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For the Easter long weekend, fuzzy bunnies and fancy eggs
LEFT: CITY OF COQUITLAM PHOTO; RIGHT: SARAH PAYNE/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Left: Coquitlam city worker Gerry Townsend holds a rabbit at the Mariner Way shelter. As of Wednesday, the city had nine rabbits available for adoption and it is promoting the message that adoptions are for the animal’s lifetime, not just for a season. See article on page A7. Right: Mike Vinter of Coquitlam holds his pysanky creations — elaborately decorated Ukrainian eggs. More photos and story on page A16.
Grow op nos. down in Coq. City says inspection team is the reason for drop By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Coquitlam’s efforts to weed out homes found to have high power consumption associated with cultivating marijuana are being credited with a drop in the number of grow ops in the city. Responding to a freedom of information request from The Tri-City News, the city recently
released statistics for its Public Safety Inspection Team (PSIT) showing a dramatic drop in home searches over the past five years. In 2007, the team — made up of fire and bylaw inspectors — searched 124 residences, revoking occupancy permits for 88 homes with grow ops. The number of inspections rose to 166 in 2008 but, last year, inspectors knocked on doors of only 18 homes with high power usage. see TEAM,, page A8
Cops looking for man who tried to lure boy 13-year-old did everything right, says Coquitlam RCMP By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Police are advising kids to be careful after a Citadel m i d d l e s ch o o l s t u d e n t reported that he was approached by a strange man in a car while walking home from school last week in Port Coquitlam. The 13-year-old said the man approached him on
March 29 at about 3:30 p.m. and asked him to get in his car. The boy said “no” and walked away as the man drove off. His mother later called police to report the incident. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung says the boy and his mother took the right steps. “He stayed calm, kept himself safe, told his mom what happened and was able to give our investigator a good description of the man and his vehicle,” Chung said in a release. see ‘109 109’ ON ON,, page A9
SAFETY TIPS FROM POLICE Coquitlam RCMP are encouraging parents to talk to their children about their safety using the following questions as a guide: • Are your children comfortable saying “no” to an adult? • Do they know what to do if they are approached by a stranger, and how to find safe places if they aren’t close to home? • Does your family have code words in place so younger children know which adults they can trust? • Do your children know not to wear headphones that can distract them from their surroundings? • Do your children practise the buddy system when they’re out without adult supervision? • Do your children know how and when to call 911?
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Advance voting starts Wednesday in PoMo-Coq. Voters in the Port Moody-Coquitlam provincial byelection can cast ballots early — next week, in fact. Advance voting will be held from Wednesday, April 11 to Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at: • Coquitlam College, 516 Brookmere Ave.,
Coquitlam; • and the Port Moody rec complex, 300 Ioco Rd. Voting day is April 19. Voters who aren’t registered can register at the polls but will be asked to show identification that proves both their identity and their current home address.
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Voters in Port MoodyCoquitlam have at least three chances to hear the provincial candidates speak before heading to the polls on April 19: • The Tri-Cities’ Chamber of Commerce will host an all-can-
didates’ meeting on Wednesday, April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Inlet Theatre in Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.); • Burquitlam Community Association invites the public to attend its debate, which will take place in the gym at Sir
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Cards will come back By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
After spring break, after the teachers’ strike, after Bill 22, schools are getting back to normal, says School District 43’s superintendent. Tom Grant told trustees Tuesday that staff meetings are being held, teachers are doing supervision and filling out report cards. Some issues may still have to be worked out, though. Students will be getting progress report cards at the end of the month, Grant said Tuesday, but they won’t be standardized. Parents can expect to see a mix of marks or a “meeting expectations” checklist and anecdotal remarks for the younger grades, and regular report cards with marks for high school students. At the end of the school year, all students will receive a final report card. But those won’t be
backdated to the beginning of the year, when teachers took job action to back contract demands. For Grades 10 to 12 students, however, marks from the previous semester have been archived and will be sent to the province for recording. “We’re in a pretty good place going forward,” Grant said, “We’re coming together a lot quicker than most [districts].” Still, not everything is back to normal. With administrators and teachers working together again, “People will attend staff meetings,” Grant said. “It doesn’t mean they’ll engage.” Bill 22 was passed in March, ending BC Teachers’ Federation job action and implementing a number of class size and composition changes; as well, a mediator has been appointed to deal with outstanding bargaining issues. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Share Family and Community Services representative Maureen St. Louis accepts a donation over $1,000 worth of colourful rubber gardening boots from Wim Vander Zalm of Art Knapp Plantland. The boots will be sold at Shared Treasurers, Share’s Port Moody thrift store, to raise funds for families in need. Vander Zalm said he wanted to support Share because they are local and “I think they do a great job.”
Uninsured family getting help after fire at home By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Port Coquitlam family of seven is struggling to get back on its feet after a fire gutted the top floor of its townhouse earlier this week. The fire started in a third-storey bedroom in the Woodland Drive complex. Port Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Chief Nick Delmonico said
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when firefighters arrived, the top floor was already in flames. Three residents who were at home at the time — mom Jamie GrantVaquareno and her three youngest children — got out safely. “The fire crews did a tremendous job putting out the fire before it got too much further but the third floor of the townhouse was completely
gutted,” Delmonico said. One firefighter was injured when a window blew out of the third floor and landed on his head. “He was knocked out cold and was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital with a concussion but he’s now been released with no serious threat to anything at this point,” Delmonico said. The cause of the blaze
appears to have been an accidental electrical fire. Grant-Vaquareno is a single mom on disability raising her six kids, aged three to 15, and she did not have insurance. She reported that the family’s clothes, shoes, toys, beds and bedding were all destroyed in the fire. Emergency social services has placed the family in a hotel and Share
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Family and Community Services has also stepped in to help. Share CEO Martin Wyant said the family will be moving in to temporary housing on Friday until their townhouse can be renovated. The Share food bank is also putting together baskets of food for the family and the organization is co-ordinating with other groups as
well to make sure they have what they need, such as beds for the children. “It’s the little bits and pieces we never think about,” Wyant said, the kinds of things that are taken for granted until suddenly they’re not there anymore. “ We ’ r e a s s u m i n g they’ll pretty much need everything to start over,” he said. The children’s
schools are also pitching in, organizing support drives to help the family. “We’re getting a lot of calls from people interested in helping out,” Wyant said. “There’s been a good, generous response happening.” Wyant said more information will be available next week after the family is settled in its temporary home. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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More counsellors, specialist teachers sought for SD43 By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The call for more school librarians as well as technology education, music, drama, art and home ec. teachers — plus more school counsellors to deal with vulnerable children — has shed light on issues facing Tri-City public schools. On Tuesday, School District 43 counsellors and learning specialist teachers called on the board of education to add more staff in the 2012/2013 budget. Laurelei Primeau from Pitt River middle school told trustees the erosion in the number of learning specialist teachers in the district has resulted in fewer learning opportunities for children, especially at middle schools. “Courses are being removed based on the availability of current staff and not on the education needs of students,� she said. Primeau said learning specialist teachers provide the kind of hands-on skills and artistic knowledge that children thrive on and will use for the rest of their lives. Vulnerable students — including kids in kindergarten — also need more attention, SD43 counsellors say. Mike Pledge, a stu-
District takes a budget breather School District 43 is putting off for one week its budget discussion after new information about money for schools came in this week. The board of education was prepared to discuss how to deal with a projected $3.3-million deficit HUMPHRIES for next school year but now expects to get more funding because of savings from the three-day teachers’ strike, the doubling of a Learning Improvement Fund and new grant allocations because of higher than expected enrolment and holdback grants. “These are not small change,� said SD43 secretary treasurer Rick Humphreys. Board chair Melissa Hyndes said the current preliminary budget, which was to have been discussed Tuesday, should be discarded. But the board approved the expenditure of nearly $4 million for maintenance work on roofing, lighting, painting and other upgrades. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
dent services co-ordinator, said counsellors are dealing with more students with anxiety disorders and mental health issues, and their caseloads are growing. Pointing to the high number of referrals to the Tri-Cities youth crisis response team — 260 children with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues in one year — Pledge said it’s counsellors who deal
with these kids first. “These are children who are attending our schools every day,� Pledge said. He told trustees that online resource and referral doesn’t replace human connections made by counsellors, a n d n o t e d i n c re a s ing academic and career pressures are the causes of more stress and anxiety among students.
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“It’s a more complicated life for adults and kids.� “It’s a more complicated life for adults and kids,� Pledge said. Rissa Wilson said more counsellors are also needed at the elementary school level to deal with increasing numbers of kind e r g a r t e n ch i l d re n identified with behaviour challenges. She said the combination of the longer day and the district’s desire to intervene early means counsellors are being asked to work with m o re ch i l d re n a n d families. Issues such as kids’ separation anxiety — and concerns of parents leaving their kids in school for a longer day — are among the issues counsellors have to deal with. “It’s trying to work with those parents and the teachers as well,� Rissa said, adding that she has been surprised by the number of kind e r g a r t e n ch i l d re n dealing with challenges as well as the high number of challenges they face. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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2. Hop to it this holiday! We all love Easter eggs, but they’re one of the most over-packaged products on the market. A huge cardboard box, plastic molding to hold everything in place, shiny foil wrapping – all to hold one little hollow egg! Consider buying chocolate eggs with minimal packaging – choose ones that are only wrapped in foil or buy in bulk. Instead of buying Easter grass for your baskets try shredded newsprint, brown paper bags or magazines. It’s a great way to re-use materials that can be tossed in your green cart later, or repurposed as packing material. City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
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7:00 pm – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY Business Amendment Bylaw No. 3796 COURTESY OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 43
The new $23 million Heritage Woods middle school will be the first in School District 43 with a green roof.
Space crunch in District 43 Portables, additions on the horizon By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 is counting on new schools, additions to old schools and portables to relieve enrolment pressure in some areas of the Tri-Cities. A long-awaited new middle school for Port Moody and Anmore is likely to go to tender in the next few weeks for a projected opening date of December 2013 and the district is seeking four classroom additions for Panorama elementary in Coquitlam. Bunting Coady Architects is designing
the new Heritage Woods middle school, which will have a capacity of 500 students. Meanwhile, at Panorama elementary, where space is quickly running out, the district is looking at squeezing some portables on to the school grounds to make way for construction.
Portables are also on the horizon for schools in northeast Coquitlam, another high-growth area of the district. SD43 is looking at placing portables in September at Leigh, Walton, Nestor and Irvine elementary schools. “We are starting to see enrolment pressure
in the northeast sector,” secretary treasurer Rick Humphreys told the board of education Tuesday. He said space is now a premium in these areas as people move into new neighbourhoods; only a few years ago, these schools had excess capacity. Humphreys also
warned trustees that the April 19 Port MoodyCoquitlam byelection will cause disruption at 11 Coquitlam and Port Moody schools, where polls will be located. The district will get money from Elections BC for rent and custodial services. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Bunnies are for life, not one weekend By Janis Warren
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Coquitlam is hopping on the animal group bandwagon to promote the message that rabbit adoption is for the pet’s lifetime — not just for Easter. Mayor Richard Stewart made the comment at Monday’s city council meeting, noting his daughter had recently adopted a rabbit from the city shelter. This week, the BC SPCA and Small Animal Rescue Society of BC issued their annual messages to urge the public not to treat bunnies, chicks or ducks as gifts. Rabbits can live up to 12 years and cost around $4,000 for food, equipment and veterinary care over that time. “If you don’t think through the purchase of an Easter rabbit, you may regret your decision,� Craig Naherniak, the SPCA’s general manager of humane education, said in a press release. Many unwanted rabbits are abandoned to the wild and can fall prey to predators such as coyotes or end up starving.
ity as human beings to use some common sense,� she said on Wednesday. “It’s a bylaw that’s unenforceable and won’t work.� In other Coquitlam council news, city staff this week released a
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Number of grow ops in Coquitlam dropped after the city implemented its Controlled Substances Property Bylaw. tion, “we’ll still do an inspection to see why the [electrical] consumption is so high,� Davidson said, noting the homeowner is not billed. “It’s just a courtesy.� C o q u i t l a m RC M P Cpl. Ray Stanford, who heads the local detachment’s five-member Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), said his officers only participate in PSIT searches to keep the peace and to ensure the safety of the inspectors — Mounties are not allowed on the property during an inspection. As for the MET’s
numbers, Stanford also said grow ops have declined in the city over the past few years. Last year, MET dealt with 20 seizures, down from 30 in 2010. Although the city said PSIT has been a success, it has drawn legal challenges. In an email to The TriCity News, city solicitor Heather Bradfield said, in the early years of the program, a number of lawsuits were brought against the city, “although these have now been concluded or have been dormant for quite
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Of the 18, PSIT found hazardous conditions (i.e., electrical, plumbing) in seven homes and revoked occupancy at just one. PSIT leader Shawn Davidson, assistant chief with Coquitlam Fire and Rescue, said the city’s 2007 Controlled Substances Property Bylaw, which allows police and municipal officials to enter a home and recover costs for inspection and dismantling grow ops, gave PSIT the ability to do its job. “We started to see the numbers drop because we got this deterrent,� Davidson said. “The people that want to do the grow ops, they now know that we have this team and have found out that Coquitlam is probably not the best place to set up.� Davidson declined to comment on whether the bylaw or PSIT is driving marijuana growers to other communities but Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows have reported similar success stories since introducing bylaws in 2007 that target the illegal enterprises, and launching their own inspection teams. Here’s how it works in Coquitlam: About twice a year, PSIT requests information from BC Hydro — as permitted under B.C.’s Safety Standards Act — on homes with power consumption more than 93 kilowatt-hours per day. Several factors then come into play before an inspection is made, Davidson said, including logging of ongoing complaints by neighbours of noise or smells. “We do an evaluation and a drive-by, and if we see there’s anything that concerns us before we take action,� he said. If no grow op is found in a home flagged for excessive power consump-
some time.� “To date, none of the cases against the city have made their way to determination through the court process, and the city has not been subject to adverse findings by the court concerning the operations of the PSIT.� Other municipalities haven’t been so fortunate. Mission’s public safety inspection team was put on ice indefinitely in January 2011 following widespread complaints from the public and a class action lawsuit being filed. A subsequent review of files where fines weren’t paid resulted in reimbursement to 15 homeowners. The municipal council elected in November announced in February that a review of all fines that were paid will also be conducted. Of the 499 Mission households inspected between April 2008 and January 2011 when the program was put on deferral, 283 were levied fines.
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The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Thursday, April 12, 2012. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca • Fax: 604-927-3015 • Mail: City Clerk’s OfďŹ ce, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 • In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s OfďŹ ce during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010) Additional information about this application can be obtained from the Planning and Development Department (Telephone: 604-927-3434). All 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 as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca. Should Council grant ďŹ rst reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notiďŹ cation to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.
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“We really couldn’t have asked for anything more from either of them.” The man is described as Caucasian with a heavy build, clean-shaven with short, brown hair and wearing a black t-shirt with a blue G-shaped logo on the chest area. He was driving an older model, white, twodoor car with a B.C. licence plate, possibly an Olympic plate. The last three digits of the plate are 109. And while incidents of “stranger danger” are rare, Chung said this one provides a reality check for parents to make sure their kids — even teens — are street safe. “A lot of resources for street-proofing children are targeted at elementary school students,” he said. “But this incident shows that older kids and teenagers still need good information about staying safe in their daily lives and what to do if they feel threatened.” spayne@tricitynews.com
$332,000 for 2009 crash caused by Coq. Mountie Inspection found no brake issues By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Port Moody man has been awarded almost $332,000 for injuries he sustained in a car accident with a Coquitlam RCMP officer. According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2009, Antonio Del Giglio, now 57, was heading home from work at about 1:30 a.m. He was driving north on Clarke Road in Coquitlam toward the intersection at Smith Street on a green light when Const. Melissa Becker, who was driving west on Smith, went through the red light and hit Del Giglio’s vehicle on the passenger side. Del Giglio, who was working as a local truck driver and a part-time guitarist in a band, said he suffered back and neck injuries, headaches, dizziness and depression because he was unable to return to work. At a week-long trial in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, Del Giglio claimed Becker’s negligence caused the crash,
saying she did nothing to avoid the collision. Becker argued that the braking system on her police cruiser failed, making her not liable for the accident. She also asserted that Del Giglio’s injuries were largely due to a 2008 accident for which she should not be found liable, and that Del Giglio had not taken adequate rehabilitative measures. In her reasons for judgement issued Monday, Madam Justice J. Miriam Gropper noted that when Becker realized her brakes were not working, she radioed her partner, who was in a vehicle behind her, put on her seatbelt and activated her emergency lights but did not make any effort to swerve out of Del Giglio’s path, put on her siren or honk the horn. In addition, evidence from a mechanical inspection following the accident showed there was no defect or malfunction of the brakes. “I have no hesitation in deter mining that Const. Becker was negligent and the defendants are, therefore, liable for the motor vehicle accident,” Gropper wrote. A lengthy discussion of Del Giglio’s prior
Crash, nobody hurt A serious collision Wednesday morning on the Mary Hill Bypass snarled traffic for an hour but caused no injuries. Shortly after 8 a.m., a Mazda heading east on the bypass was turning left on to Broadway Street when it crashed with a westbound minivan. The minivan then spun around and struck a third vehicle. There appeared to be extensive damage to the vehicles and one caught on fire but no injuries were reported at the time. Coquitlam RCMP are urging any witnesses to contact them at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2012-8820. medical history noted several prior accidents were minor, save for a rear-end collision in 1988 for which Del Giglio was awarded $70,000. A collision in May 2008 injured Del Giglio’s neck and back; he reported to his doctor that at the time of the 2009 crash, he mostly recovered and was back to work as a truck driver. Medical experts concluded injuries from the 2009 collision would make Del Giglio unable to return to his former job, giving him a “guarded at best” prognosis for long-
term recovery. Justice Gropper concluded the evidence showed that the January 2009 accident “caused the abrupt physical and mental decline,” Del Giglio experienced and that his injuries have had a severe impact on his life. S h e aw a rd e d D e l Giglio $80,000 for nonpecuniary damages, $74,291 for past wage loss, $150,000 for loss of future earning capacity, $25,000 for cost of future care and $2,577 for special damages. spayne@tricitynews.com
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t will be like pennies from heaven for charity groups if penny-pinching Canadians donate their coins to worthwhile organizations, such as the Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary, which will use them to purchase equipment and patient comforts. According to the ERH Auxiliary, now is the time for Tri-City residents to dig those coins out of car ashtrays and couches, and turn them over to a good cause because they will soon be out of circulation. The Hospital Cent$ program has been around for a few years but is well poised to take advantage of the phase-out of the copper, and other groups might make a few bucks from the costly coins, too. It’s only Canadian taxpayers who’ve been losing money — about $11 million per year — on producing on the nuisance coin. And that’s a pretty penny.
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To Vancouver, which he no longer recognizes AS I SEE IT Chris Bryan Dear Vancouver, We’ve known each more than 40 years, yet I feel we’ve grown apart. I don’t know when it happened. It started out so well. I remember the 1970s and ’80s. You were on the outside, stranded here on the Wet Coast. Nobody paid attention to you. Other cities got all the attention — Montreal, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles. But you were fun, in your own quirky way, and authentic. And above all, you were accessible. We’d hang out, and it didn’t cost much. Sure, your hockey team was awful but tickets were cheap and we shared our pain. Even in the early ’90s your universities had open doors. Folks cut from satisfactory, C+ academic cloth — like myself — were welcomed with open arms. We could dawdle a little, even, taking astronomy, women’s studies, the philosophy of logic.
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Everything was a little less serious back then. And there was even a time — and I’m casting back a while here, Vancouver — when average folks could buy your houses. And now. You’ve changed. Blame Expo 86. That was your grand “coming out,” your debutante ball that revealed your face to the world, much like that shy Princess Diana who helped open the world’s fair. Or blame the changing of the guard in Hong Kong, from Britain to China, and the huge influx of immigrants and money that has continued almost unabated ever since, helping to vault you into a new league, growing and flexing your muscles as a world city. Or maybe it was the shift to globalism, the removal of economic barriers and opening of trade around the world. Virtually overnight, you went from forgotten hinterland far from the lucrative eastern markets and Europe, to suddenly being Canada’s lone emissary at the doorstep of Asia. Today, you are the darling of all.
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“Some days, it’s as if you’ve lost sight of what matters. As if you’ve forgotten the people who live here, your gaze slightly up, striving to impress someone who hasn’t yet entered the room. Tourists, perhaps. Or investors.” Chris Bryan As in a great movie romance, all eyes have turned in the final act and realized that instead of a dowdy, beclouded outpost devoid of culture and architecture, you’re a 21stcentury city of gleaming glass, sunlight and cosmopolitan cuisine, surrounded by sparkling waters and snow-capped mountains.
How could we not have noticed before? Perhaps the accolades have grown tedious to you. Best City to Live, Most Liveable City and so on. It’s great. Really. I’m happy for you. And believe me, your charms are obvious. You’re amazing. But some days, it’s as if you’ve lost sight of what matters. As if all those prizes and all that attention on the world stage are going to your head a little. As if you’ve forgotten the people who live here, your gaze slightly up, striving to impress someone who hasn’t yet entered the room. Tourists, perhaps. Or investors. I wonder if you’re out of my league. Some days, you look like a stranger. Like a picture of a celebrity in a glossy magazine. I may know your story, but really, I wonder if I know you at all. Sincerely, Chris, born and raised Chris Bryan is editor of The Burnaby NewsLeader, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News.
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FACE TO FACE: Is the elimination of the penny a good idea for Canada?
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he penny will soon go the way of platform shoes, rotary dial telephones and floppy disks. Last week, the Harper government finally announced that it will discontinue the penny. While the one-cent coin seems to have an odd sentimental hold on my colleague opposite, I am thrilled about this government’s common-sense decision. I have never been a fan of the penny. In fact, I’m call anti-penny. Whenever I make a cash purchase, I’m quick to say, “Keep the pennies.” When a cashier slips a pile of coins into my hand, I quickly weed out the pennies and toss them in the “need a penny, take a penny” tray. And I must admit, sometimes I throw my pennies into the garbage. And despite all my efforts to live a penny-free existence, I still have thousands of coppers residing in overflowing jars at my home. Imagine if every Canadian, on average, hoarded just 200 pennies a year. That’s more than $50 million taken out of the economy — each year. Add that to the $11 million a year we’ll save in minting costs. Various studies in both Canada
and the United States have also derided the indirect cost of the coin to the national economy. One study suggests the cost of waiting in line to get pennies for change costs Canadians $20 million to $25 million a year. A U.S. study claims the average American wastes 2.4 hours a year handling pennies or waiting for people who handle them. This includes the ubiquitous 30 seconds we often spend waiting for the little old lady at the check-out to dig through her purse to find that last penny. And what about the cost to businesses? More than a dozen years ago, a Time article estimated that the U.S.-based pharmacy giant Walgreens lost $1.3 million each year merely counting pennies. Thus, the decision to eliminate the Canadian penny is long overdue. Australia and New Zealand got rid of their pennies about 15 years ago and it worked out very well for them. There was no significant increase in prices and, in fact, those nations are already engaged in discussions about removing the five-cent coin. Au revoir, pesky penny. You will not be missed.
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“Australia and New Zealand got rid of their pennies about 15 years ago and it worked out very well for them.” Andy Radia
vs. “With the demise of the penny, I assume the nickel will take up the mantle of useless Canadian coin. But how long will that last?” Jim Nelson What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what they have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.
he penny will soon be gone on the mantle; or to find, pick up and have good luck all day. from Canadian change purses and pockets, and, I We need useless coins for the suspect, from our lexicon. “take a penny, leave a penny” trays In a typical, penny-pinching in gas stations and corner stores move, the recent Tory federal (I’m not leaving a nickel). budget has dumped the lint-laden With the demise of the penny, I assume the nickel will take up the copper. We’ve resisted getting rid of it mantle of useless Canadian coin. But how long will that last? many times but the idea kept comIf, as they tend to be, the ing back, like a bad penny. But as my colleague has inciConservatives are in for a penny in for a pound with this policy, we’ll sively established, it costs Canada a pretty penny to produce the useless no sooner have changed Penny currency — more than it’s worth — Lane to Nickel Lane when we’ll so we are losing our cents because stop production of the five-cent we all know that a penny piece, beaver and all. saved is a penny earned In the interim, it’s raining “Nickels from (at least until now). You can comment on Heaven” is a considerIf the Conservatives any story you read at have their way, none of ably more hazardous www.tricitynews.com us will have two pennies prospect than is the to rub together. Before current currency of that happens, however, I would precipitation (and five times as precip like to put in my two cents’ worth. expensive, damn tax-and-spend Conservatives). There’s more to the penny than dollars and cents — er, nickels — And how can dewy-eyed lovers and I’m afraid this policy might be properly express themselves by gazpenny wise and pound foolish. ing into each other’s eyes and sayWe need a useless coin to disreing “A nickel for your thoughts.” spect so that we can respect larger It’s no good. The penny is too denominations. useful to cavalierly toss aside. We need a useless coin to toss But, then, I knew that Prime in wishing wells and fountains; to Minister Stephen Harper’s governcollect in glass jars when we get ment would eventually make us all home; to leave in unwanted piles penniless.
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TRI-CITYY LETTERS The Editor, I have been complaining to the city of Port Coquitlam for two years now, but to no avail. This year, as a single senior living in a one-bedroom apartment and on a fixed income, I was charged $614 for my water and sewer rates. I have no problem with the amount but what I disagree with, quite vehemently, is the fact that a house that may contain one to six (or more) people only pays approximately $75 more than I do. Consequently, I am subsidizing those fortunate enough to live in a house versus those of us who live in apartments and especially those of us who live alone. My water usage is a mere fraction of that of a family yet I am charged almost the same. The differential is completely unfair and I have addressed my concerns to both the mayor and the tax department with unsatisfactory responses. It is, quite simply, unjust and unfair. Elizabeth Twine, Port Coquitlam
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The Editor, Re. “Money in federal budget for Tri-Cities: MP Moore” (tricitynews.com, March 30). The federal budget release illustrates the paradox and inequities of government’s priorities. Can you really stimulate our economy and create thousands of jobs by allowing Canadians to spend more money in cross border shopping in the United States? Makes total sense to me! As for old age pension, if they get rid of the penny, seniors will have nothing to pinch in order to buy their next meal, let alone do any cross border shopping. The average Canadian will have to labour for 47 years before he can collect a pension. At 67 years of age, we will
be fortunate to have 10 healthy and enjoyable years left in us. The paradox is that a new Canadians can collect OAS after living here for only 10 years, even without making any contributions. This seems a little skewed. Here’s a really entertaining side show: The Governor General will now have to pay income tax. To ensure this will not put any undue stress on him and necessitate the need to pinch the non-existent pennies, his salary will be raised to cover this tax. When my wife read this, she asked me: “Do they think we are idiots?” I replied: “They know we are idiots, that’s how they get away with it.” Neil Swanson, Coquitlam
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Job hunters in the Tri-Cities will be able to visit one-stop service centres to get help finding work. This week, four offices opened up in this region — two in Coquitlam and one each in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam — as part of a network of 85 WorkBC centres throughout the province. O n W e d n e s d a y, S o c i a l Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux was on hand to officially launch the new employment program at the WorkBC Employment
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Home prices in the Tri-Cities are about the same as last year despite a more bullish economy and construction booming region-wide. According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), which released the MLS home price index this week, the benchmark price for a “composite” home — stats combining those of detached and attached homes and condos — is up 2.7% in Coquitlam, at $512,200. In Port Coquitlam, the benchmark price gained 1.5% in a year, to $407,100, while the Port Moody benchmark is up 1.3%, to $495,500. Broken out, the estimated average sale prices for a single-fam-
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in Coquitlam, $235,200 in PoCo and $311,800 in PoMo. The benchmark price for all residential homes in Metro Vancouver is $607,700, up 4.8% over the past year. On the sales side, Coquitlam detached homes fared well on the market, with 154 sales last month versus 147 in March 2011.
But house sales in PoCo and PoMo were down significantly when comparing the two months: Only 36 were sold in PoCo (compared to 60 last March) and 16 in PoMo (compared to 30 last March). The sale of Tri-City attached homes was on par but Port Moody apartment sales were down by half, from 40 sales in March 2011 to 20 sales last month. March sales in Greater Vancouver were the second lowest in 10 years, REBGV said in a news release. “Home sellers have been more active than buyers the first few months of the year but we continue to see a relative balance in the total supply of homes for sale and the current demand in the marketplace,” REBGV president Eugen Klein stated in the release.
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Mike makes intricate and elaborate eggs By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
His hands shake and his eyes are getting a bit weaker but Mike Vinter hasn’t given up his favourite hobby. He still heads down to the tidy basement workshop in his Coquitlam home, where he spends hours hunched over the delicate hollowedout eggs, painting the intricate shapes and patterns that are the hallmark of Ukrainian Easter eggs. Which is odd, considering Vinter is of Czech heritage, but that’s of little matter. Vintner, who is in his eighties, has been practising the art of pysanky for almost 20 years. It was his daughter, a teacher in Squamish, who introduced it to him. “I was forcibly retired 22 years ago and she said, ‘Dad I bet you’d enjoy doing this,’” Vinter recalled. “I said I didn’t think it was my cup of tea but then I tried it and really enjoyed it. It’s so easy on the nerves, you see.” His first efforts were “not very nice” but as
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Coquitlam’s Mike Vinter took up pysanky, the Ukrainian art of creating intricately designed Easter eggs, on his daughter’s suggestion when he retired. he practised, the eggs improved. Vinter even branched out, sampling his new-found art form on emu, ostrich and quail eggs. A standard chicken egg takes about three hours to complete but the massive ostrich egg clocked in at 24 hours of painstaking work.
He never took any classes but did read a book here and there to teach himself the techniques. Now, Vinter’s eggs are on display (and available for sale) at the Place des Arts gift shop, as well as at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. spayne@tricitynews.com
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It’s an Easter extravaganza Compiled by Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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Metro Vancouver’s Baby & Me Hiking Club starts today and runs Friday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to noon, until June 8 at Belcarra and Minnekhada regional parks, located off Tum-tumay-whueton Drive in Belcarra and Quarry Road in Coquitlam, respectively. The club is designed for new parents and their babies to enjoy guided, moderate-level hikes in two beautiful parks in the Tri-Cities — rain or shine. Parents should have thier own carriers and be able to carry their kids for at least 90 minutes. Expectant moms are welcome, too, but should be seasoned hikers and have permission from their caregiver. Cost is $20 per person, per series. Registration is required by calling 604-432-6359.
Saturday, April 7 EGG HUNT
Get a jump on the Easter bunny at the College Park community association’s Easter egg hunt at Westhill Park (203 Westhill Pl., Port Moody). The hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. when the big bunny himself arrives on an old-fashioned fire truck.
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The Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam) invites families to an Easter Arts Celebration from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. There will be egg decorating, an egg hunt, arts and crafts, entertainment by Second Storey Theatre’s Jennifer Pielak and a chocolate goody bag to take home. Cost is $10/child (10 and under); pre-register at www.experienceit.ca or 604-927-7529.
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Piper Huffman and her sister Lakota look for hidden Easter eggs at the Port Moody Station Museum Easter Extravaganza. This year, it’s on Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sharks have a program for you whether you’re a beginner, experienced or emerging elite athlete. Bring along your swim suit and goggles for an assessment. Visit www.coquitlamsharks.org for more information.
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BY- E L E C T I O N Get ready to vote. In the April 19, 2012 by-election, Port MoodyCoquitlam voters will vote for their Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Voting Opportunities There are many voting opportunities in B.C. Here are some of your options: Advance Voting Available to all eligible voters at any advance voting location from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 to Saturday, April 14, 2012. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible. General Voting Available to all eligible voters at any general voting location from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012. Other Voting Options Available to all eligible voters at the district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. You can also request a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca.
Bring Identification All voters need to prove their identity and current residential address to receive a ballot or to register when voting. Any one of the following is acceptable:
• B.C. driver’s licence • B.C. Identification card • Certificate of Indian Status If you don’t have any of the above, bring two documents that together prove your identity and current residential address. A list of acceptable types of ID is available at www.elections.bc.ca or at 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free). Voters without identification can be vouched for by a voter in their electoral district who does have the necessary identification, by a family member, or by someone who has the legal authority to make personal care decisions for the voter.
Voting Places Where to Vote cards will be sent to registered voters to identify their assigned voting place. If you are unable to vote at your assigned voting place, you may vote at any other voting place. Take the card with you when you go to vote. Any Questions? For further information visit Elections BC’s website at www.elections.bc.ca or phone 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free). Or contact your District Electoral Officer: 2322 St. Johns St Port Moody, BC V3H 2A9 Phone: 604-933-2041 Fax: 604-933-2048 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Still awaiting the buzz of bees this spring GREEN SCENE Elaine Golds Bees are valuable little pollinators
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n recent walks around my neighbourhood, it has been delightful to finally see a few spring blossoms with bright colours that contrast with the well-watered greenery. But on sunny days, when I listen for the drone of bees buzzing around the flowers, I worry that I hear so very few. At this time of year, bumblebees should be awakening from their winter hibernation and hovering over flowers with ravenous appetites. While there have been some newspaper stories about the plight and plummeting populations of honeybees, the equally disturbing disappearance of our native bees seems not to merit as much attention. Worldwide, there are estimated to be up to 40,000 species of bees, which, for the most part, are all important
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Because some other insects can mimic bumblebees in appearance, it takes an expert to identify them by the pattern of veins on their wings. With their hairy bodies, these insect look like — and could be — bumblebees. pollinators of flowerproducing plants, the process of fertilization by which these plants can produce their seeds and fruits. While bees are the most important pollinators, other insects such as some species of flies, beetles, ants, wasps, butterflies and moths have also evolved as pollinators of certain types of flowers. In addition to insects, tropical bats, several bird species — including all the hummingbirds — and even a mouse or two also assist in plant pollination. Still, bees are the true workhorses when it comes to providing pollination services. Pollination is an
extremely important ecosystem function because much of the food we and most other animals eat comes from flowering plants. Without the critical pollination services of these insects, we would have no fruit and very few vegetables. In fact, we would be left with little more to eat than the wind-pollinated grains and fish from the ocean. Even the meat in our diets ultimately depends on bees because pollination is required to produce the clover and alfalfa fed to farm animals. Because the production of cotton also requires pollination by
bees, our closets as well as our stomachs would be quite empty without their efforts. Clearly, we should be paying far more attention to these proverbial busy — but disappearing — bees. Honeybees are not native to the Americas but were brought here by early Europeans settlers who loved the sweet honey these bees produce in such copious quantities. Before the arrival of honeybees (some of which then escaped domestication and became feral), the American continents were already replete with more than 4,000 species of bees, wasps and ants, all of which play vital roles in the
pollination of native flowering plants. Much of the wildlife in this hemisphere ultimately depends on these insects to provide their food. These bee species included colonial nesting bees such as bumblebees and solitary nesting bees such as the mason, sweat and underground (mining) bees. It’s the bumblebees that I am missing amongst my garden flowers right now. With their hairy bodies and ability to regulate their temperature, bumblebees have evolved to be able to live in cold weather in temperate climates around most parts of the world.
There are even two species of bumblebees found north of the Arctic Circle. This time of year, it is the larger bumblebee queens that emerge from winter hibernation sites in the ground. They are the sole survivors of their species because all the other bumblebees — i.e., the workers, drones and old queens — died last fall. Fuelled by nectar from early blooming flowers, these surviving queens must quickly find an appropriate nest site and lay an initial set of eggs to begin their cycle of life anew. They also need to gather pollen, a highly nutritious food consisting of up to 30% protein and 10% fat, as food for their first cluster of eight to 10 eggs. Queen bumblebees seek out nest sites on the ground in grassy meadows, ideally in the abandoned nest of a meadow mouse. Thus, while most suburban yards have little to offer bumblebees in terms of nesting habitat, other places such as the fields of Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam provide ideal sites for them. The queen creates a honeypot at the front end of her nest on
which she will feed during rainy weather. Beneath her, in a clump of pollen, she will lay her eggs and incubate them with her body heat. Within a month, these eggs will hatch into larvae, which will eat the pollen, pupate and emerge as adult worker bees. These workers will then assume feeding and foraging duties to allow the queen to focus on laying more eggs. Thus, as bumblebee colonies grow in size over the summer, bumblebees should become a more common sight in our yards as the season progresses. The reasons that might explain why bees are in dramatic population declines will have to be the topic of another column. In the meantime, watch for occasional glimpses of bumblebees and the soon-to-appear mason bees. Truly, they are some of our most significant harbingers of spring. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vice-president of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and past president of the PoMo Ecological Society.
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Container gardens If you like to keep your garden contained, Place Maillardville Community Centre is the place to be this spring. Every Saturday from April 21 to May 26, the Coquitlam rec facility hosts The Edible Landscape, a workshop on container gardening for the balcony, patio or small yard. Participants will learn how to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers in small spaces so they may eat healthy, save the environment and save money. Classes run from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Place Maillardville and the cost is $6 per
Quiz fun to help a local library If your brain is bursting with knowledge of geography, history, current events, literature, sports and other trivia, you can show off your skills at the Friends of Coquitlam Public Library’s Quiz Night next week. You can form a team of eight with friends, family or co-workers, or individuals or smaller groups can register and will be matched with a team. This annual event raises money for literacy projects for children and adults living in Coquitlam, and for a new library, which will open this f all in Coquitlam Town Centre. Quiz Night will be held next Friday, April 13 at the library’s Poirier Branch (575 Poirier Street). Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the quiz begins at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served. Tickets are $25 per person. For tickets or for more information, phone the library at 604937-4130.
person (children may attend for free and must be accompanied by an adult); as well, all garden tools and supplies are included, and participants get to keep their containers and plantings. Topics are as follows: • April 21: Preparing garden beds, what seeds to plant, space saving ideas, planting in pots. • April 28: Making a salad hanging basket — pretty, convenient and space-saving. • May 5: Growing your own fruit; planting, pr uning and g rowing in small spaces. • May 12: Herbs—
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City of the Ar ts Toastmasters Club, a public speaking club serving Port Moody and the rest of the Tri-Cities, celebrates its fifth anniversary on April 19. If you have been thinking of going to a Toastmasters meeting, this is an excellent opportunity. The club meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Port Moody city hall and its mission is to provide a positive and friendly learning environment for members, so they can develop communication and leadership skills. The club focuses on teamwork, mutual respect and education programs. For more information, call 604-469-4693.
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f you can’t bring the people to the church, bring the church to the people. That certainly would apply to three churches whose stories can be found in Port Coquitlam’s early history. The following tells of three places of worship that were built around the same time (1909 to 1912) and began their existence at one location, then ended up being moved elsewhere to meet the needs of their followers. In 1908, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was built on Dewdney Trunk Road (now Kingsway), just west of Shaughnessy Street, where today you would find the north end of the Royal Canadian Legion parking lot. Early photos show a sound wooden structure with a steep roof and tall spire. In 1925, the name was changed to Trinity United Church when the Presbyterians, Methodists and
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Above: The old Port Coquitlam Baptist church, which was moved to Kerrisdale in Vancouver. Far right: St. Catherine’s Anglican Church circa 1912 (top) and in 1931, when the building was barged over the Coquitlam River. Congregationalists united and a decision was made in 1947 to move the church three blocks south to the corner of Shaughnessy and Whyte, where it remained until it was torn down in 1966. The current Trinity United Church was built that same year on the corner of Shaughnessy and Prairie Avenue. The Baptist Mission was built in 1912 during the area’s boom days on Flint and Oxford Street on the city’s north side, an area that was expected to develop rapidly with the coming of the
Canadian Pacific Railway to Coquitlam. By 1921, the boom had turned to bust and the forlorn church sat empty. The Baptist board decided to relocate the building to the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kerrisdale, 15 miles away, and plans to move were put in place. A ditch 40-foot-wide ditch and the 12-foot-high Pitt River dike were but two of many obstacles encountered in Port Coquitlam before the church was placed on a barge and towed down the Pitt and Fraser rivers
before being beached at the foot of Angus Avenue in Vancouver. After another two-and-a-half-mile mile journey overland, the Kerrisdale Baptist Church opened its doors to a grateful congregation at 2095 W. 43rd Ave. Of the three churches featured, only this one remains standing today, although it’s now known as the Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist. St. Catherine’s Church, largely built by voluntary labour, was opened on the city’s west side on Dewdney Trunk and Burleigh Avenue. From the start, water seemed to be an issue for St. Catherine’s, and would be for the rest of its days and beyond. The day St. Catherine’s opened, Nov. 28, 1909, the Coquitlam River overflowed due to heavy rains and salmon could be heard jumping under the building by those inside. After the service, the ladies had to be carried out by the gents through the knee-deep water to dry land. Contrary to what some history books say, the church did not get
washed down that same river in the great flood of October 1921 but it was decided by 1931 to relocate the church closer to its parishioners — and away from that darn river. On Nov. 3, 1931, the Herculean-task of dragging the building east to the river began, with skids and heavy timbers employed. After two days of toil and sweat, the church was in position to cross but a new problem arose — literally. At 9:30 p.m., an SOS came to the parson: “River rising rapidly, help needed to save skid timbers.” The parson and other men of the parish who came to assist in the darkness of the night floundered around in the wildly rushing current trying to save their church. The next day, the river was at its peak and the future was in doubt: Would the river win out this time? As luck would have it, by Sunday, the waters subsided and a dredging machine that had been working near by lent
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assistance to drag the beleaguered church over to the far bank. The rest of the move to its new location on McAllister Street seemed anti-climactic, with the BC Telephone Company supplying the workers to raise the 50 or more wires to let the church pass under — free of charge. The old church, moved across the street from city hall, was finally replaced by a new modern structure in 1963. In an ironic twist of fate, this church had to be demolished itself in 1999 when the foundation was found to be unstable due to being built over the old creek-bed of the east leg of the Coquitlam River, which meandered
through the downtown area many years before. Maybe some things are just meant to be, or not. The travels of these three churches over the sometimes rocky roads and dangerous shoals of life to continue serving their community showed a great determination — come hell or high water. • Note: A special thank you to local historian Niall Williams for his informative blog on the Baptist Church history. Your History is a column in which, once a month, representatives of the Tri-Cities’ three heritage groups writes about local history. Bryan Ness is a member of the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society.
Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre Public Workshop on the Neighbourhood Centre Attend our public workshop and learn more about the different visions for the Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre. View the exciting plans for the Neighbourhood Centre, provide comments, and have your questions answered. Date: Time: Place:
Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Leigh Elementary School - Gymnasium 1230 Soball Street Coquitlam, BC
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O Canada: geese & canoes Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the TriCities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
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• British Isles canoe journey: Explorer Chris Cooper presents his remarkable Spirit of Adventure, about a journey of friendship and exploration around the British Isles in Spirit Dancer, his 42-foot ocean canoe. The canoe was tested off the B.C. and Alaska coasts for three seasons before he attempted this epic adventure. The focus, in part, was to give youth and adults from Canada and Britain the unique challenge of travelling in a Canadian icon, the canoe. Don’t miss this opportunity to see pho-
tographs of his extraordinary journey. This takes place on Monday, April 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.
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• Adult Learners Book Club: This book discussion group is
for readers who are learning English. It meets once a month to discuss a book written in simple language. At the Wednesday, April 11 meeting, The Hangman by Louise Penny will be discussed. Penny has written a number of full-length mysteries set in Three Pines, Quebec and starring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. This shorter and easier to read book follows Gamache and his team as they try to solve the case of a man found hanging is the woods. Was it suicide or was it murder? Join club members for this opportunity to read more, practise English conversation and make new friends. All adult learners, including ESL, are welcome.
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Desert plants and animals are highly adapted to conserve water and carry out their life cycles in arid landscapes.
Talking water in the desert Retired prof at Burke meeting At next Tuesday’s meeting of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, retired UBC professor Ken Hall will give a slide presentation on the importance of water in the desert. Water? In the desert? Yes and Hall’s photographic tour on April 10
will start in the deserts of the south Okanagan, travel down through Washington State and into the southern deserts of California and Arizona. He will explore the plants and wildlife in and around the oxbow ponds north of Osoyoos Lake, the Coulee lakes of central Washington State and the ephemeral streams and springs in the
Arizona mountains. Along the way, Hall, an environmental chemist with more than 40 years of experience in research on water quality and land use, will explain how the unique watery habitats in these arid landscapes attract abundant wildlife and provide important migratory corridors. The Burke Mountain Naturalists meeting is
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Port Moody Public Library is partnering with Fraser Health to provide a free six-week workshop in chronic pain self management, chronic pain and diabetes. The program will run on Saturdays from April 14 to May 26 (no program May 19) from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. This program is targeted to adults experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain (such as chronic neck, shoulder, or back) and is also for those who suffer from whiplash injuries, chronic regional pain syndromes, repetitive strain injury, chronic pelvic pain and poststroke and central pain. The program may also be appropriate for those with conditions such as persistent headache, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes with neuropathy, and for individuals who have severe muscular pain due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis. Fa c i l i t at o r C a ro l Sicoli is responsible for co-ordinating selfmanagement programs in the Fraser Health
(North) area. Space is limited for this free program. Call 604-469-4577 to register. Port Moody Public
Library is open 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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• College Park Community Association Easter egg hunt, 10:30 a.m., Westhill Park. Hunt kicks off with Easter Bunny arriving on an old-fashioned fire truck.
SUNDAY, APRIL 8
• Coquitlam Sharks Aquatic Club final registration and assessment day at City Centre Aquatic Complex in Coquitlam, noon-5 p.m. The club starts the summer season on May 1. Whether you are a beginner, experienced or emerging elite athlete, Coquitlam Sharks has a program. Bring along your swim suit and goggles for an assessment. Info: www.coquitlamsharks. org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 10
• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ April meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Speaker: retired UBC professor Ken Hall, who will give a slide presentation on the importance of water in the desert. Admission is free and meeting is open to all. Info: 604-936-4108 or 604461-3864, or www.bmn. bc.ca. • Ladies Legion Auxiliary meets, 1 p.m., Legion Branch 133, PoCo. If you would like to meet new people, drop in or call 604-942-6028 for more information. • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7 p.m., in ERH’s
way?” Reservations: Marie, 604-420-2667 by April 9.
APRIL 10: PARENTS FOR FRENCH
• Canadian Parents for French, Tri-Cities chapter AGM, 7 p.m., Glen elementary school (staff lunchroom), 3064 Glen Dr., Coquitlam; all executive positions need to be filled. CPF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of French language learning opportunities through educational, social, cultural and sporting activities for youth. Info: www. cpf.bc.ca. ParkLane Room. Guests are welcome.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
• Fitness class fundraiser hosted by Friendly Forest Parent Co-operative Pre-school and YOUnique Fitness in the gym at Anmore elementary school; all proceeds going to support the pre-school; the Groove Method, cost: $10; doors open at 6 p.m. for registration and payment, class runs 6:15-7 p.m. More classes on April 18 and 25. Info: info@ friendlyforestpreschool. com. • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club presentation night (visitors welcome): stamp “swap and shop” at 7 p.m., presentation by speakers after 8 p.m., community centre, 630 Poirier St., McGee Room, Coquitlam. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.
THURSDAY, APRIL 12
• Canadian Parents for French, Tri-Cities Chapter, family yoga night, 6-8 p.m., Dr. Charles Best sec-
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
• Free community dinner at Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo; doors open at 3:30 p.m., dinner served at 4 p.m.; open to singles, couples, families.
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ondary school, Coquitlam; three half-hour sessions available: 6:, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Info: tricitiescpf@ gmail.com. • Tri-City Christian Women’s Club’s Women’s Connection luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Speaker: Adena Paget on “Who’s in control here, any-
• PoCo Garden Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church hall, corner of Prairie and Shaughnessy. Presenter: Bill Bischoff, who will speak about tropical orchids. Guests and new members are always welcome. Info: Marion, 604941-9261. see page A27
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Come out to golf and give something back to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, the heart of our healthy community. Enjoy great golf, food, prizes and of course, that heartfelt feeling that you’re raising funds for much needed medical equipment for the hospital. Thursday May 31, 2012 at Swan-e-Set Bay Resor t & Countr y Club PRESENTED BY
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
• Fitness class fundraiser hosted by Friendly Forest Parent Co-operative Pre-school and YOUnique Fitness in the gym at Anmore elementary school; all proceeds going to support the pre-school; Zumba, cost: $10; doors open at 6 p.m. for registration and payment, class runs 6:15-7 p.m. Another class on April 25. Info: info@friendlyforestpreschool.com. • Leadership students and staff at GOAL present clothing give-away, 10-11 a.m., in the gym at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Many SD43 schools have donated lost-and-found items for kids 5-18 and everything is washed and sorted. The clothing giveaway is open to all Tri-City families. Also, if anyone has clean lightly used clothing to donate, items are being accepted at 644 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-9241.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
• City of the Arts Toastmasters Club fifthanniversary meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall. The club’s mis-
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• Fear speaking to a group? Get self-confidence and speaking skills as the Tri-Cities only noon-hour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: tottcoquitlam.toastmastersclubs.org or Brad, 604-4182393. sion is to provide a positive and friendly learning environment for its members so they can develop communication and leadership skills, and in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Take part in the anniversary celebration and see what Toastmasters is about. Info: 604-469-4693.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
• 1st Coquitlam Scout Group bottle drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; refundable beverage container donations can be dropped off at the Scout Hall in Blue Mountain Park, 1040 Winslow Ave., corner Porter Street, Coquitlam.
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• Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends. Group meets on the third Friday of each month at the PoCo
Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Keiko, 604-942-9431 or Nina, 604-941-9032. • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Information: http://6399. toastmastersclubs.org. • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-937-4130. • PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Phil, 604-468-2801 or Tony, 604-461-5901. • Morningside Toastmasters meetings
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are held Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: lindakozina@ gmail.com or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca. • Tri-Cities and Area Women’s Friendship Club welcomes all women to join weekly fun and interesting activity groups. These include breakfast group, walking group, bowling night, games night, dinner night and a casual conversation/discussion group night. For a casual drop-in, the second Wednesday of each month, members meet for coffee/book/social night at Coquitlam Public Library’s Town Centre branch (at city hall), 7 p.m. For dates, times and locations of our other activities, call Wendy, 604-468-2423. • Do you want to improve your public speaking skills or practice host-
ing a meeting in a friendly environment? City of the Arts Toastmaster Club meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Club provides opportunities to practise your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Andrew at andrew_geider@hotmail. com or www.cityartstoastmasters.com. • Dogwood Drama Club meets every Monday and Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Dale, 604-939-6172. • Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 40+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of activities such as dining, theatre, travel, bowling and more. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month (no meeting in December). New members are welcome. Info: tcsscmember@gmail.com or Darline, 604-466-0017 or Vicki, 778-883-6108.
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aster lilies are still very much a part of the Easter season, not only for their serene beauty but also for their enticing fragrance. One whiff of their perfume and you just know it’s Easter. I have been unable to find exactly when lilies were first grown commercially for the Easter season but old growers’ records from the 1920s indicate that at that time, they were in production in North America. The lily was chosen because of its long, pure white trumpets, enticing perfume and its ability to be forced into bloom for a specific season. ‘Croft’ was one of the first varieties selected and I can remember my father growing them back in the early ’50s. They were lovely but, very much like early poinsettias, it was a trick to keep the foliage on until Easter. In the ’60s the ‘Ace Lily’ was introduced and later ‘Nellie White’, which is one of the finest longiflorum varieties. Today, virtually all Easter lily bulbs are grown in Oregon. Quality bulbs make the difference between success and failure for many lily growers, so it is always a mad scramble to harvest the bulbs at the right time and have them shipped immediately to the growers’ cold storage facilities to begin a pre-cooling process. The forcing period for lilies is about 100 days and timing is everything. There is not a huge demand for Easter lilies on Easter
Monday. With the Easter season changing each year and with variable weather factors, it is a tricky business. Because of the many temperature fluctuations during the forcing period, it is important to keep your lily as cool as possible in your home. They love an east or north window. Water them thoroughly, then let them dry out only slightly before you water again. If you keep them too wet or too dry, the bottom leaves will yellow and fall off. As each flower finishes, cut it off to keep the plant looking fresh. It’s also a good idea to pick out the yellow anthers as each blossom opens to prevent them discolouring the pure white blooms and to protect all those noses that venture near to smell the lovely perfume from getting a dusting of yellow pollen. More importantly, it saves a dry cleaning bill if the pollen gets on your clothes. Easter lilies are not true hardy bulbs but they can be planted outside in a protected area to build up the bulbs for next year. You will often be treated to a second flowering this fall if you are lucky. Oriental lilies, like ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Stargazer’, are beautiful alternatives to Easter lilies. They both come in lovely shades of pink and are highly perfumed. After flowering, they can be planted in your garden with your other hardy lilies for a beautiful display year after year. Lilies are only available for the next few days, so if you would love to fill your home with their amazing perfume, do pick one up to celebrate Easter.
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showcases great views Hungerford Properties is hitting new heights with their latest development, Altitude. Located in UniverCity at Simon Fraser University on Burnaby Mountain, the two high-rise towers will give buyers 360-degree views of Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm, the North Shore mountains and downtown Vancouver. “This is the last best view location on Burnaby Mountain,” says Jason Dolker, director of sales, marketing and service for Hungerford. The location is a draw for buyers to its proximity to everything without being right in the middle of it. “It’s a retreat from the city yet still connected,” Dolker says. “You get the
best of both worlds ... Nobody has our views ... we’re 1,300 feet above sea level. Nothing can compare.” Buyers looking for a greener lifestyle will find their perfect home at Altitude, as it will be part of one of the most sustainable communities in the Lower Mainland. Surrounded by 1,400 acres of forest, the building is designed to be about 45 per cent more efficient than traditional buildings and includes a three-bin kitchen recycling centre and a hydronic hot water heating system, among other energy-efficient features. For more information, visit www. hungerfordproperties.com/altitude or call 604-456-8883.
efficient ... it’s very livable.” Udzenija says that livability is one of the most important things to Concord, and this shows in every home they build. With shared amenities such as an entertainment kitchen, formal dining room, karaoke room, an indoor driving range and an outdoor putting green, Concord has spared no expense on keeping their residents happy and healthy. The fitness facility is particularly impressive, with a stateof-the-art cardio gym that is outfitted with the latest in Italian Kinesis fitness
equipment. “Our amenities set us apart,” says Udzenija. “No other development at this particular time has such an expansive amenities set.” The Met is opening for previews this week, but there has already been a lot of interest in the market. “We’ve been very excited about this for a long time,” Udzenija says. The grand opening will take place April 21. Home start at $279,900. For more information, visit www.themetburnaby. com or call 604-899-8800.
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Concord Pacific continues to impress with The Met by Kerry Vital
With the opening of their newest high-rise development, The Met in Burnaby, Concord Pacific is once again proving why they are an integral part of the Metro Vancouver real estate business. “It’s all about the location,” says Concord Pacific’s Project Marketing Manager Peter Udzenija. “There are parks everywhere, we’re kitty-corner to Metrotown and just a block and a half from SkyTrain. It’s comfortably close.” The condominium suites are spacious and come in a variety of oneand two-bedroom floorplans. There are some three-bedroom suites available as well on the upper floors. With 8’8’’ ceilings and open balconies or terraces in most homes that are perfect for enjoying your beautiful view, you will never feel cramped in your new space. Wideplank engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas and plush carpeting in the bedrooms is standard, and both lend a touch of elegance to the home. The kitchens are full of thoughtful little details, such as a waste recycling bin and sliding basket under the kitchen sink, soft-close hardware on all the cabinets and a modern white marble tile backsplash that is perfectly complemented by wood veneer cabinetry with open glass display shelving and under-cabinet
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We have everything that people want,” says Concord Pacific Project Marketing Manager Peter Udzenija. “It’s very livable.”
lighting. Depending on your plan, your kitchen will be lit by pot or track lighting, and the engineered stone countertop is almost too beautiful to mar by preparing food on it. The Miele appliances are a chef ’s dream, while the polished chrome Grohe faucet is yet another beautiful detail. The luxury extends to the bathrooms, which include engineered quartz stone countertops, a custom medicine cabinet with a mirror, shelves and built-in lighting, and white marble tile flooring that matches the tub/shower surround. Homeowners are given the option to have their home automated with Control4 technology or include air conditioning in their suite. “We have everything that people want,” Udzenija says. “Because of the shape of the building our plans are very
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The expansive lobby of The Met, top, will include a lounge area for residents. Situated in the middle of parkland, above, it is easy for homeowners to feel a part of nature while still being close to every amenity they could possibly need, from the Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre, left, to a convenient SkyTrain station.
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Consider pre-conception detox GUEST COLUMN
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hen we think of a healthy pregnancy, many things come to mind, including physical activity, healthy eating and stress management. But we often fail to recognize the significance of a healthy lifestyle and diet even prior to conceiving. If we can reduce our exposure to environmental pollutants now, our future children will have a healthier start to life. Toxic compounds can pass through the placenta or concentrate in breast milk due to its high fat content. This is because many toxins are fat-soluble and will accumulate in fat tissue. While babies need the fat as nourishment, it is unfortunately an efficient way of exposing them to these toxins. Babies are particularly vulnerable because of their immature organ systems and limited ability to process these compounds. POP — persistent organic pollutant — is a term used to describe environmental pollutants that are stable, stored in the body in fat tissue and can have negative effects on the hormonal system. POPs include lead, mercury, PCBs and dioxins, to name a few. We now have evidence through animal studies that this early exposure can have negative effects on child development and even future cancer risk. One of the most insidious sources of toxins are the foods we eat. A diet study done by the FDA revealed POP contamination in a whopping 155 foods. The pesticide DDT was by far the most common despite the fact that its use has been banned in most countries since the 1970s (by definition, POPs persist in the environment and do not degrade). Other prevalent contaminants were insecticides and pesticides. One of the notable contaminated foods was dairy products, which are often eaten in greater quantities during pregnancy. This is likely due to the fact that animal
products are higher on the food chain and, thus, the animal has a greater ability to concentrate the toxins in its fat stores, which are then passed on to the consumer. In addition to POPs, non-persistent pesticides are also a concern. Studies on a class of pesticides called organophosphates have shown a range of cognitive effects on children exposed to low levels in utero. Some of the observations that have been noted are a lower IQ, decline in motor skills, poor focus and hyperactive behaviour. This type of pesticide is found in chemical products used to control weeds, insects, fungi and rodents. Often the primary exposure to these chemicals is by eating foods that are sprayed with them. If you’re wondering how else you might be exposed to these pollutants, the answer is that they are all around us. Environmental contaminants come from a variety of sources, including solvents, fumes, paint thinners, personal care products, plastics and old building materials. They enter the body through the skin or they are inhaled as fumes. PCBs were used in industrial processes and now end up in our oceans and food supply when they are not disposed of properly. Others are used in the manufacturing of electronics and foam padding in sofas and mattresses. The toxins leach out of these items and settle onto the ground as dust. It’s virtually impossible to completely avoid all toxins but, by educating ourselves, we can reduce our exposure. Detoxification before conception is the ideal way to reduce exposure to environmental toxins for both mother and child, giving your baby a brighter future. Here are some tips to get you started:
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• Consume at least five servings of fresh vegetables daily, including at least one serving
of dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach, collards or chard. An antioxidantrich diet will help reduce the oxidative stress caused by certain pesticides. • Try juicing fresh vegetables such as cucumber, celery and carrots. Add in a burst of flavour with ginger, lemon, cilantro or flat leaf parsley. The liquid phytonutrients are easily absorbed through the digestive tract and into your cells. • Drink plenty of filtered water to help flush out toxins. • Eat whole foods — those that are minimally processed, such as raw nuts and seeds, fresh produce, oats, quinoa and brown rice. Read labels of any packaged foods you consume so you know
what you’re putting into your body. To limit your exposure to environmental toxins: • Avoid animal fats as they are higher on the food chain and appear to be some of the most concentrated sources of POPs. Among the highest ranked foods that were tested are cheese butter and hamburgers. • Avoid using plastic with the #7 recycling symbol, as it often contains BPA. • Avoid BPA-lined canned foods. Use fresh or frozen foods or use cans labelled “BPA free.” • Avoid personal care products such as shampoos and lotions with phthalates. Although there are no labelling requirements for phthalates, they are often listed
as “fragrance” or “parfum” on the ingredients. “Natural fragrance” or “essential oils” should not contain phthalates. • Use the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list to avoid the 12 most commonly pesticide contaminated produce items. Always wash your produce thoroughly. – written by Amanda Svendsen, naturopathic physician at Port Moody Naturopathic Health and Wellness, 604-949-0077, www.portmoodynaturopathic.com.
One-on-one’s for those with diabetes More than two million Canadians have diabetes and those who commit to managing their disease can lead healthy and active lives. London Drugs pharmacies’ certified diabetes educators are hosting Diabetes and Your Nutrition Clinics in April and May. (Select clinics are available in Punjabi, Korean and Cantonese.) In Coquitlam, the Diabetes and Your Nutrition Clinic is on April 13. Interested participants can call 604-448-4815 to reserve a space, or go in to the store to book an appointment. There is a $15 fee to attend. The clinics involve a 45-minute, one-on-one, personal consultation.
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Coquitlam’s Sydney Veljacic (13), seen here toiling for the Glenenagle Talons during the high school season last fall, is one of three Tri-City players competing for Canada this week versus the U.S. in an Under-17 field hockey exhibition series in West Vancouver.
Canada fields Tri-City trio vs. U.S. By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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he national anthem is ‘O Canada’ but Coquitlam’s Sydney Veljacic was singing a different –– albeit very similar –– tune heading into this week. “Go Canada!” That was the Gleneagle secondary school student’s last line in her email response to questions heading into the USA-Canada Challenge Under-17 field hockey series at Rutledge Field in West Vancouver. Things didn’t start so well for Veljacic and her fellow Tri-City teammates Samantha McIlwrick and Paige Hamilton as their Canadian squad was bounced 2-0 by the Americans in the first of their four contests Wednesday. Games 2 and
3 were slated for Thursday (after The Tri-City News’ deadline) and Saturday, both noon starts, with the series’ finale set for 9 a.m. Sunday. “I think our main goal for the series would be to end each game with a positive outcome but, ultimately, just be proud of how we played as a team and how we’ve represented our country,” said Veljacic, who was named B.C. U-16 Player of Year last year. “Playing in the series definitely ranks high among my field hockey career path thus far. I am very excited that I have the opportunity to represent my country. I feel honoured to have been chosen for this squad.” McIlwrick, a 16-year-old Port Moody secondary student who also serves as umpire in the sport, agreed
with Veljacic, saying toiling in the series is the thrill of her lifetime thus far. “This is a great opportunity for me to compete, I’m super excited to compete,” said McIlwrick, who organized the 2011 Game for a Cure last November featuring Tri-City high school players versus women’s club members in support of the BC Cancer Foundation. “Playing for Canada at the Under-17 national level in field hockey is the highest level of competition I have yet played. “My future goals are to continue playing at the highest level that I can, including university.” Veljacic has battled against U.S. competition in the past and entered the series knowing pretty much what
to expect from the always-aggressive Americans. “I think there’s going to be some good competition,” Veljacic said. “I’ve played in tournaments in the states before and normally the U.S. teams plays a strong and physicaltype of game.” McIlwrick agreed the Canadians will have be at the top of their game in order to challenge their spry North American rivals. “I am expecting some very competitive games and we will have to work hard as a team to be successful,” she said. Veljacic, McIlwrick and Hamilton are among 26 players on Canada’s U17 team roster at the Challenge, which also features a series involving Canada’s U21 unit versus the Americans’ U19 squad.
Olympics-bound Coquitlam cyclist Jasmin Glaesser spun her way to a pair of medals Thursday at the 2012 UCI Track World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. Glaesser, 19, won a silver medal in the women’s 25-kilometre points race after earning a bronze medal in the women’s team pursuit, along with Tara Whitten of Edmonton and Victoria’s Gillian Carleton. The Canadian trio edged the New Zealand squad in a photo finish for third spot, posting a time of 3:19.629 to the Kiwis’ 3:19.847. The three Canucks had qualified pe== for the 2012 Olympics in London, England. “The points race was offered to me a couple of weeks ago and I really didn’t get a chance to prepare,” The Canadian Press quoted Glaesser, whose 28 points were second only to Russia’s Anastasia Chulkova with 31 and ahead of third-place finisher Caroline Ryan of Ireland with 24. “ I was tired but having been on the podium earlier, there was some adrenalin in my system and that definitely helped out.” The Canadian trio entered the event with the objective of fine tuning technical elements of the team pursuit, notably exchanges between riders. “We were up against some tough competition but kept our focus entirely on producing the best ride that we could,” Glaesser said. “Of course there is room for improvement, not just in placing, but in our execution and technique as well.”
COQUITLAM METRO-FORD SOCCER PLAYERS of the WEEK JOSIE POZZOLO JACOB POWELL e! n Coquitlam Metro-Ford TNT Coquitlam Metro-Ford EURO S...forcyoourrCeMFSO am Te C Since the beginning of the season, JACOB POWELL has been an essential part of the Under 15 Euro team. Jacob is a natural centre-midfielder and has excelled in that role since the start of the season. However, due to injuries, Jacob has also been asked to play as a centre-back on a few occasions and has played remarkably well in that position as well. Furthermore, despite the fact that he is not a forward, Jacob remains the league’s top goalscorer! His unselfishness to play wherever his team needs him, his tireless work ethic, and his desire and willingness to learn have contributed enormously to JACOB POWELL being selected to the BC Provincial team’s first phase training program. For his excellent performances through the season, JACOB POWELL has been selected as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week!
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Push pride aside and remember to fish for fun first TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz
If you like the peace and tranquility of fishing, this could be your favourite time of the year since many anglers don’t renew their licence until May. As we stand on the threshold of another fishing season, let’s try to remember to keep fishing fun for everyone. I know how it happens, with so many options and so many species to choose from, it is not like it was in
Time to renew angling licences It is renewal time, your B.C. fishing licence has likely expired and your Washington state licence needs a new stamp at the end of the month.
the “good old days.” Today we have a completion for this and a completion for that; and of course there is a whole list high-priced items for each category. Then there is our B.C. fish species –– five species of trout, five species of salmon, two species of bass and three species of panfish –– and we feel a need to master them all. Why, because someone else says we need
to, or is it because we want to pride ourselves on being better than the next guy? Pride sets you up for a fall, and sucks the fun right out of the game. What happened to fishing for fun? What happened to fishing for recreation? As a fly fishing instructor and sport fishing columnist, I remember a time when I lost track of what fishing is supposed to be.
In my quest to be at the top of my game, fishing became research, research, research. It took three days confined to a barge floating on Stave Lake to realize I had forgotten the key ingredient to great fishing –– fun. Since that day, when I teach a class or I take someone fishing, I endeavor to keep it simple so everyone can understand, and ask myself, “Will this be fun?”
This year, as you make your plans and set your goals for your best fishing ever, try to keep it simple and make it fun for everyone.
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Fishing on our Lower Mainland lakes is fair to good. The ponds I fished last weekend registered 11 degrees Celsius, which means all our local lakes should be active soon.
Concentrate on the northeast sections of your favorite lake for best results. The Fraser River back waters are fishing well for cutthroat. The Stave River is good for cutthroat. The Harrison River is good for cutthroat and rainbow. The Chehalis River is fair to good for steelhead and cutthroat. The Vedder River is good for steelhead and cuttthroat.
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LEWIS, Rhys David born December 23, 2008 in New Westminster, BC passed away March 30, 2012 in Coquitlam, BC. Survived by his loving parents Scott & Deena Lewis (nee Rogers) and older sister Mia. He will be greatly missed by his grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins and numerous family and friends. Rhys had an incredible spirit that will be missed by all. Services will be held on Tuesday, 12:00 PM, April 10th, 2012 at First Memorial Burkview Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rhys Lewis Athletic Legacy Fund would be greatly appreciated. Box 4280, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3Z7 First Memorial Burkview Chapel 604-944-4128
NEWTON, Arlene (nee Wilson) born June 5th, 1930 in Toronto, passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2012 in Port Moody. Predeceased by her husband, Robert (Bob) 1994. She will be greatly missed by her brother Barry (wife Linda), daughter Tammy and all her many friends from here and abroad. We were all so fortunate to have been in her company and shall treasure these moments forever. Wherever she went, there was always fun and laughter. Service will be held on Sun., April 29th @ 1:00 pm in the First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam, B.C., 604-944-4218. Flowers welcome, or in lieu, a donation to the Canadian Wildlife Federation would be appreciated. Celebration of life to follow immediately after, at Legion #133 - 2675 Shaunessy St. Port Coquitlam. SMITHSON, Frederick George D.S.M FEBRUARY 10 1923MARCH 27 2012
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Fred, on Tuesday March 27, at George Derby Care Centre. He was surrounded by his loving daughters. Fred was a British War Veteran of WW ll and received the Distinguished Service Medal (the highest award given to an able seaman) for bravery under fire. He was born in Wigan, England and trained to be Journeyman Plaster. Fred met and married his wife Eileen, and after the war, immigrated to Canada in 1948 where he started his own Plastering Business. Fred was predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen, grandson David, son-in-law Frank, and his two brothers Bernard and Frank. Survived by two daughters, Pat and Sharon (Larry), grandchildren Graham, Tricia, Stephanie (Ryan), and Ryan, great grandchildren Jesse, Drey, Kaleah, Gabriel, Micheal and Peyton. A memorial tea will be held at Port Coquitlam Legion 2675 Shaughnessy Street, from 2 until 5 pm on Monday, April 9th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the heart and stroke foundation. A special thanks to Dr. Morseley and the staff at George Derby for their dedicated and loving care, they gave to our dear father and grandfather.
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Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours. In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive: • FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked! Call our office or visit our website for more info. 604-536-9287 or www.canadianopen fastpitch.com or Attend our next Volunteer meeting for more details. Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel, 8828 201 Street, Langley
PERSONAL SERVICES 171
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
(#102055) Bonded
Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger
Sekora Electric Ltd. Specializing in residential renos and service 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:
www.stonebridgeom.com
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
BAJ MINI EXCAVATING, Sewer, storm, drainage, oil tank removal, paving, old house drainage. 604779-7816, 604-540-9420
PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919. Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
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VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
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Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125
Kristy 604.488.9161
HERFORT CONCRETE
CONCRETE & PLACING
NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
When you need help in a hurry... rush on over to bcclassified.com We’re here for you. The answer to your problem can be as easy as picking up your paper. To place an ad call
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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HOME CARE
European Lady with 15 yrs experience can provide care for older person. Companionship, cleaning, etc. (778)859-2728
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LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
threescocatering@shaw.ca
FENCING
ASHDOWN CONTRACTING Fences, Decks & Reno’s. Quality you can Afford. 604-970-4732
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Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca
VOLUNTEERS
ELECTRICIAN. Licensed. Local. Low cost. Big/small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062
778-840-2421 .
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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.
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam
TRADES, TECHNICAL
Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms. Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.
ELECTRICAL
#300-2232 McAllister Ave. POCO
Please fax resumes to: 604-528-8084 or email Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca Only those with these qualifications will be considered.
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#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774
604-472-7776
Part-Time Position, 1-2 weekdays, approx. 5 hours per day. Ideal for semi retired sales people. No evenings or weekends. If you enjoy fashion sales and working with seniors, this position is for you. Requirements: clothing sales exp. & own transportation. Position is for immediate start.
Younghusband Resources Ltd PO Box 21116 Maple Ridge Square RPO Maple Ridge, BC V2X 1P7
Home Sharing - Do you want the best of both worlds? Work from home while your family opens their hearts and home to an adult with disabilities. For more information email: home-share@younghusband.ca
A + Spa
DRIVER/LABORER for reg. pick-up + junk removal services. Must have class 5 with clean dr/ab + crim rec, be phys. fit + enthus with positive attitude. $16/hr. w/benefits. 24+ h/w apply @happystan1@hotmail.com
Community Support Worker Required for supporting adults with physical and mental disabilities. CPR/First aid and valid driver’s license. Competitive wages (union rates and benefits) Must be available weekends and some over nights (Full time overnight position available). Send resumes to:
Fax - 604-466-1207 Email: info@younghusband.ca
M A R K B R A G I E L, CFP Tri-City Business Centre 604-552-9399 ext. 329
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN
Hardwood Floor Specialist •Installation•Sanding•Refinishing Express your unique & individual style with a custom stain. Dust free sanding. 778-995-Wood (9663). View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com
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LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in: - ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
Ph: 604-469-2331 281
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawn cuts, aerating, power-raking, pruning, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900
Alpine Landscaping
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
✶ 2012 Spring Special ✶ $95 includes: Aeration, Moss Control & Fertilization Now accepting NEW 10 day weekly lawn mowing customers. ✓Installation ✓ Maintenance ✓Renovations ✓Call a Profes.
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
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GARDENING
DRYWALL
604 - 961 - 8595
45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
*BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132.
COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING
FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Taping / Textured ceilings 463-5413 J.R. DRYWALL, Specializing in sm jobs, taping & textured ceilings. 35yrs exp. John 604-460-0830 THREE STAR DRYWALL LTD Boarding, Taping, & texture. Small jobs welcome! Kam 604-551-8047
★ SPRING CLEANUP ★ S S S S
Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming~Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding Wooden Retaining Wall
Fully Insured
All Work Guaranteed
Call John 604-464-8700 778-867-8785
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GARDENING
GARDENS BEAUTIFUL, providing affordable lawn & yard care in Coquitlam for 10 yrs. Honest & reliable. Give me a call Jim. Licensed. Worksafe ins. 604-939-1519. IVY GREEN YARD SERVICE Hedges, pruning, yd cleanup, maint 35 years exp. FREE Estimates. Guar. Work. Calvin 604-992-4633
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
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NO JOB TOO SMALL!
AFFORDABLE MOVING
$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234
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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
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOST COCKATIEL: He’s yellow and white with orange cheeks. His name is Kakoli he’s super friendly and would come to you if called. He’s been missing since Saturday Mar 31st. We miss him dearly. If found please call any of these numbers (604) 364-6166 / (604) 3293882 / (604) 944-6051 REWARD OF $1,000.00 if returned safely.
Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
604-537-4140
Call Tim 604-612-5388
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PLUMBING
✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 Bridgeview Plumbing & Heating : H/W tank, New construction, repairs, furnace. Licensed, insured and bonded.604-561-7756
Alpine Landscaping
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞
.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services
LAWNS PLUS
Landscape Maintenance
D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured
* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168 ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715
Residential~Strata~Commercial
# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
604 - 961 - 8595
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
ANDY’S LANDSCAPE Majored, 20yr exp. www.andyslandscape.ca 778-895-6202
Serving Tri City 32 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com
Scott 604-891-9967
WDesign & Renovations WCedar Decks WFences WWooden Retaining walls Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.
.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting
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PRESSURE WASHING
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Call Ian 604-724-6373
AT NORTHWEST ROOFING
**SPRING SPECIAL** COMPOSTED MUSHROOM MANURE $5/Yard + Delivery *****************
Dean 604-834-3076 HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Also rubbish removal available Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430
AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
Improvements,
604-465-3189 DRNEWEARTH.COM Call: (604)460-8776
DRNEWEARTH.COM Call: (604)460-8776
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL (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
Seven Days a Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
INTERIOR / Exterior Repaints & New Construction Ceiling Painting/Drywall Repair
(604)465-1311
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
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FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.
GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362
REAL ESTATE
KIWI ROOFING. For all your residential re-roofing needs. Call Rob for free estimate. (604)537-7057
New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
627
HOMES WANTED
PAUL BUNYAN Tree Service
25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.
* ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates
Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765 R.B. HOME MAINTENANCE, Roofing and Repairs. Call Rick for free estimate, 604-928-5769
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Prompt Delivery Available
533
NAHAL CONSTRUCTION
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
OF Home (604)501-9290
APPLIANCES
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
NO Wood byproducts used
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060
When QUALITY Matters
Home Renovations and New Construction
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POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
604-351-6245
ORCA Spray Power Washing. We offer top to bottom exterior cleaning, specializing in tile and cedar roofs. Fast, Friendly, Courteous service. HST and WCB registered. Give us a call at 604-366-4506
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Free Estimates
MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions
Woodland Decks
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
(604)671-2746 MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Retaining Walls New Lawns Plant Installation Complete landscape installation services.
PETS
Rottweiler Pups- PUREBRED, tails, dewclaws, shots, vet checked Health guarantee. Ready April 6th $650. to $1,000, 604 460 0804.
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
LANDSCAPING
SUNDECKS
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PETS
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
Cleaning & Repairing
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416
RENO & REPAIR
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808. GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
meadowslandscapesupply.com
604-942-6907
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL .
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#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Craig 604 - 240 - 7594
RECYCLE-IT!
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
Free Estimates BBB • WCB • Insured Check Out Our Extraordinary Projects At www.caliberwest contracting.com
604.764.9594
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
MAKING YOUR RENOVATION DREAMS COME TRUE... Kitchens • Bathrooms New Additions • Flooring Painting • Decks Windows / Doors Stonework • Siding & More
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
604.587.5865
www.recycleitcanada.ca
PETS bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything...
NICK’S
But Dead Bodies!!
Landscaping SPRING YARD MAINT. *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 17 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988 Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
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PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
Ph: 604-942-4383
www.proaccpainting.com
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway
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PETS
CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634. 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 Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832 Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $550. 604-798-9233
★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL
LAB PUPPIES, chocolate & black healthy, family raised. Parents on site. $625. Vet ✔, 1st shots 604755-1364 shakhana@hotmail.com
Isaac 604-727-5232
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
★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★
LAB/RETRIEVER born January 23 family raised. Dewormed. $400. 604-491-5262. No Sun. calls please
PUGS, fawn, 2 male, 2 female. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $500. (604)796-2727/799-2911
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
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ABBOTSFORD ABBOTSFORD CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER
The Stonecroft 2350 Westerly Street Bright 1050sf. 2 Bdrm. 2 Bath, Top Floor, South East Corner. Exc. Cond. 2 Secure U/Ground Prkg. Spaces, Gas F/P, in-suite lndry. Residential Manager On Site. $199,000.
604-889-8424
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
Professional Property Management Services P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1200 Downtown POCO - 4 bdrms + den house. Cls to schools, WCE, all amens. Cat ok $1750/mo. Pitt Meadows. 3 Bdrm Old Timer Country home on Advent Road. Large yard, pet ok. $1100/mo.
Call 604-464-7548 $1260, April 1, one bdrm & a large den, close to all amenities, gym, dishwasher, washer/dryer, parking, storage, guest room, party room. 778-995-4146 & 604-925-9236
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM
With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.
Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮
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
APARTMENT/CONDO
MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo
515-525 Foster Avenue
GREAT LOCATION
2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites *
TOWNHOMES
Clean, very quiet, large,
3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO
3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
Contact: Costina 778-847-3153
Near Shopping & Amenities.
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PORT COQUITLAM
RENOVATED 2 BDRM Available Coquitlam/Port Moody
St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845
Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218
Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.
For further info call 604-451-6075 to view
For more info & viewing call
Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.
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Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes
BURNABY & COQUITLAM
Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments
RENTALS
Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
2 bdrm, renovated suites - $850$925/mo. Some with D/W & W/D. Centrally located. Adult oriented. Refs req. Sorry no pets.
Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM
1 Bdrm suite $775 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
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235
PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1/bdrm. Avail May 1. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 778-355-1808, 604-469-9100, PORT MOODY
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
COQUITLAM WEST. 2/bdrm suite, newer house. Laundry. $1100/mo. incl util/cable. May 1. NP, NS. 604-937-6692 or 604-727-4549 NORTH POCO. 2 bdrm, bright. laminate floors. Shrd laundry. Quiet loc. Nr river. N/S, No dogs. $875/mo. 604-617-3599. COQUITLAM - Lower Suite 3151 Cambridge St. Large 2 BR 1 Bath; 900 sf; laundry; $900 May 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm grnd level suite. Full bath. Sep entry. Cl to all amenities. $800/mo incl hydro, gas, cable, laundry. N/S, N/P. Avail May 1. (604)945-5911 PORT COQUITLAM - Mary Hill area, 1 bdrm + den, $785/mo inc utils. May 1st. NS/NP.604-941-4896 PORT COQUITLAM, Northside. Clean quiet 2 bdrm suite, priv entry & prk, patio, newer paint, carpet & lino. Separate lndry. Near all aments, N/P, N/S. Ref’s. Avail. now. $850/mo incl hydro. 604-537-2131.
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Coquitlam - Condo 1171 Pipeline Rd; Reno’d 2 BR 950 sf; 2 Bath; lndry; new floors CORNER UNIT PRKG $1250 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath apt. in highrise, D/W, W/D, cls. to all amenities. $1400/mth. Avail. now. NS/NP. Call Jeanie 778-996-8298. COQUITLAM
Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac. Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
DSI water heater, microwave, A/C, two entry doors, rear kitchen, dinette slide and more! $15,995(Stk# 332262) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087
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2001 YAMAHA V STAR - 1100 cc, chocolate brown, flamed tank & fenders. Inc. helmet, Great shape. $3500/obo. (604)463-4185
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Awning, 3 burner w/oven, microwave, dinette booth, A/C & more! $21,995(Stk# 33437) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087 2007 WILDERNESS trailer, 28’, 2 slides, Q bed, 2 drs, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $19,500. 604-856-3777 2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $11,500 obo. Please call: (604)581-5117 2010 Crossroads Cruiser 31.5 ft 5th wheel. All alum. construction. 8586 lbs dry. Triple slide. Extra insulation pkg. Many features. $29,800: 604-814-2406
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2005 TOYOTA COROLLA, 114 km, loaded, p/sun roof, all maint. done, exc. cond. $6,300. 604-836-5931.
POCO - CITADEL - Spac, bright a/g 1100sf in exec. home. Fabulous view, 10’ ceilings, fenced yard. 5 appl. 2 bdrm 1 full bth, gas f/p, 1 cat ok with deposit. Last tenants stayed 5 yrs. Would suit professional. $1300/mo (604)945-0690
MILLARDVILLE. 2 bdrm. N/S. N/P. Laundry & hydro incl. $800/mo. Avail. Call 604-937-7161 aft 6 p.m.
Not your average apt. but 1200 sf of luxurious living space, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, cov. patio, hrd. wd. flrs, Kitch. fully loaded with highend appls, and solid granite cntr tops, lndry rm with full size W/D. Close to shopping, schls, golf and bus route. Avl. immed. $1550/mth. 604-469-6990.
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2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, AirCared, good tires, $3000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251 2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4000 firm. 604-538-9257.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
LGE 2 bdrm, upper flr, sep. ent, newly painted, on bus routes, close to schools & park, no pets, ref, $750 plus util., 604-802-4039
COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm ground floor, insuite laundry. $1000/mo. Incl util. April 15. NS, NP (604)561-6553
2000 Honda AWD CRV- Standard, runs perfectly, new breaks all round, air cared. Mag wheels/snow tires avail. $5500 1 (604)796-9757
Port Coquitlam - Apartment 2550 Gordon Ave; Reno’d 1 BR 650 sf; 1 Bath; lndry; $675 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
COQUITLAM - LOWER SUITE 1137 Hansard Cr., Large 1 BR PETS! 650 sf; 1 Bath; $675 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5500 / 604.312.7415
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm apts. $780 & $800/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.
COQUITLAM Ranch Prk. Cozy 2 bd f/bath priv w/d, greenbelt, view. N/S $800 +shared utils. 604-941-6264
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2008 HONDA ELEMENT
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2008 FORD TAURUS SEL
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2007 FORD FOCUS
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555 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam 604.936.2447
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Across from Dairy Queen (where North Road meets)
Next to Save-On-Foods (Pinetree & Lougheed)
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All 3 Jetz Steam Car Wash Premium packages include:: Exterior Steam Wash, Wipe Down Dash, Cleaning Rimss with Tire Dressing and an Interior Vacuum.
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$37.50 (reg. $75) Compact Car (Toyota Yaris or Corrolla, Honda Fit or Civic, Mazda 3, etc. $45.00 (reg. $90) Mid/Large Car, Small SUV (Toyota Camry or Rav4, Honda CRV, BMW X3, etc.) $52.50 (reg. $105) SUV, Minivan, Truck (BMW X5, Honda Odyssey, Ford F150 etc.)
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® ™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Solnyx Marketing Inc.
• Coupon valid only when Minit-Tune & Brake provides parts and labour. • Coupon expires April 30, 2012. Offer may not be combined with other coupons or promotions. Coupon must be presented for discount. Surcharge may apply.
Drive Thru Oil Change
Add our all new 5D TransForce Simulator Experience to any Jungle Party Package or Party Playground Package (minimum 5 participants)
604-942-8088
2724A Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam
2 Pairs St rting att Sta
OGRESSIVE 95 PROGR BIBI-FOCALS
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CITY TIRE & MECHANICAL LTD. #101 - 1772 Broadway Street, Hours: Mon. - Fri. pm OPEN Port Coquitlam 604.464.5811 Sat.8:308:30amam- 5:30 - 5:00 pm 6 DAYS Closed Sundays www.CityTire.info & Holidays A WEEK
Join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for savings throughout the summer.
HADDOCKDINE-IN DINE-INDINNER DINNER FOR FOR TWO TWO HALIBUT
555 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam 604.936.2447
PineTree Village, Coquitlam 604.464.3611
Across from Dairy Queen (where North Road meets)
Next to Save-On-Foods (Pinetree & Lougheed)
$19 $16
2 - 1-piece Haddock Two 1-piece Halibutfresh dinners Dinners. Includes cut chipsfresh & homestyle includes cut chips and coleslaw. homestyle coleslaw.
Call
99 99 + HST
for your FREE in-home estimate
† Limited time offer. New patients only. Call for full details. Expires April 30/12
Take Out
10 off %
Any Family Pack Fish & Chips • Please present coupon when ordering • Not valid with any other offer • One Coupon per customer • Expires May 31/12
5
$ 99
9
$ 99
Lunch Special valid daily only from 11:30am - 2:30pm. Dinner Special valid daily only from 4pm - 8pm. Dine in only, no substitutes, cannot be combined with any other specials. NO COUPON REQUIRED.
service@openroadmazda.ca
604-461-9111
3170 St. Johns Street, Port Moody
www.openroadmazda.ca
We are moving...But not very far! ( Different unit, same complex mpl p ex )
#113-250 Schoolhouse St. Coquitlam
Windows www.SuperWindows.ca *Limited Discount prices. imited time offer. offer Disco sco count based on basic window prices
FREE 10” Peperoni or Cheese Pizza or One 2 litre Pop with any order of $12.00 or more.
Present or mention this coupon when ordering. Expires April 30, 2012
Expires April 30, 2012
All 3 Jetz Steam Car Wash Premium packages include:: Exterior Steam Wash, Wipe Down Dash, Cleaning Rimss with Tire Dressing and an Interior Vacuum.
Unit 5, 1560 Broadway St. Port Coquitlam
2-Piece Fish, Chips & Pop
11995
www.hodgsonorthotics.com th h ti ti
Specials Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Your Choice! Lasagna or LUNCH DINNER Baked Baked Spaghetti 1-Piece Fish, Chips & Pop
$
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604-520-7332
604.939.DENT (3368) Super 2609 St. John’s St., Port Moody info@mintdental.ca
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+HST
604-942-0488 today!
604-530-1400 | #104- 20645 Langley Bypass | www.thege.ca
Complete Interior & Exterior Vehicle Detailing Packages
With coupon and purchase and of 2 beverages beverages. No further discounts apply. Valid only at locations on this ad until April 30, 2012.
Check Us Out @ www.C-Lovers.com
$10 off your party package
Must be reserved at the time you book your party or this offer is not valid. Valid for parties reserved and held in April 2012 only. Subject to availability in your time slot. Not combinable with any other coupons or special offers.
✃
NO LINE
SINGLE VISION VISI GLASSES SES
and receive
(Opposite Milestones) Plus taxes & enviro fee. Please present coupon. Expires April 30/12
604-464-1511
2 Pairs COMPLETE
d an
www.angelossalonandspa.com
Complete Care in Comfort SINCE 1985
CALL FOR DETAILS
P irr Starting 1 Pa .955 $22299.9 $2
l Trave
No Appointment Necessary
* Free Consultation... Limited Time Offer
269
COQUITLAM LOCATION: 2773F Barnet Highway 604-464-7844 NORTH ROAD LOCATION: 335 North Road 604-931-4501
#103 - 3003 St. John’s St. Port Moody
Lower level near Sears, Coquitlam Centre
$
Save time, save money.
Present or mention this coupon when ordering.
www.bellapizza.ca
604-917-0202 • 604-939-5444
Expires April 30, 2012
Sunday to Thursday 11am - 12am
608-Clarke Road at Como Lake, Coquitlam Friday & Saturday 11am - 1am
$37.50 (reg. $75) Compact Car (Toyota Yaris or Corrolla, Honda Fit or Civic, Mazda 3, etc. $45.00 (reg. $90) Mid/Large Car, Small SUV (Toyota Camry or Rav4, Honda CRV, BMW X3, etc.) $52.50 (reg. $105) SUV, Minivan, Truck (BMW X5, Honda Odyssey, Ford F150 etc.)
2667 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam • 604-475-5595
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