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The 2011 Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast kicked off its nine-day ride Wednesday with a group of kids committed to the cause. The entire Scott Creek middle school population turned out to send off the 29 riders, who will ride to Pemberton, Powell River and Maple Ridge before ending the ride on Sept. 29 in Vancouver.
Students at Scott Creek middle school in Coquitlam make some noise — a lot of noise — at a special send-off event for police, customs officers and paramedics participating in the 2011 Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast, a nine-day event that raises money to support kids with cancer and their families, which has become the school’s top fundraising project.
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Wire woes in PoCo
Good moves in fed. crime plans
Epidemic of wire thefts from family’s crane rental business
By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
By Gary McKenna
The executive director of the Children of the Street Society is lauding many of the changes proposed in the Conservative federal government’s new Safe Streets and Communities Act. But Diane Sowden says some important measures are missing and others could be toughened to make youth safer. see TECH C PLAYING G A ROLE, O , page g 6
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Remi Coupal of Coupal Crane in Port Coquitlam.
A Port Coquitlam business is under siege from copper thieves who routinely break in to its work yard, costing the family run operation more than $40,000 in damage and stolen property. Since June, Gary and Remi Coupal, part owners of Coupal Climbing Crane on Kingsway Avenue, have filed six theft reports with the Coquitlam RCMP. Five of the company’s 23 cranes have been rendered inoperable as thieves rip apart intricate wir-
ing to remove the copper and other valuable metals. “We are incredibly frustrated,” Gary Coupal said. “We feel that they are never going to get caught. “We feel that if they do get caught, they will rob us tomorrow because they are just going to get out.” The latest spate of break-ins occurred last weekend, when the yard was hit on both Saturday and Sunday night. The problem is so bad that Gary Coupal and an employee have been taking turns sleeping in the fenced-in compound, spending most of the night waiting for the guard dogs to start barking. see ‘CAN’T CAN T AFFORD THIS THIS’,, page 6
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Another delay in fatal hit-and-run court case By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A trial date still has not been set for accused hit-and-run driver Cory Sater because the defence is still waiting for evidence to be disclosed by the Crown. Tony Serka, Sater’s lawyer, told the court Wednesday that he cannot proceed until he sees the initial draft of the RCMP’s Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service report, which he wants to compare with the final copy. “This is the final draft,” he said. “I would like to see the first draft.” The report was reportedly completed some time ago
by the lead investigator on the case but was later altered under a peer review process, according to lawyers for both sides. Serka told The TriCity Newss he wants to see those changes reversed and he will reREAVELEY CRUZ quire all versions of the reconstruction report that were submitted. As well, he said he has received a CD containing the final report but said he and Crown lawyers have been un-
Teachers still talking Administrators are supervising recess, teachers, parents still communicating By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
With a public school teachers’ contract settlement still expected to be a long way off, new routines are being established and Tri-City schools are finding ways to cope with the first phase of job action. There are no plans to cancel recess, says School District 43 superintendent Tom Grant, because administrators are doing supervision and teachers are finding ways to give parents information on their children’s progress. “They are trying to develop teaching conditions that support students,” said Grant. Although formal reports cards won’t be sent out and some meet-the-teacher nights are being cancelled, there are still ongoing discussions with parents of kindergarten students and special needs students with individual education plans. “What it looks like in each case will be slightly different,” said Grant, who advised parents to be proactive about their children’s education and contact the teacher if they have a concern or an issue they want to discuss. “From a parent perspective, you have to look at what it is you’re trying to accomplish through teacher contact.” He suggested parents get involved in their school’s parent advisory council or volunteer. If they want to
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Public school teachers’ job action hasn’t reached the strike stage (as it did in 2005, above); in fact, TriCity teachers are making efforts to continue to communicate with parents, says SD43’s superintendent. be part of their child’s IEP team, they can ask to set up a meeting. “Teachers have said they will meet with parents and communicate in that kind of situation. “I think teachers in general really want to support their kids and they want to ensure at the end of all of this is that we have support for public education,” Grant said. C o q u i t l a m Te a ch e r s ’ Association president Teresa Grandinetti agreed that teachers will continue to reach out to parents despite the job action. “There are 2,000 teachers and 2,000 different ways,” Grandinetti said, noting that meetings will be organized in some cases and in others, a phone call will suffice. Parents who don’t have a specific concern but just want to make sure things are going well can still con-
tact their child’s teacher and Grandinetti said some informal reporting will likely be done in mid-October, even though formal report cards will be discontinued during job action. “A number of teachers might be sending those type of things home as the year progresses,” Grandinetti said. Today (Friday), the CTA plans to publish an advertisement in local newspapers to update parents on the bargaining process and to let them know teachers value relationships with parents. Talks continue between the BC Teachers’ Federation and the BC Public Sector Employers’ Association, with issues unresolved on several fronts. Grandinetti said the teachers’ union is also waiting for a court ruling on the status of Bills 27
and 28 (class size and composition regulations) in the hopes of seeing those issues discussed at the bargaining table. Meanwhile, Grant said there are no plans to cancel recess, as some school districts have done, because the district’s senior leadership team and school principals are managing to find time to cover the nutrition break at 37 elementary schools. “We looked at it and our sense was that in our context — we don’t face the same geographic problems some districts do and we think it’s important for kids to have daily physical activity — we are not looking at it as an option at all.” School Districts in Prince George, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan have cancelled recess and adjusted schedules by 15 minutes. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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able to access the files contained on the disc. The Wednesday morning court appearance is the eleventh time the matter has come before a judge without being able to fix a date for trial. It is expected that a trial date can be set at another hearing in Port Coquitlam provincial court on Oct. 5. The charges stem from a hit-and-run collision near the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Pitt River Road that killed Charlene Reaveley and Lorraine Cruz, and injured Cruz’s friend, Paulo Calimahin. Police said at the time Reaveley have stopped to assist Cruz, who had been involved in a minor accident, when they were struck. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
More city land to be sold Coquitlam is poised to put another piece of city land on the market. On Monday, council gave first reading to rezone 1188 Pinetree Way for a higher-density use. The 0.3-hectare lot, which is vacant and will be located along the future Evergreen Line to Town Centre, is located just south of Cressey’s M-Two highrise project (at Glen Drive) and north of the Frontenac, a residential building close to Coquitlam Centre mall. A public hearing on the proposed rezoning will be held Oct. 24. Recently, the city has — or is about to — put several city lots up for sale. Earlier this month, council granted final readings to road cancellations at 2150 Como Lake Ave., next to Hillcrest middle school, to consolidate it with a larger city owned property, and on Burke Mountain, where the city plans to assemble about 30 surrounding acres to place on the block. In February, council rezoned 1112 Westwood St. — a vacant 2.79-acre treed lot in between Lincoln and Anson avenues — for a future mixed-use high-density development. And bids have now closed for a nearby property, a 1.2-acre parcel at 1123 Westwood St., south of Lincoln Avenue, also earmarked for high density. As well, this year, the city sold 12 single-family lots in the 3400-block of Gislason Avenue on Burke Mountain, where the city is a major landowner.
Hotel to go to a hearing A proposal to build an 11-storey hotel and convention centre at the Boulevard Casino will go to public hearing on Oct. 24. City council on Monday offered no comment before unanimously passing first reading of a zoning text amendment bylaw to designate the site for a 181-room hotel that, if approved, would generate about 300 full- and part-time jobs. The application has been met with resistance from employees at the North Road Best Western Inn, many of whom say hotel rooms in the area are under-utilized; they are also concerned about job cuts if the hotel is built.
$9,000 for Hansen party An party will be held in Coquitlam next spring to mark the Rick Hansen 25th anniversary Relay. On Monday, city council budgeted $9,000 to host the May 17, 2012 event, $4,000 of which will be spent on relay route signs and barricades to control traffic as the medal bearers travel from Port Coquitlam. Most of the funding for the wrap-up celebration will come from the Casino Community Capital Fund. It’s not known where the event will be held as the relay organizers have yet to decide on the route, said Wendy Wiederick, community services manager. The anniversary relay to mark the Man in Motion’s trip around the world in a wheelchair started last month. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A former Canadian Football League player arrested Sunday on gun charges in Port Coquitlam will remain behind bars for at least two more weeks. Adam Braidwood was taken into custody without incident when a Coquitlam RCMP officer who was directing traffic for the Terry Fox Run was confronted by a man carrying what was believed to be a gun. Police discovered bullet holes inside a nearby home and said the former Edmonton Eskimo is facing several weapons charges. In court on Wednesday, the hulking former defensive end, known as The Boogeyman during his football career, sat quietly wearing blue jeans and a green shirt. His representative, Kris Pechet, while not his official lawyer, said he would be acting on behalf of the accused until discussions could take place with a lawyer representing Braidwood on outstanding matters in Alberta. The 28-year-old’s previous legal troubles date back to November 2010, when witnesses reported seeing an injured man being stuffed into the trunk of a car. Braidwood was charged with forcible confinement and aggravated assault. While on bail he again had a run-in with police that led to charges of domestic assault, uttering threats and weapons offences. Pechet, who coached football at Seaquam secondary, where Braidwood played in the late 1990s, said he could not comment on the defendant’s state of mind. An injury Braidwood was treated for after his arrest was healing fine, he added. Pechet said he has only seen a small portion of the particulars related to the PoCo arrest and said he would likely have more information when the accused returns to court for a hearing on Oct. 5. Until then, Braidwood will remain at the North Fraser Pre-trial Centre in PoCo. The former Washington State football product was picked first overall in the 2006 CFL Canadian draft and was Edmonton’s nominee for the Outstanding Rookie award in 2006; a knee injury forced him to sit out the 2008 and 2009 season. He was released by the Eskimos in April because of his legal issues. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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“I heard the dog barking,” he said of Sunday night’s security effort. “I ran out there and I had a big stick. I saw the guy and he saw me and he ran back down over to the warehouse and got away.” The man in the yard, he added, was wearing a hoodie pulled over his head but he believes he could identify the suspect if he saw him again. Police responded a short time later but no arrests were made. The family has now hired a secondary security company, which will guard the perimeter of the compound until a $30,000 camera system can be installed. In the last two weeks, Gary Coupal said the family has been spending more time dealing with security issues than operating the crane rental business. “We can’t really afford this but we can’t really afford to get broken into either,” he said. Remi Coupal, Gary’s brother, said for every crane that has its copper wiring stripped, his business is looking at between $5,000 and $8,000 in repairs, not including labour costs. The added expense is taking a toll on the company’s bottom line and Remi Coupal, who is the company’s main electrician, said he has been working to keep his cranes operational so they can continue doing business. “Some of these cranes are supposed to be rented in November,” he said. “I am frantically going in to do all the re-wiring before then.” Coquitlam RCMP Sgt. Barb Thornborough told The Tri-City News increased patrols in the area have been undertaken and officers are reviewing all of their CompStat information. CompStat analyses crime trends in areas and helps police share information between departments and investigations. Historically speaking, Thornborough said, police find that a small number of people are responsible for the majority of the crimes, particularly with break and enters. Police monitor prolific offenders and are aware when one has been recently released from custody, she added. “Usually one or two people are
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Remi Coupal of Coupal Crane, where metal thieves have wreaked havoc with the PoCo business.
HELP THE COPS? Coquitlam RCMP is looking for volunteers for its Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam community police stations to help out with a wide range of public safety activities. Participants will get the chance to conduct foot and bike patrols as part of ICBC’s Stolen Auto Recover program. They will also take non-emergency police reports for minor incidents such as lost and found property and are responsible for community outreach at local events. Volunteers gain experience and skills through the training opportunities and hours earned can also help job or post-secondary school applications stand out. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and be able to pass an RCMP security and suitability interview. Those interested in participating should email Coquitlam community police station at coquitlam_ cps@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or the PoCo station at poco_cps@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
essentially responsible for most of the break-ins,” she said. “[An arrest] won’t just stop what is happening to Coupal Crane, it will generally stop what is happening to other businesses.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com
“They’re trying to keep up with technology,” said Sowden, whose group does workshops about youth sexual exploitation to schools and community groups. “We’re seeing less [sex trade] on street level and more on line and the laws have not kept up.” The Safe Streets and Communities Act re-introduces reforms that were debated by Parliament during the previous session but never became law. It includes the Protecting Children from Sexual Predators Act (former Bill C-54), which proposes increased penalties for sexual offences against children and creates new offences aimed at preventing online sexual luring. Sowden, who’s also a Coquitlam school trustee, said she’s pleased to see the crime bill enacting tougher penalties for crimes against children, including longer minimum sentences, an end to house arrest for luring and the removal of pardons for those who commit sex offences against children. “This is a violent act and house arrest is not enough, especially when technology is in everyone’s home and that’s where it happened,” Sowden said. But she said she would have liked to have seen laws making it difficult for an older person to have consensual sex with a young teen, noting that the current legislation allows a close-to-age exception of five years; she would like it to be three years. “A 14-year-old can have sex if its not exploitation with a partner up to age of 19. There is a huge difference between a 14-year-old and a 19-year-old, and there’s still the concern about control and power,” Sowden said. Her group is increasingly sought after to deal with issues surrounding the sending of sexual content online, the increasing problem of online luring and other issues. Sowden said many adults don’t understand what the law is and many children don’t know how dangerous the internet can be. “They have to start now to educate themselves because with technology, things are changing continuously,” Sowden said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Cash for prevention? By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A large, forested park on Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau that’s close to hundreds of homes may get pruned soon to stop wildfires from spreading. Coquitlam council Monday voted to send a funding request to the Union of BC Municipalities to hire forestry professionals to look at how Ridge Park could get tidied up. Ridge Park is a 60-hectare city park between Parkway and Plateau boulevards that’s heavily used by hikers and off-leash dog walkers. Lanny England, the city’s urban forestry and park services manager, said the cost to hire a professional would be $10,000, with $2,500 coming from taxpayers. If the city goes ahead with the recommendations, the clean-up would likely happen in 2013, with 90% of the bill paid by UBCM, if approved.
The move to trim back trees, break up the canopy and take out dead green waste at Ridge Park was suggested in the city’s 2006 community wildfire protection plan, which was prompted after the 2003 wildfires in Kelowna when many interface areas — where homes abut forests — were affected. Since that report was written, Coquitlam has implemented several measures, including buying more sprinkler equipment, developing evacuation plans, posting fire danger signs, enacting advanced training for firefighters and public education programs.
England said Ridge Park is rated the highest interface threat to the city because of its steep slope, which “can affect the fire behaviour,” he said. F i r e C h i e f To n y Delmonico said he oversaw a similar wildfire fuel management program when he worked for the district of North Vancouver and vegetation clean-up “actually improved the wildlife corridors.” Should the Ridge Park program be successful, Delmonico said he plans to apply for funding for other Coquitlam interface areas, namely Burke Mountain. jwarren@tricitynews.com
Try something new this Fall! Check out the preschool programs offered at Poirier Community Centre this fall. From cooking, art or science, to dance, there’s something for every preschooler to enjoy.
Setting it straight Incorrect information was published in the Wednesday, Sept. 21 edition of The Tri-City News in the story headlined “6th bear killed in PoCo.” The correct number for calling to obtain information about bears and garbage control in Port Coquitlam is 604-927-5446.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City of Coquitlam has received an application for a permanent change to a liquor licence for D’yar (Daniel’s) Restaurant (2786 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam). The applicant is seeking a permanent change to their Food Primary Licence for an extension of hours of liquor service past 12:00 a.m. (which, if approved, would allow for the sale of liquor until 1:30 a.m. Monday through Sunday evenings).
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In accordance with City policy, you are now being 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 Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca • Fax:
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• 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). Input received will be provided to Council in the form of a report at a Regular Council Meeting. Council will consider the input provided and submit a formal recommendation on the application to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB). Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca. Additional information concerning this application can be obtained by contacting Kerri Lore, City Clerk’s Office, at 604-927-3016. Kerri Lore Deputy City Clerk
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n attempt by a Saskatoon blogger and others to prevent former U.S. president George W. Bush from appearing at next month’s Surrey Regional Economic Summit is a classic exhibition of short-sightedness. It also shows how many people have such closed minds that they absolutely refuse to consider there is more than one side on most issues. This myopia may help them feel secure in their opinions but it does little to promote understanding of complicated issues, and of the differing perspectives on those issues. Bush, a Republican, is scheduled to appear on stage in Surrey with former president Bill Clinton, a Democrat, on Oct. 20. Bush succeeded Clinton in occupying the White House and together, the two headed the world’s most powerful government for 16
straight years, from 1993 to 2009. To have both of them in Surrey for an economic summit is a tremendous coup for B.C.’s second largest city. The period that they were in charge of the U.S. government was a critical period in setting the economic stage for today so their insights are of great value. It is revealing, but not surprising, that there seems to be no concern about Clinton appearing in Surrey. This is obviously due to his politics and the fact that he is not associated with the unpopular war in Iraq. Bush was president of the U.S. at the time of 9/11, as has been noted extensively in recent weeks during the 10th anniversary of that horrible attack. The attack and subsequent tightening of the border has had a significant effect on Surrey, the most important border point in western Canada. Bush created the Department of Homeland Security, which has continued to boost efforts by the U.S. government to prevent terrorists from entering their country. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq followed.
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The Afghan conflict, which continues, involved many Canadians and it was just earlier this year that Canada’s military role in Afghanistan ended. Both he and Clinton presided over economic boom times in the U.S., and in the latter part of his presidency, Bush had to deal with the sub-prime mortgage crisis and the near-collapse of the U.S. banking system. To hear first-hand about these times, and the decisions that were made, will be of enormous benefit to the investors, business people and decision-makers who will attend the summit. Former British prime minister Tony Blair was keynote speaker at an earlier Surrey summit and was a controversial choice as well. But he added immeasurably to the value of the event and helped ensure that it continues to be regarded as one of the top business forums in B.C. each year. To have two former U.S. presidents attend and speak will boost the value of the summit even further. It is vital that Surrey get the word out to those beyond the city borders of
the tremendous economic opportunities that are available here. Whether it is the scorn of downtown Vancouver elitists or the indifference of eastern money men, Surrey has had to struggle in the past to get that message out. The summits have helped tremendously to change that perspective and Mayor Dianne Watts and organizers deserve a lot of credit. Surrey has a very bright future and a good deal of future economic activity will be directly related to the city’s position on the U.S. border and to U.S.-Canada trade relationships. It would be very unfortunate if a few people with political axes to grind derail this event. Those who care about Surrey’s future and don’t get enmeshed in political shortsightedness are more broadminded and forward-thinking. Hopefully, they will prevail, and both former presidents will make this year’s Surrey Regional Economic Summit the best ever. Frank Bucholtz is the editor of The Langley Times, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News.
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FACE TO FACE: Are official civic slates or parties good for municipal elections?
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n 2005, I was proud to run for Coquitlam city council as part of the Coquitlam First slate. We were a collection of right-leaning community leaders whose mantra was “get tough on crime, encourage development and keep taxes low.” Unfortunately, Coquitlam First was an unmitigated failure. Our mayoral candidate, Jon Kingsbury, lost his bid for re-election and only one of our council candidates, current mayor Richard Stewart, earned a seat at city hall. While there are many theories regarding our dismal showing at polls (certainly we had our share of gaffes), my experience, from door-to-door canvassing thousands of Coquitlam homes revealed the real reason we lost: Coquitlam residents weren’t ready for political parties at the municipal level. Many expressed their concerns that political parties would be terrible for the city. Some argued such a system would distance political representatives from their constituents and narrow the diversity of voices that contribute to decisions made. What voters need to understand, however, is that many of our local politicians already have partisan ties or leanings. Unions already privately fund and publicly endorse a slate of labourfriendly candidates. Corporations
and developers also do the same for their right-leaning friends seeking municipal mandates. And — surprise, surprise — provincial political parties have also been known to assist candidates at the local level. It’s time all this comes out in the open and candidates show their true political stripes. I also believe non-partisanship diminishes electoral participation and weakens accountability. In a noparty system such as ours, a promise of low taxes by Candidate X is meaningless. If he can’t deliver, then all he has to say is “I couldn’t get my council colleagues to vote for that.” The system, therefore, encourages incumbency — and complacency. Residents of Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver have all accepted parties at the local level. For the most part, they have been successful in engaging voters, vetting quality candidates and presenting clear, unified platforms. Moreover, established political parties are known to recruit under-represented groups such as cultural minorities and women, thus more accurately reflecting the community. For transparency, for accountability and for citizen engagement, it’s time residents of the Tri-Cities accept municipal parties. Don’t let Coquitlam First be the last.
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y colleague thinks candidates for municipal office should seek election under the banners of political parties. Supposedly, this would allow the electorate to know where candidates stood on local issues. In Vancouver, COPE, Vision Vancouver and the Non-Partisan Association are slates of politicians with similar political perspectives. So why shouldn’t we try this here? (And isn’t it tempting to support instituting a civic political party system that might finally force Vancouver’s NPA to declare itself conservative rather than its ridiculous current claim of being non– partisan?) Provincial and federal political agendas don’t much mesh with civic issues such as garbage collection and community action plans. In addition, in municipal politics, where a few thousand votes can defeat or elect a candidate, political parties and slates don’t work. Why not? Look at Abbotsford. Civic elections in Abbotsford are quite simple: Churches give their congregations a list of the candidates they support. The anointed list of candidates can count on receiving upwards of 8,000 votes from the religious community, many of whom they don’t even know.
Regardless of their stance on discreet local issues — whether they support building a new fire hall or rec centre, are in favour of installing roundabouts, filling in ditches or changing a controversial zoning designation — they start with 8,000 votes from the flock. No matter their intelligence, commitment to and knowledge of the community, these candidates each start with 8,000 votes — support based on an affiliation with a group unrelated to the civic political issues of Abbotsford. Those who follow municipal politics know that any civic election candidate starting a campaign with 8,000 committed votes, could likely beat Jesus in an election, if Jesus weren’t on the slate. Civic elections with slates of candidates encourage already indifferent civic voters to vote by rote; to not bother researching local issues or candidates; to simply vote for the people of the appropriate political party. In civic elections, we should vote for people, not organizations or political parties. We should vote for neighbours, friends or colleagues with good community reputations, good citizens whose commitment and pragmatism we have experienced and can count on.
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A longtime Maillardville resident was awarded a Governor General’s certificate of commendation this week. On Monday, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart presented Rick LePore with the accolade for heroically saving the life of an elderly man whose car had flipped into the Similkameen River in Manning Park in May 2007. LePore, who received a standing ovation in the council chambers, told The Tri-City Newss he was driving a truck for Newalta when he got a call for help over his radio. The dispatcher asked if he was in the vicinity of the accident and, five minutes later, he arrived to assist with the rescue that was already underway 10 feet down an embankment. The victim, Gordon Kingston, was retur ning home to the Okanagan after undergoing surgery
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Rick LePore with Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and Mounties at Monday’s city council meeting. in Vancouver when his car veered off the road, LePore said. LePore aided rescuers in pulling Kingston from the water when he was tied to a fire hose; he also checked Kingston for broken bones and dressed his cuts. Kingston sustained extreme hypothermia and was wrapped in blankets.
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“I was just happy to save his life,” a humbled LePore told The News after the city presentation, which was also attended by two Mounties dressed in red serge. Last year, LePore received a certificate from the RCMP at the B.C. E-Division headquarters in Vancouver and was thanked for his efforts by B.C. Lt. Gov. Steven Point. The Governor General’s certificate of commendation is usually presented by municipal councils on behalf of the Queen’s representative and is issued to people who have made a significant contribution by offering help to another individual in distress. Created in 1993, the certificate is signed by Canada’s governor general and is intended for candidates whose actions are deemed notable by the Canadian Decorations Advisory Committee. The commendation is not automatic; eligible candidates are selected through a voting process. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Tour de Coast participants ride away from Scott Creek middle school on Wednesday. which also include the Tour de North, the Tour de Valley in the Fraser Valley, and the Tour de Rock on Vancouver Island. Together, they raised more than $2.4 million last year, making them the Canadian Cancer Society’s largest contributor to pediatric cancer research. As Gunson cruises easily in the middle of the pack making its way west along St. Johns Street after a brief stop at his own HQ, he says he’s hoping the ride will help him shed a few of his 250 pounds. “I was surprised my bike wasn’t green and yellow and said ‘John Deere’ on it,” says Gunson, who only took up road cycling in the spring when he
signed up for the Tour de Coast. “Amazing” Bob Lee of Port Coquitlam is on his third tour. The paramedic with BC Ambulance Service earned his nickname with his enthusiasm. “Each stop is amazing,” says Lee, who trains for the Tour by riding to work from PoCo to Vancouver’s Broadway-Renfrew area every day. “The people just grasp you and you want to hold onto that feeling.” To participate in the Tour, each rider must raise $6,000. “The fundraising is pretty tough, especially in today’s economy,” said Lee. But three years in, he has it down to a science, accumulating the
funds he needed through a “jail and bail” event at Coquitlam Centre mall as well as a daffodil campaign, and working with students at his alma mater, St. Thomas More Collegiate in Burnaby, to help raise $1,000. The connections with schools are especially important, says Sue Woods, the manager of revenue development for the Canadian Cancer Society. The fundraising events organized by students help instil in them a sense of community and a visit from the peloton of police is a chance to promote a message of healthy activity, healthy eating choices and being smart in the sun. “It’s about creating op-
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portunity for kids to be involved,” says Woods. Which is exactly what the students at Scott Creek middle school did. A Tour participant for more than 10 years, the school has been the top fundraiser for the past five. After a series of speeches and a thank-you chant from the cyclists, directed by paramedic Al Pruden, who would be hoarse by the end of the day, the entire student body and teachers then sprinted to the front of the school to create a corridor of noise for the departing peloton. “When people come and clap, that’s the blessing,” says Lee. The Tour de Coast will return to the Tri-Cities on Tuesday, Sept. 27, beginning the day at Coquitlam city hall, then making stops at the Coquitlam branch of Coast Capital Savings, Thrifty Foods, Kwayhquitlum middle school and Blakeburn elementary in PoCo, then the PoCo branch of Coast Capital Savings. • To learn more about the Tour, and to support a rider, go to www.copsforcancerbc.ca.
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“We’ve been so excited getting organized,” said Scott Creek principal Judy Robb. “The anticipation has been building since last May. Today felt like magic.” The annual ride takes place every fall and raises money to support children with cancer and their families. Last year, the Canadian Cancer society raised over $2.4 million with the ride. Scott Creek has actively fundraised for more than 10 years and has raised $10,667.81 for cancer research this year. “Ten years ago, Jeff Tvergyak, a teacher at the school, heard about the Tour and it’s evolved into the school’s most important fundraiser,” said Robb. “The entire school community is behind Cops for Cancer.” Students seek donations through initiatives such as mowing a neighbour’s lawn, walking dogs, selling lemonade, holding community car washes and school-wide bake sales. “We have encouraged our students to take a service-oriented approach in this fundraiser, through volunteering their time and efforts to helping others in the community,” said Grade 8 teacher Jen Renard. “They have demonstrated much heart and compassion, and we are proud to have been named the top fundraising school five years running.”
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• A captain with Burnaby Fire Department is seeking a seat on Coquitlam city council. Randy Delmonico announced Wednesday he plans to run in the November c iv i c e l e c t i o n . A Coquitlam resident for 23 years, Delmonico said the issues facing the city are the lack of Evergreen Line, development on Burke Mountain, the rejuvenation of Austin Heights and Burquitlam, the need for an arena in City Centre and the future of the Riverview Hospital and Colony Farm lands. A former Coquitlam Sr. Adanac and current coach, Delmonico, 56, is a member of the Canadian and Coquitlam lacrosse halls of fame. He is also the brother of the city’s fire chief, Tony, and Port Coquitlam’s fire chief, Nick. • A Coquitlam businessman who ran in last year’s council byelection will try again for a civic seat. Andy Wickey (www. andywickey.ca) said the city’s high business tax rate is a concern. “I am a pro-business candidate who believes that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and they should be given every opportunity to prosper,” he said in a news release Thursday.
Cur rently on the PoCoMo Youth Services board of directors, Wickey also serves on the Port Moody Heritage Society and the Multicultural Advisory Council of BC. He also is the Toastmasters International area governor in the Tri-Cities and volunteers with the RCMP Community Speed Watch program.
PORT COQUITLAM • Port Coquitlam resident Michael Thomas announced he will seek a seat on council this fall. Thomas is a married father of three who has
volunteered on several council committees and is a director of the PoCo Heritage Society. He is also a member of the May Day Task Force, the PoCo Garden Club and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. This will be Thomas’s second time running in a civic campaign, after unsuccessfully challenging for a seat in the 2008 election. For more information go to www.michaelthomas.ca. • Por t Coquitlam Downtown Business I m p r o v e m e n t Association president Lih-Ming Tam said he
will run for council in the upcoming civic election. Tam, who is married with two children, has been involved in the community through his children’s school, local athletic clubs and his work with the BIA. He is also an accountant at TLA accounting services in PoCo. The main focus of his campaign, Tam said, is on encouraging the creation of new jobs, while protecting existing employment in the city. For more information, email Tam at lihmingtam@yahoo.ca. newsroom@tricitynews.com
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Retirements force a fire dept. hiring spree By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A spate of baby boomer retirements at Coquitlam Fire and Rescue means there will be a lot of new faces at the department this year. The city is currently holding a recruitment process that should see 10 new firefighters added to the organization’s roster, bolstering the stations’ 164 staff members. “We like to bring in as many for the year all at once for the training,” said Coquitlam Fire Chief Tony Delmonico. “We have one of the most extensive training programs in the province.” While most departments spend about three to eight weeks for training, Coquitlam’s course takes about 11 weeks. During that time, candi-
dates are tested on everything from their ability to handle tight spaces and claustrophobic conditions to swimming and fitness. Many of the firefighters in the upper management positions started in the 1970s and 1980s, when Coquitlam’s expanding population required a larger department. That puts them in the 30 to 35 years of service range, which is generally when most firefighters retire, Delmonico said. “That is about when they retire so we have some fairly good turnover coming up,” he said. “We are expecting a lot of retirements.” It takes 26 positions operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to maintain the fire department’s current service level. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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No bows? A Coquitlam city councillor wants the city to find a way to ban bow hunting on farms in the city after two bears were injured by arrows earlier this summer. Coun. Selina Robinson will be presenting a motion at the Oct. 3 council meeting to find a way to “prohibit bow hunting of animals in the city.” The motion is in response to two incidents this summer where bears were wounded by bow hunters. T he city of Por t Coquitlam is also looking at updating its firearms bylaw to prohibit the use of crossbows or bows and arrows within city limits.
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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Have fun at the hockey game and arts festival
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Jason Grecica of the Coquitlam Express scores against Surrey Eagles goaltender Andrew Hunt during a BC Hockey League Jr. A exhibition game in 2010 at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.
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TODAY: Friday, Sept. 23 HOCKEY NIGHT The Coquitlam Express open their 2011-2012 B.C. Hockey League season at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex. The Junior A team will faceoff against the Penticton Vees starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for children (kids under 5 are free), $9 for students and seniors and $13 for adults, and can be purchased by phone (604-936-4625), online (www. myexpresstickets.com) or at the gate. Children can bring a non-perishable food item for Share to exchange for a Yo-Yo at the Scotiabank tent during the pre-game tail gate party from 5 to 7 p.m.
PERSIAN CULTURE Celebrate the unique cultural traditions of Iran with Expressions of Iran, part of the 14th annual Port Moody Festival of the Arts, at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre & Civic Centre Galleria at 7 p.m. The evening will feature authentic Iranian cuisine, crafts, visual arts by Parisa Shafazard and Ali Rostami, a film outlining the region’s development, a folk dance performance by Almaas Dance Group, a reading of Be Carefull by Abdolqadir Balouch, and traditional Iranian folk
music. Tickets cost $25, including HST and service charges ($20 for students and seniors), and can be purchased by phone (604-931-2008, extension 0) or online (www.pomoartsfestival.ca).
Saturday, Sept. 24 FESTIVAL GALA Brother and sister Juno-award nominated artists Jill Barber and Matthew Barber at the gala of the 14th annual Port Moody Festival of the Arts. The event will take place at Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) on Saturday at 7 p.m. Matthew Barber will also be hosting a songwriting workshop earlier in the day, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St John’s St.) Tickets for the performance are $35 for adults and $30 for students and seniors; the cost for the workshop is $25 ($20 for students) and can be purchased by phone from the arts centre (604-931-2008, extension 0) or online (www.pomoartsfestival.ca).
GET DIRTY Get the “dirt” on soil from 10 to 11 a.m. at Inspiration Garden, on the corner of Pipeline Road and Guildford Way, at the southeast corner of Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. For $5 join organic master gardener Kelly Koome from Green Earth Landscaping as he talks about the importance of rich organic soil in your garden. To register, go to www. coquitlam.ca/inspirationgarden.
WALK-FOR-WORDS Pratham B.C. Foundation, a grassroots charity organiza-
tion helping to eradicate child illiteracy, is holding its fifth annual Walk-for-Words 5 km family walkathon in Mundy Park (641 Hillcrest St.). Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the walkathon gets underway at 11 a.m. For more information visit www.prathambc.org.
WINE AND CHEESE St. Catherine’s Anglican Church is hosting a wine and cheese social from 7 to 10 p.m., in the church hall at 2211 Prairie Ave. in Port Coquitlam. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. The event will raise funds for St. Catherine’s community programs. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door or by calling the church office at 604-942-9812. The ticket price includes appetizers, tea or coffee and a dessert. Wine will be available for $4 a glass. This is an adult only function, no minors allowed.
Sunday, Sept. 25 TAKE A STROLL Myeloma Vancouver is holding their first ever Stroll For a Cure in Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. This familyfriendly event involves a 5 km hike around Lafarge Lake and will raise funds to benefit the Clinical Trials Unit and Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Vancouver General Hospital. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; the stroll gets underway at 10 a.m. Visit www.myelomavancouver.ca for more details. Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to jgauthier@ tricitynews.com.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City of Coquitlam has received an application for a permanent change to a liquor licence for Urban Gate Restaurant (1158 B The High Street, Coquitlam). The applicant is seeking a permanent change to their Food Primary Licence for an extension of hours of liquor service past 12:00 a.m. (which, if approved, would allow for the sale of liquor until 2:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday evenings).
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average and volunteers as an athletic trainer. “The most important thing I have gathered from my challenges is to persevere,” he said in the SFU press release. “Because in the end, I am who I choose to be — either a bitter and beaten man or an accomplished one.”
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BOOKS PLUS: What’s happening in local libraries
Homework help, book sales and even stories Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the TriCities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
COQUITLAM • Parlez-nous Français: Improve your French in Coquitlam Public Library’s new after-school French homework and conversation club, held from 4 to 4:4 p.m. on Wednesdays through Nov. 9. French immersion students in elementary or middle school are invited to practise with Frenchspeaking volunteers from high schools. Kids should bring homework assignments or come prepared to work on their French conversation skills. Teens or kids who are interested in joining should contact Chris Miller, CPL’s young adult services librarian, at 604-937-4140, Ext 208 or cmiller@library.coquitlam.bc.ca. • Peer Homework Help: Some seriously
nasty homework may be on its way but so is the help you need. In the Peer Homework Help Club, a small group of teens — led by a teacher — will spend one afternoon a week helping struggling high schoolers stay on top of their assignments. A free service, the club meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Dec. 6 in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. Volunteers earn community service hours. To become a tutor in the club, you must be in Grade 11 or 12 and an excellent student in one or more subject areas. Apply by contacting Chris Miller, CPL’s young adult services librarian, at 604-937-4140, Ext 208 or cmiller@ library.coquitlam.bc.ca. Anyone in Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 may come for assistance. Subjects covered include math, English, science and social studies. Please bring your assignments and schoolwork with you. If you have homework in a subject not listed above, contact Chris to see if a tutor can help. • Homework Help
Club: The Homework Help Club for teens in high school and kids in Grades 2 to 7 meets in two sessions during the school year (fall and spring) at Coquitlam Public Library. In it, teen tutors provide instructional assistance to kids who are struggling with their homework. Teens earn community service hours. The fall session of the Homework Help Club will be held from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Sept. 23 to Nov. 25 at the City Centre branch. Kids must bring homework assignments to meetings — any subject is fine. In order to become a tutor, teens must be good students in Grades 9 to 12. Teens must register for the program. Parents can either register their kids or bring them on a dropin basis but if they drop in, it is possible that no teens will be immediately available to help their kids. To become a teen tutor, or to register your child in the program, please contact Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext 208 or cmiller@library. coquitlam.bc.ca. For more information
about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
TERRY FOX • Buy a book and support the library: Terry Fox Library has lots of gently loved books on sale every day, so you can expand your reading collection while supporting your library. Stop by and peruse a great selection of children’s, young adult and adult books and magazines, including both old and new titles. Prices range from 25 cents to $2.50 per item and all book sale proceeds go to support programs and the collection at the library.
• Fall affair and book sale: Load up on crafts, baked goods and one-of-a-kind finds. Entertainment, refreshments and bargain basement prices on well used and near new books will be available on Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PoCo’s Wilson Centre. The event is presented by Terry Fox Library and Wilson Centre. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Terry Fox Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-9277999.
PORT MOODY • Mike McCardell: On Friday, Sept. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre, the popular
television personality and author, Mike McCardell, will visit the Festival of the Arts for a free evening of entertaining anecdotes from his life as a journalist. Sponsored by the Port Moody Public Library, McCardell will share stories from his many books, which include Everything Works, The Expanded Reilly Method and The Blue Flames that Keep us Warm and more. The presentation will be followed by a meet and greet with the author. • Family fun night drop-in: Children aged three to six years and their parents/caregivers are invited to participate in fun, learning activities Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane
Room. This program focuses on building skills children need for beginning school and includes a storytime, game and craft. • Family Play and Learn drop-in, Coquitlam Centre: Join librarians from the Tri-Cities for great stories and theme-based activities. Family Play and Learn takes place on the ground level of the mall on the last Wednesday of each month (next one is Sept. 28) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. September’s program will be about Falling into fall. For more information, visit library.portmoody. ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
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VILLAGE OF BELCARRA 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Belcarra that nominations for the offices of: Mayor – one (1) to be elected Councillor – four (4) to be elected School District Trustee – one (1) to be elected will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person at the Village of Belcarra Municipal Hall located at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC from 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011 (excluding statutory holidays and weekends).
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Sarah Morden, Chief Election Officer at 778-298-3892 Lynda Floyd, CAO / Deputy Chief Election Officer at 604-937-4100
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Please be advised that the 2011 General Local Election will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
Notice of Nomination Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the City of Coquitlam that nominations for the office(s) of Mayor (1 vacancy), Councillor (8 vacancies) and School Trustee (4 vacancies) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or designated person at the City of Coquitlam Election Office, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2, between 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2011, excluding statutory holidays and weekends. Please note nomination documents will not be accepted before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 or after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011. Nomination documents are now available for pick-up at the Election Office (2nd Floor, City Clerk’s Office) during normal business hours Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays and weekends.
Qualifications for Office A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on or before general voting day; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act, or in the case of School Trustees – the School Act, or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.
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Elector Qualifications To qualify as a Resident Elector, a person must meet all of the following requirements at the time of voting: • 18 years of age or older on or before General Voting Day; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the City of Coquitlam for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. To qualify as a Non-Resident Property Elector, a person must meet all of the following requirements at the time of voting: • 18 years of age or older on or before General Voting Day; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the City of Coquitlam for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. The following special conditions determining eligibility apply to persons wishing to register as a Non-Resident Property Elector: 1. Only one person may vote per property. If several non-residents own a single piece of property, the owners must select one of the owners to vote. Written consent from the majority of those property owners not voting MUST be submitted to the Chief Election Officer. 2. A current title search is required as proof satisfactory that the applicant is entitled to register. 3. To be eligible to vote, the non-resident property elector must first obtain a certificate from the Chief Election Officer at the Election Office.
Voter Registration The List of Registered Electors for the City of Coquitlam has been produced on the basis of the most recent Provincial Voters’ List. If you have recently moved, or are not on the Provincial Voters’ List, you may register at the time of voting if qualified. Please note, if you are registering at the time of voting you will be required to produce two pieces of acceptable identification to prove your residency and identity (at least one of which must show your signature). For more information on ID requirements please visit the City website at www.coquitlam.ca or inquire with the Election Office.
List of Registered Electors Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011, until the close of voting for the General Local Election on Saturday, November 19, 2011, a copy of the List of Registered Electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at the City of Coquitlam Election Office at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. If for any reason, an elector wishes to have his/her address omitted or obscured from the List of Registered Electors, they must inform the Election Office, in person by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2011.
Objection to Registration of an Elector An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of Coquitlam and on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the City of Coquitlam.
Election News Direct Email Service The City of Coquitlam Direct Email Service sends you election information direct to your home. Visit www.coquitlam.ca today and sign up to receive important updates and news on the 2011 General Local Election via email. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the City of Coquitlam Election Office at 604-927-3025, by Email at electioninfo@coquitlam.ca or by visiting the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca. Lauren Hewson, Chief Election Officer City of Coquitlam 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2
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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: 24 hours on a lift for charity fundraiser
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Al Pruden and John Bone, two Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast riders, took part in the Thrifty Foods Coquitlam Pole Sit Fundraiser last week. The men, who were on a scissor lift for more than 24 hours, raised $3,000 for pediatric cancer care. The nine-day, 900-km Tour de Coast ride kicked off Wednesday at Scott Creek middle school in Coquitlam. For more information on the cause or to donate, visit www.copsforcancerbc.ca.
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’Tis the season of the salmon in Tri-Cities GREEN SCENE Elaine Golds On Rivers Day, celebrate our life-giving waterways while you contemplate the ways humans have negative effects on them
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his Sunday is Rivers Day, which started in 1980 when Mark Angelo from BCIT and other volunteers cleaned trash from the Thompson River. By 1993, this initiative had grown to become a provincial event, BC Rivers Day, that celebrated our wonderful rivers and the wild salmon they support. In 2003, BC Rivers Day transformed into a national event and, in 2005, the proclamation of World Rivers Day made it an annual international event. The last Sunday of September is a wonderful time to enjoy and appreciate our rivers in B.C. By the end of the month, the summer drought is typically over and clouds are again dumping their life-giving moisture onto the mountains. This replenishes vital flows in our streams and attracts mature salmon returning from long migrations in the North Pacific to start a new generation in the places of their birth. The life cycle of the salmon is a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of our ecosystems. Salmon need silt-free streams where their eggs incubate over winter, unobstructed and insect-rich waterways where juvenile salmon can be gently guided downstream, unpolluted estuaries where they gain strength and a healthy ocean where they can spend several years in their continuing quest for food. Sadly, in all of these places, the human imprint has often degraded their habitat and threatened their survival. The testimony presented to the Fraser River Cohen Commission during the summer has revealed how little we still understand about what determines the destiny of our wild salmon and how, despite this lack of knowledge, we have been so quick to place impediments such as salmon feedlots in their path. That other great salmon river on the eastern rim of the Pacific, the Columbia, has been so destroyed by dams that it now seems more like a series of bathtubs than a wild and roiling river. I once took considerable patriotic pride that at least Canadians understood the true value of a priceless resource such as the wild salmon of the Fraser. But this summer, I was dismayed to learn how our government refuses to allow federal scientists to undertake the necessary research to determine the source of the disease that now appears to affect so many Fraser River sockeye salmon. Equally appalling, the federal government forbids these scientists to speak to the
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“The life cycle of the salmon is a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of our ecosystems,” writes columnist Elaine Golds, who says this Sunday, Rivers Day, is a good time to reflect on the fish and the many B.C. rivers that are crucial to their survival. press while the provincial government withheld the health records of salmon farms until public pressure resulted in the release of this information. What will future generations think of us if wild sockeye populations continue to plummet and we deliberately choose to suppress such vital dialogue and research into the cause of their demise? As much as I am disappointed by these actions of government, my spirits are always lifted by the stalwart efforts of local volunteers to protect our streams and foster public appreciation for salmon. Through several recent Shoreline Cleanup events, volunteers have removed trash from local waterways just as Mark Angelo’s group did when they started Rivers Day over 30 years ago. This Sunday, volunteers with the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society will be removing invasive plant species from the riparian areas next to two creeks on the
Riverview Hospital grounds. And the city of Port Coquitlam will be hosting its annual Rivers and Trails Day, where people can enjoy a nature walk along the Pitt River and other activities. The Fraser River Discovery Centre on the Westminster Quay is also holding a number of events this weekend, including a new display on the Heart of the Fraser (for more information, see www.fraserriverdiscovery.org). Even if you don’t have a chance to partake in an organized event, why not take a stroll along any one of the many trails beside the beautiful Coquitlam River. We are lucky to live in a community so rich in salmon streams and an autumn day can be a fine time to experience them. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vicepresident of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and past president of the PoMo Ecological Society.
The Riverview Horticulture Centre Society would like to thank the following for their support given to Treefest 2011 ArtsConnect BC Mental Health Society Burke Mountain Naturalists City of Coquitlam Coquitlam Foundation Coquitlam Towing &Storage torag Meridian RV Riverview Hospital His Historical Society SharedServices BC C SPARC Radio Museum eu TD Friends of the Env Environment Foundation Thrifty Foods Tri City News WSI A big thank-you also, to the volunteers, arborists, and all the other people, who donated their time and energy to the event.
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Public notice is given to the electors of the City of Port Moody that nominations for the offices of: Mayor: One to be elected Councillors: Six to be elected School Trustees: Two to be elected for the term December 6, 2011 until the next General Local Government Election, will be received by the Chief Election Officer or designate during business hours and excluding statutory holidays and weekends, commencing at 9am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until 4pm Friday, October 14, 2011. A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act and for School Trustee nominees, not be disqualified by the School Act or any other enactment, from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. Nomination documents are available for pick-up at: City of Port Moody Legislative Services 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B. C. Completed nomination documents received by the Chief Election Officer will be available for public viewing on the City of Port Moody website.
Availability of List of Registered Electors Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until the close of general voting for the election on November 19, 2011, a copy of the List of Electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at the Legislative Services Department at City Hall between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). If, for any reason, any elector wishes to have his/her address omitted or obscured from the List of Electors, the elector must inform the Legislative Services Department in person by 4pm, Tuesday, September 27, 2011.
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Objection to Registration of An Elector An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the List of Registered Electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4pm, Friday, October 14, 2011. An objection may only be made in writing by a person entitled to be registered as an elector and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector.
Resident Electors The list of registered electors for the City of Port Moody has been produced on the basis of the most current available Provincial Voters’ List. If you have recently moved, or are not on the Provincial Voters’ List, you may register at time of voting. Please note, at time of registration, you will be required to present two pieces of valid identification, (at least one with a signature) to prove residency and identity. To qualify as a Resident Elector, a person must meet all of the following requirements at the time of voting: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before November 19, 2011; and • a resident of Port Moody, for at least 30 days immediately before November 19, 2011; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Non-Resident Property Electors A person who is not a resident elector of Port Moody and who has been a registered owner of real property in the Port Moody for at least 30 days before voting day, is or will be 18 years of age or older on voting day, is a Canadian Citizen and has been a resident of B.C. for at least 6 months before voting day, may register as a non-resident property elector in accordance with Section 51 of the Local Government Act. The following special conditions determining eligibility apply to persons wishing to register as a property elector: 1) Only one person may vote per property. If several non-residents own a single piece of property, the owners must select one of the owners to vote. Written consent from the majority of those
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Application Period for Scrutineers For Other Voting In conjunction with the General Local Election on Saturday, November 19, 2011, qualified electors in Port Moody will be voting on the following question: “Should the opportunity be presented in future, are you in favour of the development of a casino in Port Moody?� Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 170 of the Local Government Act, the City of Port Moody will accept applications to act as scrutineers for the Other Voting question. Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufficient applications are received. Applications for scrutineers will be accepted starting at 9am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until 4pm Friday, October 14, 2011, at the Legislative Services Department at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, between 8:30am and 5pm, excluding statutory holidays. Interested persons can obtain further information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the election officials noted below. Further information on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Colleen Rohde, Chief Election Oficer 604.469.4505, crohde@portmoody.ca Linda Tylla, Deputy Chief Election Officer, 604.469.4539, ltylla@portmoody.ca General election information may also be obtained by visiting the City of Port Moody’s website at www.portmoody.ca. Colleen Rohde, Chief Election Officer Legislative Services Department, 100 Newport Drive Port Moody, B. C. V3H 3E1
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Dancing fun for adults You can improve your dance skills at Coquitlam’s Pinetree community centre this fall with a variety of adult programs designed to get you moving. • Hip Hop Dance starts on Sept. 28 and runs for five Wednesdays, 8 to 9 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. • For couples and dancers with a partner, Ballroom Dance for Beginners tackles the waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep, salsa, cha-cha and jive. The 10-week program runs on Mondays from 7:40 to 8:40 p.m. starting Oct. 17. • Ballroom Dance for Intermediate is a 10-week program on Mondays, starting Oct. 17, from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. To register, participants must have taken the pre requisite Ballroom Beginners class, or have some experience in waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, tango, salsa, cha-cha, and jive. If dancing is not your thing, learn how to bring stories to life with Adult Story Theatre. Classes start Sept. 27 and run for five weeks from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. on Mondays. The cost of the program is $25. Pinetree community centre is located at 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. To sign up, call 604-9274386 or visit signmeup.coquitlam.ca/signmeup.
Hyde & spook in PoCo Port Coquitlam’s Hyde Creek recreation centre will be celebrating Community Living Month with “A Spooktacular Fall Celebration” on Oct. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. With music, food, crafts, games, and entertainment for the family, the event will promote community inclusion and celebrate the contributions made by citizens with developmental disabilities to the community. Costumes are optional, admission is by donation to the food bank. Hyde Creek rec centre is located at 1379 Laurier Ave. in PoCo.
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Get out your old stuff Sat. Is the old piece of furniture sitting in your attic a valuable vintage artifact or a dusty piece of junk? That is the question many people will be asking tomorrow (Saturday) at the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society’s Antiques Roadshow event at Leigh Square. Appraisers will be on hand to assess the value of everything from old coins and collectibles to small furniture and antiques when the event kicks off. Linda Devine is one professional appraiser who will be at the show, specializing in vintage jewellery and gold. She will be joined by James Finlay, who is an art consultant with a knowledge of paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints, and Jeff Harris, who specializes in European and Asian art. Ed Tokarek will also be available to appraise English furniture, Native art and general antiques. An item can be appraised for $10 with two additional items costing $5 each. A maximum of three items can be appraised per person. The event will take place in the workroom at The Outlet in Port Coquitlam on Sept. 24, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information go to www.pocoheritage.org.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 • Pratham BC Foundation family 5 km Walk for Words, 11 a.m., Mundy Park, Coquitlam (off Hillcrest Street, southwest corner of the park); all proceeds will go to Pratham BC Foundation, a registered charity organization to help eradicate child illiteracy in India. Registration at 10 a.m., warm-up at 10:45 a.m. Pledges will be collected at the park on the day of the walkathon; tax deductible receipts will be issued to each individual with total pledges of $15 or more. Info: www. prathambc.org. • St. Catherine’s Anglican Church wine and cheese social, 7-10 p.m., in the church hall (2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo). There will be door prizes and a silent auction. The event will raise funds for St. Catherine’s community programs. Tickets: $20 each at the door or by calling the church office, 604-942-9812; ticket price includes appetizers, tea/ coffee and dessert; wine will be available for $4 per glass. This is an adult function – no minors allowed. • Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library AGM, with guest speakers, 10 a.m., at the Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. New members welcome. Info: 604-937-4130.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 • Riverview Preservation Society meeting, 1:15-3 p.m., Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. • Myeloma Vancouver’s first Stroll For A Cure, Town Centre Park, Coquitlam; this familyfriendly event involves a 5 km (or shorter or longer) hike around Lafarge Lake. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Stroll starts at 10 a.m. Info: www.myelomavancouver.ca.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 • Minnekhada Park Association AGM, 7 p.m., in the Lodge at Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam. Speaker: Bob Edward will share stories of the historic lodge and farm. Info: 604520-6442. • ISS Job Options of BC information session, 1 p.m., Room 204, 3242 Westwood St., PoCo. JobOptionsBC provides: classes, work experience, short-term skills training. Info: 604-468-6262 or www.issbc.org/joboptionsbc. • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club small stamp auction for members and visitors. Viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction starts after 8 p.m. in the McGee Room in the community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
SEPT. 29: GIFTED KIDS MEETING • Fast-Brained Kids of Coquitlam, a support group for parents of highly-able or “fastbrained” kids, welcomes parents and others connected to gifted education to its first meeting of the school year. Programs start at 7 p.m. sharp. For adults only: informal conversation with Louise Malfesi, SD43 gifted ed. co-ordinator, who will provide an overview of services offered to gifted students in K-12. Cost: by donation. Children’s program: games night for kids 6-13 years whose parents are attending the adult program; have your child bring along a game or co-operative toy so that they can connect with other like-minded children; cost is $5 per child and RSVP is required at fast. brained.kids.coquitlam@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 2 of 50 people, except for the 13-18-year-old jiujitsu program, which can only allow for 20 people. Confirm attendance by emailing tricitiescpf@ gmail.com, and indicate which session and how many will attend. Cost is $5 per person and raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
SATURDAY, OCT. 1 • St. Catherine’s Anglican Church women’s Shopping Extravaganza, 1-4 p.m. at the church, corner of Prairie and Shaughnessy, PoCo. Tickets at the door: $3 (in-
cludes coffee and dessert). Find a variety of Home Party Vendors in one location and start your Christmas shopping early. • Gold Party Canada fundraiser, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., PoCo Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St.; bring your old, broken gold jewelry or pieces that you no longer wear for an appraisal and an immediate payment. Gold Party Canada will donate 10% of all money made to RCL Branch 133. Info: 604-9428911. • Ioco Ghost Town Day, noon-4 p.m., Ioco lawn bowling green (1st
• Blessing of the animals, 2 p.m., at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 1320 Johnson St., Coquitlam; dogs, cats, budgies, etc. – all pets are welcome (except snakes) to be blessed in a tradition dating back to the times of St. Francis in the 12th century. The church will also be accepting donations of cash, pet food, collars, leashes, old towels and any other pet supplies, which will be given to a local animal shelter. • Motorcycle toy run to benefit Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. Ride leaves Coquitlam Centre mall at 10 a.m. and
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TUESDAY, OCT. 4 • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group monthly meeting, 8 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek education centre and hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo; guests welcome. Info: 604-461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org. see page 35
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 • Canadian Parents for French Tri-Cities tae kwon do night, 5-7 p.m., Place Maillardville, Coquitlam; ages 3-6, 5-5:25 p.m.; ages 7-12, 5:30-5:55 p.m.; ages 13-18, 6-6:25 p.m.; and family activity, 6:306:55 p.m. Each session will allow for a maximum
Ave. and Ioco Road, Port Moody), celebrating the unique community that was Ioco. Enjoy a ventriloquist, jazz band, juggler, magician, fiddlers and singers, take a ride in a Model A car or on a pony, and don’t miss the Rebel Haunt Theatre or Ioco Ghosts heritage actors. Also: AGM at 3:30 p.m. for those interested in the development of the Heritage Conservation Area at the townsite. Info: info@ portmoodymuseum.org, 604-939-1648 or www. portmoodymuseum.org.
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• Canadian Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers and volunteer driver dispatchers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to appointments. Info: Lizzie Gross, 604-215 5217 or lgross@bc.cancer. ca. • Noons Creek Salmon Hatchery, operated by the Port Moody Ecological Society, is looking for volunteers on weekdays for an hour or more to help with hatchery operations. Info: Dave, 604-469-9106. • Volunteers are needed for Crossroads Hospice Society’s annual fundraising gala, Treasures of Christmas. The TOC committee is seeking a raffle co-ordinator, gala ticket co-ordinator and individuals who are able to assist with donation solicitation. Planning meetings are held monthly, with an increased time commitment in the fall. Training is provided. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606 or email shannon.milne@crossroadshospice.bc.ca. • Mackin House Museum is seeking volunteers for its Bridging Generations project. Local seniors are needed to share their experience and knowledge of traditional arts, crafts, customs and culinary methods with children, youth and new Canadians, among others. If you have a skill to share (e.g., knitting, woodworking, painting, baking) or knowledge to pass down (e.g., history of the railroad or the Coquitlam community), you’re needed. Time commitment is 2–4 hours and is for one session; date/time are flexible and all project supplies will be provided. Info: Gail, 604-516-6151. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you’re interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding experience, pick up an information package at Options Community Services, 9815-140th St., Surrey or email claudiak@ scss.ca. Next training starts soon. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-9427506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • SUCCESS’ Host Program in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster is recruiting volunteer hosts to help new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and integrate into the community. Social contact with your new immigrant partner for 2-3 hours per week for up to 6 months. Info: Yumiko, 604-430-1899 or 604-4304199, or yumiko.king@ success.bc.ca. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 19 with boys 7-12 who have limited-to-no contact
HELP OUT THE HOSPICE • Crossroads Hospice Society requires volunteers to assist in staffing information booths and selling raffle tickets at various locations throughout the Tri-Cities for the annual Treasures of Christmas fundraising gala, which will be held Nov. 26 at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam. If you enjoy interacting with the public, Crossroads would like to hear from you. Volunteer shifts are two hours long and usually fall on a Friday or Saturday. Info: Shannon, 604-9450606 or email info@crossroadshospice.bc.ca with “Volunteer Opportunity – Raffleâ€? in the the subject line.
with their fathers. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ InSchool Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 19 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 436 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appoint-
ments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www. seniorsservicessociety.ca. • Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Medical Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equip.m.ent maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104–1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday
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City of Coquitlam Road Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4246, 2011 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to adopt “City of Coquitlam Road Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4246, 2011� at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on October 17, 2011.
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ibility locations, such as along your driveway and sidewalks and around focal trees in your landscape. Stand back and take a good look at your landscape to see just where little bits of colour would spark things up for the coming fall and winter. If you have some large flower beds you’d like to liven up, use pansies along with other winter plants. Flowering kale and cabbage are sensational winter focal points, especially the new ‘Winter Bor’, ‘Red Bor’ and the silver ‘laciniata’. Plant kale in attractive patterns, using blocks of three to five plants. Between your groupings of kale, add blocks of solid, brightly coloured pansies. Try orange pansies around purple kale or deep blue pansies around white kale. These combinations are really eye-catching! The ‘Proven Winner’ folks have come up with a wonderful series of hardy evergreen plants that complement pansies very nicely. Dwarf evergreen grasses make fabulous focal points in planting beds or containers. For example, Carex ‘Evergold’ has white and yellow variegated foliage that is quite striking all winter long. Acorus ‘Ogon’ is a more upright gold and green that acts like a spark plug for winter combinations. These grasses are also perfect companions to small bulbs like blue crocus and dwarf Iris reticulata. The new evergreen ajugas, like the deep purple ‘Mahogany’ the pink/ cream ‘Burgundy Glow’ and ‘Black Scallop’, make fine ground covers or edging plants and are great complements to pansies. We’ve only just begun to discover the pleasure and value that pansies can add to a garden during the bleakest time of the year. The small flowered violas and the stunning ‘Matrix’ series of pansies are some of the hardiest varieties. Getting an early start will make a huge difference to the size and quality of your pansy display. If the hot weather makes them stretch just a bit, a little pinching back will not only keep them compact but will also really bulk them up.
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Centaurs set for BC battle By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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“There’s nothing like playing the best competition,” Piche said of his team’s turbulent test across the border. “It was a great experience for our boys. We played two of the very best teams within five or six hours from here, now we’re ready to play our own kind.” The Cents own a seniorladen line-up, led primarily by running back Jason Buren, quarterback Cole Milton, centre Jeremy Lauten, middle linebacker Michael Spencer and lineman Michael Couture –– most of whom played with the team since Grade 10. “We expose our players at a young age to senior football so it’s not a big deal when they get here [to Grade 12]... they’ve already played two or three years with us,” Piche said. “I’m very confident where we are right now. To me, rankings mean nothing. Progressing is what’s key and we’re doing that.” END ZONE: The Centaurs were ranked No. 4 at the start of the season on B.C. high school football’s website, behind No. 1 Vancouver College, No. 2 W.J. Mouat and No. 3 Mt. Douglas (Victoria). The St. Thomas More Knights sat No. 5, with Terry Fox and Carson Graham making honourable mentions... Centennial opens Eastern Conference league play Oct. 7 when they visit Cloverdale’s Lord Tweedsmuir, while Fox hosts South Surrey’s Earl Marriott that same day.
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Cats dump Delta to open Jr. B puck season By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The Black Panthers drove into their sixth season in Port Moody on Tuesday with an impressive road victory. Now, they’re looking to win over more fans at their home venue. “We’ve been here six years now so the next thing is to try to get the support we think we’ve earned,” said Cats general manager Ron Luniw. “Instead of spending $500 a game to see the [NHL Vancouver] Canucks, you can spend $20 and pretty much
bring your whole family to one of our games.” The Cats doubled the Delta Ice Hawks 4-2 at Ladner Leisure Centre to open the Pacific I n t e r n at i o n a l J r. ‘ B ’ hockey league season. Down 1-0 after the first period, the Cats fired in the game’s next four goals –– three straight in the second period –– to upset the Ice Hawks, who finished second overall in the 10--team loop last season. “We had some early jitters and finally found our way,” Luniw
said. “We did have our hands full... Delta has a big, strong hockey club full of guys who have played two or three years in this league. But we just started to crank it up and out-skated them.” Four different players netted a goal apiece to pace the Cats’ balanced attack, including Zack Henry, Anthony Dispirito, Julian Klaric and Dylan Friel. Nicholas Taylor was sharp in the PoMo cage, making 38 stops as the Cats were out-shot by a
lopsided 40-17 margin. The Cats dressed only 17 players in the contest, leaving new head coach Craig Sherbaty no tough decisions regarding playing time. “He didn’t have to shorten his bench, put it that way,” Luniw laughed. Luniw received more good news later in the week when he got word defenceman Ryan Panichelli is due back soon from his tryout stint with the Jr. ‘A’ Nanaimo Clippers. ICING: The Cats make their home debut tomorrow (Saturday) when they host the Aldergrove Kodiaks, 7:45 p.m.
Best runners rule Dr. Charles Best swept the Grade 9 girls division at the first School District 43 high school cross-country meet Wednesday at Mundy Park. Addy Townsend won the 3.7 km race in a sizzling 14:16, with schoolmates Jamie Sicotte and Reina Cho placing second and third. Other division winners were: Isaac Wadhwani, Terry Fox, Grade 9 boys; Ninke Kruger, Heritage Woods, Grade 10 girls; Nathan Ferguson, Centennial, Grade 10 boys; Dana Townsend, Best, Grade 11 girls; Kyle Smith, Gleneagle, Grade 11 boys; Erina Cho, Best, Grade 12 girls; and Lawrence Viola, Heritage Woods, Grade 12 boys.
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The Under 18 MSL Rage defeated the Chilliwack Impact by a tight 1-0 margin this past weekend. Overall, it was a great team effort but BRENNA McDONNELL stood out as she constantly wore the Chilliwack defence down with her penetrating runs and indomitable energy. After having been thwarted by the Chilliwack goalkeeper on several occasions, Brenna was able to score the winning goal on a fine individual effort as she beat a couple of defenders before slotting the ball home from the edge of the penalty area. For her brilliant performance this past weekend, BRENNA McDONNELL has been chosen Coquitlam Metro-Ford Female Player of the Week.
EDI NYIGWO, of the Under 18 Liverpool in the Select League, has had a nearly perfect start to the 2011-2012 season. In his first game, although he was not in the starting line-up, he made an immediate impact when he stepped onto the pitch. He assisted on the first goal and scored the second goal in his team’s 3-0 victory over the West Van Rangers. This past weekend, in his second game, Edi made an even bigger impact. Right from the start, his tremendous work rate and penetrating runs kept the opposition on their heels for the entire match. Edi once again set up the first goal and then proceeded to score 3 goals of his own to secure a 5-1 victory over the North Fraser Selects. For his brilliant performances over the past couple of weeks, EDI NYIGWO has been selected as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week!
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Many have seen Norman McLean’s classic movie, A River Runs Through It. Some, like me, have also read the book. There are also a number of us awaiting the movie from the book, The River Why. Another good factbased story is My Father, My Friend, featuring the Reverend William Mayse and his son learning to fish the waters surrounding Nanaimo during the 1920’s. It’s told by the
Fishing on our Lower Mainland lakes is fair, and our Lower Mainland bass and panfish are active again. Fishing on our Interior lakes is good. For better success try early mornings and evenings. The Fraser River is fishing well for spring, pink, cutthroat and closed for sockeye retention. The Stave River is fair for rainbow and cutthroat. The Vedder River is good for Spring and pink. The Harrison River is good for sockeye, spring, pink, cutthroat and rainbow. The Thompson River is good for sockeye, rainbow and pink.
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Taylor Lintott of the Coquitlam Raiders grabs a hold of the Burnaby Lions’ Jordan Guzman while Taylor Poitras (26) moves in to assist during a Vancouver Mainland Football League Jr. Bantam game Sunday at Kevin Chin Field.
United wins, falls in rugby S c r u m h a l f Pe n i Koroi’s brilliant chip and recovery for a try turned the tide as the Coquitlam-based United Rugby Club men’s Div. 2 squad socked it to Surrey 26-10 on Sept. 9. United led 7-5 at halftime before Koroi opened things up in the second period. In Div. 1 play, United let leads of 12-7 and 21-14 evaporate as they fell 26-21 to Surrey. Jesse Davies, Iliesa Draunimsi and Curtis Giffin scored the United tries.
New logo, old faces Just a week before the puck dropped on a new B.C. Hockey League season, the Jr. ‘A’ loop unveiled a bright new logo commemorating its 50th anniversary. One rendition featuring the new design features four prominent BCHL grads, including former Burnaby (now Coquitlam) Express star Kyle Turris, now of the NHL Phoenix Coyotes. Others donning their old BCHL colours on the website version include those such as Stan Smyl, Brett Hull, Paul Kariya and Scott Gomez. “There are so many players we are proud to call our alumni,” said BCHL communications director Brent Mutis.
Hockaday Park
Master Plan Open House
In order to meet the local park and recreational needs of the area residents, the City of Coquitlam has undertaken the process to plan and generate a park concept design for the proposed development of Hockaday Park. The City is seeking input from the general public with an interest in this project. We invite you to join us at an Open House to share your thoughts. Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Innovation Center, 1205 Pinetree Way (next to Evergreen Cultural Centre.) Please follow the directional signage. Information will be available at www.coquitlam.ca after the Open House for further comments. Please forward any comments to hockadaypark@coquitlam.ca. If you require further information, please contact: Wai-Sue Louie Parks Planner 604.927.6753 wlouie@coquitlam.ca
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Andrew Moolin Parks Designer 604-927-6754 amoolin@coquitlam.ca
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MUSIL, Mary Jean (nee Irwin) On September 18, 2011, Mary Musil passed away peacefully at the Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, British Columbia. Mary was born on October 11, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, David, her sister Anne Schlieper of Ottawa and nephews, Paul and Mark (Anna) Schlieper (sons Ryan and Luke), and also cousins Clare Haskin, Joan Colwell, and Maureen McMillan (Mel), and numerous other close friends and relatives. She was predeceased by her exhusband, Don Musil, and parents Jean and Joe Irwin, buried in Stonewall, Manitoba. Mrs. Musil was a school teacher for 27 years. She taught in various town and country schools, as well as 12 years in Oakenwald School, Fort Garry and 8 years in Fontenac School, in Winnipeg. She was mainly a primary teacher, including kindergarten. Mary did volunteer work in many different capacities: librarian’s assistant, typist and office clerk, receptionist, nurse’s aid, resource and kindergarten helper, daycare helper, and Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Musil spent her early years in Woodlands, Manitoba, where she enjoyed the outdoor life, especially horseback riding. She received her education up to Grade VI from her mother (who was a teacher), and Grades VII to X from Correspondence Course. Later she attended Stonewall Collegiate, Normal School, and the University of Manitoba, and took various language, business, and teaching courses. Her greatest job lay in bringing up her son, David. Mary and David spent a lot of time together, and especially enjoyed a trip to Southern Ireland in 1975. Mary’s favorite hobbies were painting, reading, and knitting. She also enjoyed curling and dancing. After retirement, she looked after ex-husband Don Musil for many years after he went blind. She moved to Port Coquitlam, B.C. on August 2, 2000 and remained there until her passing. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Valley View Memorial Gardens (14644 - 72 Ave., Surrey, B.C. Ph: (604) 5967196). It will be a graveside service and Rev. John Mash will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the charity of your choice.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Savino Preziusi at 89 years of age in Selkirk Manitoba. He will be deeply missed by his sister Rosa (Savino), his brothers Francesco (Giuseppina), Angelo (Vincenza) and many nieces and nephews from Italy. He also leave to mourn his brother Enzo (Monique) and family Fabienne (Daniel), Adriano (Cheri) & Amanda of Selkirk, Manitoba. Gilbart Funeral Home, in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
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We offer the following programs: • F/T day care (7am - 6 pm) • Full day Kindergarten (7am 6 pm) • Before and after Kindercare servicing Glenayre Elementary (limited spaces) • AM Preschool programme (limited spaces) • Music programme For more information on our programmes please visit us at www.glenayremontessori.com We are conveniently located on the school grounds of Glenayre Elementary. Please contact us at 604-937-0084
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Thompson Community Services seeks skilled, exp. and self-directed individuals to fill the following positions. The Area Manager is a contributing member of the senior management team and is responsible for the daily operations of our community living programs in the CLBC Vancouver Coastal bcclassified.com region. The Area Manager reports to the Director of Quality Services. The successful applicant will have a combination of exp. and knowledge in the following areas: · Service Delivery - ensuring excellence in all programs for individuals with developmental disabilities; · Leadership providing direction and functioning as an exemplar; · Admin. - developing and maintaining organizational functioning; · Community - promoting awareness and building relationships w/stakeholders. As a Home Manager, you will have extensive exp. as a Community Service Worker in residential settings and supervisory experience. You must have a sincere commitment to providing quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities. As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to main. a flexible schedule as necessary. This position is based in North Vancouver. We offer competitive wages with an excellent benefit package. Please reply in writing by October 7, 2011. Thompson Community Services, Attn: Kristine DeMonte Unit #102 1450 Pearson Place Kamloops, V1S-1J9, E-mail: kdemonte@tcsinfo.ca
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Interested applicants should contact: David Smyth, Operations Supervisor, dsmyth@morguard.com no later than October 2nd, 2011.
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
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With reliable car required to deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households in the Tri-City area Wednesday & Friday.
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CERTIFIED TCP and Lane Closure Techs required. Exc. wages. Must have vehicle. Call 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca COQUITLAM, Pipeline & Robson. Live out nanny required Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. D/L& car nec. Wage neg. 604-363-5573. FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 SERVICE TECH & INSTALLER OVER HEAD DOOR CO. in Surrey is looking for an Industrial door service tech & Installer. Must have exp. & valid Drivers Lic. Fax resume to 604-888-8828 or email: calvin@valmartdoors.com
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DRIVER WANTED, F/T and P/T Required by Lordco Parts Ltd. This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement. Full time positions offer excellent benefits. Please apply in person with resume to local Lordco Location or email to:
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CLEANING SUPERVISOR (Janitorial) Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T opening for an exp. & enthusiastic Supervisor with superior leadership skills to manage cleaning staff on a day to day basis. Position is for daytime only and may include weekends. You have a sense of urgency and are passionate about your team and client services. Duties include training and scheduling of staff, quality assurance, ordering and handling supplies, communication between staff and management, responding to clients’ requirements. Must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and exp. with MS Office applications. We offer attractive wages and comprehensive benefits.
Please email your resume to careers@fivestarbc.ca or fax to 604-435-0516
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We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.
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HOSPITALITY ✫ SERVERS Sparta Greek Taverna Recruiting for evening & weekend shifts.
Must have 2 years experience
Drop resume after 4:00 p.m. at: 2232 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam or E-mail: starta63@telus.net
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COST ACCOUNTANT IMW INDUSTRIES in Chilliwack, BC is currently seeking a fulltime Cost/Project Accountant. This position will work closely with Engineering and Sales to develop and maintain standard costs and pricing, evaluate job profitability and assist with month end preparation. Candidates should be working towards or recently completed a CGA or CMA designation. Proficiency in MS-Excel is necessary and experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment is preferred. To learn more about this position please visit our website at www.imw.ca. E-mail resumes to: hr@imw.ca
PHARMACY Technician required immediately for a beautiful coastal BC community. Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training program. One year recent related experience is also required. Effective verbal and written communication, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to organize work. Call 1-866-355-8355 www.travelnurse.ca
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BUSY Langley based Commercial Landscape Construction Company is currently seeking motivated individuals to join their team. The following positions are available: Hard Landscape Foreman Hard Landscape Labour General Labour Machine Operator General Landscape Foreman Competitive wages, benefits and incentives. Wages start from $16/hour and can exceed $30/hour based on experience/qualifications. Please fax resume to 604-882-0083 or email employment@canadianlawncare.ca Clearly mark what position you are applying for and wage expectations.
LOCAL P&D DISPATCHER Required for a busy Surrey based transport company. Must be able to multi-task, communicate effectively and have excellent keyboard skill. Prior experience in city or courier dispatch a huge asset. Negotiable salary. Drivers 1 ton, 3 ton and cargo van owner operators wanted for busy BC owned transport company. Must be able to communicate Fluently in English and must have a good understanding of the greater Vancouver area. Experience is an asset. Forward your resume to Cory Tepper at ctepper@ rdiamondgroup.com. Or fax to 604 591 8071.
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Work & learn 3 days a week bridging to Practical Nurse in less than a year.
Outgoing Individuals Wanted
Up to $20 per/hr F/T, 18+. Summer and permanent openings in all areas. Fun Promos. No Sales. No Experience, No Problem!
See Manager at: McDonald’s Restaurants 531 Clarke Road, Coquitlam 3033 St. Johns St, Port Moody or email: mcd12135@msn.com POCO Japanese restaurant seeks P/T or F/T KITCHEN CHEF. Min 3 years exp. Start immediately. Drop off: 102 - 1250 Dominion Ave. Poco
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Retail Sales Professional Wanted Work for the leader in the appliance industry! TRAIL APPLIANCES Ltd. COQUITLAM Do you enjoy coming to work each day and being surrounded by high end products? If so, why not consider employment with Trail Appliances? We are the industry leader and carry all of the top name appliance brands. This is an ideal role for someone with a strong sales background, someone who enjoys meeting new people each day and can easily build and sustain strong business relationships. Candidates must be available to work all days of the week. Because of the large inventory of product we sell, the ability to learn a large amount of product knowledge is required. The successful candidate will be part of our fully paid, intensive, in house training program. Candidates should be fluent in English; the ability to speak Korean or Farsi would be an additional asset. If this sounds like the job you would be interested in long of your dreams and you would like to be considered... Please send me your resume to jobs@trailappliances.com.
Roofers and Labourers required immediately in Kamloops and Cranbrook, BC. Candidate will have 1-3 years of commercial flat roofing experience, driver’s licence and transportation. Send resume: shannon@westernroofing.ca
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REPROCESSING/STERILIZATION Technician required immediately for a short 1 month contract in the beautiful Okanagan. Graduation from a recognized Reprocessing /Sterilization Technician Training program. One year recent related experience is also required. 1- 866355-8355 www.travelnurse.ca
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P/t Receptionist Busy Coquitlam Real Estate office looking for p/t Receptionist for week nights. Must be flexible for occasional Saturday, Sunday and holiday relief. Must be able to work in a very busy environment and have customer service and computer skills. Switchboard exp. an asset but will train the right candidate. Reply by email to: lyndak@remax-allpoints-bc.com or by fax to: 604-936-2751
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Sheet Metal Applicators Must have previous experience installing roof flashing’s. All work to RCABC Standards & Specifications.
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FULL-TIME TRUSS BUILDERS & LABOURERS Req. for Truss Manufacturer in Pitt Meadows. Wage commensurate with experience. Benefits after 6 mos. (Full-Time). Please fax resume: 604-465-9176 or e-mail: jamie.g@mrtruss.com
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KITCHEN HELPER, NEEDED P/T, 3 days/week to start, 10am-4pm. Exp necessary. Fax resumes to: 604-944-6304 or email: karl@oldcountrypasta.com
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RECEPTIONIST Reporting to the Retail Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the reception desk function and providing administrative support to a fast paced property management office of a super regional shopping centre. We are looking for someone seeking a challenging multitasked administrative role with an emphasis on customer service. The successful applicant should possess excellent teamwork skills, positive attitude, cheerful outlook with the ability to remain calm and diplomatic under often demanding circumstances with numerous interruptions. Knowledge of the shopping centre industry an asset. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (experience with JD Edwards an asset). Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please apply in writing by September 30th, 2011, complete with salary expectations, to the attention of: Retail Manager Administration Office Suite 2201-2929 Barnet Highway Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5 Email: khambly@morguard.com or Fax to 604.464.7216
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Coquitlam: where urban vitality combines with abundant natural beauty and a thriving cultural milieu. The City of Coquitlam, approximate population of 125,000, is carving out a unique presence that is attracting more and more people to its neighbourhoods and significant investment into its infrastructure.
Fire Rescue Dispatcher
(2 full-time positions) A Pivotal Position Handling Emergency Calls and Radio Communications As a member of the Fire Dispatch team reporting to the Assistant Fire Chief Operations, you will act as a vital link between the public and the Fire/ Rescue Department for the prompt response to all emergencies. You will respond to public requests for emergency service and/or information and are primarily responsible for receiving 9-1-1 emergency calls and dispatching the appropriate fire/rescue services. You will also enter and retrieve data using the computerized aided dispatch system (CAD/Intergraph). Along with strong computer skills you will possess considerable geographical knowledge of Coquitlam, superior concentration and accuracy capabilities, supported by excellent verbal and listening skills. The successful candidate will have completed grade 12 including or supplemented by courses in applicable subjects and training in radio and telephone operations; sound experience in related work preferable within a fire department, CAD, radio operations or emergency dispatch; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to obtain a RCMP Security Clearance and a valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. An IAFF hourly rate (2009) of $24.42 - $37.67 is being offered, plus a competitive benefits package. If you are available to work a flexible work schedule including both day and night shifts, please submit a cover letter and résumé, citing reference #2011-100798 by 5:00 p.m., October 3, 2011 to: City of Coquitlam - Human Resources Division 3000 Guildford Way Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 7N2 Phone: 604-927-3070 Fax: 604-927-3075 email: careers@coquitlam.ca website: www.coquitlam.ca The City of Coquitlam is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Advertising Sales Consultant Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience - preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, September 30, 2011 to:. Rita Walters, Advertising Sales Manager The Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or e-mail: admanager@peacearchnews.com No phone calls please
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2ND CAREER Opportunity - Travel agency expanding in POCO seeks independent travel counselor FT or PT. Must be mature individual with a passion for travel, computer knowledge and communications skills a must. Training, support, top commissions, personal travel benefits. No investment req. Reply to barbara@cruisehol.com
Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam
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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
604-468-8889
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278 FURNITURE REFINISHING
LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Kristy 604.488.9161
Home Renovations and New Construction
AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca
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GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
604-465-1311
Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming~Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding Wood Retaining Wall
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Fully Insured
604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTING
WESTRIDGE MANAGEMENT CO Accounting & Bookkeeping, Taxes Best rates. Free Pickup & Delivery 604-764-2575 or 604-998-2265 www.westridgemanagementco.com
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
DRYWALL
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ELECTRICAL
#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867. ELECTRICIAN licensed, local. Low cost. Big&small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062. REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent ✶ Electrical Service Repairs
Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627 DEMOSSING. Gutter Cleaning. Repairs. Roofing. Power Washing, painting, cedar ridgecap. Jeff’’s House Ext. 604-802-6310 Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Grants Home Maintenance. 604-936-2808.
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION Furnace/Duct & Carpet Cleaning Special pkg $89. Call 604-945-5801
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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CLEANING SERVICES
~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421 CLEANING LADY. 10 years exp. Residential / Commercial. Reliable. Insured. $30/hr. 778-885-7089.
PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
604-524-2177
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
www.ezgomovers.com SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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LANDSCAPING
ANDY’S LANDSCAPE Majored, 19 yrs exp. www.andyslandscape.ca 778-895-6202
# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. FALL Special LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
Serving Tri City 32 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
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715 HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742
www.proaccpainting.com
SL PAINTING Interior/Exterior. FREE Estimates. Quality job. Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.
604-328-6387
TRICITY Pro Painter - local refs. Ext. Specials. Dragan 604-8058120 www.montenegropainting.com
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1 Call Does it All - 2 OLD GUYS PLUMBING & HEATING, Repairs, Reno’s, H/W Tanks. 604-525-6662. ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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RIDGE MEADOWS ROOFING. Res Re-roofing & repairs WCB BBB A+ rating Free est. 604-377-5401
604.723.8434 • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp.
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank. SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD. Lic. & Ins. Excellent Refs. 10% off any written quote & or new client! 604-317-4729 www.skyviewroofing1.com
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
NO Wood byproducts used
mathias@telus.net www.newportfinishing.ca
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Top Quality Painting Exterior / Interior
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When QUALITY Matters
Mathias 604-313-5530
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD
A-1 PAINTING CO.
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
*BATHROOMS *KITCHENS *ADDITIONS *REMODELING *SUNDECKS *BASEMENTS, etc 20+ yrs exp., Insured/Guaranteed Big & Small Jobs Welcome!!
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
From $48/per
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
www.stonebridgeom.com
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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(604)465-1311
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
604-728-5643
Quick & Reliable Movers
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel meadowslandscapesupply.com
Robert J. O’Brien
EZ GO MOVERS
Seven Days a Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
Visit our website:
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
604-537-4140
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
✶ Lighting Design ✶ Home Automation (iPhone, iPad integration)
JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Call 604-802-6722 MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
$45/Hr
RENO & REPAIR
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806 *BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132. COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. Ref’s. Reno’s. Reas. rates. 604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754. FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
All Work Guaranteed. Call John
Prompt Delivery Available
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
MISC SERVICES SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ FALL CLEANUP ★
Free Estimates 604-813-6949
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
GARDENING
WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pool & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design
MM. SPARKLING SERVICE
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 16 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Free Est. & Ref’s avail. anytime Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
Dean 604-834-3076
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
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NICK’S Landscaping
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
Meadows Landscape Supply
FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Ph: 604-469-2331
.Jim’s Mowing-Same Day Service More than just mowing
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“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. bcclassified.com
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A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656
Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
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LANDSCAPING
EAGLE TILE
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
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- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS
All cement work, forming & prep. WCB insured. 30 yrs exp, refs. Free est, Joe 604-908-6143, 931-1684
Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
Contact us for all your electrical and maintenance needs.
604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge
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Danny 604 - 307 - 7722
Bookkeeping, HST, Payroll Personal/Business Tax Pick-up & Delivery Service Reasonable Rates www.nangiraccounting.com 604-842-7730, 604-464-4330
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FENCING
ASHDOWN CONTRACTING Fences, Decks & Reno’s. Quality you can Afford. 604-970-4732 FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)
STAMPED CONCRETE
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
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LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
PERSONAL SERVICES 171
Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
ARTISTICO CONCRETE
Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.
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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Specialists in:
Offering Great Benefits Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms.
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.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
604-808-0212
LEAD ROOF TECHNICIAN
Entry level positions Job entails:
CLEANING SERVICES
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.
Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour)
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~DEEP & SPARKLING~
reception@profabmanufacturing.net
PROJECT Assistant-Marine Enviro Excellent opportunity for a reliable, conscientious team player with problem solving skills. Aptitude towards carpentry, boat engine maintenance and repair, fiberglass installation, wood and metal structures. Must be willing to participate in labour intensive work, as well as travel throughout local waterways for periods up to 1 week at a time. Will train the right applicant. Fax resume to: (604) 931-5411 or email kingfisherdocks@shawbiz.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539
fax (250-416-0232) or deliver resume to Profab Manufacturing Ltd. 3128 Hope Place, Chemainus BC. May consider 3rd year apprentice.
Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca
www.tricitynews.com
RUBBISH REMOVAL
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements
#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
17607 FORD ROAD,
RECYCLE-IT!
PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY
604-465-3189
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604.587.5865
www.recycle-it-now.com
RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.
www.tricitynews.com
Tri-City News Friday, September 23, 2011, A51
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PETS
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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FEED & HAY
LOCAL TRI CITY woman provides non medical in home care and support. Incl. making meals and light housekeeping. Assist in transportation for apts. Good refs. Reas. rates. Call Valerie (604)942-4247.
bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!!
220.JUNK(5865)
604.
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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
PETS
2 female Jack Russell Puppies for sale. They have there firsts shots ,dewormed and vet checked. $400 ea Contact: Isabell at 604-476-6615
EXTRA
CHEAP
BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $50 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey).
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls
(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
BLUENOSE PITBULL PUPPIES. 2 boys, 2 girls, $800. obo. Call 604-783-8607.
MERCHANDISE: From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it is considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here. Call bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 fax 604-575-2073
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Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 BOXER PUPPIES, 4 Brindle males, tails docked, $650. (604)302-3707
SUNDECKS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $1200. Call 604-782-3864.
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
LAB/CHOW cross 6yr/old male with sweet gentle temperament, has all shots. 604-340-3162, 604-541-2147 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217
RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails
LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $800. 604-462-0774.
The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!
LABS, 2 fem black & 2 male yellow ready Oct 1st. 1st shots & dewomred, $650, ph: (604)803-9999
Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com
MALTESE pups, 2 Males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, N/S. $800. Home raised. 604-464-5077
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.
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 males, 1 black/1 brown. $1000 (604)819-1466 No Sunday calls
Free estimates 604-418-8340
TOY POMERANIANS. 7 wks. M & F. Vet ✓, healthy, 1st shots, dewormed, $750 up. 778-839-8007
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE
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82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
BEAUTIFUL Updated 3120sq ft 5 bdrm Rancher with basement on 1/4 acre $439,000. 34629 Ascott Ave Abbotsford 604-761-9341
LOTS
630
Amazing Okanagan Lake View lot priced to sell almost 1 acre, nicely treed. $229,000 well below appraised value. (250)542-6167
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OPEN HOUSE
PORT COQUITLAM, 1615 Magellan, 3 bdrm., 3 baths, corner lot. Freshly updated. Open house Sun. Sept 25, 12-2. Artur (778)227-1342
RECREATIONAL
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RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC, 2M/1F, tails dock, dew claws, micro. Ready Nov. (604)858-9758
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
604-351-6245
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TREE SERVICES
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
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Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $ .
AUCTIONS
HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION Deli & Food Services Equipment. Consignment now being accepted. June 4, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259 Getting a job couldn’t be easier!
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Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
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
Dragan 778-788-1845
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 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
COQUITLAM
Sherwood Apt 727 North Rd 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. 15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp
Call 604-830-9781 www.aptrentals.net
Welcome Home !
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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P.Meadows brand new 1bd+den, 2 & 3 bdrms in Solaris Towers, 5 appls, nr WCE,shops,parks,schls. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1150 2 BDRM, 2 bath. Insuite w/d. Secured 2 car prkng. Incl heat h/wtr. NS/ NP. Ref req. $1200 plus dep. Avail Oct 1. Call 604-617-2615
Pitt Meadows
FERTILIZERS
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS RUBY RIVER BABY GRAND - Ebony
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
$15,000 value-will sell $8000/obo. Pristine condition
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
(604)824-0107
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
Coquitlam 4 bdrm family home, approx 2600 sq/ft, dble garage, ns/np/refs, avail Oct 1st. $2000.
BRENTWOOD Apartments
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
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BBY nr Lough. Mall, upper 2 flrs of family home, 5 bdrms, dbl garage, ns/np/refs, $1900 +3/4 utils.
Deluxe 2 Bdrms. Gas F/P, D/W, garburator, lndry hook-up, underground prk. Across from Elem. School. Walk to W. Coast Express. No pets.
BURNABY
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
www.aptrentals.net Co op seeking new member. Affordable 1 bdrm in Seniors Bldg. Cls to Coquitlam Ctr 604-945-5864 or sandy@terramanagement.ca COQUITLAM Center. Bachelor & 1 bdrm apts. Incl heat, h/wtr, sec prk. N/P. Avail now. Call 604-942-2012. www.coquitlampropertyrentals.com COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755.
11263 Southgate Rd. Pitt Meadows Bonson’s Landing - Sat. Sept. 24th 9am - 3pm. Tools, Fishing, etc.
Large, bright stes avail. Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express. New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg. Adult oriented. Sorry no pets. Refs required.
Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $765 & $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034. PORT MOODY - Condo 200 Westhill Pl. Reno’d 1 BR 1 Bath; 650 sf; $800/m. NOW! Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1/bdrm. Avail Sept. 1. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 604-469-9100, 778-355-1808. PORT MOODY - New Condo 701 Klahanie Dr; Lrg 2 BR; 2 Bath 1000 sf; lndry; $1500 Oct. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
Coquitlam
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat. Sept. 24th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 985 Corona Crest. (Baker Drive area) Household goods, toys, golf balls, cameras, books, roofrack, kayak. All kinds of stuff.
TRANSPORTATION 810
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550. PORT MOODY. 2608 St. John’s St. 1350 sq ft store or office space. Ground level. $2350 + HST. Avail Aug 1. 604-469-9100.
HOMES FOR RENT
COQUITLAM, W.W. Plat. 7 bdrms, 4 bath, 4500 sf, high ceilings, hrwd flrs, avl now, $3200. (604)727-4271
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION PORT COQUITLAM, room in 2 bdrm condo, own bath. A/C, internet, insuite W/D. Partly furnished. $550/mo. Ph: (778)285-6907.
749
STORAGE
PORT COQ. 1000 sq/ft workshop or storage with 220 power & walk-in cooler. $1000/mo. 604-866-8182.
750
SUITES, LOWER
Coquitlam 2 bdr g/l bsmt. Dewdney Trunk/Westwood. Own ent. w/d. n/s. $950: 604-942-8776/809-2393 COQUITLAM 2 bdrm Cape Horn area $800 incl utils, cable, W/D Shower only. NP/NS 604-767-6882 COQUITLAM. Spacious 2 bdrm bsmt ste. Hot water heating, alarm, pri ent. ns/np. Avail immed. $850 incl utils. 604-612-7043. POCO NORTH 2 bdrm. $850mo incl util/cbl N/S N/P. Ref req’d Avail now Quiet person 604-518-9020 PORT MOODY. Bright 1 bdrm $725 +20% utils. Free lndry.Nr Newport Village. NP/NS. Now.604-469-9402 PT. Coq. Bsmt Suite. 1 bdrm with kitchen and full bathroom. Seperate entrance. Shared laundry. Close to shopping and transit. Located in quiet cul-de-sac. $850 per mth. No pets and no smoking. Please phone Allan at (778) 235-2952 between 6 pm to 9pm for appointment.
2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces
*No Pets *Avail Immediately
Call 604-942-2012
GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts.
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO
TRANSPORTATION
Near Shopping & Amenities.
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PITT MEADOWS
The Meadows
810
Auto Loans Approved
Call: 778-882-8894 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
Largest dealer Group Huge Selection Free Delivery to BC/AB Cars Trucks SUV’s Vans Apply online autocredit911.com Call toll-free 1-888-635-9911
818
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL “No Wheels, No Problem”
$ WE PAY CASH FOR CARS $ CALL
604-328-0081
CARS - DOMESTIC
7 Days/Week The Scrapper
1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-3313 2008 Buick Allure 7,900 kms. Red, chrome pkg. Under warranty til Sept/2013. $16,900. 604-464-6397.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $5950. Call: (604)599-0170 OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206
827
VEHICLES WANTED
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2003 TRAIL BLAZER, 6 cyl. One owner 160 K. New tires, well maint. $8100. 604-596-0312 (Fleetwood) 2005 MT CRUISER, 93,000 kms. $6300. Call 604-816-1646.
851
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1996 SEABREEZE tri axle 5th whl. 36’ deluxe model, lots extras, $22,000 obo. Phone (604)535-5693
TRUCKS & VANS
1976 INT’L SCOUT TERRA2, convertible, 4x4, 1 ton pick up truck. Pontiac 400 big block, 375hp. Approx. 3000 mi. on power train. One of a kind. $13,800. (604)799-8533 1992 GMC pick up, V8-305, 235,891 km, very clean, well maintained. $3500 obo. 604-793-8107 1999 DODGE Caravan auto 2 yr AirCare, 179K, fully loaded, p/w, p/l, good cond, $2050. (778)552-6300 2000 CHEV Venture short wheel base. 2 sliding side doors Air cond. 200K a/cared $2250 (604)465-5131
MARINE
2011 LAREDO 291TG
912
BOATS
FLAT DECK trailer 5’X12’, plus 13ft boat $575. for both obo (604)767-9413
AUTO FINANCING
Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks, “family sized” dinette, LCD TV, Microwave. $29,995 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2011 SALEM FG T21RD
Pass through storage, U-shaped dinette, ext. speakers, outside shower, DSI water & heater. $17,816 (Stk.30525) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.
Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TOWNHOUSES
www.coquitlampropertyrentals.com
Clean, very quiet, large,
845
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Call 604-724-6967
TOWNHOUSES
* Renovated Suites *
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS. Starting at $750/mo.
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo
Dining set, bookcase unit, furniture, workbench, concrete table with 3 benches and more!
Time to move into Fall .... At, The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager
1 & 2 bdrm. $780 - $880/mo
Avail. Oct. 1 - Ref’s req’d.
SALE OF CONTENTS SAT. SUN. SEPT. 24 & 25, 10-3 3 BIGNALL BAY
PORT MOODY
752
MAPLE RIDGE
PORT MOODY
2 Bdrms Available NOW!
S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking
For more information, google us.
Phone 604-465-9823
APARTMENT/CONDO
PORT COQUITLAM
736
604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
Maple Ridge 224th St. 2 bdrm grnd. flr condo, approx 946 s/f. avail now, ns/np/refs. $1150/mo.
706
Hyland Manor
Call (604) 931-2670
Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)
RENTALS
751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call 604-421-1235
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
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.
YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $400. 604-852-6176 Abbts
WDesign & Renovations WCedar Decks WFences WWooden Retaining walls Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.
604-942-6907
APARTMENT/CONDO
VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, guaranteed. Champion lines, $750. 604-819-2115. vizsla@telus.net
Woodland Decks
* ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates
COQUITLAM
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
706
CALL 604-937-0203
Tree Service
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM - Condo 630 Clarke Rd. Reno’d 1 BR 1 Bath; 675 sf; $800 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM - New Condo 2978 Glen Dr; Lrg 2 BR; 2 Bath 925 sf; lndry; prkng; $1450 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
COQUITLAM
Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty
PAUL BUNYAN
706
MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
RENTALS
374
RENTALS
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN By virtue of WAREHOUSMAN’S LIEN for COQUITLAM TOWING & STORAGE CO. LTD., we will dispose of the following units to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. 11-273A 2009 MAZDA MX3 V.I.N.: JM1BL1S52A1118710 Registered Owner: CARLOW, GEORDIE WESLEY Indebtedness: $6006.51 11-273B 1957 JEEP WILLYS P/U V.I.N.: 6554811507 Registered Owner: KARRER, BRYAN W. / KARRER, WILLIAM R. Indebtedness: $3800.00 Day of sale is Friday October 7, 2011 @ 12:00 NOON.
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Absolute Bailiffs Inc. # 104 - 20119 113B Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. Contact: Sheldon Stibbs 604-522-2773.
A52 Friday, September 23, 2011, Tri-City News
www.tricitynews.com
ATTENTION
MEMBERS - $1000 OFFER IS BACK!
FOR EMPLOYEE PRICING! ‘11 Ford Fusion SE MSRP .................................... $25,049 , Deliveryy Allowance ...................–$2,500 , Employee p y Price Reduction ........–$1,447 , Guaranteed Trade Allowance....-$1,000 , Additional Dealer Discounts........ -$578 Costco Rebate - if eligible g ........–$1,000 ,
Selling Price
‘11 Ford F-150 Supercrew XLT
22.5L .5L 55LL II4, I44 power seats seats, t ppo power owe wer llo locks occks oc ks aand nd w windows, indo in nddow nd doow wss, SIRIUS Satellite radio rad adioo w with ith 6 m it month ont nth ssubscription. ubs bscr bs crip pti tionn.
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‘11 Ranger Supercab Sport
‘11 Ford Escape XLT
Selling Price
44.0L .0L 0L V V6, 6, C Cruise/Tilt, ruis ise/ e/Tilt lt, CD pplayer, laye yer,r, SIRIUS ye S SIR RIU US Satellite Sateellitte Radio, Sa Ra 5000 GVWR, Spo Sport port rt TTires ires ires * Bi-weeeklyy + taxe taxes, annd negotiable
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tiable doc fee, based on an 96 month term at 7.75% OAC. Eligible trade-in must be mode modell year year 1999 1999 or newer and currently insured to qualify.
Or
170
$
20,537
$
#11F11554
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Or
Selling Price
*
$
17” wheels, power group, satellite radio with 6 month subscription
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4 TO CHOOSE FROM
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$
13,999
*
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PRE-OWNED DEALS OF THE WEEK
2008 LINCOLN NAVIG GATOR 20 2010 10 M MUS USTA TANG NG R ROU OUSH SH 4427R
43,998
$
2007 FORD FO OCUS ZX5 Or
122
$
2007 DODGE CHARGER CHARG GER
13,988
$
$
Or
166
$
Bi-weekly 60 months
Bi-weekly Bi weekly 96 months
Hatchb chback ack,, auto, A A/C /C, Gr Great eat Bu Buyy, #11 #11F16 F16420 F16 420A A
10,988
$
Bi Bi-we ekly kl 60 months
Loaded, black, Loaded black nice car, car great price, price #12MU3199A
393
$
2004 MAZDA 3 SPORT
Auto, A/C, nice car, great price, #PC5726
9,988
$
Or
26,900
$
11,988
$
Or
149
$
Bi-weekly 60 months
239
$
Bi-weekly 84 months
11,988
$
Or
145
$
Auto, A/C, Auto A/C nice car!, car! #11RA0087A
14,988
$
Or
136
$
Bi-weekly 84 months
2012 MUSTANG BOSS 302 2006 KIA SPORTAGE AWD
13,988
$
Or
$
167
Paul Arychuk
Gerry Beteau
Jason Parker
Stone Phillips
Bi-weekly 60 months
Rod Colville
Limited Production Car, #PC5724
52,949
Marc Crawford
/mymetroford
Bi-weekly 96 months
14,988
$
Or
177
$
Bi-weekly 60 months
20088 SUBARU SUBARU LEGACY LEGACY
192
$
Or
270
$
Bi-weekly 84 months months
Only 4700kms! #10 #10F18820B F18820B
$
Bi-weekly 72 months
5,988
2004 FORD F350 C/CAB 4x4, LARIAT, nice truck, #11F10342A
Loaded, panoramic roof, #PFT1895
33,988
AWD, 7 pa passenger, leather seats, #MLT390
2005 SUZUKI 2005 SUZ UZU UKI C50 BOULEVARD
2011 FORD FLEX LTD. AWD $
Bi-weeklyy 60 months
36,988 Or $32400
$
WAGON, AWD WAGON AWD, A/C A/C, moonroof moonroof, must see! ##PFT1863A PFT1863A Or
233
$
2010 FORD EXPLORER LIM IMIT ITED ED
12,988
18,988
Or
21,988
$
Bi-weekly 96 months
Darrel Ginn
Teresa Grossi
Chriss Hird
Kevin Heath
Alan Hosegood
Craig Marce
Des Langan
Marshall Mendel
Tom Mendel
Terry Millhouse
Taryn Smith
Darcy Strachan
Jill Telep
Gene Vickers
Francis Wang
Ken Zutz
Ryan Kesler
Sandro Kovacevic
Luisa McHugh
Kent Magnuson
Dave Mallinson
THE ALL NEW
Dlr# 5231 Metro Motors Ltd. *Prices do not include taxes & licensing. Payments y based on 7.25%.
/mymetroford
416
$
19,988
$
Bi-weekly 60 months months
$
$
2007 FORD EDGE SE
ALL WHEEL DRIVE, must see, #MLT196A
Peter Dubbeldam
Tiffany Poelvoorde Sandi Ringrose
metromotors.com
Or
Auto, loaded, great truck, #11ES2425A
244
$
Auto, leather, moonroof #11F19606A
Bi-weeklyy 60 months
2009 COROLLA CE
Or
2004 NISSAN MAXIMA
Leather, loaded, #11F12387B
2007 MUSTANG CONVT. Auto, nice car, #12F04630A
20,988
$
20007 FORD FREESTAR SEL
200 007 FORD FO OCUS CUS ZX5 SES S Automatic, power moonroof, Automatic moonroof 55,000kms, 55 000kms ##PC5730 PC5730
Or
LARIAT, 4x4, leather, #MLT379
2 BLOCKS EAST
COQ. CENTRE
604-464-0271
METRO FORD
LOUGHEED HWY
PITT RIVER
Bi-weekly 72 monthss
XLT, XTR, 4X4, nice tru truck, ck, #M #MLT3 LT378 78
SHAUGHNESSY
403
$
Or
2009 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 2007 FORD F150 SUPERCAB
COQ. RIVER
40,988
$
SUPERCHARGED, Navigation, #PC5729
▼
Fully Ful ly loa loaded ded, nnav., D DVD VD ent. system, #11EX7591A
2505 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY
A26 Friday, September 23, 2011, Tri-City News
Tri-City News Friday, September 23, 2011, A27
MONTH END CLEARANCE
StartsFriday
2011
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
SIERRA
EXTENDED CAB
$
OF ANY FULL-SIZE PICKUP
15,795
WRAP UP PRICE
19,995
128
$
AT
3
%
OR
SAVE UP $ 2,000 TO 1 ORY
VARIABLE RATE FINANCING BI-WEEKLY / 84 MONTHS WITH $1,999 DOWN
0.8
% FOR 24†
1
12,888 OR $91BW
5
15,995 OR $126BW
8
27,995 OR $204BW
$
$
14,995 OR $105BW
18,995
2007 SATURN VUE HYBRID
$
PURCHASE FINANCING AVAILABLE OWN IT FOR
OR
11,995
CARS
UP TO 48 MONTHS
$98
AT
3.99%
PURCHASE FINANCING†† BI-WEEKLY/84 MONTHS WITH $899 DOWN
Hwy: 5.4L/100 KM • 52 MPG City: 7.8L/100 KM • 36 MPG
2011 CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR
LTD.
1-800-916-2168
3
2010 CHEVY MALIBU HYBRID.................... $18,995 #3357 2009 TOYOTA YARIS .................................... $11,995 #3048 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID ....................... $13,995 #3034 2008 CHEVY COBALT ....................................... $8,888 #3458 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE ........................... $17,995 #3346 2005 SPIDER GT CONV ................................ $11,995 #3179 2005 AUDI A6 ................................................ $18,888 #1009 2005 MERCEDES SMARTCAR ........................ $7,888 #0039 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ................................. $4,888 #0672 2004 CHEVY CAVALIER ................................... $4,888 #1811
6
$
14,995 OR $112BW
LEASE 21,995 IN-HOUSE AVAILABLE
2011 FORD FLEX AWD #3672
$
26,888 OR $211BW
2007 HUMMER H2 #3044
$
34,995
2595 Barnet Hwy
#3345
$
39,995
SUV & FAMILY VEHICLES
DL #8214
2 BLOCKS WEST OF COQUITLAM CENTRE NEXT TO TIM HORTON’S
A division of Eagle Ridge Chevrolet. *All prices net of rebates, net of all GM Programs, Prices don’t include taxes and levies. Financing on approved credit. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. † Based on 24Mo Lease, total obligation $8,578. 2011 GMC Sierra Total paid = $25,295; 2011 Chevy Cruze Total Paid = $20,983. See dealer for complete details.
2008 CORVETTE CONV
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ...............$31,888 #3559 2010 NISSAN ROGUE AWD ........................ $21,995 #3649 2010 JEEP COMMANDER 4WD ................. $22,995 #3632 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER AWD ....... $22,888 #3194 2009 KIA RONDO .......................................... $12,995 #2714 2009 HUMMER H3 AWD.............................. $24,888 #2713 2008 FORD ESCAPE ..................................... $14,995 #2965 2008 BMW X5 4.8L ....................................... $39,995 #3177 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ........................ $33,995 #3339 2002 SATURN VUE ........................................... $5,995 #0640
DL #8214
DL #8214. Prices plus tax & levies. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. All payments are biweekly based on 96 mo. term, 5.99% APR, on approved credit. BW = bi-weekly. Total paid = 1) $23,845, 2) $44,013, 3) $42,557, 4) $23,508, 5) $19,112, 6) $22,043, 7) $20,577, 8) $26, 439,
2
$
10,995
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA #3491
$
4
$
5,000
IN SAVINGS
18,988
2010 DODGE CALIBER
#3218
#3663
16,995
UP $ TO
2010 EXPRESS 2500 CARGO
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
$
†
#3563
#3591
#3445
2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE
NEW 2011 CHEVY AVEO #11719S
2011 CHEVY IMPALA
2010 DODGE CHARGER
#3129
%
15,995 + 0% FINANCING 48MO
#3636
2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT
$
17,995
$
2010 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER
#3669
$
WRAP UP $16,398
98BW
$
2010 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING
MONTHS
2011 MODEL YEAR
*
$
NEW LOW LEASE OFFER
T INVEN ING SELL ! FAST
0
$
#3496
OWN IT FOR
OR
OR
2010 NISSAN VERSA
Hwy: 10.5L/100 KM • 27 MPG | City: 15.3L/100 KM • 18 MPG
WITH
SUPERCREW 4WD #3139
BEST V8 FUEL EFFICIENCY
$
NEW 2011 CHEVY CRUZE #11900S
2008 FORD F150 XLT
#3671
#3506
$
12,995 OR $105BW
6
2011 SUBARU OUTBACK #3627
$
27,995
2009 PONTIAC VIBE #3298
$
TRUCKS
12,995
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO.............................. $16,995 #8157 2008 TACOMA QUAD 4WD ........................ $27,995 #0148 2008 SIERRA XCAB 4WD ............................ $19,995 #3396 2008 F350 DUALLY DIESEL .......................... $33,995 #3132 2008 FORD F150 S/CAB 4WD ...................... $18,888 #3402 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON TRUCK ...(2 to choose) #3407 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 4WD ................... $15,995 #3462 2008 AVALANCHE LTZ ....... (only 28,000 km's) #3466 2006 GMC SIERRA............................................ $9,995 #8365 2005 FORD F350 ................................................ $9,995 #9441
LTD.
1-888-348-4208 Blocks West of Coquitlam 2595 Barnet Hwy 2Centre next to Tim Horton’s