsite.
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115 PLACE CO-OP NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $745/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain. Great view! Available June 15th. Cats okay! Deposit required.
Call 604-521-2884
Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre
Accepting applications for waiting list for 2 BR’s - suits Couples. Very reasonable unit fees. Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room and workshop. No Pets. Participation mandatory and $2000 share purchase required. Enquiries to Membership Committee
Port Moody NEW PORT VILLAGE Highrise DELUXE Condo GREAT LOCATION. 1 BR & Den • 900 sq. ft
7 appls, parking, storage. Rec & Amenity rooms. NS/NP
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(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 Bayside Property Services Ltd.
ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES
22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River
office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768
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Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incld 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com
Whitgift Gardens 1 BR Apt, $750/mo, 2 BR Apt, $925/mo, 3 BR Apt, $1100/mo. Heat, hot water, parking. Family living, daycare available. Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.
No pets. Available now.
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SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West
Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available. References required.
CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
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Houses - Rent
COQ 2076 Austin Ave, 3 BR, 2 bath, all appls, dbl garage. $1250 + util, Avail Now. Pet ok. By amens. 604-780-2965, 417-2700 COQ RANCHER, 3 BR, all appls, f/yrd, carport. $1250. N/S, N/P. Near Lougheed Mall, skytrain. 604-936-9670 or 604-726-9670
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Miscellaneous Rentals
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Office/Retail Rent
POCO RETAIL 1236sf, $3200, 2569 Shaughnessy St. Air cond, exc loc acreoss from City Hall. Jun 1. Bill Evans 604-836-2494
6590
Rooms
BBY N room in house, bath & kit. Nr Lough Mall, SFU & Skytrain. $420 incl hyd/cbl/net, w/d, Ns/np. Jun 1. (604) 438-7341, 781-2662
6595
Shared Accommodation
6595-20
Coq./Poco/ Port Moody
ROOM WITH a View, in a house, incls util/cbl/ph/wd, $450/mo. Avail now. N/P, 604-315-6611
6595-40
New Westminster
FURN GR lev room, $475 incls hydro/cbl tv, sh’d w/d & kitch/bath. Nr skytrn. NS/NP. 778-892-1936
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
BBY, HIGHGATE. 1 BR + den, f/bath, sh’d W/D. Suits 1. Ns/np. $675 incl utl. Jun1. 604-522-6525
99-7360 Halifax St, Bby Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR
604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com
Suites/Partial Houses
COQ WW PLAT Newly Reno’d Bright 3 BR w/o bsmt, n/p, n/s, $1150 incls utils, 604-512-9023
COQ WW Plateau, Deluxe, 1600+sf, 3 BR gr lev ste, 2 f/baths, sauna, all appls, granite foyier, hrdwd flrs, storage, alarm. $1500 incls utls. N/S. Pet negot. Avail Jun15/Jul1. 604-970-2888
BBY N. Lrg 3 BR upper flr. Nr SFU & all amens. $1450 incl util, sh’d w/d. N/s, n/p. 604-420-7998 BBY NORTH 1 BR g/lvl, full bath, patio, inste w/d, $875 incls utils, Avail Jun 1. ns/np, 778-858-8690
BONSOR APTS Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.
Contact Alex 604-999-9978 or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774
BBY, NORTH. 2 BR. F/bath, d/w, sh’d w/d, f/p. Ns/np. $975/mo incl util. Quiet area. 604-298-0634. BBY SOUTH. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, own W/D, NS/NP. Suits cpl. $825 incls utls. Refs. 604-526-7335 BURNABY Cameron Tower freshly painted 1 BR, top flr, balcony, ug pkg/pool, walk to L/heed Mall/transit/library. N/s, n/p. Jun 1. $1000. 604-351-0045
COQ 1 BR bsmt, new paint, priv ent, fncd yd, $650 incls utils, w/d, Avail Now, no pets. 604-941-4166 COQ BRAND NEW Austin/Blue Mtns. 1 BR ste, own W/D. $700 incls utls. Av Immed. NS/NP. 604-939-2155 or 604-537-1990
8010
Alarm/Security
POCO. 2 BR, g/l. Priv w/d & entry. Big fenced yard. Ns/np. $900/mo incl hydro. June 1. 604-941-3068 POCO 2 BR ste, Avail Jun 1, $1000 incls utils, 650 sqft, cats ok, shared w/d. 604-468-1261
6605
Townhouses Rent
ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.
8020
Blinds & Draperies
8035
Carpet Cleaning
ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054
8055
Cleaning
★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European standard. Lic/Ins. ICBC & Veteran claims. Free Window Cleaning , 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★
POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034
8060
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 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
Concrete
*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re All Your Concrete Needs
30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured
Danny 604.307.7722
Concrete Cracks Repair. Foundation Walls, Basement, Parkade. Full Warranty. Call Simon (604) 473-7761
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
Drywall
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
J.A. CONSTRUCTION
Personals
CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540
Angel Massage Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai
full body rub • sauna & steam Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm
604-294-8038 604-355-8038
402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby
Smarter Buyer. Better Car.
Top Tier Electrical Inc. Comm/Res renos & construction. Adam 604-773-4313 Lic #104540 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Excavating
ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.
• All Bobcat & Mini-X Services • Small Hauls Available • Fast Reliable Service
Call Ryan: 604-329-7792
Aussie Excavations. Same day quote, Retaining walls, drainage, all types jobs Tim 778-322-3002
8105
Flooring/ Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates
Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com
STAMPED CONCRETE
8075 7010
HOMEFIX ELECTRICAL DIVISION - Contract # 102055 200 Amp Service Upgrades Spring Special $1800. Free est. Ins. 25 yrs exp. 604-725-5371
8087
BBY NORTH 3 BR, Broadway/ Sperling, nr SFU, quiet area, ns/ np, $1650. July 1. 604-505-5039
WOODLAND PARK
Electrical
Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493
NEW WEST. 1 BR, top floor. Sh’d w/d. $710/mo incl hydro. Near RCH & Skytrain. 604-524-8990 POCO. 2 BR, f/ba, f/p, priv w/d. Great view! Ns/Np. $950/mo incl utls. Avail now. 604-944-1479
8080
ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect
N. WEST, Hume Park, Braid skytrain. Lrg 2 BR, sh’d W/D, prkg. $950 incls utils, cable/net. Avail Jun 1. NS/NP. 604-540-2177
BBY, N. 1 BR, f/bath, W/D, hrdwd floors, Cat ok. $900 for 1 person, incl utils. June 1. 778-898-5159
CAPITOL HILL big bright 1 br ste lge yd, nice view, f/p, w/d, quiet, nr amens/bus. Jun 15. N/S, pet neg. $795 + 40% utils. 604-988-5501
MONTECITO TOWERS
6602
Call 604 421-1222
604- 983- 8046
BBY HIGHGATE Bright & Lrg 1 BR, newly reno’d. Avail Immed, Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334
6510
HOME SERVICES
Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall finishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.
604-916-7729 JEFF
FOR EXPERT Drywall, Taping & Finishing, Bob @ 604-520-9888 leave msg. or call after 5pm
8080
Artistry of Hardwood Floors
Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944
8125
Gutters
Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793
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
Electrical
HOMEFIX ELECTRICAL DIVISION
Contract # 102055 200 Amp Service Upgrades Spring Special $1800 Free est. Ins. 25 yrs exp. For All Your Reno Needs!
604-725-5371
* 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
CHAFFER BEETLE Treatment. Lawn care, reseeding, rototilling gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488
Residential / Commercial and Industrial Wiring / Maintenance No Job Too Big or Small Licensed, Bonded & Insured Contractor # 50123
Call Rod at 778-835-8319
Home Services
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Lawn & Garden
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
8195
Painting/ Wallpaper
CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD.
Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB
604-518-3571
ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
8220
Plumbing
Can-Pro Paint and Drywall
Over 20 years of quality service
THE REAL DEAL Give us a Call We're Tough to Beat
10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 $69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendly Clogged drains, plumbing, small jobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488 CERT PLUMBER. Small or large jobs. Renos, home improvements, handy work etc. Free est. 604-468-3924, 778-228-3924
604-771-7052
COPPERWORKS PLUMBING Will do ALL your plumbing needs. Get 20% off. Call 604-219-5555
CANSTAR PAINTING Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142 Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, 604-782-5288 SAM’S Gardening SERVICE Lawn & Garden Care, Hedge Trims, Clean-up. 604-603-2341 WE CUT GRASS since 1988!
Lawn Maint. Monthy rates/contracts. Reasonable rates. NO HST. Fred 604-614-8498 or Bill 604-939-2274
Moving & Storage
8185
AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men
1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From
45
Insured/WCB
778-997-9582
D&M PAINTING
Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate
604-724-3832
DANN DECORATING
• Pressure Washing • Residential/Commercial • Over 25 years experience
Call Geoff Dann at:
604-782-8665
A Name You Can Trust
We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac
STARBRUSH PAINTING
FREE ESTIMATES
• Free Estimates • Seniors Disc. • High Quality, Low Cost • WCB
Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Seniors Discount
604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com
ADVANCE MOVING LTD MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!! Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Move Flat Rates always available A+ (604) 861-8885 BBB www.advancemovingltd.com Rating
B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers
604-708-8850
BEST RATE MOVING Experienced Movers with Affordable Rates! Starting 30/ hour Licensed & Insured $
• Local & Long Distance • Avail. 24/7 incl. holidays • Seniors Discount • Delivery to/from YVR Airport
25% Off with this ad
Call 604-518-0974
ALL SEASON PAINTING
• Exterior & Interior • WCB & Liability Insurance • Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Call 604-880-2502
A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 COAST MOUNTAIN MOVERS 2 men $65; 3 men $85/hr. Lic/Ins. coastmountainmovers@shaw.ca. 778-318-7141 TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK
SKYLINE DECKING Renovations, Roofing, New Construction WCB/Insured/Licensed Guaranteed workmanship, reasonable pricing Call for FREE Estimate Luke: 604-729-6871
PLUMBERS
Roofing
B-Cheema Roofing Free Estimates
Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300
604.722.3600
LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405
HAY’S ROOF MANAGEMENT (LM LTD)
8225
Power Washing
POWER WASHING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL For the best job and best price for all your power washing needs, contact Rick. R & K PRESSURE WASHING (778) 938-7742 rksanders@shaw.ca.
FUTUR GRAFFITI SOLUTIONS, Power Washing & Graffiti Removal. Hot/Cold Water. 604-420-2848
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983
FROM DESIGN TO FINISH
Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements
#1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 31 yrs exp. Spring Special Ext/Int. Call 24 hrs, 7 days 604-891-9967 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-221-4900
8255
Rubbish Removal
LOW COST ® Rubbish Removal
❏ DISPOSAL Construction, Reno’s & Drywall / Demolition ❏ YARD & HOME Cleanup •7 Days/Week •Free Est’s
Isaac ★ 604-727-5232
Established 1955 Your Roofing Experts
604-816-0945 604-590-4670 haysroof@telus.net
A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324
Don’t Miss THIS! A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★reroof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266
10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com
$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 JUNK REMOVAL Household junk, appls, garage & yard clean up. 604-783-2395 WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583
8300
Stucco/Siding/ Exterior
Tiling
RENEW KITCHEN & Baths. Tile, slate, marble, granite, pools. 15 yr exp. Free ests 604-773-2264
8315
Tree Services
$ BEST RATES $
Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB
JJ ROOFING, Repair specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc. WCB, fully ins. 604-726-6345 www.jjroofing.ca
Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworksonline.ca, Spiral Pruning, Tree & Stump Removal, Trimming & Pruning. 604-787-5915
LOW COST CONSTRUCTION
Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank
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
Trimax Roofing Ltd. Re & new roof, repairs, WCB, Ins. % given to local SPCA. 604-856-4999
Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-420-4800
Window Cleaning
Planning on R E N OVAT I N G ?
1999 FORD Taurus, red, good cond, 1 owner, no accidents, full papers. NEW front tires, radiator, hoses, brakes. $3500. 604-767-9305
Is your Vehicle A/C Not Working?
Avoid Costly repairs, let us tune up your original a/c system. Save lots of $$$ Guaranteed Results!
TOP Painting & Pressure Wash Res/Comm. Best Rate / Free Est Top Quality! Joe 604-782-1377
8200
Patios/Decks/ Railings
UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.
• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings • Custom Aluminum Railings • Deck Renovations
Free Est.
942-5394
Sports & Imports
2000 TOYOTA CAMRY CE. Auto, 4 doors, 148,000 km. Good cond. $4,800 obo. 604-205-5299
2005 VOLVO V70 Wagon Sport edition. 112,000kms, well maintained, exc condition, no issues. $17,800. 604-987-4051
Call KoolAir King
2005 Buick Allure: 7500 O.B.O 129000 KM, 4 door, immaculate, new tires, runs great. 778-840-4141.
9145
Scrap Car Removal
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
2003 Nissan Sentra Manual 213,000 kms 2003 Nissan Sentra SER Spec V. Yellow, All power, standard 6spd, sun/moon roof, spoiler, cruise, am/fm cd sound system with sub. All ways maintained, in fantastic condition. $4,900 Call: (778) 772-6314
9505
Boat Parts & Service
1999 BAYLINER complete canvass set for 32.5ft boat. perfect cond. $2450 obo, 604-506-5416
9522
RV’s/Trailers
2007 COUGAR 30ft 5th Wheel, lrg slide, loaded - all equipment, spotless. $21,900. 604-230-2728
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
2007 JAYCO JFLIGHT 29 BHS, fully loaded, sleeps 8, tv & hitch incls, $17,900. 604-888-6394 2009 BIGFOOT Camper 25C 9.4 long box. Mint, spotless, used twice, Must sell! Call for more info and pics avail on request. Coq. area. 604-937-7363
STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960
2011 HIDEOUT 19FL, sleeps 6, a/c. Sale $14,995. #HT11191 604-856-5722. kustomkoachrv.com
Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!
Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.
604 628 9044
2011 HIDEOUT 21FQ w/sld, slps 4 #HT11211. Sale $17,995. 604-856-5722 kustomkoachrv.com
604-761-7175
✓ RenoRite
9160
604-996-5464(KING)
604-728-3009
Save Your Dollars!
2004 GMC 2500 HD, Duramax Allison, blue, short box, 14,000 k, 5th wheel, rolltop cover, truck cover, $30,500 obo. 604-939-0207
2006 Red Ford Mustang GT Convertible Mint Automatic 74,000 kms Absolutely spotless. Loaded with accessories. 604 649-5701
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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks
2000 SUZUKI Esteem, Stnd, 4 dr sdn, aircared, AC, 196k kms. Gd cond. $3100 obo. 604-996-2058
J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. 604-761-6079 www.stuccocontracting.com
8335
Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms
1997 CHEV Cavalier 119k kms, 4 dr, white, auto, new battery, 2 new tires. No accid’s. Excell cond. 1 owner. $3800 obo. 604-420-9456
COASTAL RESTORATION. Stucco, int & ext painting, leak repairs. 20 yrs exp. 604-562-4442
8309
9155
1994 CADILLAC STS leather, air conditioning, power, full loaded. Good condition $2700 or best offer. Call 604-853-4269
782-2474
Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585
www.chrisdalehomes.com
778-706-6633
Domestic
* We Remove & Recycle Anything*
A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)
Call Bill
Renos, additions, kitchens, basement suites, drywall, tiling - Low Cost
9125
604-RUBBISH
604-298-1222
40 years experience
AUTOMOTIVE
Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs
THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com
www.allseasonpainting.ca
604-787-8061
$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020
JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS
All Types of Roofing & Repairs
Quality Work You Can Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee
Renovations & Home Improvement
DAN THE HANDYMAN. Reno’s & Home Repairs, 20 yrs Exp. Free Estimates. ★ Call 604 715-3979
8250
Free Estimates
HON’S Garden Services •Lawn Cut •Power Rake •Trim •Weed & more ★ 604-317-5328
8240
604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com
Jean-Guy Bottin
3 Rooms $250
A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302
Paving/Seal Coating
Cell 604.626.1975
Park’s Landscaping
Gardening Services Lawn Maintenance Landscape Design Residential & Commercial William KIM • 27 years exp.
8205
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29 FT 5th WHEEL, recently refurbished, incls upholstery, awning, appls, new bed, wood flr, $4700 obo. 604-464-2702
THE SCRAPPER
SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL
778-317-1256•604-451-0225 Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES
604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC
A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936
2H
CARPENTER HANDYMAN, Reno’s, Carpentry, H/W Flrs, Home Repairs, etc. 604-307-6715
Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classifieds and get started on your project today!
D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832
To advertise your Home Service Business call Classifieds 604-444-3000
9155
8.3 CUMMINS Diesel pusher, 36ft, 80,000 mi, loaded, w/d, rear camera. $27,900. 604-539-0506
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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks
2001 DODGE Ram 2500, diesel, 365k kms, auto, AC, 4x4, exc cond. $19,500obo. 604-996-2085
NEW HIDEOUT 23RKS w/sld, slps 6. Sale $18,995. #HT10233. 604-856-5722 kustomkoachrv.com
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