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‘Before, I was just going through life. Now, I am actually living it’ Breast cancer survivors suit up in pink and paddle for fun and fitness, and to help one another

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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hen Linda Hopwo joined the Abreast in a Boat dragon boat team last year, she was hoping to meet some fellow breast cancer survivors and get a bit of exercise.

But she also found a floating support group.

Since her first time on the water with the team, she said has felt more empowered and has discovered confidence she didn’t know she had.

“I am in the best shape I have been in years,” said Hopwo, a director and vice-chair of communications for the Abreast in a Boat society. “I have probably gone outside my comfort zone I don’t know how many times.

“Before, I was just going through life. Now, I am actually living it.”

Abreast in a Boat is made up of women who have survived breast cancer and want to raise awareness about the disease while having fun.

Adorned in bright pink shirts and lifejackets, the team paddles on Burrard Inlet three times a week, training to compete for various events. Some of the members have even gone on to paddle in international events in Malaysia, South Africa, Singapore and Las Vegas.

The group started in 1996 with an initial team of 25 women and has expanded to other communities in the Lower Mainland, including Langley, Richmond and Vancouver. It has even inspired groups overseas and today there are more than 150 teams around the world.

Hopwo is part of a club that has operated at Burnaby’s Barnet Marine park for years but the group decided to move to Port Moody’s Rocky Point park for the upcoming season.

Now that the team has found a new home, Leslie Lewis, the society’s president, is hoping to attract new members. Women who join run in age from their early 30s to 85, and have a variety of fitness levels are welcome.

Aside from the fun and exercise, Lewis has also benefited from being around people who have survived the disease.

“It was really nice having women who have been down a similar road that I could talk to and lean on,” she said. “It was very helpful.”

Before the group formed in 1996, there was a

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Abreast in a Boat society board members (left to right) Diane Wahl and Linda Hopwo stand with the organization’s president Leslie Lewis. The trio are hoping to increase their dragon boat team’s membership in the Tri-Cities after the club moved to Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park this month. An orientation meeting will be held in the New Year but new members are always welcome. belief among some health professionals and breast cancer survivors that women recovering from the disease should avoid upper-body exercise. It was thought that lymphedema could occur, causing a painful swelling of the arm and chest area that is sometimes the result of surgery.

Today, studies have proven that survivors can exercise without increasing their risk of lymphedema

and those with active lifestyles can reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.

“Studies have now shown that the survival rate is greater for woman that do lead active lifestyles,” said Diane Wahl, a member of the Rocky Point club.

“There is life after a breast cancer diagnosis — a fun, happy, active life.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Shift in federal health funding will cost B.C. No sense in tying health funding to economy: NDP

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

VICTORIA – The federal government’s new formula for health care transfers is expected to cost B.C. $256 million a year starting in 2014.

The change is not related to Ottawa’s move to tie health funding to economic growth, which doesn’t take effect until 2018. Before that happens, the federal transfer is moving to a percapita formula and ending dedicated funding aimed at certain surgical wait times and other priorities identified in past federal-provincial agreements.

B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said the funding formula change amounts to a substantial reduction for B.C. while Alberta’s transfers are expected to go up. Falcon wants the

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A change in the federal formula for giving health funding to the provinces will cost B.C. big time, says provincial Finance Minister Kevin Falcon. federal funding to reflect the aging population in B.C. and some Atlantic provinces, and the extra costs that implies.

NDP leader Adrian Dix accused Falcon of supporting the federal decision before he fully understood the implications. B.C. is already eighth among Canadian provinces in per-capita spending on health care, and the new formula cuts B.C. while rewarding other provinces, he said.

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced the new provincial transfer policy Monday in Victoria at a meeting with provincial finance ministers in Victoria. Health transfers will continue to grow by 6% per year for six more years.

Increases after that are to match economic growth plus inflation, with a minimum annual increase of 3%.

Falcon praised Flaherty’s move to con-

nect health care budgets to the economy, to protect B.C. and Canada’s tripleA credit rating. Falcon said B.C. will press for two changes: a formula for population aging and incentive payments for “provinces that are undertaking innovation and are doing their bit to ensure that we will have a sustainable health care system.�

NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston said Falcon has reversed his position on connecting health budgets and economic growth. Premier Christy Clark made a similar suggestion during the BC Liberal leadership race last spring, and soon found herself under attack by rivals. “George Abbott and Kevin Falcon both said it was unrealistic to tie it to an artificial measure like that,� Ralston said. “They were saying that if you have bad times, you’ll be forced to find hundreds of millions of dollars in health care cuts.� tfletcher@blackpress.ca

If it’s too cold for trash, they’ll wait

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

T he city of Por t Coquitlam will collect green waste later in the day this winter whenever overnight temperatures fall below zero in an effort to avoid having to deal with frozen compost.

The changes were initiated after a cold snap earlier this month when waste was freezing inside the carts and would not dislodge when crews attempted to empty them.

Whenever overnight temperatures fall below zero this winter, residents can expect their grey carts (garbage) to be collected first and their green carts to be collected later in the day, when the temperature is warmer.

Residents are requested to have both carts at the curbside before 7:30 a.m. if they are unsure of the overnight temperature. As a guideline, if there is frost on car windows, it is cold enough to freeze the contents of the green cart.

If any solid waste collections are missed or the contents are not fully emptied, residents may request a return pickup if they are unable to wait until their next collection day. Call the operations centre at

T he city of Por t Coquitlam could save tens of thousands of dollars in WorkSafeBC fees after the municipality was recognized for its exemplary safety record last week.

PoCo was awarded with a certificate of recognition after the city scored 92% on its occupational health and safety audit and 85% on its disability management programs. The scores mean the city is eligible for a 15% reduction in WorkSafeBC fees, which amounts to a savings of more than $150,000 every three years. “This is great news,�

Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release. “I think our citizens appreciate that their city is providing a good quality work environment. It helps us deliver a higher quality of service and at the same time it’s saving our taxpayers money.�

Cities across B.C. are undertaking the B.C. Municipal Safety Association’s external audits in an attempt to be certified and achieve the WorkSafeBC incentives. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Several homes near Barnet Highway in Port Moody were without water Wednesday afternoon.

A water main broke in the early afternoon, affecting homes near Clarke Road and Douglas Street.

City staff originally expected service to be re-

stored at 4 p.m. but later said it would take until 6 to 8 p.m. before all taps were flowing again on Clarke between Douglas and Elgin streets.

Residents who noticed dirty water coming out of their taps (due to sediment being stirred up in the nearby water main)

were advised to run their cold water tap until the water runs clear. Utility crews were expected to flush the mains overnight, once the repairs were complete.

Anyone with questions is asked to call Port Moody’s operations division at 604-469-4574.

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• Plow our streets according to our priority road clearing sequence.

Our number one priority is to provide emergency services and the travelling public with access to safe travel routes. Find out when your road is going to be plowed at www.portmoody.ca.

We require residents and businesses to:

• Clear your catch basins, and help avoid winter wipeouts and ooding.

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Over the holiday break, make some time to go skating! The Recreation Complex has two special skate sessions. On December 24, get on the ice for a Christmas Eve Family Skate from 1pm to 3pm. On December 31, glide from 1pm to 3pm at a New Year’s Eve Family Skate. Avoid line-ups and pre-register online at www.portmoody.ca or call 604.469.4556.

The City of Port Moody’s hours vary through the holidays, except for essential services. City of Port Moody employees use earned leave or leave without pay during these reduced hours. Direct automated waste collection enquiries to the Works Yard at 604.469.4574. Please note that although your garbage and green waste will be collected on December 27, no Works Yard support staff are on duty that day. Make utility payments online or at the drop box located in the breezeway at the rear of City Hall. In case of a public works emergency, please call the After Hours Emergency Line at 604.461.3456. Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Mayor, Council and staff look forward to serving you in the New Year.

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Burglars look for signs that nobody is home so if you’re going to be away over the holidays, Coquitlam RCMP advises you make sure mail and newspapers are picked up and, if necessary, snow is shovelled.

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Keep your home safe when you’re away over holidays The Coquitlam RCMP is reminding people who are planning to be away from home over the holidays to make sure their residences are secure and they are not leaving themselves vulnerable to theft.

Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said it is important for people who are planning to travel over the holidays to keep several things in mind before leaving their home: Newspaper,

mail and any other home deliveries should be stopped as any piles of uncollected papers in front of the door can be a hint for thieves that no one is home.

Travellers should only tell close friends and family that they will be away and should avo i d b ro a d c a s t i n g their plans over social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Other tips include: • Ask a trusted neigh-

bour to watch out for visitors at the home. • Use timers in different areas of the house to turn lights and radios on and off at different times. • Turn off all alarm clocks and phone rings. • Turn off or unplug the garage door opener. • And arrange for someone to shovel your sidewalk if it snows.

In related news, a man and a woman were arrested last week after

alle gedly breaking into a garage on Sprice Avenue in Coquitlam.

According to Chung, Mounties tracked a pair of suspects with a police dog.

Paul Lindsell, 30, and 45-year-old Barbara Lawrence were arrested a few blocks away. They are facing charges of breaking and entering. • For more information and tips, go to coquitlam.rcmp.ca.

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For Port Coquitlam business owners: the business licence renewal deadline is Friday, December 30, 2011. While City Hall is closed for the holidays, payments can be deposited in Fo tthe drop box to the right of the main entrance. ance. Cheques Ch postdated to December 31 will be accepted. Payments received on or after January 1 will be subject to a $50 penalty.

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Play it safe with candles & Xmas lights

Christmas lights and decorative candles may give a home a festive feel but they can also be hazardous, according to Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services. The holidays present a unique set of fire dangers, mixing lights and decorations with combustible materials such as trees and wrapping paper.

PoCo’s fire department said it is important for residents to choose flame-resistant decorations and blow out candles prior to leaving a room.

Only intact strings of lights without loose light bulbs or broken or frayed wires should be used for decorating the home or Christmas tree, and people should avoid overloading their electrical circuits.

Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services also recommends people: • keep anything that can burn at least one metre away from portable space heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, candles or wood stoves; • use clips when hanging holiday lights as staples may damage electrical cords; • use a maximum of three sets of lights per extension cord; • buy real trees only if they have green needles that are hard to pull from branches and keep them watered; • and test all smoke alarms on every level of the home (batteries should be replaced at least once a year).

For more information and holiday safety tips, go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/fire. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Mariner Way was shut down for a couple of hours Monday after a valve on a propanepowered van ruptured, spraying fuel on the road. Emergency crews did not have to travel far to respond to the incident, which took place in front of the Mariner Way fire hall shortly after 8 a.m. “It was a vehicle powered by propane and it sprung a leak,” said Coquitlam Fire Chief Tony Delmonico. “Fire crews used a hose line to control the vapour.” Nine crew members responded, including a ladder truck and a fire engine.

Nobody was hurt in the incident.

Fantasy Walk Come discover what the elves have been up to at Town Centre Park.

The trail south of Lafarge Lake has been transformed into a festive, fantasy forest complete with holiday lighting.

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Warm Greetings for the Holiday Season City Hall The holidays are almost on us and we want to take this opportunity to remind you of the holiday closure at Coquitlam City Hall.

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If you require any emergency assistance regarding water, sewer or roads over the holiday, please call 604.927.3500 and someone will be able to assist you.

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Other hours of operation vary with each facility over the holiday season. For schedule information, please call Coquitlam’s 24-hour information line at 604.927.6969 or contact a Recreation facility directly (numbers listed below): Centennial Activity Centre City Centre Aquatic Complex Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex Dogwood Pavilion Glen Pine Pavilion Pinetree Community Centre Poirier Community Centre Summit Community Centre

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For general information, please call Coquitlam’s 24-hour information line at 604.927.6969.

Animal Shelter Coquitlam’s Animal Shelter will be operating with the following special hours: December 23 December 24 December 25 December 26 December 31 January 01 January 02

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Cemetery Services Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery will be open 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon on December 23 and December 30. It will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 27 and January 1.

For more information call 604.927.6020.

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A new off-leash dog park is located at Bury Avenue and Maple Street between Gates and Lions parks in PoCo.

A second off-leash area opens in Port Coquitlam Dog owners in Port Coquitlam’s downtown have a new off-leash area where they can run their animals.

A 0.3-acre dog park opened at Maple Street and Bury Avenue close Gates and Lions parks earlier this week. It will provide dog owners with an alternative to running their animals off-leash — against city bylaws — on trails and local sports fields, the city said.

Because the park is situated near homes and apartment buildings, those who use the facility should be mindful of their dogs’ barking and should only use the off-leash area between dawn and dusk.

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The city said it hopes the opening of its second off-leash area will increase compliance with the municipality’s

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he holiday season is a busy time for everyone — and it can be expensive, too, if you add up the cost of entertaining and gifts.

But for many, Christmas is more than a time to splurge. It’s a chance to reflect on one’s good fortune and to give back to charitable groups that do good works all year.

This is what Tri-City residents do when they buy one extra toy for the toy bank run by Share Family and Community Services, make a financial donation to Share or another charity, or drop in an extra can of food in the collection bin.

These contributions are important for the help they provide struggling families.

To those who gave this year, thank you. And those who forgot need not worry. Charitable donations are appreciated no matter what time of year they are made.

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Look at the geese – it’s a wonderful life AS I SEE IT Andrea Phillpotts Some 20,000 snow geese are part of the local flock – and they travel far and wide

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he slate grey sky fluttered with the swirling white wings above us. As far as the eye could see were snow geese in motion, dipping and soaring like snowflakes. It was like being inside a snow globe.

Joggers stopped in their tracks, cars pulled over and I stopped work to gawk out the window. Migration V’s passed overhead like Canadian snowbirds — the ones with jet engines.

There were birds everywhere. It was a breathtaking, miraculous sight for an ordinary fall day.

Of course, there was noise and mess. That many birds don’t arrive without a rush hour’s worth of honking and commotion. Looking up at their magnificence, I was reminded equally of their mortality by the occasional splat of goose poo hitting the pavement.

Through the odds of their sheer numbers, it’s amazing that more people weren’t hit.

The avenues were fouled by muddy green spatters and stumpy turds.

On the school field, they bustled around like popcorn in a giant green bowl. Each was intent on nibbling up soggy vegetation while newcomers stretched their landing gear-like feet and hopped down to join them.

I did a bit of research. According to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary, our “Fraser-Skagit” flock of snow geese is made up of up to 20,000 animals. If you study them carefully, you can sometimes make out smaller family groups amongst the mayhem. These birds likely came from Wrangel Island in Russia, north of Siberia. Some will stay here, others

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Columnist Andrea Phillpotts calls snow geese “magical migrators” that grace our skies — while fouling our fields. will continue on to California.

I knew I should be thinking about the cost of keeping our children’s fields safe from poo, how schools spend precious school money on chasing them away. Even worse, the birds often will turn around and return shortly after being evacuated. Like raccoons

and rats, they inconvenience us with their animal lifestyle, making our human lives less clean, less orderly.

Still, I get a perverse pleasure in how Mother Nature scrambles the controlling efforts of her most arrogant species.

With all of our intelligence, technology and communication, humans are constantly being humbled by nature’s power. We may think ourselves near invincible but will regularly get our comeuppance in the form of extreme weather, natural disasters and even these pretty bird brains.

So while it might just be another snow-less Christmas this year, we may still be visited by snow in the form of these magical migrators.

Step around the green on the ground and raise your head to the beauty of this natural wonder. It’s a wonderful life.

Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher whose columns appear in The Richmond Review, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News.

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FACE TO FACE: In the spirit of the season, the debating partners are...

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JIM NELSON

Following a tradition started several years ago, columnists Jim Nelson and Andy Radia are foregoing their usual format for this, their final column before Christmas, to write a combined piece on things they agree on.

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n keeping with the spirit of the holiday and tradition, your Face to Face columnists are, for this week, Arm in Arm for our annual Peace on Earth column.

After having met recently for a holiday drink (alas, just coffee), we were again surprised at the number of things about which we agree, including...

Andy Radia: While my debating partner and I sit on opposite sides of the political spectrum, like most Canadians, we have similar goals and values. We all want to live in a prosperous nation with safe streets, reliable health care for our seniors and a solid education system for our children.

Jim Nelson: All worthy Canadian goals. Our ends are similar (though mine is slightly larger), the means we espouse different. Face to Face is a microcosm of Canada’s proud tradition of civilized political discourse and, so, in recognition of this, I have removed my pink underwear for this holiday edition.

Andy: And I’ve removed my camouflage gear for the season.

Indeed, when looking back at 2011, there are several topics on which my colleague and I actually agreed. For instance, Jack Layton’s death was inarguably the top political story of 2011 but it was an event that transcended politics. His death touched an emotional chord with Canadians of all political stripes. I didn’t

agree with many of his policies but respected the man for the way he conducted himself in a reasonable, honourable and positive manner.

Jim: I think most Canadians were surprised at the level of emotion and respect we felt as a nation in response to Jack Layton’s death.

Part appreciation, part patriotism, our national response was a reinvigorating, non-partisan, outpouring of unity.

The last year also saw the final outpouring of funding for the long-awaited Evergreen Line. My colleague and I both understand its postponement in favour of the Canada Line but we agree that it’s long past overdue. Still, before buying condos in Burquitlam, we might wait until shovels actually hit the ground.

Andy: Certainly, the Evergreen line has been a long-time coming.

Our Tri-City mayors and councils must be commended for their unwavering efforts to make the rapid transit line a reality. The project is evidence that when all three levels of government work together, great things can happen.

Jim: We also agree that during this season of brotherly and sisterly love, governments need to work together to address the alarming economic inequity in Canada. In 2011, the Occupy Canada Movement and the tragedy in Attawapiskat have focused

75% of the vote.

Speaking of Santa, my colleague and I both feel that the advent of the digital world has helped make the logistics of Santa’s night of worldwide philanthropy infinitely more possible for him and his unionized elves (who probably retire on bloated pensions).

Andy: And those elves better not strike or the Harper government may just have to legislate them back to work.

I don’t believe Santa’s red suit, however, is indicative of his political disposition.

And I agree with my colleague that technology has indeed made Christmas a lot easier for Saint Nick.

With iPhones and iPads and Blackberries, he can keep track of his naughty or nice lists, receive emails instead of letters, and better manage the whole production and distribution process.

In closing, I hope Santa is kind to you, Jim, to the staff and management at The Tri-City Newss and to you, the readers.

Jim: And to you, Andy. Merry Christmas, Season’s Greetings and kudos to The Newss and our editor for allowing — nay, encouraging — our weekly partisan bickering.

And to our faithful readers, whose ire we raise weekly, I wish you a 99% Merry Christmas and a Happy 1% New Year.

Please send letters to the editor to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

Canadians on the unacceptable disparity between rich and poor — something must be done.

Andy: In Attawapiskat today, there are elderly people living in sheds without water or electricity.

In a wealthy country such as ours, it’s indefensible that any group of Canadians are living in those types of conditions.

Governments, businesses, and non-profits need to intervene and find ways to narrow our society’s income disparities.

Now, looking ahead, Jim and I are both looking forward to a year without any election campaigns.

After two federal elections, one provincial campaign and a civic election in the last three years, 2012 will be mercifully election-free.

British Columbians, even political junkies like us, are tired of the vicious political attack ads, the constant robo-calls, the fundraising drives and the piles of election literature falling on our doorsteps.

Jim: No elections for awhile — nice. That said, my colleague and I also agree that if an election were held in 2012 featuring as candidates Jesus Christ, Carole Taylor, Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts and Santa Claus, Ms. Watts would win with

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Thanks for bursary The Editor, I am the recipient of The Tri-City News bursary at Douglas College and I would like to thank you for the generous donation.

I have been in Canada for 15 years and live here with my husband and two children. I am a nursing student at Douglas College and unable to work full-time. This generous donation will help me further my studies.

God bless you.

S. Ahmadian

The Editor The volunteer organization I belong to sponsored two single moms, each with a daughter, through Share’s Caring Neighbour program.

Tonight, I had the privilege of delivering to one of the families the food and gift certificates collected on behalf of the youth and volunteers with whom I work.

I was met by an overwhelmed and teary mom who was beside herself with thanks for what we had brought.

She quietly told me she had just fed her daughter toast for dinner because that’s all they had.

She said that this was now going to be the best Christmas.

To those who think people who use the food bank are lazy scammers, you have no idea.

We are all neighbours. Share the love.

Misty McGill, Port Coquitlam

Editor’s note: The bursary Ms. Ahmadian received came from an endowment established

by The Tri-City News and its parent company, Black Press. For information on the Tri-City News bursary, please visit www.douglas.bc.ca or email foundation@douglascollege.ca.

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More safety moves for Gatensbury Rd. Close calls with speeders prompt calls for action

By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Lori Holdenried is relieved that traffic calming measures will soon be installed on the upper portion of Gatensbury Road but said they’re still not enough. “I think they’re not understanding the gravity of the problem,� the Port Moody resident said last week after learning that centreline delineators and signage improvements will be added to the top curve on Gatensbury, which is shared with Coquitlam.

Holdenried first petitioned PoMo council for traffic calming measures in the summer of 2010 after six vehicles in a six-month span lost control and veered onto residents’ front lawns on the upper portion of Gatensbury. A short time later, several traffic safety improvements were made to the road, all in the lower portion.

But for Holdenried and others on Gatensbury, things have only contin-

ued to go downhill — despite an email from city staff saying Gatensbury was “considered safe.�

Last week, Holdenried snapped photos of a vehicle that had been speeding south, lost control and ended up wedged in the ditch on the opposite side of the road.

In early November, her vehicle was hit by a speeder just after she pulled out of her driveway to take her sixyear-old daughter to a skating class. Less than two weeks before that, a car heading north on Gatensbury left the road and slammed into the back of their parked car with enough force to move it 15 feet.

The speed limit on Gatensbury is 30 km/h but a Moody Centre traffic study clocked the average speed at 54 km/h.

The street is a northsouth collector road linking Coquitlam’s Como Lake area and Moody Centre but Holdenried said it’s not designed for the volume of commuter traffic now using Gatensbury. “It’s a more systemic problem,� she said, noting traffic studies show about 6,000 vehicles are

using Gatensbury every day. “When a commuter decides to leave a major roadway, they will not change their driving behaviour.�

She wants to see a solution that will prevent such large volumes of commuter traffic from using Gatensbury, a residential street with single-family homes, particularly with more development on the way for Moody Centre as the Evergreen Line approaches.

PoMo acting city manager Tim Savoie said the upper Gatensbury improvements are being done based on concerns raised by the neighbourhood. “After hearing those concer ns, our engineering department, in consultation with Coquitlam, came up with the latest proposal... that should help alleviate some of the problems there,� he said. “From the city’s perspective, we feel the solution is a safe solution.�

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2 wheels, 1 sign A Port Moody resident is hoping to bring a new form of advertising to the city.

Neil Doyle wants council to change the sign bylaw so he can operate his new business, Bicycle Billboards, in PoMo. Doyle says his bike, with an electric motor for hills and a 4x4 sign rack trailer, is a “green alternative� to diesel advertising trucks the bylaw was intended to keep out. “On St. Johns, Murray and Clarke, there are lots of businesses that don’t have enough exposure,� Doyle told council last week. “People go whizzing by and they don’t even know what’s in their backyard.�

He has already received approval in Burnaby, New Westminster and Vancouver for Bicycle Billboards.

Coun. Rick Glumac commended Doyle for his entrepreneurial spirit but declined to support his bid because the large billboards would cause “visual clutter.�

Coun. Diana Dilworth noted the large size of Doyle’s signs “contravenes the sign bylaw in so many ways.�

Council agreed to handle the delegation request its next meeting on Jan. 9. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Check out Xmas displays As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is publishing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas.

Also, please note that the online version of this story is accompanied by a Google map with the listings below plotted on it — visit www.tricitynews.com.

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• 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 Children’s Charity. Lights on daily until Jan. 7 from 5 to 10:30 p.m.

• 2939 Keets Dr.:

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The display at 2988 Forestridge Pl. in Coquitlam features lights, characters and more.

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.

• 678 Folsom St.: The Magic of Lights lives here. Viewed each year by thousands of people. Rooftop 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 — 50,000 plus lights programmed, twinkling and dancing moving in patterns; all controlled hundreds of microprocessors and computers; 36 panel displays and more.

• 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.

• 2638 Brewster Dr.: “Dangville,” 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.

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Tri-City News Saturday, December 24, 2011, A19 A new regional bylaw about use of diesel fuel comes into effect in the new year that Metro Vancouver hopes will prod operators of equipment such as excavators and backhoes to upgrade to cleaner technology.

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• 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. Children’s Hospital. Open 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. daily.

• 646 Claremont St.: 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 Knights of Columbus Charities.

• 927 Lillian St.: Thousands of twinkling lights and snowflakes, angels, snowmen, reindeer, polar bears, toy soldier, penguins, Santa, trees, horse and carriage, presents. Open daily from 4:30 to 11 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2012.

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• 1260 Fletcher Way: Open 5 to 10:30 p.m. daily to Jan. 7, 2012. More than 25,000 lights with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the yard and workshop, busy elves, friendly polar bears and up on the roof, Santa’s sleigh and Rudolph waiting patiently.

Collecting donations for the Empty Stocking Fund.

• 3970 Cedar Dr.: The Hughes family’s display features more than 50,000 lights and Santa and all of his reindeer on the roof, plus window silhouettes, trees, angels, stars and more. Open 5 to 11 p.m. daily until Jan. 1.

• 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.

• 3313 Rae St.: More than 100,000 lights plus ground displays synchronized to music.

Lights on daily from 5 to 10 p.m. and contributions to the food bank will be accepted.

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Metro hits dirty diesel

By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

Owners of the most soot-spewing backhoes, excavators and other diesel equipment in Metro Vancouver must now register their machines and pay hefty annual fees.

A new regional bylaw takes effect Jan. 1, 2012 that Metro hopes will prod equipment operators to upgrade to cleaner diesel technology to help reduce cancer, respiratory illness and other health risks from particulate pollution.

The most polluting off-road diesel engines are classified Tier 0 and must be registered and labelled with a ‘T0’ decal to operate in Metro.

They’re being charged $4 per horsepower for 2012, but Metro intends to steadily raise the fees in the years ahead and expand the rules to more machines.

Fees that start now in the hundreds of dollars – for a 100-horse excavator, for example – could be in the thousands within a few years.

Owners who retire a Tier 0 machine or upgrade it to Tier 2 or better will be refunded 80 per cent of the fees paid in the previous three years.

Diesel soot emissions are responsible for about two-thirds of the lifetime cancer risk from air pollution in the region.

Off-road equipment accounts for more than

40 per cent of diesel emissions in Metro and the machines have not been upgraded as swiftly as on-road diesel trucks, which make up about eight per cent of emissions.

Ships are the biggest emitter at 43 per cent, but off-road machines are considered a bigger danger because they operate closer to where people live, work and play.

Diesel engines smaller than 25 horsepower are exempt, as are farm machines, emergency generators and recreational machines like ATVs and snowmobiles.

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Saturday, Dec. 24 BE ARTY

Looking for a little artistic inspiration?

Check out the Leigh Square Community Arts Village’s ongoing exhibit, the Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence for Book Design in Canada. It showcases the myriad details that go into book design, and celebrates the best of this unique art form in Canada. Winners of this annual contest go on to compete against books from around the world, so be sure to stop by Leigh Square to see them first. The Gathering Place is opening from noon to 4 p.m., with the Outlet open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BE ACTIVE

Every year we vow not to, and every year we eat (and drink) too much. Luckily for us over-indulgers, Coquitlam’s recreation facilities are open today, so why not start a new tradition? Grab the kids and some swim trunks and check out the City Centre aquatic complex (pool & weight room open at 5:30 a.m. and the waves start up at 10:30 a.m.) or the Poirier leisure complex (lengths and leisure swimming opens at 6 a.m.). Both facilities close at 3 p.m., giving you plenty of time to make up for all that exercise with all those Christmas chocolates laying around. Visit www.coquitlam.ca for more details.

BE WINTERY

Nothing says winter like a few spins around the rink. Good thing the Port Coquitlam recreation complex is offering a Christmas Eve skate today, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be sure to bundle up and enjoy a bit of skating fun with family or friends before

the big day arrives. Regular admission rates apply. Visit portcoquitlam.ca for details.

Sunday, Dec. 25 BE HAPPY

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Joyous Kwanzaa. Whatever you and your family are celebrating this weekend, we hope it’s a chance to connect with loved ones, share a great meal and feel grateful for all the blessings in life. And wherever you’re celebrating, be sure you and your guests get back home safely.

BE WOWED

It’s Christmas day, and that makes it a blockbuster. For movies, that is. Opening today at the Coquitlam SilverCity theatre are Darkest Hour, about a group of friends who find themselves stranded in Moscow (and fighting an alien attack, no less) and War Horse, Steven Spielberg’s tearjerker about a friendship between a young man and his horse set against the backdrop of the First World War. Looking for some more uplifting material? There’s also the Adventures of Tintin, The Muppetss and Arthur Christmas.

Check out the movie complex’s new VIP theatres, where guests aged 19 and older can have serving staff bring beverages and dinner menu treats brought right to their seats.

Monday, Dec. 26 BE PATIENT

Ah, Boxing Day. Just the thought of long line-ups and crowded stores is enough to make many opt for staying in. For those brave enough to run the shopping gauntlet, there are sure to be some good deals on everything from electronics to clothing. Just remember to pack some patience along with your wallet.

Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to spayne@tricitynews.com.

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Tri-City News readers responded to our call for seasonal photos. On this page are some more of the selected submissions. The images on this page are: 1) Jolene Bonhomme took her dog Bella for a walk through her neighbourhood — and a visit to Whoville.

2) Tiger and Patch, photographed by Terry Drexler of Coquitlam, try to pass as reindeer. Santa wasn’t fooled.

3) Kurt Gebeshuber grabbed this image of a winter wonderland walk with the dogs on Burnaby Mountain.

4) And Kym Bain snapped this photo of a tasty dream house — in miniature — at the Hyatt Regency Hotel’s annual gingerbread house competition.

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Talk, and not just turkey You can kick off 2012 with a chat — a thoughtful chat — at Dialogue and Discourse Jan. 3, 9:45 a.m. at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion.

Moderated by Jim McArthur, McArthur a communications consultant and doctoral candidate at Simon Fraser University, the discussion will start with this question: “Can we strike a balance between disruption and protest?” Participants will join other adults to meet and participate in a lively discussion, and they’re encouraged to bring your point of view and listen to others.

The two-hour session includes coffee/tea and the fee is $5.25. You can pre-register or drop-in. To register and for more information, call 604-927-6098.

Dogwood Pavilion is a Coquitlam recreation facility for adults 50 and older and is located at 624 Poirier St., entrance off of Winslow Avenue.

Also: Has science disenchanted our world?

That’s the question to be addressed at the first SFU Philosophers’ Cafe of the new year, being held at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Gathering Place in Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square.

Admission is free.

Moderated by Graham Forst and co-sponsored by Leigh Square Community Arts Village, the discussion will cover a variety of angles, including: Science empowers us by helping us overcome technical obstacles and superstition but what happens to the music and magic of myth and metaphor in the face of scientific authority? What do people lose and gain when science answers our questions.

Call 778-782-5215 or visit www.philosopherscafe.net for more information. Everyone is welcome to attend; registration and experience not required.

Bleed and feed Thursday, Dec. 29 Tri-City residents have one more chance to do two good deeds at once with the final Bleed and Feed blood donor clinic of the year.

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is teaming up with Food Banks British Columbia to encourage people to donate

blood this season, and to bring a food donation as well to help families in need. Bleed and Feed food collection boxes will be at the front desk of all B.C. blood donor clinics through Dec. 31.

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BOOKS PLUS: What’s happening in libraries

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Keep up with the news at libraries Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the TriCities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

tional and international news, including editorials, reviews, obituaries and more. Browse by newspaper title, issue or topic. Find the news you need with free access to Canadian Newsstand provided with your library card. Drop by the library any time for a demonstration.

For more information, visit www.fvrl. bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

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• Winter and spring program guide: Make sure you drop by Terry Fox Library to pick up your copy of the winter and spring program guide. In it, you’ll find out what’s on at PoCo’s library from January to May 2012 and learn more about free services.

• Keep up with the news: There’s a way to catch up on the news during the busy holiday season. Canadian Newsstand is easy to use and offers access to the full text of nearly 300 newspapers, with archives dating back to 1970. Updated daily, this online resource allows you to search local, na-

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• Play and Learn Events at Coquitlam Centre are held the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join library staff at the mall for storytimes, songs and crafts.

Play and Learn is held near the Toy Jungle, in front of London Drugs.

No registration is required for this free program — just drop-in.

• Muzzy Languages: Would your children like to learn English, French, Spanish, German or Italian? Try Muzzy Languages. Use your library card to log in to the CPL database page at www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca and click Muzzy Languages to start learning.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www. library.coquitlam.

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• Enjoy some downtime during the holidays: Get into the holiday spirit with some great Christmas fiction at PMPL. Try a classic such as A Christmas Carol, A Child’s Christmas in Waless or perhaps some

romance by Debbie Macomber, Lois Battle or everyone’s favourite shopaholic, Sophie Kinsella. PoMo library also has a variety of classic Christmas films on DVD: A Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Lifee or something for the young and young at heart: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Dora the Explorer, Polar Express, Alvin and the Chipmunkss and more.

• Library Press Display: What is the world saying about the Russian election, the economy, awards season and other hot topics? Find out with Library Press Display.

This electronic product provides free, instant, cover-to-cover access to 1,700 newspapers from 92 countries in 48 languages. Contact the

library at 604-469-4577 for more information.

• Share English practice drop-in groups for adults: Want to improve your English? Here is the answer. Come to the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join other English learners in this free program put on by Share Family and Community Services.

You will get to practise English, make friends and find out about your community. This group will continue to meet during the holidays on Dec. 23 and 30.

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Christmas spirit at Share, new playground at Pionniers

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At left, Maple Creek middle’s Annabella Dunsmuir, Jihee Suh, Katarina Vermes and Sarah McCleave held a Christmas concession stand at their Port Coquitlam school this month to raise money for Share Family and Community Services.

They sold hot chocolate, candies, cookies and raffle tickets at lunch and collected $772 for the cause. Above, students at l’Ecole des Pionniers in Port Coquitlam q cheered this month when their new p playground yg was officiallyy opened. p The children were joined by teachers and staff from the city, la SociÊtÊ d’Éducation Gareau and the francophone school board to celebrate the $30,000 project.

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More than 4,000 winter coats, sweaters, scarves and mittens for people in need were donated to the 16th annual Coats for Kids campaign this and last month. Organized by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, 29 GVHBA-member companies — including in the Tri-Cities — turned their businesses into temporary drop-off locations for the effort, which ran from from Nov. 21 to Dec. 9. The donations will be handed out by the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. “There was a phenomenal response to Coats for Kids again this year. We applaud our participating members and the men, women and children who contributed new and gently used winter apparel. The spirit of the season was definitely alive in the warm hearts of those generous individuals,� said GVHBA president and CEO Peter Simpson, in a news release.

CHEQUE IN At right, Coast Capital Savings’ Tara MacKenzie, Bic Dhami and Scott Flemming this month deposited $5,000 with Heather Scott (second from right) of Share Family and Community Services to help with the organization’s Christmas campaign.

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A Port Coquitlam company got into the Christmas spirit this month by gathering goods for the homeless in the Tri-Cities. Longevity Graphics also prepared a hamper for a young single mom in PoCo, said owner Lindsay Viscount.

911 TOYS ABOVE: ERAN ROUBINI; AT LEFT, PHOTO SUBMITTED

Above, Maya was one of the many children at Coquitlam’s Burquest Jewish Centre on Dewdney Trunk Road on Sunday who lit the menorah to mark the beginning of Hanukkah, which officially started Wednesday. At left, a fitness company pumped in $9,500 to Port Moody’s Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation this month through its second annual Train the Trainer event. Innovative Fitness held a number of activities such as a team dance-off and sumo suit wrestling to bring in the cash. Spokesperson Carly Foster said clients “paid back� their trainers at $50 for five-minute time slots. “There was also a live auction full of great donations from local businesses that helped the Innovative Fitness group raise an amazing amount of money for a great local charity,� she said.

Coquitlam RCMP’s third annual 911 We Care hauled in more than 500 gifts, 650 pounds of food and nearly $300 in gift cards for Share Family and Community Services, which runs food banks in the Tri-Cities.

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A 13-year-old student at Coquitlam’s Scott Creek middle school was last week named the zone winner of a peace poster contest sponsored by the Barnet Lions Club. Ashley Song’s artwork will now be submitted to the club’s international level.

All 16 peace posters from Scott Creek middle will be on display at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) from January to March.

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The policy has led to some unpleasant and mean-spirited postings. It has also raised an inconsistency in our Black Press brand.

Our community newspapers don’t print anonymous letters yet we’ve allowed our websites to become a place where people can hide their identity while occasionally taking shots at one another.

That policy has changed.

People are now only be able to comment by using their Facebook account, which means their name, often even their photograph, will be linked to the statements they post.

Tricitynews.com is not alone in making this shift. Several media companies, including latimes.com, equally troubled by the vitriolic trend of anonymous comments, are turning to Facebook to power their website commenting.

All of Black Press newspaper websites in B.C., Alberta and Washington State will make the switch. Our sister publications that have already switched have continued to see spirited discourse among those who post comments,

yet the discourse is at a much higher level and commentators are generally well-mannered and on-topic.

This new approach won’t be perfect. People without a Facebook account won’t be able to participate in online discussions.

Still, we’re enthused to be in the vanguard of this movement.

It shows we’re listening to our readers and responding. It places us more deeply into the powerful world of social media: By using Facebook Comments, we’re embracing a social medium with 800 million users worldwide.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAY, JAN. 2

volunteer hosts to help new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and integrate into the community.

Social contact with your new immigrant partner for 2-3 hours per week for up to 6 months. Info: Yumiko, 604-430-1899 or 604-4304199, or yumiko.king@ success.bc.ca.

• Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 19 with boys 7-12 who have limited-to-no contact with their fathers. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com.

• Big Brothers’ InSchool Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 19 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 436 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com.

• Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www. seniorsservicessociety.ca.

JAN. 1: TAKE THE PLUNGE

• 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 – cash only.

Children are required to wear helmets while skating.

• 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. (behind city hall). The topic: “Has science disenchanted our world?”

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: 778-782-5215 or visit www.philosopherscafe. net.

SATURDAY, JAN. 7

• 10th Coquitlam Scouts bottle drive near Walton elementary school, Coquitlam. Info: Wendy, 604-944-7665.

• Russian Christmas in Coquitlam, noon-6 p.m., Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Russian food, Christmas concert, a kids’ show and more.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25

• 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.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club small stamp auction – 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.

VOLUNTEERS

• Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Monday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606.

• Canadian Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers and volunteer driver dispatchers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to appointments.

Info: Lizzie Gross, 604-215

MONDAY, JAN. 16

• SFU Philosophers’ Cafe, 7 p.m., at the Gathering Place, 11002253 Leigh Sq., PoCo

5217 or lgross@bc.cancer. ca.

• Mackin House Museum is seeking volunteers for its Bridging Generations project. Local seniors are needed to share their experience and knowledge of traditional arts, crafts, customs and culinary methods with children, youth and new Canadians, among others.

If you have a skill to share (e.g., knitting, woodworking, painting, baking) or knowledge to pass down (e.g., history of the railroad or the Coquitlam community), you’re needed. Time commitment is 2–4 hours and is for one session; date/time are flexible and all project supplies will be provided.

Info: Gail, 604-516-6151.

• PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-9427506.

• Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624.

• SUCCESS’ Host Program in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster is recruiting

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continued from page 33 • Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Medical Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equipment maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104–1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: Diane, 604-709-6625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer.

• Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for preschoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474).

• If you are interested in volunteering with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, call 604-4693128.

• PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking

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• Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided.

Info: www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an at-risk child or youth.

Info: Jodi, 604-927-2929 or www.kidstart.ca.

• New View Society is recruiting new board members living in the Tri-Cities – someone with an accounting or legal background, or parent advocates of mental health.

Fundraising experience or previous board experience would be an asset.

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• Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing one-on-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided.

Info: 604-253-8470.

• Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program,

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which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: Elske, 604873-4525 Ext. 301 or studybuddy@bigsisters.bc.ca.

• Coast Mental Health needs volunteers to be program assistants in forensics, social rec leaders and one-on-one workers at transitional forensics homes located

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• Mature, reliable volunteers with good communication skills needed for food bank and thrift store in PoMo. Info: Krissie, 604931-5510.

• Port Moody Station Museum is looking for volunteers for special events.

Info: 604-939-1648.

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When Sarah St. John graduates from SFU this spring, like many new university grads, she will pack a bag and head to Europe.

Unlike almost all of those grads, however, St. John’s trip will be as much about changing the world as seeing it.

The Gleneagle secondary school grad will spend the next two years at Oxford University after winning the coveted Rhodes Scholar title.

“It’s pretty exciting,” she said. “Obviously, with a competitive scholarship like this, you hope but don’t necessarily expect to get it, so it’s a pretty big surprise. I’m excited and honoured and a little bit nervous.”

There are 11 spots for Canadians for the annual Rhodes scholarship, with only one recipient coming from B.C. Rhodes is the fourth SFU student to win the award.

St. John will graduate from SFU in the spring with a bachelor of science in health sciences and a certificate in sustainable community development. She plans to use the award, worth up to $100,000, to pursue a master’s degree in public policy at Oxford.

The award is given to students who have demonstrated academic success and community involvement, as well as a commitment to making a difference on the global stage. They must also pursue non-academic interests such as sports, theatre or music.

St. John has maintained a 4.1 GPA at SFU while balancing a busy volunteer life. She has been recognized with three Canadian Red Cross awards for her work in raising awareness about global issues, having organized the Humanity Strikes Back youth and serving as a youth delegate with the International Federation of the Red Cross at

the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Mexico in 2010.

As a board member and later as the external chair of Sustainable SFU, St. John successfully lobbied for an undergrad fee to create an annual $100,000 contribution to the organization.

Elizabeth Elle, an SFU associate professor of biology who was on the Rhodes selection committee for B.C., said that of the 18 applicants, St. John showed both a deep commitment to service as well as a strong academic standing.

“She has done extremely well in both challenging science courses as well as a diverse array of social sciences courses,” Elle said.

“Not many individuals can excel across the disciplines the way Sarah has.”

St. John was already planning to continue with post-graduate studies and hoped to study abroad, but the Rhodes scholarship win goes beyond her biggest dreams.

“To just be handed this amazing tool, to be able to learn and grow and be connected to this international community of students at Oxford, it’s a huge opportunity for me that will open a lot of doors,” St. John said. “And hopefully I’ll be able to have a positive impact on the world.”

She’s still mulling over her Oxford program options and is considering a couple of interdisciplinary studies. When all the studying is done, St. John sees herself crafting policies for government or perhaps a think-tank back here in Canada.

“I do enjoy international issues but... there’s a lot I can do here that will still have an international impact,” St. John said. “But that can all change. I hear plans can change when you go to Oxford and meet people.” spayne@tricitynews.com

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By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

H

ow does a gifted basketball player at a high school with no volleyball program get a university scholarship to play the latter sport?

Well, it certainly helps when you’re six-foot-six, can manoeuvre like a gazelle, and can jump out of the gym.

Ryan Sclater, a co-captain and top point producer on the heralded Terry Fox Ravens AAA senior boys hoop squad, signed a letter of intent to play volleyball next fall with Langley’s Trinity Western Spartans, it was announced Friday.

The 17-year-old Sclater –– a member of Team BC the last two years who captained the unit to the gold medal at the 2011 Western Elite Championship –– will join fellow Fraser Valley Volleyball Club-mates Tyler Heppell and Scott Plocktis on the Spartans.

The three are considered to be among the top five prep recruits in the province this year.

“These three mark the best all-B.C. recruiting class our program has ever seen,” raved Spartans head coach Ben Josephson. “We’ve had many great classes over the years but this is the first year in which we have 100 per cent home-grown talent coming in. The future looks very bright.”

Josephson is elated to have collared the talented Sclater, who is also a member of the Centre of Excellence, a Volleyball Canada initiative that provides high-performance training.

“Ryan brings a very unique skill set to us,” Josephson said. “He is very tall and long but possesses great athleticism. He is a big jumper and has great speed and agility, which will aid him in being a great passer.

“Ryan also has a great understanding of team and what it takes to be a teammate. These are virtues we hold with the highest esteem.”

Sclater boasts a 96 per cent high school average and is looking forward to joining the Spartans for one main reason –– to win.

“I’m attending TWU because I want to be on the best team in the country... and be with an awesome group of guys for the next four or five years,” said Sclater, who’s also a soccer standout at Fox and plans to study sciences at TWU. “And it’s halfan-hour away from my house. What more could I want?”

SFU’S BASSO TOP ALL-AMERICAN

Coquitlam’s Carlo Basso of the Simon Fraser Clan university men’s soccer squad was named to the 2011 NCAA Div. 2 All-American first team, it was announced Friday. SFU’s Matt Besuschko of Port Moody was chosen a third team All-American.

“It feels great to cap off a successful season with this honour,” said Basso, who was the Clan’s top striker during its first-ever undefeated season last campaign.

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Terry Fox Ravens high school basketball standout Ryan Sclater, seen here attacking the hoop, has been recruited to play university volleyball at TWU.

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First-place Kodiaks clip Black Cats THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Port Moody Black Panthers out-shot the best the Harold Brittain Conference has to offer Wednesday.

They darn near outscored them, too.

The Cats and Kodiaks were knotted 2-2 midway through the game before Aldergrove scored three of the game’s final four goals to prevail 5-3 in a Pacific International Jr. ‘B’ hockey league game at Aldergrove Community Arena.

“Either team could have won,” said Black Panthers general manager Ron Luniw, whose squad had its two-game win streak snapped.

“We didn’t capitalize enough when we should have and it came back to bite us a bit in the end.”

The result left the Cats third in the fiveteam conference at 9-144-1 while the Kodiaks jumped to 19-6-1-1 and six points up on the second-place Abbotsford Pilots.

Luniw said the game proved the Cats have turned things around since last week’s coaching change that brought in James Strang in place of out-going bench boss Craig Sherbaty.

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where we want to go? I think so,” Luniw said.

“Aldergrove’s a good hockey club, no question, and we were right there with them. It was a high-end game... lots of tempo, end-to-end.”

The Kodiaks’ Jordan Pughe and PoMo’s Cam P a t t e r s o n sw a p p e d first-period goals, and Aldergrove’s Brandon Potomak and the Cats’ Trevor Kang did likewise 10 seconds apart early in the second.

Rober t Jang g ave the Kodiaks a 3-2 lead going into the third and Potomak bagged his second marker of the game four minutes into the third to his the hosts a two-goal cushion.

Martin Campbell struck on a Cats’ powerplay fewer than two minutes later to make it a 4-3 game, before Daniel Higgs boosted the Kodiaks’ margin to 5-3 at the 10-minute mark to eventually close out the scoring.

The Cats out-shot the Kodiaks 45-43, with Mark Menicucci blocking 38 shots in the PoMo cage. Patterson also had two assists to give him a three-point night.

The Cats host the North Vancouver Wolf Pack on Saturday at PoMo Rec Complex, 7:45 p.m.

TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

Cam Patterson of the Port Moody Black Panthers checks an opponent during a recent PIJHL game at PoMo Rec Complex. Patterson had a goal and two assists Wednesday but it wasn’t enough as the Cats were dumped 5-3 by the host Aldergrove Kodiaks.

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@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING $17.00/hr to work in Langley lubricants plant doing mfg., warehouse work & shipping/receiving.

Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, & be meticulous & reliable. Experience in manufacturing and warehousing preferred. A minimum of 5 years work experience with references req’d. We offer a longterm career with a financially successful co. + benefits + RRSP plan. Send resume to:

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certified heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or by email to office@lemare.ca.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Ad Control / Sales Support

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

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.

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

9019 1355-1380 Citadel Dr

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

Starts Immediately.

ON THE WEB:

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Erica 604-777-2195

9893 2500-2520 Amber Crt 2500-2538 Platinum Lane 2500-2520 Quartz Pl 2500-2509 Silica Pl 1571-1615 Stoneridge Lane

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

✷ Christmas Rush ✷ Filling 10 F/T Positions

9899 3180-3195 Caufield Ridge 3090-3171 Plateau Blvd

HUSBANDRY

COPYRIGHT

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Fire Fighters The City of Port Coquitlam is accepting applications from highly motivated individuals for an exciting and challenging career with the Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services as a ÀreÀghter.

Information regarding our recruitment process, requirements, and instructions on how to apply are available at:

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

www.portcoquitlam.ca/firefighter

www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Saturday, December 24, 2011, A41

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

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

RENO & REPAIR

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

• Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Kristy 604.488.9161 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

$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

NEED CASH TODAY?

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

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

242

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

257

DRYWALL

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way.

Small renovations. 604-463-5413

260

ELECTRICAL

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes

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

SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com

236

CLEANING SERVICES

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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package.

The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States.

Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, January 20, 2012.

To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

300

LANDSCAPING

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

MOVING & STORAGE

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 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

PAINT SPECIAL

Mr. Hand-i-Man

(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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-325-6722

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7.

Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522

Running this ad for 7yrs

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation

BESTWAY PAINTING & Decorating Int/Ext-Comm/Res. Crown Moldings & Wallpaper. John 778-881-6737

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

Call Tim 604-612-5388

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

EAGLE TILE

Robert J. O’Brien

bradsjunkremoval.com

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

604-728-5643

Haul Anything...

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

But Dead Bodies!!

604.

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

317

MISC SERVICES

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

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.proaccpainting.com

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

(#102055) Bonded

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

320

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

604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

HERFORT CONCRETE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

CONCRETE & PLACING

604-777-5046

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

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

*BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs.

QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates.

Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132.

206

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Meadows Landscape Supply

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

Home Renovations and New Construction

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.

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

320

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

604-465-1311

www.recycleitcanada.ca

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.

Dean 604-834-3076

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

275

HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin.

Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in: - ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery

Ph: 604-469-2331 281

GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

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

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Two open heart surgeries.

One big need.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

Please Give.

1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

A42 Saturday, December 24, 2011, Tri-City News HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

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 $

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

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

558

JEWELS, FURS

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

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

604-942-6907

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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

Tree removal done RIGHT!

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

PETS PETS

Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788 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 COCK A POO PUPPIES Family raised (2) Female, (2) male. $500. Ready to Go! (604)467-6643 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861 MALTESE pup, 1 male, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised.

604-464-5077.

MIN. SCHNAUZER PUPS 7-F 4-M tails docked, dewormed, 1st shots.

Starting at $800. 778-834-1469

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Sherwood Apt 727 North Rd 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street.

15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp

818

1993 Chrysler Dynasty LE - exc. shape in & out. 6 cyl auto, loaded.

AirCared. $1275. 778-893-4866.

PORT MOODY. 2608 St. John’s St. 1350 sq ft store or office space.

Ground level. $2350 + HST. Avail Aug 1. 604-469-9100.

Call 604-830-9781 www.aptrentals.net

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo

TY-CON PROPERTIES

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

GREAT LOCATION * Renovated Suites * INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

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

Westwood Plateau, 2Bdrm, close to Coq. centre & bus. Incl elec/gas. wifi.

N/P. $850/m. 604-945-6328 aft 3

BBY near Lougheed Mall, full house, 6bdrm, + den, dbl garage Immed. Ns/np/refs. $2200/mo.

Call: 778-882-8894

APPLIANCES

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

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure.

13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

545

FUEL

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

604-464-3550

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.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs.

(604)936-5755.

COQUITLAM

Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove.

Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac.

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

2011 EVER-LITE 27RB

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 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, $8500 firm.

Call 604-538-9257

PORT COQUITLAM

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

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net PORT MOODY: 2 Bdrm, 2 bath + den. $1500. NS/NP. Avail Jan 1st.

604-464-1484 or 778-772-9815.

PORT MOODY

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

750

SUITES, LOWER

Coq/PortMoody. Beautifully reno’d 1 bdrm stes. Start $700 + utils. inste W/D. Now. N/P-N/S. 604-283-9055.

Coquitlam. Beaut 3 bdrm gr/lvl ste.

WW Plateau. Full lndry. Immed, n/s n/p. $1150 incl utils. 604-719-5122 COQUITLAM Ctr. 1 Bdrm suite.

No smoking, N/P. $700/mo. incl. utils. Avail now. 604-945-5314 COQUITLAM WW Plat. 1 bd + den Pri entry, patio, lndry. $900/incl. Jan 1st. NS/NP. Ref. 604-944-1941.

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

752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2.

Leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhome $830/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-942-2277

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Call 604-724-6967

Coquitlam/Port Moody

St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet.

U/g pkg, laundry room.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

For more info & viewing call

Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping.

Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.

For more info & viewing call

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

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv.

Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095 Fireside Enterprises Ltd Seasoned Alder, Birch and Maple firewood. Call 604-941-8963

Elec. happi-jac, ext. speakers, thermopane windows, awning, microwave. $24,483 (Stk.31050) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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

Call 604-941-9051

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

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

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 ADVENTURER 980RDS

Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included.

2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

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

2003 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA highway truck, 450HP, 13 spd, Eaton Fuller trans, recent work done, brand new tires, fresh MVI. Make over $10,000/mo gross with job.

Asking $22,500 Info 604-830-1700.

838

The Meadows

Dragan 778-788-1845

506

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

SENIORS ENJOY SAFE all inclusive, professional care in home-like Schaugnessy starting at $2150. Po Co. 604-468-4856.

PITT MEADOWS

PORT COQUITLAM

Re: The estate of VICTOR DOUGLAS RICE also known as DOUGLAS VICTOR RICE, deceased, formerly of 859 Seymour Drive, Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6V9.

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $5500 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc

TRUCKS & VANS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,00 kms. $7200 obo. 604-805-4545.

Call Wayne Goudal 604-945-2414

Clean, very quiet, large,

851

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

1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344

Serving the Tri Cities for over 16 years Protect your investment

Queen Anne Apts.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION

2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo.

Phone 604-780-8404

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Professional Property Management

845 The Scrapper

1998 DODGE NEON 4/dr auto with A/C. Great family car. Runs excellent,Aircared. $1500. 604-767-3469

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

MAPLE RIDGE

TRANSPORTATION

CARS - DOMESTIC

2 Bdrms Available

Multi Poo Pup 14 wks old M., white, 2nd shot dewormed micro chipped good home $795. 604-715-2431 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

COQUITLAM

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

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.

BURNABY

477

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

PORT COQUITLAM

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

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist

706

RENTALS

604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

RENTALS

Near Shopping & Amenities.

627

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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2000 Dodge diesel 2500 series 4x4 ext cab 133,000k. 8x10 custom alum deck $12,500. 604-839-5700.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

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

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MASSIVE

REDUCTIONS

UP TO

Tri-City News Saturday, December 24, 2011, A43

BOXING WEEK

PRE-OWNED LIQUIDATION! ALL USED INVENTORY PRICED TO CLEAR FOR YEAR END

HURRY - PRICES RETURN TO NORMAL ON JANUARY 3, 2012!

2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS Rare car, last one! #PC5724

49,999

$

Or

196

$

Auto, AC, great car! #11ES4005A

7,888 Or $58

$

Great price. #11ES7340A

5,988 Or $46

$

8,888 Or 32

Coupe, nice car, must see. #11RA4918B

Weekly 60 months

11,700

$

11,988 Or $87

$

Nice car, great price. #PFT1897A

7,995 Or $59

$

V6, leather, moonroof, must see. #12FN9780A

6,995

$

12,988 Or $92

$

7,999

Weekly 48 months

15,995

$

10,988

10,988

$

Or

107

$

8,995

$

Or

$

51

11,888

$

86

$

Or

Weekly 48 months

2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SEL All wheel drive, great price. #PLC2273

$

2010 FORD EDGE LIMITED AWD

8,888

2008 KIA SPECTRA

Loaded, Panoramic Roof. #PFT1866

$

Weekly 48 months

4 dr, great car, great price! #PLC2271A

Weekly 48 months

32,988 Or $134

$

80

$

Or

2007 MAZDA 3

Weekly 48 months

2006 MAZDA 3 GS

Weekly 60 months

Auto, leather, moonroof. #11F19606A

10,988

Power group, great car, great price. #PC5741

18,995 Or $111

2004 NISSAN MAXIMA

Or

Loaded, must see. #12EX4548B

$

Moonroof, 5 spd, nice car. #11F17725A

5 spd, must see. #12ES1417A

$

59

$

2007 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK

Weekly 48 months

2007 HONDA ACCORD SE

2006 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE GT

Weekly 48 months

2003 HONDA ACCORD

69

Great price, #11ES5804A

$

Weekly 60 months

V6, auto, AC, great price. #12F04630A

Weekly 48 months

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

Or

$

2007 CHEVROLET AVEO LS

2007 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

AC, power group, must see. #PLC2323

Weekly 48 months

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM

$

Coupe, leather, moonroof, #12F08906A

2007 FORD FUSION SEL

Weekly 48 months

2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS

LT Pkg, great price, #12ES1412A

$

Weekly 96 months

2007 FORD FOCUS SE

2008 FORD FOCUS

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT

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

8,888

$

Weekly 84 months

42

$

Or

Weekly 84 months

FLIP THE PAGE TO SEE OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU! FORD F150 CREWCAB 2011 FORD ESCAPE LTD. 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2010 FORD ESCAPE LTD. 2010 4x4, FX4 Pkg, leather, must see. #12EX2706A 4x4, moonroof, leather. #PFT1906

29,988

$

Or

120

$

Weekly 96 months

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4x4, V6, nice truck, great price. #12FL0404B

18,995 Or $95

$

Weekly 72 months

2006 FORD F150 CREWCAB 4x4, XLT, great truck, great price. #MLT326

19,988 Or 116

$

$

Weekly 60 months

2000 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4x4, XLT, nice truck, must see. #11F39704A

9,999

$

4x4, leather, moonroof, nice truck. #PT4704

26,988 Or 110

$

$

Weekly 96 months

2008 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4x4, STX, canopy, must see. #11F15948A

20,998 Or $105*

$

Leather, moonroof, must see. #11RA5261A

15,995 Or 94

$

$

27,988

$

Or

115

$

Weekly 96 months

36,995

$

Or

164

$

Weekly 84 months

2009 FORD F150 CREWCAB 4x4, XTR Pkg, nice truck, great price. #MLT378

26,998

$

Or

122

$

Weekly 84 months

2008 F150 SUPERCAB 4X2 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2007 FORD F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON XLT, nice truck, great price. #11RA8943A

14,988 Or $76

$

Weekly 72 months

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA GLX

4x4, moonroof, chrome wheels. #PFT1876

2005 FORD ECONOLINE E350

$

Or

111

Weekly 60 months

2004 FORD F150 CREWCAB

Cargo Van. Diesel. #PFT1881

15,995

Crewcab, 4x4, loaded. #MLT282

26,988

$

Or

$

155

Weekly 60 months

2004 HYUNDAI SANTE FE GLS

4x4, XTR, nice truck, great price. #11F13366A

4x4, leather, nice truck, great price. #11FN7033A

13,995

$

Weekly 60 months

4x4, XLT, moonroof. #PLT4690

18,988

$

Weekly 72 months

$

$

9,988

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2011 FORD FLEX AWD LTD. 4x4, leather, moonroof, nice truck, #11F19550A

10,988

$

LIMTIED AWD, leather, nice truck, #MLT411

29,888

$

Or

149

$

Weekly 72 months

Fully loaded, nav., DVD ent. system, #11EX7591A

39,888

$

Or

199

$

Weekly 72 months

Fully loaded, panoramic roof, seats 7, #PFT1903

$

29,999

Or

120

$

Weekly 96 months

Dlr# 5231 Metro Motors Ltd. *Prices do not include taxes & licensing.

Payments based on 7.25%.

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DISCOUNTS

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12,000

$

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WEEKLY PAYMENTS

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& EVERYONE’S A WINNER WITH

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO

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WIN 10,000 OR

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PLAY TODAY AT EAGLE RIDGE

$

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

1 OF 10 EQUINOX MODELS

3,000 3

$

($30,000 VALUE)

$

1,500

2,500

$

4,000 0 $8,000

NEW 2011

CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB

YEAR END

CREW CAB $

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

$

26,995

21,995OR 148 BW* NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA

From

$

EAGLE RIDGE

$

22 ,995 #25006S

14,995 OR 119 BW*

From

10,995 OR 84 BW*

$

21,490 OR 156 BW* $

2011 CHEVY CRUZES 40 LEFT

#11571A

5,000 OFF $

TO CLEAR

EAGLE RIDGE

$

14 ,995 OR 112 BW* $

LTD. EAGLERIDGEGM.COM

#3800

14,995

$

2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD 2010 JEEP COMMANDER 4WD Auto, V6, Air, Loaded

Auto, Air, Loaded, Mags

#3826

14,995

$

2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT

2010 GMC YUKON 4WD

#3129

#3792

Auto, Air, Loaded, Mags

#3631

11,995

2010 FORD F350 SD CREW 4WD

Auto, V8, Loaded, Luxury

Fully loaded trucks #3872

Prices plus tax & levies. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Financing on approved credit. Payments are bi-weekly, based on 96 mo. term at 6.9% APR. Total paid: ‘11 Silverado $29,649, ‘12 Silverado $33,488, Sonic $24,008, Orlando $31,762, Aveo $17,472, Cruize $23,296.

2595 Barnet Hwy

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

25,995

7 PASSENGER

2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER SV

$

22,995

29,995

#2729

D O O R

$

13,888

2008 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVT. #3345

$

37,995

2008 FORD F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON #3407

$

35,995

$

2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

12,888

$

#3034

2005 DODGE DURANGO 4WD #4764

10,995

$

2003 GMC YUKON 4WD #8743

$

9,995

2010 VOLVO S40

2010 VW PASSAT #3721

21,985

Auto, Air, Loaded, Mags

#3669

19,995

$

CAR & SUV HOTLINE

1-800-916-1878

$

37,995

2011 SUBARU OUTBACK Luxury Crossover #3627

#3746

$

2004 CHEVY IMPALA #2761

$

4,995

2008 DODGE SPRINTER #3371

29,995

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA

Luxury Sport Sedan

16,795

#3708

$

$

#3724

7 PASSENGER + REAR BACK UP CAMERA

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA

18,995

2010 CHRYSLER 300

Auto, Air, Loaded, CD

#3810

$

$

2010 VW JETTA

Luxury, Loaded, Mags

ALL NEW!

#11727A

$

EAGLE PRICE

2012 CHEVY ORLANDO

2011 CHEVY AVEO 15 LEFT

$

$

ALL NEW! $

#3712

#28248A

#21002S

$

Auto, Air, Power Options

EXT CAB

2012 CHEVY SONIC

#24623A

2011 NISSAN VERSA

Auto, Air, Loaded

Front + Side Air Bags, Power Windows & Locks, Heated Power Mirrors, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3, Mags

$

MODELS

$

2011 CHEVY IMPALA

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Auto, Full Stow N’ Go, Tri-Zone Climate Control, #3619

2012

#28217A

EAGLE PRICE

ALL NEW

31

LOW PAYMENTS | LOWEST PRICES | EASY FINANCE

MSRP $33,530

NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA

ec.

VEHICLE LIQUIDATION

#18084A

EAGLE $ PRICE

SA ENDLE S D

28,988

$

1991 CHEVY CORVETTE #3480

$

9,995

2003 JEEP LIBERTY 4WD #8144

$

9,995

15,995

$

2008 FORD F150 XLT CREW 4WD #3139

$

2003 FORD F350 SD CREW 4WD #0736

17,995

2004 NISSAN MAXIMA #0666

18,588

9,995

$

$

16,995

1997 MAZDA B4000 #2662

$

2,995

2007 CHEVY COBALT COUPE 2002 KIA SPORTAGE 4WD #1068

6,988

$

#3519

2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE #1585

3,995

$

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DL #8214. Prices plus tax & levies. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. All financing on approved credit.

$

5,995

2002 DODGE CARAVAN #3755

$

2,995

$

25,995

2009 INFINITI G37 #3135

$

26,995

C R A S H E R S

2005 TOYOTA COROLLA XRS #3026

$

8,995

2004 CHEVY VENTURE #3632

$

6,995

1999 GMC SAFARI #3737

$

2,995

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