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Sentence delayed in Fitzgerald conviction By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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Citizens, politicians and relatives of Darcie Clarke were part of a demonstration Wednesday promoted by radio station CKNW at Coquitlam city hall to protest child-killer Allan Schoenborn, Clarke’s ex-husband, being granted escorted day trips from the Forensic Psychiatric facility in Coquitlam. Above, Clarke’s cousin, Stacy Galt, speaks to protestors and the media. As The Tri-City News went to press yesterday, Schoenborn withdrew his request for escorted leaves. See story, page 19.
Give us old class sizes, Coquitlam teachers request By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 should be rolling back class sizes and putting money aside to deal with the fallout from a Supreme Court decision striking down a pair of laws that removed class size and composition from bargaining, says the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association. At an SD43 budget meeting Tuesday, CTA president Teresa Grandinetti presented the board of education with class size and composition provisions dating back to the late 1990s, when they were considered teachers’ working conditions and could be negotiated. see UNION ASKS, ASKS, page 8
T he sentencing of a woman convicted of obstructing justice for attempting to cover up a crime allegedly committed by her son has been delayed. Allyne Fitzgerald was expected to be sentenced Thursday but her lawyer, Joe Doyle, said he would require more time to complete his submission. Doyle told the court that attempts to retrieve the transcript of a case he wished to cite in his submission were unsuccessful. Instead, he produced a newspaper article. B . C . S u p re m e C o u r t Justice James Williams said he would continue with the sentencing hearing but would have to consider the defence’s addition at a later date. see DEFENCE C C CITES, S, page g 6
Another Evergreen delay? Deal on TransLink funding needed before fall elections, says Port Moody’s Trasolini By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
The long-promised Evergreen Line may remain on ice for much of this year because TransLink has so far not even begun to prepare a financial supplement to fund its share. So says Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini, who takes it as a bad sign that more delays are likely on a $1.4-billion line that was supposed to be under construction by now and completed by 2014. The only missing piece of the puzzle is TransLink’s $400-million contribution. Metro Vancouver mayors are in talks with
the provincial government on possible new mechanisms to raise money, potentially including an annual vehicle levy or road pricing. Trasolini said Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom told mayors in a meeting this week JOE TRASOLINI the project will not proceed until TransLink’s share is delivered. But he said he’s hopeful because Lekstrom recommitted to an accord signed last year by his predecessor, Shirley Bond, and former premier Gordon Campbell pledging to negotiate new, sustainable funding sources for regional transportation. The problem, he said, is that talks are now focused on finding an over-arching solution on long-term funding to pay for a variety of TransLink capital projects, including new
rapid transit lines to Surrey and UBC. That may mean a simpler Evergreen Line-only funding solution will be parked longer, he said. “It’s troubling to me that there is no supplemental plan specific to the Evergreen Line,” T rasolini said, refer ring to TransLink’s process of proposing expansion projects with tax or fee increases for the mayors’ approval. “There’s no other plan that’s been prepared nor is there anything in the works so far as I know.” Federal and provincial funding for the line from Burnaby through Port Moody to Coquitlam is in place, environmental approvals are complete and design work is done. The transportation ministry is now selecting a contractor and the project website says construction is slated to begin in late 2011, and be finished four years later. see NORTHEAST NORTHEAST,, page 19
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Ready, set, run Tradition took flight on Wednesday at the annual Como Lake Relays, where more energy went into cheering on the hundreds of Tri-City elementary school runners than the young athletes expended as they raced around Como Lake. Photos by Craig Hodge
For the 33rd consecutive year, the sounds of cheers — and maybe the odd bit of huffing and puffing — filled the trails around Como Lake in Coquitlam for the Como Lake Relays, a series of running races for School District 43 Grade 4 and 5 students. Hundreds of children participated on Wednesday. Top and right, Grade 4 boys circle the lake, passing the baton to teammates. Above and below left and right, Grade 4 girls take on the trails, cheered on by shouts, screams and clapping from schoolmates.
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FEDERAL ELECTION: Into the home stretch towards May 2 vote
Vote this weekend Voters wanting to cast their ballots early in the 41st federal election can visit a polling station today (Friday), Saturday or Easter Monday. Constituents in the riding of New WestminsterCoquitlam, which is currently held by NDP MP Fin Donnelly, can go to one of three places in the Tri-Cities between noon and 8 p.m. on those days: • Dr. Charles Best secondary school, 525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam; • Blue Mountain Baptist Church, 450 Blue Mountain St., Coquitlam; • or the Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle St., Port Moody. For eligible voters in the riding of Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, currently held by Conservative MP James Moore, there are four locations: • Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; • Minnekhada middle school, 1390 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam; • the Elks’ Lodge, 2272 Leigh Sq., PoCo; • or Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. To vote, have your driver’s licence handy. Alternatively, show two original pieces of authorized identification that have your name and address (i.e., health card or hydro bill). The third option is to take an oath and have an elector who knows you vouch on your behalf; this person must have authorized ID and be from the same polling division as you. For more information, visit www.elections.ca. Voting on election day, May 2, is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Liberal Lee says he’s old enough to speak his mind By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Dozens of Tri-City business owners, party boosters and a handful of undecided voters turned out to Tuesday’s N e w We s t m i n s t e r Coquitlam all-candidates debate, where the two apparent frontrunners for the MP’s job set forth the same, apparently contradictory, message: Re-elect my party because it’s time for a change. For the NDP incumbent Fin Donnelly, touting the benefits of his party’s plan to help small businesses — including reducing the tax on small businesses from 11% to 9% — while lambasting Conservative candidate Diana Dilworth for her party’s spending was his preferred tack when it came to questions on
Hear them speak The following all-candidates meetings are planned for the Tri-Cities: • Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam: The Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society has a meeting scheduled at Evergreen Cultural Centre April 24 at 6 p.m. in the rehearsal room. • Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam: The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has a meeting scheduled at Douglas College’s David Lam campus on April 27.
the economy. D i lwo r t h , a Po r t Moody city councillor, fired back, saying that since 2006, the Conservative government has reduced taxes across the board to their lowest levels since the 1960s. Dilworth also credited her party’s strong economic leadership with steering the country through the recent global economic crisis relatively unscathed, calling Canada’s current economic position “one of envy in all the
developed world.� Sharing the back seat on many questions were Liberal candidate Ken Beck Lee and the Green Party’s Rebecca Helps. Lee at times basked in his outsider status, citing both his inexperience in Canadian politics and his age as proof that he is no party linespouting career politician. “At my age, do you think I’m trying to be prime minister?� he asked the audience when met with a question about why MPs
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tend to forget their local platforms once elected to Ottawa. “I will speak my mind. I’m not a career politician. I’m too old for that.� For Helps and the Greens, local politics, as with local everything else, was what mattered most. A for mer Tri-City resident who now lives in Victoria, Helps suggested that all of B.C.’s energy needs could be met using only the province’s natural and sustainable resources, including wind, solar, tidal and geothermal power. Helps also criticized the Conservative government’s environmental track record and joined Lee and Donnelly in calling for a ban on oil tanker traffic off B.C.’s north coast. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
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Defence cites Guilty plea in fatal crash ‘emotional distress’ in submissions By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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The decision means the family of Robert Staines, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in 2006, will have to wait for another day for sentencing. During the trial, the Crown showed Fitzgerald helped hide her son’s car in her garage and paid for repairs, despite knowing it was involved in a collision that killed 21-year-old Staines. Charges against Fitzgerald’s son, James High, were stayed, but she was convicted of obstructing justice. Prosecutors are asking the judge to sentence Fitzgerald to 18 months in jail, a sentence the defence said is too severe. Doyle asked that his client be allowed to serve her sentence in the community, adding that the Crown concedes Fitzgerald is not a risk to re-offend. He also said Fitzgerald has suffered severe emotional distress as a result of the incident and the media attention she has received. “She is very much in the public eye,” Doyle said. “There is no way to make friends in that situation.” In her victim impact statement, Jocelyn Staines, mother or Robert Staines, wrote: “My heart is broken and my trust in other human beings has been shattered” and “I can’t think of a way that our life hasn’t changed and nothing for the better.” She also said: “Mothers love their children with all their hearts but there is an obligation to teach them right from wrong by example.” Fitzgerald spoke at the hearing, saying of the Staines family: “I can’t imagine the pain they have endured and I am truly sorry for their loss.” A sentence will be pronounced on May 24 in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
A Coquitlam man who was driving a car when it crashed, killing one passenger and injuring another, pleaded guilty this week to two charges. Spencer Brian Berg pleaded guilty to one count of driving with a blood-alcohol level over .08 causing death and one count of driving with a blood-alcohol level over .08 causing bodily harm, stemming from a crash in October 2009 in Surrey. Shortly after 2 a.m. on Oct. 11, 2009 — Thanksgiving Sunday — RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a four-door Honda sedan on 152 Street near 92 Avenue in Surrey. Witnesses told police the driver lost control of the car and slammed into a hydro pole. The force of the impact ripped the vehicle in half. Berg and the front-seat passenger were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries but the rear-seat passenger, Ryan Grant, a 19-yearold Coquitlam resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said at the time high speed and alcohol were being investigated as contributing factors in the collision. Berg is scheduled to appear before a judge for a sentencing hearing Aug. 18. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Watershed group aims to plant trees for the future By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A non-profit group whose mandate is to take care of Coquitlam’s Como Creek watershed is on a new path after being stuck in the mud for two years. This week, the environmental organization donated 100 potted trees to the city of Coquitlam as part of its re-launch campaign. And next week, it will see another 100 of its seedlings shipped of f to Montgomery middle school for students to plant in the nearby ravine as part of the school’s project-based learning initiatives. Como Watershed Group (CWG) spokesperson Darcy McNeil said the board was left high and dry in 2009 when most of its volunteers bowed out; as a result, the remaining volunteers who were new to the charitable society were forced to start from scratch. “When it almost dissolved two years ago, we thought, ‘Can it
exist? Should it exist?’” McNeil said. “There were many things we had to re-evaluate.” Since then, the four board members — currently made up of McNeil (a youth leader at Place Maillardville), Elizabeth Haldorson, Roger Loubert and Jason Thorne — have reviewed the group’s past records and got a handle on its assets. During a visit Wednesday to CWG’s nursery at Colony Farm Regional Park, McNeil unlocked the garden shed, which is full of directional signage and tools. “Only now are we just finding out what we have,” he said. Dozens of young evergreens had been sitting in pots with no place to go. “So I said, ‘It’s time to plant these or they’ll die,’” Haldorson said, “and the city and the school were good matches for our group.” Loubert said the CWG also plans to expand its nursery south to the land recently vacated by the Douglas College Institute of
Urban Ecology. “The Colony Farm Garden Association has told us they want their land used, they want to see productivity,” he said, adding there’s a waiting list to grow food at the adjacent community garden allotments. Meanwhile, besides the city and school tree presentations this week, the board also has been focused on a mature tree cut down on private property in Maillardville, which is in the Como watershed. A silver maple at least 100 years old was removed at the corner of Begin Street and Cartier Avenue and CWG plans to salvage the wood for future art projects with the consent of the property developer. • To become a director or volunteer, attend the Como Watershed Group annual general meeting on May 26 at Place Maillardville (1200 Cartier Ave.), from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 604-7903018 or visit www.vcn.bc.ca/cwg. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Money needed to get some kids in middle school By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
As many as 32 TriCity middle school students do not attend class even though they and their parents know it’s the law and harmful to their future. School District 43 has identified the group of anxious or reluctant learners who for various reasons aren’t showing up for class and is recommending a pilot project to re-engage them with their home
school. But with funding tight and barely enough cash to cover current needs, the so-called middle school pilot has been put on hold in next year’s budget. Approximately $155,000 is needed for a teacher and a counsellor to work directly with the students but no targeted money is available. That’s a disappointment to Scott Creek middle principal Judy Robb, who has some reluctant learners
at her school and is worried about them. “We can’t afford to lose any one of them,” said Robb, who added schools have been reaching out to both parents and students through home visits, health workers and social workers but haven’t been able to get the students back in the classroom.
“This is their chance. How do we expect them to transition to high school?” said Robb, who fears the students will never catch up to their peers if they miss too much school. Assistant superintendent Julie Pearce said the district is aware of the problem and has proposed the pilot pro-
gram to link students with a teacher and a youth worker who could employ different strategies to get them through the school door. According to Pearce and Robb, middle school drop-outs have become a growing concern among educators but until funds are available, the pilot program is stalled.
Robb, who is also the president of the Coquitlam Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association, made her pitch for funds for the program at a public meeting Tuesday on the 2011/’12 budget. She also reiterated concerns about lack of custodial support at schools and said principals are
swamped with teaching assignments that make it difficult for them to be leaders. Like the middle school pilot, custodial time for small schools and supplies are on the district’s wish-list because there is not enough funding in the budget to pay for them. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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“I would ask the board to honour the spirit of the Supreme Court decision and reinstate those provisions that were stripped from the collective agreement. I would ask that the board include these provisions in the 2011/’12 school district budget,” Grandinetti said. According to the documents Grandinetti provided, negotiated class size provisions were lower than those now enshrined in the School Act for some grades, including first year primary (21 students per class compared to 22), primary (23 compared to 24) and intermediate, or Grades 4 to 7 (28 compared to 30); and there were also some lower class sizes for Grades 8 to 12, such as in home economics and shop classes (24 compared to 30). Regular secondary class sizes were the same, at 30 students, according to the working conditions document, but there were specific formulas for non-enrolling teachers such as counsellors and librarians. In those days, prior to Bill 33, which made class size and composition part of the School Act, there were also limits to the numbers of identified students with special needs in a classroom. As is currently the case, only three special needs students were allowed per class but when the maximum was reached, the class size had to drop by two. Under current law, classes can have more than three students with individual education plans (IEPs) if the principal thinks its appropriate for student learning and teachers have been consulted. In School District 43, about 714 classes have more than three students with IEPs but class sizes meet the legislated targets, except for band and choir, and the district puts $2 million in the budget to
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PoMo Legion turns 80, looks to future Branch plans to build seniors’ living on its site By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The Royal Canadian Legion in Port Moody turns 80 today and celebrations are being held at the Clarke Street address that Branch 119 has called home since New Year’s Eve 1955. On that night, according to the Canadian Legion’s official history of the B.C.-Yukon Command, “There was a roof on the building, but no floor. All had a great time.” Today, along with a roof and a polished dance floor, there’s a festively decorated wall where the branch’s original charter hangs, torn and yellowed with time, naming the Legion’s nine founding members and signed “on this date of April twenty-second, 1931.” But while it’s a time for celebration (from 1 to 4:30 p.m. today), Branch 119’s 80th birthday is also a time to reflect on diminishing memberships and the changing roles of legions across the country. Once something strictly reserved for
Canadian veterans of war and their families, today, Royal Canadian Legion membership is open to any Canadian willing to swear a quick oath to Canada, to the Queen and to the Legion. Yet despite that, last year across Canada, 57,000 former Legion members didn’t renew their membership, some due to death, some due to disinterest, according to Port Moody Legion president Faye Johnson. Branch 119 still has nine veterans of the Second World War in its membership. And while it would be folly to think that Canada hasn’t been producing veterans of war in the time since WWII, the interest among younger veterans and active soldiers is something Legions are having to work to attract. “A lot of the veterans coming back from Afghanistan, they sign right back up and go again,” Johnson said, noting that Branch 119 proudly counts four veterans of combat in Afghanistan among its members “but all four are now back over there.” And while appealing to the families of younger veterans and
the public at large is a priority of legions across the country, Port Moody’s Branch 119 is also adapting to accommodate — literally — its older members and their families. By late 2013, Johnson said the PoMo Legion membership plans to undertake a complete overhaul of its property at 2513 Clarke St., knocking down the current hall to build a fivestorey seniors’ housing complex, with meeting rooms and seniors’ centre kitchen on the ground floor. The plan has been in the works for some time and has evolved from plans for a smaller assisted-living centre on one half of the 0.8acre property to, now, a larger independentliving complex covering the entire property. One thing that won’t change, according to Branch 119 manager Peter Woods, is the legion’s mandate of giving back to local charities and community organizations, including Share, SUCCESS, Scouts Canada, and local food banks and hospices. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
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.C. taxpayers can soon expect a full-court press on the pros and cons of the harmonized sales tax. Advocates on both sides of the HST debate will be mounting campaigns, using $500,000 of taxpayers’ money, and both the province and the New Democrats will jump into the fray as well. But it’s clear the strongest voice, at least the one with the most to gain or lose, is the provincial government, which will have more than a few dollars at its disposal to get its message out. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has said the government will propose a plan for improving the HST, which could include a drop in the 12% tax, a promise to re-open negotiations with the federal government and exemptions for things such as sports programs until a rate cut can be implemented. Much of the anger towards the HST has abated and a cut could further soften the opposition. It appears the province holds all the cards in this gamble.
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Justice Denied: Court crisis an election issue AS I SEE IT Paula Carlson
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ealth care. Education. The Harmonized Sales Tax. There’s no shortage of hotbutton issues clamouring for government attention as a possible provincial election looms. But there’s an even bigger elephant in the room, one that has been ailing for nearly a decade and, by many accounts, is now in danger of collapsing. B.C.’s legal system is in big trouble. Justice Denied, a five-week Black Press investigation into the various components of the system, has revealed a precarious house of cards. Provincial funding cuts dating back to 2003 have reduced the number of sitting judges, fuelling a trial backlog that increasingly lets criminals go free because of unconstitutional delays.
The result? More than 2,100 cases are now at risk of being tossed out of court due to waits that threaten to violate the accused’s right to be tried within a reasonable time. Savvy defence lawyers are exploiting the dysfunction in the system to their advantage. Accused criminals — some charged with serious crimes such as impaired driving causing bodily harm — are getting away scot-free without having to face their victims or be accountable for their actions. The considerable efforts of police officers are being wasted, not to mention the taxpayer money used to pay them for investigations, forensic work and testimony that are all for naught once the suspect walks. But perhaps the hardest hit are the victims — regular people impacted by crime who have no choice but to rely on a deteriorating legal system for relief. The verdict on the possibility of a quick fix is grim. February’s provincial budget approved another $14.5 million in cuts to the judicial
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system for 2011-’12 — followed by a funding freeze for the next two years, until 2014. This despite the fact a tax on legal services — originally created to support legal aid — funnels $145 million each year into the province’s general revenues. It’s estimated about $25 million annually in additional funding would bring staffing in the court system up to the levels they were six years ago. Imagine what dedicating $145 million to the courts would do. B.C. Attorney General Barry Penner told Black Press this week he would like to pro-
vide additional dollars but there’s only one pot of money to support myriad public services and, indeed, only one taxpayer. That may be true. But aside from health care, one would be hard-pressed to identify an issue that cuts across all walks of life and has, directly or indirectly, affected nearly everyone. Divorce, drug use, child custody battles, physical and sexual assaults, break-and-enters, murder, domestic violence, negligent or impaired driving, speeding, animal abuse... who hasn’t been affected by such occurrences or known someone who has? If Premier Christy Clark is serious about her “Putting Families First” platform, fixing B.C.’s debilitated justice system must be among her top priorities. Voters: When the provincial writ is dropped, make this an election issue politicians can’t ignore. Paula Carlson is editor of The Surrey-North Delta Leader, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News. pcarlson@surreyleader.com
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FACE TO FACE: Should Canada formally recognize Easter’s Christian roots?
Christian roots, democratic roots
We all celebrate Christian days TERRY O’NEILL
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hat have I done? I chalwith which my colleague must surely agree: the “crazy” concept lenged my colleague this week to a debate on of equality of souls before God. whether Canada — as a society “This concept,” Nietzsche wrote in and as a country — should do more The Will to Power, “furnishes the prototype of all theories of equal to celebrate the contribution the Christian faith has made to the rights.” In other words, a central way we live. I admit I am now being element of our democracy, equality nagged by the thought I’ve bitten off of all citizens, owes its existence to Christianity. I would say that’s more than I can chew in 375 words. something worth celebrating. Nevertheless, onward we go. I’ll begin by noting that I am gratified There’s much more. In What’s So that our country continues to mark Great About Christianity, Dinesh this day, Good Friday, along with D’Souza goes so far to declare (quite Easter and Christmas as official rightly, I say): “Christianity is responsible for the way our society is holidays, even though the original meaning of the word, holy day, no organized and for the way we curlonger registers on most people’s rently live.” From laws and econompersonal radar. ics to arts and cultural priorities, My colleague is it all began with the more than happy to Christian message. continue to “celebrate” My opponent these special days in a will no doubt claim You can comment on that our modern, secular sort of way but any story you read at www.tricitynews.com recoils at my proposal multicultural way there be some new and of life precludes any overt celebration of more encompassing way to honour the faith that I say Christianity’s unique contribuhas given such vigourous life to the tion to our country’s success. western, democratic way of life that It seems clear to me, however, that the more multicultural we beis flourishing so well in our country. So, where to begin? Let’s start come, the more we need to honour the source of the ideas that gave with the writings of German birth to a society in which so many philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who, in opposing Christianity, different peoples can live together described an attribute of the faith in peace and harmony.
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aster is the Easter Bunny. It is gnawing the ears off a chocolate rabbit. It is, perhaps, brunch and, maybe, a big ham for family dinner. It’s a time to see Grandma and Grandpa. It’s a welldeserved statutory long weekend, a harbinger of spring to us all. That is what Easter is for all Canadians. For some Canadians, however, it means much more. The origin of Easter will remain paramount to Christians this weekend. My devout and earnest debating partner is understandably conflicted about how we Canadians should celebrate this holy day. He wishes Canada could officially recognize the anniversary of Christ’s death and resurrection, yet he knows it is inappropriate for our government to do so. He is concerned that the Christian side of Easter and Christmas might soon be lost in commercial merriment, egg nog and chocolate candy, yet he is resigned to the fact that Church and State must remain separate. He knows that historically, theocracies have been corrupt, cruel and unsuccessful. There are not only Canadians of non-Christian faiths but, also, a growing number of non-religious Canadians. Older atheists have lived through chanting the Lord’s Prayer
IN QUOTES “A central element of our democracy, equality of all citizens, owes its existence to Christianity. I would say that’s something worth celebrating.” Terry O’Neill
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“Most non-Christians have long embraced religious holidays and Christian Canadians are thankfully coming to understand that religion is for our homes and places of worship.” Jim Nelson What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what they have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.
each day in school, after the Bible reading, singing “God keep our land, glorious and free” and having coaches suggest a pre- game prayer for the entire team. This is not an indictment of Christian Canadians but, rather, a reminder of what happens when we assume we all hold a common belief: We offend each other. Most non-Christians have long embraced religious holidays and Christian Canadians are thankfully coming to understand that religion is for our homes and places of worship. This separation makes both our churches and our government stronger. Ironically, the truce about which my colleague feels uneasy is precisely what allows Canadians to share in celebrating Christian holidays. Santa Claus, the elves, Rudolph and the Easter bunny allow Christian and non-Christian Canadians to enjoy the secular mythology of the holiday without arguing about the religious mythology. So all Canadians, including our government officials, can rest this weekend, and enjoy the secular trappings of Easter. My colleague, with other Christian Canadian brethren, can also celebrate the special, religious significance that Easter holds for them. God bless us all. Oh... wait...
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TRI-CITYY LETTERS Gov’t lays roadblocks to ed. The Editor, Re. “Trustee to ask for red tape relief” (The TriCity News, April 15). I applaud School District 43 trustees for taking a stand against the pro g ression of Ministry of Education policy toward applying the distributive learning (online) criteria to the continuing education (adult education) regular classroom environment.
The online criteria was never designed or intended for a regular classroom environment. Common sense shows it is a ridiculous idea to ask districts to collect and store thousands of student documents like tests and assignments to prove that the students actually do course work and that the teachers do teach. Structured face-toface adult education
classes are similar to structured face-to-face classes offered in the regular K-12 system. Why does the government want to create a separate and higher standard for funding for adult learners when the educational environment is the same? If the government is big on literacy, on improving graduate rates and re-educating adults to enter the workforce,
why does it create a burden on teachers and a barrier to learning in an environment where student attendance has been used to determine adult student funding? Isn’t it detrimental enough that the funding per adult student is significantly lower than the funding for a student in the regular K-12 system? Leo Hutchinson, Coquitlam
What will it take? The Editor, Re. “Keep bears and dogs safe” (Letters, The Tri-City News, April 13). Thanks to letter writer Reg Nadort for sharing his story, albeit a sad one. I also ask myself what it will take for everyone to get on board with securing their garbage from bears and other urban wildlife. The irresponsibility of Mr. Nadort’s neighbours poisoned the bear, his dog and could have harmed his child. Despite the fact that bears have been shot, several people in the TriCities have been hurt by bears and a Bear Aware program is in place, some people continue to let their laziness overcome them and not secure their garbage. Well no more Mrs. Nice Gal from me, there is no excuse for this irresponsible behaviour. I would like to see the city issuing fines to people who do not secure their garbage. Perhaps a $500 charge will whip these people into shape. While I believe education to be the best tool, I think it is time to start fining all those who refuse to learn. Jane Thomsing, Coquitlam
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A 26-year-old Coquitlam man is dead and police are calling for witnesses to come forward after a major crash Tuesday morning in New Westminster. Shortly before noon, Mark Holmes of Coquitlam was driving alone through a green light on East Columbia Street at the intersection of Holmes Street when a cement truck barrelled through a red light and hit Holmes’ car, sending both vehicles tumbling down an embankment into Hume Park, police said. The cement truck driver sustained minor injuries. “When I looked up, I saw the truck somersaulting through the air. What I didn’t see until later
was there was a car underneath the truck,” witness Ron Stephens, who was in Hume Park at the time, told CTV News. Area resident Larry Hartwell said another witness told him the cement truck’s brakes were smoking as it came down Holmes Street but New West police said the exact cause of the accident could take weeks to determine. “Holmes [Street] is a big, long, very steep-graded hill and the cement truck is a heavy commercial vehicle,” Sgt. Gary Weishaar told The Tri-City Newss Thursday. “So one can always speculate that brakes are involved and they very well may be.” Weishaar said police collision experts were in the process Thursday of taking apart the cement truck, starting with its air
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FEDERAL ELECTION 2011: Question 5: What have you done/will you do to represent your riding’s interests in Ottawa rather than your party’s interests in your riding? RIDING: PORT MOODY-WESTWOOD-PORT COQUITLAM MARK IRELAND NDP
One simple pledge I have is to move the MP’s constituency office into the riding itself. Financial reasons might have prevented that previously, but it’s time to have a central office that all constituents can access equally. I also look to Bill Siksay — the now former NDP MP — as my role model. Bill was a very strong and ethical MP, who taught me to stand up to what you believe is right for your constituents, regardless of your critics, and I hope to follow his lead when working for the Tri-Cities.
KEVIN KIM GREEN PARTY
Representatives are elected upon an unofficial oath to serve the best interests of the riding. Since our issues and concerns vary as much as the diversity of our population, it is important to establish a compromising set of expectations and a sense of accountability to follow. Accessibility is key to guaranteeing my best for the community.
STEWART MCGILLIVRAY LIBERAL
JAMES MOORE CONSERVATIVE
If elected, I will take seriously the trust placed in me by the voters of the riding. Michael Ignatieff has spoken constantly about the need to know who you are fighting for and being ready to stand up for those who send us to Ottawa. I would embody that ideal by consistently speaking up in caucus for the Tri-Cities and spending as much time as possible in the constituency to get a sense of the specific needs of the people in this community. In government or in opposition, I would ensure the Tri-Cities had a strong voice in Ottawa.
Over the past 10 years I have proudly served the Tri-Cities in Parliament. We have delivered more funding for more projects here than any other Government in Canadian history. We have delivered: fresh potable water to Belcarra, East Road repairs to Anmore, funds for the new Port Moody arena, soccer field, and Rocky Point Park; we have delivered unprecedented funds for road repairs throughout Coquitlam, and delivered on projects in Poco, like the new Pitt River Bridge — just to name a few. I always have and always will put my constituents and community first.
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I have worked for years representing the interests of my community. During my time on Port Moody city council, I learned how important it was to have healthy working relations with the federal government and have seen the benefit of such a relationship. In Ottawa I will work within the government to get things done for our community. I promise to be constantly listening and putting the good people of New Westminster, Coquitlam and Port Moody first in the work that I do.
FIN DONNELLY NDP
I believe in community. That’s why I made a commitment to consult the people of New Westminster, Coquitlam and Port Moody. Since being elected in November 2009, I have held seven town hall meetings to hear the concerns in my riding and to bring those voices to Ottawa. The concerns raised at these meetings shaped my work plan. I believe it’s my responsibility to listen to the people, and take action. Visit www.findonnelly.ca for copies of my 2010 and 2011 town hall reports.
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I believe that in order to represent the ridings interests in Ottawa we need to create a community with open and direct dialogue with the MP. I would hold local town hall meetings similar to the format used by http://americaspeaks.org/ in order to meaningful dialogue and really find out what is important to the community and what they would want me as their MP to do on their behalf. I would also look into other means to build a relationship with constituents including town hall teleconferences. In addition to connecting with the constituents in general I would reach out to and work with local community associations and groups.
My background is technical and scientific rather than political. I therefore address problems from that perspective. It is the constituents of this riding that will elect me and when considering issues it will be the needs of the riding that therefore come first. In fact, I have never made so-called “political decisions” and don’t know how to. The other two candidates are seasoned politicians and have made many political decisions throughout their careers.
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New on-ramp alters highway access soon near Coleman Avenue, that will form the onramp support structure. Drivers may wish to use alternate routes during this time and are reminded to use caution and obey all posted construction speeds. Traffic fines are double in construction zones. • For more information, visit www.pmh1project.com. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Last year’s massive run of roughly 30 million sockeye salmon that filled freezers and kept barbecues sizzling won’t likely be repeated this summer. Instead, officials at the Pacific Salmon Commission are forecasting a much lower return of between three and five million sockeye to the Fraser River for 2011. That means relatively little, if any, sockeye fishing for commercial fishermen and sports anglers, and possibly even First Nations, who get first priority subject only to conservation needs. “Expectations are much lower,” said Mike Lapointe, the commission’s chief biologist. He predicts fishing will be heavily restricted to protect threatened
stocks, particularly early running sockeye bound for Stuart Lake and late running fish that end up in Cultus Lake. “It will be nothing in the way of what we had last year,” Lapointe said. “I think people are pretty realistic.” Last year included the huge run of sockeye that return to the Fraser’s Adams River tributary northeast of Kamloops once every four years. Some scientists think the already big run was further intensified because ash from an Alaskan volcano may have fallen at just the right time to fertilize ocean water and increase the food supply for juvenile sockeye from the Fraser. Lapointe doubts the volcano theory, instead believing the wide variations possible in salmon returns can account for the difference.
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“I object to the northeast sector being the sacrificial lamb when everything is done,” Trasolini said. “The only thing missing is the TransLink $400 million and that is not happening.” Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said he, too, doubts TransLink will table a funding solution for the mayors to vote on anytime soon. But he said the STEWART meeting with Lekstrom was “quite fruitful” and he remains upbeat a short-term agreement on the Evergreen Line can be reached soon, followed by a comprehensive long-term funding deal. “I think the province wants to break this logjam,” Stewart said. “I’m fully confident we can find a solution in the course of months. Not weeks, but not years either.” It’s critical, he said, to solve TransLink’s financial impasse before new councils are elected in each city this November. Stewart said he also believes the provincial government will want to celebrate an agreement securing major transit upgrades for the future — not face continued discord — going into a provincial election some expect could come this fall. He said the province is already paying its third of the Evergreen Line and Metro Van cities understand they can’t expect Victoria to pay their third as well. “We have a project here that everyone agrees is our highest priority,” he said. “Let’s work with the province, identify the tools and move on.” TransLink recently hired four academics to advise the mayors council on potential new funding sources. TransLink spokesperson Ken Hardie said the TransLink board can’t prepare a supplement without a source of extra money the mayors and the province can support and “right now, one does not exist.” Besides new rapid transit lines, TransLink’s expansion wish list also includes running three SeaBuses and adding more buses, SkyTrain and West Coast Express cars. Mayors last fall refused to approve a property tax increase TransLink tabled to cover the Evergreen Line, instead opting to pursue talks on new mechanisms. jnagel@blackpress.ca
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Child killer Allan Schoenborn has withdrawn his application for escorted day leave from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam after public outrage and pleas from his ex-wife Darcie Clark, who lives in the area. At a hearing at the hospital Thursday, Schoenborn’s lawyer, Scott Hicks, read a statement from his client dated April 20 to the threemember B.C. Review Board. It read in part: “I wish no further hardships towards Darcie. Her stability is paramount. Since the last hearing of April 5, 2011, I learned of her whereabouts and her poor condition through TV coverage. I’m seeking a strict custody order for these reasons. Thank you.” The panel heard that because of the media attention around Schoenborn’s previous application for passes, the father who killed his three children in Merritt in 2008 had received threats while in care and was physically assaulted. Schoenborn will not be allowed out on dayleave before his next review hearing 12 months from now. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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It shouldn’t be just up to parents to fundraise for technology — the province also should buck up for laptop computers and network upgrades for 21st century learning — the chair of the District Parent Advisory Council told Tri-City school trustees Tuesday. Heidi Hass Gable was commenting during a public meeting on the School District 43 budget, which has placed a technology upgrade costing $800,000 on hold for lack of funds. Hass Gable called on trustees to continue to advocate for funding for technology and said the district shouldn’t be penalized for being progressive when it comes to integrating technology in the classroom. “More and more PACs (parent advisory councils) are looking to fundraise for technology,” Hass Gable said, but without a broader base of funding and better internet services, some schools will fall behind. SD43 is proposing a plan to link to Coquitlam’s QNet fibre
Robber runs free By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A bank robber is still on the lam after making off with cash from a Port Moody bank Monday. At approximately 11:30 a.m. April 18, a man passed a note demanding money from a teller at the Scotiabank on St. Johns and Kyle streets, Port Moody police said. The teller complied, handing over an undisclosed amount of money, and the suspect fled with the cash. Port Moody police re s p o n d e d i m m e d i ately but were unable to find the suspect or the money. Police remained on scene Monday to gather forensic and video evidence. Police described the suspect as Caucasian with a slim build, standing approximately 5’ 10” tall and sporting a teardrop tattoo under his left eye; the suspect was wearing a black hooded sweater and black pants at the time of the robbery. Port Moody Police Department is asking anyone with information about the robbery to call-461-3456 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222TIPS. tcoyne@tricitynews. com
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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: The hunt is on for eggs, arts and entertainment
Grade 12 students Justin Lepena and Marina Haug are Judas and Mary in Terry Fox secondary’s performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s epic rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar. Tickets are available at the Fox theatre box office before the 7:30 p.m. show times this Friday and Saturday. CRAIG HODGE THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Fox’s Superstarr performance Compiled by Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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TODAY: Friday, April 22 WHAT’S THE BUZZ?
Terry Fox secondary school’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s famous religious rock opera Jesus Christ Superstarr runs until Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam). Tickets are available at the door for $7 for students and $12 for adults. For more information, call the school at 604-941-5401.
80TH BIRTHDAY
Port Moody Royal Canadian Legion invites you out to its 80th birthday today at Legion Branch 119 (2513 Clarke St., Port Moody). The free festivities begin at 1 p.m. with a parade, speeches, the Golden Spike Can Can Dancers and a performance from the Sir John A. MacDonald Pipe Band. The event runs until 4:30 p.m., when the Legion switches gears to celebrate Easter with a giant turkey dinner. For more information, call the Legion at 604-936-7131.
POMO ARTS
This weekend marks the opening of a whole host of new artist exhibits at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody). Among those whose work is featured is Kathy Zhang, a recent graduate of Emily Carr University and recipient of the art centre’s 2011 Kwi Am Choi Scholarship for young artists wishing to exhibit at the cen-
tre. Her oil paintings elicit surreal illusions from seemingly unremarkable interior spaces. Carlyn Yandle’s mixed-media exhibit Labour of Lovee will also be on display at the centre’s 3D Gallery. Combining sculpture, painting and everyday objects, Yandle’s exhibit explores the meaning of labour and the physical patterns of work. Home Is Where the Heart Is opens in the Plum Gallery and is a mixed-media exhibit created by artist Tanis Alexis. The exhibit is part of an ongoing series exploring the varied meanings of home. Her exhibit is complemented with works by jewelry-maker Amanda Maxwell, who uses wire, metal, fibre and photographs in her pieces, which evoke memories and a longing for home.
Saturday, April 23 WESTHILL HUNT
College Park Community Association of Port Moody is hosting its first annual Easter egg hunt for association members only but new members are always welcome to join. The hunt is on at 10:30 a.m. at Westhill Park (200 Westhill Pl., Port Moody). The event is free and membership in the neighbourhood association is $20 per household per year. For more information, visit www.college-park.ca.
SWIM WITH SHARKS
From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday is the last chance for kids to sign up for summer aquatics with the Coquitlam Sharks Aquatic Club at the Poirier rec centre (640 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Register for swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming. The summer swim season begins May 1 and runs until the end of August, offering various levels of coaching and training for beginners and experts alike. For more information, visit coquitlamsharks.com.
PANCAKE & EGGS
Bring your appetite to Blue Mountain Baptist Church for a free pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt beginning
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Children up to eight years old are invited to a bilingual French-English Easter egg hunt at Place Maillardville (1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam). Registration is required for the event as space is limited. After the hunt, there will be Easter games, crafts and egg decorating. Cost is $5 per child. To register, call 604-933-6146 — no drop-ins allowed.
HISTORIC HUNT
From 1 to 3:30 p.m., Mackin House Museum is hosting an old-timey Easter egg hunt for the whole family on the museum grounds (116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Admission is by donation and all funds will benefit the museum. For more information, email Jill Cook at info@coquitlamheritage.ca.
Sunday, April 24 MUSEUM EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Tri-City residents will once again flock to the annual Easter Extravaganza at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody). Featuring a traditional Easter egg hunt, performances from magician Dennis Hewson, dog dancing team Joyce Johnstone and Twinkletoes, and musician Nigel Tucker, the event runs rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other activities include face-painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, Easter basket making and a duck pond prize game. Admission is $2 per person (there are some additional charges for extra activities). For more information, contact the Museum at 604-939-1648. Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to tcoyne@tricitynews.com.
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Coquitlam blood clinic Easter Sunday needs donors Coquitlam residents are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood this Easter long weekend. According to a Canadian Blood Services press release, holidays and long weekends are traditionally a
time when blood donations can decrease as people travel for holidays and are busy with family activities. But the demand for blood and blood products remains constant and hospital patients will need your help and
CBS needs people to book appointments at the blood donor clinic being held on Easter Sunday, April 24. There are still dozens
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Volunteer for Planet Earth all year GREEN SCENE Elaine Golds There are plenty of volunteers locally who do their part to protect and care for the environment
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t is entirely appropriate that Earth Day (April 22) should follow so closely behind Volunteer Week (April 10 to 16) because many volunteers are outstanding stewards of the environment. Here in the Tri-Cities, an impressive number of groups make a huge difference to the local environment, whether it be restoring salmon to an urban creek, helping others to better appreciate nature or creating wildlife habitat through tree planting or nest box installation. I can attest to the fact that volunteering has personal benefits, too. When I arrived here more than 20 years ago, becoming a volunteer helped me to put roots down in this community and introduced me to some of its most helpful and friendly residents. One place where volunteers have made a difference is Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam. In fact, without volunteers compiling information on its environmental attributes and pushing to have it protected, we probably wouldn’t have Colony Farm as a delightful regional park. Since its creation in 1995, volunteers have raised funds for a pedestrian bridge over the Coquitlam River, established a thriving community garden, undertaken a number of habitat enhancements for wildlife and documented the growing number of wildlife species that now call this park home. For example, for more than a decade, the heronwatchers at Colony Farm have monitored great blue herons on a daily basis during the winter months. This group of approximately two dozen volunteers has been recording herons hunting for frogs, fish and small mammals in the fields and ditches Just like postal carriers, these volunteers have carried out their monitoring in all types of weather. And the data they compile is invaluable to Metro Vancouver when management plans are prepared for the various fields at Colony Farm. Another group of volunteers at Colony Farm have built and installed nest boxes for several species of birds, including three species of swallows, chickadees, barn owls and wood ducks. And because of the meticulous manner in which their records are kept, these volunteers have now identified a new species of wasp at Colony Farm — and a potential problem. This European paper wasp was first accidentally introduced to northeast coast of North America in the 1970s. Since then, these wasps have spread
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European paper wasp nests have a characteristic umbrella-like shape and are often constructed in sheltered sites such as under the eaves of this shed at Colony Farm Regional Park. across the continent and reached Saanich in 2003. These paper wasps are not aggressive like yellow jacket wasps and are probably, like most wasps, beneficial for the environment overall. But because of their nesting preferences, they appear to compete with the bird species that nest in cavities or use nest boxes as a substitute. (The European paper wasp superficially resembles a yellow jacket wasp with its black and yellow striped body but, in contrast, has orange antennae, although most people might not want to peer so closely at a wasp to be able to distinguish the colour of their antennae.) At Colony Farm, volunteers first identified these wasps’ nests in 2008 in only three swallow nest boxes. Quite unlike native wasp nests, these nests have an umbrella-like shape and an open structure — which may explain why the wasps seek out a protected area for nest construction. By this year, more than 70% of the bird nest boxes in one area of Colony Farm had wasp nests in them. Ominously, most of these boxes were not used by swallows. Led by Kiyoshi Takahashi (whose photos often
accompany this column), volunteers are currently experimenting with techniques they hope will prevent these wasps from building nests on the inside of the bird nest boxes. To date, nest boxes installed at other sites such as Minnekhada Regional Park and Widgeon Regional Park Reserve have not had nearly as many wasp nests in them. Volunteers hope they will be able to devise a solution before the problem becomes more widespread. Volunteering to provide a helping hand to nature is a great way to get involved with the local community not only on Earth Day but throughout the year. One upcoming volunteer opportunity will be at the Port Moody Ecological Society’s Fingerling Festival on Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Dave at 604-469-9106. See you there? 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.
Volunteer at garden Do you have an interest and/or experience in raising a food garden? Do you feel comfortable working with school-age kids? If so, then become an Inspiration Garden volunteer and mentor. Coquitlam’s Inspiration Garden (located in Town Centre Park at Guildford Way and Pipeline Road) is looking for volunteers to become mentors to school-aged children as you raise a food garden together. The time commitment would be twice a month until June, breaking in summer, then again from September through October. This program aims to give the next generation an opportunity to gain a better understanding on where their food comes from, how to grow vegetables, to observe and appreciate the work and effort in growing produce. This initiative is in partnership with Share, Coquitlam’s local food bank’s “ G row A Row ; Share A Row,� where the harvest will be donated. To find out more about this new opportunity and how to become an Inspiration Garden volunteer, email Julieanne Agnew at garden@ coquitlam.ca.
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Classes for parents at Place Maillardville Baby’s First Year at Coquitlam’s Place Maillardville community centre boasts a line-up of expert guest speakers for its free drop-in program for moms, dads and grandparents with babies up to 12 months of age. Community partners such as the city of Port Moody, Fraser Health, La Leche League Coquitlam and the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living provide their know-how and support free of charge to the group. Upcoming talks and topics are: • April 29: Sheila Dabecki, Port Moody recreation, mommy and me yoga; • May 6: Christine Baron, Christine Baron Law Corp. on wills and estates;
Polish party on May 29 in PoCo You can celebrate all things Polish on May 29 in Port Coquitlam with the Polonez Tri-City Polish Association. From 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Polish Culture and Heritage Day, there will be live Polish music, songs, folk dances, food and beverages as well as arts and crafts on display and on sale. The event will be held at the Leigh Square Bandshell in Port Coquitlam, and next door in the Elks Hall. The event is under the patronage of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Vancouver.
The Coquitlam Chorale Director, Justin Maller; Pianist, Lorna Yeates; presents
Saturday, April 30 - 7:30 PM Sunday, May 1 - 2:00 PM Inlet Theatre 100 Newport Drive Port Moody Tickets: $18 Adult, $10 Student
Tickets available from The Coquitlam Chorale (Michele 604-944-1366) or any Choir Member
• May 13: Cheri Steele, Jump Start Music and Movement, on music and movement; • May 20: Erin Newell and Amber Strocel, La Leche League, on breastfeeding and weaning; • May 27: Linda Moon, Fraser Health, on dental health; • June 3: Barbara Desmarais, life and parenting coach, on American Sign Language for babies; • June 10: Kim Wartak, Simon Fraser Society for Community Living, on infant development;
• June 17: Nadia Brigden, Baby’s World, on toys that stimulate; • June 24: Jill McCulloch, Safe and Sound First Aid, on first aid for babies. No registration required. The program offers information, conversation and support, and runs every Friday between April 8 and June 24 from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. in the community centre’s Heritage Room. This program is made possible through the support of the United Way o f t h e L owe r Mainland.
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BOOKS PLUS: What’s happening in local libraries
Teen poetry slam, book club and family fun Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the TriCities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
COQUITLAM
• Teen Poetry Slam: On Thursday, April 28, CPL is hosting its annual Teen Poetry Slam for competitors in Grades 8 through 12. A panel of judges will score the performers to determine first, second and third place. Winners will earn prizes totalling $150 in value. The slam runs from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Program Room at the Poirier branch. To register for the slam, call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208 or email cmiller@library. coquitlam.bc.ca. • Play and Learn Events at Coquitlam Centre: On the last Wednesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., join library staff at Coquitlam Centre mall (near the Toy Jungle, in front of London Drugs) for monthly Play and Learn storytimes, songs and crafts.
ParkLane Room. The book up for discussion at the May meeting is Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, the author of the international
bestseller Slumdog Millionaire, Six Suspects is a multilayered tale of murder, corruption and redemption. • Family Fun
Night (drop-in) is set for Tuesday, April 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. Children aged three to six years and their
caregivers are invited to celebrate spring at a garden-themed family fun night. This program focuses on building skills children need for
beginning school and includes a storytime, game and craft. No registration is required but space is limited. For more information,
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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.
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• Meet and mingle with the Friends of Terry Fox Library Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity for local residents to chat with local candidates running in the May 2 federal election. • Canada Newsstand: Relax at home or visit the library to find out more about the Federal election with Canada Newsstand. This online resource allows you to read current and archived full-text news from 219 major and rural newspapers. Drop by the library for a demo.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Terry Fox Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, APRIL 23 • College Park Community Association, Port Moody hosts first annual Easter egg hunt for association members only, 10:30 a.m., Westhill Park. New association members welcome, $20 per year. Info: www. college-park.ca. • Registration, 9 a.m.noon, at Poirier rec centre (pool lobby) 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. Info: vice_president@coquitlamsharks.ca or www. coquitlamsharks.ca.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 • Easter Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – rain or shine – at Port Moody Station Museum; event includes traditional Easter egg hunt (Easter eggs are resupplied throughout), performances by magician Dennis Hewson, dog dancing team Joyce Johnstone and Twinkletoes and music by Nigel Tucker; other activities include face painting, photos with the Easter bunny, Easter basket craft and a duck pond prize game. PoMo Station Museum is located at 2734 Murray St. (next to Rocky Point Park). Admission: $2 per person, available at the door only (additional cost for some activities). Info: 604-939-1648 or info@portmoodymuseum. org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club small stamp auction; viewing at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., in McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society heritage evening, 7-8 p.m., at the Archives in Leigh Square. Info: 604-927-7611.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 • Trinity United Church free community dinner, 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), at the church, corner of Shaughnessy Street and Prairie Avenue, PoCo. Info: 604-942-0022.
SUNDAY, MAY 1 • Natural heritage walk on the Riverview Hospital grounds, 1-3 p.m.; meet on the uphill side of the Henry Esson Young Building. Walk leader Don Gillespie will focus on the heritage aspects of the site. Walkers should wear sturdy shoes as the grassy slopes can be slippery, and dress appropriately for the weather. Walk hosted by Burke Mountain Naturalists. Info: www. bmn.bc.ca or www.rchs. org for maps. • Walk for Lupus, 11 a.m., Lions Park, PoCo. The “Walk for Steph” consists of a short walk along the PoCo Traboulay Trail, a complimentary barbecue
MAY 2: MARRIAGE CAN BE GREAT • Marriage Can be Great, No, Really! marriage seminar by psychologist Denis Boyd, 7-10 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Port Moody. Learn to enhance your marriage or future marriage in a fun and relaxed setting. Lecture-style session, no group sharing required; individuals are also welcome to attend on their own. Topics: attitude, peace with the past, listening, dating and sense of humour, forgiveness and more. Cost: $20/person. Call 604-931-7211 to book a seat. Participants are required to pre-register/pre-pay by April 26. Info: www.denisboyd.com. lunch for all participants, a raffle and the sale of hats and t-shirts.
TUESDAY, MAY 3 • Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities committee meets, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch (at city hall). If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help promote improved cycling facilities. New participants welcome and monthly meetings are open to the public. Info: Simon, 604-464-8942. • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7 p.m., in ERH’s ParkLane Room. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Info: leave name and phone number at 604-461- 2022, Local 2907. • Canadian Red Cross Lower Mainland region AGM, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam; meeting to elect members to regional council. Info: www. redcross.ca/lowermainland.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 • Parent education, 7 p.m., Kiddies Korner Preschool, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo: Managing your children’s anger with Raj Dhasi. Anger is a normal emotion, but with certain strategies both adults and children can learn to manage it so that they can engage in productive interactions. Dhasi has a background as a school counsellor, providing conflict resolution coaching and training. Tickets: $5 at the door. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society hereby monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo; guests welcome. Info: 604461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 5 • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel, 1545 Lougheed Hwy. Advance registration is required at www.tricitieschamber.com or 604-4642716.
FRIDAY, MAY 6 • A Trip Around the World in One Night: A Multicultural Technology Fundraising Event, 6-9 p.m., Pinetree Way elementary school, Coquitlam. Discover the cultures that make up the Pinetree Way school community with visual displays, interactive stations and musical, poetry and dance performances as well as food. Tickets: $3 for children and seniors, $5 for adults, available at the door. • Documentary “The Inside Job” will be shown at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. This film deals with the 2007-2009 financial crisis and traces the rise of a rogue industry that has corrupted politics and regulation. Admission by donation, refreshments after the film. Info: 604942-0022.
SENIORS • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email ecbayer@shaw.ca. • Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion and entertain as seniors’ homes weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 604-941-2375. • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last
Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • WHO (Women Helping Others), for women who are on their own, meets Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam (behind city hall). Info: Kay, 604-469-5815. • The Pinetree 50Plus group is now called Glen Pine 50Plus and has moved to the new Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam), where lunch is served weekdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Lemon Tree cafe. An interesting program still takes place Thursdays afternoons. Info: 604-9276940. • New Age Seniors bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card). New players welcome. Info: Catherine, 604-937-7537. • New Age Seniors meet the first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., McDonald-Cartier Room, Poirier community centre, 620 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Roy, 604-939-0303. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604933-6098. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org. • ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free onehour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 or ceas@telus.net. • Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604941-1745. see page 32
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued from page 31 • PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604-942-2334.
NOTICES • 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 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 604-461-5848. • Friendly Forest Preschool is accepting applications 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. • Little Neighbours Pre-school is accepting registrations for the 2011/’12 school year. Little Neighbours is a playbased, parent-participation pre-school located at 155 Finnigan St. Info: 604-521-5158 or www. littleneighbours.com.
OAP GROUP MEETS MONTHLY
• The Old Age Pensioners Organization is holds its monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Wilson Centre at 1 p.m. Info: Ken Heys, 604-942-1440. • 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 Tri-Cities. 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-
April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day
school still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 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.
Are you a parent who is being made the enemy of your children? This is PARENTAL ALIENATION! The BC Ministry of Attorney General is currently revising the Family Relations Act (FRA) and is passing new legislation very soon. We are concerned that this Ministry is under estimating the importance of specifically addressing Parental Alienation in the new FRA. Parental Alienation must be identified as a specific factor in divorce, along with specific remedies, in the new FRA. It also needs to be defined as a form of domestic violence and child abuse, which experts say it is. Parental Alienation frequently happens during a divorce or separation. It occurs when one parent actively works to align a child by unjustified or exaggerated denigration of the other parent, also making it difficult for those grandparents to stay connected to their grandchildren. For information on Parental Alienation visit www.nanaimomen.com or www.marsbc.com or http://www.paawareness.org We are asking concerned parents, family members, judges, lawyers, counsellors, psychologists, and other professionals to contact the Attorney General of BC and your local MLA immediately. Let them know you want Parental Alienation recognized with specific remedies in the new FRA legislation.
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Celebrate Our Risen Lord With These Local Places Of Worship donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be alarmed you are looking for Jesus who was cruciďŹ ed He has risen! -testimony from inside the tomb
easter sunday port moody inlet theater 100 newport drive 10 am april 24 complimentary lunch to follow
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Easter Worship Services 10:30 am Good Friday Worship 10:30 am Easter Sunday Celebration Service
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St. Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Holy Saturday, April 23rd 8:30 pm Easter Vigil: Acting the stories of faith, and celebrating the resurrection
Easter Sunday, April 24th 8:30 am Choral Eucharist (Easter egg hunt to follow); 7:00 pm Healing Prayer & Communion
Regular Services Sunday 8:30am Choral Eucharist 7:00 pm Eucharist Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist
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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Cheer team wins title, awards for students and car dealership NATIONAL KUDOS
A Port Coquitlam car dealership drove home a national award from Ford of Canada last week. Metro-Ford Motors won the 2010 President’s Award for superior customer satisfaction and sales. “Earning the President’s Award signifies our entire staff ’s dedication to delivering superior customer satisfaction day in and day out,” general sales manager Kent Magnuson said in a news release.
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A few students from Coquitlam’s Eagle Ridge elementary are off to the Odyssey of the Mind competition next month in the United States. The event, to be held May 26 to 30 at the University of Maryland, will see Clarissa, Gin, Rose, Damaris and Jaiden participate. They were coached Clark Perry-Bater and Maria Ibarra. To sponsor the kids on their trip, call Perry-Bater at 604-464-5848 or email eagleridge@sd43.bc.ca.
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Port Moody secondary teacher Jodi Yorston (top left) last week took first place with her 24-member team at the Jamfest Cheer and Dance Nationals. The event, held on April 9 and 10 at the University of Las Vegas, saw the Open Co-Ed Level 6 crew win the title against teams from the United States and Australia. Yorston’s group, made up of SFU and UBC grads as well as cheer coaches, was the only Canadian representative.
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Thirteen students at Coquitlam’s Maillard middle earned certificates recently for taking part in the CERA peer mediators program this year. CERA — Communities Embracing Restorative Action — is a non-profit community-based group that promotes restorative justice. Pictured with the students are Wei Min Guo (school guidance counsellor) and CERA representatives Alex Larson and Gerry Baragar. The students are: Addy Townsend, Reid Robertson, Reyna Saunders, Rhiannon Carreira, Alexandra Naudi, Emma Gheseger, Anastassia Setsikas, Tina Saunders, Tiana Montroy, Alex Mykietyn, Naomi Acheson, William Kim and Christian De Guzman.
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needs. As the renowned Oregon rhododendron expert, Harold Greer, points out, rhododendrons are foraging plants and won’t tolerate some situations. First, according to Greer, they must have a constant supply of moisture. Plants set out under huge trees often lose the battle for water and die because few folks realize that large trees can draw as much as 100 gallons of water a day during periods of warm weather. Rhododendrons need access to moisture, especially during cold or hot weather to prevent desiccation of their lovely foliage. Secondly, rhododendrons need well drained soil. Slow draining soil or high water tables are the kiss of death for rhododendrons. Phytophtora, or root rot, is a serious concern in rhododendrons, and little can be done to save a plant once this disease sets in. This is not to say rhododendrons must be grown in sandy or gravelly soil, quite the contrary. They love soils rich in organic matter and peat, but water must drain away quickly. The third requirement for rhododendrons - and this is a very important one - is aeration. It is essential that rhododendron roots have access to oxygen. I
always like to mix fir or hemlock bark mulch into the planting hole to provide adequate aeration. Once you understand the soil requirements of rhododendrons, it’s then up to you to find a plant to suit your particular location. Most rhododendrons have a hardiness rating. This rating, often given in terms of zones, indicates the minimum temperature a well matured plant can take without serious injury. In the eastern Fraser Valley, for example, often vicious northeast winds dictate that H1 and H2 varieties are more likely to survive than some of the less hardy ones. Varieties, like ‘Anna Kruschke’, ‘Trude Webster’, ‘Rocket’ and ‘Cosmopolitan’, will all tolerate temperatures of -26°C with minimal winter damage. Folks are still confused about the amount of sun a rhododendron can tolerate. I always use this rule of thumb: the larger the leaves, the more shade it will tolerate; conversely, the smaller the leaves, the more sun it will take. Unless a rhododendron has exceptionally large leaves, it has no business being in the shade, otherwise it becomes leggy and really quite unsightly. When you hear that some rhododendrons do not like
the sun, it means that they should not be planted against a south or west facing wall with intense reflected heat, unless this situation can be alleviated by planting a small shade tree to act as a screen between noon and 3 p.m. to protect the rhododendron from the sun’s hottest rays. Out in the open, however, rhododendrons do just fine, especially if they are surrounded by complementary plantings. When planting new rhododendrons, it is essential to very gently loosen the roots of container grown plants to encourage them to take off in the new soil. Field grown, burlapped rhododendrons must have the sack left on to prevent the rootball from falling apart. As many varieties of rhododendrons are now coming into bloom, it’s a golden opportunity to visit your local garden shops to choose some of your favourites. Remember: rhododendrons always look best in groupings, either with other complementary plants or by themselves in groups of threes. From the tiniest miniature ‘Impeditum’ to the huge ‘Anna Rose Whitney’, your landscape will surely benefit from these wonderful plants.
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Burnaby Lake ball carrier Lindsay Bernrot is swarmed by United tacklers in the first half of their BC Rugby Union women’s premier division match, Saturday at Burnaby Lake Fields. Burnaby won the match 39-10 to finish the regular season with eight wins and no losses. United finished fourth and qualified for the playoffs, which begin April 30.
Abdulai wins heptathlon title Track-and-field athlete defends title at Mt. SAC relays last week By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Track-and-field star Ruky Abdulai has long been known for her jumping prowess, but now the Coquitlam athlete is making a name for herself in the seven-event heptathlon. Abdulai, set individual bests in the shot put, 200 m, javelin and high jump after after defending her title at the Mt. SAC relays last week. Her score of 6,105 for the two-day challenge would have been enough to put her in the No. 16 spot in the world rankings last season. The 25-year-old athlete will have room to improve her score, potentially adding 281 points for a total of 6,381, before the B standard for the 2011 World
Championships in Daegu, Korea in August. For track-and-field athletes, the event is seen as a stepping stone to the 2012 Olympics in London. However that would still be shy of Calgarian Jessica Zelinka. Zelinka is currently the Canadian favourite, after recording 6490 points during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing for fifth overall. Abdulai will likely face Zelinka, who was also a silver medalist in the 2010 Commonwealth Games, in June when the Canadian Championships are held in Calgary. Originally from Ghana, Abdulai is a well-known Tri-Cities athlete, who set the Canadian long jump record in April of 2008. Her 6.72 m easily beat the previous record holder, Nicole Devonish, who recorded 6.66 m in 1996. During last week’s relays Abdulai recorded a 1.79m high jump showing and reached 6.21m in the long jump. She finished the 200m in 24.13 seconds, the 800m in 2:15.88 and the 100m hurdle in just over 14 seconds.
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Last Wednesday, O l iv i a A g u i a r pumped in a pair of goals, including one in the first minute, to spark the Centennial Centaurs to a 5-1 triumph over the Riverside Rapids. Gina Fabbro added two secondhalf tallies for the Cents, whose other marker came via Amy Kirby. Jenny Gluska and Aliya Boulanger were standouts on defence for the winners. In other action last Wednesday, the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils blanked the Gleneagle Talons 4-0, while the Terry Fox Ravens and North Surrey Spartans battled to a 1-1 deadlock The Port Moody Blues lost 4-0 in its match against Surrey’s F raser Heights Firehawks. Girls soccer action will continue next week with Centennial taking on Terry Fox on Wednesday, followed by a game between Charles Best and Heritage Woods. Gleneagle will t a ke o n N o r t h S u r r e y, w h i l e Riverside will play the Port Moody Blues. The Fraser Heights squad will get a bye this week.
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The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Illusion under-15 girls soccer squad are the Coastal Classic Cup Champions after winning the silver final matchup on Sunday. Neither team was able to notch a goal during regulation and at the end of overtime play the score was still 0-0. However, the Illusion was able to win 3-1 in the shootout.
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At this point, the University of the Fraser Valley’s women’s basketball recruiting class for 2011 has officially entered “embarrassment of riches” territory. Coquitlam’s Lauren Sollero will now be joined by Zoey Haramboure, a standout forward out of Langley’s Brookswood Secondary, after she became the latest to commit to the Cascades on Tuesday.
The pair will be joined by Sollero’s current high school teammate Sydney Schepikoff and the W.J. Mouat Hawks trio of Kayli Sartori, Katie Brink and Jaslyen Singh. “This just kind of fell into our lap, no doubt about it,” Cascades head coach Al Tuchscherer enthused. “She sought us out. “I was pretty pleased with our rotation after Jas [Singh] signed. But when this opportunity came around, we had to explore it. We’re really excited she’s coming.”
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Sports writer influenced a generation of fly fishermen TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz Column taught and inspired Last week we looked at Vancouver’s tackle making legend Rufus Gibbs. This week in our series on Vancouver sport fishing personalities, we look at outdoor media legend Lee Straight. As a weekly sport fishing columnist, I took special interest in my study of Leland Robert (Lee) Straight, who spent 33 years turning out a daily outdoors column for the Vancouver Sun. Born and raised in Vancouver he attended UBC, with the intentions of becoming a school teacher of either English or mathematics. School took a back seat to the navy when Straight enlisted in 1944. In 1945, he was asked by his brother Hal, managing editor of the Vancouver Sun, to take over the outdoors column upon Lee’s discharge from the navy. Brother Hal had been required to dismiss three outdoors columnists over the space of that same year.
Not long after Hal’s request, Lee was posted back in Vancouver, destoring navel vessels in Bedwell Bay. While waiting for discharge Lee agreed to help his brother and write the columns until other employment was secured after his discharge from the navy. Other employment never panned out and so Straight who often feel asleep at his typewriter, after a day of field research, rendered his daily outdoors column, until retiring in 1979. Lee was asked, later in his life, what he thought about modern day journalism, with its shortage of copy editors, internet media, and a high reliance on inadequate computer spell checkers. “I think it’s going to be a race between the technical sophistication becoming too intricate to manage, on the one hand and human over population smothering everything on the other,” he said. And what advice would he have for those of us who have chosen the pen as our focus of interest in the outdoors? “Our first responsibility as outdoor journalists is to protect nature,” he added. Leland Robert Straight; 1915 to 2004, is missed.
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Fishing on our Lower Mainland lakes is good. Concentrate your fish on the north east area of your favorite lake from late morning through mid afternoon with. For rainbow and cutthroat try chironomid, bloodworm, black gnat, royal coachman, coachman, American coachman, professor, woolly bugger, micro leach, sixpack, dragonfly nymph, halfback, doc spratley, baggy shrimp or Zulu. The Fraser River and sloughs are good for cutthroat and dolly varden. For cutthroat try rolled muddler, mickey finn, eggo, tied down minnow, epoxy minnow, professor, lioness, coachman, Zulu or chez nymph. For dolly Varden try (large #4 to #1) eggo, dolly whacker, bucktail, epoxy minnow, big black, muddler or zonker. The Vedder River 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 eggo, kaufmann stone (black or tan), Zulu, sixpack, Tom thumb, irresistible, chez nymph, big black
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OPEN HOUSE April 16. 10am - Noon ✫ Infant & Toddlers ✫ Preschool ✫ Group Daycare ✫ Day Camp ✫ Before & After School Care 604 - 936 - 7005 1563 Regan Ave, Coquitlam 9000 Sharp St, Coquitlam www.hillcrestplayers.com
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Req. for West Coast Moulding & Millwork, Langley BC. Must have bcclassified.com previous experience reading Blue Prints and CAD drawings, ability to build straight and curved spiral stair & experience with on site measuring and installation of prefabricated stair types. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration & Benefits.
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WHUNDAS!!! Did you graduate from Westsyde Secondary School in Kamloops, BC in 1991? If so, we are looking for you! Please contact Beverly at: potti498@telus.net so we can invite you to the 20 year reunion in July 2011.
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LOST: CAT ginger, male, approx. 2 yrs. old. Vic. 1000 block Ioco Rd. 604-469-7327. LOST: DOG. 1.5 yr/old neutered male red Australian Red Heeler, tattoo in ear, wearing black collar April 11th on Mundy Rd/Austin Ave, Coq. NEEDS MEDS 604-802-7456
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Earn $500-$2000/m. Operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flex hrs, great income. www.how2bfree.org Great additional income. Operate a mini-office outlet at home. Free online training, flex. hrs, great income. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/cmw
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Drivers Wanted: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE DUMP TRUCK DRIVER with Class 3 / 1, and asphalt experience required. Call 604-464-9163.
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
Looking for Clean Up crew at local mill Ideal for Student or Retired person. Saturday only $12.74/hr plus 4% vacation pay. Please call 604-465-5657
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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 NEWSPAPER CARRIERS required between 2am-5:30am, Coquitlam & Port Coquitlam. Great P/T income. Reliable vehicle. 604-313-2709.
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FARM WORKERS
FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $9.28/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early July’11 Submit your application to: 604-789-5695 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1
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SALES PERSONNEL Fabricana is looking for part time sales personnel for their Coquitlam Interior Delights Home Décor dept. Must have min 2 yrs exp in the window fashion industry. Good wage and potential for full time employment when available. Send resume to: larry@fabricana.com.
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Montessori Centre We offer the following programs: • F/T day care (7am - 6 pm) • Full day Kindergarten (7am 6 pm) • Before and after Kindercare servicing Glenayre Elementary (limited spaces) • AM Preschool programme (limited spaces) • Music programme For more information on our programmes please visit us at www.glenayremontessori.com
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LANGLEY BASED COMPANY looking for Super B Experienced Class 1 Driver. Steady work, great benefits. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net
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URQUHART Theresa Muriel (nee Thorburn)
Theresa passed away peacefully at ERH. She is survived by daughter Cherie Oliver; son Leigh Urquhart (Carol); grandchildren Kimberley Lauridsen (Torben), Heidi McKave (Todd), Brian and Julie Urquhart; great-grandchildren Kylie and Cassidy Lauridsen, Brooklyn and Trey McKave. Born and raised in Ioco, Theresa spent the rest of her life in Port Moody. Mum was very talented, teaching herself to play piano at an early age, as well as her sewing, knitting, and needlework skills. She also enjoyed daily crosswords, bridge as well as being a historical link to many lifelong friends. Mum was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Thanks to staff at ERH for their kind and understanding care. In lieu of flowers, donations in Theresa’s memory can be made to Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. No service by request.
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bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
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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
Attention Immediate Openings, $17 baseapp. flex. schedules, cond. apply, sales/service. 604-678-1065. www.earnpartime.ca Chilliwack Community Services EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CCS, dedicted to meeting social and community needs in Chilliwack and surrounding areas for over 80 years, is now seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. Full job description at www.comserv.bc.ca Deadline to apply: May 13, 2011, 4pm FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
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As one of the largest providers of mining, heavy construction, industrial, piling, and pipeline services in Western Canada North American Construction Group is looking for talented Senior Field Coordinators to grow with us. Working out of Fort McMurray Alberta, we are looking to fill the following role: Senior Field Coordinator– Working under the direction of the Project Manager, the successful applicant will be involved in the planning, development and coordination of large heavy construction and earthworks projects in Fort McMurray Alberta. Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma required. We are looking for Engineers with experience in major Civil or Earthworks projects and with a self-starter attitude. Preference will be given to candidates with 2 – 5 years of experience in Northern Alberta. If this opportunity fits within your career goals please apply at
www.nacg.ca/careers Only on-line applications will be accepted. We appreciate interest from all candidates but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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9896 1486 Johnson St 9033 741-760 Capital Crt 753-795 Citadel Dr 6038 606-749 Carleton Dr 303-432 Princeton Ave 802-884 Washington Dr (even) 602-622 Waterloo Dr 505-566 Yale Rd 9724 2602-2641 Auburn Pl 2630-2646 Brewster Dr 1327-1341 Erksine St 1330-1340 Talbot Crt 8156 2590-2600 Austin Ave (even) 412-441 Balfour Dr 431-451 Bray St 2501-2591 Burian Dr 2510-2591 Latimer Ave 2521 Leduc Ave 2541-2591 Lund Ave (odd) 8501 953-965 Como Lake Ave (odd) 808-1023 Kelvin St 951-969 Leland Ave (odd) 804-1010 MacIntosh St 950-965 Spence Ave 8518 1370-1440 Cambridge Dr (even) 1305-1427 Foster Ave 656-669 Gatensbury St 1507 Grover Ave 641-659 Schoolhouse St 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 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 6079 101 Parkside Dr 9885 1570-1581 Agate Pl 2553-2599 Diamond Cres 2520-2651 Jade Pl 1550-1581 Topaz Crt 6003 2201-2235 Brookmount Dr (odd side) 101-214 Clearview Dr 170-208 Edward Cres 200-239 Moray St 3209-3234 Pinda Dr 3210-3290 Portview Pl 8619 1064-1081 Buoy Dr 2500-2530 Cable Crt 2503-2524 Channel Crt 2502-2550 Dewdney Trunk Rd 2513-2550 Quay Pl 1075-1077 Viewmount Dr (odd) 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
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LEMARE GROUP FORESTRY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR The Lemare Group is currently seeking a Forestry Operations Coordinator for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and to manage and meet tight deadlines in addition, the ability to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: •Coordination of Marine Barging; Equipment, Fuel & Supplies •Human Resources •Purchasing •Daily organization of Field Managers (5-7) •Maintaining customer’s relationships •Conflict Resolutions (Union/Employees) Qualifications: •Post Secondary Education an asset •Forestry experience an asset •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Strong decision making skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.
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LEMARE GROUP HUMAN RESOURCE/OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking a HR/OH & S Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group. Responsibilities: •Human Resources •Placement of ads, screening & short listing of applicants •Process correspondence, reports & other documents •Maintain confidential records & office files •Ensure adherence to all company policies, standards & procedures •Assist operational department in the creation of occupational materials (ie block journals, emergency cards, bucking specs, etc) Qualifications: •Forestry experience an asset •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Strong decision making skills •Balance priorities & work flow •Ability to work both independently & collaboratively •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.
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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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P & R Western Star & Freightliner Trucks requires qualified full time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset. Excellent Wage and Benefit Package. Please e-mail resume: michele@prwstar.com or fax: (1)-250-746-8064
Industrial Compressor Room Tech/Millwright Industrial Compressor Rm Tech / Millwright req’d for troubleshooting, repair & mtnce of compressor room equipment, incl Air Compressors, Air Dryers and Air Piping throughout Lower Mainland / Vancouver Island. Preference given to candidates w/1-2 yrs exp & some electrical background.
E-mail resume to: careers@skeans.com
Fax resume: 604-945-3597 or e-mail: office@fab-all.com
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INCOME TAXES
604-468-8889
Personal & Business Tax Bookkeeping, GST/HST Payroll & Remittances By certified professional Contact Zhaleh Nangir
604-842-7730 INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $65. No limit on number of slips.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Our firm seeks an administrative assistant. Please send resume to: tillpl@msn.com
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A well-established Highway, Heavy Civil and Mining Construction Contractor in Southern BC is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Superintendent for a fulltime, year-round position. You must be a highly motivated, self-starting individual. Responsibilities to include: • The planning and scheduling of day to day construction operations including personnel and equipment delegation. Demonstrate and develop a positive relationship with all staff, owners and subcontractors. Knowledge of all aspects of WCB and Ministry of Mines Regulations. Ensure all safety values are met or exceeded.
Please forward Resume in the strictest of confidence to: civilminingcontractor@yahoo.ca Only those short-listed will be contacted.
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
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604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station Gift certificate available.
TAX RETURNS 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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MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909 POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
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ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN required by Pitt Meadows based company. Experience with trouble shooting to the component level is nec. Valid D.L. & criminal background check may be required. Please send resumes c/o Adam to: #12 - 11443 Kingston St. Maple Ridge, V2X 0Y6. email: adam@meiinternational.com No phone calls please.
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DRYWALL
ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806 *BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 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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PERSONAL SERVICES
MEDICAL/DENTAL
Seeking a CDA 4 days per week. (No weekends or evenings). Our office is organized and has a positive, comfortable atmosphere. We require someone who has a positive attitude, is organized, pays attention to detail, self starter & great at multi-tasking as well as time management. Experience is an asset but we welcome new grads as we will train the right candidate. Please email your resume to: pmdreception@telus.net We will contact suitable candidates.
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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Fab-All is currently looking for a full time GTAW (TIG) welder. - Must have 3 to 5 years experience. - Work well with others. - Able to read blueprints. - Perform housekeeping duties. - Clean and grind own welds. We offer Competitive Wages, Extended Health/Dental Benefits. Great working atmosphere!
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~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421
Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic
Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area:
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
ELECTRICAL
BLUE MTN Electric Ltd., #13337, Res/Comm/Ind. Motor control and older type machinery. Call: (604)936-0311, Vancouver - Hope. 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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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC. - 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
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LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in: - ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
Ph: 604-469-2331
We do both COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
We charge the cheapest price ever. Only $20/Hr We always do an excellent job. PLEASE CALL
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DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125
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 Ref’s -WCB Insured
LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
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
281 Residential/Commercial and Industrial wiring/maintenance No job too big or small Licensed, bonded & insured Contractor # 50123
Call Rod at 778-835-8319 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919. Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
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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)
GARDENING
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawn cuts, aerating, power-raking, pruning, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
ATC LANDSCAPE Landscape Maintenance Services • Spring Yard Clean-Ups • Lawn Maintenance • Gardening • Hedge & Tree Trimming • Cedar Fencing
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
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GREENPRO Landscaping. Lawn cuts, pruning, full yard maintenance & installation. Fast & dependable. Incl odd jobs. Call: 604-537-5536 ** HON’S GARDEN SERVICE ** Lawn Maintenance, Power Raking Trimming, Pruning Garden clean-up New Sod, Weeding. Free Est. 604317-5328 honsgarden@shaw.ca
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Alberto - 604-461-7679 Cel: 604-319-7671 TOTAL CARE HOME REMODELLING The Basement Finishing Specialists * Bathroom Renovations * Drywall * Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail.
EAGLE TILE 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows
604-616-3285
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
Nature’s Choice Environmental Group
HANDYMAN / REPAIRS/RENOS CALL WALTER (604)790-0842
Organic Jump Start For those who want to transition their lawn & garden to an organic approach. For more details call:
Prompt Delivery Available
Seven Days a Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
Dean 604-834-3076
RAZAR DELIVERIES Topsoil - $24/yrd Mushroom manure - $20/yrd Steer manure - $15/yrd. Wash Sand, 3/4 Clear Crush, & 3/4 Drain Rock - $25/yrd Pea Gravel, Birds/Eye and Road Mulch. $30/yrd
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HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430 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.
1 to 10 YRDS. DELIVERD
RENO & REPAIR
604-763-4215 or 604-341-4524
SANDRA DEE GARDEN ESCAPES
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Certified horticulturist ✦ Spring cleanup ✦ Fertilize ✦ Pruning & shaping ✦ Rejuvenate old soil ✦ Weekly maintenance programs
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
Modern & traditional plant design for newly or renovated garden beds, patios & balcony. Whats growing on in your garden
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
LANDSCAPING
Sustainable Landscaping Design / Site Preparation Excavation / Retaining Walls Patios / Pathways / Planting Soil Amendments / Mulching
A COMPLETE Handyman Service Suites, bathrooms, kitchens, reno’s, drywall, painting. No job too small. 604-788-1640 or 778-867-2662
LAWNS PLUS
Residential~Strata~Commercial
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
Landscape Maintenance
D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured
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604-616-3285 Nature’s Choice Environmental Group
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627 DEMOSSING. Gutter Cleaning. Repairs. Roofing. Power Washing, painting, cedar ridgecap. Jeff’’s House Ext. 604-802-6310
B.C. MASON Stone, Brick, Chimney, Concrete, Steps, Repairs. Stucco. 45 yrs exp. 778-772-6337 ❖ 604-941-8224
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MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
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
M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED
Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388
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HANDYPERSONS
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LANDSCAPING
ANDY’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN planting/paving/retaining, all deck/patio /pond/new lawn...19 years exp. Majored in Landscape Architecture. 778-895-6202 www.andyslandscape.ca
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
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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
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION Furnace & Duct Cleaning
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used
When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements
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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
Special pkg $89. Call 604-945-5801
17607 FORD ROAD,
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY
604-465-3189
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats
BESTWAY PAINTING & Decorating Interior/Exterior. Comm/Res. Crown Moldings. John 778-881-6737 Danny’s Painting. Interior & Exterior, Free Estimates, Written Guarantee, full issued WCB cover. Danny 778-385-5549
604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Remodeling • Decks 30 Years Experience Licensed - Insured
www.metrovanhome.ca 1 CALL DOES IT ALL. Reno’s, bathrooms, kitchens, ceramic tiling, hardwood, laminate, granite tops. Call: Carlo (604)818-5919. ALUMINUM RAILING =$19/Lf. mini. 50.Lf. Free est.~ Call-604-5524700. www.outdesign.ca
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
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
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
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GARAGE SALES
PORT COQUITLM
COQUITLAM
bradsjunkremoval.com
MOVING SALE Everything Must Go! - Mon-Fri After 4pm - Sat & Sun Anytime
Tri-City Singles Social Club Garage Sale 21 - 2719 St. Michaels St. “Every” Saturday in April
10am to 2pm
PORT COQUITLAM, Moving Sale. Sat. Apr 23, 30, May 7. 10-2. 927 Citadel Drive. RAIN OR SHINE
SUNDECKS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374
TREE SERVICES PAUL BUNYAN
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
Tree Service * ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates
RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails
604-942-6907
The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Did you, or someone you know just have a baby? How about a Birthday or Anniversary? Advertise your special occassions with us bcclassified.com
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FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com
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NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941
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Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
PRESSURE WASHING
Smart Cleaning 604 862 9797 Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. Spring Cleaning Special TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060
Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty
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
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
CALL 604-937-0203
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Woodland Decks
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WDesign & Renovations WCedar Decks WFences WWooden Retaining walls Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.
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TILING
PETS 477
F F F F
Tiling - wall & floor Limestone, Natural Stone Ceramic & Porcelain Kitchen & bthrm design/install.
PETS
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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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
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL EARTH FRIENDLY On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-533-8992 GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $650. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217
ABC TREE MEN
EXTRA
CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
OKANAGAN
*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!
VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 512 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel. Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000
Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398 Email:
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For more details
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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
Miniature Chinese Sharpei pups M/F’s available. CKC reg. $1200. 604-315-8774 www.wrinklesrus.com
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca
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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
GOT JUNK?
PITT BULL, 5 1/5 mo male, blk, wht chest, friendly, needs new home, $450. (604) 852-8837 or 897-5243
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PRESA CANARIO puppies, born Feb 14 brindle view/parents on farm great temp $800 604-855-6929.
RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net G604-339-5430.
VIZSLA PUPS, CKC reg’d, shots, guaranteed. $850. ph, 604-8192115 or email: vizsla@telus.net
Rubbish Removal 1-800-468-5865
REAL ESTATE
✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding
604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
PIANO; KAWAI, 5 yrs. old, excellent condition, $2100 obo. Call 604819-0589.
101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of outdoor living space.
Chihuahua, 3.5 yr old, spayed, healthy, shots, vet chk’d. Leaving country. $200. (604)997-8601
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 604-465-7940 or 580-3439.
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
www.alignedconstruction company.com
A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
MISC. WANTED
Lakeshore living At it’s Best!
Best Quality, Reasonable Prices, Call for a Free Estimate
TREE SERVICES
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2 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd x Husky. Brother & sister. 1.5 yrs old, healthy. $200 ea. To gd home (604)807-4151
778-285-2500, 604-831-2726
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MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com
WINDOW CLEANING
*GENTLEMEN* WINDOW Cleaning Window & Gutter Cleaning. Pressure Washing. Call Micah for a free estimate 604-230-0429
604-351-6245
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(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
GARAGE SALES
Ph: 604-936-2867
Scott 604-891-9967
PAINT SPECIAL
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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
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ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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
Running this ad for 7yrs
220.JUNK(5865)
541 Foster Ave Diningroom & Livingroom sets, all appliances & lots more!
PAVING/SEAL COATING
Serving Tri City 31 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
But Dead Bodies!! 604.
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
Haul Anything...
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N.W. Construction
************************************* * HANDYMAN SERVICES * Kitchen/Bath Reno & Repair * All types of flooring * Custom Built Sheds NO job TOO small Work Guaranteed. References. Over 20 Years Experience. Free Estimates 604-418-8340
RUBBISH REMOVAL
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special
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& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742
Local & Long Distance
If I can’t do it ..... it can’t be done!
5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD
AFFORDABLE MOVING
HOME REPAIRS
Exp’d in over 30 lines of work. For positive results call Robert. 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
SEASIDE PAINTING 311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK
604 - 761 - 1818
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com
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MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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RENTALS 706
RENTALS
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 3082 DAYANEE SPRINGS BLVD. View, ground floor, 800sqft, 2 bdrm, 10ft. high ceiling, luxury clubhse, pool, sauna, $1180 incl gas, no pet, Tel: 778-883-7333, Avail now/
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Call Janine 778-898-0917
706
Coquitlam/Port Moody
1 Bdrm Top flr apt. $775 2 Bdrm Corner apt. $895
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
604-464-3550
Hyland Manor
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.
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.
Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
COQUITLAM WEST
COQUITLAM
5 min walk to Skytrain and Mall 1 & 2 Bdrm units w/view Heat/hot water, inste storage, 4 appl’s Call 604-931-2024 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM Center. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Incl heat, h/wtr, secure prkg. N/P. May1st. 604-942-2012. www.coquitlampropertyrentals.com
GARDEN COURT HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applic’s for 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Share purchase req’d.
604-464-4921
PORT MOODY
GARIBALDI Court
Senior Move-In Allowance.
535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
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 $750/mo.
Call 604-724-6967
For more info. google us.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo GREAT LOCATION
Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832
Time to move into Spring .... At, The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager
Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets
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.
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
(604)941-7721
Great location for seniors!
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.
PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.
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727 North Rd
Call 604-830-9781 www.aptrentals.net
PORT MOODY. 4 bdrm renovated house, $1500. 2 bdrm artist studio $900. References. 604-321-4649.
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
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The Meadows
Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
Call: 604-460-7539
750 + SQ/FT OFFICE space with small kitchen.
604-944-2963 Port Coquitlam. Retail 1236 s/f. June 1. A/C. Exc. loc. across frm City Hall. Bill Evans 604-836-2494
604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818 PORT COQUITLAM
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
TOWNHOUSES
2 Bdrm Suites Available With Large Balcony / Patio
POCO DOWNTOWN All-Inclusive Seniors Residence
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.
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TOWNHOUSES
AUTO FINANCING
845
1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554
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A short walk to Shopping mall, schools & recreation. 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms
2011 Coleman 250
CALL
604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com The Scrapper
Microwave, slideout, A/C, enclosed and heated tanks, LCD TV, CD/DVD. Dual LP bottles. $22,995 (stk. 30329)
750
SUITES, LOWER
1 bdrm grd level, very clean. W/D. NS/NP. Quiet person. $750 incls utils. Refs req. 604-931-2042. ANMORE, 2 bdrm, 1100 sf, 5 appls, NS/NP, $900 incl utils. Refs req. May 1. Phone (604)469-0494. BRIGHT 1500 sq ft 1 bdrm grnd level with gas fireplace N/S N/P $950 + 1/2 utilities 604-941-0497 BURNABY, 2 BDRM suite, $1100 incl utils. & cable. W/D. Avail. May 1st. NS/NP. Call (604)299-6976 COQUITLAM. Newly renovated 2 brm over 1200 sqf suite in the beautiful house. Bright, spacious, laminated floors all around, separate entrance and laundry, security system, water heating, all appliances. Available May 01 or June 01 $1000+util. Call 604-939-4811 or email: donets3@yahoo.com COQUITLAM, New paint Quiet 1 bdrm; f. yard. W/D. $700/mo incld utils. G/L, priv entry (604)941-4166 COQ. W Plateau. 2 bdrm walk out ste. 11’ ceilings, patio c/w panoramic view. 700 s/f sauna/steam rm. w/d. n/p. n/s. $997. 604-880-2991. 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 NR Coquitlam Centre- By Polygon New 2bdrm, kitchen nook, lndry. Big patio. Very Nr bus stn. Parking. N/S, N/p. Now. 604-249-8653 POCO, 3 BDRM, FULLBATH, Insuite W/D, Grnd lvl. Sep. entry, NS/ NP, $1200+1/3util 604-945-6256 PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm g/lvl, new flr, f/bath, nr schls/shops. N/S, N/P. May 1st. $800, utils neg. Call 604-945-3512 anytime PORT COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm. suite, N/S N/P. Close to transit, school. now 604-468-6232 604-781-1939 PORT COQUITLAM. Immac, newly reno 2 bdrm. N/P N/S. Priv. ent. $950/mo. utils. incl. 604-802-4139 PORT COQUITLAM N. Bright, spacious 2 bdrm. Laminate floor. Quiet family area, n/s n/p. $825/util incl 778-389-3300 or jazb24@telus.net PORT COQUITLAM. Near Oxford Heights. Bright 1 bdrm. $750/mo incl utils, shared laundry, h/d TV, internet & A/C. N/P, N/S. Ref’s. Suits mature sgle. Call: 604-468-7533 PORT COQUITLAM north side, 1 bdrm. above grnd., Cedar & Prairie, quiet area, ns/np. Share ldry. $675 +1/3utils. May 1. 604-728-7404 Pt Coquitlam N.side, 3 bdrm all new reno’d ste, 2 baths, 6 new appls, NS/NP. $1500 incl util. Cls to all ament/schl. May 1. 604-944-9520
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1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE
MARINE 912
1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215. 1999 Chev Cavalier 4dr blue sedan, 2.2L, p/l, aircared, stereo, new Michelin tires. $1900. 604-472-9184 2000 BUICK Century Burgundy, 4 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 kms. $6500/obo 604-541-8607. 2002 CHEVROLET Cavalier, 2 door auto, aircared. Good car $2450. (604)465-5131
BOATS
PRINCECRAFT Resorter. Like new. 14’. With floor, 8 HP, elec. starter, tilt, Yamaha motor, front mounters, W55 remote controlled electric motor, galvanized trailer etc. $6500. obo. 604-855-0116
CARS - DOMESTIC
VICTORIA HARBOUR FLOATING BOAT SHOW April 28th to May 1st Over 200 new and Pre-owned Power and Sail Boats on display Loads of marine accessories Admission $10.00 Seniors/students $8.00
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 SUZUKI SWIFT - 107K. Exc cond, 5/spd, great gas mileage! Incl both Summer & Winter tires. $2500/obo. Call 604-538-5378. 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9300. Call 604-825-9477. 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $8800 firm. 604-538-9257.
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VEHICLES WANTED
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
CASH FOR CARS & TRUCKS FREE/FAST 24 hour tow service: or Donate to registered charities
Call 604-767-3842 or 778-552-4145
PORT Moody. 3 bdrm, nr Newport Vlg. F/p, w/d, awesome deck, np/ ns. $1200 + 60% util. 604-469-9402
752
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
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TRUCKS & VANS
1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 1993 FORD Econoline cargo van, white, auto, aircared. Need space, must go! $2300.obo (604)465-5131 2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $13,500. Joe 604-309-7302 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $8500. 604-812-1278
Microwave, Elec. Awning, two dr, entry, slideout, a/c, LCD TV, CD/DVD light weight & easy to tow. $28,995 (stk. 30239)
SUITES, UPPER
AUTO SPECIAL
TOWNHOUSES
w! Sell it No RECREATIONAL/SALE
604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
PT COQ Central 1bdr townhse lrg single garage, gas f/p, 5appls, NS/NP, refs, avail now. $900.
COQUITLAM
$
1000 plus tax
Includes: 1983 TRIPLE E, 28’ fully loaded, full bath, a/c, new fridge, heater, brakes & tires. $10,900. Call: 604-802-4723
Crescentview
TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS, TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS 3 lines in all listed publications for one week only $10 + tax. Includes a listing on bcclassified.com (private party ads only)
Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.
– or pay $25 + tax for one week – in all Lower Mainland publications 1.5 million households
Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com 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
for only
Reach 180,000 Households
Includes one week in the Maple Ridge News, the Tri-City News, and the Golden Ears Daily.
Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)
COQUITLAM, 3100 Ozada Ave. 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets $920. Call: 604-942-2277
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Welcome Home !
HOMES FOR RENT
604-463-7450 604-463-2236
Sherwood Apt 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. 15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT COQUITLAM nr PoCo Place Mall. 3 Bdrm SxS duplex, avail May 1st. $1400/mo +utils. 604-255-4554
PITT MEADOWS
COQUITLAM
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
2011 Coleman 280
2232 McAllister Ave
Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.
COQUITLAM:
TRANSPORTATION
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2000 MONACO 34’ wide body. 54,000 mi. A beauty. Banks/large slide/jacks/2TVs/plus 604-866-4568 2008 CLASS A HURRICAN, 32’, 2 slides, 1 owner, $47,900. Call (604)888-5301 (Langley).
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McALLISTER APARTMENTS
(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now 2 BEDROOM
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
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Call 604-837-4589
www.aptrentals.net
752
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm T/H’s, $830/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. 604-464-0034.
TRANSPORTATION
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
www.aptrentals.net
Call 604-421-1235
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION PORT COQUITLAM 1 room on upper floor, utils & net incl $400/mo. 604-941-0609, 341-9228
CEDARWAY APT
Dragan 778-788-1845
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.
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RENTALS
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
Dragan 778-788-1845 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
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St. John’s Apartments
Awesome View!! 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.
RENTALS
1997 Custom built Auto Mate 5th Wheel and Cummins Diesel Package 22,500. Air ride suspension, power leveler, lg dining slide, solar panels, power inverter. Call for more…604.992.7363 after 4pm
604-575-5555
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