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Evergreen extension?
A weekend for the arts
SEE FACE TO FACE, PAGE 11
SEE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE, PAGE 19
Christmas is coming – release the hounds
Take taxes to pay for Evergreen Fassbender urges mayors to back property taxes to build transit line By Frank Bucholtz BLACK PRESS
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The BCSPCA office in Port Coquitlam is hosting a fundraiser this weekend: pet photos with Santa. All proceeds go to buy food and supplies for the animals. Martine Campbell, assistant manager at PoCo SPCA office, hugs Jacob (who is not up for adoption). The office is located at 104-3278 Westwood St. and photos will be taken starting at 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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T he chair of the T r a n s L i n k M ayo r s ’ Council is pleading with fellow mayors to support a TransLink plan to pay for its share of the Evergreen Line construction with added property taxes, if absolutely necessary. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender made his plea at Tuesday’s PoMo council Greater Langley calls town hall Chamber of Commerce on transit meeting at which and TransLink CEO Ian See page 3 Jarvis were the guest speakers. Mayors of all Metro Vancouver communities will decide on Dec. 9 whether to support one of two supplemental plans. One would provide enough funding for the Evergreen Line extension and a start to work on North Fraser Perimeter Road while the other would do both and add extra bus service. While both call for increased property taxes, TransLink says it may not be necessary to raise taxes if other sources of revenue come through. see TAX INCREASE, C S , page g 15 5
Food bank use climbs amid slow recovery
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Tri-City retailers are hiring workers, stocking shelves and renovating in advance of what is expected to be a busy Christmas retail season. Many are cautiously optimistic because month-over-month sales have improved this year compared to 2009 but consumer confidence is low so retailers are doing everything they can to bring customers into their stores, says Mark Startup, president and CEO of Shelfspace, representing 6,300 B.C. retailers. “While there was a very clear indication that we’ve come out of the recession, what now seems uncertain is how quickly we’re coming out of it and the rate of growth,” said Startup.
More B.C. residents are turning to local food banks to help make ends meet. Nearly 95,000 people in the province used food banks in March, up 5% from a year earlier, the national Hunger Count survey by Food Banks Canada shows. And the numbers are up even more in some parts of B.C. The Surrey Food Bank counted a 10% increase this year after a 25% jump in 2009 and now serves 250 to 300 a day. “We’ve been seeing a lot of new faces,” executive director Marilyn Herrmann said. “A lot of people have told us they didn’t think they’d need a food bank.”
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Parents, kids, schools to learn codes SD43 and Port Moody Police will pilot new lockdown procedures at three PoMo schools
Summer vacation Fewer students opted to spend some of their summer at school but School District 43 still saw hefty enrolment in its summer learning programs. Program administrator Sarah Husband told school trustees Tuesday that 4,464 students took remedial, skillbuilding and high school credit courses over the summer. Enrolment was down slightly from last year — by 218 students — partly because of delayed registration due to a contract dispute with B.C. teachers that was eventually resolved. Fewer students also enrolled in high school remedial courses and Husband attributed the drop to student success in the regular school year. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 is rolling out new school lockdown procedures and has improved communication and standardized procedures for staff and administrators handling critical incidents. In a pilot program that will eventually extend to all schools, Heritage Woods and Port Moody secondary schools and Moody middle will be introduced to a two-level lockdown system known as Code Yellow and Code Red. A lockdown is a term for closing a school and confining students to classrooms when a threat has been identified. The district has decided to standardize procedures so police and administrators can work together more effectively. Beginning next year, students will practise Code Yellow drills for events of a less serious nature and Code Red drills for incidents mostly involving an intruder. Port Moody Const. Luke Van Winkel appeared with Rob Lederer, vice principal of Heritage Woods, to explain the new procedures to trustees at the board of education meeting Tuesday evening. Hearkening back to the Columbine high school massacre 11 years ago in Colorado, Lederer said the term “lockdown” generates fear in parents and educators alike but lockdowns are practical responses to potential threats — and practising them will make everyone safer. “It makes sense to drill for lockdown procedures,” Lederer said, adding that Port Moody police will be involved in the drills so students and staff become more comfortable with seeing them in the event of an emergency. Lederer and Van Winkel said Code Yellow, where students are confined to the classroom but can still continue with school work and authorized personnel can still enter the building, are likely to occur more frequently in response to less serious threats, such as a bear on the school grounds. Code Red incidents where an intruder or other safety threat has been detected will be rare but will require heightened levels of security, with no visitors and no classroom activity, with students led to the nearest classroom.
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What turned out to be a false threat forced police to close Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary school for a day several years ago, locking students and staff in the gymnasium. “We want to train for Code Yellow, that’s what they will come across most of the time,” said Van Winkel, who said PoMo police are training to handle critical incidents in schools and will be visiting them to get to know the layouts. They will also have access to master keys, blueprints and floor plans. The two said the idea of developing a standardized lockdown procedure came out of an emergency conference where police and educators learned that lockdowns are more likely to occur than a fires or earthquakes. Trustees acknowledged the importance of preparing students for an emergency and keeping them safe in a lockdown but board
chair Melissa Hyndes, a Port Moody trustee, said communication is equally important and asked what is being done to keep parents informed during a critical incident. “Parents were very anxious,” Hyndes said referring to an incident six years ago when parents were frantically trying to get details of a lockdown at Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary involving 1,100 students and staff while armed police secured the building. The lockdown was in response to what turned out to be a crank call but parents criticized the district at the time for poor communication. Communication procedures have since been strengthened and SD43 staff will be
deployed to handle parents and media inquiries at the scene of such incidents. It’s also expected that students will text information about the lockdown to parents so it’s important to be open about what’s going on and to familiarize parents as well as students with the two levels of lockdown so families aren’t needlessly alarmed. “In the absence of information, people will make up their own stories,” Lederer said, adding that it’s important the procedure be standard across the district, that staff are trained and parents and students educated. Since the Gleneagle incident and another lockdown at Centennial, SD43 has beefed up its protocols and updates administrators regularly about critical incident procedures, according to spokesperson Cheryl Quinton. “We realized we didn’t handle the communication part very well,” Quinton acknowledged, and said different media strategies will be deployed depending on the situation and the best method for keeping students safe. In the case of Code Yellow, a notice will likely go home with students at the end of the day but a Code Red incident would see a safety officer and a media spokesperson working with police to convey timely information to parents and the media expected to arrive at the school. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
PoMo council wants to hear from residents By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Port Moody residents, mark Nov. 29 on your calendars. That’s the date city council has set for what Mayor Joe Trasolini hopes will be “an old-fashioned town hall meeting” for residents and city politicians to voice their thoughts on the planned Evergreen Line and its costs to the city. Trasolini made a motion to hold the
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on the last meeting of the mayors’ council in Trasolini’s absence, TransLink told the mayors that all possible revenue sources for its 2011 budget had been exhausted except for raised property taxes and a possible Metro vehicle levy — something TransLink said it hasn’t had adequate time to study yet. Under the new budget, the average property tax increase for Port Moody residents is estimated at about $36 per household. And while Trasolini’s motion to hold the town hall meeting was carried 5-1 — Coun. Gerry Nuttall voted against it, saying, “They’re going to get the money out of us somehow anyway” and Coun. Diana Dilworth was absent — council roundly
acknowledged that funding for the MurrayClarke Connector is nowhere to be found in TransLink’s budget and the proposed road upgrade appears to be sunk. As Coun. Karen Rockwell quipped: “It’s fallen so far off their radar that you couldn’t pick it up with sonar. It’s gone.” Clay agreed: “To have [residents] come down here and say, ‘Well I wouldn’t mind paying for it if it includes Murray-Clarke,’ the answer is: It won’t. It doesn’t.” The town hall meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29 in council chambers, well ahead of Trasolini’s vote at the Dec. 9 meeting of the TransLink mayors’ council. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
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PM man charged in gay bashing A Port Moody man has been charged with assault in an alle ged gay bashing last month in Vancouver. M i ch a e l A n t o n Hostland, 22, was charged with one count of assault while another man, Dustin James Sciog of Fort St. John, was charged with three counts. The incident took place shortly before 3 a.m. Oct. 8 near Tinseltown Mall at Abbott and Pender streets, west of Chinatown. Vancouver Police arrested the two men at the scene and they were later released while the case was being investigated. Neither men is k n ow n t o p o l i c e and both are scheduled to appear in the Downtown Community Court at 9 a.m. Monday.
190 days for PoMo man on a harassment conviction Malakpour was arrested while in Montreal; now has firearms ban By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Port Moody man will remain behind bars after pleading guilty in Surrey Provincial Court to charges of criminal harassment and uttering threats against two women last year. Safa Malakpour was sentenced to 190 days in jail with three years probation and will have to submit a DNA sample to authorities. He is also restricted from possessing a firearm for 10 years. This is not the first time the 54-year-old has had trouble with police. He was sentenced in November 2007 to 27 months in prison for criminal harassment against a family member. He was released to a
halfway house in March 2009 but after making several comments his parole officers deemed threatening, he was sent back to Matsqui penitentiary three weeks later. He was again released to a halfway house in August 2009 but he left after three days and a Canada-wide warrant was issued for his arrest. During this time, Malakpour came back on Por t Moody police’s radar when two women, including the one involved in the 2007 charges, came forward alleging more threats. “He threatened to cause death or bodily harm, he threatened to damage property,� Port Moody Police Insp. Andy Richards said of the 2009 case. “Given the nature and the specificity of the threats, we took it very seriously.� Police considered the suspect to be a “significant risk to public
safety� because the threats extended beyond the two women directly involved. Although Malakpour did not carry out the threats made in 2007, Richards said he was very close to it. “To get a 27-month custodial sentence for criminal harassment is a significant sentence,� he said. Knowing that Malakpour had fled to Montreal last fall, PMPD officers worked to identify any associates he may have there or vehicles he may have had access to. Once they zeroed in on a likely vehicle, they informed the Montreal police, who located it within five hours. They set up surveillance on the vehicle and arrested Malakpour a short time later. Richards said they
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MEETING Public Hearing WHEN Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 7pm WHERE Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street, Port Moody, BC The Council of the City of Port Moody will meet and hold a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed Bylaws.
How do we pay for the Evergreen Line and the Murray Clarke Connector? WHEN Monday, November 29, 2010 WHERE Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody BC TIME Presentation at 7pm, facilitated discussion to follow Mayor and Council invite residents and businesses to attend a Town Hall Meeting on Translink’s 2011 Budget. The plan outlines funding options for expanding transportation in the region.
Proposed Bylaws: City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw 2000, No. 2465, Amendment Bylaw No. 34, 2010, No. 2855 and City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 200, 2010, No. 2856. Applicant: Aragon Properties Ltd. Legal: Lots A and B District Lot 201, Group 1, NWD Plan 72596 PID: 004-841-107 and PID: 004-841-115 Location: 2718-2732 St Johns Street (see location map) Purpose: To amend the Official Community Plan to allow for a density of 106 units per acre and to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone the properties identified on the location map from Comprehensive Development (CD 39) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD 54) to facilitate the development of a mixed use building with 106 residential units and 21,732 sq. ft. of commercial area.
Following a presentation on the future of the Evergreen Line and the lower priority given to the Murray-Clarke Connector, Mayor Trasolini will facilitate a discussion around funding options and community priorities.
All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing. If you are submitting a written submission prior to the Public Hearing, please submit it to the City by email at clerks@cityofportmoody.com or by fax at 604-469-4550 not later than 12 noon Tuesday, November 23, 2010. No representations may be received by Council on these bylaws after the close of the Public Hearing.
Your feedback will influence Port Moody’s position on Translink’s proposed funding supplements. Your voice will affect future transportation and taxation in the region.
Bylaw Nos. 2855 and 2856 and related information may be inspected at the Planning and Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive (at loco Road), Port Moody, BC Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.
View a copy of Translink’s 2011 Supplemental Plan at City Hall, or view it online at www.cityofportmoody.com
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Ease off gas pedal Tri-City Speed Watch is, well, watching you By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Morris Sokolowski has never donned a police uniform but he is familiar with many of the rigours that come with being a traffic cop. The retired businessman works with Tri-City Speed Watch, a group of volunteers dedicated to slowing down motorists, especially during the wet fall and winter months. Armed with a radar gun and a clipboard, Sokolowski and his colleagues are dispatched around the re gion, searching for speeders on some of the more dangerous roads in the Tri-Cities. “Anybody that we see speeding, we write them up and turn the information over to the RCMP,” he said. “They send everybody a warning letter.” So f ar this year, more than 7,000 motorists have received such war nings and Sokolowski said many drivers have thanked him for encouraging them to slow down. One man told Sokolowski he keeps a warning letter he received in his glove box, serving as a reminder to travel within the speed limit. “Most of the time, people don’t realize
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Speed Watch volunteers Morris Sokolowski and Harry Scaife participate in an ICBC speed awareness campaign on Dewdney Trunk Road in Coquitlam Wednesday. Volunteers write up speeders, who get warning letters from the police. they are going over the limit,” Sokolowski said. “They usually thank us for being here and reminding them to watch their speed.” Tri-City Speed Watch generally conducts its work between 8 a.m. and noon on weekdays. During that time Sokolowski, said the most common culprits he sees speeding are parents rushing their kids to school. With the onset of the winter driving season, Speed Watch, the RCMP and ICBC are encouraging drivers to be even more careful on the road than usual. ICBC statistics show the number of casualty crashes due to fast driving increases 40% in December from October, numbers that could be even higher in anticipation of a wetter winter than usual. “Wet road conditions are the main factor of speed-related crashes in the Lower Mainland,” said Jon Schuber t,
Agenda Highlights Monday, November 22, 2010 7:00 pm – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam PRESENTATIONS • 2010 United Way Cheque Presentation • 2010 Heritage Photo Contest – “Something Old, Something New”
PUBLIC HEARING • OfÀcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3749 for North East Dominion Triangle Area • OfÀcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3749 for North East Dominion Triangle Area
BYLAWS • 2011 Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3750 See Also: Report from Finance and Intergovernmental Committee • 2011 Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 3751 • Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 3696
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REPORTS Smart Growth Committee • Rezoning Application for 2264 Atkins Street Director of Development Services • HEARING #12 – 2330 Tyner Street – Section 57 Notice • HEARING 3247-3253 Vincent Street – Section 57 Notice • HEARING 1018 Yarmouth Street – Section 57 Notice Standing Committee Verbal Updates • Healthy Community Committee • Social Inclusion Committee • Transportation Solutions and Operations Committee
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Sluggish net slows learning in SD43 Restrictions may have to be imposed in area schools By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 needs to go on a digital diet to keep data flowing on its sluggish online network. That’s the recommendation of Brian Kuhn, SD43’s manager of information services, who told trustees Tuesday that internet use in schools has outstripped capacity and restrictions are needed as well as more tools to manage the network and money to upgrade or switch service providers to boost capacity. “We need it to work like a lightbulb,� Kuhn said of the Provincial Learning Network (PLNet), which the province installed in 1998 to link all B.C. schools. The network has been upgraded several times but it hasn’t kept up with demand, connections are slow, causing frustration and making it difficult to do routine record keeping or keep up with technological advances in the classroom. Kuhn laid out the problem before SD43 trustees with a presentation that used internet and video to explain how ubiquitous the internet has become in schools and at the board office. Provincial exams are now online, as is student data; the district is moving to paperless budgeting and crosscatchment and permission forms are now available on the district’s web
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Students and teachers using schools’, and their own, computers are putting a strain on the Provincial Learning Network, says SD43’s manager of information services. portal My43, Kuhn said. The internet is now embedded in the curriculum and students are creating their own videos, blogs and discussion groups while teachers are using interactive white boards, and educational software, classroom literacy and library programs that they download from the internet. All this traffic is slowing down the network, Kuhn said, and while the province is funding an upgrade of the PLNet, tripling its capacity, it’s merely tinkering. Something more drastic —
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and expensive — is needed to handle the 9,000 computers and other personal laptops and handheld devices that are now in schools. “The slowness, it’s terrible,� Kuhn said, and he illustrated his point with a video made by Maillard middle school students that was tweeted on Twitter and uploaded to YouTube that stressed the importance of being “connected� and the difficulties students and teachers face when internet connections are slow. He’s recommending the district
implement “digital responsibility guidelines,� which he called a diet, to restrict internet use to specific educational purposes. The district’s Student Leadership Council is being canvassed for ideas and the “diet� or guidelines will likely be rolled out in the next several months. “It’s a scarce resource and we need to maximize the use of it,� he said. An internet diet would be a shortterm solution, however, because the future of education is closely tied to new developments in technology. Kuhn said even the education ministry has acknowledged technology is a critical factor in skills development and new schools planned for School District 43, including Pitt River middle, will have technology built into the design. Carey Chute, principal of facilities initiatives, who is helping plan five new schools in the district, said students and teachers are expecting to use technology and a “backbone� is needed to support it. “They need the technology to be constant, consistent and moving forward,� Chute said. Among the options is building a private fibre network, which could join up with Coquitlam’s QNet, a fibre optic system that the city laid under its major connector roads, or upgrading the existing provincial network. Trustees asked Kuhn to come back with cost estimates and priorities for various options, and will also bring the issue of network capacity to the BC School Trustees Association. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Shelter: If not in our backyard, then in whose? AS WE SEE IT The following column was written by Michelle Thomson, Nikki Vohora, Courtney Swanson and Miranda Franson, who are fourth-year nursing students at Douglas College.
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here have been strong opinions both for and against the proposed homeless shelter at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam. The opposing response? “Not in my backyard.” Indeed, if not in our backyard, then in whose? The homeless population of the Tri-Cities has tried to stay out of our backyard. But community objections have forced people out of the Coquitlam River area and other areas. The bottom line: The Tri-Cities homeless are in need of a shelter to provide warmth, safety and opportunities to make positive changes in their lives. To date, there are more than 100 homeless people living in the Tri-Cities, 38% of whom
have been homeless for more than a year. Constant exposure to the cool, damp B.C. environment is a threat to this population, meaning the temporary shelters provided by local churches cannot meet the ongoing needs of those without a home. There are currently no permanent shelter beds in the Tri-Cities and no transitional facilities to help break the cycle of homelessness. Without a permanent shelter, there will always be homeless people in our backyard. Even if the 3030 Gordon Ave. shelter is approved and receives funding, it will be another three years before it is open. Concerns amongst community members regarding the safety of their neighbourhood are understandable. But recent studies have shown there is no correlation between the location of homeless shelters and crimes involving property or violence. Some areas have actually found a decrease in illegal activity. According to police, a shelter built under similar circumstances in Richmond has not increased crime rates. Some readers may be surprised to know that the homeless or men-
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IN WEDNESDAY’S PAPER The Tri-City News looks at how a suburban shelter fits into its neighbourhood tally ill are more likely to be harmed by others than to cause harm themselves. As nursing students, we have had the opportunity to work in various homeless shelters and support centres throughout the Lower Mainland. Our experiences led us to meet people out of work due to the economic downturn, people who had lost their families in accidents and never recovered, divorced fathers in financial dilemmas, adults who had been physically or mentally harmed as children, people with physical disabilities and others with mental health challenges. Like all of us, homeless people cannot be grouped into one stereotypical category. The homeless are a group of people subject to discrimination
and abuse, they are in a vulnerable situation. The proposed 3030 Gordon Ave. building would provide 120 beds for people who are already a part of our community. Sixty of the beds would be used as a temporary solution to sleeping outside. The remaining 30 would be kept for those who would like to reintegrate into society. We are asking Tri-City residents to reflect on any objections to this shelter and consider an alternative perspective to the issue — one that promotes access for all to one of the most basic needs for survival. A shelter provides services designed to help homeless people connect with other housing options and community support services. They also meet the immediate needs for shelter, food, and security. We need to take responsibility for our community and the well-being of all. We need to exercise tolerance and compassion for people who are struggling outside of mainstream society. The health of a community is dependent on the health of individual members, and together we can make positive changes.
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FACE TO FACE: Should the Evergreen Line be extended to Port Coquitlam?
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f you’re a commuter living in Port Coquitlam, you’ve got to be increasingly happy about your transportation options. You can catch buses connecting your city to the rest of the Lower Mainland; you can hop on the West Coast Express at its PoCo stop; you can drive across the new Pitt River Bridge; and you can use the equally new Coast Meridian overpass. But, alas, there’s one thing you can’t look forward to, and that is having direct access to the planned Evergreen Line. The current plan calls for the line to run from Lougheed Mall to the Coquitlam Town Centre area and no farther. And so, while we all wait to see how the $400-million funding gap will be bridged, PoCo’s elected officials are busy letting the world know they think several hundred million dollars more should be expended to stretch the line into their downtown area. “If it doesn’t get built right now,” Mayor Greg Moore declared, “it never will.” Maybe so, but the problem is that Port Coquitlam’s protestations can only hinder completion of the Evergreen, not hasten it. I say this because, on the thousand-to-one chance that Mayor Moore is successful in his campaign, it would
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inevitably lead to the re-drafting of existing Evergreen plans, interminable reviews and another yearslong fight over funding. And surely, after three-decades, hasn’t Coquitlam waited long enough for rapid transit? I think so. And don’t forget, Port Coquitlam residents will benefit from the building of the line as currently laid out because they won’t have such a long way to go to connect with a transit line. One fears Mayor Moore and his council colleagues have caught a bad case of ITHIWWITitis, a heretofore undiscovered malady also known by its proper name, the “If They Have it, We Want It Too” Syndrome. The direct opposite of the NIMBY (not in my backyard) Syndrome, ITHIWWITitis breaks out when an individual or group receives something of value, prompting other individuals or groups to start jumping up and down and saying they want it too. The ITHIWWITs’ arguments are usually filled with words such as “fairness” and “equity.” Conspicuous by their absence, however, are words such as “affordability” and “practicality.” And, surely, these words reflect the most important considerations of all.
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“PoCo residents will benefit from the building of the line as currently laid out because they won’t have such a long way to go to connect with a transit line.” Terry O’Neill
vs. “The long-term plan for rapid transit in Metro Vancouver is to extend it into Pitt Meadows and connect with Surrey and Langley.” Mary Woo Sims What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what O’Neill and Sims have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.
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Tow-truck scammer strikes in Coquitlam By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Coquitlam man is warning the public after he says he was burned by a scammer pretending to be a local tow truck driver. Asking that his last name not be published for fear of reprisal, Garry said he got a strange phone call while running errands Monday afternoon from a man outside of his Pacific Street apartment. The man on the phone identified himself as a driver with Gino’s Tires and Towing, the company that Garry’s building strata routinely uses to tow away illegally parked vehicles. In fact, Garry said, he identified himself as the owner’s son. But the scammer has nothing to do with the Port Coquitlam towing company. “He said something was wrong and he needed to get a hold of the manager of the building and I said that we don’t really have a building manager, we have a management company.” Garry recalled Tuesday. “He went on to say, ‘Well, I really don’t want to talk about this on the phone. I’m in your lobby and people are walking by and I’m really embarrassed by this.’ The guy really seemed sincere.” Garry returned to his building, where he found a man who “looked the part” of a tow truck driver in jeans and a work shirt, he said. “So we walked through our social room and it was like he knew our building. He felt like he belonged. And we’re going back outside into the back lot and it’s pouring rain and he goes, ‘My truck’s just over there
in the back of the parking lot,’ and he says, ‘I ran out of fuel and I’m really embarrassed to phone my dad, Gino.’” Feeling sympathetic, Garry asked the man how he could help. That’s when the driver asked him for $20 and a jerry can so he could get some diesel from a nearby gas station and then drive home to get money to pay him back within the hour. “I think about it now and I feel like an idiot,” Garry said, adding that he’s in charge of security for his building. “But at the time, it just seemed so legit and I wasn’t about to walk all the way to the back of the parking lot to see if his truck was there because it was pouring rain.” Garry gave the man the $20 and off he went. “So basically, I waited three hours and nobody ever came back with my $20, so I decided to phone back the cell number that phoned me,” Garry said. “And when I phoned back, I found out it was another owner in the building and that [the scammer] had asked this guy to borrow his cell phone.” The resident told Garry he showed the man where Garry’s phone number was posted in the mailroom along with the other strata members’ and then handed over his phone to the supposed tow truck driver. And the rest — like Gary’s $20 — is history. When The Tri-City Newss contacted Gino’s Tires and Towing, an employee who declined to be named said the scammer has nothing to do with the company, which had received at least one other identical complaint from a customer a few days earlier.
Economic panel offers up advice A new panel designed to tap into economic development opportunities as the Evergreen Line is built and Burke Mountain’s population grows met for the first time with Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart this week. The Economic Development and Investment Advisory Panel — made up of representatives of the business, development and planning sectors in the community — will give “highlevel strategic advice” on how Coquitlam should position itself before the massive capital projects take shape. Chaired by Stewart, the panel is made up of Coun. Mae Reid, chair of the city’s land use and economic development committee, and members Michael Geller, Maureen Enser, Phil Heard, Peter Busby, Ann McAfee, Chuck Brook, Geoff Nagle, Jeff Rank, Bob Rennie and John Northey, the former mayor Port Moody. Besides the Evergreen Line, the Highway 1 expansion project and Burke Mountain development, other topics on the table include the future of the Riverview Hospital grounds, the potential of neighbourhood cores and job creation — a subject close to Stewart, who vowed to make Coquitlam one of the easier places to get a job when he took office two years ago. Next week, city council will decide during its 2011 budget talks whether to allocate $20,000 to the panel, as requested by the city clerk’s office. Last year, Coquitlam completed and approved its economic action plan that centres on four pillars: capitalizing on transportation infrastructure to create new business opportunities, supporting business success, building on our cultural diversity to create trade and investment opportunities, and leveraging community assets to drive investment and job creation. Stewart was not available for comment by The Tri-City News’ deadline Thursday. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Uncertainty is tinged with optimism, however, because even though consumers are wary of the future, 93% are still employed and they are shopping for the things they need, Startup said, adding that sales in all categories are up. This Christmas season, retailers who offer lower price points on a wide selection will do better than those who offer only a few highpriced products, said Startup, noting, “It’s trendy to be price-conscious.” Retailers who strive to make improvements in how they do business — by offering increased customer service, better trained staff or renovated digs — will also see more customers through their doors, he predicted. “There is a link between the individual store and how they manage things they control,” Startup said. In the Tri-Cities, retailers are getting ready for the holiday shopping season. Kirsten Anderson, owner of the Village Toy Shop in Port Moody’s Newport Village, said she has never had a warehouse so full of merchandise to sell at Christmas and believes consumers have left concerns about the recession behind. “We felt the recession,” Anderson said, “but this year, you know, it’s up and down. We’ve had some really good months. We’ve had a good September, and October is doing very well.” She’s keeping her finger crossed, too, that the predicted cold winter stays away until after
Charities Unwrapped More than 65 not-for-profit groups from across the Tri-Cities and the rest of the Lower Mainland will be selling tickets to Unwrapped, a night of special discounts and prizes at Coquitlam Centre mall next week. The Nov. 23 event will give holiday shoppers an opportunity to take advantage of onenight only discounts, food and entertainment while raising money for the charity of their choosing. The event takes place between 7 and 11 p.m. Tuesday and will feature more than $16,000 in prizes, including holiday trips, spa services, restaurant visits, and a Kenmore washer and dryer combination. Tickets cost $10 and 100% of the money goes to the not-for-profit from which they’re purchased. Tickets are also available at Coquitlam Centre guest services, with all profits going to the Share Family and Community Services society. For a complete list of the charities involved go to www.tricitynews.com.
the holiday season. In Coquitlam, Spinola Bay gift shop owner Doris Hunter is pampering her customers with “trunk” parties where shoppers can find out about the latest Thomas Sabo charms and munch on appetizers. “It’s convenient and fun for the customers,” Hunter said. As for renovations, at least two major retailers are revamping their stores to stay current. Sears at Coquitlam Centre mall recently unveiled its $3-million renovation to modernize the fashion and cosmetics departments and brighten up the store. Future Shop at Coquitlam Centre, meanwhile, is in the midst of a seasonal hiring campaign and has plans to renovate its gaming area to capitalize on the interest in new developments in gaming consoles and new game releases. Tyler Haynes, Future Shop general manager, said the gaming department is being dramatically overhauled, with more space, enhanced lighting and plenty of opportunities for customers to interact with the new motion gaming consoles such as Playstation 3’s Move and Xbox’s Kinect. The renovation is expected to be complete by the second week of November — just as the Christmas shopping season gets underway. Haynes said he expects electronics to do well because people will want the latest smartphones, games, TVs and other electronics gizmos under the tree. “We are anticipating increased customer demand and are hiring a lot of people to make sure we have knowledgeable people in the stores to help with purchases.”
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Many B.C. food banks this year reported having to take unusual steps to meet the growing demand – such as cutting their hamper size, contacting other food banks for help or making special public appeals for donations. “Very few have said they’ve turned people away, or closed early or not opened,” said Herrmann, who also is a director on Food Banks B.C. “We’re all trying very hard to keep those things from happening.” Also notable, she said, is an increase in the number of two-parent families coming for food, in contrast with the stereotype of a single parent struggling to feed the kids. The increased demand is being felt in the Tri-Cities. For instance, last year at this time, approximately 300 families had registered for the Share Family and Community Services’ Christmas program; this year, after just a few days of registration, 675 families have already signed up.
The annual Hunger Count found 11% of B.C. recipients are working and earning a paycheque but still need support while 44% are on social assistance; 6.2% of those assisted in B.C. were seniors and 19.5% were aboriginal. And children make up 30% of those who benefit. Herrmann said the slow economic recovery is being felt in the Lower Mainland, but the impact is worst in Interior areas such as Revelstoke, Salmon Arm and 100 Mile House. “The rural food banks are being hit so, so hard,” she said. “Many industries and businesses are shutting down and many of their donors are now becoming clients of the food banks.” Even affluent areas are experiencing higher demand in part because of the higher cost of housing. “We’ve seen a 10% increase in the Greater Vancouver catchment area,” said Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society CEO Cheryl Carline. The society runs 16 depots serving
Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore but is considering opening new ones in what Carline calls non-traditional areas. “Our depot on the North Shore is growing and we may have to look at another one in that area,” Carline said. Another may open on Vancouver’s wealthier west side. Carline said volunteers are now bracing for a surge in clients as the holiday season nears. “We’re heading into the cold and wet and difficult time of year, so usually we see some of those numbers swell at Christmas,” she said. Nationally, 867,000 people used food banks in March, a nine% increase from a year earlier. Food Banks Canada wants Ottawa to embark on a poverty prevention and reduction strategy and put more money into affordable housing, child care and the child tax benefit. jnagel@blackpress.ca
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Many mayors, including Sur rey’s D i a n n e Wa t t s a n d Langley Township’s Rick Green, say they will vote against any plan that has the pot e n t i a l t o i n c re a s e property taxes. They fear that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the province, which promises to look at all potential sources of revenue for TransLink (including the carbon tax), will be ignored by the provincial government as it undergoes a change in leaders and faces possible defeat, either through recall or an election. Fassbender said the MOU is a breakthrough for local gover nments as the province has finally agreed to take a look at sources of revenue for TransLink “across the board.” “I do not believe that, long-ter m, the proper ty tax is the most appropriate source of TransLink funding,” he said. But he added that the mayors’ council needs to support raising it by 2012 as a fallback position because the sources of funding for the Evergreen Line, a long-promised rapid transit extension from Burnaby to Coquitlam, must be in place by the end of the
year. Fassbender acknowledged that some mayors do not believe the province will keep its commitment made in the MOU. He disagrees. “I believe the current government will honour the principle of the thing and we as mayors have to live up to our commitment. We have an oblig ation to get on with the Evergreen Line.” Fassbender recognizes that it will be an uphill battle to convince enough mayors to vote for a potential
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TODAY: Friday, Nov. 19 DECK THE HALLS, DODGE THE MALLS Forget the shopping malls, Heritage Mountain elementary school is inviting everyone to get a jump on their holiday gifting with its holiday shopping bazaar in the gym at 125 Ravine Dr. in Port Moody. More than 30 professional vendors will be on-hand to sell wares ranging from jewellery to jams, clothing and cosmetics from 3 to 9 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own shopping bags to the fundraising event and to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win an iPod Touch.
DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! Port Moody’s recreation department is hosting a dance for youths in Grades 6 to 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the PoMo rec complex at 300 Ioco Rd. Tickets are available for $10 from cityofportmoody.com, by phone at 604-469-4556 or at the door after 7 p.m. Students must present their Go-Card as proof of age and a dress code will be in effect.
BELCARRA ARTS WEEKEND Artists of all ages and abilities will be showing off their paintings, carvings, pottery, fabric art and jewellery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Belcarra Community Hall at 4084 Bedwell Bay Rd.
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Last Sunday’s Archbishop Carney high school annual Christmas craft fair. Mary Huppie with her display of country-style ornaments.
SINGLES MINGLER For those 40 and older looking to make a connection, the Tri-Cities Singles Club meets tonight — and the third Friday of every month — from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Port Moody Legion (2513 Clarke St.) to plan monthly activities calendar. Biking, hiking, kayaking, camping, music, movies and more are always on the agenda for this dynamic and energetic crowd. Interested? Contact Phyllis at 604-472-0016 or tricityclub@gmail.com.
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SEVEN SINFUL GIFTS Named after the Latin mnemonic for the first letters of the seven deadly sins, Saligia: 7 Gifts for Clara is a sinful twist on a classic holiday tale. This blend of contemporary dance and visual arts storytelling runs Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for students and seniors. Visit www.collabartcreations.ca for more.
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The Port Moody parks and recreation department is hosting a musical showcase featuring five local bands: SlenderMan, REV, Laika, DST and Sally’s Hot. Youth 13 and over are welcome to check it out from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St.). Tickets are $7 at the door. For more info call Corina or Joanne at 604-469-4562.
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GALA OPENING Vancouver artist Marcus Bowcott’s most recent paintings are inspired by the Fraser River and the waterways of the Lower Mainland. Log booms, freighters and barren shorelines pay homage to the geography of Metro Vancouver while suggesting a deep foreboding through its environmental destruction. Marcus Bowcott: Cut Blocks, Stacks and Bundles runs from Nov. 19 to Jan. 8, with an opening reception Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.
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Angel Trees at Vancity I f yo u b r i n g a toy to a local Vancity branch, you can help make Christmas brighter for kids in need. Once again, Tri-City Vancity branches are teaming up with TriCity Transitions ( fo r m e rly t h e Tri-City Women’s Resource Centre) to provide gifts for children. Through Dec. 8, Vancity branches are inviting the public to choose an angel from the tree and fulfill a child’s w i s h b y l e av ing that gift (unwrapped) under the Angel Tree. The gifts will go to families supported by Tri-City Transitions, a nonprofit organization that helps those who have been affected by violence and abuse. The donor program is available at the following local branches: • Pinetree Branch, 2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam; • Maillardville Branch, 1013 B r u n e t t e Ave. , Coquitlam; • Shaughnessy Station Branch, 2850 Shaughnessy St., PoCo; • N or th S ide Branch, #130-2325 Ottawa St., PoCo; • Port Moody B r a n ch , # 5 - 1 2 1 B rew S t . , Po r t Moody; • North Road Branch, 3977 North Rd., Burnaby. For more information about the Tri-City Transitions Society, visit www. tricitytransitions. com.
Sign up for help Registration is open for individuals and families living in the TriCities that need a Christmas hamper. Toys and gifts are also available for children 17 years and younger and can be picked up by registered, custodial parents with required documents when Share’s Toy Shop opens. (For more information about registration visit www.sharesociety. ca.)
Get a ‘fix’ on your life PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Barry Buzza Determining your course in life — as in a sea journey — can make all the difference in the world
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few days ago, I was talking with a young man (almost 20) about his life and future plans. I loved the fact that this man was thinking seriously about his education, career path, marriage and family, and his personal purpose. I used a boating illustration as I explained how he should navigate the course his life was to follow. I explained that most helmsmen use something known as “conning� when finding their way along the beautiful but rugged BC. coast. Conning is fine as long as the weather and water conditions are good. The captain navigates his boat according to what he sees on the shore. He knows where he is and where he is going because he sees certain landmarks that are recognizable. But when the fog settles in, it grows dark or there are so many other boats in the water, the captain has to change his course frequently. During those times, it is easier for him to lose track of where he is or where he is going. Any experienced boater knows how to overcome the distress and danger of aimless drifting on the open seas. In navigational terms, they need to obtain a fix. A fix gives the boater the highest level of certainty in navigation and an accurate position. He may be in the middle of the ocean with nothing in sight but can still know his exact position.
A fix, obtained with a handheld compass, GPS or radar detector, is extremely beneficial when fog rolls in or the boat is engulfed in a cloud of inclement weather. Even in times of total invisibility, when he has a clear fix, the mariner knows when to slow down or anchor for a while to wait it out, or when to keep moving. That’s where we all arrive at times in our life journeys. As long as the circumstances of life are happy and healthy, we can get away with conning as we can easily see where we are headed. But when the fog settles in or the storms of life begin to blow around us and the waves are so high that we grow anxious, that’s when we realize how important it is to have our position fixed. That’s where the young man I was speaking to is now. He’s moving out of the safe haven of his teen years and into the unknown of adulthood. The ominous clouds of wondering about marriage, family, career and financial independence have appeared on his horizon and he needs a fix. So we would be wise to consider, as we embark into the adventure of adulthood, three important questions: • Who am I? • Why am I here? • How does life work? The last one, which to me is the most important question, should be answered first. It relates to other questions such as “Is there a God?â€? “Is there a design to life?â€? and “If there is, where do I fit in to that design?â€? Answering “How does life work?â€? will give a young adult his fix in the journey of life. From there, he can chart his course. I’ll come back to the question. Barry Buzza (www.barrybuzza.com and http://barrybuzza.blogspot.com) is senior pastor at Northside church in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.
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In order to meet the leisure and recreational needs of the community, the City of Coquitlam is undergoing a master planning process to revitalize Glen Park. The City is seeking input from area residents and neighbourhood organizations with an interest in this project. We invite you to join us at an Open House to share your thoughts. Date: Thursday, November 25, 2010 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Lobby, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way Please follow the directional signage. Please forward any comments to glenpark@coquitlam.ca. If you require further information, please contact:
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We need nature more than it needs us GREEN SCENE Elaine Golds Lower Mainland ecosystems are worth $5.4B each year, says report
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The value of a single pollinating bee has been placed as high as $50. apparently does not include the additional benefits we derive from the marine ecosystems located on our foreshore. Obviously, if we had to pay for nature, we might not be able to afford it. And so, the reasoning hopefully goes, we should take more
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Forests can absorb tremendous amounts of rainfall, unlike the hard surfaces of city streets and rooftops. And rainfall discharged into urban streams on its way to the ocean can help to provide excellent habitat for salmon. The other outstanding service provided by nature is food production. Even if farmers plant and harvest the crops, the fertile soil on flood plains has come courtesy of natural processes, as do the pollination services of wild insects such as bumblebees. Worldwide, approximately one third of our food production is dependent on pollination by insects, birds and bats. In the Lower Mainland, studies have shown the pollination services needed to produce many annual crops — including tomatoes, strawberries and fruit trees — is worth almost $250 million. Although domestic honeybees provide some of these pollination services, crop yields are typically higher in areas where wild insect pollinators are also present. Personally, I don’t need any studies to convince me of the worth of nature. Apart from essential services such as climate regulation, flood protection, drinking water and food production, I also enjoy nature for its recreational and spiritual values. But if it takes a report such as this one to convince economists and politicians to make decisions that will better protect the natural world, I am all for it. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vice-president of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and president of the PoMo Ecological Society.
Builders, News are collecting coats for kids The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) has launched its 15th annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a group whose many initiatives help to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need. In addition to the GVHBA office, 33 member companies at 46 locations in 13 municipalities will serve as coat drop-off sites through Nov. 30. As well, The Tri-City Newss and other Black Press newspapers are partnering with the GVHBA to collect coats. Tri-City drop-off locations for Coats for Kids Campaign through Nov. 30 are:
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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Dancing money for Crossroads, a night in Toys R Us for kids ARIGATO Riverside secondary school grew a little last week with a visit from 90 students from Chikushidai high school in Kyushu, Japan. The guests toured the Port Coquitlam school, took part in classes and got involved in the Japanese language program. The visit was orchestrated by the multicultural leadership class.
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The organizing committee of last month’s Dancing With Our Stars at the Terry Fox Theatre met this week to hand over $16,126 to the Crossroads Hospice Society. DVDs from the fundraiser are now available through Reeltime Videoworks (604-644-0486); the proceeds from the sale will also be donated to the society. From left to right: Anita Cymet, Barb Henham, Dee Parry, Marilyn McAuley, Irene Bouchard, Brent Smith, Barb Ferchuk and Daphne Gagnon. Six-year-old Ryland Mallari and nine of his friends spent the night at a firstever Toys R Us sleepover in Coquitlam last week. Each child spent $100 on toys, which were donated to the Surrey Christmas Bureau. Ryland is pictured with his mother, Cathy Deck, Surrey Christmas Bureau co-ordinator KC Gilroy and Brian Roeseler, assistant director of the Lougheed Highway Toys R Us store.
Two Tri-City teens were to meet with the Governor-General of Canada today (Friday) after winning national academic contests. Riverside secondary’s Eden Nzeyimana a was presented with an award by David Johnston for taking first place in the Canadian National Begbie History Competition (French) while Carolyn Nakagawa, a graduate of Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary, swept this year’s HistoricaDominion Great Canadian Questions Essay competition (Nakagawa’s essay is printed in full at www.tricitynews. com, under the Community section).
London, England, this week to accept an international prize. Pacific Coast Terminals, the world’s largest sulphur export facility, scooped the Safety in Bulk Handling accolade from the International Bulk Journal Awards for its leadership and effective management of safety programs. “We are honoured to receive this award that recognizes our contribution and commitment to improving our safety on a global stage,” Ken Catton, PCT vice president and general manager, said in a press release. PCT specializes in the handling of bulk-solid sulphur and liquid glycol.
TV TWOSOME Two Tri-City students took on the role of reporters Thursday during CBC’s News Day in B.C. Haider Nayani and Viola Chen of Port Moody secondary participated in the province-wide student news gathering event. Chen was expected to do a story on cyber bullying for CBC’s dinner newscast. To win the opportunity, students had to pitch their stories during a two-day audition.
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Write a great story, get a visit from great storyteller If you and your family write a story, you may get a visit from a professional: childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s author Robert Munsch. But time is running out as the deadline for entering ABC Life Literacy Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth annual Munsch at Home Contest is Nov. 25. To enter the Munsch at Home Contest, families must write an original 250-word story together and submit it online at www. FamilyLiteracyDay.ca. Munsch will visit the winning familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in January 2011 for a personal reading of their story, along with a public reading at a literacy orga-
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, NOV. 20 • Terry Fox secondary school music department trivia night and silent auction; doors open 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $20 per person reserved and pre-paid through Laura, 604-9441562. • Christmas marketplace, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 1110 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam; baking, jams, jellies, jewellery, tea room, silent auction; lunch available.
phy outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: Grant, 604-671-8458. • Grab a friend or come out to meet some new ones with the Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club, an adult group of recreational level players who play at Hillcrest middle school gym every
Wednesday, 8-10 p.m. Fun is the focus, so even if you haven’t played in years you will be welcome. Info: Gary, 604-469-6389. • Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in TriCities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604-
464 1839. • Tri-City, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Newcomers Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in PoCo. All women, not just those new to the area, wanting to have some fun and promote new friendship are welcome to participate. In
TO SUBMIT AN ITEM: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com • fax: 604-944-0703 addition to monthly general meetings, members participate in ongoing activity groups that meet weekly or monthly. Info, meeting location: Wendy, 604-4682423 or tricities_newcomers@yahoo.ca.
SAT., NOV. 20: XMAS CRAFT FAIR • Riverside secondary school Christmas craft and dealer fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2215 Reeve St., PoCo; 100 tables of creative crafts and popular vendors, plus raffles, concession, door prize. Admission: $1, children free. All proceeds go to Riverside after-grad.
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24 • Minnekhada Park Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m., in the Lodge at Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam. Info: Trina, 604-520-6442. • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club stamp display and presentation by a collector; stamp “swap and shop” at 7 p.m., presentation after 8 p.m. in McGee Room at the community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.
THURSDAY, NOV. 25 • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society heritage evening, 7-8 p.m. at the Archives in Leigh Square. Topic: 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy. Info: 604-927-7611. • Stones & Style fashion show, presented by Joye Designs Stone Art Gallery, Saint Street Grill restaurant, 2510 St. Johns St., PoMo; seating at 5:30 p.m., menu selection at 6 p.m., fashion show at 7 p.m. Tickets: $35, available at 604-931-2662 ($1,000 to be donated to PoMo’s Seaview elementary school). Info: www.joyedesigns.ca.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm.freetoasthost.info or Shirley,604-671-1060. • Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10. Info: 604-461-2522 or kittybridgens@yahoo.ca. • Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: 604-9316711. Leave your name and phone number and an instructor will contact you with lesson dates and times. Games are scheduled on a drop-in basis. • Play euchre every Saturday from noon to approximately 2:30 p.m. at the Treehouse Pub, near Shaughnessy and Lougheed, PoCo. Info: sunset585@hotmail.com. • Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-9450880 or 604-942-1345. • Tri-City Singles Social Club is a fun group of 40+ people who get together and enjoy activities such as walking, theatre, dining, biking, bowling, kayaking, weekend trips and more. Membership is $20 per year. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at PoMo Legion. Info: tricityclub@gmail.com or Phyllis, 604-472-0016. • Morningside Toastmasters invites you to develop your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members are welcome at meetings held every Thursday, 7:25-8:30 a.m., Burkeview Family Funeral Care, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Info: Gene, 604-2308030 or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca. • Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities Committee, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Port Moody city hall. If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cycling facilities in the area. New participants always welcome. Info: John, 604-469-0361 or jseinen@shaw.ca. • PoMo Men’s 60-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Phil, 604-468-2801 or George, 604-341-4813. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, noon-3 p.m. plus first and third Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Howe Room, Poirier community centre. Members do needlework,
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? • PoCo Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity United church, Prairie and Shaughnessy. Info: 604-9418465. • Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7:30 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome. 604-931-5120. • PoMo Garden Club meets second and last Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Kyle Centre. Info: 604-931-6224. embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet and much more; new members welcome. Info: Maureen, 604-942-5457. • Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604-463-8874. • City of the Arts Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., PoMo city hall. Improve your career and personal life by improving your communication and leadership skills in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Guests and new members welcome. Info: www.cityartstoastmasters.com. • Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Alex Graham Manor, 101 Noons Creek Dr., PoMo. New members welcome. Info: 604-936-5275. • Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@hotmail.com. • The Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club operating since 1965 that combines raising money with fun times. Kinsmen meet the second Thursday of each month and commit time for projects and social events. Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting, call Cyrille at 604-942-4826 or email kincyril@shaw.ca. • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the board room, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-937-4130. • Crystal Clear Speakers Toastmasters meet every second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Oasis, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Walter, 604-941-0191 or http:// crystalclearspeakers.freetoasthost.info. • Tri-City Airedale Terrier Club is organizing events for local Airedale owners (and dogs). Info: s@tricityairedales.com or www. tricityairedales.com. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets first Wednesday of every month, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek rec centre. Info: 604461-FISH (3474). • Centennial Stamp Club meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7 p.m., social rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9451017 or www.stampclub.ca. • Maillardville Community Lions now meet at Coquitlam branch of Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. Info: 604-937-0310. • 777 Neptune Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, parade every Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.,
L’Ecole des Pionniers, 3550 Wellington St., PoCo; girls and boys 12-19 welcome. Info: 604-941-6227. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Wendy, 604-552-3219. • Talk of the Town Toastmasters club meets Thursdays, noon-1 p.m., Parkwood Manor. 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Bryan, 604-941-7651 or bryandylawsky@rlc.ca. • Rocky Point Toastmasters meet Mondays, 7:15 p.m., PoMo city hall. Guests and new members welcome, please arrive 15 minutes early. Info: 604-506-1037. • PoMo Canoe and Kayak Club meets first and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m., Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park. Info: Brent, 604-4618863 or Gordon, 604-9368203. • Parents Without Partners is an international non-profit organization devoted to the interest and welfare of single parents and their children. Information meetings for new members run the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Howe Room, Coquitlam rec centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: 604-945-2407. • Brunette EnviroCommittee meets third Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., PoMo Arts Centre. Info: Mi, 604936-7470. • Hoy/Scott Streamkeepers meet the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 604-941-3402. • Tri-City Christian Women’s Club luncheon is at noon the second Thursday of each month, the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Inspirational speaker each month. Reservations: 604420_2667 or onarheim@ telus.net. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild welcomes new members to meetings: daytime, monthly on the first and third Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., night time monthly on the first and third Thursdays from 7-9:45 p.m. in the Howe Room at Coquitlam rec centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: Maureen, 604-942-5457. • PoCo Chess Club meets every Thursday, 7-10 p.m., at Wilson Centre (PoCo rec complex). Info: Nathan, 604-340-6208 or email: pocochessclub@ chessmastery.com. • Minnekhada Park Association is a group of local volunteers who work in partnership with GVRD Parks to preserve and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park. The group runs a bear aware program to educate visitors about
appropriate behaviour when encountering bears in the park and organizes work days to support nest box program, and to enhance the park’s historical features. Volunteers are always needed. Info: Karen, 604-520-6442. • Coquitlam Yoga Club offers classes Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and teacher and student development workshops third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Info: 604-945-4271. • If you are interested in volunteering in your community, PoCo Kinsmen meet twice a month. Info: 604-944-8559. • Falun Dafa/Falun Gong practice to improve mind, body and spirit: Lafarge Lake, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes are free. Info: Carolyn, 604-944-4909 or visit www.falundafa.org • 2827 BCR DCO Royal Canadian Army Cadets, for boys and girls 12-18; they will receive adventure training, learn orienteering with map and compass, leadership, first aid, marksmanship, radio communications, field
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued from page 33 • Burquitlam Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Manor, 560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Prospective members welcome. Info: 604-464-3220. • Coquitlam Camera Club meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Miller Park elementary school, 800 Egmont Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Dale, 604-667-3375 or Elma, 694-936-3969. • Learn to canoe or just have fun paddling with Dogwood Canoe Club; membership costs $35. Info: Jenn, 604-764-1009. • Knotty Dotters Smocking Group welcomes new members. Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Group meets at Kyle centre, 125 Kyle St., PoMo. Info: 604-036-1414. • Barnet Sailing Club cooperative. Info: 604-7399384. • International Training in Communication offers ongoing training in public speaking and personal development. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Poirier Street library. Info: 604-939-5088.
NOTICES • Christmas with Santa fundraiser will be held Dec. 4 at PoCo Legion and tickets must be purchased by Nov. 23; event runs 9-11:30 a.m. and includes breakfast, face painting, a visit with Santa and a loot bag. Tickets: $15 per person. Info: Sherry, 604942-2482.00000 • The Family Resource Centre at Westwood elementary school, in co-operation with School District 43, is offering multi-sensory literacy tutoring; one-hour sessions at 4 p.m. are available to all children ages 5-8 in the Tri-Cities. Info: ldafrasernorth@gmail.com. • Royal Canadian Legion has tables available for its Christmas craft fair, to be held Sunday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rental costs $35 per table. Info: 604-942-8911. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through
financial education and skill. Info & registration: 604-941-6311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604-9417111, Ext. 106. • 754 Phoenix Air Cadet Squadron is accepting registrations for girls and boys between the ages of 12 and 18. If you like camping, hiking, sports, flying, precision drill, first aid, robotics, biathlon, range, band, flight principles or air navigation, Cadets is for you. The squadron has year-long programs, including summer camps. To register, visit Moody elementary school (2717 St. Johns St., PoMo) at 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday. Info: 604-936-8211. • Family and Community Services Society is offering a free, weekly drop-in support group for women who have been affected by violence in their intimate relationships. Free childminding is available for the duration of the group. For more information about Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) support group, call Katherine at 604-936-3900. • Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. This program is a free service for Tri-City families. Info: 604-9417111. • Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo, hosts a young women’s support group (POSSE) for ages 13-18, Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Anyone who is concerned about young women issues is welcome to attend. Info: Karen or Becky, 604-936-3900. • Specialized Victim Assistance offers free and confidential info, referral, advocacy and support services to survivors of relationship violence, criminal harassment, sexual assault and child sexual abuse who may or may not wish to be involved with the criminal justice system. Info: 604-941-7111. • Vancouver Italian Folk Chorus, which draws singers from the Tri-Cities and throughout the Lower Mainland, is looking for new members. The choir, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2010 performs Italian folk songs as well as operatic and classical pieces. Info: Fortuna, 604-299-3414 or Mario, 604-291-9948.
VOLUNTEERS • The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon is looking for volunteers to canvas in their neighbourhoods to raise awareness and collect funds for research and
health promotion initiatives as part of its Heart Month Campaign in February; time commitment is two to four hours in February. Info: 604-472-0045 or door_ tri@hsf.bc.ca. • North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association is now well into its fall 2010 horseback riding program and still needs volunteers to help groom and tack horses, and to lead or side-walk with riders during their lessons. Horse experience is great but not required. If you enjoy the outdoors, working with wonderful people of all abilities, and love animals, this is the place for you. A volunteer orientation session will be held shortly for new volunteers. Info: 604-462-7786. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you’re in-
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A FUN EVENING IS IN THE CARDS • PoCo Knights on Columbus hold cribbage nights, 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each month at Knights of Columbus hall, 2255 Fraser St., PoCo. Info: Joe, 604-942-4731. 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. • Family and Community Services, in partnership with Parent Support Services Society of BC (PSS), needs volunteers to facilitate the parent support circle in Coquitlam. Parent support circle provides a space for parents to come together, reflect their role as parents and extend support to one another. PSS provides an intensive initial training to volunteers. Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.
• 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. • Canadian Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers and volunteer driver dispatchers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to appointments. Info: 604-215-5209.
• 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. • 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.
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BUSINESS PROFILE: Jayna Marie Bussiere
Brides are her bread and butter By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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hen Jayna Marie Bussiere was a child, she was fascinated with colour. Sometimes, she would sneak her mother’s lipsticks and eye shadows to test out styles and to look older. But it wasn’t until she saw an episode of “Oprah” where someone was transformed that she realized the power of makeup. About five years ago, Bussiere’s own life altered when a former boyfriend suggested she do hair and makeup for a living. At the time, she was a third-year university student in Kelowna, studying to become a secondary school teacher and, on the side, primping her friends for special events. She took him seriously, signed up for an intense 10-month course at the Blanche Macdonald Centre in Vancouver, sold her home and moved to the coast. Bussiere looks back at that time and shakes her head. “I was pretty determined to be successful,” she remembered. Today, the 27-year-old Coquitlam entrepreneur is one of the most sought-after freelance hair and makeup stylists in Metro Vancouver. And she has travelled around the world for advertising and stock photo shoots, groomed celebrities — including Lady Gaga and Nikki Yanofsky — and worked on music videos and with cosmetic companies. As well, she’s on the faculty at Blanche Macdonald (www.blanchemacdonald.com), which has two Vancouver campuses. But, for Bussiere, the magic lies with the brides and, last week, during a trial run with Lauren Farmere, 26, of Langley, who will marry next April, she talked about her love for pampering women about to walk down the aisle (Bussiere was also the stylist for Farmere’s sister’s nuptials). “I could do it all year round,” Bussiere said, noting she’s booked every weekend until 2012 with run-throughs and wedding days plus international bookings. “I have made my life brides. That’s why I bought this place on Princess Crescent.... Brides are my celebrities. I find [weddings] to be so glamorous.” With a candle flickering and Michael Buble music playing in the background in her super-white apartment, Bussiere unrolls hot rollers from Farmere’s long brown hair under a crystal chandelier as she describes what’s in her tool kit: Bobbi Brown, Mac, Nars, Make Up For Ever and bare Essentials
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Coquitlam’s Jayna Marie Bussiere goes through a trial run for hair and makeup on bride-to-be Lauren Farmere, 26, who will marry in Langley on April 23. are her staples. Most of the makeup is waterproof, “or as I say hurricane-proof because you just never know what’s going to happen” on the emotional day, Bussiere said. She prefers to work in the bride’s home, but takes extra caution to be punctual and discreet. “I mean, you’re coming into their homes on one of the most important days of their life,” she said. The bride’s makeup “should be timeless,” she continued. “I really want them to feel like a classic beauty. I mean, wedding photos are for life.”
She likes the hustle and bustle, too, noting she once had to get up at 3 a.m. to do hair and makeup for 14 bridesmaids for a Filipino wedding. Bussiere also tries to keep the mood light, though at times she’s given last-minute clients (i.e., friends and family), which can put a strain on time. “With [weddings], it’s half skill and half personality,” she said of her profession. “You just have to go with the flow.... At the end of the day, I have had moms cry because they didn’t know how beautiful they could look. It’s so satisfying.” Currently, Bussiere is writing curricu-
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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each Public Hearing item – please register by telephone at 604-927-3010 or by facsimile at 604-927-3015. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting to give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda. This meeting will convene on November 29 or November 30, depending on the length of the Public Hearing. Item #1
Reference No. 10 015503 RZ Bylaw No. 4163, 2010 Text Amendment to the RS-7, RS-8, RS-10 and RS-11 Single Family Zones
The intent of Bylaw No. 4163, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to amend the RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential, RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential, RS-10 Executive Single Family Residential and the RS-11 Estate Single Family Residential zones. If approved, the application will: • Add zoning provisions for secondary suites in the RS-7 zone; • Allow three-car garages in the two northeast zones that allow for executive and estate lots and the largest houses (RS-10 and RS-11); and • Clarify the allowable projections (chimneys, hutches) in the RS-7 and RS-8 Large Village Single Family zones. Item #2
Reference No. 10 015468 RZ Bylaw No. 4164, 2010 Text Amendment to the CS-1 Service Commercial Zone – 1500 Lougheed Highway
The intent of Bylaw No. 4164, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to allow government offices in the CS-1 Service Commercial Zone. If approved, the application would facilitate a development at 1500 Lougheed Highway that would include government offices.
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Reference Nos. 10 010429 OC and 10 010436 RZ Bylaw Nos. 4166 and 4167, 2010 Address: 3030 Gordon Avenue
The intent of Bylaw No. 4166, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 and its amending Bylaws, to revise the land use designation of the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4166, 2010 from Service Commercial to Civic and Major Institutional and General Commercial. The intent of Bylaw No. 4167, 2010 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws, to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4167, 2010 from CS-1 Service Commercial and M-1 General Industrial to P-1 Civic Institutional and C-2 General Commercial. In addition to the change mentioned above, Bylaw No. 4167, 2010 would also add “transitional housing” as a permitted use in the P-1 Civic Institutional zone and provide a definition of this use within “Part 2 – Interpretation” of the Zoning Bylaw. If the application is approved it would facilitate the development of an emergency shelter and transitional housing project, and a separate commercial development at 3030 Gordon Avenue.
Copies of the aforementioned bylaws and further particulars pertaining thereto may be inspected from Wednesday, November 17, 2010 to Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (phone: 604-927-3430). Lauren Hewson Legislative and Administrative Services Manager
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to many plants. One thing I noticed after an early November cold spell three years ago was that plants growing in very welldrained sandy soil survived the cold with the least amount of damage. It seems that if a plant’s roots have had to work harder for moisture and food, the plant is tougher and stops growing earlier in the fall. As a consequence, its branches and buds become dormant earlier, preventing severe damage from the cold. These plants also tend to stay dormant longer and suffer far less root damage because with a lower moisture content, the soil is not moved about so much by the frost. Planting all your plants, particularly the softer ones, in well-drained sandy loam is a sure way to toughen them up. The best protection for many plants is a good mulching with fir or hemlock bark mulch or even with sawdust. Mulching makes an incredible difference. It retains critical moisture necessary around the roots and slows down the freezing and thawing process. Roses, in particular, need at least one foot of mulch over their bud union. This will get them through any winter. Immediately after a cold spell when the temperature is on the rise and the frost is coming out of the ground, it’s essential to get moisture back into our plants. Soak
the living daylights out of the foliage of broad-leaved plants and thoroughly penetrate the root system with water. A good watering can really make quite a difference to the amount of damage to so many plants. Desiccation from cold, drying winter winds is another major problem. As if the severe wind on our poor broad-leaved plants, like aucubas, photinias, camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas, is not bad enough, winter sunshine can really burn them. Not only is it important to create wind breaks around our plants, it’s also essential to keep winter sunshine off them. The simplest and easiest way to achieve this is to put three or more strong bamboo stakes around as a tripod and wrap the plant with some of the new nursery insulting material that is easy and quick to apply. In-ground hardy palms and bananas need to be wrapped in the same way. Make sure you cut the leaves off the bananas and mulch around the base. It’s also important to prevent water from getting into the crown of the palms. Outdoor containers full of winter colour are one of the major concerns. As a rule of thumb, when we get below –7 or -8°C I always move them to a more protected location out of the cold winter winds. If they are frozen, they can be
moved to a protected shed or garage where they will be fine. If they are on a deck with no alternative, simply put proper insulation (I mean home building insulation) around the pots and over the top, simply make a tripod of three bamboo stakes and wrap with either bubble poly or the new nursery insulating cloth that makes about a 10°C difference in temperature. In your vegetable garden, simply mulch your root crops and use either Remay cloth or insulating cloth on top of all you plants like beets, swiss chard and hardy lettuce. Experiencing numerous years of cold winters in our gardens has taught us many good lessons. First and foremost, never let your guard down. A couple of years of mild winters can lull us into winter complacency. Make sure you always prepare the appropriate winter protection. Secondly, as bad as it may seem, don’t assume the worst until new growth appears, or doesn’t appear, in the spring. Only when the weather warms up will you know for sure if your plants are okay. Finally, cold winters are just a part of the gardening cycle. Passionate gardeners will keep on planting tender plants - losing a few is part of the learning curve we all go through.
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November 18, 2010
Get in on a new community Missed out on Yaletown? Second chance at Park Place Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither was Metro Vancouver. In fact, Yaletown didn’t even exist 15 years ago. Now, it houses some of the priciest real estate in the local market – and throughout the entire country – while remaining a residential downtown mecca for fashionable boutiques, trendy lounges, chic restaurants and upscale businesses. So it’s no wonder that Concord Pacific, a developer of multi-phased, master-planned residential communities including Concord Pacific Place on the former Expo 86 lands, is turning to one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada: Surrey. Recently named by the Real Estate Investment Network of Canada as the number-one place to invest in real estate in B.C. and the fourth-best city in Canada, Surrey the second-largest city in B.C. behind Vancouver. With about 800 people moving to Surrey every month, the city is set to rival the City of Vancouver’s population within 20 years, according to the City of Surrey website. Concord Pacific is bringing its Park Place community to life in its City Centre region, an area that is undergoing a massive revitalization to enhance the many amenities and homes in the neighbourhood. The construction of Park Place – two 36-storey concrete construction residential towers with commercial/mixed-use space, connected with a common podium/amenity area – adds to a number of significant construction projects underway in Surrey City Centre, including the Simon Fraser University campus expansion, the RCMP E Division Headquarters (2013 completion), Surrey Memorial Hospital (2014), the new City Hall (2013) and Surrey’s Civic Library (2011), among other large-scale infrastructure and transportation improvements. “Concord Pacific is one of our key partners as we create B.C.’s next great metropolitan centre,” Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts says, in a release about the Concord Pacific development. “The Park Place project will help create a vibrant, livable urban community in City Centre.” When both towers are complete – the second tower is expected to be finished by this time next year – the 698 suites will offer sweeping views
Concord Pacific’s Park Place offers homebuyers a chance to purchase in a new community in Surrey, one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities.
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CONTACT Larry Pruner, Sports Editor email: sports@tricitynews.com phone: 604-525-6397 â&#x20AC;˘ fax: 604-944-0703
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Alec Duprant of the Port Moody Panthers flips the puck into the offensive zone while South Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matthew Salas bears down during last Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action in the Port Moody Remembrance Day Peewee hockey tournament at PoMo Recreation Complex.
Port Moody teams dominated the finals at their own Remembrance D ay Pe ewe e m i n o r hockey tour nament last weekend at PoMo Recreation Complex. Port Moody A1 blanked Burnaby 2-0 to earn the gold medal in the A division while, in the same class, Port Coquitlam A1 fell 6-1 to North Delta in the battle for bronze. In the B division, PoMo A2 was shaved 4-3 by Surrey and settled for silver. Mission A2 trimmed Cloverdale 2-1 to collect bronze. â&#x20AC;˘ Port Moody product Ryan Johansen, an 18-year-old forward w i t h t h e Po r t l a n d Winterhawks, was set to suit for Team WHL versus Team Russia in a SUBWAY Super Series junior game last night (Thursday, after The Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; deadline) in Prince George. Johansen, a firstround NHL draft pick (fourth overall) of the Columbus Blue Jackets, has 23 points, including 11 goals, in 20 games since rejoining the Winterhawks following the Blue Jacketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main training camp.
Dark and fog + 100 km = 114 km By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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oCo firefighter Steve Conkin hopes to tackle Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous mountain climb, Kilimanjaro, one day. Before that epic journey, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be wise to dig up better directions than he did for the recent Haney-to-Harrison Relay. It was Conkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his first ever ultra run after only two months of training and he was supposed to trek â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;onlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 100 km. Instead, a wrong turn took him off the race route and down a long, treacherous embankment into the Fraser River sawmill town of Ruskin. The 32-year-old originally set out at 3 a.m. amid darkness and fog and, some 30-plus km into his jaunt, soon realized something was amiss. He continued, listening worriedly to what he was certain was
wildlife lurking in the backwoods, until he finally saw light and literally stumbled across a commuting millworker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you know where Stave Lake Dam is?â&#x20AC;? Conkin asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waaaay back there,â&#x20AC;? said the man, pointing back up the steep deep-woods corridor which Conkin had just traversed down. Conkin sighed, sucked it up and began pushing upward until he eventually made his way back on the correct route. By then, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d run an additional 14 km and felt, with 70 more to go, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be grateful to simply finish. Conkin surprised even himself by not only completing what became a 114 km journey, but by coming from dead last to place 13th overall in 11 hours, 48 minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just kept on going,â&#x20AC;? said Conkin, a former professional
boxer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pretty soon, I saw another runner and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to go catch that guy,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I did. Then I saw another one and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to catch him, too,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I did. Before I knew it, I was catching quite a few guys.â&#x20AC;? Had it not be for his unintended detour through the blackened wilderness, Conkin knows he could have done far better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took off at 3 a.m. and it was really hard to see... pitch black,â&#x20AC;? said Conkin, who has plans to complete a 100-mile ultra run in fewer than 24 hours in the near future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of a sudden, I was running on a steep downhill [path] and I was getting a bit nervous...hearing coyotes in the bush. I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Geez, what am I doing here?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Conkin had packed with him a cell phone and GPS monitor but neither were giving him a proper
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signal for the most part while he was lost. His dad, John, was stationed along the route in a support vehicle and, after Steve had been missing for a substantial period, race organizers told him it would be OK to hop in his vehicle and bring his son back on track. Only John had no idea then where Steve was. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was worried sick,â&#x20AC;? John said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought he maybe got run over, or got a cramp, or something... he finally phoned and told me he was back on Dewdney Trunk and I went and found him. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let him get too far ahead of me again after that.â&#x20AC;? The Haney-to-Harrison ultra was not only a daunting first-time experience for Steve but for John, as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Next time, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll both be better prepared,â&#x20AC;? John vowed.
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Express exit, 10-2 FOOT PAIN?
The Express upgraded their offence substantially with the recent addition of hot-shot Coquitlam product Michael Krgovich. After Wednesday, they may want to consider revamping their defence. The Express were bombed 10-2 by the Chiefs in a B.C. Hockey League outing at Langley Events Centre to snap their three-game unbeaten streak since trading for Krgovich and drop to 10-10-1-4, good for a sixthplace tie among the eight Coastal Conference squads. The second-place Chiefs jumped to 16-8-0-4, with the game being a total turnabout from last Friday’s 4-2 Express triumph over Langley at the Sports Centre. The Express were never in the game, trailing 5-0 in a first period in which they were out-shot by a staggering 27-6 margin and, eventually, 60-21 in the lopsided affair.
The Express trailed 8-0 before Jared Eng tallied on the powerplay midway through the third period to prevent the goose-egg. Coquitlam native Riley McIntosh struck shorthanded with 1:17 remaining to complete the game’s scoring. Justin Georgeson assisted on both Express markers while Krgovich was rendered point-less for the first time since he joined the squad. The Chiefs’ Brandon Thompson had a field day on Express goalies Khaleed Devji and Luke Hernandez, pumping in four goals, as Langley connected on four-of-nine attempts with the man advantage. The Express open a four-game home stand starting tonight (Friday) versus the Vernon Vipers at the Sports Centre, 7 p.m. Coquitlam then faces the Powell River Kings on Saturday, same time and location.
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TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz Good time for books, not bites Days are short, often dark, damp and rainy, the fishing has dropped off and it often feels like winter. It must be November in the Lower Mainland. This is another of the unwelcome transition times between seasons that the angler must endure. Trout and salmon fishing is slowing to a crawl and winter cutthroat and steelhead have yet to begin. What to do, especially if can’t muster the motivation to stand in frigid water with only a mediocre chance of landing some fish? Some would suggest using this time for tackle maintenance. But if you’re like me, that usually gets relegated to the kids who don’t have the means to pay a share of the fishingtripfuel bills. So what do you do when you have tied a suitcase full of flies and you’re looking at the weather outside like a five-year-old looks at a bath? I suggest reading some good books on our favourite sport. I know, some of you groan at the thought of reading a book but that likely is only because you have not read one that appeals to you. With the libraries of literature that have been published on sport fishing, I’m sure there is something out there for everyone’s taste. Over the coming weeks up to Christmas, I will be making gift
suggestions and some of those ideas will be (gasp!) books, only good ones. Stay tuned.
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Big 2nd half for Synergy Coquitlam MetroFord Synergy struck for three goals in the second half to blank the Tsawwassen Blues 3-0 in a girls Under18 Gold soccer showdown Sunday at Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winskill Park. R a c h e l C a t a n i a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakaway goal 15 minutes after the break proved to be the winner. Melanie Prentice blasted home a shot from 22 yards out midway through the frame to put Synergy up 2-0, while Marla McIlveen fired in a free kick from 25 yards out in injury time to complete the scoring. Claire Ayling grabbed the shutout. â&#x20AC;˘ After they surrendered the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first goal, Coquitlam Metro-Ford Dynamo dominated the rest of the way to post a 4-1 win over Surrey FC Gunners in boys U-16 Silver â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; affair Saturday. Kevin Ilchuk, Domenic Fayad, Shiwar Jabary and Alec Moore â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on a crafty header â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; netted the Dynamo goals. â&#x20AC;˘ Coquitlam MetroFord Real Madrid rallied from a 2-0 deficit to earn a 2-2 tie with the Royal City Rangers in a boys U-12 Silver battle. Tyler McRae bagged Madridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first goal while Nima Ghaffari knotted the count by converting a great lead pass from Zaac Agnes.
PORT MOODY B r i a n n e Wa g e r pounded home three goals to guide Port Moody Nitro to a 5-0 blitzing of the Pitt Meadows Thunder in a girls Under-16 Gold soccer contest Sunday. Rebecca Tingling also struck net for Nitro, who got two assists from Nikki Bishop. The win improved Nitro to 5-1-1 in league play.
Chadwick top player Port Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reaghan Chadwick of the Fraser Valley Phantom has been named Female Midget AAA hockey player of the month for October, it was announced last week. Chadwick has helped get the Phantom off to a great start, as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re currently tied for top spot in league play with the Thompson-Okanagan Rockets.
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The 2010 Field Hockey Game for the Cure â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; featuring Tri-Cities talent aiming to raise money for breast cancer research â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; takes place Sunday at Cunnings Field, 1 p.m. Visit www.bccancerfoundation.com.
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COMING EVENTS ANGELS FAMILY LICENSED DAYCARE. F/T & P/T avail. Breakfast, lunch, & snacks incl. Pipeline & Davie in Coq. Call 604-942-7765
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Rogers Communications Inc. is proposing to locate a new telecommunications site in the Oxford Heights area of the City of Port Coquitlam on Greenmount Park property (with the following coordinates, Latitude 49’ 17’ 16” Longitude: -122’ 45’ 50.9”). The site will be comprised of a 62m antenna support structure and a walk-in equipment cabinet within a fenced compound. The public may comment on this proposal, in writing, within 30 days of this notice to: Standard Land Company Inc. (Agents for Rogers Communications Inc.), Attn: Land and Municipal Affairs, Suite 610 - 688 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1P1, Email: CommentsBC@standardland.com
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IN MEMORIAM
CHILDREN
83 Born in Glasgow, Scotland on April 29, 1936 and passed away peacefully in Maple Ridge, BC on November 15, 2010. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry in 2009 and daughter Barbie in 1970. Esther is survived by her daughters, Sandy (Adolphe), Jan (Doug), Heather, Brenda (Tom) and their families. A service for Esther will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 10 am at Burquitlam Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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BABY CARE by licensed mom, 25 yrs exp. 2 Spaces available F/T, long term. CRC, 1st Aid, subsidies & receipts. Refs. 604-942-3777 IMAGINATION KINGDOM licensed Family Daycare in north PoCo. F/TP/T spaces, 6/mo’s up. ECE cert/First Aid. 604-468-9105. N. POCO. Loving, in-home childcare. Fun/educational activities. We attend Strong Start. 604-464-7018
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SEABIRD ISLAND is seeking individuals with a Speech and Language Assistance Diploma or those with a Diploma in a related field for a full time positions within a Speech and Language Therapy Program. Contact 604-796-6814 or humanresources@seabirdisland.ca SEABIRD ISLAND is seeking qualified Early Childhood Educators, Assistants and Support Workers for Temporary, Casual and Full Time positions in a variety of Early Childhood Programs. Contact 604-796-6814 or humanresources @seabirdisland.ca.
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DELIVERY DRIVER Urgently required for a bakery, with at least 2 years of experience as a delivery driver. Successful applicant must be willing to sign a minimum 12 month contract of employment. A benefit if the driver can speak Italian as many of the employees and customers are of Italian descent. Hourly salary of $17.50/hour based on a 5 day and 40 hour work week. Pls fax resume to (604)468-2697
REMARKETING & INTERNATIONAL SALES SPECIALIST Based out of our Surrey branch, this position specializes in the remarketing of used heavy equipment in external markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience and comprehensive knowledge of equipment valuation.
Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandttractor.com. Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.
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CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER The Burnaby division of Upper Canada Forest Products requires a class 1 certified truck driver for their local same day deliveries. The successful candidate will be customer-service oriented, and enjoys working in a fast paced environment. We offer well maintained company equipment, a competitive compensation & benefits package with the added benefit of no weekend or evening work. Fax cover letter & resume to 604-522-3006 or e-mail resumes to: smellander@ucfp.com
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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 GREENHOUSE WORKERS, F/T, needed in the Pitt Meadows area. $10.25/hr. Day shift & some wknds Exp an asset. Must be fluent in English. Apply by fax 604-460-1803 or email to: john@hollandia.ca Hi-Mart (Port Coquitlam) 1. F/T Butcher 2-3 yrs exp. Highschool grad. $18.50/H cut & trim meats. 2. F/T Produce Manager 2-3 yrs exp. High school grad. $17.25/H Plan and direct daily operations. Fax: 604-942-3243 LMS Reinforcing Steel Group Hiring REBAR INSTALLERS for for various full-time jobs throughout the Lower Mainland. Experience pref’d, not mandatory. Competitive Wage & Benefits Please fill out an on line application at: www.lmsgroup.ca
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Customer Service and Production Team Members & Management Trainees The Friendship Food Company Ltd, a leading multi-unit A&W Franchisee in BC is seeking fun-loving team-players and leaders to join us at our stores located in the Lower Mainland. Being FRIENDLY, HARDWORKING and RELIABLE is your ticket to an Awesome career with a growing company. We offer Competitive compensation, a generous benefits package and flexible hours. JOIN A WINNING TEAM - APPLY TODAY! Email: careers@friendshipfoods.net fax 604-468-9795
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MACHINE OPERATOR ASSISTANTS / LABOURERS Blo Plastix, a plastics manufacturer in Coquitlam requires machine operator assistants/ labourers. You will clean and lubricate machinery, monitor machines, assist operators in setting up machines and dismantling. On the job training will be provided. $13.00/hr. Forward resume to:
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Senior Reporter The he Langley Times is seeking an experie experienced and talented alented individual for a one-year position as a a senior reeporter. The he vacancy is due to an upcoming maternity matern leave, and nd the new reporter is expected to begin work w about Jaan. 1, 2011. The he Times’ print edition is published twice a week, onn Wednesdays and Fridays, and its website, www.langleytimes,.com, is updated conti continually as news ews breaks or stories develop. In 2010, The Times T was named amed top community newspaper in its class cla by the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association. Asso Langley angley is a growing and dynamic community commu with noo shortage of stories worth telling. Members Membe of the community ommunity are keen readers of The Times and we need eed someone who can spot those stories that are coompelling to readers.
with ITE license or ITE in training req’d to enhance programs in multicultural daycare in Coq. Only opening shift (7:30am) avail. Must have education, and ECE & ITE license (or ITE in training) from ECE Registry in BC. Ability to speak Korean & use Excel/ PowerPoint. Related exp needed with excellent reference, 2nd language (Chinese or French) an asset. $15.00/hr, 37.5 hrs/week. Fax resume: 778-355-6061
Resumes can be sent via e-mail to Frank Bucholtz, editor, ditor, at frank@langleytimes.com. Clippings, Clippin video and other relevant work should be attached. Applications must be received by Thurs., Dec. 2, 2010.
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EXP. EQUIPMENT Operators, Amix Salvage, Out of Town Demolition Division - Work for an industry leader in various BC and AB locales. Require exp. in demo and/or salvage industry. We offer great benefits and wages. Apply at www. amix.ca or fax 1-866-812-2478 LAFARGE Maintenance Supervisor - Richmond, BC Ensures that technical standards are adhered to, safety rules and procedures are followed, pre and post job clean-up and planned schedules are met. Develop a strong culture. Technologist certification in a mechanical discipline or certification in a mechanical trade The preferred candidate will have knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment. Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy industry. To Apply: e-mail careers-wcan@lafarge-na.com with “Richmond Supervisor” in the subject line or fax 403-271-3153
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Sun Hang Do (Coq) F/T Martial Art Instructor. 3 - 5 yrs exp. Demonstrate & Instruct Martial Art $18.75/hr. Fax: 778-217-9931.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
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SR PIPELAYERS & EXCAVATOR/BACKHOE OPERATORS *Pedre Contractors* is a well established B.C. owned and operated company that specializes in installing underground utilities. If you are interested in unlimited career potential, outstanding benefits, competitive wages and a team-based environment, then we are interested in you. Must have 3 years experience in under ground utility and a valid drivers license. Email or fax your resume to: Email: info@pedrecontractors.com Fax: 604-881-2412
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The he Times seeks a well-rounded general news new reporter and nd feature writer, who is thoroughly familiar fam with photography, hotography, video, HTML, Photoshop and an Adobe InnDesign.
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HOME CARE
Happy Home Care for seniors with S Personal Care S Companionship S In House Assistance S Licensed & Insured Call: 778-867-9135
www.HappyHomeCare.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704
Tax Return Corporate, Personal, Discount for Seniors, accountableaccounting.ca
CALL 604-468-2287 206
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CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
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GARDENING
ATC LANDSCAPE Landscape Maintenance Services
• Fall Yard Clean-Ups • Lawn Maintenance • Gardening • Hedge & Tree Trimming
604.720.2853 Fully Insured. Member of BBB.
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
CARPET INSTALLATION
All Carpet & Lino Installations Repair/Restreching, 28 years exp. Work guaranteed. 10% Seniors. Discount. Call Cliff 604-462-0669 FLOOR LAYER: 30 YEARS EXP. Carpet, Lino & repairs. Work Guar’d! Gary 604-585-2044.
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CLEANING SERVICES
#1 Cleaning Service, Saving u Time! Supplies Included. 10 yrs. Exc. Refs. Bondable. 778.386.5476
~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~
Clean to Perfection. Reliable & Honest, Lic’d & Insured. Free window cleaning. 778-840-2421.
Landscaping Construction & Maintenance Home Renovations Bobcat & Excavating Snow Clearing & Salting
STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured
604-949-1399 www.home-garden.ca QUALITY Renovations performed by qualified installers. Specializing in kitchen/bath/basement reno’s. All work guaranteed. 604-838-3909.
Danny 604 - 307 - 7722
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pool & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶ Pea Gravel
465-1311 meadowslandscapesupply.com 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
ARTISTIX MAINTENANCE
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DRYWALL
ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500 BOARDING, TAPING, painting, renovations. Big & small jobs, quality work. Free estimates. Roman 604-931-4132 or 726-4132.
* Servicing the community since 1994* RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Fully Insured & Guaranteed CELL # 604.240.4443 Tom 604.937.1110 With installation of gutter guard system. For info cascadegutters.ca 604-319-9598
COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reasonable rates. All work guaranteed. 604941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.
GUTTER CLEANING
WHITE WALL DRYWALL INC. SteelStud*Boarding*Taping*Texture Free Estimates. 604-936-9601.
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ELECTRICAL
DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867.
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
604-724-6373 GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED
Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent
604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS
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The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 22 yrs exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call
604-808-0212 The Cleaning Co. Bonded & Insured. $25/hr. 604-467-8439 THE QUEEN OF CLEAN Very exp’d, honest, trusthworthy & reliable. English speaking. Great Ref’s. Call Victoria (604)522-6707
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CONCRETE & PLACING
DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE We do it all from start to finish. Family run 40+yrs. 604-240-3408
PEDRO’’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
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FENCING
Cedar Fencing Installations ATC LANDSCAPE 604.720.2853 Fully Insured. Member of BBB. www.atclandscape.com
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-540-8501.
A-1 CONTRACTING Renos. Bsmt stes, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks. Dhillon 604-782-1936. AAA1 PROF HANDYMAN SERVICE Kitchen/Bath/Decks/Fences/Drywall Ceramics. Free est. Dave 778-888-6339
❞ A ALL RESIDENTIAL ❞ * Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Ken 604-552-0591 / 604-418-7168
Alberto - 604-461-7679 Cel: 604-319-7671 TOTAL CARE HOME REMODELLING The Basement Finishing Specialists * Bathroom Renovations * Drywall * Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail.
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LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in:
- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
Ph: 604-469-2331
Serving Tri City 30 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com 1st PLACE PAINTING Quality workmanship. No job too small. Reasonable pricing. Free Est. 30 years exp. For a job well done call 604-464-3995 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 Interiors: Baths (renos/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Most work completed in 2 days or less * Quality work, prompt service, fair prices * 19 Years. serving Coquitlam Ctr. & area. For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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MISC SERVICES
Christmas Lights Installation Save yourself the trouble & stay safe! Fully insured and WCB Coverage. Arbora Property Services 778-2400778
D Broken Concrete RocksD $21.00 Per Metric Ton D Mud Dirt Sod ClayD $21.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $56.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply (604)465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
27 Years in bus. A Moving Experience. Fast, dependable service. L & D Enterprises. Seniors Disc. Will pack your POD. 604-464-5872. $30 / PER HOUR - ABE MOVING *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1man $35/hr, 2men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience-604 506-7576
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
Dean 604-834-3076
#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
RECYCLE-IT! #1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL
Free estimates, Seniors Disc, high quality, low cost, WCB.
www.recycle-it-now.com
604.587.5865
~ 25% off with this ad ~
Call: (604)518-0974 A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses “JUST A GREAT JOB!”
RED’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. I Need Work! Home Maintenance. Reasonable rates. Call Red 604-290-7033.
SNOWCLEARING
SNOW CLEARING DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, & PARKING LOTS. For Quote Call Stewart 604-512-4413
Nature’s Choice Environmental Group
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
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SUNDECKS
EZ GO MOVERS Quick & Reliable Movers
From $48/per
604-580-2171 www.ezgomovers.com
TREE SERVICES
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured
PETS
RUBBISH REMOVAL 477
PETS
BLUE HEELER/Staffordshire Terrier cross puppies. 3 males, 2 females. 2 months old. Very friendly. $300. 604-794-9908 BOXER CKC Registered flashy fawn male puppies. Champion Dam, Top Lines, Micro Chipped, 1st Shots. 604-596-2090 or 604-6140952 or 604-792-9003 BULLDOG PUPS, family raised, vet checked, vaccinated, ready to go. $1500. (604)795-9007 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 DALMATION pups, 1M, born july 1, ckc reg., all shots, dewormed, $850. (604)793-5130 ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1900. (604)316-7615 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS working line blck & blck & tan, 8 wks, $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161. Golden Retrievers pups, male & females. ready nov 24, dewormed. $600 (604)792-9850. No Sun calls LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $750. 604-377-0820 LABS, Chocolate, Parents reg’d, pups not. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, M/F, $600/ea. (604)850-4945 MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Ador. choc. & colours. Non-shedding. 604-820-9469 MINIATURE Italian Greyhounds 1 male $300/ea & 2 females $350/ea 2 months old 604-936-3958 ask for Alex email: luna215@telus.net
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty
Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742
CALL 604-937-0203
www.proaccpainting.com SEASIDE Painting & Decking Spring Special $595 upto 1000 s.f. English Craftsman, Bonded & Insured. Since 1978, Int/Ext, Spray Painting. 604-462-8528, 218-9618
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 820-2187.
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
MINI SHAR-PEI Puppies Males/ Females avail. $800-$1200. 604315-8774. www.wrinklesrus.com NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. PRESA CANARIO P/B. All black. Ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. $600 obo. 778-552-1525 PUGS, fawn, 3 f/male, ready for X Mas. vet check, dwrmed, 1st shots, family raised, $600. 604-796-2727
ABC TREE MEN 338
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas fitter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, unclog drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 A-Grade Plumbing Heating & Drainage. Lic’d local plumber / gas fitter. Free est. Guar’d work 778.881.7598 NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941
✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding
☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Ins. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hr. emer. serv. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362
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
From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 Home Renovations and New Construction
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STARBRUSH PAINTING
HOME REPAIRS
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
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Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
Make us your first call! Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Uniformed Staff.
A name you can trust
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
www.metrovanhome.ca
MAIDS R’ US
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
HOME HANDYMAN 604-724-5082
FREE GUTTER CLEANING
Boarding, Taping, Recoat textured ceilings & Respray 30 yrs exp. Call Del 604-505-3826 / (604)476-1154
J.R. DRYWALL, Specializing in sm jobs, taping & textured ceilings. 35yrs exp. John 604-460-0830
RENOVATIONS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715 ZIGGY’S RENO’S. European quality work. Free Est. 25 yrs exp. Best prices in town. 604-931-4224
J.J. ROOFING. New Roofs / ReRoofs / Repairs. (Free skylight with new roof). Free Est. Ref’s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Interior FALL Special
RENO & REPAIR
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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Prompt Delivery Available
Seven Days a Week
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
MOVING & STORAGE
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
Scott 604-891-9967
30 Years Experience Licensed - Insured
CLEANING SPECIAL Rates as low as $60/mo. Price incl. cleaning supp. Free estimates. Call A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539
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Gary 604-339-5430
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
• Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks
CLEANING SERV. European exp, trustworthy, exc ref’’s, bondable. Free Est Alexandra 604-942-5024.
HOOT & OWL BE THERE! BUILDING MAINT & REPAIRS LTD. Renovations & repairs Concrete, asphalt, vinyl decks, Roof & gutter repairs Custom bathrooms & tile work. Reliable contractor Email: hoot&owl@telus.net
35 years exp. No job too small. 604-710-8184 or 604-941-7988.
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Residential/Strata/Commercial Repairs.
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
JERRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE A to Z
Free Estimates 604-813-6949 JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
www.atclandscape.com
LEGAL SERVICES
#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, CKC reg. 8 weeks. Champion German lines. Pet & show stock to approved home. www.regenesisrottweilers.com 604 - 287 - 7688 TOY POODLE F, black, pompoos m/f black/tan very loved. $450 & up. Adult homes pref. 778-988-6591. VIZSLA PUPS, champion lines, shots, guaranteed. $750 email vizsla@telus.net or call 604 819 2115 Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. Male Stud for sale 604-793-2063
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured
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APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
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FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE MUSHROOM MANURE. 13 yds $140 or Well Rotted $160/10 yds. Delivery in Van/Maple Ridge BBY (604)856-8877
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 545
FUEL
FULLY SEASONED, Alder/Maple, Birch, split & delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime
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FURNITURE
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM
ADELAIDE APT 1 & 2 Bdrms in quiet bldg close to Safeway.
BLUE MOUNTAIN APT
Sofa Italia 604.580.2525
1 & 2 Bdrms close to transit & shopping.
PARKSIDE APT 1 Bdrms across from Blue Mountain Park. Very quiet in excel location.
Call for showing 604-931-4014 SHERWOOD APT 1 & 2 Bdrms in excel location near SFU.
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MISC. FOR SALE
AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com
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MISC. WANTED
Buying Antiques, Estates, Silver, Coins, Flatware, Jewelry, Paintings, Native Indian Art & Artifacts, Inuit, Moorcroft, China, Old Metal Toys, Advertising Old Tins, Etc. 604-377-5748 POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTOR wants to buy stamp collections. 778-355-9964
FLUTE, Armstrong, student model, good cond., some music incl., $190. Call (604)792-6925
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SPORTING GOODS
AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!
REAL ESTATE 609
APARTMENT/CONDOS
COQUITLAM. Comfortable 2 bdrm condo, view, 3 appl, f/p, 2 u/g prkg, ceramic & laminate. Nr shops, park & transit. $188,900. 778-229-4156
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HOUSES FOR SALE
AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!
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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES
Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422
MORTGAGES
BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS
COQUITLAM
CRESCENT VIEW A few large 3 bdrms, reno’d townhouses avail with bsmt and patio. Different floor plans avail to choose from. 5 Appl’s some with garage in or beside. Near Port Mann bridge in magnificent area.
For info call 604-834-4097 Website:www.aptrentals.com
DON’T MISS THIS! MOVE-IN BONUS! $725. 1 bdrm apt Incl. hot water & prkg. Avail Dec 1. Quiet bldg., Near SFU & Lougheed Mall. N/P.
604-721-9020 www.apt4rent.ca
COQUITLAM
Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac. Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
COQUITLAM nr L’heed mall/skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg, quiet, n/p, gated prkg, video surveillance, 1 bdrm $780, incl heat, h/w, Dec. 1, Crime-Free, Cert. 604-937-7812 www.greatapartments.ca
2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Hyland Manor
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM, 1210 Pacific St. 3rd floor, 2 bdrm apt. Nr Coquitlam Centre. 954 sq.ft. 26’ balcony. D/W. hotwater, 2 U/G secure prkg. Elevator. $950/mo. Avail now or Dec. 1. N/S. N/P. Call 604-464-5914.
*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
604-944-2963
1 bdrm. from $775/mo. MAPLE RIDGE
GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE
1 BEDROOM SUITES
✶ Move In Allowance Available December 1st Highrise 1/2 Block to Town F/F fridge & easy clean stoves NO PETS
22330 McIntosh Avenue
(604)463-6841 Maple Ridge REDUCED 1 & 2 bdrms motel kitchen suites. Clean, non-smoking, no pets, secure and includes coin laundry, free wireless internet & maid service. Also full service RV sites. (604)463-9718 NEW WESTMINSTER 2 bdrm 2 bath 1yr old 6 appls waterview, strg $1400. Jan1, NS/NP 778-928-5557 PITT MEADOWS
The Meadows Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.
Dragan 778-788-1845
Cedar Grove Apartments 655 North Rd, Coquitlam Fab location close to everything. 1 bdrm suites avail. Mins from Lougheed Mall, Skytrain Shopping & parks. Bus station right in front. Parking and Laundry room. For more info & viewing call Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available
Call: 604-460-7539 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818 PORT COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
NEW carpets & lino $775/mo S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Secure gated parking S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550 PORT MOODY
THE PERFECT LOCATION Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. Sorry, no pets. Starting at $720/mo.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COQUITLAM warehouse, 175 Schoolhouse St. 3,579 - 5,900 sq ft. Call Rachel 604-633-2888.
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CO-OP RENTALS NOVA VITA CO-OP
Bottom of Burnaby Mtn, SFU 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom Apts & Townhouses. Rent includes heat, fenced yard, u/g prkg. Share purchase starts at $1600. Email: novavitacoop2010@hotmail.com
736
HOMES FOR RENT
COQ. 900blk Rochester. lrg 5Bdrm, 2ba, 5appl, shed, full bsmt. New paint, tiles & carpets. Lge reliable family. Ref’s. N/P. $1850. 875-6543 DEWDNEY area, 3 bdrm. home comp. with 5 appl. 2 baths. Nice setting. $1800 mo. Additional land and barn avail. 250-459-2454 MAPLE RIDGE 3 bdrm rancher new floors/carpet, nr amens & schl $1425mo. Dec 1st 604-941-3259 MAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm rancher. new paint & flrs. Nr all amenities., Dec 1. $1500. 604-318-2511. NORTH POCO 2 units avail. 3 bdrm top house $1250+util & bach $600 laundry 604-346-8397 PORT COQUITLAM, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, nice yard, w/d, NS/NP avail immed. $1800+ utils. 604-929-4138 PORT MOODY 4 bdrms approx 3000 s/f, unfin bsm’t, n/s n/p. Ref’s req $2,100/mo. Avail now 778-2887070 oldcut@hotmail.com WEST CENTRAL. 2 BR rancher. $1250 Renovated & well kept. Available now, subject to credit/reference checks. 604-626-5844.
741
OFFICE/RETAIL
COQUITLAM Centre Area 750 + SQ/FT OFFICE space with small kitchen.
604-944-2963 DELUXE PRIVATE OFFICES 130 to 230 sq ft with receptionist service for lease at 960 Quayside Dr., New Westminster. Call 604-636-8004 ext 7
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING NOW RENTING EXCEPTIONAL RETIREMENT INDEPENDENT LIVING 55 RJ Kent Residences. Brand New 1 bdrm. suites. Monthly lease includes 2 meals, weekly housekeeping and flat laundry service. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 778-285-5554
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
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.
PORT COQUITLAM bright furn’d room in large g/lvl ste, full bath nr amens, $450 incl utils, cbl, net. Avail. now. ns/np. 604-807-9612.
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $775/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034. 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
MAPLE RIDGE, W. Modern 1 bdrm condo. Gas f/p, 5 appls, inste w/d, sec prkg. $750/mo. Avail Dec 15th. Call: (604)942-6404. NEAR COQUITLAM centre & college, 2 bdrms, clean, good view, No pet & no smoking. $1280 Avail Now. 604-908-9203
PORT COQUITLAM
2 Bdrm Suites Available With Large Balcony / Patio
Call 604-941-9051
COQUITLAM
APARTMENT/CONDO
TOP FLOOR 1 BDRM APT
1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo
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.
COQUITLAM CENTRE “Raphael Towers” 2 Bdrm $1230/mo 1 Bdrm & Den $960/mo
S Impeccably clean S Heat S H/water S Parking S Ldry
751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
For more info & viewing call
706
Call 604-724-6967
Coquitlam/Port Moody
St. John’s Apartments
RENTALS
WESTWOOD Plateau, 2 bdrm, 2 ba Montreux Bldg, 1 prkg, Avail Dec 1. $1295/mo. 604-941-3259
Suit Mature Adults
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.
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
McIntosh Plaza
Beata 778-788-1840
706
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
Call 604-931-2024 www.aptrentals.net
Dragan 778-788-1845
636
COQUITLAM (West) BACHELOR STE & 1 BDRM “SUPER LOCATION” near Vancouver Golf Course, Blue Mtn/Austin, Shops & Bus. WELL MAINTAINED BLDG E Large apts E Security Camera E Onsite Caretaker E N/pets E N/s 604-931-4648, 604-889-8534 604-936-4774
Glendale Apt
CONDO ORIGINAL OWNER
626
APARTMENT/CONDO
1 & 2 Bdrms, 5 mins to Lougheed Mall and skytrain.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
PORT MOODY, 2 bdrm condo, corner unit, 4th floor, in popular Newport Village. New paint. 3 prkg stalls. $325,000. 604-762-4660
706
Call 604-830-9781
COQUITLAM
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
RENTALS
PORT COQUITLAM; clean, spac 2 bdrm apt. Heat & h/w incl, $895/mo. Avail now. Ref’s. (604)783-2262 PORT MOODY, Newport Village lux 1800SF 3BR 2Ba inlet view condo SS appl. inste lndry rm W/D HW, lam, tile flrs $2375 604-469-0749 PORT MOODY. Now renting ~ Villa Leah 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. suites. $950 $1475/mo Newly reno’d & upgraded Available immed. 778-355-6677
749
STORAGE
STORAGE SPACE for rent. 1400 sf. Available now. For more info call 604-866-8182.
750
SUITES, LOWER
ANMORE. 1 bdrm on acre, 1000 sf, priv entry, cvrd deck, shrd W/D. N/P, suits 1, $695+ utils. Immed/Dec.1. 604-506-1034 BURNABY, 3 rentals - 2 bdrm. central $850mo. Avail. now. New 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suites $800mo. each. Dec. 1. N/P. N/S. 604-520-9629. BURQUITLAM bsmt. 2 big bdrms full bath, full size insuite laundry. Close to transit, Lougheed Mall, 5 min to SFU. $1000/mo. incl util. Avail immed. NS/NP. 604-808-2274 COQUITLAM Blue Mountain. 1 bdrm. suite. Dec. 15. $590/mo. utils incl. N/S. N/P. Suit mature person 604-421-1702 after 5 pm COQUITLAM. Mundy Prk. 3brs bsmt, sep entry. ktchn, bath, own w/d. n/s, n/p, avail now. $850/m + 40% utils. 604-939-8178.
RENTALS 750
TRANSPORTATION
SUITES, LOWER
810
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
CITADEL HEIGHTS LUXURY 1 BDRM. Like New. 5 Appliances. Mount Baker View. Walk out with own back yard. $700 / month. 13th Month FREE with 1 Yr Lease.
604-808-5200 COQUITLAM: lovely, bright, lrg 2 bdrm bsmt ste in 10 yr old house. Near Poirier comm ctr. Inste lndry. NS/NP. Monitered alarm, 1 car prkg $875. Avail immed. (604)937-7500
The Scrapper
COQUITLAM Premium, spacious 1 bdrm 900 sq/ft, above ground. Large windows, new control heat, full size w/d, large livingrm, kitchen eating area. Lots of cabinets & storage. Queen size bdrm, walk-in closet, covered patio, off street prkg, utils incl $875/mo. NS/NP. On quiet culde-sac. Ref’s req’d. 604-939-6314
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
COQUITLAM, Westwood Plateau, Modern grnd level 1/bdrm/den suite, priv entry, sep W/D, N/S, N/P. Cable $775/mo + util. Avail Dec 1. (778)231-5092 COQUITLAM, Westwood Plateau. Newer, lrg 2 bdrm g/l ste, 1000 s/f, greenbelt, w/view, full bath, w/d, nr bus, pri bkyrd. Immed. $850 incl cable/internet/utils. (604)468-7673. COQUITLAM WW Plateau. 1 Bdrm +den, grnd lvl, priv ent, h/w flrs, full bath, alarm, w/d. Ns/Np, avail now. $800/mo incl utils. 778-231-9604. MAPLE RIDGE EAST - WHONNOCK 1125 sq ft, 2 bdrm on QUIET NON SMOKING acreage, 5 appl, gas f/p, own driveway & patio. WELL CARED FOR small to med size fixed pet ok, 2 max. $960 incl gas & hydro. Avail Dec. 15. Refs req’d. 604-462-0119
851
1992 DELUXE SPORT Travel Van, fully equipped 90,000k, newer cond Must see. $12,500. 604-535-8199
PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm, bright, above grnd, NP/NS, no lndry. Incl cble, hydro. $750m. 604-866-8182 PORT COQUITLAM: Large bright 2 bdrm bsmt ste. Own laundry, D/W, gas f/p, $900 incl all utils, no cable. N/P, N/S. Suits couple. Avail now or Dec. 1 (778)839-0534 PORT COQUITLAM, NEWER 1 bdrm, 700 sf, $800 incl hydro, incl. ldry. NS/NP. Immed. 604-719-8667 PORT COQUITLAM North, 2 bedroom Basement, New house, Separate entrance, own laundry, own heat control, $900/month, including utilities, N/S, N/P, Available immediately, PH: (604)-825-0405
818
CARS - DOMESTIC
2000 SATURN LS. Great commuter car. New brakes, rotors, starter, fanbelt. Recent tune-up. Regular oil changes. Interior in great condition. 204,000 km. Some minor cosmetic damage. $2350 obo. 604-808-5195 2001 Buick LESABRE “LTD” Estate sale. 129K sunroof h/leather seats, like new $6700 obo. 604-593-5072
PORT MOODY 1 bdrm above grnd bsmt ste, sep ent, W/D, $700/mo. Avail now. NS/NP. 778-928-5557
PORT MOODY. Bright 1 bdrm $700 + 20% utils. Free lndry, nr Newport Village. NP/NS. Call 604-469-9402.
WEST COQUITLAM LARGE bright Grnd lvl 1bdrm,1 bath priv ent,own w/d,dw,alrm,nr bus & SFU, NS/NP/ Ref’s hydro incl, Avail NOW! $800 604-314-6607
751
827
VEHICLES WANTED
CA$H FOR VEHICLES Any Condition! 604-551-9022
COQUITLAM Mariner & Cape Horn. Lrg 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Bright & clean. Fam/rm, l/rm, d/rm, new carpet, avl now. $1275 incl utils. 604780-7726
MAPLE RIDGE - DEC. 01 Upper Level 2 Br. $900 + Util. Call 604210-0357
2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 4.3L 6/cyl, longbox, canopy, roof rack, 107K, clean, god cond, well maint. Must sell! $9900/obo.604-850-7522
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COQ CNTR Area Lge 1 Bdrm, Upr lvl suite, sep ent, Full Bth, F/S, W/D, Lrg Sundeck. Avail Now, N/P, N/S. $800/mo incl hydro 604-5521924
MAPLE RIDGE 20199 Wharf St. 3 bdrm/den, upper flr, $1300 + utils. 1 bdrm suite dwn, $650 + utils. Avail now. N/P. N/S. 604-525-5849.
2002 FORD F150 XLT 4X2 s/c. One owner, extra clean, white. 4.6 efi, 4 spd. auto O/D, 4 dr. w/flairside bed, f.g. bed cover. XLT special appearance pkg, cast alum. wheels. $8000. Daytime/Evening 604-7467472.
***** 2008 MALIBU ***** Auto, Fully Loaded! No accidents 44K, $9900. Call 778-840-8185.
SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM spacious, bright, clean 1 & 2 bdrm. suites, carport, share lndry., prkg., $650 & $900mo. No dogs. Dec. 1. 604-937-3534
1998 GMC CLUB CAB 4.3 Vortec, 5spd trans, air, alarm syst, CD, under 300K, needs some TLC, good daily runner. 604-794-5815.
2008 FORD RANGER Supercab 5 spd, jump seats, 85K, A/C, CD, well maint, exc cond! Must sell. $11,500/obo. Call 604-850-7522.
PORT MOODY 2bdr grnd lvl suite, $1100 incl utils. Nr rec ctr 1300 sq/ft, great water view, n/s, small pet ok, Dec 1st. Call 778-229-6181.
VERY BRIGHT, above ground one bdrm suite available immediately. Located on a quiet street. Close to schools, shopping and Golden Ears Bridge. No smokers & no pets. Call 604-817-3488.
TRUCKS & VANS
1983 F150 FORD, 3/4 ton, with canopy, clean box, seats 6. No rust. $1800. Call (604)869-2142
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1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca S
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
PORT Moody. 3 bdrm, nr Newport Vlg. F/p, w/d, awesome deck, np/ ns. $1195 +60% util. 604-469-9402
752
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Fireplace - NO PETS AVAIL IMMEDIATELY
Call 604-942-2012
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
ALL VEHICLES WANTED
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com PITT MEADOWS: 2-3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm ea mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows V3Y 2B2. Send SASE or leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm T/H, $755 & $775/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034. PORT COQUITLAM, contemporary Townhouse, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, SS F/S, D/W, & WD. 2 prk. $1500/mo. + utils. N/S. Phone (778) 858-8947.
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604.408.2277
Notice to Creditors and Others RE: Estate of Josie May Baker, also known as Josie Baker formerly of 2250 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2B3, on or before December 10, 2010, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Freda Grozdanic Executor by: PUSHOR MITCHELL LLP Lawyers Attn: Theresa M. Arsenault,Q.C. Telephone: 250-762-2108
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WE ARE OPEN THE
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