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Want to see what Evergreen will look like? Go to YouTube Tri-City commuters can get a glimpse of what life will be like when the Evergreen Line opens by viewing a YouTube video posted by B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation. The video includes computer animation of what the rapid transit system will look like running alongside roads and the CP Rail tracks in Port Moody and Coquitlam. “Learn more about how the Evergreen Line will connect B.C. communities with this overview of the project,” reads the video description. “The rapid transit line will

provide fast, frequent and convenient rapid transit linking Coquitlam and Port Moody to Vancouver and the existing SkyTrain system, as well as increase transportation choice and improve the transportation network throughout Metro Vancouver.” Since it was posted last Friday, the video has garnered more than 2,000 views. The video simulation is the closest the Evergreen Line has come to reality since it was first conceived more than

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two decades ago. And although some still remain skeptical it will ever be built, pre-construction work has begun to relocate utilities in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. Despite its optimistic view of the line expected to be in operation by the summer of 2016, commenting has been disabled. You can view the video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=PvWkbiHSpfU. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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PM pondering 6.74% tax hike By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Gov. Gen. David Johnston (centre) listens to Johanne Dumas, the executive director of Société francophone de Maillardville, during a visit Wednesday to Coquitlam’s Heritage Square and Place des Arts. For more details of the visit, see article on page 3.

Port Moody residents could be looking at a 6.74% increase to their property taxes. That’s the number they’re being asked to consider — and provide input on — at the budget town hall meeting set for Feb. 29. The increase would add another $109 to the bill for an average assessed home of $519,000. Last year’s 5.16% increase added $80 to residents’ tax bill. Much of the increase comes from contractual obligations as well as a 1.3% hike to help pay for the new fire hall. Mayor Mike Clay said costs for the fire hall make the number “artificially” high. “It sounds like a big number but in our budget, what we’re trying to achieve is basically delivering the ser-

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They Voted: pg. 3 Q Big $$ for city centennial: pg. 3 Q More talk about new fire hall: pg. 4 vices people are asking us to deliver,” he said. Clay acknowledged PoMo residents are concer ned about their taxes but also enjoy the services they’re receiving at current levels. The budget being proposed adds nothing new, only preserves the existing level of services. In comparison, Coquitlam council is expected on Monday to approve a tax increase of between 3% and 5%. see COUNCILLOR COU C O HOPES, O S, page g 3

Mounties seek help tracking attacker Police hope hoodie will help ID man By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The suspect in a December stabbing (above) and his jacket.

Coquitlam RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in a vicious stabbing last December that left a 19-year-old man in critical condition.

Early on Dec. 15, 2011, a Maple Ridge man waiting for a bus at Coquitlam Central Station transit exchange was attacked by another man with a knife shortly after midnight. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds, including one that pierced his heart, before being rushed to hospital. As the suspect fled the scene, running past the A&W at Pinetree Village shopping

plaza toward Westwood Street, he also left behind a jacket. Const. Andrew Coupe, the lead investigator in the case, believes surveillance footage released to the public during a press conference on Thursday morning and the green hoodie with black skulls with the name brand Death Valley could help identify the suspect. see ‘WE NEED’,, page 6

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PORT MOODY CITY COUNCIL: FEB. 14/12 MEETING

How they voted As a service to our readers, The Tri-City Newss publishes charts of how PoMo councillors vote on issues before them at city council meetings... PROCEED WITH PUBLIC ART PROJECT OF ILLUMINATED GLASS MOSAICS FOR THE NECKLACE PROJECT AT A COST OF $50,000 [PASSED] CONTINUE WITH PROPOSED FIRE HALL SITE LAYOUT AND COMPLETE NECESSARY APPLICATION TO FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA FOR THE SITE’S ENCROACHMENT ONTO NEARBY WETLANDS [PASSED]

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Gov. Gen. David Johnston during a discussion on Maillardville at Mackin House Museum in Coquitlam.

Coquitlam, en français Governor General visits Maillardville By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The Queen’s representative in Canada made a stop in Coquitlam this week to tour the city’s birthplace and talk with cultural, business and political leaders about how the francophone community of Maillardville continues to build on its traditional roots. Under high security detail on Wednesday, Gov. Gen. David Johnston and his wife, Sharon, dropped by Heritage Square and Place des Arts for an hour to visit the Mackin House Museum and to have a fireside chat about Maillardville’s history and its revitalization efforts;

the couple also heard recitals from young musicians. The Johnstons were guided along their walk by Johanne Dumas, the executive director of Société francophone de Maillardville, who spoke to the couple almost entirely in French. During his speech later, Johnston, too, addressed the crowd mainly en français, saying he was pleased with the “diversity and richness” of Maillardville and had “admiration and respect” for what’s happening in the neighbourhood that was founded 103 years ago by Fraser Mills workers, primarily from Quebec; today, it remains one of the largest francophone enclaves in western Canada, with descendants of pioneer families still living there.

Among those who had a chance to speak with the GG was Réal Roy, president of the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Brittanique. Roy told Johnston he’s surprised how many anglophones in B.C. speak French and he’s encouraged Canada’s other official language is thriving in the west. Afterwards, a string quartet made up of senior Place des Arts students Janice Lin (first violin), Carl Fung (second violin), Sasha Poon (viola) and Bronte Wager (cello) entertained with the first movement of Haydn’s Sunrise Quar tet while Grade 2 students from École des Pionniers sang “Frère Jacques” before presenting Sharon Johnston with flowers. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Last month, Coquitlam city managers asked council to fund six more Mounties at the Coquitlam RCMP detachment plus eight additional firefighters — primarily to start staffing the new Burke Mountain fire hall — as well as renovate Place Maillardville. Port Coquitlam has not yet released its proposed tax increase for 2012. PoMo’s finance committee chair, Coun. Gerry Nuttall, said he’s “totally opposed” to the proposed 6.74% increase. Normally staff present a “wish list” budget and it’s the committee’s job to whittle it down to a reasonable level before bringing it for public input. “This time, the majority of the finance committee decided they would rather present it as is and get the public’s reaction and then start deliberations,” Nuttall said. Whether council accepts the budget as it stands now or aims for a lower tax increase will be based on what the public has to say at the town hall meeting Feb. 29. Attendance at budget input meetings has typically been very low, however, something Nuttall hopes won’t happen this year. Information displays will be at high-traffic locations such as the recreation cen-

$134k for PoMo’s 100th Planning is underway for Port Moody’s centennial celebrations. Approved at Tuesday’s council meeting was a list of proposed centennial projects and events, with a budget of just over $134,000. Topping the list of expenses is the hiring of a centennial year co-ordinator ($35,000), followed by a community picnic at Rocky Point Park ($25,000) and a fireworks display ($20,000). There will also be a parade ($15,000) and the annual Ioco Ghost Town Days will be expanded ($5,000). The celebrations are set to kick off on the first day of 2013 with a spruced up Penguin Plunge ($4,000) and continue with community block parties ($2,000), a garage door “mural mania” ($2,000), a living heritage project ($4,400), a time capsule ($1,000) and a poet laureate ($500). Another $95,000 is being set aside from the artwork reserve budget for a public art piece in front of city hall. spayne@tricitynews.com

tre, where residents can provide written comments. Residents can also provide input in an online survey. “We’re optimistic this year we’ll get a better turnout and a better response from the public,” he said. T he 6.74% proposed increase is too high for

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Nuttall’s tastes; he said he would like to see operating increases kept to the rate of inflation, about 2%, along with the set increases of 1.3% for the fire hall and 0.5% for the asset renewal reserve. Nuttall expects the proposed tax hike won’t sit will with residents, either. “I think residents will not react very well to this, and I don’t think they should react well. I hope this brings them all down to the meeting.” The budget town hall meeting is at city hall Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Plans for Port Moody’s new fire hall are getting less and less green — and that has some on city council seeing red. At Tuesday’s meeting, council approved staff ’s recommendation to not pursue a grant from the Green Municipal Fund and to continue with plans for a site layout that would encroach onto nearby wetlands. Mayor Mike Clay said he was pained to see the fire hall going from an “absolutely� LEEDcertified building with a 60% energy reduction target and located well away from the wetlands to one that will be built to a LEED standard, but not certified, will achieve only a 25% energy reduction and will be built in a creek. “But I guess that’s what happens when the dollar rules the day,� he said. The original $16-million cost of the fire hall has been reduced to $11 million, partly by not certifying the building to the strict Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards. Last month, Coun. Diana Dilworth suggested a motion to bring back the LEED certification. “Port Moody has been a leader in environmental actions and initiatives for decades and we are falling behind when

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“When it goes to DFO, if there are significant problems, we’ll find out about it then and we can make the changes if we need to.� Port Moody Coun. Gerry Nuttall it comes to ensuring that our civic facilities are constructed and certified to the highest standards of environmental and sustainable excellence,� Dilworth said at the time. Coun. Rick Glumac echoed her thoughts and said the building should be certified to a gold standard. Both motions were defeated but Glumac’s suggestion to pursue a Green Municipal Fund grant was approved. The staff report presented Tuesday indicated that not only would the fire hall project likely be unsuccessful in obtaining the grant, the design alterations required to meet the energy efficiency targets would “significantly impede� the building’s purpose as a fire hall. Successful applications would need to demonstrate a 60% reduction below the federal government’s National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings standards; some projects obtaining funding are showing energy self-sufficiency or are even returning energy back to the power grid.

The project architect added the construction costs associated with making the design changes would be about $520,000 and, if the GMF application were successful, it would only bring in a maximum of $480,000. Also on Tuesday, council considered the city’s application to Fisheries and Oceans Canada for a site layout that will encroach on to the eastern head of the wetlands, a move Glumac said was especially troubling. He suggested an amendment to move the site layout so as not to harm the wetlands but it was defeated. “We’ve put together a project team that has worked diligently to put together the best plan for the efficiency of the fire hall so I’m not going to support this amendment,� said Coun. Gerry Nuttall. “When it goes to DFO, if there are significant problems, we’ll find out about it then and we can make the changes if we need to.� Clay and Glumac voted against continuing with the proposed layout. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Notice of Intention Road Closing Bylaw No. 2927

The City of Port Moody intends to adopt Bylaw No. 2927 pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter which will close a portion of St. Johns Street road allowance, legally described as that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 10551, District Lot 233, Group 1, New Westminster District, now road right of way, having an area of 519.7 square metres and labeled Parcel “1� on reference plan certified by Jesse Morin, a British Columbia land surveyor dated February 7, 2012. The location of the proposed road closure is shown in heavy outline and labeled Parcel “1� on the plan shown below:

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The plan and proposed bylaw may be examined at the office of the City Clerk, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody between 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. City Council shall provide an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected to make presentation at the February 28, 2012 Regular Council meeting to be held at 7pm at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody. Presentations may be made in person at that time or in writing in advance. The bylaw will be considered for adoption on that date. Colleen Rohde, City Clerk, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody 1IPOF t 'BY City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody

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Parking problems prompt PM bylaw review

A rise in complaints has led Port Moody council to look at changing the city’s parking bylaws. A staff report said the type of complaints are varied but the majority are related to: • vehicles parked adjacent to homes other than that of the vehicle owner; • recreational vehicles parked for extended periods of time in residential neighbourhoods; • and commercial vehicles parked in front of businesses over night and on weekends. Suggestions to address these issues included restricting the parking of recreational, commercial and over-height vehicles to a maximum of 48 hours on public streets; and prohibiting the use of recreational vehicles as accommodation while parked on a city street. As well, staff suggested per mitting non-residents to park for a maximum of three hours on roads abutting one- and two-family homes. The report also noted the concerns of a resident in the 1200-block of Alderside Road regarding a truck that has been parked for four months in front of his home would have to be addressed separately. The bylaw changes were up for first three readings at Tuesday’s council meeting but council opted to defer them in the hopes of getting more public input. “We wanted people to know we were doing this and make sure they know what we’re considering,â€? said Mayor Mike Clay. Once a bylaw receives third reading, any changes would require council to rescind it and start over. “We’ve had a lot of input over the years on things like motorhomes and there are mixed opinions so I want to make sure people know about it,â€? Clay said. spayne@tricitynews.com

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On sulphur: Danger or no danger? Spill or no spill? Stories by Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A trail of sulphur on the CP Rail tracks in Port Moody has one councillor gravely concerned for the environmental hazard it could pose. Coun. Zoe Royer said she was walking near Reed Point Marina last Sunday when she spotted the telltale yellow trail on the tracks about a kilometre away. “I believe sulphur, being a by-product of oil production... has a huge impact on the environment, despite what others may say that it’s inert,� she said. “It’s kind of in contradiction that [Pacific Coast Terminals] invests so heavily in preventative containment on their property.� Each year, about 3.5 million tonnes of sulphur comes through PCT on Port Moody’s waterfront, before it’s shipped to ports in Asia. Royer cited guidelines published by the Alberta government outlining how sulphur-contaminated soil should be disposed of as hazardous waste but wondered

THE NECKLACE PROJECT Port Moody will add a public art piece to the Necklace Project. Council approved the glass mosaic works, to be embedded in the ground at historic spots throughout Port Moody, such as the first bank on Clarke Street and the PoMo Station Museum. One large anchor piece would be outside the PoMo Arts Centre and would encourage visitors to seek out the remaining mosaics. The original $30,000 budget for the piece grew to $50,000 to pay for the larger, aboveground artwork outside the arts centre. The Necklace Project is a series of public art projects “threaded together as individual jewels� in 10 municipalities throughout Metro Vancouver. Coun. Rosemary Small said she liked the idea of the project but felt the cost increase was “way too high.� She, Coun. Diana Dilworth and Mayor Mike Clay voted against the project. spayne@tricitynews.com why there aren’t similar guidelines in effect here. Sulphur left on the ground can result in “severe soil acidification,� the guidelines state. She also questioned what the environmental impact might be if a more hazardous product were shipped through this area. “The tracks are on a steep slope leading right into the inlet,� Royer

added. “I think we have to take action because... it’s a fragile habitat.� She wants to see the sulphur cleaned up and believes PCT should change its procedures to prevent any future spillage. Ken Catton, PCT’s vice-president and general manager, said the company is aware of the sulphur on the tracks but stopped short of calling it a spill.

Plugs at the bottom of the rail cars are supposed to allow water to drain out and, occasionally, minor amounts of sulphur drains out with it, he said. “What you see on the tracks is an accumulation of small drips that have happened over a long period of time, so there was no spill as such,� Catton said, adding that sulphur poses no environmental hazard. Sulphur can depress the pH level in the immediate area around a spill but if it does drain down to the inlet, it’s immediately buffered by the salt water in the ocean. “There is zero impact to the marine environment,� Catton said. “Even large amounts of sulphur will not cause a sulphur bloom.� PCT has notified CP Rail, which is investigating options for clean-up. spayne@tricitynews.com

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ancouver School Board is considering yearround schooling, with pilot schools to start eliminating the long summer break and replacing it with more frequent but shorter breaks. While the discussion about scheduling has happened on and off for years, even in School District 43, it’s difficult to know if parents and teachers would support such an idea. There are advantages: Students might retain more if they had shorter, more frequent breaks throughout the year; school buildings would be better utilized; families might find it easier to schedule holidays; and teachers would suffer less burnout. On the other hand, change is difficult and studies haven’t proven year round-schooling improves academic achievement. Summer camps and summer employment would suffer, and many classrooms would be too hot for work. Still, it will be interesting to see if Vancouver schools can pull off this idea. If so, other districts might also give it a go.

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A new, stitch-free view of ‘universal’ health care AS I SEE IT Lance Peverley

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’m writing to shed some light — and perhaps, a “tier” or two — on a subject that I’ve been examining a little too closely. But if reading yet another diatribe on our dysfunctional health care system is enough to make your eyes glaze over, know you’re not alone. In fact, mine have done so, quite literally, over the past few months, with cataracts forming at a surprising rate of speed. My concern with our health-care system, in this case, is certainly not one of swiftness. Diagnosed at the beginning of December — but likely developing slowly in the months to years previous — I’ve gone from slightly fuzzy vision to looking-through-wax in what feels like the blink of an eye. Between my optometrist, my new opthalmologist and their dedicated staff, I’ve rolled through the system at the comparative speed

of light. Through cancellations and flexible scheduling, I’m set to go under the knife tomorrow for the first of two surgeries. No, my complaint with our handy dandy one-size-fits-all health care is not velocity but that the near-universal system that many claim it to be is far from it. You know the line: Regardless of employment, standing or ability to pay, all patients are equal. Well, just like Orwell wrote back in 1945, some are indeed more equal than others. Rightly or wrongly, we readily accept such inequity with our day-to-day bumps and bruises. Want the basic plaster cast? B.C. Medical Services Plan pays for it with our tax dollars. If you want a lighter, cooler version, you’re asked to pony up a few dollars more. Hospital rooms are said to be available for all in need but if you’re looking for a little more comfort and privacy, be prepared to offer up a couple of clams — if not extended health benefits. Although all start at the same no-cost point, it’s interesting how quickly the tiers add up.

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In the case of cataracts, anyone deemed in need will get two shiny new lenses, provided, of course, you’re willing to trade in your old. Amazing technology means the double-, triple- and quintuple-vision I’ve been experiencing is about to be a thing of the past, provided I can spot the dotted line to on which to sign. But wait, before I sign, I am asked, do I want the newer technology flexible lenses that can be inserted through a much-smaller incision? Uh… The smaller opening means that rather than a six-week recovery time, I’ll be up and seeing in just a day or two. Only $350 a lens. Sounds convincing, even for a penny pincher like me… Also, you won’t need stitches in your eyeball. Sold! I prepare to sign but as I first ponder how it’s cheaper for the medical system to give me eyeball stitches and six weeks of increased chance for complications, I’m asked a follow-up question.

Do I drive at night? Sure… ’Cause if I drive at night, I might consider the lenses that cut down on glare — $450 a pop. Oh. And am I interested in the multi-focal lenses that eliminate the need for glasses for nine out of 10 users — at $2,500 an eye? Ay yi yi! Tough choices all around. Especially for those of us who still hope to find some good things to see in the years ahead. While I didn’t opt for top-of-the-line, I did choose a stitch-free option and I am curious whether nearly all opt to pay for some sort of upgrade. Seeing as how the lowest tier seems impractical and potentially expensive, I also wonder if the medical system would be a little better off eliminating it from the roster. Of course, I’m not seeing things too clearly right now. Check back with me in a few days. Lance Peverley is the editor of The Peace Arch News, a sister paper to The Tri-City News. lpeverley@peacearchnews.com

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FACE TO FACE: Is Pink Shirt Day a worthwhile and helpful way to battle bullying?

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ive years ago, when thenbroadcaster Christy Clark and Port Coquitlam’s Dave Teixeira started Pink Shirt Day in British Columbia, I was thrilled. We finally had a day to raise awareness about the growing problem of bullying in our schools. This issue is close to my heart because for a period of time in elementary school I was harassed by a group of my classmates. I was bullied. I was what you call an easy target. It was the early ’80s and I was one of only three visible minorities in my class. I talked funny, kind of looked funny and to top it off I was the shortest kid in class. I remember being called names like “Paki,” “midget,” and “monkey face” while my other classmates laughed. I remember dreading the end of weekends, not wanting to go back to what awaited me at school. I remember walking around by myself at recess and lunch with my head down hoping not to be noticed. I remember how alone and isolated I felt. But I was one of the lucky ones. Aside from having to deal with some self-esteem issues in my later years, I made it through my experience of being bullied rela-

tively unscathed. Others haven’t been as fortunate. Every Pink Shirt Day, I’m reminded of my friend Nasima Nastoh, whose son Hamed took his own life after he could no longer endure the insults and teasing he faced at school. Tragically, he threw himself off the Pattullo Bridge. Unfortunately, there are too many of these types of stories. And that is why we need a Pink Shirt Day. My colleague opposite suggests Pink Shirt Day is about bullying the bullies. Certainly, schools need to play a role and punish the bullies to make sure they understand this behaviour is not appropriate. But Pink Shirt Day is about so much more. The day is about giving educators, students, bullies and victims of bullies the awareness, knowledge and tools to end the cycle of persistent and pernicious harassment that occurs too many times in our school yards. Maybe if they had Pink Shirt Day when I was in school, I wouldn’t have been bullied. Maybe Hamed wouldn’t have. I’ll certainly be wearing my pink shirt come Feb. 29.

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vs. “Everywhere they look, our children learn that being a successful bully yields success in life. Everywhere except in schools.” Jim Nelson What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what they have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

he annual Pink Shirt Day extravaganza is coming soon. Pink Shirt Day is such an easy sell. Its simplicity appeals to us: “Bullying Stops Here.” Unfortunately, the simplistic message of Pink Shirt Day doesn’t stop bullies or help victims; rather, it just expresses anger towards bullies. We’re all against bullying — we’re sold. Expressing our frustration with bullying is preaching to the choir. But the slogan “Bullying Stops Here” says more. It’s a swashbuckling slogan of zero tolerance that says we should become an army of big brothers who accost any bully who so much as sneers at anyone. Wearing pink began in a Nova Scotia high school. Having seen a Grade 9 boy teased because his shirt was a shade approaching pink, two Grade 12 boys donned pink shirts in solidarity. The gesture caught on in the school and went viral in North America. There are few stories more touching and powerful. That maritime bullying victim was bathed with peer support. But then adults took over the idea and the peer power of wearing pink was lost. To peer-focused tweeners, the idea is now just well-meaning adult prattle.

But in B.C., the adult iteration of Pink Shirt Day is the worst because in addition to a counterproductive bully-the-bully strategy, it’s infused with a Christy Clark-inspired tinge of indictment of educators — schools must be exhorted to stop ignoring bullying. But bullying didn’t start in schools. Bullying is modelled and encouraged in all our institutions; in our homes, in the business world and sports arenas. Judge Judy, Gordon Ramsay, Don Cherry, The Apprentice — everywhere they look, our children learn that being a successful bully yields success in life. Everywhere except in schools. Schools encourage and model cooperation, tolerance and kindness. Bullying is common in schools only because that’s where children are all day. Schools are the only institutions that actively fight bullying and they need our help. So instead of Pink Shirt Day, “getting tough” with bullies and working independent of schools, let’s all wear pink shirts with slogans that say: “Let’s support our educators in their work with bullies and victims.” That might help and that would be worth wearing pink for.

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Join us for the Grand Opening of the King Edward Overpass! Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: 1100 Woolridge Street Ride a trolley bus across the new overpass, check out great deals at participating local stores and stay for the official opening ceremony barbecue. Trolleys will be picking up and dropping off passengers at designated stops from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Parking will be available on site, but is limited. Official event begins at 11:00 a.m. and will be finished by 12:30 p.m. Trolley buses will be running until 2:00 p.m. For more information visit www.coquitlam.ca/kingedward

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TRI-CITYY LETTERS History repeats

Anger at testimony

The Editor, Re. “BCPSEA offers ‘correction’ on Bill 28 ruling” (Letters, The TriCity News, Feb. 10). Writing on behalf of the BC Public School Employers’ Association, Melanie Joy attempts to depict her organization as being autonomous and not, as an earlier letter stated, “a puppet of the government.” Based on teachers’ experience, that’s exactly the role that BCPSEA has played since 2002, when the government brought in legislation to strip class-size and composition protections from our collective agreement. The BC Teachers’ Federation successfully challenged that legislation, which the B.C. Supreme Court found to be unconstitutional and invalid. Judge Susan Griffin’s 103-page decision is not, as Ms. Joy states, “largely based on its finding that the BCTF was not consulted properly prior to the legislation being enacted.”

The Editor, Re. “‘Boundaries’ were problem for Plehanov” (The TriCity News, Feb. 15). Each time I read another article about Aleksandr Plehanov, my blood boils. I am so concerned about the safety of the children in School District 43 when the administrators in charge do not realize they are completely responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children in their schools. I refer to the statement by a principal that she considered the 2009 accusations against the substitute teacher to be a “serious situation” but did not call the police because once he had left the school, the students were no longer in danger. That sounds like the attitude of the Ro m a n C a t h o l i c church with priests who molested children: Send them on to the next church. L. Elliott, Coquitlam

Rather, the decision is clear that the government with the help of BCPSEA, removed hundreds of provisions that ensured smaller class sizes and extensive supports for students with special needs. The decision was also clear that the legislation was unconstitutional because it took away rights that were freely bargained and protected under the Charter. Justice Griffin’s decision relies on extensive evidence that government and BCPSEA shared information to shape the bargaining strategy. She writes: “ [183] Rather, the evidence leads to the conclusion that BCPSEA knew, during the 2001 collective bargaining process, that there was a good possibility that the new government would enact legislation that BCPSEA would consider favourable to it, and that could affect the collective bargaining between it and BCTF on class size and composition and non-en-

rolling ratios. As such, it was likely that BCPSEA had no motivation to compromise in its collective bargaining with BCTF on these issues. Given what BCPSEA knew, it is likely that it was taking very hard positions in the bargaining. This most likely was a key contributing factor for the lack of progress in collective bargaining in 2001.” It appears that history may well be repeating itself, with BCPSEA taking “non-negotiable” positions for the past year at the bargaining table, and with Education Minister George Abbott and Premier Christy Clark now issuing warnings about additional legislation imposing a contract. It is disingenuous in the extreme for Ms. Joy to take umbrage at a letter to the editor she knows related a very accurate summary of this history. Susan Lambert, President, BC Teachers’ Federation

February Highlights

at Mackin House Museum Celebrate BC’s Heritage Week (February 20th to 26th) with us! Maillardville Heritage Walk

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Space is limited so register early. To register email workshop@coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-3400. Join us for a workshop that will explore the role and meaning of public spaces and what can be done to give meaning and character to places and spaces in Maillardville. On-site daycare will be provided for elementary aged children.

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Valentine’s Day was made a little sweeter after 50 Maple Creek middle school students fanned out across the Tri-Cities to hand out free coffee, cookies and cards. Two Starbucks outlets, the Coquitlam animal shelter, the SPCA, six fire halls, three police departments and mayors’ offices as well 10 schools, Everg reen Cultural Centre and Hawthorne Care Centre got treats handed out by students to celebrate Real Acts of Caring (RAC) week. “We like to give back,” explained Shayla Turner, a Grade 6 student at the Port Coquitlam school. Turner and her fellow students said they saw a lot of smiles that day and some patrons at Starbucks gave money so more people could get free coffee. One woman gave the students $20. “She said she wanted to pay it forward,” explained Vanessa Gigna, a Grade 7 student. The students said it made them feel good to give away free coffee and desserts. Te a c h e r M e l i s s a Lunden said the students planned the RAC field trip and raised funds to be able to buy

Memorial for crash victims One year after two women were killed in a deadly hit-and-run incident on Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam, friends, family and the community will gather at the crash scene to hold a memorial. The event, which will commemorate the lives of Lorraine Cruz and Charlene Reaveley, will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. and police are expected to be on hand to direct traffic to ensure safety along the road. After the memorial, people will be gather at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody to light 500 rice paper lanterns before convening at the Chomp Vegan Eatery at 8:30 p.m. for snacks and entertainment. Thirty per cent of the proceeds will go toward the Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity, which helps people pay for grief counselling and day-to-day expenses when dealing with the sudden loss of a family member. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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A group of Maple Creek students, including Vanessa Gigna, Shayla Turner, Colin Buchko and Kyle Davies, presented members of the Coquitlam Fire Department with treats Tuesday, as part of Random Acts of Caring week. Starbucks coffee for people and pet supplies for the animal shelter. In the end, the students were able to give away even more money because the Starbucks’ stores matched the donations and Mr. Pets boosted contributions to the animal shelters. Students also bright-

ened people’s day in other ways: One group sang songs to seniors at Hawthorne and another did crafts with kindergarten students at Panorama Heights elementary. People were surprised and appreciative of the students’ generosity, Lunden said.

At Fire Hall No. 1 in Coquitlam, the firefighters accepted a homemade pie and dozens of cupcakes and cookies. “It’s a very nice gesture,” said firefighter Simon Ng, who let students peek inside a fire truck. “I’m guessing it will be gone in a day,” he joked.

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Six green spaces to be protected after council vote By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

S i x p a rk s a n d a community garden in Coquitlam will be protected for future generations. Last Monday, city council gave fourth and final reading to a new bylaw to dedicate the following g reen spaces: Oakdale Park, Mountain View Park, Dacre Park, Noons C r e e k P a rk , N o r m Staff Park, Burquitlam Community Garden and Eagle Ridge Park. Section 30 of the province’s Community Charter gives B.C. municipalities the ability to dedicate city-owned property as parkland; the dedication can only be reversed through a public referendum. Other Coquitlam news:

A TOWER? A City Centre property that used to be owned by the municipality may soon be the site of a 33-storey tower. Residents have until next Thursday, Feb. 23 to comment on the bid by the Onni Group, wh i c h i s p l a n n i n g to build the highrise — consisting of 244 homes and 2,400-square metres of commercial space — at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Westwood Street, south of Glen Park. The city received around $7 million for the one-acre property, said Perry Staniscia, Coquitlam’s manager of lands and properties. Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development, said a preliminary report on Onni’s proposal will likely go before city council within the next month; should council grant first reading to the rezoning, a public

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Old timers will remember Wally Stewart’s Garage located on Shaughnessy St. north of the CPR Underpass, smack dab where the new hi-rise is now. Wally grew up in PoCo and opened his business around 1939, his station affiliated with Imperial Oil. The catch phrase “location location location” certainly applied to Mr. Stewart, for all the wrong reasons! When the Coquitlam River would inevitably flood, his gas station would often take the brunt of the rising water. A well-known photo of the 1948 flood has Wally’s Garage looking like an island surrounded by water! A similar fate awaited him again in 1961 when nature took it’s course. The days of the friendly full-service gas station are long gone now, another sign of the changing times.

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Sadlowski sentenced in child porn case The second Port Moody man involved in a child pornography case will also spend three months in jail. Matthew Richard Sadlowski pleaded guilty to making or publishing child porn in connection with a September 2009 incident. Port Moody Police had been called to a Clarke Road home for a noise complaint when the investigating officer was approached by a girl at the party who said a 25-year-old man was having sex with underage girls and filming them. Sadlowski was arrested and, after an extensive investigation, the owner of the home, Michael Brian West, was also arrested. Sadlowski was sentenced last Friday to 90 days in jail and nine months of probation. He will also be placed on the national sex offender registry for 10 years. West received a similar sentence. Other crime news:

‘NINJA’ SENTENCED The man who terrorized a group

of teenagers having a slumber party in Port Moody two years ago was sentenced to just over three months behind bars. The teens were celebrating a friend’s birthday in February 2010 with a sleepover at the Highland Way recreation centre, located behind a townhouse complex. At about 3 a.m., the man — who was dressed like a ninja — came through the door and started assaulting people with a hammer. A couple of the teens were able to subdue the man until police arrived. Only minor injuries were reported. Benjamin Arreaga-Escobar pleaded guilty to break and enter, assault with a weapon and disguise with intent. He was sentenced last summer to 104 days in jail and three years of probation, as well as a $100 fine for each charge. Arreaga-Escobar was also charged twice for breaching his undertaking and received 12 months probation for each charge. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Photographers, animators “chit chat” at PechaKucha Coquitlam resident who is also a composer and music educator, has perfor med with some of Canada’s finest choirs, including the Chor Leoni Men’s Choir, Laudate Singers and the National Youth Choir of Canada. He is the co-founder of the Vancouver and Canadian Ismaili Muslim Youth Choirs, and has conducted choirs for audiences across Canada and before the Aga Khan and former governor general Adrienne Clarkson. Other PechaKucha presenters scheduled t o ap p e a r i n cl u d e : Francesca Anastasi, dance instructor/choreographer/performer; Steve Cady, animator/ mentor; Marilyn Medén, idea explorer; and Adam Popowitz, musician/ producer.

Donnelly takes part in Q & A New WestminsterCoquitlam NDP MP Fin Donnelly will take part in a question and answer session tomorrow (Saturday) at Coquitlam Public Library. The event, which is organized by the Civic Association of Iranian Canadians, will take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Donnelly first took office following his byelection victory in November

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A choral conductor, a photographer and an animator are among the presenters who will talk about their passions at PechaKucha Coquitlam Volume 6 next week. ArtsConnect, which hosts the regular event, which features 10 short slideshows, has several interesting people lined up for the display, which runs on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cultural Centre as part of PechaKucha Global Cities Week. PechaKucha is Japanese for “chit chat.” “I’m going to talk about my journey and share my experiences of choral music and how it has helped me to find my identity,” said Hussein Janmohomed, 42, who will present his work in six-and-a-half minutes. Janmohomed, a

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When it’s time to draw from spousal RRSPs, income splitting can be achieved once more. The contributor and spouse can make equal withdrawals to ensure taxation at the same rate and, if income levels are kept below Old Age Security thresholds, it may reduce or eliminate OAS clawbacks. RRSPs have benefits beyond financial investments. The Home Buyers’ Plan allows eligible individuals to withdraw up to $25,000 tax-free from their RRSP to acquire a primary residence. It applies to persons, including former homeowners, who have not owned a home they occupied as a principal place of residence at any time during the four-year period before the date of withdrawal of funds. And there are criteria to help disabled persons acquire a more accessible home. The home must be in Canada and must be purchased before October 1st of the year following the year of the RRSP withdrawal. The withdrawal must be repaid in equal annual instalments over 15 years, begin-

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ning in the second year. Any payment shortfall must be reported as taxable income in the year it occurred. RRSPs have advantages for students. Individuals or their spouses can make use of the Lifelong Learning Plan. A full-time student, acquiring qualifying full-time post secondary education at a designated institute, can withdraw up to $10,000 in a given year from their RRSP over a 4-year period as long as the total does not exceed $20,000. They must repay it in equal instalments over 10 years; otherwise it becomes a taxable withdrawal. There is more to RRSP planning than just putting the money in and waiting for a tax refund. It is wise to do your homework. – article by Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP, who is an investment advisor and portfolio manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. www.reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

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Mizuguchi, Burquitlam Funeral Home and Kevin Holte, Assurant Life of Canada. Runs Thursday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration: 604-927-6098 or city-wide telephone registration line, 604-927-4386; or online at www.coquitlam.ca/ signmeup. GLEN PINE PAVILION FREE PROGRAM Making your Money Last — March 15

10 Principles for Living in Retirement is a seminar designed for retirees and those planning for their transition into retirement. Presented by James Leung from Edward Jones in English (Cantonese/ Mandarin assistance available). Runs Thursday, March 15, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration: 604-927-6940 or city-wide telephone registration line, 604-927-4386; or online at www.coquitlam.ca/ signmeup.

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t’s hard to find a balance between keeping money in your wallet now, leading the lifestyle you enjoy and also saving for the future. There are many considerations when determining the savings plan that’s right for you: one option is a retirement savings plan (RSP). The deadline for making RSP contributions for the 2011 tax year is March 1, 2012. Other options for working towards a financially-secure future include: paying down your debt or mortgage, contributing to a tax-free savings account (TFSA), a registered education savings plan (RESP) for your children’s education or other investments (such as mutual funds, equities, etc.).

RSPs are a great way to start saving for your retirement. Here are some tips to help you get started — or help with your current investments: • Evaluate your investment portfolio regularly. Analyze your asset allocation and assess if it’s appropriate for your required return, time horizon and risk tolerance, as well as if you’re on track to meet your goals. • Make sure you have a plan. Know what your goals are and determine what financial steps are needed to get there. An experienced financial advisor could help you build a custom plan suited for your personal situation as well as help you manage it. • If short of funds, consider a loan for your RSP contributions. The tax-

deferred compound growth on your investments could potentially outweigh the interest costs. • Contribute regularly. Monthly contributions can help you reach your total annual contribution goal. Investigate taking advantage of payroll deductions for your RSP if offered by your employer. • Be mindful of the limits. Review your notice of assessment statement provided by the Canada Revenue Agency to check the maximum you can contribute to your RSP. You will pay a penalty if you overcontribute. For more information about how to make the most of your retirement savings or how to start investing in RSPs, visit www.tdretirement.com.

Together we’ll discover the right direction to get you there. When you visit us to talk about your financial future, we’ll first ask a few questions to get to know you better and, more importantly, to understand your goals. Once we’ve accomplished that, we’ll help you on your retirement journey every step of the way. And now you can find out where your retirement stands by visiting www.tdcanadatrust.com/retire. Simply answer a few straightforward questions and we’ll help you determine where you and your investments are at. So get in touch with us before February 29th, the deadline for your 2011 contribution.

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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Art shows, swimming, scrapping and swapping

Wine lovers unite at the third annual A Taste of PoCo Spirit winetasting night at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square, from 7 to 9 p.m., which features winemakers following sustainable practices. This PoCo Heritage event, organized by PoCo Heritage Society director Michael Thomas (left) pairs renowned wine expert John Gerum and the Earls Kitchen and Bar. A live auction will give you the chance to win an Earls Chef’s Dinner, featuring a selection of their upcoming features paired with wines and a behind-thescenes look at the restaurant. Tickets are $45 at www.pocoheritage.org. FILE PHOTO THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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typically grey February weekend is on the horizon. No matter, there are plenty of good times to be had throughout the Tri-Cities for you and the whole family.

POOL FREEBIE There will be fun for the whole family — and free fun, at that — at the Westminster Savings Friday Night Swim at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Go for a swim, play some games and have some snacks from 7 to 9 p.m.

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TOP TALENT Time is running out to see some top local art talent. The Emerging Talent XV show, a juried exhibit of artworks from School District 43 secondary students, is on at the Evergreen Cultural Centre until tomorrow. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca. In PoCo, the Community Spirit exhibit of Art Focus artists is on until Monday. Visit www. portcoquitlam.ca/arts.

Looking for ways to stay healthy? The Wilson Centre Health and Resource Fair is a great place to start. This free event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wilson Centre (2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo), features health seminars, info from local health and wellness organizations and raffle draws. And don’t forget the Silver Fox Run/Walk, starting from Lions Park at 9 a.m. Funds raised go to the Terry Fox

Foundation. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca or call 604-927-7974 for details.

CLEAN-UP TIME Join the Maillardville Residents’ Association on their monthly litter pick-up event, Picking Up Maillardville, and keep this historic French neighbourhood looking like the gem it is. Meet at Mackin Park at 9 a.m., rain or shine. All equipment will be provided. Visit www.maillardvilleresidents. ca for more information.

CALLING ALL SCRAPPERS It’s not a schoolyard fight, it’s a scrapbooking and vendor fair, on today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ranch Park elementary (2701 Spuraway Ave., Coquitlam). Pick up stickers, glitter, letters and jewels from vendors like Partylite, Stella and Dot, Epicure, Close To My Heart, Key Innovations, Visalus, Usbourne Books, Creative Memories, Love That Bug and Le Sola Sun Active Products.

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ROMANCE DANCE Keep the Valentine’s Day fires burning at the fourth annual Latin Valentines Dance Night at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). There will be chocolate and desserts, a free dance class and a dance party. No partner and no experience required. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8/$10 at the door. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for info.

Sunday, Feb. 19 SUPER SWAP Kids come with a lot of stuff. Pick up what you need for a bargain at the Children’s Swap Meet at the Poirier community centre (630 Poirier St., Coquitlam) today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With clothing, toys and more up for grabs, it’s a good time to stock up.

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Football lesson

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for the Public Hearing items – please register by telephone at 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

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Cadets and officers from Port Coquitlam’s 2893 Seaforth army corps pushed their way to success recently — and for a good cause. They were given 100 days to complete a challenge of 11,000 push-ups/sit-ups, the number corresponding to the distance in kilometres from Vancouver to Kandahar, Afghanistan. Besides

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A Coquitlam business got a lesson in teamwork and leadership this month from someone with experience — Geroy Simon. The receiver who plays for the Grey Cup-winning BC Lions visited Williams Moving & Storage to give a motivational speech to the staff; he also brought the national trophy with him. Owner Jim Williams, who knows Simon, invited the football player to help celebrate the 30-year-old company’s renovated offices at 2401 United Blvd.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 4280, 2012 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4280, 2012 from RS-2 OneFamily Suburban Residential to RTM-1 Street-Oriented Village Home Residential.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 4288, 2012 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw 4288, 2012 from RT-1 Two-Family Residential to RM-3 MultiStorey Medium Density Apartment Residential. If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a four-storey, 63-unit apartment complex.

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Reference No. 11 018192 RZ Bylaw No. 4289, 2012 Address: 837 Lougheed Highway

The intent of Bylaw No. 4289, 2012 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map hereto and marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4289, 2012 from C-2 General Commercial to C-5 Community Commercial.

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If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a four-storey office and commercial complex with underground parking in the Maillardville Neighbourhood Centre.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 4268, 2012 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 and its amending Bylaws to further refine a number of sections within the Zoning Bylaw for the purpose of clarity and function. The proposed Bylaw would amend a number of sections, as follows:

Parents with children in the South Side Family of Schools in Por t Coquitlam can learn more about changes to education at a meeting next week. SouthSide Family of Schools Parent Education (SFSPE) is hosting a talk called “New Ministry of Education directions: What can we expect for our children?” with Rod Allen, superintendent of student achievement for the Ministry of Education. Also

speaking will be School District 43 assistant superintendent Maureen Dockendorf, who is also an advisor to the ministry. The two will be talking about new ministry directions and changes to curriculum and assessment at the meeting, to be held next Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Central elementary school, 2260 Central Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Admission costs $3 per adult or $5 per couple. To register, email

ssfspe@gmail.com and include your name, the number of adults attending, and the names and ages of any children who will require childminding at the talk; you must bring payment to the presentation. The SouthSide Family of Schools includes Central, Mary Hill, Hazel Trembath, Kilmer and Castle Park elementary schools and Citadel, Pitt River and Kwayhquitlum middle schools, and Riverside secondary.

New online calendar Maybe you’ve noticed our new online calendar at www. tricitynews.com — it’s definitely not the old one. The new calendar requires no login or password, and the form to submit an item is easy to use. You can add your item to The Tri-City News’’ online calendar and even decide to place it in the calendars of other Black Press community

newspaper websites. You can also spread the word about your event to Facebook and Twitter from our calendar. It’s free to submit an item and there’s even a spot for an image — say a rehearsal photo from a high school play. A Tri-City News newsroom staffer will check each item before it posts to make sure it complies with our guidelines, which

lead off the submission form. Like the form, they’re simple, as the calendar is for community, not commercial, events. The Tri-City News’ online calendar is a great way to create buzz about your organization or your event. You can find it on our website on the right side, just above the Facebook box. Or you can go to it directly at tricitynews.com/calendar/submit.

• grant the City’s subdivision Approving Officer the discretion to allow minor lot width reduction for the final lot only in newly created subdivisions; • provide greater clarification of the current “lot width” definition; • allow the adjustment to zone boundaries for cancelled roads and lane allowances; • provide new provisions that will minimize the impact of road widening on setbacks for existing buildings; • and include a new definition of Approving Officer.

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If approved, the Bylaw will provide better clarity to the existing lot width definition, reduce the number of requested lot width variances and rezonings for road and lane cancellations. Public Inspection of Materials Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, February 15, 2012 to Monday, February 27, 2012 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca and by phone at 604-927-3430. Public Submissions

SPRINTER INVENTORY CLEAROUT

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca.

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Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • At the Public Hearing (please hand submission to the Clerk); • Online by emailing clerks@coquitlam.ca; • By regular mail to 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Or by fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

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To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Lauren Hewson Legislative and Administrative Services Manager

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BOOKS PLUS: What’s happening in libraries

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

TERRY FOX • Coffee Mug Club: Connect with other books lovers at the Terry Fox Library. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; the next meeting is Feb. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., and new members are welcome. Book club members are currently reading Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. This novel follows the title character on a June day as she makes last-minute arrangements for a party at her home that evening. The novel is written as a full transcript of what goes through her head during this day, jumping from subject to subject and from the past to the future and back without the novel itself giving clues that it is doing so. Mrs. Dalloway is also available in e-book format through B.C.’s Library to Go.

• Do you want to learn more? Get insightful information about authors, classic literature and what to read next with Novelist, a free electronic resource you can use with your library card. Just ask Terry Fox Librarians and they’ll show you how it works. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

students in kindergarten to Grade 12 offers great books for reluctant readers and ESL learners while stronger readers can explore new books and ideas. There are also classics, teen titles and graphic novels. Sentences are highlighted as they are read. Many titles include teacher guides, quizzes and the recommended reading level. • Children know

peace at the library: This fall, students from the Tri-Cities submitted entries for the Peace Poster Contest sponsored by Lions Club International and 18 of these beautiful and moving entries are now on display at Port Moody Public Library until March. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is

located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

COQUITLAM • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library quiz night: If your brain is bursting with knowledge of geography, history, current events, literature, and other trivia, you can show off your skills at the Friends of Coquitlam Public Library’s quiz night. Teams of eight

will compete — you can either form a group with seven friends or sign up individually and be placed with a team. Quiz night is set for Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch. Proceeds from the fundraiser support literacy projects for children and adults living in Coquitlam, including Books for Babies and the library’s book bus. Funds will also be used to purchase a defi-

brillator for each library. Tickets cost $25 per person and include coffee, dessert, and a chance to win draw prizes. To buy tickets, or for more information, phone 604937-4130. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

PORT MOODY • Freedom to Read, Feb. 26 to March 3: Do you take the freedom to read for granted? The Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council doesn’t so it hosts Freedom to Read Week. Every year, public, school and academic libraries get requests to remove books and magazines from their shelves and to limit their patrons’ access to the internet. Check out the PMPL display and find out more at www. freedomtoread.ca. • Tumblereadables: This online collection of read-along titles for

Luncheon

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James Moore The next Tri-Cities Chamber Luncheon presents The Honourable James Moore, Senior Minister for British Columbia and Minister for Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Government of Canada. Date: February 24, 2012 Time: Registration at 11:30 AM, Lunch at 12:00 PM Location: Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club Cost: $39 for members, $50 for non-members Register at www.tricitieschamber.com or call 604-464-2716. Sponsored by:

A special thank you to our event sponsor, Leading Edge Consulting for generously providing a laptop door prize.

BC has doubled lumber exports to China in one year. Commodity exports to India were up 74% in the last year alone. Expanding relationships with the world’s fastest growing economies is just one aspect of the BC Jobs Plan. Enabling job creation, supporting small business start-ups, and continuing investments in infrastructure and skills training are just some of the ways the BC Jobs Plan is helping to create jobs for BC families. To learn more about how the BC Jobs Plan works for you and your family, or to share your ideas, visit BC Jobs Plan.ca

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Sixteen students and two teachers at Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary school will see their history classroom come alive next month when they visit the sites of famous Canadian battles. And for some, the spring break trip to Europe will have personal meaning as they pay respects to their ancestors’ service during the First and Second World Wars. Organized by social studies teacher Megan Leslie, who last year accompanied Best students to the AuschwitzBirkenau Memorial Museum in Poland, the 2012 tour will include visits to Paris, Normandy, Juno Beach, Dieppe and Vimy Ridge, the latter a site that will mark its 95th anniversary in April. Many of the students have never

been to Europe and some plan to take journals and cameras to document the experience. English and PE teacher Paul Roberts said he’s especially looking forward to the stop at Juno Beach, where his grandfather faced German forces during the Allied invasion on June 6, 1944. There, the students will be guided on a humanitarian effort to clean the beach of litter. “It’s one place I’ve always wanted to go, to see where my grandfather fought,” Roberts said, adding, “This is a great opportunity, especially for our Grade 11 and 12 students, to have context about what they’re studying in school and what these soldiers went through.” Ian Hanemayer, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student, said the adventure will also hit home for him. Not only was his grandfather captured by the Nazis when he

was 14 and living in the Netherlands (he later escaped) but Hanemayer is also planning to attend the Royal Military College of Canada after graduation, as is his classmate Skyler Doornberg, an air cadet with 754 Phoenix squadron in Port Moody. Doornberg, 17, who plans to train as a civil engineer, said he wants to understand better what his grandparents went through. They were living in Indonesia — formerly the Dutch East Indies — and met in an internment camp during the Second World War there. “Obviously, it really affected my family. There are many stories,” he said, adding, “I want to

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very year, the third Monday of February is designated Heritage Day in Canada. It also marks the start of Heritage Week in B.C. and communities throughout the province celebrate, with Heritage BC setting the theme. This year’s theme is “Energy in B.C.: A Powerful Past, a Sustainable Future.” This got us wondering: When did the lights first turn on in Coquitlam? Perhaps not surprisingly when it comes to historical matters, a simple question often doesn’t have a simple answer. In the context of Coquitlam’s historic Mackin House, built in 1909, the simple question was whether there was water and electric power supplied to the house when it was built. Visitors to the Mackin House Museum have often asked the question but museum staff members have been unable to provide a definitive answer as there are no known records in existence. The prevailing thought has been that, when built, Mackin House did not have power or running water. Lacking a sufficiently detailed history of the house, “informed inference” has been our best tool. The March 26, 1913 issue of the Coquitlam Star newspaper provides a tantalizing clue. On that date, the paper published the following: “After long delay, the electric lights are now installed and in use in ‘Frenchtown,’ or Maillardville. The Western Canada Power Company having now completed operation on the Pitt River Road [now Brunette] and Church Street.” It might make sense, then, to assume that Mackin House, sitting at the cusp of Maillardville and Fraser Mills, would naturally take advantage of this development. But it turns out this would not be so for Mackin House. Mackin

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Above: Mackin House Museum today. Top: A photo taken around 1920 from Brunette and King Edward looking down on the mill town — with power lines. House likely did have electricity and water supplies when built several years earlier. How do we know? A careful reading of Early Days at Fraser Mills, B.C. from 1889-1912 by John Stewart suggests the answer. Originally, the house was the residence for the Fraser Mills sales manager, Henry James Mackin. It was a company-built home, certainly of superior design and construction to most workers’ mill houses and, while built on the edge of the town site, it was still part of the Fraser Mills town site. The town of Fraser Mills was perfectly self-contained — a purpose-built world. In 1908, the mill had its own 150-kilowatt generator supplying electric power to operate some mill machinery, light the mill buildings and the surrounding village of mill houses. It was the company’s responsibility to supply light and water for its staff and their families in the mill housing. A 12-inch main pipeline from Como Lake supplied water by gravity to the town site. Burning wood waste would probably have powered the electricity generator. While the lights may have been coming on in 1909 in the town site

The parlour in Mackin House will be well-lit on Saturday, Feb. 25 as the museum celebrates Heritage Week in B.C. At 1 p.m., a special Maillardville Heritage Walk will leave from the museum. At 2:30 p.m., tea and scones will be served. Call 604516-6151 for more details or to register.

and in Mackin House, electricity’s availability and reliability might have been a question. Certainly, mill operations would have been the priority and the extension of the electrical services to all points in town would have taken some time. It is interesting and perhaps indicative that the company store sold “coal oil” for lighting purposes by a metered pump. The concept of an autonomous, clearly delineated industry town is fascinating historically; it has shaped the development of many B.C. communities. Fraser Mills reflected the model and took it a step further when it incorporated in 1913. Specific references to the electrical services provided to Mackin House are missing but the “informed inference” approach seems to have pointed us to some plausible conclusions. And if anyone has the definitive answer, the Coquitlam Heritage Society would like to be the first to know. Your History is a column in which, once a month, representatives of the Tri-Cities’ three heritage groups writes about local history. Jill Cook is executive director of the Coquitlam Heritage Society.

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able for them. Though Nicholas declined to comment on large-scale contacts, BC Premier Christy Clark was at Current Corporation earlier this month to drum up support for the company’s bid to supply nightvision cameras for the new non-combat vessels that will soon be built for the federal government by Seaspan. Established in 1986 as an electrical distribution company with two employees, Current Corporation now boasts more than 30 employees that work on systems that cost up to $500,000. Along with its Night Navigator 1 and Night Navigator 3000 systems, Current Corporation also has the Night Navigator 3, which has three cameras in three spectr ums: a highdefinition day camera, a high-resolution dual field of view thermal imager, and a gated image-intensified highdefinition night-vision camera. And next year, the company will launch its Night Navigator SOS (Safety On Seas) that joins an active, lasergated image-intensified night-vision camera with a high-resolution thermal imager, producing maximum detail and clarity and fulfilling the company’s mission: “To Save Lives and Property At Sea.” Nicholas said Current Corporation’s products make the business stand out from other nightvision camera competitors. “Nobody offers the high quality that we do,” he said.

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MONDAY, FEB. 20 • Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m. to noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam, for Valentine social and pot luck. Info: 604-461-9705.

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• PoCo Garden Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church Hall, corner of Prairie and Shaughnessy, PoCo. Speaker: Gary Lewis from Phoenix Perennials on raising hellebores. Info: Marion, 604-941-9261. • Dogwood Garden Club hosts Ken and Elke Knechtel at 7 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.) Centennial room. The Knechtels have operated the Perennial Garden Red Barn Plants for over 20 years and they run a farm in Cawston that supplies produces to farmers’ markets. All are welcome. PoCo. Cost: $3/adult or $5/ couple. To register, email ssfspe@gmail.com and include your name, number of adults attending and the name and ages of any children that require childminding (bring payment to presentation).

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 call 604-941-9306.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23 • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society heritage evening, 7-8 p.m. in the Archives in Leigh Square. Speaker: Dan Owens on “The history of dams in B.C.” Info: 604-927-7611 or www.pocoheritage.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • Castle Park elementary school PAC presents AbracaDAZZLE starring John Kaplan, a thrilling evening of magic suitable for ages 5 and older; show times: 4 and 7 p.m. at the school, 1144 Confederation Dr., PoCo. Advance ticket pricing: students $8, adults $10. Info & tickets: sites.google.com/site/ castleparkpac.

ONGOING • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo: meat draws Tuesdays, 4 p.m.; Fridays, 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. • Burquitlam Community Association holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Sir Frederick Banting middle school, Coquitlam. • Société francophone de Maillardville

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hosts Café-Croissant, a free activity, every Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Maillardville francophone Centre, 942-B, Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Participants can learn more about the community of Maillardville. Info: 604-515-7070. • Glenayre Scottish country dancers meet Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. New members welcome, all levels beginner to advanced, singles and couples. • St. John Ambulance volunteer medical first responders meetings held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-931-3426 or www.sja.ca/bc. • St. John Ambulance volunteer youth cadets meetings, for people ages 6 to 21, held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-9313426 or www.sja.ca/bc. • Northside Foursquare Church free clothing giveaway every Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. at its Grace Campus, 2606 Kingsway, PoCo (at same time as food bank); children’s and adults’ clothing available, limits will be enforced. • Weekly thrift sales, Wednesday, noon-9 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued from page 33 • Sea Cadets for youth aged 12 to 18 years old meets at the Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park (Port Moody) on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. For information visit www.regions.cadets. forces.gc.ca/pac/201sea/ or contact Lt(N) Shannon McGee at co.201sea@ cadets.net or call 604-9390301. • Como Lake United church (535 Marmont, Coquitlam) thrift and furniture shop open Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays (thrift shop), 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Free ESL classes for new immigrants are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, provided as a free community service project by missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3345 Robson Dr., Coquitlam. Info: in Korean, 604-552-2305; Chinese, 604-944-7245; other, 604468-8938; also: www.english4free.net. • 754 Phoenix Squadron - Royal Canadian Air Cadets parade every Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at PoMo elementary school. Girls and boys 12-19 welcome. Info: 604936-8211. • RCSCC Grilse Sea Cadets, for boys and girls 12 to 18. Info: www.cadets.ca or 604-939-0301. • 2893 Seaforth Army Cadets hold a parade night every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Open to boys and girls aged 12-18 years. Info: 604-466-2626 or 604-942-3245, or www. cadets.ca. • SPARC radio museum on Riverview Hospital grounds is open Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with tours given by volunteers; large

COUNSELLING FOR WOMEN • Tri-City Transitions offers free ongoing counselling services on weekdays for women who have experienced abuse/violence in their relationships or childhood abuse, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. Info: 604-9417111, Ext. 103. Call 604-941-7111 ext. 112. collection of antique consumer, military, marine, amateur radios and broadcast studio equip.m.ent. Located in the old pharmaceutical warehouse on Kerria Drive at the top of the hill. Info: 604-777-1885 or www3. telus.net/radiomuseum. • Tri-City Healing Rooms available, free, Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Westwood community church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-464-0558. • Drop-in meditation Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Oasis Wellness Centre, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam; by donation. Info: 604-221-2271 or www.meditateinvancouver.org. • Shorinji Kempo meets every Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30-9:15 p.m.; children’s/beginners class every Saturday, 10-11:15 a.m. (ages 8-12); both at Jackson Street Cultural Centre, Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-7316. • Life Recovery Classes for individuals seeking recovery from addictions and abuse Sundays, 4-5:15 p.m. Info: 604-464-0510. • Access Justice offers three free legal advice clinics in the Coquitlam and PoCo; Fridays, 2-4 p.m., SUCCESS Coquitlam, 2058 Henderson Pl., 1163 Pinetree Way; info: 604-878-7400; Mondays, 3:30-5:30 p.m., PoCo Area Women’s Centre; 604-9416311; Fridays, noon-2 p.m, Calvary church; info: 604-

936-8242. By appointment only. Info: 604-878-7400 or www.accessjustice.ca. • Trinity United church weekly thrift sales: Wednesdays, noon-9 p.m., Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., corner of Shaughnessy Street and Prairie Avenue, PoCo. Info: 604-942-0022. • PoCo heritage display centre, 2571 Mary Hill Rd., is open Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturdays noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-927-2388. • Qi gong classes (free) every Sunday, 9-10:30 a.m., at Coquitlam Centre mall, near T&T Supermarket. Info: 604-941-0644.

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League Coquitlam groups offer informal, guided discussions and a chance to connect with other nursing mothers. New meeting location: Share Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo. Meetings held second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Women interested in breastfeeding and their children are invited to free monthly LLL meetings. Info: 604-520-4623 or www.lllc.ca. • Baker’s Corner Preschool is a parent-participation pre-school that offers play-based classes for three- and four-year-olds and is located in Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-461-5848 or www.bakerscornerpreschool.com.

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PARENTS & TOTS, JUST DROP IN • Parent and Tot Drop-in: open to parents with children from birth to 5 years old; offers safe and nurturing environment; children learn songs, stories and eat healthy snacks together; parents are full participants; free; open 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam, and 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Seaview elementary school, PoMo. Info: Arshia, 604-937-6971. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Mountain View elementary is at 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. • Drop-in for parents/ caregivers and children 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Birchland School Family Place, 1331 Fraser St., PoCo. Info: Westcoast Family Resources Society, 604-941-7828. • Como Lake United church children’s choir for kids ages 6 to 10 meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: Elena, 604-468-2733. • ADHD parent support group meets 7-9 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, family resource centre, Coronation Park elementary school, 135 Balmoral Dr., PoMo. • Christian Service Brigade and Senior Girls Alive at Westwood Community Church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam, invite youth 11-18 to join them on Wednesday nights 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Battalion program. Info: Ronnie Tan, 604-908-1847. • Autism Tri-Cities information and support group for adults with relatives with autism spectrum disorder. Info: Clair, 604939-5157. • Coquitlam Play Centre parent participation play group meets, 9:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-936-2303. • PoCoMo Mothers

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tips for new home buyers So you want to buy a home, you have a nice down payment saved up and you’re rearing to go. But are you ready? The number-one thing you need to do, according to Peter Simpson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, is get pre-approved for a mortgage. He says this step will virtually guarantee your price point, and it’ll make sure you don’t bite off ff more than you can chew in terms of monthly payments. “When the offer ff goes in, you’ve already done the work,” he says. “It saves time and heartache: you won’t get disappointed by missing out on a house that you love.” Do you really need that four-bedroom townhome? Simpson says most couples just starting may be better off ff with a two-

bedroom, two-bathroom condo, which will allow for an addition to the family without destroying your budget. Above all, Simpson says home buyers need to separate their needs from their wants before hitting the market. Finally, you’re going to want to know what the neighbourhood is like. Simpson says buyers need to do some research into transit, schools and future development plans. Will that green space be turned into a high-rise or more townhomes? Commuters will want to know how long it takes to get to work, so the best way to fi find out is to give it a shot. Make sure you do it during rush hour. “People say ‘It’s not that far,’” Simpson says. “But people are typically looking at a house on a Sunday afternoon. ft ”

‘Your friendly neighbourhood builder’

Kanaka Creek the first development from Bluetree Homes by Kerry Vital

Buying a new home can be stressful, but working with a builder with a great reputation and decades of background in creating new communities will go a long way to giving you peace of mind and a fantastic buying experience. It was with that thought in mind that ParkLane Homes introduces their newest development company, Bluetree Homes. Owned by ParkLane’s current Chief Operating Officer ffi Ben Taddei, Bluetree is priding itself on its friendly approach to home building. As a member of the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association and the Canadian Homebuilders’ Association, the entire company is devoted to setting the bar high with the quality of their construction and innovation in home and community design. “Bluetree is building on ParkLane Homes’ stellar 30-year reputation to focus on high-quality homes of all types – apartments, townhomes and single-family homes – throughout Metro Vancouver,” says Yosh Kasahara, general manager of sales and marketing at Bluetree and ParkLane. “ParkLane will continue to do what it does best: deliver large master-planned communities like the 130-acre River District located in southeast Vancouver.”

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As a Bluetree homeowner, you can count on dependable customer service and lasting quality in your home,” says general manager of sales and marketing Yosh Kasahara.

Bluetree is currently developing communities in five neighbourhoods throughout the Lower Mainland, including Maple Ridge, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Vancouver. “Bluetree looks for established neighbourhoods which are close to existing amenities like schools, shopping, parks and transit,” Kasahara says. “This Th combination of location and home features off ffer its residents a great quality of life and enduring

value through smart design, sound construction and customer service.” Its first community, “Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek” in Maple Ridge, is selling now. The 51 three- and four-bedroom townhomes are available in three different ff floorplans, ranging from 1,350 to 2,180 square feet. One amazing feature of Kanaka Creek is the Maple Ridge location.

ParkLane has built more than 6,000 homes in over 100 communities across Metro Vancouver, and has been recognized with over 300 provincial and national awards for building excellence. In 2010, they were awarded the Grand SAM Award by the CHBA, and were nominated again in 2011 (the awards will be given out next month.) The Grand SAM recognizes the top builder in Canada for excellence in both building and marketing new homes.

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Bluetree Homes has broken into the market with its first townhome development, Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek. Featuring beautiful views of the creek and surrounding parkland, Bluetree is also pleased to offer double-basin undermount sinks, left, and an open-plan layout, top.

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Surrounded by the namesake creek and parkland, the great outdoors is literally just outside your front door. A children’s playground is right in the neighbourhood, so if your little ones need to let off ff some steam, you’re already in the perfect spot. Even the homes themselves have outdoor options, with private decks and patios for entertaining or a quiet evening in. “Due to its hillside location, many of the homes offer ff panoramic views of parkland, Kanaka Creek, and even Mount Baker,” Kasahara says. Those stunning views are just one piece in Th the home puzzle. The Th interiors are built in an open-plan layout, with nine-foot ceilings on the first floor and large kitchen spaces. Bluetree has included convenient workspaces, islands, breakfast bars and pantries, so you have several options for meals, entertaining or food preparation. The engineered stone countertops with a hand-set tile backsplash are perfectly complemented by the shakerstyle cabinets with their brushed nickel hardware. Th The double basin stainless-steel sink is a masterstroke of convenience, while the stainless-steel appliances lend the true air of a gourmet kitchen to this elegant space. When you’re in need of a little peace and quiet, the master ensuites include separate soaker tubs in some homes, and “his and hers” vanities so you can both get ready in the morning without elbowing your partner for mirror space. “Th The homes at Kanaka Creek have been designed by our award-winning team with ease and functionality in mind,” says Kashara. “Open floorplans make the main floor level feel spacious and connect living and dining rooms with large decks for seamless indooroutdoor living.” The location was chosen because of its Th proximity to every amenity a family could ever want, Kasahara says. Th There are several excellent schools nearby, as well as shopping, parks, restaurants and the West Coast Express commuter rail line. “Kanaka Creek is perfect for young families, first-time fi buyers and area locals looking to move into a home that better fi fits their needs,” he says. The grand opening of Kanaka Creek will Th take place on Saturday, Feb. 25, but some homes have already been snapped up. “Even before we offi fficially launched for sales, visitors to our two decorated show homes have been wowed by the contemporary interior design details and high-quality finishes,” Kasahara says, adding “Buyers have told us that this community ‘sets the bar for new townhomes in Maple Ridge.’”

Future Bluetree communities will include Bishop Creek in Surrey, Mackin Park in Coquitlam, Citadel Heights in Port Coquitlam and Main Street in Vancouver. Integrity is big to the people at Bluetree, and research has shown that the reputation of a homebuilder is an important factor in the home-buying decision. This is particularly true with new homes because they are often ft sold before they are built, and potential buyers must rely on show homes, features lists and floorplans to make their decision. “As a Bluetree homeowner, you can count on dependable customer service and lasting quality in your home,” says Kasahara. ParkLane is one of Greater Vancouver’s most respected builders, and is responsible for communities such as Heritage Woods in Port Moody and Bedford Landing in Fort Langley. Bluetree will continue this tradition with its own selection of neighbourhoods. “Bluetree’s slogan is ‘your friendly neighbourhood builder,’” says Kasahara. “Th This refl flects our commitment to making the home-buying process easy and enjoyable; from the minute you walk into the Bluetree Store, it’s our goal to make the process relaxed and stress-free.” Homes at Kanaka Creek start at $299,900. For more information about Bluetree Homes and Kanaka Creek, check out www. bluetreehomes.ca or visit the Bluetree Store at 11176 Gilker Hill Road in Maple Ridge. Submitted photos

Expansive ensuite bathrooms, left, and dining areas with beautiful views, above, are just some of the stunning features at Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek. Convenient kitchen islands perfect for pulling up a stool, below, are an integral piece of your gourmet kitchen.

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Potential buyers who have walked through the two fully furnished showhomes at Kanaka Creek have commented on the high-quality finishes fi and elegant interior design details, general manager of sales and marketing for Bluetree and ParkLane Yosh Kasahara says. It’s hard not to immediately fall in love with the three- and four-bedroom townhomes.

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Coquitlam’s Morgan Anson and Kayla Daly – both in Grade 8 at Summit Middle School – visited Vancouver Island’s Ditidaht First Nation last week to donate sports equipment they gathered as part of a class project that snowballed into an out-pouring of support from the entire Tri-Cities community.

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else (in our class) was doing something like raising money for an organization of some sort and that’s what I thought I would be doing.” But when Anson and Daly heard about the lack of sports equipment at Ditidaht — from Anson’s uncle, Jason, who works with the Nitinat Lake-based First Nation community — they knew they’d found a project they could be passionate about. “He was explaining that the 50 school-age children in the community he was in had limited or no sports equipment to play with, let alone any sports teams or afterschool programs,” Anson wrote on Facebook. Daly and Anson, who is of Aboriginal descent, obtained permission from their school to take their project out of their home community so that they could help young athletes in Ditidaht, located near Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island. “I play soccer and field hockey and all different sports, and when I

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“It’s surprising how many people have come together, how this has taken its own course.” Jason Anson need a new pair of cleats I can just walk down to a store near my house — some kids didn’t even know what cleats were,” Anson told Black Press. “They have five basketballs, and six volleyballs.” That changes this weekend, when a group of students from the mainland arrives with thousands of dollars’ worth of sports equipment. Until last week, it was all piled in Anson’s basement. “We’ve collected about 200 soccer balls, enough jerseys for about three teams, boxes and boxes of shoes and clothes and school equipment,” she

said. “So many schools and people have been helping out.” Support has been significant, especially after Anson and Daly started using Facebook to get the word out. And that success has Anson and Daly planning to continue the sports foundation and assist other communities struggling with a lack of sporting equipment. Jason Anson said the two students were welcomed warmly when they arrived last Friday afternoon. “It’s been surprising how many people have come together, how this has taken it’s own course,” he said. “When (Morgan) came up with the idea, we didn’t know where it was going to end up. “[The Ditidaht kids] don’t have a lot of equipment to start with. And there’s not a lot of funding out there to give them the equipment — they’re out of sight, out of mind.” For more information, visit the Play It Forward Youth Sports Foundation Facebook page.

If you’re wondering why the Coquitlam Express have gone from bottom feeders the last few seasons to first-place Coastal Conference contenders this campaign, head coach Jon Calvano has the point-blank answer. “Depth.” The Express continued their late-season surge Wednesday when they ripped in three third-period goals to double the Nanaimo Clippers 6-3 in a B.C. Hockey League “playofftype” battle before 1,007 fans at Poirier Sports Complex. The 30-17-2-2 Express are 7-3 in their last 10 games –– including back-to-back wins over the second-place Kings in Powell River last weekend –– and have scored 207 goals in their 51 games so far, second only to the league-best Penticton Vees at 280. With nine regularseason games remaining, Calvano is counting on his players to keep things rolling into the post-season. “Our strategy is stay focused and get as far up the standings as we can so we can get home ice in the first round and maybe the second, too,” said Calvano, whose fourth-place team sits just five points back of the conference-leading Surrey Eagles. Against Nanaimo, Alex Petan, Clinton Atkinson and Eric Margo, into an empty net, were the triggermen as Coquitlam outscored the visitors 3-0 in the final 20 minutes. Malcolm McKinney, Mitch Nardi and Taylor Bour ne also scored for the well-balanced Express. “The biggest difference this year is all nine forwards can score,” Calvano said.

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The 2012 BC Winter Games are fast approaching and Tri-Cities athletes are sure to be heavy in the medal mix. The following is a list of the community’s many Games’ athletes, coaches and adult supervisors –– by city or village –– taking part in the Games, running Feb. 23-28 in Vernon. (All are athletes unless otherwise indicated in parenthesis beside their name).

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COQUITLAM Gary Hornsberger, archery (head coach); Sheila Kilberg, archery (assistant coach); Heather Kilberg, archery; Sarah Mulligan, archery; Zachary Umbach, curling; Nicholas Umbach, curling; Hannah Lam, figure skating; Krystal Fraser, gymnastics; Shi Yun Lum, gymnastics; Madelyn McPhee, gymnastics; Laura DeSantis, hockey; and Harlowe Steele, hockey.

PORT COQUITLAM Erin Bibby, archery; Derek Nelson, archery; Sarah Chan, badminton; Clarence Liu, badminton; Amelia Ng, badminton (adult supervisor); Kim Butler, biathlon; Jaymee Lynn, curling; Alexander Lawrence, figure skating; Shannon Morris-Reade, hockey; Elexa Pakozdy, hockey; Amonda Francis, netball (assistant coach); and Kaila Butler, ringette.

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oaches can sometimes be the unsung heroes of athletic success. The images we see in the media are of gold-medal-winning athletes standing on podiums with their coach nowhere to be seen. But almost without fail, athletes will credit their coach for their success ahead of anyone else. Coaches lead and inspire athletes from community programs to the Olympic and Paralympic podiums. At the BC Games, coach education and training is a priority with all coaches at the Games requiring certification from the National Coaching Certification Program. Coaches BC is the provincial organization responsible for coaching education programs and the ongoing support and development of coaches. “A coach’s preparation for the BC Games, or any other competitive environment, is just as important as an athlete’s preparation,” says Coaches BC Executive Director Gord May. “Every successful athlete has been trained by someone who has taken the time to learn about the technical aspects of their sport and how to prepare their athletes both mentally and physically. Excellence will come about when you have the right tools and use them the right way.” The Provincial Sport Organizations involved in the BC Winter and BC Summer Games have demonstrated that they are committed to coach development throughout the province. Many sports utilize the BC Games as a unique opportunity for coach mentorship and training. Karate BC developed a junior coach mentorship program as part of the BC Winter Games where youth coaches have the opportunity to work with a certified adult coach. Six coaches ranging in age from 15 to 18 years old will be part of the program at the 2012 BC Winter Games. “The BC Games is an ideal way of furthering (development of) our young athletes into future coaches,” says Fernando Correia, the Duncan-based Provincial Advisor for Karate BC. “I am excited about our new program and I know that our junior coaches are looking forward to attending the BC Winter Games and having the opportunity to develop new skills under the tutelage of some of

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Karate BC’s best coaches.” Another successful mentorship program developed by the BC Games Society, Coaches BC and Promotion Plus, supports the education of female coaches. For Laura Watson, Technical Director with Coaches BC and ringette coach, this has been a terrific opportunity for both her and her apprentice coach. “As I started out in coaching I wish that I had had an opportunity to study from a seasoned coach. It would have provided me with the opportunity to see how an effective coach really operates,” she says. “The BC Games experience that we have for our apprentice coach is absolutely the best experience that we could ever offer someone.” The dedication and commitment of coaches around the province strengthens the overall sport system and contributes to communities and social development. For many, coaching is a way of life. Gary Ricks, a Level 3 certified coach at Key City Gymnastics in Cranbrook, reflects on the impact of coaching on his life. “Coaching helps you take stock of where you are now in all aspects of your life and how that compares to where you would like to be,” he says. Over his 31-year coaching career, Ricks has been no stranger to the BC Winter Games having attended over 12 times. It will be a family affair this year at the BC Winter Games in Vernon as Ricks coaches the Kootenays Zone 1 team, while his wife Michelle is the Provincial Advisor for Gymnastics and his niece Madysen will be a competing athlete. The BC Games is an important step in the life of a coach, just as it is for the life of an athlete. These Games are a major springboard for coaches looking to move on up to the Canada Games and what they learn in this multi-sport environment will prepare them for future opportunities. One-hundred-and-twenty two head coaches and 110 assistant coaches will lead 1,148 athletes at the 2012 BC Winter Games, which run Feb. 23-26 in Greater Vernon. For more information about the BC Games visit www.bcgames.org.

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McFADDEN, Candace H. nee Macphail, born on Oct. 31, 1916, in Winnipeg, MB, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Jan. 16, 2012, after almost 48 yrs in Coquitlam, BC. She was a woman of many talents with a keen mind & good sense of humour throughout her 95 yrs. Predeceased by her husband, Ray, & siblings Lydia Locke & Hugh R. Macphail, she is survived by her 4 beloved children, Lawrence McFadden of Woodbury, MN; Carol Sawyer of Agassiz, BC; Gordon McFadden of Coquitlam; & Don McFadden of San Marcos, TX. She loved her 10 wonderful grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren, extended family & dear friends. Candace attended Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship where her Memorial Service will be held March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Candace was deeply loved & will be greatly missed.

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Preschool & Kindergarten 1215 Cecile Dr., Port Moody (Inside Seaview Elementary School)

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ATTENTION Pipers and Drummers!!! Reforming a new band in Aldergrove/Central Valley area. Introductory evening at Aldergrove Legion @ 7:30pm. Thurs. Mar. 1st. 26697 Fraser Hwy. Contact us at steveg@cvcpb.org

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COQUITLAM Sandbox Daycare. Mariner Way/Dewdney Trunk. F/T, P/T. Any hrs. days, eves., wknds. 1st Aid, lunches. Lrg yrd & lots of TLC. Joan anytime, 778-285-4016.

Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. P/T Customer Service Rep / Driver required by Commercial laundry. With good knowledge of lower mainland and have a good understanding of customer service. $22.50 per hour shift Wednesday & Thursday 8am to 4:30pm. Apply in person Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm at 205-1515 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam

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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.

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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

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca .

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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Local container hauling Yard or Hostler/shunt work for high velocity cross dock Various shifts - 7 days a week 2 years of Class 1 road experience preferred Clean driver’s abstract Knowledge of lower mainland and truck routes B Train experience preferred (but not required)

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If you are experiencing delays in the processing of your EI, CPP, OAS, Veterans Affairs, or CIC claims, please call the “Office For Client Satisfaction”

1–866-506-6806 EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

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Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: 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

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS ! F/T HEAD CHEF wanted. Min. 5 yrs. of exp. in Korean/Chinese cuisine (Junghwa yori). Be able to cook Korean/Chinese dishes Jajangmyeon, Jjamppong, Tangsuyuk, Kkanpunggi. $20/hr. Managing kitchen operation, development of menu, food requirements, recruit & hire staff, oversee all culinary staff. Korean language asset. Akari Japanese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lougheed Hwy. Coquitlam. Fax 604-941-1778.

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8751 3226-3269 Karley Cres 1361 Shaughnessy St 6078 631-800 Alderside Rd 646 Bentley Rd 642-740 Ioco Rd 9013 1140 Castle Cres 6068 1-17 Parkdale Pl 1-18 Parkglen Pl 1-19 Parkwood Pl 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 8619 1064-1081 Buoy Dr 2500-2530 Cable Crt 2503-2524 Channel Crt

2502-2550 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even) 2513-2550 Quay Pl 1075-1077 Viewmount Dr 8611 3200-3228 Bosun Pl 1050-1091 Dolphin St 1060-1087 Hull Crt 3207-3223 Mariner Way (odd) 3201-3229 Pier Dr 3208-3225 Sail Pl 8453 740-834 Como Lake Ave (even) 800-831 Cornell Ave 760-828 Grover Ave 700-752 Guiltner St 763-830 Regan Ave 751-829 Smith Ave (odd) 704-748 Townley St 8461 787-802 Banting St 743-825 Como Lake Ave(odd) 740-760 Covina Crt 790-798 Dalip Crt 741-800 Egmont Ave 738-780 Ellice Ave 800-810 Fowler Crt 808-838 Raynor St (even) 804-926 Robinson St 8221 343-385 Blue Mountian St (odd) 901-975 Edgar Ave (odd) 900-970 Stewart Ave 907-964 Walls Ave 8625 3000-3023 Alderbrook Pl 845-980 Birchbrook Pl 2999-3023 Dewdney Trunk Rd 3001-3027 Firbrook Pl 960-978 Hosmer Crt 942-950 Irvine St (even) 961-977 Judd Crt 944-952 Shiloh Crt 2985-2997 Shiloh Pl 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.

Hiring for all FULL TIME Shifts for Prairie Ave & Home Depot locations in POCO. Ability to work till late or work early (6am start) a great asset.

Back in Motion Rehab Inc. seeks an Administrative Assistant for our busy Coquitlam office, to provide admin. support to Back in Motion programs and services. Duties include:

Benefits available, and competitive wage Email resume and hours available to: Subway_careers@shaw.ca Pizza Factory POCO needs Food Counter Attendants & Pizza cook full time for shift work. Food Counter Attendants Grade 12 or 1 Yr exp, pay $10.25/hr Pizza cook min 1 yr exp,pay $14.25/hr. Email : pocojobs@yahoo.ca, Fax: 7782855800

- General reception; greet visitors - Answering & directing Ph. calls - Booking appointments, office space and interpreters - Setting up files and updating databases - Assisting staff with administrative requests and back up support - Maintaining office equipment and general cleanliness of facilities - Distributing mail, filing & faxing - Providing admin support for programs, as follows: - Coordinating reports, signatures and questionnaire scoring - Processing invoices - Coordinating follow up appts, requisitions and referrals, medical test results and chaperoning patients as required. - Liaising with staff members and clients - Other duties, as required Requirements: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and database systems. Post secondary clerical training with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including professional and polite phone manner. Flexible team player with strong organizational skills and ability to focus, multitask and prioritize in a busy environment. Outstanding customer service a must! Position will appeal to MOA grad with min. 1 year admin experience. Accounting and purchasing experience desirable. To apply, please forward resume and cover letter to: daveb@backinmotion.com or fax to 604-939-3044 by Mar 2nd. Please state “Coquitlam Admin Assistant” in the subject line and where you saw this posting in your cover letter. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Whether it's comic books, dirt bikes or video games you crave, you'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds!

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INSIDE SALES PERSON

An est. pet industry leader is looking for a highly motivated salesperson with knowledge of Salt Water Aquarium equipment. Sales Experience is a must. Base salary plus commission Opportunity to grow.

E-mail: shane@ prolineaquatics.com

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CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net

DRAFTS PERSON / DETAILER Required for Maple Ridge Truss in Pitt Meadows. Must have a min. of 5 years exp. in the building construction industry. Wood frame construction knowledge is an asset. Skills Required; • Proficiency in reading Blue Prints • Ability to visualize in 3D • Must be computer literate • AutoCAD exp. an asset • Attention to detail a must • Ability to work in a team environment Salary commensurate with experience. Group Benefits Plan. Please send your resume with a hand written cover letter to rob.j@mrtruss.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Building on more than a century of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is the global leader in the aluminum industry. With over 24,000 employees in 27 countries, Rio Tinto Alcan is a global supplier of high-quality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. Its AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark and its enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbon-constrained world. As part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America, the company’s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Employing about 1400 people and contributing more than $269 million annually to the provincial economy, the Kitimat based aluminum operation is poising for future growth. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking to fill the following role at our Kitimat, BC operations with a successful candidate who will reside in the Kitimat/Terrace area. KEMANO ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIST Reference KIT0001Z Under management supervision, the Kemano Electrical Maintenance Technician provides technical support to the hydro generation process. He/she will interpret test results, provide information/advice, and will assist with the diagnosis and correction of various types of technical challenges. He/she will have to define the spare parts list and define standard maintenance procedures for equipment. This position is required to perform work at the company’s remote site of Kemano, BC which is located approximately 88 kilometres south of Kitimat, accessible by marine or air transport only. The work schedule involves a routine departure from Kitimat via company-provided boat service on Tuesdays with return on Fridays. Technical aspects of role: - Ensure effectiveness and compliance of the preventive, predictive, periodic maintenance (PPPM) activities by providing safe and reliable equipment, and ensuring that follow-up work is carried out according to work priorities - Update PPPM programs as required - Support asset survey, evaluate asset condition and carry-out actions assigned on improvement plans - Maintain and review equipment hierarchy, criticality rating and technical files - Develop guidelines, specifications and standards to repair/refurbish equipment To be eligible for this position, the candidate must meet the following criteria: - Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Previous experience in a smelting process or other process plant preferred - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience - Technical knowledge relating to high voltage substations - Eligibility for registration as an Applied Science Technologist with ASTTBC - Preferred skill set in: Protection and control, static excitation and voltage regulation - Good computer skills The rewards and benefits of working for Rio Tinto are market benchmarked and very competitive, including an attractive remuneration package, regular salary reviews, incentive programs, employee savings plan, competitive pension plan, a self education assistance policy, and comprehensive health & disability programs. To apply, please submit an on-line application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca. Resumes must be received by Friday, 9 March, 2012. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the

242 PIANO Lessons! Young, energetic, experienced, qualified teacher. Accepting all ages and skill levels. Competitive rates. Call Mike 778554-4644

Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

Licensed Gas Technician

Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Industry leader in the sales & servicing of steam & hot water boilers has an immediate opening for a Licensed Gas A Fitter. Role involves service to industrial clients in BC. Previous experience in servicing of industrial accounts required. Training, company vehicle and personal protective equipment provided.

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45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

Kristy 604.488.9161

ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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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778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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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

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

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Applicants require a clean driver’s abstract and criminal background check. Forward resume and certifications to:

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LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

A well established truck & trailer company has immediate openings for several experienced positions at their location in Surrey. These are permanent positions, wages are negotiable. Candidates who fulfill the requirement should: Fax resume 604-596-3106

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500 *BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132. Ceiling Restoration: taping & boarding respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Taping / Textured ceilings 463-5413

MICRO Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture Repair,No Job to small, 604-809-2009,microdr ywall@telus.net

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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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

INCOME tax service in the privacy of your own home. Need help organizing your receipts for your small business tax return and HST return? Take the stress out of taxes and the pain out of paperwork. Personal and small business income tax prep. with e-filing available. Over 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call Barb at 604465-4407, email barb_joly@telus.net or see www.toscanada.com

DRYWALL

ELECTRICAL

(#102055) Bonded

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. Sekora Electric LTD. Specializing in residential Renos And servce panel upgrades. Free est. 604-657-9776 EC. Lic# 88601 ✶ Electrical Contrator

✶ Residential / Commercial ✶ Advanced lighting control (iPhone, iPad integration) Contact us for all your electrical and maintenance needs.

Call 604-802-6722

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JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909 POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

604-942-8688 - near Safeway Sunwood Square

Visit our website:

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MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes

Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

Therapeutic Massage

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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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

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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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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1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714

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

Spic n’ Span Cleaning Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

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POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

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

Ph: 604-469-2331 281

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

GARDENING

DRNEWEARTH.COM Call: (604)460-8776

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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NORTH Creek Projects Bathroom specialists complete bathroom renos or just tub or shower replacement 13 yrs exp call 6046716134

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

RENO & REPAIR

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Man & Wife with combined Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532 INTERIOR / Exterior Repaints & New Construction Ceiling Painting/Drywall Repair

EAGLE TILE 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

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

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

Craig 604 - 240 - 7594

ADVANCED LANDSCAPING

But Dead Bodies!! 604.

Call 604-862-1604

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

T & K Haulaway

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NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

374 PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Ph: 604-942-4383

PAUL BUNYAN

Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

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

ON THE WEB: bcclassified.com

Professional Installation

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5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Call Tim 604-612-5388

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Remove Rubbish, Clean Gutters, Power Washing & Small Repairs around home. Mark (604)308-8073

SAVE ON ROOFING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS NICK’S

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

Landscaping

CUSTOM HOMES

SPRING YARD MAINT.

• Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 17 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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

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

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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FURNITURE

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

Quick & Reliable Movers

From $48/per

Senor discout, Work Gtd, Refs. 24/7 Free Est.

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PoCo 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex with 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms. Avail Now. N/S. $1100/mo. PoCo W. condo 1bdr 675s/f, hw flrs, w.i. closet, gas f/p, storage, 2 prk,1sml pet, lrg gr/lvl patio. $900 COQ CTR area lrg 2 Bdr 12th flr hi-rise,2full baths, inste w/d, gym & sauna in bldng, ns/np, $1250.

778-319-5001

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

✮

2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

✮

3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

REAL ESTATE

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE 630 SQ. FT. store front for sale. Downtown Maple Ridge. $109,900. 604-805-4623

BAKERY for sale in one of the larger & fastest growing areas in Kelowna BC. Well equipped & priced to sell. For more info call 250-763-5794

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation. BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net

Coquitlam Centre Area

Avail March 1, 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. $1375. + hydro

Donna 604.202.8485

COQUITLAM, low rise concrete bldg, 2nd flr, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, undg sec. prk, gas F/P, balcony, $1150. Avail. immed. Call (778) 889-3731. COQUITLAM

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

515-525 Foster Avenue

356

PETS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

RECYCLE-IT!

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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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EXTRA

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

477

2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.

PETS

TOWNHOMES

AMERICAN Terrier Pitbulls purebred. $1,000. negot. Vet ✔, 3 wks old. Reseve now. 604-217-2983

3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley

Contact: Costina 778-847-3153

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, Ready to go. Var. colors $800 Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca 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

COQUITLAM

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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.

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

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

Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422 Chihuahua pups, born news years eve, dewclaws, deworm, 1st shots, 1 m/2 f, sable, $750. (604)796-8685 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807.

www.ezgomovers.com

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

604-524-2177

P. M e a d o w s Brand New Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist

$45/Hr

EZ GO MOVERS

#1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services

Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Specializing in New Roofs, re-roof, repairs. * WCB * Fully Insured

APARTMENT/CONDO

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

604-942-6907

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

706

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

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

HANDYPERSONS

MAKING YOUR RENOVATION DREAMS COME TRUE...

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

Cleaning & Repairing

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

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

www.proaccpainting.com

M.T. GUTTERS

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560

Call: (604)460-8776

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

477

RENTALS

Yorkshire Terrier, 10 wks M&F Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 778-708-7932

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

DRNEWEARTH.COM

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.

287

SUNDECKS

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

ANDY’S LANDSCAPE. Majored, 20yr exp. www.andyslandscape.ca 778-895-6202

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

PETS

MATTRESSES staring at $99

Dean 604-834-3076

283A

220.JUNK(5865)

Landscape Design/Installation

~~~ Free Estimates ~~~

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Haul Anything...

LANDSCAPING

(604)465-1311

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

bradsjunkremoval.com

778-233-4949

300

* DRAINAGE * PRUNING * BOBCAT SERVICE * SPRING CLEAN-UP * RETAINING WALLS

Home Renovations and New Construction

RUBBISH REMOVAL

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

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

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel meadowslandscapesupply.com

356

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

NO JOB TOO SMALL! 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755.

535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)

Devonshire Housing Co-op 22170 Dewdney Trunk Road

604-463-4568

2 Bdrm, 2 bath, avail March 1. 3 appl’s ~ laundry hk-up, new carpet ~ new paint. $904/mo. $2000 for shares. No subs, credit check.

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

PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, 2 pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1365/mo. 604-469-1985.

www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Friday, February 17, 2012, A55

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

Coquitlam/Port Moody

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO PORT COQUITLAM

St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call

Dragan 778-788-1845

Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room. For more info & viewing call

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

1 Bdrm & den suite $875 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

GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

750

COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm. Brand new, w/d. New fridge/stove & dishwasher. $1000 all incl. Sep. prking. 1204 Coast Meridian Rd. Avail. now. Ted 604-942-0220 or 604-788-3386.

715

Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area avail now. $900mo NS/NP 604-931-1775

736

PORT COQUITLAM

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

Coquitlam Central. 2500s/f. 3 bdrm up 2 bdrm dwn. Nr. schls. N/S. N/P. Mar.1. $2000. 604-395-6397.

D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Coquitlam - Totally Reno’d 3 bdrm rancher. Cls to schools & shops. Priv bkyrd. $1650. 604-913-7785

CEDARWAY APT

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.

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net

PITT MEADOWS. 4 Bdrm house. Avail now. $1300/mo. Call: 604-465-2310 or 604-537-4610.

It’s a New Year! Start it Right in The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo

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 1/2 duplex, 2 bdrm., cov parking, garden, on bus route. N/S, N/P. Mar. 1. Refs req’d. $850/mo. Prefer quiet couple. 604-942-6565

PORT MOODY

MAPLE RIDGE

Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS.

Call 604-724-6967

* Renovated Suites *

POCO: Very clean 2 bdrm SXS duplex, big yard, garden, garage. NP/NS. $1200/mo Avail. immed. 604-942-5492 & 778-865-1555. SURREY; 5 Bdrm, 2 bathrm house w/carport, 2 kitchens. Fully fenced back yard. new Renod. Boliver Heights (132nd + King G). Skytrain & schools close. W/D incl. 2100 sqft $1700/mo Deepak @ 778-837-2348

741

Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

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

PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrms Available Large, bright stes avail. Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express. New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg. Adult oriented. Sorry no pets. Refs required.

Call 604-941-9051

A Salute to a salute to

OFFICE/RETAIL

PORT COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm grd level ste. Nr schl. $880 incl util/ldry. March 1.NS/NP. Ph. 604-765-2911 PORT COQUITLAM 800 s.f., 2 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, incl. ldry, hydro & utils. N/P N/S. $850 mo. (604)949-1080 or 604-835-2921

750

RENTALS 752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

845

2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $8,800: (604) 218-9795. 2010 HONDA CRV 38,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,400: Phone (604) 218-9795.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2232 McAllister Ave

(604)941-7721 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

PORT COQUITLAM, Northside. Clean quiet 2 bdrm suite, priv entry & pkng, patio, newer paint, carpet & lino, nr all amens, n/p, n/s. ref’s, March 1. $950/mo incl hydro. 604537-2131 Port Coquitlam: Nr Prairie/Oxford. 1-1/2 bdr bsmt ste, own lndry. Cls all amen. Avl now. n/s, n/p. $850mo cbl/hydro inc 604-941-0911 WW Plateau, 1 bdrm and den, private - entrance, laundry and security, 10 mins walk to Douglas College, $950/mo incl utilities, call 604.552.4228. Suit professional.

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

818

1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329

Celebrate being a woman in business or business owner by participating in this exciting offer. Booking deadline is Mon., Feb. 27 Call for advertising information

604-525-6397

2005 TRAIL-BAY 31BH

Awning, 3 burner range, A/C, microwave, DSI water heater, Stab jacks and more! $17,483 (Stk.31558A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

2011 COLEMAN 184

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236

2004 HONDA CIVIC, brown metallic, 4 dr., 5 sp. manual trasm., p/L, A/C, CD, $5600. (604) 218-9795.

The News will be publishing a Women in Business Section on Wednesday, March 7th with special emphasis on the businesswomen in our own community.

The Scrapper

CARS - DOMESTIC

1985 CORVETTE, RED, removable glass roof, orig 350 eng, collector plates, serious calls only, $10K/obo. 604-535-9609 or 604-613-4695

COQUITLAM, Lansdown, 1 bdrm + den, walk in, 1100 sf, patio, NS/NP, avail. now. $900. Ph. 604-338-5473

International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 8th

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

www.PreApproval.cc

2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251

In honour of

2003 Salem Light: Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras $10,500: (604)463-9428

1-800-910-6402

Citadel. Clean modern 650 s/f. quiet grd lvl ste. Incl sat tv, utils. w/d. N/P N/S. Now. $800/mo. 604-328-9812.

Women IN Business

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2006 NISSAN Altima 2.5 auto, light green ext, beige Int. Clean good cond 158ms, no accidents $8700.obo Al 604-219-4156 cell 604-466-5563

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

SUITES, LOWER

S P E C I A L F E AT U R E

TRANSPORTATION

PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 1 & 2 BDRM APTS AVAIL. - Lrg, bright, incl heat, h/water, f/s, priv balc, window coverings. - Laundry & storage on ea floor. - Plenty of pkng avail. No Pets. - Wheelchair accessible

COQUITLAM OFFICE SPACE WESTWOOD CORP. CENTRE Various sizes of office space available CALL 604-944-2963

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SUITES, LOWER

COMMERCIAL SPACE; Office or Retail, 1700 sq.ft., central Coquitlam, good access front and rear. All inquiries to Peter, 604-861-9428 or email: petergain2011@gmail.com

women

THANKS LADIES!

RENTALS

Electric Awning, enclosed/heated underbelly, DSI water heater, 3 burner range, Microwave $18,608 (Stk.30787) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519

A56 Friday, February 17, 2012, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

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5,999

$

23,998

$

96

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Rare car, last one! #PC5724

49,999

$

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196

$

2007 FORD FOCUS SE Auto, AC, great car! #11ES4005A

$ 7,888 , Or 58

$

8,888 Or $32

$

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2004 AUDI QUATTRO 4DR AWD, leather, moonroof, mint car. #PC5738

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$

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

19,988 Or $116

$

$

2011 FORD F350 LARIAT

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$

2005 FORD ESCAPE 4X4

9,995

$

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA GLX Leather, moonroof, must see. #11RA5261A

15,995 , Or 94

$

18,995 Or 95

Weekly 60 months

2010 FORD EDGE LIMITED

34,988 Or $138

$

Long box, low kms,nice truck, #12F10493A

12,998

$

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Or

88

$

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9,988

$

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7,999

$

Weekly 72 months

59

$

Or

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12,988 Or $92

$

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18,995 Or $111

$

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11,995

1998 FORD WINDSTAR

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$

107

$

18,998

Or

79

$

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164

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110

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2007 HONDA CRV 4X4 $

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20,988

$

Weekly 72 months

15,998

$

2005 DODGE DAKOTA SUPERCAB

19,998 Or $98

$

$

4x4, XLT, A must see truck. #11F10010B

Weekly 96 months

Weekly 48 months

2008 MAZDA MX5

Weekly 84 months

2010 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 2003 FORD F150 SUPERCAB FX4, leather, loaded, must see. #11RA2827A

86

$

Or

Convertible, nice car, great on gas. #11F1222B

Weekly 96 months

2010 FORD F150 CREWCAB

Weekly 48 months

4 dr, great car, great price! #PLC2271A

11,888

$

Weekly 48 months

2010 FORD TAURUS SEL $

86

$

Or

2007 MAZDA 3

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Weekly 60 months

7 passenger, power group, nice van #11ES7311A

Or

Weekly 84 months

4 Dr, nice car, great price #12ES1573A

$

Weekly 48 months

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$

46

$

Or

2007 MAZDA GS

2007 CHEVROLET AVEO LS

2007 FORD MUSTANG CONVT. 2007 HONDA ACCORD SE

Weekly 96 months

2005 DODGE RAM 1500

4x4, V6, nice truck, great price. #12FL0404B

$

$

AWD, leather, moonroof, chrome wheels. #PFT1866

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT $

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Weekly 60 months

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7,995 Or $59

14,988

16,995

Weekly 48 months

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

$

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11,988 Or $87

$

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$

19,988 Or $83

$

Weekly 48 months

2008 FORD TAURUS SEL

Weekly 60 months

2007 FORD FUSION SEL

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9,998 Or $75

$

Weekly 96 months

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Or

95

$

Weekly 72 months

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24,995

$

Or

127

$

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$

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27,988

$

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115

$

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Phone

Email

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* Prices do not include taxes & licensing

2 BLOCKS EAST

COQ. CENTRE

604-464-0271

METRO FORD

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120

$

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Or

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SHAUGHNESSY

29,988

$

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2012 GMC TERRAIN

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NEW 2012 CHEVY

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% up to 72 months

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2011

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2011 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB

NEW Auto, V8, Air, OnStar, CD $

21,995 200

+

NEW TRUCKS TO CLEAR

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Auto, A/C, power group

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2595 Barnet Highway

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

HOTLINE

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