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Time to party – safely CounterAttack has kicked off, so plan to not drink & drive By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

With holiday party season kicking into high gear, police will be waiting at roadblocks around the province as part of the CounterAttack campaign. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said local Mounties will be doing extra enforcement on all major roadways and using strategic tools to target resources in areas with the most alcohol-related crashes resulting in deaths or serious injuries. In 2010, Chung said, 64 people were injured in alcoholrelated crashes in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam but so far this year, there have been at least two fatalities. see TRANSIT TRANSIT,, page A3

Police around British Columbia are stepping roadside checks for drunk drivers during the holiday season.

LEFT: GARY MCKENNA; RIGHT: DIANE STRANDBERG

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Two new events in the Tri-Cities are collecting toys & cash to help those in need this Christmas. Stories, pages A6 & A14

Where’s FHA plan? Plan is still under wraps eight months into the fiscal year By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

The year is almost over but Fraser Health has yet to release its 2011 service plan detailing its priorities and spending — information critics say is needed to scrutinize the authority’s $2.5-billion budget and hold its appointed board to account.

Service plans previously were released in early fall, already months late for a fiscal year that begins April 1. But this year, all B.C. health authority service plans remain stuck in Victoria, where provincial government officials say more work continues to finalize them. “The ministry has been busy working with health authorities to ensure the information and the data is accurate,” a ministry spokesperson said. “This work is important because these plans lay out a complex,

three-year operational plan.” He said the reports should be released within a few weeks. NDP leader Adrian Dix called the delay ridiculous and said it reflects a continuing government effort to hide the details of health spending and planning. “Only a Liberal government would consider it good practice to release a plan for a year starting April 1 after Dec. 1,” Dix said. see DIX: ‘STRIPPED’, STRIPPED , page A4


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Picture this: Your Xmas photos in The News The cameras always come out for special occasions: vacations, birthdays, weddings. And Christmas. The Tri-City News knows our readers have a wealth of colourful photos of the season and its assorted fun and festivities — family meals, visits with Santa, Christmas-morning chaos, sled-

ding in the snow, Hanukkah happenings, etc. — and would like you to share them with us so we can share them with the community. Please email your photos to newsroom@tricitynews.com with “seasonal photos” in the subject line and we’ll print a selection in the paper throughout the month and put some on our website,

www.tricitynews.com. One more thing: We’ll pick one special image for use as the cover of our Christmas Eve edition on Dec. 24. You can send in photos at any time but if you’re submitting photos for consideration for the Dec. 24 cover, they must be in no later than Friday, Dec. 16.

No appeal, no good: judge Judge rules drivers found over .08 should be able to challenge roadside police decisions

Smile, you’re on red light cameras

By Tom Fletcher

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By Gary McKenna

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VICTORIA – Police in B.C. won’t be imposing their toughest roadside penalties for impaired driving until they give accused drivers a way to appeal results of a failed breath test. Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond announced the change Wednesday after a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled that the most severe of B.C.’s new impaired driving penalties infringe on people’s constitutional right to a fair trial. Ruling on a challenge to the new roadside penalties, Justice Jon Sigurdson said the increased roadside penalties for blowing in the “warn” range of blood alcohol, from 0.05 to 0.08, are permissible. But drivers who blow in the “fail” range — above 0.08 — should have a chance to challenge the decision if their vehicles are impounded for 30 days and they face thousands of dollars in administrative penalties. Bond said the court ruling means the B.C. government needs to amend its year-old impaired driving law to give drivers who exceed 0.08 on the roadside screening device a chance to appeal that reading. Until that is done, “the circumstances for those in the ‘fail’ range will revert to what was previously in place,” Bond said. “Police will have the option of determining whether or not a criminal charge is warranted and, in that case, you could face criminal charges

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The province will look at its drunk driving laws after a Supreme Court judge found fault with those affecting drivers found in the “fail” range, saying penalties infringe on constitutional rights to a fair trial. and a 90-day administrative driving prohibition.” A blood alcohol reading in the “warn” range can result in a three-day driving ban, a $200 administrative penalty and another $250 fee to have a driver’s licence reinstated. Drivers may also have their car impounded for three days and be billed for towing and storage. For roadside readings of 0.08 or higher, police have been imposing a 90-day driving ban, a $500 fine and impounding the vehicle for 30 days. That suspension can cost a driver $3,750, including $700 for towing and storage and $1,420 to take a mandatory

“responsible driver” course. Sigurdson did not immediately strike down the new penalties but asked for submissions from the province and the driver who challenged the penalties to determine what comes next. Last week, Bond and Premier Christy Clark celebrated the results of the new roadside penalties, a 40% decline in alcohol-related deaths in the first year. The court ruling came as B.C. launches its annual Christmas CounterAttack campaign, with increased roadblocks across the province to look for impaired drivers. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Transit & designated drivers can help continued from front page

“If you’ve been drinking. use transit, take a taxi, ask a friend, stay home or use Operation Red Nose,” Chung said. This year, the Counter-Attack campaign, sponsored by police, the provincial government and ICBC, is asking people to plan ahead — and step up when it comes to choosing a designated driver. “There are so many alternatives” to driv-

ing drunk, said Jon Schubert, ICBC’s president and CEO, in a release. “Set an example — take your turn to be the designated driver.” Volunteering to be a safe ride home can have a significant influence on others, he added. Road checks will be taking place in B.C. throughout December in an effort to reduce impaired driving crashes. On average, 127 people die in impaired driving-related crashes each year in B.C.

“Celebrating with family and friends is an important part of the holidays,” Shirley Bond, minister of public safety and solicitor general, said in a press release. “Getting home safely should be part of everyone’s holiday planning.”

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Motorists driving through the TriCities may want to think twice before running a red light. The provincial government and ICBC announced last week that the Intersection Safety Camera program has expanded to include 140 sites, 10 of which are located in this area. The cameras are designed to detect and photograph vehicles running red lights, before sending a $167 fine to the registered owner of the car. ICBC director Fiona Temple said the program will help reduce the more than 230 crashes that occur daily throughout the province and reduce the casualty crashes at sites by 6%. The sites were chosen based on statistics of B.C.’s most crash- and casualty-prone intersections. Collision types, severity and frequency were all considered, as was the potential for eliminating t-bone and head-on crashes. Signs are prominently posted at all intersections where cameras are in place. The cameras located in the TriCities can be found at 10 intersections:

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Higher cost for cops in Port Moody Dix: ‘stripped’ By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

T he cost of Por t Moody’s “no call too small� police department is going up. The city’s finance committee will be considering a 2012 operating budget for PMPD that is 4.48% higher than this year’s. The budget, which has yet to be reviewed by the finance committee, stands at just over $8.5 million — an in-

crease of about $365,000 over 2011. PMPD’s operating budget has gone up by nearly $1 million since 2010. Major cost drivers include: • contractual increases of $412,627; • $11,000 to replace body armour; • a $6,699 for increased BC Hydro costs; • and a $4,990 increase in payments to the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team. PMPD is hiring one

new officer for 2012 at a cost of $71,900 but that cost will be mitigated by seconding a member earning $102,700 to an integrated regional team, for a net saving of $30,800. Further savings were found by shifting from leasing to purchasing IT, shaving $26,450 from the budget and cutting $7,224 for supplies. New projects budgeted for the 2012 capital budget including adding $129,886 to the items approved in previous

years, bringing the total to $354,560. The new items include $50,150 to replace the five-year-old server used for building security and nearly $34,000 to clean and finish partition walls in the public safety building’s crawl space. Another $22,000 will go to crowd-control equipment, prompted by the minor injuries suffered by two PMPD members who were assisting the Vancouver Police Department after

the Stanley Cup riot. “Given the large gatherings that can become problematic within the city of Vancouver and the subsequent controlling of such crowds, PMPD members who provide temporary assistance must be properly protected,� the report states. “Most, if not all, police agencies within Metro Vancouver are in the process of purchasing protective equipment.� spayne@tricitynews.com

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Service plans were originally created on a promise to bring “transparency, openness and accountability� to health planning. But Dix said, “They’ve stripped the service plans in previous years of many of their indicators and now they can’t even get those out on time.� Health authority service plans originally had 77 performance indicators to measure patient care, hospital wait times and other objectives. But many of the ones that turned up bad results were quietly dropped. By 2010, just eight performance measures remained, although the province said the changes were just to standardize reporting. jnagel@blackpress.ca

Road Closing Bylaw No. 2916 The City of Port Moody intends to adopt Bylaw No. 2916 pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter which will close a portion of Knowle Street road allowance, legally described as that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4631, District Lot 191, Group 1, New Westminster District, now road, having an area of 0.232 hectares and labeled Parcel “A� on reference plan certified by Robert M. Reese, a British Columbia land surveyor dated August 30, 2011. The location of the proposed road closure is shown in heavy outline and labeled Parcel “A� on the plan shown below:

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The plan and proposed bylaw may be examined at the office of the City Clerk, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody between 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. City Council shall provide an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected to make presentation at the December 13, 2011 Regular Council meeting to be held at 7pm at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody. Presentations may be made in person at that time or in writing in advance. The bylaw will be considered for adoption on that date. Colleen Rohde, City Clerk, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Phone: 604.469.4505 • Fax: 604.469.4550 City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody ℥ 604.469.4500 • www.portmoody.ca


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Toys to let kids be kids

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HELPING For more on Christmas giving, check out details on Sunday’s Jingle Bell Jog on A14.

“This allows them just to be a kid again. I think that is the most important thing. They have kind of lost that a bit. My kids have struggled with it and I think Christmas might be a good jump-start for them to get back into things.�

Reaveley works in wife’s memory

Dan Reaveley (left), on his charity toy drive

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Dan Reaveley has experienced the struggles young children face when they lose a parent. His four kids were left without a mother and he without a wife after Charlene Reaveley was killed in a hit-and-run accident earlier this year in Coquitlam. But while his family is still struggling with the loss, Reaveley is hoping to turn their grief into something positive and help others this holiday season. With help from the C h a rl e n e Re ave l e y C h i l d re n’s C h a r i t y Society, which he helped launch earlier this year, Reaveley and several supporters are holding a toy drive in the Tri-Cities to help young children dealing with the loss of a parent. “This allows them just to be a kid again,â€? he said. “I think that is the most important thing. They have kind of lost that a bit. My kids have struggled with it and I think Christmas might be a good jump-start for them to get back into things.â€? He said Charlene loved Christmas and he hopes the toy drive will become an annual event and help keep her memory alive. Coquitlam Canadian Tire owner Paul Droulis has placed toy boxes at the retailer’s Tri-City locations (1200 Sequin Ave., Coquitlam and at the Port Coquitlam store owned by Ingmar Wilkens at 2125 Hawkins St.) and Reaveley has set up a box where he works at Maple Ridge Chrysler (11911 West St., Maple Ridge). Donors can drop off new unwrapped toys for kids up to 12 years of age at those locations during business hours through Dec. 21. Reaveley said on Dec. 23, Santa Claus and an elf will deliver the toys to the doors of children who have lost a parent in the last couple of years. “It will be for kids who have lost a parent,â€? he said. “But if there is a surplus of toys, we will take them over to B.C. Children’s Hospital. There are lots of different places we can bring them.â€? • For more information about the toy drive or the Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity Society, go to www.crccs.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Tri-City MPs middle of pack for expenses By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Tri-City Members of Parliament spent slightly below the average for travel and office expenses compared to their B.C. colleagues last fiscal year, according to recently released documents. According to the House of Commons’ Board of Internal Economy, New Westminster-Coquitlam NDP MP Fin Donnelly spent $455,545 on travel and office expenses while Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam Conservative MP James Moore spent $478,224. The numbers are consistent with those of most MPs in B.C., who are usually saddled with higher travel costs due to the distance between their home province and Ottawa. Most west coast MPs spent between $450,000 and $550,000, for an average of $491,097, putting the Tri-City representatives just below the middle of the pack for the fiscal year between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011. Moore spent $123,287 on designated travel and $22,187 on accommodations and per diem expenses. Employees’ salaries and service contracts to staff his constituency office cost $172,271 while the lease on the building, office supplies, equipment and telecommunication services totalled just over $68,000. Moore’s office also spent more than

$57,000 on printing costs for flyers and mail-outs. Moore said mail is a key part of the services his office provides. In addition to his newsletter four times a year, “we do a lot of mailing from the constituency ofFIN DONNELLY fice and we send a lot of forms and information — passport applications, grant applications — and the main way people get information from me is through mail-outs,” he said. Meanwhile, Donnelly spent JAMES MOORE $111,654 on travel and $18,537 on accommodations and per diem expenses. Employees’ salaries and service contracts to staff his Austin Avenue constituency office cost more than $213,017 while the lease and office expenses totalled close to $50,000. Donnelly also spent more than $25,000 on printing costs for his flyers and mail-outs to constituents. Donnelly didn’t return a call for comment before The Tri-City News’ print deadline. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Holiday Fun with Coquitlam Parks, Recreation & Culture This holiday season stay active and have fun in our many camps, special events and drop-in programs! Camps Looking for something to do over the holiday break? Check out our holiday camps for children and youth, full of games, sports, arts, crafts, swimming or ice skating. Register now as space is limited.

Special events and holiday programs Crafts, games, story telling and even meeting Santa – all in a variety of specially designed events or programs at Poirier and Pinetree Community Centres as well as City Centre Aquatic Complex p and Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex.

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ycling could become more common in Coquitlam if the city follows through on a proposal to increase bike parking at shops, homes and industrial parks. An idea vetted by Coquitlam council this week would require 1.25 bike parking spaces for every multi-family unit while larger format buildings would need three for every 1,000 sq. m of floor area. Civic buildings, schools and institutions would have to have somewhere for cyclists to lock up, too. While some people might think it’s impossible to turn the suburbs into cycling nirvana, others believe making it easier to get around on two wheels will change our car-dominated culture. And while bike parking is less costly and takes up less space than typical parking for mini-vans and SUVs, government efforts can’t stop there because installing a couple of racks isn’t going to get people out of their cars unless cycling routes are safe.

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There’s only one way to solve child poverty: together AS I SEE IT Martin Wyant

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he 2011 Child Poverty Report Card was released recently and the information was, once again, sobering. According to the report, B.C.’s child poverty rate rose from 14.5% to 15.4% in 2009. Our provincial child poverty rate is the second highest in Canada; only Manitoba, with a rate of 16.8%, performed worse. This is not the type of distinction that we should be proud of, and we’re not. But we have struggled with this challenge for many years. As an organization that has been dealing with issues related to poverty for the last 40 years, Share is keenly aware of the many faces of poverty that we have seen in the children and families we serve. There is no one “group” or “type of person” that personifies poverty, just as there is no single “cause.” The issues surrounding poverty are complex; as a result, there is no single solution that we can embrace. If there were, we would have embraced it already.

Stories about poverty — especially child poverty — often lead to polarized responses that are either politically motivated or based on stereotypes. This is a topic we are not always comfortable discussing or acknowledging. If we are serious about addressing the problem, then we all need to resist the urge to blame those people with whom we do not agree because of their political affiliation, country of origin, religious beliefs or other issues that focus on how they are different from us. We need to find a way to find common ground rather than focusing energy and attention on what makes us different. Most importantly, we need to stop blaming the poor for being poor. I don’t know of many people who are happy about being poor. Some would have us believe that the issue of child poverty is something the government could fix if it simply put the necessary financial resources in place so people could live above the poverty line. There is no doubt that all levels of government need to play a role if we are to successfully eradicate child poverty in British Columbia. If we are serious about dealing with this issue, though, we need to focus on it at the

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local and regional levels. The effects of child poverty are seen, heard and felt in our neighbourhoods, on our streets, in our schools and in our workplaces. If we demonstrate that we are serious about dealing with child poverty at the local level, if we can show commitment publicly — and when no one is looking — then we will bring senior levels of government with us. We can choose to act, to lead or we can wait for “someone” to deal with the problem. Share remains extremely grateful for the gifts of food and funds we receive from caring individuals, businesses and organizations from across the Tri-Cities and for the thousands of hours of volunteer support that help us gather and distribute food to the vulnerable children and families we serve. While we are proud to serve those who need our help, we would like to begin building a TriCities community that no longer requires our food banks. We cannot do this work alone. This is heavy lifting that will require ingenuity, planning, financial resources, persuasion, relentless focus, passion and commitment. We are inviting leaders from our business community, from all levels of government, from

organized labour, from all walks of life to work with us to uproot child poverty in the Tri-Cities. We want to solve the problem, not manage the symptoms. We want to have a respectful dialogue that looks at solutions from all sources and angles, including different political viewpoints. Early in the new year, we will be announcing an initiative to help bring us together to start solving the issue of child poverty. If you are interested in hearing more or becoming involved in developing solutions, then please send me a note (email address is below) with your name, phone number and email address and I will contact you in January. In the meantime, please consider making a positive difference in the lives of poor children and families in the Tri-Cities. Whether you decide to volunteer, make a donation to a local charity or simply welcome those newcomers to your neighbourhood, acts of kindness and welcoming have a magical way of transforming children, families, neighbourhoods and communities. Let’s act. Let’s lead. Let’s solve this problem — together. Martin Wyant is CEO of Share Family and Community Services. martin.wyant@sharesociety.ca

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FACE TO FACE: Should drinking-and-driving rules be made even tougher?

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ver a year ago, the BC Liberal government introduced new drunk driving laws that, at the time, were the toughest in the country. Under the new rules, drivers with a bloodalcohol level of between 0.05 and 0.08 — the so-called “warn” range — face an immediate three-day driving ban. Since the laws were introduced in September 2010, the number of drunk-driving deaths in our province dropped 40%, with an estimated 45 lives saved. Now, it’s time for B.C. to be a trailblazer once again and introduce the first universal zerotolerance laws in Canada. In other words, if you drink any alcohol at all, you don’t drive. Most European nations carry a standard of .05 or lower and a few countries, including the Czech Republic, have zero-tolerance policies. In the Czech Republic, the results have been dramatic. According to the World Health Organization, the proportion of road traffic deaths attributable to alcohol in that country is pegged at 3.4%. By comparison, in British Columbia, 17.2% of traffic fatalities in 2011 were alcohol-related. If we had the same proportion of

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alcohol-related road traffic deaths as the Czech Republic, we could save an additional 27 lives each year. Even if a zero-tolerance policy saves only one life, isn’t it worth it? Certainly, the food service industry would challenge a zero-tolerance measure. But many in the restaurant and bar industry have rebounded from the last change in the law and would do so with a zero-tolerance law — it might just require some innovation. For instance, a bar in Kamloops now offers safe rides home in customers’ vehicles much like Operation Red Nose, the volunteerdriven fundraiser. Another restaurant has started a shuttle-bus service that takes home between 100 and 150 intoxicated patrons every Saturday night. Businesses will find ways to adjust. The public focus should be on saving lives. The research is clear: Any amount of alcohol affects judgment and reaction time. The effect is minuscule at small amounts but who’s to say where to draw the line? A millisecond of inattention, of delayed reaction, could result in injury or even death. The answer is simple.

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ost of us already have zero tolerance for drunk driving — but how do we best reduce its occurrence? Although it pains me, I must admit the recent BC Liberal impaired driving legislation makes sense. Maximum allowable blood alcohol levels are now .05. With simplified roadside suspensions, stiffer driving prohibitions and increased road checks, we have enough legislative clout to castigate impaired drivers. The old .08 threshold was nebulous; two drinks and then one per hour after that? What if I’m a bit bigger or smaller? What if I have a particularly efficient liver? What if I quit drinking two hours before I drive or drink black coffee? The old threshold allowed for rationalization. The new .05 threshold, is clear: One glass of wine with dinner or one beer at the hockey game — that’s it. Or, in order to be sure, nothing at all to drink. It’s clear, it’s enough. It covers the driver whose wife went into labour after he had a glass of wine or the woman from Port Moody who had a beer at the Canucks game. But why not go all the way to legislated zero tolerance, making any level of blood alcohol unacceptable when driving a car?

Zero tolerance doesn’t stop people from doing things. It doesn’t stop bullying. Capital punishment doesn’t lower murder rates. Zero tolerance is just a way to express indignation. It doesn’t increase deterrence or add clarity, as my hang’em-high colleague might argue. Legislation can’t and shouldn’t replace the professional judgment of police, prosecutors and judges who will continue to make discretionary decisions based on circumstance. Rather than concentrating on escalating punishments, how about working to give prospective impaired drivers more options? What if our transit system ran until restaurants and bars closed? What if we were allowed to park at Lougheed Town Centre after hours and until 9 a.m. the next day rather than being ticketed or towed when trying to use SkyTrain for an outing? What if taxis were available and would actually venture to the Tri-Cities hinterland? What if MADD’s next goal was to work to expand SkyTrain and transit services? Zero-tolerance legislation won’t further reduce drunk driving and recent new laws have added sufficient enforcement clout. Now, let’s focus on finding solutions that go beyond expressing outrage.


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TRI-CITYY LETTERS CBC should look to PBS

The Editor, Re. “Should Canadian taxpayers continue to help fund CBC?” (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, Nov. 18). I’ve been following news on the future of CBC for years, and I’m keen to read anything on the seemingly endless process of resolving CBC’s future. Each Face to Face columnist’s piece was well researched, with a caveat on Jim Nelson’s offering. Mr. Nelson’s reliance on

half-century-old CBC successes as justification to continue funding the broadcaster is entirely irrelevant in 2011. Even the iconic Hockey Night In Canada a has lost much of its lustre to numerous channels dedicated to sport only. I would have found Mr. Nelson’s point even more convincing had he included some contemporary examples rather than those that began airing before most of to-

day’s viewers were born. Last, I’m surprised neither Mr. Nelson nor Andy Radia noted the enormous cost of running CBC compared to that of PBS in the U.S., funded in part by generous donations, public and private. On the west coast, it is notable the PBS station in Seattle receives fully one third of its donations from Canadians and far exceeds the number contributing to any Canadian broadcaster

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Snail mail pricey in Canada The Editor, I ask myself why it costs so much for Canadians to send snail mail — yep, some of us still do that. I went to Bellingham and picked up all my stamps for overseas and within the U.S. for much lower prices.

coast to coast. Surely this fact alone would seem to indicate the CBC as a preferred source of education and entertainment may not be as valuable an asset as the CBC itself claims. It is difficult for me to believe in our present digital age that the CRTC forces our broadcasters to provide programming that in some (not all) cases is abysmal. Gordon McGregor, Port Coquitlam

For those of you who send Christmas cards or even letters to the U.K. or other international destinations, did you know that it costs you $1.75 plus HST ($1.96 total) per item from Canada? It costs 98 cents from the U.S. for international mailing, 44 cents

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Jingle Bell Jog raises funds, food and fun this holiday By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Joggers young and old will be running through the streets of Coquitlam Sunday to raise funds and collect food and toys for needy families this holiday season. And you won’t mistake them for regular Sunday joggers — they will be wearing Santa hats, felt antlers and some will even be sporting red, blinking Rudolph noses. The first annual Jingle Bell Jog takes place Dec. 4, starting at Coquitlam Centre outside Zellers, and organizer Lorraine Davidson says people of all ages are welcome to join. “The idea is to have some fun but also to help families,� explained Davidson. This year’s event is sure to be a hit with the little ones; not only do the youngsters get a T-shirt and a pair of reindeer antlers but they only have to jog a 1-km route. The adult run is 5 km from the mall to Lafarge Lake and back, so just about anyone can take part and will get a T-shirt and a Santa hat for their troubles. “It’s a chance for families to do something physical before the holiday season begins,�

Davidson said. The Coquitlam mom has had a lot of experience organizing races. She works for Race Headquarters, a Coquitlam business that does timing and results for races, and she has also organized runs on her own. She thought the Tri-Cities needed a winter run and wanted to give a boost to Share, as well. She teamed up with sponsors Coquitlam Centre and Runner’s

Den, then started getting the word out. Registration costs $35 for adults (18 and older) and $30 for children and youth who do the 5-km jog; and for the 1-km, $25 for adults and $20 for children and youth. Fees include a technical T-shirt and a Santa hat for adults and a non-technical T-shirt and antlers for children and youth. Runners are encouraged to bring a food or toy donation to fill two Honda

cars. Santa will also be there, as will Coquitlam Mounties and firefighters, and participants can enjoy refreshments, music and prizes. Sign-up takes place Saturday at the Coquitlam Centre community booth from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. or on race day before 8:30 a.m. The adult run begins at 9 a.m. To volunteer, contact Davidson at 778-8478463 or lorraine@raceheadquarters.com.

Helen Korbely and Lorraine Davidson with Sabastian, 4, and Savannah Korbely, 2, and Samantha Davidson, 11, get in shape for the first annual Jingle Bell Jog taking place this Sunday, Dec. 4, with proceeds to benefit Share Family and Community Services. DIANE STRANDBERG THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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B.C. reaches deal with RCMP By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

VICTORIA – It’s still an “agreement in principle” that requires cabinet approval but B.C. has reached a new 20year deal for RCMP services on the day a deadline was set by Ottawa. Public Safety Minister S h i rl e y B o n d s a i d Wednesday the federal government has agreed to B.C.’s key demand, a contract management committee where B.C.

and other provinces can have their say about new RCMP programs or costs. “The Union of B.C. Municipalities made it very clear that they no longer wanted to have costs passed on to them without the ability to have a say in what those costs are,” Bond said. “That is a major step forward and in my view redefines the relationship, which was certainly one of our objectives.”

Bond added that the new deal will retain the ability for B.C. to give two years’ notice and withdraw, and require a review of the terms every five years. She declined to go into further specifics until the contract is approved by the provincial cabinet. There are 150 communities in B.C. served by the RCMP, including Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, making it

Job action means no report cards School District 43 won’t be mailing out blank re port cards, as some districts are reportedly doing, but will be giving elementary and middle school students single sheets instead of several blank pages, said Superintendent Tom Grant.The sheets won’t have much information but they will be accompanied by a letter explaining how BC Teachers’ Federation job action

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the home of one-third of all RCMP officers. That position led B.C. to become the leader of the nine provinces and territories still negotiating for a policing contract. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins promised this week that if he forms a government, he will commission an independent review of RCMP services to see if they still serve the province adequately.

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LIGHT LIST: Check out Xmas light displays As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News will print a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas. To add your home to The

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Missing patient discharged from Riverview Hospital By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A patient who walked away from Riverview Hospital three weeks ago has been discharged by hospital staff and is no longer considered missing, according to the Coquitlam RCMP. Marc Veillette did not return to the facility on Nov. 9 after a routine evening walk and police said at the time he suffers from a mental disorder that can make him prone to violence, although a health authority official now says he’s not dangerous. But on Wednesday, Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung told The T r i - C i t y N e w s t h at Veillette was scheduled to be discharged while he was missing and hospital staff have requested police stop their search. “The hospital has considered him no longer missing,” he said. “They are saying he was supposed to be discharged anyway.” Chung said it is important to remember that Riverview is a hospital, not a jail, and it is up to doctors to determine whether someone no longer requires care. Several tips and sightings have been reported to police but Chung said there is no longer a need to follow up now that the hospital has officially discharged the 45-year-old patient. L u b n a Ekramoddoullah, the communications person for the provincial Health Services Authority, confir med Veillette was discharged while he was missing from the facility. Citing patient confidentiality, she said she could not give specific information about Veillette’s case and that it is up to physicians to decide whether to discharge a patient. She also said Veillette is no longer considered dangerous. “It would depend on whether the treatment

is working,” she said. “They would look at [the patient’s] behaviour and make that kind of assessment.” Last week Health Services Staff told The Tri-City News that during the seven-month period between April 1 and Oct. 31, 55 cases of patients who had not returned to Riverview

Hospital when expected were reported, which is an average of 7.8 cases per month. That number is slightly higher than the 12 months prior to April 1, 2011, when 80 people, or an average of 6.7 cases per month, were reported, although those numbers reflect patients who may have

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Supt. Claud Wilcott said in a press release, “but we are committed to minimizing disruptions and making sure that everyone who comes to our front desk gets top quality service.” Signs will be posted at the detachment and many services will also be offered at the community policing service window to the left of the front counter. • For more information go to www.coquitlam.rcmp.ca.

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CONTACT Send notices & releases to: email: spayne@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3032 • fax: 604-944-0703

THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Bring on the holiday spirit

Christmas cheer, improvised Compiled by Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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TODAY: Friday, Dec. 2 FOR THE LOVE OF CRAFTS

Think local, think handmade, and check out the 31st annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Sale running from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 624 Poirier St. There will be 120 vendors with jewelry, pottery, woodwork, glassware, textiles, food and more. Admission is $2; partial proceeds go to charities. Visit www. coquitlamcraft.com.

HOCKEY NIGHT IN COQUITLAM

Watch the Canucks Alumni — with Cliff Ronning, Kirk McLean and Thomas Gradin — face off against Coquitlam Firefighters in a charity hockey game to benefit PoCoMo Youth Services tonight at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Leisure Complex (633 Poirier Ave.). Tickets are $7/adult, $20/family of four, available from the Coquitlam Express or PoCoMo offices (cash only) or with PayPal online at www.pocomo.org.

MUSIC MIX

Kick off the weekend with the musical stylings of Stringz Aloud, featuring Susan Vigneux and Don Kellett playing a mix of swing, jazz and traditional tunes on guitar, mandolin and steel guitar at the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds support Crossroads Hospice Society.

PLAY TIME

Catch the last installment of MetFest, SD43’s annual oneact play festival, at Heritage Woods secondary. There’s a mix of different plays and each are adjudicated by professional actor and director Michael Fera. Plays start at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 BRING BOTTLES

And help out the 1st Port Coquitlam Scout Group, which is holding a bottle drive at Kilmer elementary (1575 Knappen St., PoCo) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Want yours picked up? Call 604-562-4471.

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It’s your last chance to scoop up tasty treats at the TriCities Bakers Market, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Do remember to bring three items of nonperishable food for the Share food bank and you’ll be entered to win a basket of baked goods. Visit tricitiesmarket.blogspot.com.

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Table 23 presents Under the Christmas Tree, an improv comedy show benefiting Share Family Services, running Fridays and Saturdays from Dec. 2 to 17 at the Second Storey Theatre (201-2550 Shaughnessy St., PoCo). This year the improv group is offering interactive kids’ matinee shows Saturdays at 3 p.m. (tickets are $5/$2) and an adult (PG) show Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. (tickets are $10/$8). Visit www.secondstoreytheatre.com for more information. children with cancer to help them through the holidays. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; admission is free.

DANCE FUNDRAISER

The Caulfield School of Dance is hosting a Christmas party fundraiser from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Moody middle (3115 St. John’s St., PoMo), featuring a silent auction, bake sale, entertainment and more.

LIGHT IT UP

Make a lantern and be part of Light up the Square: A Lantern Affair, presented by Place des Arts, Mackin House Museum and Gare de Fraser Mills, starting at 4:30 p.m. The indoor festivities include a musical version of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by RAProductions (5:30 p.m.), storytelling at Mackin Museum and performances by PdA’s students. Check out the arts and crafts demos, cookie decorating, the pottery sale and more. Visit www.placedesarts.ca for a full line-up of events and more information.

SING WITH JOY

Coquitlam Chorale, with director Justin Maller and pianist Lorna Yeates, presents Sing with Joy, a collection of seasonal classics tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Tickets are $20/$10, available

from Chorale members or by calling Sherri at 604-970-8070. Visit www.coquitlamchorale.com.

Sunday, Dec. 4 WINTER MARKET

Pick up some winter produce or a fabulous hand-crafted gift at the winter market run by the Coquitlam Farmer’s Market at the Port Moody Recreation Centre, 300 Ioco Rd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

BLEED & FEED

Yes, December is a busy time, but take a moment to appreciate your health and wealth — and pass it along. The second annual Bleed & Feed event combines a blood drive for Canadian Blood Services and a food drive for Share. There is a tremendous need for blood donors, both for trauma victims and patients undergoing regular chemotherapy treatments, surgeries and transplants, and food donations at this time of year, so do your part. Book an appointment at clinics taking place throughout the Tri-Cities from Dec. 4 to 29; visit www. blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE for details. Send Things-To-Do submissions to spayne@tricitynews.com.

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Sisterhood of the river in PoCo A GOOD READ Bryan Ness

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Despite different beginnings, two lifelong friends “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

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hese words sum up the lives of Eve Forrest Gulliford and Nel Coyle Forrest, two remarkable and durable women who met and became friends, then family, during some often difficult times. Eve’s parents Samuel and Hilda Forrest came to Port Coquitlam from Annacis Island in 1916, towing their float house — along with their children — and settled near the foot of Pitt River Road. It was here Sam found work at the shipbuilding yards before they shut down after the First World War. He built his own vessel, the Harvie W, named after Eve’s younger brother, and went into the log-towing business. When Samuel died in 1935, siblings

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Eve Forrest was one of the first women in B.C. to earn master mariner papers, then went to medical school, where she met Nel Coyle, who married Harvie Forrest. Eve and Harvie, still in their teens, took over the business of working the river during those tough economic times, with Eve having to quit school to do so. They managed to find an engine for their second boat, Old Faithful, and soon after, both brother and sister could be found working the river, where Eve became one of the first women in B.C. to earn her master mariner papers in 1941. Soon after, Eve decided to pursue a career in medicine, and was in her

first year pre-med at UBC when she met Nel Coyle. Nel was born in Okotoks, Alberta, where her father Frank and mother Nellie had a farm before moving to Calgary so their three daughters could go to school. Nel took advantage of her schooling opportunities over time to complete a three-year university degree in Home Economics. She was teaching in Calgary when she decided to take a break and accepted a job with the Student Christian Movement office in Vancouver at

UBC in 1943. That’s where Eve and Nel met, later to be sisters-in-law and lifelong friends. Eve’s stories about her life on the river finally convinced Nel to come out for a visit to Port Coquitlam on New Year’s Eve 1943, a fateful trip that would change her life. She met Eve’s brother Harvie, although if first impressions were important, things might have been very different. He had been working on an engine and was covered from head to toe in black grease and soot, albeit with a big grin on his face. As she recalled: “I wasn’t sure whether this was a human being or not.” Six months later, on June 26, 1944, Harvie and Nel were married in Calgary and returned to the float house on the river, where turbulent times lay ahead, includ-

Immigrants + Xmas SUCCESS, a non-profit group that helps immigrants, is offering a free workshop titled Christmas 101 on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at its offices in Henderson Place. To register, call 604-468-6000 or email alice.poon@success.bc.ca.

ing flood, fire and financial ruin. Eve Forrest transferred to Queens University and completed her doctor’s degree in 1949. She married Campbell Gulliford, also a doctor, and the couple had five children, although the marriage did not last and Eve was left to raise her family on her own. She was a family physician in Salmon Arm for 40 years, beloved by all and very involved with the community. Eve passed away in March 1997. Eve Forrest Gulliford and Nel Coyle Forrest came from different backgrounds but shared a bond, that of the river, that one constant in their lives that endures to this day. There’s was a sisterhood of the travelling river. Your History is a column in which, once a month, representatives of the Tri-Cities’ three heritage groups writes about local history. Bryan Ness is a member of the Port Coquitlam Heritage Society.

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Te r r y Fox L i b r a r y a re h o s t i n g a s e s s i o n n e x t T u e s d ay on Skills Connect for Immigrants. You may qualify for the Dec. 6 program if you:

• have been in Canada for less than five years and are a permanent resident; • are unemployed or underemployed (working outside of your field or at a lower level);

• are eager to learn and motivated to build your career in Canada; • have a clear and reasonable job target; • can speak at an intermediate to advanced level of English;

At a session, facilitated by employment counsellors Anna Ponce De Leon and Seann Sinclaire, you can learn about Skills Connect, an initiative by ISSBC that helps ease the transition

of skilled immigrants into the Canadian workforce by connecting them with industry-specific skills training, credential evaluation and job search services. The presentation runs from

10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with screening from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, call 604684-2561, Ext. 2123 or email skillsconnect@ issbc.org. newsroom@tricitynews.com


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Douglas College has won a national “outstanding program” award for its Uganda Project, an initiative that sends student interns to the African country to work in hospitals, libraries and aid centres. The Outstanding Program in International Education Award was given to Douglas by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) at the CBIE’s 45th annual conference last month in Ottawa. The Canadian Bureau for International Education is a national, not-for-profit organization that promotes Canada’s international relations through international education. The award is given to an institution or program that demonstrates high-quality and highly creative programming in international education and is a model of best practice that is transferable to other institutions. The Uganda Project also includes the Uganda Endowment Fund, which awards money to social service agencies to help Ugandans become more self-sufficient.

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ith temperatures dipping low at night and the frosty weather upon us, it’s time to put up bird feeders in areas where the bears are no longer roaming. Most bears should be safely hibernating by now but there are still reports of them in the Westwood Plateau area. The colder weather means birds must eat even more to keep warm during the long nights and face the additional challenge of very limited hours of daylight to search for food. Without a doubt, winter is a demanding time of the year for our local birds. There has certainly been a transition in the birds at our backyard feeder in recent weeks. The number of juncos has increased considerably. In addition, we have several towhees and song sparrows hanging out in the shrubs in our yard. These birds spend much of their time on the ground searching through leaf litter for food but they have quickly discovered the sweet spot underneath our bird feeder. While smaller birds like chickadees are tidy eaters, Steller’s jays tend to be sloppier and spill seeds as they eat, which can create a temporary bounty of sunflower seeds on the ground below. As long as it is ground-feeding birds eating any spilled seeds, I am happy. But too many seeds on the ground can attract unwanted animals such as rats. Thus, it’s a good idea to keep areas under feeders clean and bring in any feeders at night that can be accessed by rats. This will also remove a source of food in areas where bears might still be on nocturnal prowls. Protecting feeders with a baffle is another good way to keep rats away. I especially enjoy the large winter groups of bush tits that visit our suet feeder on their daily rounds. They seem so purposeful and

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A varied thrush, when on the ground, becomes well camouflaged among the fallen leaves. joyful in one another’s company as they make their way through the neighbourhood. Because birds need to remain agile for flying, they cannot afford to eat too much at one time and gain excessive weight. Thus, each day they must find a sufficient amount of food to get them through a cold night. This time of year provides an opportunity to enjoy occasional glimpses of varied thrushes. These colourful birds appear in residential areas and parks in late fall, when snow at higher elevations poses a challenge for them to find food on the forest floor.

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These birds, similar in size to robins (and like robins, a member of the thrush family) blend in beautifully with the colour of fallen autumn leaves. Varied thrushes are not the only birds that descend from higher elevations this time of year. Families of dippers also move downstream each fall to find open water and salmon eggs on which to feast. Dippers have a most unusual foraging technique of diving into cold streams in search of aquatic insects and other tasty treats. Still, their long, melodious song reveals their true identity as songbirds.

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An abundance of spawned-out salmon in local rivers also attracts a growing population of bald eagles this time of year. They can sometimes be seen flying along the North Shore mountains between the Harrison River and the Georgia Strait as they move from one river to another in search of salmon carcasses. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vice-president of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and past president of the PoMo Ecological Society.

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With the Christmas season approaching, it is also time for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. This year, the local count will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17. Conducted since 1900, the annual count now provides a valuable long-term census on winter bird populations throughout North America. Birds are recorded by volunteers within a 24 km diameter count circle that never changes in position once established. The local count circle has its centre in Pitt Meadows so, while all of Port Coquitlam is included, some of the western areas in Coquitlam and Port Moody are excluded. The Christmas Bird Count on this side of the Pitt River is being organized by the Burke Mountain naturalists. People who wish to participate should email burkemtsnats@gmail.com. Inexperienced birders will be teamed up with more knowledgeable people so it can be a good opportunity to learn more about local birds. Teams are assigned particular areas to cover and typically spend the morning recording all the birds they see.

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BOOKS PLUS: What’s happening in libraries

Schedule of Meetings

Christmas happenings in libraries COQUITLAM

• Christmas concert, Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Poirier branch: Ring in the season with the festive spirit of the Dogwood Songsters. Enjoy Christmas songs and light refreshments. There is no charge for this free program and registration is not required. • Christmas program for people with developmental challenges, Dec. 16, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the program room at the Poirier branch: CPL invites people of all ages with developmental challenges and their caregivers for a special Christmas program. Community services librarian Teresa Rehman will tell Christmas stories and lead the

group in carols and songs. Light refreshments will be served. To register, phone 604-937-4155; for more information, call Teresa at 604-937-4140, Local 234. • Gift bags: CPL book bags are tastefully designed, sturdy, reusable and make excellent gift bags for Christmas gifts. These all-purpose bags sell for $1 each at both Poirier and City Centre branches. For more information about any of these programs, visit www. library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

digital e-book and audiobook collection. With Library to Go, you can download and listen to a diverse selection of audio books 24/7 on your PC, laptop, PDA, MP3 player or iPod — for free. You’ll also find a large variety of downloadable e-books. Library staff can help you learn how to borrow these and load them onto e-book readers. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

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• Celebrate the season: Join your friends and neighbours for traditional Christmas songs and stories on Dec. 20 at PMPL. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., sing along to familiar carols and listen to winter tales read aloud on the big screen in the Inlet Theatre. Bring your own reusable mug and enjoy hot chocolate and treats after the program.

• Large-print books: Did you know that libraries carry largeprint books? Drop by and check out Terry Fox Library’s display of popular titles. • Are you always on the go? There’s a way to fit bestselling fiction and non-fiction books into your busy lifestyle. Borrow books from Library to Go, Fox’s

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• Teen volunteers: Port Moody teens, do you like working with kids, love to read and need volunteer hours for school? Apply to be a Teen Reading Buddy and help a younger student become a stronger reader. Teens are paired with little buddies in Grades 2 to 4 for nine weeks of shared reading. Teens must be available for Saturday mornings in January, February and March. • Exam study guides: Provincial exams are coming up. Students can brush up on their core skills by borrowing a Key Study Guide in any major subject. Study guides are based on the B.C. curriculum and cover core competencies with sample questions and answer keys. You can request a study guide online through the library catalogue or browse the reference copies in the library. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, DEC. 3

• Bottle Drive by 1st PoCo Scout Group, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kilmer elementary school, PoCo. For assured pick-up, call 604-562-4471. • Christmas market supporting Gaby Davis Foundation, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., River Springs rec centre, 1950 Lodge Dr., Coquitlam. Free admission, lots of great vendors. Info: www.gabydavisfoundation.com.

DEC. 7: IMMIGRANTS & FRIENDS

• SUCCESS free Meet-a-friend workshop, noon-2 p.m., in the program room at Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. If you are a new immigrant and want to make friends with other immigrants or host volunteers, you are welcome. Registration: 604-468-6000 or alice. poon@success.bc.ca. the ParkLane Room at ERH; guests and prospective new members are always welcome to attend.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4

• Pet photos with Santa by donation, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Shaughnessy Vet Hospital, 2129-2850 Shaughnessy St., PoCo; proceeds benefit Lower Mainland Network for Animals.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

• Hyde Creek Watershed Society meeting, 7:15 p.m., at Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo; guests welcome. Info: 604461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org.

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Women’s Luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Speaker: Mary Dehart on forgiveness; feature: Tom McDonald and Emily singing Christmas music. Reservations (by Dec. 1): Marie, 604-420-2667.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 • Multicultural hockey night with Coquitlam Express, an event for new immigrants to understand how hockey is played, sponsored by the Express

and SUCCESS. The event includes a pre-game introduction (5:30-6:30 p.m.) about hockey is, the rules of the game and the equipment required. It is then followed by a game between Express and Surrey Eagles 7-9.30 p.m. Discount tickets are $7 for a single and $20 for a family pack of four; each ticket includes a hot dog and a drink. Tickets are on sale from SUCCESS offices at 2058 Henderson Pl., 1163 Pinetree Way and 435-B North Rd., Coquitlam. • SUCCESS free workshop on how to choose post-secondary institutes, 10 a.m.-noon, at SUCCESS, 2058 Henderson Pl., 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Registration: 604-468-6000 or alice.poon@success. bc.ca. • Canadian Parents for French parents night

out, 5-9 p.m., Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Do you need time to yourself to go shopping or out for a quiet dinner? Bring your children to CPF’s parents night out. Cost: $20 per child, which includes pizza and a beverage. Space is limited. Registration: email tricitiescpf@gmail. com with child’s name, age and pizza choice.

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Notice of Disposition of Land pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter The Council for the City of Port Moody intends to sell to the Province of British Columbia for the use of the BC Transportation Financing Authority (BCFTA) for the purpose of the Evergreen Line Project the following city-owned lands for the sale price of $187,535.68: • 2620 Clarke Street, Port Moody - a .0230 hectare area of land legally described as Lot 7 Block 5, Except: Pt. on SRW Plan 190 District Lot 201, NWD Plan 72; and • 2402 Clarke Street, Port Moody - a .0067 hectare area of land legally described as Lot 2, Except: Pt. on SRW Plan 190 District Lot 201, NWD Plan 72; and • 2618 Clarke Street, Port Moody – a .0164 hectare area of land legally described as All that portion of Lot 6 District Lot 201, NWD Plan 72 lying south of CP Rail Plan 190. Colleen Rohde, City Clerk 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC, V3H 3E1 Phone: 604.469.4505 • Fax: 604.469.4550

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• Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group Christmas potluck party, 12:30-3 p.m., Astoria Retirement Home, 2245 Kelly Ave., PoCo. Those wishing to participate in a gift exchange should bring a $10 gift. All people with arthritis and/or their supporters are welcome. Info:: 604-937-0320.

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• SUCCESS free workshop on Christmas 101, 10 a.m.-noon, SUCCESS, 2058 Henderson Pl., 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Registration: 604-468-6000 or alice.poon@success. bc.ca.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

• Centennial secondary school music department and culinary arts program present a Christmas jazz cabaret featuring a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and music provided by the students in the jazz choirs, bands and small ensembles. Tickets: $40 each or $280 per table of eight ($35 per person) – tickets will not be sold at the door. Info: Jamie, 778870-2549. Seating is limited, so buy tickets early.

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• Information sessions for prospective foster parents, 10 a.m.-noon, 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Session is for those interested in finding out about fostering with the Ministry of Children and Family Development in the Tri-Cities. Info: 604-520-2900. join. Info: 604-941-2375. • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the

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Get well, whatever that means Wellness is a many faceted thing and the following groups (whose listings are from The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar) offer support for people to achieve physical, mental and emotional wellness: • Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www.badgut.org. • Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-topeer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604931-5945 or www.recoverycanada.ca. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. • Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain

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Is a healthier diet something you need help with? TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you, call Gail at 604-941-8699. Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604949-2274. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9396136 or www.hiscpc.org. • Mood Disorders Association of BC support group meets first and third Monday of each month, Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, 560 Sydney Ave. Info: Ian, 604-4174604 or Ed, 604-873-0103. MDA PoCo support group meets every other Tuesday, 7:15-9 p.m., New View Society at Elgin House, 205-2248 Elgin Ave., PoCo. Info: Coral, 604-944-7489. MDA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and education for people with mood disorders such as depression, manic depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Families members and friends are welcome. • Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 7 p.m. Info: Joan, 604-9442506. • Dogwood White Cane

Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. • DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Seminar sessions include “Facing my Anger,” “Facing my Loneliness,” “Depression,” “Forgiveness” and “New Relationships.” Info: 604464-6744. • The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, nonprofit, non-denominational, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at

any age, from any cause. Info: Jane, 604-931-8026 or Sandra, coquitlam@ tcfcanada.net. • Living Room, a faithbased support group for people with mood disorders, their family and friends, put on by New Life community church and Mood Disorders Association of BC, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7-9 p.m., 8765 Government St., Burnaby. Info: Mark, 604-939-9346 or Graeme, 604-444-1228. • TRICEPS, Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Eagle Ridge Hospital (Parklane Room), PoMo. TRICEPS is a non-profit support group providing education and support to parents, spouses and siblings whose family member has recently been diagnosed with psychosis. • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. Info: 604-936-2632. • 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. • LifeRing Secular Recovery support group is being established in Coquitlam. Info: 604-3771364; lifering@shaw.ca, www.unhooked.com, www.lifering.com. • PoCo Stroke Recovery Club meets Mondays,

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n old-fashioned gardens, Helleborus niger, or the ‘Christmas Rose’, was certainly one of the best known winter flowers. And for 2005, the whole helleborus family was chosen as the Perennial Plant of the Year. The earliest to flower, H. niger, is native to many parts of Europe, in particular to the sub-alpine woods of Austria and northern Italy, and many varieties are available, some hardy to -30 F. Helleborus niger is so named because its roots are black; the blossoms, however, are pure white. Depending upon the type of winter we have and the variety of helleborus, blooming can begin in December and continue well into late March. The Heuger Company, under the leadership of Josef Heuger, has bred fabulous earlier blooming H. nigers that have glossy green leaves and offer superior garden performance. The earliest to bloom is H.n. ‘Jacob’. It blooms about two weeks earlier than other varieties. It has strong stems and upright blossoms that are far larger and

showier. Its tough shiny green foliage allows it to be brought indoors in a cool room for the Christmas season and then be planted out in mild weather after the holiday season. Helleborus niger ‘Josef Lemper’ has very large flowers on robust stems, and it too is very showy because of its upward facing blooms. It has superior garden performance and makes a wonderful addition to our winter gardens. Helleborus plants can be propagated from seed or from divisions; the latter is certainly the fastest way to achieve a blooming plant. Up until a few years ago, finding helleborus was difficult because they usually arrived bare root from Holland and were exceedingly tough to re-root. With the growing interest, and with tissue culture and new seeding techniques, more perennial growers have begun producing them, and they are now quite plentiful. I would recommend that the home gardener purchase only well established plants that have been grown in a container for at least one year. Helleborus niger, like many other winterflowering plants, should be placed in a protected spot, next to a house, wall or in front of a protective barrier of evergreens, but always out of cold winter winds. The more protected their location, the earlier and longer they will bloom. They also prefer a semishaded site, but it is important that they receive some sun in winter. A location under deciduous trees is ideal, as long as the shade

is not too dense. A cool, moist situation is preferred, and deep watering is essential during periods of drought. Any soil in your garden that produces good flowering plants will usually suit helleborus. Container-grown plants can be set out at any time of the year, but it is wise to prepare a deep planting hole because the roots must stretch down, not outward. It is also important to set

the crowns of the plants just below the soil line. Good drainage is essential, as the fleshy roots will not tolerate wet feet, however, they love ‘humusy’ conditions. I have found a mixture of peat, bark mulch and bone meal helpful in the development of new root growth. Once established, helleborus plants need little care. Although aphids can sometimes be a problem, few other insects bother them. Even slugs tend to shy away from their bitter leaves. They love to be fertilized, and a feeding of 10-15-19 fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer is ideal to help develop a strong root system and plenty of flowers. You’ll find that most helleborus are rather slow growing perennials. It may take a year or two before they begin flowering in earnest. To get more plants, it is often tempting to divide smaller clumps in half, but you must be careful. No dividing should take place until the plants have at least a dozen or more strong leaves on a good sized clump. The larger the clump grows, the more bountiful the flowers. I always remember a fresh bouquet of ‘Christmas Roses’ on my Grandmother’s hearth each Christmas. They are certainly a special winter treat. Today many helleborus varieties are being grown in BC, and the first ones are now in bloom for planting outside in your garden or even in containers. Don’t’ miss out on these amazing winter plants and remember, they also make wonderful Christmas gifts.

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Tips for getting you through the renovation Do you want to renovate your house, but find the whole idea a little intimidating? The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is on the case. Last week the GVHBA held a seminar meant to demystify the whole process. The seminar attracted over 300 attendees, and GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson says they went home ready to go on their projects. He says homeowners need to focus on four key words: get it in writing. Getting everything in writing means you’ll have proof in the event of a dispute. Spell it out on paper and the contractor will have a record of exactly what’s expected, and you will know exactly how much you’re going to pay. Another tip from the seminar is to avoid the underground economy. Homeowners who

take this route are placing themselves at risk by avoiding the safeguards that come with hiring a reputable contractor. You might save yourself some cash, but if something goes wrong you are completely unprotected. Are you going to live in the house during the reno? You’ll have to create a set of rules for the contractor – and your family – to live by. Can the workers use your bathrooms? How about playing music in the house? “All of these rules ... have to be determined up front in the contract,” Simpson says. He also recommends looking for Renomark-branded contractors, who have agreed to the GVHBA code of ethics as well as the RenoMark code of conduct, which mandates minimum standards for warranties, liability, insurance and safety.

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Heritage-style chic at Mosaic’s Foster by Kerry Vital

Entering Mosaic Homes’ newest development, Foster in West Coquitlam, feels like you’re walking into a chic heritage enclave, one that perhaps reminds you of days gone by when a classic red-brick exterior and Georgian architecture was the height of style. Seeing the high-end features and expansive floorplans, you might expect this beauty to come with an equally high-end price tag, perhaps one that keeps it out of reach for the typical first-time home buyer. You’d be wrong. “People are pleasantly surprised they can afford a home that looks this good,” says Mosaic’s Geoff Duyker. “I have never worked on a project that had so many (first-time home buyers) ... It’s really struck a chord with buyers.” Ranging between 607 and 994 square feet, the one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes feel spacious as soon as you walk in. Overheight 9’ ceilings and open floorplans combine for a fantastic sense of space. The two-bedroom floorplans are proving particularly popular. “These are the most effective two-

bedroom plans available,” says Duyker. “They give you the maximum possible benefit of space.” There is no shortage of beautiful features at Foster, including engineered laminate wood flooring throughout the living, dining and kitchen areas, and luxurious loop pile carpeting in the bedrooms and dens. Speaking of those kitchens, polished composite stone countertops and a glass tile backsplash are complemented by under-cabinet puck lighting and sophisticated Greenlam and lacquer cabinetry with polished chrome pulls. Stainless-steel appliances are standard, while the integral exposed shelving system (designed by Mosaic) is a serious work of genius. The bathrooms are a spa-like piece of paradise, with deep soaker tubs (also designed by Mosaic) and porcelain tiles on the floors and tub and shower surround. In a charming little touch, the shower includes a recessed pot light

that complements the pendant light fixture in polished chrome and white glass. However, the location has also become a big draw for buyers at Foster. Just a block away from the future Evergreen Line, owners will be surrounded by everything they could possibly need. Schools, recreation facilities, shopping and other amenities are all within easy reach at Foster. Foster held its grand opening in early

November, and within a week, over 100 of the 161 homes were sold. “It’s been quite remarkable,” says Duyker, adding that Mosaic’s reputation for building better homes has contributed to Foster’s popularity. Foster is now selling its third phase, and there is still a good selection of homes available, Duyker says. Homes start at $250,000. For more information visit www.mosaichomes. com/foster or call 604-936-9300.

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Black Cats Drag back forward in trade spree By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Port Coquitlam’s Leslie Pribyl is seen here during an October training session in Kona, Hawaii. She overcame serious injury to finish strong in Sunday’s Ironman Cozumel.

Getting the Iron back in her life By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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eslie Pribyl’s body may have been broken but another component pivotal to triumph for a top-calibre athlete certainly was not. Her spirit. The Port Coquitlam resident courageously overcame a severe concussion and fractured pelvis suffered in a nasty bike crash last year to burn up the Ironman Cozumel last Sunday in Mexico. Pribyl raced to fifth spot in the women’s 45-49 age group in the demanding three-discipline competition and improved her previous best time at an Ironman distance by an astonishing 52 minutes, something she could never imagine while rendered run-less until a few months ago due to recurring symptoms as a result of her head injury. “I was off work for 12 weeks, mostly from the concussion side effects,” said Pribyl, a supervisor at

BC Biomedical and member of the Tri-City-based Pacific Rim Multisport triathlon club. “I was able to start swimming fairly early with no kicking [but] I was not allowed to ride my bike outdoors for 12 weeks until my concussion symptoms subsided and [there was] no running for eight months. “The most difficult part was psychological... feeling like you are never going to recover or get back to my previous fitness level.” Pribyl’s accident was purely that –– having skidded out on gravel on the side of a Maple Ridge farm road during a routine PMR group ride. “She went down hard,” recalled Darcel Moro, who was part of cycling pack that day. “Other riders removed their coats to layer on Leslie and huddled around her to keep her warm. She was in too much pain to move her so we did not try, opting instead to wait for paramedics.”

As evident Sunday, Pribyl is amazingly stronger than ever. Battling Mother Nature’s Central America moodiness of heat, humidity, wind and heavy rain, Pribyl completed the 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run in 11 hours, 10 minutes and 48 seconds. Despite not being permitted to run for a substantial period, she posted a standout time of 4:14:42 in the event’s final leg, the marathon, without so much as taking a walk break. “Leslie had a strong effort on all accounts, [with] personal bests in all three disciplines,” raved her coach and PRM president Ann Barnes. “Having been sidelined with injury in May 2010 created additional mental toughness for her to come back stronger than ever for 2011. Many athletes would have been derailed but Leslie chose to stay the course of a carefully managed and strategic comeback.

“She is a workhorse and not afraid of pain, as evidenced by [Sunday’s] gutsy performance.” In turn, Pribyl credited Barnes and many other of her PRM club-mates for keeping her desire and determination to compete at her optimum. “Ann was the person responsible for keeping my sanity and making me laugh when I was down... keeping me included in club activities and workouts when I could and keeping me company when I could only pool run,” said Pribyl, who completed three Ironmans prior to her mishap and has committed to two half-Ironmans over the next six months before tackling the Cozumel course again next year. “I also had some very good friends who would finish their swim workout and hop in the lane with me to pool run just to keep my spirits up... and who told me my running would come back stronger than ever, and they were right. “It also gave me a stronger desire to push harder and reach my goals.”

Ron Luniw is hoping his latest trade Wednesday proves to be a real Steel. The Por t Moody Black Panthers general manager shipped disgruntled goalie Nick Taylor to the Grandview Steelers in exchange for Serbia-born power forward Mico Dragutinovic, a first cousin of the N H L Boston Bruins’ Milan Lucic w h o t o i l e d DRAGUTINOVIC for the Cats at the start of last Pacific International Jr. ‘B’ hockey league season. The swap was one of four deals Luniw made in the week to try to improve his slumping squad, which has just three wins in its last 12 games. Luniw also acquired goalie Mark Menicucci and six-foot-three forward Coleman Foisy from the Aldergrove Kodiaks, along with forward Brendan Gulka from the North Vancouver Wolf Pack, in separate cash deals. “We’ve got lots of speed but we lack some size and grit,” Luniw said, adding the sixfoot-two, 200-pound Dragutinovic should help shore up that specific area. Dragutinovic, 19, had 10 points, including six goals, in 12 outings with Grandview prior to the deal. A former prospect of the WHL Vancouver Giants, he has failed to find a secure home in the PIJHL, having played with four different teams –– PoMo, Squamish (North Van), Mission and the Steelers.

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This past weekend, the Under 14 Metro-Ford Arsenal defeated the very strong and talented Port Coquitlam Storm by a narrow 1-0 margin. The entire Metro-Ford team played remarkably well and fully earned the victory. However, goalkeeper MATTHEW PANCOUST stood out as he pulled off several brilliant saves throughout the match. Despite the miserable weather conditions, Matthew remained focused on his task and fully earned the shutout. For his excellent performance this past weekend, MATTHEW PANCOUST has been selected as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week!

This week’s Coquitlam Metro-Ford female player of the week is BRIANNA MORRISON, a defender on the BCSPL Under 18 Kaos team. Brianna played extremely well in the Field Turf Cup, staged this past weekend at the Starfire Complex in Seattle. Not only did Brianna play consistently in her left-back position, but she also scored two goals as she pushed forward frequently and dangerously. Her excellent performance played a huge part in her team’s success in the tournament. As a result, BRIANNA MORRISON has been chosen as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Female Player of the Week.

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Freitag’s try ignites U. women’s Tier 1 team Brittany Freitag’s try took time coming but opened the floodg ates when it did for the United Tier 1 women’s rugby squad Saturday in North Vancouver. Parading in the pouring rain, United had several chances to score before Freitag finally did so, paving the way for a 29-5 romp over SFU in the annual Anna Schnell Bowl between the local rivals. United led 12-0 at halftime. Fly-half Shannon Craig and wing Alicia Gueren were among the other United try-makers, while Candace Barry nailed a penalty kick to wrap up the scoring. In Div. 1 women’s action, United fell 17-5 to host Kelowna in inclement weather. The previous weekend, a last-ditch

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Josh Furtula (left) of the Coquitlam Chiefs stretches for the puck with Alexander Smith of Ridge Meadows in a recent Hockey 3 minor league game at Pitt Meadows Arena.

Selects battle big boys in Balt. Four Tri-City players were members of the Bur naby Mountain Selects senior elite team that went 2-3-1 at the prestigious Dave Cottle Fall Invitational field lacrosse tournament earlier this month in Baltimore, Md. Midfielders Jordan Stroup and Matt Symes and defender Alex Thomson, all of Coquitlam, joined Port Moody goalie Jacob Moran on the Selects, who posted respective 8-0 and 9-7 victories over Maryland’s Chesapeake Rock and Ontario’s Edge Elite squad. The Selects also tied Edge 6-6 in another contest, while falling 5-4 to Pennsylvania’s Headstrong, 9-2 to South Shore of New Jersey and 6-2 to Mesa Fresh of Pennsylvania. Before the tournament, the Selects visited the University of Maryland campus and carried on later in the day to spend time checking out the White House in Washington, D.C. and other historic monuments. After, the Selects also spent a day touring New York City.

PoCo hot to hit Hockeyville 2012 Port Coquitlam is shooting to become Hockeyville 2012. The city has officially entered the country-wide annual Kraft Hockeyville contest, in which the

winning community can win up to $100,000 for arena upgrades, $10,000 for new equipment and the right to host an NHL pre-season game. For more, visit www.krafthockeyville.ca.

surge by United came up just short as they dropped a tough 22-20 decision to Richmond in a Div. 1 men’s battle. Orisi Vukivana scored two tries for United, while Nick Hammerschmidt added a penalty boot in a losing effort. Strong tackling was provided by United’s Paddy McGinn. In a Div. 2 men’s contest, United again fell by a mere two points –– 12-10 –– to Richmond. Newcomer Demir Dzanic and flyhalf Andrew Flood scored a try apiece for United. In another tilt, United’s Div. 3 men’s team was thumped 38-10 by SFU. Last Saturday, the Div. 3 unit did not play because Ridge Meadows failed to field enough players.

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OPEN YOUR HEART OPEN YOUR HOME Adults w/ physical & mental disabilities face housing issues even greater than the average person. Thompson Community Services’ mission is to help meet those needs. For more than 20 years, Thompson has met the housing and personal needs of people with a range of disabilities. Now we’re hoping we can find individuals in the TriCities and Richmond areas, who can help us continue that tradition of services. Our clients have a variety of needs, but most simply need a home where people will care about them. They require supervision and need the support and stability that comes from living in a home. What they really need is someone to care, just as Thompson Community Services has cared. We are seeking female caregivers, who have extensive experience and knowledge around supporting individuals with mental health conditions. If you have extra room in your home & want to take on one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll ever face, we’ll be happy to give you more information. Please send your resume to Attn.: Liz MacDonald at: Thompson Community Services Fax: 604-589-9512 E-mail: lmacdonald@tcsinfo.ca Website: www.thompson communityservices.com

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Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators Highway – BC & AB O/O’s $1.70+ per mile Co. Drivers 44c mile

Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161 CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497 DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179.

604-530-2054

Please support your local wildlife shelter and get a jump on your Christmas shopping with items such as hoodies, sweat shirts/pants with paw prints, trivets/ coasters and much more.

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HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER

for Dorman Timber Location Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of five years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley.

Competitive Wages! E-mail: mikayla. tamihilog@shaw.ca or Fax: 604-796-0318

bcclassified.com

Parkland Players & Meadowbrook Players

✫ Infant & Toddlers ✫ Preschool ✫ Group Daycare ✫ Day Camp ✫ Before & After School Care 604 - 936 - 7005

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE 4-14 ft high. This week Sale price $20/each. Your choice - you cut or we cut. All trees must go! Best price in the Valley. Low chemicals from last 3 yrs. 5968-248 St. Langley. Open till Christmas. 778-552-3227

K & G Craft Sale @ Blue Moon Stables 18832 McQuarrie Rd Pitt Meadows

From Nov 12th up to & including Nov 27th ALSO Dec 5th & included Dec 17th Homemade soaps, Knitting & Sewing (604)460-7600

SUPER B DRIVER Req. for regional hauls within BC. Must have exp. Top Commissions Paid. Home Weekends, once during the week & Holidays! Fax resume: 604.856.9042 or e-mail: banntran@shaw.ca

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EDUCATION

Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs

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HELP WANTED

Calling All Sports Minded Individuals!!!

HELP WANTED DRIVER with VAN

Needed to deliver bundles of newspapers in Coquitlam area. P/t day shift Wed & Fri. Must have reliable van. Vulnerable Sector check required. Phone 604-472-3040

$11 - $20/hr! Like music and a team environment? No experience necessary, no telemarketing, 10 openings available! Benefits after 6 mos.

Call Erica at 604 777 2195 .

Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

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CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIANS Full Time Carpet Cleaning Technician required. Must have valid BC Driver’s Licence with good driving record. Must be fluent in English. No experience required. All training & equipment provided. Starting wage at $15.00 per hour. Fax resume to: 604-873-3496 email: pointthree@telus.net

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yukon hospital corporation Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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The yukon hospital corporation is seeking applicants for the following positions in the Yukon Territory: • Administrative Software Analyst Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition #2011-200)

• Charge Technologist Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition #2011-207)

• Registered Nurse – Operating Room Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition #2011-213)

• Registered Nurse – Chemotherapy Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition 2011-212)

• Staff Pharmacist Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition 2011-128)

ADULT CARRIER

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

Phill @ 604-472-3041 A Phone Disconnected? We can help. Best Rates, Speedy Connections, Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

• Combined Lab/X-Ray Technologist Watson Lake Hospital (Competition #2010-263)

Please visit our website at www.yukonhospitals.ca or call 867-393-8703 for more information on these and other available positions. We wish to thank all those who apply and advise that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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HELP WANTED

Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: 6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr 8779 2535-2574 Fuchsia Pl 1316-1342 Honeysuckle Lane 2532-2560 Jasmine Crt 9250 4008-4048 Ayling St 731-940 Huber Dr 844-884 Lynwood Ave 4020-4050 Mars Pl 712-890 Victoria Dr 6038 606-749 Carleton Dr 303-432 Princeton Ave 802-884 Washington Dr (even) 602-622 Waterloo Dr 505-566 Yale Rd 9893 2500-2520 Amber Crt 2500-2538 Platinum Lane 2500-2520 Quartz Pl 2500-2509 Silica Pl 1571-1615 Stoneridge Lane 6187 3-55 Hawthorn Dr 9027 1206-1275 Confederation Dr 810-863 McLennan Crt 9035 1401-1465 Morrison St 1856-1940 Rodger Ave (even) 1820-2070 Routley Ave 1840-1861 Sinclair Pl 1425-1460 Stewart Pl 8166 2218-2304 Kugler Ave 2217-2299 Lorraine Ave 365-387 Mundy St

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Gutter Installer required full established growing gutter ny. Good driving record, skills, team player. Email to: timbur6@telus.net

WE NEED YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have previous experience reading Blue Prints and CAD drawings, ability to build straight and curved spiral stair & experience w/ on site measuring and installation of prefabricated stair types. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full Benefits & • THE BEST WORK ENVIRO.

Great Dollar’s Offered for Qualified Candidates. If you have what it takes? Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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604-773-8959 (Bring in this ad expires Dec. 15th, 2011)

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*BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132. frame2finish general contractor now accepting fall & spring contracts. Contact Al Davis 604-818-6657. FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Small renovations. 604-463-5413

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ELECTRICAL

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. ✶ Electrical Service Repairs

✶ Lighting Design ✶ Home Automation (iPhone, iPad integration)

Contact us for all your electrical and maintenance needs.

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Visit our website:

www.stonebridgeom.com

~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421 CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

MAIDS R’ US The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 27 yrs. exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call

604-808-0212

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CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

LANDSCAPING

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

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

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Interior $695 (upto 1000 sq.ft.)

Seniors Discount 30%

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

English Craftsman Bonded & Insured. Since 1978 Spraypainting

(604)465-1311

Call (604) 462-8528, 218-9618

meadowslandscapesupply.com

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

DEMOSSING. Gutter Cleaning. Repairs. Roofing. Power Washing, painting, cedar ridgecap. Jeff’’s House Ext. 604-802-6310

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Grants Home Maintenance. 604-936-2808.

604-728-5643

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373 GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919. Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715 HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.proaccpainting.com

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

Interior/Exterior. FREE Estimates. Quality job. Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

604-328-6387

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Local & Long Distance

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416 ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

50% Off Labour Winter Special

Lic., Insured. Experienced/friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call Anytime 604-805-2488

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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EXTRA

604-524-2177 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. bcclassified.com

Fully Insured

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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CHEAP

www.ezgomovers.com

Ph: 604-469-2331

All Work Guaranteed. Call John

MOVING & STORAGE

From $48/per

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

604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

Quick & Reliable Movers

Specialists in:

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

604-465-1311 Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

EZ GO MOVERS

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

S S S S

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-537-4140

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ FALL CLEANUP ★

SL PAINTING

$45/Hr

Hardwood Floor Specialist •Installation•Sanding•Refinishing Express your unique & individual style with a custom stain. Dust free sanding. 778-995-Wood (9663). View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com

GARDENING

MISC SERVICES

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

VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC.

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F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing

❞ A ALL RESIDENTIAL ❞

275

CLEANING SERVICES

300 .Jim’s Moving Winter Service

Call 604-802-6722

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 260

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

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806 ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500

HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam

GARDENING

DRYWALL

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

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

Seasonal Farm Labourers

Experienced or Apprentice required for custom millwork shop in Poco. Call 604-941-1588 or Fax. 604-941-1538

50% OFF any full set 30% OFF any fills pedicure or manicure other service 15% OFF 102 Nails #3, 1449 Prairie Ave. (inside Black & White Beauty Lounge)

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

Required for Erica Enterprises Ltd., Pitt Meadows. Mid Feb - Nov 2012. $9.56/hr. 5 - 6 days per week. 50 to 60 hours per week. Work requires plant potting, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops. Must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking required. Email resume to: ericaenterprises@shaw.ca.

CABINET MAKER

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes

LABOURERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ESTHETIC SERVICES

Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

COOKS - P/T & F/T REQUIRED at Lougheed Village Bar & Grill. Must have Experience. Fax Resume: 604-421-0365, Email: villagepub@lougheedapartments.ca F/T Cook - JJ Music Box & Restaurant. (Coq) $17/h, 3-5 yrs of exp., highschool grad. Tel. 604-468-8934 WENDY’S IS HIRING CREW for all positions, Mon-Sun, 7am-3am shifts Apply within: 1525 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam. No calls please.

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1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

JOHNSTON Meier Insurance (Vedder) is currently seeking an experienced Autoplan/PL CSR, Level 1 with 2 years experience, email resume: veddercrossing@jmins.com 604-824-4849 - Rob Vissers

Kristy 604.488.9161

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306

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

CRIMINAL RECORD?

and quote the route number.

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Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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604-777-5046

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

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

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

9899 3180-3195 Caufield Ridge 3090-3171 Plateau Blvd

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

9208 754-866 Alder Pl 3572-3591 Hamilton St 788-825 Inverness Pl 3500-3595 Inverness St 768-854 Patricia Ave (even) 3571-3591 St Thomas St

SALES PERSON wanted for Security site & business sales. Area Maple Ridge - Pit Meadows , Coq & Port Coquitlam only. Must have auto, paid gas & expenses, plus commissions. Confidential contact. Al 604-219-4156.

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

time for compapeople resume

Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman

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PERSONAL SERVICES

778-245-9069

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

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL!

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

November Special Call now and save!

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

andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

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

TRICITY Pro Painter-Refs. Interior Spec. WCB. Dragan 604-8058120 www.montenegropainting.com

Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! Visa & M/C accepted

Call 7 days/week

778-245-9069

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! * Fridges * Freezers * Stoves * Microwaves * Small appliances * Scrap Metal * Old pipe * BBQs * * Exercise equip. * Cars/trucks * All metal recyclables FREE

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway


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RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

Isaac 604-727-5232 RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net Gary 604-339-5430. #1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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SUNDECKS

PETS 477

PETS

BOXER PUPPIES ready now. Tails docked, vet checked & dewormed. $850. 604-845-0355 (Chilliwack) CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

RENT TO OWN

700

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

SHIH TZU PUPS, 5 males, 1 female. 1st shots, vet ✓ dewormed, family raised. $625. 604-575-3257.

BBY nr Lough. Mall, full house., 6bdrm, + den, dbl garage Now. ns/np/refs, $2600 mo. P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250 Coquitlam Schoolhouse / Austin 2bdrm bsmt, avail now, small pet NS/Ref’s. $950/mo +shared utils.

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.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755. COQUITLAM - New Condo 2978 Glen Dr; Lrg 2 BR; 2 Bath 925 sf; lndry; prkng; $1400 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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

604-942-6907

Fireside Enterprises Ltd Seasoned Alder, Birch and Maple firewood. Call 604-941-8963

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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PETS

BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go.UKC reg. $1000 obo. Call 778-237-2824

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JEWELS, FURS

GET the retail experience you desire with the online pricing you need at CANADA DIAMONDS DOT COM. Finally a Vancouver based online diamond company that offers you online savings and the opportunity to meet with a sales representative to view the diamond of your choice. With thousands of Canadian and non-Canadian diamonds, goldsmiths on staff will customcreate the engagement ring, wedding band or earrings of your dreams. Most importantly incredibly low internet prices. Canada Diamonds dot com - incredibly low prices, incredibly beautiful diamonds.”

560

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

FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

548

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.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE

St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

Well Maintained Building with Onsite Caretaker, Security Camera. NS/NP.

Great location for seniors!

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

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us. MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo 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 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrms Available Large, bright stes avail. Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express. New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg. Adult oriented. Sorry no pets. Refs required.

Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

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.

D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

For more info & viewing call

www.aptrentals.net

Call 604-837-4589

Dragan 778-788-1845

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 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

Sherwood Apt 727 North Rd 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. 15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp

Call 604-830-9781 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $765 & $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034. PORT MOODY Central 2 bed, 2 bth 25th flr, 3 yr bldg, S. facing, clubhouse, partyroom, walk to Newport Village. No pets. Avail Dec 1. $1420 + utils. Call Bob (604)512-5351.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 SALEM FG T21RD

TY-CON PROPERTIES Professional Property Management

microwave, awning, pass through storage, u-shaped dinette, ext. speakers, DSI water heater. $15,483 (Stk.30525) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

Call Wayne Goudal 604-945-2414

749

750

SUITES, LOWER

CENTRAL COQUITLAM / 2 Bdrm Large Suite 1400 sq.ft., for Rent Full Bathroom, 4 Appliances, N/P, N/S, at Chilko. $900/month, plus utilities. Available immediately. Pls Call (604) 552-9191 Coq/PortMoody. Beautifully reno’d 1 bdrm stes. Start $725 + utils. inste W/D. Now. N/P-N/S. 604-283-9055. COQUITLAM-Cape Horn: Vry clean 3Bdr, 2 bthrm, 2 garage. $1700/mo + 2/3 utils. n/s, n/p. Avl. now. 604931-7276 or 778-378-7276. COQUITLAM cls to Lougheed Mall, on dead-end St. Fresh 2 bdrm ste. $995 incl utils/lndry. NP/NS. Avail immed. (604) 589-5950, 351-5527. COQUITLAM Munday Park area, grnd. level 1 or 2 bdrm. suites, Dec. 1. (604)710-4739 COQUITLAM nr Lougheed Mall, 2 bdrm ste, avail now. $800 incl utils. (604) 783-0575 or 689-9885 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. 1 Bdrm +den, grnd lvl, priv ent, h/w flrs, full bath, alarm, w/d. Ns/Np, avail now. $825 incl utils. Call 778-231-9604. COQUITLAM, W.W. Plateau, fully furnished 1 bdrm, priv. entr, sm. back yard. all appls, TV & micro. Avail now, $800 incl utils. NS. Cat ok. Michael 604-469-1150 or Cheryl 604-468-7262. Must be seen! PORT COQUITLAM, Oxford/Fraser. New 1 bdrm. Avail now. New appli. $750. incl util. No cable. N/S, N/P. Nr. amenities. 604-364-6250. WW.PLATEAU 2 bdrm + den 2 bath very bright grd flr ste, nice bckyd, incl 5 appls, nr schl & bus. $1250 incl utils. Avail now. 778-840-9476

751

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1956 Restored Pontiac - 4 door Hardtop, GMC welding Rig. (604)464-7554 1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $1295 obo (604)826-0519 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2495 obo (604)826-0519 2005 CHRYSLER 300, grey, V6, auto, loaded, leather, 108 km, $9,500 obo. Phone (604)241-2530. 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6995/obo. (604)826-0519

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1992 VOLVO 940 4 dr. sedan, auto, low mi., leather int., gray, Air Cared. Good cond. $3700. (604)351-7704 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3495 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 firm. Phone 604-538-9257. 2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $14,230 (604)328-1883 2006 NISSAN Altima 2.5 auto, light green ext, beige Int. Clean good cond 158ms, no accidents $9500.obo Al 604-209-4156 cell 604-466-5563

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD Upstairs Suite for Rent! Christian Landlords. 1,000s.f. 2 BR, 1 Bath. Patio entrance/carport. Hydro. W/D. Stove/Oven/Fridge. NO Pets/NO Smkg. Ideal for newly-weds. Downes Rd, near Abb Auto Mall. $800 + Gas. Chris 604-308-4292

752

845

STORAGE

PORT Coq. Storage/pkng/workshop 1000 s/f, 220 power & use of walkin cooler. $1000/mo. 604-866-8182.

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819 2009 SUZUKI SWIFT PLUS - 5 dr, 39,000k. Good shape. Like new. $8888: Call Don (604)581-3613

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM, 3100 Ozada Ave. 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets $920. Call: 604-942-2277

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 WILDCAT 282RK

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $4995 obo (604)826-0519 2008 JEEP PATRIOT - North Edition 5 spd, 40,000 kms. Warranty. $16,000/obo. (604)525-3508

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2005 CHEVY UPLANDER, grey, 7 pass., V6 auto, fully loaded, 93 km, $6,500 obo. Phone (604)241-2530. 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6000. 604-812-1278

*No Pets *Avail Immediately ~also apartments available~

Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.com PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhome $830/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-942-2277

Dual pane windows, ext. shower, fantastic fan, microwave, elec. power awning, DSI water heater. $32,483 (stk.30380) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278

2009 FORD F 150 XLT 1 owner, no accidents, local, exc. cond. ARE cover. $29,500. 604-3418694

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS

PORT MOODY

Time to move into Fall .... At, The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS. Starting at $750/mo.

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1989 MERCEDES 420 SEL, Air Cared, 117,000km. Black w/gray lthr. int., pw., ps., a/c, $3900 obo (604)997-4045

DSI water heater, ext. shower, water filter sys., create-a-breeze fan, rear kitchen. $24,483 (Stk.30964) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

Call 604-724-6967

810

COQUITLAM

838 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

AUTO FINANCING

2011 LAREDO 291TG

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

www.aptrentals.net

627

Very Large 1 & 2 Bdrm in Great Area - Blue Mtn & Austin *Nr Lougheed Mall, Skytrain/Bus*

604-464-3550 Coquitlam/Port Moody

AUTO FINANCING

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

COQUITLAM - West

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

810

TRANSPORTATION

Serving the Tri Cities for over 16 years Protect your investment

3 BDRM. & 2 BDRMS.

SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies 7 wks, vet checked, dewormed. Ready to go. $500/each. (604)581-8354

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

PORT MOODY - Townhouse 303 Highland Way; 3 BR; 1 Bath 1000 sf; lndry; $1200 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

Call (604) 931-2670

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now

PUG & BOSTON Terrier cross, 14 weeks. Brindle. Vet ✓ & first shots. $650. Call 604-302-7454.

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

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

GARIBALDI Court

MULTI POO PUP 13 weeks old 2nd shot, dewormed, micro chipped. To good home. $1000. 604-715-2431

APPLIANCES

Welcome Home !

604-936-4774, 604-931-4648

MALTESE pups, 1 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.

506

COQUITLAM

736

RENTALS

706

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

www.dannyevans.ca

KITTENS, Orange tabby, photos available on Facebook - kittens chilliwack. Call (604)703-1077

WHEATEN TERRIER pups, perfect family dog. $1400. Meet your pet! Call (604)825-3966

706

RENTALS

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

GOOD INCOME, BAD CREDIT? No problem. Stop wasting $ on rent. Choose your home. 604-283-9055.

TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIES Avail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10 lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friendly, attach to family, easily trained, litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc. for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt. Family raised w/children. CKC reg., vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo, 6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. INQUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. Restoretobalance@telus.net

RENTALS

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453

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

CALL 604-937-0203

REAL ESTATE

CHUG beaut pups (chihuahua/pug), 8 wks, 1 F, 3 M, vet chk, deworm, 1st shot, $575, (778)231-2023.

Shepherd/Lab X, 5 black, 2 yellow, 5 males, 2 females, $200/each. (604)316-2757

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

www.tricitynews.com

PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550. PORT MOODY. 2608 St. John’s St. 1350 sq ft store or office space. Ground level. $2350 + HST. Avail Aug 1. 604-469-9100.

736

elec. awning, elec. stab. Jacks, “family-sized” dinette, LCD TV, Equa-flex suspension. $26,483 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM - House 3162 Sechelt Dr; 3 BR; 2 Bath 1300 sf; lndry; $1500 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT COQUITLAM - House 3771 Wellington; 4 BR; 3 Bath 2300 sf; lndry; garage; rec room Lge. yard w/ pool; $2200 Dec. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc

NO. S138029 New Westminster Registry In The Supreme Court of British Columbia Between: Evolution Technologies Inc. Plaintiff And: ProDe3 Product Development Ltd. and Eclipse Medical Inc. Defendants ADVERTISEMENT To: ProDe3 Product Development Ltd. TAKE NOTICE THAT on 21/Nov/2011 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the New Westminster Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number S138029 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: 1. Damages; 2. An accounting and disgorgement of profits; 3. An interim, interlocutory and permanent injunction; 4. Costs; 5. Interest. You must file a Response to Civil Claim within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the New Westminster Registry, at 651 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by Shadrin M. Brooks, whose address for service is BTM LAWYERS LLP, #301 - 2502 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC, V3H 2B4, Telephone: 604-937-1166.


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Tri-City News Friday, December 2, 2011, A43

18TH ANNUAL CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY FUNDRAISING GALA

CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY

THANK YOU for putting life into days EMCEES RANDENE NEILL & SQUIRE BARNES, GLOBAL BC AUCTIONEERS ROB KAVANAGH & DAN BOUCHARD, ABLE AUCTIONS

Valued donors are proudly displayed on our website at www.treasuresofchristmas.ca

Tree Sponsors: Canadian Tire (Coquitlam), Drysdale Bacon McStravik LLP, Lawyers West Inc., Rose Miller Notary, Royal Canadian Legion #263 – Ladies Auxiliary (Burquitlam), Shaughnessy Dental Group, Walmart (Burnaby), Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd.


A44 Friday, December 2, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

40

ALL 2011 RANGERS PRICED AT INVOICE for

IN-STOCK

0%

Available

V6 Engine, air conditioning, CD Player, SIRIUS Satellite Radio

*

CROW’S

$

Auto, A/C, nice car, great price, #PC5726

9,988

Or

61

$

Weekly 60 months

Or

68

$

Weekly 84 months

43,998

Or

197

$

17,995

28,995

$

Or

115

$

Weekly 96 months

Weekly 96 months

12,995*

$

Weekly 96 months

Leather, moonroof, rear backup sensors #PFC1752

*

108

$

4 door, leather, auto, must see, #11F18947A

SUPERCHARGED, Navigation, #PC5729

$

Or

2004 HONDA ACCORD

2010 MUSTANG ROUSH 427R

2004 AUDI QUATTRO AWD 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL Leather, moonroof, this car won’t last, #PC5738 $

27,998

$

28,995

Or

143

$

A/C, auto, nice car, great price 11F16420B

12,988

$

Or

77

$

Weekly 60 months

23,995

$

Or

119

$

Weekly 72 months

Leather, power sliding doors, must see van, #12FL0404A

14,995

$

Or

107

$

Weekly 48 months

40,988

Or

202

$

Weekly 72 months

4X4, FX4 nice truck, low kms #PT4717

17,995

$

Or

105

$

Weekly 60 months

Or

84

$

Marc Crawford

Weekly 84 months

17,995

$

$

$

Or

95

$

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4x4, leather, moonroof, nice truck #11F19550A

10,988

$

Weekly 72 months

2008 FORD F150 CREW CAB

4x4, LARIAT, nice truck, #11F10342A

FX$, 4x4, leather, moon-roof, nice truck, #PLT4720

21,988

$

25,995 Or $149

$

*

FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 2011 FORD FLEX AWD LTD. 2005 F150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT 2003 DODGE RAM CONVT. CAMPER VAN 2011 V6 power and convenience group, SYNC media Canopy, nice truck, #11F10010A Fully loaded, panoramic roof, seats 7 #PFT1903 Or

120

$

Weekly 96 months

16,700

$

*

Plasma TVs, Super sound system, a MUST SEE, #MLT232A

”Make your deal on a new 2011 Ford vehicle while there is still a great selection.” Ryan Keslerr

metromotors.com /mymetroford

THE ALL NEW

Dlr# 5231 Metro Motors Ltd. *Prices do not include taxes & licensing. Payments based on 7.25%.

/mymetroford

16,700 ,

$

system with HANDSFREE PHONE #PFT1905

24,988

$

Or

99

$

Auto, leather, moonroof #11F19606A

$

12,700*

“This is the best time of the year to buy a new Ford vehicle, so get yours before stock runs out.“ Cory Schneider 2 BLOCKS EAST

COQ. CENTRE

604-464-0271

Weekly 60 months

2004 NISSAN MAXIMA

Weekly 96 months

W

29,999

$

Weekly 84 months

16,995*

2004 FORD F350 C/CAB

Weekly 60 months

154

$

$

4X4, loaded, this truck won’t last #PLT4719

18,995

Or

Convt, triple black, too many extras, #PT4690C

Weekly 60 months

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT $

Loaded, only 34,000kms!, #PFT1866

34,998

2002 FORD MUSTANG GT

Power group, A/C, nice car, #12ES8611A

11,995 Or 72

Auto, loaded, great truck, #11ES2425A

13,998

$

107

$

2007 HONDA CIVIC $

2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2008 FORD RANGER S/CAB 2006 KIA SPORTAGE AWD Fully loaded, nav., DVD ent. system, #11EX7591A

$

Or

2002 FORD MUSTANG GT 2010 FORD EDGE LTD. AWD Convertible, 1 owner, low kms, a must see car!

2007 FORD FUSION SE

CREWCAB, 4X4, XLT, nice truck, great price, #PLT4723

Weekly 72 months

Moonroof, leatehr seats, loaded, #PFC1737

23,988

$

#PT4690C

2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 FORD F150 CREWCAB 2006 FREESTAR LIMITED LIMTIED AWD, leather, nice truck #MLT411

$

2010 FORD FUSION V6 AWD

METRO FORD

LOUGHEED HWY

* Prices do not include taxes & licensing

N

PITT RIVER

2007 FORD FOCUS ZX5

13,700

$

2012 FOCUS TITANIUM

Leather, moonroof, auto park, rear camera MyFord Touch, #PFC1751

50

Weekly 84 months

Auto, A/C, nice car!, #11RA0087A

SHAUGHNESSY

Or

$

2009 COROLLA CE

COQ. RIVER

9,995

$

Stk#11RA4151

PRE-OWNED ALL-STAR LINEUP

2008 KIA SPECTRA

Auto, A/C, this is a must see car, #PLT4704A

* Trade must be 2005 model year or older, must be insured for the last 3 months, and must be in running condition. Payments are weekly - based on 96 month finance term at 7.75% OAC. Price is plus taxes and negotiable doc. fee. Price is net of delivery allowances and Recycle Your Ride Rebate.

Excludes installed bedliner

2505 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY


A22 Friday, December 2, 2011, Tri-City News

Tri-City News Friday, December 2, 2011, A23

TRUCK CENTRE CLEARANCE

& EVERYONE’S A WINNER WITH

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO

WIN AN AWARD OF UP TO

WIN 10,000 OR

WIN N$

PLAY TODAY AT EAGLE RIDGE

($30,000 VALUE)

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008 FORD F150 XLT S/CREW 4WD

$

OFF YOUR PURCHASE OR LEASE. $1,000 MINIMUM AWARD*

1 OF 10 EQUINOX MODELS

3,000 3

Eagle Ridge PRE-OWNED SUPER CENTRE Auto, Full Stow N’ Go, Tri-Zone Climate Control, Front + Side Air Bags, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Power Mirrors, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3, Mags

2,500

$

1,500

$

NEW 2011

CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB #18084A

NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB

2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD Luxury, Leather,

EAGLE PRICE

$

ALL NEW

25,995OR 161 BW* 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX EAGLE RIDGE

26,995

NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA EXT CAB #28248A

$

#25006S

From

14,995 OR $119 BW*

From

EAGLE RIDGE

$

10,995 OR $84 BW*

EAGLE RIDGE

$

14 ,995 OR 112 BW* $

$

Auto, Air, Loaded, CD

#3557

#3563

$

10,995 10,9 95

$

2005 DODGE DURANGO 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE 4WD 4WD #4764

#3339

11,995 11,9 95

2 in Stock

2007 HUMMER H3 4WD

2007 MAZDA CX-7 GRAND TOURING AWD

$

#0751

$

3 IN STOCK

17,995

2008 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT

#3783

#3433

$

$

9,995 9,9 95

2006 GMC SIERRA

2010 NISSAN VERSA

#8365

Auto, Air, Power Options #3496

9,995 9,9 95

2007 FORD F150 S/CAB #1607

$

$

8,995 8,9 95

Auto, Air, Power Options #3724

$

19,995

11,995 11,9 95

11,995

2010 VW JETTA

2008 CHEVY AVALANCHE LTZ #8048

$

13,995

$

16,795

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 2008 FORD F350 SD CREW 4WD 4WD

2010 CHRYSLER 300

#3132

#3669

#3462

14,995 DIESEL $29,995 2008 FORD F150 CREW 4WD

Auto, V6, Air, Loaded, Mags

$

DUALLY

$

15,995

2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT 2004 PONTIAC GTO COUPE #0765

HARLEY DAVIDSON

Mint, Low KMs #3022

#3629

$

27,995

$

2008 LANDROVER LR-2 4WD

2 TO CHOOSE LOW KMs KMs

14,995

2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT #3129

2007 FORD RANGER FX4 2007 DAKOTA S/CAB 4WD #4604 S/CAB 4WD

#3743

NAVIGATION $

26,995 26 ,995

2010 FORD EXPLORER 4WD EDDIE BAUER

$

2,995 2,9 95

ONLY A FEW IN CANADA

2006 FORD FOCUS

2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

#0034

#0672

#8132

$

17,995

2011 SUBARU OUTBACK #3629

#3691

ONLY 57,000 KMS

2004 NISSAN TITAN LE XCAB

$

14,995 14,9 95

2004 RAM SLT QUAD CAB #0007

$

6,995 6,9 95

2007 CHEVY COBALT COUPE

$

$

13,995 13,9 95

3,995 3,9 95

$

2008 CORVETTE COVT. Olny 25,000 KMs #3345

#1008

#3786

$

2 Blocks West of Coquitlam Centre next to Tim Horton’s

$

#1720

Rear Back-up Camera, Loaded, Mags, 7 Pass

2595 Barnet Hwy

5,995 5,9 95

2001 F150 LARIAT CREW CAB

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2011 CHEVY IMPALA

2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 2001 RAM LARAMIE 2500 EXT CAB SUPER CAB

6,995 6,9 95 #8144

21,490 OR 156 BW*

TO CLEAR

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2003 JEEP LIBERTY 4WD

#11571A

5,000 OFF

CARS

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$

2011 CHEVY CRUZES 40 LEFT

#11727A

$

$

#3519

2003 GMC YUKON 4WD

ALL NEW!

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22 ,995

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$

EAGLE PRICE

2012 CHEVY ORLANDO

#21002S

#24623A

$

21,995OR 148 BW*

2012 CHEVY SONIC

2002 KIA SPORTAGE 4WD

17,995

#3750

$

MODELS

$

$

TRUCKS

Sunroof

2012

#28217A

14,995

SUVS

MSRP $33,530

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4,000 0 $8,000

$

$

Auto, V8, Loaded, Mags

$

14,995

$

7,995 7,9 95

2003 FORD F350 CREW 2002 CHEVY S10 EXTREME 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID #3034 4WD EXT CAB

39,995

$

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#3590

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29,995

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$

16,995

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$

12,995

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15,995

TRUCK & VAN HOTLINE

1-877-390-6583

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B2 Tri-City News Friday, December 2, 2011

Friday, December 2, 2011 Tri-City News B3

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and receive

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Offer cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer expires December 15, 2011. Offer may be changed or cancelled at any time without prior notice. Some restrictions may apply, see Dealer for details. Waste and environmental fees and may be extra. Taxes not included. Extra charges apply for synthetic oil.

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Reg. $5.99

and receive

party in 2012

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Buy One Loaf of our Stollen freshly made Bread and receive any 2nd Loaf Bread of equal or lesser value $ 99

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604.939.DENT (3368) Super 2609 St. John’s St., Port Moody Windows

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$20 off

*See dealer for details.

info@mintdental.ca

COQUITLAM LOCATION: 2773F Barnet Highway 604-464-7844 NORTH ROAD LOCATION: 335 North Road 604-931-4501

and receive

or email us

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B4 Tri-City News Friday, December 2, 2011

Friday, December 2, 2011 Tri-City News B1

more valuable websites…

Save time, save money. WINTER MAINTENANCE PACKAGE

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See reverse for locations and coupon details.

5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: check battery, lights, horn & wipers 6. TIRES: rotate all tires, check tread depth, & adjust tire pressure 7. COOLING SYSTEM: check for leaks, check hoses, clamps, waterpump, & radiator 8. BELTS: check all belts & hoses 9. FLUID LEVELS: check all fluid levels

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Two 1-piece Halibut dinners includes fresh cut chips and homestyle coleslaw.

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