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Lost & found, after 25 years A quarter-century ago, a fisher from Vancouver took his boat out on his favourite lake. He went missing and his remains were discovered last fall. See page A3 Coquitlam Search and Rescue dragged Sasamat Lake after Stefan Zahorujko of Vancouver went missing while fishing on Jan. 5, 1987. They found his boat but not him. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Taxes on the rise in Coquitlam, PoCo 3.56% By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Homeowners in Coquitlam will see a 3.56% hike in their property taxes this year — the smallest increase of residential tax levies in the TriCities. On Monday, city council voted 8-1 in favour of giving three readings to the proposed five-year financial plan, which calls for, among other things, two more Mounties, a victims’ service worker and eight additional
Coquitlam: $108 more as city shifts the tax burden firefighters to staff the new fire hall on Burke Mountain. Last month, when the city’s department heads went before council with their wish lists for 2012, Coquitlam RCMP Supt. Claude Wilcott asked for six more officers this year to continue with the Crime Reduction Strategy target of hiring more police in a city where the cop-to-population ratio is one of the worst in the province. As well, as part of the budget, council agreed to
borrow $10.6 million from the Municipal Finance Authority to build the Burke Mountain fire station — the city’s fifth hall — within the next two years; the loan is to be repaid using revenue the city will receive from the Boulevard Casino in 2015 and 2016. Besides the 3.56% jump in property taxes — about $57 for a house of average value — Coquitlam homeowners will also pay an extra: see TOP COP, COP, page A4
4.8% By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The average homeowner in Port Coquitlam will see a $90 property tax increase this year if council approves the 2012 draft financial plan put forward by staff. The budget document, which was presented to councillors during Monday’s finance and intergovernmental committee meeting, increases the average residential property tax bill by 4.8% over last year’s payment.
Port Coquitlam: $90 more but no rise in garbage rate Utility fees are also expected to rise, with the city’s water levy set to increase $25 (6.8%) for the average singlefamily homeowner while the sewer rate will increase $16 (5.7%). In the last few years, the city has changed its garbage collection system from weekly to bi-weekly, reducing the cost of the service, which has helped keep 2012 solid waste disposal fees the same as 2011 rates. PoCo has also encouraged more people to separate their green waste from the
regular waste stream, which is cheaper to dispose of than sending to a landfill. But while city staff has done considerable number crunching in preparing the budget, PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said changes can still be made. “We are now at the point where we need to go out to the public with this,” he said Monday. “By no means is this the last debate on this budget.” see INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE,, page A7
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COQUITLAM CITY COUNCIL: FEB. 20/12 MEETING
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GIVE THREE READINGS TO THE FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN BYLAW [PASSED] see front page
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GIVE THREE READINGS TO THE PESTICIDE USE CONTROL BYLAW [PASSED] see below
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Foot bones found washed up on the shore of Sasamat Lake last November have been identified as belonging to a man who went missing during a fishing trip 25 years ago. DNA analysis of the remains found four months ago confirmed the bones belonged to Stefan Zahorujko of Vancouver, who was 65 when he went missing. B.C. Coroners Service said the identification came after an exhaustive investigation with the help of local police. Zahorujko did not return from an excursion to the popular angling destination on Jan. 5, 1987. His overturned boat and personal effects were later discovered floating in the middle of the lake while his vehicle and trailer were located on nearby Bedwell Bay Road. When Zahorujko disappeared, several recovery efforts were made in an attempt to locate the body as it was presumed he had fallen from the boat and drowned. More than half a dozen members of Coquitlam Search and Rescue began dragging the fog-covered lake back in 1987 shortly after Zahorujko’s truck was discovered. The Vancouver man was known to fish the lake regularly and search members said at the time that he seldom wore a life jacket. The freezing temperatures that
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Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteers were called in when Stefan Zahorujko of Vancouver went missing in January 1987. day meant anyone in the water would likely have succumbed to hypothermia, officials said. Last fall, a youth attending the Sasamat Outdoor Centre first noticed a black, size 12, Cougar brand boot floating several metres from the shore on the northwest side of the lake. By the next morning, Nov. 5, 2011, the
shoe had washed up on land and several campers found a sock and remains of what an autopsy confirmed was a human foot. The investigation also indicated the foot had not been mechanically removed but separated through the natural processes that occur in water over time.
Coquitlam is one step away from adopting a pesticide ban, bringing the city in line with many Metro Vancouver municipalities — including all its closest neighbours — that have already outlawed the chemicals. This week, city council voted 7-2 to give three readings to the Pesticide Use Control Bylaw, a policy that council has debated for more than three years since Coun. Selina Robinson first brought it forward for public input. At that time, council voted against her motion, saying enforcement would be difficult and the matter was outside municipal jurisdiction. The topic later returned to the council table and, last year, it was pushed to the newly created environmental advisory committee for consideration. On Monday, Coun. Lou Sekora reiterated his opposition while Coun. Terry O’Neill gave a passionate speech, arguing that Health Canada continues to support cosmetic pesticides. O’Neill cited the “precautionary principle,” saying that’s when people overreact to unscientifically based health and safety issues. He quoted a Vancouver Coastal Health doctor who O’Neill said wrote a letter to Richmond city council saying the “aesthetics of
• Bans the use of non-excluded pesticides to maintain outdoor trees, shrubs, flowers, other ornamental plants or turf on private residential and city land. • Stores that sell pesticides must post information about the bylaw at the point of sale. • The bylaw does not apply to excluded pesticides in the B.C. Integrated Pest Management Regulation; management of a pest that transmits a human or animal disease or affects farming or forestry; buildings or inside buildings; and the use of a biological control to eradicate a pest. • Repeat violators will be fined $300.
urban landscapes has public health value.” “So we have health benefits associated with the use of cosmetic pesticides,” O’Neill said, adding that since Ontario has banned the chemicals, there have been reports of an increase in allergic reactions due to an increase in weeds and pollen. A flabbergasted Robinson, who said O’Neill’s speech of “theatrical histrionics” left her speechless, noted her distrust of Health Canada, which in the past encouraged pregnant women to smoke in their first trimester and to take thalidomide. She said senior governments have been stalling on the topic of cosmetic pesticide use even though many municipalities across the country have banned them, including nearly 40 in B.C. such as Port Moody (2003), Port Coquitlam (2011), Burnaby (2008), New
Westminster (2009) and Pitt Meadows (2011). The province, which has the power to prohibit the sale of pesticides in retail stores, “has been striking one committee after another committee after another committee,” Robinson said, “and at some point they really have to get the message from the ground up.” “We’re not going to be able to ban the sale,” Coun. Craig Hodge said, “but, if nothing else has come from the work that Coun. Robinson has done over the last years, I think we have raised awareness... I think we’re setting an example. We’re showing some leadership. I think at the end of the day, citizens are going to make a conscious decision whether they’re going to follow the bylaw.” Final adoption of the pesticide use bylaw is expected next month. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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• 6% ($23) for water; • 3% ($12) for sewer/ drainage; • and 5% ($16) for garbage. As a result, residents living in a home with the statistically average assessed value of $539,000 will pay about $2,807 in city property taxes and utilities in 2012, a jump of $108 over last year. Business property owners will see a 2.56% jump in their taxes and fees. In his budget speech, Mayor Richard Stewart said city council is addressing the high business tax rate — a topic that came up frequently on the campaign trail last November — by shifting the tax burden onto residential from the traditional 0.75% to 1%. “Our local businesses pay about 40% of the cost of property tax-funded services even though our commercial properties consume somewhere around 10% of those city services,â€? he said. Coun. Brent Asmundson said the city has struggled with the high business tax since “1983 to 1997â€? — a direct shot at Coun. Lou Sekora, who was mayor during those years (after the council meeting adjourned, Sekora criticized Asmundson and defended his actions in office). S e ko r a , t h e o n ly council member to oppose the budget, said he’s not happy that $10 million has been allocated this year for future expansion of Place Maillardville; instead, he wants the community centre to be demolished and rebuilt. Sekora also voiced his concern that two Mounties — rather than the six requested — will be hired. After the meeting, Stewart told The TriCity News that only two police officers will be funded as council didn’t want to raise taxes too much. And because of the success of the Crime Reduction Strategy, he noted, the crime rate is down locally. “We’re way ahead. No one
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Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart during Monday’s budget presentation at city hall. thought we’d get crime reduction down as low as it is,� he said. Stewar t also said Coquitlam’s police numbers are tied to Port Coquitlam’s, with which it shares a detachment. “Financially, our city’s in better shape so we could have gone the full six but we opted not to,� he said. The two Mountie hires “is not that bad,� Supt. Wilcott told The Tri-City Newss yesterday. “We got
four last year as well. In these economic times, I was very happy with the two that we did get because it allows us to continue with our Crime Reduction Strate g y. We’ve done a pretty good job at reducing crime.� As for the upcoming collective bargaining with CUPE, which represents civic workers, rookie Coun. Terry O’Neill said the negotiations are uncertain. “The Canadian Union
of Public Employees is coming out of a very, very generous contract that saw their salaries continue to grow even when the economy was turning down,� he said during the council meeting, adding, “I think the responsible thing for the Canadian Union of Public Employees to do is to restrain their requests, to look at all the gain they made over the last several years and to take into account the public’s ability to pay.� Later in the meeting, Coun. Neal Nicholson, who received a CUPE endorsement in last November’s civic election, argued residents get the best value for service from city employees. “When we made the [previous] contract, that’s what we agreed to pay and if we didn’t think that we were going to be able to pay it, then I guess we shouldn’t have signed the contract,� he said. “So I think we need
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A pedestrian was sent to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver Friday afternoon in Coquitlam. According to police, at about 5 p.m. Feb. 17, a 2005 grey Dodge pick-up truck was making a right turn from Carlsen Place, a small side street just east of Ungless Way, on to the eastbound lanes of Guildford Drive. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said a witness reported the truck turned at full speed, lost control and ran into a utility structure, possibly a hydro box, and hit the 28-year-old pedestrian, who suf fered lifethreatening injuries. (Police had no update on Tuesday on the person’s condition.) The driver was de-
tained by an off-duty RCMP officer. It’s believed alcohol was a factor in the crash but the driver has not yet been charged. Coquitlam RCMP traffic services and the Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstruction Services (ICARS) are investigating the incident. Anyone who may have seen the Dodge truck before the collision, or witnessed the collision itself, is asked to call police at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2012-4245. Other news:
SLOW DOWN The western end of the Mary Hill Bypass was shut down for a few hours Saturday morning after a multivehicle accident. At about 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18, a black Nissan had just turned off United Boulevard and was heading east on the bypass when it spun out of control and veered into oncoming traffic. The car bounced off a
A collision last Thursday involving a police vehicle tied up traffic on St. Johns Street during the afternoon rush hour. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Feb. 16, two Port Moody Police officers were responding in unmarked vehicles to a 911 call from a business in the 2400-block of St. Johns. During the call, the dispatcher could hear a woman screaming, objects being thrown around and the word “knife� was used. The first unmarked vehicle activated its emergency lights as it travelled west through the intersection of St. Johns and William Street. Just a short distance behind, the second unmarked car activated its lights and siren and entered the same intersection just as a 2008 Mazda pick-up truck made a left turn from William Street to head west on St. Johns. The police vehicle hit the driver’s side of the truck, with both drivers receiving minor injuries. The PMPD Traffic Services Section attended to investigate the collision. No charges have yet been laid and no tickets have been issued. The 911 call was found to be an argument between a man and woman over business issues. Officers determined no knives or weapons were involved in the argument. No criminal offence occurred and the woman was cautioned about the dangers of misusing 911. spayne@tricitynews.com
Mazda truck and then hit a minivan. The collision sent the driver of the Nissan and the truck to hospital. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said the Nissan driver is facing a Motor Vehicle Act charge. “The police would like to... remind motorists to slow down and watch for pooling water on the roadway,� Chung said.
ASLEEP? An early-morning crash in Burnaby has left a Coquitlam man with a broken leg. The 28-year-old lost consciousness, possibly due to lack of sleep or a medical condition, while he was driving on Kingsway near Edmonds Street at about 5:30 a.m. Saturday. The man’s minivan crossed the centre line and hit a telephone pole. Emergency crews had to use the Jaws of Life to rescue the man, who was sent to hospital with a broken leg.
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An inmate at Port C o q u i t l a m ’s N o r t h Fraser Pretrial Centre will serve an additional year in jail for a vicious attack that left a corrections officer burned and badly injured. The attacker, who is only identified as J.P.B in the reasons for sentence because of a prior youth criminal record, was found to have thrown hot butter in the face of a guard. While the officer began clutching his face, the inmate began punching and kicking him until other guards were able to intervene. Last month, judge Shehni Dossa sentenced J.P.B to 18 months, minus six months for time served. He will also have to submit a DNA sample and is prohibited from possessing weapons for 10 years. The sentence stems from an incident on New Year’s Eve 2010 while inmates at the jail were eating breakfast in the C-Pod unit. According to the court ruling, surveillance video of the incident showed the inmate taking a liquid out of the microwave before tossing it on the guard. The victim suffered second-degree burns on his face, forehead, neck,
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North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam was the site of an attack by an inmate on a corrections officer in 2010. The attacker was recently sentenced. lips and cheek, and had drainage issues in his left ear as a result of the blows to the head. In his victim impact statement, the guard said since the attack, he has suffered emotional
issues and feels nervous, less confident and depressed. At trial, the defence said the 25-year-old inmate had no previous altercations with the corrections officer and
was pressured to act by other inmates. The lawyer argued that the J.P.B., who was serving a four-and-a-half-month sentence at the time, has a personality disorder and substance abuse problems. Still, J.P.B.’s defence conceded the attack was unprovoked and doctors at the institution believe he is at a high risk to re-offend. In her reasons for the sentence the judge noted
the inmate has a long criminal history. J.P.B. has 17 property related offences, 14 breaches or failures to comply, six driving while prohibited offences, two drug offences, possession of a weapon, three offences for uttering threats and four offences of flight from a police officer and resisting arrest. His record starts as a youth in 2001.
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“What we know is that in cities throughout In 2012, the city’s Canada and the rest of overall operating budget North America, there is is expected increase by an infrastructure gap,� $2.35 million, according said Mindy Smith, the to the draft plan, with city’s director of corpothe majority ($1.48 mil- rate services. “We are lion) being used to cover not fully funding the use inflation and increased of our infrastructure and we are starting to labour costs. Costs for protective move toward that.� This is the third year services operations will increase by $317,100 to a 1% increase has been added to a l l ow fo r the tax the hiring bill to set of two new m o n e y police ofYou can comment on aside to ficers and any story you read at address three addiwww.tricitynews.com the infrational firestructure fighters. gap, S Smith added. The draft budget Funding for sports, Fundin also allocates $494,000 for long-term infrastruc- culture and heritage ture funding, which will projects is also expected be set aside for the even- to increase by $96,110 in the 2012 budget and tual replacement of some of the city’s aging the new Port Coquitlam roads and other public Community Foundation will receive $50,000. works. continued from front page
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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.
By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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.
Starting Monday, January 23, 2012
Please be advised that there will be temporary lane closures along Clarke Road from Ebert Street to Morrison Street. Expect delays through this area.
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Construction begins on January 23, 2012 (weather permitting) and expected to be completed in late Spring. Phase 1 construction will start at Ebert Ave. and progress northward to Cottonwood. Visit www.coquitlam.ca for more information on construction projects in Coquitlam or call 604-927-3500.
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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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A photo taken from surveillance video shows the suspect in a stabbing last December in Coquitlam.
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Several tips have come in after Coquitlam RCMP put a call out to the public last week for information that could help identify a suspect believed to be involved in a vicious stabbing last year. On Thursday, police showed surveillance footage of the man investigators believe is responsible for an assault at the Coquitlam Central Station transit exchange last December. The victim sustained numerous stab wounds, including one that pierced his heart, in an attack that left him in critical condition. “We have some tips that have come in,” Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said Monday. “Hopefully, we will be able to identify him soon.” Police were also able to show the media a hoodie the suspect left behind when fleeing
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Reference No. 11 016384 RZ Bylaw No. 4288, 2012 Addresses: 614 - 622 Como Lake Avenue
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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Reference No. 11 016760 RZ Bylaw No. 4268, 2012 Text Amendment – Flexibility for Subdivision Regulations
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: • 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. 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 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. 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. 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
Modern or French? By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A modern-looking office building planned for the gateway to Coquitlam’s oldest neighbourhood has some councillors wondering if it’s the right fit for the francophone enclave. Earlier this month, city council gave first reading to rezone the long-vacant property at the northwest corner of Blue Mountain Street and Lougheed Highway; a public hearing will be held next Monday (Feb. 27). While some councillors praised the sleek architecture of the fourstorey building proposed by Newgen Real Estate Development Inc., others said it isn’t consistent with the French-Canadian heritage style sought for Maillardville. Coun. Craig Hodge said he heard loud and clear at a recent Maillardville Commercial and Cultural Revitalization Advisory Committee meeting that the community wants more of a French flair for new and redeveloped buildings in the area. Hodge cited an open house he attended for Bluetree Homes, which is proposing an apartment block on Lebleu Street with a strong French feel. By comparison, Hodge said, the Newgen building “is a great-looking building but it’s something you would see more on Glen [Drive] or United
An illustration of an office building proposed for the northwest corner of Blue Mountain and Lougheed. [Boulevard] than in Maillardville.” Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning, said the design guidelines for Maillardville apply more to multi-family residential buildings than to commercial/office complexes. And the mix of modern and French styles is encouraged to avoid a kind of “theme-park” look. “I’m not sure if that’s desired,” McIntyre said at the Feb. 6 council-in-committee meeting. Community planning manager Bruce Irvine acknowledged the Maillardville design guidelines need clarification to avoid mistakes being repeated. McIntyre said the guidelines have evolved and been interpreted differently by builders — some of whom haven’t incorporated heri-
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tage elements. Mayor Richard Stewart said he looks forward to the Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan being updated this year. “We have made repeated attempts over the years. Now, we have a realistic plan with achievable goals to do what’s necessary to get there,” he said. “People in Maillardville have been talking about revitalization most of my life. This time, we have the capacity to achieve it.” Meanwhile, the city has scheduled two public meetings on Maillardville urban design: • TONIGHT: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rochester elementary school library (411 Schoolhouse St.); • Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Maillard middle school (1300 Rochester Ave.); registration is required by calling 604-927-3400 or emailing workshop@coquitlam.ca. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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he timing of the Newgen Real Estate Development Inc. office building couldn’t be better as the community of Maillardville gets together to talk about its future. There’s nothing like an actual project to prompt bouquets and brickbats, and the result could be better design guidelines for the heritage area. For years, Maillardville has been in a state of transition from a traditional suburban community with roots in the earliest days of the 20th century to an urban neighbourhood with French character. Still, much work needs to be done. While the city of Coquitlam has made an effort to revitalize the area with improvements to Mackin Park, rooting out undesirable businesses and refurbishing Place des Arts/Heritage Square, there are still many dead spots along the corridor, the Hell’s Angels Clubhouse on Brunette Avenue to name one. It would appear that Maillardville badly needs some anchor development and new in-fill housing to help it achieve its potential. But according to Coquitlam council, Newgen’s cookie-cutter professional building may not be French enough. Without seeming to look a gift horse in the mouth, Coquitlam councillors may be right in judging the Newgen development to lack the style and panache necessary for a gateway to what is supposed to be a quaint Frenchinspired character neighbourhood. But while the scale and mass of the office building may be somewhat overbearing for the corner of Blue Mountain and Lougheed Highway, the developer deserves full marks for bringing a viable project to the table. Private sector development, ultimately, will be the foundation on which the future of Maillardville must stand, and it’s up to the city to regulate development but not needlessly get in the way. Residents cannot be ignored either and they overwhelmingly want French-inspired development in the area. What does that look like, exactly, and how far should Coquitlam go before the area begins to look like a cheap theme park? Maillardville’s Neighbourhood Plan update, which is taking place now, is the perfect opportunity to hash this out and, thanks to the Newgen development, people have something concrete to talk about.
Last stand in B.C. beetle battle shows deficiencies BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA s MLAs resumed their raucous legislature arguments over a municipal auditor-general, the B.C. government’s own watchdog cut through the noise with a devastating audit of the state of Crown forests. Auditor General John Doyle’s survey of the province’s vast forest comes at a critical time. A team of forest ministry experts is examining the situation at Burns Lake to see if the Babine Lake Forest Products sawmill can be rebuilt after a tragic explosion and fire on Jan. 20. Babine was one of a string of high-volume mills along Highway 16 in northwestern B.C. that have been working their way through the enormous stock of decaying pine that surrounds them. The shelf life of these trees is estimated to extend to 2019 but that’s a best-case scenario. In reality, the expanse
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affected by pest and disease is much more complex. The B.C. government touts its Forests for Tomorrow program that started in 2005 with a boost of federal funds to restock B.C.’s burned and beetle-killed forests. More than 14 million seedlings are to be planted this year and up to 21.5 million next year. Total planting is about 200 million trees this year, most done by industry as a condition of Crown timber licences, as has been the practice since 1987. Is it enough, in this era of climate shift, massive die-off and fires? Doyle says no. “We noted a significant gap between the total area replanted by the ministry and the total area suitable for replanting,” the auditor writes. “The ministry has not indicated how this low level of silviculture investment reconciles with its legislated mandate to achieve long-term timber benefits and to maintain or enhance future timber supply.” And he criticizes the quality of industry reforestation, describing a tendency to choose “the least-cost, least-risk approach to
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meet reforestation regulations, which means planting lower-cost, faster-growing species.” Species diversity and adaptation are what is needed. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has watched pine, fir and spruce beetles chew through his region, march east through the Kootenays and now the north and west. He says the Burns Lake situation brings into focus the biggest problem identified by the auditor: the poor state of B.C.’s forest inventory. As much as three quarters of it is out of date, some by decades. Much of it is based on aerial photographs rather than on-theground assessment by foresters. Species have shifted. And at a time when climate factors have caused the most rapid changes in the 100-year history of the B.C. Forest Service, budget cuts and reorganization into a natural resources ministry have taken their toll. Even with the most recent appraisals completed last summer for four forest districts, including the Burns Lake district, the min-
istry still can’t say if there are enough logs available to rebuild Babine. Simpson says the industry knows the answer. Two of the world’s highest-capacity sawmills are at Houston and Vanderhoof, on either side of Burns Lake, and their huge salvage log supply is degrading and running out. A political intervention to “save” the Burns Lake mill would only take shifts away from others. An alternative would be to make Burns Lake a proving ground for bioenergy, to deal with the huge mass of trees that will never make lumber. Finally, a bright note for Burns Lake: The people and the economy are adapting. A job fair in the village offered entry-level as well as skilled positions at the Houston and Vanderhoof mills. There are more positions on offer at the Mount Milligan and Huckleberry mines and Enbridge, which has gas, solar and wind projects on the go. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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SAVE/SPEND How are you saving? Email a letter or comment below this one at tricitynews.com no guarantees. And now, the RRSP season has begun, and financial advisors and governments are telling us to save our money for our future. For some, there might not be a future because of some unfortunate or life-changing circumstances. So where is that balance between saving for the future and living life? I don’t have the answer but I can tell you I have listened to patients who have
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The Editor, Re. “Green concerns over PM fire hall” and “PM pondering 6.74% tax hike” (The Tri-City News) Feb. 17. When British Columbia has one of the lowest electricity rates in the world, why would we want to cover Port Moody’s new fire hall with costly photovoltaic panels simply to gloat over being “selfsufficient in energy or even returning energy back to the power grid”? This wrong-headedness is good, however, for LEED certification. A g reen wall and green roof on the fire hall would earn points
toward LEED certification while increasing the cost of the structure of the building to carry the added load. The stronger steel columns and beams embody high energy consumption to manufacture but that is overlooked in the certification. I am pleased that a majority on Port Moody council voted to build a functional fire hall that is reasonably energy efficient and environment-friendly without being LEED certified. Hopefully, this common sense will allow our property tax hike to be kept to about 3%. D.B. Wilson, Port Moody
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Ward was unrepentant and said the book could be crucial in determining how much VPD superiors knew and when they knew it. He noted Shenher did not acknowledge the book existed until he asked her about it under cross-examination. Nor did a previous internal VPD review of the force’s handling of the Pickton case make any mention of it. “That book — 320 pages in length — was not disclosed by her employer,� Ward told the inquiry. “That is nothing less than an attempted cover up.� Shenher has testified she decided not to publish it because it contained inaccuracies. But Ward suggested the real reason was she was pressured by VPD brass in 2003 to ensure it never made it into print. “I’m awaiting the ruling with great interest,� Ward said of Oppal’s pending decision. The inquiry is examining how police failed to catch Pickton much sooner, despite multiple tips about him in 1998 and a 1997 incident where a badly bleeding sex trade worker escaped from the farm. Oppal’s findings are due by the end of June. The cost of the inquiry has exceeded $4 million. That doesn’t include the cost of police lawyers, which are not being borne by the inquiry or the provincial government. jnagel@blackpress.ca
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nish proof of the so-called coverup or drop the subject and apologize. “It’s putup-or-shutup time,� Greenspan OPPAL said. He spoke out after Ward pressed Blythe, who headed the department in the final two years up until Pickton’s arrest in 2002, to admit the force “circled the wagons� and sought to ensure nothing implicated top officers in the failure to identify and pursue Pickton as a key suspect much sooner. “Everybody did everything they could possibly do,� Blythe replied, adding he was “really offended� by the line of questioning. Blythe testified he was not aware his officers had considered Pickton a strong suspect starting in 1998. Commissioner Wally Oppal said he’s also concerned about the “terrible allegation� of a coverup as well as Ward’s suggestion the inquiry itself is part of it because other requested records haven’t been released. “I’ve never seen anything like this at an inquiry,� the former attorney-general said. Oppal is still deciding whether the Shenher book will be entered into evidence at the inquiry.
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Hot lunch and helping hands for those in need Tzu Chi volunteers also give hygiene items By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
T he basement of C o m o L a ke U n i t e d Church was steamy with bodies and a hot lunch being served by the Coquitlam branch of the Tzu Chi Foundation. Volunteers in blue and white unifor ms served soup and a bun to dozens of people who were chatting amiably as they sat waiting
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nization served lunch at three food banks in the Tri-Cities and they handed out 750 gift bags of hygiene items, such as toothpaste and toilet paper. Tzu Chi member Mac Miao said the lunches are just one of the international organization’s charitable efforts. Tzu Chi is also building two schools in earthquakedevastated Haiti and Miao plans to visit in August to help. He was part of the original relief efforts and says the students need a new school because several hundred of them are
having to do lessons in a large gym — which was repaired by Tzu Chi volunteers. Closer to home, Tzu Chi is working with health authorities to establish a clinic for people recovering from strokes using traditional Chinese and Western medicine, Miao said. But last Wednesday, the focus was on local people who are struggling to make ends meet. Como Lake food bank co-ordinator Sandy Burpee said food bank day was extremely busy at the church. “It was as
if everyone woke up and decided to come to the food bank,� Burpee said. As many as 134 people turned up to collect a hamper and Tzu Chi volunteers ran out of hygiene bags and had to go out and get more. “We are very grateful for them coming,� Burpee said. “Just the fact that they have compassion for low-income households, I think is very much appreciated by clients.� Como Lake United Church has been operating a food bank for eight years. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
The city of Port Coquitlam is proclaiming Feb. 29 Stop Bullying Day and various activities will be co-ordinated around the municipality to shine a light on the issue of bullying. This is the fifth year the city has taken part in the national anti-bullying campaign. Youth will gather at the Hyde Away Youth Centre between 7 and 9 a.m. for a pink-themed breakfast and educational, thought-provoking activities. The crowd will treated to a performance from slam poet and Terry Fox student Jacob Gebrewold and a local youth band called the Faceplants. In the evening, a special youth dinner will be held at the Hyde Away at 6 p.m. and at Wilson Centre at 5:30 p.m. Both dinners will feature pink desserts. Youth can attend either dinner for $2. Other PoCo anti-bullying activities include: • Youth services staff are wearing pink shirts during February and will be joined by other city staff and council members on Feb. 29. • Pink “stop bullyingâ€? bracelets are available for $1 at the Hyde Away and Offside youth centres, and from the cashier area at Hyde Creek rec centre and Port Coquitlam rec complex, with proceeds helping to fund bullying awareness programming. • www.portcoquitlam.ca/stopbullying features information about the 2012 events as well as links to raise awareness and prevent bullying behaviour. For more information about the Stop Bullying Day events, visit www.pocoyouth.ca or call youth services at 604-927-7981. Information and resources are also posted at www.portcoquitlam. ca/stopbullying. Anti-bullying resources can also be found at www.pinkshirtday.ca.
Three Divas but one night of fun, glamour You can catch the fashion and fun of Hollywood’s big night while helping out local charities at the Tri-Cities Oscar Night party. The “Three Divas� are hosting the second annual event this Sunday, Feb. 26 to raise money for KidSport, the New View Society and the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. Coquitlam city hall will be glammed up for the occasion, complete with a red carpet and faux paparazzi while, inside, guests can sip champagne and catch the Academy Awards broadcast live on the big screen. There will also be prize packages for attendees who have guessed award winners, including a golf weekend at Predator Ridge, a dinner party cooked in your home and a romantic night on the town. And like those attending the Oscars in person, everyone at the local event will go home with a sweet swag bag. Last year, the Divas — Port Moody Coun. Diana Dilworth, Coquitlam Coun. Selina Robinson and event planner Polly Krier — raised $9,000 for local non-profit organizations. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Sunday in time for red carpet show before the Academy Awards start at 5 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Coquitlam Centre mall or by contacting thethreedivas@shaw.ca. newsroom@tricitynews.com
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The sky’s the limit in books for stargazers A GOOD READ Anna Chabada
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his time of year can be one of the best times for stargazers to observe the night sky. The air has less moisture, making the skies seem clearer, and the nights are still long. If you are new to exploring the night sky, or just want more information about the vastness we call space, here are a few books to guide you on your adventure. In February, the nights are long and cold, giving you ample time to sneak outside and do some observing. Jupiter is visible after sunset in the western horizon and stays up with us for part
of the night. The Worlds of Galileo: The Inside Story of NASA’s Mission to Jupiterr by Michael Hanlon tells the harrowing tale of the Galileo spacecraft. The author vividly describes Galileo’s journey to the planetary giant and what it discovered upon arrival. The book
is filled with wonderful facts and images about the largest planet in our solar system. The celestial constellation of Orion dominates the winter sky and can easily be seen during February. To learn more about this constellation and others, National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky is a great resource. It gives
detailed descriptions on more than 50 star groupings and includes diagrams and information about their mythological history. As Jupiter sets on the month of March, Mercury takes its place. You can view this small red planet early in the evening sky during the latter half of the month. To view planets in the night sky, you don’t need to have a telescope or complicated apparatus. Stargazing with Binoculars by Robin Scagell and David Frydman tells how amateur stargazers can use binoculars to see both planets and other celestial objects. Constellations are great to view with a pair of binoculars. Both
Gemini and Cancer usher in the spring sky and can be seen in March. One of the best books I have found that gives a detailed overview of the celestial year is The Night Sky Month by Month by Will Gater and Giles Sparrow. It has diagrams of constellations that can be seen each month in both the northern and southern hemispheres. With this book and a pair of binoculars, it is easy to interpret our star-covered sky. When April arrives, the wonders of the spring sky are well underway. Saturn and Venus have been present since the winter months and continue to populate the night.
Saturn: Exploring the Mystery of the Ringed Planet by Nicole Mortillaro gives us a detailed look at the sixth planet orbiting our sun. The book is filled with images and descriptions of the great, gaseous giant and its beautiful rings. Mortillaro also introduces the reader to some of the many moons Saturn has in its orbit. Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear constellation, towers above us in the north during April. Within this constellation is housed the everpopular star pattern the Big Dipper. The Concise Atlas of the Stars by Serge Brunier is the perfect book to learn
about 15 major star clusters, including the Big Dipper. Each page is dedicated to one constellation, with descriptions of the best time to view it and the prominent celestial objects located within it. Stargazing is an exciting and ever-changing hobby. As the months move throughout the year, the night sky follows suit and reveals new and wondrous sights. As Plate said: “Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.” A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Anna Chabada is a librarian at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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emotional kindergarten readiness, and will find out how to support their child in developing the independence they need to feel comfortable in the kindergarten classroom. Presenter Andrea Hunter, the early learning support teacher for School District 43 who has recently shepherded her own child into fullday kindergarten, said: “It’s so important for families to understand the little things that can make a child’s kindergarten experience a success. Knowing how to communicate with teachers, helping your child be independent in
the classroom... these things are just as important as academic skills.” Parents, caregivers, and others who work with pre-school-age children are all welcome at this free information program aimed at adults. For more information, contact Maryn Ashdown at 604-469-4635 or mashdown@portmoody.ca. This program is jointly sponsored by the Port Moody Public Library and School District 43. PMPL hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary is again offering a $1,000 bursary to a graduating TriCities high school student who is planning to pursue a post-secondary education in health care. The annual bursary was initiated on the 30th anniversary of the hospital auxiliary (formed in 1976 to assist patients and purchase hospital equipment.) Applicants must have been a Tri-City resident for at least two years. Further eligibility details and application forms are available at all secondary schools in the Tri-Cities and also at the Eagle Ridge Hospital gift shop. Closing date for applications is March 31. Further information may be obtained by calling bursary chair Diana Wise at 604-9366189. newsroom@tricitynews.com
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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.â€? 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.
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Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam, sponsored by Tri-City Christian Women’s Club (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries). Speaker: Sherry Loewen on “Bed knobs and mop handles.� Feature: fashion show – Pauline will show new spring fashions from Jockey Person to Person. Reservations (by March 5): Marie, 604-420-2667.
SENIORS • Glen Pine Pavilion seniors’ rec centre slowpitch club is looking for men 55 and older and women 50 and older. It is not necessary to have participated in organized
ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game. Age is not a factor as long as you can still make it around the bases. Practices and games are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Practices and home games are played at Coquitlam Town Centre field and will start as soon as weather permits. Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca. • Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are
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welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam. Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. • Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion and entertain as seniors’ homes weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 604-941-2375.
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Jennifer McAuley’s piece Reflections 1 (far left) and Tahmineh Sarbazzadeh’s Stop It (left) are part of the F-Word exhibit at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village, which is showing until April 2. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
Strong images in the F-Word exhibit Artists drawn to show to shed light on what feminism means to them
Sima Elizabeth Shefrin’s (far left) This Land is My Land (made by B.C. as well as Palestinian women at the Women’s Educational Center in Palestine) and, (near left) Afuwa Granger’s piece Saviour Self.
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owerful images centering on feminism are in a new display up this and next month at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village. The exhibit — titled The F Word: Exploring Feminism in the 21st Century — is aimed at provoking thought and dialogue about the experiences of 13 artists and includes a number of works in different media on topics like female identity, body image and violence against women. Curated by Sherazad Jamal and Cat L’Hirondelle, the show, which opens tomorrow (Thursday), also includes a community quilt project done by the Ismaili Muslim Council of BC and Tri-City Transitions. Last week, The Tri-City News contacted the women who participated in the exhibit and asked what it meant to them. Here’s some of what they said: • Afuwa Granger: “I couldn’t NOT participate in this project that Sherazad and Cat created. The rights of women are, fundamentally, human rights. And the struggles for those rights intersects with the struggles of those who bear the weight not only of sexism and misogyny but of overlapping oppressions such as racism, homophobia, ableism and poverty.” • Christine Rio: “I watch as my daughter
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my daughter; we are much more than what the media dictates.” • Danaca Ackerson: “I responded to the call for submission for The F Word exhibit as I had been making work that reflected my experience as a woman, which involve an attempt to un-curse myths and language that reinforce the structural oppression of women.... Participating in this exhibit has been truly validating and inspiring for me. I had started to turn away making works that reflect my experience as a woman after being asked (several times, all by men) why I don’t make art people like. I feel a renewed surge of creativity energy from participating in this exhibit.” • IIlze Bebris: “Being part of this exhibition is a means of carrying forward the discussion about gender at a moment when men feel sidelined and women struggle with pressures of doing it all.”
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• Peggy Paulson: “I think it is a very appropriate time to re-examine the feminist movement and, as in many subjects, the medium of art is a powerful way to do it. My painting, I’m Dancing As Fast As I Can, represents one aspect of the consequences of women’s successes towards equality in our society.” • Tahmineh Sarbazzadeh: “I participated in this project to express the voice of a movement and to illustrate the vulnerability of the female figure in every society. I presented three pieces of artwork that with the theme of Women and Children. These pieces were done digitally in forms of posters. When I became a member of this project I got involved with artists with the same interests, and familiarized myself with their personal views on feminism expressed through their artworks.” • Meghna Haldar: “I participated in the F-Word exhibit because I thought the curatorial interests were germane to the theme and subject matter of my most recent video work. The exhibit dares to ask questions about the continuing relevance of feminism in the 21st Century and responds to it using a broad range of contemporary and multicultural visual art by women. In doing so, I believe the exhibit highlights the role of art in confronting and dealing with the status of women in the 21st century.” The F Word: Exploring Feminism in the 21st Century runs until April 2 at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (1100-2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam), with an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Award-winning quartet at Evergreen on Sunday
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By Janis Warren Violist Christine Vlajk remembers a few years back when the string quartet she performs with played a very large venue in the far reaches of China. During the recital, many of the 3,000 audience-goers snapped photos of the chamber musicians and talked on their cellphones. “They didn’t have the etiquette that we have here,â€? she said with a laugh, “but it was an interesting experience nevertheless.â€? Since she joined the Penderecki String Quartet 14 years ago, Vlajk, a Denver, Colo., native, has toured around the world with fellow members Jeremy Bell (violin) of Toronto, Jacob Braun (cello) of Boston and Jerzy Kaplanek (violin), the only original musician in the award-winning quartet that was formed 25 years ago in Poland. But besides touring regularly — including a recent concert at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall — Penderecki has been active in its “down timeâ€? as the quartet-in-residence at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont. There, it has built a prestigious music program attracting top-notch emerging and international artists. Vlajk said she loves to pass on her knowledge to the students and to share the vast catalogue available for string quartets — from Bach to Brahms, BartĂłk to
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10 0 — the only quartet he composed. “We like to do Classical, contemporary and Romantic because it’s a nice, balanced program,â€? she said. • Tickets at $30/$25/$15/$10 for the Penderecki String Quartet performance on Feb. 26 are available by calling the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) or visiting www. evergreenculturalcentre.ca. The event is presented as part of the Windsor Plywood Spectacular Music BC Concert Series, a project of MusicFest Vancouver. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Illusionist to dazzle at ECC By Jennifer Feinberg BLACK PRESS
Goose bumps are a natural reaction to being utterly astonished, and they're all part of the package from illusionist Ted Outerbridge and his wife, Marion. Outerbridge's latest show, The Time Capsule Tour, arrives at Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre on Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. "It's a 90-minute ride," promises Outerbridge. "It's very interactive, which keeps it fresh." It goes from silly to awe-inspiring and l a r g e r- t h a n - l i f e i n short order, with the Outerbridges combining illusions with scenarios from everyday life. "The show is about sharing the wonder," Ted says. "When I went to my first rock concert, The Who, it gave me goose bumps. My first experience watching a magic show did the same thing. So Marion and I have spent a lot of time over the years brainstor ming ways to give people goose bumps." They've honed the experience to a sharp edge, having won the 2010 Touring Artist of the Year award from B.C. Touring Council a year ago. "That was big-time recognition," Ted says. "Plus, we broke into the U.S. this year as well." It's their passion for creating the show that sets them apart. "Our attitude is that there are miracles everywhere, and in order to make magic entertaining, people have to care about what they're watching," he adds. As with hear tfelt lyrics written by a tortured songwriter, there are also sections in the show that can make some people cry with their beauty, Ted believes. "It's not a bunch of tricks out of a magic store catalogue, we cel-
ebrate moments in time that the entire audience can appreciate or relate to in some way," Ted says. The illusions are custom designed by the duo, such as the seven-foot-high clock that Marion, who has a masters degree in ballet from Russia, climbs into. She says the show delivers a blend of illusion, dance and theatre for an exciting familyfriendly night. They spend about half the year touring, traveling and performing. Marion met Ted when he was looking for a second dancer for his show and it's been hearts and stars ever since. So bringing the crowd together during their show is crucial. One way they accomplish it is with one pivotal question: What would you put in a time capsule? In fact, one of the highlights of the show could be Outerbridge's predicitons of the contents of a time capsule before it's opened. "Time capsules are exciting and they've been around since the beginning of time," he offers. "Cave paintings are basically time capsules and so are pyramids. The burning question remains, what will he say is in the locked
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Barrow a doll in ballet Coppelia A Tri-City dancer will be starring in the Douglas Ballet Academy’s first full-length ballet production, Coppelia, playing at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre Feb. 25 and 26. Natasha Barrow will play the role of Spanish Big Doll, a solo number in the comic ballet about a young couple almost split apart by a case of mistaken identity. When Franz falls in love with a beautiful woman, who is actually a doll, Swanhilda goes to investigate — and discovers Dr. Coppelius’ magical workshop filled with lifelike dolls. “In the end everyone realizes she’s a doll, and the last act is a celebration of Swanhilda and Franz reuniting,” said Barrow, a Port Coquitlam resident. An award-winning dancer,
Barrow has been with the DBA for 20 years, traveling with the school to perform around the world. Douglas Ballet principal Kelly Douglas, along with teacher Robert Policarpio, are producing Coppelia to showcase the talents of both their experienced and young dancers, including Tri-City residents Kristina and Sarah Bradley, Morgan BringelandPowell, Tessa Browning, Julianna Douglas, Angela Ho and Karson Yee. Of the more than 50 dancers in the show, there are three talented guest artists, as well as DBA teachers. • Coppelia is at the Inlet Theatre for a gala evening Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee show Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. spayne@tricitynews.com
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Watson wows ’em Rogers 2nd at Elite gymnastics meet By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Robert Watson of Port Coquitlam was in a class all his own at the 2012 Elite Canada gymnastics competition on the weekend in Mississauga, Ont. After a tough year in 2011 when he was hampered by a shoulder injury, the 18-year-old Watson won the Senior men’s all-around title and also captured individual silver medals in event finals for high bar, floor and parallel bars. Coached by Richmond Gymnastics Club’s Frank Szabo, Jr., Watson has goals of representing Canada at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics. Meanwhile, Coquitlam’s Brittany Rogers placed second all-around in the Senior women’s category with 55.150 points, behind only Kristina Vaculik of Whitby, Ont., and her 56.350 mark. Rogers followed up a strong showing in the all around with the gold medal on uneven bars and silver on vault. “It was a huge confidence boost for sure,” Rogers said. “Any meet leading up to these Games is a big stepping stone.” Last month, Rogers was part of the Canadian women’s team which qualified at a last-chance meet for next summer’s Olympics in London, England. Still, Rogers must compete with her teammates in the months ahead to determine the six gymnasts who will be selected to compete in the Games. “It’s going to be stressful for sure,” Rogers said. “We’re close as a team but we also have that inner competitor inside of us to try and get a spot on the Olympic team. The pressure is on and it’s all about hitting your routines and staying healthy. Everybody is in the same boat so we all know what to expect.” MARIO BARTEL/BLACK PRESS
WHAT A DRAG Two fallen members of the Coquitlam-based United Rugby Club hang tough to a Langley opponent’s jersey during a B.C. Rugby Union Div. 2 battle Saturday at rain-soaked Hume Park.
U16 Adanacs grab gold Coquitlam Adanacs No. 2 squad finished No. 1 in the Under-16 division at the B.C. Lacrosse Association Tier 2 field championships last weekend in Victoria. Led by MVP Andrew Gallant, the Adanacs won the gold medal with the Valley Attack winning silver and Pacific Rim claiming bronze. In the U-12 category, the Adanacs No. 2 side settled for silver behind the gold-winning Delta Footmen, with the Mid-island Lightning securing bronze. Coquitlam’s Rhys Blake was chosen U-12 MVP. Vancouver Barbarians, the New Westminster Salmonbellies and the Mission Mud Dawgs finished one, two, three in the U-14 grouping, while Pacific Rim, the Delta Footmen and the North Okanagan Legends did likewise in the U-19 ranks. Winning Warrior Sports Canada Fair Play awards for Coquitlam were Broque Domme (U-12) and Gallant (U-16).
Kid curlers set to rock By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Kyle Habkirk is proof it’s not necessarily how you start a game but, rather, how you finish one. The skip Habkirk overcame an early 2-0 deficit to score four in the second end and sail to a convincing 10-4 triumph over Clearbrook’s MEI Eagles in the recent Zone 4 (Fraser Valley) boys curling final. The victory qualified Habkirk’s rink, including third Nicholas Umbach, second Zachary Umbach and lead Kento Sato, for the B.C. high school provincial championships March
8-10 in Dawson Creek. “It takes me a while to get used to the ice... we play on so many rinks,” explained Habkirk, a notorious slow starter but great finisher who lost to MEI in round-robin play but turned around and beat them in both the semifinal and final. Defending Valley-champion MEI finished fourth at last year’s provincials. “Given how they did last year, I’m pretty confident we’ll do well,” Habkirk said. The Umbachs have a chance to win double curling gold within a short span as their Zone 3 Valley rink is competing in the B.C. Winter Games running Friday through Sunday in Vernon.
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Ice medals d for mom & Larkyn By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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om has gold, daughter has s i l v e r. B o t h share smiles that shine brighter than their medals. W h e n 1 3 - ye a r- o l d Larkyn Austman of Coquitlam glided to second spot in the female Novice category during last month’s Canadian figure skating championships at New Brunswick’s Moncton Coliseum, she came very close to repeating her mom Heather’s first-place feat of 1974 in the same division at the same national competition and at the very same venue. Go figure, is right. “I started skating at [age] 5 and competing at 8,” Heather Austman (then Heather Anderson) recalled. “I just remember my mom taking me and my sister to the rink. It’s like any other sport – once your into it you’re hooked. “As it tur ns out, Larkyn’s passionate about it, too.” Larkyn’s quest to grab gold and equal her mom’s marvelous Moncton showing nearly four decades ago fell short when Central O n t a r i o ’s M a d e l y n Dunley aced the short prog ram with 38.39 points to her 36.02 mark. Re p re s e n t i n g B . C . / Yukon, Larkyn recovered nicely in the long program by nailing two triple jumps to place a solid second behind the
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HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com JAVITA COFFEE NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Drink Coffee & Earn Money! Live Presentation Sun. Feb. 26th 1-2pm Guildford Golf Course. Call: 604.789.8149 MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: Certified “B” and “A” level welders with fabrication experience, Certibcclassified.com fied CWB all-position welders and Certified Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to office@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.
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Exp’d TRUCK DRIVER wanted for BC runs. Exc wages, benefits & equipment + weekends home. Fax or email resume & drivers abstract 604-513-8004 or tridem@telus.net 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 Star Fleet Trucking HIRING!! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES with 2003 or newer 1-Ton duallie, diesel; pickups & 8’box to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to Canadian dealers. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Prefer commercial Driver’s License. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettrucking.com
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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 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
EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com
EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2012.
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Dufferin Care Centre Recreation Aide 1 Part Time Position Available
The City of Coquitlam is a rapidly growing community of 120,000 people located in the heart of the Lower Mainland (Greater Vancouver, BC). As a recognized leader in municipal information and communications technology, we invite you to be a part of our award-winning team in the following role:
Business Systems Analyst PeopleSoft / Regular Full-time The City of Coquitlam is recruiting a permanent full-time Business Systems Analyst to support the business application needs of HR and Payroll. Reporting to the Application Services Manager, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), you will play a critical role in the design, development and implementation of corporation-wide business application services. In this capacity, you will draw extensively on your experience with the review, evaluation, coordination and support of mission critical enterprise-wide package applications. Equipped with a degree in Computer Science or a related field, you also bring: • Recent experience supporting PeopleSoft 9.x HCM (HR, Payroll, Time & Labour, Benefits) using PeopleTools 8.49 • Knowledge of PeopleSoft Employee Self-Service and workflow modules • Proven expertise in business and technical requirements definition and analysis • Comprehensive understanding of systems development and project management methodologies • Strong problem-solving and documentation skills • Unwavering customer focus Preference may be given to candidates with PeopleSoft integration knowledge and/or experience using IBM Cognos BI tools for end-user report development and ETL processes. Experience in a public sector would be considered an asset, along with knowledge of Canadian payroll and benefits. The 2011 salary range is $39.11 to $46.26 per hour plus a competitive benefits package. If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your résumé, with cover letter quoting ref. #TCN12012-100847 by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2012, to: Human Resources Division, City of Coquitlam, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; Fax: 604.927.3075; Email: careers@coquitlam.ca; Website: www.coquitlam.ca The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Dufferin Care Centre, located in Coquitlam, BC currently has IMMEDIATE VACANCIES for a motivated Activity Aide; Part Time position available. Applicants must possess a recognized Recreation/Activity certificate or diploma. Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at: www.retirementconcepts.com/careers While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interests; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
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ADULT CARRIER
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
GO TO YOUR NEXT JOB interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. Heavy Equipment Certificate program - Less than one year apprenticeship opportunity. Hands-on training. Safety courses. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca.
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WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualifications. Submit resumes by February 29, 2012, quoting competition 602-107U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 669-3471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Carriers Needed
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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8751 3226-3269 Karley Cres 1361 Shaughnessy St
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
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
EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537.
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. Benefits available, and competitive wage Email resume and hours available to: Subway_careers@shaw.ca
MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES
MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season
All Ages, All Ethnicities
9204 2986 Coast Meridian Rd 2994 Coast Meridian Rd 3046 Coast Meridian Rd
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EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca
8619 1064-1081 Buoy Dr 2500-2530 Cable Crt 2503-2524 Channel Crt
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SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
2502-2550 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even) 2513-2550 Quay Pl 1075-1077 Viewmount Dr
DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS - Full/Part Time or Seasonal manager of course, pro-shop, restaurant for Nico Wynd Golf Course in S. Surrey. View job posting at www.nicowynd.bc.ca
JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795
UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!
PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195
JOB SEARCH - MADE EASY
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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 9709 1280-1320 Durant Dr 1200-1300 Hayward Lane (even) 1296-1328 Johnson St (even) 2800-2871 McLaughlin Ave 2628-2641 McLauglin Crt 2627-2879 Walton Ave (odd)
EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT
Fraser River Pile & Dredge (GP) Inc. is the leading marine construction and dredging company in Western Canada with an extensive fleet of barges, cranes, and specialized pile driving and dredging equipment. We are looking for a dynamic individual to manage the repair and maintenance program for our equipment fleet. The successful candidate will report to our Equipment and Yard Division Manager and be able to clearly prove that they have at a minimum, the following combination of experience and capabilities: Key Responsibilities: • Participate in and lead the daily activities to maximize the operation and utilization of manpower, equipment and space in maintenance operations. • Manage foremen, unionized labour force and equipment needs. • Identify cost containment opportunities through planning, operational and administrative efficiencies. • Maintain standards of safety and comply with Company’s Health, Safety and Environment Management System requirements. • Training and management of equipment maintenance and planned maintenance systems. Education, Skills and Expertise: • A mix of scholastic qualifications and directly related experience that indicates the required balance of leadership, mechanical, and technical skills necessary to excel in the position. • High school Diploma, some Post Secondary education preferred but not required. • 2-3 years Management Experience preferred. • Experience with the implementation, training, and management of equipment maintenance and planned maintenance systems. • Experience managing maintenance of a heavy construction and/or a marine equipment fleet, or similar. • Experience with the day to day management of a unionized labour force. • Demonstrated problem solving and decision making ability. • Strong computer and information system skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Creative, highly motivated with superior organizational skills, results orientated and committed to team success. Please reply in writing to: FRPD, 1830 River Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 2A8, Attention: Ms. Ritu Sadhra, Human Resource Generalist or email: rsadhra@frpd.com. All replies in confidence. No phone calls please. Competition Close: February 28, 2012. We will only respond to applicants invited for interview but we thank all respondents for showing an interest in the position and our organization.
8420 901-951 Austin Ave 506-534 Blue Mountain St (even) 922-948 Dennison Ave 500-600 Joyce St 501-530 Mentmore St 508-522 Roxham St OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation
@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.
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Licensed Gas Technician
The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: 6187 3-55 Hawthorn Dr
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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT
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. Applicants require a clean driver’s abstract and criminal background check. Forward resume and certifications to:
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LANGLEY CNC SHOP requires a milling machine operator for a full time position. Running aluminum parts in clean and friendly shop. Pay depending on skill between $18-$22 an hour. Extended benefits after 3 months.Please email resume to elliotst@telus.net
SALES
INSIDE SALES PERSON
VOLUNTEERS
Valley Therapeutic in Aldergrove is accepting new riders/volunteers all ages. Come, enjoy our indoor arena & trails on safe, reliable school horses with our Cantra certified instructors. Contact the office at 604-857-1267, email info@vtea.ca.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
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
101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/
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
604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station
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Therapeutic Massage
604-942-8688 - near Safeway Sunwood Square
GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.
Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos. LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions. Please fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.
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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
Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca
Installation Technicians
CUSTOM MANUFACTURER of security rollshutters, habitat screens & retractable awnings requires experienced installation technicians. General knowledge of construction & electrical an asset. Must be detail orientated & able to work independently. Driver’s license req’d. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume: 604-468-7656 or email: installer@talius.com WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com. WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.
Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam
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FENCING
1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714
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HEALTH PRODUCTS
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GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.
Call: (604)460-8776
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. Spic n’ Span Cleaning Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
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CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Kristy 604.488.9161 threescocatering@shaw.ca
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
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DRYWALL
45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806
Ceiling Restoration: taping & boarding respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826 MICRO Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture Repair,No Job to small, 604-809-2009,microdr ywall@telus.net
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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
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(#102055) Bonded
Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates
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 Visit our website:
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POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
604-728-5643
ANDY’S LANDSCAPE. Majored, 20yr exp. www.andyslandscape.ca 778-895-6202
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• Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. BATHROOM SPECIALISTS, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. Call John @ 604-779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca
Landscaping SPRING YARD MAINT.
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311 .Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS LEAKY ROOF? Call JJ ROOFING Repairs, New & Re-Roof. Prompt Quality Service Excellent References *Free Estimates *WCB Insured *Member BBB *Seniors Discount
Call Jas @ 604-726-6345 www.jjroofing.ca
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Quick & Reliable Movers
From $48/per
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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604-524-2177 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
Dean 604-834-3076
329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Man & Wife with combined Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
PETS
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 y/o M, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, must find good home no cats no kids $250 604-820-1603 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 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.
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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988 #1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
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ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807. GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed. Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459. GOLDN ret pups pb family and farm raised. 1st shots health check,dewormd. Parents to view. 550.00 M 650.00 FM 604 513 8515
LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
RECYCLE-IT!
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
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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 PITBULLS purebred. $500. negotiable. Vet ✔, 3 weeks old. Reserve now. 604-217-2983
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Graphic Designer
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Home Renovations and New Construction
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STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170
Opportunity for an outstanding
604-537-4140
EZ GO MOVERS
AUCTIONS
Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259
LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Local & Long Distance
www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594
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MISC SERVICES
AFFORDABLE MOVING Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured
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INTERIOR / Exterior Repaints & New Construction Ceiling Painting/Drywall Repair
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909
CUSTOM HOMES
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.
LANDSCAPING
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 17 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
APPLIANCES
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PETS
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Robert J. O’Brien
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5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit
High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...
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Free Estimates * Fully Insured
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
Professional Installation
ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
TREE SERVICES
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
RENO & REPAIR
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Call Tim 604-612-5388
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
(604)465-1311
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
NORTH Creek Projects Bathroom specialists complete bathroom renos or just tub or shower replacement 13 yrs exp call 6046716134
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Craig 604 - 240 - 7594 TRU-LINE PAINTING
Black Press Lower Mainland is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to fill an immediate full time opening in Maple Ridge. The successful applicant will be creative, organized and work effectively under tight deadlines, interacting with advertising clients, sales representatives and the creative team. Speed, accuracy and attention to detail is a requirement. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS3 on Mac OS X. If you’d like to be part of a successful team, please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Carly Ferguson Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 admanager@mapleridgenews.com Closing date: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 No phone calls please. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban weekly newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.
THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978
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CLEANING SERVICES
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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
Professional Painting Service For Honest Prices Free Est., Fully Insured
Call David (604)202-7658
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518
BUILDING SUPPLIES
SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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FURNITURE
DINING ROOM, formal, exc. cond. incl. buffett & hutch, table with leaf, 4 chairs + 2 captains chairs. Best offer. (604)942-7061
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy
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Fri. Feb. 24th 8:30am - 3:30pm Sat. Feb. 25th 8am - 12noon Lots of tools- big & small, furniture & books.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
NEW SCOOTER, Shoprider, paid $3600 sacrifice for $1195. Please Call (604)524-1541.
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OTHER AREAS
LAND OF ORCHARDS, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647 NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
706
APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
Professional Property Management Services
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
Call 604-464-7548
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.
✷✷✷ REDUCED ✷✷✷ PORT COQUITLAM - House 1328 Windsor Ave. Large 5 BR 3 Bath; 2450 sf; laundry; garage Fenced yard & deck; $2300 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
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COQUITLAM OFFICE SPACE WESTWOOD CORP. CENTRE Various sizes of office space available CALL 604-944-2963
Hyland Manor
Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
OFFICE/RETAIL
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
751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
Dragan 778-788-1845
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ROOMS FOR RENT
COQUITLAM. Rm in new hse for female,suitable for student, furn, $450/ $650 incl. food.604-944-0407
750
SUITES, LOWER
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.
Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area avail now. $900mo NS/NP 604-931-1775
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express
POCO, N.Side 2 bdrm, bright, 1100 sf grnd lvl, sep entry, 4 appls, $990 incl util. N/S. Mar 1. (604)945-7444
W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
PORT COQ. 3431 Sefton St. 2 Bd ste in new home. $950 incl utils/cbl. Avail now. NP/NS (604)721-9050
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2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800
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2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200
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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200
For further info call 604-451-6075 to view
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
604.465.7221 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 PORT COQUITLAM
604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM
Donna 604.202.8485
CEDARWAY APT
COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755.
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
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 515-525 Foster Avenue 2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.
TOWNHOMES 3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed. 3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
Contact: Costina 778-847-3153
HOMES WANTED
D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net PORT MOODY
It’s a New Year! Start it Right in The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS.
Call 604-724-6967
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.
715 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.
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PORT COQUITLAM, 1 bdrm, newly reo’d, self cont., priv. ent., St prk, avail now. $700/mth. 604-941-8098 PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. suite, grnd. lvl., lge. kit., N/P N/S. Sep. entry. Avail March 1st. $780 mo. incl. utils.,cable & int. 604-323-3580 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
McALLISTER APARTMENTS
2232 McAllister Ave
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
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT COQUITLAM 1/2 duplex, 2 bdrm., cov parking, garden, on bus route. W/D. N/S, N/P. April. 1. Refs req’d. $850/mo. Prefer quiet couple. 604-942-6565
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HOMES FOR RENT
Coquitlam Central. 2500s/f. 3 bdrm up 2 bdrm dwn. Nr. schls. N/S. N/P. Mar.1. $2000. 604-395-6397.
AUTO FINANCING
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(604)941-7721 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
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SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm upper ste new hse $800 + 1/4 utils. Cable/internet incl. N/S. (604)944-0407
752
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM 2 bdrm T/H, 1.5 baths garage, lots of storage, patio, priv setting, walk to ament. Sm pet ok. 1yr lease. $1450/mo. 604-459-8913 MAPLE RIDGE. Brookside Garden. Reno’d attractive 3 bdrm. N/S. Immed or Mar.1. Call 778-835-0748 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
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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 The Scrapper
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
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com. 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1985 CORVETTE, RED, removable glass roof, orig 350 eng, collector plates, serious calls only, $10K/obo. 604-535-9609 or 604-613-4695
2011 COLEMAN 184
851 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
2002 Ford Taurus SEL Premium 176000km Leather Cruise Air Loaded $4275 604-795-7834
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2004 HONDA CIVIC, brown metallic, 4 dr., 5 sp. manual trasm., p/L, A/C, CD, $5600. (604) 218-9795.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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 2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $8,800: (604) 218-9795.
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
2010 HONDA CRV 38,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,400: Phone (604) 218-9795.
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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MOTORCYCLES
SPEND YOUR HOURS working on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
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
TRUCKS & VANS
2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8800 firm. Call: (604)538-9257
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334
1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,600 kms, $800. obo Call 604-619-8596
PORT MOODY, Lrg 1 bdrm + den bsmt suite (1000 sq.ft.) w/ sep ent, W/D strge, prking, new flrs + paint. Near school, park, trails & shops. $950 + utls. NS/NP. Contact 604307-6242, grant66@shaw.ca 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.
TRANSPORTATION
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2005 TRAIL-BAY 31BH
PORT COQUITLAM - suite 743 Prairie Ave; Reno’d 3 BR 1 Bath; 1050 sf; $1000 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
Dragan 778-788-1845
For more info & viewing call
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TRANSPORTATION
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.
For more info & viewing call
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.
HOMES FOR RENT
Polo Club Apartments
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.
www.dannyevans.ca
2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody
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TRANSPORTATION
LARKIN Ave, PoCo, near Coq ctr 2500 sq.ft. 5 bdrm 5 appl, cls schl, n/p, n/s, Mar. $1850 (604)728-2882
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.
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
St. John’s Apartments
RENTALS
With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.
BURNABY
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments
Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832
BURNABY & COQUITLAM
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WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
COQUITLAM
COQ CTR area lrg 2 Bdr 12th flr hi-rise,2full baths, inste w/d, gym & sauna in bldng, ns/np, $1250.
If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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.
P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250
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
HOUSES FOR SALE
706
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MISC. FOR SALE
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RENTALS
RENTALS
GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE 3837 Killarney St. Port Coquitlam
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REAL ESTATE
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of VIOLETTA LETH also known as VIOLET LETH formerly of #114, 2250 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 1Z5, Deceased, who died on January 3, 2012, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, on or before the 2nd day of April, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. ROYAL TRUST CORPORATION OF CANADA
Executor c/o ANDERSON & THOMPSON Barristers & Solicitors 22311 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2Z2 Attn: Laurence W. Anderson
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The City would like to thank all of the businesses, neighbours and visitors to the area for your patience during the construction! This incredible new piece of infrastructure will significantly improve transportation through our community. Make sure you get a chance to check it out at our Grand Opening event on February 25, 2012 and visit some of Coquitlam’s great businesses in the United Boulevard and Pacific Reach business areas.
Bring your non-perishable food items for the Share Food Bank.
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King Edward Overpass Grand Opening King Edward Overpass Grand Opening Event
BC Heritage Week in Coquitlam
The Grand Opening event will feature trolley bus rides, a barbeque, giveaways, speeches and a photo history presentation of the project from beginning to completion. The City will provide trolley shuttle trips around a loop with designated pick-up and drop-off points to take you to participating businesses. SHARE Society will be hosting a food bank collection, so bring along any non-perishable food items for donation!
Mackin House Museum is celebrating Heritage Week in BC on Saturday, February 25. An historic neighbourhood walking tour will leave the Museum at 1:00 p.m. This tour is guided and is available in French and English. A heritage tea is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ($5). Steaming tea with scones and Devonshire cream will be served in the vintage parlour.
Many businesses are holding special promotions, so check out the centre spread of this insert that shows all the details!
Registration is required for both so phone 604-516-6151 or email info@coquitlamheritage.ca.
Event location: 1100 Woolridge Street, Coquitlam (beside Crash Crawleys) Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: Trolley trips begin at 11:00 a.m. and will run until 2:00 p.m. Official opening from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rendering of the King Edward Overpass.
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King Edward Overpass Grand Opening
Major Improvements Boasting dozens of retail and industrial businesses along a 3-kilometre stretch of road, United Boulevard has long been a jewel for shopping in the Lower Mainland. United Boulevard is a very dynamic place, with a great selection of furniture shops, businesses and services. You can also hit a few balls at the driving range at Eaglequest Golf Centre, or head to the Boulevard Casino for dinner and a show. There is truly something for everyone Thanks to the new King Edward Street overpass that opened in October 2011, drivers experience less congestion and shorter commutes when accessing the businesses along United Boulevard. There has also been substantial safety improvement for pedestrians and cyclists, who now enjoy a dedicated four-metre-wide path as part of the overpass.
The old access between Lougheed Highway and United Boulevard was a narrow three-lane road that passed underneath Highway 1. It was subject to significant delays due to the busy CP railway crossing that frequently caused stoppages and traffic backups. "We understand how challenging the construction period was for the businesses and residents in that area, and we certainly appreciate their patience,” said Mayor Richard Stewart. “In the end, these infrastructure upgrades are an investment in our future and create opportunities that benefit our community today, while supporting and energizing future job creation."
The previous King Edward route under Highway 1.
The City also received Infrastructure Stimulus Funds to improve Lougheed Highway, Schoolhouse Street and King Edward between Brunette and Lougheed Highway. This work provided additional improvements to the area. (continued on facing page)
The previous King Edward route under Highway 1, mid-construction.
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King Edward Overpass Grand Opening
Major Improvements (continued from previous page) “We completed
4 years of roadway improvements in just one year,” said Maurice Gravelle, General Manager Strategic Initiatives with the City of Coquitlam. “The improvements are significant and have made a real difference to traffic flow in the area.” Gravelle said he realizes there were some challenges, but that the finished product is an improvement to the area, with a new overpass and newly paved and revitalized connecting routes, the area has undergone a transformation that will postiively impact businesses for years to
come. The Port Mann Bridge/Highway 1 improvements and the new King Edward overpass are all real game changers for the United Boulevard area. According to Mayor Stewart, the Pacific Reach and United Boulevard area is already receiving a lot of attention from investors. Currently home to big-box retail, manufacturing, warehousing and industrial operations, this moderately developed area is Coquitlam’s prime territory for job creation.
Stewart calls it “a courageous decision” to close King Edward Street for three months in order to replace the alwayscongested underpass with a brand-new overpass spanning the freeway and railway. Once the Port Mann/ Highway 1 project is complete, it has the potential to become a central business hub for the region.
The King Edward Overpass on opening day (October 29, 2011).
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About the Project King Edward Street has been a historic link between the Fraser River and Maillardville and other neighbourhoods north of the Highway 1. As part of the Port Mann and Highway 1 improvements, the King Edward underpass was replaced with a new crossing over both Highway 1 and the railway lines, now called the King Edward Overpass. This new overpass has improved safety on Highway 1 and reduces traffic congestion along the King Edward corridor in Coquitlam. It maintains the direct linkage between Maillardville and the Fraser Mills area. Benefits of the King Edward Overpass: Replaced the underpass with an overpass that has wider lanes and shoulders. The King Edward Overpass with girders in place - August, 2011.
Reduced congestion and improved traffic movement between Lougheed Highway and United Boulevard with four lanes that pass over Highway 1 and the railroad tracks. Maintains direct access from Maillardville to Pacific Reach, local businesses and the Fraser River. Enhances cycling and pedestrian movements with a 4-metre wide multi-use “promenade” that connects Maillardville at Mackin Park on the north side to the proposed river front development at Fraser Mills on the south side. Provides new dedicated commuter cycling lanes along King Edward Street.
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Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project The Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project includes construction of a new 10-lane Port Mann Bridge, removing the existing crossing, widening the highway, upgrading interchanges and improving access and safety on Highway 1. The project spans a distance of approximately 37 kilometres from the McGill Street Interchange in Vancouver to 216 Street in Langley. Additional elements of the project include the widening of seven highway overpasses, the replacement of nine highway interchanges, and the creation of ďŹ ve special purpose truck/transit ramps. At the Cape Horn Interchange alone, the number of overpasses and underpasses will have grown from four to 15. In keeping with the Provincial Transit Plan and commitment to alternative transportation, the project includes congestion-reduction measures such as high occupancy vehicle lanes, transit and commercial vehicle priority measures, and improvements to the cycling network. The project will also provide for a Highway 1 RapidBus service, a joint initiative of the Province and TransLink, with service between Langley and Burnaby in less than 25 minutes. For more information on the Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project: Information Line: 1-866-999-PMH1 (7641) Fax: 778-783-1201 Email: info@pmh1project.com Website: www.pmh1project.com Twitter @PortMannHwy1
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King Edward Street looking North - May 2010
King Edward Street looking North - November 2010
King Edward underpass at Woolridge - March 2011
Steel girders of the new overpass in place on King Edward South of Highway 1 - June 2011
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Hop on/Hop off the trolleys at one of the 8 stops to visit the many businesses from the area that are holding great sales and promotions. Cut out this map, or print out a copy from www.coquitlam.ca. 1. Sammy J’s Grill and Ba Bar
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Ride the trolley buses!
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King Edward Overpass Grand Opening
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BLUE MOUNTAIN
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Lougheed Paint and Decorating Centre #7 Woolridge Street Coquitlam
604-520-6637
*Discount on retail prices, no rainchecks. Restrictions may apply