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Metro man tells Terry’s story in N.C. By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

sk a Canadian about Terry Fox and you’ll likely hear a story about how the Port Coquitlam

hero ran across Canada in 1980 on one leg and a prosthetic to raise money for cancer research. Ask an American about Fox’s legacy and you’ll probably get a blank stare. Sean Mitton, a former Vancouver and

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School’s back at Maillard Maillard middle school principal Andrew Graham welcomes back students Tuesday morning to the Coquitlam school, which was closed for a year for a $7-million seismic upgrade (see story, page 12). The students joined thousands of others for opening day and will be back in classes today. Among the visitors in School District 43 was B.C. Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid, who was on hand to welcome the first class of full-day kindergarten students at Walton elementary school (see story, page 3). JENNIFER GAUTHIER THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Back to school, plenty of change By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

It’s back to school for 30,000 students in School District 43 but more than 1,000 kindergarten kids will simply be meeting their teachers and checking out their classrooms during welcome interviews set to take place this week. On Tuesday, 20 kindergarten students experienced their first taste of school life

under the glare of the media spotlight and got to sit cross-legged on the floor with B.C.’s education minister, Margaret MacDiarmid. The minister was in the Tri-Cities to highlight the province’s $280-million commitment to implementing full-day kindergarten for all five-year-olds in B.C. as well as a $144.5-million investment in new classroom space for these students. She visited Coquitlam’s Walton elemen-

tary school, which is also the site of B.C.’s first bilingual Mandarin program, and congratulated the district in meeting the demand for the popular language program. “I think it’s a program that’s appropriate for B.C. We have such close ties [to Asia] with our education and it’s one of the most important languages to have,” MacDiarmid told The Tri-City News. see TEACHERS WORK WORK,, page 3

EDUCATION Q&A Ed. minister talks about all-day K, amalgamation and more. See Q&A on page 3

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Supply, demand and all-day kindergarten Black Press legislative reporter Tom Fletcher sat down with Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid to discuss the beginning of the 2010/’11 school year. Here is an edited transcript: Tom Fletcher: There’s a lot of interest in the full-day kindergarten program starting this year. Is it more popular than you expected? Margaret MacDiarmid: It’s very popular. We’ve had incredibly positive feedback from parents, teachers are very excited, principals are excited. I think people are aware that full-day play-based learning can enrich their kids’ experience, for a better start for school, so they’re more likely to graduate from high school and go on to university or college. TF: Is demand exceeding supply? MM: I’ve heard it’s oversubscribed generally around the province. We’re offering it to about 21,000 students this year, and next year it will be available for all students. One of the things we have to do is develop some new space, and that will happen over the course of this year. TF: Is the half-day option for kindergarten still available? MM: The half-day option is still available this year. Next year, the plan is to only offer full-day kindergarten. We have heard from a few parents some uneasiness about that, and even for this year, some parents are wondering if their child’s ready for a full day. So we’ve asked parents to consult with their teacher, and there will be some flexibility allowed. TF: Is the BC Teachers’ Federation still filing thousands of grievances about class size and special needs support? MM: My understanding is that they are. One of the disappointing things about that is that it ties up superintendents and principals in many, many grievances, and of course financial resources, and I would obviously rather have those principals and superintendents working with the teachers to help our education system get better. TF: Are these grievances forcing change in class size or composition? MM: Thinking of the arbitration award last year, there was a very small number of classes that were found to be in violation of class size and composition [rules]. In most of the cases it was a technicality... something like there were two teachers teaching a class and one wasn’t consulted with and the other one was. Overall, the legislation is being followed. TF: A pilot program for combining school administrative functions such as payroll, vacation and substitute teacher scheduling gets underway this year in Kamloops-Thompson, Surrey, Vancouver and North Vancouver. Is that proceeding according to plan? MM: Yes. There are a lot of things that have to be worked through and that’s why we’re starting with those four districts but we’re absolutely committed to it where it makes sense. We’re not going to be doing 60

of the same things in different places. We’re going to try to streamline that. TF: That involves buying new computer systems? MM: No question. We’re aiming to have a common payroll system, common business functions. Government did this and it certainly accrued considerable savings. TF: B.C.’s Auditor General says you should extend this to school district banking and investments, so cash isn’t sitting in bank accounts. Are you following up on that? MM: Absolutely. In fact just this past July we had already begun to do a ‘just-in-time’ flow of funds. Previously money for things like payroll was going earlier than it needed to. TF: Everyone imagines a future where there’s a teacher on a TV screen and everyone in the province is taking classes, to take an extreme example. Can amalgamation come to the classroom? MM: In fact, it already has. Learning online has expanded, I think it’s about tripled in the last couple of years. We have more than 70,000 students who are taking at least one course online. When you look at the rural and remote areas, I spoke with a teacher in Fort St. John who is involved with this, and he believes the expansion will be just astronomical. Students are choosing to graduate earlier, or they’re choosing to work full-time while they go to high school. We also have, in Okanagan-Similkameen, an English literature class where the teacher is in one school and some of the students are in another school about an hour down the road. TF: Enrolment province-wide is estimated to be down by about 6,000 this year. Is that the expected decline? MM: Yes. We’ll know the actual number by the end of September, so we’re expecting about 544,000 students in classrooms starting next week. And Surrey continues to exceed expectations in terms of growth. It’s astonishing. TF: Are facilities keeping up with that? MM: We are behind in Surrey. We’re doing better over time. Back in 1998, there were 363 portables in Surrey. We now have projected about 232, so it’s better. We’re building new space for full-day kindergartens. We’re working on that but we have not kept up with growth in Surrey. They’ve got about 9,000 more students today than they did 10 years ago. There’s growth elsewhere but nowhere is it like that. TF: Has Vancouver sorted out its budget issues? MM: Vancouver certainly submitted a balanced budget. They are embarking on consultation with the public about school closures. They’ve got a list of about 12 schools that they say they’re considering closing. I expect there will probably be a small number of schools closed, because they’ve got at least two schools that are 60 to 70% empty, and it’s very expensive to maintain those schools. Other districts have made very different decisions than Vancouver. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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B.C. Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid at her Victoria office last week.

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She said she wouldn’t be surprised if other school boards introduced Mandarin immersion, with the only issue being finding enough Mandarin-speaking teachers familiar with the B.C. kindergarten curriculum. Although the province is rolling out full-day kindergarten for all students in 2010 and 2011, MacDiarmid said there are no plans to change the current curriculum for the longer day. “What teachers are telling me as that they will be expanding some of the areas and get into some things more deeply,” MacDiarmid said, noting that younger children take more time to transition between topics and activities, and now they’ll have it. The point of MacDiarmid’s visit was to highlight the transition between the province’s free pre-school program, called Strong Start, and full-day kindergarten. Several students who have been attending Strong Start at Walton got to walk down the hallway with their peers and parents in tow to teacher Nicole Daneault’s kindergarten classroom. Despite the presence of television cameras and representatives from the school board office, the students quickly got down to the business of playing with books, crayons and building materials. Daneault, who will work part-time as a kindergarten teacher and part-time as a learning resource teacher helping other kindergarten teachers adapt to the longer day, said the materials encourage the students to be creative in their play. There was a lot of banging of doors as the students climbed onto the play platform and Daneault said students will learn to self-regulate their behaviour, as well. She said she will be an observer and a responder so students take their play to the next level in learning. “They’ll lead the script rather than me leading the script,” said Daneault, who will be sharing the classroom with another kindergarten teacher who is also an early learning resource teacher for the district. Daneault’s classroom has been outfitted with materials that are supposed to stimulate the imagination. There is no plastic; instead, there are baskets of natural materials, such as rocks

and pine cones, swaths of fabric and pieces of wood in various sizes and shapes. The students sit at low tables with benches and pillows or they can climb a ladder to a raised platform where they can act out plays or nap if they need to. SD43 assistant superintendent Maureen Dockendorf said there will be no scheduled nap time for students adjusting to the longer day but they can curl up with a picture book or listen to music if they need to. She said efforts will be made to individualize learning for the students as much as possible. Kindergarten teachers will be having welcoming conversations with families this week to find out what the youngest learners need to make their school year a success, Dockendorf said. “We will find out all we can about that child and the family because we know they know the child best.” Walton and James Park elementary schools will have two early learning labs, which teachers and principals can visit to see how best to make use of the longer day. One grandmother who came to school Tuesday said she was impressed with the effort that has gone into making full-day kindergarten a success. Marlene Bell, who was a teacher for 30 years and used to teach kindergarten and Grade 1, said students are so much more advanced in their skills than when she taught. When she started, there was no kindergarten and students were given pictures to colour as a test to see how well prepared they were for school, she recalled. Bell, whose twin grandsons are entering kindergarten at Walton this year, said she believes many students will benefit from full-day kindergarten. “It’s good for lots of children. Some parents just don’t have the time or the resources,” Bell said. Meanwhile, board chair Melissa Hyndes said she, too, is excited about the introduction of full-day kindergarten now that the province has followed through on its commitment to fully fund the program. “We have got a commitment to proceed to extending full-day kindergarten for the next year,” Hyndes said, adding that she thinks the longer day will better prepare students for success in school. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Bad speeders will lose their wheels for at least a week Tougher rules take effect this month By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

Lead-foot drivers who speed more than 40 km/h over the limit may have their vehicles impounded for a week under new enforcement rules that kick in Sept. 20. Solicitor General Mike de Jong said the province is aiming to save lives by taking some of the most dangerous speeders off the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excessive speed is often a death sentence for everyone involved â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the driver, their passengers and other innocent road-users,â&#x20AC;? he said. Police write 10,000 tickets a year for excessive speeding, which carry fines of $368 to $483, three ICBC penalty points and an ICBC driver-risk premium of $320 per year for three years over and above regular insurance rates. But as of Sept. 20, a charge of excessive speeding will also trigger a mandatory sevenday impoundment for a first offence, a 30-day impoundment for a second offence and 60 days for subsequent excessive speeding offences within two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Speed is the numberone contributing factor to fatalities in car accidents in the province,â&#x20AC;? said Cpl. Jamie Chung o f L a n g l e y RC M P E D iv i s i o n T r a f f i c Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The faster you go, the less likely youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll walk away from a crash. Anything we can do to reduce speed in turn reduces the number of needless tragedies on our roads and highways.â&#x20AC;? The new rules may also lead to longer impoundment of street racersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cars, officials said, noting the previous minimum impoundment for street racing was 48 hours. Motorists on Highway 1 are also being cautioned to observe the new construction speed limits from Langley to Vancouver, where the Port Mann Bridge construction and freeway widening project continues. The limit is 70 km/h from the Cassiar Tunnel to Grandview Highway in Burnaby and then 80 km/h to 208 Street in Langley. There are also significant recent traffic

pattern changes near the Willingdon exit in Burnaby and at the 152 Street interchange in Surrey. For details, see www.pmh1project.com. With children returning to school, drivers are also being cautioned to practice safe driving habits and watch out for school zones. Every year in B.C., thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an average of 16,655 crashes, 5,350 injuries and 36 deaths involving children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really need drivers to do their part, slow down and watch out for kids,â&#x20AC;? Chung said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Police will be out in full force, monitoring the 30 km/h school zones throughout the province to make sure that kids get off to a safe start this school year.â&#x20AC;? jnagel@blackpress.ca

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He’s getting the word out For the past two weeks, Mitton has been on a blitz to get the word out about Fox for the Terry Fox Run in Raleigh, N.C. Mitton has conducted media interviews and handed out posters in the hopes of attracting hundreds of participants to the first annual event. His aim is to draw residents living in the Greater Triangle area, which includes three universities: University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, Duke in Durham and North Carolina State in Raleigh, where the run will be held on campus. Mitton estimates about 4,000 Canadians live in the region, many of whom moved to the area in the 1990s during the tech boom. The state is also home to a Canadian consulate, the NHL Carolina Hurricanes and a centre for Canadian studies at Duke. Judith Fox-Alder, Terry Fox’s sister and head of the Terry Fox Foundation international program, will speak about her brother tomorrow (Thursday) at Duke in an effort to encourage more people to take part in the North Carolina run Mitton is organizing. “I want people in the U.S. to better understand the whole Terry Fox story because it’s one of the great Canadian stories,” said Mitton, an Ontario native who runs the Canadian Ex-pat Network. “When you tell people the Reader’s Digest version of Terry Fox, everybody generally says, ‘Wow.’ They just can’t believe what he accomplished. “For me, as a run organizer,” Mitton said, “that’s part of the joy that I get because I love to see people’s reactions when you tell the story. It’s almost like disbelief.” Fox-Alder said the North Carolina event is one of four Fox runs happening in the U.S. this year — a number she believes will grow after NBA basketball star Steve Nash’s biopic on Fox, titled Into the Wind, airs on ESPN Sept. 28. “We’re hoping his documentary it will generate more interest,” she said, noting there are 11,000 runs in Canada this year, including 9,000 at schools. Internationally, most Terry Fox Runs are started by Canadian ex-pats, embassy staff and armed forces. At one time, the Terry Fox Foundation counted Fox activities in 60 countries; that number has dropped, however, because international organizers felt restrained by the foundation’s strict guidelines about keeping Terry’s wish of having no corporate sponsorship, Fox-Alder said. “We live in a corporate sponsorship world,” she said, “so it was really hard for a few years to get [our mandate] across.” Some organizers also felt challenged about staging runs in countries that don’t have cancer research centres (funds gathered at international Fox runs stay in that country). But the global numbers are now on the uptick. Two

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A Terry Fox Foundation flag was signed by participants in a Terry Fox Run in Kandahar, Afghanistan. years ago, there were 28 countries with Fox runs; this year, there are 40. “We’re getting them back,” Fox-Alder said, singling out Singapore and Saudi Arabia. And there are the success stories: • Cuba, where Fox-Alder said, “every person there knows Terry’s name”; • Croatia, which sees about 5,000 participants and where Fox-Alder will attend for the 30th anniversary; • and Kandahar, Afghanistan, where the Canadian Armed Forces hosts a Fox run every year with other military forces (a Terry Fox Foundation flag, signed by participants from a Fox run, was taken up in flight by an American fighter pilot during a mission; it now sits at the foundation’s head office in Chilliwack, in military fold). Mitton, whose aunt is a breast cancer survivor, said the interest is natural because the disease is universal. “You just hear so many stories,” he said. “People need hope and Terry Fox is just such a wonderful story of hope.”

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• The Tri-Cities has four runs Sept. 19 for the 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run: Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Port Coquitlam, Fox’s hometown. • As part of its 30th anniversary fundraising effort, the Terry Fox Foundation is hosting an online auction for Canadians to bid on 30 pairs of Medallist Edition replica shoes signed by Canadian Olympians and Paralympians who competed in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The sale is open on eBay through Sept. 21. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Westwood Street has been slated for improvements that local municipalities and ICBC hope will improve safety and reduce vehicle accidents along the corridor. The route, which is the dividing line between Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, will see intersection upgrades and better signage that engineers say will enhance the flow of traffic. The recommendations come from an ICBC traffic safety study of the area. It offered up a laundry list of suggestions for improving the corridor, from items as small as enhanced paint markings to road realignment. Crosswalks and pedestrian markers are also recommended at various intersections to improve safety for those who do not use a car when travelling the route. “A lot of them are not as expensive in nature and could easily be implemented,” said Igor Zahynacz, Port Coquitlam’s director of engineering. “Those are the low-hanging fruit that we usually try to do right off the bat.” But in the longerterm, more intensive infrastructure improvements are expected to take place along the Westwood corridor. As the area densifies and property is re-developed, Zahynacz said traffic lights and intersections will have to be improved. The improvements the municipalities hope to tackle right away

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PoCo wants input on Dominion proposal Walmart part of plans; open house set for Thursday at Leigh Square By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A rezoning proposal that would allow for 650 townhouses and apartments on a parcel of land in Port Coquitlam’s Dominion Triangle will come before the public at an open house this week. PoCo residents will get their chance to weigh in on whether they feel a piece of property located east of the proposed Fremont Connector should be re-designated from light industrial to residential. “It is a very large-scale, high-level application,” said Laura Lee Richard, PoCo’s director of development services. “This is a large project and it is one where council would like to provide a lot of direction to the applicant.” The parcel in question is 21 acres and runs from Dominion Avenue along the proposed connector, which cuts through the middle of the triangle. It would sit across the street from a planned Walmart and another proposed mixed-use residential development. If the designation is changed to residential, it would allow for 650 units of housing, which would include townhouse, apartment and live/work units. East of the parcel is the Pitt River and an area Richard said the city is looking at designating as park land. Those who wish to comment on the proposal can go to the open house Thursday, Sept. 9 at The Outlet (2100-2253 Leigh Sq.) between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Port Coquitlam planner Judy McLeod at 604-927-5246 or email mcleodj@portcoquitlam.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws.

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Item #1 Reference Nos. 10 010048 OC and 10 010050 RZ Bylaw Nos. 4138 and 4139, 2010 Address: 639 Tyndall Street The intent of Bylaw No. 4138, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 and its amending Bylaws to revise the land use designation of the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4138, 2010 from One-Family Residential to Parks and Recreation.

Item #2 Reference No. 09 014007 RZ Bylaw No. 4131, 2010 Text Amendment to the RS-7, RS-8, RS-9, RS-10 and RS-11 Single Family Zones The intent of Bylaw No. 4131, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to amend the RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential, RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential, RS-9 Large Single Family Residential, RS-10 Executive Single Family Residential and the RS-11 Estate Single Family Residential zones. If approved, the application will clarify and simplify the building setback requirements for certain single family lots in Northeast Coquitlam.

Item #3 Reference No. 08 005515 RZ Bylaw No. 4148, 2010 Addresses: 3004 – 3010 Glen Drive The intent of Bylaw No. 4148, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4148, 2010 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to C-4 City Centre Commercial. If approved, it would accommodate the development of one high-rise residential tower with 169 units, six at-grade commercial units and a nine-storey ofﬁce tower with two at-grade commercial units.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4139, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4139, 2010 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to P-1 Civic Institutional. If the application is approved, it would ensure the site continues to be used as a park. Copies of the aforementioned bylaws and further particulars pertaining thereto may be inspected from Wednesday, September 1, 2010 to Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (phone: 604-927-3430). Lauren Hewson Legislative and Administrative Services Manager

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Witnesses help cops grab theft suspects Alert witnesses in two separate shoplifting events helped Coquitlam RCMP stop a couple of would-be thieves over the long weekend. At about 7:30 p.m. last Friday, witnesses reported a shoplifter at Cooper’s Foods on Prairie Avenue in Port Coquitlam. They gave a detailed description of the suspect to an officer on bike patrol and two auxiliary constables. The suspected was spotted and arrested after a short foot pursuit; more than $100 worth of stolen goods was recovered. A 26-year-old Port Coquitlam man faces charges of theft under $5,000. The second call came in shortly after 3 p.m. Monday from the Foot Locker store in Coquitlam Centre mall. Witnesses there were able to

give police a detailed description, particularly that he was wearing the stolen goods — a brand new pair of bright white running shoes. With the store manager’s help, police located and arrested the suspect near the Coquitlam Centre bus loop. The 25-year-old suspect was carrying a club and, although it was not used during the offence, he has been charged with one count of armed robbery. “In both of these cases, the witnesses were key to our members catching these thieves quickly and safely,” said Cpl. Bert Paquet in a release. “These witnesses did everything right, from making sure police were called to ensuring their own safety by staying back and observing the details.” spayne@tricitynews.com

Patient data on stolen laptop Fraser Health has informed 600 patients their personal information was compromised when an unencrypted laptop computer was stolen from Burnaby Hospital Aug. 21. The computer contained names, birth dates and personal health care numbers of patients who had their breathing rates tested in the hospital’s respiratory department. The laptop in question was not password protected — contrary to Fraser Health policy, according to health authority spokesperson Marie Nightingale. “There is an investigation underway to determine why it wasn’t,” she said, adding other laptops in that de-

partment are being checked to ensure they comply. She said Fraser Health is offering to pay for a one-year subscription to a credit monitoring service of each patient’s choice. Equifax offers such a service for $15 per month, suggesting the slip-up could cost Fraser Health at least $100,000. “We are sensitive to concerns of identity theft,” she said, but added there’s so far “no reason to believe the information contained in the document was widely disseminated.” The laptop has not yet been recovered and a police investigation is continuing. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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o make the tough job of managing and protecting our salmon resource even more confusing, sockeye salmon seem to be making a comeback in the very summer when the federally appointed Cohen Commission is studying their disappearance. So we ask the question: Is the commission still worthwhile if this year turns out to be a strong sockeye year, showing that their death has been greatly exaggerated? The answer: The inquiry should proceed aggressively and thoroughly to determine the reasons for the three previous disastrous seasons. Then, thanks to the honest testimony from all involved, combined with rigourous research, perhaps some answers can be found to explain why sockeye vanished one year, then returned the next. It’s never easy to be conclusive about natural cycles. But it is easy to draw conclusions after the fact, such as the over-fishing that destroyed the Atlantic cod. We cannot make the same mistake with B.C.’s iconic fish, the sockeye salmon. The species means too much to all British Columbians; from the First Nations that first harvested them, to the resort and sports fishing industry that shares them with visitors from around the world, to the severely diminished commercial fishery — all groups agree on protecting the resource. There may be differences in how that’s achieved but one message from all groups is clear: Do what’s necessary to save the sockeye. – The Surrey-North Delta Leader (Black Press)

Secret negotiations on HST? Now, wait a minute BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA few hours after legislative press gallery reporters unveiled the documents obtained in a longawaited freedom of information request about B.C.’s preparations for the harmonized sales tax, the Bill Vander Zalm conspiracy clown car clattered by with another urgent message. Zalm wheel-man Chris Delaney leaped to his computer to proclaim: “FOI reveals B.C. government in negotiations on HST months before 2009 election.” This would indeed be big news — if only it were true. It would mean not only that the BC Liberals deliberately lied about their tax plans before the election but that senior provincial officials, and at some level the Conservative government in Ottawa, were in on the deception. I asked Delaney to show me where “nego-

tiations” are “revealed.” Since he apparently hadn’t read the actual documents, he replied with references to various media accounts, including speculation that the proof might be hiding in pages blanked out by officials to protect “advice” to Finance Minister Colin Hansen. Despite the blanked-out pages, Hansen was clearly worried about the release of his ministry’s internal communications in early 2009. He made a special trip from Vancouver to sit for a series of interviews to respond to them and to make some embarrassing admissions. Yes, Hansen would have got the 11-page briefing note on the Ontario HST deal from his ministry’s senior staff nearly two months before the election. He doesn’t remember it. He would have given it only a “cursory look,” Hansen told me, because it was to prepare him for possible media questions about Ontario’s decision to jump aboard the HST train. Since he and Campbell have insisted for more than a year that the HST was not on B.C.’s “radar” before the election, he didn’t need to read it all.

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NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston grilled Hansen for hours during this spring’s legislative session on the HST decision. At one point, Hansen denied that there was any discussion between senior finance officials about the HST before the May 2009 election. I now hold the proof that there was but it’s important to understand what kind of communication. A federal official sent out copies of the newly signed Ontario HST agreement to all provinces, including Alberta, which has no provincial sales tax to merge with. B.C. officials watched developments in Ontario and updated the minister’s briefing papers because that’s what they do every day on a wide variety of issues. Hansen either didn’t see these communications or didn’t remember them. NDP leader Carole James termed this the dog-atemy-homework defence. The documents confirm that Ontario was negotiating and getting special exemptions and a transition payment of more than $4 billion. They do not show negotiations with

B.C. during the critical time. This is important because it determines whether B.C. finance ministry officials did their jobs in a professional fashion. I’ll remind you that Delaney and Vander Zalm were quick to claim that Elections B.C. officials were corrupt after they delayed the anti-HST petition to see the results of a court challenge. If that were true, it would have been the biggest political scandal in B.C. history since that office presides over party registrations and campaign finance rules. The Zalmoids dropped that one quickly and now they’re on to the next baseless claim of Third World-style corruption. Judge our politicians as you will but let’s not drag our whole democratic system down with false allegations. There is more news in these documents, such as the negative short-term impact of the HST that the BC Liberals ignored. More on that later. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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TRI-CITYY LETTERS ‘Stunning’ hypocrisy in debate on Tamils The editor, There’s nothing like a boatload of needy to send us scurrying into our left wing/right wing corners, poised for the ideological bun fight. The hypocrisy is stunning. Junior comes home from Social Studies 11 class with horror tales about the Komagata Maru in 1914 and the rejected Jews of the 1930s. We wring our hands. How awful to turn those people away! But Tamils? Oh, they’re different —

terrorists and sneaks. We fail to recognize the bigger picture. Some sort of climate change is happening. Our world is swinging wildly between flooding and drought. Sea levels are rising. Humans in their droves will be desperately seeking a simple patch of ground on which to be safe. War will continue to dispossess millions. It’s time we geared our immigration policies for a flood, not a trickle. Doug Rolling, Port Coquitlam

Port Moody connector must be built along with Evergreen The Editor, Re. “Looking for the green in Evergreen” (The Tri-City News, Aug. 25). Were re presentatives of the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, Burke Mountain Naturalists and Port Moody Ecological Society told that the Evergreen Line project is moving forward with or without the Murray-Clarke Connector? It is incomprehensible that one project would proceed without the other, and coming back to disturb such a sensitive area again in the future seems to go against everything

Where’s the supervision? The Editor, Many schools are starting full-day kindergarten this week. Each school will have 22 additional four- and five-yearolds per class on site at the school during recess and lunch. Who will be supervising these little children during lunch hour when the teacher must take a break? Currently, the supervision ratio for schools is approximately 100 students to one adult supervisor. This adult roams about the school grounds and cannot directly supervise individual classes or students. As a teacher and a parent, I know a large group of four- and fiveyear-olds needs direct supervision with eating — think food hygiene, a l l e r g i e s, c h o k i n g , children with special needs and even finishing lunch in the allotted time. Other concerns include injuries and outdoor encounters with bears. What does the Coquitlam school board suggest our school and community do to rectify this problem, considering most parents work and cannot come to supervise their child at lunch time? Nicole Hipditch, Coquitlam

Port Moody citizens and the environmentalists represent. It is crucial for the Murray-Clarke Connector to be built in conjunction with the Evergreen Line in order to ensure it is an environmentally friendly project. This is one of the 32 conditions the city of Port Moody imposed on the province to prevent any possible devastation of Schoolhouse Creek. Surely council is not going to do a flip-flop on something as important as this? John Grasty, Port Moody

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Principal Andrew Graham and the staff at Maillard middle school welcomed back 380 students yesterday after contractors completed a $7-million seismic retrofit that closed the Coquitlam school for a year. The students attended Vanier elementary, a surplus school in the district, last year while construction took place to strengthen the walls and roof. Graham said he thinks the students will be happy to be back at their home school. “They missed some of the larger areas, such as the gym, which made it challenging for the middle school basketball games. But the kids were fantastic all the way through,” Graham said, noting that Vanier was a pretty good substitute school. “It’s well set up. It’s got a great playground. They’ll miss the playground at Vanier.” But when the students returned, they were in for a bit of a surprise because in a few weeks, a brand new sports court will be complete. The project, which features courts for tennis, roller hockey and basketball, was a collaboration of the school’s parent advisory council and the city of Coquitlam. He said it’s hard to notice the seismic repairs because most of them are hidden behind walls. But Graham said the walls have been strengthened by columns, windows have been removed to make the south-facing wall stronger and the gym roof got extra support as well. Meanwhile, another crop of students is going to Vanier this September. Kids from Miller Park elementary will

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Injuries, deaths faced by flaggers Last year 17 flaggers filed claims for injuries. The most recent was in Coquitlam. A 33-year-old woman working at a Coquitlam road construction site was hit by a Toyota Yaris travelling west on Lougheed Highway at Colony Farm Road that RCMP say failed to follow the flagger’s directions. She was taken to hospital with what appeared to be serious injuries but was released later that day. RCMP say alcohol was a factor,

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Jen Beaure gard struggles to find the right word. It’s a challenge the 24-year-old Abbotsford woman grapples with every time she speaks because she was hit by an SUV while directing traffic at a construction site along Highway 10 in Delta last September. “I don’t think people really understand the dangers that can happen to them,” said Beauregard, who will appear in a WorkSafeBC video. “It seems like everybody feels they’re invincible and that nothing ever happens to them. I want them to be aware of the dangers that could potentially cause death.” Beauregard was hit by a driver who was texting at the time of the collision. She flew 100 feet out of her boots and landed on her head, or so she’s

and a 24-year-old Burnaby man has been arrested and will appear in court to face criminal charges. In March, 2006, flag person Theresa Newman was killed at a construction site outside of Kelowna. In February 2008, Terry Mitchell, 52, of Pitt Meadows was killed while working as a flagman for Valley Traffic Services and in July 2010, Donald Cain, 49, of Langley, died when hit by a an eastbound vehicle in Mission.

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Join us, rain or shine, for a free family event Enjoy guided tree-tours, heritage walk, blackberry tea, entertainers, children’s activities, art exhibits, food concession, Master Gardeners, hospital museum and workshops with GardenWorks. Listen to the Living Heritage Panel where local community members share their historical stories and reﬂections of Riverview. For more information see www.rhcs.org or call (604) 927-6907. Supported by:

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One RCMP member had to slam his hand on a car to get the driver’s attention. “The errors and the driver skills are unbelievable,” said Keras during a break setting up a job on South Fraser Way last Wednesday. “It’s like we made them an Indy track and they’re just whipping through because we’ve got some cones out. “Our laws are definitely too soft, too lax. We need to make an example.” Keras also maintained that contractors looking to cut costs often do so by reducing the number of flag people. “We really have nobody on our side,” said Keras. “All these people putting their life in danger for 12 bucks an hour, 15 or 18, it’s not enough.” Another incident in Coquitlam that sent a female traffic controller to hospital has upset the in-

dustry. “Drivers don’t care,” B.C. flaggers spokesperson Diane Herback told CTV News. “They speed, talk on their cellphones, and drink and drive.” Herback is looking for police to step up enforcement, and if they don’t, flaggers will take action. “The public needs to realize that we have a lot of power. We could shut a bridge down in about 10 minutes.” In the past year, WorkSafeBC has expanded its Slow Down campaign. Signs along road construction sites now feature kids quoting slogans such as, “My mommy (or) daddy works here.” “We’ve added the personal dimension,” said Al Johnson, WorkSafeBC regional director of construction. “We’ve had a lot of positive feedback from that feature where it would resonate well for the drivers with the worker and his family, and they do slow down.” He also is calling on traffic con-

trol companies and the primary contractors that hire them to better supervise the controllers to make sure they’re doing what they’re trained to do. “You think it’s an easy job just standing out there telling people to slow down. But you have to have eye contact with the drivers, you have to have your wits about you moving trucks around, there’s a lot to keep track of,” said Johnson. He’d also like to see controllers be given more than just the current two-day certification course currently required. Before the accident, Beauregard spent six years getting her education degree, but hadn’t gone into the classroom to get certification. Now she plans to return to university and has created Safety Awareness Club at her campus in the hopes of preventing someone else from getting injured. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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“It was mandatory that we locate next to high-capacity transit and where we could reflect our own broader regional goals, including collaborative land-use planning.” Ken Hardie, TransLink

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TransLink will relocate its headquarters from Metrotown in Burnaby to a new building in New Westminster it will share with the Transit Police in a move expected to save a significant amount of money. The new four-storey building is to be built on Columbia Street across from New Westminster’s Sapperton SkyTrain station, adjacent to Royal Columbian Hospital. “We will actual save $430,000 a year over what we’re paying now,” said TransLink spokesman Ken Hardie, adding the savings from the move to new quarters will be worth $8 million over the life of the 20-year lease with developer Wesgroup Properties. He said the recent administrative downsizing had left TransLink with more office space than it needed and the new quarters allow for a much more efficient configuration of staff. The deal came at what Hardie describes as an opportune time in what is currently a tenant-friendly market. “We got a very good deal,” he said. The move will happen in 2013, when TransLink’s lease for its corporate offices expires at the Metrotower II office tower in central Burnaby. Transit Police operations are spread out at several different buildings in New Westminster — some of them in need of seismic upgrades — and Hardie said there was an urgent need to consolidate them under one roof. In all, the new 137,000-square-foot building will house 250 Transit Police staff — including uniformed officers and civilian staff — as well as 230 TransLink employees. Hardie said 17 different sites were considered. “It was mandatory that we locate next to highcapacity transit and where we could reflect our own broader regional goals, including collaborative land-use planning that encourages location of jobs, homes and services near existing transit facilities.” The building is part of a cluster of four residential towers mixed with office and retail space in the Brewery District redevelopment Wesgroup is leading on the site of the old Labatt brewery. A Thrifty Foods is already under construction there and the total floor space of the redevelopment project is estimated at 1.4 million square feet, comprising 700 to 800 residential units in addition to business and commercial space. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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An application has been received to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the properties located at 3450, 3460, 3469 and 3459 Galloway Avenue and David Avenue (Lot 8, Section 18, Township 40, New Westminster District, Plan 1399). The application proposes a redesignation of the central portion of the subject properties from Small Village Single Family to Large Village Single Family to accommodate a future residential subdivision. The redesignation request is due to topography constraints that result in a modified subdivision layout utilizing streetaccessed lots rather than rear lane accessed lots. As such, the lots are closer to meeting the RS-8 regulations than that of the RS-7 zone. You are now invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application. The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Monday, September 20, 2010. 2010 Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • Fax: 604-927-3015 • Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 • In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010) Additional information concerning this application can be obtained from the Planning Department (Telephone: 604-927-3434). Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

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As a steward of Noons Creek in Port Moody, Dave Bennie encourages people to reduce, reuse and recycle their waste in order to keep trash out of local waterways. So when the Port Moody Ecological Society (PMES) was offered the opportunity to reuse some of the materials from the Noons Creek bridge replacement, he did not hesitate. Bennie, vice-president of PMES, was able to salvage a bin full of old timbers that he plans to recycle and use for repairs at the Noons Creek fish hatchery. Some rotting steps on the trail leading up to the hatchery will be replaced and the wood will line the trails. “With what we got in lumber down there would probably cost someone a $1,000 or more,” Bennie said. But upgraded pathways is not all the Noons Creek hatchery will receive from the bridge replacement. As part of the city’s environmental compensation package for the project, the hatchery will receive a new salmon intake. It will also use a recycled shipping container as the foundation for its new storage unit. The salmon intake will help divert salmon fry that get stuck in pools in the creek during low flows. Fish will be able to swim through an expanded, gravity-fed water system that bypasses

dry spots in the creek. “In really low flows, the salmon fry would get hung up in there,” Bennie said. “The salmon would have to go in the intake, which is now going to have a big angle on it.” Last month, Ioco Road was reduced to single-lane traffic across the bridge as construction on the DAVE BENNIE new span got underway. Motorists can expect some delays until work is completed in December. The original bridge was installed 40 years ago and will be replaced for $1.5 million. Work is expected to be completed this fall. • For more information about the project or to see a webcam of the area go to www.cityofportmoody.com. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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“Growing up there was like living at Buckingham Palace without the guards. The place was absolutely fabulous... the trees and the flowers.”

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any Tri-City residents live close to the Riverview Hospital grounds or drive by them every day without giving the beautiful property a second thought. But that could all change this Sunday, Sept. 12 during Treefest, when the grounds will be opened to the public, historical tours will be offered, former staff members will share their memories and garden experts will provide tips for fall planting. This is the 17th year the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society has held the event to raise awareness about Riverview, which is slowly being phased out, and society spokesperson Donna Crosby said it’s crucial for Tri-City residents to know what a jewel they have in their midst. “Things are coming to a head; the timelines [for moving patients] are more defined and we want the public to know what is there.” Treefest — held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine — will provide a perfect opportunity to find out more about the history and the status of the site, which is owned by the provincial government. For example, you can visit a museum that has been established by the Riverview Hospital Historical Society and see the uniforms staff have worn through the different eras of hospital care. Equipment used in therapy has been carefully preserved, along with hospital beds, a wooden wheelchair, office equipment and many other items that reflect everyday life on the hospital grounds. Anna Tremere has collected the artifacts over many years with the support of former staff members and other volunteers. She was a psychiatric nurse and believes it’s important to show what life used to be like at Riverview, which once housed thousands of patients and staff. “It’s part of our history,” she said. “It must be preserved.” In the small museum in the Industrial Services Building, there are elegant tea sets, a trunk full of linens, including doilies and handicrafts stitched by patients, and dozens of photographs that show the hospital at various stages throughout its history. It may be hard to believe

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Ron Talbot (left) is a former Port Coquitlam city councillor but he’ll be talking not about politics but about his childhood growing up on the Riverview Hospital grounds when he participates in a panel discussion as part of the annual Treefest celebrations Sunday at Riverview, which also house the Riverview Hospital Historical Society’s museum, a collection of artifacts.

but the Riverview grounds were once as stately as a palace courtyard and Ron Talbot, who grew there as the son of the chief steward, says it was once mistaken for a resort by a couple of tourists who had lost their way. “Growing up there was like living at Buckingham Palace without the guards,” s a i d t h e f o r m e r Po r t Coquitlam city councillor. “The place was absolutely fabulous... the trees and the flowers.” His early schooling was in a one-room school house on the grounds and, as one of

the few children in the company town, he had the run of the place. Talbot will be regaling the audience with some of his stories during a panel discussion, which will be moderated by Donald Luxton, a well-known heritage architect. Talbot will likely talk about the time he and his brother nearly got caught sneaking peas from the Riverview garden when the search lights went on and they high-tailed it home, leaving a trail of spilled pea pods all the way to their door. During the war years,

when Talbot was about seven, strict blackout rules were in effect. He remembers listening to a scary story about the Big Bad Wolf on the radio when the air raid signal went off and everything in the cottage suddenly took on an eerie glow. “I hung on to my sister Pauline’s skirts the whole time.” Prejudice against mental patients was rife in those days and residents on the grounds didn’t talk about where they lived, he said. Essondale — what the large provincial hospital was called for many years

— was synonymous with being crazy and Talbot kept his home address a secret. But his mom, a psychiatric nurse at Riverview, taught him to be polite and respectful to patients. “My mom said always said talk to the patients, if they offer you candy, take it,” said Talbot, who will be one of four panellists who will share their memories. In addition to the panel discussion, there will be workshops by GardenWorks experts on heirloom seeds and how to create an edible fall planter, information about planting trees and

shrubs, and tips on the best way to protect perennials and tropical plants throughout the winter. Master gardeners will be on site and tree tours will be held hourly. • Treefest, Sunday Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is a joint presentation of the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society, the city of Coquitlam, Burke Mountain Naturalists and ArtsConnect, and will take place in and around the Henry Esson Young Building. Turn at the Colony Farm traffic light and follow the banners. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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From pages to big screens BACK TO SCHOOL A GOOD READ Anna Chabada

ver wonder how someone came up with the great idea for a movie you just saw? Sometimes it’s not just one person’s idea but a collaboration of ideas that inspires a great movie, including an author of a book. Here is a collection a few great children’s books that have just recently made it in Hollywood. Owls come to life on the page just as they do on the big screen in the fantastic series Guardians of Ga’hoole. The Capture, the first of a 12-book series by Kathryn Lasky, stars Soren, a barn owl who is snatched from his home even before he learns how to fly. Thus begins his adventure as he meets new friends and tries to protect the owl world from danger. Children will delight not only in the story but, also, in the facts they will learn about owls as they read. Lasky is fascinated with owls and has done extensive research about them and their habitat. She tries to include as much true information about owls into her writing as she can. I have just finished this first book and can’t wait to pick up the next in the series. Creepy is the first word that comes to mind when I think of the book Coraline. Author Neil Gaiman has mastered the art of suspense and eeriness as he describes the world that Coraline has entered. She is a young girl who has just moved into a new house with her family. One by one, her parents disappear into a parallel world, accessible through a door in her new house. She must go in to find them while trying to outsmart her parallel-world parents, who want to turn her into one of them. This is the perfect book for a child who loves to read stories with mystery, suspense and a little bit of horror. The hair on the back of my neck stands up just thinking about this book. A classic by Roald Dahl, Fantastic Mr. Fox, is not to missed — on film or paper. It is a fun, witty adventure in which a fox family is caught stealing chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys from three terrible farmers. These farmers, although not too clever, try to cook up a scheme to capture the fox family so that they will not steal from them any-

more. What the farmers don’t know is that it is not only the fox family they must outfox but the badger family as well. This is a great read for both boys and girls, and is suitable for children in the early grades or for those who are struggling with their reading. As I was reading the first page of Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary, I understood why Cleary has won so many awards. I had never read any of her books as a young girl but as an adult I can’t put them down. Her writing style and description of everyday events is so true to form, it’s hard not to relate. Beezus and Ramona is about an eightyear-old girl and her four-year-old sister who likes doing things her own way, as most four-year-olds do. She embarrasses Beezus constantly and you can’t help but love her. This book has quickly become one of my favourites and I will be recommending it to children over and over again. Famous among school-aged kids, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan is a delight for both children and adults. A modern-day fantasy set in New York City, the book follows the life of a young boy named Percy Jackson who finds out that his biological father is actually a Greek god living on Mount Olympus. The book is fast paced as Percy and his friends partake in adventures trying to save the Earth from the war brewing on Mount Olympus. This is a great book for children to read not only for its fun storyline but, also, for the way in which Percy becomes a hero as he gains independence and is able to overcome adversity.

A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Anna Chabada is a librarian at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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ON A BRIGHTER NOTE

Perseverence, not perfection WELBOURNE

reader once told me that it’s easy for someone like me to be positive because I’m married with children and obviously live a perfect little life. This person didn’t know me and had no idea what my challenges are, but I realized that I’ve made those same kinds of assumptions about people as well. My business partner is a good example of that. When I first met Lisa Redl she had a warm, friendly personality and I liked her right away. She was young, but she seemed to have her life together.

She was ambitious about her career in a refreshingly transparent way and made no apologies for her dreams and goals. She was also beautiful. Since childhood I assumed that beautiful girls had no problems, so I assumed she lived a charmed life. I was wrong. As we became friends I learned more. Wearing a tight tube stocking for the varicose veins she had removed from her leg, Lisa told me that she had become estranged from her father, was being bullied at work and had just broken up with her live-in boyfriend. The negative energy in her life attracted more of the same, and every time she tried to pick herself up, she got knocked down again. The day a glass of piping hot tea burst apart when she was holding it at the coffee shop, scalding her stomach and legs, had her thinking “what’s next?” But it wasn’t just that. She was also coping with a personal tragedy she had been trying to keep private. Her 15 pound weight loss, coupled with her mounting emotional turmoil, weakened

her and she felt like she was living inside a pressure cooker. One day the lid blew off and she scared her mother and sister with talk of wanting to end her own life. They immediately admitted her into the hospital. That was on April 17, 2010. The same day my dear friend Sharon died from brain cancer. I remember crying on the phone with Lisa and telling her how much Sharon had wanted to live but didn’t have a choice, and she cried with me. Lisa understood how precious life was,

but during the depths of her darkest moments she couldn’t see the light. Luckily, she reached out for help and decided to take control. After her discharge from the hospital, and only a few days into her medical leave, she was called into work where she was fired. That might have pushed some people even further over the edge, but Lisa decided to look at it as a blessing. She refused to let it keep her down and met me for the filming of one of our early comedy skits, writing the situation right into our script. This week, only four months after her emotional breakdown, she not only participated in a full Ironman competition, but she

actually crossed the finish line. Not training nearly enough, drinking far too much wine, and publicly filming her imperfect progress for the whole world to see created another level of pressure that she didn’t need to be dealing with at this delicate point in her life. But, maybe for her, it’s exactly what she needed. Unknowing spectators watching her cross the finish line with a big smile on her face might assume what I once did that she must live a pretty charmed life. But she, and those close to her, know the truth. Everyone has challenges. Competing in the Ironman proved to Lisa Redl that she has found her power. And her power, clearly, has nothing to do with perfection. Her power has everything to do with perseverance. To view my comedy skits with Lisa Redl please visit loriandlisa.com Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. You can contact her at loriwelbourne.com

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Ryan Steacy used to be known as the guy in charge of the guns on local TV and film sets. Now, the Coquitlam soldier is recognized on the international stage as a superstar marksman. This summer, Cpl. Steacy, a 16-year reservist with the BC Regiment, clinched the top prize in a shooting competition for service personnel, held in Bisley, England. The Central Skill At Arms contest is often dubbed the Olympics of service rifle shooting because of its prestige. After scoring 187 out of 200, Steacy took the title of Most Noteworthy Individual in the Queen May match, an event that combines the highest point total from four disciplines. “I guess I was a little surprised,” he told The Tri-City News last week, reflecting on his performance. “I knew that I shot very well in the match but I didn’t think I actually won.” As well, Steacy was named the leading scorer for the Canadian gold medal team in the Brinsmead match, a snap-shooting skill contest that involves targets that pop up and down. The championships involve members from the Canadian, British and New Zealand armies and from the Sultan of Oman’s armed forces and the Falkland Island Defence Force. Participants carry 50 lb. of body armour while shooting and running, and lift 175 lb. dummies. In total, Canada’s 2010 team — chosen last year in Ottawa after the Canadian Forces Small Arms Concentration competition — garnered three gold medal wins at the English games. Steacy, 40, competed in Bisley two years ago and was “not nearly as successful,” he said. “The competition is one that you really need a couple of tries at it. It’s pretty complicated and very physically demanding. Just the fact that I could come back a second time

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Walk with Fido One of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only organized fundraising fun runs that you can do with Fido is fast approaching. The Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk for the Animals is set for Sunday, Sept. 12 at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam (registration opens at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 11 a.m.). Paws for a Cause takes place in 36 locations across B.C. on Sept. 12. The goal is to raise $1 million province-wide to help homeless animals. To register and for a complete listing of local walk/run dates, times and locations, visit spca.bc.ca/walk.

Burke Mountain Naturalists hold monthly meeting on Sept. 14 Raptors such as eagles, hawks and falcons are birds that are popular even among non-birders. Their large size and agility in capturing prey makes them unmistakable and impressive to watch. But distinguishing one raptor species from another can be challenging, especially as often all you see is the birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silhouette in flight. At the Sept. 14 meeting of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, two expert birders will present a slideshow highlighting the raptors commonly seen in our area. Larry Cowan and David Schutz will provide some straightforward tips on how to identify these raptors in the field. Their presentation is suitable for both new birders and those wanting to sharpen their identification skills. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in the hall of Como Lake United Church, on the corner of Marmont Street and King Albert Avenue in Coquitlam. Non-members are welcome and attendees are encouraged to bring their own mug for birdfriendly fair-trade coffee. For more information, call 604-936-4108 or 604-4613864, or visit www.bmn.bc.ca. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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Learn basic computer skills at PMPL New to the net? Check it out Want to learn the basics of using a computer? Confused by computer jargon? Port Moody Public Library is offering an opportunity for you to learn what you need to get started on a computer using the Windows XP operating system. Participants will learn how to use a mouse, understand the desktop and create documents and folders. Choose an afternoon or evening computer class that fits your schedule. These free, hands-on classes are held in the ParkLane Room at the library on Tuesdays, Sept. 14, 2:30 to 4 p.m. or Oct. 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Space is limited. For more information or to register for these free programs, call Port Moody Public Library at 604-469-4577. The mobile computer lab is made possible with the support of the 2009 Links to Literacy Golf Tournament. PMPL is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Fall Fair at Douglas Looking for some family fun on a Saturday afternoon? Don’t miss the Douglas College Fall Fair Sept. 18 at the David Lam Campus in Coquitlam. Activities include a bouncy castle, facepainting and a visit from a clown, a barbecue, marketplace (featuring the Coquitlam Far mers Market and other local vendors), Coquitlam Fire Department, Coquitlam Public Library bookmobile and more. Radio station CFOX will be on site with its mobile unit. Admission is free with donations accepted at most booths. The Douglas College Fall Fair takes place on the David Lam Campus Green, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam on Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call Yvonne Mostert at 604777-6168.

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Sept 11—Candle Light Tribute The Candle Light Tribute is to honour those who fought for our freedom. Please join us at the Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery and participate in the passing of the torch of freedom to the next generation. Be part of the pageantry as Veterans, Cadets, youth, pipers and dignitaries join forces to make this event one you will never forget. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to help place the tribute candles on the Veterans grave sites. Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery, 621 Robinson Street Admission: Free Info: 604.927.6020

Sep 12—Coquitlam Farmers Market – Kids Day It’s all about the kids today but age doesn’t matter! Bring everyone for a day of games, activities, stories and more! A fun time for anyone who is a kid at heart. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Dogwood Pavilion parking lot, 624 Poirier Street Admission: Free Info: 604.318.8966, www.makebakegrow.com

Sep 12—Treefest 2010 This will be the 17th celebration of the trees at Riverview. There will be guided walks, talks and demonstrations, children’s activities, musicians and artists. This is a free, family-oriented event. Rain or shine. Hilly site, not totally wheelchair accessible. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Riverview Hospital Lands, 2601 Lougheed Highway Admission: Free Info: 604.290.9910, www.rhcs.org

Sep 26—Coquitlam Farmers Market – Best Pie In Town Contest Do you have a pie that is the envy of the town? Find out at our annual fruit pie contest. Check out our website for contest guidelines and application forms. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Dogwood Pavilion parking lot, 624 Poirier Street Admission: Free Info: 604.318.8966, www.makebakegrow.com

Sep 26—Les Fêtes de Maillardville Come and celebrate Maillardville’s 101st birthday! Scheduled activities for the young and young at heart, including music, dancing, games, a free barbecue and birthday cake. Produced by Société francophone de Maillardville. Time: 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Location: Mackin Park, 1046 Brunette Avenue (at King Edward) Admission: Free Info: 604.515.7070, www.maillardville.com

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North Road at Lougheed Highway Capacity Improvement Project repaving Delestre to Lougheed laning and median changes Installation of new trafﬁc signal at Rochester

Schoolhouse Street Improvements Lougheed Hwy to Lucille Starr Drive - April 2010 to March 2011 - Two center lanes closed—Northbound and Southbound curb lanes open.

King Edward Street Improvements Street Widening - Lougheed Hwy to Brunette Ave. - Southbound lanes closed starting July 6. Visit www.coquitlam.ca/CapitalProjects for details Engineering and Public Works Customer Service Line: 604.927.3500. Open 24 Hours/7 Days a week.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast at PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel, 1545 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. Advance registration is required. Info, registration: 604-464-2716 or www. tricitieschamber.com. • La Leche League Canada-Coquitlam meets at Share Family and Community Services Society, main floor, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody; doors open at 9:30 a.m., meeting begins at 10 a.m. Topic: “Baby arrives: the family and the breastfed baby.” All women interested in breastfeeding (and their children) are welcome to attend monthly LLL meetings. Info: www.lllc.ca. • Coquitlam Foundation AGM, 7 p.m., in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. Fund representatives and the public are invited to attend; refreshments will

TO SUBMIT AN ITEM: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com • fax: 604-944-0703

be served. The Coquitlam Foundation accepts donations, c/o P.O. Box 2, 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, B.C., Canada, V3B 7Y3, or through the Foundation’s website, coquitlamfoundation.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 • Car wash, barbecue and donut sale in support of the Terry Fox Foundation will be held in the parking lot in front of Scotiabank at Shaughnessy Station, 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam. The event starts at 9:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 • Mundy Mudthudders’ informal walking group begins, to be held Saturday mornings in Coquitlam’s Mundy Park trails and branching out to other local parks, including Como Lake, Rocky Point, Belcarra, White Pine and Minnekhada.

Comprehensive map books will be provided for a nominal charge and group walks are held rain or shine. Mudthudders meet at 10:15 a.m. near the trailhead at the foot of Regan Avenue, adjacent to Hillcrest middle school. Info: mundymudthudders@yahoo.ca or 604-945-4374. • Free introductory lesson in tai chi offered by Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada, 10:15 a.m.-noon, Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Fall beginner classes start there Sept. 15 and 18. Info: 604-681-6609 or www.taoist.org/ vancouver. • Little Neighbours Pre-school open house, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 155 Finnigan St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-521-5158 or www.littleneighbours.com. • Port Coquitlam high school class of 1980 30-year reunion, Carnoustie Golf Club, PoCo; appies, door prizes and more. Info: wiggy42_42@ hotmail.com or go to Facebook.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12 • Treefest 2010 on the Riverview Hospital site, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Highlights include: Riverview’s Living Heritage – A Panel Discussion, a heritage walk with Don Luxton, guided tree tours, environmental displays, musicians and artists on site and a children’s tree walk. GardenWorks workshops will cover edible fall planters, fall tree planting and protection of tender perennials and tropicals. Info: 604-290-9910 or www.rhcs.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13 • BC Society for Schizophrenia, Coquitlam Branch, monthly meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Poirier community centre, McGee Room, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-583-9775. see page 28

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• Music Classses for babies & parents (0-3 yrs) • Play instruments • Learn music skills • Baby sign language • Promote early communication & social skills Receive a FREE class if you register before Sept. • Also available for ages 4 & up private & group lessons for piano or guitar For more information call Joney 778-316-4101

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CALENDAR continued from page 27

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Speakers: Larry Cowan and David Schutz, who will present a slideshow on identifying local raptors. Meeting is free and open to all. Info: 604-936-4108, 604-461-3864 or www.bmn.bc.ca.

• Learn to square dance with the Ocean Waves, 7-8:30 p.m., Kyle Centre, 123 Kyle St., PoMo. Info: Penney, 604-463-1477 or www.oceanwaves. squaredance.bc.ca. • Glenayre Scottish Country Dance Club registration, 7 p.m., Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam; all levels taught Tuesday evenings, beginners welcome – no partner required. Info: Jean, 604464-8103.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15 • Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner ($13) at Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway, Coquitlam. Travel presentation on South Africa. Club offers group tours for single people – meet

new friends, enjoy the security of travelling in a group and avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca. RSVP: Val, 604529-1552.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 • Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association AGM, 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, corner Victoria and Soball. Speaker: Sandy Burpee of Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group. Info: 604-941-2462.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 • Tri-City Singles Social Club meets, 7:30 p.m., at Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clark St., PoMo. TCSSC is a fun group of 40+ people who enjoy

activities such as walking, theatre, dining, biking, weekend trips and more; membership: $20 a year; meetings are held on the third Friday of each month and new members are welcome. Info: tricityclub@gmail.com or Phyllis, 604-4720016.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 • AGM of federal Liberal riding association for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, 7-9 p.m., at the Gathering Place, Living Room in Leigh Square, PoCo. Everyone interested in exploring or promoting Liberal values is welcome to attend and observe, whether a member or not. Light refreshments will be served.Info: ron@ronmckinnon.ca or 778-885-3562.

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Come join us for our Open House & Registration Day! USED SKATE WEAR & SKATE SALE Saturday, September 11th, 2010 (9:30am - 12:30pm) (Early Figure Skating Academy Auditions & Open Skate @ 11:00 am - 12:30pm) @ Coquitlam Sports Centre (Rec Rink) 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam Bring a Friend! (skate rentals not available)

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SIGN ME UP 2010!

Back to school – but safely GUEST COLUMN

IN QUOTES

he end of summer means that it’s time for children to head back to school. Whether they travel on foot, by bicycle, by bus or by car, it’s important to teach your child how to get to school safely. Below are some actions you and your child can take to prevent injuries when travelling to and from school.

“Tell your child to cross at an intersection with a traffic light whenever possible, and make sure he/she knows how to use the crosswalk signal to let drivers know that he/she wants to cross.” • Crossing the road alone is a big step for children; only children aged nine or older should be allowed to cross busy intersections alone. • Demonstrate how to look both ways before crossing: show your child to turn his/her head left, right and then left again to look for traffic before stepping out onto the road. Remind your child that a car can’t stop as fast he/she can; if your child sees a car coming, tell him/her not to cross until the car has stopped or has passed. • Tell your child to cross at an intersection with a traffic light whenever possible, and make sure he/she knows how to use the crosswalk signal to let drivers know that he/ she wants to cross.

WALKING TO SCHOOL Walking to school is a great way to ensure children keep active, but there are important steps to take to make sure your child stays safe. • Teach your child to keep a safe distance from cars – walk on the sidewalk, or if there is none, stay as far on the shoulder of the road as possible. • Make sure your child knows to walk in the direction facing the traffic, so he/she can see the cars approaching and drivers can see him/her. • Driveways need special attention as drivers may not see children walking by. Teach your child that when the white lights on the back of a car or truck are lit up, it means that the car is moving backwards, and he/she should keep clear.

BIKING TO SCHOOL • Before your child bikes to school, make sure his/her bicycle has working brakes, a seat secured at the right height and is equipped

with a bell, light and a reflector. • Make sure your child always wears a bike helmet that is level on his/her head, not tilted back or sideways, and the strap should is snug to protect his/her head in case of a fall. Hats should not be worn under a helmet. • A properly fitting helmet rests two fingerwidths from the eyebrow, has v-shape straps around both ears, and allows space for one finger to fit between chin and strap. • Teach your child to obey the rules of the road. Like people who drive cars, cyclists must ride in the same direction as the road traffic, ride single-file, stop at red lights and stop signs and yield to pedestrians. • Always walk bikes across intersections or railway crossings. • Hand signals will tell other traffic if your child is planning to turn or stop and will help him/her understand what cars and other cyclists will be doing.

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• Before school starts, map out the safest route to school with the least traffic. Children under age 10 should not ride their bikes on the road. Whenever you can, use bike lanes or paths, and make sure your child follows the buddy system: always ride with at least one friend and tell someone - yourself

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Learn to Curl Curious about curling? Register in one of Port Moody’s Learn-to-Curl classes and discover the fun! For ages 15 years and up. First session When: Sundays from September 26 to October 24 (#34445) Time: 1pm to 2:30pm Where: Curling Rink, Port Moody Recreation Complex Second Session When: Sundays from November 7 to December 5 (#35439) Time: 1pm to 2:30pm Where: Curling Rink , Port Moody Recreation Complex Each course: $52.00 / 5 sessions. To register, call 604-469-4556 or go online to www.cityofportmoody.com/signmeup.

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SUN HANG DO

SIGN ME UP 2010! Keep kids in back continued from page 29

permission before picking it up.

• When the school bus is approaching the bus stop, your child must take five steps back from the road. • It is important for you to remind your child to stay away from the three danger zones - the front, sides and back of the bus - by staying at least three metres (10 feet) away from the school bus. • Teach your child that he should never run after the school bus to try to catch it if he/she misses his ride. • Once inside the school bus, your child should take a seat as quickly as possible, put his/her belongings under the seat, and stay calm. • Remind your child to wait until the school bus comes to a complete stop before getting off. • When getting off the school bus, he/she should use the handrail. • If your child must cross the street, he/she should always cross in front of the school bus but only after establishing eye contact with the school bus driver. If your child drops something near or under the school bus, he/she should always get the driver’s

DRIVING TO SCHOOL • The back seat is the safest place for your child to be. • Your child should ride in a booster seat until they are 36 kg (80 pounds), at about eight years old. At this point, he/she has grown enough to properly use a seatbelt. • Explain how and why he/she must wear her seatbelt. The strap that runs across the lap should sit over your child’s hips. The shoulder strap should go over the shoulder and chest, never under his/her arm which could cause a broken rib, and never behind the back which could hurt his/her spine in the event of a collision. For more information on injury prevention, please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website at www.phac-aspc.gc.ca. For information on car seats and school bus safety, visit Transport Canada’s website at www.tc.gc.ca. – article provided by Dr. David ButlerJones, Canada’s chief public health officer and head of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-City, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Newcomers Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in PoCo. All women, not just those new to the area, wanting to have some fun and promote new friendship are welcome to participate. In addition to monthly general meetings, members participate in ongoing activity groups that meet weekly or monthly. Info, meeting location: Wendy, 604-4682423 or tricities_newcomers@yahoo.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm.freetoasthost.info or Shirley,604-671-1060. â&#x20AC;˘ Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10. Info: 604-461-2522 or kittybridgens@yahoo.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: 604-9316711. Leave your name and phone number and an instructor will contact you with lesson dates and times. Games are scheduled on a drop-in basis. â&#x20AC;˘ Play euchre every Saturday from noon to approximately 2:30 p.m. at the Treehouse Pub, near Shaughnessy and Lougheed, PoCo. Info: sunset585@hotmail.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-9450880 or 604-942-1345. â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-City Singles Social Club is a fun group of 40+ people who get together and enjoy activities such as walking, theatre, dining, biking, bowling, kayaking, weekend trips and more. Membership is $20 per year. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at PoMo Legion. Info: tricityclub@ gmail.com or Phyllis, 604472-0016. â&#x20AC;˘ Morningside Toastmasters invites you to develop your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members are welcome at meetings held every Thursday, 7:25-8:30 a.m., Burkeview Family Funeral Care, 1340 Dominion Ave.,

PoCo. Info: Gene, 604-2308030 or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities Committee, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Port Moody city hall. If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cycling facilities in the area. New participants always welcome. Info: John, 604-469-0361 or jseinen@shaw.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ PoMo Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Phil, 604-468-2801 or George, 604-341-4813. â&#x20AC;˘ Grab a friend or come out to meet some new ones with the Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club, an adult group of recreational level players who play at Hillcrest middle school gym every Monday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fun is

the focus, so even if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played in years you will be welcome. Info: Gary, 604-469-6389. â&#x20AC;˘ Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, noon-3 p.m. plus first and third Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Howe Room, Poirier community centre. Members do needlework, embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet. Info: Maureen, 604942-5457. â&#x20AC;˘ Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604-463-8874. â&#x20AC;˘ City of the Arts Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., PoMo city hall. Improve your career and personal life by improving your communication and leadership skills in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

Guests and new members welcome. Info: www.cityartstoastmasters.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Alex Graham Manor, 101 Noons Creek Dr., PoMo. New members welcome. Info: 604-936-5275. â&#x20AC;˘ Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@ hotmail.com. â&#x20AC;˘ The Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club operating since 1965 that combines raising money with fun times. Kinsmen meet the second Thursday of each month and commit time for projects and social events. Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting, call Cyrille at 604-942-4826 or email kincyril@shaw.ca.

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SIGN ME UP 2010! From dogs to roses and more continued from page 31 • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the board room, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-937-4130. • Crystal Clear Speakers Toastmasters meet every second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Oasis, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Walter, 604-941-0191 or http://crystalclearspeakers.freetoasthost.info. • Tri-City Airedale Terrier Club is organizing events for local Airedale owners (and dogs). Info: s@tricityairedales.com or www.tricityairedales. com. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets first Wednesday of every month, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek rec centre. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474). • Centennial Stamp Club meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7 p.m., social rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9451017 or www.stampclub.ca. • Maillardville Community Lions now meet at Coquitlam branch of Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. Info: 604-937-0310. • 777 Neptune Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, parade every Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., L’Ecole des Pionniers, 3550 Wellington St., PoCo; girls and boys 12-19 welcome. Info: 604-941-6227. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Wendy, 604-552-3219. • Talk of the Town Toastmasters club meets Thursdays, noon-1 p.m., Parkwood Manor. 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Bryan, 604-941-7651 or bryandylawsky@rlc.ca. • Rocky Point Toastmasters meet Mondays, 7:15 p.m., PoMo city hall. Guests and new members welcome, please arrive 15 minutes early. Info: 604-506-1037. • PoMo Canoe and Kayak Club meets first and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m., Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park. Info: Brent, 604-4618863 or Gordon, 604-936-8203. • Parents Without Partners is an international non-profit organization devoted to the interest and welfare

of single parents and their children. Information meetings for new members run the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Howe Room, Coquitlam rec centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: 604-945-2407. • Brunette Enviro-Committee meets third Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., PoMo Arts Centre. Info: Mi, 604936-7470. • PoCo Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity United church, Prairie and Shaughnessy. Info: 604-941-8465. • Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7:30 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome. 604-931-5120. • Hoy/Scott Streamkeepers meet the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 604-941-3402. • Tri-City Christian Women’s Club luncheon is at noon the second Thursday of each month, the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Inspirational speaker each month. Reservations: 604-420_2667 or onarheim@telus.net. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild welcomes new members to meetings: daytime, monthly on the first and third Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., night time monthly on the first and third Thursdays from 7-9:45 p.m. in the Howe Room at Coquitlam rec centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: Maureen, 604-9425457. • PoCo Chess Club meets every Thursday, 7-10 p.m., at Wilson Centre (PoCo rec complex). Info: Nathan, 604340-6208 or email: pocochessclub@ chessmastery.com. • Minnekhada Park Association is a group of local volunteers who work in partnership with GVRD Parks to preserve and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park. The group runs a bear aware program to educate visitors about appropriate behaviour when encountering bears in the park and organizes work days to support nest box program, and to enhance the park’s historical features. Volunteers are always needed. Info: Karen, 604-520-6442. • Coquitlam Yoga Club offers classes Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and teacher and student development workshops third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pinetree community cen-

tre, Coquitlam. Info: 604-945-4271. • If you are interested in volunteering in your community, PoCo Kinsmen meet twice a month. Info: 604-9448559. • PoMo Garden Club meets second and last Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Kyle Centre. Info: 604-931-6224. • Falun Dafa/Falun Gong practice to improve mind, body and spirit: Lafarge Lake, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes are free. Info: Carolyn, 604944-4909 or visit www.falundafa.org • 2827 BCR DCO Royal Canadian Army Cadets, for boys and girls 12-18; they will receive adventure training, learn orienteering with map and compass, leadership, first aid, marksmanship, radio communications, field craft, effective speaking, and search and rescue. Uniforms are loaned at no charge and summer training from two to seven weeks is included. Info: Shannon, 604-520-7604, or www.cadets.kc.ca. • Burquitlam Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Manor, 560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Prospective members welcome. Info: 604-4643220. • Coquitlam Camera Club meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Miller Park elementary school, 800 Egmont Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Dale, 604-667-3375 or Elma, 694-936-3969. • PoCo Knights on Columbus hold cribbage nights, 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each month at K of C hall, 2255 Fraser St. Info: Joe, 604-9424731. • Learn to canoe or just have fun paddling with Dogwood Canoe Club; membership costs $35. Info: Jenn, 604-764-1009. • Knotty Dotters Smocking Group welcomes new members. Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Group meets at Kyle centre, 125 Kyle St., PoMo. Info: 604-036-1414. • Barnet Sailing Club cooperative. Info: 604-739-9384. • International Training in Communication offers ongoing training in public speaking and personal development. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Poirier Street library. Info: 604-939-5088.

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SIGN ME UP 2010! Fall children’s book club at Port Moody library With back to school coming in just a few weeks, Port Moody Public Library is once again hosting its kids book club. Children nine to 11 years old can meet once a week to share discussion about some great books. They read two books during each six-week session and do fun activities related to the stories. Kids will come away with a greater understanding of how to explore the characters in the books they read and take a more in-depth look at the time period and setting of the story. Book club members also become more confident speaking and expressing their thoughts in a group setting. And as club members attend meetings after school, each one begins with a snack. The Kids Book Club will run on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room from Sept. 16 to Oct. 21. Registration begins Aug. 26. Space is limited, so call Irene at 604-469-4692 for more information or to register. PMPL notes this program is not a replacement

for the popular Book Buddies program and children in the book club should be reading at the appropriate age level. PoMo library is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Walking into Chieko Yanigitani’s Coquitlam home is like stepping into an art gallery literally bursting at the seams. Her paintings decorate every spare bit of wall space in just about every room of the large home, which also serves as a cosy bed-andbreakfast. Even the stairway serves as gallery space, while the family room beside the kitchen has been repurposed as Yanigitani’s working studio space where she’s been creating some of the pieces that will show at the 17th annual Treefest this weekend. The studio is also where the 68-year-old from Osaka, Japan gathers three days e a ch we e k w i t h o t h e r Canadian newcomers for lunch, conversation and, if there’s time, a painting class — though Yanigitani stresses she is not an art teacher. “I can’t teach what is art, how to paint,” she said. “Nobody knows — everybody has a different way. They’re not students, they’re like friends and they meet in here for talking and laughing.” The group gathers in the studio area, where a long table set up with six small easels sits on carpet covered with heavy plastic; in the nearby kitchen are shelves overflowing with well used tubes of paint and jars filled with brushes. Most of the activity, however, clearly happens at the big kitchen table made for lingering over a traditional Japanese lunch and some green tea. Yanigitani started the “classes” soon after she arrived in Canada about 13 years ago. An ESL teacher

at the Wilson Centre learned she was an artist and suggested Yanigitani offer lessons in her home. Now she hosts women who have recently arrived from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Ukraine and even U z b e k i s t a n . T h e nu m bers change every week, Yanigitani said, depending on what’s happening in the women’s lives, but usually there are at least a few to cook for. And she’s happy to do it, she said, because she loves to cook. Sharing her home and food with others is also a way for Yanigitani to make peace with the lingering guilt she feels for Japan’s part in the Second World War, she said. A handful of her “students” will be joining Yanigitani at Treefest this Sunday, likely noshing on homemade bento-box lunches lovingly made by their teacher/host. They’ll be among several artists showcasing and selling their work at the annual Riverview event, where there will also be guided tree tours, GardenWorks demonstrations and master gardeners on hand for questions, heritage walks, food and the popular Blackberry Tea. • Treefest runs rain or shine Sunday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Henry Esson Young building at Riverview Hospital. Guided tree tours are on the hour starting at 11 a.m., the heritage building walk with Don Luxton is at 2:30 p.m. and the children’s tree walk is at 12:30 p.m. A heritage panel of speakers is at 1 p.m. Visit www.rhcs.org for full details.

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ARTS CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS • Ignite... an affair with art! is an adult-only open house at Place des Arts Sept. 9, 7 to 9 p.m. Sip a complimentary glass of wine while viewing exhibits and talking with artists, participate in hands-on art demos, enter for prizes and get program discounts. Check www. placedesarts.ca or 604664-1636 for info. • St. Catherine’s Anglican Church presents the Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew at Terry Fox Theatre Sept. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 at 604-942-9812. • Port Coquitlam Farmers Market runs Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m. until Sept. 16 in Leigh Square. • ArtsConnect ArtistCircle brings creative

minds and artists from all genres together Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at Port Moody Arts Centre. Visit www.artsconnect.ca. • Place des Arts’ annual open house is Sept. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring art, hands-on demos, prizes and program registration discounts. Visit www.placedesarts.ca. • The 17th annual Treefest, featuring guided tree walks, community art display and sale and more is on Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Henry Esson Young building at Riverview Hospital. Call 604-290-9910 or visit www.rhcs.org. • Learn to square dance with Ocean Waves at the Kyle Centre (123 Kyle St., PoMo) starting Sept. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all ages. Call Penney at

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MUSIC • Dogwood Songsters start a new season Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion and are welcoming new members. No audition required, just the love of singing. Call 604-927-6098. • Off the Grid Improvised Music Series runs Sept. 14 and 28, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square. • Coquitlam Chorale SATB Choir hosts its first fall rehearsal Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Como Lake UC (1110 King Albert St.). New members welcome. Call 604-939-5606.

FILM/THEATRE • Mackin House Book Club meets Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave.). Visit www.coquitlamheritage.ca or call 604516-6151. • Port Moody Film Society presents a France Film Weekend, featuring Seraphine (biography/ drama, G), based on the

VISUAL ART • Leigh Square Community Arts Village features The Legacy of Terry Fox, highlighting the impact of the Terry Fox Run on people’s lives; Colourwheels Exhibit Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion, celebrating artistic

expression of artists with spinal injuries to Sept. 20. Visit www.portcoquitlam. ca/arts or call 604-9278441 for details. • Port Moody Arts Centre presents Dan Scott - Stories Without Words, oil on canvas; TriCity Potters, clay; Francis King McFarlane - Kauaian Eye, drawings; Margaret Matsuyama - you and me, ceramic, Sept. 9 to Oct. 9. Opening reception Sept. 9, 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www. pomoartscentre.ca. • Evergreen Cultural Centre features Doris

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Get Glee-ful in a new Place des Arts class The popular TV show Glee has spawned a new generation of performers looking to sing and dance their way to Broadway and Hollywood, and Place des Arts is taking part in the trend with some new fall classes. Youth can sign up for Glee Club (ages 11 to 16) running Thursdays in the fall, winter and spring sessions starting Sept. 16. Led by voice teacher Gina Oh, students will learn hit pop, Broadway, country and rock &

roll tunes inspired by the show Glee. They’ll create a lively and fun performance using simple harmonies and choreography and perform it at the end of the session for family and friends. For younger musical theatre types, Oh also offers Musical Theatre Basics (ages nine to 11 years) and Singing Fundamentals for kids aged six to nine and 12 to 17. Contact mburner@placedesarts.ca or

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onstrations including Musical Tots, Musical Rainbow and Music for Young Children, as well as drama and cartooning, dance, fibre arts, pottery, jewelry making and more. Teachers and staff will be available to answer questions and to offer tours of the facility. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts activities, face painting and cake. Visit www.placedesarts.ca for information. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Artist Kali Barry paints a utility box outside Port Coquitlam city hall. PoCo residents will soon see several of the utility boxes spruced up with artists’ paintings or a vinyl wrapping. Barry was the first artist to complete one of the boxes and the remaining five will be painted throughout September and into early October.

Get creative at ECC in fall Artist Judith Atkinson is offering several new classes at the Evergreen Cultural Centre this fall, but you have to act fast: the registration deadline is tomorrow (Sept. 9). Kids aged seven to 12 years can get creative with paint and collage in Creative Kids!, running Mondays from 4 to 5:30

p.m. from Sept. 27 to Nov. 22; cost is $98. For adults looking to explore contemporary painting practices in oil, acrylic or watercolour there’s Continuing to Paint on Mondays from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 to Nov. 22; cost is $229. Participants will learn about cover colour theory, com-

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Coquitlam Metro-Ford Sparta player Giordano Baldonero was yarded to the ground during the 24th annual Labour Day soccer tournament between Coquitlam MF and the North Fraser Selects in boys under-16 select division play. The Coquitlam player later scored on the penalty kick. Meanwhile, the North Fraser keeper, right, does his best to keep the ball out of his net.

SFU’s Basso leads Clan with two goals Coquitlam’s Carlo Basso potted two goals in two minutes to help the SFU Clan to a 6-1 rout against the Vancouver Island University Mariners in men’s soccer on the weekend. Basso first tapped in a corner kick, and the scored off a turnout to put the Clan up 4-0 in the second half. “We hung despite it being a physi-

cal game,” said Simon Fraser University head coach Alan Koch after the game. “Traditionally the island teams are pretty physical. It is nice to win a game 6-1 but we lost some continuity with our substitutions in the second half.” SFU opened the scoring in the 17th minutes, when Josh Bennett took a feed from Gagan Josan and fired a shot to the far side

of the post, passed the reach of a Mariners defender. SFU added a second goal in the 30th minute, when redshirt freshmen Lucas Ferritto, just two minutes after subbing into the game, scored the first goal of his SFU career. Following Basso’s pair of goals SFU’s Geoff Kosub and Juan Sanchez added the

fifth and sixth for the home squad. Clan keeper Hide Ozawa earned the victory in goal for SFU, making two saves, while Robbie Cochrane was dealt the loss for VIU. SFU out shot their opponents 19-5 in the games. The win gives the Clan a 2-0 record and the squad will now head to Portland, Oregon. to face Warner Pacific.

Lions take a licking The Coquitlam Lions came out on the wrong side of a 26-18 score against the Cloverdale Tigers in atom division football on Sunday. Coquitlam had a shaky start in the first half of the game before settling in down in the second half. However, the team was unable to overcome the deficit on the scoreboard and surrendered the loss to the south of Fraser squad. The Lions’ Jamall Mensah ran for two touchdowns behind some solid blocking thrown up by the offensive line, which included Dylan Felet, Tyler Dhut, Michael Evans and Cole Kashino. Kieran Little and Jevan Eddleston provided some strong defence in the second half, recovering three fumbles, one of which was scooped up by Brayden Lazero. The Lions will play their next Vancouver Mainland Football League match against North Surrey at Mackin Park on Sunday.

FORE! Port Moody golfer Valentina Trillo took home the girl’s title at the Maple

Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Lindsay Kenney Classic at Belmont Golf Club in Langley on the weekend. The 16-year-old is on her way to Australia next month after shooting a 70-74 (144) to win the title and an exemption that will also see her play in Texas. “Winning this title is definitely a confidence booster seeing as how I’ll be leaving for Australia with [the Maple Leaf Junior Tour] soon where I’ll do my best to represent Team Canada,” she said. Trillo’s effort was followed by Keanna Mason, 14, of Maple Ridge, who fired 74-73 (147) and continued her consistently good golf on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour. Lauren Atkinson, 17, of Bow, Wash., placed third among the girls with 79-76 (155). Other Tri-City notables included Kevin Vigna, 14, of Coquitlam who tied for second among boys 14-16 with a 75-76 along with fellow Tri-City resident Joel Robertson, who shot a 74-77 (151). sports@tricitynews.com

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Fishing on the Fraser TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz Sockeye a boon for local anglers ast week I addressed the fact that this year’s record Fraser River sockeye return did not just happen; it is the result of years of concentrated conservation efforts by many parties. While this return of the salmon is a wonder to some, it is one of many signs of a river that is retur ning to health and abundance. The pollution intolerant, golden stoneflies (latin ter m; hesperoperla pacifica) I have found flying around in my back porch, and the gray drakes mayflies (latin term; siphlonurus quebecensis) found resting on my back deck are further testament to that returning health. As stated last week the continued health and abundance of our great waters will be determined by the party and policies governing the use of this resource. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we don’t give up,” said Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

THE REPORT Cooler temperatures have bought good fishing back to our Lower Mainland lakes with mornings and evenings being the most productive time. For wet (sinking) fly fishing try: big black, nation’s black, baggy

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SERVICE MANAGER REQUIRED Bannister GM is a busy Alberta GM dealership. Candidate must be industry experienced, possess leadership skills, hands on, organized, and time efﬁcient. Customer oriented and team builder skills a must. Fax resume to 780-723-6553. Email: chadb@bannisteredson.com

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Train on full-size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders. Includes safety tickets. Provincially certiﬁed instructors. Government accredited. Job placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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an H&R Block certiÀcate of accomplishment and the opportunity to interview for employment with H&R Block.

H&R BLOCK KNOWS TAXES and how to teach

them. Our instructors are expertly trained and are experienced Block personnel who make each session an exciting experience with discussion sessions, reference materials and instructions using regulation forms and schedules.

morning,

Apartment Manager required for Burns Lake B.C. Contact Tom 250-981-9881 or Sam 250-570-2304. E-mail resume to tucu70@telus.net. or fax 250-567-4558.

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covers the complete course, including textbooks, all materials, reference guides and registration.

Persons w/ vehicle req. to deliver phone books in Tri-City: Coq., Port Coq., Port Moody, & Maple Ridge areas. Seniors welcome.

Call days or evenings 778.285.5119 EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts, RRSP bonuses. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours NE of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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HELP WANTED

Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: #8501 953-965 Como Lake Ave 808-1023 Kelvin St 951-969 Leland Ave 804-1010 MacIntosh St 950-965 Spence Ave

FULL-TIME BAKER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Beneﬁts. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652. Attention: Rob.

HELP WANTED

LS McLELLAN TRUCKING is looking for OWNER OPERATORS with min 5 years experience. Newer equipment preferred, clean abstract, FAST card preferred. Steady year round work. Fax resumes to 250-417-2982 or Call Ken at 250-417-2988 Email ken@lsmclellantrucking.com MACHINE OPERATOR ASSISTANTS / LABOURERS

#9038 2281-2387 Argue St

Blo Plastix, a plastics manufacturer in Coquitlam requires machine operator assistants/ labourers. You will clean and lubricate machinery, monitor machines, assist operators in setting up machines and dismantling. On the job training will be provided. $13.00/hr. Forward resume to:

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Roofers Torch-On Installers required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Must be certified w/ 2 yrs. previous working exp. Wages commensurate with experience. Please fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hiroofingltd@shaw.ca

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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

@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

Lift 25-100lbs, repetitive manual labor, working outdoors, long hours, travel in BC, strong work ethic, team player, multitasking, self-motivated. Ability to take direction, valid BC drivers license, clean abstract, reliable transportation. Mechanically inclined an asset. Provide resume and drivers abstract to: careers@mudbaydrilling.com or fax to 604-888-4206. No phone calls.

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LIVE-IN CAREGIVER needed for a 88 year old man, who is partially blind. Help him take meds, feeding, walking. 604-395-6397.

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HELP WANTED

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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HELP WANTED

Opportunity for an outstanding MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE Staff

#208 - 10070 King George Hwy., Surrey * 12 month eve begins Oct. 19th

The Best Team & Service !

Entry level positions Job entails:

McDonald’s is Now Hiring

* 6 month days... begins Sept. 13th

Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd. is expanding our operation and looking for career minded Site Foremen, Journeymen and Apprentices that are interested in joining our team. If you possess skills in the Plumbing trade with a strong Commercial/Institutional background please forward your resume to: info@daryl-evans.com 604.525.4744 (fax)

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour)

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NOW HIRING PLUMBERS

Need extra income? Everyday Style is looking for new Consultants in your area for our Fall-Christmas season! Visit: www.everydaystyle.com or call 1-66-378-4331 for information.

Fax resumes: 604-574-1174 or e-mail Marten VanHengel at Marten.VanHengel@ armtec.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

Req. for Surrey precast concrete manufacturing plant. Rebar Tying & Concrete experience an asset. Union position with full beneﬁts after qualifying period.

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Medical Ofﬁce Trainees Needed! Drs. & Hospitals need Medical Ofﬁce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement is also Available! 1-888-7780459

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PHONE BOOKS

noon and evening sessions. Applicants need only the willingness to learn about taxes.

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Call Kim @ 604-472-3042 or Phill @ 604-472-3041

EDUCATION

INCOME TAX COURSE

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS RECEIVE

HELP WANTED

With reliable car required to deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households in the Tri-City area Wednesday & Friday.

who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? Qualified applicants receive training, support and remuneration. 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

the 13-week course, students study the basics of income tax preparation including current laws, theory and application.

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

GRANT PRODUCTION TESTING requires Supervisors, Night Operators, Operators, immediately for Grande Prairie and Red Deer area. Must have valid drivers licence and pass drug test. Excellent wages and beneﬁts. Forward resume to: Fax 780-539-3008 or email: cbean@grantpts.com. GREENHOUSE WORKERS, F/T, needed in the Pitt Meadows area. $10.25/hr. Day shift & some wknds Exp an asset. Must be ﬂuent in English. Apply by fax 604-460-1803 or email to: john@hollandia.ca

IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, Full time Year round for Panorama Mountain Village 2 yrs exp required. For full job description and to apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/employment MR. COOL ICE CREAM requires F/T & P/T Drivers. Cash paid daily. $100 average/day. (604)580-2665

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All Shifts Flexible Hours We provide training, free uniforms, beneﬁts, competitive wages with excellent growth opportunity. Join one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers. Apply in person with resume to

Manager at 2 locations: McDonald’s Restaurants 531 Clarke Road, Coquitlam 3033 St. John’s St, Port Moody or email: mcd12135@msn.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

REINFORCING PLACERS We require Infrastructure Installers throughout BC - All Levels of Experience. Competitive wages. Medical beneﬁts. Please send resume to: bmawson@lmsgroup.ca

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We Believe in You. Sprott Sprott-Shaw Community College has been traini students in BC for over 107 years. training w We want you to be a success story too!

Black Press Lower Mainland is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to ﬁll an immediate full time opening in Maple Ridge. The successful applicant will be creative, organized and work effectively under tight deadlines, interacting with advertising clients, sales representatives and the creative team. Speed, accuracy and attention to detail is a requirement. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS3 on Mac OS X. If you’d like to be part of a successful company, please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Carly Ferguson Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 admanager@mapleridgenews.com Closing date: Friday, Sept. 10, 2010

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THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com ONLINE, ACCREDITED, WEBDESIGN TRAINING, available for persons facing challenges to employment, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Visit: www.ibde.ca. Space is limited - Apply today!

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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

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DRYWALL

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Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts - Weeding Retaining Wall & Drainage Decking

All Work Guaranteed. Call John

604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785

ALL PHASES DRYWALL Taping, texture, spraying. 25 yrs exp. Tidy workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

Finishing, Taping, Recoat textured ceilings & Respray 30 yrs exp. Call Del 604-505-3826 / (604)476-1154

Call Robert 604-844-4222 OR (Cell) 604-454-4515 Interiors: Baths (renos/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, ﬂooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Most work completed in 2 days or less * Quality work, prompt service, fair prices * 19 Years. serving Coquitlam Ctr. & area. For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

ELECTRICAL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867. REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

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

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

1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. #1 quality work and reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212 or 604-306-1714

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

CEDAR & CHAINLINK FENCING

CLEANING SERVICES

~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~

Clean to Perfection. Reliable & Honest, Lic’d & Insured. Free window cleaning. 778-840-2421. ATTENTION ALL BUSINESSES Razor-Wash Dry Ice. Blasting servicing all areas. Removing contaminates. Cleaning & restoring all industries. No waste stream. No damage. www.razorwash.com Razorwash@shaw.ca 250-480-9309 CLEANING SPECIAL Rates as low as $60/mo. Price incl. cleaning supp. Free estimates. Call A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539 MAGICAL MAIDS Bonded & Insured. $25/hr. www.magicalmaids.biz 604-467-8439

QUALITY HOUSE KEEPING For private executive homes. Please call 604-459-9463.

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HERFORT CONCRETE

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

FENCING

“Where Quality matters more than Quantity” Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates. Call Marv:

(604)462-0408 Cedar Fencing Installations ATC LANDSCAPE 604.720.2853 Fully Insured. Member of BBB. www.atclandscape.com FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-540-8501.

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LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in:

- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery

Ph: 604-469-2331

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 20 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining*Walls*Stairs*Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

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D Broken Concrete RocksD $21.00 Per Metric Ton D Mud Dirt Sod ClayD $21.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $56.00 Per Ton

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30 Years Experience Licensed - Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca A-1 CONTRACTING Renos. Bsmt stes, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Landscape Installation - Lawn Cutting - Tree Services - Licensed for Chaffer Beetles treatment. Call 778-885-6488 Leave message

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GREENSKEEPER CONTRACTING Residential & Commercial Lawn & Garden Maintenance

Serving Tri City 30 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

Scott 604-891-9967 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

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Interior Exterior Spraytex ceilings/repairs Drywall repairs

17607 FORD ROAD, Pitt Meadows, B.C. PICK-UP or DELIVERY

Refs W Insured W WCB Paper Hanging Removal Written Guarantee Residential/ Commercial

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

ABC TREE MEN ✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding

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A-Grade Plumbing,Heating & Drainage. Lic’d local plumber / gas ﬁtter. Free est, guar’d work 778.881.7598 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

A to Z Rooﬁng Ltd. Spec in re-roofing, asphalt, cedar, ﬂat roof. Guar Wrk. WCB, BBB. 778-996-6479. EAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING CO. Roofs & re-roofs. BBB & WCB. 10% Discount, Insured. Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas ﬁtter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 1 Call Does it All - 2 OLD GUYS PLUMBING & HEATING, Repairs, Reno’’s, H/W Tanks. 604-525-6662. #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423 3 LICENSED PLUMBERS. 66 years experience. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com. Same day h/w tanks. ★15 years exp. 604-837-6640

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Home Renovations and New Construction

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 ~ 604-820-2187.

BLAKE’S PAINTING & DECORATING

WHOLESALE PRICES

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver)

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

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Manure NO Wood byproducts used

604-465-9812 1-800-663-5847

Dean 604-834-3076

Spring Special $595 upto 1000 s.f. English Craftsman, Bonded & Insured. Since 1978, Int/Ext, Spray Painting. 604-462-8528, 218-9618

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, vinyl ﬂoor. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Woodland Decks SEASIDE Painting & Decking

Same day serv. avail 604-724-6373

HANKS TRUCKING

604-728-5643

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

(604)476-0075

Alberto - 604-461-7679 Cel: 604-319-7671 TOTAL CARE HOME REMODELLING

• Fall Yard Clean-Ups • Lawn Maintenance • Gardening • Hedge & Tree Trimming

www.atclandscape.com

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Ceramics. Free est. Dave 778-888-6339

Landscape Maintenance Services

Fully Insured. Member of BBB.

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

AAA1 PROF HANDYMAN SERVICE Kitchen/Bath/Decks/Fences/Drywall

The Basement Finishing Specialists * Bathroom Renovations * Drywall * Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail.

SUNDECKS

Robert J. O’Brien

MOVING & STORAGE

25 Years in bus. A Moving Experience. Fast, dependable service. L & D Enterprises. Seniors Disc. Will pack your POD. 604-464-5872. 2guyswithatruck.ca Moving & Storage Visa OK. 604-628-7136 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com

All soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements SOIL ANALYSIS UPON REQUEST

• Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks

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“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

When QUALITY Matters

604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

MISC SERVICES

& Bulldozing Ltd.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 15 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Free Est. & Ref’s avail. anytime Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388 ▲ Joes External Roof Cleaning Roof Washing Specialist. Gutter & Window Cleaning. * Fully Insured * Licensed * Bonded 21 yrs. exp. Joe 778-773-5730

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Landscaping

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

ATC LANDSCAPE

604.720.2853 PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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

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All Carpet & Lino Installations Repair/Restreching, 28 years exp. Work guaranteed. 10% Seniors. Discount. Call Cliff 604-462-0669

LANDSCAPING

Bark Mulch Products

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes

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LANDSCAPING

Composted W Bright W Nuggets Garden Blend & Lawn Blend Topsoil

Rick’s Bobcat Service

CARPET INSTALLATION

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$45/Hr

AUGUSTINE

Levelling, Back ﬁlling, Trucking reas. rates.777-0246,604-290-2978

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HOME REPAIRS

LEGAL SERVICES

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

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NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

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FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NICK’S RENO & REPAIR

COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reasonable rates. All work guaranteed. 604941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ YARD CLEAN-UP ★

Fully Insured

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Almost for free! Dave (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

RECYCLE-IT! #1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

Make us your ﬁrst call! Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Uniformed Staff.

604.587.5865

www.recycle-it-now.com

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SUNDECKS

The DECK Guys

D Sundeck / Patio Construction D Re-build/Extend Existing Decks D Authorized vinyl deck installers D Aluminum, glass, wood railings D Sundeck & Vinyl Repairs D 5 Year Warranty on Vinyl *Work Guaranteed *References *Over 20 Years Experience. Free estimates 604-418-8340

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PETS

AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER, red & white, 10/mo old female, very good dog, $700, (604)814-3099 Blue Nose Pitbulls, Razor’s Edge/ Gotti bloodlines, Seal blue coats with blue eyes, 1st shots & dewormed. $1000 Call 604-825-6918 CATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CKC reg lab pups guart’d ﬁrst shots vet chk, microchipped, exc temp. declaws. $750, 604-533-8992. COCKER SPANIEL puppies, 4M, 1F, 1st shot, light golden colour, taild docked, $500. 778-866-8668. Gentle Giants, loyal family dogs, unreg. St Bernard pups, 1st shot, $900&up ready now (604)462-8605 GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, family raised, 1st shots & vet chkd, born July 21st $600. (604)864-8288 JACK RUSSEL PUPPIES, tri-colour tails docked, 1st shots, vet checked Call 604-820-5225. LAB Retriever pups, yellow/blck, $650; chocolate, $750. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 MALTESE, 3yrs old female. All shots. $500. Call for more info. (604)513-9830 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. PUG: Reg’d Female, brindle, exbreeder, now retired. Very affectionate. Comes with grunts & snorts! $500. Pls call: (778)549-3646. ROTTI/LAB CROSS pups, tails docked, ready to go now. View parents. $400. Call (604)796-2358 YELLOW LAB pups. 2 males left. Smaller size. Ready to go. Parents on site $500. 604-852-6176 Abtsfrd

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2228 WELCHER Ave. Port Coquitlam. Brand new condo avail now for rent. $1200. Offers 2 bdr, 2 baths, balcony, laundry, brand new appl and 1 parking. Sorry no pets. Call J.D. at 604-307-6440 BURNABY

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GARAGE SALES

12376 AURORA STREET, Maple Ridge Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of household items!!

Car Trunk Sale (Garage Sale) Sat., Sept 11, 9am - 2pm Free Admission

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GARAGE SALES

Port Coquitlam

MULTI UNIT GARAGE SALE Sat. Sept 11 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 915 Fort Fraser Rise (at Citadel) If raining moved to Sat Sept. 18 No early birds please

3676 Kensington Ave, Burnaby

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm upper condo, N/S, N/P. In-suite w/d. $950/mo + utils. Avail. Oct. 1st. 604-723-8671.

604-944-2963

604-291-1261

COQUITLAM - CRESENTVIEW

(Rain or Shine)

Spacious 3 Level 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes

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PETS

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APPLIANCES

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

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FURNITURE

★ ANIZCO LIQUIDATION SALE USED HOTEL FURNITURE Arrived from Westin Bayshore & Radisson 100’s of mattresses, Desks, Lamps, Banquet Chairs, Sofa Beds, Armoires, Headboards... Visit “ANIZCO” Furniture 250 Terminal Ave. @ Main, Van Monday - Fri 10 - 5 & Sat. 10 - 2 www.anizcofurniture.com 604-682-2528

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALTO SAX, great condition, used for semi band. $550! less than 2 yrs. rental. Call 604-538-5937. GERHARD HEINTZMAN cabinet grand piano, upright. $450 ﬁrm. 604-859-7766 MASON RISCH UPRIGHT PIANO, exc cond, recently tuned, lovely tone, $900. Call 604-576-9658.

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

20 Acre Ranches ONLY $99 per/mo. $0 Down, $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Owner Financing, No Credit Checks. Money Back Guarantee. Free Map/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

MISSION: By Owner: Duplex, reno’d, $1,000 rent per side. 1,900 sq/ft, 6,100 sq/ft lot. $299K. Call Kelly: 604-418-3162. www.usellahome.ca #5196

HOMES WANTED

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Sofa Italia 604.580.2525

WE BUY HOUSES

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

LOTS

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MISC. FOR SALE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991 CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. NEW Norwood SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efﬁciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING INVENTORY SALE... $4 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422.

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Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

S Impeccably clean S Heat S H/water S Parking S Ldry

1 bdrm. from $775/mo. 2 bdrm. from $875/mo.

Devonshire Housing Co-op 22170 Dewdney Trunk Road

604-463-4568 2 Bdrm, 2 bath Avail Immed, 3 appl’s ~ laundry hook-up $886/mo. $2000 for shares PITT MEADOWS

The Meadows

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

COQUITLAM

Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac. Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)

Call: 604-460-7539 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

RENOVATE 2 Bdrm Suites Available COQUITLAM nr L’heed mall/skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg, quiet, n/p, gated prkg, video surveillance, 2 bdrm $935, incl heat, h/w, avail. Oct 1, Crime-Free, Cert. 604-937-7812 www.greatapartments.ca Coquitlam/Port Moody

St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call

Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room. For more info & viewing call

Dragan 778-788-1845

Cedar Grove Apartments 655 North Rd, Coquitlam Fab location close to everything. 1 bdrm suites avail. Mins from Lougheed Mall, Skytrain Shopping & parks. Bus station right in front. Parking and Laundry room. For more info & viewing call

Beata 778-788-1840 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

Close to all amenities and WC Express. Quiet, secure, well maintained, adult oriented suites. 3 Appl’s. Gated parking. Sorry no pets. References required.

Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms Quiet building with insuite storage, dishwasher, gated parking. Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589 2251 Pitt River Rd.

www.aptrentals.net PORT COQUITLAM CENTRAL, Bright 1 Bdrm Apt, $775/mo - new carpet & paint 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 Secure gated parking S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS. - 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

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604 575 5555 COQUITLAM

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

Call (604) 931-2670

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

180 DEGREE VIEW NEW EXEC. 1250 sq.ft. 2 bdrm condo on 27th ﬂoor. Nahanni Tower with unobstructed views of Burrard Inlet. 6 SS appls. 2 prkg / strg. rec ctr 2nd to none. $1950/mo. N/S. N/P. Refs. and credit check required. Avail. now.

Phone 604-944-1722 PORT Moody - Condo 300 Klahanie Dr; Large 2 BR 925 sf; 2 Bath; lndry; sec. parking Canoe Club, pool; $1450 Sept. 15 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT MOODY, Newport Village. 2 bdrm condo. 5 appls. Gas F/P. Nr rec ctr. transit & library. Oct. 1. $1300/mo. N/P. N/S. 604-524-3353.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt’s. $755 & $775/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT MOODY

THE PERFECT LOCATION 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 $720/mo.

COQUITLAM warehouse, #2/4 175 Schoolhouse St. 5,909 sq ft. $6,140/mo. gross. Yard avail. Call Danielle 604-628-5613.

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CO-OP RENTALS Langley 53A Ave/201 St

1 BD, 1 Full bath, fridge & stove, lrg back yard, RV prkng, shared w/d, patio, storage. $650 + utils. N/S & N/P.

Call 604-592-5663

NOVA VITA CO-OP Bottom of Burnaby Mtn, SFU 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom Apts & Townhouses. Rent includes heat, fenced yard, u/g prkg. Share purchase starts at $1600. Email: novavitacoop2010@hotmail.com

or call 604-592-5663

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ALDERGROVE 3137 267 A Street. 2.5 yr old 1650 sq. feet 3 bd. SS appliances, Avail. now. $1500. Pets allowed. Arvind 778-865-0009.

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HOMES FOR RENT

COQ. Central. 3 bdrm, 1 on main, 2 up, lrg fenced yrd 12x14 shed & 21x34 garage/workshop on Linton & Jasper. $1650/mo. 875-6543 COQUITLAM: 3 bdrm 2 storey updated, Close to schl & Ikea. Priv bckyd. $1500. Oct 1. 604-913-7785 COQUITLAM, Central: Lge 4/bdrm+ den, 2/ba, new reno’d, f/yard. N/P, N/S. Avl now. Ref’s. Long-term lse. $1900/mo + utils. 604-377-2878. MAPLE RIDGE 1600sf 3 bdrm rancher, ample prkg, new ﬂooring Sept 15. $1450. 604-941-3259 Maple Ridge Central 3 bdrm 1460sf T/hse newly reno’d N/S $1300M 604-464-6061, 604-612-9828 MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAl. Clean 2 storey, 3 bdrm. home, 2.5 baths, lge yard, sun deck, granite, dbl garage, 5 appl. $1500. Avail. immed. 778-847-8662 or 604-942-8662 NEW WESTMINSTER - House 115 Glover Ave; Spacious. 4 BD + den 2200 sf; 2 Bath; $1900, NOW. In prestigious Glenbrook North area Walking distance to Herbert Spencer Elem. & Glenbrook Middle School; close to amen. Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PO CO. Citadel. Very clean house. 3 bdrm., 2 full baths. 2 spacious parking. Very nice neighborhood. N/s. $1800/mo. 604-506-7909 PORT Moody 3 bdrm, 1 & 1/2 bath house (older w/ updates) on Ioco Rd. Water views, deck, yard, 5 appl. Non-smoking. Some pets ok. October 1st. $2000/mo + util. References required. 604.617.5957. PORT Moody, west end. 3 bd, 2 full baths 4 appl prkg NS sm pet neg. Quiet, nr amens/sec. schl $1500. 604-374-1727email: lechan@live.ca

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PORT MOODY. Now renting ~ Villa Leah 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. suites. $950 $1475/mo Newly reno’d & upgraded Available immed. 778-355-6677

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Como Lake newly reno’d 2Bd ste nr all amens, avail now n/p. $850 +40% utils. 778-285-9993 COQUITLAM CTRL. 2 bdrm. a/g suite. Sh w/d. New appl. Nr bus & schools. Np/ns. $1000/mo. incl. util, cable & int. Sept. 15. 604-464-5104 COQUITLAM. Nr Coq. ctr. 2 bdrm spacious, clean, ready to move in. $750/mo. Avl Oct.1. 604-680-0712.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com COQUITLAM, Ranch Park. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. 1200 sq.ft. Inste lndry. Alarm. Mint condition. $1200 incl utils. N/S. Oct. 1. 604-841-6635. COQUITLAM. Reno’d 3 bdrm lower ste. H/w flrs, dryer, nr Coq Ctr, sep ent. $1200 incl utils. 778-863-2581 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Grd level 2 bdrm bsmt. Lndry incl. $950. N/S. N/P. Sept 15. 604-808-2964. POCO 2 BR grd level ste Bright, Clean New Kit & paint in dining area. Near all schools, bus, Full bthrm sh’d w/d. Utils incl. Parking in back Non smoker, small pet negot. $850.00 604-834-8579 POCO. North Lrg 1 Bdrm. Newly reno’d $750/mo incl utils/full cable sep w/d NS/NP (604)945-5386 PORT COQUITLAM: 1 Bdrm, share laundry; prkg. $650/mo + 30% utils. N/S. Avail now. 604-626-7254. PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd flr clean, 4 yrs old, sep entry, fncd yrd, Oct 1st. $900 + shrd utils & lndry. N/P, N/S inside. 604-941-7716 PORT Coquitlam 2 BR 1 bath 1100 sf bsmt, insuite w/d, alarm $1000/ mon includes utils, internet, bell sat n/s, n/p. avail now. 604-941-1184 PORT COQUITLAM 2 lrg bdrms, nr all amens, fncd yard, priv entry. NS/NP. Oct 1st. $850/mo incl all utils/net. (604) 941-8536, 725-3409 PORT COQUITLAM, 3 bdrm gr lvl avail now. Brand new kitch & bath. NS/NP, $950+utils. 604-945-7640. PORT COQUITLAM - Main Suite 3194 Rae St. Large 3 BR, 2 Bath, 1350 sf; laundry; $1350 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT COQUITLAM: newly reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt ste. $850 incl utils/cable. NS/NP. Avail now. (604)945-8974 or (778)320-8974 PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd flr. gas F/P. Garage parking. Private entry. $800/mo.. N/S. N/P. Avail now. 604-942-9725. WESTWOOD PLATEAU. 1 bdrm. bsmt. Sep entry. N/s, n/p. $750/mo. incl. util. & cable. Suit quiet person. Avail. now/Oct 1st. 604-944-7580 W.W. Plateau. Lrg 1 bdrm bsmt. Priv ent. ns/np, Now/Oct 1. $825 incl cbl/lndry/utils. 778-241-6260.

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SUITES, UPPER

Coquitlam. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath. New appls. fncd backyd, garage. Quiet st. Walk to Coq river, 2 blks. Douglas college/Coq. ctre. Sep15. $1350 + 70% utils. Cyrus 604-516-9800. COQUITLAM: 615 Girard Ave: 3/Bdrm, 2/ba, deck, c-d-s, new flrs, cls to schls, mall, SFU. $1400/mo inclds utils. N/P. 604-841-6005. COQUITLAM Cape Horn/Mariner. Lrg 3Bd, 2Ba liv.rm, din.rm, fam.rm. Bright, clean, new carpets. Avail immed $1550 incl util 604-780-7726 COQUITLAM. Nice, quiet top floor, renovated 3 bdrm. F/p, w/d, n/p, $1100/mo. + ½ utils. 604-809-9850. PORT COQUITLAM, 3 bdrm, main floor, newly reno’d, close to schls/hwy. $1,300/mo. Share utils. Avail. now. Phone 604-321-8577 PORT Coquitlam Lge 2bdrm, upper flr, sep ent, newly renovated, close to all amenities, no pets, no smokers, ref., $740 util. 604.802-4039

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1999 HONDA Civic Si(G) Silver ext Grey cloth int Coupe Sunroof Manual 168,000 km 4 cyl Air condition Power everything ABS Airbags Aftermarket taillights and spoiler New water pump and timing belt Reg. oil change, ﬂuids, brake check, etc. $5600. Call 604-8563435 or 604-309-3757 for more details 2003 HONDA ELEMENT, silver, awd, auto, loaded, 53,000kms, super clean, extra winter tires on rims, custom paint, 20” rims, stainless exhaust, lowered, low proﬁle cartop carrier. $15,500. 604-817-8897

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SUITES, LOWER

ANMORE. 1 bdrm on acre, 1000 sq.ft., priv entry, cvrd deck, shrd W/D. N/P, suits 1, $850 incl utils, cable & net.Immed. 604-506-1034. COQUITLAM: 1/2 blk from Como Lake Park. Priv, detached Bachelor suite. $650/mo incld utils. N/P. Avl Oct 1. Btwn 6-10pm: 604-937-0168. COQUITLAM. Bright 2 bdrm bsmt. Quiet area. Avail Oct 1st. $750 incl utils. N/S, N/P. 604-526-2554. COQUITLAM Cape Horne. Bright 2 bdrm ste, new appls, gas f/p, ns/np, $975 +shared utils. 604-520-3134. COQUITLAM center area, studio/bachelor ste. compact & tidy. pri ent. lndry avail $475. 604680-0712.

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcycles Wanted. CASH MONEY PAID. Also select watercraft, ATV & snowmobiles. Free National Pickup- no hassle. Call 1800-963-9216 www.sellusyourbike.com Mon-Fri 9a.m.-7p.m. (cst)

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2006 29’ CITATION SUPREME 5th wheel, 2 slides, immac. cond. $36,500. 604-467-5832

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

752

TOWNHOUSES

“No Wheels, No Problem”

$$ CASH FOR SOME $$ CALL

604-328-0081 7 Days/Week

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

PORT COQUITLAM. Share 2 bdrm condo, private bath, gym, h/tub, sauna, gas f/p, inste laundry. sec u/g prkg. keyless ent. $490/mo. incl utils. net. Avail now. 604-816-1441.

AUTO FINANCING

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA 750 + sq/ft ofﬁce space with small kitchen.604-944-2963

NOW RENTING EXCEPTIONAL RETIREMENT INDEPENDENT LIVING 55 RJ Kent Residences. Brand New 1 bdrm. suites. Monthly lease includes 2 meals, weekly housekeeping and ﬂat laundry service. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 778-285-5554

WANTED TO RENT

RELIABLE senior lady req.1 bdrm suite in quiet home in Coq. Patio or o/d space $750-$800 604-931-3408

OFFICE/RETAIL

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

2232 McAllister Ave

636

706

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Please call 604-834-4097 COQUITLAM, Lincoln / Pipeline brand new 2 bdrm 2 bath 950sf, 9ft ceiling s/s appls, $1450/mo. 1yr term. David 604-816-9773 bef 7pm COQUITLAM: luxury condo acrs fr Coq Ctr. 2 Bdrms, 2 baths, comp room, 9th ﬂr corner unit, s.s. appls Oct 1st. $1295/mo. (604)773-9601

RENTALS

Call 604-724-6967

Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

Dragan 778-788-1845

627

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Over 2000 sq ft, cozy ﬁreplaces, all appliances included. 1½ and 2 baths available; garage or carport. Large kitchen. Close to all types of schools, transportation and amenities. Website:www.aptrentals.com

PETS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

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

For info call

706

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

COQUITLAM Centre “Raphael Towers” 1 Bdrm & Den $1055/mo 2 Bdrms $1200 to $1225/mo

Bill Copeland Sports Centre,

RENTALS

The Scrapper

604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990) Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

Pt Mdy 2 BD T’House “Highland Park” 5 appl, avail now $1100/mo Ref’s. N/S. Small dog w/deposit. Pt Coq 4 BD HOUSE, 3 baths, avail Oct 1st, N/S, ref’s req’d. $2400/mo. COQUITLAM, 3100 Ozada Ave. 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets $905. Call: 604-942-2277 COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

TOWNHOUSES

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2 & 3 Bedrooms Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Fireplace - NO PETS AVAIL IMMEDIATELY

Call 604-942-2012 MAPLE RIDGE 3 bdrm., 1.5 baths, 5 appl., pets neg. Close to schools. $1350 mo. Now 604-525-5433 PITT MEADOWS: 2-3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm ea mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows V3Y 2B2. Send SASE or leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM, Citadel Hill, 5 bdrms 4 baths, 3 f/p’s, 3100 sf A/C $2400mo Avail now 778-878-0649.

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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“Where Do I Service My KIA?” @

With

FREE AIRMILES with every test drive! Earn while you shop & have your car serviced at Orca Bay Suzuki!

No hidden fees. Just sign and go! Come in for a test drive today!

Purchase Financing

ffor 72 months

INCLUDES:

Down Payment

Air Conditioning Keyless Entry and Package in allPower 2010s shown

Vasile

Rob

Master KIA Technician

Service Manager

Bring in Your KIA vehicle & get

% 20 off Yourr Next Next S Service erv Vasile is a Master KIA Technician who brings with him over 20 years of experience diagnosing cars of all makes and models in the Tri-Cities area.

Summer Countdown

• 6 Airbags • Alloy Wheels • ABS with EBD • Auxiliary input jack • 6 speaker stereo

’06 Suzuki DR-200 DR 200

It’s Ànally here... the car that will change everything!

WARRANTY

One owner, only 800 km’s. Stk#9M1212A

CLEARANCE PRICED AT $

All Suzuki vehicles come with a 5-year, 100,000 kilometre powertrain limited warranty and 3-year unlimited kilometre roadside assistance.

JAPANESE QUALITY Q VALUE LOADED STANDARD FEATURES Q RELIABLE 5-YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY Q

Both

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

CLEARANCE PRICED

8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam

Hurry before they are gone.

EASY TO FIND... Located right on the Oxford Connector

604-464-3330 DL#30882

www.bcsuzuki.com

2 to choose from

3,199* ‘10 and ‘03 Kawasaki Ninja 250’s

*Prices do not include taxes and licensing. SUPERCENTRE

CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: All special Clearance offers include Delivery & Destination and Customer Cash Incentive (includes Dealer Participation). Offers do not include $100 AC Tax (where applicable), Dealer Administration Fee up to $500, applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. †CLEARANCE PRICE of a new 2010 SX4 Hatchback with manual transmission (Model H3NB1H0) is $16,695 includes $1,395 destination & delivery and Customer Cash Incentive $2,794 (includes Dealer Participation). Offers do not include $100 AC Tax (where applicable), Dealer Administration Fee up to $500, applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Certain conditions apply. Dealers may sell for less. CLEARANCE PRICE of models shown: 2010 SX4 Hatchback JLX with CVT transmission (Model H3NB720) is $25,989 includes $1,395 destination & delivery and Customer Cash Incentive $500. Offers do not include $100 AC Tax (where applicable), Dealer Administration Fee up to $500, applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. *Limited time finance offers available on select models to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Special bi-weekly purchase finance offer is available for a 72 month term or for a total of 156 bi-weekly payments. The bi-weekly payment at 0% purchase financing APR is $107 with $0 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $16,695 includes $1,395 destination & delivery and Customer Cash Incentive $2,794 (includes Dealer Participation). Offers do not include $100 AC Tax (where applicable), Dealer Administration Fee up to $500, applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. **CASH CLEARANCE PRICE of a new 2010 Grand Vitara JX with automatic transmission (Model L2NB5T0) is $25,295 includes $1,595 destination & delivery and Customer Cash Incentive $4,694 (includes Dealer Participation). Offers do not include $100 AC Tax (where applicable), Dealer Administration Fee up to $500, applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Certain conditions apply. Dealers may sell for less. CASH CLEARANCE PRICE of model shown: 2010 Grand Vitara JLX with automatic transmission (Model L2MB5V0) is $27,489 includes $1,595 destination & delivery and Customer Cash Incentive $4,000. Offers do not include $100 AC Tax (where applicable), Dealer Administration Fee up to $500, applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Customer Cash Incentive on Grand Vitara cannot be combined with special finance offers. ‡Limited time finance offer available to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Special bi-weekly purchase finance offer is available for a 72 month term or for a total of 156 bi-weekly payments. The bi-weekly payment at 0% purchase financing APR is $189 with $0 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $29,484 includes $1,595 destination & delivery and Customer Cash Incentive $500 (includes Dealer Participation). Offers do not include $100 AC Tax (where applicable), PPSA up to $72, Dealer Administration Fee up to $500, applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Purchase Financing offer on Grand Vitara cannot be combined with special Cash Clearance Price. Information shown is based on latest available at time of print. See participating dealers for conditions and details. Dealer may sell for less. Offers end September 10, 2010. AWD available as an option on the SX4 Hatchback. Based on Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Fuel economy estimates are determined by using Transport Canada approved testing methods.

Every day is DEMO DAY at Orca Bay!

8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam DL#30882

604-464-3330 www.bcsuzuki.com

22 Tri-City News Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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west coast auto group

bridging the gap located at the north end of the new golden ears bridge

Starts Sept 16 - 19

USED CAR SUPER SALE EMPLOYEE PRICING EVENT GREAT USED CARS EMPLOYEE 2007 FJ Cruiser

2007 Camry Hybrid

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“EMPLOYEE PRICING” PRE-OWNED SALES EVENT AM/FM Radio, Air, Auto UC742795

7,995

AM/FM Radio, Air UC029142

AM/FM Radio, Air, Auto UT075449

25,995

2008 Toyota Yaris

Join us from Thursday, September 16 – Sunday, September 19 to take advantage of some great savings on over 200 pre-owned vehicles.

22,995

2006 Suzuki XL-7

2008 Yaris

Register by calling 604.465.9111 Here is a sneak preview of what is available and can be purchased prior to the event at the employee pricing! 2008 MAZDA3 GT – 44k, loaded w/leather, Phantom Purple – UC817693

13,995

16,995

2005 Toyota Echo LE

2007 Scion TC

AM/FM Radio, Air, Auto UC177323

2007 MAZDA3 GS – 49k, Roof, Black - UC764432

2007 MAZDA3 GX – 42k, Carbon Grey - UC754826

12,495

2006 MAZDA3 GT – 35k, Roof, Titanium - UC526957 2006 MAZDA3 GS – 37k, Titanium - UC533266

2009 Toyota Matrix

2010 MAZDA3 SPORT GS – 9k, roof, Graphite - UC255385

on all used vehicles in stock. $ SAVE UP TO $

HELD OVER

$10,000

by popular demand

Hurry In Today!

2009 MAZDA3 SPORT GX – 53k, White - UC224186

HURRY IN!

SALE EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND

We cover towing within the lower mainland

2007 MAZDA3 SPORT GT – 29k, loaded w/leather, Galaxy Grey - UC772250 2007 MAZDA3 SPORT GS – 57k, Silver - UC771883 2006 MAZDA3 SPORT GT – 32k, roof, White - UC515003

CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT. Pay off your high interest loans

2006 MAZDA3 SPORT GS – 57k, Titanium - UC438994 2008 MAZDASPEED3 – 58k, Turbocharged, Black - UC084359

10,995

16,756

TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE

2008 SEBRING LTD CONV. – 40k, loaded w/power hard top, Silver - UC619605

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2006 MAZDA5 GT – 69k, roof, roof rack, Carbon Grey - UT127303 oa

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2006 MAZDA5 GS – 80k, White - $14,464 - UT124288

77 Point Safety and Mechanical Inspection

ICBC Collision Damage Check

3 Day/300 Km Money Back Guarantee 15 Day/1500 Km Exchange Guarantee

Current Aircare Inspection Guarantee That Your Vehicle is Lien Free

90 Day/ 5000 km Powertrain Warranty

Gold Seal Detail Reconditioning

2009 CX-7 GS TOURING AWD – 32k, loaded w/leather, Platinum Silver - UT232146

NO PAYMENTS

2009 B2300 regular cab – 47k, Silver - UT000289

(or balance of factory warranty whichever is greater)

for 6 months O.A.C

2007 KIA RONDO EX – 50k, Black - UT083375 2006 NISSAN ARMADA SE – 64k, Silver - UT722555

• Rigorous 127-point Quality Assurance Inspection. • Minimum 12 months/20,000 kms Powertain warranty honoured at over 1,500 Toyota Dealers in Canada and the U.S. • 24 Hour Roadside Assistance.

• Extensive mechanical and appearance reconditioning process • 7 days/ 1,500 kms exchange privilege. • Complimentary tank of gas. • First oil/ ﬁlter change at no charge • Grad Program • Certiﬁed Claims Report included

All vehicles qualify for the West Coast Mazda Certiﬁed Pre-Owned program. Ask for details!

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Reg $41,991

YOU SAVE $10,000 NOW $31,991 $

you owe O.A.C.

2009 FORD FLEX

Bi weekly payments

TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR Good Credit TRADE

PITT MEADOWS

NISSAN

NO PAYMENTS

Bad Credit No Credit PAY OUT Call for your trade-in approval no matter what

your trade-in no matter what you owe O.A.C.

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20000 LOUGHEED HWY.

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Huge selection of all makes and models and many cars, trucks, vans and SUVS to choose from all in one location

Prices do not include Fees and Taxes.

ONCE A TOYOTA, ALWAYS A TOYOTA

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2002 ACURA 1.7 EL – 136k, loaded w/leather, Burgundy - UC001083

HARRIS RD

2006 MAZDASPEED6 – 69k, loaded w/leather, Red - UC100116

AM/FM Radio, Air UC0949404

PITT RIVER BRIDG E

AM/FM Radio, Air, Auto UC019305

AM/FM Radio, Air UC218654

HURRY IN BEFORE THEY ARE ALL GONE!

“YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY”

$3000 FOR YOUR TRADE-IN ON ALL USED VEHICLES

2007 MAZDA3 GT – 29k, roof, Carbon Grey - UC647011 AM/FM Radio, Air, Auto UT101982

AM/FM Radio, Air UC162290

PRICING

PRESENT THE 2ND ANNUAL

203 RD

2003 Toyota Corolla

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