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Tri-City News reader Isabel Hou responded to our Facebook and Twitter call last week for winter photos — before heavy weekend rains washed the white stuff away — snapping this picture at Lafarge Lake.
Exams still on – without teachers Admin. staff are supervising, marking provincial tests By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Provincial exams are going ahead as usual this week in School District 43 despite the ongoing B.C. teachers’ labour dispute. On Tuesday, 4,000 high school students across the district began writing Math 10, English 10 and 12, Social Studies 11, Communication 12 and Science 10 exams.
But teachers aren’t handing out the tests or marking them. Instead, hundreds of managers plus elementary, middle and secondary school principals will be doing the job of registering students, supervising and marking the exams, according to SD43 superintendent Tom Grant. “[Coquitlam Teachers’ Association] has said the essential services order set out by the Labour Relations Board during the labour dispute allows them not to be involved in provincial exams,” he said. see TEAM MARKING MARKING,, page A6
Evergreen information This morning (Wednesday), a special event is taking place at the Port Moody Station of the West Coast Express, where an announcement regarding the Evergreen Line is supposed to be made. It’s expected the announcement will deal with pre-construction contracts. The provincial and federal governments, and TransLink are sponsoring the event. Watch tricitynews. com on Wednesday for details of the announcement.
Riverview pilot will shut down Program provides supports to people who are homeless By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A pilot project at Riverview Hospital that filled a critical gap in serving the needs of the homeless will be shutting down in two months. Since January 2010, the
transitional recovery program has been providing supportive housing for people battling mental illness, severe addiction, unresolved trauma and chronic disease such as HIV, Hepatitis C and diabetes. Run by Coast Mental Health, the program received formerly homeless clients from the Burnaby Centre of Mental Health and Addictions. Women were placed in a 22-bed facility in
the Brookside building and, starting in May 2010, men were placed in the Leeside building. Program director Beata Zaleska said the 100-bed Burnaby Centre, which was built in 2008 at Riverview, filled up quickly with clients battling concurrent disorders. “There was no quick fix,” Zaleska said. see TEMPORARY TEMPORARY,, page A9
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Optimism in city budgeting City manager says revenues way up as departments lay out plans, wish lists By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
For the first time in half a decade, Coquitlam city managers this week spoke about the positive state of the public purse. Gone were the dire warnings from city manager Peter Steblin about the need for belt-tightening at city hall just as the newly elected council is to start budget talks. Instead, Steblin painted a much rosier picture of the city coffers, crediting staff for making cutbacks during the recession and during five years of high labour costs. By comparison, two years ago, at the height of the global economic downturn, Coquitlam faced a $5-million shortfall from lower interest rates on investments and declining construction revenues. But last year saw historical highs in building, especially on Burke Mountain and in Burquitlam and City Centre, where the Evergreen Line will run. Planning and development GM Jim McIntyre said staff last year issued 2,839 permits — an increase of 24% over 2010 — while 1,662 housing units were approved — up 35% over the previous year. As a result, building construction value jumped by 42%. Add to that the work on Evergreen and the Port Mann/Highway 1 project and the city is booming, he said. “There’s been a lot of public sector transportation investment and, in my view, where public sector investment is focused and effective, the private sector investment will follow,” McIntyre said. As well, the finance standing committee heard on Monday the city is flush with more revenues such as: • $1.5 million in assessment-related increases from new growth; • $805,300 in service volume rises; • $317,700 from RCMP recoveries; • $100,000 in grants; • and $190,700 in fees and
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Total expenditures: $12.9 million (66% labour) Total revenues: $2.5 million Bill Susak leads this department of 167 full-time staff, which over the past 18 months, has overseen the installation of more than $100 million in new infrastructure in the city. Citing 2011 highlights, Susak noted the completion of the Partington Creek integrated watershed management plan; “stimulus” funding projects (i.e., Barnet/Lougheed); the King Edward Overpass; construction of roads and pipes on Burke Mountain; and energy management advances. But this year brings a long list of challenges, he said, citing a new garbage/ recycling pick-up contract; a review of parking operations in City Centre; and more Burke building, to name a few. Susak is asking council to fund $116,125 in new requests this year, including $50,000 for a public education campaign on the pesticide use bylaw, which has yet to be drafted.
Total expenditures: $27.7 million (69% labour) Total revenues: $8.5 million Led by Lori MacKay, PRC is the second largest department in the city, with 283 full-time staff members who, last year, planted 6,800 trees and 3,200 shrubs, and saw the unveiling of public art and 145 outdoor events. This year, the department’s priorities include expanding after-school programming and youth centre services, launching or completing a number of studies (i.e., tennis courts feasibility, sports field strategy) and starting Phase 1 of the Glen Park redevelopment. MacKay is asking council to find $175,663 in new capital funding for park/streetscape maintenance, beautification projects, Poirier complex stairway maintenance and a seasonal light display; plus, nearly $577,000 for service enhancements, including $23,000 for Canada Day celebrations and $72,000 to bid on the 2016 BC Summer Games.
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Total expenditures: $29.5 million (71% labour) Total revenues: $5.7 million Headed by Supt. Claude Wilcott, the detachment is made up of 212 Mounties — 146 for Coquitlam, 63 for Port Coquitlam and three provincial officers — plus 20 integrated services members and 96 municipal support staff. Last year’s achievements included a reduction in crime over 2010 levels, an increase in web traffic (www. coquitlam.rcmp.ca), an award for the traffic section and training multilingual victim service volunteers. In April, Wilcott said, Coquitlam RCMP will start its new strategic plan. He is asking council for $868,051 in new funding for six more police officers and a victim support worker. As well, Coquitlam is required to pay $982,000 for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, which serves RCMP jurisdictions in Metro Vancouver.
Total expenditures: $19.6 million (86% labour) Total revenues: $266,400 Marking its 100th year in 2012, Coquitlam Fire/ Rescue is led by Chief Tony Delmonico and is made up of 164 full-time staff in the administration, communications, fire prevention, operations and training/ education offices. Firefighters received 35,000 hours of training last year — among the most in the province, Delmonico said — in areas including swiftwater, highangle and structural collapses. This year’s department challenges include the construction of the Evergreen Line tunnel in Burquitlam; resolving the collective bargaining; personnel turnover (30% of the department has retired over the past three years); and staffing the auxiliary station on Coast Meridian Road to prepare for a new fire hall on Burke. Delmonico is asking council to fund eight new firefighter positions as part of a threeyear staffing program, costing $809,392.
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Total expenditures: $5.8 million (97% labour) Total revenues; $4.2 million Planning and development GM Jim McIntyre said growth was at an all-time high last year, keeping his community planning, development services and building permits divisions busy. McIntyre also checked off the completion of the Austin Heights Neighbourhood Plan, a new homeless shelter and a “housing choices” strategy as successes for last year. As for the new year, McIntyre said he wants his department to finish the Partington and Maillardville neighbourhood plans, launch the Burquitlam and Hazel Drive neighbourhood plans, and start the regional context statement, as required by Metro Vancouver. He is asking council for $50,000 this year to hire a graphic technician consultant.
Total expenditures: $973,200 (85% labour) Total revenues: $240,200 Led by Maurice Gravelle, this department is in charge of facilities, city properties, and the Evergreen Line. Gravelle said last year was largely taken up with the Gateway and King Edward Overpass projects (the latter of which included a 12-week closure on King Edward Street), and preparation work for the rapid transit line to City Centre. As well, preliminary planning was done on the new City Centre library branch and Burke Mountain fire hall. As for this year, Gravelle said Gateway and Evergreen will continue to dominate his department — with a possible announcement this year on whether the city will see a station at Lincoln Avenue — while the conceptual plans for the $10-million Place Maillardville renovations will be finalized.
charges. “Coquitlam is blessed to be at a place in time and geography where lots of things are happening,” Steblin said. “Our financial house is in good order. We’re in good shape to deal with new priorities.” The finance committee,
which is made up of all members of council, listened to city managers and cultural group leaders all day Monday and Tuesday as they presented long lists of 2011 accomplishments and even longer wish lists for 2012 programs and services — and funding.
Still, Steblin cautioned council the buck can only stretch so far as half the city’s revenues come from cash-strapped home and business property owners. Indeed, the high cost of property taxes was a hot-button issue in last November’s municipal campaign, when
Where $243 million went last year: • Capital expenditures: 20% • Parks, rec & cultural: 14% • Police: 12% • Fire: 8% • Water: 8% • Sewer & drainage: 8% • Transfer to reserves: 7% • General government: 6% • Transportation: 5% • Debt interest payments: 5% • Solid waste: 4% • Planning & development: 2% • Other: 1%
Where $243M came from last year: • Taxation: 52% • Fees, rates & service charges: 20% • Transfer from reserves: 10% • Proceeds from borrowing: 7% • Casino revenues: 4% • Grants: 4% • Other: 2% • Investment income: 1%
2011 service costs for owner of a $539,000 home in Coquitlam: • Sewer & drainage: $394 • Police: $388 • Water: $384 • Garbage & recycling: $326 • Fire: $310 • Capital & debt repayment: $264 • Recreational facilities & programs: $197 • Parks & trails: $113 • Road maintenance: $112 • Cultural services & community grants: $103 • Planning & development: $42 • Traffic control: $41 • Snow & ice control: $25 Total taxes & utilities: $2,699
many voters complained about the successive hikes. For this year, city staff and councillors are hoping to keep the tax increase to between 3% and 5%. Among this year’s requests council will consider are: • addition of six Mounties
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to continue with its 10-year strategy of hiring six police officers annually — a plan Coquitlam RCMP has veered away from in recent years due to cutbacks and redeployments; • addition of eight firefighters to start staffing Burke Mountain, at the Coast Meridian Road auxiliary fire station; • and major capital projects such as $9.6 million for the new Burke fire station and $10 million for Place Maillardville renovations. City council is expected to make its decision on Feb. 13, with first, second and third readings of the 2012 financial plan set for Feb. 20. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Port Moody Council is inviting applications from its residents interested in volunteering on the Election Task Force to review the current General Local Election Bylaw and the provisions for election signage, and to develop and propose enhancements that would contribute to voter awareness. The task force will complete its work and report back to Council by June 30, 2012. Interested in this volunteer opportunity? Please fill out an application form available online at www.portmoody.ca/volunteer or at the Legislative Services counter at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Call 604.469.4539 for more information. XXX QPSUNPPEZ DB t
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A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after a bizarre accident on Kingsway Avenue Saturday morning. C o q u i t l a m RC M P s a i d a 5 2 - ye a r- o l d woman was driving on Kingsway, approaching Westview Street, when she had a seizure and accelerated on to the wrong side of the road. Her vehicle travelled on to the sidewalk, where it hit a 44-year-old man, then hit two lamp posts before coming to a stop. The man was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital in critical condition but by Monday afternoon, he was reported to be in stable condition. The driver was also taken to RCH in stable condition and was released the next day. Her passenger was released from hospital on Saturday. Police are still investi-
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“They’ll know what it will look like but they won’t get a formal report,” Grant said. He also said in cases where students need a grade before moving on to the next course in the second semester, teachers will pass on the information to counsellors in time for scheduling. Meanwhile, administrators are also being pulled away from their regular duties to prepare, supervise and mark Foundation Skills Assessment exams to be written by Grade 4 and
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BC Liberals in Port Moody-Coquitlam will choose their candidate next month to run in the upcoming provincial byelection.
Party members will decide Feb. 17 who will run against for mer Port Moody mayor Joe Trasolini, who was re c e n t ly a c cl a i m e d by the BC NDP, and Christine Clark, who is representing the BC Conservatives.
To date, only one person has submitted their n o m i n at i o n p ap e r s with the BC Liberals, the party’s riding president in CoquitlamMaillardville, Dennis Marsden, a past Chamber of Commerce president and candi-
date two years ago in Coquitlam-Maillardville (he lost to NDP MLA Diane Thorne). The deadline to file nomination papers is Feb. 3, said Jehnifer Benoit, the BC Liberals’ communications director.
A byelection is expected to be called by Premier Christy Clark by April 3 to replace Iain Black, who quit as MLA last October to take the CEO job with the Vancouver Board of Trade. jwarren@tricitynews.com
School District 43 is accusing a former employee of fraud and has filed a lawsuit with the BC Supreme Court seeking damages. Leanne LaBallister of Coquitlam, a former accounting clerk at Centennial secondary school, has been accused in court papers of failing to account for and depositing to the school’s bank account more than $100,000. The statement of claim filed in court in December says she fraudulently converted the funds to her own use and benefit between October 2007 and March 2010. The district seeks general damages, special damages, and costs. The accusations have not been proven in court and LaBallister has not yet filed a statement of defence. The district reported the matter to police in October 2010 but the file was closed in March 2011 after a fraud investigation with no charges laid, according to Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jamie Chung. Chung said the RCMP would consider reopening the file if it received new information in the case. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision to drop the charges against two accused cocaine traffickers because B.C.’s congested court system couldn’t try them fast enough. The prosecution of the two men was quashed in June 2009 when the trial judge ruled the expected 62.5month delay in the case getting to trial by the end of that year would be unreasonable. The two men were stopped in September 2004 in a car near Chilliwack; police opened a hidden compartment and found 20 kg of cocaine the suspects were accused of buying from suppliers in Burnaby. The two were part of what police said was a larger conspiracy to import the drug from the U.S. and transport it to Ontario. The Crown had appealed the trial judge’s decision to quash the case, arguing in part that more of the delay should be attributed to the defence. The three Appeal Court Justices concluded that while defence underestimated
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The Provincial Health Services Authority issued a call for proposals in the fall of 2009 and awarded the contract for the transitional recovery program to Coast Mental Health with a $2.5-million annual budget. The contract was extended from November 2011 to the end of March 2012 after organizers were unable to place clients in appropriate housing or facilities. “We were trying to negotiate to run a smaller program” because there are a number of advantages in continuing it, Zaleska said. “There is quite a significant gap in the system. There aren’t enough programs that would be willing and would be equipped to work with people who have mental health challenges, who are addicted or in early recovery, and are also able to respond to the physical health challenges that many of our clients have.” Zaleska said the Burnaby Centre and, by extension, the Riverview program, are unique in that they take an intensive approach to helping people with concurrent disorders that often can’t be resolved with traditional 28-day
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while the health authority waited for its funding to establish specialized mental health beds. Those beds are expected to open in the spring, along with other mental health services in Vancouver Coastal to help the Riverview clients. Wilson said 19 clients are moving to VCH while seven are moving to other health authorities. “We’re looking at a number of options, such as group homes, supported housing or whatever is appropriate for those clients,” he added. “I’m confident by the end of March we’ll have somewhere for them to go.” spayne@tricitynews.com
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n paper, a proposed gondola up Burnaby Mountain seems like a feasible alternative to the current transit option, diesel buses. A gondola would be a futuristic and scenic way to get to the Simon Fraser University campus. Located between Production Way and the Simon Fraser University bus loop, a gondola would be twice as fast as any bus, less noisy, less polluting and easily capable of accommodating the projected population growth of SFU and the UniverCity neighbourhood. It has the potential to get more people out of their cars. Students wouldn’t have to worry about long lineups and wouldn’t be weather-dependent if the bus service shut down because of snow. What’s more, redundant buses could be redeployed elsewhere in the transit system. Engineering consultants who studied the project for TransLink believe environmental issues could be managed with the right technology, such as that used in the Peak 2 Peak gondola between Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, which would be higher than other systems and require fewer towers and less tree removal. In short, the consultants proved a business case cold be made for a gondola system because the benefits would outweigh the costs. But in the end, TransLink grounded the project because it would cost $12 million more than simply maintaining and expanding the diesel bus service over 25 years. More likely, the transportation authority decided to put the proposal on the back burner— it says that will take time to look for ways to close the gap in costs — for appearances, not just money concerns. After all, the gondola isn’t even on TransLink’s strategic transportation plan. Putting it ahead of existing priorities, including improvements in transit service for the long-suffering transit-users south of the Fraser River, wouldn’t go over very well with commuters. It seems that with more projects on the wish-list than the dollars in the kitty, SFU campus commuters will simply have to wait. – The Burnaby NewsLeader (Black Press)
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ederal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver set off a loud but poorly informed debate as environmental hearings began into the Enbridge proposal to pipe Alberta oil to the seaport at Kitimat. Oliver penned an open letter blasting foreign-funded environmental groups that “threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda.” This letter was seized upon by critics and the media, and misrepresented as an attack on anyone who opposes the pipeline or further expansion of the Alberta oil sands. Of course all opponents aren’t foreign or radicals. That was made clear when the Enbridge hearings opened in the Haisla village near Kitimat. Haisla members told the throng of out-of-town professional protesters to sit down and shut up — they don’t need self-appointed urbanites to speak for them.
The fact of foreign funding is no longer questioned, thanks to research by B.C. blogger Vivian Krause, primarily from U.S. tax returns. Three years after I first wrote about her work, it is finally part of the national conversation. What is the foreign-funded agenda? Oliver put it this way: “No forestry. No mining. No oil. No gas. No more hydroelectric dams.” Here are three notions that have become entrenched in the urban mind in recent years: Clearcut logging is by definition bad. Alaska salmon is wild and thus superior to farmed. Run-of-river hydro destroys rivers. All are aggressively promoted by certain environmental groups. And all are false. On forestry, B.C. media have been spoonfed by U.S.-backed environmental organizers since Clayoquot Sound in the 1980s, when wealthy Americans first decided to save B.C. from itself. Greenpeace founder-turned-critic Patrick Moore was in Victoria last week to speak to the Truck Loggers’ Association. He pointed
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out that North American “green building” standards reward locally sourced concrete and steel but not wood. Why? Because big international organizations like Greenpeace and Sierra Club are so invested in opposition to logging, they end up backing environmentally destructive policies. On oil, the debate has been dumbed down to the point where even movie stars can participate. Protesting a pipeline from Alberta to the U.S., Hollywood darling Robert Redford recited the usual talking points about the “tar sands scourge.” Alberta oil sands can be seen from space, Redford moaned. So can Venezuela oil sands, a major U.S. source. So can Redford’s vast Utah ranch and ski resort development. Redford parrots the claim that oil sands extraction produces three times the greenhouse gases of conventional oil. This is the big lie of “tar sands” campaigners. Three quarters of emissions from all crude are generated when the refined fuel is burned by things like Redford’s limo or the airline for which he voiced TV commercials.
The Alberta government reports that average emissions from oil sands crude are 107 grams per megajoule, slightly more than U.S. Gulf Coast crude’s 104. California heavy crude comes in higher, at 114. And if carbon is the issue, what about U.S. coal mines that tear the tops off mountains and run the longest trains in world history to feed the country’s 600-plus coal-fired power plants? Where is Redford on that? And hijacking the regulatory process? Look no further than the Dogwood Initiative, an obscure Victoria outfit that admits to taking about 40% of its funding from U.S. sources. Its “mob the mic” campaign signed up 1,600 people to speak at the Enbridge pipeline hearings. Among the signatories are “Cave Man” and “Jonathan Seagull.” But wait, aren’t oil, power and aquaculture companies foreign funded? Certainly some are. The difference is, they create jobs. Professional protesters destroy them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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TRI-CITYY LETTERS Audit this The Editor, Re. “Mayors demand audit of TransLink” (The TriCity News, Jan. 20). Besides an audit of TransLink, another issue the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation should examine reg arding how tax money is spent is the justification for building the Evergreen Line. In all the years I have reviewed articles on this line, I have never seen any convincing ridership estimates that will justify building it. Sufficient ridership for the Evergreen Line needs to average about 100,000 riders per day. The Millennium SkyTrain Line can cater to far more people than the Evergreen Line and yet the Millennium Line averages 60,000 r i d e r s p e r d a y. T herefore, what hope is there that the Evergreen Line ridership will ever be sufficient? If Metro Vancouver mayors can see the Evergreen Line is doomed to boondoggle status, they would be looking at alternatives for the Evergreen Line and SkyTrain expansion in east Vancouver. Vincent Lizee, Coquitlam
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TRI-CITY PLACES OF WORSHIP Trinity United Church
Robert Edward Hodge June 1, 1930 - January 17, 2012
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There are an estimated 550,000 smokers in B.C., and thousands are taking advantage of free nicotine patches or gum.
B.C. battles tobacco & salt consumption By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
VICTORIA – B.C.’s program to supply free quit-smoking aids is proving popular, with more than 63,000 smokers taking advantage since it launched last September. The program offers up to 12 weeks worth of nicotine patches or gum, available once per calendar year to people with active Medical Services Plan coverage. Those who used the program in 2011 are eligible again for 2012, and 4,500 people signed up in the first two weeks of the new year.
T wo p re s c r i p t i o n drugs, Champix and Zyban, are also available with costs for 12 weeks covered for some people under the Pharmacare plan. People can register by calling HealthLink BC at 811. B.C. has the lowest smoking rate in Canada, but the health ministry estimates there are still 550,000 smokers in the province. More than 6,000 B.C. residents die each year from smokingrelated illness, costing an estimated $605 million in direct health care costs. With health care costs taking up more than 40% of the B.C. budget and
cost pressures increasing as the baby boom generation retires, the province is launching another push to reduce salt consumption. A new “sodium sense� tool has been added to the health ministry’s website at www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca so people can calculate salt intake and find low-sodium menu alternatives. Sodium is a necessary part of the diet, but the ministry estimates that B.C. residents on average consume twice as much as they need. Excess sodium is linked to high blood pressure. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Bob was born and raised in New Westminster, graduated from Duke of Connaught and earned his C.A. designation in 1954. His career in Ànancial services was primarily with the Coquitlam School District. Upon retirement, he and Peggy spent 20 wonderful years in Qualicum Beach. Bob was an active member of the United Church, serving in many capacities at Sixth Avenue in New Westminster, Eagle Ridge in Coquitlam and St. Stephen’s in Qualicum. He is lovingly remembered by Peggy his wife of 56 years, his sons Craig and Ralph, daughters Brenda Hain and Carol Cox, and six dear grandchildren. Our sincere thanks to the excellent staff at Eagle Ridge Manor and to Edwin, his pastor and friend. A memorial service will be held at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Drive Coquitlam on Saturday January 28th at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of à owers, donations to Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation in memory of Robert Hodge, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody, BC, V3H 3W9 would be appreciated.
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A dog for Matteo
• The fundraiser for Matteo’s service dog will be held Thursday, Feb. 2 and feature jazz, cocktails and a silent auction. It will be held at the Palomino Bar at Milestones Restaurant, 2745 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $30. To purchase a ticket, email Michelle at newfieme@shaw.ca by Jan. 30.
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“We are almost completely helpless. My worst nightmare as a mother was watching my [then] five-yearold son have a 13-minute seizure and waiting for the ambulance to get there to help us.”
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more than the usual challenges of a Grade 2 student. He’s both near-sighted and legally blind, has difficulties with mobility, speech difficulties, a developmental delay and cerebral palsy-like symptoms on his left side. He’s working on all these challenges with the help of skilled professionals. But what nobody can fix are the seizures that sneak up on the little boy, sometimes without warning and, occasionally, in the middle of
the night. “We are almost completely helpless,” his mom says. “My worst nightmare as a mother was watching my [then] five-year-old son have a 13-minute seizure and waiting for the ambulance to get there to help us.” Matteo is on medication that controls the seizures but his condition will change as he gets older and seizures could retur n at any time, Slaney-Trovato says. For now, the young-
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Moriarty, Darth Vader, Dirty Harry, Skeletor and the Daleks from Dr. Who? In all, you will find 40 multi-page features about face-wrecking figures from mythology, literature, pop culture and fairy tales, plus a multitude of shorter bullets about nasties — like Banshees and Ifrit — that Thompson figures deserve our attention, if not a full entry. With regards to writing style, Thompson is the literary equivalent of a shotgun, peppering the page with strange but evocative terminology. Amazingly, once you’re into the flow, you may not bat an eye at phrases such as the one referring to the African goddess Oya as a “deathslinging cyclone of suckbag-annihilation.� Subtle it isn’t. Fun it is, especially for high schoolers — or immature adults like me. If you like this, pair it
with Thompson’s other Badasss book, which contains true stories about the most fearsome pirates, gunfighters, Vikings, samurai and military commanders in history. It is written in a similarly goofy style. In Can I See Your ID?: True Stories of False Identities, author Chris Barton n examines the lives of 10 people who literally reinvented themselves, either in the interests of self-preservation or so they could try things that they would otherwise be denied. Some of the stories are well-known, some less so. In the early 1990s, teenager Keron Thomas, who always wanted to operate trains, finally got his chance when he posed as a subway driver in Manhattan. Untrained medically, Fernando Waldo Demara Jr. called himself Dr. Joseph Cyr so that he could work as a surgeon on board a Canadian warship. To avoid execution, Solomon Perel claimed “racially pure� German heritage in the Second World War, eventually joining the Hitler Youth — despite being Jewish. Barton rounds out the volume with several other tales, including the experiences of Black Like Mee writer John Howard Griffin and con artist Frank Abagnale
Jr., who inspired the Hollywood movie Catch Me if you Can. In Can I See Your ID?, ? Barton cleverly places readers in the centre of the action by addressing them with the word “you,� as if they are the impostors. Whether writing about a slave posing as a slave owner to escape the Deep South or a penniless woman finding food and lodging by pretending to be an exotic foreigner, Barton captivates, in part because the stories allow him to explore the fascinating psychology of deceit. Each story ends with a sidebar explaining the fate of the impersonator or con artist. At about 120 pages, Can I See Your ID?? is a slim but entertaining volume appropriate for middle schoolers and up. Slim is not a word I would use to describe The Oxford Companion to Beer. Thicker than the head on a newly poured Guinness, the 900-page tome, edited by Garrett Oliver, is an alphabetized guide to the world of stouts, porters, pale ales and lagers. You’ll learn what different beers are, how they’re made, what they’re made with, who first created them, how people in different countries drink them and more. see BEER INFO, INFO, page A18
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Teens who enjoy creative writing can indulge their craft with a new club at Coquitlam Public Library. Ru n by m e m b e r s of the library’s Teen Advisory Council, the Teen Writing Club gathers regularly to discuss, share and peer edit short stories, poems and longer works of fiction. The club welcomes enthusiastic writers in Grades 8 through 12. All the writing that members submit to the club for discussion must be original and unrelated to any school projects or assignments. The club will not edit essays or stories meant for class. Members hope to publish some of their works at the end of the school year.
The next meeting of the Teen Writing Club will be on Monday, Feb. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the program room at the City Centre branch, 3001 Burlington Dr. Snacks will be provided. Beginning in February, meetings will be held every other week. To learn more about the club or for a full meeting schedule, email Courtenay at cpltwriting@hotmail.com. Also for local youths: A group of teens is launching a book club for high school students at Coquitlam Public Library. Run by members of the library’s Teen Advisory Council, the Teen Book Club welcomes any teenagers in Grades 9 to 12
who would be interested in reading popular or literary fiction. The club will choose titles from the library’s list of adult book club sets. Meetings will be once a month. The Teen Book Club’s first meeting will be on Monday, Feb. 6 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the program room at the City Centre branch. Members will discuss The Alchemist, Brazilian author Paulo Coelho’s mystical and philosophical masterwork. Snacks will be provided. The club can supply copies of The Alchemist to teen readers who are interested in joining. Anyone who wants to be part of the group should email Sandy at teenbookclub@live.ca.
African kids’ choir here
An African children’s choir will perform at Coquitlam Christian Centre next week as part of its Beautiful Africa: A New Generation tour. Established in 1994, the Watoto Children’s Choir represents the millions of children affected by HIV/AIDS, war and poverty. Each member of the choir
has suffered the loss of one or both parents and lives in one of three Watoto Children’s Villages in Kampala and Gulu, Uganda, where the Watoto organization cares for more than 2,500 orphaned or abandoned kids. Concert admission is free but merchandise, including CDs, DVDs, t-
shirts and handcrafted items, is available for sale. The choir’s evening of original African m u s i c, d a n c e r o u tines and stories is at Coquitlam Christian Centre, 2665 Runnel Dr. is on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Visit www.watoto.com for more information.
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If you love impressing friends with obscure knowledge, flip through this book before inviting your friends over to watch a hockey or football game. Who knew, for example, that the yard-long glasses currently associated with frat initiations were once made so that coach drivers could be handed them from drive-through windows at inns without leaving their seats? Or that the Egyptians, to ensure the dead were well-provided for in the afterlife — at least with regards to malted beverages — used to stock mummies’ tombs with long-lasting brew that they referred to as “beer of eternity”? My only complaint is that the book could use more illustrations. Still, beer-lovers will be delighted to flip through the thousand-plus entries while sitting at home sipping a pint. Find these books and more at your local library.
A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Chris Miller is a librarian at Coquitlam Public Library.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club book night; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation of books after 8 p.m. McGee Room, community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
THURSDAY, JAN. 26 • Heritage evening, 7-8 p.m., at the Archives in Leigh Square, PoCo. PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts Steve Smith presentation on “A trip along the Alaska Highway.” Info: 604-9277611 or www.pocoheritage.org.
SUNDAY, JAN. 29 • PoCo Minor Softball is holding registration day and softball fun fair, noon-4 p.m., Hyde Creek rec centre; a fun afternoon with softball activity stations and door prizes; refreshments will be served. Info: Brittany, 778-3897076 or www.pocominorsoftball.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo; guests welcome. Info: 604461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9 • Women’s Connection Valentine luncheon, noon, at the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Speaker: Barb Fuller, national field director for Stonecroft Ministries Canada on “Impossible Roads;” feature: Jean Higashi will show how to write love letters. Reservations by Feb. 6: call Marie, 604-420-2667.
SENIORS • Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. • Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion and entertain as seniors’ homes weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 604-941-2375. • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m.,
FEB. 7: PROSTATE NETWORKING • Prostate Cancer Canada Network – Coquitlam (formerly known as Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Guest speaker: Marnie Tocheniuk from PoCo Physiotherapy Clinic, who will give a presentation about incontinence and how to cope with it – an important subject for all men, especially those who have recently been treated. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere; there is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998. Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • WHO (Women Helping Others), for women who are on their own, meets Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam (behind city hall). Info: Kay, 604-469-5815. • The Pinetree 50Plus group is now called Glen Pine 50Plus and has moved to the new Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam), where lunch is served weekdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Lemon Tree cafe. An interesting program still takes place Thursdays afternoons. Info: 604-9276940. • New Age Seniors bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card). New players welcome. Info: Catherine, 604-937-7537. • New Age Seniors meet the first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., McDonald-Cartier Room, Poirier community centre, 620 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Roy, 604-939-0303. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604933-6098. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 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
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VOLUNTEERS • North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association is gearing up for its winter 2012 horseback riding program and urgently needs volunteers to help groom and tack horses and to either lead or side-walk with riders during their lessons. Horse experience is fabulous but not required. If you enjoy the outdoors, working with wonderful people of all abilities and love animals, this is the place for you. Potential volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. A volunteer orientation will be held Jan. 15. Info: 604462-7786. • Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Monday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Info: www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • Canadian Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers and volunteer driver dispatchers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to appointments. Info: Lizzie Gross, 604-215 5217 or lgross@bc.cancer. ca. • Mackin House Museum is seeking volunteers for its Bridging Generations project. Local seniors are needed to share their experience and knowledge of traditional arts, crafts, customs and culinary methods with children, youth and new Canadians, among others. If you have a skill to share (e.g., knitting, woodworking, painting, baking) or knowledge to pass down (e.g., history of the railroad or the Coquitlam community), you’re needed. Time commitment is 2–4 hours and is for one session; date/time are flexible and all project supplies will be provided. Info: Gail, 604-516-6151. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-9427506.
• Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • SUCCESS’ Host Program in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster is recruiting volunteer hosts to help new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and integrate into the community. Social contact with your new immigrant partner for 2-3 hours per week for up to 6 months. Info: Yumiko, 604-430-1899 or 604-4304199, or yumiko.king@success.bc.ca. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 19 with boys 7-12 who have limited-to-no contact with their fathers. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ In-School Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 19 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-8762447, Ext. 436 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www. seniorsservicessociety.ca. • Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Medical Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equipment maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104–1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: Diane, 604-709-6625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer. • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for preschoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474). • If you are interested in volunteering with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, call 604-4693128. • PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an at-risk child or youth. Info: Jodi, 604-927-2929 or www.kidstart.ca. • New View Society is recruiting new board members living in the Tri-Cities – someone with an accounting or legal background, or parent advocates of mental health. Fundraising experience or previous board experience would be an asset. For more information about these positions, email Gisela at gisela-newview@ shaw.ca or Judy at judyjackson@shaw.ca.
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Poised for Today, Prepared for Tomorrow Coquitlam uitlam is a city in demand with a new reputation for vibrancy. As we look ahead to the many projects underway, Coquitlam’s future is happening now. ow The largest piece of infrastructure in the province – the Port Mann Bridge - is being built here in Coquitlam. Along with our new ew King Edw Edward Overpass, Coquitlam will have a gateway of jobs and investments in the United Boulevard area, as well as at the mixed-use riverfront development of Fraser Mills. With a funding model in place, the Evergreen Line project team is working with staff at City Hall on getting shovels in the ground on this longawaited project. The Evergreen Line will help transform large areas of Coquitlam into sustainable and desirable residential and commercial hubs. It, too, will attract investment to Coquitlam. The City Centre Library has been “on the books” since City Hall at Guildford and Pinetree was planned in the 1990’s. With our users’ needs completely outgrowing its current space, Council has purchased space at a convenient location where our state-of the-art, new library will open in 2012. The City is moving forward with a new Homeless Shelter at 3030 Gordon Avenue to serve the entire Tri-Cities area with the operating partner having been announced. Coquitlam has also made commitments and investment in sustainability, with our City being recognized for outstanding corporate GHG emission reductions. This year will see significant public consultation on a number of our neighbourhood plans so we develop affordable, welcoming, and inclusive communities that supports families, young people and seniors who live here, and is inviting for others who want to make Coquitlam their home. Some of these neighbourhoods include Maillardville, Burquitlam, and the Northeast sector. These neighbourhood plans, large infrastructure projects and new services will revitalize the city for a healthy, sustainable tomorrow.
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A bun, a braid, or curls?
A bride’s hairstyle is essential to the look she wishes to create for her wedding day. Choosing among this year’s trends is one way to ¿nd the perfect style.
The classic bun is a popular choice, especially because it ¿ts with the retro chic trend. In 2012 we will see lots of elegant buns and twists, just like Audrey Hepburn wore. Brides with ¿ne hair can opt for a cut and style, with a square cut or a plunging bob. If they want to keep their hair long, extensions are ideal for ¿lling out some volume.
Braids are also making a comeback, but, for a more natural look, they should be soft and loose, with a few locks falling around the face to create a slightly tousled look. The shape of the face must be taken into consideration before creating a hairstyle with a part. If the bride has a round face, a middle part will not be Àattering; inversely, thin, longer faces are particularly suited to a middle part. Choose an accessory to add a more personal touch to a hairstyle. Tiaras or headbands are lovely; some wrap partially or completely around the head and come decorated with Àower and leaf patterns, curves, arabesques, pearls, or Swarovski crystals. Such jewels are as perfect in loose hair as they are with loose braids or buns. With the help of your hairdresser, you can create the hairstyle you’ve always dreamed of. Be sure to make an appointment well ahead of your wedding day for a consultation about options and styles.
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The second time around You’ve both been married before and have decided to take the big leap a second time? Congratulations! Second weddings, whether traditional or modern in tone, do tend to be more modest in scale and drama. That doesn’t mean they need be less sentimental or festive, however! You might wish for a big bash or a more intimate affair; choose what you both really want and don’t let yourselves be sidetracked by others’ expectations.
emony, you may decide to wear a tasteful, sumptuous gown or a skirt suit in a suitable colour. For the reception, you might opt for a buffet or a more of¿cial, sit-down affair; either way, treat yourselves to a wonderfully elaborate wedding cake! Next, drink a toast to your new life!
A simple civil ceremony with a justice of the peace, where you can write your own vows, might be perfect for you. In that case, a simple bridal out¿t in a pastel or ivory colour would be just the ticket. Don’t hesitate to include the children, if there are any, and invite a few friends and close family members. The wedding meal could even be served by a caterer in your home or held at a favourite restaurant. If you would like something more informal, you could exchange vows at your home or at a friend’s. Even if it is a simple, relaxed ceremony you could still wear something elegant for the occasion. Young children could be Àower girls or ring bearers, and the older ones, bridesmaids or page boys. If you want to make your wedding a grand occasion, including a religious or civil cer-
Often more modest, but just as emotional, a second wedding can be a traditional or a more intimate affair.
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Planning for Wedding Show Season
3. Have a plan. Pick up information from every vendor that might be of interest. You can take it home and read it over when you are more relaxed and not in the middle of a
Lisa Cable is the President of Sweet Beginnings Wedding Consulting & Event Planners as well as the co-producer of the Without a Hitch Bridal Show. This TriCities wedding fair will be held Saturday, February 25th at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club. Visit us at: www.withoutahitchbridalshow.com.
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4. Be proactive. After the show, get in touch with the vendors that you really liked as soon as possible. At this time of year, everyone’s calendar starts booking up very quickly and you don’t want to miss out on someone because you waited too long. Also, don’t be shy to ask about any specials they are offering to the people that attended the wedding show. Make sure you are clear on the terms and conditions of any such specials. One last word of advice from someone who has spent many, many hours at bridal fairs of all kinds: wear comfortable shoes and take a snack! If you go in prepared, you will have a lot of fun and come out with oodles of inspiration.
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1. Pick and Choose. Don’t try and attend every wedding show that there is. You will end up with too much information to reasonably sort through, much of it irrelevant. Figure out what vendors you are looking for and then ¿nd shows that showcase a number of those speci¿c vendors. Also, look for shows that have a good mix of vendors that are directly wedding related.
busy, noisy show. Do take a little notebook along. When you meet a vendor that you really like and wish to follow up with, jot down their company name and website in your book. Then when you get home you will be able to remember whom it was you talked to and you can get in touch with them.
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for the Public Hearing items – please register by telephone at 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.
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The intent of Bylaw No. 4271, 2011 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4271, 2011 from RS-2 OneFamily Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential and RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential.
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The intent of Bylaw No. 4255, 2011 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4255, 2011 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RS-7 Small Village SingleFamily.
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The intent of Bylaw No. 4263, 2011 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone a portion of the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4263, 2011 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RTM-1 StreetOriented Village Home Residential, RS-8 Large Village Single Family Home Residential and P-5 Special Park.
Item #4 Reference No. 11 012893 RZ Bylaw Nos. 4256 and 4257, 2011 Address: 2590 Austin Avenue
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Public Inspection of Materials Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Monday, January 30, 2012 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.
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• Part 2, Interpretations - to simplify and provide greater clarity to several definitions. • Part 4, Procedures - to exempt fire damaged buildings from development permit review. • Part 5, General Regulations - to add a new section regarding accessory uses, for regulations already existing in the Zoning Bylaw but located elsewhere. • Part 9, Residential General Regulations - by deleting it in its entirety and relocating the regulations located within this part to each of the residential zones for which they apply. • Part 10, One-Family Residential Zones - by adding a maximum lot coverage of 45% for all buildings and structures in the RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, and RS-6 zones and by amending the RS-7 and RS-8 minimum interior building and structure setbacks to 1.2m from a property line. • Parts 10-12 - would be amended to clarify principal and accessory uses within each of the residential zones. If approved, the Bylaw will reduce the number of requested variances and improve development application processing times. For further information on these amendments please contact the Planning and Development Department by calling 604-927-3430.
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The intent of Bylaw No. 4272, 2011 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4272, 2011 from RS-1 One-Family Residential and C-2 General Commercial to C-4 City Centre Commercial. .
The intent of Bylaw No. 4270, 2011 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to further refine a number of sections within the Zoning Bylaw for the purpose of clarity and function. The proposed Bylaw is comprehensive in nature and would amend a number of sections, as follows:
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Reference No. 11 016537 RZ Bylaw No. 4269, 2011 Text Amendment (Bicycle Parking Requirements)
The intent of Bylaw No. 4269, 2011 is to introduce text amendments to City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to amend the off-street parking requirements by adding bicycle parking requirements and design standards for development projects in the City. If approved the text amendments should promote bicycle use by necessitating the provision of bicycle parking spaces for all development types and ensure that the appropriate number and type of bicycle facilities are provided within all development types to meet bicycle user needs.
• At the Public Hearing (please hand submission to the Clerk); • Online by emailing clerks@coquitlam.ca; • By regular mail to 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Or by fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Kerri Lore Deputy City Clerk
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Place des Arts student Brontë Wagar may get a chance to audition to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Cello student has her sights set on Carnegie By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Brontë Wagar spent hundreds of hours practicing for the Royal Conservatory of Music’s ARCT exam, and it paid off with one of the best marks in the country. In fact, Wagar’s standing as one of the top cello students in Canada netted her an invitation to participate in a prestigious program at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Wagar, 16, said she “had absolutely no idea” that a top grade could get her an invite to the famed music hall; that discovery, she added, was “super exciting.” “Me and my mom were just over the moon about it, we called all my relatives and everyone was super happy.” The only trouble has been the unbearable wait; Wagar first learned of the invite just before Christmas, and expects to hear back from Carnegie by the end of
this month. If she’s acce pted into t h e C a r n e g i e H a l l Ro ya l Conservatory Achievement Program Wagar will be among fellow top-ranking RCM students from Canada, aged eight 18, who will audition to perform in a March 27 concert and radio broadcast of the PBS program From the Top, the host of which is acclaimed concert pianist Christopher O’Riley. “I’ve kind of just tried to keep calm,” Wagar said, adding she’s happy just to have been invited to audition. “It’s great anyways, even if I don’t make it, so I think I’m probably calmer than my mom right now. I’m just hoping for the best.” The Place des Arts student completed Grades 1 through 10 in the RCM, all of it leading up to the ARCT, or the associate degree, exam. For about over a year Wagar rehearsed the same five pieces
— a Boccherini concerto, two pieces from Bach’s Suite No. 5, a Rachmaninoff sonata and a Dvorak concert piece — over and over again. “I’m still playing a couple of them, but one of them I just never want to play again,” she said of the Dvorak piece. “It’s originally for violin. I mean it’s fun, but it’s just not a real cello piece.” Wagar has been studying at Place des Arts since 2002 with instructor Aleksandra Dziobek. “Brontë is one of the most gifted and hardworking students I have ever taught,” Dziobek said. “Her talent, musicianship and poise in performance have always been inspiring to everybody around her. I couldn’t be more proud of Brontë.” Wagar currently plays in the Place des Arts String Quartet and is also the principal cellist in the Kabok String Orchestra, a small group based in New Westminster.
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When Angela Crocker applied for the executive director job of Coquitlam’s award-winning Coastal Sound Music Academy, she made three things clear. First, unlike some other candidates, she lives in the community; second, she knows the organization; and, third, she has the unique ability to work both sides of the brain. “My strengths are unusual as I’m an arts administrator who takes part in the arts scene,” she said. “I’m highly analytical as well as creative.” The mix proved right as, this month, Crocker filled the top post that was held — albeit for a short time — by Robyn Stewart, who replaced Dan Mattinson last year. Crocker sees her new role as a perfect fit, combining her talents as a marketer and digital guru with her and the group’s ambitions. Crocker, who has a bachelor’s of arts in communications from SFU, first learned about CSMA in 2002 while she was a Port Moody resident and working at the Playhouse Theatre Company in Vancouver. A life-long chorister who yearned for a creative community outlet, she called up CSMA to see if they had an adult choir section and soon joined as a second soprano. Since then, she has volunteered with the 23-year-old organization in marketing, strategic planning and fundraising capacities and has been on a board of directors. In the last two years, she said, Crocker has built a plan for its social media presence and intends to do more, especially with videos, blogs and podcasts on sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Her work in marketing and social media is well known in the literary and performing arts worlds: last year, Penguin Books USA published her first book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating a Social Network; Douglas College also employs her for two seminars in its self-employment program “so I have had this reputation in the community that has nothing to do with Coastal Sound,” she said, “and that’s a good thing, too.” Crocker also plans to use her promotional and advocacy skills where donors are involved. Currently, 60% of CSMA’s budget of $250,000 comes from corporate and individual contributions as well as from grants “and I want to build on that support and deepen our relationships,” she said, adding, “I’m clear when we ask for
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Coquitlam’s Andrea Crocker took over this month as the new executive director of the Coastal Sound Music Academy. money how much the participants benefit [through bursaries] because if you reduce the financial burden for the family to have a child participate, it lessens the stress and the child prospers and, as a result, the performances get better.” But as she aims to bring a higher profile to the non-profit organization, Crocker also wants to increase the number of choristers with the help of her artistic team, namely, Carrie Tennant and Diana Clark. For example, the Sources choir (for boys and girls, aged four and five) could see another 36 members while the adult choir could add two dozen more, she said. Clark sees good things with Crocker in charge of CSMA, telling The TriCity Newss in an email: “She brings a whole new freshness to Coastal Sound and a whole area of expertise in social media and donor stewardship that is so critical now for arts groups.” • CSMA is accepting participants for its mid-season intake. Candidates can drop into any choir this month. To view dates and times for rehearsals, visit CSMA online at coastalsoundmusic.com/join-a-choir/. • A children’s choir workshop and Day of the Arts is on Pro-D Day, Friday, Feb. 17, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The session, led by composer/conductor/educator Brian Tate, is open to students in Grades 3 to 8 and runs from 9:20 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a concert at 7:30 p.m. To register at $40 per child, visit www.coastalsoundmusic.com. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Paintings by Tracey Costescu (above) and Lindsay Watson (right) are part of the PoCo community spirit exhibit at Leigh Square.
Show exhibits PoCo spirit By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
What is “community spirit”? Look around the walls at Port Coquitlam’s Gathering Place and members of Art Focus give a pretty good interpretation through acrylics, oils, mixed media and photographs. Nine artists from the local non-profit group had two months last fall to come up with a definition of “community spirit” to tie into the annual PoCo Spirit Week, which runs Feb. 11 to 18, 2012, with free arts, cultural and sporting activities for all ages. And their results are impressive. Cheryl Yodogawa salutes PoCo gardeners with her paintings of purple rhododendrons, hydrangeas and dogwoods while Rae Yano pays tribute to hometown hero Terry Fox with his shadow running down a leaf-covered path. Lindsay Watson shows bold silhouettes of children playing in Lions Park and Arlene Connolly paints watercolour images of customers outside the downtown dollar store, Europe Bakery and Leigh Square as well as a pedestrian taking a break under tropical plants. Colony Farm is also represented in oil by Anna Wagner, Salomeh Honormand has the biggest piece — a sweeping acrylic on canvas
called Unified Contrasts — and Eunice Hodge, a retired School District 43 teacher, has three landscape photographs. Margaret Shorter exemplifies her community spirit through photo collages while Mary Kendall displays some quirky mixed media works including a piece called Me, Myself, and I, I which has self-portrait drawings and a copy of her birth certificate, dated 1928 in Halifax. Spokesperson Gail Proude, a P.E.I. native who has been with Art Focus for three years, said when Yvonne Chui, the city’s arts and culture program co-ordinator, put the “community spirit” theme to the group last October, many members were already involved in shows so the output was limited given the tight turn around. Still, she likes the new and original pieces that are hung at the Gathering Place and looks forward to the opening reception tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. The Art Focus exhibit is on until Feb. 20. Meanwhile, in The O u t l e t , A r t Fo c u s member and Leigh Square Community Arts Village instructor Tracey Costescu has a complementary exhibit, showing 13 works in watercolour, oil on panel, acrylic on paper and canvas, and graphite on paper. As part of the “com-
munity spirit” display, Costescu is offering two artists sessions at The Outlet: Realistic Drawing on Feb. 4 and 5, and Build a Blog in a Day on March 10. “I would say my workshops are also promoting community spirit by
helping both new and more experienced artists in the community to have the tools and knowledge they need to help them create their own artwork,” she said. • Re gister for the workshops at 604-9278400 or experiencit.ca.
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Sign up for ArtWalk Tri-City artists wanting to showcase their work in this spring’s annual ArtWalk have until Feb. 15 to sign up. ArtsConnect is calling for artists of all levels and mediums to join the 13th annual event, which is in Port Moody on April 21 and 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Last year, more than 60 artists took part in 20 venues — including cafes, galleries and homes — throughout the city. Registration forms are at www.artsconnect.ca. In other arts news:
CAULFIELD JOINS STAGE A prominent dancer from the Tri-Cities will appear in the 25th installment of Dances for a Small Stagee in Vancouver. Cori Caulfield will return to the Legion on Commercial Drive for the show, which runs Feb. 1 to 3 as part of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Pieces presented on the unique 10x13-foot stage will be on the theme of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Tickets are $20 at the door. Visit movent.ca for details.
EVERGREEN LINE-UP Diverse perfor mances for young and older audiences are coming up at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, starting with award-winning jazz artist Laila Biali on Friday. The Ultimate Comedy Show, hosted by Roman Danylo with guests Toby Hargrave, Jason Bryden and David Michard, will be on stage on Saturday night, with sketches, stand-up and improv; the content is mature.
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Roman Danylo hosts the Ultimate Comedy Show at Evergreen Cultural Centre Jan. 28. And on Sunday, youth in Kindergarten to Grade 8 can watch Dianna David in her onewoman show, called Take a Closer Look, which tells the tale of Estrude de Bompoof, a native of the Philippines, who tries to find her way through a new school. Running Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, the Arts Club Theatre on Tour and Axis Theatre Company present Don Quixote. Written by Colin Heath and Peter Anderson and adapted from the famous Spanish novel penned by Miguel de Cervantes, the play revolves around Quixote, a retired country gentlemen obsessed with ancient books of knighthood and chivalry, and chases windmills. Buy tickets at 604-927-6555.
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Biali back to B.C. for Evergreen jazz show By Monisha Martins BLACK PRESS
While travelling on transit across New York City, where she lives, you may find Laila Biali tapping her feet, perhaps a little zoned out. With her son Joshua on her lap, the Vancouver-born jazz musician can’t help but fall into a melodic mesmerization. The toddler has already been an inspiration for several songs on a pop project she’s working on with her husband, Ben Wittman. “Laila Biali as a mother, a singer and musician has been completely integrated,” said Biali, who is stopping at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre Friday as part of her cross-Canada tour. “I am always a mom and always a musician so the two are constantly overlapping and in a way inspiring each other. I find respite and restoration in making music but I also find respite in doing what a mom does in caring and nurturing another individual. It is pretty amazing.” The past two years have seen a renewed focus on Biali’s skills as a composer, arranger, singer and pianist. Biali has a reputation for challenging the boundaries of music, taking the best of pop, rock, classical and soul, informing it with her knowledge of jazz and
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Vancouver native Laila Biali, now a New Yorker, plays the Evergreen Cultural Centre this Friday, Jan. 27. weaving it all into her musical arrangements seamlessly. Her versatility has won her touring engagements with top-tier artists including Chris Botti, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega, and most recently with Sting. Biali has two projects in the works: a pop project set for release under a brand new name in the fall, and a jazz record slated for release next year. She plans to test two songs she’s writing for the jazz album while on tour, one that might even include vocals by her bassist Adam Thomas, whose voice she described as “an amazing hybrid of Sinatra and Stevie Wonder.” “It’s always a little scary but unless you hear the songs in a live situation you don’t quite know what they’ll be like,” said
Biali, whose last album From Sea to Sky won a Juno in 2011 as Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Although the songs might not be perfect, Biali musters up the courage to test them by recalling a bit of advice she got from jazz legend Herbie Hancock while playing at a tribute to Miles Davis in Toronto a few years ago. “I remember Herbie saying one of the gifts that Miles Davis gave his audience was he allowed them to watch him grow. He made himself vulnerable,” she said. “I found that so inspiring because it challenged me to do the same because if we wait until we have something that we think is perfect, it might never be shared at all.” Being a mom has not only roused Biali artistically but also made her more disciplined, more focused. “There are very limited hours in which I write and be creative,” said Biali, who writes on an apartment-sized upright piano, playing with practice pedals most of the time so her songs don’t disturb the neighbours. “Any creative person knows that at some point writing is not this mystical, inspired voice. You have to work at it,” she said. “It has become a discipline for me to find a time to do that.” • L a i l a B i a l i p l ay s t h e Evergreen Cultural Centre at 8 p.m. Tickets are at 604-927-6555 or at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
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Coppelia A comic ballet in three acts from Douglas Ballet Academy Feb 25, 6PM & Feb 26, 2PM, Inlet Theatre 604-420-0204 or douglasballet.com
Chamber ensemble, wide-ranging repertoire Feb 26, 8PM, Evergreen Cultural Centre. 604-927-6555 or evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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Leigh Square Community Arts Village Art Focus: Community Spirit On til Feb 20. The F Word - In celebration of International Women’s Day, Feb 23-Apr 2 Opening Reception: Feb. 25, 2-4PM 604-927-8400 or portcoquitlam.ca/arts
SPECIAL EVENTS FILM The Colors of the Mountain Colombia/Panama; Drama Port Moody Film Society. Feb 10, 7:30PM, Inlet Theatre, pmfilm.ca
THEATRE Don Quixote Arts Club on Tour / Axis Theatre Company co-production. Jan 31-Feb 4, Evergreen Cultural Centre. 604-927-6555 or evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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Roger Mangas and guest Monica Pfau present works for violin and piano. Feb 25, 7:30PM, Place des Arts 604-664-1636 or placedesarts.ca
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VISUAL ART Emerging Talent XV On til Feb 18. Bratsa Bonifacho: Inside Habitat Pixel Feb 24-Apr 7, Opening Reception: Feb 23, 6-8PM. 604-927-6555 or evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Faculty Concert: A Celebration of Czech Music III
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Heart & Soul Fundraiser Outerbridge: The Time Capsule Tour Professional magicians present breathtaking illusions Feb 24, 8PM, Evergreen Cultural Centre. 604-927-6555 or evergreenculturalcentre.ca Untitled 10: DSLR image by Robert Baliello
Place des Arts Karin Vengshoel: Expansions On til Feb 25, Iryna Nikitinksa: There is Life in the Stone, Robert Baliello: Motion Un-Controlled, Maryam Mohseni: Untitled Feb 2-25 Opening Reception: Feb 2, 7PM. 604-664-1636 or placedesarts.ca
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Pacifika Concert Nominee for 2010 World Recording of the Year. Feb 3, 8PM, Inlet Theatre. 604-931-2008 or pacifikaonline.com
Port Coquitlam City Hall Art Focus artists Don McNulty and Maria Moreira. myartclub.com
Vancity at Suter Brook Village-Port Moody ArtsConnect’s featured artists Rick Glumac & Nathania Vishnevsky 604-931-8255 or artsconnect.ca
DANCE Ballet Jorgen Canada Classical and contemporary ballet Feb 12, 7:30PM, Evergreen Cultural Centre 604-927-6555 or evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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Maegan Elise: Goodnight Goodluck, Chris Mackenzie: Stones, Chestnuts and Snow, Rosemary Burden: Breeding Ground, Angela Gooliaff and Tony Chu: Cabinet of Curiosity On til Feb 19. 604-931-2008 or pomoartscentre.ca
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Crossroads Coffeehouse Pearl-Kathy Francis and Andrea Smith perform a variety of different styles Feb 10 - Doors: 7PM, Open stage: 7:30PM, Feature act: 9PM Chapter 11 New hits and old favourites from the Coffeehouse regulars Feb 24 - Doors: 7PM, Open stage: 7:30PM, Feature act: 9PM The Gathering Place at Leigh Square info@crossroadshospice.bc.ca
Sunday Coffee Concerts: Whiskey Jane, a fixture of the West Coast country scene Feb 12, 1:30PM, Terry Fox Theatre Dalannah Gail Bowen and The Jacksonaires. Versatile, high-energy vocals Feb 26, 1:30PM, Terry Fox Theatre. 604-927-8400 or terryfoxtheatre.com
OFF THE GRID - Improvised Music Series Feb 14 & 28 from 7-9PM, the Gathering Place at Leigh Square 604-789-3456 or portcoquitlam.ca/arts
PechaKuchaNight (PKN) Coquitlam Vol #6 Part of PKN Global Cities Week. ArtsConnect's continuing series, with presenters sharing stories about their creative passions, while showing 20 slides x 20 seconds. PKN now happens in 450+ cities around the world! Don’t miss it. Feb 20, doors open at 6:30PM, event at 7:30PM, Evergreen Cultural Centre. 604-927-6555 or pecha-kucha.org/night/coquitlam
Heritage Evening Dan Owens speaks on the “Heritage of Power in BC”. Feb. 23, 7PM, The Outlet at Leigh Square. 604-927-7611 or pocoheritage.org
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Antique Appraisal Expert appraiser Al Bowen examines your heirlooms Feb 26, 1-3PM, Port Moody Station Museum. 604-939-1648 or portmoodymuseum.org For CALLS FOR TALENT, visit artsconnect.ca Calendar compiled by ArtsConnect info@artsconnect.ca 604-931-8255
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Stevens top jr. grappler at Tech tourney
Isaiah Stevens had another outstanding weekend for the Terry Fox secondary school wrestling team. Stevens, who posted a 3-0 record at the Ravens’ own tour nament the previous week en route to winning the event’s outstanding junior male wrestler award, this past weekend wrestled to another perfect record at Vancouver Tech in Vancouver at the UBC Open Tournament. With Fox bringing the small tourney’s biggest team (15 athletes), Stevens dominated the 74 kg Junior Boys weight division, again winning with the top junior male wrestler award. His team-leading win total now improves to 20. Also bringing home gold medals for Fox were Michelle McQuillan (64 kg Juvenile Girls) and Colton Wheeler (130 kg Juvenile Boys). As well, the Ravens recorded nine silver-medal perfor mances: Kurtis Rushworth (41 kg Junior Boys), Brycen Mayoh (48 kg Junior Boys), Bailey Milburn (63 kg Junior Boys), Iman Amir-Jabbari (66 kg Senior Boys), Brett Boyce (78 kg Senior Boys), Adam Hartle (84 kg Senior Boys), Mitchell McGarvey (110 kg Senior Boys), Jeff Tilkin (130 kg Senior Boys) and Kelsey Watmough (51 kg Junior Girls). Ro u n d i n g o u t o u r top three results for the PoCo g rapplers were Brooke Wheeler (64 kg Junior Girls) and Andrew Peterson (90 kg Senior Boys), who each scored bronze medals. In all, 14 of Fox’s 15 wrestlers at the UBC tourney brought home hardware of some colour and Amy Amir-Jabbari finished just out of the medals with a fourthplace performance in the 51 kg Junior Girls weight class. Team results: Fox’s Junior Girls took first place overall in their category while Senior Boys and Senior Girls finished second in their respective team standings and the Junior Boys ended up fourth overall, but just four points behind the winners, John Oliver secondary of Vancouver.
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A Yale Lions player was seeing green last week in a Senior Girls’ high school basketball game against Port Coquitlam’s Riverside Rapids. Rapids are ranked #2 in B.C.
Bodychecking ban gets mixed reaction from Coq. president Support locally was less than provincewide, says Keenan By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A ban on bodychecking for “C” or house hockey leagues set to take effect next season will take some time to get used to, admitted the president of the Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association. Brian Keenan was responding to Sunday’s vote that saw the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) vote in favour of eliminating bodychecking. “There is a lot of work that will have to go into this,” said Keenan, noting that the ban does not extend
to body contact, which will still be allowed. The decision primarily affects players at the Pee Wee level and up because bodychecking is already banned for younger age groups. Kids playing rep or “A” hockey will still be allowed to bodycheck, which Keenan said makes sense because many of these youngsters aspire to playing in junior and semi-professional leagues, where bodychecking is allowed. “You have to prepare them for that. This opens up a choice,” Keenan said. Still, he’s disappointed that PCAHA didn’t allow for more time for member associations to do more homework, explaining that there was little support for the ban among the Coquitlam Minor
Hockey parents. Only 34% of the 358 votes cast (one vote per family) supported the ban, he said, adding, “I felt these numbers suggested we needed to bring it back to our membership and get a clearer mandate.” But delegates representing the 42 PCAHA-member minor hockey associations voted 123-39 in favour of eliminating bodychecking at “C” hockey levels, effective the 2012-’13 season. Keenan is concerned the decision will make it difficult for players to switch from “C” to “A” teams if their skills improve because they won’t have bodychecking experience. Delegates also voted to support a resolution at BC Hockey’s June annual meet-
ing to also ban bodychecking at the Pee Wee “A” level (children aged 11 to 12 years). Keenan said only 15% of Coquitlam hockey parents support this resolution. According to the PCAHA, concerns about hockey injuries, especially head injuries and concussions, have led to discussions at the national, provincial and regional levels about the appropriate age at which to introduce bodychecking skills. Keenan said a lot can be done by coaches to prevent injuries without eliminating bodychecking. “I think there’s two clear sides,” he said. “Yes, you want to get the injuries out of the game, but some of that can be done through coaching.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Reynolds in A Coquitlam figure skater will be among those representing Canada at two upcoming international competitions. Kevin Reynolds, 21, will join Toronto’s Patrick Chan in the men’s competition at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in France and the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Colorado. The latter event runs from Feb. 6 to 12 while the French competition is set for March 26 to April 1. Skate Canada announced Reynolds’ and Chan’s inclusion on the national team Monday following the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships. Among the other notable skaters on the Canadian squad are Vancouver 2010 Olympic ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.
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Athletes gearing up for BC Winter Games BC’s Games have inspired thousands By Kerry Vital BLACK PRESS
With the 2012 BC Winter Games set to start in Vernon next month, spirit is building across the province. The brainchild of Premier W.R. Bennett, the Games began in 1978 in Penticton. Since then, 38 communities across B.C. have hosted the games, some of them more than once. More than 200,000 people have volunteered and more than 150,000 athletes have competed since it began. “One of the most important benefits of hosting a BC Games is how it brings a community together,” says Henry Pejril, president of the 2006 BC Summer Games in Kamloops. “There aren’t many opportunities like a games that can capture the full cross-section of a com-
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“The BC Games are an important stepping stone towards the Canada Games and ultimately the Olympic Games,” says Kelly Stefanyshyn, a former Olympic swimmer (above) and BC Games Society board member. munity. The feeling of pride and accomplishment lasts in a host city for many years to come.” Many well-known athletes had their start at the BC Games, including Tour de France cyclist Ryder Hesjedal and 2010 Olympic women’s snowboard-
BCHL changes A smaller schedule. Realignment of teams. Larger player rosters. The BC Hockey League, which includes the Coquitlam Express, passed a number of significant motions last Thursday at the league’s semi-annual governors meeting in Richmond. The changes will take effect next season. The league is also reverting back to its early September opening, but with a twist. A showcase event, primarily for U.S. college scouts, will go Sept. 7 to 9, with games counting in the regularseason standings. As for the alignment of the conferences, there will be
now be 10 teams in the Coastal Conference and it will be split into two groups called the Island Division and Mainland Division. The Island Division will include Victoria, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Alberni Valley and Powell River. The Mainland Division will include C o q u i t l a m , S u r re y, Langley, Chilliwack and Prince George. Prince George will be given the option to return to the Interior Conference after the conclusion of the 2013 playoffs. The new Interior Conference will also include the Vipers, Trail, Penticton, Salmon Arm and Westside.
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ing the same opportunity for young athletes today,” says BC Games Society chair and 1976 Olympic speedskating silver medalist Cathy P r i e s t n e r A l l i n g e r. “The BC Winter Games provide rising stars an opportunity to benefit from excellent coaching, while testing their
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GRUNDMANN Jean It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden unexpected but peaceful passing of Jean Pamela Grundmann on January 20, 2012 at 80 years of age. She had just celebrated her 80th on December 18, 2011 with family and friends. Jean and her husband Fred (predeceased on October 19, 1985) moved from England to Vancouver in 1955, then to Port Moody in 1956, then to Maple Ridge in 1974. Jean is survived by her 4 children; Linda (Bill), Paula (Simon), Michael and Christine (Jiri) and her 4 grandchildren; Jessi, Chris, Ben and Kate. Jean was very active with the Presbyterian Church and the RMH Auxillary. She will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. She will also be greatly missed by her dog Kandi and her cat Kitty. She was a very caring, loving, independent person who loved to travel. She would help anyone who needed help and was a good listener to those who needed to talk. She lived life to the fullest. Internment at Maple Ridge Cemetery on Friday January 27, 2012 at 12:30 pm with funeral service at the Haney Presbyterian Church, 11858 216th Street, Maple Ridge at 1:00pm. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers we would appreciate donations in Jean’s name to the SPCA.
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In Loving Memory of Ilse Mahlmann March 17th 1930 - January 16th 2012 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom and Oma. Ilse has gone to join the love of her life Heinz. Ilse will be mourned by her children, Michael (Robyn), Angela and Brigitte (Steve), Ilse’s grandchildren and great grandchildren Zachary, Nicole (Chris, Jazzmyn, Jaydon and Jaxson) Jordan (Melissa, Keirra), Cheryl,
Denise (Cor, Ammy & Bekkie) and Jennifer. Ilse’s brothers Bernhardt & Willi in Germany. Ilse moved to Canada with Brigitte to join Heinz in 1956. They first made their home in Vancouver later settling in Port Coquitlam to raise their family. The family spent every Sunday and most summer vacations in the beautiful outdoors of BC. Many happy hours were spent with family and friends in the backyard that was meticulously cared for by Ilse and Heinz. Always an avid gardener Ilse transplanted flowers to her new home in Pitt Meadows where she lived until her move to Hawthorne Lodge. Ilse was a wonderful wife, mother and oma who loved caring for her family and home. She was consummate homemaker and a prolific baker, in particular her legendary 8 layer Birthday cakes. She also loved to crochet and embroider. There isn’t any one who was associated with Mom who doesn’t have something she made. She was selfless in her desire to help others even when she was faced with her own challenges. Her sense of humor was also a trademark. She loved a good joke, had a quick wit and a smile that brightened the room. She will be missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Dr. Victor Chan and his staff at the PD Renal Unit at Royal Columbian Hospital, and the staff at Hawthorne Lodge where Ilse resided for four years. The compassion, friendship and respect they demonstrated meant so much to Ilse and the family. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, January 28th 2012 at 11:00 am at the Burke view Chapel, 1340 Dominion Avenue,Port Coquitlam V3B 8G7. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ilse’s nameto the BC Kidney Foundation or to her favorite charities, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Variety Club or BC Wildlife Federation. Rev. Brian Burke officiating.
With great sadness we announce the passing of Marie on January 17, 2012. Much loved mother of Judy Lynn (Jamie), Bonnie and Pamela (Tom); grandma to Jason, Lisa (Jon), Margot and Madlyn and great grandma to Isabelle. Marie will also be dearly missed by the Kuyten and Read families, as well as many friends. She was predeceased by her first husband Bill, son Bobby and second husband Al. It was truly with her heart that Marie volunteered with numerous organizations over a span of many years. She will be remembered for her caring nature, yummy baking and her love for her family. A Memorial Service will be held at Saint Catherine’s Anglican Church (Trinity United) 2211 Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marie may be made to the Crossroads Hospice, Canuck Place, Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary, or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.firstmemorialfuneral.com
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MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & Doctors need well trained staff. No experience needed! Local training & job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888748-4126.
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THREE FARM WORKERS required for Blue Magic Greenhouses in Pitt Meadows. To commence work on the week of April 18. Work is labour intensive. Duties include pruning, planting, weeding, picking & other related duties. Some heavy lifting required. Wages $9.56 per hour. Expected to work 50 hrs per week, 6 days/week. Fax resume by Feb 6. Fax: 604-465-9133
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Senior Project Estimator QUALICO DEVELOPMENTS (VANCOUVER) INC., a large lower mainland Developer/Builder headquartered in Surrey seeks a Senior Project Estimator for their Construction Department. Applicants must have extensive experience in the construction of large multifamily residential projects. Experience with single family home construction also an asset. Applicants should have excellent computer skills, as well as experience working within the estimating, tendering and building permit process.
Salary is negotiable subject to experience and includes a benefit package. Submit resumes by Feb. 3/12 to: gmiller@qualico.com
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DRIVER, F/T, req. by Commercial Laundry. Must have excellent customer service skills/good knowledge of the lower mainland. 5 yrs of good driving. Exp. with cube vans and 5 tons an asset. $19.25 incl. benefits. Apply in person with resume between 9am and 10am. #205 - 1515 Broadway St. PoCo. Star Fleet Trucking HIRING!! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES with 2003 or newer 1-Ton duallie, diesel; pickups & 8’box to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to Canadian dealers. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Prefer commercial Driver’s License. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettrucking.com
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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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CLEANING SERVICES 3 Ladies Maid Service Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
You must be able to provide criminal record check and possess a valid BC Security licence.
Manufacturer in Pitt Meadows. Wages commensurate with experience. Benefits after 6 months (Full-Time).
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
CARPENTRY
GOOD RELIABLE CARPENTER Framing Finishing Siding Decks Windows Doors W Rot & Damage 22 years experience W Ref’’s Call Greg (604)816-5758
BUILDING MANAGER/ CONCIERGE
Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
PROJECT Manager Surrey/N.Delta Div. Family Practice details go to: http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=245399 Email resume to: SNDhiringcommittee@gmail.com
ALS SAWYER Required Full-Time for a Truss
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
EXECUTIVE Director Langley Div. of Family Practice. Details go to: http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=245516 Send resumes to:Langleydofphiring@gmail.com
F/T WAREHOUSE / CUSTOMER SERVICE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com DENIED OR Cut Off Disability Benefits? Call for free legal consultation 778-588-7049 or Julie@lawyerswest.ca
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
(#102055) Bonded
Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates
374
778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
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.
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
275
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
281
RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available
Seven Days a Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
300
LANDSCAPING
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
Ph: 604-942-4383
www.proaccpainting.com
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PLUMBING
✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER with 31 years exp. Very neat work Refs. Reas. rates. Free est. 24 hrs.Don: 604-220-4956 “ODESSEY” PROFESSIONAL plumbing and drain services. Fully licensed, bonded, insured. Reasonable prices, great references, 17 years experience. Call Dmitry 604762-7197
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured
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PETS 477
PETS
REAL ESTATE 627
BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 4 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $500. Call 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 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA, 5 year old, female, very sweet & clean, $450. Call 604794-7347 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807. 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 PUPPIES FOR SALE, 6 wks old, Terrier X Chihuahua $350 Call 604-856-3855
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
518
BUILDING SUPPLIES
STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
548
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1996 NORTEC mobile home, 14x70. Clean and bright, sunken liv. rm., lam. floors, attached room and deck. Must be moved. $42,000. (604)626-4294
636
MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
696
OTHER AREAS
NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM
ADELAIDE APT 1 & 2 Bdrm quiet bldg near Safeway, dishwasher, storage, heat included.
Call for showing 604-931-4014 www.aptrentals.net
Coquitlam Centre Area
Avail Feb 1st. N/S, bright, spacious corner. Luxury 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl’s, F/P, ground level, priv patio. Located in prestigious Silver Springs complex. Whistler style clubhouse, 2 sec parking + storage $1500. + hydro
Donna 604.202.8485 COQUITLAM CENTRE
“Raphael Towers” 1 bdrm + den $950 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
604-944-2963 COQUITLAM
Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac. Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832
St. John’s Apartments
Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)
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
P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250
NEED YOUR PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDING ERECTED? Professional crews available. We service Western Canada. All Brands. Excl references. Call MSC at 1-800-979-2993
626
604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
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 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
P.MOODY Ioco, 1bd+den condo, Heritage Grand, g/lvl balcony, insuite laundry, N/S, $1250/mo.
Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.
M.Ridge Beautiful 3000 s/f newer home in Albion area. 5Bdrm + den. March 1st. 1Cat ok. $2000.
REAL ESTATE
2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody
PoCo downtown. BRAND NEW 2bd, 2ba condo,inste w/d, 838 s/f, The Pearl, h/w flrs, ns/np, $1250.
PoCo 2 bdrm house with 1 bath, laminate in livingroom & bdrms. Avail Now/Feb1. N/S. $1100/mo.
Hyland Manor
For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
BURNABY & COQUITLAM
Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Market rents from $875 - $1175 for 2 - 3 bdrm units. Pet friendly.
Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮
2 Bedroom Apartment between $26,400 & $32,400
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2 Bedroom Townhouse between $33,600 & $38,400
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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $36,000 & $42,000
If your income is between $41,000 and $60,000 you will be qualified for market rent. If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218
Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.
Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.
Maple Ridge 22450-121st Street 2 Bedroom Apt $840/mo Attractive modern unit, in a safe, all ages community in beautiful Maple Ridge. Amenities include community gardens, playground, amenity rooms, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time.
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home !
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 Citadel. Clean modern 650 s/f. quiet grd lvl ste. Incl sat tv, utils. w/d. N/P N/S. Feb 1. $800. 604-464-6141. Coquitlam/Bby reno’d, 1 bdrm $825 incl balc. heat hotwater & prkg. Nr skytrain & shops N/P 604-939-9242 COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755.
HOMES FOR RENT
RENTALS 752
TRANSPORTATION
TOWNHOUSES
838
COQUITLAM, near Coq. Center. $1250/mo. 3 Bdrm main floor, 2 baths, shrd lndry & utils, NS/NP, near transit. Immed. 604-218-8164.
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
Coquitlam - Totally Reno’d 3 bdrm rancher. Cls to schools & shops. Priv bkyrd. $1650. 604-913-7785
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm $830; 3 bdrm $970/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034
MAPLE RIDGE nr GE bridge, newer subdivision 4 bdrm, 3 full bath, loft, office, den, huge kitchen (granite), A/C, N/S, N/P. Immed. $2350. (604)820-0411 or 604-217-0380
A/C, microwave, slideout, DSI water heater, awning, $4000 in savings! $14,983 (stk.28226A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
MERIDIAN VILLAGE 3156 Coast Meridian Road 3 Bedroom Townhouse $1100 Include 1 Free Parking Spot
PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.
2011 SALEM T23FD
A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Great for families - Day Care and After School Care facilities right on site! On site laundry facilities in the apartment building. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).
PORT COQUITLAM, Suffolk Ave. 3 bdrm., 2 baths, plus 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, quiet street, fenced yard, garage, Feb. 1. $1700 mo. + utils. (604)931-6317
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.
The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.
Pass through storage, DSI water heater, outside shower, awning, A/C, microwave. $13,283 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
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TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto www.UapplyUdrive.ca
Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
741
PORT COQUITLAM
PORT MOODY
It’s a New Year! Start it Right in The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS. PORT MOODY: Nahane tower 15th flr with view. 1225 sf. 2 bdrm 2 bath, all appl prking. Canoe Club amen. 651 Klahanie Dr. $1650: n/s, n/p. (604)469-1985
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
OFFICE/RETAIL COQUITLAM OFFICE SPACE WESTWOOD CORP. CENTRE Various sizes of office space available CALL 604-944-2963
1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925
604-464-3550
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
746
COQUITLAM furn. room, nr. 156/SFU bus, shopping, prkg. $450 mo. Avail. now. (604)936-3117
750
SUITES, LOWER
1 bedroom & den garden suite. Upper Eagle Ridge near Newport Village. Private entrance; quiet neighbourhood.Close to amenities bus routes. Ideal for a professional or mature student. 5 appliances. Ht, h/w, cable included. Non-smoker, no pets. Available now $850 Contact 604-944-6345
COQUITLAM 2bdrm 850sq/ft Suite in New Home.$925 Incl/Utils Private Entry. In Suite w/d. Own alarm Sys&Heat. N/P - N/S. Avail Feb 1-15 call 604-945-9900. COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. + den suite, 800 sq. ft., new carpet & paint, clean, patio, prkg., $900 mo. Avail. now. (604)937-7032
Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area avail now. $900mo NS/NP 604-931-1775 COQUITLAM near Lougheed mall, brand new 2 bdrm ste, avail now. $1150. (604) 783-0575, 931-1841. COQUITLAM nr Como Lake 2 bdrm 1100 sf. W/D on site Feb 1 NS/NP $1000+1/3 utils. 604-312-3795
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Coq/PortMoody. Beautifully reno’d. 1 bdrm stes. Start $700 + utils. inste W/D. Now. N/P-N/S. 604-283-9055.
COQUITLAM Como Lk/Thermal Dr. 1200 sq/ft, 2bdrm bsmt suite, inste w/d, nr Como Lk Mall. Avail now $1000/mo +1/3utils. 604-780-1099.
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
ROOMS FOR RENT
Coquitlam Central. Bright 1 bdrm. Quiet & beautiful. Nr amenits. Inste lndry. Pri ent. N/P. N/S. Refs. Feb 1. $875 + 1/3 utils. 604-936-5324.
Call (604) 931-2670
COQUITLAM, nr Coq Ctr $850/mo. 2 bd, new kit, 1 bath, shrd lndry & utils, NS/NP. Immed. 604-218-8164 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.
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1-800-910-6402
1 & 2 bdrm $790 & $900/mo
FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? 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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CARS - DOMESTIC
PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd flr. gas F/P. Garage parking. Private entry. $800/mo. N/S. N/P. Avail Feb. 1. 604-942-9725.
Avail Feb. 1 - Ref’s req’d
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1994 Ford Explorer, 4x4, XLT, very clean, runs great, 160,000kms, Micheline all season tires. AirCared for 2 yrs. $3200. 604-541-0344 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4995 obo 604-826-0519 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
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TRUCKS & VANS
1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 7 pass., great cond., green, $2000. 604-530-3931, 866-3931
1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519 2002 DODGE CARAVAN blue, loaded, 150K, AirCared. 778-773-6226 or 604-540-1941. 2006 FORD F350 FX4 Diesel Lariat, full load. Leather etc. Over $10,000 in recent repairs- with receipts - Tires, brakes, shocks etc. No acc. $18,900/obo. (778)3224593 or 778-893-4866
PORT COQUITLAM, Bright 1/bdrm suite. Quiet area, W/D. Incl util. $650/mo. Feb 1. (604)434-3095
S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
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
www.PreApproval.cc
POCO- Clean 2 bdrm above ground bsmt suite. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Rob or Linda (604)897-0930
Polo Club Apartments
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
http://www.metrovancouver. org/services/housing
Call 604-941-9051
S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2008 TRAIL CRUISER 26QBS
PORT COQUITLAM
2 Bdrms Available
Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
736
COQUITLAM; 3 Bdrm, 2 full baths, h/wd flrs, full appls & inste lndry, dbl grg. $1600. Immed. (604)603-5157
PORT COQUITLAM
For further info call 604-451-6075 to view
BURNABY
RENTALS
Call 604-451-6075 to view. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.
Call 604-724-6967
P.Moody W. 1Bd 3rd floor apt, Mary St,new kitch/appls,lrg deck 680s/f,greenspace behind. $1000
HOUSES FOR SALE
(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Feb. 1 2 BDRMS.
Coquitlam/Port Moody
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
GARIBALDI Court
Great location for seniors!
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
MISC. FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
BLUE MOUNTAIN APT
MATTRESSES staring at $99
560
706
1 & 2 Bdrm close to trans & shop with dishwasher, fireplace, heat included.
535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
FURNITURE
RENTALS
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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. PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.
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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SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM Cape Horn; Main flr, clean 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 garage. $1600+2/3 utils. NS. Avail Mar 1. 604-931-7276 or 778-378-7276.
2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 Honda Accord, auto, 4 dr, red, am/fm/cd, full load, newer tires, lady driven, 197K, $3200. 604-889-5356 1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,000 kms. $7200 firm. 604-805-4545.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to creditors and others having claim against the estate of GABRIEL RACZKI, deceased, formerly of Port Coquitlam. Particulars of all claims should be sent to: the Executor, Robert Raczki, 1895 Pitt River Rd, Port Coquitlam, by February 13th 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims received.
A36 Wednesday, January 25, 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
2011 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4WD
V8, Power, Atuomatic, Loaded #4970 #4971
23,595
$
#5109
24,670
$
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4WD
3.6L Engine, with over 280hp, still get over 1000 km per tank #4999
28,995
$
#5237 #2616
18,235 or $115PMT PMT** **
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2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 4X4
2011 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH 4WD Power group, loaded, alloys #8473
#4820
Leather, Sunroof, Loaded #8621
28,995
$
1-800-31 4-5165
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Tri-City News Wednesday, January 25, 2012, B1
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Introducing SPARK The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-City News are excited to introduce our new newsletter, Spark: Igniting Local Business. This monthly publication will bring you news from our vibrant local business community and keep you up-to-date on the Chamber and our members. As the voice of business in the Tri-Cities we represent over 800 businesses spanning a variety of industries, specialties and interests. Our members include our community’s biggest employers, small and medium size businesses as well as home-based entrepreneurs, nonprofits and more.
Spark was born from the idea of “igniting local business” - bringing a renewed sense of energy and buzz to local business. “The Chamber should be a catalyst for growth and development for all businesses in the Tri-Cities. We work together with the cities of Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Coquitlam, as well as our local MLAs and MPs to support the success of our business community and plug you in to what is going on in our region,” says Davide Fantillo Board Chair.
“Change is good and we have had some really big changes around here recently.”
Premier Christy Clarke joined the Tri-Cities Chamber to celebrate at our Christmas Luncheon.
Upcoming Events: Find out more or register online at www.tricitieschamber.com or call 604-464-2716. Please register at least 2 days prior for all events.
January 28
Gala February 2
AM Networking Breakfast February 8
Mayor’s Coffee Talk with Colquitlam mayor Richard Stewart - Members Only February 13
Social Media Monday Members Only February 16
101 Seminar - Website Trends Members Only February 21
PM Networking at Mint Hair Lounge February 24
Luncheon with The Honourable James Moore - See right February 29
Member Orientation
In Spark you will read inspiring stories, get to know the people and businesses driving our community and find out more about the ways the Chamber is shaping the future of our business community.
Having just celebrated our 40th anniversary, we are moving from a busy year of rebuilding, restructuring and planning in 2011 toward a new focus, fresh ideas and genuine sense of excitement for where we are going as an organization in 2012. Executive Director Michael Hind says, “Our vision and plan for the Chamber is to focus on strong policy that will support local businesses, to become a more visible and approachable presence in the community and ensure that the value of membership with our Chamber is undeniable.” He continues, “Change is good and we have had some really big changes around here recently. We will continue to do what we do well and look to our membership to find out what more we can be doing.”
The value of membership will be a key focus this year. Spark will play a significant role in communicating the benefits of being a Chamber member. Facebook and Twitter will continue to keep our members connected and informed. We are also looking forward to the launch of our new website which will feature an enhanced business directory, a place for members to post hot deals and specials and even a job board. The aim for the website is to be the one-stop shop for all your business needs, making it the first place people should go when they are looking for a product or service in the Tri-Cities. We are happy to hear your feedback about the Chamber and Spark. If you have something you want to tell us, email us at feedback@tricitieschamber.com. If you are a member and would like to contribute to Spark, email Lindsay in Communications at lindsay@tricitieschamber.com. If you are not yet a member and would like to know more about why you should join, contact Gillian in Membership Services at gilliank@tricitieschamber.com.
Leave a comment at: www.tricitieschamber.com The next Chamber Luncheon presents
The Honourable James Moore, Senior Minister for British Columbia and Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Government of Canada Join the Honourable James Moore as he speaks on the priorities of the government moving forward and solicits views on how to continue to bolster confidence and growth in Canada’s economy. Date: Time: Location: Cost:
February 24, 2012 11:30 a.m. Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club $39 for members, $50 for non-members
Register at www.tricitieschamber.com or call 604-464-2716
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Meet our New Members 3D Golf Performance Inc. Indoor golf & training centre www.3dgolfperformance.ca 604-521-4653 A & I Installations Inc. Electrical construction, maintenance, service www.aiinstallations.com 778-558-6195 Andrew Sheret Ltd. & Splashes Plumbing & heating wholesale/ kitchen & bath showroom www.sheret.com 604-472-1909 Arbonne International Cheryl Haapalo Health & wellness, skin care, cosmetics www.cherylh.myarbonne.ca 604-469-6504
Beachcomber Hot tubs Hot tubs, saunas, gazebos, patio furniture, water care www.beachcomberhottubs.ca 604-942-1544 Cocktails & Cash Financial Services & Education www.cocktailsandcash.com 604-939-4173 CanAm Protection Group Inc. Security Guard & Patrol www.canamprotection.com 604-477-7747
Livi Luna Marketing Group Media & marketing www.coffeenewspaper.ca 778-846-4265 Nimar Ceramic Ltd. Specialty work with marble & tile 604-945-0422 People Tree Learning Training Consultants www.peopletreelearning.com 604-917-0243
Sutton Group West Coast Realty Branka Nedimovic The Car Wrap Lady Real Estate Graphic design & vehicle wraps www.brankarealestate.com www.carwraplady.com 604-723-7230 778-839-9727 Techrun Consulting Fracht (Canada) Freight Ltd. IT Consulting 604-561-5703 Freight Brokers 604-291-8009
Restaurant of the Month
Rockwell’s
“It is vital to balance the fantastic lifestyle a Tri-Cities based home office provides with professional development, networking opportunities and community endeavours. I extend my business experience and contacts to the Chamber as a committee volunteer and active member and in turn gain valuable insight and friendship from peer members. My membership is a marketable asset. Chambers of Commerce are internationally recognized centres of influence; it means I am committed to my business, my profession and my community. It feels good, it’s the right thing for me and my business and it means I am ‘at home’ wherever I go in the Tri-Cities.”
Susan Chambers CSE teleCAT Communications Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Member since 2009, Nominee, Small Business of the Year, 2011 Business Excellence Awards
How it works: Each month we feature a different restaurant in the Tri-Cities and give you the opportunity to win dinner for 2. To enter, just email info@tricitieschamber.com stating the restaurant, your full name, company name, and phone number.
Rockwell’s is a celebration of the spirit of adventure - part of a tradition embodied by the Rockwell family. Going back in time as far as 1813, the Rockwell Family is a dynasty of adventurers with a passion for exploration and a common love of food. Throughout their international adventures, they’ve gathered delicious recipes and unique cooking techniques from around the world. Rockwell’s is a celebration of those international flavours and The Rockwell Family has inspired us to step outside of our comfort zones to explore the world around us, to indulge our curiosity, and to try new things. Incorporating flavours like our Panang Ginger Cod, or cooking techniques such as our Sous Vide Rosemary Garlic Lamb Shanks, Rockwell’s is the perfect place for lunch, dinner, and any late night cravings. And with the launch of our new brunch menu we’ve got the weekends covered as well. We invite you to take a trip with us at our Rockwell’s Creekside location. 2773 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, B.C., (604) 554-0264. Thanks to Carsten Arnold from Total 360 Photography for providing the photography for the Restaurant of the Month Program. Check out www.total360.ca.
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5 Helpful Hints at Tax Time Tax season is approaching ever closer and the subject of tax is vast. Here are a few tax tips that will help you, not just this year, but in the future as well.
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This is an acronym to help my clients remember the key to a stress-free tax season. Keep it SIMPLE, keep it ORGANIZED, keep it SEPARATE. Keep your bookkeeping/accounting records separate throughout the year - business and personal. Invoices, receipts, tax slips, etc…ensuring that everything is organized is half the battle. A business is required to register for HST if earnings are more than $30,000 in a single calendar quarter or over the past four consecutive calendar quarters. But what if you don’t make more than $30,000? You might want to consider registering anyways. Start-up costs and operating expenses can be quite high. You may be paying more in HST than you collect. If you were registered for HST you would be eligible for a refund!
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Guests enjoyed an amazing Christmas Luncheaon at Westwood Plateau: Trevor Sutherland and Barrie Seaton
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Are you planning on taking a vacation or sailing away on a cruise in 2012? Stop by the new Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Suter Brook Village in Port Moody and learn about our suite of travel services and unparalleled deals on vacations and cruises. Steve Arychuk, Franchise Owner/Manager and his team would be pleased to plan the trip of your dreams! We are the industry leader in cruise vacation knowledge, however, Expedia CruiseShipCenters is actually a full-service travel agency and is here to plan vacations on both land and sea. Whether you are seeking some sun to save you from the dreary winter or looking to fly and visit family living abroad, stop by or give us a call. The new Expedia CruiseShipCenters location at Suite 1 – 400 Capilano Road opened in December. The team currently operates two other successful Expedia CruiseShipCentres, one here in the Tri-Cities at Westwood and Lougheed and another location in Point Grey Vancouver. Where are BCers going in 2012? Here is a list of our top 10 travel destinations: • Amazon/Cape Horn • Eastern Mediterranean • Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea • Australia & New Zealand • South Pacific • River Cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest • Italy • United Kingdom & London 2012 • China • River Cruises of Vietnam and Cambodia
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