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INSIDE Tom Fletcher/10 Letters/11 A Good Read/18 Sports/27
What’s new, pussycat? Readers’ seasonal photos, page 13; SPCA adoptions, page 8
LEFT: JOE HARTLE; RIGHT: SARAH PAYNE/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The Tri-City News asked and our readers answered with dozens of seasonal photos, including the one Joe Hartle snapped (left) of an especially furry Christmas tree ornament. For more reader-submitted photos of the child variety, see page 13. Further on furry creatures, Martine Campbell and the BC SPCA want to find “forever homes” for hundreds of homeless animals. See article on page 8.
More food is needed for Xmas and beyond Hampers lighter this year & Share is worried about Jan. By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Share Family and Community Services is putting out a last-minute call for food and cash donations to help its food bank customers get through Christmas and a tough winter. Tri-City residents have
been generous but donations haven’t kept pace with the need, said Share’s Heather Scott, who predicts the food bank could be short of nonperishable items by January. According to Scott, donations are falling far short of the need as the number of families needing help has increased by 51% in the last four years. “The food bank is struggling,” she said. “We had to strip the food bank to fill the hampers so normally at this time of year, we have enough food to help us
through to May. Three years ago [Christmas donations] helped us get through to June. Now we’re concerned we don’t have enough food to get through January.” Holiday hampers were smaller as well, even though they have to last three weeks instead of two because of a scheduled holiday closure. For example, a family of four will receive four fewer items compared to last year, and hampers for single seniors or single people on disability had seven fewer items.
Hampers for families with five people or more were smaller, too, Scott said. Donors are encouraged to drop off food at a grocery store collection bin or make a cash donation to Share at www.sharesociety.ca. Scott noted donating cash is a more efficient way of helping the food bank because Share can buy what it needs and the food doesn’t require sorting. “It saves us time and energy.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Needles linked to exchanges PoCo staff finding discarded syringes By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Port Coquitlam bylaw officials believe a new needleexchange program launched by the Fraser Health Authority last summer is likely to blame for a dramatic increase in the number of discarded syringes turning up in city parks. Dan Scoones, PoCo’s manager of bylaw enforcement, said it is not uncommon for his officers to find upwards of 30 to 40 needles when they break up homeless camps. He added that the recreation department has also seen an increase in the number of needles being found in parks and other public spaces. see INFO O GAP, G , page g 7
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Extra pickup possible in PoCo We’ll see you on City moves to make up for delays during the holidays Extra garbage pickup is being offered to Port Coquitlam residents the next two weeks to assist with longer waits between
collection days due to statutory Christmas holidays. Additional collection days have been added between Christmas and Jan. 7, and residents who phone the city’s operations centre can receive an added pickup. But those who would like to take advantage of the service must make
sure their waste is sorted correctly. All food scraps, soiled papers and yard trimmings must be put in green carts while clean paper (including wrapping paper), plastic and tins must be in the blue carts. According to the city, drivers will be checking bins to ensure waste
is sorted correctly before picking up the carts. Those PoCo residents interested in receiving additional waste pickup over the holidays should call 604-927-5496. For more information about sorting waste, go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/wasteloss. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
The students at Hope Lutheran Church and School in Port Coquitlam show off some of the potatoes their church buys every month for the food bank run by Share Family and Community Services. The students are: Kristian Berg, Abigail Berg, Celeste Walden and Marshall Walden.
Christmas Eve
You can look for your next print edition of The Tri-City Newss one day later than usual. Instead of Friday, The News will be delivered on Saturday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve — and it will be packed with Boxing Day advertising and flyers for those who aren’t shopped-out.
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Police examine the scene of a stabbing last Thursday at the Coquitlam bus loop.
Lone suspect is sought in Coq. stabbing Victim expected to recover from attack
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Tater tots – and adults, too – help the hungry PoCo church and school respond to Share spud request By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITIES
A Port Coquitlam church has found a way to put a nutritious staple on the plates of struggling families. Once or twice a month, Hope Lutheran Church sends a truckload of 1,600 pounds of potatoes to Share Family and Community Services for distribution to families using its food bank.
Serving the Community for 26 years.
The spuds go a long way, says Heather Scott, Share’s director of fund development, and ensure that families, especially those with children, are getting enough to eat. “Fresh produce is one of the most nutritious and most needed and valued by food bank clients,” said Scott, who added that the food bank, which serves 400 families a week, could not run without the contributions of Tri-City churches. But the man who helped orchestrate the monthly potato deliveries thinks faith groups could do even more
to help out. Claus Schultz said it’s easy to collect donations for the food bank every Sunday and then put the money toward a specific need. “It’s easier separating people from their money than [have them] shopping for the food bank,” Schultz s a i d , a d d i n g t h at t h e church’s 200-member congregation has been generous, donating about $3,000 each year. At first, the funds went toward fresh vegetables and fruits but the food bank changed its request to potatoes this year and so pota-
toes it was — lots of them. Schultz estimates that more than 16,000 pounds of potatoes will have been shipped to the food bank this year from Heppells Potato Corp. in Surrey, and the local grower is even giving a truck load for free. He would like to see other churches not already contributing to the food bank to do the same. “It just takes one person to co-ordinate it but you have to be on top of it,” he said. “You’ve got to mother it along and, every now and then, bang the drums.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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A 19-year-old Maple Ridge man who was stabbed at the Coquitlam bus loop last week is out of intensive care and expected to recover. RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung told The Tri-City Newss Monday that investigators have been able to interview the victim and have some leads into the attack. “We have a description,” he said. “We have a pretty good idea but at this time we are not able to disclose any information.” The incident happened shortly after midnight Thursday and the transit exchange was still closed during the morning commute. A parking lot at the Pinetree Village shopping centre next to the A&W was also closed because police believed the suspect may have fled in that direction. Chung said he could not reveal any suspected motive for the attack but he said investigators do not believe the altercation was gang-related. He added that police are searching for only one suspect. “We are actively pursuing the person involved,” he said. “As for the motive, we don’t know at this point.” Buses were re-routed Thursday morning to the south side of the Coquitlam Centre mall parking area while police photographed the crime scene and gathered evidence. Transit service was returned to normal by 11 a.m. More than 15 bus lines go through the Coquitlam exchange, carrying hundreds of passengers at any given time. While operations at the West Coast Express station were not affected by the closure, much of the traffic migrated to the park and ride at the Port Moody WCE station. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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CUPE vote set for new year By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 support workers will likely vote after Christmas on a two-year contract after an agreement was reached last week between the BC Public S c h o o l E m p l o ye r s ’ Association and the Canadian Union of Public Employees. There is no money for wage increases in the deal but $7.5 million per year will be paid for work special education assistants (SEAs) do after school for which they historically haven’t been paid as well as to reorganize work schedules so they can get more full-time hours, among other things. Money for the cash
infusion comes from a $165-million Class Organization Fund announced in October. Dave Ginter, president of CUPE 561, which represents SD43 support staff, said the provincial deal was reached after the employers took concessions off the table and he said he will be recommending his members vote to approve it. The vote is expected to take place before Feb. 29. Ginter acknowledged that while the deal comes with no wage increases, it includes a clause that opens up wages for bargaining if another public sector union gets an increase during the lifetime of the contract, which concludes June 30, 2012. “If the teachers come and get the money, the me-too clause would ensure all the big unions get it as well,� Ginter explained, adding that
negotiatsues to be ing higher included in wages was the provinYou can comment on cial framedifficult any story you read at work. He in the curwww.tricitynews.com noted SD43 rent climate when already 66% of groups public sector unions hours together so have already approved SEAS can work a 30contracts without in- hour week, which is an issue the provincial creases. Meanwhile, negotia- agreement will try to tions are continuing at address. the local level between “We’ve had enough CUPE 561 and SD43 and meetings and time,� he Ginter said the union said. “We should be able is looking to reduce to come up with either the hourly cut-off for an agreement with the when full benefits kick employer or we’re just in, currently set at 35 too far apart.� hours. “No SEA works There are approxi35 [hours], so I say move mately 325 SEAs out that down to where peo- of 1,500 CUPE support ple actually work, that would be 30 [hours],� he said, noting part-time workers have to pay for some of their benefits, which can be costly. Ginter is hopeful a deal can be reached before Feb. 29, which would allow the local is-
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workers in the district. Meanwhile, bargaining between BCPSEA and the BC Teachers’ Federation appears stalled, with the employer continuing to argue that teachers should be docked pay for not doing duties such as filling out report cards. The BCPSEA is appealing a Labour Relations Board ruling that said t e a c h e r s s h o u l d n’ t lose 15% of their pay because there is no evidence they are only doing 85% of their job. According to BCPSEA, the LRB’s interpretation of essential services was inaccurate. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Drive safelyy in winter weather When it snows, most drivers instinctively slow down and take extra precautions. We’re used to driving under slick, wet conditions, but not so much in snow and ice. It’s always useful to get reminders about how to stay safe, and with some help from ICBC, we offer these tips: • Check the weather forecast before starting out. Avoid trips in poor driving conditions whenever possible. • Use tires that are suitable for winter conditions. • Carry sand or a piece of carpet to use if you become stuck on ice or in the snow. • Slow down, especially before curves and corners. • Accelerate gently and steer smoothly. • Carefully test your braking and steering at a very slow speed.
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• Go down icy hills at a low gear. • Avoid passing. • If your wheels lock, ease off the brakes, then re-apply to maintain steering control. • Be aware of hidden danger zones like black ice, shaded areas, bridges and overpasses, and intersections. • Watch out for potholes which are more prevalent during the winter. City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
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Moore chairs Metro board PoCo mayor says he wants to work with other levels of gov’t. By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore has been acclaimed the new chair of the Metro Vancouver board, catapulting him into a prominent leadership role on regional matters. As first re por ted Friday at www.tricitynews.com, Moore was not challenged by other local politicians in last Friday’s board election and replaces outgoing Metro chair Lois Jackson, the mayor of Delta. The regional district chair position comes with a $66,000 annual stipend in addition to Moore’s current pay of $85,418 as PoCo’s mayor while Vancouver Coun. Raymond Louie, who was elected vice-chair, will receive $33,000 for his regional job. Bur naby Mayor Derek Corrigan considered running for chair but said Moore will do a good job and said he did not have enough time to effectively serve the region and Burnaby, particularly since his wife
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Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore won re-election last month and last week ran unopposed for the position of chair of the Metro Vancouver board of directors. is now an NDP MLA. Among the challenges for the new board is the replacement of retiring Metro chief administrative officer Johnny Carline, who departs in February. Moore said he intends to collaborate more closely with the provincial and federal governments, which Metro hopes will contribute to sewage treatment plant upgrades that are expected to cost at least $1.6 billion and drive up utility fees for property owners. “Instead of going capin-hand to them, I think we need to go to them and suggest how we can work in partnership together,” Moore said. “Money is an extremely important part of it but there’s a lot more to the
relationship than just money.” One of the balancing acts facing Moore and the board is working with the Fraser Valley Regional District and the province as Metro proceeds with its newly approved solid waste plan. That plan allows the region to stop sending trash to the Cache Creek regional landfill in favour of trying to build more garbage incinerators or other types of waste-to-energy plants. Ultimate approval hinges on how consultations and more research on environmental impacts unfold. The Metro board presides over a $614-million budget delivering a range of regional services but most of the money goes to water treatment and
sewage handling. F r i d ay a l s o s aw the swearing in of the Metro board directors, which consists of councillors or mayors from each city, chosen by their councils. Moore will decide whether to restructure the Metro committee system and which directors will chair and serve on each one — tasks that can come with a high profile. Moore had been most prominent in regional politics as chair of the waste management committee that led a sometimes contentious set of public meetings on the solid waste plan. He is not a member of any political party but was a BC Liberal member a few years ago. “I’m a pretty centreof-the-road kind of guy,” Moore said, adding social issues, including homelessness, are major concerns for him. R i c h a r d Wa l t o n , mayor of Nor th Vancouver District, had also considered running for the Metro chair but decided to support Moore, who he said was a “better candidate than me” and who did “an outstanding job” handling the difficult and controversial waste strategy. jnagel@blackpress.ca
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Info gap, admits Fraser Health continued from front page
“Starting around July or August, we started noticing more needles and we weren’t sure why,� Scoones said. “Then we kind of figured out [the exchange program] was probably the reason.� Since June, the Purpose Society based out of New Westminster has been contracted by the Fraser Health Authority to operate a needle exchange in the Tri-Cities. (In fact, on July 29, The Tri-City News featured the program in a front-page story.) Drug users and those in need of health and hygienic supplies such as condoms, bandages and alcohol swabs can call the van’s mobile phone or visit wherever they see it parked in the Tri-Cities. Along with clean needles, the truck also offers crack-pipe mouthpieces and sterilized water to prevent the spread of bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis C and HIV. Dawn Embree, the Purpose Society’s executive director, said program volunteers strive to get as many dirty needles back from users as possible. But she also noted that Fraser Health’s policy is to give clean needles to any person who needs one. “If someone should come and they don’t have a needle to exchange and they need a clean needle, we will give them one,� she said. “But we try, wherever possible, to do the exchange.� In June, the first month the service was fully operational, the Purpose Society distributed 325 clean needles and took in 100 used ones. Those numbers increased in July to 495 distributed and 157 collected. Po C o F i r e C h i e f Nick Delmonico said he would be meeting with Fraser Health Authority representatives to discuss the issue of increasing discards in the city. He said many city
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Purpose Society health van volunteer Elvis Scott at the society’s New Westminster headquarters. staffers were unaware the needle-exchange program existed, adding that more work needs to
be done to co-ordinate with other initiatives operating in the municipality.
“We want to find out why and how it is running,� he said. “We can’t have stuff being run without us knowing what is going on.� Roy Thorpe-Dorward, a senior public affairs person with Fraser Health, admitted the organization could have done a better job of communicating its intentions with the city. He added the health authority is committed to working with municipalities and local stakeholders. “There does seem to have been a bit of a gap in taking information back to city council, particularly Port Coquitlam,� he said.
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Centennial Secondary School is Planning for the Future Centennial Secondary School will be rebuilt and you are invited to an information session to see the new school design. Construction is projected to begin in Fall 2012. We would like your feedback on the new school design, for you to see how the Neighbourhood Learning Centre space has been incorporated into the new building, and answer your questions.
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Martine Campbell, manager of the BC SPCA’s education and adoption centre in Port Coquitlam, holds one of the cats available for adoption. adoption by location, breed, age, gender and other characteristics at www.spca.bc.ca. The Coquitlam Animal Shelter is also holding a Home for the Holidays pet campaign, aiming to find homes for 12 cats by Christmas day
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Premier reflects on carbon tax and the pipeline BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher Christy Clark wants treaty process to continue, is wary of Enbridge proposal VICTORIA recently sat down with Premier Christy Clark for a year-end interview to talk about her eventful first year back in politics. Here are excerpts from that discussion: Tom Fletcher: People in general are a bit cynical about the treaty process. You could say that about Sophie Pierre [former Ktunaxa chief and chair of the independent BC Treaty Commission]. In her report this year, she talked about the mounting debt from 20 years of negotiations and basically gave an ultimatum to fix it or shut it down. Do you see the commission continuing as it is, or do you see some changes ahead?
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the liquefied natural gas pipelines, which would take B.C. gas and get it to the port at Kitimat. There is pretty much unanimous First Nations support along the way, community support, through the environmental approval process. It’s all working. The Enbridge proposal is far from that. Being able to get triple the price for Canadian oil would be a big benefit for Canada overall but the project is one where we have to examine both the costs and benefits. That’s why it’s in the environmental approval process. This is the first of its kind,
so I think we have to get a good look at it and once we have the facts before us, we can have a debate about whether it should go ahead. TF: The carbon tax. Do you think it’s working and will we see changes in the years to come? CC: I think that it’s probably affecting people’s and businesses’ decisions about their reliance on carbon as a source of energy. I don’t want to overstate that, though. The thing about the carbon tax is that it’s hard to know how much difference it’s made. But I think, anecdotally, we see that it has made some difference. We are in the process now of consulting with both the job creator community and citizens about where they’d like us to go next with the carbon tax. We have to keep in mind that the economy is fragile. But we want to remain a leader on the environment, which where we are right now in North America. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc
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TRI-CITY NEWS READERS’ SEASONAL PHOTOS
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We asked and you answered. Dozens of Tri-City News readers responded to our call for seasonal photos. On this page are some of the selected submissions; more photos will appear in the next couple of issues, including one that has been chosen to grace the cover of our Christmas Eve paper. The images on this page are: 1) Hace Owen Coutu, 18 months, has his photo taken at home for the holidays. 2) Atticus Maund, born in October, will celebrate his first Christmas this year with parents Mei and David Maund. 3) Jackson, 7, and Camden, 3, pose for mom Carol Dingley for a family Christmas card. 4) Isabella Allain gets ready to visit Santa Claus. 5) Sophie Sutherland, 1, is tired out by Christmas shopping. 6) Bruce Payan snapped one-year-old Noah fast asleep by the tree. 7) Jayden Burt’s shirt asks a pertinent question during breakfast with Santa at Ranch Park elementary school in Coquitlam. 8) And Lynn Romano notes that her 92-year-old friend, Norma Gourlay, was made an honourary elf while visiting Santa.
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COQUITLAM â&#x20AC;˘ 2988 Forestridge Pl.: The Bilesky family display features thousands of bright lights and yard decorations, from Disney characters, wise men and angels to a herd of grazing reindeer on the rooftop. Carols play to add to the festive season. Santa waves as he appears from out of the chimney. A life-size Santa greets visitors. Folks are welcome to take photos next to Santa for a donation to Variety the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charity. Lights on daily until Jan. 7 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 2939 Keets Dr.: A full Nativity scene with the Star of Bethlehem on the roof plus Rudolph, Santa with his sleigh of presents, the Little Drummer Boy, Frosty, three dancing/ singing snowmen, several animated deer and an animated skater and much more. â&#x20AC;˘ 678 Folsom St.: The Magic of Lights lives here. Viewed each year by thousands of people. Roof-top graphic display screen, 27 feet wide by three feet high with 22,000 LED lights; planters have large wire framed trees that show the magic of lights. Santa and his train, Santa herding reindeer moving thought the air â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 50,000 plus lights programmed, twinkling and dancing moving in patterns; all controlled hundreds of microprocessors and computers; 36 panel displays and more. â&#x20AC;˘ 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy 120 hand-painted display pieces and more than 4,000 lights. The display features two themes: the traditional Christmas with manger, shepherds, sheep; and the contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, carollers and snowmen. â&#x20AC;˘ 2638 Brewster
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This is just one of the lighted figures that can be seen at 2939 Keets Dr. in Coquitlam. Dr.: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dangville,â&#x20AC;? the Christmas village, has more than 300 pieces, several of which move; visitors can peer inside the windows of this miniature Christmas village. They will find the North Pole complete with Santa and his elves and much more. The village is set up in a double garage. For all viewings, please use the front door. Open Tuesdays and Sundays until Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Donations will be accepted for the Gaby Davis Foundation (gabydavisfoundation. com). â&#x20AC;˘ 1440 Cambridge Dr.: More than 30,000 lights, electric train with bells and whistles, an electric tram, a nativity scene that lights up the front yard; five geese pulling a sleigh and much more. Donations accepted for B.C. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Open 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. daily. â&#x20AC;˘ 646 Claremont St.: Walk up the driveway for the best view and see a complete nativity, baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, shepherds and the three wise men, plus lights synchronized to music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees and more, including more than 7,000 lights. Display is on daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Donations accepted for the Knights of Columbus Charities. â&#x20AC;˘ 927 Lillian St.: Thousands of red and clear twinkling lights and snowflakes, angels, snowmen, reindeer, polar bears, toy soldier, penguins, Santa, trees, horse and carriage, presents. Open daily from 4:20 to 11 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2012.
PORT COQUITLAM â&#x20AC;˘ 1260 Fletcher Way: Open 5 to 10:30 p.m. daily to Jan. 7, 2012 (after Orthodox
Christmas). More than 25,000 lights with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the yard and Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop, busy elves, friendly polar bears and up on the roof, Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleigh and Rudolph waiting patiently. Christmas music and twinkling lights and
lots to look at make this display fun for all ages. Collecting donations for the Empty Stocking Fund. â&#x20AC;˘ 3970 Cedar Dr.: The Hughes familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s display features more than 50,000 lights and Santa and all nine of his reindeer on the roof, plus window silhouettes, trees, angels, stars and more. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open 5 to 11 p.m. daily until Jan. 1. â&#x20AC;˘ 793 Pinemont Ave.: After more than a decade, Leo has decided this will be the final year he puts on this display, which includes more than 60,000 lights, plus interactive things for children to play with. Lights are on nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. until Jan. 1, 2012. Info: www.piczo.com/ xmasguyshouse. Hot chocolate and picture night with Santa is Dec. 17, 7 to 10 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 3313 Rae St.: More than 100,000 lights plus ground displays synchronized to music. Lights will be on daily from 5 to 10 p.m. and contributions to the food bank will be gratefully accepted.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SUNDAY, JAN. 1
â&#x20AC;˘ Pleasantside Community Association annual Penguin Plunge, 1 p.m., Rocky Point Park, Port Moody; registration begins at noon; cost: $5 per person or $10 per family). Hot dogs and hot drinks available.
SATURDAY, JAN. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ 10th Coquitlam Scouts bottle drive near Walton elementary school, Coquitlam. Info: Wendy, 604-944-7665. â&#x20AC;˘ Russian Christmas in Coquitlam, noon-6 p.m., Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Russian food, Christmas concert, a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; show and more.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club small stamp auction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everyone welcome; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.
MONDAY, JAN. 16 â&#x20AC;˘ SFU Philosophersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cafe, 7 p.m., at the Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo (behind city hall). The topic: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Has science disenchanted our world?â&#x20AC;? Moderator is Graham Forst, who has taught philosophy and English at the university level for many years and has published widely on the subject of literary criticism. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge for admission. Info: 778-7825215 or visit www.philosopherscafe.net.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club book night; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation of books after 8 p.m. McGee Room, community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
PARENTS, KIDS â&#x20AC;˘ Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to connect with others who are raising children, gain and offer support and understanding, gain information about parenting and other concerns, and have their children cared for while doing so, free of charge, can join a parent support circle. Parent Support Services of BC runs a Thursday evening circle 6-8 p.m. in Coquitlam. The support circle is an anonymous, confidential self-help group for parents with children 12 years old and under. Info: 604-669-1616 or www.parentsupportbc.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Breastfeeding or pregnant and wanting to learn more? Looking for information or help? La Leche League Coquitlam groups offer informal, guided discussions and a chance to connect with other nursing mothers. New meeting location: Share Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo. Meetings held second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Women interested in breastfeeding and their children are invited to free monthly LLL meetings. Info: 604-520-4623 or www.lllc.ca.
JAN. 2: SKATE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EN FRANCAIS â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian Parents for French Tri-Cities Chapter family French skating party, 1-3 p.m., PoMo arena, 300 Ioco Rd.; French entertainment, refreshments, face painting and maybe a visit from Bonhomme Carnaval. CPF members get in free (must show their CPF membership card). Admission for non-CPF members: $5 per person; skate rentals: $2 per pair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cash only. Children are required to wear helmets while skating. â&#x20AC;˘ Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Preschool is a parent-participation pre-school that offers play-based classes for three- and four-year-olds and is located in Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-461-5848 or www.bakerscornerpreschool.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Share Family and Community Services hosts free parent and tot dropâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; in, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Seaview community school, 1215 Cecile Dr., PoMo. This is a free playâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;based program for children up to five years old and their parents/caregivers. Info: Azar, 604â&#x20AC;&#x201C;936-3900. â&#x20AC;˘ Learning Disabilities Association is offering keyboarding for kids program at Miller Park elementary school, tutor training and parent advocacy training. The association also has lending library of books, videos and other materials at the family resource centre at Westwood elementary school, PoCo. Info: 604461-1167. â&#x20AC;˘ Parent and Tot Drop-in: open to parents with children from birth to 5 years old; offers safe and nurturing environment; children learn songs, stories and eat healthy snacks together; parents are full participants; free; open 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam, and 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Seaview elementary school, PoMo. Info: Arshia,
604-937-6971. â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-City Family Place, a drop in centre for children up to five with their caregivers, is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2062 Manning Ave., PoCo. Info: 604-942-4672. â&#x20AC;˘ Share Family and Community Services parent support circle runs Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., Mountain View elementary school, 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Open to all parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. Participation is free and childminding and snacks are available. Info: 604937-6970. â&#x20AC;˘ Pleasantside Play Pals, a non-profit parent-participation play group for newborns to pre-schoolers at Old Orchard Hall, PoMo; parents/caregivers invited every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Parents and tots gather to play and learn in a Jewish-themed environment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-
7221 or info@burquest.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Step By Step Child Development Society Family Resource Rooms open for drop-in at the following locations: Old Orchard Hall in Ioco Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m., Harbour View elementary school Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11a.m. and at the Blue Mountain Park Scoutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall on Wed from 10-11:30. Call 604-931-1977 for more information or visit the website at www. step-by-step.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Millside Family Resource Centre is open Fridays, 9-11 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Millside elementary is at 1432 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. â&#x20AC;˘ Mountain View Family Resource Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Mountain View elementary is at 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. â&#x20AC;˘ Drop-in for parents/ caregivers and children 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Birchland School Family Place, 1331 Fraser St., PoCo. Info: Westcoast Family Resources Society, 604-941-7828. â&#x20AC;˘ Como Lake United church childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir for kids ages 6 to 10 meets
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Stories without words A GOOD READ Maryn Ashdown
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ordless picture books are stories told entirely with pictures. These unusual titles use sophisticated art and visual design standards to communicate complex ideas and plots without any text at all. Like other picture books, the wordless variety can cover any topic or theme under the sun within a typical 32-page format. Although wordless picture books don’t involve traditional reading, they are anything but simple. Without a set narrative, readers are required to create the plot in their imaginations as they proceed through the book. This complicated process involves applying knowledge of story structure and art conventions, and empathizing with the characters in order to interpret their actions and expressions. Because all this is done without the explicit support of text, each reader’s experience of a book is unique: much of the meaning that they derive from the text selfcreated. In many ways, the reader becomes the co-author of her own reading experience. Although wordless picture books can be aimed at any audience, there are many
titles that are perfect for school-aged kids. Students in Grades 2 to 4 will love David Wiesner’s complex, whimsical flights of fantasy. Tuesday is a classic wordless book about one very unusual night. At around 8 p.m., a flotilla of frogs rises from the pond on their lily pads and proceeds to soar around the countryside astounding and harassing the local residents as they go. Kids will howl with laughter as the frogs relish the shock that their newfound power creates. Sector 77, also from Wiesner, is a completely different kind of book. On a field trip to the Empire State building, a boy leaves his class behind and heads off on an adventure with a friendly cloud. His new buddy sneaks him into the massive cloud control centre, where local clouds get their weather assignments;
when the clouds complain about their boring jobs, the boy exercises his artistic skills and sends them out in some hilariously creative shapes. Best suited for older elementary readers, this story touches on friendship, independence and the power of imagination. School-aged kids will also enjoy Barbara Lehman’s Museum Trip and Rainstorm. In Rainstorm, a young boy plays by himself in a huge, lonely mansion above the sea. When he finds a secret trapdoor, a new world of boisterous friendship is opened for him. Museum Trip also stars a young boy who slips into a work of art when his class visits a museum. Any kid who has ever wanted to head off on his own adventures instead of following the class will be glued to the pages as his experience unfolds. Chalk k is a newer
title featuring Bill Thompson’s startlingly photorealistic art. When a diverse group of children find some chalk in the park, they discover that their drawings come to life. That’s no problem when the art is butterflies or sunshine but when somebody draws up a dinosaur... look out. Younger children can build their powers of empathy and inference with titles such as Sylvia Van Ommen’s The Surprise. In this charming book, Sheep plans and works to create the perfect surprise gift for his best friend. Kindergarten kids will learn about the value of friendship and empathize with Sheep’s altruistic and generous feelings as they read the tale. Because the reader must place herself in Sheep’s shoes, wordless titles like this one are powerful ways to support social learning. There are many wordless picture books in print, with a wonderfully wide variety of themes and topics. All the titles listed above, plus many more, are available through your local public library. Ask a librarian for help finding the perfect title for your child. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Maryn Ashdown is head youth services librarian at Port Moody Public Library.
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Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011
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Pool & Weight Room: 5:30am-3:00pm Reception: 8:30am-3:00pm
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Wave pool 10:30am-3:00pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 5:30am-3:00pm AquaÄt classes (shallow) 9:30am
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011
Pool & Weight Room: 5:30am-10:30pm Reception: 5:30am-9:30pm
Pool & Weight Room: 5:30am-10:30pm Reception: 5:30am-9:30pm
Lengths swimming (25m pool) 5:30am-8:45am/9:15am-8:45pm 9:15-10:30pm
Lengths swimming (50m pool) 5:30am-8:45am (25m pool) 9:15-10:30pm
Wave pool 10:30am-9:30pm
Wave pool 10:30am-9:30pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 5:30am-10:30pm AquaÄt classes (gentle Ät) 9:15am (deep and shallow) 9:30am (shallow) 7:45pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 5:30am-10:30pm AquaÄt classes (gentle Ät) 9:15am (deep and shallow) 9:30am (shallow) 8:00pm
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Twoonie swim 9:30pm-10:30pm
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Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm
Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm
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Holiday Camp 12:30-4:30 pm
Festive Kids Night Out 6:30-9:30 pm
Festive Kids Night Out 6:30-9:30 pm
Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011
Monday, Dec. 26, 2011
Merry Christmas Warmest holiday wishes to you and your family from the staff at City Centre Aquatic Complex. THE CENTRE IS CLOSED TODAY!
Pool & Weight Room: 10:30am10:30pm Reception: 10:30am-9:30pm Lengths swimming (25m pool) 10:30am-10:30pm Wave pool 10:30am-9:30pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 10:30am-10:30pm Twoonie swim 9:30pm-10:30pm
ONE MORE SLEEP! THE CENTRE IS CLOSED AT 3:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm
SPECIAL EVENTS Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm Holiday Camp 12:30-4:30 pm Festive Kids Night Out 6:30-9:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE: All Swims: Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied in the water and be within arms-reach of an adult (16 years of age or older). Length Swimming: For all ages. A great opportunity for length swimming to stay in shape. Min. 2 lanes available. Family Swim: Saturday, 6:30pm-8:30pm Admission - $2 per person Twoonie Swim: Daily, 9:30pm-10:30pm; Cash or Membership Card only. Enjoy swimming, swirl pool, steam room, sauna, Ätness centre. Weight Room: Age 16 years and over. Those aged 14-15 yrs may only use the weight room during supervised times upon completion of a Youth Fitness Starter session. Wave Pool: Waves are operational at least once per ½ hour.
ADMISSION FEES (SINGLE VISIT) Adult (19+ yrs.) $5.23 Senior (65+ yrs.) $3.87 Student (13+ with student card) $3.81 Child $2.54 Parent & Tot (child 6 yrs and under) $2.54 each HST not included in admission rates
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City Centre Aquatic Complex Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011
Friday, Dec. 30, 2011
Pool & Weight Room: 5:30am-10:30pm Reception: 5:30am-9:30pm
Pool & Weight Room: 5:30am-10:30pm Reception: 5:30am-9:30pm
Pool & Weight Room: 5:30am-10:30pm Reception: 5:30am-9:30pm
Pool & Weight Room: 5:30am-10:30pm Reception: 5:30am-9:30pm
Lengths swimming (50m pool) 5:30am-8:45am (25m pool) 9:15-10:30pm
Lengths swimming (25m pool) 5:30am-8:45am
Lengths swimming (50m pool) 5:30am-8:45am (25m pool) 9:15am-10:30pm
Lengths swimming (50m pool) 5:30am-8:45am (25m pool) 9:15am-10:30pm
Wave pool 10:30am-9:30pm
Wave pool 10:30am-9:30pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 5:30am-10:30pm AquaÄt classes (gentle Ät) 9:15am (deep and shallow) 9:30am (shallow) 8:00pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 5:30am-10:30pm AquaÄt classes (gentle Ät) 9:15am (deep and shallow) 9:30am (shallow) 7:45pm
Twoonie swim 9:30pm-10:30pm
Twoonie swim 9:30pm-10:30pm
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm
Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm
Holiday Camp 12:30-4:30 pm
Holiday Camp 12:30-4:30 pm
Wave pool 10:30am-9:30pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 5:30am-10:30pm AquaÄt classes (gentle Ät) 9:15am (deep and shallow) 9:30am (shallow) 8:00pm Twoonie swim 9:30pm-10:30pm SPECIAL EVENTS Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm Holiday Camp 12:30-4:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 Pool & Weight Room: 5:30am-8:00pm Reception: 8:30am-8:00pm Lengths swimming (25m pool) 5:30am-8:00pm Wave pool 10:30am-8:00pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 5:30am-8:00pm AquaÄt classes (shallow) 9:30am SPECIAL EVENTS Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wave pool 10:30am-9:30pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 5:30am-10:30pm AquaÄt classes (gentle Ät) 9:15am (deep and shallow) 9:30am (shallow) 7:45pm Twoonie swim 9:30pm-10:30pm SPECIAL EVENTS Winter Wonderland Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm Holiday Camp 12:30-4:30 pm
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012
Happy New Year! THE CENTRE IS CLOSED TODAY!
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Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011
Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-10:00pm
Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-3:00pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-10:00pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-3:00pm
AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit) 6:30am
THE CENTRE IS CLOSED AT 3:00 PM
AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit & Deep Fit) 9:30am (Gentle Fit) 10:35am
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-10:00pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-10:00pm AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit) 6:30am AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit & Deep Fit) 9:30am (Gentle Fit) 10:35am Twoonie swim 9:00pm-10:00pm Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available SPECIAL EVENT Holiday Mocktails 8:30pm-9:30pm
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Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Warmest holiday wishes to you and your family from the staff at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex. THE CENTRE IS CLOSED TODAY!
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-10:00pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-10:00pm AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit) 12:00pm AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit) 8:30pm Adaptive Aquatics 10:30am - 11:30am Twoonie swim 9:00pm-10:00pm Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available Little Dippers 9:15am - 10:15am SPECIAL EVENT Yuletide Swim 2:00pm - 4:00pm
ICE Public Skate 12:45pm - 3:45pm
Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 Lengths and Leisure swimming 8:00am-8:00pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 8:00am-8:00pm Boxing Day Swim Open 8:00am - 8pm Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available
Twoonie swim 9:00pm-10:00pm Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available SPECIAL EVENT The night before, the night before swim 6:00pm - 8:00pm
ICE Twoonie Skate 12:45pm - 3:45pm
PLEASE NOTE:
ADMISSION FEES (SINGLE VISIT)
Theme Swims: Get wet, have fun, play games! Regular admission rates apply
Adult (19+ yrs.) $5.23
All Swims: Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied in the water and be within arms-reach of an adult (16 years of age or older).
Senior (65+ yrs.) $3.87
Length Swimming: For all ages. A great opportunity for length swimming or to swim with your family.
Child $2.54
Family Swim: Sundays, 6:30pm-8:30pm and Mondays, 6:30pm-8:00pm; Adult - $2.00, Child - $1.00
Parent & Tot (child 6 yrs and under) $2.54 each
Twoonie Swim: Daily, 9:00pm-10:00pm; Cash or Membership Card only. Enjoy swimming, swirl pool, steam room, sauna, Ätness centre.
Student (13+ with student card) $3.81
HST not included in admission rates
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Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011
Friday, Dec. 30, 2011
Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-10:00pm
Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-10:00pm
Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-10:00pm
Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-10:00pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-10:00pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-10:00pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-10:00pm
Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-10:00pm
AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit) 8:30pm Little Dippers 9:15am-10:15am
AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit) 6:30am
AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit) 8:30pm
AquaÄt classes (Shallow & Deep Fit) 9:30pm
Little Dippers 9:15am - 10:15am
AquaÄt classes (Shallow Fit) 6:30am AquaÄt classes (Shallow & Deep Fit) 9:30am
Twoonie swim 9:00pm-10:00pm Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available
(Gentle Fit) 10:35am Twoonie swim 9:00pm-10:00pm
Twoonie swim 9:00pm-10:00pm Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available
Public Skate 12:45pm - 3:45pm
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 Lengths and Leisure swimming 6:00am-3:00pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 6:00am-3:00pm
THE CENTRE IS CLOSED AT 3:00 PM
ICE Public Skate 12:45pm - 3:45pm
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012
Happy New Year! We are open from 8:00am - 8:00pm Lengths and Leisure swimming 8:00am-8:00pm Sauna, swirl pool, steam room 8:00am-8:00pm Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available
Twoonie swim 9:00pm-10:00pm Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available
Lengths swimming – minimum 1 lane available
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(Gentle Fit) 10:35am
ICE Public Skate 12:45pm - 3:45pm
ICE Public Skate 12:45pm - 3:45pm
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RINGing in the New Year Boston Symphony pros join Coquitlam musicians to ring in the New Year
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or this New Year’s Eve, Reg Quiring will be in seventh heaven. T hat’s because the Coquitlam violist will reunite with his classical musician friends to perform one of his favourite works of all time: Johannes Brahms’ Viola Quintet in F-major, Opus 88, a piece penned in 1882 that the Romantic composer also described as his most beautiful. To play the “Spring” string quintet for the Dec. 31 show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, Quiring managed to gather some top-notch performers, namely, Catherine French, a violinist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) — who grew up with Quiring in Calgary — and her cellist spouse, Joel Moerschel, who recently retired from the BSO. They’re joined by Maya De Forest, a violinist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and Isabelle Roland, currently a principal viola with Lions Gate Sinfonia and a member of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. “Reg loves performing this piece,” his wife, pianist Rosemary O’Connor, said of the Brahms’ viola work. “When we were thinking about our program, Reg imagined who he would love to play with so he put together this quintet. This is a dream for him.” Indeed, the three-movement composition is the thrust of the evening, taking up the entire second half of the event. However, the first part will feature two equally enthusiastic pieces: Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola, by Bohuslav Martinu, a Czech composer who fled to the United States during the Second World War; and Ludwig Beethoven’s Piano Trio Opus 1. No. 1 —
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Coquitlam’s Quiring Chamber Players (above, Rosemary O’Connor and her husband, Reg Quiring) will QuiRING in the New Year at Evergreen Cultural Centre on Dec. 31 with guest musicians Catherine French (violin), Maya De Forest (violin), Isabelle Roland (viola) and Joel Moerschel (cello).
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“It’s a really beautiful way to start the new year and end the old year.” Rosemary O’Connor
the perfect start to the new year given its numbers, said O’Connor, who will play the classical piece with French and Moerschel. QuiRING in the New Year is the fourth such concert by the Quiring Chamber Players, which is also made up of Reg Quiring’s sister, Angela Goddard, a Coquitlam violinist. Its Dec. 31 recitals, which tend to be sold-out affairs, offer a change from the traditional drink-and-dance party scene, O’Connor said. “It’s a really beautiful way to
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start the new year and end the old year,” she said. “It’s a really warm, elegant sound that’s done with Vancouver calibre.” Though the celebratory theme is always the same — a 90-minute show that concludes with a sparkling wine reception at around 10 p.m. — the music and combina-
tion of instruments change annually. Last year, the Players highlighted five pieces from Franz Schubert’s Lieder performed by O’Connor and internationally renowned opera singer Anita Krause; cellist Shin-Lin Chen of the Borealis String Quartet and the Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra’s Chang-Min Lee and Ann Okagaito also took to the stage. And, in 2009, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concertoss were in the set for the Players and their VSO guests.
With singing and dancing, humour and good cheer, the Christmas for a Cause show happening tomorrow (Thursday) will not only get you in the holiday spirit but will help out those less fortunate, too. It’s the fifth year for Christmas for a Cause (CFC), a show that Coquitlam’s Amanda Assalone has organized with a group of musical theatre friends to raise money for the homeless. Since they started the group has raised $7,000, which has been split equally between First United and the Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver. “When we started it we wanted to do something at Christmas because we both wanted to perform, and why not do something that can help the community around us?” Assalone said. She teamed up with pal Joel Ballard of Port Coquitlam, a recent graduate of Langara College’s Studio 58, and his sister, Jianna Ballard (the trio all know each other through performing and teaching at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts in Coquitlam), as well as three more friends f r o m Va n c o u v e r, Richmond and Delta. “We all have a musical theatre background so we’ll be singing, acting and dancing Christmas songs, but we try to make them a little different than how you would normally see them,” Assalone said. see GROUP, G OU , page g 26 6
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Loving the Sound of Music By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The hills are alive with the sound of music, and Coquitlam’s Daniel Cardoso will be helping to sing the lyrics when he performs in The Sound of Music, playing at the Gateway Theatre until Dec. 31. Cardoso has two parts in the ensemble cast; he plays a party guest at the end of the first act and, in the second act, he plays a Nazi soldier who comes to escort Captain von Trapp from the Salzburg Festival concert to his naval post. They may be small parts, but Cardoso is thrilled to be performing in the holiday classic. “I grew up on the movie, we had it on VHS and my parents are huge fans of it,” he said, adding that he saw the live show in Toronto recently. Cardoso graduated from Heritage Woods secondary in Port Moody and is now study-
ing in Capilano University’s three-year musical theatre program, which he graduates from in May. He was one of a handful of Capilano students who were called in for auditions for the Gateway show after a visit from the artistic director. After a month in rehearsals — and several Christmases watching The Sound of Musicc — Cardoso is well versed in the song list, though he has a hard time picking a favourite. “There’s so many,” he said. “But I really do love Sixteen Going on Seventeen. It’s just a really fun song and a really fun number to watch and listen to and see what they’ve done with it. It’s also kind of adorable.” The Sound of Music follows Maria (played by Alison MacDonald), a high-spirited nun who is sent to work for Captain von Trapp (Ian Butcher), a widower with seven children. Their shared love of the
children, music and each other brings the two together, but the threat of war forces the family to leave everything behind to make a daring escape from Austria. Directed by Christopher McGregor, the cast of 30 includes Allan Zinyk as the quick-witted Max Detweiler and Amy HallCummings as Baroness Elsa Schraeder. The beloved musical includes all your favourite things, including The Sound of Music, My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweisss and So Long, Farewell. Gateway Theatre spokesperson Sherry Elasoff said the show’s closing night on Dec. 31 has become a treasured way to celebrate New Year’s Eve. • The Sound of Musicc is at the Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond) until Dec. 31. Tickets are $47/$30, available at www.gatewaytheatre.com or by calling 604-270-1812. spayne@tricitynews.com
It’s fun Partying with Santa By Monisha Martins BLACK PRESS
There’s a cer tain part of Phil ‘Philthy’ Maloney’s body that begins to twitch when he hears sugary sweet carols, replete with ringing bells and laments for snow, jam the airwaves in December. Politely put — it’s his derrière. “They make my [bottom] itch and not in a good way either,” says Maloney. There isn’t a single tune that the drummer for the powerpophardcore-punk quintet Fighting For Ithaca fancies — even the one about the drummer boy. “I generally dislike them all,” says Maloney.
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“We love Christmas, but we hate Christmas music.” The band’s penchant for the season but aversion to its associated music prompted them to pen a carol-of-sorts of their own. Wr i t t e n a n d r e corded in a span of two weeks, Partying with Santa a is an upbeat, riffladen tale of getting old St. Nick so inebriated he misses the big day itself. S i n c e i t s re l e a s e last Friday, the song, which features on a 604 Records complication, has garnered more than 3,000 hits on YouTube. “It is quite a bit different from the traditional stuff,” says Maloney, who lives in Maple Ridge.
FIGHTING FOR ITHACA “I don’t know if it’s something that can be played at churches for Christmas Eve services.” D r aw i n g i n fl u ence from bands such as Paramore, All Time Low and Forever the Sickest Kids, Fighting For Ithaca is slowly moving away from its
hardcore roots. B e s i d e s M a l o n e y, the four-year-old band, whose name is a nod to Homer’s Odyssey, features Coquitlam’s Curtis Steeksma (vocals), Vancouver’s Jon Steeksma (guitar), as well as Surrey’s Tommy Phoenix (bass) and guitarist Patty. The quintet inked a record and management deal with 604 Records in summer. Maloney says the band specifically wanted to be signed to 604 Records, an indie label owned by Nickelback’s Chad Krueger and Nickelback’s attorney Jonathan Simkin. “They are doing things a lot dif ferently than other la-
b e l s,” Mal o n e y e x plains. “They are reacting to the new culture. People now are all about singles and promoting yourself online. A lot of the major labels haven’t really adapted.” • Fighting for Ithaca plays two sold-out shows in Vancouver this week. Their Christmas song Partying with Santa is available on iTunes.
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• Evergreen Cultural Centre: Kovan Photo Club, Light on the Mind, to Jan. 7. • Place des Arts: Kwai Sang Wong, When Imagination Meets Clay; Rachael Ashe, Transforming the Book, Jan. 5-28, and Karin Vengshoel, Expansions, Jan. 5 - Feb. 25. Opening reception Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. • 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
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O’Connor also adds tickets to the concert make great Christmas presents. But as for “ringing” in 2012 at midnight, she suggests audience members head over to the Evergreen rehearsal room afterwards where a salsa party will be underway. “You can get the best of both worlds in one location that night,” O’Connor said. • Tickets for QuiRING in the New Year at Everg reen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. range from $10 to $38 and are available by calling the box office at 604-927-6555 or visiting www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
THE PLAYERS • Catherine French (violin): A member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1994, French graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in music and a performer’s certificate; she also holds a master’s degree from Juilliard School. An award-winning performer, French was featured with the Juilliard Orchestra and James de Preist, the Boston Pops
and John Williams, and at Carnegie Hall in her debut with David Gilbert. • Joel Moerschel (cello): Moerschel studied at the Eastman School of Music, where he earned a bachelor’s of music degree with distinction and a performer’s certificate. He recently retired after 33 years in the Boston Symphony Orchestra. • Isabelle Roland (viola): Roland earned h e r b a c h e l o r ’s d e gree in music from t h e U n ive r s i t y o f Victoria and her master’s in performance at the Cleveland Institute. Currently, she is principal viola with Sinfonia, Orchestra of the North Shore, is a member of the Vancouver Opera and p e r fo r m s w i t h t h e Vancouver Symphony, the Royal Winnipe g Ballet and the National Broadcast Orchestra. • Maya de Forest (violin): De Forest has her bachelor’s degrees in music and fine arts from McGill University. In her 15 years, she has worked with ensembles across Canada and in Japan, including the National Ballet of Canada and the Kyoto Symphony Orchestra.
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There will be classics, of course, like O Come All Ye Faithful, but they’ll be mixed in with cheekier tunes like Leroy the Redneck Reindeer, Bette Midler’s ve r s i o n o f Wi n t e r Wonderland and the popular Australian carol Six White Boomers. “We’re also doing Jingle Bells, but there’s a bit of a twist in it so you have to see it,” Assalone said. The group of six is
volunteering their time, and Assalone said their rehearsal and performance space has also been donated. “ We h av e b e e n very blessed with the amount of volunteers willing to help us every year with this project,” Assalone said. • Christmas for a Cause is on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. at Eagle Ridge United Church (2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam). Admission is a suggested $10 donation. spayne@tricitynews.com
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EVENTS • Dec. 31: QuiRING in the New Year with the Quiring Chamber Players, with special guests Catherine French and Joel Moerschel, at 8 p.m. at the
Evergreen Cultural Centre. • Dec. 31: Hot Salsa Dance Zone hosts a dance party at Evergreen Cultural Centre, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with champagne at midnight. Tickets are $45 (by Dec. 30) or $55 at the door. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com. • Jan. 1: Start 2012 off at the annual Penguin Plunge, noon at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Visitportmoody.ca. • Jan. 3, 17, 31: Off the Grid Improvised Music Series runs 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gathering Place
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at Leigh Square. Visit www. portcoquitlam.ca/arts. • Jan. 12: Sacred Economics: An evening with Charles Eisenstein, presented by Kushala Yoga, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at #303-130 Brew St., Port Moody; kushalayoga.com. • Jan. 12: Mackin House Museum discusses A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini, at 2 p.m. Call 604516-6151 or visit www.coquitlamheritage.ca. • Jan. 12-15 and Jan. 18-21:
A Talent for Murder, a “whodunit” by Stage 43 Theatrical Society, is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Call 604-9276555 or see stage43.org. • Jan. 19-22: Undiscovered Theatre presents John and Jen at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre. Visit www.undiscoveredtheatre.com. • Jan. 13: Port Moody Film Society presents MicMacs (France, comedy/crime) at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre. Visit www.pmfilm.ca.
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CONTACT Larry Pruner, Sports Editor email: sports@tricitynews.com phone: 604-525-6397 • fax: 604-944-0703
V-ball’s Woo wins ticket to ’Loops U. By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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Rino Minni of the PoMo Black Panthers skates away from a Grandview opponent during a recent Pacific International Junior Hockey League game at PoMo Rec Complex. Minni had a goal as the Cats upset the Abbotsford Pilots 5-4 at home on Saturday.
Big changes, 2 big wins for Cats By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Sometimes an 8-0 loss can be a good thing. Look at the Port Moody Black Panthers. After getting blasted by a touchdown plus a two-point convert by the Delta Ice Hawks, the Cats mashed the Mission Icebreakers 7-3 last Thursday and followed it with a gritty 5-4 win Saturday over the Abbotsford Pilots at the PoMo Rec Complex. The Pacific International Jr. ‘B’ hockey league results boosted the Cats to 9-13-4-1 and marked their third victory in four games amid a head coaching change that saw Craig Sherbaty depart and James Strang take over. “We had some hard conversations the last 10 days,” said
Black Panthers general manager Ron Luniw. “I think we finally hit home here. We changed the whole make-up of the way we do things.” Against Mission, the Cats bolted to a 4-0 lead by the midway point of the game and fired in three unanswered third-period goals after the Icebreakers narrowed the margin to 4-3 before the second period expired. Martin Campbell rallied the Cats with three goals and one assist. Other PoMo marksmen were Sheldon Vannerus and Mico Dragutinovic, with a goal and one helper apiece, along with Trevor Kang and Coleman Foley. Mark Menicucci picked up the win in net with 24 saves. Versus Abby, the Cats stormed back from a 4-1 deficit in the sec-
and don’t return home until Dec. 30 when they host the North Vancouver Wolf Pack at PoMo Rec Complex, 7:45 p.m.
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“We changed the whole make-up of the EXPRESS POWER ON way we do things.” Coquitlam Express steamed Cats GM Ron Luniw
ond period and skated to a onegoal win thanks to a Taylor Young tally with just 34 ticks remaining. Trevor Kang netted two goals and added one assist for the Cats, who got another three-point outing on a goal and two helpers from Julian Klaric. Young and Rino Minni also scored for PoMo, while Dragutinovic, Campbell and Cam Patterson collected two assists apiece. The Cats visit the Aldergrove Kodiaks tonight (Wednesday)
We’ve Made a Few Changes to Our Schedule for the Holidays.
into the holiday break Friday by running over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 8-2 in a B.C. Hockey League game in front of 709 fans at Poirier Sports Complex. The 16-12-2-2 Express raced to period leads of 2-0 and 7-2, with Brady Shaw and Malcolm McKinney leading the way with three goals apiece. John Siemer and Dante Godhio also scored, while Alex Petan had four assists. The Jr ‘A’ Express return to action Dec. 29 versus the Powell River Kings at Poirier, 7 p.m.
irst, Mallory Sall netted a university athletic scholarship. Now her Riverside Rapids’ teammate, Katie Woo, has made her own postsecondary smash. The setter Woo signed a letter of intent to join the Thompson Rivers WolfPack women’s volleyball team on scholarship next fall, the Kamloops university revealed via a press release Monday. It marks the second Rapids player to bag a university athletic scholarship, after the power hitter Sall recently inked a deal to toil for the Minot State Beavers of North Dakota after Riverside KATIE WOO finished second at the B.C. AAAA provincial championships in North Vancouver. “I am so excited about joining this program,” said Woo, who ironically played for current WolfPack women’s basketball coach Scott Reeves with the B.C. Under-15 girls squad two years ago and was also pondering offers from the University of Guelph in Ontario and UBC Okanagan before choosing Thompson Rivers. “TRU increasingly became the obvious choice for me. I really like [WolfPack head coach] Keith [Lundgren]. I think he is building a program that is a good fit for me. The distance from home is nice; away but not to far and the small campus size is really appealing.” Lundgren was elated to make the five-foot-10 Woo his first high-school recruit signing for the 2012-13 season. Woo was named a first team all-star at both the Fraser Valley high school championships and the provincial tournament this year. “We have been recruiting Katie for the last year,” Lundgren said. “I saw her play quite a bit... she made an immediate impression. She is such a hard worker and a great athlete. We are very excited to have her here.” Woo has been coached the last four years by Bryan Gee, both at Riverside and with the Coquitlam Ducks club team. “Katie is one of the hardest working, positive and selfless players I have ever coached,” Gee said. “She is always positive and has a smile on her face. She will definitely be an asset to an up-and-coming CIS program like Thompson Rivers.”
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Get fish shopping, no excuses TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz Lessons & time good for gifts If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get that Christmas gift for your angler this week, it will be nothing but excuses. You might think that by this time much of the popular fishing equipment, at most shops, will be well picked over and you may be right. But there are still some items many shoppers have overlooked. Fishing time. Ask
what does your angler like more than that? Sun Valley Trout Park in Mission offers three hours of catch and release fly fishing for $25. Pre-pay for the time, slip the receipt in a cardand hide it under the tree. As their resident fly fishing instructor, I can tell you the fishing is good there year round, with the largest fish consistently caught during winter. Who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to land a fat five-pounder, on a dry fly in midJanuary? Then are always fly fishing or fly tying lessons. Hatch Matchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;r Fly
and Tackle in Maple Ridge has a full house of both, with some of the best anglers in the province for instructors. And there are books, too. Any angler is an avid reader and, if not, they should be. The best anglers are always the best students of angling. Some of my favorites that I have not listed previously in this series are: In The Ring of the Rise by Vincent Marinaro; Tying Flies For Trophy Trout by Jack Shaw; Fly Fishing: The Trout Lakes by Jack Shaw; The Gilly compiled by Alfred G Davy; Fly Patterns of Roderick
Haig-Brown by Arthur James Lingren; The Freshman Flyfisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Insect Guide by Rick Passek; and Flyfishing Strategies for Stillwaters by Brian M. Chan.
THE REPORT Fishing on our Lower Mainland lakes remains slow. For better success concentrate on the northwest sections of your favorite lake from mid-morning through mid-afternoon. The Fraser River back waters are fishing fair to slow for cutthroat. The Stave River is fair to slow for coho and cutthroat.The Harrison River is fair for coho and cutthroat.
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MANAGER WorkBC Employment Services Centres Abbotsford Abbotsford Community Services is looking for an experienced manager for its new Employment Program.The successful candidate will draw together the significant skills and expertise of six partnering agencies to provide comprehensive employment services to the unemployed in the community. The position starts on Feb 1st, 2012 in order to have the services operational on April 2nd 2012. The Manager will have a proven ability to develop, implement, and administer employment services/programs and have a sound working knowledge of employment services strategies, labour markets and programs. This individual will also demonstrate knowledge of performance based contracts and service components and unit management in relation to revenue generation
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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
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
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APARTMENT MANAGERS
Required Immediately Live-in experienced apartment managers for 36 suites building in Maple Ridge. Must have 2 years exp and be capable of doing maintenance & repairs. Please call 604-818-0369 or Fax 604-633-2335
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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.
A full job posting and instructions for qualified applicants can be found on our website at: www. Closing Date: January 12, 2012
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AUTOMOTIVE
AUTO TECHNICIAN wanted F/T. Wage dependant on exp. Drop in: Bert’s Automotive #2 - 2933 Cambridge St., Poco, ph: (604)464-0037 email: bertstransmissions@shaw.ca EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net
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Ad Control / Sales Support Black Press National Sales, located in Surrey has a permanent, full-time position for an Ad Controller/ Sales Support.The position requires an organized individual with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft and Excel applications and attention to detail are also requirements. Responsibilities of the position include booking and trafficking advertising and flyer distribution to over 100 publications in British Columbia including community newspapers, daily newspapers and specialty publications. You will be at the centre of the action contributing to a team of dynamic sales, marketing and creative professionals. It is best suited to those who can offer our internal and external customers unparalleled service. Black Press is Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also a leading commercial printer with 15 printing plants in operation. Interested applicants should send their resume to Janet Fitzgerald no later than Friday, January 6, 2012. jfitzgerald@blackpress.ca. No phone calls please.
www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com
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/firefighter Professional Progressive Passionate where it matters.
Pest Control/Heat Treatment Opportunities
Chargehand Lead staff in the upkeep of our properties In addition to performing Pest Control/Heat Treatment Operator functions, you will use your organization and problem-solving skills to direct, train and assign work to a team of pest control program staff. You will also be responsible for liaising with groundskeepers, property portfolio managers, site staff and tenants as you conduct pre- and post-treatment inspections. Other functions of this role include recommending improvements, maintaining records and equipment and ensuring safety and deadline compliance. A high school graduate who’s experienced with the above, you also have intermediate MS Office skills and a Pesticide Applicator’s licence (or are willing to obtain one).
Operator Ensure the safe and effective application of pest-control solutions With safety as a top priority, you will operate heat treatment and pest control equipment for the effective treatment of pest infestations on Commission properties. In addition to prepping areas or units for the application of heat treatment, you will be responsible for setting up, operating and remotely monitoring the equipment as well as recording data and performing safety checks. Grade 12, good organization and problem-solving skills along with basic MS Office proficiency are required. Share in the enthusiasm and rewards of being part of an organization that is challenging, encourages new ideas and supports personal growth.
For information on our opportunities and how to apply, please visit www.bchousing.org/careers.
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
All CDL Drivers Wanted: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada. Piggyback training available. Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787. COMPANY DRIVER & O/O req’d for Gillson Trucking. Full Time. 42¢/mile. Run U.S. 604-853-2227
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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 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. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.
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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 CLEANING PERSON Part-time Must have own car. Great hours! Must be fluent in English. Starting $13/hr . Call Kim 604-808-0212 Serious applicants only CONTAINER
HUSBANDRY 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.
Please fax resume to: 604-465-8100 Ph: 604-465-7122 or email:
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HELP WANTED
Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: 6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr 8779 2535-2574 Fuchsia Pl 1316-1342 Honeysuckle Lane 2532-2560 Jasmine Crt
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HELP WANTED
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
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6038 606-749 Carleton Dr 303-432 Princeton Ave 802-884 Washington Dr (even) 602-622 Waterloo Dr 505-566 Yale Rd 9893 2500-2520 Amber Crt 2500-2538 Platinum Lane 2500-2520 Quartz Pl 2500-2509 Silica Pl 1571-1615 Stoneridge Lane 6187 3-55 Hawthorn Dr 9027 1206-1275 Confederation Dr 810-863 McLennan Crt 9016 1208-1257 Guest St 1965-1988 Harbour St 2111-2133 Nova Scotia Ave (odd) 1190-1250 Pitt River Rd (even) 1234-1295 Ricard Pl 2021-2063 Saskatchewan Ave 1238-1281 Yarmouth St 8166 2218-2304 Kugler Ave 2217-2299 Lorraine Ave 365-387 Mundy St
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OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation
@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.
Attn: Personnel Manager
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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.
101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
604-777-5046
604-468-8889
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$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.
Ability to work till late on weekends & weekdays a great asset. Please indicate on resume.
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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
Apply in person Tues ~ Fri 1pm ~ 5pm or email subway_careers@shaw.ca
✷ Christmas Rush ✷ Paid Weekly - Up to $20 an hour, no comm., benefits available. Positive, outgoing, team oriented a must!
GARDENING
.Jim’s Moving Winter Service
Prompt Delivery Available
Seven Days a Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
Westwood / Lougheed
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T
meadowslandscapesupply.com
SANDWICH ARTISTS
(604)465-1311
No experience necessary. Uniform and training provided. 1 free meal included daily.
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CONCRETE & PLACING 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 F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
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Seasonal Farm Labourers
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MIND BODY SPIRIT
RELAXING SWEDISH MASSAGE A.M. Special 15% off. *Stress Free *European *Private 604.230.4444
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES
MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season
All Ages, All Ethnicities
CALL 604-558-2278
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CRUDE ENERGY SERVICES is an industrial contractor providing services to the oil and gas industry in Alberta, accepting resumes for Pipefitters, QA/QC Personnel, Foreman, Lead Hands, NCSO Safety Advisors, Pipefitting Apprentices, Welder Apprentices, Crane Operators, Welder Helpers, General Labour, Office Administrators. H2S Alive and CSTS are required. Fax 1-866-843-2118. Email: careers@crude-energy.ca www.crude-energy.ca
Call Now, Start Tomorrow!
PERSONAL SERVICES
Erica 604-777-2195
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station
Mr. Hand-i-Man
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian @ 604-724-6373
M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED
Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
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.
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
HERFORT CONCRETE
Auxiliary Operator
Filling 10 F/T Positions
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Pitt Meadows Arena is presently hiring for Auxiliary Operators and Part Time Arena Helper staff. Applications will be accepted for the following positions until 4:00 PM Tuesday January 3, 2012.
The successful candidates will be required to consent to a criminal record check. The Pitt Meadows Arena Complex wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
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
Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam
Please provide a cover letter and resume to the following The Pitt Meadows Arena Complex 11435 Bonson Road Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 2S3 Email: info@pittmeadowsarena.com
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421
Please No Calls Between 11:30 -1:30PM
Duties include cleaning throughout the facility and moving nets.
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
W 1125 Nicola Ave (North of Costco)
SUBWAY. Call Arvick 604-512-0103
Duties include ice making, janitorial duties and building maintenance. The successful candidate will have ice making and janitorial experience supplemented by the completion of the Ice Facility Operators course or Power Engineering Class 5 (Refrigeration) course.
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JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909
W 1069 Nicola Ave (inside Home Depot)
MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
W 1475 Prairie Ave
Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
NEED CASH TODAY?
Hiring ALL Shifts for these Port Coquitlam locations.
Part Time Arena Helpers
Advertising Sales Consultant
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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
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
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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
9019 1355-1380 Citadel Dr
PERSONAL SERVICES
ATTENDANTS & SUPERVISORS
9158 2979-2999 Coast Meridian Rd (odd) 1530-1884 Coquitlam Ave (even) 2980 Oxford St 1521-1889 Suffolk Ave (odd) 2978-2998 Vincent St
inquiry@specimentrees.com
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Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
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$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464. 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. 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.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 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 Renovations and New Construction
FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
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ELECTRICAL
Dean 604-834-3076
KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS (#102055) Bonded
Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger
DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.
• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating Over 20 year experience COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS
Greg 604-818-0165 Completehomerenovations@gmail.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374
TREE SERVICES
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD
RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
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
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- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
www.dannyevans.ca
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
Ph: 604-942-4383
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PETS
Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC reg. $600 obo. Call 778237-2824
LEAKY ROOF? Repairs, New & Re-Roof. Prompt Quality Service Excellent References *Free Estimates *WCB Insured *Member BBB
Call Jas @ 604-726-6345 www.jjroofing.ca
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 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390.
LANDSCAPING
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
RUBBISH REMOVAL
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal..FREE!!!
SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
*Fridges* Freezers*Stoves*BBQ’s * Scrap Metal * Old pipe * BBQs * * Exercise equip. * Cars/trucks * All metal recyclables FREE!
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140
EZ GO MOVERS Quick & Reliable Movers
From $48/per
604-524-2177 www.ezgomovers.com SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca
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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
604-728-5643
PRESA CANARIO pups 11/wks. 1st shots & dewormed. Well socialized with kids. $600/obo. 604-466-8211. Rottweiler pups lrg German working stock exc temp healthy 8 wks. parents to view. $650. 604-799-8225. SHIHTZU X LASO APSO pups, 3 M, mostly white, view parents, nonshed, $400/ea. (604)701-9006
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
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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.
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FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
Look Who’s Hiring! Browse through bcclassified.com’s career and employment listings in the 100’s.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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JEWELS, FURS
GET the retail experience you desire with the online pricing you need at CANADA DIAMONDS DOT COM. Finally a Vancouver based online diamond company that offers you online savings and the opportunity to meet with a sales representative to view the diamond of your choice. With thousands of Canadian and non-Canadian diamonds, goldsmiths on staff will customcreate the engagement ring, wedding band or earrings of your dreams. Most importantly incredibly low internet prices. Canada Diamonds dot com - incredibly low prices, incredibly beautiful diamonds.”
MISC. FOR SALE
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.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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 The Scrapper
Call: 778-882-8894
Polo Club Apartments 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. $2200/mo. P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM
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.
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
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com. 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205. 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.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1998 DODGE NEON 4/dr auto with A/C. Great family car. Runs excellent,Aircared. $1500. 604-767-3469
www.aptrentals.net
PORT COQUITLAM
2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519
COQ. 1 bed/1 bth. 600sqf. fully renovated, mostly laminated, cozy & bright. Walking distance to public transit & Shaughnessy Shopping amenities. Close to Douglas college & Coq. Centre. rent incl. w/w, one secure u/g parking, storage locker. 778-881-9539
1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519
Call 604-421-1235
COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755. COQUITLAM
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
604-464-3550 PORT 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.
D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832
Call 604-837-4589
CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
www.aptrentals.net
535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
PORT MOODY Henry St. Lrg 1 Bdr $750. Bach $635. Incl ht, h/w, prk, lrg patio. 778-968-8094 / 937-5427
2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404
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.
Call 604-724-6967
For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845
Hyland Manor Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
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STORAGE
PORT Coq. Storage/pkng/workshop 1000 s/f, 220 power & use of walkin cooler. $1000/mo. 604-866-8182.
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SUITES, LOWER
1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,00 kms. $7200 obo. 604-805-4545.
727 North Rd
Coq/PortMoody. Beautifully reno’d 1 bdrm stes. Start $700 + utils. inste W/D. Now. N/P-N/S. 604-283-9055.
1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. 15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp
Coquitlam. Beaut 3 bdrm gr/lvl ste. WW Plateau. Full lndry. Immed, n/s n/p. $1150 incl utils. 604-719-5122
Call 604-830-9781
COQUITLAM Ctr. 1 Bdrm suite. No smoking, N/P. $700/mo. incl. utils. Avail now. 604-945-5314
www.aptrentals.net 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
Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area avail now. $900mo NS/NP 604-931-1775 PORT Coquitlam. 2 bdrm 1000sf, sep ent, sh W/D NS/NP $975 incl util Avl now. 604-942-8565 Westwood Plateau brand new lrg 2 bdrm ste, 5 appl, sep entry. $1000 + 1/3 utils. NS/NP. 604-945-5645.
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TOWNHOUSES
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $765 & $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.
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: 2 Bdrm, 2 bath + den. $1500. NS/NP. Avail Jan 1st. 604-464-1484 or 778-772-9815.
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhome $830/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-942-2277
BOATS
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. $5500 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
Water filter, microwave, awning, AM/FM/CD stereo, dinette slide and more! $24,483 (Stk.30833) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS
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
Ext. shower, AM/FM/CD/DVD, power awning, power tongue jack, LCD tv, A/C. $34,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
COQUITLAM
Sherwood Apt
MARINE 912
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.
TRUCKS & VANS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
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.
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1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344 2000 Dodge diesel 2500 series 4x4 ext cab 133,000k. 8x10 custom alum deck $12,500. 604-839-5700. 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278 2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404 2009 DODGE 150 HEMI PICK UP with canopy, rhino lined, loaded, 8000 original km’s, show room condition. 28,000 OBO. (604)613-3727 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SEL, full stow-go, 43 Km, silver/blk int, mint, $15,000. (604)218-1658.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2011 EAGLE CAP 950
Coquitlam/Port Moody
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519 2000 BUICK LASABRE with heated seats, low km’s, H.U.D. Private. $6900/obo. 778-565-4230 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8800 firm. Call 604-538-9257
2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.
PORT MOODY
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
AUTO FINANCING
604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818
REAL ESTATE 627
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TRANSPORTATION
Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available
751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
The Meadows Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
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
Tree removal done RIGHT!
Robert J. O’Brien
NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca
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TRICITY Pro Painter-Refs. Interior Spec. WCB. Dragan 604-8058120 www.montenegropainting.com
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Multi Poo Pup 14 wks old M., white, 2nd shot dewormed micro chipped good home $795. 604-715-2431
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION
PITT MEADOWS
PETS
GREAT RATES! Local lic’d plumber Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-325-6722
Call JJ ROOFING
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RENTALS
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
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RENTALS
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
PLUMBING
✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640
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REAL ESTATE
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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.
A32 Wednesday, December 21, 2011, Tri-City News
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