Friday, April 8, 2011 Tri-City News

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He shoots, he scores: Just as the Lower Mainland’s hockey heroes, the Vancouver Canucks, prepare for the NHL playoffs, 11-year old Shawn Bae plays some hockey of his own at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.

Rejection may trigger arbitration

Killer day tripper Man who murdered his 3 kids will be escorted into community

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

‘No middle ground’ with Coq.

By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

Metro Vancouver may ask the province to intervene after Coquitlam and Port Moody councils both rejected its proposed regional growth strategy, blocking a new consensus on how to control development.

Eighteen member municipalities agreed to adopt the plan, as did the Tsawwassen First Nation and TransLink. see ‘NOT NOT A REGIONAL PLAN PLAN’,, page 16

Who should pay for public art?: page 17

A father who killed his three children in 2008 and is currently living in the Forensic Psychiatric Institution in Coquitlam will be allowed to make supervised day trips into the community.

Allan Schoenborn has been granted restricted day leaves and will be allowed to venture outside the facility, provided he is taking his medications and obeys hospital rules.

Bernd Walter, the chair of the B.C. Review Board, said the hearing found that Schoenborn has made significant progress during his time at the hospital and may ben-

efit from restricted day leaves.

“The board, like any other court, has to be guided by evidence,” said Walter. “In this case, in contrast to the previous year, the evidence suggests there had been significant ALLAN SCHOENBORN progress.”

Walter said the accused no longer shows any blatant symptoms and has been good at taking his medication and following the rules of the hospital. Schoenborn has even participated in several treatment programs.

But by definition Schoenborn is still considered a threat, which is why the accused continues to reside in custody, Walter said. see SAFETY IS MAIN ISSUE, ISSUE, page 6

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PART THREE: Court delays trickle down to increase costs of policing and lower police morale

Court delays cost money, confidence Fourth in a five-part series

BY THE NUMBERS

By Jeff Nagel

27% increase in number of police of-

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ficers in B.C. from 2001 to 2011 (7,279 to 9,261)

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olice officers sit outside courtrooms in heavily backed-up Surrey provincial court awaiting their turn to be called. If they’ve come for a trial that has already been adjourned multiple times, it could be their third or even fourth appearance in an attempt to testify in the case.

And if the institutional delay is ruled excessive, the case may be tossed out and the accused will walk free, rendering the officers’ time and effort null and void.

Critics say it all adds up to a colossal waste of taxpayers’ money.

And the hours police spend in court are just the tip of the iceberg.

By the time they set foot in court, officers BLACK PRESS have spent many hours investigating and Delta Police Chief Jim Cessford (above) and interviewing witnesses. DNA tests or other Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender. forensic work and expenses may have been ordered. After a suspect is collared, there The reason? A severe shortage of judges is also a mountain of paperwork to be com- — as well as sheriffs and other court support pleted, notably the report to Crown counsel staff — because of chronic provincial underrequesting charges. funding of the system.

What’s more, in recent years the duty to Police officers realize what happens in disclose evidence to the defence the court system is out of their has become far more onerous and hands. But investigations that now consumes much more go nowhere or die in the courts police time than in the past without justice being dispensed — particularly if there’s hurt officer morale, Cessford translation and transaid. scription costs involved Cases can be quashed by with non-English speakjudges or stayed by prosecuing witnesses. tors who anticipate a judicial “The costs are huge stay because of delay. Crown for us,” Delta Police so ometimes bargains down to a Chief Jim Cessford said, lessser charge to secure a guilty recounting one case where plea. disclosure and transcription Prosecutors are now increasA Black Press costs alone devoured more than ingly i triaging incoming charge special series $250,000 over six months. requests from police because investigating the “To have the case denied because court congestion has forced congestion and of unreasonable delay is really, them to raise the bar for charge delays in B.C.’s really frustrating for everyone,” approval. As a result, lesser oflegal system.

Cessford said. “That really sends a fences such as non-violent propbad message to everyone.” erty crimes are less likely to Cases are increasingly being make the cut, particularly if the tossed out over delays in Surrey and across evidence doesn’t provide a very strong likeliB.C. because jammed courthouses can’t hood of conviction. keep up. More than 2,100 criminal cases have The trend is also affecting policing decidragged on so long, they are at risk of being sions on the level of resources committed quashed. to an investigation — particularly for less-

JUSTICE

D E I N E D

13% decrease in number of provincial court judges over same period (145 to 128)

73 police officers now working for every judge, up from 50 in 2000.

“They lose confidence in the system. They think ‘this is not justice, this is not working’.”

RISING POLICE COSTS

serious crimes that could be bogged down in court delays and ultimately quashed.

Delta’s Carol Berner was convicted of dangerous driving and impaired driving causing death in the crash that killed four-year-old Alexa Middelaer in Ladner on May 17, 2008.

Delta Police staged an elaborate and expensive months-long sting to get Berner to admit to an undercover officer she drank three glasses of wine before driving that day.

Cessford said his force would still put the same resources into a similar case today.

“On a much less-serious offence, we would be very, very careful about how far we would get into the investigation,” he said.

Even when charges aren’t at risk of being quashed, there are still dangers from delay.

Witnesses may forget details and weaker testimony — from civilians or police officers — can result in the accused walking away unpunished.

“Memories start to fade,” Cessford said.

“They’re not as sharp as if the case had been brought forward much sooner. That can have an effect on the outcome.”

The police job of protecting and managing witnesses — tracking them as they move to new cities or provinces and getting them to come back to testify — also becomes more onerous as cases drag on.

“The witnesses lose interest and they tend to cut us out after a while,” Cessford said.

Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender fears too many suspected criminals aren’t never getting into court. They’re being turned aside by prosecutors who can’t justify loading socalled minor cases into the already jammed system. And he suspects police increasingly aren’t pursuing cases they know will never get to court.

“People are frustrated by that and the police are frustrated by it,” said Fassbender, who co-chairs the Lower Mainland District RCMP/Mayors’ Consultative Forum and sits on Metro Van’s policing issues committee.

He said there are too many prolific offenders with numerous charges on their files who never seem to suffer consequences. It all threatens to corrode public confidence in the justice system among law-abiding citizens and weaken the deterrent of penalties for the criminally inclined.

“There used to be a sense that if you do the crime, whatever level of that it might be, you’re going to suffer the consequences,” Fassbender said. “I think people are beginning to question that.”

Too many defendants and skilled defence lawyers know how to exploit delays, he said.

Local cities are intensely concerned about rising policing costs. Surrey alone pays $97 million a year for RCMP operating costs, onethird of the city’s budget. Surrey RCMP officers spent nearly 9,200 hours in court last year. Since experienced officers make $37 an hour and about half of court time is overtime at double pay, the cost of court time approaches $500,000 a year. see COURT DELAYS, DELAYS, page 4

Effects of court delays: A repeat offender walks free North Vancouver’s Jessica Van Ruyven and her best friend Torie Gerard from Whitehorse had just graduated from university and were working at lodges near Campbell River in the summer of 2007 when, in an instant, their lives were changed forever.

The two young women were driving down the Island Highway with dreams of a trip to Europe.

Then a drunk driver slammed into their vehicle head-on.

An airbag saved Van Ruyven from serious injury but Gerard’s head went through the windshield and she wasn’t expected to live.

Three and a half years later, after multiple

surgeries on her left eye, Gerard still requires a walker to move around, suffers from psychological and emotional trauma, and has a permanent brain injury.

“She will never, ever be normal,” said Andy Van Ruyven, Jessica’s father. “She’s got a life of handicap and challenges that are not her own fault. And no one will be responsible or pay anything for that.”

He thought the crash was an open-and-shut case and justice would be swift.

He was wrong.

It took nearly a year for charges to be laid against the Campbell River driver in the pickup truck.

Transfers at the Campbell River RCMP detachment bounced the file from officer to officer. For some time, no one knew who was handling it, adding to the delays.

Police were also slow to disclose documents to defence — as required — and the accused’s lawyer succeeded in adjourning the first trial date. Around the same time, one of two judges in Campbell River retired and wasn’t replaced, worsening the backlog in the congested courthouse there.

The trial was pushed back to December 2010.

But in June of last year — nearly three years after the crash — the defence applied for a judicial stay of proceedings.

Provincial court Judge Brian Saunderson ruled the case had dragged too long and the accused man’s right to be tried within a reasonable time had been violated. It was the second time the same accused had been charged with impaired driving but had the case thrown out.

It’s still incomprehensible to Van Ruyven.

“When people like that can walk from the scene and from the process without facing charges, it throws the whole system into disrepute,” he said.

His question: How serious does a case have to be to get priority in the courts and ensure it will be heard? jnagel@blackpress.ca

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Court delays driving up costs: Fassbender continued from page 3 Fassbender said court delays are driving those costs up. If officers appear in court on their regular work shifts, that’s time they aren’t available to actually police the community, forcing detachments to backfill with other staff. And if officers are in court on their days off, overtime must be paid.

Either way, Fassbender said, delays in court translate into more taxpayer dollars being spent and sometimes fewer boots on the ground to patrol communities. “It all drains on the human and financial resources the more they have to be in court.�

He wants “creative solutions� pursued — even night court sittings if that’s what it takes. But he also said the province must hire more judges to help reduce the case backlog. “I happen to think it’s worth it,� Fassbender said. “We need to give the police and the judiciary the tools to deal with some of this stuff.�

‘ONLY AN IDIOT’

Criminologist Daryl Plecas of the University of the Fraser Valley says there are not enough judges, prosecutors or courthouses to deal with the caseload.

And he traces the rise in congestion to government’s decision nine years ago to close two dozen courthouses across B.C. “Whose brainchild was that?� Plecas asked. “You in effect narrowed that funnel such that no matter what police do, the capacity of the court system is only so much. Only an idiot would think that was sustainable.�

Attrition resulting in fewer sitting judges and reduced court time came despite a growing population, more police officers being hired, and a greatly increased complexity of cases. For example, an impaired driving trial that once took a couple of hours can now take three days. Some police officers do nothing but handle disclosure requirements.

And court delay means a longer, more challenging job of protecting witnesses in serious crimes, Plecas said. “The delays are just devastating in so many ways,� he said. “We’re saying at the end of the day to a victim, ‘Your case is not being dealt with because we don’t have a system which is capable of doing this.’�

Some relief could be on the way.

New administrative penalties instead of charges for impaired driving may mean much fewer drunk drivers clogging the courts, Plecas said.

That might — over time — help reduce the court case backlog, which Plecas believes is the main reason behind the reform that some observers have criticized as a de facto decriminalization of impaired driving. “What they’ve in effect done is dump those cases,� he said.

Not everyone is convinced the shift to roadside impaired driving penalties is in itself a silver bullet that will relieve pressure on the system.

Samiran Lakshman, president of the B.C. Crown Counsel Association, said early evidence suggests police who are freed up from the hours spent on impaired driving investigations, the accompanying paperwork, and court time, are getting back on the street faster and pursuing other cases to bring to court. “They’re going and finding other criminals,�

Lakshman said. “They’re policing the community in ways they weren’t able to when they were spending time on time-consuming impaired driving files. “It’s great for the community. But it does nothing to relieve the pressure of how many of these files are coming into the system.� jnagel@blackpress.ca

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Lock out car criminals More than 3,200 motorists who parked their cars with valuables or garage door openers clearly seen from outside their vehicle received notices from Tri-Cities Lock Out Auto Crime volunteers last year.

The notices look like parking tickets and are placed on windshields, offering common sense tips for preventing auto theft.

Many of the Lock Out Auto Crime volunteers also work in the stolen auto recovery program, which scanned more than 3,500 licence plates in 2010 in an effort to identify stolen vehicles. “These volunteers work tirelessly,� said Jill Blacklock, an ICBC road safety manager. “Many give up their Friday evenings to go out on a cold, rainy night to try to locate stolen vehicles or spend their afternoon scanning busy parking lots for unsecured vehicles.�

Since 2003, British Columbia has seen a 65% decrease in auto crime. Figures released by the insurance corporation show that since 2003, the number of stolen vehicles has dropped 81% in Coquitlam, 75% in Port Coquitlam and 80% in Port Moody.

Other crime news:

BAIT CAR BUST

An 18-year-old Tri-City woman is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a bait car in Port Coquitlam last week.

Cassie Ozmun has been charged with theft under $5,000, possession of break-in instruments and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Coquitlam RCMP placed the bait car in an area where crime analysis showed a recent spike in stolen vehicles and break-ins. Police were notified of the activation of the bait car and were able to get updates from the vehicle’s live video feed, including images of the suspect. The technology also allows police to remotely track and disable the vehicle.

After driving a short distance the vehicle was pulled over and a suspect was arrested without incident.

Ozmun is expected to appear in court on April 18. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

COUNCIL MEETINGS WHEN

Candidates at April 21 meeting The first of what is expected to be a handful of all-candidates meetings for the May 2 federal election has been announced.

Burquitlam Community Association is first up in announcing its all-candidates meeting for those running in the New WestminsterCoquitlam riding.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sir Frederick Banting middle school gymnasium, 820 Banting Ave., Coquitlam, one block east of Robinson off Como Lake Avenue.

The candidates in New West-Coquitlam are: incumbent Fin Donnelly (NDP), Por t Moody Coun. Diana Dilworth (Conservative), Ken Beck Lee (Liberal) and Rebecca Helps (Green Party).

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The City is hosting three general input sessions, and two input sessions which include a workshop component, for the public to provide feedback and learn about the draft Zoning Bylaw. No registration is required.

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Safety is main issue: Walter continued from front

H e a d d e d t h at he is confident Schoenbor n can make day trips outside the facility without endangering the public and that safety is the main consideration when the board makes a decision.

“In giving this discretion to the director, we have experience that says if there is any doubt at all, the accused would not be able to exercise this kind of privilege,” he said.

“The benefit of the doubt is always given to public safety.”

The decision would allow Schoenbor n to make supervised trips, often with groups of other patients, outside the facility. According to Walter, this would allow him to visit local parks or make medical appointments at a doctor’s office.

Schoenbor n was convicted of first-degree murder on Feb. 22, 2010 but the judge agreed with the defence that Schoenborn was “not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder” for killing his three children in Merritt in 2008. The emaciated man was arrested on April 16, 2008 in the hills outside the community after a 10-day manhunt.

The “not criminally responsible” finding means S ch o e n b o r n w i l l never spend time in jail; instead his sentence is being lived out in the lowsecurity Hawthorne House at the Forensic Psychiatric Institute.

The review board granted Schoenbor n’s request for restricted day leaves this year after a similar review last year found him still too volatile to be allowed access to the community.

“I’ve been locked up for those three years and I think it’s time to turn from that now and seek community access,” Schoenborn told the hearing.

A victim impact statement was read

by Schoenborn’s exwife Darcie Clarke, who said she feels unsafe and afraid at the thought of her ex-husband getting any kind of freedom. gmckenna@tricitynews.com – with files from Dean Morrison, Merritt Herald

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Plehanov trial The trial of a former Coquitlam substitute teacher charged with multiple sex crimes against children will begin next week in Port Coquitlam provincial court.

Aleksandr Plehanov, who was arrested last year and is facing four counts of sexual interference, or touching of a person under the age of 14, is expected to face a judge on Monday.

In March 2010, the parents of a Grade 3 girl reported she was touched inappropriately by her substitute t e a ch e r. C o q u i t l a m RCMP learned the same day that two other girls from the same class had made similar allegations.

A m o n t h l a t e r, Plehanov was charged with nine sexual offences against the three girls, aged seven and eight.

In May, those charges, plus a new one relating to a fourth victim in relation to an October 2009 incident, were reduced to four counts of sexual interference, or touch-

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FEDERAL ELECTION 2011: Question 1: Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, which share an RCMP detachment, have called for Ottawa to pick up 30% of RCMP costs rather than the current 10% payment. Do you support a 70/30 split with the municipalities or do you think the federal portion of policing funding is adequate here?

RIDING: PORT MOODY-WESTWOOD-PORT COQUITLAM MARK IRELAND NDP

Recent federal governments have downloaded more responsibilities onto municipalities, without a matching increase in funding. The president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities said, “Nothing has done more damage to our communities… It may make federal and provincial balance sheets look better, but only by pushing their deficits into local streets.”

There are obvious consequences to a deficit in policing. The NDP thinks it is time to get smart on crime and I am confident that an increased share in police funding will be part of that.

KEVIN KIM GREEN PARTY

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It is fantastic that overall crime rates seem to be decreasing. Nevertheless, we cannot underestimate the severity of the issue. To help reduce under-reported crime and compensate for low policeto-population ratio, it is important that we share the costs of the RCMP. In appreciation of their efforts and to help ease financial burden, the federal government should pick up 30% of RCMP policing costs.

STEWART MCGILLIVRAY LIBERAL

JAMES MOORE CONSERVATIVE

When they were running for office, Stephen Harper and the Conservatives promised to hire 2,500 new police officers to protect our communities from gang violence and gun crime. Five years later that promise still stands broken and gang crime has exploded across B.C. A Liberal government will take a more responsible approach to making our communities safer, cracking down on organized crime, reducing crime rates and protecting the most vulnerable members of our society. This will include engaging municipal governments in B.C. regarding the rate of RCMP policing costs.

Whether the formula is 90/10 or 70/30, there is still only one taxpayer and the bill will have to be paid regardless of formula. We need more police officers in our community and we need tougher sentences for those committing crimes, particularly violent crimes. When we formed government, we invested $400 million to recruit 2,500 local police officers, hired additional prosecutors, invested in more RCMP training and increased the number of RCMP officers across Canada by 1,000. As a result, the RCMP reported that 2009 was the most successful recruitment year in its history. We’re getting the job done.

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RIDING: NEW WESTMINSTER-COQUITLAM DIANA DILWORTH CONSERVATIVE

The Conservative Party has been extremely straightforward on the issue of crime prevention: we understand that in order to feel safe communities must have tough laws and sufficient police resources to enforce those laws. As a Port Moody councillor, I understand how expensive it is to provide adequate policing services. However, I cannot commit to fighting for such a split at this point, but I can guarantee that I will always fight to ensure our community is safe.

FIN DONNELLY NDP

Federal funding for local officers is inadequate.

Coquitlam has one of the lowest police to population ratios in the province at 112:100,000. The federal government must deliver on their 2006 commitment to fund 2,500 new RCMP officers and sit down with municipalities to completely review our community policing needs.

Next paper, next question: Federal daycare funding

I am in support of the RCMP having the necessary resources and tools to tackle the problems our communities face. I am in support of the government providing more funding to the RCMP, specifically to give more training to new recruits.

Our policing costs would be dramatically reduced if we legalize, regulate and tax marijuana. Before we consider increasing funding we need to first consider where we are spending it unwisely and how we can save.

In 2008, according to the Treasury Board, Canada spent $61.3 million targeting illicit drugs, with a majority of that money going to law enforcement.

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At least, that’s what some commuters found out Monday when they failed to negotiate a new freeway on-ramp at the Mary Hill Bypass and had to snake through traffic to get back on the highway toward Burnaby and Vancouver.

So far, the Transportation Investment Corporation, which manages the $26.5-billion Gateway Program, has done a pretty good job of keeping traffic flowing.

Much of the important work on Port Mann Bridge construction and highway widening is going on at night to avoid conflicts with commuters, although occasionally there will be a glitch when drivers miss the notice boards advising them of the changes.

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ay 2 is another election day. The election pundits will tell you it’s a real chance to decide who runs the show in Ottawa. After years of minority government, the Tories could finally pull it off and get the keys to the car and a full tank of gas.

The rhetoric in coming weeks could get intense and it will be hard to fathom the truth in it all.

Will the Tories really put half of us in jail and give the other half high-powered rifles to protect ourselves?

Is Michael Ignatieff really a Russian spy?

Is Jack Layton really Ted Turner?

So many webs to untangle.

But who cares?

Elections come and go like dashed Stanley Cup dreams around these parts.

It’s like watching the rain through your window at work. Don’t worry, you’ll get another chance to enjoy it on the weekend.

Elections aren’t worth noting at all.

Most people should just hit the couch that first Monday in May, watch Dancing with the Stars, maybe tune into the news later to see who won this time.

Getting up and hoofing it to the polling station? No way. Better to spend that energy elsewhere, like trying to fathom the great features on that shiny iPhone or removing that ugly stain from the toilet bowl.

Leave it to those suckers who keep voting year after year. Just think how much responsibility those masochists willingly bear on their shoulders.

Because of dwindling voter turnout, each one of their votes carries a weight that is actually much more significant. They’re not just voting for themselves, they’re voting on behalf of others too.

Poor sods. Think about it.

Federal election turnout was 59% in 2008,

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“Leave it to those suckers who keep voting year after year.

Just think how much responsibility those masochists willingly bear on their shoulders.”

Chris Bryan provincial turnout in 2009 was just 50%. And in the last municipal election three years ago, in my city of New Westminster, less than one-quarter of all eligible voters came out.

Suddenly, every patsy who follows the issues, gets to know the candidates and forces himself to make a decision has found himself forced to carry the weight of four.

Suckers.

I suppose we could ease the load on

these blokes and sheilas, follow the path of Australia and force everyone to vote — make it the law. There would be 100% turnout and every half-wit could reach his own decision, employing his mind-making-up technology of choice: One potato, two potato. Spin the bottle. Pin the tail on the donkey.

Maybe that’s why Down Under, these wise folks are called the “donkey vote.”

For now, my advice to you non-voters out there is to watch out. Habitual voters will try to foist their burden on you by using guilt. They’ll talk about how privileged we are to have the vote in the first place, pointing to our free society — they might even mention the world wars.

And they’ll dredge up those old, hard-fought battles waged to bring the franchise to anyone other than land-owning white men.

You tell them where to go. If you don’t want to vote, don’t bother.

Me, I’m only too happy to do it for you.

Chris Bryan is editor of the New West NewsLeader, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News.

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They are parties between which people such as Ujjal Dosanjh, Bob Rae and others quite comfortably — and opportunistically — flit. The two parties have become indistinguishable.

Liberals have always been strategically, rather than ideologically, driven. The NDP has now assured its ongoing irrelevance by doing the same, downplaying ideology in favour of strategy. Is promising a few more shekels for pensioners by slightly increasing corporate tax all they’ve got? Where’s the aggressive attack on soaring profits and corporate giveaways? Where’s the gritty expose of the widening gap between rich and poor in Canada, like the “Corporate Welfare Bums” campaign of the ’70s?

Where’s the foreign policy that reiterates what Lester Pearson pioneered and most Canadians favour, that Canada’s international contribution should be that of UN peacekeeper, not that of a minor appendage in unilateral U.S. actions or those of obsolete cold war coalitions?

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Listening to my neo-con friend berate his federal Conservatives for not being fiscally ruthless enough and for not calling environmentalism a socialist plot will undoubtedly be a painful experience.

Despite this, you will not see me list in rebuttal, the myriad ways the Conservative government is ruining Canada, what with neverending corporate tax cuts, sucking up to rural gun owners and promulgating a foreign policy that seeks to make Canada the 51st U.S. state.

Rather, as agreed, I offer a brief critique of the shortcomings of the less regressive parties in this federal election.

What’s wrong with the Liberals and the NDP? Well, how about this: They are the same.

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There’s just one sensible way to reduce the deficit and that’s to reduce government expenditures.

Those who argue for higher taxes should be trusted as much as you would trust a weepy aquatic reptile.

Another area of disappointment on the right is the Conservatives’ promise to continue doling out big bucks for climate-change initiatives. In fact, the Tories are planning on spending just under a billion dollars in the coming two years to fight global warming, even though there’s not a shred of evidence that the money has produced one iota of positive benefit.

My colleague has also employed his space to point out the ways in which the platform of his party of preference, the NDP, is deficient.

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harlie Sheen’s “My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is not an Option” tour may be bombing in the U.S. but its impact on the wow-o-meter is still several times that of the three major party leaders who are duking it out in this country’s federal election campaign.

Even so, the attack ads promulgated by the Conservatives and Liberals do seem to align with the win-at-all-costs ethos reflected in the latter half of the name of Sheen’s travelling circus. If only Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff and NDP leader Jack Layton would fire off a few violent torpedoes of truth, voters might be having some real fun.

Then again, Harper appears to have deliberately embraced the boring and the routine to show that a vote for the Conservatives is a vote for stability. Yawn. As much as I generally support the Conservatives and the job they’ve done in power (especially as opposed to what the Grits, NDPers and Greens would attempt to foist on the public), I must admit that their platform leaves me cold in at least two interrelated areas.

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TRI-CITYY LETTERS Is it too late to make Evergreen LRT line?

The Editor, Re. “Billions eyed to build Broadway rapid transit to UBC” (www. tricitynews.com).

A few years ago, TransLink came out with all sort of reasons why light-rail transit wasn’t suitable for the planned line to Coquitlam and Port Moody. Why, then, is a LRT one of several viable options for the UBC transit line, especially considering that Broadway and 10th Avenue are used by far more cars and trucks than the Coquitlam and Port Moody roads where the Evergreen Line will run?

While it is true that many of the people who attended TransLink open houses about an LRT line in Coquitlam in 2007 were against that type of transit, neither they nor most of the TransLink staff in attendance — as it was painfully obvious

Remember this? It’s an illustration of the previously planned light-rail version of the Evergreen Line. at these open houses — had ever seen or used such a line.

What TransLink staff forgot to mention at open houses in 2009 is that the posts and beams of the elevated guideway will drastically cut off the views of anyone living on the second and third floors of many apartment buildings along the route.

The Bombardier LRT trial near False Creek during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games was an eye-

opener for many who had previously dismissed LRT sight unseen.

Interestingly, last summer, I was asked on several occasions by U.S. tourists how to get to the “Olympic streetcar line.” It is not too late for TransLink to resurrect the plans it had for an LRT Evergreen Line as it still can’t find the money needed to complete it with SkyTraintype technology.

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Vote ‘No’ on fire hall The Editor, On April 16, Port Moody votes on a plan to borrow $16 million to build a new fire hall. There’s no doubt that Fire Hall #1 needs to be replaced but council has chosen the worst possible option for this project.

Council had to decide whether to build the new hall on its current site VAN GINKEL — the corner of Ioco and Murray, the most valuable piece of developable property the city owns — or move to an adjacent site. Moving the fire hall next door would have allowed redevelopment of the current site, making the cost manageable.

Instead, council has chosen to replace the hall on its current site so that there can be no redevelopment and costs can never be recouped. This comes after years of public safety spending increases and lavish capital projects.

Council appears to be showing a lack of leadership in response to a vocal minority that attended a public meeting on this issue. Perhaps we’re being asked to borrow $16 million to conserve some people’s views.

Yet redeveloping the fire hall’s current site need not even mean a highrise; low-rise seniors’ housing is an option. Council seems to be rushing to minimize responsibility and maximize expenditure.

And what, exactly, is the expenditure? The city’s mailing states that voting Yes in the referendum will lead to a tax increase of about 4%. It also states that the city’s average recent tax increases have been 3 to 4%. What it fails to state clearly is that a Yes vote in the referendum would mean adding these numbers together. We are talking about a tax increase of 7 to 9% — this while inflation is minimal, the economy slow and people are struggling.

In a sense, the referendum question is part of a long story. Council has repeatedly avoided taking tough fiscal decisions because of opposition by vocal, but limited, interests. That isn’t the leadership we need.

I urge my fellow residents to vote No on April 16.

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Voting beginning on new PoMo fire hall Port Moody residents will be heading to the polls this weekend and next to have their say on whether the city should borrow $16 million to build a new fire hall.

While the referendum is not until April 16, advance polling will begin in the Galleria at city hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9.

On voting day (April 16), registered voters can go to Glenayre community centre (400 Glencoe Dr.), Kyle centre (125 Kyle St.), Heritage Mountain community centre (200 Panorama Pl.) or the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) to vote.

If approved, the proposed three-storey 2,392 sq. ft. facility would be built on the site

of the current fire hall at Murray Street and Ioco Road, with construction possibly beginning early next year.

The plans, which were presented and approved by council in January, feature larger living and training quarters for firefighters and the addition of a fourth truck bay, which would open onto Murray Street.

The current detachment was built in the early 1970s to serve a city of 11,000 people.

Today the hall serves PoMo’s 33,000 residents and Fire Chief Jeff Lambert said it is not up to current earthquake standards.

“In a seismic event, if we ever had a shake, I frankly don’t believe our trucks would get out of the hall,” he told The Tri-City News

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although he spoke in opposition. Richmond’s Harold Steves was the only director to vote against it.

Corrigan said the plan has broad support across the region and the establishment of an urban containment boundary and new protections to retain industrial land will help fight sprawl.

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Coquitlam is the main holdout, tabling a broad rejection of the new growth plan, which would re place the outdated Liveable Region Strategic Plan and clamp down on urban sprawl, development of farmland and the exodus of jobs to remote business parks where most workers must drive.

Port Moody indicated it could approve the plan if the long-promised E ve r g re e n L i n e a n d Murray-Clarke Connector are built but it won’t accept the targets it has been assigned for population, housing and job growth until that happens.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, who chairs the regional planning committee, said Port Moody’s objections may be resolved. But he said the refusal of Coquitlam council — which unanimously voted down the plan as too vague, inconsistent and exerting too much control over local decisions — is more problematic and will likely have to go to arbitration.

“We’ve done everything we can to find some middle ground and it’s apparent there is none,” he said.

A recommendation to seek binding arbitration goes to a special vote of Metro’s board Friday. Corrigan accused Coquitlam council of being swayed by developers who don’t want the plan’s tougher restrictions on the lucrative redevelopment of industrial and agricultural land.

“Greed is a motivating force,” he said. “There’s significant influence from the UDI [Urban Development Institute].

They’ve been lobbying to get this delayed and put off.”

It’s up to the provincial Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to decide whether to mediate or arbitrate the dispute over the growth plan now that the March 22 deadline has passed without unanimous consent.

Time is of the essence, Corrigan said, because civic elections are coming this fall.

Failure to pass the plan now means educating a new set of councillors and mayors that will be elected in November, he said, sending the plan back to square one, with the potential for years more of negotiations and discord.

He also acknowledged the paused growth strategy could become a significant election issue in civic races, drawing antigrowth strategy candidates funded by pro-development backers.

He called Coquitlam’s opposition to the plan “inarticulate” and offering little more than general distrust of the regional board.

C o q u i t l a m M ayo r Richard Stewart called Corrigan’s remarks “inappropriate.”

He maintains the draft regional plan has been

so watered down with amendments and local exemptions that it’s now rife with inconsistencies.

“I don’t think it’s a regional plan,” he said. “It’s a collection of local plans.

I don’t think it will accomplish what it was intended to accomplish.”

West Vancouver excluded riparian zones and smaller parks from the conservation and recreation area designations of the plan, he said, while most other cities do include them.

Golf courses are designated as urban, recreation and in some cases agricultural depending on the whim of the host city, he said.

Stewart said Burnaby tabled 37 objections to the draft plan — all of which were resolved in the city’s favour — calling it another example of regional officials bending repeatedly to civic wishes in order to preserve some semblance of a regional plan.

“I want a regional plan that has teeth and will achieve what’s best for this region,” he said.

Stewart did not formally vote against the plan at the regional board

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Who should pay for public art?

Casino & city land sale revenue touted as funding sources

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Coquitlam needs more public art but who should pay for it?

That’s the question city council is wrestling with as it considers an upcoming staff report on projects to beautify public spaces.

Last week, two funding source ideas were presented to the city’s recreation committee by the arts and culture advisory group. The first suggestion is to use a portion of the revenues Coquitlam generates as host city to the Boulevard Casino on United Boulevard. The second — and more controversial — recommendation is to spend 1% of city land sale revenue to buy and maintain public art. Last year, city land sales totalled $3.5 million, meaning $35,000 would have been dedicated to public art had the policy been in place.

Coun. Brent Asmundson bristled at the suggestion, saying council needs to be careful how it handles taxpayer dollars.

“I think we wanted to test council’s attitude,” arts advisory chair Coun. Neal Nicholson told The Tri-City News yesterday, adding, “We’re not looking for council to create a pot of money for ‘The Thinker’.”

Nicholson said publicprivate partnerships work well for public art, with the city matching a company donation.

Last year, Wesbild, a major Coquitlam land developer, gave $50,000 to the city for a fountain at Lafarge Lake; the city plans to plug in another $40,000 worth of decorative landscape lighting

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The sockeye fish, a $130,000 sculpture at the Spirit Square, is one example of public art commissioned by the city of Coquitlam. around the fishing pier.

And Polygon Homes also handed over $5,000 for a living sculpture near the Poirier branch of Coquitlam Public Library.

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Selina Robinson, the advisory group’s vice-chair, said a regular funding source is needed for public art — a topic that has been on Coquitlam’s books for more than a decade.

“Public art is about turning a space into a place,” she said, and quoted a letter from an Ar mstrong resident who had recently visited Coquitlam and remarked on the city’s abundant retail attractions, like Ikea and Coquitlam Centre.

“Our sense of place shouldn’t just be about

shopping,” Robinson said. The city’s 125th anniversary in 2016 should also be a catalyst to get a public art policy adopted soon, Nicholson added.

City manager Peter Steblin said a report discussing a variety of

ways to fund public art will be presented to city council soon.

Port Coquitlam is also looking at adding more public art for its downtown as part of its Pedestrian Circulation Study.

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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: From comic book writing to touring your own backyard

The Will Rogers Follies runs at Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster) from April 7 to April 23 at 8 p.m.

Matinees are on April 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 2 p.m.

Tickets at $20 to $39 are available by calling 604-5215050 or visiting masseytheatre. com. The Tri-City cast from left to right: Front row, Nathan Piasecki, Connor MacMillan and Trevor Kobayashi; back row, Melina Canta, Xavier de Salaberry, Shannon Hanbury, Bradley Barkman and Melissa Assalone.

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TODAY: Friday, April 8 SUPERHEROES

Kids of all ages are invited to create their own comic book story and characters at Koko’s Activity Centre (3210 St. Johns St., Port Moody). The cost for the drop-in varies from $5 to $10, from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information call Koko’s at 604-469-3357 or visit kokos.ca.

HOME EXPO

The Tri-City Spring Home Expo is on this weekend, showcasing over 180 exhibits and vendors at the Port Moody Recreation Centre (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody). Back for its 9th

year, the home expo runs Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 10 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call the rec centre at 604-469-4565.

and tetra packs are appreciated and pick-up is available by calling Rose at 604-469-7118.

COMEDY IN COQUITLAM

The Vancouver Raw Food School is hosting a workshop from 2 to 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Chilko Drive and Mariner Way in Coquitlam. This week’s workshop, “Eating for Beauty,” explores the benefits of a raw food diet on improving the look of skin and hair and in boosting vitality. On the workshop menu will be a coconut ceviche. fruit juices, chocolate and a papaya face mask. Cost of the workshop is $69 plus tax.

For more information including the address of the event, call 604-942-4407.

Enjoy a night of food, comedy and improv with Port Coquitlam’s own table23 comedy troupe at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The homegrown sketch comedy group has been slaying audiences in the Tri-Cities for over a decade and now has a regular showing on Wednesdays at PoCo’s Second Storey Theatre. Tonight’s event begins with doors at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 and the show at 7. Registration is required and tickets are $25 for Dogwood members. $31 for non-members. For more information, call 604-927-6098.

Saturday, April 9 BOTTLE DRIVE

The Fifth Coquitlam Scouting Group is holding a fundraising bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Coquitlam Scout Hall (1000 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).

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Join a local historian for a Maillardville Heritage Walk around the largest francophone community west of the Rockies. The tour begins at 1:30 p.m. at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The tour is guided in both French and English and will feature stories behind the historic buildings and tea and coffee following the 30- to 40-minute walk. To register call 604-516-6151.

Sunday, April 10 WALK FOR M.S.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is holding its annual Tri-Cities Walk for MS today around Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park. The event is a key fundraiser for the society which raises money and awareness for MS research and treatment. The walk starts at the park at 8 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. For information on the walk including how to get sponsored, call 778-285-4619.

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Teens lend a hand

Kids from the Port Coquitlam Youth Team Action Force were to perform another annual random act of kindness yesterday by distributing care packages for the homeless they assembled at Hyde Creek rec centre. At left are Hailey Astel, Chelsey Ng, Heather Howery, Kylie McMillan and Zoe Butchart.

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By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The Port Coquitlam Youth Team Action Force is striking out a g a i n w ith its a nnual Random Acts of Kindness campaign.

In years past, the local group of between five and 10 teenagers has ventured forth from the Hyde Creek rec centre to hand out carnations to strangers at the PoCo West Coast Express station and give baked goods to local first responders and seniors at the Hawthorne care centre.

But this time around, the teens chose as their target the city’s homeless population.

Last Tuesday, the volunteers gathered at the Hyde Creek centre to pack about 20 shoe boxes with everyday items such as soap, stationery, shampoo, clothes and gift certificates for food.

Yesterday, the youth were to go out in the community to hand deliver the care packages to those who can use them.

“We like to empower the kids by letting them choose who to help,” said Chris Eastman, Hyde Creek’s Hyde Away Youth Centre program assistant. “We do have a high homeless population here, especially with the camps along the river, and they just want to do something for one of the groups that’s most overlooked.”

Most of the items to be distributed were donated by local businesses while the rest were bought with money donated from the local Royal Bank, according Russ Brummer, PoCo’s Youth Services co-ordinator.

This is the youth team’s third year performing random acts of kindness, and Eastman

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The Royal Canadian Legion, Port Coquitlam Branch 133 is offering eight bursaries worth $2,000 each to Tri-City high school students.

Four of the bursaries will be awarded through the Legion Poppy Fund to qualified applicants who are children or grand-

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Applicants for these bursaries don’t need to have any military or Legion affiliation because awards are based on financial need and good grades. Total family

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Registration is required for this free program as seating is limited. Two one-hour programs are offered during each session to accommodate staff at lunch time. To register, call 604-937-4155.

• Indian Classical Vocal Concert with Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation, April 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Poirier branch: This vocal performance will feature principal Asha Lohia and the teachers and students of Guru Sangeet Martand Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj ji. Space is limited for this free program. To register, phone 604-937-4155.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St. • Saturday storytime: Remember all those stories, rhymes and songs you loved as a child? Visit Terry Fox Library and enjoy stories, fingerplays and action songs that entertain and delight kids and parents. Discover great books that appeal to children of all ages. The library offers families and caregivers with young children free storytimes on the third Saturday of each month. The next session is April 16 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

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• Share English practice groups for adults (drop-in): PMPL’s ParkLane Room is the place to be every Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for this free, interactive program put on by Share Family and Community Services. Join at anytime. You will get to practise English, make new friends and connect with your community.

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A marvel of nature: the cranes’ dance GREEN SCENE Elaine Golds

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Every March, thousands of sandhill cranes converge on the Platte River in Nebraska, where they feed and rest for a few weeks before heading to more remote and secluded northern areas of the continent for the nesting season.

The congregation of cranes on the Platte River is the largest gathering of cranes in the world. Imagine half a million cranes concentrated together, calling ceaselessly to one another in an almost purring manner when feeding in fields or filling the skies each day at dusk and dawn when they fly to and from their nightly roosts on the river.

Occasionally, we observed cranes dancing together in a most elegant fashion. The highlight was watching seemingly endless flocks of cranes descending in circles in front of a glowing sunset on to the shallow Platte, where they can rest safely at night. The sky was filled with their trumpeting and, above us, in all directions, the sky overflowed with cranes.

One can’t help but feel the world is a serenely beautiful place after sharing a sunset with so many sandhill cranes.

The highly braided Platte River was described by pioneers on the Oregon Trail (which went along its banks) as a river that was a mile wide but only an inch deep. Now, to mainly meet the needs of farmers, 70% of its flows are diverted and the river has been channelized, with loss of many of its sandbars, which the cranes relied on as safe roosting sites.

On the plus side, leftovers from the corn harvest provide a substitute food (albeit a more carbohydrate-rich one) for the plentiful invertebrates once found in the River. The highly endangered whooping cranes also use this area of the Platte River a little later in

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A wild sandhill crane foraging in a Nebraska corn field. Unlike herons, sandhill cranes cannot perch in trees and require open, flat ground. the spring.

Because the U.S. has strong and effective endangered species legislation, there is now a Platte River recovery plan to maintain flows to benefit wildlife and safeguard the sandbars as critical roosting habitat.

Hopefully, the Platte will remain a crane paradise and an inspiring display of one of nature’s most awesome wonders.

Locally, great blue herons are occasionally misidentified as cranes. While the two birds are somewhat similar in appearance, with long legs and necks, cranes fly with necks outstretched while herons fly with necks retracted. Great blue herons are a much more common sight locally because the Lower Mainland supports several large heron nesting colonies while crane habitat has been

mostly destroyed. Although cranes and great blue herons appear to be similar in size, sandhill cranes actually have a much heavier body and weigh up to 4 kg, compared to 2.5 kg for a typical adult heron.

Once, the Lower Mainland was a much smaller version of paradise for sandhill cranes. Stories from the Katzie First Nation in Pitt Meadows describe hundreds of sandhill cranes nesting in the wetlands of the Pitt Polder. They named the month of March after these cranes because that is when they arrived from California to breed here. For the Katzie people, the tall, elegant cranes were their guardian spirits.

Unfortunately, these wetlands, like so many in the lower Fraser valley, have now mostly been drained and converted to agriculture. By the 1970s, this crane population had diminished to only 20 birds; today, two or three breeding pairs are thought to still use this area and are occasionally seen at DeBoville Slough.

Sandhill cranes, which require nesting areas safe from human disturbance, were also known to nest at Delta’s Burns Bog in the past. Now, in the fall, sandhill cranes that have nested further north in B.C. and Alaska use the bog as resting area on their southward migration. Unfortunately, new highway construction on the perimeter of Burns Bog will encroach upon the area they use. It seems the people of B.C. are not good guardians of sandhill cranes.

The one reliable place to view sandhill cranes in the Lower Mainland is the Reifel Bird Sanctuary in Delta. There, in the 1990s, a tame wing-clipped sandhill crane attracted a wild mate from the few birds that migrate through. Although the tame female subsequently died, the male attracted a wild mate and, since that time, this pair has apparently nested every year. They and their offspring stay year-round at Reifel and are joined each fall by wild birds migrating further south.

Seeing a small group of rather tame cranes hardly compares with viewing a half million wild ones but, at least, it is a taste of what we have lost.

Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vice-president of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and past president of the PoMo Ecological Society.

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For 23 years, family has made MS its mission Butters family — dad, mom, kids, grandkids — to walk Sunday

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A Coquitlam dad with multiple sclerosis has inspired generations of his family to get involved in a fundraising event to raise money for the B.C. and Yukon Division of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.

For the past 14 years, the family of Lloyd Butters, who was diagnosed with MS 23 years ago, has taken part in the Tri-Cities’ Scotiabank MS Walk. This year is no exception.

His wife, Marg, and their son, two daughters and grandchildren are all expected to take part in the walk Sunday at Rocky Point Park. This year, the group aims to raise about $80,000 for support programs and MS research.

“It’s just something you do for your children and grandchildren,” Marg said.

Her husband was 52 when he was diagnosed with MS and the announcement was a shock.

“He never had a sick day in his life,” she said of Lloyd, who was working in quality control for the forestry company Weldwood at the time.

Over the years, Marg said, the family has learned to adapt and the Tri-Cities support group has helped. “You live with it and he’s done a lot of things to support himself,” she said.

He’s riding for family, for a cause Craig Rawlyk knows first-hand what cancer can do to a family.

The Port Moody resident lost both of his parents to the disease in what he said was one of the most trying periods of his life.

“Believe me, watching the ones you love waste away to nothing is not what anyone wants to do,” he said in an email. “Not getting to enjoy a retirement they worked long and hard to have, not getting to see their grandchildren grow up.”

But Rawlyk has managed to turn his grief into inspiration and the avid cyclist will be thinking about his parents when he participates in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer this summer.

He has already launched his fundraising effort and is calling on friends, neighbours and anyone who has been affected by cancer to donate money to the cause. He hopes to raise as much

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Lloyd Butters of Coquitlam was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 23 years ago and, since, he and his family have taken part in the MS Walk (he’s shown above with a granddaughter). This year’s walk takes place this Sunday, April 10 at Rocky Point Park.

The couple travel a lot, with Marg planning ahead to make sure there’s a scooter and a van with a wheelchair lift at their destination, and Lloyd swims twice a week, does adaptive yoga and reflexology at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion and spends a lot of time on his computer and reads.

On Sunday, he’ll be front and centre with his family at the Scotia Bank MS Walk.

The family’s commitment to the cause has impressed Claudette Friesen, who runs the Tri-Cities MS support group, which meets the first Tuesday of each month at Dufferin Care Centre (1131 Dufferin, Coquitlam) at 10 a.m. “It’s amaz-

ing how many of them [the Butters’ family] come out and support the walk each year,” she said.

When The Tri-City News called, Lloyd was at the support group meeting, which has been an important part of his life.

money and train as hard as possible before he embarks on his two-day, 260-km trip from Vancouver to Seattle in June.

“I have been signed up for this event for about 90 days now and the experience so far has been truly amazing,” he said. “From meeting some of the other local riders and listening to what drove them to this event... to the donations I have received so far, I’ve simply been blown away.”

Those who wish to donate can look up Craig Rawlyk at www.conquercancer.ca before the June 17 fundraising deadline. All funds raised will go to the BC Cancer Foundation to support cancer research and education. Those who visit Rawlyk’s fundraising page before April 9 are eligible to win a Vancouver Canucks jersey signed by the team. For more information, email Rawlyk at cragonfly@hotmail.com. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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The Canada goose population in Como Lake Park has increased to excessive numbers in previous years.

Park users feeding Canada geese attract them to the park and increase the likelihood they will continue to stay in the park. A healthy population of 30 geese is sustainable, however in past summers Como Lake has seen up to 200 geese, which is not healthy for the geese, the lake, park users, or other animals.

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CONTACT co-ordinator: Diane Strandberg email: dstrandberg@tricitynews.com phone: 604-525-6397 • fax: 604-944-0703

BUSINESS PROFILE: Costless Express in Coquitlam

Solar-electric pedicab delivers on CO2

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

For the delivery drivers at Coquitlam office supply business Costless Express, the introduction of dedicated bike lanes in downtown Vancouver was not welcome news.

But while others complained about snarled traffic and depleted parking, Costless CEO Calvin Johnson decided to look for an opportunity and, eventually, he found one.

Since last fall he and his colleagues have been working on the EcoYIKE, a solar-electric hybrid pedicab the company hopes will help reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. Because the motor is electric the city permits the vehicles to be used on the bike lanes, enabling delivery drivers to move quickly through the traf ficclogged downtown core.

“Being environmentally friendly, we are al-

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Calvin Johnson, CEO of Costless Express, shows off the company’s new solar-electric hybrid pedicab which is helping the company deliver on its goals of reducing greenhouse gasses. ways looking for ways to reduce our carbon emissions,” Johnson said.

“Here we have a super highway for bicycles right downtown.”

So far, one EcoYIKE has been added to the Costless Express vehicle fleet and Johnson hopes to add four more before

the summer.

While trucks are still an important part of the company’s delivery network, smaller orders can be easily carried with the pedicabs. Each EcoYIKE can carry up to 800-pounds of goods, however the company likes to keep that num-

ber below 600-pounds for stopping and braking purposes.

“Our fleet of trucks is good at delivering big orders,” Johnson said.

“But selling office supplies, sometimes we have to deliver one little toner cartridge. The EcoYIKE can pick up all

the little tiny orders and that takes the burden off of our drivers.”

Johnson and his colleagues began testing the vehicles last fall and continued through the winter. While the batteries on the electric motor can last up to six hours, it is not long enough for the eight to nine hour day a delivery driver requires.

So the company is looking at adding solar panels to the vehicle, which would continuously juice up the batteries, making the pedicabs completely autonomous.

“We want a system that you don’t even need to plug in,” he said.

“These panels will bring in enough wattage to recharge.”

The EcoYIKE that is currently in the Costless Express fleet cost the company $10,000. But with the knowledge they gained during its development and economies of scale, Johnson believes that the next

four vehicles will be purchased for about $7,000 each.

With each pedicab making between 20 and 40 deliveries a day, he said it will not take long for the company to recoup some of its costs.

The EcoYIKE has also given the company’s brand a marketing boost. Johnson even hopes to get Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson to ride one of the vehicles through the downtown core as part of a promotional event.

While the EcoYIKE gives Costless Express a competitive advantage among Lower Mainland delivery companies, Johnson said he is not adverse to the idea of sharing the technology, albeit for a cost. He does

not foresee a day when Costless Express gets into the pedicab manufacturing business, however he does want other people and businesses to take advantage of the possibilities the downtown bike lanes have to offer.

“We are passionate about these things,” he said. “We want to get the vehicle out there and get people to see what it is all about.”

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…Homebuying 101...Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association held its annual Home Buyer Seminar in March - the largest of its kind in North America with 555 potential buyers attending…[page 34]

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Vesta’s new development is blooming in Surrey KERRY VITAL

Vesta Properties’ Blume is springing to life in Surrey’s Panorama neighbourhood.

Set into a landscaped park space with picnic tables, benches and a playground, Blume is a pedestrianfriendly development just minutes from the Bell Centre for the Performing Arts and the Newton Wave Pool. Residents will also be within walking distance of several elementary and secondary schools, shopping centres and eateries, and major transit and commuter routes are nearby.

“It appeals to a lot of young families,” says Vesta senior marketing manager Curt Woodhall. “It also appeals to empty nester buyers who are looking for a low- or no-maintenance place.”

The exterior of every townhome features a natural colour palette, stained wood and brick trim and decorative railings and wood shutters.

Each home includes a deck, patio and private backyard, and an enclosed twocar garage. Visitor parking is available throughout the complex for those

looking to entertain. All residences are built with durable laminate shingle roofs and vinyl siding.

Inside, each home is built in a bright open-plan design in one of Blume’s professionally designed colour schemes, with nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows on the main floor to allow for plenty of natural light.

Hardwood-laminate is included on the main floor, and carpet throughout.

The master bedroom in most homes includes a spacious walk-in closet with

built-in shelving, and a private ensuite features a large tiled walk-in shower, and a vanity mirror over a stylish arborite countertop. The average home at Blume includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms, Woodhall says.

For the foodies, the open-plan kitchens include soft recessed lighting, a self-clean range, 21-cubic-foot fridge, built-in dishwasher and hood fan.

Each kitchen also includes a breakfast bar or island, contemporary flat-panel maple shaker kitchen cabinetry with brushed silver hardware and granite countertops, and a double stainless steel sink with a chrome faucet and pull-out vegetable sprayer. Each kitchen has a stylish designer-selected hand-set tile backsplash with a decorative insert.

“There aren’t a lot of upgrades needed,” Woodhall says. “Everything is

already included.”

Blume includes Connect, an amenities centre featuring a lounge, kitchen and outdoor entertainment areas that allow owners to hold barbecues and group events.

“It’s a boutique community. It’s like a quaint, private little enclave, which appeals to a lot of buyers,” Woodhall says.

Phase one was released earlier this year, and has already sold out. Phase two includes just 10 homes, at least three of which have been sold already since the second phase opened on April 3. The final development will encompass 53 homes in total. “It’s really selling well,” says Woodhall.

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Vesta’s Blume is a boutique community that includes large backyards on every home and plenty of park space surrounding the 53-unit property.

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association held its 17th annual Home Buyer Seminar March 22. GVHBA CEO Peter Simpson says it was the largest of its kind in North America with 555 potential buyers attending the seminar.

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GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson says the evening was a big success, with 555 potential home buyers attending two-hour seminar. “It’s the largest of its kind in North America, and we were pleased to see so many people respond,� he said.

Seven speakers – including representatives from the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation, BC Housing and the banking industry – covered the basics of buying a home.

Attendees were led through the process from start to finish and were introduced to concepts like mortgages (variable versus fixed-rate), closing costs, realtor finishing costs and mortgage insurance. “We think that these potential first-time home buyers went home knowing a lot more about the home-buying process than before,�

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Fashion designer gets silver SKILLS MEDAL FOR LOPEZ An emerging fashion designer and Grade 12 student at Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary stitched up a silver medal recently at the Skills Canada regional competition.

Paolo Lopez was the only male participant out of eight who were given six hours to take a standard pattern, change it and sew it into a skirt for teen girls/young women. Lopez, who has been accepted to the London College of Fashion, was congratulated on his award

by Kathryn Jung (left) and Val Palosaari, two of Lopez’s former teachers; Palosaari is now a Skills Canada judge.

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to raise money for the Coquitlam-based Coquitlam’s William Michael Cuccione Tigor, a fourth-year Foundation. electrical engineerDancers with Stage 1 ing student at BCIT, took part in the was one of second annual dozens of Wishes Without students who Borders Gala at participated the Red Robinson in a competiTheatre in tion to see Coquitlam, with who could proceeds going to build the childhood cancer tallest tower research. and catapults “The girls from office WILLIAM TIGOR danced beautisupplies. fully and by the end The event was held there wasn’t a dry eye during Engineering in the house. I was Days at the Burnaby inproud of each and every stitution last month. one of them for what they did,” co-director Paula Chudley said in The Royal Columbian a news release.

Hospital Foundation, Stage 1 will also which serves the Triparticipate in the Cities, recently cashed foundation’s fourth anin a $10,000 donation nual Kick for a Cure at from Scotiabank.

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A group that encourages positive actions and creative thinking with Tri-City youth is $10,000 richer after winning a grant from the INTACT Foundation.

PoCoMo Youth Services Society (www. pocomo.org) will use the cash for its Project Reach Out and at-risk youth services. Project Reach Out involves two after-hours buses with teams to support drug education, early/ crisis intervention and referrals, among other things, to young people.

Meanwhile, PoCoMo’s executive director Jerome Bouvier will be honoured with a Courage to Come Back award next month.

The accolade will be presented May 12 at a gala reception by Coast Mental Health.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, APRIL 9

• 5th Coquitlam Scouting Group bottle drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Scout hall located at the corner of Porter Street and Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam. If you would your recycling picked up, call 604-941-8568.

• Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet, 10:15 a.m., in the boardroom at CPL’s Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Info: 604-9374130.

• Local Volunteers to be honoured, at 9:30 a.m.,

by Port Moody Ecological Society in celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 10–16), as part of PMES 20th anniversary celebrations at Noons Creek hatchery, near the PoMo rec complex, 300 Ioco Rd. • Royal Society of St. George invites all fellow Brits (English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh) to attend first Tri-Cities lunch at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo, noon-2:30 p.m.; an informal lunch with typical British fare (vegetarian options available). Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Free parking at rear of Legion Hall. Tickets: $14 each. Info & tickets: Linda, limey27linda@shaw.ca or Peter, 604-931-5120. Reserve tickets no later than April 4.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 • Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group meets, 1 p.m., at the Astoria Retirement Home, Kelly Avenue, PoCo. Presentation by Alzheimer’s Society of BC on maintaining a healthy brain. All persons with Arthritis and/or their caregivers welcome.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

APRIL 12: CHATS, NATURALLY

• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Speaker: biologist Christine Bishop, who will present a slideshow on B.C.’s efforts to conserve yellow-breasted chats. Free and all are welcome. Info: 604-9364108 or 604-461-3864, or visit www.bmn.bc.ca. noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam.

Speaker: Afona Peters on “A Gold Medal Finish”.

Feature: Arthritis Society education, support and solutions. Reservations: Marie, 604-420-2667 no later than April 11.

dition to the general meetings the third Monday of each month, members participate in ongoing activity groups that meet weekly or monthly. Info: Wendy, 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@ yahoo.ca.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society will host a guided tree walk on the Riverview Hospital grounds, leaving at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. Directions or info: 604-290-9910 or www.rhcs.org.

• 1st Port Coquitlam Scouts bottle drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., collecting returnable bottles for sorting at Kilmer elementary school. Call 604-970-2579 and leave your telephone number.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 • Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon., Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: Peggy, 604-461-9705.

• Tri-City, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Newcomers Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. All women, not just those new to the area, wanting to have fun and promote new friendships, are welcome to participate. In ad-

• Dogwood Garden Club meets, 7 p.m., in the Centennial Room at the Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam.

Speaker: Shirley MacKenzie, on vegetable gardening.

• PoCo Garden Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church hall, corner of Prairie Avenue and Shaughnessy Street. Presenter: Fred Wein, founder of Clearview Horticultural Products Inc., who will speaking on “Clematis, the Classic Climber.” New members and guests welcome. Info: Marion, 604941-9261.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 • Transportation Forum: Pacific Reach Business Park, presented by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and Boulevard Casino; see plans on the new infrastructure design and construction in the Pacific Reach Business Park and immediate areas; in the Red Robinson Show Theatre, Boulevard Casino, 2080 United Blvd.,

TO SUBMIT AN ITEM: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam. Presentation: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: free.

Register online at www. tricitieschamber.com or call 604-464-2716.

NOTICES • Season starts May 2 for Coquitlam Sharks Aquatic Club, which offers swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming. The club caters to a variety of skill and experience levels in all four disciplines for kids 5-18.

There are competitions throughout the summer with clubs in the Simon Fraser region, culminating in the regional and provincial championships in August. Registration will run 9 a.m.-noon April 23 at Poirier rec centre (pool lobby). Info: vice_president@coquitlamsharks.ca or www.coquitlamsharks. ca.

• Port Moody Ecological Society needs small buckets with handles for this year’s Fingerling Festival (May 7). Buckets will be used by young children to transfer 40,000 young salmon into Noons Creek.

Clean buckets can be dropped off to volunteers at Noons Creek Hatchery every morning and will be re-used by the hatchery throughout the year. Info: www.noonscreek.org or Sandra, 778-861-1972.

• Coquitlam (Glen Pine/ Dogwood pavilions) Slow Pitch Club is looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in the past, just to have some knowledge of the game.

Also, age is not a factor as long as you can still make it around the bases.

Practices and games are on Tuesday and Thursday

• Watch a documentary on conflict resolution that charts how Northern Ireland took steps towards peaceful co existence, 7 p.m., in council chambers at Coquitlam city hall, 3000 Burlington Dr.; hosted by Coquitlam Sunrise Rotary Club and Coquitlam Rotary Club, and featuring panellists from Northern Ireland who are in the area as a Rotary Group study exchange team. Cost: $10. Info: Rhian Piprell, 604-937-4132 or Maureen Boyd, at 604-936-6260.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club presentation night; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., slide show/ presentation after 8 p.m., at 630 Poirier St., McGee Room.. Visitors welcome.

Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 • La Leche League Canada-Coquitlam meets at Share Family and Community Services Society, main floor, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody; doors open at 9:45 a.m., meeting begins at 10 a.m.

Topic: “The advantages of breastfeeding to mother and baby.” All women interested in breastfeeding (and their children) are welcome to attend monthly LLL meetings.

Info: www.lllc.ca.

• Tri-City Christian Women’s Club Luncheon,

mornings; the season ends at the end of June.

Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca.

• Baker’s Corner Parent Participation Pre-school, with classes for 3- and 4-year-olds, is accepting registrations for the 2011/’12 school year;

classes start in September 2011 and pre-school is located inside Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: www.bakerscornerpreschool.com or 604-4615848.

• Friendly Forest Preschool is accepting ap-

plications for September 2012. Friendly Forest is a play-based parent cooperative. Drop off your application or mail to 2505 Sunnyside Rd., Anmore.

Info: www.friendlyforestpreschool.com. see page 40

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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws.

The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each Public Hearing item – please register by telephone at 604-927-3010 or by facsimile at 604-927-3015. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting to give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

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continued from page 38 • Little Neighbours Pre-school is accepting registrations for the 2011/’12 school year. Little Neighbours is a play-based, parent-participation pre-school located at 155 Finnigan St. Info: 604-521-5158 or www.littleneighbours.com.

• The Family Resource Centre at Westwood elementary school, in co-operation with School District 43, is offering multi-sensory literacy tutoring; one-hour sessions at 4 p.m. are available to all children ages 5-8 in the TriCities. Info: ldafrasernorth@gmail.com.

• Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca.

• Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111.

• Kiddies Korner Pre-school still has spaces available.

Info: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca.

• Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info & registration: 604-941-6311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604-9417111, Ext. 106.

• 754 Phoenix Air Cadet Squadron is accepting registrations for girls and boys between the ages of 12 and 18. If you like camping, hiking, sports, flying, precision drill, first aid, robotics, biathlon, range, band, flight principles or air navigation, Cadets is for you. The squadron has year-long programs, including summer camps. To register, visit Moody elementary school (2717 St. Johns St., PoMo) at 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday. Info: 604-9368211.

• Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse.

Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. This program is a free service for Tri-City families. Info: 604-941-7111.

• Specialized Victim Assistance offers free and confidential info, referral, advocacy and support services to survivors of relationship violence, criminal harassment, sexual assault and child sexual abuse who may or may not wish to be involved with the criminal justice system.

Info: 604-941-7111.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www.badgut.org.

• Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604688-1716.

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School District 43 is hosting the B.C. finals for the Chinese Bridge public speaking contest Sunday at Gleneagle secondary.

Some 89 students from across the province, including those attending local schools, will be competing for a variety of prizes as well as a chance to participate in world championships in China.

This is a first for Coquitlam’s Confucius Classroom, a Mandarin language program run locally by SD43’s International Education program but sponsored by the People’s Republic of China.

Students from kindergarten to Grade 12 who have learned their Mandarin from Confucius programs or in school programs will be participating.

Among the contestants will be students from SD43’s Mandarin bilingual program at Walton elementary school, said Patricia Gartland, director of instruction for International Education.

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And, from April 4 - 17, participating Curves clubs will waive the membership fee for new members who donate a bag of non-perishable food or make a minimum donation of $30

to our community,” said Gartland , noting that the Chinese vice-consul general Li Wenci and education consul Xue Yafei will be among the dignitaries attending the public speaking contest.

Judges will be professors of Asian Studies from UBC, SFU, the University of Victoria and University College of the Fraser Valley.

Students will be speaking on the topic of “Mandarin Chinese: My Story” and they have been divided into groups by their age and whether they are heritage or nonheritage speakers.

None of the students speak Mandarin as a first language, although it is a heritage language for some, she said, noting that the goal of the contest is to promote multiculturalism.

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amily caregivers who care for aging parents encounter caregiver stress, life-and-death medical crises, financial problems and property disputes. As a result, relationships between brothers and sisters can suffer, according to a press release from Home Instead Senior Care.

The new study of siblings who act as family caregivers, conducted for Home Instead, which provides home care services for seniors in their own homes and in seniors residences and long-term care facilities, sheds new light on sibling dynamics in these situations.

“Any family that has cared for a senior loved one knows that problems working with siblings can lead to family strife,” said Paul Tjosvold, owner of the Port Coquitlam Home Instead. “Making decisions together, dividing the workload and teamwork are the keys to overcoming family conflict.”

According to the study, four factors determine if relationships among adult children have deteriorated and whether the quality of care for the parents will be compromised because of it. Those factors are: teamwork, consideration for one another’s ability to help, willingness to help and the ability to make important decisions together.

The study said that 40% of family caregivers who say their relationships with siblings have deteriorated blame it on brothers and sisters not being willing to help.

“If you’re 50, have siblings and are assisting with the care of a senior loved one, it’s time to develop a plan,” Tjosvold said.

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by The Boomer Project, included 383 adults ages 35 to 64 years with living siblings or step-siblings who were either currently providing care for a parent or older relative, or had provided care in the past 18 months. The study found that: • Among siblings who care for a parent, the primary caregiver is a 50-year-old sister caring for an 81-year-old mother or a 50-year-old brother caring for an

hot buttons In family caregiving, certain situations are hot button triggers and can make the life of caregiving siblings more difficult and lead to family conflict, especially around these hotbutton issues: • Illness: A senior loved one who becomes ill or faces declining health can leave a family with difficult issues. Who provides the additional care? Is there a team approach or does one sibling bear the brunt of the caregiving?

Family members’ differing opinions and the changing needs of a senior can worsen the situation.

• Money: Money matters often complicate life for seniors and their adult children. The recent economic downturn has impacted the savings of many older adults. Families can be forced to make tough caregiving decisions when concerning their loved ones’ finances.

• Inheritance: The temptation of a family inheritance can influence one’s decisions. If one sibling is encouraging a parent to spend the siblings’ inheritance and another is coaxing that parent to save the money, trouble is sure to ensue.

• Distance: Siblings who live in the same town or city as their parents may be stuck with most of the caregiver work. According to research conducted for the Home Instead Senior network, one sibling is responsible for the bulk of the care of Mom and Dad in 41 percent of families. Siblings who live far away can feel left out or, if they speak up, viewed as intruders by the primary family caregiver.

• Stress: Adult caregivers who start a new job, are raising children or caring for their own spouse can become overwhelmed when elderly family members need help. Those who bear the brunt of caregiving may resent siblings who are unable or unwilling to help.

In fact, 40% of caregivers who say their sibling relationships have deteriorated say their brothers and sisters are unwilling to help, according to research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network.

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of the care for Mom or Dad, and in only 3% of families do siblings split the caregiving tasks equally.

• The sibling who is the primary caregiver puts in nearly three times as many hours of care as do their brothers and sisters. On average, the primary family caregiver provides 14 hours of care per week, while other siblings provide five hours of care.

Along with the study, Home Instead Senior Care has launched the 50-50 Rule, a public education campaign that offers strategies for overcoming sibling differences to help families provide the best care for senior parents.

The 50-50 Rule refers to the average age (50) when siblings are caring for their parents, as well as the need for brothers and sisters to share the care responsibility on a 50-50 basis.

The public education campaign includes a guide of family relationships and communications illustrating real-life situations, along with practical advice from Dr. Ingrid Connidis, a leading authority on aging, family relationships and worklife balance.

The guide and a website (www.solvingfamilyconflict) offer a variety of additional tips and resources to help adult siblings work as a team to share the care of their parents.

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Participants will increase their endurance, flexibility and balance in static positions and work towards improving strength, co-ordination and balance while in motion.

The fee for this program is $43.75 and preregistration is required.

To register for this program and for more information, call 604-9276098 or the registration line at 604-927-4386.

Dogwood Pavilion is a Coquitlam recreation facility for people 50 plus and is located at 624 Poirier St., with the entrance off of Winslow Street.

Minds in Motion Comes to Tri-City A new program aims to exercise people’s memories.

Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage memory loss (Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia) and a friend, family member or caregiver that is now being offered in Coquitlam.

A certified fitness instructor conducts the fitness portion of the program. For the second half, a facilitator ensures participants are welcomed and assists with social interaction and involvement in activities, guided by the needs and interests of the participants.

The Alzheimer Society of British Columbia is offering this program in Coquitlam in partnership with Dogwood Pavilion, a city recreation facility for people 50 and older. The pro-

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gram is offered on an on-going basis in blocks of seven weeks on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and the fee is $32.

Participants register with a partner.

For more information on this program and how to participate, contact Kate Cowell, Minds in Motion co-ordinator, at 604-742-4923 or go to www.alzheimerbc.org.

Glen Pine offering a variety of classes Glen Pine Pavilion features arts instruction, wellness information and a little bit of dancing this month.

The Coquitlam recreation facility for people 50 and older has a variety of workshops coming up, including: • Classical drawing: Learn to draw on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, through June 8. Through a tactile method of drawing

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Early cool colour plants must be able to handle unexpected late frosts, cold winds and lots of very heavy rain. This is no small task.

Fortunately over the past few years, some wonderful new plant varieties have found their way into the market and let me assure you, they are up to all of these challenges.

There are, however, a few key things to keep in mind. Even these fairly tough plants need to be well acclimatized before being set outside. Moving plants directly from a warm greenhouse to the cold outdoors will cause too much stress and will seriously set the plants back, especially if the weather is very windy and cool. The second thing to keep in mind is drainage.

Make an extra effort to add plenty of fir or hemlock bark mulch or sawdust to any heavy clay soils in order to lighten them up and use well drained soils in containers.

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We use all kinds of linarias in our gardens for long lasting cool colour. They look like miniature snapdragons. A more low spreading plant available in a good range of bright colours, you’ll find them quite striking.

Nemesias, whether the more trailing ‘Sunsatia’ types for baskets and containers or the newer ‘Sundrops’ bedding varieties, both are ideal for some splashes of old fashioned charm. They love morning sun and afternoon shade and when it does finally become warmer, they will keep going for the longest time.

Two new series of smaller flowered mimulus, called ‘Calypso’ and ‘Magic’, have such vibrant colours and unusual flowers that they capture everyone’s attention. They also come in separate colours to create some interesting combinations.

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What are the best cool-loving plants for a great display? By far and away, the top performers are violas and pansies.

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The new varieties of violas, the ‘Penny’ and the ‘Sorbet’ series, have improved size, a colour range to blow your socks off and a flowering time that beats them all. Their smaller blossoms make them less formal and even more charming than pansies and they have the ability to blend with everything in your garden from early bulbs to primulas. Try the soft pastels like ‘Penny Primrose’, ‘Sorbet Lemon Chiffon’, ‘Penny Cream’, ‘Penny Orchid Frost’ and ‘Penny Porcelain’. They are most effective in tiny pockets or in groupings with other companions. Plant them early for instant and long-lasting results.

These are the ‘colour now’ plants you need for your garden to give both of you a lift. These are the plants that will take the weather abuse and keep on giving. These are the ‘feel good now and even better later’ plants that will make a big difference in your garden this year. Marigolds, salvias, geraniums and petunias are already in some garden stores and even though it’s tempting, please hold off planting them until at least mid to late May — they need warmth to thrive.

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High waters, more hills in Diez Vista Gruelling 50 km ultra race set for Saturday

By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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he odds of a record being broken at Saturday’s 15th annual Diez Vista 50 km ultra race on the trails of Belcarra and Anmore are extremely high.

How high? About as high as the extra 1,000-plus feet in elevation that’s been added to the already gruelling, goat-geared mountainous course.

The change by event organizers was not an elective one but rather a necessary one due to extremely high waters on Buntzen Lake that have boosted the winding, IN QUOTES treacherous trek from a peak climb in elevation of about 6,200 feet to roughly 7,300, estimates race co-director George Forshaw of Port Moody.

A fair chunk of the run that formerly encompassed the beach area and floating George Forshaw bridge at Buntzen’s south end can no longer be navigated on foot at present, Forshaw said, shifting that portion of the race primarily to the considerably steeper Lakeview Trail on the lake’s west side.

“The race is still 50 kilometres in length but adding 1,000 feet or so of elevation is going to make it even tougher, I would think,” Forshaw said. “Mind you, some of these runners are just amazing on hills and never seem to be fazed by them but... I think the chances [of a new record] are slim.”

The current record in the men’s division is held by North Vancouver’s Gary Robbins, who set a new mark of four hours, 10 minutes and 38 seconds last year. Robbins will not be able to attend this year’s race due to injury, although Suzanne Evans of New Westminster will be back to defend her record in the women’s division of 4:43:04 set in 2006.

A total of 126 runners have entered Saturday’s gigantic journey.

Robbins’ absence combined with a rash of recent cool weather that included snow earlier this week on higher elevations has left the men’s category “pretty wide open,” Forshaw believes.

“I’m looking at the list [of men’s entries] and I think it’s going to be an interesting race,” he said.

The race begins 7:30 a.m. at Sasamat Lake’s parking lot ‘A’, near White Pines Beach. The ascent soon begins up the rocky, root-ridden Diez Vista (10 views) trail, which offers majestic viewpoints of Indian Arm, surrounding mountain ranges and various nearby lakes.

There will be six aid stations along the course for competitors to rest and/or replenish, with the last finisher(s) expected to reach the end about 4:30 p.m., Forshaw said.

FINISH LINE: Only two runners have completed all 14 of the previous Diez Vista ultras –– 52-year-old Peter Zubrick of Port Moody and Kelowna’s Judy Kotopski, 63 –– and both have registered for Saturday’s 15th edition of the race. Also returning is long-time Diez Vista competitor Rob Lang, a 54-year-old Surrey resident who won the event its first two years (1997 and ’98).

“Some of these runners are just amazing on hills but... the chances [of a new record] are slim.”

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Rocky, tree root-ridden trails – as this runner tackles here in a past Diez Vista 50 km trail race – is just one of the many obstacles competitors face on the steep, treacherous course in Belcarra and Anmore.

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Bit of rain not so bad TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz Fish feel way we do re: weather Rain, rain, rain. It has been continuous this year.

While a day or two, or even a week, of rain can be a boost to fishing in summer, during the rest of the year it brings things to a grinding halt.

Many seasoned anglers know that fish go off the bite when the barometer starts falling and maintains a low reading. Those who understand meteorology (the scientific study of the atmosphere) recognize these readings on a barometer as the onset and continuation of a low-pressure weather system.

While we may see and recognize the changes in atmospheric pressure, it is not the weather or atmospherethat causes the change in fish-feeding behavior.

The change is caused by any imbalance of positive ions (electrically charged atoms) that are normally absorbed by all living things during high pressure periods.

Does this help? If you have an inquisitive mind, you would most likely say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. For the rest of us, it comes down to this: Fish, wildlife and people tend to be sluggish and negative during extended times of rainy weather.

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Fishing on our Lower mainland lakes is a wash out.

However, if we get the predicted sun on the weekend, it should be good. Late mornings through mid- afternoons are best.

Try Chironomid, Bloodworm, Big Black, Woolly Bugger, Micro Leach, Sixpack,

Dragonfly Nymph, Halfback, Doc Spratley, Baggy shrimp or Zulu.

The Fraser River is good for cutthroat and dolly varden.

For cutthroat try Rolled Muddler, Mickey Finn, Eggo, Tied Down Minnow, Epoxy Minnow, Flesh Fly, Professor, Lioness, Coachman, Zulu, Chez Nymph.

For dolly varden try Large (#4 to #1) Eggo, Dolly Whacker, Bucktail, Epoxy Minnow, Big Black, Muddler or Zonker.

The Vedder River is fair to good for steelhead, dolly varden and rainbow.

For steelhead try Big Black, Popsicle, Steelhead Nightmare, Polar shrimp, GP, Thor, Squamish Poacher, Kaufmann Stone, Purple Peril, or Eggo.

For rainbow try: Rolled Muddler, Eggo, Flesh Fly, Kaufmann Black Stone, Zulu, Chez Nymph, Big Black or Renegade.

The Stave River is good for rainbow and cutthroat. The Harrison River is fair to good for cutthroat and rainbow.

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A drop-box for shorts and jerseys only will be stationed at the PoCo mini soccer tournament this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at Gates Park.

Also, there will also be a container for them located in Hyde Creek Rec Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lobby from April 9-25. Email debbiefell@shaw.ca.

Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association

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Dayn MacGreggor of the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils fends off a Riverside Rapids’ opponent during a Fraser Valley North AAA senior girls high school soccer league game Wednesday at Gates Park.

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Five different players struck net as the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils danced past the Riverside Rapids 5-1 Wednesday in a Fraser Valley North AAA senior girls high school soccer league game at Gates Park.

Bridget Hoffart, Suzanne Coulson, Erina Cho, Amy Trentor and Dayn MacGreggor all scored for Best.

I n P o r t M o o d y, the host Blues were no match for the Centennial Centaurs, who got two tallies from Olivia Aguiar on way to a 5-0 triumph.

N i c o l e Fo r e m a n , Sofia Fabbro and Gina Fabbro also scored for the Cents, who got shutout netminding from Veronica Aguiar.

Also, Lena Soutar’s marker lifted the Terry Fox Ravens to a 1-1 sawoff with the Heritage Woods Kodiaks. Jodi Va n c e a n d C a r l a DeSanto were solid while filling in for the injured Fox goalie.

In another seasonopening FV North league game Wednesday, Surrey’s Fraser Heights Firehawks nipped the North Surrey Spartans, 2-1.

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On Friday, March 25 Jim passed away in his wife’s arms in the comfort of their home after a lengthy battle with asbestos related lung disease.

Jim will be lovingly missed by wife and best friend of 55 years Gladys, sons Tom (Lynda) and Don (Paule), grandsons Kevin and Mike, brothers Bill and Pat and sisters Margaret, Barbara and Judi. Jim was predeceased by sister Dodie and brother Bob. Jim was a retired member of IBEW Local 213. In respect of Jim’s wishes, no service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jim’s memory may be made to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RAMSAY, Leone Audrey (nee Rice) July 7, 1919 - April 1, 2011 Leone peacefully passed away into the presence of our Lord on Friday, April 1st, 2011 surrounded by many of her loving family. She is predeceased by her husband Doug of 54 years (April 8, 2001), survived by her children Mavis (Murray), Doug (Judy), Tom (Sherry), and Helen; her sister-in-law Betty Cooper; her brother-in-law Gerry de Haas; grandchildren David (Debbie), Brian (Linda); Catherine; Eshelle (Steven), Sarah (Tammy); Tammy (Brian), Ben (Teniko), Chris; Fay Ramsay, mother of Heather (Steve), Amber (Derrick), Douglas, Laura; 6 great grandchildren and 4 great-great children.

Leone was born in Hanley, Saskatchewan and the family moved to Edmonton then on the West Coast where she met and married Doug. Doug & Leone resided in New Westminster until 1961 when they moved to Port Coquitlam. She actively participated with the farm duties, tending the garden and raising a family.

Doug and Leone started a new business in 1967 as a manufacturer of custom-built RVs where she did the bookkeeping, upholstery, curtains and planning for the company’s future which continues to flourish today as a third generation family business as Meridian RV. Leone was highly respected and loved by all, a caring friend and a very giving person. The family is proud of her accomplishments and many talents including seamstress and painting skills.

We know that Leone was extremely proud of all her family who along with her friends will dearly miss her.

The family wants to thank Dr. Kochendorfer and Dr. Shaw.

Sincerest thanks to her home caregivers and the Eagle Ridge Hospital staff.

“So lift up your heart to the heavens, There’s a loving and kind Father there, Who offers release and comfort and peace, In the silent communion of prayer.”

A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Northside Foursquare Church, 1477 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam.

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Assistant Buyer / Expeditor Well est. industrial distribution company located in Pacific Reach Business Park Coquitlam is seeking an Assistant Buyer / Expeditor for immediate start; incumbent should have no more than 5yrs exp. in the buying field, preference will be given to those familiar with the purchase of resale industrial components, equipment, raw materials and / or MRO products.

General functions will consist of working with supply partners and internal CSR’s to issue, plan, schedule and expedite purchase orders, some administrative tasks also required. Position demands at least some knowledge of purchasing and accounting functions and ability to work in MS Excel, multi - tasking and working to deadlines are very important to success. Well suited for person seeking to use and grow their recent education in the materials management or logistics area. Over experienced candidates need not apply.

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IMAGINATION KINGDOM licensed Family Daycare in north PoCo. F/TP/T spaces, 6/mo’s up. ECE cert/First Aid. 604-468-9105.

Drivers Wanted: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!!

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CHAMCO INDUSTRIES has an immediate opening for a Service Coordinator in its Surrey office. This individual will be the central point of contact for service inquires, support the administrative duties in the department, and assist in the internal coordination of technicians. Experience in administrative duties and a technical / mechanical aptitude are requirements for this position. For further details of this posting, refer to www.chamco.com. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Reporter/ photographer The Mission Record Black Press B.C. The Mission Record, a weekly publication serving more than 10,000 homes, has an opening for a fulltime, temporary reporter/photographer.

This is a one-year maternity leave replacement, commencing in early July.

The successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a wide range of news and feature stories, as well as arts and community coverage and marketingbased supplement assignments.

You will be expected to bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. Strong narrative writing skills will be a distinct advantage.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, showing keen attention to detail while working well under deadline pressures, and learning in a fastpaced, competitive environment.

Your creative talents also show in imagery.

Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, and advanced photography skills are required. Basic competency in videography and video editing is expected, along with web-based work. Familiarity with Canadian Press style is important.

The Mission Record is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should submit a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: The Mission Record Editor 33047 First Avenue Mission, B.C. V2V1G2 or e-mail news@missioncityrecord.com Deadline for applications is April 15/11.

We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417

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COOKS REQUIRED

The Port Moody Police Department is seeking a highly motivated individual in the position of Records Quality Control Coordinator.

Reporting to the Manager of Police Services, this position ensures completeness and accuracy in maintaining continuity of investigational material and the integrity of reports within the police records management system.

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MANUAL/CAD DRAFTSPERSON, Microstation and Autocad, knowledge of cable base program P/T F/T. 604-773-4728

Some experience necessary.

P/T only. Must be willing to work any time and any shift.

Apply in person to:

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909

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COOK/Baker/Dessert Maker Wanted for ethnic restaurant & food producer established 15 yrs.

Min 7 yrs exp to work in a busy fast-paced environment. Must be able to memorize and make 100 different ethnic recipes on a daily basis under supervision. Must be a take-charge, hardworking individual with good health and in good physical shape. $14/hr. Fax resume to Tina at 604-461-3777 or email: casadelpane@shaw.ca

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MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes

ASSEMBLER, SHUTTER blinds (NOC9498) Perm FT position $18/hr. ShutterSMART exp. prefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Start ASAP. Email resume: posting.sbf@ gmail.com D.J. SHUT TER FACTORY INC. Coquitlam, BC.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

We have FT & PT positions open for qualified 1st & 2nd cooks.

DELTA TEXTILES Coquitlam is seeking a full time ACCOUNTS BOOKKEEPER CLERK. Must be enthusiastic & speak Punjabi. Email resume: deltatextiles@hotmail.com or Fax to 604-942-2758

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SuperValu PoCo

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Drâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

PERSONAL SERVICES

The Vancouver Golf Club

Requires full time meat cutter / manager. Must have good customer skills and retail cutting experience.

Please reply with resume to: 2535 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, V3C 3G1 or Fax 604-942-5354.

PORT MOODY EMPLOYMENT

City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody â&#x201E;Ą 604.469.4500 â&#x20AC;˘ www.portmoody.ca

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MEAT MANAGER

8774 1249-1277 Falcon Dr 2550-2567 Peregrine Pl 1271-1299 Tercel Crt 1300-1304 Glenaryre Dr 110-301 Harvard Dr 195-197 Princeton Crt 1-12 Simon Fraser Crt 6194 45-167 Fernway Dr 4-41 Hickory Dr

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

GENERAL LABOUR PRECAST CONCRETE

8777 1266-1356 Lansdowne Dr

OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation

Records Quality Control Coordinator

HELP WANTED

8684 2040-2065 Alpine Crt 2030-2060 Compton Crt 623-652 Draycott St 601-651 Midvale St 601-606 Rialto Crt 1915-2051 Winslow Ave

@ 604-472-3042

HELP WANTED

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8507 1381-1439 Cambridge Dr (odd) 677-701 Gatensbury St 680-687 Keneng Crt 670-675 Madera Crt 1406-1432 Milford Ave 661-689 Schoolhouse St 1319-1431 Smith Ave

and quote the route number.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Professionally Prepared by CGA Personal and Business Taxes Efile fast refund Very Reasonable Rates

604-472-7776 #300-2232 McAllister Ave. POCO

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

We charge the cheapest price ever. Only $20/Hr We always do an excellent job.

PLEASE CALL

778-996-1978

MAIDS Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122; US The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d staff, 22 yrs exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly.

Guaranteed, perfect work.

Any package. Res/Comm.

Give us a call

604-808-0212 Sparkle Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr.

778-318-4716

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COMPUTER SERVICES

AS A WAY of celebrating our grand opening, Gangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Computer Shop in Port Moody is offering free diagnosis and 10% off any service for new customers. From the most basic computer problems up to the most advanced, we solve it all. gangscomputershop@live.ca 778-373-9261 www. gangscomputershop.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO...

Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

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DRYWALL

BOARDING, TAPING, painting, renovations. Big & small jobs, quality work.

Free estimates.

Roman 604-931-4132 or 726-4132.

Ceiling Restoration: taping & boarding respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826 FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 J.R. DRYWALL, Specializing in sm jobs, taping & textured ceilings.

35yrs exp. John 604-460-0830

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ELECTRICAL

BLUE MTN Electric Ltd., #13337, Res/Comm/Ind. Motor control and older type machinery.

Call: (604)936-0311, Vancouver - Hope.

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ELECTRICAL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867.

REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent

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GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

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Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

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FENCING

1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates.

Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714 FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

SANDRA DEE GARDEN ESCAPES Certified horticulturist ✦ Spring cleanup ✦ Fertilize ✦ Pruning & shaping ✦ Rejuvenate old soil ✦ Weekly maintenance programs Modern & traditional plant design for newly or renovated garden beds, patios & balcony.

Whats growing on in your garden

604 - 761 - 1818

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in: - ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery

Ph: 604-469-2331 281

GARDENING

604.720.2853 Fully Insured. Member of BBB.

www.atclandscape.com COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★ S S S S

Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming~Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding Retaining Wall

Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed. Call John

604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785 ** HON’S GARDEN SERVICE ** Lawn Maintenance, Power Raking Trimming, Pruning Garden clean-up New Sod, Weeding. Free Est. 604317-5328 honsgarden@shaw.ca

NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available!

S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

RENO’S & DECKS

BY DENNIS Your Renovation & sundeck specialist Certified carpenter 20 yrs exp.

No job too small Call for your free estimate

(604)614-1232 Licenced & Insured

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

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HOME REPAIRS

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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Landscape Maintenance

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured Residential~Strata~Commercial

(604)671-2746 Free Estimates

Organic Jump Start For those who want to transition their lawn & garden to an organic approach. For more details call:

604-616-3285 Nature’s Choice Environmental Group

MOVING & STORAGE

1 ALL IN ONE MOVING Real Prof. - Reasonable Rates For all moving needs 604-773-7833 ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25 yrs of experience 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140 POPEYE’S MOVING & HOUSE CLEANERS 604-783-6454 / 778-895-9027 www.popeyesmovingbc.com SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

Fully bonded and insured * Seniors Discount Lawns & Landscaping for all Budgets Ask for a Free Quote

❑ Lawnmowing ❑ Lawn Install ❑ Gardening ❑ Yard Clean-ups ❑ Gutter Cleaning ❑ Fertilizing ❑ Power Washing ❑ Hedges/Pruning ❑ Retaining Walls

❑ Delivery ❑ Aeration ❑ Rubbish Removal ❑ Landscaping ❑ Tree Trimming ❑ Snow Removal ❑ Christmas Lights ❑ Odd Jobs ❑ Fences

604.202.1956

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special

Serving Tri City 31 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured.

Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941

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PRESSURE WASHING

Call Ian 604-724-6373 TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362 JJ ROOFING. New Roofs/Re-Roofs / Repairs. Summer Special ~ 20% Off. Free Est. Refs. WCB Insured.

Member BBB. Jas @ 604-726-6345

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339

604.587.5865

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

Running this ad for 7yrs

Dean 604-834-3076

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

NO Wood byproducts used

604-728-5643

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

604-465-3189

Gary 604-339-5430

No job too big or small

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

SEASIDE PAINTING

JERRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE A to Z Residential/Strata/Commercial Repairs.

35 years exp. No job too small.

604-710-8184 or 604-941-7988.

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating Over 20 year experience COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

Greg 604-818-0165 Completehomerenovations@gmail.com

& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618

NICK’S Landscaping *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 16 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Free Est. & Ref’s avail. anytime Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510

Sustainable Landscaping Design / Site Preparation Excavation / Retaining Walls Patios / Pathways / Planting Soil Amendments / Mulching

604-616-3285 Nature’s Choice Environmental Group

✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding

☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899

Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

10% OFF with this AD .

PAUL BUNYAN Tree Service * ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates

604-942-6907

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7.

Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.

A Plumber/Gas, h/w tanks, furn. boiler renos/repairs, Our 2nd Opinion - Save you $$$. 604-618-8315

Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty

CALL 604-937-0203 JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.

Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

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APPLIANCES

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

FERTILIZERS

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GARAGE SALES

COQUITLAM, huge moving sale, furn., kids items, Sat. Sun. April 9 & 10, 9-4. 3068 PLATEAU BLVD.

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure.

13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Miniature Chinese Sharpei pups M/F’s available. CKC reg. $1200.

604-315-8774 www.wrinklesus.com MIN PIN, spayed female, 6 years, very clean & smart, must sell. $400.

Call (604)794-7347 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PAPILLON. Registered, micro chipped. Money back guaranteed.

Delivery avail. $850. 604-563-3769.

PUGS, Fawn 1 male. 1 female.

Ready to go. Vet chkd & shots. $500. (604)614-6044 PUGS, fawn, 3 male, 1 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $500. (604)796-2727/799-2911 SHIH TZU Bichon pups. 1st shots, dewormed M/$500 F/$550. 604552-4415 or 604-763-7473.

TINY BLACK TOY poodle vet checked. Born Jan. 28, 2011 Very cute. $850. Call 604-533-1759.

YORKIES, 8 wks, fam raise vet chk shots, tails, dewclaws, 3 M. $750, 604-590-9060, jhurley@telus.net Yorkshire Terrier 1-F teacup, 2-M Reg’d, micro chipped. $995. Money back guar. Del. avail. 604-563-3769

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RUBBISH REMOVAL Bobcat/dump trailer. hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.

www.proaccpainting.com

Trevor (604)341-1697

ABC TREE MEN

bradsjunkremoval.com

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PETS

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742 Interior /Exterior Renovations & Addition Specialists.

20+ years ‘’Doing it Right’’

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

220.JUNK(5865)

17607 FORD ROAD, PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

TREE SERVICES

Robert J. O’Brien

When QUALITY Matters HOOT & OWL BE THERE! BUILDING MAINT & REPAIRS LTD. Renovations & repairs Concrete, asphalt, vinyl decks, Roof & gutter repairs Custom bathrooms & tile work.

Reliable contractor Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

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EXTRA

PAINT SPECIAL

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

604-351-6245

www.recycle-it-now.com

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

WDesign & Renovations WCedar Decks WFences WWooden Retaining walls Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

JUNK REMOVAL

604.

Home Renovations and New Construction

Woodland Decks

RECYCLE-IT! EARTH FRIENDLY

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA P/B pups. Ready now Vet ✓. Shots, 2 M, 3 F. Short hair.

Family raised. $600. 604-852-1805 CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd.

Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-533-8992 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP. 1 female. $750. 1st shots & dewormed.

Call 778-863-6332.

HAVENESE. Reg’d. Micro chipped.

2-M $895. 2-F $995. Money back guar. Delivery avail. 604-557-3291 LAB RETRIEVER PUPPIES. 7 available. Born Feb 12th. $550. Call 604-316-5644, LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $650. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217

CALL 604-937-0203

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Scott 604-891-9967

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

WINDOW CLEANING

PETS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp.

604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp.

No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

www.lawnsnmore.ca

ANDY’S LANDSCAPE design/planting/paving/retaining wall/deck/patio/pond/new lawn...

19 years exp. Majored in Landscape Architecture. 778-895-6202 www.andyslandscape.ca

Miller Plumbing & Drainage Ltd. Installs, h/w tanks, plugged drains, leaky pipes. 10% off 1st time clients Lic’d/Insured. (604)837-2507

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

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

www.metrovanhome.ca

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SUNDECKS

Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty

Local & Long Distance

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

IVY GREEN YARD SERVICE Hedges, pruning, yd cleanup, maint 30 years exp. FREE Estimates.

Guar. Work. Calvin 604-992-4633

LAWNS PLUS

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LANDSCAPING

30 Years Experience Licensed - Insured

EAGLE TILE

372

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

*GENTLEMEN* WINDOW Cleaning Window & Gutter Cleaning.

Pressure Washing. Call Micah for a free estimate 604-230-0429

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Remodeling • Decks

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

PLUMBING

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

Exp’d in over 30 lines of work.

For positive results call Robert.

604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

If I can’t do it ..... it can’t be done!

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ATC LANDSCAPE Landscape Maintenance Services • Spring Yard Clean-Ups • Lawn Maintenance • Gardening • Hedge & Tree Trimming • Cedar Fencing

RENO & REPAIR

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

287

MISC SERVICES

604-465-1311

Completehomerenovations@gmail.com

Professional Installation

Cleaning & Repairing

317

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Greg 604-818-0165

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

M.T. GUTTERS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Meadows Landscape Supply

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

MERCHANDISE: From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it is considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

Call bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 fax 604-575-2073

VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC.

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Over 20 year experience

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin.

Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

- Hardwood Floor Specialist -Installation, Sanding, Refinishing Express your unique and individual style with a custom stain.

Dust free sanding.

778-995-Wood (9663).

View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

Call Rod at 778-835-8319

PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.

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Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

(604)465-1311

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating

meadowslandscapesupply.com Residential/Commercial and Industrial wiring/maintenance No job too big or small Licensed, bonded & insured Contractor # 50123

www.tricitynews.com

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

Critter Care Wildlife Society Fundraiser BOOK SALE and Much More like DVD’s; CD’s; games, cat/dog toys etc.

Come out and help the animals and pick up some bargains for yourself.

Tuesday April 12th to Sunday April 17th 481-216 St. Langley 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

www.tricitynews.com

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

PORT COQUITLM

Tri-City Singles Social Club Garage Sale 21 - 2719 St. Michaels St. “Every” Saturday in April

10am to 2pm

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

COLLECTORS SAXOPHONES Soprano Buecher Silver 80 yrs old, excellent condition $3000. Picelo $250, Bongo Drums-perfect cond. $275 Call 604-534-2997 PIANO, Yamaha, 1 owner, $800.

Call (604)858-4081

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

8-10 FT DOGWOOD & JAPANESE MAPLES

$10 ea 8069 Nelson St. Mission

604-826-8988 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT COQUITLAM. Ideal investment opp small apt. building, 3brd, 2brm & 1rm mix. Off Coast Meridian. Great cond, renod. Approx.

55k annually w/residential mortgage on it, great future potential devlmpt Twnhoms. Serious buyers only. Call Peter 604-715-7423 asking $799,000 will look at trades or VTB.

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES

Sell Your House Fast!

Damaged house! Older house!

Difficulty selling? Need to sell now?

NO FEES! NO RISK! 604.657.9422

630

706

LOTS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

636

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove.

Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac.

Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)

Coquitlam/Port Moody

Deluxe 3 Bdrm.

Gas F/P, D/W, garburator, lndry hook-up, underground prk. Across from Elem. School.

Walk to W. Coast Express.

No pets.

For more information, google us.

Phone 604-465-9823

St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet.

U/g pkg, laundry room.

For more info & viewing call

BURNABY

Dragan 778-788-1845

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included.

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed.

Close to amen, schools and mall.

Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping.

Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.

For more info & viewing call

Dragan 778-788-1845

Cedar Grove Apartments 655 North Rd, Coquitlam Fab location close to everything.

1 bdrm suites avail. Mins from Lougheed Mall, Skytrain Shopping & parks. Bus station right in front. Parking and Laundry room.

For more info & viewing call

COQUITLAM

Beata 778-788-1840

5 min walk to Skytrain and Mall 1 & 2 Bdrm units w/view Heat/hot water, inste storage, 4 appl’s

COQUITLAM - BACHELOR nr.

Lougheed mall / skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg.

Quiet, N/P, gated parking & video surveillance. $645 incls. Heat & H/W. Available April 1. Crime-Free Certified. Call: 604-937-7812 Visit: www.greatapartments.ca COQUITLAM Center. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Incl heat, h/wtr, secure prkg. N/P. May1st. 604-942-2012. www.coquitlampropertyrentals.com

Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

PITT MEADOWS

The Meadows Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included.

2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

727 North Rd 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street.

15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp

604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

Call 604-830-9781

PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

www.aptrentals.net

752

TOWNHOUSES

PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrm Suites Available With Large Balcony / Patio Corner unit. Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express.

New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg.

Adult oriented. Sorry no pets.

Refs required.

Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm Top flr apt. $775 2 Bdrm Corner apt. $895 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 2 BDRM APTS avail May 1st.

- Lrg, bright, incl heat, h/water, f/s, priv balc, window coverings.

- Laundry & storage on ea floor.

- Plenty of pkng avail. No Pets.

- Wheelchair accessible

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

2232 McAllister Ave

Start Your New Year Right... At, The PERFECT LOCATION!

Sherwood Apt

www.dannyevans.ca

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

PORT MOODY

COQUITLAM:

COQUITLAM

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

(604)941-7721

604-944-2963

604-464-4921

Clean, very quiet, large,

PORT COQUITLAM - Suite 1661 Fraser Ave. Updated 3 BR 2 Bath; 1100 sf; lndry $1400 May 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT MOODY area. Lrg 3 bdrm condo. $1250/mo. Indoor pool, gym & laundry. Cl to bus. Avail immed.

N/S, N/P. (604)613-3702

*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Now accepting applic’s for 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Share purchase req’d.

* Renovated Suites *

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“Raphael Towers” 2 Bdrm $1220/mo

2865 Packard Ave.

GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

Call 604-837-4589

COQUITLAM CENTRE

GARDEN COURT HOUSING CO-OP

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo

Hyland Manor

www.aptrentals.net

Call 604-931-2024 www.aptrentals.net

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam

Call 604-421-1235 CITADEL HEIGHTS, POCO, 1 bdrm. 800 sqft. New, Bright g/l.

Great view. Priv entry, laundry, D/W. Avail now. $800/mo incl utils, wifi, cable. N/P N/S. Refs. req’d.

604-783-8634 Coquitlam, 1 bdrm $800 incl hotwater, u/g prkg, ldry fac. Apr 1. NS/NP 604-936-0277, 970-1135 cell

706

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

BRENTWOOD Apartments

Pitt Meadows

RENTALS

Near Shopping & Amenities.

Call Janine 778-898-0917

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

TOWNHOUSES

706

Awesome View!!

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

752

RENTALS

Glen drive. Bosa built. 28th flr., 2 BD, 2 Bath, wood flr. Open concept kitchen with granite countertops. Stainless steal appl., insuite lndry. Across Coq centre, Avail. May 1. $1400/mth.

LAST 4 LOTS IN PREMIUM subdivision selling below assessed value. Fully serviced on greenbelt, private setting, 8 minutes fr Newport Village. Call now 604-716-7600

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models.

Tremendous savings.

Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available.

877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

APARTMENT/CONDO

$ 1050-Brand New Luxurious Condo 1BED+DEN Never Lived In, Maple Ridge Central Location, Available from May 1 st, New Appliances, Granite Counter Top, In Suite Laundry, Secured Underground Parking and more. 604-7294590; dorel@shaw.ca

MISC. WANTED

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 465-7940 or 580-3439.

625

RENTALS

Call: 604-460-7539

752

Rivers Inlet Family Townhomes A short walk to Shopping mall, schools & recreation.

TOWNHOUSES

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Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS. Starting at $700/mo.

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Call (604) 942-2012

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.com

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE

750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Burke Mtn. Brand new 1 bdrm, 700 sq/ft suite, private entry, inste laundry, all new appli’s, granite counters. No Smoking. No pets. Ref’s req’d. Please email: scuccione@hotmail.com or call 604-868-1974.

COQUITLAM Clean and Spacious, over 1000 sq/ft 2 Bedroom Basement Suite. Private In Suite Laundry. Close to shopping and transportation. $995/month incl. utilities.

No Smoking or Pets. Available April 15th or May 1st. Call 604-644-9614 to view.

COQUITLAM, nr Coq Ctr. 1 Bdrm.

Avail. now. Absolutely N/S. N/P. Mature person. $700 incl utils. & shrd lndry. 604-944-8111 aft. 7 pm.

COQUITLAM WW Plat. 2Bdr gr/lvl priv laundry, avail now, ns/np, lease req. $875 +1/3utils. 778-995-0063.

COQUITLAM WW Plateau new lge 1 bdrm all appl wi/net nr bus NS/NP $850 + 1/3 utils. 604-552-4415.

MAPLE RIDGE EAST - WHONNOCK 1125 sq ft, 2 bdrm on QUIET NON SMOKING acreage, 5 appl, gas f/p, own driveway & patio.

WELL CARED FOR small to med size fixed pet ok, 2 max. $960 incl gas & hydro. Avail May 1.

Refs req’d. 604-462-0119 Pitt Meadows. 2 bdrm ste in newer home. Nr amenits. N/S N/P. Avail now. $900 + % utils. 604-825-0587.

POCO, 3 BDRM, FULLBATH, Insuite W/D, Grnd lvl. Sep. entry, NS/ NP, $1200+1/3util 604-945-6256 PORT COQUITLAM 1brdm grnd. level suite,private entry,parking,n/p n/s incl utils nr bus nice back yard $650.mo. avail now 604 941 6059 PORT COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm. suite, N/S N/P. Close to transit, school. now 604-468-6232 604-781-1939 PORT Coquitlam Maryhill. 2 bdrm newly reno’d grnd lvl ste, full bath, shared laundry, ns/np, avail May 1st. $950/mo +utils. 604-340-5407.

PORT COQUITLAM North side. 2 bdrm g/l bsmt suite. NP/NS. Shr lndry. Near all amens. Avail now. $800/mo incl utils. 604-941-1596.

PORT COQUITLAM, N. side, 2 bdrm, extra lrg., $800/mth. incl utils.

NP/NS, Immed. (604) 866-8182.

PORT COQUITLAM, N.Side. Bright 1 bdrm. grnd. lvl., full bath, f/p, N/S, Small dog ok. Nr. all amenits. $720 incl utils. Avail now. 604-468-6901.

Port Coquitlam, suit single 1 bdrm g/l ste, NS/NP inste ldry, $700 incl utils. Avail now. 604-944-8917 PORT MOODY cntr, newly upgraded 2 bdrm corner suite in 4-plex, beautiful mtn view, spacious rooms, all new windows & blinds, new laminate, carpet & tile, laundry in building. Walk to all amens. N/S, N/P, refs req’d. $800/mo. 604-562-0508.

WESTWOOD PLATEAU. 2 bdrm grd lvl suite. Sep ent. 9’ ceilings.

Kitchen with island, d/w, f/s w/d, gas f/p. N/S. N/P. Refs req. $975 + 1/3 utils. May 1. 604-329-6295

751

SUITES, UPPER

PORT COQUITLAM - Suite 1763 Pitt River Rd. Large 2 BR Reno’d 1 Bath; 875 sf; $850 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT Moody. 3 bdrm, nr Newport Vlg. F/p, w/d, awesome deck, np/ ns. $1200 + 60% util. 604-469-9402 PORT MOODY, old town center, upper suite,2 bdrm, over store, cov. porch, W/D, $900 + utils. Avail. Apr. 15. NS/NP. Phone (604)939-1858

752

TRANSPORTATION 810

736

HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM CNTR 3bdr 2ba, spec view, w/d, d/w, ns/np, avl now, resp, refs, $1450 +utils. 604-781-1703 MAPLE RIDGE; 4 bdrm, 2 bath, upstairs, $1600/mo. Call: 604-7617763 or 604-767-1293 aft 1pm.

PORT COQUITLAM - House 1328 Windsor Ave. Large 5 BR 3 Bath; 2450 sf; laundry; garage Fenced yard & deck; $2500 Apr. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

741

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845

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215.

1998 BUICK LASABRE LTD, new tires & brakes. exc. clean condition.

Private. $4800. 778-565-1097.

1998 BUICK LESABER 4 dr., low km., blue, $2800 for sale by owner.

(604)939-5633 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Sport.

Bought New - Don’t Need Two! Low km’s, economical V6 auto, full power group. AirCared til July 2012.

Reduced! $3775. 778-888-6805 or Mon-Fri 10am-2pm: 778-837-6577 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE grey, good condition. AirCared. $2850 obo. Call 604-328-9723.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 MERCEDES BENZ C320 4matic, Obsidian Black, auto, fully loaded, 165K, superb cond., orig owner, service records $10,900 obo (604)838-2683 or 604-853-9962 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX, auto, s. roof, alloy whls, loaded, 40 K, red, asking $10,860. Call 604-836-5931.

2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $9,000 firm. 604-538-9257.

827

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each.

Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

SCRAP METAL WANTED

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com The Scrapper

VEHICLES WANTED 851

859

AUTO FINANCING

UTILITY TRAILERS

HORSE TRAILER 1999 McBride - 2 Horse - Straight Haul. Exc condition! Needs nothing. $5200/obo. Call 604-850-3977.

MARINE

PT COQ Central 1bdr townhse lrg single garage, gas f/p, 5appls, NS/NP, refs, avail now. $900.

810

TRUCKS & VANS

1988 NISSAN Z24I, low rider 38miles/gallon, 4 cyl 5spd Reduced price to $1000 obo 604-302-0985 2000 Dodge Ram 3/4T 4x4 ext cab needs nothing, 204K, recent service records, trailer brake pkg,very good cond! $7995/obo. 604-850-3977

Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

912

BOATS

12 ‘ VANGUARD fiberglass boat, 35 H.P. Johnson mtr w/elec. start. 2 seats / trailer. Very good cond. Mtr runs well. $2,200. (604)792-7393

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1991 30 COACHMAN travel trailer full bed&bath, a/c, f/s, oak kitchen slps 6, $6500 1-778-580-5482 1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill

space with small kitchen.

2007 Keystone Laredo 26ft travel trailer w/super slide out, clean & shows like new $19,000. See pics Craigs list id# 2305854026. Call 778887-9245

604-944-2963

2009 TRAIL-LITE 248BH

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

POCO DOWNTOWN All-Inclusive Seniors Residence 1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

1994 CHEVY 7 pass Astro van & heavy duty utility trailer. Selling together $2500. obo(604)466-6323 1997 BUICK Park Ave. Loaded, new tires, brakes. No acc, low k’s, like new. $5900 obo 604-593-5072.

604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

TRANSPORTATION

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 for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Call 604-767-3842 or 778-552-4145

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2.

Leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm T/H’s, $830/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. 604-464-0034.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

DSI hot water, pass through storage, A/C, slide out, Awning, Micro. & more $17,995 (Stk. 29313)

CASH FOR CARS & TRUCKS FREE/FAST 24 hour tow service: or Donate to registered charities

OFFICE/RETAIL

750 + SQ/FT OFFICE

838

2010 SALEM T23FDS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

TOWNHOUSES

Call 604-724-6967

COQUITLAM Centre Area

2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

RENTALS

Bunks, A/C, Awning, LCD TV, microwave, outside shower, REDUCED. $13,995 (stk.30399A)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Please take notice that on April 16, 2011 and thereafter, the contents of the following storage lockers at Imperial Self Storage will be sold at auction, or otherwise disposed of, to cover outstanding costs of storage and all fees.

UNIT# 112 John Berchtold 129 Kalvin McWatters 140 Clayton MacDonald 173 Jason Beamont 830 Brent Hlweka + 865 Brent Hlweka 977 Fred Heitman 1263 Robert Fleetwood 1467 Tony Niles

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