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Brothers Mike and Ray Forrest will be inducted into the Fraser River hall of fame next week for their work with the family business, Forrest Marine Ltd. of Port Coquitlam, started almost a hundred years ago by their grandparents, Samuel and Hilda Forrest. For more on the business and the honour, see article on page A9.

A 47-year-old Burnaby man faces charges after a two-year investigation in which police shut down four brothels — including one in Coquitlam — that used foreign women who were forced to work in the sex trade. The suspect is accused of sponsoring women from Hong Kong and on their arrival in Canada, forcing them into prostitution. The suspect is alleged to have advert i s e d t h e b ro t h e l s, located in Bur naby, Surrey, Coquitlam and Richmond, on Craigslist. Investigators from the RCMP’s Federal Border Integrity Program believe the suspect was making up to $40,000 a week from the operation. While the case was also a human trafficking investigation, related charges were not laid. Jian Feng “Michael” Li appeared in Vancouver Provincial Court Oct. 13 to face one count of living off the avails of prostitution and four counts of keeping a common bawdy house.

Pay up, Bond tells TransLink mayors Property tax plan for Evergreen ‘waste of time,’ says Richmond’s mayor By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

B.C. Transportation Minister Shirley Bond is cranking the heat up on Metro Vancouver mayors, insisting they “honour their commitment” to deliver TransLink’s $400-million share of funding for the Evergreen Line. “They have to sort out how they’re going to do that,” Bond told Black Press this week. “The Evergreen Line is moving ahead. We have a partnership in place and there’s a partner missing from the table.” So far, area mayors are balking at

TransLink’s plan to raise the typical home’s property tax by $31 to help pay for the $1.4-billion line from Burnaby to Port Moody and Coquitlam ($54 if a broader package of mainly bus service improvements are added.) The premier last month agreed to wide-ranging talks to find innovative new ways to finance TransLink. The mayors now say they’re taken by surprise that only property tax increases are proposed to cover the Evergreen Line. But Bond accused the mayors of playing politics on the issue, adding she “finds it hard to believe” they genuinely misunderstood the province’s intent and thought a full consultation on new sources could happen before Christmas. see ‘VERY VERY COMBATIVE COMBATIVE’,, page A8

Biz & taxes on the move By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Pitch your idea for what TransLink’s smart cards should be named. See page A18

Work is continuing on the Evergreen Line for a spring construction start, and at least 30 Port Moody businesses will have to move as a result. That’s the word from the Ministry of Transportation, which has settled with some property owners and renters and is negotiating with others. Properties affected are those closest to the CP Rail line in Port Moody, confirmed, Geoff Freer, senior project advisor for the PoMo section of the line. Although it will be months before many of these business will have to move, the city has already calculated

the impact on its annual tax rolls. According to Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini, a drop in the number of businesses will cost the city $200,000 in taxes. “It’s loss, loss, loss for the city, and can you tell me how we are supposed to pay for services that are required as the population increases?” said the mayor, who has concerns the city could also lose its right to charge fees for new development around Evergreen Line stations. Meanwhile, the ministry is negotiating with local businesses to make sure buildings are cleared in time for a spring construction start. see 30 BUSINESSES BUSINESSES,, page A19

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Complaint over cop raid Lack of communication one concern for daughter of PoCo homeowner By Gary McKenna

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A Maple Ridge woman said she plans to file a formal complaint against the Coquitlam RCMP after police raided her mother’s Port Coquitlam home during the family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Caerau McNabb told The Tri-City News police acted inappropriately last Saturday when they drew their weapons and surrounded the residence after responding to a call that turned out to be a hoax. “I’m furious,” she said. “I don’t understand how their policy puts them well within their right to drag an innocent family out of their home.” Police had initially believed a woman was being forcibly confined inside the home and that weapons were present. They surrounded the residence and ordered McNabb, her mother, her step-father and stepbrother outside of the home and to lie on the wet ground. When police searched the house, they found no evidence anyone was being held against their will and there were no weapons on the premises. As it turned out, the alleged victim was in the downstairs basement suite with two friends. McNabb said during the incident, police screamed at the family. Her mother, who is 60 and has some mobility issues, had difficulty lying down on the ground. “When she finally got down, she burst into tears, half in pain, half

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“I’m furious. I don’t understand how their policy puts them well within their right to drag an innocent family out of their home.” Caerau McNabb out of embarrassment,” McNabb told CTV News after the incident. “I tried to comfort my mother, at which point I was told I had a gun pointed at my head and to shut up and stop speaking.” Communication was also an issue, McNabb said. While police were sur-

rounding the home, an RCMP dispatcher called the family on the telephone. The person on the other end of the line was telling the family to stay inside while police surrounding the home were screaming at them to vacate the premises. McNabb said police need to do more to ensure calls are accurate and she believes some policy changes are required. “If I don’t like my neighbours, does that mean I can go to a pay phone and tell the police that they are holding a person hostage?” she said. “The use of force went way beyond what was necessary for the desired outcome.” Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet acknowledged Tuesday that the incident was unfortunate and said the RCMP was reviewing the incident

and had spoken with the McNabb family. McNabb said one of the officers went with her house to house to explain to neighbours exactly what had happened and to clarify that the incident was the result of a hoax. Complaints against the RCMP are first dealt with at the local level by the commanding officer of the detachment. If a resolution cannot be found a person can take their issue to the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP. “This is not something we see very often,” said Paquet. “Complaints against our officers are the exception as opposed to the rule but there is definitely a process in place if anyone has concerns about the conduct with the RCMP officers.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Penner’s killer will stay behind bars Crossley likely to hurt other victims if released, Nat’l Parole Board rules By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Ryan Crossley, the young man who killed Port Coquitlam’s Jesse Penner in 2006, will stay behind bars for at least another year. In February 2007, Crossley was sentenced to six years in prison, less a year for time served, after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter. His statutory release date after serving two-thirds of his sentence was to be Oct. 19, 2010 but in the summer, Corrections Services of Canada referred Crossley to the National Parole Board (NPB) for a detention review, which takes place if an inmate is considered a risk to re-offend.

At the Sept. 30 hearing, the twomember NPB panel found Crossley, who is confined in the maximumsecurity Kingston Penitentiary in Ontario, is “likely to commit an ofJESSE PENNER fence causing the death of or serious harm to another person” if released early. The board noted Crossley’s several other violent offences, beginning with an assault conviction since he has been behind bars. Crossley’s criminal history also includes convictions for robbery, during which he struck somebody with a piece of lumber to steal a necklace and $20, arson and several assaults. “Since your arrival to federal incarceration, you have been involved in numerous violent incidents,

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which include assaulting other offenders as well as staff, requiring physical force and chemical spray by the Emergency Handling Unit,” the NPB wrote in its decision. “You want to maintain your jail reputation and for other offenders to see you as being ‘solid.’” Crossley has been identified as a high-risk/high-needs offender and, while he has expressed interest in participating in substance-abuse and violence-prevention programs, to date he has not completed any and has refused to integrate into the general prison population, where he could have accessed certain programs. “At today’s hearing... it was evident that you are an angry young man who characterizes violence... as a ‘badge of honour,’” the board stated. “Your pattern of persistent violent behaviour endangers the safety of others, is... often premeditated and frequently

involves the use of weapons. “You do not display a genuine remorse for the victims.” Crossley was ordered detained but can apply for a review of that decision in a year. A board spokesperson said re-integrating an offender under supervised conditions during a statutory release is preferable because an inmate is far less likely to re-offend and the risks would have to be significant for the board to issue a detention order. If he serves his full sentence, Crossley is due to be released on June 18, 2012. In February 2006, Crossley was at a house party when he pepper-sprayed 20-year-old Jesse Penner and then ran away. Penner chased after him and a fight ensued, during which Crossley stabbed Penner before fleeing again; Penner was taken to hospital but died from his wounds. spayne@tricitynews.com

The first returning chum salmon of the season swam up Hyde Creek last Saturday at around 3 p.m. and local streamkeepers believe there will be many more to come. The record-breaking sockeye return on the Fraser River indicates there is plenty of food for returning fish, said Hyde Creek Watershed Society president Ted Wingrove. Several more salmon have already made their way up the tributary since the weekend and Wingrove said he has seen chum as big as 20 pounds. “I have noticed several more move up the creek,” he said. “This is just the start and we are expecting this to continue right up until Christmas.” But with dry weather in the immediate forecast, Wingrove is concerned about water levels in the creek. He and society members are hoping for rain in order to keep the creek flowing at healthy levels for the returning fish. “We are hoping for some big rain to come,” he said. “The more rain we get, the more they will move up the creek.” Two bears have also been spotted in the area feasting on the returning fish, a natural food source for the animals. But pets are prohibited from entering the creek and Wingrove was quick to remind residents to keep their dogs on a leash. Fines can be levied against people who let their animals or kids play in the creek at this time of year, when they could easily disturb the salmon return process. “It is really the worst time for kids or other animals to be in there,” Wingrove said. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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is to inform property owners, especially in the case of industrial, commercial and retail properties, of their responsibilities to keep their buildings safe with working fire alarms and sprinklers. “What we’re looking for is maintenance... Once in a while, we do come across someone that thinks the dollar is more important than public safety and we disagree with that.� He hopes the new fines will also impress upon people the importance of emergency lighting, keeping access routes clear, maintaining fire protection equipment and reporting fires. The fines in the new bylaw range

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Port Moody residents and business owners should brace themselves for new fire regulations — and dozens more potential fees and fines — if a new fire protection and emergency response bylaw is approved. Moody council took a first look at the proposed bylaw at its committee of the whole meeting Tuesday and will revisit the suggestions proposed by the fire department at its Oct. 26 meeting. The current bylaw is 20 years old and hasn’t kept up to date with new building and fire code regulations, the city’s deputy chief, Remo Faedo, explained. It also fails to take into account new costs the fire department has incurred for false alarms, repeat inspections, dealing with non-compliant property owners and keeping emergency vehicles on stand-by when required. Although the new bylaw significantly updates and expands

basic requirements such as maintaining smoke alarms, rather than a mom with two kids who block fire access with their car for two minutes to run an errand. “What’s more effective for us is there’s some cost recoveries in the bylaw,� he said. The new bylaw will recover firefighting costs from an individual found responsible for a fire and charge $200 for the third repeat false alarm in 12 months. But charges for re-inspections for business licences have been reduced from $60 to no charge for the first re-inspection and from $125 to $80 for the second re-inspection. Faedo said the goal

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previous regulations, Faedo says it won’t be used as a hammer but will instead give the fire department more opportunities to inform people about their responsibilities and more clout when faced with scofflaws. “Our bylaw deals with what’s currently going on in the city,� he said. “It allows us to deal with the new issues and all we’re looking for is compliance. “We are going to be very judicious with the process,� Faedo said, noting that while there are 62 fines in the proposed bylaw compared to seven currently, they will mostly be used to target repeat offenders and those who ignore

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October 18 to 24 is Waste Reduction Week What ends up in your garbage cart? Port Moody diverts 60% of its waste, but we know we can do more. During Waste Reduction Week, take a serious look at what you’re sending to the landfill. • Share toys, books and clothing with neighbours and friends. Drop off gently worn clothing to local charities. • Ask retailers to take back large amounts of packaging, as it’s difficult to manage at the curb. Better yet, buy bulk and cut back on the amount of unnecessary packaging. • Our green cart (kitchen & yard waste) program takes back a wide variety of items. Put all the scraps from your Sunday night dinner in that cart; pasta, meat, bones and eggshells are all fair game. Find a full list of acceptable items at www.cityofportmoody.com/recycle. City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody ℥ 604-469-4500 • www.cityofportmoody.com

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$8.3M wanted for PM police in 2011 By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

No new police officers will be hired in Port Moody next year if city council approves the municipal police board budget for 2011. On Tuesday, board members and Dept. Chief Const. Chris Rattenbury presented the $8.3-million financial plan, which equates to a 6.3% increase, or $494,096, for the operations budget from last year. The driving factors behind the hike include salaries and benefits ($428,971); vehicle replacement ($12,400); more auxiliary hours for victim services ($7,270); and extra police dog insurance and boarding ($2,515). As well, the department faces cost jumps for regional policing services for the Integrated Homicide Investigative Team ($24,400) and the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team ($7,341). In addition, the board has proposed an extra $3,694 be set aside for legal fees to handle changes to the Police Act. Meanwhile, the capital budget, which will be debated at a later city finance committee meeting, is proposed at $330,400 and includes four vehicle replacements and a new addition ($223,000); computer hardware and software ($71,400); and a PRIME booking system ($36,000). Rattenbury said the city asked the police board to cap next year’s budget at $8.3 million, “which we did,” he said, though no new of ficers will be added to the 50-member force. This year, PMPD brought in enhanced or new initiatives, including an expanded patrol section, Bar Watch program, false alarm reduction program, gang action plan and Sasamat Lake boat patrol. According to the documents, the police board predicts a 6.8% budget hike in 2012 and 9.03% in 2013. Last year, the de par tment overspent by $9,534 on its $7.3-million budget. This year’s budget is $7.8 million. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Plans for fire hall By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Plans to replace Port Moody’s aging fire hall moved a step closer to reality Tuesday after council approved a siting plan for the new building. The four-bay fire station will be three storeys high and angled slightly to accommodate the driveway and keep the building within required road and stream setbacks. According to the plan, emergency vehicles will exit on Murray Street and return to the station via Ioco Road and Knowles Street. Public parking will be located well away from the station and the entire project will be outside of a minimum 30 m stream setback to protect fish habitat. Deputy Fire Chief Remo Faedo said the driveway for exiting fire trucks will be perpendicular to Murray Street, allowing for safer crossings, fewer traffic conflicts and less wear and tear on the trucks. Although the training area will be smaller then the current yard, it will be acceptable and the department staff are pleased the project can now proceed to the next phase.

“City council would like to progress with this as fast as possible,” Faedo said. “It’s just one foot after another, we haven’t stopped.” So far, the project calls for a hall of 23,500 sq. ft., based on input from fire department staff and management. It will include a small area for fire department memorabilia, a conference room, office areas for management and staff, a library/

study, a large fitness room (915 sq. ft.), several storage and utility areas, a kitchen/dining room, dorm room and separate change rooms for male and female firefighters. Port Moody council will spend $40,000 on a referendum, which could be held as early as December, to ask voters whether the city should borrow money to pay for the project. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, October 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm Council Chambers - Third Floor Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8 PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3739 Intent of the Proposed Bylaw: To provide for Council consideration of a proposal to amend the Of¿cial Community Plan (OCP) designation for City-owned properties at Wilson Avenue and Reeve Street. The proposal expands lands designated for park purposes in the area and provides for future residential development of City-owned property. Location of Property Affected: - see accompanying map 2517, 2523, 2535 and 2537 Wilson Avenue and a portion of road allowance of Wilson Avenue, west of Reeve Street.

PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3741 Intent of the Bylaw: To provide for Council consideration of a proposal to amend the Zoning Bylaw designation for City-owned properties at Wilson Avenue and Reeve Street. The proposal expands lands designated for park purposes in the area and provides for future residential development of Cityowned property. Location of Property Affected: - see accompanying map 2517, 2523, 2535 and 2537 Wilson Avenue and a portion of road allowance of Wilson Avenue, west of Reeve Street.

PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3744 Intent of the Proposed Bylaw: To update and revise the Of¿cial Community Plan (OCP), to reÀect recent amendments to the Local Government Act and provide for a number of corrections, updates and other generally minor changes. Location of Property Affected: City of Port Coquitlam

PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3745 Intent of the Bylaw: To clarify and correct the Zoning Bylaw with a number of housekeeping changes. Location of Properties Affected: Port Coquitlam

PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3748 Intent of the Bylaw: To provide for Council consideration of an application to amend the CD22 to allow for highway commercial uses on a portion of the site currently restricted to service station uses. Location of Properties Affected: - see accompanying map 2385 Ottawa Street Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected in the Corporate Of¿ce, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, except Saturdays, Sundays, and any Statutory Holiday, until October 25, 2010, inclusive. For further information on the above bylaws or to view a larger map, go to www.portcoquitlam. ca/getinvolved or further information or details can be obtained from the Development Services Department at 604.927.5442. Also available for inspection are copies of the “Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw, 2004, No. 3467” and “Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630” (which would be amended by the proposed Bylaws) and various reports and plans referring speci¿cally to the purpose of the amending Bylaws. Public Participation: At the hearing the public will be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaws and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws. Susan Rauh, CMC Corporate Of¿cer 604-927-5421 rauhs@portcoquitlam.ca

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Coquitlam library looks to the future at open house By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

When you walk into a library, what do you expect to see? T h a t ’s t h e q u e s tion Coquitlam Public Library staff and board members are putting to city residents this month as they look to the future for services and programming. Next Tuesday, residents can hear presentations from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.) and discuss how they want the library to evolve. A second open house is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26, same time, at the City Centre branch (3001 Burlington Dr.). Library director Rhian Piprell said staff and board members will talk about how other Metro Vancouver libraries are taking shape and will show photographs of new facilities in Burnaby, North Vancouver city and Surrey. Besides providing a collection of books, the library “is a sense of place and very central to the city,” Piprell said. “A lot of people don’t realize that we are more than books: We have lots of other things that we

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Rhian Piprell, the director of the Coquitlam Public Library, said the library offers more than books to local residents. She encourages residents to participate in an open house later this month.

Centre branch, located at city hall. Coun. Doug Macdonell, chair of the city’s recreation, sports and culture committee, said a bigger City Centre branch won’t happen any time soon. “One’s needed and I’m very hopeful that we can make this happen

do like children’s and adults’ programs, ESL, adult literacy, outreach to seniors, book clubs, ebooks and audio books, for example.” Still, she expects many questions about the need for more space at the cramped City

but the finances have to be right,” he said, adding, “I’m not prepared to raise our taxes to get one. People have reached tax saturation — me among them.” Piprell said the open houses aren’t tied to next month’s budget talks,

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‘Very combative’: Bond “Once again, the mayors are positioning themselves in a very combative way and that’s disappointing,” Bond said. She said it was made “very clear to the mayors” that a TransLink funding supplement for the Evergreen Line would come before them for a vote by December using existing sources and that a search for new ways to fund more priority projects would be a longer process. “I am absolutely happy to have a discussion about additional tools,” she said. “But we can’t do that in a thoughtful way before December.” The federal government’s pledge of $400 million for the Evergreen Line expires at the end of the year. Most of TransLink’s money now comes from property tax, fuel tax and fares. Fares are considered to be as high as riders can bear and TransLink plans already assume they’ll rise 10% every three years. Fuel taxes are at the limit of what’s allowed under TransLink legislation after a three-cent-a-litre increase last January. Mayors have said loading most costs onto property taxes is a non-starter because of the rising burden on homeowners from regional property taxes to raise billions for major sewer and water plant upgrades. A vehicle levy is allowed under TransLink’s legislation — a $122 average annual charge on each vehicle could raise an estimated $150 million per year — but it depends on the province agreeing to collect it, presumably through ICBC. Mayors last Friday warned TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis it’s pointless for the transportation authority to embark on consultations on the property tax hike when they plan to vote it down in December.

“It’s a waste of time,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said at a meeting of Metro Vancouver’s regional planning committee, urging Jarvis to reconsider. “How much more clear can the mayors be? Property taxes are unacceptable.” The Mayors Council on Regional Transportation unanimously voted Tuesday to urge TransLink to withdraw the proposed property tax hike, which goes to public consultations starting today (Oct. 15). A second resolution calls for the mayors council chair (Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender), vice-chair (Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini) and two more mayors to meet provincial government officials to discuss alternate funding sources. PoMo’s Trasolini said the hit to property taxes would be the equivalent of an extra 2% to 4% a year for homeowners and more for industries or businesses. He also said a modest vehicle levy might offer a stop-gap solution. A vehicle levy of $30 to $55 per car per year would raise the $39 million per year TransLink needs to finance the Evergreen Line and the perimeter road. Another three-cent jump in the gas tax could also, in theory, fund the whole package, although the higher gas taxes get, the more motorists try to conserve, cutting into how much TransLink collects. North Vancouver City Mayor Darrell Mussatto said vehicle levies or road pricing are both controversial but are “the right thing to do” compared to simply raising property taxes. “I’ve got bad news to tell people anyway,” Mussatto said. “If we’re going to make them upset, let’s do something that’s really going to make a long-term difference.” jnagel@blackpress.ca

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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for the Public Hearing items – please register by telephone at 604-927-3010 or by facsimile at 604-927-3015. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting to give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 4150, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4150, 2010 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RS-3 One-Family Residential. If approved, the application would facilitate the development of two single-family lots.

Item #2 Reference No. 10 010017 RZ Bylaw No. 4157, 2010 Address: 1450 Dayton Street The intent of Bylaw No. 4157,2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4157, 2010 from RS-2 OneFamily Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential and P-5 Special Park. If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of three single family residential lots and a streamside protection area. Copies of the aforementioned bylaws and further particulars pertaining thereto may be inspected from Wednesday, October 13, 2010 to Monday, October 25, 2010 at the Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (phone: 604-927-3430).

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Friday, October 15, 2010 Tri-City News A9

From sawmills to townhouses as the river rolls along

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banks, Mike Forrest said. The land adjacent to the Forrest family business has also changed. Sounds of chirping birds and moving water have been replaced by traffic from the Mary Hill Bypass and noise from patrons at the pub down the street. By Gary McKenna “There has been a lot of developTHE TRI-CITY NEWS ment up and down the river, and cerClose to 100 years after Samuel and tainly where we operate,â€? Forrest Hilda Forrest first towed their float said. “There used to be a gravel house to Port Coquitlam, the family quarry at the end of Mary Hill Road is being recognized as a fixture on the — now it is a subdivision.â€? Fraser River waterfront. The resource extraction business Next week, their grandchildren, has also seen some changes, espebrothers Mike and Ray Forrest, will cially in the Lower Mainland, Forrest be inducted into the Fraser River hall said. Fewer sawmills means the log of fame for their work with the family storage and towing side of the busibusiness, Forrest Marine Ltd. ness has suffered. “It is a terrific honour,â€? said Mike But despite changes in the indusForrest, who also serves as a Port try Forrest said the business is doing Coquitlam city councillor. “It is great well. He hopes to see someone in the to be recognized by part of the water- family take the reins when he and his front community that we have grown brother retire from the waterfront. up with.â€? “Our daughters haven’t been so inThe brothers inherited the fam- terested in taking on the business but ily business from their parents, who our grandchildren are coming along launched the venture with a couple of and they seem to be interested in boats in 1935. Today, Forrest Marine boats,â€? he said. “But it is too early to Ltd. provides a variety of marine ser- know if they will carry it on.â€? vices, including water taxi and tugboat • Forrest Marine Ltd. will be honoperations, log sorting and fishing. oured at the 21st annual Fraser River The waterfront has seen many Hall of Fame gala dinner Oct. 21 at changes since the family first moved the Fraser River Discovery Centre (788 to Port Coquitlam. While sawmills Quayside Dr., New Westminster). For and forests were once a common sight more information, email info@fraseralong the.UF? X !D?'3?#! PDF 0river, these days, housing riverdiscovery.org or call 604-521-8401. developments mostly line the Fraser’s gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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isitors to Coquitlam Centre mall this week got to check out a new temporary shelter option for homeless people in the Tri-Cities during Homelessness Action Week. Containers usually associated with the shipping of goods can also be used as temporary shelters. Although they are small and windowless, these shelters can be outfitted with beds, a washroom and a heater, and are better than a wet tent in the woods. The problem is there is no place to put them. The cities are waiting for funding for a full-time temporary shelter and transition housing but seem to have forgotten the winter mat program runs out next spring. These shelters are not ideal but they are a potential stop-gap and could be used for offices for services to support homeless people as well until a permanent shelter is built. With awareness of homelessness at an all-time high and a solution at the ready, now is the time for some action on this perennial problem.

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Men deserve better – at least as good as women AS I SEE IT Paula Carlson

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ou are in the prime of your life: mid-40s, on top of your game at work, a stable and rewarding family situation and plans for a future that stretches decades ahead. Then you get slammed with this: You have terminal cancer and have only 18 months to three years to live. This tragic scenario is reality for 47-year-old James Pollard, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago. The disease has spread to his bones. For Sue Hammell, his step-mom, the news was a devastating deja vu: Her husband John is a prostate cancer survivor. The Surrey-Green Timbers MLA put her personal situation in the public realm last week, speaking out about the need for a comprehensive prostate cancer screening program in B.C. Hammell plans to introduce a private member’s bill in the legislature — the Access to Prostate Screening Act — to guarantee free

blood tests for men over the age of 40. Hammell wants early screening using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to be free of charge — it currently costs $35 unless the patient has a family history or has developed symptoms. The screening tool is covered free in six other provinces and three territories but not in B.C. This despite the fact prostate cancer kills an estimated 570 men in B.C. each year. It’s the most common cancer found in Canadian men and the second leading cause of cancer death (behind lung cancer). Let’s face it. Anything we can do to help men take better care of their health is a positive move. As any worried woman will attest, getting your man to visit the doctor is about as easy as having the honey-do list addressed during the Canucks’ season opener. Most men won’t hit a clinic or hospital unless they’re brought there on a gurney. With a free, structured, well-advertised screening process in place — much like the existing mammogram program for women — perhaps more males could be convinced not to

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dodge what could be a life-saving procedure. As Hammell argues, charging a fee for the PSA test will deter lower-income men from taking it and may serve to convince others it really isn’t necessary. Currently, only a standard digital rectal exam is used to screen prostate cancer but up to half of all malignancies can be missed using this method alone. B.C. Cancer Agency statistics suggest PSA testing can detect cancer about five and a half years earlier than the physical exam. Granted, not all medical experts agree on the merits of many types of early cancer screening. The B.C. Cancer Agency is monitoring ongoing research on whether PSA tests actually improve prostate cancer survival rates, and a new study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine questions the effectiveness of mammograms on breast cancer mortality. There is also the argument of anxiety arising and unnecessary treatment occurring as a result of false positives. But the PSA test is a preventative tool that, when used alongside other health care

practices — such as “watchful waiting” and performing biopsies or other assessment procedures — will increase quality of life for those diagnosed early and, likely, prevent fatalities. For years, women have benefited from highprofile awareness campaigns encouraging them to get regular mammograms and pap smears, and the efforts have saved countless lives. Sadly, cancer that is unique to males (prostate, testicular) too often remains in the shadows, discussed only when it strikes close to home. It’s time to close the gender gap. Good on Hammell for drawing attention to this important issue.

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FACE TO FACE: Are bike lanes a boon or a boondoggle in the big smoke?

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rom approving specially built coops for abandoned urban chickens to serving up the world’s most expensive social housing, there’s nothing quite like the current Vancouver city council for burning up taxpayers’ money. Coquitlam council looks like a collection of skinflints next to the big spending, big city bunch to the west. Nowhere is the difference more apparent than in Vancouver’s reckless race to ram bike lanes through the city centre. Rushing ahead with all the caution of a downtown bike courier, the city’s most recent twowheeled adventure involves the spending of $3.2 million for a bike lane along Hornby Street. Although popular with urban greens and social alchemists who want to “force” motorists out of their cars, the Hornby plan and other earlier initiatives along the Burrard Street Bridge and Dunsmuir Street have come under fire from the likes of commuters and small business operators for disrupting previously smooth-flowing traffic patterns and cutting off access to shopping areas. Then again, after living through the Cambie Street-tunnel fiasco, you would think automobile commuters and business owners would be used

to having their interests bulldozed. The fact that a huge number of bicyclists regularly break traffic laws certainly hasn’t helped support the case for the lanes. One also suspects that the lanes will start looking like soggy wastelands when the rains of November hit. And speaking of weather’s impact, one also wonders what will become of the lanes when the predicted heavy snows of December and January arrive. Does Canadian Tire sell chains for mountain bikes? One is tempted to feel sorry for the beleaguered Vancouver taxpayer who has to foot the bill for all this nonsense but then recalls the enthusiasm with which voters supported this team of radical activists. They are reaping what they sowed. Coquitlam council does not have the greatest reputation for husbanding the public purse but it has moved far more prudently to facilitate the use of bicycles in the city. Last may, council voted unanimously in favour of completing a 17 km bike route across the city. The cost isn’t in the millions or even the hundreds of thousands of dollars but is projected to be only about $40,000 — for mapping, signage and the like. Incremental, affordable change. Now, that’s truly radical.

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Businesses will adapt to lanes

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ur neighbours in the city of Vancouver have been coping with quite a few traffic changes ever since Vision Vancouver took over city council. During the election campaign two years ago, Vision promised to build a separate bike lane on the Burrard Street Bridge. Since taking power, Vision has not just fulfilled its election promise, it has also created a bike lane on the Dunsmuir Viaduct all the way to Hornby Street. And just last week, Vancouver city council unanimously approved a six-month trial of a bike lane on Hornby Street. My colleague calls it “out-ofcontrol bicycling in Vancouver: massive pro-bike change.” He believes that bike lanes block access to stores and endanger business at a vulnerable time. First, I say congratulations to the city of Vancouver for creating safer cycling routes for those who commute via pedal power. Perhaps more Vancouverites will get out of their cars and use their bicycles. Should the commuter chose the latter, not only will they be helping to reduce air pollution, they’ll also be improving their own health. As for those of us who have to commute from the suburbs into

IN QUOTES “Coquitlam council does not have the greatest reputation for husbanding the public purse but it has moved far more prudently to facilitate the use of bicycles in the city. ” Terry O’Neill

vs. “People who want to shop along Hornby will still do so... Stores will still be accessible to their customers without major inconvenience.” Mary Woo Sims What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what O’Neill and Sims have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

Vancouver to work, well, in the TriCities, we’re still waiting for the Evergreen Line. Now for the argument that bike lanes block access to stores. People who want to shop along Hornby will still do so. Instead of people parking their cars outside the stores, people will be parking their bikes. The stores will still be accessible to their customers without major inconvenience. This is unlike the experience of those business owners whose storefronts were made completely inaccessible during the construction of the Canada Line through to Vancouver International Airport and Richmond, when, as you might recall, their concerns were completely ignored. As a result, Cambie Street business owners have filed lawsuits over the losses they incurred. I say good luck. In a concession to business owners along Hornby Street who are concerned about a loss of business in the short term, the city will help them find ways to adapt. Frankly, in the long term, I think these same businesses will find that new opportunities will be created by the cyclists resulting in a win for cyclists, a win for the environment and a win for business.

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TRI-CITYY LETTERS What about mall access to Evergreen Line stations? The Editor, Re. “A station in the park? Really?� (Letters, The Tri-City News, Oct. 13). The Evergreen Line station next to the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Town Centre Park isn’t the only one that is in an unacceptable location. So is the one by Coquitlam Centre mall as it will be located at the farthest end of the current transit loop, forcing anyone going to both the mall and Pinetree Village to walk the equivalent of several long blocks, wait to cross the wide streets, often in the rain and cold. Or will they have to wait, even in bad weather, for a bus going near these malls? TransLink should build the Evergreen Coquitlam Central station and the transit loop in the Coquitlam Centre mall southern parking lot by Barnet Highway, with a covered link to the mall. In exchange, they could lease the land where the current transit loop is located to the mall and allow the mall owners to build both parking lots and highrises on that land. This is the type of normal thinking that other cities come up with all the time. It looks like TransLink decision makers and planning staff don’t even use their own system, otherwise they would have taken

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The Evergreen Line Station planned for Coquitlam Central Station isn’t central for people using Coquitlam Centre and Pinetree Village, says the letter writer. a few cues from the stations on the existing lines that do have easy access to malls (unless sheer luck rather than planning was involved). Obviously, no one in TransLink has ever visited a town with a transit system that makes itself as attractive to its customers as possible. No wonder many people here would rather walk barefoot on broken glass than take public transit. Montreal and Toronto built transit stations many years ago within a shopping mall or linked to it by easily accessible underground and/or above-ground pedestrian connections. Some

offices and apartment buildings even have entrances to stations. In Japan, transit and rail companies have long located major transit and rail stations within a complex of department stores, underground mall, offices, hotels, etc. Obviously, part of the profits help subside the urban transit system as fares haven’t been raised for years. European city transit and rail companies started doing something similar by the end of last century. Isn’t it time that the BC Liberal government, the puppeteer behind TransLink, joins the rest of the world? J-L Brussac, Coquitlam

Douglas station will play vital role in city’s future The Editor, Re. “Douglas station isn’t a priority� (Letters, The Tri-City News, Oct. 8). The thousands of students and staff who attend Douglas College’s David Lam Campus in Coquitlam every semester would certainly understand the letter writer’s frustration at the length of time it has taken to get the Evergreen Line on track. But

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they would most likely take issue with the notion of short-changing the community by shortening the line. Douglas College Station will be a vital part of a fast-growing area of Coquitlam, servicing an expanding Douglas College student body as well as providing access to the Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam city hall and thousands of new residences.

M ov i n g a h e a d w i t h t h e Evergreen Line is critical to the continued economic development of Coquitlam as well as an important measure to ease traffic congestion and improve community liveability. Douglas College Station will play a vital role in the community’s continued development. Hazel Postma, Douglas College

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Plans for PoMo’s Spring Street Spring Street in Port Moody could undergo a radical transformation if Aragon Properties Ltd. gets approval for a 106-unit development on the site of the former Alley Youth Centre. Aragon has proposed a single lane for vehicles behind 2718-2732 St. Johns St. (at Moody Street), with parking along the north side of Spring Street and pull-out sections to allow cars to pass for two-lane traffic while still discouraging the use of Spring as a shortcut. The Spring Street Mews concept plan would see development of a five-storey mixed-use building fronting St. Johns, with one storey of commercial space at ground level and four storeys of residential, plus a four-storey residential component facing Spring Street. Council must first approve an official community plan amendment; the existing OCP allows a building of up to five storeys on the site, with a density of up to 95 units per acre and 3.0 floor area ratio (FAR). Aragon is proposing 106 residential units with a density of 2.98 FAR. The public will be able to comment on the amendment for the property, currently owned by the city of Port Moody, at a public hearing Tuesday, Dec. 14 at city hall. Other PoMo news:

NEWPORT SIGNAGE All roads may not lead to NewPort Village but shoppers will soon know which are the roads that do after Port Moody council approved variances required by Bosa Development Corporation for two new signs. Council approved one sign of nine feet by 14 inches for Ioco Road that will change periodically adding different merchants to reduce the number of sandwich boards on the sidewalk. Another sign, eight feet square, will be erected on Guildford Way and Ioco Road on private property and will be lit at night.

TAX BREAKS It will cost the city of Port Moody a little more this year to give tax breaks to churches and nonprofit groups. PoMo is required by the province to exempt churches from paying property taxes but has dis-

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cretion on other properties owned by non-profits. At Tuesday’s meeting, council agreed to tax exemptions totalling $916,285, up from $867,000 last year, due mostly to increases in property values and estimated tax increases approved in the 2010 five-year financial plan. Nine churches and five non-profits, Fraser Health and a community police station won’t have to pay property taxes next year. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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London has the Oyster card. Hong Kong uses the Octopus. And Seattle has an Orca smart card. Now it’s Metro Vancouver’s turn to put a name on its transit payment technology of the future. TransLink has launched a contest to name its new smart Transit users in London, card, expected to roll out England use the Oyster card. in 2013 and eventually replace all existing passes and tickets, as well as wipe out the existing fare zone boundaries. Passengers will swipe the cards at readers on buses and transit stations and their account — akin to a pay-as-you-go cellphone plan — will be debited according to how far they went, with various discounts and options equivalent to daily, weekly or monthly passes also available. “It’s going to be the way to get around the region,� spokesman Ken Hardie said. “Somebody who selects the right name is going to make their mark in transportation history in the region — it’s going to have huge profile.� He expects there will be no shortage of suggestions. “We could name it after a local icon, something from the ocean or we could do something quite unusual.� The winner will receive an Apple iPad and in 2013 will get a new smart card loaded with a year’s worth of free transit. (Enter at www.translink.ca/ contest until Nov. 8 or text CONTEST, your name and your idea to 77777.) Along with the new smart card system, TransLink will add fare gates to all SkyTrain stations in a bid to reduce fare evasion and give passengers an improved sense of security. TransLink this summer issued a request for proposals to three short-listed bidding groups to provide the new system. jnagel@blackpress.ca

Thursday, October 21st at 2pm in our Parlour. We are reading Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Everyone is welcome, coffee and cookies in our Parlour. Copies of the book (courtesy of the Coquitlam Public Library) are available at the Museum.

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Although he couldn’t lay out any specifics, Freer said the ministry is working out compensation for about 10 property owners and 20 tenants of properties in areas that will be affected by the $1.4-billion line. Areas of concern include properties along Clarke Street and west of the Moody Street overpass that back onto the CP Rail line and east of the West Coast Express station, where land is needed for parking and access, Freer said. Although rumours have suggested the number of businesses affected by the line as high as 40, Freer said that number is closer to 30 because some accommodations are being made. Some businesses have already settled and moved, including most of those in a building on Clarke Street west of the Moody Street overpass, and Freer said negotiations are continuing with property owners and tenants, with agreements reached based on market conditions. In

the case of landowners, compensation is based on appraisals by independent experts hired by government or the property owner, who gets reimbursed if they hire their own independent appraisers. Tenants will also be reimbursed for their relocation costs, which are determined on a case-by-

case basis, Freer said, and depend on market conditions. “You look at all the various factors, business impacts, relocation costs, you look at all of those.” Expropriation is rarely used but sometimes property owners disagree with the compensation and these cases end up in B.C.

Supreme Court. Freer said although the ministry would like properties to be vacated by the spring construction start, flexible arrangements can be made. For example, a landowner can leave early if they need to or sell out and stay on with a renewable 30-day lease. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby provided regarding the adoption of Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4141, 2010. The intent of this bylaw is to grant property taxation exemptions to the following categories of land and/or improvements:

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Address

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Burquitlam Intermediate Care Society Burquitlam Senior Housing Society Societe Du Foyer Maillard Earl Haig Society Colony Farm Community Gardens Society Evergreen Cultural Centre Society Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Society Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Place Maillardville Greater Vancouver Water District Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 263 Community Living Society Community Living Society Community Living Society Howe Sound Services Society

560 Sydney Avenue 560 Austin Avenue 1010 Alderson Avenue 1800 Austin Avenue Colony Farm Park 1205 Pinetree Way 747 Alderson Avenue Siwash Island Addington Point Addington Point Siwash Island Siwash Island Siwash Island 1200 Cartier Avenue Hickey Sports Court 1025 Ridgeway Avenue 3361 Millard Avenue 820A Quadling Avenue 820B Quadling Avenue 2823 Greenbrier Place

Note: the tax figures provided below are estimates only, and these figures will be modified based on changes in assessment data and tax rates as determined by Council on an annual basis.

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18,685 24,183 19,807 9,569 17,457 129,323 4,160 218 38,822 81 107 60,890 11,223 16,984 2,673 28,656 3,981 1,704 1,704 1,887

2013 19,619 25,392 20,797 10,047 18,330 135,789 4,368 229 40,763 85 112 63,935 11,784 17,833 2,806 30,089 4,181 1,789 1,789 1,981

This notice does not include statutory exemptions provided by the Province or the permissive exemptions provided by the City of Coquitlam under Section 224 subsection (2) (f) [buildings for public worship]. A copy of the proposed Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw may be inspected at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2, in the Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays from Friday, October 8, to Monday, October 18, 2010. If there are any questions regarding the bylaw, please contact the Financial Services Department at 604-927-3030. Garry Jackson Cash & Collections Manager

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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Music shows, art displays and wine tastings this weekend

Artists Marcia Pitch and Debra Sloan show their Midnight in the Nursery in the 3D Gallery at the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. Other PMAC exhibits this month are from Andra Whitner (ICONICITY, paintings); Enda Bardell (Arcane Exploration, paintings); and Tracey Littlewood (NM Algik Needzs Um, mixed). The centre is open Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. PHOTO SUBMITTED

See art, taste chocolate Compiled by Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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hocolate fest, sports events, fine art displays and music concerts: There’s a lot to do in the Tri-Cities this weekend so take a gander at the list below and enjoy an outing or two with friends and family.

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Unplugged at the Crossroads Coffeehouse features Lynn Canyon Band (acoustic roots/folk). Doors open at 7 p.m., open stage at 7:30 p.m. and feature performer is at 9 p.m. at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam. Admission is $5 for the Crossroads Hospice Society.

Coquitlam Needlearts Guild fundraiser sale, 1 to 4 p.m., is at the Scout Hall in Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam. Items for sale include quilting fabric and supplies, yarn, beads, buttons, X-St and beading kits, craft books, patterns and magazines. Proceeds support a mature student award at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Art in Terrace.

Saturday, Oct. 16 WINE TIME

Coquitlam Express host the Westside Warriors in a B.C. Hockey League Jr. A contest at the Coquitlam Sports Centre, 640 Poirier St., at 7 p.m.

An evening of wine, appetizers and art with PoCo Heritage Society and wine expert John Gerum begins at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) at the Gathering Place in the Leigh Square Arts Village, PoCo. The “Thunder from Down Under” will feature wines from Argentina, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. At the conclusion of the event, volunteers will assist guests who wish to use taxis to ensure a safe ride home. Tickets are $40 and can be bought online at pocomuseum.org or at the Outlet, 2100–2252 Leigh Sq., PoCo.

TAKE A WALK

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The eighth annual West Coast Chocolate Festival kicks off today and runs until Nov. 10 at venues around Metro Vancouver, including many in the Tri-Cities. For a complete list, visit www.chocolatefestival.ca.

HOCKEY HAPPENING

The Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clark St., in Port Moody. The group is for people aged 40 and better who enjoy activities like walking, theatre, dining, biking, weekend trips and more. Call 604-472-0016.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Tiny Tots series is at the Terry Fox Theatre, 1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam, at 10 and 11:30 a.m., featuring children’s entertainers Let Your Music Shine! with Lisa and Linda. Tickets are $15 and 7 at www.vancouversymphony.ca or 604-876-3434.

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A Spooktacular Fall Celebration to promote and support community inclusion will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo. Admission is by donation to the Share food bank; costumes are optional for participants.

Blue Mountain Quilters’ Guild presents Quilts Galore: A Quilt Show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Montgomery middle school, 1900 Edgewood Ave., Coquitlam. Admission is $5. Visit www.bluemountainquiltersguild.ca or call 604-941-5945.

LEND A HAND Take your pick of 30 non-profit groups to donate your time to at the Tri-Cities Volunteerfest, hosted by Community Volunteer Connections, Coquitlam Centre and The Tri-City News. The event happens from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the mall, 2929 Barnet Hwy. Also at the fest, the city of Coquitlam will have a display on its Eco-Yard Smart and Adopt-a-Tree programs; free seedlings will be available.

Sunday, Oct. 17 BEAUTIFUL MUSIC Hear Place des Arts faculty violinist Roger Mangas and pianist Monica Pfau in concert at Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.placedesarts.ca.

BOTTLE DRIVE Drop off your empties and help out the 1st Port Coquitlam Scouts as they hold a fundraising bottle drive at Kilmer elementary school, 1575 Knappen St., Port Coquitlam, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. For assured pick-up in the Mary Hill area, call 604-945-9055 and leave your phone number and address. Please send submissions for the Things-To-Do guide to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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Sometimes, best action to take is to wait, think That was until Paul saw a vision late one night. A man from Macedonia was calling to him in his vision. “Come over here and help us.” Their response was immediate. “This is what we’ve been waiting for. Let’s pack our bags and head west to Europe.” Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, wrote in his journal: “Concluding that God had called us to Macedonia, we set out to sea…” The word concluding means putting the pieces together. Like a giant jigsaw puzzle, Paul and his companions tried to fit one piece in, then another; they looked like the right size and colour but didn’t quite fit. They were good and better, but not best. When finally he got the vision from God, Paul and his friends talked it over, took into consideration all of the circumstances, both good and bad, and concluded that it was the will of God to cross the Aegean Sea and head for Europe. That turn in direction on Paul’s journey still affects you and me today, it was that significant. Because they turned west toward Europe rather than east, our ancestors received the Gospel. We in North America can trace our Christian roots right back to that pivotal fork in Paul’s journey when he waited for just the right piece to fit. His two- or three-month wait seemed like an eternity but was relatively small in the grand scheme of history. So it may be with us as we try to figure out the next step of our life journey. “Wait” is a very hard command for most of us but it is an important part of discovering the right way on our life journeys. There’s nothing wrong with knocking on a variety of doors but like you do at the entrance of your local supermarket, step up to the door and see if it opens. If it does, the store’s open; you can walk right in. If the piece of the puzzle fits without forcing it, put it in place and see what the picture looks like. Barry Buzza (www.barrybuzza.com and http://barrybuzza.blogspot.com) is senior pastor at Northside church in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.

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ast week, I began writing about a life principle that may help us make decisions on what path to take. I call it the good, better, best principle. I’ve learned a lot about making life decisions from the Apostle Paul. Even though I only know him vicariously through his letters to various churches and friends, I’m constantly amazed at how relevant his own experiences are to our world 2,000 years later. One of the life lessons I’ve benefited from was very likely a great challenge, maybe even discouragement to him. It was in about 52 AD when Paul and his travelling companions were traipsing through an area now known as Turkey. They were on their second missionary journey, no doubt sponsored in part by their home church of Antioch. )I’ve been on several missionary trips sponsored by our church and so I’m very aware of the weight of responsibility that I carry in being careful to use others’ money wisely. We always want to make every day and every dollar count.) Things were not going well for Paul. His team had been asking, after their visit to the church in Galatia, “Where next, Pastor Paul?” “What’s your plan for the next couple of months?” But Paul didn’t have a clue. First, he tried moving north into the province of Asia (different from the continent we know as Asia) but he was stopped. A couple of weeks passed and he tried going past Asia to the province of Bithynia but something in his spirit felt that it was not right. He was for some unknown reason not permitted to go. I don’t doubt that the Apostle Paul was discouraged. Weeks had passed and he didn’t have a clue what was going on. It seemed as if the Lord, his shepherd, was not leading the missionary band anywhere.

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And so, the search for happiness continues syndrome recently in Australia’s Top Model Competition, where within minutes, one winner was announced, a mistake was found and then the runner-up took the title. It was fascinating to watch the transfer of happiness from one model to another.) It is amazing how a fleeting memory can bring you happiness. More and more, I find myself indulging in happy memories. But sometimes I must ques-

tion the accuracy of the memories that I conjure up to bring a smile to my face. When I think about Vancouver, I can’t bring myself to remember all the rain — it is always a clear day in my head. I have idealized it, my quaint childhood home

where it’s always beautiful and the sun never ceases to shine. You can call me delusional but I’m happy in my delusions, and therefore are they not worthwhile? It is an age-old question. Have you any answers? What makes you happy?

Naomi Yorke is a Port Coquitlam woman who lived in Shanghai, China for four years, writing about her experiences twice a month for The Tri-City News. She now lives in Chicago, where she’s attending art school, and continues her column.

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evitably surface online and she is stripped of her crown and title, she is not going to be so happy. The previously bummed runner-up contestant now has something to smile about, and she will smile right through her blinding fake tan, I’m sure. It’s a vicious, vicious system. The winning contests of happiness leaves losers feeling sad. (There was a ridiculous example of this momentary happiness

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Mall awards DIG IT Coquitlam RBC employees Rebecca Embley and Matthew Ilagan got their hands dirty last month working on a volunteer project at a garden on Mundy Street, where neighbours also picked up some gardening tips during the United Way Day of Caring. CRAIG HODGE/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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The operators of Coquitlam Centre bagged international awards this month for their marketing and community outreach work. Morguard Investments garnered three ICSC Canadian Shopping Centre Awards at a convention in Toronto. The local mall reps clinched an ICSC Maple Leaf Gold Award in the visual merchandising category for its Bark Avenue West pet store and a Maple Leaf Silver Award in the public relations category for its Santa Says No-No-No to Germs campaign to address concerns related to the H1N1 flu pandemic and health safety in public spaces. As well, the mall earned the ICSC foundation’s Canadian Community Support Award for its inaugural Unwrapped event last December, which benefited Share. In a press release, mall marketing director Deborah Stetz said: “We’re really proud to be recognized with these awards, and we’re building on the success of Unwrapped to host it again this year.”

Black Press, The Tri-City News’ parent company, earned an honour this month from the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. The newspaper company and HomeTRADER.ca won the association marketing award from GVHBA at its annual conference, which was held at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam. Meanwhile, Simone Sunderland of Green Sheet Construction Data in Port Moody won the chairman’s award of honour; Ron Rapp of Coquitlam’s Morningstar Homes took home the technical excellence accolade; Jeff Bain of Port Coquitlam’s JKB Construction was named the RenoMark renovator member of the year; and ParkLane Homes, which has built thousands of homes in the Tri-Cities, was named the builder member of the year. Also at the conference, Todd Senft was chosen as the group’s new chair and other elected executive committee members for 2010/’11 are first vice-chair Ben Taddei of ParkLane; second vicechair Blake Hudema a of Genstar Development; and secretary/treasurer Avtar Johl of Platinum Group. Lynn Harrison of the Advanced Energy Group in Port Moody is on the board of directors for the year. GVHBA is made up of 719 member companies representing developers, builders, renovators, sub-trades, suppliers, manufacturers and other professionals.

COUNT ON THEM Port Moody resident Al-Karim Kara and Port Coquitlam’s Ron Matthews were recently elected to the 2010/’11 board of directors of the Certified Management Accountants Society of BC. Kara is the vice-president, business transformation and chief information officer at the Land Title and Survey Authority of B.C. in Vancouver while Matthews is a consultant with Avantage Partners in Vancouver.

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Big friendship, big need Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland currently has 10 girls living in the Tri-Cities who are waiting to be matched with a Big Sister mentor or Study Buddy tutor. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland provides girls between the ages of seven and 17 years with positive, adult female mentors. The agency’s staff and volunteers

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Evergreen Line Station Area Design Consultation The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to participate in open houses to learn more and provide feedback about key aspects of the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project, including station design, appearance and function, landscaping and traffic management during construction. Feedback gathered through Station Area Design Consultation will be summarized in a Consultation Summary Report. This feedback will be considered, along with technical and financial input as Evergreen Line designs are refined. The Consultation Summary Report will be made available online following the conclusion of the consultation at www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca. Public Open House Schedule Community

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6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Coquitlam City Hall 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam

Burnaby/Burquitlam

Saturday October 16, 2010

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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There’s lots to see and do at Terry Fox Library’s customer appreciation day tomorrow (Saturday). You can drop by and meet retired Canada Customs officer Bob Klassen, author of I Do Declare; view the Art Focus Artists’ Association group exhibit and chat with a local artist as he paints; or enjoy stories and action songs at family storytime at 11 a.m. Terry Fox Library is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. For more information, phone 604-927-7999.

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Port Moody Recreation Complex 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody

Please check www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca for potential changes to the open house schedule. For further information, to provide input about the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project, or to have your name added to the project information update list, please call 604 927-4452, visit the project office at 2900 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 0G1, or e-mail info@evergreenline.gov.bc.ca.

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By day, Mary Ness and her son, 20-year-old Graeme, are like any other Port Coquitlam family, juggling work, social activities, volunteer work and time at home. At night, however, you might catch them as their alter-egos: Jamie Diaz and Mother Diaz, pro wrestlers on the Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling (ECCW) circuit. It’s an odd pastime for a family that prides itself on volunteering for the annual Terry Fox Run and Share food bank, particularly considering the history of their wrestling characters. “I love telling the story of how he beats me up in the ring,” Mary grinned, quickly adding that it’s all part of the “gimmicks” common to pro wrestling. Wrestling has been part of the family since Mary was a kid; her father was a big fan of All-Star Wrestling in the 1960s and ’70s, and the two often watched matches together. Graeme caught the bug when he was about six years old, using pillows on the backyard trampoline to make up his own wrestling storylines. By the time he was 17, Graeme had saved enough money from his newspaper delivery route to participate in the ECCW’s training program; he officially turned pro on Dec. 15, 2007. Graeme’s passion for wrestling reminded Mary of the excitement of watching matches with her dad and she was inspired to follow in her son’s footsteps. It was Mary’s entry into the ring that prompted Graeme’s switch from a “good guy” to a “bad guy,” she recalled. Jamie Diaz was in the middle of a fight when Mother Diaz went to break it up, getting hit in the process. Instead of helping his mom to her feet, however, Jamie Diaz joined in and added a few “hits” to Mother Diaz, prompting plenty of booing and marking the son as a wrestling heel. And while it sounds shocking, both Mary and Graeme assure that there is no real hitting in their wrestling circles. “Part of the training is learning how to hit and kick without really hitting and kicking,” Mary said. Matches are carefully choreographed to give audiences the excitement of a fight, combined with the entertainment of different characters, plots and stories, without any real injuries. Wrestling has its altruistic side, too, Mary said, citing the ECCW’s 72-hour wrestling marathon in April 2009 to raise 3,000 pounds of food and $3,000 for the Share food bank. After spending a couple of years in the ring, last November Mary hung up her wrestling boots in favour of a finance and administration job with ECCW. These days, the glittery costume is packed away for her fight-night roles as a ticket and merchandise seller. Graeme has dreams of making it big in the World Wrestling Entertainment arena but said those gigs are extremely hard to come by. In the meantime, both are staying busy preparing for the ECCW’s upcoming big fight: Halloween Hell, a WrestleMania-style show Oct. 29 at Surrey’s Bridgeview Hall, featuring a cage match, gauntlet and a “fans bring the weapons” match. • Visit www.eccw.com for more information. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Tuesday deadline for scary stories In the annual Scary Story Contest for Tri-City teen writers, entrants’ goal is quite simple: to frighten the judges. Shock them. Terrify them. Give them chills. (And do it by next Tuesday.) Use all the writerly tricks you know but, above all, be original. Stories that are unlike any others will carry the day, and the night, and the cursed hours in between. Sponsored by Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and The Tri-City News, the contest challenges writers in two age categories — 11 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years — to create the most frightening short story. Winners will receive valuable prizes and some will be published in The Tri-City News. First, the rules: Only residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra are eligible. Stories must be no longer

than 500 words, and must include the following terms: • pestilent; • dilapidated; • and spectral. Each writer must include his or her name, age, phone number and city of residence with his or her entry, which must be emailed inline or as a Microsoft Word attachment to scarystorycontest2010@gmail.com no later than the witching hour — midnight — on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Full contest rules are online at the websites of Coquitlam Public Library (www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca) and Port Moody Public Library (www.library. portmoody.ca). Winners in each age category will receive prizes valued at $75 (first), $50 (second) and $25 (third). Some will also be published in The News. For more information, call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208, or send a query to the Scary Story gmail address. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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Mysterious doings at Fox Explore the unknown and check out how a lead investigator with the Vancouver Paranormal Society investigates some of the mysterious happenings around the Lower Mainland. Visit the library on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. for this free session. All adults are welcome. The program is free but space is limited. To reserve a spot, visit the library or phone 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 16 • An evening of wine, appetizers and art with PoCo Heritage Society and wine expert John Gerum, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) at the Gathering Place Arts Village in Leigh Square, PoCo. “Thunder from Down Under” will feature wines from Argentina, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. At the conclusion of the event, volunteers will assist guests who wish to use taxis to ensure a safe ride home. Tickets: $40 and can be purchased online at pocomuseum.org or in person at the Outlet, #2100–2252 Leigh Sq., PoCo. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild fundraiser sale, 1-4 p.m., at the Scout Hall in Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam; for sale: quilting fabric and supplies, yarn, beads, buttons, X-St and beading kits, craft books, patterns, magazines and more. Proceeds are supporting a mature student award at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Art, Terrace. • Centennial secondary school class of 1990 20-year reunion, 7 p.m., Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Tickets: $55 until Oct. 15 or $60 at the door. Tickets and info: www.centennial1990reunion.myevent. com. Other info: centennial.1990@gmail.com.

TRI-CITY ALZHEIMER GROUPS • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. Aberdeen Ave., Coquitlam. Proceeds to Blue Mountain playground project and other Rotary initiatives. Info: Paty, 604-944-6000.

MONDAY, OCT. 18 • BC Schizophrenia Society meets, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Poirier rec centre, McGee Room, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-319-8537. • Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: Peggy, 604-461-9705. • Knights of Columbus cribbage, 7 p.m., Knights hall, 2255 Fraser St., PoCo. $5, includes refreshments. • Tri-City, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Newcomers Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. All women, not just those new to the area, wanting to have fun and promote new friendships are welcome to participate. In addition to the general meetings the third Monday of each month, members participate in ongoing activity groups that meet weekly or monthly. Info: Wendy, 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@yahoo.ca.

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club six-page display night by members (visitors welcome), McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

THURSDAY, OCT. 28 • PoCo Heritage Society heritage evening, 7-8 p.m., at the Archives in Leigh Square, PoCo; topic: day trip destination Port Moody/Ioco. Info: 604-927-7611. • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards nominees’ luncheon, 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m., the Boathouse, Port Moody. Info & tickets: www.tricitieschamber.com or 604-464-2716.

• PoCo Garden Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church hall, corner of Prairie and Shaughnessy, PoCo. Speaker: Margaret Nakahara on “Bringing the Colour Inside” – flower arranging for our homes. New members welcome. Info: Marion, 604-9419261. • Celebrate Small Business Week with Tri-Cities Chamber of Commercie at seminar followed by Business After 5 Networking PM; seminar: strategic vision planning for your business, 4-7 p.m., Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Info & tickets: www.tricitieschamber.com or 604-464-2716.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 21 • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society meeting, 1 p.m. in the Gathering Place in Leigh Square. Speaker: Kati Ackermann from Vancouver Spooks Investigators. Guests welcome. Info: Pippa, 604-927-7611 or www.pocomuseum.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 22 • Coquitlam Foundation fall gala, Laugh Out Loud, features a silent auction, appetizers, refreshments and more in the upper lobby of the Red Robinson Theatre, then prime seats to comic Steven Wright’s performance. Tickets: $150 and can be obtained by calling 604-4689598 or emailing info@coquitlamfoundation.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 23 • Mundy Road elementary school PAC hosts STAGe FRiGHT, “The Thrillusion Show” as a Halloween fundraiser, 7 p.m., in Como Lake middle school gym, 1121 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam. The show is the brainchild of illusionist John Kaplan, who stars in the production along with a cast of dancers and an assortment of spooky special guests; money raised will go towards second phase of a new playground. Tickets: mundymagicshow@gmail.com. • Rotary Club of Coquitlam presents Lobsterfest at All Saints Church hall, 1405 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Enjoy an evening of Maritime fun – catch the cod, get screeched in, listen to Celtic music by Circle of Friends. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets: $75 ($25 tax receipt) available at Ultimate Collision, 2760

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• Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • WHO (Women Helping Others), widows and single women over 50, meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604464-2058. • WHO (Women Helping Others), for women who are on their own, meets Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam (behind city hall). Info: Kay, 604-469-5815. • The Pinetree 50Plus group is now called Glen Pine 50Plus and has moved to the new Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam), where lunch is served weekdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Lemon Tree cafe. An interesting program still takes place Thursdays afternoons. Info: 604-927-6940. • New Age Seniors bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card). New players welcome. Info: Catherine, 604-937-7537. • New Age Seniors meet the first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., McDonald-Cartier Room, Poirier community centre, 620 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Roy, 604939-0303. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org. • ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free one-hour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604437-1940 or ceas@telus.net. • PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604-942-2334. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email ecbayer@shaw.ca. • The Old Age Pensioners Organization is holds its monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Wilson Centre at 1 p.m. Info: Ken Heys, 604-942-1440.

NOTICES • SFU Pre-Med Society is collecting new or clean, gently used blankets Oct. 14-31 at Coquitlam Sports Centre, Poirier community centre and the City Centre branch of Coquitlam Public Library; the society will be delivering the blankets to less-fortunate people in the Downtown Eastside, along with 500 bagged lunches. Info: shiyuany@sfu.ca. • Tickets on sale for Terry Fox secondary school music department’s 17th annual Trivia night and silent auction, to be held Nov. 20. With Mayor Greg Moore as MC, there will be seven to eight rounds of questions as players compete for a variety of prizes. Money raised will support the students of the music department for performance tours and workshops. Tickets cost $20 a person and tables of eight are reserved and pre-paid. Players are urged to book early as the event usually sells out. Bookings: Laura, 604-944-1562. If you don’t have a full table, call and organizers may be able to set you up with other interested players. No tickets are sold at the door. • Volunteers needed for cold/wet weather mat program at St. Andrew’s United Church, PoMo; program

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(Bookkeeping Services & Personal Income Tax Returns) Beaulah Ellis PO Box 136, 2133-2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 3W4 Tel: 604-942-6510 Fax: 604-942-6567 Email: bass2@telus.net

ANN SOUCIE

Beachcomber Coquitlam

Member Since 2001 23 Years in the Tri-City Area 970 Westwood Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 3L4 Tel: 604-942-1544 Fax: 604-942-1322 info@beachcomberhottubs.ca www.beachcomberhottubs.ca

Sutton 1st West Realty

The Name Friends Recommend! 118 - 3030 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 6B4 Tel: 604-942-7211 Fax: 604-942-2437 www.annsoucie.com “Supporter of Realtors Care.”

Member Since 1983 General Manager Ron Little 319 North Road, Coquitlam Tel: 604-931-9011 bestwesterncoquitlam.com

City Of Port Coquitlam

Member Since 1992 Mayor & Councillors 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 2A8 Tel: 604-927-5442 Fax: 604-927-5404 planning@portcoquitlam.ca www.portcoquitlam.ca

Austin Heights Business Improvement Association

www.austinheights.ca Barkman & Tanaka Chartered Accountants

Coastal Sound Music Academy

Member Since 1986 Wayne Tanaka 225-9600 Cameron Street Burnaby, B.C. V3J 7N3 Tel: 604-421-2591 Fax: 604-421-1171

Member Since 1996 Dan Mattinson

Tel: 604-469-5973 www.coastalsoundmusic.com

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Brent Ranger Employee BeneÀts Plans, Life, Disability & Critical Illness Insurance

Ranger West Financial & Insurance Services Inc. 2227 St. Johns St. Port Moody, B.C. V3H 2A6

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The Benefits of Membership – Shari Mahar

Why Join the Chamber of Commerce?

shari.mahar@communityintegration.org www.communityintegration.org

Get Immediate Results. Get Noticed. Get Connected.

Member Since 1997 #200 - 3003 St. Johns Street Port Moody, BC V3H 2C4 Tel: 604-461-2131 Fax: 604-931-1690

Community Ventures Society “Building Communities Together”

Member Since 2000 Mike Keating 1018 Ridgeway Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 1S5

Tel: 604-939-8070 Fax: 604-939-8075 Email: cvs@communityventures.org

Through of the power of association and the sheer strength in numbers, the Chamber of Commerce is able to offer Members exclusive money-saving programs and benefits. Think of it as “buying in bulk”. A single company couldn’t buy enough to qualify on its own so we’ve banded together – and benefit as a group.

Saving You Money. Chamber Members have access to the BC Chambers Group Insurance Plan. Get extended health care and dental coverage you can afford, even if your company has as few as three people on payroll.

Member Since 1983

2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 5R5 Tel: 604-464-1414 www.coquitlamcentre.com

www.ce43.com T. 604-936-4261 360 Montgomery St., Coquitlam V3K 5G2

Take credit cards? Get discounted merchant services, currently a full 2-3% lower than regular merchant rates, saving your business thousands of dollars a year. Advertise? Use gas? Buy office supplies? We have you covered! We have discounted advertising in the local newspapers, fuel at four local gas stations, and up to 80% off at Grand & Toy. But this is just the beginning. Members get access to numerous member to member discounts - all designed to save you money.

Connect with Suppliers, Customers, and Colleagues. Sound good? We have more. We have over 800 local businesses just waiting to meet you. Attend our great events – we have one perfectly suited to your style, your personality, and your business goals.

Corporate & Municipal Equipment Operations Training including WHMIS

Check out our OnLine Courses

On the Living, Working River Mike & Ray Forrest

Tel: 604-942-6289 FAX: 604-464-6280 Email: mwcf@shaw.ca Web: www.forrestmarine.com

“Yours on the River: Maintaining Port Coquitlam’s Port Heritage www.forrestmarine.ca

101-566 Lougheed Highway Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3S3 Tel: 604-931-4719 Fax: 604-931-4718 Email: elder@mortgagecentre.com Website: www.mortgagecentre.com/elder

Dr. Ronald S. Elloway Inc. Dr. Ivy K.S. Yu Inc. 2267 Elgin Avenue Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 2B3 Tel: 604-942-9739 Fax: 604-942-9714 Website: www.elgindental.com

Expert Building Services Inc. Member Since 2001 Carlos Rodrigues 20 - 50 Hett Creek Drive Port Moody, B.C. V3H 5E2 Tel: 604-469-7800 Fax: 604-469-7810 Email: expertservices@telus.net

Express Employment Professionals

Member Since 1998 Karon Fuson 1755 Langan Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1K8 Tel: 604-941-6563 Fax: 604-941-5431 Website: www.Áoralrevelry.com

Golden Spike Pub & Liquor Store Member Since 2004 Cheryl Semenuik 3224 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, B.C. V3H 2C9 Tel: 604-461-1188 Fax: 604-461-0849 Email: goldenspike@shaw.ca Website: www.goldenspikepub.ca

Member Since 1989 2111 Hawthorne Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 1W3 604-941-4051 www.hawthornecare.com

Member Since 1981

Ph: 604-464-1249 Fax: 604-944-6567 Toll Free: 1-877-464-1249

Forrest Marine Ltd.

Member Since 1998 Alan Schmelzel

Hawthorne Seniors Care Community

Coastal Training Consultants Ltd. - Courses

Courses available at:

The Mortgage Centre Elder Mortgage Corp.

“Creating messages of MagniÀcence”

Experience the Tri-Cities and all it has to offer! We have a wide array of current information on the Tri-Cities and beyond. We are your one stop shop, located in the Chamber office, by Evergreen Theatre, just steps away from beautiful Lafarge Lake. Stop by and see us! 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada V3B 7Y3 • Tel: 604.464.2716 • Fax: 604.464.6796

www.coastaltrainingcourses.ca

Tri-Cities ofÀce: Brian Shaw, CA • Fraser Ross, CA 700 - 2755 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam, B.C., V3B 5Y9, tel: 604.941.8266 • fax: 604.941.0971 Visit us: www.dmcl.ca

The Floral Revelry Florist

Don’t forget! The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is home to the Visitor Information Centre for the Tri-Cities.

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Proud Tri-Cities member since 1976

Tel: 604-944-8530 Fax: 604-944-0897 Apply online for jobs via our Website www.expresspros.com

Feel free to call Susanna Walden, Sales, at 604.464.2716 or send her an email susannaw@tricitieschamber.com. She can’t wait to chat with you!

Free demo at:

Dale Matheson Carr - Hilton Labonte Chartered Accountants

Member Since 1999 Curt Allison Suite 103, 2973 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 2P7

Reach out to your fellow Members. • Advertise in our Mail-Out • Get featured in the Chamber Review, published monthly • Sponsor an event • Join a committee • And so much more!

Want to join? Have questions? For Your Business Resources. Free database information on banking, companies, investment, small business, research and statistics. Including 8,800 business articles updated daily. 575 Poirier Street and 3001 Burlington Drive, Coquitlam Tel: 604-937-4144 or 604-927-3560 www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca

Member Since 2001 3325 Coast Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 3N6 Tel: 604-942-8554 Email: creeksidefashions@shaw.ca

Operated by the Port Coquitlam Senior Citizens’ Housing Society

Corporate Gifts Inc. Member Since 1999 Promotional products, Swiss watches, pins, lanyards, umbrellas, bags, pens & apparel.

Shirley Couture

Tel: 604-831-8516

corporategiftsinc@shaw.ca www.corporategifts.bc.ca

Member Since 1995 Barb Henham #200, 2232 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 2A6 Tel: 604-945-0606 Fax: 604-945-9071 www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca info@crossroadshospice.bc.ca

The Honorable James Moore, PC, MP Pt. Moody - Westwood - Pt. Coquitlam Conservative Party of Canada

Member since 2001 2603 St. John’s Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B5 Tel: 604-937-5650 Fax: 604-937-5601 www.jamesmoore.org

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Imperial Self Storage Heated & Unheated Units Available

Member Since 2000 1180 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6N7 Tel: 604-464-5090 Fax: 604-464-5598 Website: www.imperialstorage.com

James L. Robinson Notary Public Member Since 1984 James Robinson 240, 1140 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3P5 Tel: 604-931-1202 Fax: 604-931-1206

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass

Member Since 1983 Tony Impellezzeri 2714 Barnet Hwy. Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 1B8 Tel: 604-461-4494 Fax: 604-464-7539 Website: www.kirmac.com

What – exactly – is a Chamber of Commerce? The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Is a non-profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, residents and other community groups working to ensure a healthy economic and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community. The Chamber harnesses the tremendous potential of the free-enterprise system and of the communities at large as a unified voice, enabling its membership to accomplish collectively what no one person or business can do individually.

10 Reasons to Join the Chamber of Commerce All of them economically-friendly There are many reasons to join the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, ranging from opportunities for social networking, the chance to learn practical information that can help your business, to benefits such as group insurance. Here are the top ten:

Catering for all Occasions

Member Since 1998 Lei De Santis 3 - 1850 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 1S6 Tel: 604-941-9773 • Fax: 604-941-0501 lotrell@shaw.ca

1. Business Prospects: Business AM, luncheons, networking events, meetings and social mixers present the opportunity to make business contacts and meet new people. 2. Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan: A comprehensive group insurance plan including extended health and dental coverage – the country’s leading benefit program for small business. 3. Meetings, Seminars, Workshops, and Special Events: Designed to inform and educate Members on every aspect of business, including industrial trends, new approaches to business, export/import markets, and political issues, just to name a few.

4. Chamber Publications: Members receive monthly issues of the Chamber Review Newsletter. 5. Committee Involvement: The work of the Chamber is accomplished through an extensive committee structure with volunteers from the business community, representing a wide range of professions, working on a variety of issues. 6. Membership Directory and Buyers’ Guide: Listings of all Chamber Members and details on the Members-to-Members discount program provide a reference source for establishing business contacts and saving on every-day products and services.

BC’s Fastest Growing RV Dealer! 43 Years - Same Location Member Since 1987 Serving the Tri-Cities since 1967

Tom Ramsay 1690 Coast Meridian Road, (at the Mary Hill By-Pass) Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3T8

Tel: 604-941-8635 Fax: 604-524-8635

www.meridianrv.com New Trend Optical Ltd. Member Since 1996 Jim Van Rassel 2550B Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 3G2 Tel: 604-942-9300 Cell: 604-328-5398

www.jimvanrassel.ca

7. Responsible Actions: Through the use of news releases, news conferences, submissions and presentations to all levels of government the Chamber acts as your representative for constructive change.

Parkwood Manor Retirement Residence Member Since 1999

1142 Dufferin Street, Coquitlam, BC V6B 6V4 Tel: 604-941-7651 www.reveraliving.com

8. Community Support: By supporting the Chamber, Members unify the public spirit of the community and direct it toward positive channels. The Chamber helps create and express sound opinions on questions affecting the welfare of the community.

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9. Certification of Export Documents: Certification of documents, such as invoices, authentication papers, certificates of origin, and similar materials is provided for a nominal charge. 10. Opportunities: Whether you join because of the insurance plan, committee involvement, seminars and meetings, or the business contacts, the Chamber provides you and your company with the opportunity to participate, learn, and be a part of the Tri-Cities Business Community.

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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Services BC Ltd. Member Since 1998 Scott McConnell Serving the Tri-Cities & Lower Mainland for over 30 Years Tel: 604-464-9496 Fax: 604-464-9429 www.mcconnellairconditioning.com

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Mardon & Garrison Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Member Since 1983 Greg Garrison 139 - 3000 Lougheed Highway, Westwood Mall Coq. BC V3B 1C5 Tel. 604-464-1933 Website: www.mardongarrison.com

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North Road & Austin 465 North Road Coquitlam, BC 604-933-3310

Coquitlam Centre 2308-2929 Barnet Hwy Coquitlam, BC 604-927-7093

Maillardville 953 Brunette Avenue Coquitlam, BC 604-517-4383

Port Moody 2501 St. John's St. Port Moody 604-933-5103

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Port Moody Travel Member Since 1991 Isabella Beane 212 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 5B9 Tel 604-933-2200 Fax 604-933-2208 E-mail:go@portmoodytravel.com Website:www.portmoodytravel.com

Celebrating Business Excellence in the Tri-Cities 10th Annual Business Excellence Awards Nominees’ Luncheon

Business Excellence Awards Gala

Thursday, October 28, 2010 The Boathouse Restaurant, Port Moody

Saturday, January 29, 2011 Red Robinson Show Theatre, Coquitlam

And the Nominees are: Business of the Year Simon Fraser Society for Community Living Member Since 1985 Serving your community for 56 years 204 Blue Mountain Street, Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 4H1

Tel: 604-525-9494 Fax: 604-525-3013 Website: www.sfscl.org

Thistle Plumbing Limited Member Since 2003 Neill Wotherspoon 3358 Viewmount Drive, Port Moody, B.C. V3H 2L7 Tel: 604-469-9967 Fax: 604-461-5403 Websites: www.thistleplumbing.ca

Trophy Centre Awards & Recognition

Marilyn Sander & Michael McAuley #114 - 2071 Kingsway Ave., PoCo Tel: 604-941-4944 Email: sales@trophycentre.ca Website: www.trophycentre.ca

Unistrut Building Systems Member Since 1997

Tricities Thrifty Foods, Vancity - Pinetree Village, Fit Foods, Scotiabank - Coquitlam Centre, Prairie Naturals, Attica Equipment, Reliable Parts, Natural Factors

Business Leader of the Year Doug Morneau - Rhino Marketing Erin Davidson - Austin Heights BIA Layne Magnuson - Metro Motors Greg Garrison - Mardon & Garrison

Small Business of the Year Me-N-Ed’s Pizza, Meridian Westcoast Mortgages, Alliance Printing, Rocky Point Kayak, Tutor Doctor, Galactic Entertainment, Charlie’s Chocolate Factory, Trophy Centre, Sandpiper Signs, Club Aviva, Innovative Fitness

Newsmaker of the Year To be announced.

Not For ProďŹ t of the Year Place des Arts, Crossroads Hospice, Societe Francophone de Maillardville, Share Society, Coquitlam Public Library, Coquitlam Foundation, Port Moody Ecological Society, Coastal Sound Music Academy Sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact Susanna Walden at the Chamber for more information by phone 604.464.2716 or by email: susannaw@tricitieschamber.com Order your tickets on-line www.tricitieschamber.com or call 604.464.2716

Winners to be announced at the Business Excellence Awards Gala Friday, January 29, 2011

Strong business. Strong communities.

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Trish Pigott, AMP Mortgage Broker / Owner #211 - 3030 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3B 6B4

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Fax: 604-552-0259 www.primexmortgages.com Each VERICO broker is an independent owner/operator.

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Upcoming Chamber Events Week Seminar & “Business After 5” Networking Strategic Vision Planning for your Business Plan to attend this seminar exploring issues related to strategic vision. Jean Sinden, Senior Manager, Consulting BDC, will provide an analysis to help set your business plan into action. Then choose between two separate workshops; George Moen, President of Blenz, The Canadian Coffee Company: Business Development and the Importance of the Business Identity Or Randy Hnatko, President & CEO at Trainwest Management and Consulting Inc.: Why People Buy and the Seven Deadly Sins of Negotiating. “Business After 5” Networking PM including one complimentary refreshment and appetizers will follow.

Tuesday, October 19th, 4:00 to 7:00 pm The Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 405 North Road, Coquitlam Cost: Workshop & Networking- Members $30 Future Members $45 Networking Only-Members $15.00 Future Members $30.00 (all prices include HST) Sponsored by: Canada Trust, BDC Complimentary Refreshment provided by: The Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

October 27th Member Orientation “Welcome to the Chamber” - Join us at our office as we review what’s included in your membership, the many programs available to you as a Chamber member and how your Chamber membership can benefit your business. Wednesday, October 27th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required

October 28th - 10th Annual Business

Excellence Awards Nominees’ Luncheon Be part of the excitement as we gather to honour the Nominees selected in the five categories of the 10th Annual Business Excellence Awards. Thursday, October 28th, 11:15 am to 1:45 pm The Boathouse Port Moody 2770 Esplanade Avenue, Port Moody Cost: Members: $40 Future Members: $50 Youth Members: $30 Table of 10: $370 (all prices plus HST)

October 31st -Midnight

SAVE THE DATE!

Deadline – “Call for Nominations” to the Board of Directors Here’s an opportunity to get involved with your Chamber of Commerce. Are you a dedicated Chamber member who is: ready, willing and able to represent the Chamber’s mandate as a member of the Board. Don’t hesitate! Nomination forms available on-line www.tricitieschamber.com

Christmas Luncheon – Thu December 9 Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club

Register for any of our events on-line www.tricitieschamber. com or call 604.464.2716

10th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala – Sat January 29, Red Robinson Show Theatre

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November 4th - Networking AM Meet other Chamber members, make new contacts and expand your business network all while enjoying your morning breakfast. This event sells out fast, so don’t forget to register…and bring along at least 60 business cards!

Celebrating our Crystal Anniversary

Congratulations to our ānalists

Entrepreneur of the Year Award Glenn Duxbury, G. Duxbury & Assoc. -Building Inspection & Consulting, g New Westminster Patrick Meynders, LitterBug Waste Disposal Systems Ltd., Maple Ridge Dave and Ed Van Vliet, Van Brothers Forming Ltd., Surrey Kerry Chin, Altimus Product Development Ltd., Coquitlam

Thursday, November 4th Check in - 7:15 am Breakfast – 7:30 to 9:00 am PoCo Inn & Suites 1545 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam Price includes breakfast and HST: Cost: Members: $20 Future Members: $24

Event Sponsor

High Tech Award Brett Xu, Unimaple Technology Ltd., Surrey Glenda Watson Hyatt, Soaring Eagle Communications, Surrey Angela Crocker, Beachcomber Communications, Port Moody

November 9th - Governor’s Lunch A casual, interactive affair, scheduled for the second Tuesday of every month that entails discussion guided by an agenda with one of the governors facilitating. November Host: Brian Kaminski Space is limited to ten participants: Must be a Chamber Member to attend.

Home Based Business Award Pamela Gervacio, Design 2 Print,t Richmond Sharon Chai, Bamboobino, Vancouver Heather McArthur, Quilter’s Connection Magazine, Ltd, d Burnaby

Retail Award Amber George, Verve Hair Lounge Inc., North Vancouver Zainab Bernard and Portia Sam, Miscellany Finds, Vancouver Marie Oyama, Divine Vines Ltd., Vancouver

Tuesday, November 9th, 12:00 to 1:30 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required Complimentary parking

Service Award Carol Wiens, BrightStart Children’s Academy Ltd, d Port Coquitlam Heather Kleim, Epic Empire Designs Home Staging, Vancouver Shauna Magrath, The BeautyInk Gallery, y Vancouver William Geng Ye, Western Canada Chinese Kung Fu Institute, Vancouver

November 10th – Mayor’s Coffee Talk Join Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart for boardroom level discussions of burning issues as they relate to your business in Coquitlam.

Construction & Manufacturing Award

Wednesday, November 10th, 8:00 to 9:00am Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required Complimentary parking

Global Award

David Aroeste, Green Comfort Systems, North Vancouver Charles Baverstock, Stonebridge Operations Incorporated, d Coquitlam Seann Fuller, Fuller Landscaping Inc, Maple Ridge Jason Robinson, Sustainability Television Inc., Vancouver Dan Ruimy, Tactical Approach, Port Coquitlam Tanuja Dabir, Saakori Lifestyle Inc., Burnaby

Consulting Award

November 18 – Annual General

Meeting Be an active part of your Chamber of Commerce by attending the Annual General Meeting. Cast your vote for the new Board of Directors and get an overview of the year ahead for the Chamber. Complimentary parking available.

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Perseverance Award

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Winners’ Awards will be presented October 20 at a gala evening at the Executive Hotels & Resorts in Coquitlam.

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Small Business Banking Tom Lewis 1140 Johnson Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 7G5 Tel. 604-927-5700 Ext. 245 Fax: 604-927-5720 Email: thomas.lewis@td.com Website: www.tdcanadatrust.com

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Unlimited Tire Team Ltd. Member Since 1996 Aurora Morris Most major brands including:

Michelin • Uniroyal • BF Goodrich New & Used • Rims & Tires

Tel: 604-944-8353 Website: www.unlimitedtireteam.com

Zazzi & Tansley Optometrists Member Since 1991

Dr. R. Zazzi #104-3377 Coast Meridian Road Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 3N6 Tel: 604-941-9338 Website: www.tansleyzazzi.com

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BBB: Not-so-free trials cause complaints Complaints over ‘free’ trials that end up being quite expensive The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers online for diet pills, acne medication, work-at-home jobs and teeth whiteners, among other products and services. In this year alone, according to a BBB press release, the organization has received thousands of complaints from consumers who thought they were getting a free trial but ended up losing hundreds of dollars in recurring credit or debit card charges. “Deceptive free trial offers are everywhere o n l i n e, o f f e r i n g a range of products and services” says Lynda Pasacreta, BBB president and CEO. “The one thing they all have in common is the same model of ripping consumers off under the guise of a no-risk, free trial offer.” Ubiquitous deceptive online ads for “free trials” of various products and services can be found on many popular websites and the ads often link to websites of phoney news outlets. One company behind these not-so-free trial offers is Striaex, a Vancouver-based company that largely markets to US citizens. The company has an “F” rating with the BBB, the lowest grade issued. BBB states that over

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the past three years, the company received 149 complaints, with the overwhelming majority of the complaints going unresolved. The company’s website offers a “free” trial for its Striaex Acne Scar Ointment. On the same website, it states that there is a 30-day, money back guarantee. But if you click in the guarantee in the fine print, it states that it does

not apply to the “free” trials. The “free” trial Striaex is offering is 25 days (including delivery time) but consumers who filed complaints against the company allege that the product delivery can take upward of one to three weeks which would make it difficult to receive, try the product and return it within the 25-day time frame. XM Brands, which

has an F rating with B B B , h a s re c e ive d nearly 2,000 complaints to the West Palm Beach BBB. The company sells roughly 40 teeth whiteners, acai diet pills and colon cleansers online. Complainants say they agreed to pay anywhere from $1.49 to $3.87 to cover shipping for the product trial but were charged as much as $87 a month, sometimes before they even received

their trial in the mail. Complainants report getting the run-around from the company when they request refunds or ask to stop being billed; one consumer claims to have lost more than $860 as a result of recurring charges. In just four months, Internet Cash Machines racked up more than 460 complaints from people who were interested in working from home and

has received an F grade from the Los Angelesarea BBB. Consumers say that they signed up for a free trial package of information costing $2.95 but were promptly charged as much as $149. Complainants also say they are unable to cancel by phone or email, and have no way to prevent the fee, typically $139 to $149, from being deducted from their account.

“Before signing up for any free trial offer, read the fine print carefully and always check the company out with the Better Business Bureau,” says Pasacreta. “You’ll save time and money by avoiding the hassle and recurring charges of some unscrupulous offers.” For more advice on avoiding scams and fraud, visit www.mbc. bbb.org.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

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11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Are you a Middle School student in Coquitlam? Have you done something cool to help others? Enter the “Power of One” Contestt and Win a $500 Gift Certificate for Coquitlam Centre. Categories for submissions are: Community, Opportunity, Energy, Environment, Health, Education, Shelter, and Conservation.

Salmon Come Home at Hoy Creek Hatchery

Visit www.coquitlam.ca/leadership for contest details and rules, application forms, and in-depth descriptions of the categories.

Celebrate the 18th annual Salmon Come Home, a free family event where you can observe spawning salmon and explore Hoy Creek.

Winner will be announced November 10 and Prize awarded at City of Coquitlam’s Simon Jackson “Power of One” event at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, November 18, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. Winner will also receive four (4) tickets to the Simon Jackson event and a meet-and-greet with Simon Jackson.

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Odyssey for school kids Schools can sign up for program Schools interested in starting Odyssey of the Mind clubs can find out more information about the creative problem-solving program. This is the 27th year of Odyssey of the Mind and it is now being offered at an affordable rate to schools and communities. The program develops teamwork among students and taps into their creativity and imagination. Participation will provide students with the ability to solve problems and think on their feet. It costs $150 for an elementary school membership and will enable a school to enter up to 10 teams in two tournaments, which are held in the spring each year. Other special rates are available for school districts as well. School administrators or parent advisory committees interested in arranging an information awareness session can visit www.odysseybc.ca or contact odysseybc@gmail.com.

Kids who participate in Odyssey of the Mind do creative problem-solving exercises and even take part in annual competitions. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Fall affair & book sale Wilson Centre and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam are hosting their annual fall affair and book sale next month. The event will feature crafts, baked goods and one-of-a-kind finds as well as entertainment, refreshments, displays, demonstrations and bargain basement prices on well-used and near-new books. The fall affair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave. in PoCo. For more information, visit the library at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. or phone 604-927-7999.

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October 16 - Drop in for the Open House at the Inspiration Garden Green Can Program Come with all those burning questions regarding the new Green Can Program! Starting in October, you can put your food scraps in with your yard trimmings. By recycling our food scraps, we will not only save money (due to a lower disposal cost) but will also help reduce our carbon footprint and reach our new waste diversion goal of 70% by 2015. Find out more information at www.coquitlam.ca/recycle. Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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A44 Tri-City News Friday, October 15, 2010

Care for your mind & closets at CPL Coquitlam Public Library is hosting a pair of programs next week, one at the Poirier branch, the other at the City Centre branch: • The Healthy Brain and Memory Loss: What You Need to Know — Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m., City Centre branch: Katherine Guilbride, support and education co-ordinator from the North Fraser Alzheimer Resource C e n t re, w i l l u s e a PowerPoint presentation to discuss ways to reduce your risk factors for developing brain disease; how to keep your brain healthy; when to be concerned about memory loss; and what services are provided by the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. • Love it or Heave it (De-clutter) — Thursday, Oct. 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Poirier branch: Anna Camporese is a confessed recovering “clutterholic” who is committed to de-cluttering in a responsible way that honours people’s possessions while at the same time encouraging them to pass on the items they no longer need or love. Her talk is light-hearted — part PowerPoint and part fun props to engage the audience — with solid tips and ideas to motivate audience members to start de-cluttering and organizing their homes. Phone 604-937-4155 to register for these free programs or for more information.

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A46 Tri-City News Friday, October 15, 2010

Home ShowRE REVIEW EVIEW Winter aconites offer colour in your garden in late December and into January. They are best planted in and around shrubs or evergreen perennials, like Japanese azaleas, dwarf conifers, euphorbias, colourful heucheras and new sedums, like golden ‘Angelina’.

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soil over the bud unions. Tree roses need to be wrapped with wire from top to bottom and sawdust or bark placed on the inside to protect both the top and bottom graft. Most hedging cedars, junipers and other ‘non bud’ forming conifers can be tidied up and pruned to make them less susceptible to heavy snow damage. Pruning of spruce trees, firs and pines should be left until the end May. Non-flowering broad leaved plants, like laurels, photinias and boxwood, can also be tidied at this time of year. At the end of the month, our last two hardy annual plants must be lifted to ensure their protection for winter. All tuberous dahlias and canna roots need to be cut back, carefully lifted with forks, cleaned, dried and stored cool (40°F 4.5°C) over the winter. All tropical indoor plants summering outdoors must be inside now. They need to be thoroughly checked for insects and stored cool (50°F) with lots of light. It is best if fuchias, lantanas and Angel Trumpets are stripped of their leaves. Keep them just moist. As late summer and fall herbaceous perennials finish and look messy, prune them to the ground and apply compost or manures to build up the soil for next year. Plant winter pansies, violas and hardy evergreen perennials and grasses in bare areas for a great look all winter and plant bulbs in among them for a real treat next spring. Is fall a riot of colour in your garden? If not, look at all the outdoor colour potential in other gardens and in garden stores at this time of year, from compact Burning Bushes to tall thin fire engine red maples. Plant more reds, hot oranges and vibrant yellows to bring our autumn gardens alive.

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elegant fireplace, vast walk in closet with a surplus of closet organization and soothing spa ensuite. Three additional grand bedrooms offer vaulted ceilings, oversized windows and beautifully finished bathrooms. The exciting 10ft walk out lower level completes this entertainer’s dream home with a fabulous games/pool table room featuring restaurant seating, flat screen television, durable cork flooring. Enjoy the summer kitchen, state of the art home theatre including theatre seating, guest bedroom and in floor radiant heating. The picturesque landscape enhances this exceptional home with the gorgeous rock face water feature at the entrance and the natural beauty can be enjoyed from the numerous stamp & aggregate concrete patios, decks and walkways surrounding the house. Be the first to view the outstanding luxury offering by Marcraft Homes and learn about the fabulous opportunities found at the Ridgewood Estates.

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A48 Tri-City News Friday, October 15, 2010 INTRODUCING

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HOT PURSUIT Michael Vacchino (68) and Jack Varney (18) of the Coquitlam Cougars give chase on the North Surrey Hawks’ Chiasson Bailey during a Vancouver Mainland Football League Peewee division game Sunday at Kevin Chin Field. The Cougars rolled to a 24-0 triumph.

Isaiah John-Lawrence rambled for four touchdowns to rally the visiting Coquitlam Vikings to a 32-16 triumph over the Langley Wranglers i n a Va n c o u v e r M a i n l a n d Fo o t b a l l League Jr. Bantam division contest Sunday at McLeod Park. John-Lawrence finished with 193 rushing yards, and was complemented by another scoring major by K.J. Johnson. Nick Dragon recorded two quarterback sacks for the Vikes, while other defensive standouts were Johnathon Broderick, Demarius Henderson and Mike Dupuis. In Peewee division play, the Coquitlam Wildcats moved to a perfect 6-0 on the season via an emphatic 62-0 victory over the Cloverdale Lynx at Kevin Chin Field. Kimani Dorsey scored all three of his touchdowns in the first half, after which the Wildcats built a comfortable 42-0 lead. Xavion Fleary scored a pair of majors for Coquitlam, with Max Kennedy, Nick DePaoli, Keon Taffe, Tyrese Reed and Jude Hussain also hitting paydirt for the winners. Offensive linemen Graeme Melnyk, Dennis Bull and Myke Ferguson were instrumental in the Wildcats’ win. Danny Bennett contributed an interception to the Wildcats’ cause.

Express get it Straight in victory over Surrey Destry Straight zipped in three goals and added one assist to steer the Coquitlam Express to a 7-5 victory Wednesday over the Surrey Eagles in a B.C. Hockey League Jr. ‘A’ encounter in South Surrey. The win boosted the Express to 8-4-1 in the Coastal Conference, good for a second-place tie with the Powell River Kings behind the first-place 9-1-2 Langley Chiefs. The Express actually trailed 2-0 before Straight struck with a shorthanded marker midway through the first period. Jason Grecia then knotted the scored 2-2 before the first frame expired, then Coquitlam native Riley McIntosh fired in the go-ahead goal for the Express at 7:14 of the second. The teams were deadlocked 4-4 when Brad Reid and captain Garrick Pretty tallied 51 seconds apart in the third to give the Express a 6-4 margin. The Eagles’ Jeff Vanderlugt cut the gap

to 6-5 with a powerplay marker with fewer than three minutes remaining, but Straight capped his hattrick and the game by hitting an empty net with just four ticks left on the clock. Perry, Reid and Alex Petan all had two assists for the Express, while Coquitlam product Michael Krgovich was limited to one helper for Surrey. The Express host the 5-6-1 Westside Warriors tonight (Friday) at the Sports Centre, 7 p.m. • Massimo Lamacchia of the Express was named BCHL Player of the Week after the 19-year-old netted 10 points in three games, including six in Coquitlam’s 9-2 home-ice win Sunday over the Cowichan Capitals. ICING: In honour of the national Drop Everything and Read challenge, Express players will be at the Poirier Street library from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25. For more, visit www.libary.coquitlam.bc.ca.

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PM’s Lachlan captains Clan in gals’ soccer After earning a scoreless draw against the No. 9-ranked Western Washington University Vikings of Bellingham last week, the Simon Fraser Clan –– with cocaptain Lauren Lachlan of Port Moody –– travel south of the border for a pair of NCAA Div. 2 Great Northwest Athletic Conference games this week. The Clan were set to take on Western Oregon University on Thursday (after The News’ deadline) before playing in Lacey, Wash. against St. Martin’s University on Saturday. The Clan, including Coquitlam’s Anna Brancati, headed into the action 4-3-2 overall this season with a 3-2-2 record in GNAC play. The WWU Vikings came into their match against SFU with an 8-1-1 record. Earlier, the Clan faced one of their toughest opponents of the season and played one of their strongest games, out-shooting the

Vikings 14-to-9 with a couple of golden opportunities. One of them came in overtime when Lia Marining headed a ball, beautifully crossed into the box, just wide of the far post. Goalkeeper Amelia Ng picked up her sixth shutout of the season as she stopped four WWU shots. The Clan have found opportunities of late but the story of the season remains to be the inability to pot home some of those chances. As a team, SFU has scored just two goals in their last five games but thanks to a stellar backend, a strong defensive system and timely goalkeeping, only two of those games resulted in losses. The Clan exploded for four goals in the final 20 minutes of their contest against St. Martin’s on Sept. 16 to win 4-0, including a pair from Lachlan. Two days later, SFU shutout Western Oregon by a 2-0 count.

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Tyler Shaw of the Riverside Rapids gets set to launch a shot against the Pinetree Timbervwolves and goalie Michael Paciorek during a Fraser Valley North AAA soccer league game Wednesday at Gales Park.

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PoMo gal gets medal Despite having to share the podium platform with two others, Port Moody’s Carly Dockendorf was elated to get there Tuesday. The 29-year-old cleared 4.25 metres and had the same number of misses as S a s k a t o o n’s Ke l s i e Hendry and England’s Kate Dennison, resulting in a three-way deadlock for bronze in women’s pole vault at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. “I’m pretty excited,” Dockendorf said. “This is the first national team I’ve ever been on. A bronze medal to me is huge.” Australia’s Alana Boyd won with 4.40 m.

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Greed can spoil the wealth Every fall, thanks to 30 years of good work in conservation, our rivers are replete with salmon. These returning fish bring anglers and spectators from far and wide to witness the miracle of regeneration. It also brings the best and the worst that our angling community can present to the world. The good news is that there are more than enough fish to go around; the bad news is that greed and arrogance always show, too. Wisdom would have us exercise what a good mother would teach: Sharing is a virtue, and if you have nothing constructive to say keep quiet. Ignorance is not a sign of a bad attitude; it is a sign of not knowing a better way. Let’s all try to get along.

THE REPORT Fishing is good on our Lower Mainland lakes. For wet (sinking) fly fishing try Big Black, Nation’s Black, Baggy Shrimp, Coachman, Cased Caddis, Halfback, Dragon Nymph, Carey Special, Zulu, or Doc Spratley. For dry fly fishing try Tom Thumb, Renegade,

Black Gnat, Foam Ant, Griffith Gnat, Royal Coachman or Elk Hair Caddis. Local bass and crappie fishing is good. For bass try Size #4 to #1 Wooly Bugger, Big Black, Blood Leach, Matuka, Popin Bugs, Chernobyl Ants, Crayfish, Clouser’s Deep Minnow, Epoxy Minnow, Deceiver, Muddler Minnow, Dolly Whacker, Turk’s Tarantula, Bucktail, Hair Frog, Irresistible, or Tom Thumb. For crappie try Black Gnat, Lady McConnel, Coachman, Royal Coachman, Ant, chartreuse Boobie, Wooly Bugger, Trico, Griffith Gnat or Irresistible. Fishing on our Interior lakes is very good. For wet fly fishing try Chironomid, Pumpkinhead, 52 Buick, Wooly Bugger, Micro Leach, olive Matuka, Butler’s Bug, Halfback, Baggy Shrimp, Sooboo, Sixpack or Green Spratley. For dry fly fishing try Lady McConnel, Irresistible, Big Ugly, Double Hackled Peacock, Tom Thumb, Royal Wulff, Goddard Sedge, Sofa Pillow or Elk Hair Caddis. The Fraser River is good for spring, chum, and coho. The Vedder River is good for spring, coho and chum. The Stave River is good for chum, coho and cutthroat. The Harrison River is fair to good for spring, chum, coho, cutthroat and rainbow.

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

604 575 5555

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: #8401 747-923 Foster Ave 730-920 Sprice Ave #9896 1486 Johnson St #8158 304-409 Dartmoor Dr 2500-2519 Penhurst Crt 2603-2688 Rogate Ave #8121 1390-1372 Austin Ave (even side only) 1500-1663 Charland Ave 479-499 Decaire St #9027 1206-1275 Confederation Dr 810-863 Mclennan Crt #9061 793-1891 Aire Cres (odd) 2161 Lamprey Dr 1715-2191 Western Dr #9878 500-1528 Greenstone Crt 2620-2642 Marble Crt 2610-2641 Pamorama Dr #6066 2-7 Arrowood Close 1-36 Arrowood Pl 1-18 Boulderwood Pl 1-16 Ravine Dr #8779 2535-2635 Fushcia Pl 1316-1342 Honeysuckle Lane 2532-2560 Jasmine Crt #8154 2270-2498 Latimer Ave 2251-2498 Warrenton Ave

Some great kids aged 12 to 18

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? Qualified applicants receive training, support and remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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HELP WANTED

#9204 2986 Coast Meridian Rd 2994 Coast Meridian Rd 3046 Coast Meridian Rd #8682 1967-2291 Como Lake Ave 1908-1991 Custer Crt 805-815 Northview Pl (odd) 801-871 Thermal Dr 830-842 Ultra Crt #8552 511 Gatensbury St #8518 1370-1440 Cambridge Dr (even) 1305-1427 Foster Ave 656-669 Gatensbury St 1507 Grover Ave 649-651 Schoolhouse St OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation

@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number. CERTIFIED TRAFFIC CONTROL people needed immed. Exc. wages. Must have vehicle. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS, F/T, needed in the Pitt Meadows area. $10.25/hr. Day shift & some wknds Exp an asset. Must be fluent in English. Apply by fax 604-460-1803 or email to: john@hollandia.ca Hi-Mart (Port Coquitlam). F/T BUTCHER. 2 - 3 yrs exp. Highschool grad. $18.50/H cut & trim meats. Fax: 604-942-3243.

SHIPPER / RECEIVER Stilewood International, a wood door manufacturer and window distributor based in Port Coq., B.C. is looking for a Shipper / Receiver familiar with the door & window industry. POSITION SUMMARY: Multi-tasking position dealing with all aspects of shipping, receiving. material handling, general labour and administration in a fast paced environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: SHIPPING & RECEIVING ·Responsible for loading and unloading trucks ·Arrange trucking completion of all shipping documents in conjunction with the trucking firm or courier; including Bill of Lading, Packing Slips, Customs Documentation, etc. ·Assist in organizing and setup of shipping / receiving department ·Packaging / crating of finished goods. ·As required, pick up and deliver parts to & from external suppliers and customers. GENERAL LABOUR ·Ensure plant floor is clean by collecting and dumping wood chips and garbage bins from the plant floor and clean up spills ·Assist in administration duties as required ·Follow established safety guidelines & practices REQUIREMENTS ·High School diploma ·Experience operating a forklift a MUST ·Shipping / Receiving experience in a manufacturing environment ·Good computer skills ·Good interpersonal, communication, planning & organizational skills ·Understanding of Workplace Safety Act & WHMIS Wage will depend on year’s previous experience. Please Fax:604.944.9970 or E-mail:shelly@stilewood.com

Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour) Entry level positions Job entails: Lift 25-100lbs, repetitive manual labor, working outdoors, long hours, travel in BC, strong work ethic, team player, multitasking, self-motivated. Ability to take direction, valid BC drivers license, clean abstract, reliable transportation. Mechanically inclined an asset. Provide resume and drivers abstract to: careers@mudbaydrilling.com or fax to 604-888-4206. No phone calls.

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, 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 llllege education d ti or ttwo years off sales l experience experienc i – preferably eferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build uild relationships with clients and offer superior customer service rvice is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player ayer and will also be called upon to grow the account a listt with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment environmen with a poositive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive mpetitive base salary and commission plan coupled cou with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspappers across Canada anada and the United States and for the proven candidate thee opportunities are endless. Pleease submit your resume with a cover letter byy Friday, October 15, 2010 to: Jean Hincks, Advertising Director The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3 V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com

www.blackpress.ca

Division of Black Press

HELP WANTED

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Community Support Worker & Home Sharing Opportunities Available Community Support Worker Required for supporting adults with physical and mental disabilities. CPR / First aid and valid driver’s license. Competitive wages (union rates and benefits) Must be available weekends and some over nights. Send resumes to: Younghusband Resources Ltd #100-1628 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9 Fax - 604-552-1206 Email: officeyrl@telus.net

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

The positions are in a Senior Care Facility on the North Shore. Persons in this role will show leadership to others, be responsible for preparing meals following recipes and menus, ensuring quality and food presentation, ordering, adherence to HACCP & WHMIS, staff schedules and replacement of staff. Criminal Record Check/TB test required. Qualifications: • Min. 2 - 3 years exp. cooking in a Healthcare Environment • BC Food Safe cert. Level 2 • Good Understanding of HACCP • Chef/Commercial Cook Training an asset • Able to work morning & evening / weekend and weekday shifts

Up to $20/hour. No phones. Work with people. 15 positions for our Promotional Dept. People skills an asset. No experience, no problem.

Call Shelley 604-777-2195

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JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909 POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

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CARPET INSTALLATION

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

The Best Team & Service ! 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

FLOOR LAYER: 30 YEARS EXP. Carpet, Lino & repairs. Work Guar’d! Gary 604-585-2044.

604-468-8889

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CLEANING SERVICES

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Clean to Perfection. Reliable & Honest, Lic’d & Insured. Free window cleaning. 778-840-2421.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS General Office Help Needed Busy Port Coquitlam Wholesale Company is looking to join our team. This person will be responsible for general office duties i.e.: data entry, filing, answering telephones. Sales experience would be a great plus. Valid drivers license a must. We are also looking for someone who is organized, a fast learner and takes direction well. Fax: 604-944-8853

CLEANING SERV. European exp, trustworthy, exc ref’’s, bondable. Free Est Alexandra 604-942-5024. CLEANING SPECIAL Rates as low as $60/mo. Price incl. cleaning supp. Free estimates. Call A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

Email: tracy@eagleridgetrading.com

Thank you for your interest, successful applicants will be notified.

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OFFICE ASSISTANT

Busy heating and air conditioning office in Maple Ridge is looking for F/T office help. Must have an outgoing disposition, & be customer service driven. Computer experience a must, with working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook. Experience dealing with a busy multi line phone system is essential, as well as the ability to express yourself clearly to customers. Please fax or e-mail resume with wage expectation, no phone calls please. Only those we would like to interview will be contacted. Fax: 604-466-5896 or E-mail: lindap@colemanheating.ca

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RETAIL

Coquitlam Shell Station Now seeking Full & Part-time sales associates & full serve attendants. Email resume: c00026@mktng.ca

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Heavy Duty Mechanic

CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Heavy Duty Mechanic to service our Langley Shop. Full-time $25 to $30 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Plus OVERTIME & BENEFITS Must be knowledgeable with: D Heavy Duty equipment D Fleet trucks D Welding Must have valid driver’s license w/abstract & claim history letter. Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcowestcoast.ca

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Harmony Home Cleaning & Asst. Excellent attention to detail ★ Call Misti 778-846-6478 ★ www.harmonyhomecleaning.ca MAGICAL MAIDS Bonded & Insured. $25/hr. www.magicalmaids.biz 604-467-8439

MAIDS R’ US

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, customized menus tailored to your function! q Dinner Parties q Executive Meetings q Family Gatherings q Weddings / Banquets q B-B-Ques q Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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HOME CARE

The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 22 yrs exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call

604-808-0212

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COMPUTER SERVICES

COMPUTER REPAIR Data recovery, net work setup. Certified technician with 20 years experience. Mobile, online, and on site service. Start from $39.99. www.softnetz.com or info@ softnetz.com Joe (604)349-0656

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CONCRETE & PLACING

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE We do it all from start to finish. Family run 40+yrs. 604-240-3408

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

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

Happy Home Care

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

for seniors with S Personal Care S Companionship S In House Assistance S Licensed & Insured

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

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

Call: 778-867-9135

www.HappyHomeCare.ca

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

COOK/Baker/Dessert Maker Wanted for ethnic restaurant & food producer established 15 yrs. Min 7 yrs exp to work in a busy fast-paced environment. Must be able to memorize and make 100 different ethnic recipes on a daily basis under supervision. Must be a take-charge, hardworking individual with good health and in good physical shape. Fax resume to Tina at 604-461-3777 or email: casadelpane@shaw.ca

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Please send resumes to HS513.Marquise@hiredesk.net or online at: www.marquise.ca

Home Sharing

GET IN THE GAME!!!

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Marquise Group is the fastest growing company in it industry in Western Canada. Providing services in three different sectors: Facilities Management, Hospitality Services and Customer Service.

Do you want the best of both worlds? Work from home while your family opens their hearts and home to an adult with disabilities. For more information please contact Jason at 604-552-1204

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FT/PT Cooks w/ Healthcare experience needed!

www.younghusbandresources.com

L.P.N. NURSE needed for inhome stroke patient. Must be reliable and can do transfers. 40/hrs. week. Call after 6 p.m. 604-941-9021.

PERSONAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

3D/4D

WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pool & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design Free Estimates 604-813-6949

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MEDICAL HEALTH

FETAL PICTURES and VIDEO

We also detect FETAL GENDER after 20 Wks.

604-460-8058

Ph: 778-395-8558

#7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk Rd

GUILDFORD ULTRASOUND

Fantastic Facials & Body Care Lougheed/203/Dewdney M.Ridge

18A-15300 105 AVE, SURREY

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DRYWALL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

J.R. DRYWALL, Specializing in sm jobs, taping & textured ceilings. 35yrs exp. John 604-460-0830

* Servicing the community since 1994* RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Fully Insured & Guaranteed CELL # 604.240.4443 Tom 604.937.1110

GUTTER CLEANING

Same day serv. avail 604-724-6373

RELIABLE DRYWALLERS, tapers & textures. 20 years exp. Com/Res. Reno’s. 604-603-7180

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

WHITE WALL DRYWALL INC. SteelStud*Boarding*Taping*Texture Free Estimates. 604-936-9601.

M.T. GUTTERS

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ELECTRICAL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867.

604-725-5400 BBB www.crimsonelectric.com REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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

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RENOVATIONS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715 ZIGGY’S RENO’S. European quality work. Free Est. 25 yrs exp. Best prices in town. 604-931-4224

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Call Tim 604-612-5388

Residential or Commercial • New Additions • Renovations • General Maintenance • Repairs • Deliveries • Assembly • Need a helping hand? *Free Estimates*Insured*Bonded PCO Service 604-406-2006

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704

Furnace & Duct Cleaning

Special pkg $89. Call 604-945-5801

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in:

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

Ph: 604-469-2331 281

GARDENING

ATC LANDSCAPE Landscape Maintenance Services

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

604.720.2853 Fully Insured. Member of BBB.

www.atclandscape.com

www.metrovanhome.ca

When QUALITY Matters

A-1 CONTRACTING Renos. Bsmt stes, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks. Dhillon 604-782-1936. ❞ A ALL RESIDENTIAL ❞ * Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Ken 604-552-0591 / 604-418-7168

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

DIAMOND CUT CERAMIC TILE ceramic tiles, marble, slate, natural stone, laminate floors, kitchens, bthrm renos. Mike: (778)241-9070 www.7782419070.yp.ca

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ FALL CLEAN-UP ★ S S S S S S

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

Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed. Call John

604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785

Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶ Pea Gravel

465-1311 meadowslandscapesupply.com PRUNING, TRIMMING, Fall Clean Up, Tree Topping. Free Estimates. Call Jason @ 604-614-5954.

HOOT & OWL BE THERE! BUILDING MAINT & REPAIRS LTD. Renovations & repairs Concrete, asphalt, vinyl decks, Roof & gutter repairs Custom bathrooms & tile work. Reliable contractor Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

Gary 604-339-5430 JERRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE A to Z Residential/Strata/Commercial Repairs.

35 years exp. No job too small. 604-710-8184 or 604-941-7988.

A name you can trust

STARBRUSH PAINTING Free estimates, Seniors Disc, high quality, low cost, WCB.

~ 25% off with this ad ~

Call: (604)518-0974 A++ QUALITY & affordable Call now! 778-996-3696 for a free estimate ***Fall/winter rates on now*** www.quicktippainting.com A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

DANN PAINTING Over 25 Years Experience

*Int/Ext *Res/Comm

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LT99 PRO PAINTING Residential, Commercial, Interior, Exterior, Fence, Deck, Pressure Wash, All Kinds of Floorings, Seniors & Vacancies Discount. Professional, Reliable, Affordable Services. Lowest price in town. Free Estimate. Licensed. Fully Insured.

PLUMBING

Interior & Exterior S S S S

Professional Painters Free Estimates Written Guaranteed Bonded & Insured

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ D Broken Concrete RocksD $21.00 Per Metric Ton D Mud Dirt Sod ClayD $21.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $56.00 Per Ton

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, Plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 A-Grade Plumbing,Heating & Drainage. Lic’d local plumber / gas fitter. Free est, guar’d work 778.881.7598

$45/Hr

604-537-4140

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PAUL BUNYAN Tree Service

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

604-942-6907

GL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Insured. 604-240-5362

RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL Res./Comm. 7 Days/week. No job too small. Call 604-725-4257.

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

#1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

EXTRA

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! Dave (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991 #1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339

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SUNDECKS

* Excellent Rates * • • • •

No HASSLE, Top Quality Insured • WCB Written Guarantee Free Estimate

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

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

FURNITURE

Sofa Italia 604.580.2525

PETS 477

560

PETS

ALASKAN MALAMUTE 7 mos. puppy $900 for details see www.mytuk.com or 604-857-0434.

MISC. FOR SALE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. All colors, shots, vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC regd $1000 obo 778-237-2824

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

BOSTON Terrier pups 10 wks, registered, micro chip, vet ✔ shots, dewormed, these are gorgeous pups delivery avail $900+ (604)557-3291

REAL ESTATE

Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA P.B. M $595, F $695. 8wks Vet✓1st shots, absolutely gorgeous.Delivery avail. 604-557-3291

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

COQUITLAM. Comfortable 2 bdrm condo with view. 3 appls, f/p, 2 u/g prkg, ceramic tiles. Pets/rentals w/restrict. $188,900. 778-229-4156

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

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DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, 3 mos. old.1 male, 3 females. $1500. 778-242-0862 or 778-808-5600.

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TREE SERVICES

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

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

10% OFF WITH THIS AD A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

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

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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

www.recycle-it-now.com

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE MUSHROOM MANURE. 13 yds $140 or Well Rotted $160/10 yds. Delivery in Van/Maple Ridge BBY (604)856-8877

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist

RECYCLE-IT!

604.587.5865

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AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

J.J. ROOFING. New Roofs / ReRoofs / Repairs. (Free skylight with new roof). Free Est. Ref’s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345

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UNDER $200

FUTON TOP QUALITY & condition queen size light coloured wood frame with arms, soft brown tones, foam mattress with 2 round & square matching cushions, $148, Call 604-523-1266.

NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941

CALL 604-937-0203

Interior & Exterior

UNDER $100

www.bcclassified.com

ALL PLUMBING SERVICES Leaky pipes, H/W tanks, plugged drains & installs. 778-899-0949

Robert J. O’Brien

PRIMO PAINTING 604-723-8434

MOVING & STORAGE

From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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TOP QUALITY WHITE baby crib c/w mattress, like new. Drop sides. $98. Call 604-523-1266.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

604-728-5643

AUCTIONS

Sunday Oct. 17 - 1 p.m. Monday Oct 18 - 7 p.m. Central Auction 20560 Langley Bypass 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.ca

Meadows Landscape Supply (604)465-1311

Local & Long Distance

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1 Call Does it All - 2 OLD GUYS PLUMBING & HEATING, Repairs, Reno’s, H/W Tanks. 604-525-6662.

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

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

2 DAY ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION

MISC SERVICES

AFFORDABLE MOVING

TREE SERVICES

MILANO PAINTING 604 - 551- 6510

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

25 Years in bus. A Moving Experience. Fast, dependable service. L & D Enterprises. Seniors Disc. Will pack your POD. 604-464-5872. 2guyswithatruck.ca Moving & Storage Visa OK. 604-628-7136 $30 / PER HOUR - ABE MOVING *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1man $35/hr, 2men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience-604 506-7576

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Tyler 778-861-6289

RV PARKING NEEDED Interior retired couple need place to park motor home in tri cities area during Jan 2011. Do you have a large lot or acreage available? Will pay. 2504990419

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas fitter. Reas $. 778-895-2005

INT/EXT Painting. Papering & pressure wash. Reasonable 30yrs exp Refs, free est. Keith 604-777-1223

604-465-3189

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Free Estimates ` QUALITY WORK ` References Available Geoff Dann 604-782-8665

WHOLESALE PRICES

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

Carlo @ (604)818-5919

Scott 604-891-9967 20 yrs exp. Clean, quick & courteous. Int/Ext. Reasonable rates. Dan@EaglePainting. 604-780-4748 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

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30 Years Experience Licensed - Insured

CORAZZA CONTRACTING Quality European Craftsmanship

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed DReferences Residential D Pressure Washing

LANDSCAPING

& Bulldozing Ltd.

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

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

AAA RAY’S Masonry & Landscaping

HANKS TRUCKING

• Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks

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

TRIPLE M RENO’S & PAINTING Free Est’s. Low Prices, High Quality. Call: (604)805-8548.

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

604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

Cleaning & Repairing

FENCING

Cedar Fencing Installations ATC LANDSCAPE 604.720.2853 Fully Insured. Member of BBB. www.atclandscape.com

HOME REPAIRS

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

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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

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

HANDYPERSONS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

RENO & REPAIR

Professional Installation

Electrical Contractor Residential / Commercial ✓ Maintenance & Service ✓ Basements & Additions ✓ Kitchen & Bath Reno’s ✓ “Grow-op” Restoration ✓ Main Service / Panel Upgrades

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

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

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

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ARTISTIX MAINTENANCE

BOARDING, TAPING, painting, renovations. Big & small jobs, quality work. Free estimates. Roman 604-931-4132 or 726-4132.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies CKC reg’d. exc pedigree, solid German working line, Black & Tan wormed, micro chipped & vaccinated. 1 Male and 1 Female. $900. 604-462-7191. View Sire & Dam at: obedienceplus.com GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161. JACK RUSSELL PUPS 2 males, tri colored, tails docked & dew claws. Vet ✔ , view parents. Ready Nov. 9 (10 weeks) 604-820-4236 Kittens, 6 wks. bottled raised very affectionate need loving homes litter box trained. $50. 604-530-2829. LAB PUPS black & yellow ready to go Oct. 20 @ 10 wks, start @ $700 & come w/starter kits 604-477-2930 NEED A GOOD HOME for a dog or a good dog for a home? We adopt www.856-dogs.com or call: 856-3647.

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MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

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OPEN HOUSE

21514 Ashbury Court, Maple Ridge

★ OPEN HOUSE ★

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 ~ 4 Spacious completely reno’d 3 bdrm. on quiet CDS. 3 new S/S appl. Fin. daylight bsmt. suite. Oversized lot. ~ $479,900

604-725-1710

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

ST. BERNARD pups, loyal family dogs, approx. 175lb as adults. Last couple, $850/ea. (604)462-8605

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

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COQUITLAM/ POCO/PT. MOODY

PORT COQUITLAM, 1532 Fraser Ave. basement home with legal suite. 7 + years old. Spotless cond. 5 bdrm., 3 baths. Spacious kitchen and family room. Asking $612,000. Offers. Joe Pal 604-572-1211 Sutton Group Medallion Realty

Friday, October 15, 2010 Tri-City News A59

REAL ESTATE 660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam/Port Moody

St. John’s Apartments

RENTALS

2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

PITT MEADOWS

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

706

706

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

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

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Dragan 778-788-1845

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

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

Dragan 778-788-1845

PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrm Suites Available With Large Balcony / Patio 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.

Cedar Grove Apartments

Call 604-941-9051

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

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

Quiet building with insuite storage, dishwasher, gated parking. Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM center, deluxe 1 bdrm + den, top flr, corner ste, F/P, 5 appls, patio, gym, jacuzzi, sec. prk. Immed. $1,200.Call (604)298-9890

COQUITLAM CENTRE “Raphael Towers” 2 Bdrm $1230/mo *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

604-944-2963 Coquitlam - Condo 2960 Princess Cr; Reno’d 1 BR 710 sf; 1 bath; lndry; balcony parking; locker; $1100 Nov. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM - CRESENTVIEW

Spacious 3 Level 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes Over 2000 sq ft, cozy fireplaces, all appliances included. 1½ and 2 baths available; garage or carport. Large kitchen. Close to all types of schools, transportation and amenities.

Please call 604-834-4097 Website:www.aptrentals.com

COQUITLAM

DON’T MISS THIS! $725 & up. 1 bdrm apt Incl. hot water & prkg. Avail Oct 15 or Nov 1. Quiet bldg., Near SFU & Lougheed Mall. N/P. 604-721-9020.

www.apt4rent.ca COQUITLAM

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

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

1 bdrm. from $775/mo.

Devonshire Housing Co-op 22170 Dewdney Trunk Road

604-463-4568

2 Bdrm, 2 bath Avail Immed, 3 appl’s ~ laundry hook-up new carpet ~ new paint $886/mo. $2000 for shares

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available October 2 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Criminal/cr check & refs. Sorry No Pets

Welcome Home !

S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Secure gated parking S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT PORT MOODY. Newport. 1 bdrm. & den. 900 sf. 12th flr. F/p, 5 appl. Bright & new. 1 secure parking. Gym. $1280/mo. 604-984-0222 PORT Moody Newport Vill. 2 bdrm 2 f/bths, 4 appl, gas f/p, u/g prkg, N/S. Nov. 1. $1200 604-728-0004. PORT MOODY, Newport Village, 17th fl 1800sf luxry 3Br 2Ba lndryiron-linen rm, 3 w-in closets, w-in pantry, SS appl, HW-lam-tile-carpet flrs, FP, balc, inlet-view, avail 12/1 $2425 604-469-0749 PORT MOODY, Newport Village. 2 bdrm condo. 5 appls. Gas F/P. Nr rec ctr. transit & library. Oct 1/Nov 1 $1250/mo. N/P. N/S. 604-524-3353. PORT MOODY. Now renting ~ Villa Leah 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. suites. $950 $1475/mo Newly reno’d & upgraded Available immed. 778-355-6677 PORT MOODY *SPECIAL* Large 1 BDRM $750, Henry St. incls ht, h/w, prk. 604-461-1336 or 604-937-5427 PORT MOODY

THE PERFECT LOCATION Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. Sorry, no pets. Starting at $720/mo.

Call 604-724-6967

For more info. google us. MAPLE RIDGE mo

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/

GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

Port Moody - Townhouse 2200 Panorama Dr; Large 4 BR 2300 sf; 3.5 Bath; lndry; VIEW! Rec room; garage; $2100 Oct. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 ROCKRIDGE area 2 bedroom, 1 bath basement suite. 2 years old, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave & own laundry. NS, small pets ok. $800 plus utilities, avail immediately. Call Darrin 604-562-3908

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COQUITLAM warehouse, 175 Schoolhouse St. 3,579 - 5,900 sq ft. Call Rachel 604-633-2888.

711

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE

1 Bedroom Suites

✶ Move In Allowance COQUITLAM

** TOP FLOOR ** 1 BDRM APT. $775/Mo

604-464-3550

Call 604-421-1235

McIntosh Plaza Suit Mature Adults

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

Available November 1st Highrise 1/2 Block to Town F/F fridge & easy clean stoves NO PETS

Call (604) 931-2670

22330 McIntosh Avenue

PITT MEADOWS: 3 Bdrm + den, 2 u/g prk, 2 full baths, 5 appl, storage large patio, golf course & mtn view. $1450/mo. Nov 1st. (778)317-6812 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $775/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

PITT MEADOWS Meadow Gardens overlooking 18th hole. Luxury 2 bdrm. & den, 3rd. flr. 1,200 sqft. f/p, s/s appli. patio, in-ste w/d & storage, 1 u/g prkg & locker, clubhouse, fitness room, fully secure, n/s, n/p. Ref’s. Avail immed. $1,395 + utils. Please call: (604)465-6201 PORT MOODY, Aria 2, 21st floor, Fabulous view, 2/bdrms, 2/baths, sec parking, pool, $1600/mo. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460

(604)463-6841

OFFICE/RETAIL

COQUITLAM Centre Area 750 + SQ/FT OFFICE space with small kitchen.

604-944-2963 743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Maple Ridge

PORT COQUITLAM

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

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.

741

CEDARWAY APT

2251 Pitt River Rd.

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

HOMES FOR RENT

Coquitlam - Main House 353 Mundy St; Lrg 3 BR + Den RENO”D; 2200 sf; 2.5 Bath; lndry Media Room; garage; $2000 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 MAPLE RIDGE: 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 kit’s, 2 liv/rm’s. Nr Hammond schl, WCX & shops. NP/NS. Nov 1st. $1800/mo. (778)888-9175 MAPLE RIDGE SW 5 min to WCE/ GE Bridge. 30K reno’s. 5 bdrm. + den. 3 baths, dble garage, new f/s, d/w, m/w (2 sets). Incl. 2 bdrm. self contained g/l suite. Np/ns. Ref’s. $1990/mo Avail now. 604-942-0545 PORT Coquitlam, 3 bdrm Rancher. New Paint & Carpet. Huge yard. Vacant $1380 + util. Kevin 604-9106184 PORT COQUITLAM, 5 bdrm 3 bath nice yard, w/d, NS/NP avail Nov 1. $1800 + utils. 604-929-4138 PORT MOODY 4 bdrms approx 3000s/f, unfin bsm’t, n/s n/p. Ref’s req $2,100/mo. Avail now 778-2887070 oldcut@hotmail.com

Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

www.aptrentals.net

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

736

PORT COQUITLAM

Call 604-837-4589

BURNABY

RENTALS

CO-OP RENTALS NOVA VITA CO-OP

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

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT COQUITLAM 1/2 duplex, 2 bdrm., w/d, yard, alarm, N/S N/P. Nov. 1. Refs req’d. $800 mo. 604942-6565

736

HOMES FOR RENT

CLOSE to SFU - 5 Bedroom House, transit, shopping & schools. Private, quiet, NS NP immed 604 7206777 nbarreca@telus.net $2000 COQ. 900blk Rochester. lrg 5Bdrm, 2ba, 5appl, shed, full bsmt. New paint, tiles & carpets. Lge reliable family. Ref’s. N/P. $1900. 875-6543 COQ. Central. 3 bdrm, 1 on main, 2 up, lrg fcd yrd 12x14 shed & 21x34 garage/workshop on Linton/Jasper. For reliable family $1600. 875-6543 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. 4 bdrms, 4 baths, den, 3 F/P’s, lndry. 2 car gar. 3000 s.f. N/S. N/P. Refs. $2200. Avail. now. 604-288-4766.

5 Bedroom renovated house $1990. Please call Tom Fraser Property Mgmt (604)466-7021

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING NOW RENTING EXCEPTIONAL RETIREMENT INDEPENDENT LIVING 55 RJ Kent Residences. Brand New 1 bdrm. suites. Monthly lease includes 2 meals, weekly housekeeping and flat laundry service. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 778-285-5554

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION SOUTH Surrey: Room, priv. entry, clean, new, quiet, bright home. N/S, N/D. Prof. $450/mo. 778-997-9976

749

STORAGE

STORAGE SPACE for rent. 1400 sf. Available now. For more info call 604-866-8182.

750

SUITES, LOWER

ANMORE. 1 bdrm on acre, 1000 sf, priv entry, cvrd deck, shrd W/D. N/P, suits 1, $850 incl utils cable & net. Immed/Nov.1. 604-506-1034 BURQUITLAM bsmt, 2 big bdrms full bath, full size inste ldry cls to transit Lougheed mall 5 min to SFU $1100. Avail immed. NS/NP. 604808-2274

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

838

PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm, bright, above grnd, NP/NS, no ldry. Incl cble, hydro. $750m. 604-866-8182 PORT COQUITLAM, newly reno’d, large 3 bdrm, abv. grnd, quiet area. 1200sf, b. yrd, $1050 + 1/2 utils. Avail. NOW. (604) 552-5958. PORT COQUITLAM North. Cozy 1 bdrm suite, nr bus, ns/np, no laundry, shower only, $750 incl hydro. Avail Immed. Call 604-942-2523. PORT MOODY, 1 bdrm, 1,000 sf, bright, beautiful, grnd lvl, 5 appls, Nov. 1.$900+1/3 util. 604-763-3705 PORT MOODY. Bright 1 bdrm $725 + 20% utils. Free lndry, nr Newport Village. NP/NS. Call 604-469-9402. Port Moody, College Park. 2 bdrm grd lvl ste. Avail immed. $950. Lndry incl. N/S N/P. 604-551-7831. SOUTH POCO 2 bdrm & den, dishwasher, fireplace, own entrance, ground floor, on bus route, $975 + 30% utilities 778-789-3145

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

845

851

TRUCKS & VANS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2006 Ford F350 XLT 4X4 diesel, long box, crew cab, like new, low kms $21,000. 604-750-0606

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

SUITES, UPPER

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

TOWNHOUSES

ALL VEHICLES WANTED Notice To Creditors And Others

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

RE: ESTATE OF ELMER STEWART BOYD also known as ELMER S. BOYD and ELMER BOYD

Pt Mdy 2 BD T’House “Highland Park” 5 appl, avail now $1100/mo Ref’s. N/S. Small dog w/deposit.

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE & BE A HERO ◆ FREE TOW ◆ TAX RECEIPT 24 - 48hr. Service

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

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

604.408.2277 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Call 604-942-2012 Harris Road Co-op Open House Oct 10 & 17, 12 PM - 4 PM 2 - 3 bdrm for Nov 1 $1005 / $1089/mo... Shares required $2500/$3500 No subsidy available 19225 119 Ave. Pitt Meadows

The Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

604-808-5200

NOTICE IS GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Elmer Stewart Boyd, also known as Elmer S. Boyd and Elmer Boyd, formerly of 103 - 523 Whiting Way, Coquitlam, B.C. deceased, who died on July 23, 2010, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the Adminstrators, Allen Stewart Boyd and Bonnie Ann Boyd, c/o Paulette V. Gurski, Barrister and Solicitor, 2300 - 2850 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6K5, on or before November 5, 2010, after which date the Administrators will distribute the estate among the parties entitled, having regard only to the claims of which the Administrators then have notice. ALLEN STEWART BOYD BONNIE ANN BOYD Administrators

Luxury Basement Suite

COQ. CEN. 1 bdrm + den bsmt suite for rent, just renovated. $800 + 1/3 utils. Available anytime, call 604-945-3619 COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. new suite, utils. incl. 5 appl., insuite ldry. Avl. Now. $800 mo. Mike 604-552-7611 COQUITLAM 2 lge. bdrm. 1300 sq. ft. Incl. utils & cable. $1100 mo. Nov. 1. N/P. 604-464-3080 COQUITLAM large 1 bdrm suite in exec home, sep entry & laundry,f/p, nice view, suit quiet mature person. $850/mo. Call 778-882-3959. COQUITLAM Nestor St. Reno’d. grd lvl 2 bdrm, 900sf, 5 appls, $850+1/2 util. pet ok. 778-846-8324 COQUITLAM. Reno’d 3 bdrm lower ste. H/w flrs, dryer, nr Coq Ctr, sep ent. $1200 incl utils. 778-863-2581 COQUITLAM West 1 bdrm bsmt sparking clean & bright sunken l/rm. sep d/rm. Onsite owners. Priv ent. prkg, hydro incl. Laundry avail. N/s n/p. Nov 1. $700/mo. 604-937-5177 COQUITLAM W.W. Plat. 1 bdr bsmt ste. NP/NS, $800/mo incl utils, cbl & net. Avail now. 778-242-3899. MAPLE RIDGE, newly reno’d suite, sep entr., lrg 1 bdrm, own W/D, Util incl. NS, pets negotiable. 1 year lease. Refs. req. $760/mo Please leave msg. Nov.1. (604)467-1307. Pitt Meadows. Spacious 2 bdrm, f/p, fenced yrd, strge shed, $745 + utils, ref req. Nov 1. 604-328-2996 POCO (sefton st)2 bdrm larg liv/ kitch suite in new house, cbl/hydro incl. $950/mo. Avail now. 778-8899905. no pet/smoke PORT COQ Lougheed/Prairie 1 bdrm gr/lvl, (furn or unfurn), 5 appls, inste w/d. $850 + shared utils/cbl, avail now, ns/np. 604-771-9737.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

CITADEL HEIGHTS

Like New. 5 Appliances. Mount Baker View. Walk out with own back yard. $850. Avai. Nov 1st.

845

2007 Sunseeker m/h Ford E450, 1 slide, 31.6’, slps 6, generator, 15.500mi, $48,500 obo (604)8244552 or 604-813-9387 (van)

COQUITLAM, Cape Horn area. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. all appls. newly renov Avail. now. MUST have refs. N/S. N/P. $1150 Also avail. 1 bdrm lower suite. $650 or $1650 for whole house. Jennifer 604-771-9709 Lg 2 bdrm, upper floor, sep. ent, newly renovated, close to all amenities, no pets, no smokers, ref., $740 util. 604-802-4039 North PoCo 2 units avbl. 1 bdrm, bright not bsmt Own Lndry $750+util 3 bdrm top house Fmly area $1250+util 604-346-8397 PORT Coquitlam, 3 bdrm, main floor, Shaunessy & Lougheed area, avail now, newly reno’d, near schls/hwy. Shr utils. 604-321-8577 PORT MOODY, 3 bdrm 2 bath upper lvl 1400sf, fncd yd, shed, corner lot, view,nr all ament N/S $1350 + 2/3 util Nov 1. 604-929-8738 PORT Moody. 3 bdrm, nr Newport Vlg. F/p, w/d, awesome deck, np/ ns. $1300 +60% util. 604-469-9402

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TRANSPORTATION

BY: PAULETTE V. GURSKI Barrister & Solicitor

830

MOTORCYCLES

830

MOTORCYCLES

INVENTORY HUGE ‘09CLEARANCE YAMAHA 49 cc Scooters BWs / Vino / C3 $ Starting at 1899 + Frt. & PDI = $2209

Off Road WR250F WR450F

$

6,729 6,999

$

+ Frt. & PDI = $7329/$7529

Cruiser

Cruiser 1700 Roadstar $ 9,499 + Frt. & PDI = $10,029

1900 Roadliner Midnight $ 13,399 + Frt. & PDI = $13,929

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 Geo Metro, 2 dr. 3 cyl., 5 spd. New brakes, trany, exhaust, tires, exc. cond. Low Km. Asking $3400 obo 604-944-0952

Trail Bikes

ROYAL STAR

TTR 125 Tour Deluxe $ $ 13,199 Starting at 1795 + Frt. & PDI = $2055

+ Frt. & PDI = $13,729 5 Yr. Warranty

Cruiser 950 V-Star $ 6,999 + Frt. & PDI = $7,529

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 Honda Civic SIR 2 dr coupe. 1 owner, 146K, 5 spd, very nice car. $7000 OBO. 604-996-6878 2005 SUZUKI Swift 4 dr hb, 5 spd, well maintained, low mileage, $6500 obo. 604-942-8171 2007 SUBARU Forester Columbia Edition. Immaculate. No accidents. All service receipts. $16500 White Rock (604)220-4209

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A60 Tri-City News Friday, October 15, 2010

2011 Focus S Sedan

DOWN & PER MONTH

DOWN & PER MONTH

SPORT - Auto, A/C, 4.0L V6, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, CD Player

Auto, A/C, SIRIUS Satellite Radio

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BI-WEEKLY

Stk# 11F04556

Payment based on 84 month term at 8%. Total obligation= $37,110.36

* $$299 down and $299 per month are plus taxes. 48 month lease, delivery allowance to dealer. 20,000kms per year. To obligation = $14651 + taxes. Buyouts 1) Ranger - $7,000 +taxes 2) Focus $4123.88 + taxes . In stock units only. Total

MEMBERS GET AN ADDITIONAL

Only Ford lets you recycle your 2003 or older * vehicle and get $ towards a new Ford.

1 000 OFF

3,300

This offer is in addition to incentives currently offered when combined with the $300 available from the Retire Your Ride program, funded by the Government of Canada on qualifying vehicles of model year 1995 or older. Incentives range from $1000 to $3000. Visit ford.ca for details.

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SEL, AWD, LIMITED, NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, LEATHER * $ 11ED0379A

‘06 Ford Focus SES

‘04 Ford F-150

‘03 Ford Focus SE

POWER GROUP, LEATHER, MOONROOF * $ PFC1740

SUPERCREW LARIAT, 4X4 * $ 10F18820A

AUTO, POWER GROUP * $ 11FI0470A

‘04 Porsche Boxster S

‘04 Chevy Aveo

‘04 Honda Civic

39,999

10,999

12,999

17,999

CONVERTIBLE, 67,000 KMS * $ 10F18034A

$

29,999

‘07 Explorer Sport Trac

‘03 Ford Taurus SE

4WD, LIMITED, MOONROOF, LEATHER * $ MLT237

$

25,999

‘08 Ford Edge AWD

POWER GROUP * PFC1553

7,999

‘03 Chevy Cavalier

LIMITED, MOONROOF * $ PFT1845

29,203

METRO

5,999* 10RA5663A

$

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‘07 Ford Edge

22,999

7,999

$

POWER GROUP * PC5696

11,999

‘01 Ford Mustang $

6,999* MLC89A

‘06 Dodge Magnum SXT $

LOADED *

‘07 Hyundai Accent ‘06 Jeep TJ Wrangler $

SPORT, 55,000KMS MOONROOF * PT4600A

10,999

20,999

‘06 Dodge Durango SLT ‘00 Jeep TJ SAHARA $

4X4 HEMI * 11ES1594a

16,999

4X4 *

$

8,999

PT4648

‘09 Ford Focus SE AUTO, A/C, POWER GROUP * $ PFC1741

13,999

‘00 Explorer Sport $

4X4, POWERGROUP * 10ES3184A

8,999

‘07 Ford Fusion SE

‘07 Chrysler 300M

6,999* 10ES3728A

AUTOMATIC, POWER GROUP * $ MLC98

$

‘08 Explorer Ltd.

‘08 Dodge Dakota

‘00 Toyota Corolla LE $

V8, 7 PASSENGER, DVD * MLT203

$

26,993

‘05 Dodge Dakota

CREWCAB, 4X4 * $ MLT63B PFT1817B * Prices do not include taxes & licensing

12,253

$

SPORT, CONVERTIBLE AND RAISED! - NICE! * 10F19761A

15,593

14,999

$

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12,999

‘08 Taurus X SEL $

7 PASSENGER * PT4591

19,999

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