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Jim Millar, the curator for the Port Moody Station Museum, said a $60,000 renovation and the addition of compact shelving at the facility will allow him to properly store more than 20,000 artifacts and photographs. Funding grants from the federal government and the city of Port Moody has allowed the renovations to go forward. For story, see page A16.
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SD43 unveils Inquiry Hub By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
This September students in Grades 8 to 12 can sign up for a whole new way of learning at the Inquiry Hub. An extension of Coquitlam Open Lear ning (COL), the Inquiry Hub will offer a full-time program of lear ning — without the regular class structure. Instead, students will pursue their own education based on a student-driven inquiry
approach. Stephen Whiffin, principal of Coquitlam Open Learning, said the program was developed in response to the growing numbers of families looking for an alternative to neighbourhood schools, such as the greater personal choice inherent in homeschooling or online courses, but that still offer a classroom environment. see STUDENTS STUDENTS,, page A8
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A slice of Port Coquitlam life in 1916 is shown here in this photo of Dewdney Trunk Road.
Port Coquitlam heritage group enlarges photos to tell the story of commercial life circa 1916. Your history column explores PoCo’s past on page A22
B.C. Premier Christy Clark yesterday returned to her old stomping grounds of Port Moody, a territory shaping up to be a political hotbed as a provincial byelection nears for the riding. On Thursday, Clark and Dennis Marsden — a past president of the Tri-Cities’ Chamber of Commerce and the only BC Liberal candidate to file nomination
papers to date — had a private tour of the Current Corporation, a high-tech company on Murray Street that designs and builds night navigator cameras; it also plans to bid on contracts when the $8-billion Seaspan vessels are constructed in B.C. Clark’s visit comes four days after NDP leader Adrian Dix joined the riding’s acclaimed NDP candidate, former mayor Joe Trasolini, to press the BC Liberal
government for a new Murray-Clarke connector in PoMo, a transportation link that has been promised by TransLink for years but is now off its books. Clark, a former Port Moody MLA, was in the riding only two weeks ago to announce changes to arts funding while, the following week, Dix helped to open Trasolini’s campaign office. see CLARK CLARK,, page A3
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Tri-Cities top destination for government refugees in 2011 By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
At 24, Binod Rai is like many young Canadians. He has a full-time job, a cell phone, a computer, a strong desire to get a better education and a love for his family, with whom he lives. But a year-and-a-half ago, Rai, his parents and siblings had nothing. Along with thousands of other Bhutanese refugees, they were sheltered in a camp in Nepal for nearly two decades, a place that had no flushing toilets, no heat and no electricity. The camp, run by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, provided meals and schooling for the children, but little else. In 2008, Rai’s family was approached and asked if they wanted to resettle. They chose Canada (“even though it’s so cold, not like the hot weather we were used to,� he said) because of its healthcare and educational systems and, some 18 months later, they were on a plane with two other large Bhutanese families from the camp flying to Dubai, then to London and, finally, to Vancouver. The families spent two weeks at Welcome House in Vancouver to get oriented before moving to Cottonwood Avenue in Burquitlam, where many refugees — including an ever-growing Bhutanese community — live. The transition hasn’t been easy, Rai said, though he feels he’s one of the luckier refugees. Unlike many of his countrymen, Rai can speak English, thereby making the integration into Canadian culture all the more smoother. His two older sisters also have managed to get full-time work (the eldest, Madhu, 26, wants to eventu-
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Binod Rai, 24, at home in Coquitlam, believes the Immigration Services Society of B.C. needs to help government-assisted refugees more after their one-year transition. ally work in the healthcare sector) while his two younger brothers attend Mountain View elementary and Port Moody secondary; their parents take English as a Second Language classes and collect food at the food bank on a regular basis. With Rai and his sisters’ wages and their parents’ government subsidies, the family is getting by financially, he said, and they now consider themselves fully Canadian. “We love it here,� Rai said, “and my parents are very happy.� For the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISS), the Rais are a success story. Last year, according to recently released statistics, ISS helped 711 gover nment-assisted refugees
(GARs) resettle in the province, with the Tri-Cities being the top destination. A total of 194 GARs made Coquitlam their home in 2011 — most of them from Bhutan, as part of a humanitarian effort by the federal government to place 5,000 Bhutanese GARs across the country between 2008 and 2013 (the U.S., Australia, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark and New Zealand also have Bhutanese resettlement programs). Chris Friesen, ISS’ settlement services director, said more Bhutanese refugees are expected to arrive in the Tri-Cities this year. Coquitlam, in particular, was chosen as their settlement community for several reasons, including availability of affordable housing
and pre-existing services such as adult ESL classes and settlement workers in schools. The area is also close to Surrey, where the majority of the Nepalese community lives. As well, the Tri-Cities share general geographic similarities with Nepal. According to a report, penned in part by Friesen, released last September, called From One Nation, One People to Operation Swaagatem, the Bhutanese refugee resettlement is a history-making program for B.C. as it is the first time all government and school agencies were on board to prepare for their arrival. And, so far, there are encouraging signs. “Although unemployment is high,� the authors write in their report, “early attachments
to the labour market through paid or volunteer work are promising. While there is a long way to go before success can be claimed, the lower affordability challenges and higher employment being experienced are in stark contrast to earlier groups. Another positive development is the extent to which Bhutanese newcomers are utilizing formal services and programs.â€? But Rai said after the one-year transition, the ISS services and programs dwindle for GARs. “We want more help,â€? he said from his three-bedroom apartment where the family of seven lives. “We have to do most things ourselves. My family is okay because we know some English but other families are not coping well with practical, basic things .... We have a sick child in our community and the father is having a difficult time.â€? Still, Friesen said more programs are available now for GARs than a few years ago “and we’ve specifically targeted the refugee communities that have been settling in the Tri-Cities with the goal of providing a much more co-ordinated wrap-around in the first five years,â€? he said. He acknowledged many Bhutanese refugees find daily life a challenge. “The refugee camp [in Nepal] provided them a sense of community where they knew where their food came from and that there was schooling. Everything was laid out for them and that sense of security and routine now has been uprooted so it is a tremendous transition and adjustment process.â€? • Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m., the Skills Connect for Immigrants Program for the TriCities will be held at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam). To register, call Anna Shultz or Arnold Juan at 604-6842561 (ext. 2123) or email skillsconnect@issbc.org. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Douglas Houghton, president of Port Moody’s Current Corporation, took a look yesterday (Thursday) at a marine camera designed and built by his company.
The leaders’ increasing duel for media attention is also being played out in the riding of Chilliwack-Hope, where the resignation of BC Liberal MLA Barry Penner has prompted a byelection this spring, too; in Port MoodyCoquitlam, former BC Liberal MLA Iain Black quit Oct. 1 to take the CEO job at the Vancouver Board of Trade. The riding’s BC Liberals will officially name their candidate Feb. 17. While Clark was mum about when she’ll set a date for the local byelection, she addressed
B.C. Conservative candidate mulls future of Murrayy Clarke connector: page A13 Trasolini’s call for the provincial government to step up with Murray-Clarke. “It’s up to TransLink,� she said. “TransLink has been talking about this and thinking about it for years. They need to make it a priority. I know [Mayor] Mike Clay
is very collaborative and he’ll be very good at representing Port Moody’s needs so I think after a decade of just talking about it, Mike Clay might be the guy who might make this happen at TransLink.� As for Riverview Hospital closing and Coquitlam city council’s lobbying to get all or some of Royal Columbian Hospital’s facilities at that site, Clark said studies are underway. “When I was the MLA for this community, I supported preserving the heritage value and the environmental assets on the Riverview lands,� she said. “I do
think it has historically served us really well for a centre of care.� O n t h e t o p i c o f j o b c re ation, Clark said the Current Corporation may be able to provide the night technology that Seaspan could use on the new non-combat ships. Currently, the innovative company supports 25 businesses with skilled-trade employees in the Tri-Cities. “If they can be part of winning the bid on the Seaspan boats, they’re going to be making an even bigger contribution to the Tri-Cities,� she said. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Coq. RCMP seizes prolific offender’s vehicle A Coquitlam man with a long criminal history has had his vehicle seized under the Civil Forfeiture Act after it was used in the commission of a crime. J a s o n M c C l o y, a man well-known to police, has been before the courts numerous times on charges ranging from possession of stolen property to mischief and theft. C o q u i t l a m RC M P Cpl. Jamie Chung said that while the forfeited 2008 Infiniti G37 was not stolen, it was used to transpor t stolen property in McCloy’s most recent conviction. That, he added, makes it eligible for seizure. “He has a history of mostly property crime convictions,� Chung said. “Our member identified him as a person of interest in a break and enter.� The 37-year-old McCloy was apprehended after police searched the car and
found numerous stolen items. The 37-year-old McCloy was apprehended after police searched the car and found numerous stolen items. Chung added that criminal forfeitures can be an arduous process. There are a series of steps that must take place before the courts following a conviction to ensure impartiality and transparency, he said. Const. Sushile Sharma of the Coquitlam RCMP Proceeds of Crime Unit said those who use vehicles in the commission of a crime should be aware that their property is subject to forfeiture. “It’s important to remember that when something tangible and offence related, such as a vehicle or cash, is taken away from people who commit crimes, these convicted offend-
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ers are less able to commit more crimes down the road,� Sharma said. “The criminal forfeiture process acts as a huge deterrence, especially for public offenders or organized crime groups.�
RIOTERS SOUGHT
Five more accused rioters — four young men from Surrey and a unnamed 17-year-old from Langley — are the latest to be charged for their participation in the 2011 Stanley
Cup riot last June. Three of the Surrey accused — 25-yearo l d Ta n n e r B e d ow, 19-year-old Armando Garcia and 18-year-old Brandon Wise — are charged with assaulting Vancouver resident
Robert MacKay on the night of the riot. MacKay, described by police as a Good Samaritan who sought to restrain looters entering the Bay store on Georgia Street, was beaten in an incident
caught on video and posted on YouTube. Vancouver Police released photos of six additional assailants police suspect of assaulting MacKay in hopes the public can help identify them.
Land Use Committee Notice MEETING Land Use Committee WHEN Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7pm WHERE Brovold Room, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC The Land Use Committee will hold a public meeting to consider the following applications:
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Jail time for Port Moody child pornographer By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Port Moody man will spend about three months behind bars after pleading guilty to publishing child pornography. Michael Brian West was arrested in the fall
of 2009 on charges of invitation to sexual touching of a person under 16, making child porn and householder permitting sexual activity, which refers to a homeowner knowingly allowing a person under 18 to engage in sexual activity.
Another PoMo man, Matthew Richard Sadlowski, charged with sexual interference of a person under 16, invitation to sexual touching and publishing child porn, will appear in Port Coquitlam Provincial court today (Friday) to
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Five robbery suspects, including two Coquitlam men, are in jail after a Burnaby business was robbed late Sunday. Around 11 p.m. Jan. 26, a male suspect entered a business on North Road in Burnaby and demanded money from the lone employee. After grabbing an undisclosed amount of cash, he and four associates were arrested outside, say Coquitlam RCMP. “We had the area surrounded and arrested the robber as soon as he was outside of the business. We also arrested four of his associates in the area,” said Cpl. Albert Lam of Coquitlam RCMP in a
press release. “The arrest of these five individuals was well coordinated. As a result, no one was hurt and we took everyone involved into custody without incident.” Jack Sharhan, 19, of Vancouver faces one count of robbery related to the North Road incident. Reza Ayoubi, 20, and Mohammad Human Mohammad-Ashraf, 20, both of Coquitlam have been charged with one count each of robbery related to the robbery of a different business on Austin Avenue on Jan. 24. Two other male suspects were released on a promise to appear pending further investigation.
Duquette to plea By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Colony Far m Forensic Psychiatric Hospital resident facing robbery and weapons charges is expected to enter a plea in Alberta Provincial Court in Grande Prairie later this month. Clayton Duquette, 35, went missing from Colony Farm on New Year’s Day. Less than three weeks later he was in custody in Grande Prairie, facing 17 criminal charges including five counts of break and enter, two counts of robbery, six counts of weapons-related offences and four counts of property obtained by crime — three of which were vehicles. Another Colony Farm resident who went missing the same day, Martin George Chambers, was identified as a “person of interest” in connection with the incidents by the Grande Prairie RCMP. Chambers returned to Colony Farm on Jan. 13. According to Grande Prairie RCMP on the night of Jan. 3 a man entered a local Shoppers Drug Mar t and demanded drugs. On the afternoon of Jan. 9 a man with a similar description entered a restaurant and brandished a gun at an employee; he then walked behind the counter and took money out of the till. Duquette was arrested later that evening. He remains in custody in Alberta and will
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enter a guilty plea. In September 2009 Port Moody Police were called to a Clarke Road home for a noise complaint. The officer investigating the complaint was approached by a girl at the party who said a 25-year-old man was hav-
ing sex with underage girls and filming them. Sadlowski was arrested and, after an extensive investigation, police also arrested the 24-year-old West, the man hosting the party. At the time, PMPD Const. Bill Kim said po-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm Council Chambers, Third Floor, Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC
PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3793 Intent of the Proposed p Bylaw: y To amend the Of¿cial Community Plan (OCP) land use designation from RSL (Residential Single Dwelling) to R (Residential) to facilitate a duplex proposal. Location of Property p y Affected: 3231 Fox Street
PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3794 Intent of the Bylaw: y To amend the Zoning Bylaw designation of 3231 Fox Street from RS4 (Residential Single Dwelling 4) to RD (Residential Duplex). Location of Properties p Affected: 3231 Fox Street
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PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3795 Intent of the Bylaw: y To amend the Zoning Bylaw designation of 2168 Nova Scotia Avenue from P2 (Institutional) to RS2 (Residential Single Dwelling 2) to facilitate a proposed 29 lot subdivision. Location of Properties p Affected: 2168 Nova Scotia Avenue Inspection p of Documents: A copy of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected in the Corporate OfÀce, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, except Saturdays, Sundays, and any Statutory Holiday, until February 13, 2012 inclusive. Further information and a larger map can be seen at www.portcoquitlam.ca/getinvolve p q g d and further details can be obtained from the Development Services Department at 604-927-5442. Also available for inspection is the “Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw, 2004, No. 3467” and “Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630” (which would be amended by the proposed bylaws) and various reports referring speci¿cally to the purpose of the amending Bylaws. Public Participation: p At the hearing the public will be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws. All written and verbal submissions will become part of the Public Hearing record. After the Public Hearing has been completed, Council can no longer receive additional or new information on this application.
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“The framework for doing that is inquirybased learning, where students choose their own theme,” Whiffin said. Students at the Inquiry Hub will choose from three main areas: community and global issues; environmental sustainability; and media arts, design and technology. Initially, students will spend a significant chunk of time simply learning how to go about this new way of learning. “Depending on their age, their level of experience, they’re going to have varying abilities to ask the big questions that involve comprehensive learning,” Whiffin said. Instead of taking individual core courses, such as English, social studies and math, students will pursue experiences based on their interests in one of the themes — and they’ll have to demonstrate their learning in each of these areas. As an example, instead of reading To Kill a Mockingbird d in a typical English class, an Inquiry Hub student focusing on climate change would
meet their literature needs by reading books on that subject. Students will work with teacher mentors to identify key competencies in various subjects, ensuring kids continue to stay on par with curriculum requirements. Whiffin said parents will also play a significant role as mentors, helping to guide their child’s explorations. Eventually, as more students progress through the Inquiry Hub, there will also be peer mentors. Students will also engage with fellow students, community members, subject area experts and students from around the world as they collaborate on their work. The key, Whiffin emphasizes, is giving students a chance to explore big, important questions from a multitude of angles — and to share the results, whether it’s with the school, the city or the world, using various online tools. There is already strong interest in the Inquiry Hub, Whiffin said. The initial intake is expected to be 50 to 60 students, with a maximum of 150. The program will appeal
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Stephen Whiffin and Dave Truss, principal and viceprincipal of Coquitlam Open Learning respectively, are looking forward to the new Inquiry Hub starting up at the old Millside elementary this fall after it was approved by the board of education trustees Tuesday. to a broad range of students, he added, from gifted kids looking for greater challenges and those students who have a hard time focusing in a structured class for an hour. “They may not be the highest performing student, but coming into this context gives them a chance to focus on what they’re interested in and meet their personal needs in terms of the pace they can work at,” Whiffin said.
Wherever students land on the spectrum, they’ll be assessed based on whether they’ve achieved the learning outcomes they identified with their mentors. What it won’t be based on, Whiffin said, is one big, end-of-theyear essay. “What we’re not going to see is a final project at the end of the year,” he added. “What I hope we’re going to see is students going out and changing the world.”
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Red envelope tradition should be everywhere THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES Naomi Yorke
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h how I long for the banging of firecrackers piercing the silence of the dark Shanghai night. I always long for Shanghai at the start of the new lunar year. There is something beautiful about celebrating Christmas and then just three (or so) short weeks later, having a holiday and celebrating another major festival. Yep, in the cold Chicago winter, I am so ready for another holiday. And a celebration that involves lighting up little fires (in the form of crackers) all over the place, just warms my heart about now (she writes, wiggling her toes in the heated foot warmer under three layers of blankets!) What a fantastic diversion this would be from the pile of papers I have to write and mammoth art project I need to finish for the graduation show.
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“Red pockets of money are a beautiful thing. Parents of all nationalities take note.” Naomi Yorke So, the year of the dragon is said to be an auspicious year and one to celebrate. This calls for an order of Chinese delivery, complete with Americanized Chinese delicacies (that taste nothing like real Chinese food at all) and fortune cookies (a truly American invention, never consumed on the Asian continent but undeniably delicious and prophetic). I am a snake or so the lunar calendar reveals. My mom and grandma, both long-time school-teachers are convinced that there is something really significant and true about the lunar calendar and personality traits. I am told that the year that you are
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born under really makes a difference. The teachers in my life say that the dynamics of some year groups are great (you know like a whole pack of beautiful snakes in a classroom) while other years, the dynamics are just not right at all. Truly, I am a bit of a China-phile and I believe that so many aspects of Chinese culture have great merit so, I am down with the lunar calendar and proud to be part of the snake pack. If the lunar calendar explains the unexplainable about people’s personalities and ambitions, I accept this. Something that is a brilliant invention is lycee, you know those little red envelopes filled with money that all the kids (of Chinese descent) get from their relatives at Chinese New Year. Who thought of this anyway? The tradition is genius and one I think we should adopt here in North America very soon (She writes, eyeing the negative account balance on her depleted Bank of America account). Red pockets of money are truly a beautiful thing. Parents of all nation-
alities, take note. So, the question for the day is this: Why did we adopt the fictitious tradition of the fortune cookie here in the west but not take on the red envelope tradition? As much as I appreciate getting an authentic glimpse into the future (not) after a meal of delightful American- Chinese delicacies, I would be willing to bypass this tradition for one single (thick) red envelope. I understand why the firecrackers have been banned in North America with the rigorous legal system in place here. Those beautiful little crackers are just a lawsuit waiting to happen, I understand. Losing an eye or being the recipient of a first degree burn is something that should be deleted from the menu but let’s get together on the other tradition, one and all. Red envelopes… bring them on! Happy Year of the Dragon — may this be a year of prosperity and great surprises. Naomi Yorke is a Port Coquitlam student who now lives in Chicago, where she’s attending art school, and continues her column.
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es, I know that as a Canuck fan I’m supposed to hate everything about the Boston Bruins. But I’m sorry — I am siding with Tim Thomas and his decision to decline an invitation to the Obama White House. “I believe the federal government has grown out of control, threatening the rights, liberties, and property of the people,” Thomas wrote in a statement. “Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a free citizen, and did not visit the White House.” The easy thing for Thomas to do would have been to go along with the crowd. Instead the 37-year-old goaltender exhibited qualities that mark him as an independent thinker. He went against the grain, standing up for his convictions, even at the risk of being labelled a “bad teammate” or “un-American.” He’s not the first athlete to do so. The National Post recently listed several other examples of sports personalities using their star power to bring attention to a cause. Muhammad Ali was a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War who looked his nation square in the eye and said, “I ain’t got no quarrel with the Viet Cong,” and
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was convicted of draft evasion and stripped of his boxing title. U.S. track stars John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their fists in a black power salute on the medal podium at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City to make a point about the struggles of black life in America. In 2004, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Carlos Delgado declined to stand for the playing of God Bless America during the seventhinning stretch as a silent protest against the U.S. invasion of Iraq. And what about in 1943, when despite resistance from many in his own organization, Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson, the first black player in Major League Baseball? Should Rickey have been a “team player” and went along with the position of the day which excluded ‘blacks’ from the game? Like Ali, Rickey, and millions of Americans who have, throughout history, protested against the status quo, Thomas is standing up for what he believes in. Whether we agree with Thomas’ views or not, we cannot disagree with his right to protest.
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habby, immature, unprofessional, self-centered, bush league… This is how the Boston Globee described Boston Bruin goalie Tim Thomas’ “individual decision” to boycott the traditional White House congratulatory visit. As if British Columbians needed more proof that Thomas is an objectionable dolt. His supercilious gloating during last year’s Stanley Cup almost made me want to riot. But Thomas’ snubbing of the White House went beyond sticking out his lower lip and saying, “I don’t like the government.” It was his giving another voice to the burgeoning legion who disrespect the office of the president because of who is in it. Is Tim Thomas a racist? I don’t know, but his petulant decision was pre-approved by right wing nutters whose aversion to their president is expressed with an unhealthy anger and personal disrespect that transcends political dissidence. They act and speak in a thinly veiled code, emboldening each other and appealing to a long simmering racist element: “He [Obama] doesn’t share our American values…” (he’s black). Michelle Obama’s crusade to encourage a better diet for kids is
described as “uppity” (she doesn’t know her place). Newt Gingrich calls Obama the “food stamp” president; not so subtly implying that those of colour are lazy and exist mainly on government handouts. They call him “Obama,” never “President Obama.” The ridiculous birther cult still refuses to believe that Obama is a real American. Epithets still call him “Kenyan” and one of five Americans polled still believe President Obama to be Muslim. At a recent Tea Party rally, a woman was cheered for her placard, which said “The zoo has an African Lion, Washington has a Lyin’ African…” South Carolina good ‘ol boy Congressman Joe Wilson shouted, “you lie” during president Obama’s state of the union speech. Tim Thomas’ White House snub was childish. The White House recognition was ceremonial, not political, and athletes have for decades, joined their teammates in attending, regardless of who inhabited the White House. But Tim Thomas’ action wasn’t just an individual decision; it was him publicly joining the crazies, and speaking in the increasingly disturbing code of Tea Party bigots.
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Dear Editor, With the recent flood of articles portraying the sordid affairs of mentally ill individuals, the association of mental illness to criminality seems more substantial than ever. I have written today to shatter that criminalmentally ill stereotype, on the grounds of its utter absurdity. I can vouch with all my knowledge and experience that the vast majority of mentally ill individuals cause, in fact, no harm whatsoever to society. The crimes of a mere handful of troublemakers have only been hand-picked and misrepresented by the media, in a similar manner by which Muslims have been erroneously labelled terrorists after the events of 9/11. We never hear about the benevolent deeds done by schizophrenics or manic depressives, for although they do represent the vast majority of society’s
mentally ill, such stories carry little market value for the media. Thanks to the resulting misunderstanding, not only are honest people finding it increasingly difficult to find the support they need for their mental health concerns, but our entire economy has been placed into jeopardy. Poor productivity, sick leave, and labour turnover in the workplace stemming from ineptlymanaged mental health matters exacts a heavy cost on our society, especially when those afflicted refuse to obtain treatment by virtue of self-denial. Can you imagine having such a harrowing, mortifying fear of being judged, particularly through the acquisition of a label so dehumanizing as “criminal,” that you deny your illness exists in the first place? I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a term so repulsive and stigma-ridden
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TransLink should wait and see what impacts the Evergreen Line and the new Port Mann bridge have on traffic in the Tri-Cities before rushing to build t h e M u r r ay - C l a rke Connector, according to a local byelection candidate. Christine Clarke, who is running under the B.C. Conservative banner in Port MoodyCoquitlam, was responding to Joe Trasolini, her NDP byelection rival, who earlier this week stated the province should step in with the money to fund the new roadway. However Clarke said the $70 million connector may not be necessary once new projects like SkyTrain and an expanded Highway 1 come online. “This is a hollow cam-
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impact on the traffic in Port Moody.” Clarke said in a press release that Trasolini’s announcement harkens back to the NDP’s “taxand-spend” practices of the 1990s adding that the project “defies sound
economic thinking.” She told The TriCity Newss that a recent TransLink report questioned how much of an impact the connector would have on local traffic and whether launching the project was necessary. Clarke also had concerns about the impact the connector would have on the character of Port Moody’s waterfront area. “Visually it is going to have a huge impact,” she said. “You are building a four-lane highway through the heritage part of the city.” While a date for the byelection has yet to be set, all three of the major par ties have already begun their campaigns. BC Liberal leader Christy Clark was in town Thursday and NDP leader Adrian Dix joined Trasolini in his Murray-Clarke announcement on Monday.
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On the first and third Thursday of each month about 50 families go to the food bank at St. John the Apostle church, where they get a free hot lunch, a bag of groceries and some dignity. The Anglican church in Port Moody has been operating its food bank for at least 15 years, said parish administrator Karen Evans. “It started out as a single-parent food bank but as times changed... with housing prices, the economy, it put everybody in such a strained position that now it’s a f a m i ly fo o d b a n k , ” Evans said, making it the church’s single biggest ministry. The program runs mainly on cash and food donations from church members. Cobs Bread in Port Moody donates their leftover loaves every two weeks, and additional food is purchased through the food rescue organization Quest. And when the food bank recently secured the Burnaby Costco’s leftover food donations this past Christmas, it was a “real coup.” But Evans said they need more. She hopes the next time a local school or community group holds a food drive, they’ll con-
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Neither the VPD nor the RCMP searched the Pickton farm after a flurry of tips came in about the Port Coquitlam pig farmer in 1998-99 and by 2000 police thought the disappearances had stopped. At left, Detective Const. Lori Shenher testifies at the Missing Women Inquiry Tuesday,
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Museum gets 60K upgrade Changes will allow for better artifact storage By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
When visitors enter the Port Moody Station Museum they are met with hundreds of displays and ar tif acts neatly organized into exhibits throughout the building. What they do not usually see, however, is the more than 20,000 items cluttered in the museum’s basement, stacked against walls and jamming up shelves. Organizing and storing the artifacts is a task museum curator Jim Millar constantly struggles with. “We have been trying to do the best we can with what we have,” he said. “But storing pictures and things like that — this is not the proper way to do it.” However, help appears to be on the way. T h e c i t y o f Po r t Moody and the federal heritage ministry are contributing $55,000 for a $60,000 renovation that will allow the museum extra space and better organization of its artifacts. Metal and plywood shelves built about 12 years ago will be replaced with moder n compact shelving along the north and south walls of the facility. A new picture stora g e system will be implemented and contractors will construct a work space for staff, volunteers and guest researchers who work at the museum. The initiative, Millar said, will give the facility 40% more storage space and allow the Port Moody Heritage Society to continue collecting new artifacts. Items are constantly being donated to the museum and Millar said that in the past few years, with the limited space, he has had to be choosy about what he will accept.
“There is a lot of stuff coming in,” he said. “It is all donated. A lot of people want us to take their stuff.” The Por t Moody Heritage Society has operated the Murray Street museum since 1983, after moving from its previous Kyle Street location. The group has been collecting artifacts ever since, and boasts a collection of more than 20,000 pieces including 4,000 historical photos. For more infor mation about the museum, its history and educational programs go to www.portmoodymuseum.org. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Port Moody Station Museum curator Jim Millar said a $60,000 upgrade to the Murray Street facility will allow him to properly store more than 20,000 artifacts and photographs currently housed in the basement of the building.
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Excrement-throwing attacks on jail guards up Disturbing inmate tactic blamed on gangs, crowding By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
Guards in B.C. prisons are reporting an upswing in ugly attacks in which prisoners hurl feces or urine at them. A prisoner at North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam splashed a correctional officer there with a mixture of excrement and soup in the latest incident, which a union representative says appears to have been orchestrated by gangsters. “It hit him in the head, face and chest,” said Dean Purdy, spokesman for the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union. A lockdown resulted from the Jan. 27 attack and police have recommended an assault charge be laid. On the same day, a female correctional of ficer at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre was savagely attacked by a female prisoner inside a living unit. “She was cut and scratched in the face and the inmate attempted to bite her ear off,” Purdy said, adding the guard was treated in hospital and is recovering at home. He said there’s been a growing trend of prisoners resorting to the use of their bodily fluids as biological weapons. There have been five such assaults at North Fraser Pretrial in the last five months, he said, and three at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre in the past six months. He was not aware of any at Surrey or Fraser Re gional Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge. A survey last year of 200 guards found nearly 40 per cent had been hit by feces, urine, vomit or spit. “This is a trend that seems to be increasing,”
Purdy said, adding the union wants stiffer sentences for such assaults, in line with penalties for assaulting a police officer on the job. “Our members fear is that if something’s not done to curb these types of assaults, that this is going to escalate into a common tactic inside our jails.” Guards splashed with fecal matter or other bodily fluids are traumatized and often have to take medicine to ward
off possible disease exposure, Purdy added. “It’s an assault that has psychological and physical impact.” The growing influence of gangsters in prison seems to be a factor, he said. “Inmates are getting pressured by other inmates to do these kinds of assaults.” Purdy said some past excrement-throwing attacks have netted only an extra month in jail or time served — sen-
tences he called “way off base.” But he applauded the one-year jail term handed out in early January for a similar assault by an inmate on a guard in Kamloops last November. Cory Stewart Mutchler pleaded guilty to assault after hurling a water bottle filled with a mixture of excrement and urine that coated a guard with whom he’d had a dispute. Judge Her man Rohrmoser called it a
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ell hello there, sunshine. Soak up the rare winter rays this weekend in the great outdoors, and be sure to check out some of these fun events happening around town.
JUST FOR SENIORS
Ever wondered what goes on at Port Metro Vancouver? Seniors can find out this morning (Friday) at 10 a.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam), when a representative from Port Metro Vancouver will give a free presentation on goods that are shipped to and from B.C., as well as how trains, trucks and ships are used to move cargo. Pre-register by calling 604-927-6098.
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Spice up your fitness routine at Dogwood Pavilion with a Qigong class, which aims to promote health and longevity. Pick up a few simple moves, improve your co-ordination and balance and learn a new way to relax. The class is $48 and runs Fridays until March 16, from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Pre-register by calling 604-927-6098.
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Cheer on local teams the Terry Fox Ravens and the Heritage Woods Kodiaks as they face off in a Fraser Valley North AAA senior boys high school basketball league game. The ball drops at 7:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox gym (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam).
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They’ve been nominated for a Juno and honoured with the iTunes Best World Album of 2010, and tonight the trio known as Pacifika will bring their international sound to their own back yard. Having come from as far away as Peru and Barbados, Silvana Kane, Toby Peter and Canadian-born Adam Popowitz are now all Tri-Cities residents; these days they’re busy crafting a solo album for Kane and a fourth Pacifika album in Popowitz’s
This is the last weekend to catch the Arts Club Theatre on Tour and Axis Theatre Company’s presentation of Don Quixotee at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Adapted from the classic Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes, the play follows retired country gentleman Don Quixote, a man obsessed with ancient books of knighthood and chivalry — not to mention windmills. Quixote plays until Feb. 4; tickets are available at 604-927-6555 or by visiting www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 4 TROPICAL SURPRISE
Use your imaginations and be transported to the sun and sand at Cedar Drive elementary’s Crazy Caribbean Carnival, taking place today from noon to 4 p.m. at 3150 Cedar Dr., Port Coquitlam. There will be loads of food, a bouncy castle, carnival-themed games, prizes and a cake walk, so there will be plenty to do for the whole family. Tickets are $6 at the door and all are welcome.
Sunday, Feb. 5 FARMERS MARKET
Stock up on fresh, healthy food, fruits and veggies at the Port Moody Winter Market running today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PoMo recreation centre (300 Ioco Rd.). Vendors come from Pitt Meadows to the Okanagan, featuring everything from produce to plants, eggs, meat, fish and honey. Visit www.makebakegrow.com. Please send Things-To-Do submissions to spayne@tricitynews.com.
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Peter Anderson (left) and Michel Perron (right) star in the Arts Club on Tour and Axis Theatre Company’s production of Don Quixote, playing at the Evergreen Cultural Centre until Saturday, Feb. 4. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more information and tickets.
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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: 30 more years for PCT, Year of the Dragon at RCH Senior managers with Port Moody’s Pacific Coast Terminals last week inked a 30-year lease with Port Metro Vancouver. “PCT is a valuable community partner and has made significant contributions to our community,” PoMo Mayor Mike Clay said in a news release. “We are proud of their presence here.” Over the past 50 years, PCT has donated more than $1 million to support local businesses, charities and non-profit organizations. Each year, PCT loads more than two million tonnes of sulphur and close to one million tonnes of bulk liquids onto more than 100 vessels. Pictured are president and CEO Lorne Friberg, Port Metro Vancouver president and CEO Robin Silvester, PCT general manager Ken Catton and Clay.
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A picture tells the story just began July 1st, called the Battle of the Somme. Next we come to Tom Lee Bros. Coquitlam Café, offering candies, cigars, tobacco and fruits to the public. Tom was a very successful Chinese merchant who owned and rented out five stores along Dewdney during this time. Two of these were tailor WW. Stewart (1914) and barber M.J. Baumgartner (1916), who were still doing business side-by-side in the old Cement Block well into the 1960’s. The Winchester Arcade and Pool Room seems to be beckoning the young lad in the baggy shorts and tweed cap to spend his allowance there, note today’s fashion of hat-on-
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To dress in the style of the times, you could go to the Seaborne Brothers Toggery, owned by brothers Fred and Benjamin, located in the Railhaven Building just down the way. The word toggery comes from the British term for “a particular outfit of clothes, or togs”. Unfortunately Fred’s brother Benjamin can’t help out as he is off fighting with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in France and will be killed in action later that year at the Somme on Nov. 11th 1916, one of 24,000 Canadians killed or wounded there. As we look down the busy street there are horse and wagon teams hauling goods to and from the CPR freight shed located by the station, with the inevitable dust cloud and even a few mangy street-mutts looking for a handout. There does seems to be something (or someone) missing from this picture of “taking care of business” in the good old days, and that would be “the ladies.” The
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This could be Roger Galer and his wife Christina who lived above their shoe store in 1916. “movers and shakers” of big business in early Port Coquitlam appear to be predominately men by the looks of it, with not a member of the “fair sex” in sight, or is there? If you look closely, just in front of the Royal Bakery sign, above the Galer Shoe Store, is a man and woman gazing out the window. This couple quite possibly could be Roger Galer and his wife Christina (nee Marshall), who lived above their store at this time, after twins John and Ethyl were born the year before in 1915. Christina and her 11 brothers and sisters were part of the large Matt Marshall Sr. family, who`s names can be found throughout PoCo’s early history. We’ve found our “
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A Coquitlam mom who was once a “den” mother to a group of vulnerable youth is closer to her dream of creating a safe place where children can learn and play. E r o n n e Fo s t e r, C E O o f Cackleberries Entertainment (cackleberries.com), is set to launch a virtual club for children three to seven years old where they can learn language, math and social skills by interacting with cartoon characters that look like cute eggs with arms. “Kindness, empathy, honesty and loyalty, that’s what we’re really trying to teach,” said Foster of the world of Cackleberries she started creating eight years ago. Foster, 58, is a long-time Coquitlam resident who graduated from Centennial secondary school and raised her three children here.
“Kindness, empathy, honest and loyalty,, that’s what we’re really trying to teach.” Eronne Foster, CEO This month, she is witnessing several milestones for the company she started in 2003 and operates with 33 employees out of an office in New Westminster. A commercial her company produced to promote Variety The Children’s Charity Show of Hearts Telethon Feb. 11 and 12 will be airing on Global TV and Cackleberries will be launching “Variety House” in the virtual world of Oville with games, videos and books about special needs issues. Foster said the partnership between Cackleberries and Variety
is a natural because both have a vision of making the world a better place for children. In addition to the partnership with Variety, Cackleberries is launching the paid membership component of its virtual world for children ages 3-7. Although children can play in the Cackleberries virtual world now for free, they will get access to more stories, as well as arts and crafts, music and early learning activities for a monthly fee. There is an English as a Second language component for Cackleberries as well, which is being marketed to China, where 10,000 packages have been sold. Oville is a kind world populated with cartoon characters and Foster used her own childhood fantasies as inspiration for the stories. “I’m taking all of my childhood games and putting them all online — but don’t tell the young generation that,” Foster jokes. see MOVIE MOVIE,, page A25
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The single mom didn’t start out as a cartoon storyteller, however. She was an accountant on Austin Avenue in Coquitlam for 30 years until she turned 50 and decided numbers weren’t enough any more. At the time, she was “den” mother to a group of vulnerable kids from the neighbourhood who hung out at her house with her kids because they had nowhere else to go. She was struck by their lack of innocence and blamed violent media, not just rough childhoods, for their risky lifestyle choices. “It just hit so hard, with the movies and TV shows they were watching, garbage in and garbage out, and with Nintendo (video games) they had already killed 50,000 people.” Except for two of her “foster” kids, all went on to productive lives. Her own children are grown now and busy in careers of their own, but the idea of creating a media company promoting a return to innocence for children stayed with her. She connected with a children’s book illustrator who provided the visual medium for her stories and friends and supporters backed her efforts to create an animated cartoon series or movie based on her ideas. “We had a great story,” she recalled, but without the backing of a major film producer, wads of cash or a broadcaster, Cackleberries was unable to make the leap to the big or small screen. She closed up shop and began cast-
ing about for other opportunities, meeting potential investors in China, the middle east and Africa where the president of Djibouti was considering hiring Foster to help the tiny African country establish a foothold in the animation industry. The core crew stayed together and continued to develop other media, including games, and a Cackleberries Hero Inside CD, featuring prominent local musicians, such as Jim Byrnes. When B.C-based Club Penguin, an online role playing game for tweens sold to The Walt Disney Company for $700 million, the model was set and Foster redoubled her efforts with Cackleberries, and clinched a deal with the producer of English as a Second Language materials, to produce a virtual world for non-English speakers. Local investors pumped some cash into the endeavour, connections were made with educational agents in China, and the English Language program was launched last July. “It just exploded,” Foster recalled. ”We got on the phone, I called my original crew, they all quit their jobs and came back into an office in New Westminster.” Now with the Variety partnership in the works and an international base to promote Cackleberries all over the world, Foster is set to give her Cackleberries superstar status with the pre-school set. But will she bring back innocence to childhood? “A movie is still our dream.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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KidSport Tri-Cities organizer Chris Wilson said he can outfit a young hockey player from skate to helmet for around $130 depending on the size. now and Feb. 17 during business hours at the: â&#x20AC;˘ Port Coquitlam rec centre (2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo); â&#x20AC;˘ Port Moody rec centre (300 Ioco Rd., PoMo); â&#x20AC;˘ Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam); â&#x20AC;˘ Corner Sports (2276 Elgin Ave.); â&#x20AC;˘ C ycl o n e Tay l o r Sports (562 Clarke Rd.) â&#x20AC;˘ and Thriftopolis (2579 Lougheed Hwy.). But while equipment donations are always welcome Wilson said
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great deals there are.â&#x20AC;? Since 2006 more than 1,500 youth have been able to participate in organized sports thanks to Wilson and his organization. That includes 480 people last year alone, he added. The spring used equipment sale will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Riverside secondary school (2215 Reeve St., PoCo). For more information go to www. kidsporttricities.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION — COMO LAKE AVENUE
Holds on hold at Coquitlam library The following events are happening at local libraries.
BC Hydro will be doing maintenance work at 12 manhole locations along Como Lake Avenue from Barnard Substation (Gaglardi Way and Broadway Ave) to Como Lake Substation (Lougheed Hwy and Como Lake Avenue). There will be temporary lane closures along Como Lake Avenue. Please follow instructions from traffic control personnel. Construction will begin in the middle of January and be completed by the end of March 2012.
line holds from Friday Jan. 13 to Thursday, Feb. 16 due to our migration to a new computer system. You will be able to place a hold at the library using a form. These holds will be processed in order once the new system is up and running. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
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The Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library is a not-for-profit group of volunteers whose purpose is to encourage increased use of Coquitlam Public Library facilities, advocate on behalf of the library and its users and help improve library services. The Friends has raised over $70,000 during the past six years and monies have gone towards the Friends’ “Books for Babies” program, books for ESL learning for new immigrants, materials for the Teen Collection, book club sets for the Reader’s Club and materials for children’s and literacy programs. The Friends advocate for library facilities, including a new branch for Coquitlam’s City Centre area and for the library’s travelling Book Mobile. The Friends meet once per month, except in the summer and December. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month at 10:15 a.m. in the board room of the Poirier Branch. Membership in the Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library costs $5 for individual and $100 for corporate. For more information, please contact Silvana Harwood at 604-937-4131 or email friends@library.coquitlam.bc.ca • HOLDS You will not be able to place on-
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• BABYTIME Discover the pleasure of reading with your baby at the Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam. Babytime for babies 0 – 12 months and their caregivers will run on Mondays, Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, from 10:15 – 10:40 a.m. Experience the warmth and enjoyment of cuddling with your baby while listening to nursery rhymes and stories. Babytime is free. Please reserve a space for you and your baby. • SATURDAY STORYTIME (all ages) Add some fun to Saturday. The Terry Fox Library is offering families with young children free, storytimes on the third Saturday of every month with stories, songs, puppets and more. The next storytime is on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11-11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www. fvrl.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page.
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â&#x20AC;˘ Cedar Drive elementary schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crazy Caribbean Carnival, 3150 Cedar Dr., Port Coquitlam, noon to 4 p.m. Food, bouncy castle, carnivalthemed games, prizes and cake walk. Tickets at $6 at the door. All welcome.
TUESDAY, FEB. 6
â&#x20AC;˘ Eagle Ridge Hospital auxiliary has its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. Guests welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Nordic Wrecks Ski Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Fun bus excursions to various ski hills for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Info: Jeff at 604-431-7550. â&#x20AC;˘ Drop-in Dart games start at 7:30 p.m. Everybody welcome at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam. Info: 942-8911.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7
â&#x20AC;˘ Prostate Cancer Canada Network â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an important subject for all men, especially those who have recently been treated. All those involved with prostate
FUN CARNIVAL â&#x20AC;˘ Cedar Drive elementary schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crazy Caribbean Carnival, 3150 Cedar Dr., Port Coquitlam, Saturday, Feb. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. Food, bouncy castle, carnival-themed games, prizes and cake walk. Tickets at $6 at the door. All welcome. 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Hand & Foot card games start at 1 p.m.; Meat Draw at 4 p.m. and Euchre at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, Info: 604-942891
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8
â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction, viewing starts at 7 p.m. with auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam, visit www. stampclub.ca or call 604941-9306. â&#x20AC;˘ Cribbage starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, 2675
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â&#x20AC;˘ Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connection Valentine luncheon, noon, at the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Speaker: Barb Fuller, national field director for Stonecroft Ministries Canada on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Impossible Roads;â&#x20AC;? feature: Jean Higashi will show how to write love letters. Reservations by Feb. 6: call Marie, 604-420-2667. â&#x20AC;˘ Texas Hold-Em card games start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy, Port Coquitlam Info: 604942-8911
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Meat Draws starting at 4:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy, Port Coquitlam. Info: 604-9428911
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
â&#x20AC;˘ Bake sale and tea provided by the Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 263, Coquitlam, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at legion hall, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. â&#x20AC;˘ Free bingo starts at 1 p.m. Stay for the Saturday Meat Draw at 3:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy, Port Coquitlam Info: 604-9428911.
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1st Port Coquitlam Scout Group is holding a bottle drive at Kilmer elementary school from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For assured pick up, please call 604970-2579.
MONDAY, FEB. 13
• Hang Tough Arthritis community group meets from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Retirement Home, 2245 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam. Trish SilvesterLee of the Arthritis Society will talk about exercising control over arthritis. Anyone with arthritis and/ or their supporters are welcome. Info: 604-9370320.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14
• Ladies’ Legion Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, branch 133, Port Coquitlam. Info: 604-9426028. • Valentine’s evening out hosted by the Port Coquitlam Christian Assembly. There will be 100 free babysitting spaces for ages three to 12 years so couples can enjoy a Valentine’s evening out from 6-9:30 p.m. Must register before Feb. 10 at 604-942-1622.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15
• Eagle Ridge Hospital auxiliary used book sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ERH lobby, Port Moody. Funds raised will be used to buy equipment for patient comfort items at the hospital.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a stamp game, “swap and shop” happens at 7 p.m. with the game after 8 p.m., prizes available, McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam, visit www.stampclub.ca or
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., 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,
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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 Pensioners Organization is holds its monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Wilson Centre at 1 p.m. Info: Ken Heys, 604942-1440.
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. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals
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Stay active and healthy by getting involved in a club in the Tri-Cities. Below are a number of options to choose from. • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your selfconfidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Information: http://6399.toastmastersclubs.org. • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-9374130. • PoMo Men’s 55plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Phil, 604-468-2801 or Tony, 604461-5901. • Morningside Toastmasters meetings are held Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: lindakozina@gmail. com or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca. • Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends. Group meets on the second Friday of each month at the Pantry restaurant at PoCo Inn and Suites, 1535 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. Info: Marcy, 604459-9289 or Nina, 604941-9032. • Tri-Cities and Area Women’s Friendship Club welcomes all women to join weekly fun and interesting activity groups. These include breakfast group, walking group, bowling night, games night, dinner night and a casual conversation/ discussion group night. For a casual drop-in, the second Wednesday of each month, members meet for coffee/book/social night at Coquitlam Public Library’s Town Centre branch (at city hall), 7 p.m. For dates, times and locations of our other activities, call Wendy, 604-468-2423. • Do you want to improve your public speaking skills or prac-
tice hosting a meeting in a friendly environment? City of the Arts Toastmaster Club meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Club provides opportunities to practise your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Andrew at andrew_geider@hotmail.com or www.cityartstoastmasters.com. • Dogwood Drama Club meets every Monday and Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Dale, 604-939-6172. • Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 40+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of activities such as dining, theatre, travel, bowling and more. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month (no meeting in December). New
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members are welcome. Info: tcsscmember@ gmail.com or Darline, 604-466-0017 or Vicki, 778-883-6108. • Dogwood Photography Group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. Club members must be members of Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604-936-2263 or artistarcadi@gmail. com. • Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-942-8911. • Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Grill restaurant, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-644-7194 or www.barnetlions.com. • Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels. Group also has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: Grant, 604-671-8458. • Learn to square dance with the Ocean Waves Tuesdays, 7:309:30 p.m., Kyle Centre, 123 Kyle St., Port Moody. Info: Penney, 604-4631477 or www.oceanwaves.squaredance. bc.ca • New Toastmaster club: Are you interested in having fun while developing communication and leadership skills? Would you like to be able to deliver a powerful toast at a wedding or a memorable speech, or learn to lead a team more effectively? This is your opportunity to be a
charter member of the new RP2 Toastmaster Club. The club will meet Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at Port Moody rec complex. Info: Gene, 604 2308030 or genevickers@ hotmail.com. • Dogwood and Glen Pine Seniors’ Softball Association seeks players for a new, competitive co-ed team, ages 50+; this team plays in the daytime. Info: Rick, 604-937-5446. • Fear speaking to a group? Get selfconfidence and speaking skills as the TriCities only noon-hour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: tott-coquitlam.freetoasthost.net or Yvonne, 604-945-6816. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Wendy, 604-552-3219. • Do you want to improve your ability to speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15
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here is no putting it off any longer. You really must start getting your trees and shrubs back into shape before the dormant season ends. Pruning extends the health and life of all the trees in your garden, enhances their beauty and prevents them from crowding out other plants. Let’s start with evergreen conifers. Junipers are probably the biggest problem when it comes to keeping shrubs in check. Whether they are low or medium spreading types, or an upright variety, they need to be pruned at least yearly to enhance their appearance and to keep them from taking over. With electric hedge trimmers or two-handled grass shears in hand, simply trim back into last year’s growth while shaping the plant. Low spreading varieties usually look best in a fan shape, while uprights can vary depending upon their form, but I have found the narrower you prune them, the better they look. If they get ahead of you, you may have to be a little more severe. Remember if you prune back into the old hard wood, it takes a long time for your junipers to look good again. There are, however, a couple of exceptions to take note of. Whether they are compact ornamentals or tall specimens, all pine and spruce trees are best pruned in May. The reason is that they grow by producing buds, or candles, which should be allowed to ‘pop’ before pruning. If you cut the buds or candles off, it may be a whole year before any growth appears, leaving a rather chopped appearance. Prune pines in May when the new candles are shooting up profusely. When this new growth is pruned, conforming to the shape of the tree of course, a multitude of new buds will develop, ensuring much slower, bushier growth. You can even cut back into older wood at this time and still get bud development for next season. The pruned-back candles will still develop this season, leaving a much more attractive tree. The same is true of spruce trees. Let the new buds pop first, then prune following the shape of the tree. Although many new growth tips will be cut off, others back further on the branches will develop nicely to fill in the tree. Try to maintain a rather narrow form on all your spruce trees, especially blue spruce, to keep them looking handsome
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without overpowering the landscape. Many broadleaved evergreens can be pruned back now as well. Laurels, Photinia fraseri, summer blooming heather, boxwood, euonymus and many others should be cut back fairly hard to maintain their shape and prevent them from becoming too big for their location. A mid-summer pruning may also be necessary for very fast growing broadleaved evergreens. Pieris japonicas, azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons should be trimmed just as their flowers finish in April or May. Most flowering shrubs should not be pruned now for fear of cutting off this year’s flowers. As a rule of thumb, prune most varieties immediately after they flower. Mophead hydrangeas, lilacs and forsythias are classic examples. Weigelas, deutzia, potentillas and a few other flowering shrubs bloom on new growth and can certainly be pruned now When you prune flowering shrubs back immediately after blooming, keep two things in mind. First, try to keep them compact because they so quickly overpower a garden. Many new, more dwarf varieties are solving this problem. Second, try to renew the plant by taking out the old hard wood, leaving the more recent growth from the past two years to give you good colour. This summer’s growth on forsythia, for example, will not be as spectacular as last year’s wood. Chinese witch hazels also bloom best on old wood. It is also a good idea to thin out shrubs, leaving lots of room for air and sunshine to circulate and penetrate. Look at the shape of the shrub before you prune, and try to maintain or improve that shape. Flowering trees, too, should be pruned after you have enjoyed their blossoms. I follow three simple rules: first, cut out any diseased or damaged branches; second, cut out all the thin and wispy branches that grow toward the centre and clutter up the tree; third, cut back the ends of the major branches to check the growth. Always try to maintain the integral shape of the tree when pruning. Having someone on the ground directing where to make the cuts is a big help. Roses should not be pruned until after the last hard frost in March. Even though at the end of February last year we had a severe cold spell, it’s still alright to prune these plants now. It takes a little work, but pruning is actually interesting and more enjoyable than you think. You have to be a bit of an artist, and you get to judge your work next season when the blooms appear.
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New homeowners say views and location tops on their list
Finding a home at Tsawwassen Springs For Francis Cheung and his wife, finding a home that allowed them to just close the door behind them when they wanted to travel was extremely important. They found that perfect home at Tsawwassen Springs, by Shato Holdings and Talisman Homes. “It’s so close to the border and the ferries,” Cheung says. “We could just walk to the ferries.” He was immediately impressed by the quality of the workmanship on the homes, and says he looks forward to seeing the community when it is all complete. However, it wasn’t just the construction that he was looking for. “We’re right in the middle of the golf course,” he says. “The view was one of the most important things to us.”
Homeowner Dale Martin was looking to downsize after living in Tsawwassen and Ladner for 20 years, and found the entire community to be exactly what he wanted. “Once I saw the whole concept, I knew it was going to be a real community,” he says, adding that he also liked the idea of living on a golf course. “It’s very well designed,” Martin says. “There is no wasted space.” He was also impressed with the lengths Shato and Talisman were willing to go to ensure he was completely satisfied. “The whole experience was great,” he says. “They really bent over backwards to make sure (everything was okay) ... (Tradespeople) came in and fixed any defects, no questions asked.”
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Head into the great outdoors with Latis by Colin Oswin
Get up and get outside with Latis. A condo project from developer Kerkhoff Construction, Latis is located right in the heart of Cloverdale. The project will have just 34 units in total, which Craig Anderson, marketing manager at Pilothouse Real Estate, describes as “a very limited, very intimate selection of homes.” Latis places a big emphasis on providing outdoor space for its residents, with big balconies included with most units. The balconies here range from 90 up to 183 square feet, and one second-floor unit comes with a huge, 412-square-foot terrace. One unit on the top floor has a smaller 51-square-foot balcony, but Latis makes up for this, adding a 553-square-foot rooftop deck. And this suite isn’t alone – five of the top-floor units at Latis include these rooftop decks. Anderson says these types of rooftop spaces are extremely rare in Cloverdale. “We took an existing building structure and had fun with it,” he says. “We already had a roof and a flat building area, so it didn’t add a lot of cost.” The decks on the roof are all fenced off, and they also come equipped with electrical outlets and gas lines for entertainment and barbeques. And at four storeys, Latis will rise above the two- and three-storey buildings that dominate the neighbourhood, providing excellent views in all directions. “You have to invite your friends to come see it,” Anderson says. “Your place is where everyone is going to go in the summer.” In addition to the balconies, decks and ground-floor patios, individual gardens will be available for all units in the grounds surrounding the building, so even if you don’t purchase a unit with a rooftop patio, you’ll still have some outdoor space you can use to grow whatever you want. Latis features one- and two-bedroom suites, with one three-bedroom suite on the ground floor. All come with dens as well. And with 17 different layouts, buyers will find a lot of variety at Latis. In the kitchen, you’ll find a stainlesssteel appliance package, highlighted by a big, 24-inch-wide refrigerator and a classy Venmar designer hood fan over the stove. Under-cabinet puck lighting keeps the space nice and bright, and a two-basin undermount sink adds
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carpeting, contemporary baseboards and a window trim package to highlight the big and bright windows. The development includes underground parking for cars as well as a storage space for bicycles. Anderson says he pushed hard for the inclusion of the community bike rack because the amenities in Cloverdale are so close by. You can pedal your way around the neighbourhood on errands and grocery runs or even to school at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. “I’m amazed at how close things are,”
he says. “Langley is literally right over the hill.” A major retail and commercial redevelopment underway at the site of the old Cloverdale Mall means buyers at Latis will arrive early in an up-andcoming area. “Drastic changes are coming to Cloverdale after decades,” Anderson says. “This is an opportunity 18 to 24 months before everyone else jumps in.” Homes at Latis start at $194,900. For more information visit latiscondos.com or call 604-575-0669.
to the modern feel of the space. The microwave and dishwasher are housed in two drawers under the counter, providing a cool, space-age touch. Kerkhoff used quartz for the kitchen and bathroom countertops. Since quartz is less porous than granite, Anderson says it makes for a superior countertop surface. “This is a level above granite,” he says. “We tried to stain it with red wine – it didn’t work.” The living rooms feature laminate floors, faux-wood window blinds and 5.5-inch baseboard moulding. In the bedroom, buyers will find broadloom
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Latis, by developer Kerkhoff Construction, features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes spread among four storeys (above). Stunning interior features include quartz countertops and chic laminate flooring (top).
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Fox tries to quiet Kodiaks By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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Port Moody Black Panthers goalie Zachary Station and defenceman Cam Patterson battle for position with the Abbotsford Pilots’ Adam Rossi during a PIJHL Jr. B hockey league game Friday at MSA Arena. The Cats fell 4-2 but rebounded at home Saturday to shave the North Vancouver Wolf Pack 4-3 and snap a nine-game losing skid.
Denying points as opposed to delivering them is paramount tonight (Friday) for the Terry Fox Ravens. So insists Fox head coach Steve Hanson, whose squad faces TriCities rivals the Heritage Woods Kodiaks in a key F r a s e r Va l l e y North senior boys high school basketball league contest at Terry Fox gym, 7:30 p.m. “Our game plan is to play better team defence from start to finish,” said Hanson, whose 14-5 team is polled No. 7 among B.C. AAA squads while the Kodiaks are currently unranked. Containing t o p g u n M i t ch Ligertwood will be a big task against a Heritage Woods unit that qualified for provincials for the first time ever last year.
Tri-Cities pair top prospects in WLA draft By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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espite his team owning the coveted No. 1 overall selection, Coquitlam Adanacs rookie general manager Randy Delmonico appears to have the toughest job heading into Monday’s Western Lacrosse Association junior draft. Contrarily, Burnaby Lakers GM Paul Rowbotham seems to have the simplest. Delmonico said Wednesday that while it will be an extremely tough choice between the prolific top two consensus picks, Travis Cornwall and Jackson Decker, Rowbotham and the Lakers will have a considerably less stressful time with the No. 2 selection. “I was just talking to Paul the other day
and he said his job will be easy,” Delmonico said. “He’ll just take whoever we don’t.” Speaking of easy, precisely whom the A’s select could just boil down to a simple matter of left versus right. If that’s the case, they will likely nab the Port Moody native Decker, DECKER who’s a high-scoring righthanded shot the A’s desperately crave being that their truckloaded on the left side of the floor, where the southpaw Cornwall would be a nice but much tighter fit. Without completely revealing his poker cards, Delmonico so much as said it will be
Decker who goes first at the Burnaby Firefighters Club, 7 p.m. “The right side of the floor is where we’ve identified our needs,” said Delmonico, whose A’s also own picks No. 8 and 15 heading into the seventeam lottery. “We’ve spent CORNWALL a lot of time addressing that subject. Decker goes to the net and finishes well... he’s the kind of guy we’re looking for.” A first-team All-American field lacrosse star at South Carolina’s Limestone College, Decker told The Tri-City News on Wednesday he’s thrilled about the prospect of becoming
an Adanac. “Of course it would be a bonus to see that No. 1 next to your name,” Decker said. “But that’s just a bonus. [If] I have the chance to be a part of [the Adanacs] it would be outstanding. It will bring me back to my younger days when I used to go to the games with my parents and watch these amazing players do what they love. “It doesn’t matter what happens, I’m going to be excited.” Meanwhile, Delmonico conceded having to pass over Cornwall would be a difficult decision. Cornwall has direct ties as well to the Tri-Cities, having played all his minor and junior lacrosse in Coquitlam. see DRAFT JUST START, page A47
COQUITLAM METRO-FORD SOCCER PLAYERS of the WEEK FRANCIS HENSON NIKKI CULPO ne S...forcyoourrCeMFSO Coquitlam Metro-Ford Milan Coquitlam Metro-Ford Crossfire C Team! The Under 15 Metro-Ford Milan is experiencing a season that can only be described as positive. The team has made great improvements in the Under 16 MSL standings as the season has progressed, mostly due to the impressive play of central defender Francis Henson. Last season, Francis played in the Red Division as a right back but, after an impressive evaluation, made quite a significant jump to the MSL. Francis has excelled throughout the current season as he continuously displays an enormous amount of tenacity, work ethic, and ability to anticipate and recover. These qualities have made him an integral part of the Milan back-line. For his amazing performances throughout the 2011-12 season, FRANCIS HENSON has been selected as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week!
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This past weekend, the Under 17 Metro-Ford Crossfire defeated the Port Coquitlam Flames—by a 4-0 margin—in the second round of the League Cup competition. Leading the way for the Crossfire was Nikki Culpo, whose solid and consistent defensive performance was instrumental in the well-earned victory. Nikki capped off a brilliant individual performance by also scoring a great goal as she converted a well-taken free kick into the all-important opening marker. Nikki’s strong work ethic, her positive attitude, and her commitment to her team have contributed immensely to the Crossfire’s success this season. For her excellent performances throughout the season—and particularly this past weekend—NIKKI CULPO has been chosen as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Female Player of the Week.
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Woods big in Idaho T he big man on the Terry Fox secondary school campus made big news earlier this we e k wh e n h e signed a scholarship offer to play football with the U n ive r s i t y o f Idaho Vandals of the NCAA Div. 1 ranks. Six-foot-eight, 330-pound Ravens’ offensive lineman Mason Woods will head south next grid season, starting in September. He was named a 2011 B.C. high school provicincial all-star. Currently playing for Fox’s senior boys basketball team, athleticism seems to run in Woods’s family as his sister, Mae, is currently on a hoops scholarship at the University of Houston.
TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz Once relied on strictly for food
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Coquitlam’s Kelley Law lost 9-7 in the weekend semifinals to eventual-champion Kelly Scott of Kelowna at the 2012 Scotties B.C. women’s curling finals in North Vancouver.
Draft just start of Delmonico’s work continued from page A46
Last season, he finished third in B.C. Junior ‘A’ league regular-season scoring with 106 points, including 42 goals, in 20 games, while Decker –– acquired by the Jr. Adanacs at the tread deadline from the Burnaby Jr. Lakers –– managed 55 points, with 28 of those goals, in just 12 outings. “Travis is the best athlete in the draft,”
U17 PoMo Nitro gets Adrenalin It was a case of third time lucky –– and very good –– Sunday for the Port Moody Nitro. After losing twice preivously this season to the North Shore Adrenalin, the Nitro made amends big time with a gritty 2-1 triumph in a girls Under-17 Gold soccer contest. Tia Edgar netted the winning goal for the Nitro, with defender Lindsay Kirk scoring earlier. Midfielder Melanie Mayede and defender Chelsea Reed were other standouts for the Nitro.
players via free Delmonico said. “He can do evagency and/or trade. erything. He’s “We’ll be able got good speed, good size and is to find [the right players] because an imposing guy on the floor.” we’re not just looking at the R e g a r d l e s s DELMONICO draft, we’re lookwho they select, Delmonico said rebuild- ing elsewhere as well,” ing an Adanacs team he said. that went 7-11 and finR AG L I N E : T h e ished in the WLA cellar A d a n a c s o p e n t h e last campaign won’t just 2012 regular season stop at the draft, allud- May 20 against the Bur rards in Maple ing to the possibility of acquiring more veteran Ridge before facing
Strange as it may be to conceive and on and off up to 1865, thanks to the influence of the Puritans, fishing for any other reason than food was frowned on in much of North America. This changed by the mid 1860’s when wealthy, old-world adventurers began publishing books, such as John Keast Lord’s At Home in the Wilderness. While wealthy Brits were exploring our British Columbian waters, wealthy Americans were exploring the north woods of the Eastern U.S. By the 1880’s, the railroads were taking full advantage of cash-flush businessmen, looking for adventure at the end of the line. The trains of the day
offered the comforts of meals and lodging, while transporting anglers to new and lightly fished waters. Many rail lines published guidebooks detailing the quality of fishing at streams, lakes and resorts along their right of ways. Some were also known to offer cash prizes for the biggest fish weighed in a given year.
THE REPORT
Fishing on our Lower Mainland lakes is slow. Try a slow troll or retrieve with: Coachman, Zulu, American Coachman, Professor,
Wooly Bugger, Micro Leach, Sixpack, Dragonfly Nymph, Halfback, Doc Spratley or Baggy Shrimp. The Fraser River back waters are fishing fair to good for cutthroat. For cutthroat try: Eggo, Rolled Muddler, Tied Down Minnow, Mickey Finn, Stonefly Nymph, Chez Nymph, or American Coachman. The Stave River is good for steelhead and cutthroat. The Harrison River is fair for cutthroat. The Chehalis River is good for steelhead and cutthroat.
Attention: All North Coquitlam United Soccer Club Members Your ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING has been scheduled for Monday, February 20/12 ~ 7 - 9 pm Location: Room 5 - Pinetree Community Centre Be sure to attend and be part of the decisions impacting your club. See you there!
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“Travis is the best athlete in the draft. He can do everything.” Randy Delmonico the New Westminster Slamonbellies in their home opener May 26 at the Poirier Sports Complex.
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Riverside Secondary Hockey Academy Accepting New Applicants! Sept. 2012 to Jan. 2013
General Information Meeting @ Riverside Secondary February 6 7:00 pm Info Session February 7 8:30 am Registrations Accepted
FINAL REGISTRATION SUNDAY, FEB. 5 - 11am - 2pm
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NEW ! 4 yea r olds are now elig ible • $75.00 $75 00 post-dated post dated uniform deposit cheque for all players Rookie & up. up • NEW players must provide proof of age. • League Age: must be from 4 - 18 years old on April 30, 2012. • Fee includes team & individual photos, hat, T-shirt & free meal at Picture Day & Year End Participation Award.
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Hockey Academy Includes: Certified professional instruction: Power Skating Special Events Performance Testing Puck Skills Classroom Sessions Goaltending Tactical & Game Play Off Ice Conditioning Students receive academics credits (BAA) upon successful completion of the program
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With reliable car required to deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households in the Tri-City area Wednesday & Friday.
Call 604-472-3040 All Sports Minded Individuals!!! $11 - $20/hr! Like music and a team environment? No experience nec, no telemarketing, 10 openings available. Call Erica at 604-777-2195 An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051
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Ad Control / Sales Support The Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader has a part-time position for an Ad Controller/ Sales Support.The position requires an organized individual with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft and Excel applications and attention to detail are also requirements. Responsibilities of the position include booking and trafficking advertising and flyer distribution plus some general office and reception duties. You will be at the centre of the action contributing to a team of dynamic sales, marketing and creative professionals. It is best suited to those who can offer our internal and external customers unparalleled service. Black Press is Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also a leading commercial printer with 15 printing plants in operation. Interested applicants should send their resume to Jean Hincks, publisher, no later than Wednesday, February 15, 2012. publisher@burnabynewsleader.com No phone calls please.
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HELP WANTED
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HOSPITALITY
Carriers Needed
BUILDING MANAGER/ CONCIERGE
The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area:
Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T openings (d/t only) for experienced & enthusiastic Building Managers/Concierges.
6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr 6187 3-55 Hawthorn Dr 9208 754-866 Alder Pl 3572-3591 Hamilton St 788-825 Inverness Pl 3500-3595 Inverness St 768-854 Patricia Ave (even) 3571-3591 St Thomas St 9899 3180-3195 Caufield Ridge 3090-3171 Plateau Blvd
6013 3300-3364 Henry St 3301-3378 Veiwmount Dr 3353-3373 Viewmount Pl 6078 631-800 Alderside Rd 646 Bentley Rd 642-740 Ioco Rd 8154 2270-2498 Latimer Ave 2251-2498 Warrenton Ave
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
9882 1548-1620 Parkway Blvd (even) 1585-1636 Salal Cres 1600-1633 Sundew Pl 9253 3565-3631 Cornwall Dr 903-979 Cornwall Pl 902-934 Lincoln Ave 949-997 Lombardy Dr (odd) 901-1050 Maywood Ave 3671-3674 Somerset St 950-999 Sumac Pl 3568-3666 Vineway St 9204 2986 Coast Meridian Rd 2994 Coast Meridian Rd 3046 Coast Meridian Rd OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation
@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
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CLEANING SERVICES
~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421
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DRYWALL
*BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132. HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Small renovations. 604-463-5413
MICRO Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture Repair 604-809-2009, mlaboucane@telus.net
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We offer attractive wages including comprehensive health & dental benefits.
Please email your resume to resumes@fivestarbc.ca or fax to 604-435-0516
ELECTRICAL
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
(#102055) Bonded
604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station
A+
Therapeutic Massage
604-942-8688
MAIDS R’ US The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 27 yrs. exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call
604-808-0212
- near Safeway Sunwood Square
Spic n’ Span Cleaning Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
McDonald’s is Now Hiring
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Crew & Swing Managers
CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE
Full/Part-time Shifts
NO JOB TOO SMALL
We provide training, free uniforms, benefits, competitive wages with excellent growth opportunity. Join one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers.
See Manager at: McDonald’s Restaurants 531 Clarke Road, Coquitlam 3033 St. John’s St, Port Moody or email: mcd12135@msn.com
Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES
9013 1140 Castle Cres 6068 1-17 Parkdale Pl 1-18 Parkglen Pl 1-19 Parkwood Pl
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
You must be able to provide criminal record check and possess a valid BC Security licence.
8751 3226-3269 Karley Cres 1361 Shaunghnessy St 8418 800-922 Austin Ave (even) 416-450 Blue Mountain St (even) 908-928 Charland Ave 903-918 Dansey Ave 406-450 Joyce St
PERSONAL SERVICES
You are experienced performing administrative duties and coordinating activities related to managing buildings. You have the ability to communicate with building residents, co-workers and the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner and are able to work alone or with others.
6192 2-87 Cliffwood Dr 101-159 Forest Park Way
9865 3167-3199 Arrowsmith Pl 3062-3099 Cardinal Crt 1501-1595 Pinetree Way (odd) 1568-1578 Warbler Lane
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MOVIE EXTRAS !
Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger
DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.
On-Site Electrical Consulting & Services *New Installs & Reno’s *Service Upgrades *Design Build *Energy Management *Residential *Commercial
~ Proudly providing Quality Service for over 32 Years ~ ALL SPEC CONSULTING (#86905)
Call 604-931-4050 allspec@shaw.ca
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
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Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
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• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
EXECUTIVE / Personal Assistant Working in our busy immigration law firm located in Burnaby. Performing general administrative duties. Managing all day-to-day business and personal activities of CEO. Require strong communication skills, be able to multitask, and pay attention to details. Please email cover letter and resume to: hr@visaims.com
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RETAIL
FASHION SALES PEOPLE Needed for a Part-Time Position, 1-2 weekdays, approx. 5 hours per day No evenings or weekends. If you enjoy fashion sales and working with seniors, this position is for you. Requirements: clothing sales experience & own transportation. Position is for immediate start.
Please fax resumes to: 604-528-8084 or email Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca Only those with these qualifications will be considered.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
• TRUSS BUILDERS • LABOURERS • EXPERIENCED
ALS SAWYER
Required Full-Time for a Truss Manufacturer in Pitt Meadows. Wages commensurate with experience. Benefits after 6 months (Full-Time).
Please fax resume: 604-465-9176 or e-mail: jamie.g@mrtruss.com
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Kristy 604.488.9161 threescocatering@shaw.ca
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
ON THE BOOKS BOOKKEEPING SOLUTIONS Ready to make 2012 a fresh start? Need help organizing 2011 for your accountant? Whether at your office or using our free pick up and delivery service, Let us put your business On The Books.
Call Natalie at 604-552-9093
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
604-468-8889
JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909
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F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
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DRYWALL
45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806
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PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD?
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UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN
Making Your Renovations Come True... Kitchens • Bathrooms New Additions • Flooring Painting • Decks Windows / Doors Stonework • Siding & More Free Estimates BBB • WCB • Insured Check Out Our Extraordinary Projects At www.caliberwest contracting.com
604.764.9594
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LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317
HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430
Specialists in: - ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
PLUMBING
Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
meadowslandscapesupply.com
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HANDYPERSONS
Remove Rubbish, Clean Gutters, Power Washing & Small Repairs around home. Mark (604)308-8073
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION • Kit. • Bath • Remodels • Finishing Reno King Since 1972 778-837-0771
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
EAGLE TILE 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715
Senor discout, Work Gtd, Refs. 24/7 Free Est.
778-892-1266
329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Est. 20 Years Exp.
Top Written
Tree Service * ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates
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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
300
LANDSCAPING
RECYCLE-IT!
BLAKE’S PAINTING & DECORATING Interior Exterior Spraytex ceilings/repairs Drywall repairs
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
New Year Special All walls up to 1200 sqft $950. All minor filling inl’d 2 coats premium eggshell
(778)960-1070 INTERIOR / Exterior Repaints & New Construction Ceiling Painting/Drywall Repair
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
RUBBISH REMOVAL
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
Ref’s W Insured W WCB Paper Hanging Removal Written Guarantee Residential/ Commercial
Home Renovations and New Construction
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JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
604.587.5865
www.recycleitcanada.ca RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
778-233-4949
Dean 604-834-3076
T & K Haulaway
Craig 604 - 240 - 7594
bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988 #1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
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SUNDECKS
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
Want your event or services to be a success? Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
Sofa & Loveseat, Diningroom Suite, Wall Unit, TV & Stands, Paintings and More.
PETS
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
PETS
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BLUETICK COON HOUND PUPS, born Dec 1st, females only, $350. Call: (604)856-7316 Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978
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
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
RED, Your Reliable Handyman Household repairs, reno’s, flooring, painting, rubbish removal. WCB covered & insured. 604-290-7033 www.red-your-handyman.com
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1318 Lemax Ave
Household items including:
560
LAB X PUPPIES, black, 1st shots, dewormed, ready now $300. 604807-9255
AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223
HOMES WANTED
MOVING SALE Sat/Sun, Feb 4 & 5, 10am-2pm
604-942-6907
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
Quality Painting. Guarantee. Free
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GARAGE SALES
COQUITLAM
PAUL BUNYAN
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. BATHROOM SPECIALISTS, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. Call John @ 604-779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca
Specializing in New Roofs, re-roof, repairs. * WCB * Fully Insured
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
RENO & REPAIR
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
SAVE ON ROOFING
604-524-2177
FURNITURE
551
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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FERTILIZERS
$36/HOUR. Local lic’d plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-755-1577
EZ GO MOVERS From $48/per
HOUSES FOR SALE
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy
604-537-4140
(604)465-1311
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360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416
Seven Days a Week
Quick & Reliable Movers
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POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
.Jim’s Moving Winter Service
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
APPLIANCES
REAL ESTATE
MATTRESSES staring at $99
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
SERVICE PLUMBER/GASFITTER. Licenced, Insured. Drains, Furnaces, Boilers, HWT, Gas lines, Reno’s, Repairs. After Hour Service. Call Manni at 604-710-0076. Great references.
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Prompt Delivery Available
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
548 338
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Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
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LOOKING FOR WORK?
Completehomerenovations@gmail.com
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Ph: 604-942-4383
604-465-1311
Greg 604-818-0165
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- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
Meadows Landscape Supply
COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Over 20 year experience
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SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating
Ph: 604-469-2331
MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MISC. FOR SALE
SCENTED frangrances. Call for more information. 307-431-6577 Shop Online. www.amyhand.scentsy.us
REAL ESTATE 603
ACREAGE
LANGLEY, BC, 31.24 acres In ALR, flat land, good drainage, creek. 10 acres in cottonwood trees balance in mixture of pasture and bush. Qualifies for farm taxes. Older barn. Lovely building site for dream home. Drilled well, plentiful excellent water, designated septic field. 5 Minutes to hospital, shopping complex & indoor pool. $1,800,000. Call: (604)534-2748
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 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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MORTGAGES
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 711
CO-OP RENTALS
RENTALS 750
SUITES, LOWER
TRANSPORTATION 810
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
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
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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
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COQUITLAM
Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes 515-525 Foster Avenue 2 Bdrm suite for $950 available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.
TOWNHOMES 3 Bdrm townhouse for $1435 available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed. 3 Bdrm townhouse for $1485 available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
Contact: Costina 778-847-3153
COQUITLAM
604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990) Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)
P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250
Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac. Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
P.Moody Newport Village,1bdrm +den condo, Heritage Grand, g/lvl balc, insuite laundry, N/S, $1250. PoCo 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex with 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms. Avail Now. N/S. $1100/mo. P.Moody W. 1Bd 3rd floor apt, Mary St,new kitch/appls,lrg deck 680s/f,greenspace behind. $1000 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 2 Bedroom Townhouse between $33,600 & $38,400 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.
St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation. BURNABY
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
www.aptrentals.net
Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
COQUITLAM - West
Large 1 & 2 Bdrm
GARIBALDI Court
Well Maintained Building with Onsite Caretaker, Security Camera. NS/NP.
604-889-8534 / 604-931-4648 (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Feb. 1 2 BDRMS. Great location for seniors!
Donna 604.202.8485
Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.
Coquitlam Centre Co-op
Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets
Senior Move-In Allowance.
604-945-5864 COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755.
For more info. google us. MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites *
COQUITLAM - Condo 450 Bromley St; Reno’d 1 BR 1 Bath; 670 sf; $850 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
Clean, very quiet, large,
LGE 2 bdrm in 4plex, upper flr, sep. ent, newly renovated, close to park, bus & City Hall, no pets, ref, $750 plus util., 604-802-4039
Near Shopping & Amenities.
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $765 Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.
1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM
D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net
Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $899/mo. 3 bdrms. $1009/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1112/mo. Shares $2500.
PORT Coquitlam. 2bdr bsmt ste a/g. Full bthrm n/s, n/p. sep. ent. shr w/d. $950 inc util 604-942-8565
736
Coquitlam Central. 2500s/f. 3 bdrm up 2 bdrm dwn. Nr. schls. N/S. N/P. Mar.1. $2000. 604-395-6397. 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. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938. POCO: Very clean 2 bdrm SXS duplex, big yard, garden, garage. NP/NS. $1200/mo Avail. immed. 604-942-5492 & 778-865-1555. PORT COQUITLAM - House 1328 Windsor Ave. Large 5 BR 3 Bath; 2450 sf; laundry; garage Fenced yard & deck; $2400 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
Call 604-724-6967 PORT MOODY: Nahane tower 15th flr with view. 1225 sf. 2 bdrm 2 bath, all appl prking. Canoe Club amen. 651 Klahanie Dr. $1550/mth NS/NP. Phone (604)469-1985. PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, 2 pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1365/mo. 604-469-1985.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.
PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd flr. gas F/P. Garage parking. Private entry. $800/mo. N/S. N/P. Avail March 1 604-942-9725. PORT COQUITLAM, Oxford St. newly reno’d 2 bdrm g/l, lrg liv/rm. ns/np, $800 incl utils.. 604-944-8556 PORTMOODY, Lrg 1 bdrm+den bsmt suite (1000sqft) w/ sep ent, W/D strge, prking, new flrs+paint. Near school/park/trails/shops. $950+utls. NS/NP. Contact 604307-6242, grant66@shaw.ca
OFFICE/RETAIL COQUITLAM OFFICE SPACE WESTWOOD CORP. CENTRE Various sizes of office space available CALL 604-944-2963
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 1 BDRM gorgeous 1000 sqft in new, clean house. Hi speed internet, satellite dish, all appliances, priv entrance. D/W N/S N/P. (604)461-2523
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.
751
SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm upper ste new hse $800 + 1/4 utils. Cable/internet incl. N/S. (604)944-0407 COQUITLAM. Quiet cds, nr #1/Lougheed Hwy. SkyTrain/schl. 3 bdrm top flr ste. W/D. Mar. 1. $1250 incl utils. N/S. N/P. 604-945-7575. POCO-off Shaughnessy- 1/2 dplx, 2bdr up/2 dwn, yrd, nr sch, bus, shops $1200 Mar 1 604-936-0529
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TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
CARS - DOMESTIC
1996 PONTIAC BONNIEVILLE SE good shape, lady driven, many new parts / tires. $1200. 604-859-0066 2003 Ford Focus stn wagon SE loaded. 107K. Winter tires. spotless aircared $3900: 778-565-4230
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $12,230 (604)328-1883
752
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
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE 2002 COUGAR 278EFS
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8800 firm. Call 604-538-4883
851
TRUCKS & VANS
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4 175,000k, needs some work$2400 604-830-7797 or 604-467-7598 2006 FORD F350 FX4 Diesel Lariat, full load. Leather etc. Over $10,000 in recent repairs- with receipts - Tires, brakes, shocks etc. No acc. $15,900/obo. (778)3224593 or 778-893-4866
PORT COQUITLAM
MERIDIAN VILLAGE 3156 Coast Meridian Road 3 Bedroom Townhouse $1100 Include 1 Free Parking Spot 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).
COQUITLAM, 1 bdrm, Mundy/Austin, own entrance. NS/NP. Avail. Immed.$725 incl utils.604-939-1785
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.
Coquitlam,Austin/Mundy.1Bdr +den 800s/f,clean,new carpet/paint, patio prk. Avail now $900. 604-937-7032
http://www.metrovancouver. org/services/housing
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.
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
PORT MOODY semi-furn bachelor bsmt. Suit student, ns/np, $550 incl all utils, avail immed (604)939-5592
*UTILITIES INCLUDED* 3 bed, fenced yard, pet ok, 1yr lease, avail. immed. Port Coq: Citadel Heights $2200/mo 604-790-4596
741
Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.
PORT COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm bsmt suite, 850 sq.ft. $900/mo. incl hdyro. Shared W/D. 778-999-9863.
PORT COQUITLAM - suite 743 Prairie Ave; Reno’d 3 BR 1 Bath; 1050 sf; $1000 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
PORT MOODY - Condo 288 Ungless Way; 2 BR; 2 Bath 1100 sf; lndry; gym; $1550 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
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.
HOMES FOR RENT
3 bedroom 1,100 Square feet house. Completely Rennovated. New Kitchen, flooring and more. Call 604-961-5526 fore more info.
It’s a New Year! Start it Right in The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager
Coquitlam Centre Area
Email: sandy@terramanagement.ca or phone
Call 604-941-9051
COQUITLAM near Lougheed mall, brand new 2 bdrm ste, avail now. $1150. (604) 783-0575, 931-1841.
NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, February 5th 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442
Auto
Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area avail now. $900mo NS/NP 604-931-1775
Do you want to live in the security of a family community?
PORT MOODY
in Great Area - Blue Mtn & Austin *Nr Lougheed Mall, Skytrain/Bus*
has refurbished 2 bdrm apartments avail. Centrally located, close to transit & schools.
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.
CEDARWAY APT
COQUITLAM. 955 sf, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths. One underground parking, locker. Available Feb 15th, or March 1st. Located in the new Westwood Village. Rent: $1400/mo, Damage Deposit: $1050 Lease: 1 year lease. NP. Move in/out is not included. Please email to Maryamkh75@yahoo.ca or call 6043389225
Avail Now. N/S, bright, spacious corner. Luxury 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl’s, F/P, ground level, priv fncd patio/yard. Located in prestigious Silver Springs complex. Whistler style clubhouse, 2 sec parking + storage Cat OK. $1475. + hydro
2 Bdrms Available
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
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
PORT COQUITLAM
Hyland Manor
If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218
For further info call 604-451-6075 to view
Call 604-451-6075 to view. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.
Dragan 778-788-1845 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION
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.
PORT COQUITLAM
Coquitlam/Port Moody
BURNABY
Maple Ridge 22450-121st Street
Guaranteed
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.
Dinette slide, awning, microwave, rear kitchen,$2500 in SAVINGS! $12,483 (Stk.28940A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $16,500/obo. Free storage till May/2012. 604-287-1127
2008 SALEM T25FLSL
DSI water heater, micro. elec. slideout, create-a-breeze fan & more! $13,983 (Stk.30852A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF KATARIINA LEENA BOURASSA NOTICE IS GIVEN that creditors and others having claim against the Estate of Katariina Leena Bourassa, formerly of #411 2559 Parkview Lane, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 6M1, Deceased, who died on July 15, 2011, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the Executor, c/o Richard JS Rainey Law Corporation, Barrister and Solicitor, of Suite 205 - 2922 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, B.C., V3B 2P5, on or before February 8, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled, having regard only to the Claims of which they have notice. MARGIT SIIRILA, Executor By Richard JS Rainey, Barrister and Solicitor
A52 Friday, February 3, 2012, Tri-City News
www.tricitynews.com
CARS
COBALT 2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 2008LTCHEVROLET Pkg, great price, #12ES1412A Rare car, last one! #PC5724
49,999
$
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196
$
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2007 FORD FOCUS SE Auto, AC, great car! #11ES4005A
7,888 Or $58
$
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$
2010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
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11,988 Or $87
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7,995 Or $59
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13,995
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5,999
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$
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12,988 Or $92
$
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2006 FORD MUSTANG CONVT. GT 5 spd, must see. #12ES1417A
18,995 Or $111
$
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57,998
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34,988 Or $138
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59
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79
19,988 Or $83
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2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4x4, V6, nice truck, great price. #12FL0404B
18,995 Or 95
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$
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19,988 Or $116
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2005 DODGE RAM 1500
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12,998
$
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2006 FORD F150 CREWCAB $
4x4, leather, moonroof, nice truck. #PT4704
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA GLX Leather, moonroof, must see. #11RA5261A
15,995 Or $94
$
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4x4, moonroof, chrome wheels. #PFT1876
27,988
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115
$
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36,995
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164
$
14,988
2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, A/C, great car, great price. #11FN6446B
9,988
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46
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2004 FORD F150 CREW CAB
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18,995 Or $95
$
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2007 HONDA CRV 4X4
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Weekly 48 months
$
2010 FORD FUSION SEL
$
86
$
Or
2004 AUDI QUATTRO 4DR
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28,995 Or $167
Or
$
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4 dr, great car, great price! #PLC2271A
11,888
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2010 FORD TAURUS SEL
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$
107
$
86
$
Or
2007 MAZDA 3
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2007 FORD F350 CREW CAB
Weekly 96 months
Or
4x4, XLT, nice truck, canopy. #PT4736
14,995
$
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FORD F150 CREWCAB 2011 FORD ESCAPE LTD. 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2010 FORD ESCAPE LTD. 2010 4x4, FX4 Pkg, leather, must see. #12EX2706A 4x4, moonroof, leather. #PFT1906
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$
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Moonroof, 5 spd, nice car. #11F17725A
Auto, nice car, great price. #PC5730
Pearl white, loaded, BIG SAVINGS. #PFC1751
$
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7,999
$
2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM 2007 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK SES
2dr. coupe, 5spd., must see car, great price. #11ES4333A
2007 MAZDA GS
2007 CHEVROLET AVEO LS
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2007 FORD MUSTANG CONVT. 2007 HONDA ACCORD SE
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2006 TOYOTA COROLLA CE
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2007 FORD FUSION SEL
Weekly 60 months
2007 FORD FUSION SEL
Weekly 48 months
4 door, moonroof, mag wheels, nice car. #11F12222A
$
2005 FORD E350 CUBE VAN 16 foot, DIESEL!. #PFT1881
15,998
$
Weekly 84 months
2011 FORD FLEX AWD LTD. 2004 FORD F350 CREW CAB 2007 FORD F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON Fully loaded, panoramic roof, seats 7, #PFT1903
29,999
$
Or
120
$
4x4, Lariat diesel, loaded, nice truck. #11F10342A
2004 FORD F150 S/CAB 4x4 XLT, MUST SEE. #12EX7548C
12,995
$
20,988
2003 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4x4, XLT, A must see truck. #11F10010B
9,995
$
Crewcab, 4x4, loaded. #MLT282
26,988
$
$
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155
$
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2004 HYUNDAI SANTE FE GLS 4x4, leather, nice truck, great price. #11FN7033A
9,988
$
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THE ALL NEW
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1998 FORD WINDSTAR
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3,995
$
Phone
Arychuk
604-617-4721 drive1@metromotors.com
* Prices do not include taxes & licensing
2 BLOCKS EAST
COQ. CENTRE
604-464-0271
METRO FORD
LOUGHEED HWY
N
PITT RIVER
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$
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SHAUGHNESSY
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2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER
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Tri-City News Friday, February 3, 2012, A27
AUTO DISCOUNT CENTRE
2010 DODGE MASSIVE
SELECTION OF GRAND GRAND CARAVANS $ 14,995 CARAVAN
SAVE THOUSANDS ON NEW & USED VEHICLES
#3609
NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA | CHEVY SILVERADO
EXTENDED CABS
$
160,000 KM WARRANTY
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NEW 2012 CHEVY
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08 DODGE SPRINTER 350 35 3 3500 500 50 00 0
#18370A
Auto, 6 cyl., air, loaded
#3801
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2011 NISSAN XTERRA 4WD
2008 FORD F150 XLT S/CREW
#3894
#3139
$
NEW 2012 CHEVY
NEW
SO S SONIC ONIC O NIC NIC
$
$
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15,995 OR 116 BW NEW
32,985
$
2012 CHEVY ORLANDO LT
#1592815
OR
DIESEL
$
Auto, V6, loaded
#3810
35,995
7 PASS
$
178 BW
#3740
#3740
IN HOUSE LEASE or FINANCE AVAILABLE
$
21,888
11 DODGE RAM 3500
10 VW JETTA
#3599
#3873
#3724
$
09 PONTIAC VIBE
08 SATURN VUE
Quad, 4WD Q
#3793
28,995
$
11,995
$
Auto, air, loaded A
08 LANDROVER LR2
08 FORD EDGE
#3866
#1602
#3743
#3744
Auto, V6, Air, Loaded
Luxury, leather, navigation
DIESEL
$
42,995
$
$
17,995
10 JEEP COMMANDER 4WD Fully Loaded
07 SPRINTER 3500 07
Well equipped
#3778
7 PASS
$
$
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09 INFINITI G7
#8774
07 CHEVY UPLANDER VAN
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$
26,995
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“BIG SELECTION” SELECTION” EL LE ECTION” ECTIO CT N
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08 BIGFOOT CAMPER
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14,995
FOR FINANCIAL & CREDIT APPROVAL
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#3296
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$
Luxury sedan
#3731
O.A.C
10 FORD F350 SD 11 NISSAN PATHFINDER SV #3872
26,995
OR
11 HYUNDAI SONATA
Auto, air
10 CHEVY IMPALA
Luxury sedan
6 MONTHS
168 BW
Crew, 4WD
$
16,995
FOR UP TO
25,695 $
$
NO PAYMENTS
6 spd., auto, air cond., cruise, heated power mirrors.
$
Financing 72 Months
8,995 15,105 OR 106 BW $
11 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500
2012 CHEVY EQUINOX 2.75%
$
25,995
$
#24623A
4.29%
Financing 72 Months
4WD, auto, V8, loaded, mags
6 cyl., auto, loaded, mags, CD
21,995
08 CHEVY UPLANDER
Full Stow N’ Go Tri-zone Climate Control Fully Loaded Vans
#3677
#3339
#3775
SELECTION
$
46,995
$
12,995
05 #3506
$
9,995
#4764
$
10,995
#3727
$
6,995
$
$
25,995
044 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
04 NISSAN MAXIMA
#1585
#8666
5,445
$
9,888
$
16,995
CHEVY IMPALA #3683
$
4,995
$
044 CHEVY VENTURE
03 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT
#3632
#2761
$
4,995
27,998
#3901
$
5,995
$
5,995
$
7,995
011 NISSAN SENTRA
$
7,995
19,995
$
TOYOTA SURF VAN
011
#8149
www.eagleridgegm.com DL #8214. All prices are net of programs. Prices & payments plus tax & levies & administrative fee of $595. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Financing on approved credit. ‘12 Chevy Cruze TP $18,098, 4.29% APR for 72 mo, ’12 Sonic TP $17,030, 4.29% APR for 72 mo with $499 down. ‘12 Chevy Orlando TP $27,395, 3.99% APR for 72 months with $1,499 down, ‘12 Chevy Equinox TP $32,666, 2.75% APR for 72 months with $1,399
DVD
#????
$
$
2,995
$
8,888
Mint, low KMs #3740
$
6,995
HOTLINE LTD. 2 Blocks West of Coquitlam Centre next to Tim Horton’s
32,995
2008 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
#3557
NEW VEHICLE
2595 Barnet Hwy
Luxury SUV, Fully Loaded
USED VEHICLE
HOTLINE
$
37,995
1-888-379-1565 1-888-812-2511
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8100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam
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