Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Tri-City News

Page 1

THE WEDNESDAY

2010 WINNER

TRI-CITY NEWS Best is good enough

Diamond is forever

SEE LIFE, PAGE 14

SEE ARTS, PAGE 23

DEC. 14, 2011 www.tricitynews.com

INSIDE Tom Fletcher/10 Letters/11 A Good Read/18 Sports/27

GARY MCKENNA/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

After 10 years, Leo Douillard is putting up the Christmas lights at his Pinemont Avenue home in Port Coquitlam for the last time and is inviting everybody to come and have a look. For the story, see page 6.

PoCo plant gets first approval

Utility fees rising again By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A company planning to build a green waste compost facility in the Tri-Cities passed its first hurdle in the approval process Monday night after Port Coquitlam council voted unanimously to endorse the project. Cascade Renewable Carbon Corporation is proposing a 3.65-acre plant south of the Lougheed Highway, west of the Mary Hill Bypass, that will process food scraps, yard trimmings and other organic material. see AIR QUALITY, page 4

Coquitlam homeowners will have to shell out an extra $50 next year for water, sewage and garbage pick-up. On Monday, city council gave three readings to bylaws that will see water rates rise by $23, from $384 to $407; sewer levies increase by $11, from $347 to $358; and solidwaste charges jump by $16, from $326 to $342. That means a single-family

homeowner can expect to pay about $1,107 in utilities next year versus the current $1,057. As well, apartment owners will see a $2 hike in their recycling fees, from $37 to $39, according to a staff report. Still, the rate increases are slightly down from this year when the city billed an additional $25 for water, $15 more for sewage and $24 more for garbage collection by Smithrite Disposal Ltd., whose three-year contract expires on June 30.

By comparison, Por t Coquitlam homeowners are expected to pay an extra $19 next year for water, from $368 to $387, and another $9 for sewage, from $280 to $289 (its garbage rates are not included in utility budget). In Port Moody, homeowners can calculate another $9 for water in 2012, from $347 to $356; $1 more for sewer, to $334; $30 less for garbage pick-up, from $183 to $153; and an additional $51 for recycling collection, from

$119 to $170 (Port Moody city council was set to pass its utility budget last night). Metro Vancouver, which oversees water and sewage, has a capital program estimated to total $2.3 billion over the next 10 years, meaning water and sewer charges are not likely to go down anytime soon. In fact, water alone is estimated to rise 8% a year over the next five years. see GARBAGE, page 4


A2 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

New Pacific Supermarket

WEEKLY SPECIALS DEC 14–19, 2011

X.O. Thai Crystal

HX Frozen Vinegared ㋡咗㊴⑜搒氻渺淩㪂

Reg. $14.99/bag

$

11

Reg. $2.99/lb

1

$

/BAG

Live Scallops 䞮䖪䃇㻃⮶ヅ⷟

.99 / /LB

$

Baby Bok Choy-USA

Reg. $5.99/lb

4

69¢/LB /

/ /LB

Danisa Butter Cookies 681g 忿⦿彃Ⱂ業 忿⦿彃Ⱂ業 ⏷♹

彃Ⱂ業 ⏷♹

⏷♹

9

$

5

10

/EA

Drrried Dried ied Mushroom 250g 250 ⎹初䓛␻噖

8

$

$

$

Reg. $9.99/ea

Swan wan Dried w Dried Rice Stick 500g Cock Cock Co c (FYL) (FY FY ) Dried Bean Curd Sheet/ Asian Dragon U.S. U S Sweet Rice 5Lbs Dried Dr D r ed d Be Bean e an Curd d Stick Sti i k 200 20 200g 怔┪⮸濬伂优 ℭ㿁爜初⦚佾伂 㿁爜初⦚佾伂 ⹛䄟椕⦢㞾叟䶈

5

$

Reg. $6.99/ea

2

/EA

Sunlight nlight ht Bread Flo Flourr 500g 500 㡴㷲浧䷚煄优

1

$

$

2 FOR F 4

3

$

.99

LKK Premium Soy Sauce

.50

䤋弰䓛㮝嗇

X'mas Gift 勥崤䰽❐

X'mas Gift 勥崤䰽❐

X'mas Gift 勥崤䰽❐

Fat Fa Fat a C Choy Dried Shiitake

8

Reg. $0.99/ea

4

2 FOR 1.50

$

$

PT Gas Range 㨍㳈䓛䝵㠾䒟

㧝斵岧䔈侩渽✂䞮㕌

Reg. $1.79/ea

1

$

/EA

$

CC Hot BeanCurd 375g

12

2

/EA

Erawan Glutinous Rice Flour/ White Rice Flour 400g ₘ廰 ₘ ₘ廰佾伂优 伧伂优 廰佾伂优 伧伂优 廰佾伂优 伧伂优 优

LKK Hoisin Sauce plastic bottle

- 500ml 500m

Reg. $10.99/ea

$

Reg. $21.99/ea

18.99/EA /

$

$

SR Soft Tofu Blue Pack 300g 㻇ㅆ䎰㫇妫㭦

Reg. $1.29/ea

99

$

Reg. $1.29/ea $1 29/ea

2 FOR 1

5

$

.89

Ocean cean Jewel Green Fz. Mindoro Tambakol (Tuna)-Whole Thai Gold Fz White Shrimp Shell Mussels, NZ ᨋ ᨆ ᨋ ᨆ ㊴⑜侟導墼倯槡♲ ᨆ ㊴ ㊴⑜侟導墼倯槡♲ 侟導墼倯槡

2

$

7.00

$

Regular eggu gu r G Gr Ground ro d P Pork k (3lb 3 b and and up) 䬝廻 䬝 䬝廻匘 ₘ䭔ⅴₙ 廻 廻匘 匘 ₘ 匘 ₘ䭔 䭔ⅴₙ 䭔ⅴ

$

2

2

6.99/BOX /

$

Beef eeff Flank F k Steak teak 㽤墼導䓪㓡 導䓪㓡 䓪㓡 䓪

R g.. $$2 Re Reg. $2.49/lb 2.49/lb 49/lb

$

/ /LB

4

/ /LB

OX X TTail

5

$

/LB

$

1

Reg. $1.99/ea

$

2

Reg. $2.79/ea

.29 / /EA

L V Dungeness LIVE Dun ungeness Crab Cra (cu (cull))

Le Lean e P Pork ork

Reg Reg. g. $5.99/lb 99/lb

Re Reg Reg. e . $$3.69/lb 3 69/lb /

2.99

4.49

$

$

US S Fuji Ap Apple-Extra Apple-Ex e Fancy F 初 ⮶⹛⭺ 初⦚⮶⹛⭺墚㨫 初⦚⮶⹛⭺ ⭺墚 墚㨫 㨫

9.99/CASE /

79¢/LB /

$

(Located in Henderson Mall)

Offers Valid From Dec 14-19, 2011, Quantities and /or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in store, no rain check or substitution. Advertised prices and product selection may vary by store, New Pacific Supermarket reserves the right to limit quantities, descriptions take precedence over photos. We reserve the right to correct any unintentional errors that may occur in the copy or illustrations.

etr ee w

Unit 1056, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

COQUITLAM CENTRE

ay

Supermarket

Pin

604.552.6108

Northern Ave

Linc

oln

An

son

Ave

Ave

Westwood St

New Pacific

Glen Dr

Heffley Crescent

͵‫ן‬ʩ௱˝ሟ൰΋вࣂཡ౅բᏼ Ӷ̆॑ᄱཱིუ

The High St

LARGEST SELECTION OF LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES FROM OUR OWN FARM.


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A3

Regular shoveling in the cards — if it snows By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

When the snow starts falling this winter, and the weather experts are predicting it will this week in the higher levels, Tri-City residents and business owners need to be armed and ready. Each municipality requires homeowners to clear the sidewalks bordering their property shortly after a snowfall, and the same goes for business owners.

“Residents are required under the bylaw to clear the sidewalks abutting their property, on the front side or the rear, 10 hours after the snow has stopped falling,” said Dan Mooney, Coquitlam’s manager of roads and traffic operations. “But we recommend they do it earlier, as it’s falling, so it doesn’t get as heavy or wet.” And if you’ve spent hours shoveling your driveway and sidewalks, only to have the

city trucks come along and plow it right back again, here’s a tip: stand in your driveway, facing the street, and shovel the snow to the right side of your driveway. Mooney also reminded residents that clearing their sidewalks once doesn’t necessarily let them off the hook. “If it snows again, or we plow and push the snow up onto the sidewalk, they are required to clear it again,” he said, noting residents should shovel sidewalk

snow onto the boulevard (the edge of their lawn). “We hate putting snow back on the sidewalk, but if you shovel it on to the street that’s where it ends up.” Business owners are also required to clear sidewalks bordering their properties under the same timeline and regulations. Mooney said the majority of complaints the city gets from pedestrians about uncleared sidewalks are around bus stops and schools.

Once the 10-hour window has lapsed city staff will check to see if an area is still covered with snow; if it is, the property owner gets a warning letter. A second offence is referred to the bylaw department, at which point it’s up to bylaw officers to attend and issue a ticket if they see fit. In Port Coquitlam, residents and business owners must have their sidewalks free of snow and ice by 10 a.m. the

Snow Angels link) can sign up for the Snow Angel program so that a volunteer can come and clear their snow. Port Moody’s bylaws require property owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks bordering their properties within 24 hours after the snow stops falling. City staff will clear sidewalks on collector or arterial routes based on priorities established by the director of operations. spayne@tricitynews.com

Cities turn to brine for ice

Angels in PoCo Wi t h w i n t e r weather expected to hit the region over the next few months Port Coquitlam is once again launching its Snow Angel program. The Snow Angels is a registry of volunteers willing to clear snow and ice from sidewalks for elderly or disabled residents. For volunteers, the program is an opportunity to get some exercise — shoveling snow can burn more than 400 calories an hour — and give back to the community. Snow Angels volunteers are welcome to sign up individually or in teams. Volunteers must provide their own shovel, be at least 12 years old and complete the city’s volunteer application process, which includes a criminal background check. All Snow Angels volunteers receive a city toque and identification card and students can apply their Snow Angels hours towards the high school volunteer requirement. Information about proper shoveling techniques, preventative back exercises and personal safety will be provided at a volunteer orientation session. Lear n more at www.portcoquitlam. ca/snowangels.

morning after a snowfall. That city also suggests moving snow to the right side of driveways (when facing the street) to improve the visibility of oncoming traffic and to prevent plows from dragging snow back onto your driveway. Elderly and disabled residents in Coquitlam (visit www.coquitlam.ca and click on the Winter Wise link) and PoCo (visit www.portcoquitlam.ca and click on the

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

Early predictions suggests that this could be another long, cold winter, and heavy snowfalls, like this one two years ago, are always a possibility. It’s best to have a plan, say local officials, and keep sidewalks clear.

Snow days could be called: stay informed By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

School District 43 has learned from past experience that the best way to handle snow days is to have a plan. A s s i s t a n t Superintendent Dan Derpak said all schools are required to have a snow plan and new communication procedures are in place in case of a large snowfall. “The only safe approach, if we are going to close the school district for snow conditions, is that we close the entire district,” said

Derpak. He said parents should listen to CKNW and watch the website (www.sd43.bc.ca) for school closure information. H oweve r, D e r p a k also cautioned parents to listen to their own intuition. If they feel that conditions are too treacherous for their child, they should keep them home even if their neighbourhood school hasn’t been closed. “The learning is going to be interrupted to some degree anyway and we’ll work through that.” Following a bad snow

storm, parents can expect schools to close for at least the first day. But in areas where the snowfall has been light, schools could open on subsequent days. Here again, parents must be alert to openings and closures and make their own decision regarding safety. Even during a full closure, each school will have a skeleton staff on duty in case a child does show up. “We want no one to be unsafe in this process. Every site will have a core of people,” Derpak declared. The district has also

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The Tri-Cities has yet to see any significant snow fall this winter but that has not stopped salt and brine trucks from de-icing many local roads and thoroughfares across the region. According to Dan Mooney, Coquitlam’s manager of traffic operations, pre-emptive work, particularly brining, has become an effective way of making roads safer in the colder months. “We are using much more of it each season,” he said. “It is way more efficient as a pre-treatment, costs less [and] is more effective.” Brine is a mixture of salt and water that can be sprayed on to roads in order to make them less icy. Coquitlam’s work yard can hold up to 10,000 gallons of the liquid, which is made from the same raw salt that the city uses on roads during snow storms. Mooney said engineering staff are looking into expanding that capacity because of the increases in the use of brine annually. Port Coquitlam is also expected to use 32,000 litres of brine this winter, while Port Moody estimates it will require between 50,000 and 100,000 litres. Salt is another tool cities use to melt ice on local roads and sidewalks. Coquitlam will likely see about 4,000 tonnes dropped on its streets while Port Moody expects to use between 300 and 400 tonnes. Port Coquitlam’s snow clearing operations is capable of dispensing 600 cubic metres of salt through the course of a winter season. Coquitlam has 19 plows, PoCo has seven while Port Moody has 10 vehicles including two backhoes and a bobcat. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Cars need care TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

School District 43 has a plan in place to close schools if snow is heavy. enhanced its information gathering and communications strategy so it can keep up to date as weather conditions change and will work with cities to improve snow clearing on roads near schools.

Don’t let snow and cold weather catch you unprepared. That’s the advice of Ingmar Wilkens, owner of the Canadian Tire store in Port Coquitlam. People tend to react to snow after it happens, and Wilkens suggests loading up on snow shovels, ice melter, and getting new wiper blades, snow tires and car batteries now, rather than waiting for the snowfall. “I make sure I have my shovels, ready,” said Wilkens, who is originally from Ontario. “That’s where I learned, you never mess with Mother Nature when it comes to snow.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Please note that our Thrift Store will be closed from December 24, 2011 until January 3, 2012 so our hardworking volunteers can take a well deserved break. Donations acceptedduring duringthis thistime timebut butuntil untilthen then Donationswill willnot notbeaccepted please please enjoy enjoy our our regular regular shopping shopping schedule. schedule.

2780 BARNET HIGHWAY, COQUITLAM, BC

604-949-0459

Tue to Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm / Thur 9:30am - 7pm


A4 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

Air quality, odours a concern Port Moodyy Council continued from front page

With PoCo’s approval the company can now move forward with obtaining a composting facility licence from Metro Vancouver. “Clean organics recycling is an environmentally friendly way of dealing with waste,� said Coun. Brad West, who also chairs the city’s environmental enhancement committee. “It is far more preferable than sending it to a landfill.� Controversy has surrounded the project since a pamphlet was distributed door-to-door across PoCo in late October, which Cascade owners said contained numerous inaccuracies and was likely the work of a rival corporation. The flyer said it was from the Coalition for an Environmentally Friendly Port Coquitlam, however neither the city nor several prominent TriCity environmentalists had heard

of the group and no contact information was provided. More than 80 people attended an open house last month that was held to clear up some of the rumours surrounding Cascade’s proposal. Several residents had concerns about air quality and odours coming from the facility, however staff said the company’s processing method uses closed container technology and would not produce any smells. “We have the proper regulations in place,� said Mayor Greg Moore. “There are more regulations with this facility than any other facility in our industrial area.� There are still several more steps required before Cascade can open its doors and start processing waste. If Metro Vancouver signs off on the project the application will come back to city hall for a business licence and development

permit, according to a city staff report. Coun. Darrell Penner said he supported Cascade’s plans, adding compost technology is something the region should have been using sooner. “It should have been done 20 or 30 years ago,� he said. “It could have reduced our landfills by hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste.... It is frustrating from that perspective.� Coun. Mike Forrest concurred, adding that the city’s current method of shipping green waste to a facility in Richmond was not sustainable. He said the city and Metro Vancouver would be closely monitoring Cascade’s operations. “From an ethical point of view there is something wrong with shipping our garbage to someone else’s backyard,� he said. “This facility is a positive move.� gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Garbage costs also expected to rise continued from front page

Much of that money will be used on projects like the Seymour/Capilano filtration plant, a drinking water treatment project and a Port Mann Main Fraser River water crossing. Also, changes to provincial and federal water regulations require a $250-million upgrade to the Coquitlam Water Filtration Plan. Coquitlam Coun. Lou Sekora, a former Metro Vancouver board

director who was the only councillor to vote against the utility rate increase at Monday’s city council meeting, lamented the hikes for residents — a sentiment echoed by Mayor Richard Stewart, also a Metro director, who added he hopes to see the regional body bring “its costs in line� over the next three years. Coun. Brent Asmundson also warned about rising Metro garbage tipping fees, due to rise to $210 a tonne in 2016. Meanwhile, Coquitlam city

council is expected to grant fourth and final readings to its utility bylaws tonight (Wednesday) at its last regular meeting of the year, allowing staff to start the billing process to get utility notices out by February for the March 31 payment deadline. The 2012 capital and operating budgets are set to be adopted by city council on March 5, which will determine property taxes that are due in early July. — with files from Gary McKenna jwarren@tricitynews.com

The perfect ďŹ t for your business and your budget. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Year End Event.

Meeting Calendar January 2012 January 10

January 24

February 2012 February 14

February 28

March 2012 March 13

March 27*

April 2012 April 10

April 24

May 2012 May 8

May 22*

June 2012 June 12

• Regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month except during August and the fourth Tuesday of December. • Four times each year Port Moody Council meets at neighbourhood community centres, providing an opportunity for residents to attend a meeting locally.

June 26

July 24

• Pick up an agenda at the Legislative Services counter, the public library or view it at www.portmoody.ca the Thursday before meetings.

October 23

• This notice is provided in accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter.

November 27*

* Offsite council meeting

July 2012 July 10

• Most meetings start at 7pm in Council Chambers, Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive Port Moody.

September 2012 September 11 October 2012 October 9* November 2012 November 13 December 2012 December 11 City Hall/Library/Inlet Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody

604.469.4574 • www.portmoody.ca

Find us online at: www.tricitynews.com

YYear End Event

There’s never been a better time to buy a functional, versatile 2011 Sprinter. Right now you can get best-in-class cargo capacity and best-in-class fuel efďŹ ciency at our best-of-the-year prices. It's your chance to get a vehicle that works as hard for your budget as it does for your business.

2011 Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 - Total Price1 $46,415* CASH PURCHASE

, CREDIT 1

LEASE PAYM A ENT

*

LEASE APR

*

FINANCE APR

$521 5.49% % 4.90% %* $9,950* DOWN

*

60 MONTHS

60 MONTHS

Taxes extra.

Sprinter Sales and Service Centre 1502 Boundary Rd., Burnaby, BC

604-331-BENZ (2369) mbvancouver.ca

Š 2011 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2011 Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 shown, National MSRP $42,900. *Total price of $46,415 and down payment include freight/PDI of $2,995, dealer admin fee of $395, airconditioning levy of $100, EHF tires, filters and batteries of $25. 2011 Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. Monthly payment and total obligation for lease and finance offers are calculated applying a $3,000 cash credit support. Lease example based on $521 per month for 60 months. Down payment of $9,950 plus security deposit of $600 and applicable taxes due at lease inception. MSRP starting at $42,900. Lease APR of 5.49% applies. Total obligation is $49,778. Finance example is based on a 60-month term and a finance APR of 4.9% and an MSRP of $42,900. Monthly payment is $630 (excluding taxes) with $9,950 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $5,763 for a total obligation of $47,750. Total of $4,500 cash purchase credit is applicable for cash purchase only to be deducted for the National MSRP of $42,900. Vehicle licence, insurance, registration and PPSA (if applicable) are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offer ends December 31st, 2011.


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A5

QUALITY PRE-OWNED CLEARANCE CENTRE $

‘06 JEEP P LIBERTY Y LTD.

SAVE

2358

$

SAVE

2139

Sport utility,, leather, 4x4. Stock #1624471A Was $13,8888

Locaal, no accidents, one owner, sport 4x4! Stocck #1681 Wass $18,999

NOW$11,5 530 bi-weekly V OR $131 60/60 oac $

$

SAVE

1165

$

SAVE

1047

SAVE

NOW OW

$

NOW W 15,730 bi-weekly V OR $172 60/60 oac $

NOW$12,,830 bi-weekly V OR $144 60/60 oac

‘08 HYU UNDAI SANTA FE LTD.

2065

AWD, low mileage, winter tires inncluded. UNBE ELIEVABLE VALUE! Stk#113731A Was $19,9955

‘08 DODGE CA ARAVAN SE Needd a minivan? Here’s your chance. Stock #1615A Wass $16,777

Look no furtther - balance of factory waarranty. Stock #16877 Was $14,8888

$

2007 HYU UNDA AI TUCSON GLS

NOW W$22,830 bi-weekly V OR $207 72/72 oac

‘07 JEEP P COMPA ASS 4X4

2028

1065

‘09 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Balance of factory warrranty. Stock #84646A Wass $23,995

NOW$26 6,860 V 72/72 oac OR $244 4 bi-weekly $

SAVE

NOW W 16,860 bi-weekly V OR $158 72/72 oac

Beautiful, clean, no accidents. Stock #1683 Was $28,8888

SAVE

$

$

‘09 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4

SAVE

2028

‘09 FORD RA ANGER 4X4

$

SAVE

1065

Absolute sttunner! Stock #993995A Was $26,8888

JP HYUNDAI

bi-weekly V 60/60 oac

NEW TO CANADA? FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR ANY NEW PERMANENT RESIDENTT OF CANADA, C ANADA, W WITH ITH NO EEMPLOYMENT! MPLOYMENT!

‘09 HYUNDAI SA ANTA FE Locaal, no accidents, low financing available.. Stocck #379523A Wass $19 $19,995 995

NOW W$18,930 bi-weekly V OR $175 72/72 oac

NOW$24 4,830 V 60/60 oac OR $218 8 bi-weekly

OR

$

EXCLUSIVE TO JIM PATTISON HYUNDAI V

All paym ments include taxes and fees

1-866-798-6420

COQUITLAM

2011 MODEL YEAR CLEAROUT SALE $

SAVE

6105

‘11 VOLVO XC70 AWD

$

‘11 VOLVO S60 T6 AWD

SAVE

6472

Was $47,100

NOW $

SAVE

6105

40,995

Was $54,255

*

‘11 VOLVO XC70 AWD

NOW$47,995

Stock #N111104

Was $46,360

Was $51,050

NOW

44,550

*

NOW

$

*

‘11 VOLVO C30 R Design

‘11 VOLVO XC60 FWD

Stock #N101124

$

SAVE

6230

Executive DEMO, loaded, leather, sunroof, 13,000 kms Stock #N101148

Stock #N101153

$

$

$

SAVE

6505

Stock #N101110

39,888

Was $46,500

*

NOW

FINANCE UP TO 72 MOS @ 3.5%

$

39,995

*

*Prices do not include taxes & licensing

JP VOLVO

1-888-671-7203

COQUITLAM

Ask about our complimentary

OWNER PROTECTION PLAN

1-866-798-6420 www.jphyundai-coquitlam.ca

1961

D#30242

DOMINION AVE.

years

2011

OTTAWA ST. ST

50

µ

2 min’s West of Pitt River Bridge

VOLVO

£ LOU

HYUNDAI

GHEE

LOUG

HEED

D HW

Y.

HWY.

£

NICOLA

COSTCO

JimPattison Volvo ofcoquitlam

1-888-671-7203 www.volvocoquitlam.ca

2385 Ottawa Street, Port Coquitlam

D#4900


A6 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

Last time for light show He’s hanging up his decorations for the last time By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Sixty-thousand Christmas lights. One-hundred and thirty hours of setup time. Thousands of visitors. It all adds up to one light display that has attracted residents from across the Tri-Cities to a Port Coquitlam home every Christmas for over a decade. And Leo Douillard, the Pinemont Avenue property owner in charge of the spectacle, said people will have one last chance to participate before he packs up his decorations for good at the end of the year. “One-hundred and thirty hours is a long time and I am getting older,” he said. “I notice that after I’m done I start to seize up.” Every year Douillard takes some time off work at the end of November. He pulls his ladder out of the garage, dusts off the Christmas decorations, checks the light bulbs and gets to work. Fourteen days later his property looks more like the North Pole than the north PoCo suburban residence it resembles for the other 11 months of the year. The display has become so popular that even Santa Claus is expected to visit, greeting children and neighbours for a photo opportunity during an event this weekend. “It is great to see the look on the kids’ faces,” he said. “I have got regu-

GARY MCKENNA/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Leo Douillard puts on a big show every year at his Pinemont Avenue home in Port Coquitlam. lars that have been coming here for a long time.” It started with a few strings of lights and some simple decorations. Over the years people have donated various pieces and the display has grown exponentially. Today, it includes numerous lights, characters and Christmas arrangements as well as several interactive displays. Douillard has also setup a donation box with all proceeds going to the B.C. Children’s Hospital. “I didn’t have much when I was a kid,” he said. “I just started with a couple of lights and every year I would add a couple more.” But while Douillard said this will be the last time he hangs up the light display, he is plant-

ing seeds of tradition with other members of his family. After the holidays are over he plans to give away most of his ornaments to his friends and children with the hopes that they will carry on what he has started at their own homes. “Whatever my wife

wants we will keep,” he said. “But it will never be like this again. I’m gonna give most of this stuff away to the family and we will see what they do with it.’” This weekend Douillard will be hosting a neighbourhood Christmas party on his property (793 Pinemont Ave., Port Coquitlam), which will feature hot chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus. The event takes place between 7 and 10 p.m. on Dec. 17 and everyone is welcome. Douillard keeps his Christmas light display lit between 5 and 11 p.m. until Jan. 1, 2012. For more information go to www.piczo.com/xmasguyshouse. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Lube Express

DRIVE-THRU OIL CHANGE - No Appointment Necessary

Oil & Filter Power Steering Flush Lube, GTX 10W30 Oil, most vehicles,

54 34 99 $

$

With FREE top up of all fluids

REG. 6999

98

DRIVE HARD

REG. 3498

T Plus taxes and Enviro fees. Expires Dec. 20/11. 2724A Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam (Opposite Milestones)

604-942-8088 Mon.-Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-5 PLEASE PRESENT COUPON

Find us online:

tricitynews.com

TRI-CITY PLACE OF WORSHIP St. Catherine’s Anglican hurch A

Messyy Me Chhurch chh

A creative new twist on church! All children and their families welcome. Theme:

Messy M Christmas Pageant Saturday, Dec. 17th, 3:30 - 6:00 pm Held monthly

See our website for photos of past Messy Churches.

www.stcatherineschurch.ca

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday

8:30 am & 7:00 pm

Wednesday

Robert Lloyd with Sara & Heather Coquitlam Town Centre 604-464-8090

10 am - Eucharist

Please Join Us

www.stcatherineschurch.ca St. Catherine’s @ Trinity United Prairie Ave. & Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

604-942-9812

He ari ng Ce ntr Hearing Centre e

Coquitlam Metrotown Centre Town Centre 604-434-2070 604-464-8090 Guildford Town Centre 604-583-1316

www.tricitynews.com


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A7

2011 Model Year Clearance 15 IN STOCK

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 The ALL-NEW 3.6L Pentastar V6 gives you over 280 Horsepower and 1000+ kms per tank of fuel!

ONLY

INCLUDES: • Electronic Stability Control • Quadra-trac 4X4 System • Proximity Keyless Entry with Push Button Start

$

28,970

OR

• 8 Way Power Seat • Sirius® XM Radio • Tilt & Telescopic Steering

$

199

BI-WEEKLY* WITH $0 DOWN STK #5045

2011 Dodge Dakota BIG HORN Quad Cab 4x4

13 IN STOCK

4.7L V8 Engine, 5 Speed Automatic Transmission, Power Group, Alloy Wheels.

ONLY

$

23,970

OR

$

169

2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engine, Automatic #5221

ONLY

2011 Dodge Challenger 392 SRT-8 Automatic, Navigation, Sunroof #5246

$

42,870

$

42,870

OR

1

BI-WEEKLY* WITH $0 DOWN STK #4970

2

5

IN STOCK

$

295

BI-WEEKLY* WITH $0 DOWN STK #4970

3

2011 Dodge Charger RT

2011 Jeep Liberty 4x4

Automatic, Navigation, Hemi V8, Sunroof

Power Group, Alloys, V6, Automatic

$ #5245

36,500

$ #5044

24,870

1-800-314-5165 LOUGHEED & BARNET ACROSS FROM COQUITLAM CENTRE

Offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined. All prices net of all rebates. Taxes and fees extra. *All financing on approved credit, based on 96 Months at 5.99%. Total paid 1) $41,392 2)$35,152 3)$61,360

WWW.COQUITLAMCHRYSLER.CA

D7557


A8 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

No injuries in early morning crash Police are saying speed and icy roads could have contributed to a single-vehicle crash on the Mary Hill Bypass Tuesday morning. The driver and an occupant were taken to hospital shortly after the vehicle flipped over on the downhill curve approaching Pitt River Road shortly after 8 a.m. however there were no serious injuries reported. “Police are reminding drivers that winter

SUBMITTED PHOTO

A car and a truck were just two of the items recovered when the Port Moody Police Department executed a search warrant at a home on Dewdney Trunk Road. Bicycles and power tools (below) were also found at the home.

Missing anything? If you’ve been the victim of a break and enter or theft sometime in the last six months the Port Moody Police may have your stuff. Of ficers executed a search warrant on a home in the 3300-block of Dewdney T r unk Road on Nov. 21 after receiving information about a large quantity of stolen property at the home. They recovered two stolen vehicles, as well as numerous other suspected stolen items including power tools, outboard motors, bicycles and big-screen televisions. Pa u l Fo n t a i n e, a 45-year-old PoMo resident, was arrested and charged with theft and possession of stolen property over $5,000 and break and enter. The PMPD is asking anyone who has been

Planninngg? a Weddi

BEST BUY – Correction ction Notice Notice NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY DECEMBER 9 CORPORATE FLYER On the December 9 flyer, page 44, please be advised that this product: Sony 32" 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV (32BX310), WebCode: 10182998, was advertised with an incorrect feature. The TV shows an "LED" specification, however, the product is in fact an LCD TV. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Christmas Tree From broken into to check the photos posted on their website and contact info@portmoodypolice. com if it looks familiar. You will be required to fill out a questionnaire before going to the department to identify your property.

BRIDAL SHOWCASE Monday Evening, January 30, 2012

gmckenna@tricitynews.com

DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Two occupants of a white vehicle were taken to hospital after the car flipped on the Mary Hill Bypass Tuesday morning.

Winter TiresCOMPL CO L T Tire COMP COMPLETE T re & Wheel Tir Whee Whe e

Come find your perfect

COMO LAKE GARDEN CENTRE

The driver is believed to have lost control going into the curve, before the white sedan flipped over on its roof and slid for a few meters. As the temperature drops Mounties are encouraging people to slow down and give themselves more time for their commute.

Get arip! G From

$

88

88

Dlr 330875

PACKAGES

ALSO AVAILABLE AVAILABL

Installation, Enviro Fee & Taxes extra

604-461-9111

3170 St. Johns Street, Port Moody

www.openroadmazda.ca service@openroadmazda.ca

Experience the OpenRoad Difference

Now at

Burquitlam Plaza

Winter Reminder

(Corner of Como Lake & Clarke Rd.) HUGE SELECTION • HUGE SELECTION • HUGE SELECTION

NOW OPEN in Newport Village To Drink T Dri k To Leave Out To Serve

WELCOME WAGON

is here,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. “We want to remind people to slow down especially early in the morning when there is black ice on the road.” Eastbound traffic was backed up all the way to the Highway 1 exit at the Port Mann Bridge while westbound motorists also faced delays.

Free Ornament*

As temperatures drop, it’s important to protect your sprinkler systems from damage. Expanding ice from freezing will break sprinkler heads and valves, and can rupture pipes. If you have a built-in sprinkler system, please ensure that the water supply system is shut off and the system is drained prior to the onset of freezing weather.

To Remember Paint anyy pplatter latter and Receiv Rece Receive a

Don’t Leave Your Sprinklers Out In The Cold

To Set

Protect outdoor hoses, faucets and pipes in your home by taking these simple precautions that can save you from frozen and ruptured pipes and costly repairs:

Doors Open: 6:00pm Fashion Show: 7:00pm

G

Close the inside supply valve to all outdoor faucets.

Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club 3251 Plateau Blvd, Coquitlam

G

Disconnect outside hoses and open the outdoor faucets to drain all water.

LIKE US & Check in on FACEBOOK for $10 OFF *

G

Leave outdoor faucets open for the duration of the cold weather season.

Franchise Opportunities

For more information on becoming Winter Wise, please visit www.coquitlam.ca/WinterWise or contact Engineering & Public Works Customer Service at 604-927-3500

Free admission for the bride and her guests Door Prizes • Complimentary Refreshments • Displays Gift Bags • Fashions

Win a fabulous Spa Package value $2,500 For complimentary tickets, call Sarah at 778-839-8581 or register online at www.lowermainlandbridalshows.ca

*cannot be combined with any other offer, see studio for details.

For information email canada@colormemine.com

Color Me Mine

276 Newport Dr., Newport Village, PORT MOODY

portmoody.colormemine.com

604.469.4FUN(4386)

®© 2012 Color Me Mine Enterprises, Inc All rights reserved.

Color Me Mine is, as always, non-toxic, lead free and food safe. Visit us at www.colormemine.com.


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A9

PoCo needs help with Hansen relay Port Coquitlam’s Spirit Committee is still needing volunteer medal bearers to help with Rick Hansen’s 25th Anniversary Relay when it rolls through the city next year. PoCo is one of 600 communities being visited as part of the 12,000-km relay, which began Aug. 24 in Newfoundland to re-create the Canadian portion of Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour. A contest is being held to select 7,000 “difference-makers to walk, run, cycle or wheel 250-metre segments of the relay through their communities. Nominations can be made at www.rickhansenrelay.com until Dec. 28, 2011, and is open to any individual who has helped to create a more accessible, inclusive world. Youth leaders, people who are protecting the environment or any Canadian who is seeking ways to improve the lives of others are welcome to participate. Medal bearers must be at least 13 years of age on the date of entry and available for up to three hours to participate when the relay comes through PoCo on May 17, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Each medal bearer will carry a handcrafted sterling silver Rick Hansen Medal produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and wear a Rick Hansen Relay uniform. The relay, which is currently in Ontario, will enter B.C. on March 19. Port Coquiltam will be one of the final stops before the cross-Canada trek ends in Vancouver on May 22, 2012. The Port Coquitlam Spirit Committee has been working with the city for several months to plan the local welcoming events taking place at Leigh Square and Terry Fox secondary school. Details will be made public in the weeks leading up to the event. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Student makes waves at climate summit A former Coquitlam high school student is making waves with a strongly-worded criticism of climate change negotiators in Durban, South Africa. Anjali Appadurai who attended Gleneagle a few years ago has been getting positive reviews

for a speech demanding that countries do more to crack down on emissions causing climate change. Appadurai was chosen by youth delegates attending the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to speak to the

convention last Friday. During her presentation, Appadurai said she was representing almost half the population of the world by speaking for youth, and asked the gathered dignitaries from around the globe, “Where is the courage in this

room?” Urging climate negotiators to “get it done,” Appadurai delivered her impassioned speech in front of a cheering throng of supporters and international representatives. Appadurai is now in her third year at the

College of the Atlantic after going to high school at Gleneagle. The speech, which has gar nered over 2,300 YouTube views, can be read on the student’s blog at www.earthinbrackets.org/blo g/ and can be seen on YouTube.

1.00 CT SALE *

2,999

$

Askara

Since 1997

604.461.3426 by appointment only

*ask for details / Conflict-free Canadian diamond / Mondays only.

‘Tis the season to be the

BEST GIFT GIVER. Welcome to your competitive edge this gift giving season... flyerland.ca. Giving is winning, and it feels great!

STORES s FLYERS s DEALS COUPONS s BROCHURES s CATALOGUES CONTESTS s PRODUCTS

ave time, save money.

Visit our other Black Press sites

50 1961

years

2011

D#30242

/TTAWA 3TREET 0ORT #OQUITLAM s


A10 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

TRI-CITYY OPINION

www.tricitynews.com

KEEP IN TOUCH

Newsroom: Delivery: Display Ads: Classified Ads: Website:

604-525-6397 Q newsroom@tricitynews.com 604-472-3040 Q circulation@tricitynews.com 604-525-6397 Q admanager@tricitynews.com 604-575-5555 Q ads@bcclassified.com www.tricitynews.com

PUBLISHED & PRINTED BY BLACK PRESS LTD. AT 1405 BROADWAY ST., PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. V3C 6L6

Changes needed R

PICTURE THIS Adrian Raeside

ecently, the B.C. Supreme Court upheld most of the province’s new drinking and driving laws, with this notable exception: Drivers who are believed to have blood alcohol samples over .08 will no longer be subject to automatic roadside penalties but instead may be tested at a police station and then, depending on the test results, charged with impaired driving. The stricter laws have had a dramatic effect. More than 23,000 people have been caught up in the net since the new laws went into effect about 14 months ago. Most of them have been given suspensions and stiff monetary penalties. Many others have changed their habits, in some cases drastically. They are either not drinking at all before driving or being very cautious if they plan to drive. Businesses that depend on the sales of alcohol have been hard hit, with some offering rides home as an incentive. But there has been a definite shift in attitudes, particularly in areas where using transit as a safe ride home is not a viable option. Even with one part of the new penalties being overturned, the get-tough approach has likely caused a permanent change in societal attitudes towards drinking and driving. This is for the better. The province estimates that at least 45 lives have been saved, and while that is simply conjecture, the number of alcohol-related deaths on the roads has fallen quite dramatically in the past year. The court decision does, however, come to the welcome conclusion that inordinately stiff penalties cannot be levied by police with virtually no chance for a driver to question the decision. Driving with a blood alcohol level over .08 is a criminal offence. Criminals don’t get charged, convicted and fined on the spot when they commit other offences; they are subject to the judicial process, which comes to a final decision of guilt or innocence based on testimony, the admissibility of evidence and the facts in front of the judge or jury. While stiff penalties remain for those who blow in the “warn” range of .05 to .08, it is now up to the province to revise the law so that it provides proper safeguards for people accused of the criminal offence of impaired driving. – The Langley Times (Black Press)

Corrections is the justice system’s weak third leg BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA ttorney General Shirley Bond is coming off another busy week, announcing new sheriff and clerk training for B.C.’s constipated court system. Then Bond joined Premier Christy Clark to introduce B.C. to another kind of sheriff, the former Los Angeles district attorney best known for busting up one of the biggest nests of crooked cops in U.S. history. Richard Rosenthal went on to clean house as independent monitor of police forces in Portland and Denver, and now he takes on B.C.’s troubled police patchwork, which has been losing the public’s confidence along with the courts. Bond’s other ministry, Public Safety and Solicitor General, announced its senior officials had selected the next commanding officer for the RCMP in B.C. It is unprecedented

A

for a province to do that but as B.C. gets ready to sign a new 20-year contract with the federal force, Bond and Clark are trying to demonstrate that they, not Ottawa, are now wearing the pants in this relationship. We’ll see. As the police and court legs of B.C.’s justice system were being strengthened, auditor general John Doyle released his latest report on the shaky third leg, corrections. In a masterpiece of understatement, Doyle’s office headlined its news release “Opportunities for improvement in community corrections.” You have likely heard about the overflowing B.C. jail system, where even segregation inmates are now being doubled up as the long wait continues for a new jail in the Okanagan. But as Doyle’s report sets out, nine out of 10 convicted adult offenders aren’t in custody. They’re on house arrest or probation, many with court-ordered conditions to report their whereabouts, stay away from their victims, stay sober and complete various

TRI-CITY NEWS [CCAB AUDITED CIRCULATION 53,469 (MARCH 2009)] 1405 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6L6 telephone: 604-525-6397 • fax: 604-944-0703

rehabilitation programs. Many are violent. There are currently 24,000 of them, an alltime high and an increase of 28% in the past six years. As with the jail population, a larger proportion have mental illness as well as addiction. And Doyle found that only about a third of them actually complete the programs they are supposed to take to prevent re-offending. Corrections branch officials say their program for male spousal abusers has a success rate of up to 50%. That’s a pretty good result for an awful crime, the second-largest category of offenders after impaired driving. But that success rate only applies to offenders who actually complete the program. Doyle found several cases where convicted abusers breached their orders to stay away from a spouse and were not returned to court. There are undoubtedly more but B.C.’s 450 probation officers can’t keep all the files up to date, much less punish every breach of conditions. Training hasn’t kept up either — fewer than half of current pro-

bation officers have completed the ministry’s anti-spousal abuse course. The NDP deplores all of this and has decades of practice doing so. The part about offenders not completing their rehabilitation reminded me of Dave Barrett in the late 1960s. In his autobiography, Barrett tells how he got into politics because prisoners in B.C. jails weren’t able to complete vocational programs. Barrett was a social worker at the old Haney Correctional Institution. By 1970 he was opposition leader, demanding the W.A.C. Bennett government shut down Haney, by then notorious for trades training that prisoners weren’t locked up long enough to finish. Each inmate was costing B.C. more than $4,000 a year, a huge sum wasted, Barrett thundered in the legislature. Today, Doyle calculates B.C. jails cost $71,000 per inmate per year, or $194 a day. Community supervision spending works out to $7 a day. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Nigel Lark publisher Richard Dal Monte Don Layfield editor advertising manager Diane Strandberg Mike Kingston assistant editor production manager Lisa Farquharson Kim Yorston regional classified manager circulation manager

Q LEGALITIES THE TRI-CITY NEWS is an independent community newspaper, qualified under Schedule 111, Part 111,

Q CONCERNS THE TRI-CITY NEWS is a member of the BC Press Council, a self-regulating body of the province’s news-

Paragraph 11 of the Excise Tax Act. It is published Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd. Copyright and/or property rights subsist in all display advertising and other material appearing in this issue of The Tri-City News. Second class mailing registration No, 4830 The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions in connection with any advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.

paper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complainant. If talking with the editor or publisher of The Tri-City News does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby street, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.


TRI-CITYY LETTERS

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A11

N! E P WO O N

Two views on fare gates The Editor, Re. “TransLink cops’ future queried” (The TriCity News, Dec. 9). Anyone who sincerely believes fare gates and transit smart cards will drastically reduce fare evasion has never used transit systems in other cities. Unless fare gates are over five feet tall, some people will jump over them. I have seen it done in London and Paris many times. I have also seen people with a pass or ticket that were about to go through a fare gate being pushed hard from behind by someone who didn’t wanted to pay and entered with them. Transport for London (TFL) has gates in the Tube, most commuters use a smart card (the Oyster card) and there are 500 inspectors roaming the system, yet TFL reports that fare evasion costs it almost £75 million annually, including about £40 million on the fare-gated Tube lines. Further, I am philosophically opposed to a transit “police” and shopping mall security staff in paramilitary unifor ms. Canada is not a dangerous country yet and we aren’t at war. Having all sorts of police forces and policelike security staff dilutes the power of the real police and military. In many of the countries I have travelled to, lived in, etc., transit staff wear non-military uniforms and fare checkers often wear civilian clothes, and city police departments patrol transit stations that are on their beat. J-L Brussac, Coquitlam

LOTS OF CHEATS The Editor, H av i n g l ive d o n Westwood Plateau for a year, attended college and worked full-time, I have used transit a lot. I have also read the newspaper and watched the news quite a bit, and frankly, I’m a little pissed off with all the complaining from TransLink about how it is under-funded and as well with local municipal governments in Metro Vancouver. One of the main reasons TransLink is under-funded is too many people take advantage of the services provided for free. Too many bus drivers look the other way and let riders on for free, large buses like the 99B Line have two or three entry points — again, too many people

My second issue with TransLink and local governments in Metro Vancouver is the selfishness and bickering over funding the Evergreen Line. Under the current funding system, every Metro municipality contributes to TransLink via property taxes. Which means, for years, residents in Anmore, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port BLACK PRESS FILE PHOTO Fare gates and smart cards are used in cities such as Moody and the large London, England and are headed for the TransLink transit majority of Coquitlam have gone without havsystem in Metro Vancouver as well. ing SkyTrain services get on the bus for free have entry points with but have shouldered — and the worst is electronic gates that only the burden for Burnaby, and SkyTrain, which too open when a person has V a n c o u v e r Richmond. many people hop on for scanned a Now, when free. valid ticket; it is time Sure, TransLink, can these points to incorsay that it tries to com- are moniYou can comment on p o r a t e bat this problem with t o r e d b y any story you read at some of random fare checks at transit emwww.tricitynews.com the rest of stations but that’s not ployees and us, everyenough. In fact, I would work very one iss having a fit? go as far as saying that well. Never once did I Is that fa fair to Tri-City they are failing. see someone hop over I have travelled out- the gates and hop on a taxpayers? It’s not at all fair we’ve been paying side Canada to coun- train. tries like Malaysia, I’m sure if TransLink for years for something Singapore, Japan and had adopted this method we’ve never been able to used their rapid transit many years ago, it would fully utilize. systems to get around. have saved tens of mil- Matthew Ezekiel, Coquitlam At those stations, they lions of dollars by now.

Speak up!

Lun

European Sausage & Meats, all made on site. Specialty Meats, Poultry, Cheeses, European Specialty Foods, RedBro Chickens.

Natural products available.

che

sD

aily

&AMOUS 1lb 3ANDWICHES FULL OF mAVOUR

(OMEMADE 3OUPS 3ALADS

STARTING DECEMBER. 15

Holiday Special Bone-in

Partskin Hams

$ .99

1

/lb $4.39/kg

ORDER TODAY! JD Farm Fresh FREE RANGE Specialty Turkeys ,IMITED 3UPPLY s 0RE /RDER 4ODAY ($3.85 lb. or $8.49 kg) -ON &RI s AM PM \ 3AT s AM PM

Available December 20

1606 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam

MARY HILL BYPASS

Just East of the Mary Hill Bypass @ Broadway

604.472.9995

Tri-City News

KEBET WAY

BROADWAY ST.

www.tricitynews.com

Splashes

Christmas

We’ll give you that beautiful

OPEN HOUSE

Smile! ZOOM Whiteningg

$

139

F Free C Consultation... lt ti Limited Time Offer CALL FOR DETAILS

CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN ORTHODONTICS

HON. JAMES MOORE, PC, MP

MINISTER OF CANADIAN HERITAGE AND OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

Dr. D. Ma

PORT MOODY - WESTWOOD - PORT COQUITLAM

PRACTICE LIMITED TO

Dr. B. Yu Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. T. Lee Extractions & IV Sedation

Dr. P. Rostamian Periodontics (Gum Treatment)

For all your dental needs New Patients & Emergencies

ALWAYS WELCOME Most dental plans accepted

Dr. F. Rezaie Root Canals

Saturday, Dec. 17th, 2011 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Constituency Office Light Appetizers and Beverages will be served.

GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

Dr. P. Chedraoui Dr. D. Behan Dr. L. Ng Dr. A. Lai Dr. M. Aletomeh

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

GREAT NEW LOCATION

Complete Care in Comfort SINCE 1985

Lower level near Sears, Coquitlam Centre

604-464-1511

HOURS: Mon., Tues. & Sat. 8 am – 6 pm, Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm

Contact my office anytime with any questions, comments or concerns. 604.937.5650 www.jamesmoore.org

2603 St. John’s Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B5


Tools can make a world of difference A12 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

Consider your bike for local trips.

Time TO

Shine this holiday season

Coq. store is sending tools around the world

Vanity Hair

By Sarah Payne

604.464.8813

vacc.bc.ca

THE TRI-CITY NEWS

If you’re wrapping a new set of power tools to go under the tree this Christmas, be sure to make space for them in the garage — and support community building projects around the world — by donating your old hammers and saws to a “tool drive” this week. KMS Tools in Coquitlam is collecting Tools for the World, an initiative it started to help Cubans rebuild after natural disaster and which has now grown to a project that distributes donated tools to places like Uganda and Haiti. “It just felt like a good thing to do, and we wanted to get involved to help people,” said Lori Pridham of KMS Tools. Since they started the project in October 2010 KMS has sent about six palettes of tools each month. To o l s d o n at e d t o KMS stores throughout B.C. and Alberta now get shipped to their Victoria location, where it gets picked up by Compassionate Resource Warehouse, an organization that ships material resources to developing countries around the world. Pridham said it’s difficult to estimate just how many tools they’ve shipped to communities working to repair and build hospitals, clinics, churches and schools because the palettes have contained tools of all shapes and sizes, including items donated by the tool chain’s suppliers and the stores themselves. “It’s good to keep in mind that not all the places the tools are shipped to have power,” Pridham said. “They may be old tools in our society that we would consider worthless, but they’re actually quite handy in other places.” • To donate tools, drop KMS Tools at 110 Woolridge St. in Coquitlam or make a financial donation (with a free smokie and pop) during the store’s sale Dec. 15 to 17. Donations go to the cost of shipping. Visit www.kmstools.com for more information. spayne@tricitynews.com

2107 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Shaughnessy Station Port Coquitlam - Near Safeway

“Where Do I Service My KIA?” !

@ SUBMITTED PHOTOS

KMS Tools wants your old tools for its Tools for the World project, which sends tools to developing nations around the world, like Thailand (above) and Uganda (below), to help people build much-needed infrastructure.

Bring in Your KIA vehicle & get

BEST BUY – Correction ction Notice Notice NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY DECEMBER 9 CORPORATE FLYER On the December 9 flyer, page 1 and 27, these products: Bell and Virgin Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phones (WebCode: 10186528/ 10186331), were incorrectly advertised with an LTE feature. Please be advised that these phones do NOT have the LTE specification or network available to them. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Managing Experiences in small, medium and multi-million dollar businesses

• Business Advisory • Accounting & Assurance • Personal & Corporate Tax and Planning • Estate & Trust Planning • CRA Remittances

Don Kim

20%off Vasile

Master KIA Technician

#210 - 3190 St. Johns St., Port Moody, V3H 2C7

Rob

Service Manager

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

8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Don Kim, CGA

Your Next Service

Phone 778 355 6252 Fax 604 648 9250 dkim@live.ca www.donkim.ca

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

We are the best... Come see why!

604-464-3330 DL#30882

www.orcabaysuzuki.ca

GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN CABINETS • GRANITE AND QUARTZ

30% MAPLE

OFF

over

CABINETS

5ite0 ms BOOK YOUR: CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER BUFFET 4 Seatings: 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

REGULAR SUNDAY BRUNCH Every Week!

NEW YEARS DAY BUFFET 10 am - 2 pm

604-931-1262 to reserve in the best western coquitlam inn

319 NORTH ROAD, COQUITLAM ROCKWELLS.CA

s 3OLID WOOD DOORs s P LyWOOD CabInet cOnstRuctIOn NO paRTICLE bOARD) s FuLL EXTENSION DRAWERs s PROFESSIONAL FAST INStALLATIOn

20% ESPRESSO SHAKER CABINETS

OFF

Granite Tops

35

$

starting at

sq. ft.

INSTALLED

BRING IN YOUR MEASUREMENTS FOR A

FREE ESTIMATE

Vancouver Cabinets Inc.

COQUITLAM

LANGLEY

RICHMOND

2568 Barnet Highway, #104- 6360 202nd Street, #1-11520 Voyageur Way

778-285-1118

778-278-1818

604-233-9297

NORTH VANCOUVER 3A-987 Marine Dr.

604-929-9828

www.vancouvercabinets.com


Time for by-election fund? GETon the road AGAIN! www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A13

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The high cost of getting voters to the polls for a by-election is prompting a Coquitlam city councillor to ask the provincial government to change the rules for mid-term campaigns. On Monday, at the first regular meeting for the new city council, Coun. Brent Asmundson served a notice of motion to get Victoria to amend the Local Government Act — which governs the way B.C. municipalities run —that would give more “flexibility” when elected officials quit. Last year’s by-election that saw Coun. Neal Nicholson replace Fin Donnelly, now the NDP MP for New WestminsterCoquitlam, cost Coquitlam taxpayers $180,000. In 2007, when Louella Hollington resigned and was replaced by Nicholson, the

price was $250,000 (by comparision, the budget for last month’s general election was $300,000). “We’ve had two by-elections in the last two [terms] in Coquitlam. It has cost us almost half a million dollars out of our city coffers,” Asmundson told The ASMUNDSON Tri-City Newss yesterday. “Is there a better way of dealing with by-elections? Could there be a provincial fund that the local governments contribute to help cover costs of by-elections, or Elections BC cover all the costs?” The start of the new term is the best time to deal with the issue, Asmundson argued, “so that we’re getting ahead of any possibility of a by-election, if there is

Coq. scraps committees By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

City council on Monday scrapped its current committee system, saying the structure was too onerous and redundant. Rather than four standing committees — land use, engineering, recreation and strategic priorities — and advisory committees, city council will instead meet as a whole on three Mondays a month at 2 p.m. to receive delegations from the public and presentations from staff. “Council-incommittee” would not pass resolutions for the next regular council meetings but would act as a forum; however, two standing committees will be created next year: a finance committee and strategic priorities committee “to address high-level strategic budget and policy decisions,” wrote city clerk Jay Gilbert in his Dec. 12 report. As well, two town hall meetings will be held next year to gauge public feedback: Saturday, April 28 (in the morning) and Thursday, Oct. 4 (at night). In other council news: Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart will re t u r n a s a M e t ro Vancouver board director next year but he will have a new city representative at the table with him. Coun. Mae Reid will fill the second regional chair to replace Coun. Lou Sekora; both have three votes at the board. As well, Coun. Linda Reimer will take Barrie Lynch’s chair on Metro’s L ab o u r Rel at i o n s Bureau, which will start collective bargaining with unions in the new year.

City council is also asking Metro for more Coquitlam representation on regional committees. T his year, Coquitlam councillors were on five committees; in 2012, it’s asking for four more committees: finance, intergover nmental, re gional culture and waste management. Metro board and committee directors are paid $330 a meeting, and double if it goes over four hours. As for city statutory committees, council re-appointed Lance Guek, Bertha Rojas and Jack Trumley to the library board and also named Ron Lee and John J.J. McCullough. Nic Dominelli will also return to the board of variance. Reimer is also the council rep for the library board and the joint family court youth justice committee, while Coun. Craig Hodge will chair the parcel tax review panel. Other council appointments: • City/school board liaison committee: Coun. Terry O’Neill (chair), Hodge (vice-chair) • Fraser Health gove r n m e n t a dv i s o r y council: Coun. Neal Nicholson • Lower Mainland treaty advisory committee: Coun. Brent Asmundson • Northeast sector environmental stewardship committee: Coun. Neal Nicholson • Tri-Cities early childhood development committee: Coun. Linda Reimer • Tri-Cities homelessness task group: Coun. Selina Robinson • Tri-Cities Solutions by Design: Coun. Linda Reimer jwarren@tricitynews.com

Best Buy – Correction n Notice On the December 9 flyer, page 12, please be advised that the Blu-ray player in this LG Bundle: LG 3D Smart Blu-ray Player with 3D Glasses and 3D Movie (WebCode: 10167201/ 10174745/ 10182987 ), may not be available at most store locations as the product is unfortunately limited in quantities due to a stock shortage. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

MEATS

BURQUITLAM PLAZA 604-936-5221 OPEN

7

Get the loan you NEED NEED,, the payment you WANT & the car you LOVE!

one.” A provincial by-election is expected to be called by Premier Christy Clark by the spring to replace Iain Black, who quit his MLA seat in Port Moody-Coquitlam in October to take a job with the Vancouver Board of Trade. As well, a provincial election is tentatively scheduled for May 14, 2013 — a yearand-a-half before the next civic vote. No Coquitlam councillors have said publicly they will seek provincial seats. Asmundson suggested the by-election rules change could be made next year when Victoria is expected to implement task force recommendations for municipal elections related to campaign financing, earlier election dates and length of terms, among other things. Asmundson’s motion will be discussed by city council at its next regular meeting in January. jwarren@tricitynews.com

D AY S

A

®

DIRECT

PAYMENT AMERICAN EXPRESS

WEEK

ORDER YOUR FARMFRESH FREE-RANGE

YOUNG TURKEY FOR CHRISTMAS

• Double Smoked Hams • Prawns, Shrimp, Scallops • Game Hens, Ducks, Geese Merry Christmas from all of us at “Lucky”

Don’t think you qualify for a new vehicle loan? In 10 minutes you could be APPROVED & on your way to pick up your new car!

Interestt approval Rates & respect... as Low w GUARANTEED as 8%

(OAC).

www.weloanuown.com ww weloan

1-855-4-LOAN-4-U (1-855- 456-2648) DL#5231

Take Pain Out of the Picture 1st Treatment $ with ACUPUNCTURE 2n5d 0Treatment with coup

on

BC Medical Coverage Available

FR E E

Jane can help such problems as Arthritis, Shingles, Deftness, Allergies,, Infections, Backaches, Rheumatism, Over-weight, Sciatica, Knee/Neck/Shoulder /Shoulder Pain, Migraines, Headaches, Hemorrhoids, Stroke, Insomnia, Coughs & Quit Smoking.

Two of Jane’s patients attest to the effectiveness of Acupuncture: • Lady Lily, 76 years old, came to this clinic complaining of ten years of Migraine headaches. She tried to get help from her family doctor and was given a medication for two pills a day and now had taken a total of ten pills. Acupuncture treatment was done on her over five visits and now her symptoms are gone and she feels no more migraine headaches. • Mr. Daniel, an eighty one year old gentleman, who is living in Coquitlam was suffering from an enlarged prostate gland. This is a general phenomenon with older men. He suffers from frequent visits to the bathroom, mostly at night, sometimes up to ten times a night. After three visits to this clinic together with Chinese herbal medicine, he felt the symptom had gone and he doesn’t have the urgency to visit the bathroom as often.

Jane’s Acupuncture Clinic 604-942-9239

110B - 1475 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam

Jane Wang 35 years experience

Professionals Directory Season’s Greetings To All Our Friends & Customers

JJames L. Robinson NOTARY PUBLIC to the winner of BC Daily Deals November “Canucks ticket” Giveaway!

Chris won two tickets to see VVancouver Canucks C k vs NNashville h ill Predators P dt just by signing up to BCDaily Deals

q Deanna, D BC DDailyl Deals Account Manager; winners Chris and Cindy; Tracy, BC Daily Deals Online Sales Specialist q

Why Choose James Robinson, Notary Public? Because...We Care Suite 240 - 1140 Austin Ave., Coquitlam, BC, V3K 3P5

N`cjfe :\eki\ ;\ekXc :c`e`Z + $ )(/, N`cjfe 8m\%# Gfik :fhl`kcXd# 9%:% 8Zifjj ]ifd k_\ Gf:f I\Z% :\eki\ 8Zifjj ]ifd k_\ Gf:f I\Z% :\eki\ k_\ K\iip =fo C`YiXip k_\ K\iip =fo C`YiXip

;i% <[dfe[ C` =Xd`cp ;\ek`jkip

<m\e`e^ Xe[ JXkli[Xp Xggf`ekd\ekj XmX`cXYc\ Subscribe now, to get great deals and you could be our next winner!

Reach 54,000 readers in the Tri-Cities.

T: 604.931.1202 F: 604.931.1206 E: JamesLRobinson@telus.net

E\n gXk`\ekj Xi\ n\cZfd\ G_1 -'+$0+)$.)(- =Xo1 -'+$0+)$.)+-

To advertise your business for as low as

77

$

00

Call Melanie 604.

472.3025


A14 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

TRI-CITYY LIFE

CONTACT Send notices & releases to: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-525-6397 • fax: 604-944-0703

DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Above, Melanie Hameluk, who started Dr. Charles Best secondary school’s efforts for Home Instead Senior Care’s Be a Santa to a Senior gift drive, instructs Ismael Idiris on the gift-wrapping protocol. Below, Best students Carly McLeod, Andrea Kool, Daniel O’Hearn and Arjang Abedini wrap gifts after school for residents of Belvedere Care Centre in Coquitlam.

Best kids wasted no time Students bought & wrapped gifts for seniors at a Coquitlam care facility

IN QUOTES

“Everyone needs to feel that they are loved and cared for, and this is a way I could do that.”

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

One good idea can often lead to even better one and that appears to be the case at Dr. Charles Best secondary school, where students are making Christmas special for 150 seniors. Last Wednesday, about 30 Best students wrapped a mountain of gifts they’d bought for seniors living at Belvedere Care Centre in Coquitlam. Melanie Hameluk, who organized the wrapping event, said she has a “sweet spot” for elderly people, especially those without close family, and

Melanie Hameluk, a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best secondary who organized a Christmass gift program for local seniors was compelled to do something that might make them happy. “Everyone needs to feel that they are loved and cared for, and this is a way I could do that,” said Hameluk, who’s in Grade 12 at the Coquitlam school.

Her original idea was to host mini birthday parties for seniors but was introduced to the Be a Santa for a Senior program run by Home Instead Senior Care’s Port Coquitlam outlet. Each year, the care provider canvasses for gifts for about 700

Tri-City seniors. Hameluk thought it was the perfect fit until she could get her birthday party idea off the ground and was able to find 150 students willing to buy gifts for the residents at Belvedere. “In the last few days, I ran out of gifts,”

Hameluk said while handing out tape and wrapping paper to her fellow students in the school cafeteria. She had a list of gift ideas and, and with the help of her mom, created a spread sheet to match students and gift ideas with seniors’ requests. Gifts ranged from lap blankets to lotions, perfumes to sweaters and even a pair of suspenders for one resident. “I think our kids are awesome,” said Best principal Mary O’Neill, who said she was proud of the student initiative. “They are not just giving of themselves but of their time.” Hameluk, who plans to study pediatric nursing after high school, said she still wants to pursue the idea of hosting mini birthday parties with cupcakes and balloons for seniors who don’t have any family. She got the idea after listening to the

song “Don’t Blink” by country singer Kenny Chesney, in which a 102-year-old man tells a young interviewer not to blink or life passes by too quickly. “I thought about it a lot,” Hameluk said, “and then I decided to turn my thoughts to action.” Evelyne Krautsack, director of recruitment and retention for Home Instead, said she plans to work on the birthday idea with Hameluk in the new year. In the meantime, she said, she is amazed by the Best students’ interest in improving the lives of elderly people in their community. “Honestly, I really respect that the younger generation are volunteering themselves and their time for such a huge task, and for the seniors, to make sure they aren’t forgotten.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A15

HOLIDAY

®

AIR MILES

®

This Wednesday through Sunday Only! T

Spend $100, earn

100

Spend $200, earn (can include Holiday Turkey Purchase)

Turkey Purchase) (can include Holiday Hol

or

®

®

AIR MILES reward miles Earn up to...

®

®

AIR MILES reward d miles* l

*With coupon ... spend $100 on groceries, earn 100 AIR MILES® reward miles or spend $200 on groceries, earn 250 AIR MILES® reward miles. Purchases must be made in a single transaction.

9

reward miles

00000 51133

AIR MILES

250 ®

0

Limit one Bonus Offer per transaction. Valid in British Columbia Lower Mainland Safeway stores only. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction. AIR MILES® coupons cannot be combined with any other discount offer or AIR MILES® coupon offer including Customer Appreciation Day & Senior’s Day. Not valid at Safeway Liquor Stores. Coupon excludes prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, blood pressure monitors, tobacco, transit passes, gift cards, enviro levies, bottle deposits and sales tax. Other exclusions apply. See Customer Service for complete list of exclusions. Cashiers: Scan the coupon only once to activate the Bonus Offer. Do not scan more than once.

VALID UNTIL Dec. 18, 2011 ®TM

EARN UP TO

Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc.

®

®

100 BONUS

P LU S AIR MILES® reward miles on your HOLIDAY TURKEY! ®

50 BONUS

AIR MILES® reward miles

Earn 50 Bonus AIR MILES® with the purchase of: • Grade A Frozen Turkey under 7 kg. LIMIT ONE PER HOUSEHOLD. lb

149

Valid Dec. 7 to 3.29/kg Dec. 15 and Dec. 16 Club Price to Dec. 29, 2011.

No Coupon required. Limit one AIR MILES Bonus offer per household. While supplies last.

®

Earn up to 350 Bonus AIR MILES® reward miles when you use the Bonus AIR MILES® coupon and buy a turkey!

100 BONUS AIR MILES® reward miles

Prices effective at all British Columbia Lower Mainland Safeway stores Wednesday, December 14 thru Sunday, December 18, 2011. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

Earn 100 Bonus AIR MILES® with the purchase of: • Grade A Frozen Turkey over 7 kg. LIMIT ONE PER HOUSEHOLD. • Or any size Butterball Turkey • Or any size Fresh Turkey Valid Dec. 7 to Dec. 15 and Dec. 16 to Dec. 29, 2011.

No Coupon required. Limit one AIR MILES Bonus offer per household. While supplies last.

DECEMBER

14 15 16 17 18

WED THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

Prices in this ad good through Dec. 18th.


A16 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

Withh the purchase of anny New or Pre-eenjjoyed vehicles....

AAPPPLE IPA PAD AD 2

7(67 '5,9( 21( 72'$<

42" TV

TRIP TTO O DIS DISNEYL D DI ISNEY IISNEYL IS SSN NEY N EEYLLAAAN AND ND N D

TRIP TTO O VVEGAS VE E AASS †Package does not include air/hotel tax, agency service fee, valid for 24 months, fully transferable prior to registration, full details at Orca Bay Suzuki.

Loaded with standard features:

- Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD) - Air Conditioning - Cruise Control - Power Windows and Door Locks - Remote Keyless Entry - Heated Power Mirrors - Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with remote audio controls - 16 inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels

8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

1-877-662-7992

- 4 mode 4WD - Air Conditioning - Cruise Control - SmartPassPwM Keyless Entry/Start System - Power Windows and Door Locks - Heated Power Mirrors - Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Remote Audio Controls

20115 Fraser Hwy., Langley

604-534-3331 www.orcabaysuzuki.ca DL#30882

We are the best... Come see why!

DL# 31061

AWD DL# 30882

FOR FO R SA SALE LES LE S, P S, PLE LEAS LE ASE AS E CA CALL LL

#10660A

‘06 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA New snow tires, low kms 15,995* $ 139 Bi-weekly 60/60

$

AWD

#MOE

‘08 SUZUKI XL-7

7 passenger, sunroof $ *

19,995 $ 148

1- 8 877 77-6 662 62-7 7992 992

Bi-weekly 72/72

AWD

#10657

‘09 Suzuki SX4

Light g blue,, 4 dr,, hatchback, auto, GX AWD. (may not be as pictured)

$

15,995 1 5,995*

AWD

#10659

‘09 SUZUKI SX4 $

JLX top model

15,995* $ 119

Bi-weekly 72/72

#13146

‘99 FORD MUSTANG

35th Anniversary Edition, one owner, immaculate $

10,995

We are the best ... Come see why!

LOUGHEED HWY. Safew way

Essoo

N

Oxford

SHAUGHNESSY ST.

CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: *† All offers and Selling Price include Delivery & Destination (2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD with manual transmission Model H3NB2J1/$1,650 for 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1) and a $399 Dealer Administration Fee. Offers and Selling Price exclude PPSA up to $72 (when financing), applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance, and a down payment of $1,900/$2,900. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. These offers cannot be combined with any other offers and are subject to change without notice. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for details. Vehicle images shown may include optional upgrades. *Limited time finance offers available O.A.C. Special bi-weekly purchase finance offers are available on 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD with manual transmission Model H3NB2J1 (Selling Price $21,684) and 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1 (Selling Price $27,284) for a 72 month term. The bi-weekly 72 month payment interest rates are based on 2011 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD @ 0% and 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD @ 0% purchase financing. Bi-weekly payments are $139/$175 with $1,900/$2,900 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0 for a total obligation of $21,684/$27,284. Offer valid until December 31, 2011. 9Purchase any 2011 SX4, or 2011 Grand Vitara model and receive a Petro-CanadaTM Preferred PriceTM card valid for $0.40 per litre savings on up to 1,875 litres of fuel per card (maximum litres for approximately one year). Based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings for the 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD (1,550 L/year) and the 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD (2,000 L/year). The Preferred PriceTM card is valid at participating Petro-CanadaTM retail locations (and other participating North Atlantic Petroleum retail locations in Newfoundland). This card has no expiry date. Petro-CanadaTM is a Suncor Energy business. TMTrademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under license. Petro-CanadaTM is not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this promotion. Eligibility for the card is subject to conditions and exclusions. Gas card will be provided to consumer after concluding purchase contract at participating dealership. Offer valid until December 31, 2011. ‡Extended Warranty Offer 7 year/100,000kms Silver Level Powertrain Coverage with a $250 deductible on all new 2011 model year SX4 Sedan, SX4 HB, Grand Vitara. Don’t pay for 120 days applies to purchase financing offers on all 2011 models on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 90 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. 1The Suzuki Kizashi received the highest numerical score among Midsize Cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout StudySM. Study based on responses from 73,790 new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. 2When properly equipped.

Oxford Connector

8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam *Cash prices do not include taxes and licensing. All payments are att 4.99% 99% OAC (on (on app pprove rovedd credit rove edit) dit). Tota T t l pa Total p id ‘06 Suzuk uzuki ki Gr G andd Vitara $20,2 Vit 20,238 38,, ‘08 08 Suzu Suzuki XL Suzuki XL-7 L 7 $25 $ ,858 $25, 858,, ‘09 858 09 Suz Suzuki ki SX4 $20 $ ,791 $20, 791. 791


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A17

Onlyy at Orca Bay Suzuki

Youupup ttoGet o

20111 20 11 SX S iAWD OWN OW N IT FOR

189

$

ʩ+,*+(67 5$1.(' 9(+,&/( $33($/ $021* 0,'6,=( &$56 ,1 7+( 8 6 ʪ

*Bi-We *Bi Week eklly $29,444 SELLING PRICE

Looad a ed with st stanndaardd f at fe atur uurress:

- In Inte teelllliggen e t Al All-l--Wh Whee eeeel Dr Driv ivee (i(iAW AW WD) D) - DDua uaal Zo ual Zone nee Aut utom omat aticc CClililima lima mate te Coont ntro roll ro - SmartPassTM Keyless Entry/Start System - Rockford Fosgate Preemium Audio 63257 02'(/ 6+2:1 63257 02' 63257 63257 02 32 02' '(/ 6+2:1 '(/ 6+2:1 System w/Bluetooth - Heated Leather Seatss - Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist - Power Sunroof - 188 inch Alloy Wheels HWY 6.8L/1000KM KM 42MPG 42M MPGG

7(67 '5,9( 7+( $:$5'˿:,11,1* 68=8., .,=$6+, 72'$<

Are you STUCK IN A LEASE you are not happy with... Are you PAYING TOO MUCH every month for an older vehicle...

*

Doo you NEED NEEED CASH this this Christmas? CA CALL ALL ORCA BAY 8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

1-877-662-7992

*See store for details

20115 Fraser Hwy., Langley

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

604-534-3331 www.orcabaysuzuki.ca DL#30882

We are the best... Come see why!

DL# 31061

AWD

#11V0102A

#11V0062A

‘09 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

‘10 TOYOTA TACOMA

22,995 , 171

* 28,888 Bi-weekly Bi kl $ 84/84 186

JLX-L,, topp model, only 20,000kms * $

$

FOR FO R SA SALE LES LE S, P S, PLE LEAS LE ASE AS E CA CALL LL

AWD $

1- 8 877 77-6 662 62-7 7992 992

SR4, TRD, 4X4

AWD

AWD #11V0126C

‘03 PONTIAC AZTEK Low, low kilometers $ *

5,995 95

Bi-weekly 96/96

#B1-101445

‘11 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Leather

23,995 136 136

$

$

*

Bi-weekly 96/96 /

AWD

#10656

‘11 CHEVY TRAVERSE

7pass, loaded, best value! $ *

26,995 155

$

Bi-weekly 72/72

We are the best ... Come see why!

LOUGHEED HWY. Safew way

Essoo

N

Oxford

SHAUGHNESSY ST.

CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: *† All offers and Selling Price include Delivery & Destination ($1,550 for 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD Model 6B23V41) and a $399 Dealer Administration Fee. Offers and Selling Price exclude PPSA up to $72 (when financing), applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance, and a down payment of $3,000. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. These offers cannot be combined with any other offers and are subject to change without notice. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for details. Vehicle images shown may include optional upgrades. *Limited time finance offers available O.A.C. Special biweekly purchase finance offers are available on 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD Model 6B23V41 (Selling Price $29,444) for a 72 month term. The bi-weekly 72 month payment interest rates are based on 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD @ 0% @ 0% purchase financing. Bi-weekly payments are $189 with $3,000 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $29,444. Offer valid until December 31, 2011. 9Purchase any 2011 Kizashi model and receive a Petro-CanadaTM Preferred PriceTM card valid for $0.40 per litre savings on up to 1,875 litres of fuel per card (maximum litres for approximately one year). Based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings for the 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD (1,630 L/year). The Preferred PriceTM card is valid at participating Petro-CanadaTM retail locations (and other participating North Atlantic Petroleum retail locations in Newfoundland). This card has no expiry date. Petro-CanadaTM is a Suncor Energy business. TMTrademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under license. Petro-CanadaTM is not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this promotion. Eligibility for the card is subject to conditions and exclusions. Gas card will be provided to consumer after concluding purchase contract at participating dealership. Offer valid until December 31, 2011. ‡Extended Warranty Offer 7 year/100,000kms Silver Level Powertrain Coverage with a $250 deductible on all new 2011 model year Kizashi models. Don’t pay for 120 days applies to purchase financing offers on all 2011 models on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 90 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. 1The Suzuki Kizashi received the highest numerical score among Midsize Cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout StudySM. Study based on responses from 73,790 new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. 2When properly equipped.

Oxford Connector

DL# 30882

8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

*CASH PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TAXES AND LICENSING. ALL PAYMENTS ARE AT 4.99% OAC (ON APPROVED CREDIT). TOTAL PAID ‘10 TOYOTA TOYO TA TACOM TACOM ACOMA A $3 $ 7914, ‘111 CHEVY CHEVY TRAV TRAVERSE ERSE $36 $ ,108 ,108, ‘111 SUZUKI SUZUKI G GRAN D VITARA VITARA $3 $31,682 ,68 682, ‘009 09 SUZUKI SUZUKI U G GRAND VITAR VITAR ITARA A $$29,87 9 877. 9,8


A18 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

TAKE A WALK

vacc.bc.ca

Hope Lutheran Christian School at 3151 York St. in Port Coquitlam is hosting its annual Bethlehem Walk this week. Tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow, the entire school is participating in the production, which includes authentic costumes, realistic sets, and live animals. There will be guided walks through 10 Christmas scenes, with refreshments to follow — plan to spend an hour. You don’t need reservations or tickets to attend, just drop in between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, although the school will be accepting donations. For more information, call 604-942-5322 or email mschieman@hopelcs.ca.

The mission of VACC is to make cycling an attractive choice for everyone.

BEST BUY – Correction ction Notice Notice NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY DECEMBER 9 CORPORATE FLYER On the December 9 flyer, page 16, the NuStart 1500 remote package (WebCode: 10174925/ 10175293/ GS10175489), was incorrectly advertised as a Car Starter/Alarm Combo. Please be advised that it is in fact only a Remote Car Starter for $169.99 (installed). We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Santa Train Pulls for Local Food Banks

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Kids, up for a challenge? A GOOD READ

Deborah Duncan

F

or the ninth year, Fraser Valley Regional Library and Coquitlam Public Library are presenting the Reading Link Challenge to Grade 4 and 5 students. The teams are chosen and the reading has begun. Teams will advance through three levels of challenge until the winner emerges in April. This year’s books have something for all tastes and we know that other readers would enjoy them as well. • Seaglass Summer by Anjali Banerjee: 11-year-old Poppy is excited to be spending the summer on an island with her veterinarian uncle. Her parents are visiting relatives in India but she plans to be a vet herself and would rather help out in the clinic. Things don’t go exactly as planned, however, as she discovers the hard side to caring for animals. An older boy helping at the clinic teases her, animals die, she has to rescue a duck in the bathroom and her suitcase full of vet supplies is lost on the first day. Will she survive her dream summer? • Safe as Houses by

Eric Walters: This is an exciting survival tale about a young babysitter caring for two younger children when Hurricane Hazel strikes Ontario in 1954. They think they will be safe inside the house until the river rises and carries away everything in its path. Elizabeth must show how brave and resourceful she can be when not even a house is safe anymore. Wilson is a well-known Canadian writer and he based this book on true rescue stories of the time. • Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look: Alvin is a middle child who is afraid of almost everything. He cannot talk in school and keeps lists of how to behave in all sorts of scary situations. Luckily, he has

some good friends who like him anyway and when he is dressed as Firecracker Man, he is ready for anything. This short, easy-to-read book with lots of illustrations is part of a series. • George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt by Lucy and Stephen Hawking: Yes, famous scientist Stephen Hawking and his daughter have written a second book about George and Annie, who can access a supercomputer and transport themselves through time and space. (The first book was George’s Secret Key to the Universe.) With a younger boy genius to help them, they travel to planets, receive alien messages and battle dust storms. Sections of NASA photos and science facts make this a fascinating read for children and adults alike. • Extra Credit by Andrew Clements: Popular author Clements has written another engaging school story about Abby, who is failing several subjects. In order to pass into Grade 7, she agrees to write to a pen pal in Afghanistan and do reports but her pal is not allowed to write to a girl. The village elders decide that his younger

sister can write the letters in Dari and Sadeed can translate them into English. The plan falls apart when his sister is not able to write very good letters and Sadeed takes over, writing fascinating letters about his life. Abby is shocked and impressed by his letters and puts her heart into her replies. Soon, the conservative village men find out what is going on and Sadeed is in big trouble. The alternating chapters in the voices of the two children in such different worlds make for a fascinating read. • Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Di Camillo: Named for the grocery store where he is rescued, Winn Dixie the smiling dog makes a big difference in Opal’s life. After moving with her single father to a trailer park in smalltown Florida, Opal is in need of friends. She gradually meets a wonderfully eccentric group of people through her new dog and finally convinces her father to tell her about her mother, who left them years before. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Deborah Duncan works at Coquitlam Public Library.

BC’s Best BC’s Membership Offer Individual: $1,000 per year Couple: $1,111 per year Family: $1,388 per year

All Food collected in your local area stays in your local are area.

From m De Dec Dec 5th to tthe thh 17th WCEE will w be acc acccepting your canned andd non-peris non-perish no erishable shhhable food do ddon donations o ations att our Waterfr onations rfront Station AAND ANND aatt all ourr Santa Train donation donation ssta tation partne rt ers. To ffind your cclosestt do donation pooint, oint, vvisisi issit westco coaste oaste texpress.co es om. Whhile foodd donations dona nations tions ns ar are appreciated, appreciated ppreci , please notee complimentary m y WCE retu W return turn urn tickets tit tss for the Santa San a Train T will only bbee issued is d in exchannge ngge for new new, uunwrappped toyys.

Wesst Coa We Coaast EExp Exxxppre res ess s woou ss ould uld ld lik like lik ike to ackn ike ack acck cknowledge cknowled ckno kno now w and tha tha hannk the hank the fol fol ollo lowi lo wing wi ng Santa antta Trai an Train aiiinn sponso s sor spons ors: s:

For more information about Santa Train, the food donations onatio or our charity partners, please contact Customer Service at (604) 488-8906 or visit westcoastexpress.com

JJOIN NOW AND RECEIVE 4 MONTHS COMPLEMENTARY DUES (November 2012 through February 2013) REGULAR GREENS ALL YEAR ROUND

MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES INCLUDE: 2 Championship Courses Clubhouse Facility including restaurant, patio, member’s lounge, spa and golf shop Driving range includes range balls 50% green fees at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club and Belmont Golf Course

MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES Call 604.460.6099 or email tfuchihara@swaneset.com

16651 Rannie Road Pitt Meadows BC Direct 604.465.9380 www.swaneset.com


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A19

! Y L N O 5 1 R E B DECEM

! Y L N O Y A D E ON

E V A S

! X TA

THE

*

S E C I R P R A L U G E R & E L A S ON ALL

S ’ N E M O W , S ’ N , E L E M R L AL KIDS’ APPA JEWELL & EVERYTHING BABY, MAT

S INCLUDE

TOYS, WOMEN’S INTI , S E I R A O G S S G E U C L C , A EAR , S W E T R A O W FO ATH & HOUSHAERDWARE

BED, BSNOWBLOWERS &

*Sears will charge and remit any applicable taxes and deduct an amount equivalent to the taxes you will be charged from the item price, so that your total purchase will be no more than the item price. Applicable tax(es) will be shown on your receipt. Excludes items with prices ending in .97 and .88. Offer valid December 15, 2011 only.

NE123P211 © 2011. Sears Canada Inc. NE062G411 © 2011. Sears Canada In

Coquitlam Centre • 604-464-8600

Mon. - Fri. : 10am - 9pm

|

Sat. : 8am - 9pm

|

Sun. : 10am - 6:30pm


A20 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

“ Behold, I bringg yyou ggood tidings g off ggreat jjoy, y which shall be to all ll people.” Luke ke 2:10

You are invited to join these Local Places of Worship in Celebration ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH

Port Coquitlam Christian Assembly

Coquitlam Presbyterian Church

Join us for

948 Como Lake Ave. 604-939-6136

Christmas Eve Services

A Christmas Brunch

You are welcome to

Sunday, December 18 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Discover the Miracle of Christmas

Please join us for a Turkey Feast with all the fixings! Please RSVP

Cristmas Eve Service

Featuring Scripture Readings, Carols & Candlelight 5:00 pm Contemporary with Kidz Khoir 7:30 pm Traditional with Organ, Choir & Brass Ensemble

Saturday, December 24 7:00 - 8:00 pm

ALL WELCOME

1932 Cameron Ave., Port Coquitlam

A special evening for the entire family. Join us for a candle light setting as we sing favourite carols.

COMMUTER’S SANCTUARY

December 19th - 23rd, 5-7pm

Christmas Eve 5pm & 7pm Candlelight Carol Service Christmas Day Service 10:15am New Year’s Eve 6:30 - 8:00pm Annual Family Ice Skating at PoCo Rec. Centre on Wilson St.

IIoco United Church 1790 Ioco Road, Port Moody iocounitedchurch.ca

(Small Admission charge)

Christmas Eve E Services

Come and find a warm welcome

604-942-1622

Come early for best seating.

invites you to

1393 Austin Ave., Coquitlam

Saturday, December 24th 7:30 & 10:30 pm

www.myhillside.ca

Everyone is welcome

604-936-2313

office@pocoassembly.org

Drop in sanctuary time for peace and quiet

CHRISTMAS EVE

7pm Family Service 11pm Communion Service

CHRISTMAS DAY 10am Worship at Eagle Ridge United

2318 St. Johns Street, Port Moody • 604-939-5513 www.sauc.ca Parking behind church

King of Life Lutheran Church

at 4 pm, 7 pm & 11 pm

Christmas Day Worship at 11 am

Dec. 21, Longest Night 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm & 10 pm

Regular Sunday Worship

Christmas Day Worship 10:30 am

1504 Sprice Avenue Coquitlam (at Schoolhouse)

1198 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam

at 10 am

604-936-2939

FREE

MOVIE NIGH NIGHT Join us For a cup of hot apple ciderr & this wonderful Christmas Tradition

Please bring a nonperishable food item or article of clothing g for our community’s needy. 1932 Cameron Ave., Port Coquitlam

604-942-1622

office@pocoassembly.org

Coquitlam Alliance Church

Christmas Services December 24 4 pm & 6 pm December 25 10am

604-941-0552

COMO LAKE UNITED CHURCH U 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam

604-931-8555

www.comolakeunitedchurch.com

Ch hristmas Eve Services

4:00 pm Multigenerational Christmas Pageant 7:00 pm Christmas Story, Carols, Candlelight 10:00 pm Christmas Story, Carols, Communion, Candlelight

Christmas Eve Service Saturday, December 24, 4:30pm Offering taken for Philippines orphanage h

Special offering will be taken for Philippines orphanage.

(corner of Guildford & Falcon)

Pastor Eric Krushel

Friday, December 16th • 7-9pm p

Baptist Church www.kingoflife.ca

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

Presents

It’s a Wonderful Life

FRIENDSHIP

THE LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF COQUITLAM INVITE YOU

Dec. 15, Christmas & Candlelight 7:30 pm

Port Coquitlam Christian Assembly

2601 Spuraway Ave., Coquitlam (corner of Como Lake & Mariner)

Moody Middle School Gym, Port Moody

www.cachurch.ca | 604-464-6744

www.cachurch.ca | 604-464-6744

~

~

2950 Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam • 604.945.8500

Trinity United Church

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

welcomes you. Child of Hope, a Cantata

Dec. 18: 11:00 am Worship & Sunday School Christmas Program

Sunday, December 18th – 7:30 pm

Dec. 24: 5:30 & 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

Presented by Trinity Choir There will also be a presentation of Celtic music with violin, tin whistle, percussion. Admission by Donation.

Dec. 25: 11:00 am only Christmas Day Worship

Minister: The Rev. Jan Bihl ~ Music Director: Lena Kovalik

invites you & your family to our Christmas Eve Service Saturday, December 24th 6:00 PM

Longest Night Service Wednesday, December 21st – 7:00 pm

Pastor Laverne Hautz 3151 York St., Port Coquitlam 604-942-5322

For anyone who has a difÀcult time during this Season.

O Come Let Us Adore Him

2211 Prairie Ave. (at Shaughnessy) Port Coquitlam 604-942-0022 • www.ucpoco.ca

www.hopelcs.ca

Christmas and New Year’s Mass schedule for Roman Catholic Churches in the Tri Cities Christmas Blessings to All ST. JOSEPH’S

OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

OUR LADY OF LOURDES

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI

ALL SAINTS

140 Moody St. 604-461-1369

3141 Shaughnessy St. 604-942-7808

315 Walker St. 604-936-2525

828 Laval Square 604-936-1311

1320 Johnson St. 604-941-4800

821 Fairfax St. 604-939-1741

Christmas Eve

6.00 pm, 9.00 pm and Midnight

5.00 pm, 7.00 pm and Midnight

7:00 pm and Midnight

6:00 pm and Midnight

6.00 pm, 9.00 pm and Midnight

6.30 pm, 9.00 pm and Midnight

Christmas Day

8.30 am, 10.00 am and Noon

9.00 am and 11.00 am

9.00 am (French), 10.30 am and 12.30 pm

9.00 am and 11.00 am (English/French)

9.00 am and 11.00 am

9.00 am, 10.45 am and 12.30 pm

New Year’s Eve

4.00 pm

5.00 pm

5.00 pm

5.00 pm, 10.30 pm (Holy Hour only), and Midnight

5.00 pm 11.00 pm (Holy Hour only)

5.00 pm 11.00 pm (Holy Hour only)

New Year’s Day

8.30 am, 10.00 am and Noon

9.00 am, 11.00 am and 4.00 pm

9.00 am (French), 10.30 am and 5.00 pm

9.00 am and 11.00 am (English/French)

8.30 am and 10.00 am and Noon

9.00 am, 10.45 am and 12.30 pm

Fr. Joseph Nguyen

Fr. Ronald Thompson

Fr. Patrick Chisholm

Fr. Mariano Barreto, SFX

Fr. Craig Scott

Fr. Tien Tran

Fr. Edwin Neufeld

Fr. Claude Makulu, O.Praem

Pastor Asst. Pastor

Fr. Hector Del Rosario


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City y News Wednesday, y December 14, 2011, A21

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, DEC. 15

Holiday fun with PM library The stockings are hung, the shopping and baking are all done — it’s time to celebrate the season with your friends and neighbours at Port Moody Public Library. You can join librarians next Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre for traditional Christmas carols, heart-warming holiday stories and a visit with a special guest. All ages are welcome at this free family event. PMPL staff and library board trustees will be on hand with refreshments. Be green and bring your own travel mugs for hot chocolate. Donations of non-perishable foods for the Share food bank will be collected. For more information, call the library at 604-469-4577. PoMo Public Library regular hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. but those will change over the holidays, including closures Dec. 25 to 27 and Jan. 1 and 2. For full holiday hours, go to www.library.portmoody.ca.

VOLUNTEERS • Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Info: www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • Canadian Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers and volunteer driver dispatchers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to appointments. Info: Lizzie Gross, 604-215 5217 or lgross@bc.cancer. ca. • Mackin House Museum is seeking volunteers for its Bridging Generations project. Local seniors are needed to share their experience and knowledge of traditional arts, crafts, customs and culinary methods with children, youth and new Canadians, among others. If you have a skill to share (e.g., knitting, woodwork-

ing, painting, baking) or knowledge to pass down (e.g., history of the railroad or the Coquitlam community), you’re needed. Time commitment is 2–4 hours and is for one session; date/time are flexible and all project supplies will be provided. Info: Gail, 604-516-6151.

COMO LAKE SERVICE Buy 4 Tires

Keeping Safe More than 70,000 people in B.C. live with dementia. Find out what it’s like for those who care for them in a 60-minute SHAW TV special. Hear from a physician, family member, care worker, facility owner, and health and safety specialist about the challenges of caring for dementia patients.

Program times on Shaw TV: Friday, December 2

Sunday, December 11

Friday, December 16

Saturday, December 17

5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:00 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

& Receive a

FREE*

Oil Change

*Limit of 5 litres of oil. Offer expires Dec. 23/11

#7-2280 Tyner St., Port Coquitlam

604.468.2030

www.comolakeservice.ca

Kingsway

´

Pitt River Road

Grand Opening

SPECIAL SUTER BROOK VILLAGE

#6 - 400 Capilano Road, Port Moody, B.C.

ONE GET ONE FREE BUY

Any Footlong Sandwich, 6” Sandwich, Flatbread or Breakfast Sandwich

Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

SURREY

Store Hours Mon.-Wed. & Riverside Heights Sat. 9:30-5:30 14887 - 108th Ave. Thur. & Fri. 9:30 - 9:00 Sun. 11-5:00

604-930-9750

Store Hours Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 9:30-5:30 Entry 1015 Columbia St. X inhidden corner I.G.A. Thur. & Fri. Columbia Square Plaza Royal Ave. 9:30 - 9 www.fabriclandwest.com Sun. 12 - 5 NEW LOCATION

NEW WEST

10th Street

• Holiday Tea on the Train at Port Moody Station Museum, 2734 Murray St., 12:30-3:30 p.m.; enjoy tea, coffee or cocoa on museum’s authentic 1920s passenger rail car complete with sweet treats and classic holiday music. Cost: $5 per person, no reservations needed. Info: Rebecca, 604-939-1648 or info@portmoodymuseum. org. • A Night in Bethlehem, presented by St. John the Apostle Anglican Church, 2208 St. Johns St., PoMo, 4-7 p.m. Families can share in making food, toys and crafts of that time, ending with a pageant and meal. Open to the community of Port Moody. Info: www.stjohnanglican. ca.

• Oakdale Heritage Society AGM, 7 p.m., in the library at Mediated Learning Academy, 550 Thompson Ave., Coquitlam (enter at the Harrison/Gardena parking lot). Areas to be covered: changes to the board, the executive and the vision for the coming year; you can become a member and vote for directors. Attendees are asked to bring one non-perishable item to benefit the food bank. RSVP: ben. craig@shaw.ca.

Tyner St.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

DEC. 15: OAKDALE MEETING

Dialogue on Dementia:

Col um Columbia bia St. Square Plaza

• Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam. Info: Jim, 604941-2260. • 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.

• PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-9427506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • SUCCESS’ Host Program in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster is recruiting volunteer hosts to help new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and integrate into the community. Social contact with your new immigrant partner for 2-3 hours per week for up to 6 months. Info: Yumiko, 604-430-1899 or 604-4304199, or yumiko.king@ success.bc.ca.

604-525-0074

Find us online at: www.tricitynews.com


A22 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

Please Don’t Drink & Drive! Celebrate the Season Responsibly

BE A DEAR,

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!!

VOLUNTEER!

Mayor, City of Port Moody

When the party ends,

www.mikeclay.ca

Thistle

Operation Red Nose gets you home, and in your own car!!

Plumbing Ltd. Have a Safe & Happy 604-469-9967

Europe Bakery

YOUR LAST CALL BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Maria, Victor & all the staff. 2552 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam

604-942-5955

(By Appt. Min 24 hours notice.)

778-237-7433

www.drivingmissdaisy.net Celebrate the Joyous Season but Don’t Drink & Drive

LARRIE FORBES ALL POINTS REALTY GROUP

604-936-0422

VILLAGE of ANMORE Stay safe this holiday... don’t drink & drive

PRECISION CRANE

Wishing Everyone a Safe & Happy Holiday Season.

& Liquor Store

& Liquor Store

DECEMBER 16 & 17 & NEW YEARS LiquorEVE Store

OPERATION RED NOSE IS A FREE SERVICE, ALTHOUGH WE DO WELCOME CLIENT DONATIONS. ALL DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO KIDSPORT TRICITIES AND THEIR EFFORTS TO GIVE EVERY KID A SPORTING CHANCE.

TriCities

Trish Pigott, AMP, Mortgage Broker, Owner

This Holiday Season Stay Safe! If You Drink... Don’t Drive!

Please l celebrate l b responsibly bl

Operation Red Nose is sav vollun unt n eer driving n ser e vic vice e prov vided d during the Christmas Holiday Season to all drivers wh w o have been drinking ng VY Y ^OV OV KV UV V[ MLLS Ä[ [V KY KYP]L P [O OLPY V^U ] V^U LOP JSL &LOPJSL bac a k home ome.. It’s s a uni unique que wa way y of of getting Liquoryou Store and and your vehicle, home safely.

Family owned & operated since 1984

Holiday Season

Wishing yoou a happyLiquor & &sa afe Store & Liquor Store holiday sea ason!

for more information or to Volunteer contact: orn@shaw.ca | OperationRedNose.com

Season’s Greetings Mike Clay

FIRST MEMORIAL

Burkeview Chapel

)URP 2XU )DPLOLHV & WR <RXUV +DYH D Liquor Store 6DIH DQG -R\RXV +ROLGD\ 6HDVRQ www.primexmortgages.com Serving the Tri-Cities

604.729.7940

FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

Burkeview Chapel Helping YOU is what we do. & • Caring Liquor Store • Listening Louw • Understanding

Coquitlam - Belair Keith Be Responsible... Port Coquitlam Be Safe... TAXI ...Be ALIVE! “When in doubt, take Enjoy the Holiday Season

a cab! Don’t drink and drive!�

Coquitlam

Port Moody

Port Coq.

604-524-1111 604-937-3434 604-942-7777

Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association

1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 8G7

604-944-4128 www.Ă€rstmemorialfuneral.com

The crew and management of your neighbourhood McDonald’s wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season.

Port Moody 170 Brew St. • 604.949.4251 Coquitlam 2662 Austin Ave. • 604.931.2601

The Royal Canadian Legion Coquitlam Branch #263 1025 Ridgeway Avenue Coquitlam, B.C.

604-937-0111

Drive safely over the holidays or be a designated driver. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Meat Draws

Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Happy Holidays & Remember our Local Merchants when planning Your Festivities and Shopping for Gifts! Above all, Stay Safe and DON’T DRINK & DRIVE!

Ask about becoming a member

#2 - 2559 Shaughnessy St. Port Coquitlam, B.C.

Have a Safe & Festive Holiday!

604-464-1490

www.pocobia.com

Merry as Christm

2540 Shaughnessy St., Downtown Port Coquitlam

604-942-0411

the

Have a would like to wish Safe and Happy all our readers Holiday & friends a safe and happy holiday!

Mayor Richard Stewart & Council Councillor Brent Asmundson Councillor Craig Hodge Councillor Neal Nicholson Councillor Terry O’Neill Councillor Mae Reid Councillor Linda Reimer Councillor Selina Robinson Councillor Lou Sekora

531 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam 3033 St. John’s St., Port Moody

Plan a Safe Ride Home! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Canadian Western Bank is an entrepreneurial bank, by nature. We not only understand the aspirations of businesses like yours, we can also help with your financing requirements of up to 50 million. Get the attention your business deserves.

Unit 310 - 101 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam Phone: 604-540-8829 www.cwbank.com

Visit thriftyfoods.com

Don’t Drink & Drive

www.coquitlam.ca


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A23

TRI-CITYY ARTS Fine Diamonds at Chapters

CONTACT Sarah Payne email: spayne@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3032 • fax: 604-944-0703

Beloved children’s entertainer will be singing her favourite classics and some new material By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

W

ith titles like “Four Hugs a Day,” “I am a Pizza,” “The Hug Bug” and “Dicky Dicky Dinosaur,” singer Charlotte Diamond has been making kids and adults alike smile for 25 years. She’ll be celebrating that milestone, as well as launching her latest album, 24 Carrot Diamond - the Best of Charlotte Diamond, at Chapters in Pinetree Village on Dec. 18. “It was really fun to put together,” Diamond said of the album that features all her biggest hits. The Richmond resident has had a lifelong interest in music, singing with local folk groups while studying zoology and French at UBC before going on to teach high school for the next 12 years. When her own two kids were born Diamond began singing and writing songs for them; after developing a preschool music program in her community she was getting frequent requests to perform for schools and workshops. Pretty soon she was playing concerts around Vancouver and throughout B.C. She formed the Hug Bug Band and released her first album, 10 Carrot Diamond, which won a Juno Award in 1986. “It was so successful it launched the career I never thought I would have,” Diamond said; 25 years later Diamond has produced 13 albums, two DVDs and several music books. She’s been recognized with five Parents’ Choice Awards and three American Library Association Awards. The 24 Carrot Diamond CD is a celebration of her bestknown songs, including “All the Nations Like Banana,” “Each of us is a Flower,” “La

Bamba,” and “Octopus.” “They’re very singable, not only for kids but also for parents,” Diamond said, particularly songs like “The Laundry,” “Looking for Dracula,” and “You Never Praise me Enough,” which show the “slightly darker side of life for parents.” It’s important to have a variety, she added, with some tracks that are more oriented to quieter, thoughtful times to balance out the upbeat rhythms of “Banana” and “I am a Pizza.” “The time parents get to spend with their children goes by so fast, and things like singing together or making cookies together or building something together where maybe you can sing a song or have fun playing around with music, it’s so crucial because that’s what kids remember,” Diamond said. A perennial Golden Spike Days and Festival du Bois favourite, Diamond and her music have played a big role in the lives of countless kids here and abroad (she’s toured Canada, the U.S. and Costa Rica several times). Her own two boys, now aged 36 and 33, were her initial inspiration and are now part of the family entertainment business. They’ve grown up on “Four Hugs a Day” and learned early on to “Leave the World a Little Better.” Now Diamond’s grandchildren, including two-yearold Jakob and four-year-old William, who live in Port Moody with their parents, are providing new material for her to work with. “I Have Shoes and I Can Walk,” an as-yet unrecorded song Diamond will sing at Chapters, was written for William a couple of years ago when “he would just run run run everywhere,” Diamond laughed. “One of the verses is ‘I have shoes and I can stop.’ William got the idea and it really worked.” • Charlotte Diamond is at Coquitlam’s Chapters in Pinetree Village Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. to sing and sign autographs.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Charlotte Diamond is at Chapters at Coquitlam’s Pinetree Village on Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. to sing songs from her latest album, 24 Carrot Diamond - The Best of Charlotte Diamond, a collection of her biggest hits from the past 25 years. She’ll also be singing some new material and signing autographs.


Celebrate winter solstice in PoMo

A24 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

New PoMo resident wanted to bring a city tradition closer to home

sought, too. Besides the meal, there will be music, m e d i t a t i o n , d a n c e, crafts, a tree lighting and a lantern procession from the bandshell to the pier. Participants can bring their own lantern or make one this Sunday at the Coquitlam Farmers’ Market, which is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Moody rec complex (300 Ioco Dr.). • The winter solstice festival is sponsored by Kushala Yoga, A3 Creative Solutions and the Coquitlam Farmers’ Market. For more information or to volunteer, call 778-888-1395 or email melemonty@hotmail. com.

THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A parade of light will be shone during one of the darkest days of the year in Port Moody next week. M u s i c i a n Joye l l e Brandt and fitness instructor Melanie Montgomery, both PoMo residents, are organizing their first annual winter solstice festival at Rocky Point Park on Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Brandt said she attended many solstice events in Vancouver, when she was a resident there, and wanted to copy the idea in her new hometown. “I didn’t want to haul my four-year-old all the way out to Vancouver,” she said, “so I thought, ‘Why not have one here?’” To date, the response has been overwhelming, she said, with a Facebook page full of p o s i t ive c o m m e n t s about the upcoming festival. In fact, Brandt and Montgomery are now asking attendees to bring food and non-alcoholic drinks to share with the crowd for a potluck dinner; business donations are being

81'(5 7+( 0221 &DPHORW

Port Moody residents Joyelle Brandt and Melanie Montgomery are organizing the first annual winter solstice festival at Rocky Point Park on Dec. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Check out the Facebook page for more information and sign up to volunteer.

All Christmas Merchandise

25% OFF Til Dec. 18th EXTENDED HOURS TIL CHRISTMAS EVE 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Monday - Friday Reg. Hours Sat & Sun

604.464.7199

2620 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, V3C 3W4 www.underthemoongifts.com

SUBMITTED PHOTO ROBERT BRANDT

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Water Utility will be performing uni-directional water main cleaning in the shaded area shown on the map below from December 9, 2011 to December 30, 2011 inclusive.

This procedure will cause pressure fluctuations, some discolouration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. These conditions should be of short duration. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears.

www.coquitlam.ca

By Janis Warren

www.tricitynews.com

jwarren@tricitynews.com

For more information, call Engineering & Public Works Customer Service 604-927-3500, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit our website at www.coquitlam.ca.

Bring Brin ng in this ad to receive

5% OFF EExpi xpires ress June June 30, 2012 Jun

your denture related services

Call foorr aapp ppooiinnttme pp ment 604.944.4910

6211-2850 Sh haau ughneeess ssssy St St., .,, P Portt Co oqu quit itla lam la am

w w.bu ww burk bbu urk rkem em mou o ntainnnddentu d ttuure re.c . om

FINAL CLEARANCE $4,000 cash purchase

㱩!Total of incentive!(Matrix XRS)

§

OR

§

㱩!Finance from 0% (36 months) and receive (Matrix FWD)

$1,750 incentive

2011 Matrix MSRP from $18,105* ((Base Matrix)

2011 Corolla

$4,000

§

㱩!Total of cash purchase incentive!(Corolla LE, Corolla S) OR

MSRP from $16,840* 㱩!Finance from 0%§(36 months) (Corolla CE) and receive (Corolla CE)

$1,750 incentive

OR

OR §

§

㱩!Lease from 1.9% (36 months) and receive (Matrix FWD)

㱩!Lease from 1.9% (36 months)

$1,750 incentive

ADDITIONAL

BOXING WEEK BONUS (ALL DECEMBER)

and receive (Corolla CE)

$1,750 incentive

ADDITIONAL

$500

BOXING WEEK BONUS (ALL DECEMBER) Toyota is the ºrst full-line manufacturer to make all of the elements of the Star Safety System standard on every one 2011 model

$500 $500

m

*Includes freight and delivery and plus HST.

RICHMOND PORT PORT MOODY Experience the Experience theDifference OpenRoadTMDifferenceTM O MOODY OO OpenRoad 13251 Smallwood Place 3166 St. Johns Street Why just buy Toyota, when can own anToyota? OpenRoad Toyota? Why just buy Toyota, when you can ownyou an OpenRoad 3166 St. Johns Street (Richmond Auto Mall) Tel 604-461-3656 Dealer D7826 §All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. Cash purchase incentive includes Boxing Week Bonus. Offers valid on retail delivery of select new 604-461-3656 Dealer D7826 §All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. Cash purchase incentive includes Boxing Week Bonus. Offers valid on retail delivery of select new and unregistered Toyota vehicles, when purchased or leased from OpenRoad Toyota. Vehicle must be purchased/leased, registered and delivered between Dealer D7825 www.openroadtoyota.ca Tel 604-273-3766Tel and unregistered Toyota vehicles, when purchased or leased from OpenRoad Toyota. Vehicle must be purchased/leased, registered and delivered between December 1, 2011 and January 3rd, 2012. Other payment and incentive plans available. Offers are valid till January 3rd, 2012 OAC. E&OE. D7825, D7826. 5 www.openroadtoyota.ca December 1, 2011 and January 3rd, 2012. Other payment and incentive plans available. Offers are valid till January 3rd, 2012 OAC. E&OE. D7825, D7826. www.openroadtoyota.com


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A25

ARTS CALENDAR EXHIBITS • Evergreen Cultural Centre: Gregg Simpson’s Out of the Woods, until Dec. 10. Kovan Photo Club, Light on the Mind, Dec. 16 to Jan. 7; opening reception Dec. 18, 4 p.m. • Place des Arts: Positively Petite and Christmas Boutique, until Dec. 17. • Leigh Square Community Arts Village: Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence for Book Design in Canada, Marcus Fahrner - Uncovering the Book, Dec. 2-Jan. 16. • Port Moody Arts Centre: Marilyn Hunt’s Magnified Simplicity, Blackberry Artists Society’s Christmas Marketplace, Alison Keenan’s Street Dance: A record of public performances, and Silent Auction’s 6x6 Claywork, until Dec. 23. • Port Moody Public Library: Judith Atkinson paintings and mixed media. • Port Coquitlam city hall: Art Focus artists Doris Patko and Maria Moreira. • Vancity at Suter Brook Village: ArtsConnect’s featured artist Joy Kirkwood.

arts program. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 or $280 for a table of eight. Seating is limited so book early. Money raised supports the bands’ and choirs’ spring music tours. Call Jamie at 778870-2549 for info. • Dec. 15-17: The Littlest Angel + You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, presented by Theatrix Youtheatre Society, at the

Evergreen Cultural Centre. Get tickets ($16/$12) and info at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca. • Dec. 17: The CPR Holiday Train stops in Port Moody to raise funds for the Share food bank, featuring entertainment by John Valdy and Tracey Brown. Events begin at 4 p.m., train arrives at 5:45 p.m. at the Queens Street

Consider your bike for local trips.

Plaza at Clarke Street. Visit www.cpr.ca. • Dec. 17: Collage Button Making with artist Laura Bucci is at Evergreen Cultural Centre 1 to 4 p.m. Buttons are a creative way to make gifts for teens, teachers or collectors. Ages 16 and up; cost is $40. Call 604-9276552 to book. • Dec. 18: Children’s entertainer Charlotte

Diamond launches her new CD, 24 Carrot Diamond - the Best of Charlotte Diamond, at Chapters Pinetree Village Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m., with a concert and autograph signing. • Dec. 19: Off the Grid Improvised Music Series is at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts or call 604-

789-3456. • Dec. 20: Celebrate the season with the Port Moody Public Library in an evening of stories, carols and refreshments, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the city hall galleria. Call 604-469-4577. • Dec. 31: Quiring in the New Year with the Quiring Chamber Players, with special guests Catherine French and Joel Moerschel, is at 8 p.m.

at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. • Dec. 31: Hot Salsa Dance Zone hosts a dance party at Evergreen Cultural Centre, with music starting at 9 p.m. and going until 2 a.m., with champagne at midnight. Tickets are $35 (by Dec. 20), $45 (by Dec. 30) or $55 at the door. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone. com.

Say goodbye to Arthritis pain Experience the benefits of Low Intensity Laser Light Therapy

Sign up today for your chance to

WIN

Knee Arthritis “I read in the newspaper about the possibility of treating my disease with laser light therapy... I set an appointment and I started to see the “miracle”....... it was a reality, every session helped me with less pain in my knee. I recommend everyone to use this trusty procedure with no pain, no drugs or side effects in good and friendly environment.” TIBI (AGE 55)

A NIGHT ON THE TOWN!

Hip Arthritis I have lived with the unbearable pain of Osteo- Arthritis all of my life. As I have gotten older, my OA has spread to all my joints. I sought out Laser treatment as everything else didn’t work. “I no longer have pain from my hip to the knee. This is such as miracle for me and I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s FABULOUS!” Carla Brown (age 61)

THIS MONTH • Dec. 2-17: Under the Christmas Tree, an improv comedy show by Table 23, features kids’ matinees Saturdays at 3 p.m. and an adult (PG) show Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. at Second Storey Theatre. Visit www.secondstoreytheatre.com. • Dec. 15: Get into the Christmas spirit at Centennial secondary’s first annual Christmas Jazz Cabaret, complete with a turkey dinner prepared by the school’s culinary

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

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner for two at the Stone Grill – experience cooking the Stone Grill way. Then off to the theatre! Choose from the 3 stages of Arts Club Theatres to enjoy The Buddy Holly story, Zanadu and more! Win in time to give to some one special as the perfect Christmas gift.

Shoulder & Elbow Arthritis

HST

EXEMP

T

COVERE D BY MOST EX T HEALTH-CENDED A PLANS RE

I have been suffering from severe arthritis on my right shoulder and elbow. With limited range of motion, even simple actions such as putting food in the mouth became very difficult. After a series of low laser therapy at Tri-City Chiropractic Inc., my shoulder and elbow saw great improvement. My range of motion improved significantly and life is easier and pain free.

Register for BCDailyDeals and receive a minimum of 50% discounts on spas, restaurants and entertainment throughout the Lower Mainland. Act now — everyone registering in December will automatically be entered to win our Dinner and Theatre giveaway!

M. Sani (73)

Laser Light Therapy Dr. P. Bennett

778.28.LASER 778.285.2737 Lincoln Centre, Coquitlam

vacc.bc.ca

www.laserlighttherapyinc.com

Unit 215 - 3030 Lincoln Ave. one block east of Coquitlam Centre

Santa Train Rolls into Town, December 17th

Bring a Toy. Ride for Free. Simply bring a new, unwrapped toy to any WCE station December 17th and receive a complimentary Santa Train return ticket. There is a limit of one ticket per person which must be used the same day. For further merriment, join us at Waterfront Station December 17th. There’ll be pictures with Santa and festive activities for one and all. DECEMBER 17th SANTA TRAIN Mission City

Port Haney

Maple Meadows

Pitt Meadows

Port Coquitlam

Coquitlam Central

Port Moody

Waterfront

10:00 am

10:17am

10:23 am

10:27 am

10:37 am

10:43 am

10:48 am

11:15 am

The Santa Train will DEPART Waterfront Station at 5:00 pm.

For more information about Santa Train, the food donations or our charity partners, please contact Customer Service at (604) 488-8906 or visit westcoastexpress.com West Coast Express would proudly like to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors:


Coq. actors get panto’d

A26 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Most people know pantomime as wordless acting. Ellie King knows it as something quite different –– and timeless. “The real British pantomime is actually a big piece of theatre history, if done properly,” said King, who is the artistic director of the Evergreen Cultural Centre-spiced Sword and the Stone, a Royal Canadian Theatre Company production running Dec. 15 to 31 at the Surrey Arts Centre. “It’s been around for 400 years and is very loud... [with] voices, music, song and dance and audience participation. It’s really a family event. It’s a large amount of fun.” Two of the Sword’s main characters –– G’Norman the Gnome and Arthur –– are played by Evergreen’s own Christopher Lewis MacLeod and Mandy Tulloch, an ECC instructor. The show’s musical director (and King’s husband) Geoff King is another transplant; his full-time gig is technical operations manager at ECC. The British-born King is most familiar

herself with Evergreen, having played the lead role in Shirley Valentinee there in two separate productions, among roles in various other plays. King was introduced to the panto at just three years old, and brought her vast experience in the beloved Brit tradition as a writer, director and producer when she moved to Canada in 1982. She stays true to panto’s traditions with everyday topics like government and politics while modernizing it with current Canadian hot-button issues like the HST –– all in the name of good, clean humour. Janice Cotter, another Evergreen notable who’s volunteering for the hilarious King Arthur-makeover of Sword, said King’s passion for British pantomime is something of which everybody should get at least a taste, if not a heaping dose. “It’s a celebration of our favourite childhood fairytales and legends, reworked and turned on their ear by uproarious characters, zany original and adapted songs, mixed in with generous amounts of innuendo and high-spirited audience interaction,” Cotter said. “Pantomimes are suit-

SUBMITTED PHOTO/STACEY SHERBACK

Coquitlam’s Arthur (Mandy Tulloch), Merlin (Bob Wilson) and Nurse Glynis (Glynis Knowlden) are all appearing in Ellie King’s pantomime Sword in the Stone. able for all age groups and are a delightful way to introduce little ones to the theatre experience.” • Sword and the Stone runs Dec. 15 to 31. Get tickets and info at rctheatreco.com or call Surrey Arts Centre at 604-501-5566. lpruner@tricitynews.com

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Theatrix presents a Christmas double-header Dec. 15 to 17 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, featuring You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Charles Schultz and The Littlest Angel (played by Allison James, above) by Charles Tazewell. Bring the family to see both shows, playing at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16 and 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Tickets are $16/$12 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555. Visit theatrixyoutheatre.com.

Paws-itively Gorgeous Full grooming service includes a bath, nail trim, haircut and bandana Specialty grooming for shedding dogs

You too, can make yuck useful With FortisBC’s renewable natural gas is proud to be am mong the first to su ubscribe for ForttisBC’s renewable natural gas. And over 1,200 0 Briitish Columb bians have joined her. Supporrt this locally mad de renewable en nergy sourc ce, an nd help reduce our colle ective carbon foo otprrint to a toe eprint.

The next step is yours

BOOK NOW - Christmas grooming appointments appointmen i nt going gast! Grooming with loving hands! G

604-942-8051 #1-1471 Prairie Ave. Port Coquitlam

Sign up today at fortis sbc.com/ma ake eyuckusefful orr call 1-88 88-224-2 2710 0.

Start The New Year Dancing!

“I believe in trying to save something of the planet for my children and grandchildren.”

First Lesson

FREE

Start anytime (by appointment)

#205 - 3242 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam

604-552-3052

www.dancecoquitlam.ca

Leslie S., Mission, B.C.

First Class Travel Trave Tr ave av vel Ltd 16 - 3130 St. Johns Street, Port Moody (Formerly at Como Lake Village since 1983)

8MAS (OLIDAY 8 8MA MA MAS AS (OLIDAY AS AS (O S (OL ( (O (OLI OLID OLI LIDA LI IDAY ID DAYS AYS YS FortisBC uses the he For FortisBC name and d log logoo unde underr license l from Fortiss In fr I c.

The environment. We’ve got our best people on it.

Call: 604 931-1193 or Email: lorifct@hotmail.com

Lori

Fortis For tisB BC’s rene enewab wablle natural gas has been designated as car carbon bon neutral in B.C B.C. by Offsetters, Canada’s leading carbon n management solutions provider.


www.tricitynews.com

TRI-CITY SPORTS

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A27

CONTACT Larry Pruner email: sports@tricitynews.com phone: 604-525-6397 • fax: 604-944-0703

Win, lose and draw for Express squad By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The Coquitlam Express failed to gain much ground in the BCHL standings after losing to the Cowichan Valley Capitals on home turf Sunday afternoon. Coquitlam had a commanding

lead going into the final frame before allowing three unanswered goals in the closing minutes to drop the match 5-4 in front 737 fans at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre. The Capitals opened the scoring on the power play less than three minutes into the game after Vinny

Muto fed Devin Gannon to make it 1-0 for the visitors. But the Express responded two minutes later, also with the man advantage, with a goal from Alex Petan assisted by Brady Shaw to close out the first period. Both teams exchanged goals in the second before Coquitlam’s

Shaw helped his squad to a lead with a power play marker in the dying minutes of the second. Express forward John Seimer scored Coquitlam’s fourth goal of the game 11 seconds into the third period, however the team’s scoring dried up after that. Goals from the Capitals’ Matt

Brown, Matthew Grant and Steven Iacobellis helped the visitors take the lead and win the game. The weekend started out well for the Express after the club defeated the Coastal Conference’s third place Surrey Eagles 4-1. see EAGLES, page 28

Learn to swim with Sharks in Coquitlam A special introduction session is being held by the Coquitlam Sharks Aquatic Club in order to assess young swimmers interested in signing up for the winter program next month. The swim club helps athletes fast-track their swim skills, teaching proper techniques and building strength in the water. The assessments will be held at the City Centre Aquatic Complex on Dec. 28 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and registrations for both the swimming and diving programs can be submitted at that time. The Coquitlam Sharks Aquatic Club is a non-profit swim club that was first started 50 years ago. Programs include swimming, water p o l o, s y n ch ro n i z e d swimming and diving for swimmers of all ages and levels. For more information and registration forms go to the club’s website at www.coquitlamsharks.org or contact the sports directors at swimming@coquitlamsharkes.org and diving@coquitlamsharks. org. newsroom@tricitynews.com

MARIO BARTEL/BLACK PRESS

Burnaby’s Gabriella Zenone and Coquitlam’s Adriana Santucci chase down a loose ball in girls’ U12 field lacrosse action, Saturday at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West.

Panthers trade results in weekend matches Team drops 8-0 decision to Delta at Port Moody Arena By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

It is a game the Port Moody Black Panthers are hoping they can quickly put behind them. On Saturday night the Delta Ice Hawks embarrassed the home team 8-0 at the Port Moody Arena in a game where the Black Panthers struggled at both ends of

the ice. Delta’s superior firepower tallied 54 shots to Port Moody’s 27 with Panther’s netminder Mark Menicucci getting the hook in favour of backup Zachary Station at the end of the middle frame. The Ice Hawks’ Kolten Grieve dominated early, scoring an even-strength goal eight minutes into the game before tallying a power play marker with five minutes left in the opening frame. He scored his third goal of the game three minutes into the second on a feed from Spencer Traher, who was the games

second star of the night with three points. Despite the loss Port Moody saw little movement in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League standings. In the Harold Brittain Conference Port Moody is 14 points behind second place Abbotsford Pilots, but is 10 points up on the fourth place Mission Icebreakers, giving the Black Panthers a lock on their third place slot. The team had an easier time on Friday night against the Ridge Meadows Flames, a squad that is currently occupying the league basement at 4-20-0.

Ridge Meadows managed to jump out to an early victory with two goals from Matthew Bissett before Port Moody’s Julian Klaric got hit team on the scoreboard. Flames forward Sean Pesut helped his team to a 3-1 lead before the Black Panthers began to crawl back with goals from Anthony Borri and Trevor Kang. In the last period Port Moody took the lead with a power play goal from Rino Minni and a shorthanded marker from Kang to win the game 5-4. gmckenna@tricitynews.com


A28 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

CERTAIN DATE RESTRICTIONS APPLY. OFFERS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE SAME TIME

NOW MORE E CHOICE CHOICE THAN YOU CAN IIMAGINE.

0

DECEMBER 16-30 CHOOSE

%

PURCHASE FINANCING AS LOW AS

On most new 2011 and 2012 models.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Coquitlam-Moody Lightning Rings celebrate after sealing its first win of the season in a bout against Richmond.

Rings light up the rink

continued from page 27

After both teams traded goals in the first period Coquitlam did not look back, scoring three unanswered markers to win the game, two from team newcomer Dante Godhino. But the Express did not fair quite as well during a rematch against Surrey on the road. The seesaw af fair ended in a 3-3 tie after Siemer and Petan opened the scoring early in the game. The Eagles responded with markers from Devon Toews and Tyler Morley before Coquitlam’s Cody Michelle helped his team to a lead on the powerplay. But a shorthanded goal from Surrey’s Brett Mulcahy tied the game with five minutes left in the third period. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

UP TO

OR

MANUFACTURER

On most new 2011 and 2012 models. 2011 F-150 5.0L & 3.7L amount shown. $2,000 on most 2012 Focus models

Learn to

teach English with the TESL program FS143137

Apply now and start this January at our Coquitlam Campus! ` Learn how to design and deliver courses for adults

2012 FOCUS

2012 FOCUS SEDAN SE OWN FOR ONLY

149 0001.99 0

$$

@

@

% %

`

Learn to teach and tutor listening, speaking, reading, and writing

`

See how classroom management works in multicultural language learning

72 MONTHS WITH $$0,000 BI-WEEKLY FOR 00 2,500 DOWN PAYMENT.

Observe and practice teaching in a real ESL class

INCLUDES $750 WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE CASH ALTERNATIVE.

`

OFFER EXCLUDES TAXES AND FREIGHT.

VALID FROM DECEMBER 16-30, 2011

For more details see douglascollege.ca/teachenglish or email TESLinfo@douglascollege.ca

PURCHASE PRICE $21,259 PLUS $399 ADMIN. FEE & TAXES

2011 FIESTA HATCHBACK SE 2011 FIESTA OWN FOR ONLY

BEST NEW SMALL CAR

(UNDER $21,000)

139@1.99%

$

BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS 0,000 DOWN PAYMENT. WITH $$2,500

TRI-CITY EAGLES FIELD HOCKEY CLUB

PURCHASE PRICE $19,720 PLUS ADMIN. FEE & TAXES OFFER EXCLUDES TAXES$399 AND FREIGHT. INCLUDES $

750 WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE

FT215747

CASH ALTERNATIVE.

VALID FROM DECEMBER 16-30, 2011

2012 Season

22012 FUSION SE

Registration Information

O OWN FFOR ONLY O

Girls born in 1994 to 2006 are invited to get involved in the sport that ranks only second to soccer in the world. U-11 to U-18 teams compete in the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey league from Mid-March to June. Season Fee $115.

$

169@2.99%

BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 00 MONTHS WITH $$0,000 2,000 DOWN PAYMENT.

FN204954

OFFER EXCLUDES TAXES$399 AND FREIGHT. PURCHASE PRICE $22,428 PLUS ADMIN. FEE & TAXES INCLUDES $

750 WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE

The Club also offers a Mini-Hockey Program for U-10 girls and boys (minis born 2002 - 2003 & mites born 2004 - 2006) Season fee for Minis & Mites is $100. Drop in & Try It Session Saturday, January 14th, Cunnings Field, Noon to 2pm weather permitting.

CASH ALTERNATIVE.

VALID FROM DECEMBER 16-30, 2011

Registration information can be found on our website at www.tcfieldhockey.com Players must first register with Field Hockey British Columbia to obtain a player identification number. The ID number will be required to complete registration with TC Field Hockey. See our website for details. REGISTRATION DEADLINE Returning Players and New Registrants Feb. 3rd A $10 late fee will be charged after Feb. 3rd if space is available. BOYS PROGRAM – NEW FOR 2012 U-12 & U-14 Program for boys. Limited enrollment. U-12 born 2000-2002 & U14 born 1998 -1999 Registration deadline for U10 players - February 18th

www.tcfieldhockey.com | 604-619-4034

WEST COAST

FORD LINCOLN DL 6077 WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD & AMERICAN EXPRESS

MAPLE RIDGE

Sales Toll Free

DEWDNEY TRUNK

203 RD

Eagles struggle against Express

9,500

$

REBATES

11-299

The CoquitlamMoody Lightning Rings notched its first win of the season after downing Richmond 6-2 in an under-10 ringette match last weekend. Goalie Kira Cooper backstopped her squad to victory, while forward Ryan Pasons had a hat trick in the win. The Tri-City’s Michelle Bettauer padded her point totals with two assists and teamates Megan Parsons, Emily C h u rch a n d F i o n a Turmel each contributed to goals for their team.

DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 15 CHOOSE

APR

1-888-251-7930

20370 Lougheed Hwy. www.westcoastautogroup.com

Parts & Service Toll Free 1-888-889-7826

SAVE-ONFOODS

STAPLES

BURGER KING

V N

LOUGHEED HWY.


www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A29

Your community Your classifieds.

604.575.5555

bc classified.com

Circulation 604.472.3040 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

TRAVEL 75

TRAVEL

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

CHILDREN

Parkland Players & Meadowbrook Players .)#/,3/.ĂĽ !GNES !GNESĂĽ PASSEDĂĽ AWAYĂĽ PEACE ĂĽĂĽ FULLYĂĽ WITHĂĽ HERĂĽ FAMILYĂĽ BYĂĽ HERĂĽĂĽ SIDE ĂĽ &RIDAY ĂĽ $EC ĂĽ ĂĽ ĂĽĂĽ ATĂĽ THEĂĽ AGEĂĽ OFĂĽ ĂĽ AFTERĂĽ AĂĽĂĽ COURAGEOUSĂĽ BATTLEĂĽ WITHĂĽ CANCER ĂĽĂĽ ,OVINGLYĂĽ REMEMBEREDĂĽ BYĂĽ HERĂĽĂĽ CHILDRENĂĽ 'REGĂĽ ,EAH ĂĽ ANDĂĽ *UDYĂĽĂĽ "ARRY ĂĽ GRANDCHILDRENĂĽ 3HAUNĂĽĂĽ 4ARA ĂĽ #ORY ĂĽ +ELLYĂĽ ANDĂĽ !SHLEEĂĽĂĽ ANDĂĽ GREATĂĽ GRANDDAUGHTERĂĽĂĽ 4AYLORĂĽ BORNĂĽ $EC ĂĽ ĂĽ ĂĽ !ĂĽĂĽ &UNERALĂĽ -ASSĂĽ WILLĂĽ BEĂĽ HELDĂĽ ONĂĽĂĽ 4HURSDAY ĂĽ $EC ĂĽ ĂĽ ĂĽ ATĂĽĂĽ ĂĽ PMĂĽ ATĂĽ /URĂĽ ,ADYĂĽ OFĂĽ &ATIMAĂĽĂĽ 0ARISH ĂĽ ĂĽ 7ALKERĂĽ 3TREET ĂĽĂĽ #OQUITLAM #ONDOLENCESĂĽMAYĂĽBEĂĽSENTĂĽTOĂĽĂĽ WWW MAPLERIDGEFUNERAL CA

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEM 16

CHRISTMAS CORNER CHRISTMAS TREES

FOR SALE 4-14 ft high.

SPECIAL FOR THE SEASON $20/each. Your choice - you cut or we cut. 5968-248 St. Langley. Open till Christmas. 778-552-3227

Reggio Emilla Approach

âœŤ Infant & Toddlers âœŤ Preschool âœŤ Group Daycare âœŤ Day Camp âœŤ Before & After School Care 604 - 936 - 7005 1563 Regan Ave, Coquitlam 9000 Sharp St, Coquitlam www.hillcrestplayers.com

98

PRE-SCHOOLS

AREA Manager - Edleun Inc. is building its Operations Team in B.C. We are looking for a child care professional for the role of Area Manager, based in Vancouver. Responsible for overseeing the operations of at least 7 centres in Vancouver and the Okanagan, the Area Manager will provide leadership for our Centre Directors, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations and Company policies. Position requires: 5 years in senior child care roles, knowledge of relevant legislation & regulations, strong communication, organizational and computer skills, a current criminal check, the ability to travel throughout B.C. Our employees are our biggest asset, and priority will be given to employing and rewarding the best. We offer a competitive salary/benefit plan, opportunities for career advancement and a dynamic workplace. For a rewarding child care career, please email: hr@edleun.com

SUNNY GATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Preschool & Kindergarten âœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœś âœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœś

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood âœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœśâœś

WE OFFER:

33

INFORMATION

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1877-988-1145 now. Free service!

041

PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+).

42

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: BIRD, African Grey. Vic Pitt River & Citadel, Port Coquitlam Dec 7 around 6 p.m. 604-329-0820.

TRAVEL 74

TIMESHARE

ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS JUST RESULTS! w w w . B u y AT i m e s h a r e . c o m (888)879-7165

75

TRAVEL

Bring the family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all t: www.nsbfla.com/bonjour or call 1800-214-0166

âœś AM & PM Montesorri preschool âœś Extended Day program âœś Full day Montes. Kindergarten âœś PM Junior Kindergarten with focus on math and language âœś Music, drama, French program Now accepting registration for 2011/ 2012 School Year Inside LBD Lord Baden Powell School

450 Joyce St., Coquitlam (across from the Vancouver Golf Course off Austin)

To register please call 604-931-1549 Visit us at: www.sunnygatemontessori.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 106

AUTOMOTIVE

HARWOOD FORD SALES, needs Licensed Automotive Technicians, 1 ´ hours from Calgary, Alberta, New Millenium Ford Dealership, state-of-the-art technical equipment. 14 service bays, unlimited flat rate hours, in the heart of oil country. Send resume Joel Nichols, Fax 403-362-2921. Email: j-nich70@dealeremail.com; gregharty09@gmail.com.

FLOWERS Family Child Daycare lic’d & cert. Educational activities, healthy snacks & meals, lrg playground & backyard. F/T & P/T Birth-12 yrs. 6:30am - 6pm. Drop off & pick up $700 incl everything. Coast Meridian Branch 604-942-6579 Cell 604-771-8076 azammalaekeh@yahoo.com

fax 604.575.2073 email ads@bcclassiďŹ ed.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

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 DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/careers/ or 1-800-961-6616.

125

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

All CDL Drivers Wanted: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehcles long haul in U.S. & Canada. Piggyback training available. Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.

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

Send resume & “Nâ€? print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161 COMPANY DRIVER & O/O req’d for Gillson Trucking. Full Time. 42¢/mile. Run U.S. 604-853-2227

115

EDUCATION

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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

130

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

130

HELP WANTED

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

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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

Carriers Needed

HUSBANDRY

The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area:

Specimen Trees Wholesale Nurseries Ltd., 18598 Advent Rd Pitt Meadows, BC is looking for Primary Nursery Workers to weed and prune container plants. Work is outdoors in all kinds of weather; 6 days a week; 8 hours a day. Starting March 1, 2012. Training provided. $9.56 per hour.

6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr

Please fax resume to: 604-465-8100 Ph: 604-465-7122 or email:

8779 2535-2574 Fuchsia Pl 1316-1342 Honeysuckle Lane 2532-2560 Jasmine Crt

inquiry@specimentrees.com

Attn: Personnel Manager

9158 2979-2999 Coast Meridian Rd (odd) 1530-1884 Coquitlam Ave (even) 2980 Oxford St 1521-1889 Suffolk Ave (odd) 2978-2998 Vincent St

Experienced Early Childhood Educator with Infant/Toddler Educator license req’d to enhance programs in multicultural daycare in Coq. (HellokidsChildcare Ltd). Must have related education,and ECE & ITE license from BC. Related min.1yrs exp. (Must be with Infant/Toddler) needed with excellent reference, 2nd language (Korean or Chinese) an asset. $15.25/hr, 37.5 hr/week. Fax Resume: 778-285-6760

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

CONTAINER

6038 606-749 Carleton Dr 303-432 Princeton Ave 802-884 Washington Dr (even) 602-622 Waterloo Dr 505-566 Yale Rd

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ORIENTAL Medi. Forest, TCM acu. clinic in Port Coq. is hiring Marketing Manager (F/T) / Req.:5+yrs exp. in marketing field.-Completion of univ.-Fluent in Kor. and English /Duties:Plan, organize and direct daily operations.-Plan and direct market research studies.-Evaluate market.-May develop website./Wage: $23.00/hour/ Apply by email: amf-acu@live.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

.

8166 2218-2304 Kugler Ave 2217-2299 Lorraine Ave 365-387 Mundy St 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

MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING $17.00/hr to work in Langley lubricants plant doing mfg., warehouse work & shipping/receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, & be meticulous & reliable. Experience in manufacturing and warehousing preferred. A minimum of 5 years work experience with references req’d. We offer a longterm career with a financially successful co. + benefits + RRSP plan. Send resume to:

dwoo@fuchs.com or Fax to 604-888-1145. Starts Immediately.

Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Senior Road Foreman Highways Maintenance The successful applicant must: -Hold a requisite valid Driver’s License for the equipment normally operated. -Must hold and maintain flagging certification, WHMIS certification and Level 1 First Aid certification. -Must have a good working knowledge of highways maintenance standards. -Must have an awareness of environmental issues as it relates to highways and bridge maintenance. For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resource drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted.

9899 3180-3195 Caufield Ridge 3090-3171 Plateau Blvd 9019 1355-1380 Citadel Dr 6003 2201-2235 Brookmount Dr (odd) 101-214 Clearview Dr 170-208 Edward Cres 200-239 Moray St 3209-3234 Pinda Dr 3210-3290 Portview Pl OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation

@ 604-472-3042

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES SOCIETY Part - Time LSW & Casual LSWs Community Integration Services Society (CISS) has an exciting Life Skill Worker position available at their M – F day program which provides employment, recreation, leisure, and volunteer support to adults with developmental disabilities of varying ages. CISS is seeking a skilled individual who has been trained in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and NVCI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention) to ďŹ ll a permanent PT Life Skills Worker position. This position is 17 hrs/wk (M, T, & W) and you will have the opportunity of working extra shifts on the other 2 days. If you have this specialized training and meet all other requirements listed below, we encourage you to apply. As well, CISS is also seeking applicants to join our Casual pool of Life Skills Workers. If you can commit to working Mondays and Fridays as well as a minimum of one other day during the week, are willing to work at all day programs (Tri Cities and North Vancouver) and meet these qualiďŹ cations: grade 12, current CPR/FA certiďŹ cate, a reliable vehicle with business insurance and 2 million liability and have experience working/volunteering with adults with developmental disabilities please send us your resume. Related education is an asset along with computer skills and a good command of the English language. Successful candidates for all positions must undergo a criminal records check. QualiďŹ ed applicants please send your resume to Pam Galt at employment@gociss.org or fax to 604-931-1690. Only those short-listed will be contacted.

and quote the route number.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Fire Fighters The City of Port Coquitlam is accepting applications from highly motivated individuals for an exciting and challenging career with the Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services as a ÀreÀghter. Information regarding our recruitment process, requirements, and instructions on how to apply are available at:

www.portcoquitlam.ca/ÀreÀghter Applications will be accepted until 16:30, Friday, January 13, 2012 We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

www.portcoquitlam.ca/ďŹ reďŹ ghter


A30 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES ATTENDANTS & SUPERVISORS

Frankie’s Burger Enterprises Inc. dba Fatburger hiring for new locations in Vancouver & Coquitlam. Food Counter Attendants ($10.31/hr); Food Service Supervisors ($12.56/hour); all 40 hours/week + benefits. Apply by Fax: 604-637-8874.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 156

W 1475 Prairie Ave W 1069 Nicola Ave (inside Home Depot) W 1125 Nicola Ave (North of Costco)

Ability to work till late on weekends & weekdays a great asset. Please indicate on resume. Full time / Part time, Benefits available, and competitive wage Apply in person Tues ~ Fri 1pm ~ 5pm or email subway_careers@shaw.ca

138

SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

257

DRYWALL

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500 COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. Ref’s. Reno’s. Reas. rates. 604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

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

260

188

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

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

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.

PERSONAL SERVICES

206

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

275

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

281

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes

604-537-4140

EZ GO MOVERS Quick & Reliable Movers

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

www.ezgomovers.com

• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating Over 20 year experience COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

Greg 604-818-0165 Completehomerenovations@gmail.com

604-524-2177

MOVING? CALL CHARLIE (604)340-6429 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

GARDENING

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

Seasonal Farm Labourers

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

101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/

173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

RELAXING SWEDISH MASSAGE A.M. Special 15% off. *Counseling *European *Private 604.230.4444

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

236

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

CLEANING SERVICES

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421

(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

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

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS !

RENO & REPAIR

. .Jim’s Moving Winter Service

WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

Prompt Delivery Available

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

Seven Days a Week

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

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

Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Local & Long Distance

From $48/per

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

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Dean 604-834-3076

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

MOVING & STORAGE

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

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

ELECTRICAL

(#102055) Bonded

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam

320

Home Renovations and New Construction

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

$45/Hr

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

PAWN SHOP ONLINE: GET CASH FAST! Sell or Get a Loan for your Watch, Jewelry, Gold, Diamonds, Art or Collectibles - From Home! ONLINE: www.PAWNUP.com or Toll-Free: 1-888-435-7870.

JASMINE’S RELAXATION TOUCH Pain and stress relief. Tranquil setting/Comfort studio. M/Ridge 778-888-3866 (9am-9pm) ph or text

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

❞ A ALL RESIDENTIAL ❞

604-777-5046

LABOURERS

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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED CASH TODAY?

INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls Ltd. Hiring immediately - Western Canada locations: Electrical/Ins t r u m e n t a t i o n ; Journeyman/Apprentices. Oilfield/Industrial experience an asset. Standard safety tickets required. Email resume: careers@iecgroup.ca referencing Job#CAJIJE003.

171

182

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BUSY, well equipped, positive Canadian Tire Service Centre in beautiful Fernie BC is hiring licensed Red Seal AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Contact Jason Hayes @hayes.cantire@hotmail.com or 250-4234222.

PERSONAL SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

SALES PROFESSIONAL - Courtenay, BC Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating is seeking a full time Sales Professional with 3-5 years of experience with proven success in direct sales. The ideal candidate would have Residential HVAC and Plumbing experience. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, educating customers, builders and contractors, and preparing pricing and proposals. For a complete job description and contact info, check out our website at www.torryandsons.com.

160 Hiring ALL Shifts for these Port Coquitlam locations.

www.tricitynews.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, January 20, 2012. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

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.

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE

182

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 DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

M.T. GUTTERS

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

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

Interior $695 (upto 1000 sq.ft.)

Seniors Discount 30% English Craftsman Bonded & Insured. Since 1978 Spraypainting Call (604) 462-8528, 218-9618

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

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

HOME REPAIRS NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

GUTTER CLEANING

Professional Installation

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

288

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

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

114

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

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

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

300

LANDSCAPING

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

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

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.proaccpainting.com

338 THE DRIVE OF EXCELLENCE

BULK PETROLEUM Denwill, a carrier of bulk liquid petroleum products based in Burnaby requires Class 1 Drivers. We offer: • Competitive Hourly pay • Great benefits package • Excellent equipment • 4 on and 4 off work schedule • Steady year round local work • On the job training leading to certification in the transportation and handling of petroleum products

We require Drivers with: an excellent safety record 3 years exp. Class 1 with Air Email your resume and current drivers abstract to: HR@denwill.net

PLUMBING

✔ 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

317

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

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

GREAT RATES! Local lic’d plumber Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-325-6722

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS LEAKY ROOF? Call JJ ROOFING Repairs, New & Re-Roof. Prompt Quality Service Excellent References *Free Estimates *WCB Insured *Member BBB

Call Jas @ 604-726-6345 www.jjroofing.ca


www.tricitynews.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 14, 2011, A31 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

RAINFOREST ROOFING LTD 20 years in service - A+ BBB - Call for 10% OFF 604-582-0409

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

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEASON DEALS! Overstock must go make an offer! FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL TO CHECK INVENTORY and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

545

FUEL

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

548 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

CHEAP

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist

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

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

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

PETS 477

PETS

Isaac 604-727-5232

Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788

#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339

BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, fem. $450. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

Cane Corso Mastiff, 1 female, 3.5mo, vet checked, dewormed, docked, $600 obo. (604)845-2395

* 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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

558

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.”

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. PANASONIC KX-T7433C DIGITAL PHONE SYSTEM; Complete with 19 handsets. Excellent Condition, perfect for start-up office. Will accept best offer. Phone 604 3631397.

But Dead Bodies!!

REAL ESTATE

Coquitlam/Port Moody

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

Dragan 778-788-1845

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.

Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

COQUITLAM

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

Call (604) 931-2670

220.JUNK(5865)

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

374

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

627 CHINESE SHARPEI PUPS MINI’S/TOYS-MALES -$1200.00 www.wrinklesrus.com 604-315-8774 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390. COCKER SPANIEL / CAVALIER X, adorable males born Oct 6, vet chk, 1st shots, $599, 604-532-6380 ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

German Sheperd 21/2 yr old f, good temp., exc. family watch dog $500, 4 yr old f. beagle, exc. family pet $100 no Sunday calls 604-7963026

AARAYA Tree Services 604.463.9980

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861

Fully insured W24 Hour Service Topping W Falling W Hedging Chipping W Stumpgrinding 30 Years Local Service Satisfaction Guaranteed

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

Free Estimates

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

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca RED NOSE PIT BULL - 9 months old. $1000: (Best offer) 604-5341094, 729-3990

8S SYV ZEPYIH VIEHIVW &PEGO 4VIWW ERH XLI &' 74'% WYTTSVX VIWTSR WMFPI TIX KYEVHMERWLMT &IJSVI FY]MRK E RI[ TYTT] IRWYVI XLI WIPPIV LEW TVSZMHIH E LMKL PIZIP SJ [IPJEVI XS XLI ERMQEP ERH XLI FVIIHMRK TEVIRXW *SV E GSQTPIXI KYMHI XS GSRWMHIVEXMSRW [LIR EGUYMVMRK E RI[ TIX ZMWMX WTGE FG GE

APPLIANCES

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

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

604-931-4648 / 604-936-4774

GARIBALDI Court

3 BDRM. & 2 BDRMS. Great location for seniors!

RENTALS

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us. MAPLE Ridge Downtown. 1 Bdrm . Clean, quiet bldg. Adult oriented. NP/NS. Heat, h/w, internet incl. $680 mo. Phone 604-463-7172.

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net

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

BBY near Lougheed Mall, full house, 6bdrm, + den, dbl garage Immed. Ns/np/refs. $2600/mo.

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

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Call: 778-882-8894 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250

Polo Club Apartments

Coquitlam Schoolhouse / Austin 2bdrm bsmt, avail now, small pet NS/Ref’s. $950/mo +shared utils.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755. LGE 2 bdrm, upper floor, sep. ent, newly renovated, close to Poco City Hall, no pets, ref, $750 plus util. Jan. 1, 604-802-4039

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

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

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. 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.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,00 kms, $1000. obo Call 604-619-8596 1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $995 obo (604)826-0519 1991 OLDS Toronado Trofeo, good cond, needs some work, nice cruiser 105kms $1400. (604)462-8863 1993 Chrysler Dynasty LE - exc. shape in & out. 6 cyl auto, loaded. AirCared. $1350. 778-893-4866. 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2-door Sports Coupe, 5 speed, sunroof, silver, very clean, runs great!! Aircared. $1200. 604-767-3469.

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.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

750

SUITES, LOWER

Coq/PortMoody. Beautifully reno’d 1 bdrm stes. Start $700 + utils. inste W/D. Now. N/P-N/S. 604-283-9055. Coquitlam. Beaut 3 bdrm ste. W.W. Plateau. Full lndry. N/S. N/P. $1150 incl utils. Immed. 604-719-5122.

MAPLE RIDGE WEST

Large newer ground level 2 Bdrm, New appl’s, inuiste W/D, Large modern layout, Patio, alarm, N/S, N/P Jan 1st $1000 incl’s heat, elec, H/W/cable, net

2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519

751

SUITES, UPPER

PORT COQUITLAM 1 Bdrm suite, new reno’s, avail immed, $650/mo incl utils. N/P. 604-816-8050.

752

TOWNHOUSES

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1991 MAZDA 626, 4 dr, auto, 175 kms, aircared, clean, great shape, $1200. Phone (604)937-0916 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3295 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $5700 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2001 Ford Diesel Ambulance. Approx. 270km. 10K worth of med. supplies incl’d. Earn up to 1000 per day. Leaving Province, will sacrifice for $23,999, no reasonable offer will be refused! 1-604-703-3934 OBO

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beautiful cond. $16,500 obo. Call 604-287-1127

2011 LAREDO 302LT

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 MOODY - Townhouse. 301 Afton Lane, quiet area, short walk from Newport Village 3 BR, 1 Bath, updated Kitchen/Bath, laminate floors, large deck/parking. Amenities include pool/party room. $1650, available 1st Jan. 778 558 9359

Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks, “family-sized” dinette, power tongue jack, LCD TV. $26,483 (Stk.30530) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhome $830/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-942-2277

FORD, 4 X 4 XLT LARIAT truck & Okanagan camper, very good cond., $3,500. Call (604)820-8218.

TRANSPORTATION

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1984 CADILLAC Eldorado, 13,600 kms. Runs great. Great collectors car. All original parts $3000.obo 604-462-7948

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

810

AUTO FINANCING

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

117,000 KMS, 1994 Jeep Cherokee mint, 4 door, 5 speed standard, a/c $2500. 778-893-4866 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4, auto, all options, dark green, 125 km, $9,300 firm. 604-538-4883.

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1991 FORD F150, XLT Lariat 4x4, V8 auto, reg cab, 8’ box w/liner & canopy, new brakes, Aircared, more 210K. $2700/obo (604)820-8218 2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404

912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.

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

806

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

2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404

604.465.3122

Westwood Plateau brand new lrg 2 bdrm ste, 5 appl, sep entry. $1000 + 1/3 utils. NS/NP. 604-945-5645.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

MARINE

STORAGE

PITT MEADOWS

www.aptrentals.net

506

in Great Area - Blue Mtn & Austin *Nr Lougheed Mall, Skytrain/Bus*

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

Call 604-421-1235

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Very Large 1 & 2 Bdrm

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Chocolate, white & beige. 604-820-9469 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

COQUITLAM - West

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

706

845

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

COQUITLAM: 2 storage areas Both 15 x 30. $300/mo each or both $600. Avail. now. (604)931-5216

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now

www.dannyevans.ca

AUTO FINANCING

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

749 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

810

PORT COQUITLAM

Call 604-724-6967

604.

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

604-464-3550

For more info & viewing call

560

706

TRANSPORTATION

PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $765 & $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

FURNITURE

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

RENTALS

COQUITLAM

Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac.

MATTRESSES staring at $99

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

RENTALS

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of VICTOR DOUGLAS RICE also known as DOUGLAS VICTOR RICE, deceased, formerly of 859 Seymour Drive, Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6V9. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of VICTOR DOUGLAS RICE also known as DOUGLAS VICTOR RICE are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executrix c/o Aikenhead Moscovich and Jones at 316 - 2800 East First Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5M 4P3 on or before January 23, 2012, after which date the executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executrix then has notice.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: The estate of ORMONDE JAMES HALL, deceased, formerly of 45-103 Parkside Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 4Y8 Creditor and others having claims against the estate of ORMONDE JAMES HALL are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executrix c/o Aikenhead Moscovich & Jones at 316-2800 East First Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 4P3 on or before January 23, 2012, after which date the executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executrix then has notice.

WITNESS TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 1, 2011 Anyone witnessing or having any information relating to a motor vehicle accident, which occurred on December 1, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. on Como Lake Avenue and Linton Street in Coquitlam, BC involving a Ford Explorer and a tan color car, please contact Coquitlam RCMP at (604) 945-1550 or Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation at (604) 464-3333.


A32 Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

Gift giving just got easier! SANTA T WINE SACK Perfect for gift giving. reg. $5.99 SALE

NAUGHTY STOCKING Filled with coal of course. reg. $5.99 SALE

ALL A BRACELETS 1 100’s to choose from c SALE

SLIP PPERS FOR MOM M M reg. $24.99 SALE

$

19

BUY1 GET 1

50%

97

OFF

ea.

LUXURIOUS LOUNGE $ CHAIR RING HOLDER

2697 ea.

Great gift for your fashionista. reg $34.99 SALE

TINY TOASTY

4997

$

ea. SANTA T CRUZ Z CROC CS

ea.

New great de esign made of leather. re eg. $20 0 SALE

ELECTRIC DIP W e ARMER Includes n 2 frree dips. re eg. $25 SALE

$

$

MEN’S ESPE WALLLET

With cozy warm m liner for %BE SFH SALE

ea.

$

CHERITH C V VALLE Y

ROYAL Y SELECTION BELBERRY

P sPreserves, sa auces, sa alsas and m more. SALE

Alphonso Mango or wild lemon balsamic glaze. reg. $19 SALE

$

OFF

ea.

Reg. $35 SALE

4697

20%

1997

NOW ONLY

ea.

BAMBOO SEAMLESS SCOOP NECK TOP

Asssorted des signs. reg g. $55.00 0 SALE

1500

697

$

Reusable hand warmer with knitted cover. reg. $9 SALE

RU UBBER BO OOTS

$

$

29

97 ea.

INDOOR/ OUTDOOR THERMOME ETER R

$

ea.

$

reg. $14.99 SALE

ea.

997 ea.

FOREVER NEW LAUNDRY S AP SO nBreaks down dirt and not d tthe ďŹ bre. reg. $5.99 SALE

TRAV A EL MUG

1497

397

For the golfer on your list. reg. $25.00 SALE

1797

$

ea.

397 ea.

SPEAR AND JACKSON PRUNERS

$

10 year guarantee. SFH SALE

1997

$

ea.

GARDEN HOO OK

Large 12� wide iron wall hook. reg. $25 SALE

2697

$

ea.

HAW A ES WA WATER RING CAN reg. g $ $34 SALE

A CUT ABOVE THE REST! HERE ARE SOME OTHER BENEFITS OF BUYING YOUR TREE FROM ART KNAPPS: r %SZ BOE VOEFSDPWFS r $BOBEJBO USFFT r #FTU WBMVF QSJDJOH r 0OMZ RVBMJUZ USFFT r -PBEFE JO ZPVS DBS r (VBSBOUFFE GSFTI BOE GSBHSBOU r 'SFF XSBQ GPS FBTZ USBOTQPSU r 'SFF GSFTI DVU PG UIF USVOL r .BY WBSJFUZ BOE IFJHIUT GSPN r )BOHJOH BOE VOXSBQQFE GPS FBTZ WJFXJOH BOE TFMFDUJPO

$

997

2997

UPTOWN GIRL GARDEN GLOVES

ea. rreg. $11.99 SALE

A NEW CHRISTMAS TREE BUYING FAMILY TRADITION! #SJOH UIF XIPMF GBNJMZ GPS B IBTTMF GSFF USFF CVZJOH FYQFSJFODF UIFO GPS POMZ FOKPZ B SJEF PO UIF /PSUI 1PMF &YQSFTT UISPVHI 4BOUB T NBHJDBM UVOOFM XIFSF JU T HVBSBOUFFE UP TOPX

ea.

$

ea.

L E SIT AND SOLV PUZZLE BOOKS

SQUIRREL BUSTER BIRD FEEDER

Dozens of options available SALE

reg. $59.99 SALE

30

BUY1 GET 1

50%

OFF

% CHRISTMAS

8*5) 5)*4 $0610/ 3&$&*7&

ANY ONE

OFF ITEM

TPNF FYDMVTJPOT BQQMZ

7BMJE UISPVHI 5VFTEBZ %FD 1300 Dominion Ave. Port Coquitlam 604-942-7518

Port Coquitlam 1300 Dominion Ave. 604-942-7518 NEW HOLIDAY STORE HOURS: .POEBZ 'SJEBZ BN QN r 4BUVSEBZ 4VOEBZ BN QN $ISJTUNBT &WF BN QN r $ISJTUNBT %BZ $MPTFE #PYJOH %BZ BN QN r %FDFNCFS UI TU BN QN SALE ENDS: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Wimco Group of Companies

3997

GIVE THE GIFT OF GREEN

/&8 )0-*%": 4503& )0634 .0/%": '3*%": ". 1. t 4"563%": 46/%": ". 1.


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.