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A colourful Justin Theiss and Cayla Wedemeyer cheer on their Archbishop Carney Stars, who hosted the Carney Classic senior boys’ and girls’ high school basketball tournament last weekend in Port Coquitlam. The prep hoop season is in full bloom in the Tri-Cities as the Terry Fox Ravens hosted their 23rd Legal Beagle senior boys tourney last weekend in PoCo. Meanwhile, the prestigious Centennial Centaurs Top-10 Shootout senior girls’ hoop event, featuring 16 teams, runs tomorrow (Thursday) through Saturday in Centennial’s gym in Coquitlam. For more, please see Sports on page 31.
Woman charged in infant’s death Boy died in January 2011 at Coq. daycare By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Coquitlam daycare operator is being charged after an infant boy died in her care one year ago. Maria McFerran of Rattle-N-Roll Daycare was charged Monday with criminal negligence causing death and failure to provide the necessaries of life in the Jan. 17, 2011, death of Arto Howley. As well, she is also charged with obstruction of justice “by interfering with or misdirecting a police investigation,” according to court papers. Coquitlam RCMP announced the charges at a press conference Monday afternoon, saying McFerran had been arrested earlier in the day. see ‘DEVASTATING’ DEVASTATING FOR FAMILY FAMILY,, page 3
Key decisions will soon be made by Metro Vancouver politicians on how the region will try to build modern incinerators or other waste-to-energy plants. New Metro board chair Gre g Moore predicts there will be intense interest from international companies that want to partner with the region to showcase the evolving technologies to convert garbage into energy. see GARBAGE, G G , page g 12
Toy tops used by accused Mom testifies that daughter told her she was teacher’s ‘special helper’ By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A girl in Grade 2 at B r a m b l e wo o d e l e m e n tary school in 2009 told her mother that her substitute teacher was “kinda weird,” the mother testified Tuesday. The trial of Aleksandr Plehanov, a 37-year-old Burnaby resident and former Coquitlam substitute teacher, entered its second week Monday with testimony from
two of the five students allegedly touched, as well as from parents, the Bramblewood teacher and a psychologist. “She said she had fun that day and... it was weird because all the girls were being called up,” the mother said of her daughter’s report on her school day Oct. 13, 2009. “Mr. P” checked their work and had spinning tops for the kids to play with, a toy that alleged victims from Glen elementary also reported being brought into the classroom by Plehanov. “I felt she wanted to tell me something... so I kept asking her questions,” the mother testified. Her daughter, who is alleged
ONLINE EXTRA Watch for trial updates daily at tricitynews.com to have witnessed Plehanov touching a classmate, told her mother one girl in particular was getting a lot of attention because “she was acting like a baby and he seemed to like that and she sat on his lap.” Alarmed, the woman approached Bramblewood principal Brenda Walker later that week to tell her what had happened. Both she and her daugh-
ter were interviewed in November 2009 by a psychologist hired by School District 43 as part of its internal investigation into the incident but it wasn’t until the following March that they spoke to police. The woman happened to call an old friend and coworker on March 10, 2010 just after that woman’s daughter told her Plehanov had touched her on the bottom that day. “She was very distraught,” she said of her friend, the mother who first called police when her daughter, a Grade 3 Glen elementary student, reported the alleged touching. see MOM SAYS SAYS,, page 3
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McFerran, 48, appeared before a judge Monday afternoon in Port Coquitlam provincial court and was released with conditions: She must keep the peace and be of good behaviour, and she is not to care for or supervise any child under the age of 10. She next appears in court on Wednesday, Jan. 18. At the news conference outside of Coquitlam RCMP headquarters, police did not reveal the cause of death and Cpl. Jamie Chung said he can say little about the investigation. “Charge approval is an important milestone in what has been a devastating incident for the victim’s family and a difficult file for even our most seasoned investigators and victim services workers,” Chung told reporters, reading from a prepared statement. “But our work is not over. The Coquitlam RCMP’s Major Crimes investigators and our victim services team will continue to be heavily involved in this file as it moves through the courts.” He also said Howley’s family has asked for privacy. Chung said he didn’t know whether Rattle-N-
Roll, located in a home at 1312 Shaughnessy St. in Coquitlam, is still operating. Asked why almost a year has passed between the infant’s death and the criminal charges, Chung said police worked with many government agencies and, thus, the investigation took a great deal of time. According to police at the time of Howley’s death, police and emergency services first responded to a 911 call from inside the residence at 11:40 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2011. At the time, Rattle-N-Roll was not licensed by the Fraser Health Authority but, in accordance with the health authority’s guidelines, only those facilities that care for three or more children who are not related to the daycare operator or are not a sibling group need a licence. Chung was unable to say on Monday how many children were under McFerran’s care at the time of the boy’s death. “While we understand that this incident has raised a lot of questions and concerns in the community, there is very little we can say about the original incident or our investigation now that it is before the courts,” Chung said. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung talks to reporters Monday afternoon to announce the arrest of Coquitlam daycare operator Maria McFerran on charges relating to the death of an infant in her care.
PLEHANOV TRIAL: School District 43 is paying close attention as sex trial continues
Hired help for SD43 at trial By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 has hired communications and human resources consultants to monitor the trial of former Coquitlam substitute teacher Aleksandr Plehanov. As first reported at tricitynews.com last Friday, SD43 spokesperson Cheryl Quinton confirmed that Vancouverbased Peak Communications is providing information about the trial to the district senior leadership team and the board of education but will not be speaking to the public.
“They’re acting in a consultant’s role,” Quinton said, and may offer advice about communications involved in the case. The human resources consultant will also be advising the district on human resources matters arising from the trial, which could be useful if the district decides to hold its own inquiry after the trial. It’s not known how much the district will pay for the consultants’ services until payment is required at the conclusion of the trial but Quinton said it’s not unusual for the district to hire com-
munications consultants. “I am the sole communications person in a very large school district and it is important for the district to know what is being said in court,” she said. She also said human resources staff don’t have time to attend court because in addition to their regular duties, they have to supervise elementary school students at recess because of the BC Teachers’ Federation job action. The trial, which began Jan. 3, is expected to last two weeks. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Earlier Tuesday, the court heard from psychologist Michael Elterman, who had interviewed both the alleged victim from Bramblewood and the witness, as well as their parents. Elterman said the school board asked him to address three specific questions: what the children had reported; his opinion regarding the consistency of each child’s information; and his opinion on the impact of the incident on each student. Crown prosecutor Wendy Van Tongeren Harvey noted the contents of his report were not being addressed; rather, his testimony would mainly serve as a bridge between the time the alleged
“I was distressed, scared. I was angry, I was shocked and I feared for my family and my daughter.” From the testimony of the mother of an alleged victim of Aleksandr Plehanov who said the accused parked outside of her home in June 2010 victim reported the incident to her parents in October 2009 and to police in March 2010. Elterman said the girl was outgoing, relaxed and had no difficulty remembering the events of Oct. 13. The girl’s mother testified Monday that her daughter, an eight-year-old Grade 2 student at the time, said that her “fun” substitute teacher had
Coq. man charged in 2010 Burnaby hit-andrun death
let her be his “special helper” and twice had her sit on his lap. She also said he’d rubbed her stomach underneath her shirt, as well as under the waistline of her pants, which she felt was “weird.” The mom further testified that on June 8, 2010, she spotted Plehanov in a dark BMW outside her home and called 911.
“I was distressed, scared. I was angry, I was shocked and I feared for my family and my daughter,” the woman said as her voice broke. When the girl testified Monday and Tuesday, she admitted she had a hard time remembering what happened that day. She told defence lawyer Lisa Jean Helps that she knows she would have told police the truth in her March 2010 statement but in watching that videotaped statement replayed in court this week, it was difficult to know if there were any mistakes. Her teacher, Lisa White, also took the stand Tuesday, testifying she had taken Oct. 13, 2009 off as an extended Thanksgiving long weekend.
When she returned on Oct. 14, she was shocked to find the classroom in disarray, with activity supplies left on the tables, items strewn all over the floor and papers scattered on her desk. “I was aghast,” White said, who also testified that the majority of her class hadn’t completed the work set out in her lesson plan for the day. Plehanov is facing five sexual interference and five sexual assault charges in relation to alleged incidents that took place in three elementary schools dating back to 2008. He also faces one charge of criminal harassment in connection with a June 2010 incident. The trial continues. spayne@tricitynews.com
A 29-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged in connection with the hitand-run death of a woman in Burnaby almost two years ago. Vincenzo Moscato Peragine has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing death with intent to escape civil or criminal liability. Vi r g i n i a I t u b ay, 73, was struck by a car while crossing Willingdon Avenue at Kitchener Street on Jan. 21, 2010 at about 3:30 p.m. The driver fled the scene and Itubay died the next day of her injuries in hospital. While they did not see the incident itself, witnesses identified the suspect vehicle as an older model BMW. In a press conference Tuesday, Burnaby RCMP Insp. Tim Shields said police made a public appeal for information in the case about a month after the crash. Some months after that, investigators received a crucial tip that pointed them to a specific black 1993 BMW 318 series car. Police located and seized the car about six months ago and after an investigation that involved interviews, surveillance, covert techniques and forensic examination of the vehicle, Peragine was arrested. He was formally charged Tuesday morning in Vancouver Provincial Court. Shields said Peragine is not known to police and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor. The collision happened in broad daylight, on a sunny, clear day. “There is every indication to believe that this tragedy was nothing more than an accident at the time, that there wasn’t any intent on his part,” he said. “However, he is charged with leaving the scene of an accident without rendering assistance in order to escape civil or criminal liability.” Finding the suspect vehicle was like “finding a needle in a haystack” but information from the public helped point police in the right direction. “We believe there was significant damage to the car that has been repaired,” he said.
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A ground-breaking held Tuesday for the $20-million Pitt River middle school replacement has staff and students excited they could soon see work begin on the long-awaited project. “We want to see some bulldozers,” said principal Todd Clerkson, who along with staff, students and parents is anticipating a late-February or early-March construction start. On T u e s d a y, Education Minister George Abbott joined School District 43’s board of education chair, Melissa Hyndes, for the ceremony for the project to replace the 50-year-old middle school. The project is one of five announced by the province in 2009 in a $128-million commitment to build four replacement schools: James Park elementary and Pitt River middle
Although the groundbreaking took place this week, it will be some time before construction begins because SD43 has to first choose a contractor. The tendering process concludes Thursday and the district expects to hire a contractor by the end of the month, said Carey Chute, principal of facilities initiatives. According to minister Abbott, the new school will reflect changes in education with supports for new technology “and the flexibility to embrace collaborative learning, a central idea within our new BC’s Education Plan.”
in Por t Coquitlam; Centennial secondary in Coquitlam; and Moody middle in Port Moody. As well, a new middle school in Anmore has just received approval for construction. Clerkson said Pitt River’s Grade 6 students are the most excited about the project because they are likely to be in their last year of middle school when the building opens in the fall of 2013. Some of their older brothers and sisters may have been part of a brainstorming session held a couple of years ago by the architects and Clerkson said stu-
dent input has been included in the design. “For the kids, it was more about the easy use of technology so we have ceiling-mounted projectors in every classroom, the wireless will be 10 times better and there will be plenty of power outlets. They wanted lots of areas for socializing and play, so we’ve got a really big library,” he said. There will be lots of glass and casual seating in the library, Clerkson said, and an outdoor gathering area in front of the school, well away from traffic. The school’s design is also expected to re-
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At least one driver, maybe more, with a bigwheeled truck is tearing up a kids’ soccer pitch at Citadel middle school and turning a basketball court into a mud pit. Ef for ts by School District 43 and city of Port Coquitlam maintenance crews to stop the determined 4x4 driver have so far failed but plans are in the works to make it tougher to get onto the playing field between the middle school and nearby Hazel Trembath elementary. City maintenance workers have installed three heavy locks on a gate to the field and SD43 assistant maintenance director Ken Niven will be touring the site Thursday to see what can be done to stop vehicles from getting onto the property. The extra locks are required because the driver brings a bolt cutter with him to cut the locks to get access to the field.
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Port Coquitlam resident Barrie Abbott says a “moron” in a 4x4 has repeatedly driven onto the field at Citadel middle school and done doughnuts on the turf. One of the locks has been placed well out of reach of the vandal. “We will be reviewing the site tomorrow with the grounds supervisor to look at ways to reduce the possibility of vehicles to our fields,” Niven said. The extra deterrence is necessary after a 4x4 was driven onto the field three times in separate incidents over the
Christmas holidays and last weekend. Area resident Barrie Abbott, who walks his dog in the area, was so upset at the wilful damage he fired off a letter to The Tri-City News and city officials describing the incidents. “The first time this happened, the city responded promptly, putting a new lock on the gate on the northeast
corner of the field and repairing the turf, which the blockhead in his truck had torn up doing doughnuts,” Abbott wrote in his email. “The second time this moron decided to remodel the field, he also drove over the sidewalks and grass around Hazel Trembath school and did doughnuts on their field.” see LOCKS BROKEN, BROKEN, page 7
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The field was repaired and the lock was replaced again, and then “Guest what?” Abbott asked: “The knot-head in his truck broke the lock again, sometime the night of Friday, Jan. 6 or the early morning of Saturday, Jan. 7 and did more of his destructive handiwork.” On a tour of the school grounds Monday with The Tri-City News, Abbott suggested some large boulders be installed to stop drivers from scaling the ridge to the playground and the BC Hydro right-of-way next to the property. “I don’t think this is
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Barrie Abbott shows the mud left on a basketball court at Port Coquitlam’s Citadel middle school. what this is meant for,” said Abbott pointing to the damage on the field and the basketball court below, which is covered in mud apparently from a vehicle.
Graffiti incidents up It’s been a bad start to 2012 for graffiti at local schools, according to a report from School District 43, and the assistant director of maintenance hopes this isn’t a sign of things to come. The latest vandalism report shows 17 incidents of graffiti damage at 13 schools between Dec. 29 and Jan 4, with most of the damage reported on the first day back to school after spring break. “This is atypical. I hope this is a one-off situation,” said Niven, who said crews will prioritize the damage by removing hate-related or offensive graffiti right away and getting to the tags as soon as possible. According to the Vandal Watch website, graffiti is a crime, not an art form, and there are several types. It lists several: hip hop or wild style, tag or signature, gang, nondescript, bubble gum, socio-political, skateboard, racist, satanic, religious, stencil and eulogy. The schools where graffiti was reported are: Minnekhada, Scott Creek, Maple Creek, Hillcrest and Summit middle; Heritage Woods secondary; and Hampton Park, Birchland, Parkland, Pinetree Way, Leigh, James Park and Rochester elementary schools. • For more information about graffiti, visit www.vandalwatch.citysoup.ca/Graffiti/default.htm dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Abbott said the field is well-used by soccer clubs and looked after by the city, which maintains the field in a joint-use partnership with SD43. Todd Gross, manager
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Port Coquitlam is aiming to ramp up its economic development this year by creating a task force to help new and current companies do business in the city. On Monday, Mayor Greg Moore launched a new task force headed by Coun. Mike Forrest to champion business opportunities in PoCo. Among the goals are to remove red tape for businesses and to expedite processes at city hall. O t h e r t a s k fo rc e members include councillors Brad West and Dean Washington as well as representatives
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Metro chair aims to cut costs Moore shuffles regional district committees By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
New Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore has slimmed down the regional district’s committee structure as his first official act. The Port Coquitlam mayor, who was acclaimed last month to the regional job, pared former board chair Lois Jackson’s 15 committees down to 12. Gone are separate parks and agriculture committees — they’re now merged into an environment and parks committee and a regional planning and agriculture committee. Eliminated altogether is a committee on policing issues, which Moore says will be handled by the mayors’ committee, if required. “I’ve heard from some we had quite a few committees and we could look to reduce those committees to save us
POCO MAYOR GREG MOORE money as well as staff resources,” Moore said. He also capped the membership on each committee at a maximum of 11 directors. Metro directors received a total of $846,000 from meeting fees in 2010. Each director is paid $330 for every committee or board meeting they attend, and that fee doubles to $660 if a meeting runs longer than four hours. Also eliminated i s M e t r o ’s L a b o u r Relations Bureau, which in the past co-ordinated bargaining between cities and their unions but fractured after the
largest cities withdrew. Moore said the mayors’ committee will handle those issues until a new barg aining suppor t agency can be formed. One new committee is aboriginal affairs, although it really replaces the now-scrapped Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee, which wasn’t directly under Metro’s control. Moore has also created a utilities committee, to be chaired by North Vancouver City Mayor Darrell Mussatto, that replaces the former water committee and will also oversee the sewage system. The for mer waste management committee becomes the zero waste committee, focused heavily on garbage reduction and Metro’s pursuit of expanded waste-to-energy plants. Moore said he worked with board vice-chair and Vancouver Coun. R ay m o n d L o u i e t o come up with the more streamlined committee system and to ensure proper geographic balance among appointees.
Va n c o u ve r C o u n . Heather Deal becomes the chair of the environment and parks committee, with Langley City Coun. Gayle Martin, the former parks chair, as vice-chair. N o r t h Va n c o u ve r District Mayor Richard Walton, who was the board vice-chair and chairs the TransLink mayors council, becomes chair of the finance committee, with Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt as vice-chair. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts will chair the Port Cities committee and Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin chairs the aboriginal affairs committee. Other committee chairs continuing in their roles include Sur rey Coun. Judy Villeneuve as chair of re gional culture and New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright, who oversees housing. Bur naby Mayor Derek Corrigan, who contemplated challenging Moore for the chair, emerges with perhaps the most influence of
any other re gional politician on the board. Besides chairing the regional planning and agriculture committee (he was regional planning chair), Corrigan is now also vice-chair of the mayors’ committee (backing up Moore) and is vice-chair of the zero waste committee, which is chaired by Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. Moore said he’s also looking for ways to better engage citizens and inform them about what Metro does. He said discussions have begun on ways to broadcast meetings online. “We’ve started a conversation on how we as a board look at web streaming and at how we communicate as a board,” he said. “A lot of people see us as this other level of government that’s vague and out there.” • For the full list of appointees see public.metrovancouver.org/boards/ Documents/2012_Metro_ Vancouver_Standing_ Committees_and_ Membership.pdf jnagel@blackpress.ca
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Locals with Metro The Tri-Cities will have representation on every standing committee at the Metro Vancouver level this year. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, who was acclaimed last month as the regional board chair, last week named the following elected officials from this area to sit on committees: • aboriginal affairs: Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew and Coquitlam Coun. Brent Asmundson; • electoral area: Coquitlam Coun. Mae Reid; • environment and parks: PoCo Coun. Darrell Penner and Coquitlam Coun. Selina Robinson; • finance: Reid and PoCo Coun. Brad West; • housing: Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart; • intergovernmental and administration: Moore; • port cities: Clay, Drew and PoCo Coun. Mike Forrest; • regional culture: PoCo Coun. Michael Wright; • regional planning and agriculture: Clay, West and Anmore Coun. Kerri Palmer Isaak; • utilities: Stewart; • and zero waste: Clay and Coquitlam Coun. Neal Nicholson. Coquitlam council — which has been at odds with Metro Vancouver recently, in particular over the regional growth strategy plan, and has likened the regional body to an “octopus” because of its spending — last month called for twice as many of its city representatives on Metro committees this year. Metro board and committee directors are paid $330 a meeting, double if a meeting goes over four hours. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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About 9,000 homeowners in the provincial riding of Port MoodyCoquitlam will get a postcard in the mail next week as part of a campaign to reform B.C.’s electoral finance laws. Der mod Travis, exe c u t ive d i r e c t o r o f IntegrityBC, a privately funded non-par tisan group that calls for accountability in B.C. politics, said the postcard featuring former PoMo MLA and current Premier Christy Clark clad in corporate logos is aimed at “sparking debate� before the byelection. Clark is due to call a byelection for this spring to replace Iain Black, who quit last October as the riding’s MLA to take a job as CEO of the Vancouver Board of Trade. Travis said his organization is also mailing out postcards this month in the provincial ridings of This postcard will be sent to some Tri-City voters next Prince George-Mackenzie (held by MLA Pat Bell), week in advance of a provincial byelection. Fort Langley-Aldergrove ( h e l d by M L A R i ch Travis said he hopes MLAs take a stand on this Coleman) and ChilliwackIntegrityBC will hit all issue.� Hope (just vacated by homes across the province The campaign centres MLA Barry Penner), the but it is starting with rid- on banning corporations latter of which will also ings that have high-profile and unions from funding see a byelection. Late last MLAs or where byelecpolitical parties in B.C. year, IntegrityBC sent out tions are due. As well, it calls for a cap thousands of postcards to “This is an important on personal donations to seven ridings, including in issue that goes to the core parties and the formation .5&?*AN3A?42I#?#! PDF 0Attorney General Shirley of B.C.’s democracy,� he of a citizens’ assembly Bond’s territory of Prince told The Tri-City News. to study and make bindGeorge-Valemont. “We want to see all the ing recommendations on
other electoral reforms. To date, IntegrityBC’s efforts have been backed by the BC Conservatives, the Green Party of BC and independent MLA Bob Simpson (Cariboo North), who last fall introduced a similar private member’s bill in the Legislature. Asked how candidates and incumbents would fund their campaigns without corporate and union donations, Travis replied, “They’ll finance their campaigns as most politicians in other provinces do: By going out and asking individual voters to donate to their campaign.� Travis argued that the premier has raised money from corporations outside of the province, including
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arents concerned about their child’s well-being would be wise to follow the court case of Aleksandr Plehanov. Plehanov, a former substitute teacher for School District 43, is facing 11 charges — five of sexual assault, five of sexual interference and one of criminal harassment. The charges stem from allegations involving five girls who were aged seven and eight at the time of the alleged offences. The charges have not yet be proven in court and it could be some time before the judge reaches a verdict. But the case is illustrative of various ways in which sensitive issues are dealt by parents and authorities — and it’s certainly a teachable moment for both educators and, especially, parents. Parents should understand that cases such as these are extremely rare; in fact, in SD43, this case is probably unprecedented. Certainly, nothing like it has come before the courts in more than two decades since The Tri-City Newss began publishing. Since the 1980s, when concerns about sexual abuse involving adults in positions of trust became widely discussed, there have been extensive policies put in place to ensure situations are handled appropriately. In fact, it is expected that individuals with knowledge of suspected sexual abuse will report their concerns to the police. Whether SD43 should have made that call — since testimony so far suggests a parent called the police first in the Plehanov case and there were complaints about his conduct months before his arrest — is hard to say because we don’t yet know the all the circumstances. Still, parents would be wise to trust their own instincts if they suspect something inappropriate has taken place and make their own call to the police in addition to contacting the school authorities.
Varying stories found in Progress Board report BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA ow is B.C.’s economy doing? This question occupies a great deal of time in our political debate. But since that debate is mostly an exercise in selecting facts and passing blame back and forth, it’s difficult to tell. Former premier Gordon Campbell set out to change that in 2001 with the establishment of the B.C. Progress Board. Independent directors established six “core targets,” environmental, health and social indicators as well as economic measures, and tracked them annually with comparisons to other provinces. This created a 10-year database that doesn’t exist anywhere else. But it hasn’t exactly been flattering — a sign that it has been kept free of political interference. Premier Christy Clark’s recent decision to replace the Progress Board has sparked an-
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other round of political blame-storming. The NDP opposition was accustomed to jumping on the annual rankings and trumpeting the ones that cast the BC Liberals in a bad light. Predictably, they portrayed the remake of the board as an effort to sweep embarrassing results under the rug. Media often focus on the political horse race rather than details of dull, old policy. When the board’s annual reports came out, they typically covered the political fight and glossed over the findings. The key flaw with the Progress Board turned out to be its emphasis on provincial rankings. B.C. ranked first for the entire 10 years in health and environmental conditions and near the bottom in a complex measure of “social condition” that was often oversimplified as poverty. In most measures, including economic ones, the rankings barely changed in a decade. In his final report, board chair Gerry Martin noted that B.C.’s improvements in economic output and income were sig-
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nificant but didn’t move it up the rankings because other provinces had similar success. Big recoveries in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland meant that B.C. sometimes slipped in the relative rankings despite major gains. Martin noted that on crime, “initial performance was so poor that B.C.’s best-incountry improvements over several years were needed just to move B.C. to about average.” (There’s an example of how independent this board has been.) Crime is part of the board’s “social condition index,” along with low-birth-weight babies and long-term unemployment. This has been a favourite of opposition critics because B.C. started low and slipped lower. But they won’t tell you the whole story, through the NDP 1990s as well as the BC Liberal 2000s: “B.C. ranked sixth in the Social Condition Index in 1990, improved to third in 1993 but deteriorated through the rest of the 1990s and into the next decade such that it sank to last place for 2001 and 2002,” the final report says.
“Improvements between 2002 and 2007 saw B.C. reach fifth place in 2006 and 2007 but rank changes on low birth weights and longterm unemployment brought B.C. to seventh in 2008 and ninth in 2009.” Does this mean the NDP government of the 1990s did a bad job or that the BC Liberals did better and then screwed up? It could be spun that way but there are external factors involved. The BC Progress Board didn’t just do rankings. Its policy suggestions were implemented in regulatory reform, energy self-sufficiency, creating community courts and UBC Okanagan and proceeding with the Site C dam. Martin notes that the successor organization, the Jobs and Investment Board, will carry on the performance monitoring and “hold government’s feet to the fire,” in particular on its ability to attract investment. It’s time to stop arguing about the level of poverty and find new ways to alleviate it. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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The Editor, I am a dog owner who walks a shepherd-cross and a pug-chihuahuacross, both on nylon leashes. I am also a personal dog walker who walks a boxer on a nylon leash. Some dog owners or walkers also use nylon leashes but lately I have noticed a rising number of people who use retractable leashes. I hate retractable leashes. There is absolutely no need for your dog to be on a retractable leash when you are walking in the city, through busy streets and sidewalks because: • They’re unsafe. If your dog bolts, it has more than enough leash to run into traffic. • They can be dang erous to you and other people walking nearby. Many retractable leashes can reach lengths between 5 and 8 m, meaning they can easily become tangled around people, other dogs, your own dog, trees, etc. • Even if your dog is friendly, other dogs
is being charged will view the charge as a challenge. It also takes much longer to reel in the retractable leash as opposed to tightening up on a regular nylon leash. I have had to step between my dogs and a charging little dog on a retractable leash numerous times because by the time the owner realizes what their dog is doing, the dog is already four feet ahead of them. • Retractable leashes let your dog walk you. They do not teach dogs any leash manners. Some people like to use them on puppies so the puppy has the freedom to sniff around. The problem is when that puppy grows up to be 50-plus pounds, you will not be able to control it on a regular leash because it will be used to walking in any direction it wants. So to dog owners and walkers, please be more aware of the type of leash you are using and understand the potential consequences. Sydney Jang, Coquitlam
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Spend money on health care The Editor, I don’t have to reiterate all of the costly increases our provincial gover nment has allowed, thereby taking money away from us not by taxes but simply gouging us (including carbon tax). The absolute worst case is health care and issues surrounding Royal Columbian Hospital. This is most disgusting way of treating the most vulnerable citizens when they have to rely on our health care — or, rather, lack of it. I h ave n o t s e e n Premier Christy Clark or Health Minister Mike de Jong address taxpayers over these concerns. The attitude seems to be keep it in the background and maybe it will go away — a far cry from Premier Clark’s mandate to help families, seniors, health care and education. This province has been crying about the high cost of health care and low transfer payments from the federal gover nment. Funds must get down to caring for patients and not high executive salaries
and bonuses. It is obvious there are many citizen concerns over health care in a province where we have a large aging population. It would seem reasonable for the federal government to use a formula that adjusts transfer payments not solely on population but also
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• There are a number of spaces available for Late Montessori Program registration in Grade 6 at Montgomery Middle School and Grade 6/7 at Scott Creek Middle School. Please contact Mr. Rob McFaul at 604939-7367 or Montgomery@sd43.bc.ca or Ms. Judy Robb at 604-945-0156 or ScottCreek@sd43.bc.ca for further information. Please note that registration for Kindergarten/Grade One is done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Late registration forms will not be part of the draw.
For parent convenience, two information meetings are planned for: Monday, January 16, 2012 (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm; or 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm) Gallery Room - Winslow Centre 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam
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Garbage flow to be severely cut
“I think we’ll all be surprised by the number of companies that will put their names f o r w a r d , ” t h e Po r t Coquitlam mayor said. Landing Metro Vancouver as a client would be a coup for any successful bidder because the region’s reputation for green leadership may encourage other jurisdictions to break with the North American pattern of landfilling waste. Metro wants to build new in-region waste-toenergy plants and last summer secured the province’s approval of its solid waste management plant to proceed. But the initiative remains contentious, particularly among Fraser Valley residents who fear increased air pollution from burning garbage, as well as recycling advocates who think incinerating the waste problem away will take pressure off the region to reduce the garbage generated and put what remains to better use. Moore, who stick-handled Metro’s solid waste plan to approval with Victoria, said the project has been on hold through the civic elections, but he expects debate to begin in earnest soon. The region already has one incinerator in south Bur naby that bur ns nearly 300,000 tonnes a year, but it wants additional waste-to-energy capacity to handle another 500,000 tonnes of garbage so it can stop trucking that amount east to the Cache Creek regional landfill. Moore hopes most of the key issues can be settled by the end of March, paving the way for a call for private partners to step forward later this year and a formal bid call after that. Rather than an open call for bids to handle all 500,000 tonnes, Moore expects Metro may carve some out — perhaps 100,000 tonnes — that would be reserved for emerging technologies that claim to gassify or use other processes other than combustion to convert garbage with almost no emissions. M e t r o ’s g r e e n e s t minded civic leaders have been pushing hard to give a leg up to those options, because a wide open call would likely be won by proposals for conventional incineration, which is low-cost and established. “There’s a general understanding that the emerging technology isn’t scalable to the size we need yet,” Moore said. “But it’s showing promising results in some parts of the world. We need to ensure they can bid on a proper playing field. Otherwise they just won’t be able to compete.”
M o o re a l s o n o t e d Metro may have need for more waste-to-energy capacity after the initial plants are built. The flow of garbage going to the Vancouver Landfill in Delta — now around 500,000 tonnes — is supposed to be gradually cut down to less than 100,000 tonnes a year by 2020 as waste reduction and recycling strategies improve. Moore said that may leave Metro requiring more waste-to-energy capacity at that time, which potentially could be procured by alternative technologies if the initial phase of construction goes well. Also to be decided is whether Metro would own new plants — it owns the Burnaby incinerator but contracts out operation — or if they would be financed, built and owned by a private firm that would charge Metro a per tonne disposal fees. If the latter, Metro would have to commit to a long term garbage supply contract. Nor is it clear yet exactly where the new incinerators might be built, although sites in New Westminster and on Tsawwassen First Nation land have been raised publicly in the past, and some Surrey politicians
are keen to host a wasteto-energy plant in their city. An alternate location is a former pulp mill on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, where Covanta Energy wants to build an incinerator that could take Metro waste. That could be the ultimate choice to address Fraser Valley concerns, but it may be more costly for Metro because of the need to barge waste there. Metro argues inregion sites hold better potential to connect to a district heating network that could increase the amount of money earned from energy sales.
Also on the to-do list is creating a working group to try to address the Valley’s concerns over health risks from pollution. “We need to start that process and try to find some common ground,” Moore said. “We have 12 months to figure it out together.” If the two regional districts are still at loggerheads over incineration, he noted, the provincial environment ministry will act as arbitrator. Part of the process will include public health impact assessments of whatever specific proposal emerges, under the direction of medical
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Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Free information session Pinetree Community Centre Room #7 (1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)
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The Port Coquitlam Kinsmen are having a New Members night and would like for you to attend and see what our club is all about.
Thursday, January 19th PoCo Kinsmen Center 2175 Coquitlam Avenue, PoCo 7:00 pm start with a complimentary dinner The Poco Kinsmen are Celebrating our 47 year anniversary and have continued to maintain a strong volunteer presence in our city. Please come out and join us for dinner, even if it is for only a night, maybe you might feel the need to join or just receive some education on what Kinsmen is all about. For more information call: Cyrille Barnabe 604.942.4826
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and looking at their cellphones and texting.” Karen Bowman, creator of the anti-distracted driving website dropitanddrive.com, said she doesn’t believe the problem is improving. “What we’re seeing
out there on the road is an awful lot of people using their cellphones on a regular, repeated basis,” she said. “I see more people than I can count every single time I leave my home.” Bowman, whose
eight-year-old daughter was injured by a distracted driver, said the legislation is a good step but does not seem to be enough to change behaviour. One idea raised recently by a retired firefighter is that police im-
Bilingual Mandarin Program Registration Notice for 2012 • Bilingual Mandarin is a program of choice offered by School District #43 at the Kindergarten through grade three level for the 2012/2013 school year and is located at Walton Elementary School.
REGISTRATION PROCESS: • Children must be entering Kindergarten or Grade One in September 2012.
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Monday Evening, January 30, 2012
• Completed registration forms must be mailed or hand delivered (no faxes or emails accepted) to the Coquitlam School Board OfÀce (550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam V3J 6A7) no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
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jump in tickets issued in 2011 shows many drivers remain determined to talk or text behind the wheel. “Far too many people are not getting the message,” Bond said, adding the province remains committed to the ban because the use of electronic devices while driving remains a leading cause of preventable deaths and serious injuries. Talking on a cellphone while driving reduces a driver’s field of vision by 50% and quadruples the risk of a crash, according to evidence cited by the province. Motorists with handsfree gear still can’t text or email, nor is it legal to use electronic handheld devices while stopped at a red light. Drivers caught texting or emailing receive three penalty points in addition to the fine. Novice or lear ner drivers can’t use any device, including handsfree ones. jnagel@blackpress.ca
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mediately confiscate the handheld device, which would be impounded for some period of time. “I like that idea,” Bowman said, but said she doubts it would happen. The provincial government released B.C.-
Coquitlam City Council invites applications from residents or representatives of organizations operating in the City of Coquitlam who are interested in volunteering on a municipal advisory committee. Opportunities will be available beginning in February 2012 to serve, or continue to serve, on the following bodies: WW WW W
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A t i cke t i n g bl i t z against distracted drivers in the Lower Mainland is being credited for a steep drop in associated car crash fatalities not seen elsewhere in B.C. Twenty-six motor vehicle deaths in 2011 in Metro Vancouver were blamed on driver distraction, down 42% from 45 in 2010, the year B.C. banned the handheld use of cellphones and other devices. Other regions of B.C. where police weren’t as aggressive actually saw their fatalities from distracted driving hold steady or worsen, according to RCMP Supt. Nor m Gaumont, the head of traffic services in the Lower Mainland. “We told all out traffic units this was a top priority,” he said, adding that three ticket campaigns were conducted last year. As a result, Greater Vancouver-area RCMP issued well over 20,000 tickets (with some still to be tabulated), Gaumont said, up from about 14,000 in 2010. “We’re going to hit it hard again in February,” he said. While Gaumont believes drivers are improving their behaviour, he said there’s a long way to go. “There’s still way too many people driving
wide statistics estimating a 12% drop in distracted driving fatalities for the first 18 months of the new law (up to July 2011), compared to the same period in the previous two years. The fatalities count all sources of driver distraction, not just the banned activities. But officials say it’s often difficult to tell for certain when distraction from cellphones or other gadgets have led to a crash. The statistics are therefore thought to under-report those crashes because police only report “communications/ video equipment” as a definite contributing factor in a very small number of cases. Province-wide, more than 46,000 B.C. drivers got $167 tickets for illegal use of a hand-held electronic device in the 18 months to July 31, 2011, and another 1,372 tickets were handed out for drivers who texted or emailed while driving. B.C. Solicitor General Shirley Bond said a 34%
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Interested applicants are required to submit an application form and résumé. Application packages are available at www.coquitlam.ca or can be picked up at Coquitlam City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C. Deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012. For more information on these committees, and other volunteer opportunities, please visit www.coquitlam.ca, email committeeclerk@coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-3010.
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Geoff Scott, producer and founder of Tri-Cities Community Television, poses with the new video camera purchased with funds from the Coquitlam Foundation. With the support of local volunteers, Tri-Cities Community Television produces magazine shows and profiles about local people and events on Shaw Community TV. The group is now looking for space for production workshops and meetings because its current location at spaces donated by Agro Arts in Port Moody is needed to make room for the Evergreen Line.
Lights, action... Tri-Cities Tri-Cities Community Television looking for space and support to continue to cover the community By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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he convergence of television and the internet has become both a boon and a challenge for a local group producing television shows for and about the Tri-Cities. Tri-Cities Community Television produces TriCities Profilee and Tri-Cities Magazine about local people and events for Shaw TV’s community access channel using Shaw’s equipment. Producer Geoff Scott says people have asked him to set up an internet channel for live streaming of programming but for now, Tri-Cities TV is sticking with cable. “The audience is out there that is watching community TV,” said Scott. “We’d like to produce programs and bring them to the net.” But he doesn’t think cable companies should be let off the hook from their responsibilities to provide community programming nor does he think it’s wise to migrate such shows entirely to the net because some of the audience would be lost. In fact, Scott said he would like to see Telus beef up its community programming — it currently accepts submissions for a program called My
Vancouver — and would like to see Shaw provide space and equipment for volunteers to produce shows about the Tri-Cities. For now, people wanting to see highlights of local shows they have missed can go to the TriCities Community Television channel on YouTube while volunteers have to go downtown to Shaw headquarters to borrow equipment. Over the five years Scott has been helming the local TV initiative, the programming has grown richer and more diverse, with two shows instead of one and more volunteers covering a wider array stories. Tri-Cities Community Television films events the big television media would never cover, such us election all-candidates meetings, fundraising galas, community events and local movers and shakers. It has received kudos from the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce as a Business Excellence finalist in 2009 and received $3,000 in funding support from the Coquitlam Foundation and the city of Port Coquitlam to develop a strategic plan. Scott says he believes strongly in the importance of community television and he harkens back to the days when Shaw used to train volunteers and produce shows out of community offices throughout the region — including a small studio in Port Coquitlam. Shaw still provides its own community access television programming, trains volunteers and accepts content from groups but those satellite offices were closed in the late 1990s. Scott thinks the community lost a great re-
source, noting, “It provided a lot of benefit in the community.” He tried to fill in the gap by developing local programming with borrowed Shaw equipment (he only recently acquired a video camera for volunteers to use) and has 20 volunteers producing stories and a board of directors to oversee operations. Scott even quit his job as the head of post production at Columbia Academy in Vancouver two years ago to spend more time on the project. “There is so much potential,” he said, although admitting the society needs more resources to achieve that potential. The group is seeking corporate sponsorship to expand local content and people with the technical skills to build a web presence. The society is also losing its donated production and workshop space because Agro Arts in Port Moody, where the group has been operating, has to vacate the space to make way for the Evergreen Line. He would like to see Shaw offer space in its Port Coquitlam office to the group and provide more equipment, but is pressing ahead with other options because he believes the community likes to see itself and its values reflected on television. “What kid or adult doesn’t like to see themselves on TV?” he says. • For more information or to help out, call Scott at 604-931-4714 or 604-996-5714. To see stories posted online, visit TriCitiesTV on YouTube. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Local shows on local TV Tri-Cities Community Television produces two programs: Tri-Cities Magazine e and TriCities Profile. They can be seen at the following times on Shaw: • Saturdays, 9 p.m. • Sundays, 7 p.m. • Wednesdays, 11 a.m. • Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. For more about Shaw community programming, visit www.shaw.ca/ ShawTV/Vancouver/ Volunteer/.
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A year of reading A GOOD READ Lori Nick Tales of travel, war, survival and acts of gratitude
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friends and family. â&#x20AC;˘ 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed my Life by John Kralik: The author had been through a tough year and was preparing himself for another one. His law firm was failing, he was in the process of going through another divorce, he was 40 lb. overweight and his girlfriend had just broken up with him. On New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Kralik decides to take a hike, and on that hike he makes a life-changing decision. Kralikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life slowly begins to change when his focus turns from negative to positive. He achieves this change in focus by making a new yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal to send thank-you notes. He pledges to write one thank-you note every day for a year to people for gifts and kindnesses shown to him over the years. â&#x20AC;˘ An Idiot Abroad: The Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington: In 2011, I read four books by British author, radio producer, podcaster and TV personality Karl Pilkington. He may be best known for his TV show An Idiot Abroad, which is produced by his friend Ricky Gervais, who calls Pilkington â&#x20AC;&#x153;the funniest man alive in Britain today.â&#x20AC;? An Idiot Abroad chronicles Pilkingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travels to see the Seven Wonders of the World. He would rather be at home in London than abroad and his unique perspective on wonders such as the Egyptian pyramids and the Great Wall of China
are hilarious. I would highly recommend all of Pilkingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, including The World of Karl Pilkington, Happyslapped by a Jellyfish and Karlology. They all made me laugh out loud at home, in airports, on planes, at the pool. â&#x20AC;˘ Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. This is my favourite book of 2011. Unbroken is a book that combines Olympic and Second World War history with a harrowing survival story. Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit, writes the story of American Louis Zamperini, who was an Olympic runner and WWII bombardier. Zamperini competed in the 1936 Olympic Games and later joined the army and was stationed in Hawaii. On one of his missions, his plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean. He then had to fight for survival on a flimsy raft, and later in the harsh conditions of a Japanese POW camp. Hillenbrand has written an unforgettable, heartwrenching story that once you start reading, is difficult to put down. I am looking forward to the new reading year ahead. For more great book suggestions, call or visit your local library, where the staff can recommend many titles to keep you reading throughout 2012. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Lori Nick is a library technician at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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• Port Moody Power and Sail Squadron basic and advanced boating courses begin at Port Moody secondary school. Both courses run 11-13 weeks, one night per week, and include practical training. Info: www.portmoodypss. com or Sheryl, 604 8362835.
SATURDAY, JAN. 14 • Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society meets, 10:30 a.m., in the boardroom at the Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Info:: 604-937-4130.
MONDAY, JAN. 16 • Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604461-9705.
• Dogwood Garden Club meets, 7 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion (Centennial Room), 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Speaker: Devon Harding of city of Port Moody horticulture department on pruning. Devon is with the City of Port Moody Department of Horticulture. • PoCo Garden Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Trinity United Church hall, corner of Prairie and Shaughnessy. Guest: Ayuko Inoue will speak on garden renovations. New members and guests are always welcome. Info: Marion, 604-941-9261.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 • PoCo’s Southside Family of Schools Parent Education presents “Nurturing the Roots of Natural Self-esteem in Children” with speaker Deborah MacNamara, Ph.D., 7-8:30 p.m. (doors will open at 6:45 p.m.) at Citadel middle school, 1265 Citadel Dr., PoCo. Cost: $5 per couple or $3 per adult. Free child minding available with advance registration. To register, email your name, the number of adults attending and the number and age(s) of any children requiring child minding to ssfsoe@gmail.com and bring your payment to the presentation. • Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner ($15) at Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway, Coquitlam. Club offers group tours for single people – meet new friends, enjoy the security of travelling in a
• SFU Philosophers’ Cafe, 7 p.m., at the Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo (behind city hall). The topic: “Has science disenchanted our world?” Moderator is Graham Forst, who has taught philosophy and English at the university level for many years and has published widely on the subject of literary criticism. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge for admission. Info: 778-782-5215 or visit www.philosopherscafe.net. group and avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca. RSVP: Val, 604-669-6607, Ext. 304.
THURSDAY, JAN. 19 • Zumba fitness fundraiser, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maple Creek middle school, 3700 Hastings St., PoCo. Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door; children 16 and under $5 at the door. Info: maplecreekpac@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, JAN. 20 • Zumba fitness fundraiser for victims of Typhoon Sendong in the Philippines, 7-8 p.m., R.C. Macdonald elementary school, 2500 Leduc Ave., Coquitlam. Admission: $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Info: marichuphilp@ hotmail.com. • Tri-City Singles Social Club welcomes new members at its meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. TCSSC provides an opportunity for single men and women over 40 to meet new friends and enjoy activities such as dining, theatre, bowling, travel, and more. Membership is $20 a year. Info: Darline, 604466-0017, Vicki, 778-8836108 or Louise, 604-9418897. Email: tricityclub@ gmail.com.
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club book night; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation of books after 8 p.m. McGee Room, community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
NOTICES • Is your child entering kindergarten in September or feeling challenged by his/her Grade 1 school work this year? Step-byStep Child Development Society’s Pre-school Skills Enhancement Program may be able to help. This fun-filled, therapeutic
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learning program helps to build academic readiness by using a play-based approach to physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 17-March 8 at Blue Mountain Scouts’ Hall, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Cost: $150 per month. Info and registration: Deb, 604-931-1977. • Miss the Tri-City Women’s Conference? Join four Tri-Cities women’s workshops in January and February 2012 at PoMo civic centre; part proceeds will raise purchase books for Tri-City schools; 20 spots available. Info: taramc2@telus. net. • New Toastmaster club: Are you interested in having fun while developing communication and leadership skills? Would you like to be able to deliver a powerful toast at a wedding or a memorable speech, or learn to lead a team more effectively? This is your opportunity
stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604941-7111. • Friendly Forest Preschool is accepting applications for September 2012. Friendly Forest is a play-based parent cooperative. Drop off your application or mail to 2505 Sunnyside Rd., Anmore. Info: www.friendlyforestpreschool.com. • 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. • 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.
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to be a charter member of the new RP2 Toastmaster Club. The club will meet Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at Port Moody rec complex. Info: Gene, 604 230-8030 or genevickers@hotmail. com. • Dogwood and Glen Pine Senior Softball Association is starting a new team this fall and is looking for players for the Coquitlam 50+ SloPitch Club, which plays Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., Town Centre Park, Coquitlam. Umpires (any age) also needed. Contact Rick at 604-9375446. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free 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
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SENIORS from page 24 • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 or info@burquest.org. • ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free onehour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 or ceas@telus.net. • Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604941-1745. • PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604-942-2334. • The Old Age Pensioners Organization is holds its monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Wilson Centre at 1 p.m. Info: Ken Heys, 604942-1440.
Big Brothers needs volunteers – now Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver always needs volunteers but especially now. The mentoring agency currently needs 372 volunteers throughout the Lower Mainland (including 32 in the Tri-Cities) and the need is urgent. Helping at-risk children stay on the right path, BBGV simply cannot wait. “January is a critical volunteer recruitment time for us,” Joanne Kautz-Allard, BBGV program director, said in a press release. “The closer we get to summer, the more drastic a drop in applications we see which means more kids sit on a wait list — vulnerable to the adversities facing them.” While summer is several months away, the six- to eight-week intake process means volunteers who sign up now won’t start volunteering until late February at the earliest. The timing is particularly imperative to the in-school mentoring program, which involves volunteer participation throughout the school year only. By early March, it is already too late for volunteers to join the program. “We don’t want people to rush their decision to volunteer but if it is something they have considered for a time, we ask them to take the initiative and give us a call to get answers to their questions,” Kautz-Allard said. It is a commitment but most people find it’s not as time consuming as they initially think.” In fact, both men and women can take part in the flexible in-school program in just one hour each week. The better known Big Brothers program requires a two- to four-hour time commitment per week. To find out how you can volunteer now, visit bigbrothersvancouver.com.
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Maegan Elise’s Nuclear Garden is one of six framed paintings to be shown this month at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.). The opening reception for the Emily Carr University student’s display — as well as exhibits from Chris Mackenzie, Rosemary Burden and Angela Gooliaff — is tomorrow (Thursday) at the centre from 6 to 8 p.m.
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aegan Elise remembers reading the media coverage of last year’s t s u n a m i a n d e a r t h q u a ke s i n Japan and feeling compassion. And awe. The photographs of broken families, demolished homes and nuclear power plant meltdowns compelled her to interpret the images on paper about a week after havoc wreaked on the Asian island country. “When I started, I didn’t know where it was going to go,” she said of her art pieces. “I didn’t really have an exhibition in mind. The work was very experimental.” Rather than copying the horrific pictures, the then 27-year-old artist presented an outsider’s perspective “because I felt that there was no way I could really quantify the magnitude
of the disaster,” she said. “I wanted to reflect my appreciation and celebration for the sheer force of Mother Nature and how it humbled me and, I’m sure, the people of Japan afterwards.” Elise’s finished collection, called Goodnight Goodluck, which will be shown at the Port Moody Arts Centre starting tomorrow (Thursday), is comprised of six framed paintings in watercolours, ink, graphite and charcoal plus more than a dozen sketches that inspired her. The Port Moody show is Canadian first for Elise, a Vancouver resident who has displayed her artwork in solo and group exhibits in Cape Town, where she lived for four years with her South African husband. A third year student at Emily Carr University of Art + Design majoring in painting, Elise is mostly self taught but acknowledges her motivation to build a career in the craft came from
her high school art teacher in Trail, B.C. Her talent is evident and has been recognized by the PoMo Arts Centre — not just in granting her an exhibit spot this month but awarding her with the 2012 Kwi Am Choi Scholarship, named after the late local artist who died in 2006 while hiking on Grouse Mountain. Also, Elise’s painting skill recently caught the eye of officials at TransLink, the regional transportation body, which will display pieces from Goodnight Goodluck on buses and SkyTrain cars over the next two years. In addition, the collection has been picked up by the Arts Council in North Vancouver, which will exhibit her work in October. Elise said the attention her paintings are receiving “is a thrill” and she plans to continue studying fine arts after graduation next year, perhaps
in the master’s degree program at Concordia University in Montreal. Working from media images and ideas is something she will consider in the future as well. “It feels relevant,” she said, adding when the Japanese destruction hit, “it was just one of those things that you couldn’t ignore. It started living inside my head as I went about the day. “To me, that shows impact and that’s very powerful in art.” • The opening reception for Maegan Elise’s exhibit, Goodnight Goodluck, is tomorrow (Thursday) at 6 p.m. at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.). Also launching their displays are artists Chris Mackenzie (Stones, Chestnuts & Snow), Rosemary Burden (Breeding Ground) and Angela Gooliaff (Cabinet of Curiosity). jwarren@tricitynews.com
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One thing’s certain about the Stage 43 rendition of the play A Talent for Murder. It will leave you in stitches — pardon the expression. “It’s really a North American Agatha Christie,” d i re c t o r G aye LePage said. “It’s n o t a n A g at h a Christie... unlike Agatha Christie it’s more along the lines of a comedy. “It’s a murder mystery, but it’s a murder mystery comedy.” The play r u n s T h u r s d ay through Saturday at Everg reen Cultural Centre, 8 p.m., with a matinee performance Sunday at 2 p.m. It continues with evening performances Jan. 18 through 21. The show’s main character is Anne McClain (played by MariLyn Kelly), a prolific and wealthy mystery writer who’s surrounded by dysfunctional family members, greedy in-laws, a droll butler and an aging lover. The cast of s eve n i s h i g h lighted by awardwinning actor Reginald Pillay in the role or Rashi, a p a ro l e d e a s t Indian convict and McClain’s servant whose off-the-cuff one-liners confuse his listeners as well as himself. “[Pillay] is just so comedic,” LePage said. “He has some of the best exit lines I’ve ever heard.” Richard Lund plays Dr. Anthony Wa i n w r i g h t , a p hy s i c i a n wh o see CAST, C S , page g 30
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Bunka puts teens in focus with musical By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
For this month’s remount of John & Jen, a quirky musical presented by Undiscovered Theatre, founder Kim Bunka will be heading back to school. Specifically, to Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary where drama teacher Shanda Walters has invited the cast and musicians to show a scene and to talk with her acting students. “I think it’ll be different from anything that they’ve seen before,” Bunka, a Gleneagle graduate, said of the production. “It’s not like a touring production of Wicked d or other big musicals; it’s very pared down with just the two actors and a small setting. I think it’s cool to expose them to something like this.” Bunka said she plans to bring the format to the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody where on Thursday, Jan. 19, she’s inviting School District 43 high school students to see the show — at a reduced rate of $15 — and have a talk-back session afterwards. Her aim “is to inspire them to, if not, go into acting after graduation, at least try out for different styles of theatre, more smaller and intimate,” she said. Bunka was drawn to John & Jen after meeting with playwright and composer Andrew Lippa in 2004 (the musical also penned by Tom Greenwald). She staged it last August at Inlet Theatre but “we felt that when we were doing the show, we were just getting into it and then it was over really fast,” she said. “It’s kind of like Christmas: You build up to so much work then that’s it. “We felt like we wanted to bring it back again.” John & Jen is the story of a brother and sister and, later, a mother and son, in the United States between 1950 and 1990, and touches on heavy topics like the Vietnam War, single parenting and domestic abuse. Bunka is in the lead role with Joel Ballard, a Riverside secondary graduate; however, two band
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TEAPOTS, SPACE Place des Arts’ first Family Day of the new year will focus on teapots, outer space and altered books — three topics also presented in artwork displayed at the Coquitlam facility this month. The event runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and will include drop-in workshops and activities like hand-painted ceramic tiles (to reflect the clay exhibition by Kwai Sang Wong); 3D space ships (to reflect Karin Vengshoel’s space exhibition); origami using pages from old books (to reflect Rachael Ashe’s altered book exhibit). As well, the Van Gogh Cafe will be open to serve light refreshments. Admission is by donation; however, reservations are recommended. Call 604-6641636. For more information, visit www.placedesarts.ca.
GO ONLINE Teen and young adult singers from the TriCities are being asked to audition in the second annual Variety’s Got Talent competition. The contest is open to musicians aged 13 to 29, who have until Jan. 15 to submit their tapes online through www. varietysgottalent.ca. Entries should be twoto three-minutes long, with candidates singing acappella or with an
acoustic guitar. The 10 finalists will be chosen after a performance on Feb. 3. New for this year’s event is the People’s Choice category where the public can view the top 20 audition tapes on YouTube between Jan. 23 and 27 and vote for their favourite; the highest vote-getter will also win a spot in the finals at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond. The winner will receive a Tom Lee Rising Star Package and appear on the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon on Feb.
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THIS MONTH • Jan. 12 to 21: A Talent for Murder, a “whodunit” by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society, is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). • Jan. 12: Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) discusses A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini, at its Historical Book Club meeting at 2 p.m. Call 604-516-6151. • Jan. 13: Port Moody Film Society presents MicMacs (France, comedy/crime) at 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Visit www.pmfilm.ca. • Jan. 17: Off the Grid, improvised music series, runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (beside PoCo city hall). • Jan. 19 to 22: Undiscovered Theatre presents John and Jen at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Visit www.undiscoveredtheatre.com. • Jan. 21: ArtsConnect’s ArtistCircle 5th anniversary celebration at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.) from 1 to 3 p.m. • Jan. 21: Steve Kaldestad Quartet plays
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the Place des Arts faculty concert, 7:30 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). • Jan. 21 to 22: Community banner painting festival at the Port Moody city hall galleria (100 Newport Dr.), 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Jan. 22: Yarilo Series House Concerts presents Edison Quintana, concert pianist, featuring an all-Mexican program spanning 1880-1980, 2 p.m. at 34 Shoreline Circle, Port Moody. Visit www.yarilomusic.com. •Jan. 26: Heritage evening features Steve Smith on the Alaska Highway, 7 p.m. at the Outlet at Leigh Square (beside PoCo city hall). • Jan. 27: Laila Biali Trio plays Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. • Jan. 28: The Ultimate Comedy Show, with host Roman Danylo and guests Toby Hargrave, Jason Bryden, David Milchard and members of Canadian Content, 8 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). • Jan. 29: Dianna David: Take a Closer Look, a dynamic show about a girl at a new school, 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way).
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Carney hoop kids 1st & 2nd By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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Jonathan Conlan of the Archbishop Carney Stars rises for a lay-up against PoCo’s B.C. Christian Academy during boys action Thursday in the Carney Classic hoop tourney.
Archbishop Carney’s Ashley Dalla Zana stretches for a rebound against a St. Pat’s foe during girls play last Wednesday in the Carney Classic prep basketball tournament.
No. 1 Owls win battle of the Beagle Fox fights to third as hosts By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Kelowna Owls were the big winners thanks to their big man in Saturday’s final of the Terry Fox Legal Beagle senior boys high school basketball tournament. Bolstered by a game-high 19 points from six-foot-11 centre Braxston Bunce, the top-seeded Owls buried the No. 6 Walnut Grove Gators of Langley 65-55 in the 10-team draw’s championship game. In the third-place contest played previously, the host Ravens –– ranked No. 9 in the most-recent B.C. AAA poll –– trimmed the W.J. Mouat Hawks 55-53, with the Abbotsford squad hav-
ing entered the event as a provincial honourable mention. The victory came after the Ravens were spilled 60-56 in overtime in Friday’s semifinals by the sharpshooting Gators, and after Fox opened the tourney with a 78-39 romp Thursday over North Vancouver’s Windsor Dukes. In the other semi, Kelowna slugged out a 59-52 triumph over Mouat. The last time the Ravens won the prestigious Beagle was back in 1996. “It was a huge win [Saturday] and every player contributed,” said Ravens head coach Steve Hanson. “We had 11 different players score. Losing the semifinal in front of the home crowd was tough but we needed to refocus. “Walnut Grove is an extremely re-
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“Losing the semifinal in front of the home crowd was tough but we needed to refocus.” Ravens coach Steve Hanson silient team that shot the ball well all tournament. In the end, they hit some big shots at key times that changed the momentum of the game.” Against Mouat, whom Fox edged 58-54 in Abby on Dec. 7, the Ravens got three-pointers from six different players, including two apiece from Alex Nesterenko, Daniel Collins and Jesse Crookes. Collins finished with a team-
best 11 points. The Gators and Owls dominated the all-star team, with Walnut Grove’s De’Sean Monsanto, Jadon Cohee and Paul Getz all getting chosen, along with Kelowna’s Bunce and John Katerburg. Owls’ point guard Mitch Goodwin collared tourney MVP honours, with Mouat’s Tristan Etienne getting elected top defensive player. “I was really proud of the effort over the three days but I’m confident we will shoot the ball better moving forward,” Hanson said. “Losing to Walnut Grove showed us what we need to improve on. Our strength this year is our depth, and finding who needs to play with whom and at what times is a work in progress. see ‘PLAY HARD’, page 32
Surging Express race past top two teams in close conference Coquitlam Express not only stretched their B.C. Hockey League winning streak to seven games on the weekend, they did it by toppling the top two teams in the Coastal Conference. After zipping past the Powell River Kings 4-1 at home Saturday, the Jr. ‘A’ Express prevailed 5-4 in double overtime Sunday afternoon over the Cowichan Valley Capitals, again at
Poirier Sports Complex. The victories boosted the Express to 21-12-2-2 and into a third-place conference tie with the Surrey Eagles, just two points back of the second-place Kings and six behind the Capitals. Against Cowichan, Brady Shaw’s goal in the second extra period proved the difference for the Express, who rallied back from a 3-1 third-period deficit.
John Siemer scored twice for Coquitlam, who got singles from Taylor Bourne, Malcolm McKinney and Shaw. Cole Huggins was sharp in making 45 stops in the Express net. Versus the Kings, Mitch Nardi scored twice as the Express skated to a three-goal win. Alexander Kerfoot and Cody Michelle also tallied for Coquitlam, who led 1-0 and 4-0 at the breaks.
BLACK CATS’ SLIDE HITS 5 Port Moody Black Panthers dropped two weekend games to run their Pacific International Jr. ‘B’ hockey league losing streak to five games. The Cats were plastered 10-1 Saturday by the visiting Ridge Meadows Flames, before falling 4-1 Sunday to the host Grandview Steelers to slide to 9-18-4-1 this season.
There were plenty of shooting Stars at last weekend’s 16th annual Carney Classic senior high school basketball tour nament and few burned brighter than the two host teams. Archbishop Carney bombed Richmond’s J.N. Burnett Breakers 72-45 in Saturday’s final of the eight-team boys’ draw, while the AA Stars were knocked off 58-41 by the AAA New Westminster Hyacks in the ensuing championship game for the girls, who also featured eight squads. A B.C. AA honourable mention in the most-recent provincial rankings, the Carney boys breezed by the competition, blasting PoCo’s B.C. Christian Academy Panthers 74-35 on Thursday before handling the St. Patrick’s Celtics 70-61 Friday to dart to the final, where they completely dominated. “The final game versus Burnett really stood out as a reflection of our team,” said Carney boys head coach Steve McGinley. “We ran the ball well, pressed the opposition, minimized our turnovers [and] made the right decisions.” Car ney captain Christian Legazpi was named tour nament MVP, while the Stars’ Patrick Simon was chosen to the all-star squad. The Car ney girls, meanwhile, thumped the St. Patrick’s Celtics of Vancouver 64-36 to tip-off the tourney Wednesday, then advanced to the final after clobbering Abby College 73-29 Thursday. In Saturday’s title tilt, the Stars were simply over-matched by the Hyacks, who are rated No. 8 in the provincial AAA girls poll. “Our goals for the tour nament were to play our best basketball each game and let the scores take care of themselves,” said Carney girls coach Joel Ditson. “I can’t say we played as well as we are capable of, but we definitely played well in the tournament and will be looking to build on the successes.” Car ney’s Kayla McFadden and Cassie Hombrebueno were named to the all-star team.
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Alex Nesterenko of the Terry Fox Ravens soars to the hoop versus Langley’s Walnut Grove Gators during Friday’s semifinal action in the 23rd Legal Beagle senior boys high school basketball tournament in Port Coquitlam.
Isaiah Stevens, B r yc e n M ayo h and Michelle McQuillan of the host Ter ry Fox Ravens recorded three wins apiece to spark their team at a Coquitlam high school wrestling league mini-meet last Thursday. A Grade 9 student, Stevens continues to improve and exhibit outstanding athleticism in recording his team-leading 14th win of the season to date. Also only in Grade 9 is Mayoh, who was injured during football season but has bounced back by quickly picking up his grappling techniques. McQuillan, a senior, missed her Grade 11 year due to injury but looks as though she has regained her confidence after a difficult December on the mat. Other wrestlers to perfor m well for the 14-member Fox unit at the meet were Kelsey Wat m o u g h a n d Brett Boyce, each with two wins; and Harry Carter, J o r d a n S e n e y, Pedro Vasque z, Iman AmirJabbari, Shane Robertson and Jeff Tilkin, all with one. Also taking part were those from Car ney, Charles Best, Riverside, Heritage Woods and New West.
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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.
A New Year = New Career!
Rapid Advancement and Travel Opportunities Paid Weekly - up to $20/hr No comm., benefits available Positive, Outgoing, Team Oriented a must!
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Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
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CASHIERS / WAREHOUSE Person required by Beer & Wine Store (PoCo). Drop off resume to 2099 Lougheed Hwy
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: 6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr 6187 3-55 Hawthorn Dr 9027 1206-1275 Confederation Dr 810-863 McLennan Crt 9208 754-866 Alder Pl 3572-3591 Hamilton St 788-825 Inverness Pl 3500-3595 Inverness St 768-854 Patricia Ave (even) 3571-3591 St Thomas St
Position Available Machinist/ Machine Fitter Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey.
The successful candidate will have considerable experience assembling machinery, bearing assemblies, and shrink fitting. To apply submit resume by Email to jwurz@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905
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9218 1376-1398 Rhine Close 1406-1486 Rhine Cres 9857 1400-1428 Madrona Pl 3001-3027 Plateau Blvd 2965-2997 Robson Dr
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT/ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED If you are mechanically/ electrically inclined, motivated, & willing to learn this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. This is a F/T position, with a well- established company offering competitive wages & a comprehensive benefit pkg. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is: seeking long term employment with a stable company; wants the opportunity to expand their knowledge & skill sets; is willing & ready to accept challenges.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
This position reports to our Maintenance/Engineering Manager. As directed by their Manager, they will complete mechanical/maintenance assignments for the preventative & corrective maintenance of production machinery in our food processing plant. REQUIREMENTS: • Proven Maintenance Background with an excellent aptitude for troubleshooting & corrective maintenance • Fabrication Experience is Preferred • Excellent English Language Skills – both written & verbal • Able to work within a team environment & independently • Must be self- motivated & able to multi-task • Must be able to work Rotating Shifts, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Shifts include weekends, evening & Graveyards. Overtime will be required. ASSETS: • Electrical Experience • Automation & Control Experience • Welding Experience To apply please e-mail resume, with a cover letter, to Human Resources, Attn: Angela Raco at araco@northerngold.com
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604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station
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M I L LW R I G H T / M E C H A N I C REQUIRED – Full time position. Vancouver Island Chip Plant. Welding experience an asset. Union wage, full benefit package. Please contact joanne.stone @dctchambers.com
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
- near Safeway Sunwood Square
TRADES, TECHNICAL
Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Therapeutic Massage
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
Construction Manager and Professional Roofer. Email resume to: bcdcconstruction@gmail.com DISCOUNT CONSTRUCTION LTD
Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence.
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• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating Over 20 year experience COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS
Greg 604-818-0165
CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
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ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500 Ceiling Restoration: taping & boarding respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826
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JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909
ELECTRICAL
(#102055) Bonded
NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
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Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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LANDSCAPING
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MISC SERVICES
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
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GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available
Seven Days a Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam
RENO & REPAIR
DRYWALL
NEED CASH TODAY?
OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC for busy logging company in the
KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
FINANCIAL SERVICES
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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Dean 604-834-3076
LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
6013 3300-3364 Henry St 3301-3378 Veiwmount Dr 3353-3373 Viewmount Pl
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* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
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Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.
8418 800-922 Austin Ave (even) 416-450 Blue Mountain St (even) 908-928 Charland Ave 903-918 Dansey Ave 406-450 Joyce St
CALL 604-558-2278
CLEANING SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421
STUDIED at University of Alberta professional teacher, conductor, and clinician. Taking students for voice, flute, and theory. 604-7828668/flotiste@gmail.com
Kristy 604.488.9161
8751 3226-3269 Karley Cres 1361 Shaunghnessy St
All Ages, All Ethnicities
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PERSONAL SERVICES
6078 631-800 Alderside Rd 646 Bentley Rd 642-740 Ioco Rd
Northern Gold Foods Ltd., a growing Food Mfg. Co., located in Port Coquitlam is recruiting for:
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
604-447-3404
WAREHOUSE PERSON Distributor of educational products, located in Surrey requires a full time shipper/receiver. Training available. Starting wage $12/hr. Fax resume to 604-576-2777 or email: nairn.m@telus.net
8501 953-965 Como Lake Ave (odd) 808-1023 Kelvin St 951-969 Leland Ave (odd) 804-1010 MacIntosh St 950-965 Spence Ave
9018 807-920 Citadel Dr 812-863 Paladin Terr 2502-2598 Palisade Cres 2510-2526 Palisade Crt
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POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
WAREHOUSE
3380-3452 Darwind Ave (even) 1225-1248 Holtby St 1230-1239 Soball St 3403-3465 Victoria Dr (odd) 3388-3469 Wilkie Ave
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS 164
1221-1227 Coast Meridian Rd (odd)
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PERSONAL SERVICES
Carriers Needed
6192 2-87 Cliffwood Dr 101-159 Forest Park Way
ADULT CARRIER
Call 604-472-3040
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6003 2201-2235 Brookmount Dr (odd) 101-214 Clearview Dr 170-208 Edward Cres 200-239 Moray St 3209-3234 Pinda Dr 3210-3290 Portview Pl
HELP WANTED
With reliable car required to deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households in the Tri-City area Wednesday & Friday.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
9899 3180-3195 Caufield Ridge 3090-3171 Plateau Blvd
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
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✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
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✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Grants Home Maintenance. 604-936-2808. GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
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MOVING & STORAGE
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
Call Andrew (778)868-3374
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
RECYCLE-IT!
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com TRICITY Pro Painter-Refs. Interior Spec. WCB. Dragan 604-8058120 www.montenegropainting.com
LABS YELLOW P/B pups, born Dec 14th. Dewormed, 1st shots, $750. 604-888-4662, (Langley)
1 & 2 Bdrm quiet bldg near Safeway, dishwasher, storage, heat included.
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
604.587.5865
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SUNDECKS
ROTTWEILER Pups, Reg CKC, Champ lines/health guaranteed. $1600. (778)240-6472, bramasolerottweilers@yahoo.com
Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832
Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. Ready. 604-795-7662
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
525
UNDER $300
GRANDMOTHER CLOCK Moving, must sell. Operates perfectly. $300/obo. (604)464-3191 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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TREE SERVICES
- Est. 1989
A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Ph: 604-942-4383
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
www.proaccpainting.com
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FURNITURE
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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Coquitlam/Port Moody
St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845
Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
COQUITLAM
Sherwood Apt 727 North Rd
REAL ESTATE 627
BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522
751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.
MISC. FOR SALE
PLUMBING
✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. 15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp
Call 604-830-9781 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway
EXTRA
CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
PETS 454
EQUESTRIAN
EQUI-HEALTH Canada will be in Surrey Jan 15 for an intensive equine first aid course. It will be a hands-on day of learning everything from prevention to vital signs to lacerations to digestive emergencies. All attendees will receive a certificate of completion, first aid manual and laminated normal/abnormal chart. For details visit www.equihealthcanada.com or call 403-7009152 to register. $156.45
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PETS
BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Available February 1. Vet checked with first shots. Reserve yours now. $1,200. Langley area. 778-2415504. BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 4 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $750. 604-574-5788 Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442
Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM
1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM
Call 604-837-4589
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
Pt. Coq. Bsmt Suite. 1 bdrm with kitchen and full bathroom. Separate entrance. Shared laundry. Close to shopping, schools, and transit. Located in quiet cul-de-sac. $800 per mth (includes utilities and basic cable). No pets and no smoking. Please ph: Allan at (778)235-2952 between 6 pm - 9 pm for a showing.
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MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net Co op Seeking New Member Affordable 1 bdrm in Seniors Bldg Cls to Coquitlam Ctr 604-945-5864 or sandy@terramanagement.ca Coquitlam Centre Co-op has refurbished 2 bdrm apartments avail. Centrally located, cls to transit/schls Email: sandy@terramanagement.ca or phone 604-945-5864
S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking
1 & 2 bdrm $790 & $900/mo
Avail Feb. 1 - Ref’s req’d LGE 2 bdrm, upper flr, sep. ent, newly renovated, close to park, bus & City Hall, no pets, ref, $750 plus util., 604-802-4039
Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
1996 GOLF 230K, Aircared. Pioneer sound. New battery, snow tires, well maintained. Must See! $2900. obo 604.418.9028
SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM, near Coq. Center. $1350/mo. 3 Bdrm main floor, 2 baths, shrd lndry & utils, NS/NP, near transit. Immed. 604-218-8164.
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2004 PORSCHE 911 C2 One owner, NCL serviced, beautiful cond! $48,000. Call 604-309-4599.
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM, Burke Mtn. brand new 3 bdrm. t/h, view, close to all amens. $1800 mo. N/S N/P. Avail. now. (604)949-0515 604-603-3408
838
TRANSPORTATION 806
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS Ext. shower, AM/FM/CD/DVD, power awning, power tongue jack, LCD TV, A/C. $34,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
It’s a New Year! Start it Right in The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager
2011 SALEM FG T21RD
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.
Call 604-724-6967
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm $830; 3 bdrm $970/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-942-2277
PORT MOODY
1966 CHEV SURBURBAN 2 door, 283 auto, p/s, p/b, disc brakes on front mag whls, black interior. $11,900 obo. Phone 604-626-4799
810
AUTO FINANCING
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto www.UapplyUdrive.ca
Microwave, awning, pass through storage, u-shaped dinette, ext. speakers, DSI water heater. $15,483 (Stk.30525) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231
GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for flowering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffic area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts. Call 604-807-3910 for more info.
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.
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HOMES FOR RENT
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
CENTRAL COQUITLAM, Feb. 1. 2 story 4 bdrm. house, 2 baths, close to elem. & high schools. N/S N/P. $1450 mo. (778)997-4934
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
PORT COQUITLAM. 2 Bdrm modern duplex. Pets ok. Nice yrd. Avail immed. $975/mo. 604-807-3899. PORT COQUITLAM. 3 Bdrm modern duplex. Pets ok. Nice yrd. Avail Feb 1st. $1400/mo. 604-807-3899. PORT COQUITLAM, 3 bdrm SXS duplex on Prairie Ave. 5 appls, NS/NP, avail. Feb.1st. $1250 + utils. Phone (604)469-0876.
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION FEMALE looking for resp. fem. roommate, 2 bdrm. Coquitlam centre apt. Close to Douglas College, bus & amens. Insuite ldry. Feb. 1. $500 mo. incl. utils. 604-616-5468
SUITES, LOWER
Coq/PortMoody. Beautifully reno’d 1 bdrm stes. Start $700 + utils. inste W/D. Now. N/P-N/S. 604-283-9055.
Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)
BURNABY
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1995 CAMRY, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, 1 owner, loaded, aircared, mint cond. $2900/obo. Phone 604-931-1236.
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750 604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250
SUITES, LOWER
PORT COQUITLAM North side. 2 bdrm g/l bsmt suite. NP/NS. Shr lndry. Near all amens. Avail now. $750/mo + 1/3 utils. 604-941-1596.
D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
SENIORS ENJOY SAFE all inclusive, professional care in home-like Schaugnessy starting at $2150. Po Co. 604-468-4856.
APARTMENT/CONDO
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces *Old Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
706
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
RUBBISH REMOVAL
2 Bdrms Available Large, bright stes avail. Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express. New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg. Adult oriented. Sorry no pets. Refs required.
750
TRANSPORTATION
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
RENTALS Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
PORT COQUITLAM
CEDARWAY APT
Hyland Manor
F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
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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.
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
MATTRESSES staring at $99
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BLUE MOUNTAIN APT 1 & 2 Bdrm close to trans & shop with dishwasher, fireplace, heat included.
535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
Robert J. O’Brien
706
ADELAIDE APT
COQUITLAM
• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
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Call for showing 604-931-4014 www.aptrentals.net
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604-728-5643
706
COQUITLAM
SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount
2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour
PETS
Mr. Cleanup Disposal
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
PAINT SPECIAL
477
RENTALS
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
Running this ad for 7yrs
PETS
COQUITLAM 1 bdrm gr/lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, new paint, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4166 COQUITLAM: 2 bd in new hse, incl utils/inste lndry. Near bus/skytrain. np/ns. $950. Jan 15. (604)461-8920 COQUITLAM Ctr. 1 Bdrm suite. No smoking, N/P. $700/mo. incl. utils. Avail now. Refs 604-945-5314 Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area avail now. $900mo NS/NP 604-931-1775 COQUITLAM, nr Coq Ctr $850/mo. 2 bd, new kit, 1 bath, shrd lndry & utils, NS/NP. Immed. 604-218-8164 COQUITLAM West 1 bdrm bsmt sparking clean & bright sunken l/rm. sep d/rm. Onsite owners. Priv ent. prkg, hydro incl. Lndry. N/s n/p. Avail Feb 1. $725. 604-937-5177. COQUITLAM WW Plat. clean quiet 1 bd + den Pri ent patio ldry $900 incl util NS/NP Ref 604-944-1941
604.465.7221
CAT 10 MOS OLD M orange, neutered, shots, tattooed good w/dogs $50 to good home (604)302-9249
COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755.
COQUITLAM WW Plateau. 1 Bdrm +den, grnd lvl, priv ent, h/w flrs, full bath, alarm, w/d. Ns/Np, avail now. $800 incl utils. Call 778-231-9604.
PORT MOODY: 2 Bdrm, 2 bath + den. $1500. NS/NP. Avail now. 604-464-1484 or 778-772-9815.
PORT COQUITLAM, 1 bdrm suite, sh utils, NS/NP $650/mo incl W/D. Avail now. 604-931-0675
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
COQUITLAM, Plateau Blvd 2 bdrm on 4th flr, 960sf, gas f/p, inste ldry 2 u/g prkg $1330mo. 604-360-6783
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
PORT Coquitlam. 2 bdrm 1000sf, sep ent, sh W/D NS/NP $975 incl util Avl now. 604-942-8565
www.PreApproval.cc WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in January, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
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AUTO SERVICES
FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
2001 BUICK LESABRE LTD. All options, heated seats, lumbar, 139K, $5900/obo. 778-565-4334. 2002 BUICK LESABRE Limited Edition, 115K, grey leather int, fully loaded, new front brakes, 6/cyl, 4/door. $5900. Call 604-807-3996.
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 125K, $8300 firm. Call 604-538-9257
A36 Wednesday, January 11, 2012, Tri-City News
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CHRYSLER CANADA HAS ANNOUNCED THAT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 31, 2012, ALL INCENTIVE FINANCE RATES AND REBATES ON NEW 2011 INVENTORY WILL END. NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR BEST DEAL ON A NEW 2011 CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP OR RAM TRUCK! COME IN TODAY WHILE SELECTION IS BEST!
2011 JEEP LIBERTY 4WD Automatic, Fully aded, Alloys #4998
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$
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24,670
$
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4WD
3.6L Engine, with over 280hp, still get over 1000 km per tank #4999
28,995
$
2011 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH 4WD Power group, loaded, alloys #8473
28,995
$
1-800-31 4-5165
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