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Three charged in hit on Port Moody gangster in ’11 in Kelowna By Vikki Hopes BLACK PRESS

Three men have been charged with the first-degree murder of Jonathan Bacon of Port Moody and the attempted murder of four others in Kelowna in August 2011. In a press conference Monday in Delta, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) announced that Jujhar Khun-Khun of Surrey, Michael Kerry Hunter Jones of Gibsons and Jason Thomas McBride of North Vancouver were arrested last Friday. CFSEU Chief Supt.

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Jonathan Bacon called Port Moody home at the time of his murder in August 2011. Dan Malo said the arrests were part of an 18-month investigation, called E-Nitrogen, and were made after 100 officers in Vancouver, Kelowna and Toronto executed simultaneous search warrants. see ‘CASCADE’, page A3

Concerns raised over construction & access By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Dora Vanourek was looking to get fit when, during a climb of the Chief in Squamish, she chose a loftier goal. Since then, the Coquitlam woman has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and, just a month ago, Aconcagua, part of the Andes range in Argentina. See story on page A9.

Commuters in and out of Port Moody will start noticing some changes to Barnet Highway and the bottom of Clarke Road hill to accommodate construction for the $1.4-billion Evergreen Line. Port Moody is ground zero for the start of construction of the Burnaby-

to-Coquitlam line, with the digging of a tunnel and building of a portal expected to be the most visible. In the meantime, road works and utility relocation are taking place onView Street and Barnet Highway, north of St. Johns Street, and a new light and road widening will take place the bottom of Clarke Road hill. see SAFETY, page A3

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Tri-City bus ‘Cascade of violence’ among gangsters service plans are finalized continued from front page

By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy News

TransLink’s bus service “optimization” plan, released this week, might not be optimal for some residents living in Westwood Plateau, Maillardville and the Cape Horn area, where bus routes will be cut. Nine Tri-City transit routes factor into TransLink’s bus service redesign for the Lower Mainland. Under the new plan, to be implemented starting late this year, Coquitlam will see the most changes to bus service in the Tri-Cities. Those plans include discontinuing the 177 route along Cape Horn Avenue that services Riverview Hospital and rerouting the 153 away from Brunette Avenue to connect with Schoolhouse Street. Coquitlam Coun. Brent Asmundson, a Coast Mountain Bus Co. driver based out of the Port Coquitlam depot, spoke to The Tri-City News on Tuesday about the forthcoming transit alterations, saying TransLink is rejigging the areas that don’t have transit service at the expense of some other areas. “[Translink’s] service optimization is basically, in my opinion, robbing Paul to pay Mary,” said Asmundson. TransLink says it is making the best use of existing transit resources. “With the public’s help, we’re changing some bus service to better match travel demand, and make our system more efficient while meeting the needs of our communities,” Doug Kelsey, TransLink’s CEO, said in a press release. Amundsen said he and his Coast Mountain colleagues have talked about making the Brunette area more efficient, and he doesn’t agree with the plan to reroute the 153 bus to Schoolhouse Street. “I drive these routes. I don’t believe they

BRENT ASMUNDSON [TransLink] can take it down to one bus every half an hour and be able to carry the loads down Brunette [Avenue].” As well, with 179 and 189 being discontinued and replaced with a new 188 David Avenue/ Coast Meridian bus, a section of Westwood Plateau between David Avenue and Robson Drive will no longer have service. TransLink says one trade-off of this service change is improved transit access for residents of the growing Burke Mountain area. Another area of concern for Asmundson is the elimination of the 177 route along Cape Horn Avenue near Riverview Hospital. He expressed his concerns at a bus service optimization open house TransLink held in Coquitlam last year. “Riverview is not closed,”said Asmundson. “There are still three lodges for patients and social services agencies there.” He said for some residents living in the Cape Horn area, their only option is to walk across the United Boulevard overpass or get dropped off on Austin Avenue. “We need more [bus] service in Coquitlam,” said Asmundson. “As one of the four highgrowth areas, we need proper transit investment to keep up with our growth.” TransLink says its service optimization program has proved successful in recent years, providing 14 million new rides without added investment in service in 2011.

Khun-Khun, 25, who has survived two shootings believed to be in retaliation for Bacon’s death, was arrested at his home in Surrey while Jones, 25, was arrested in Vancouver. McBride, 37, was arrested in Toronto, where he had recently moved. All three have been remanded in custody. Bacon, 30, a key player in the Red Scorpions gang, was in a Porsche Cayenne SUV with four other people when they were shot at on Aug. 14, 2011 outside of the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna. The shooting wounded Hells Angel Larry Amero,

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Randy Naicker was killed last year in Port Moody. Independent Soldier James Riach and Lyndsey Black; Leah HaddenWatts was paralyzed. Malo said police believe the “cascade of violence,” which has contin-

ued since the Kelowna incident began with the fatal shooting of Gurmit Dhak in October 2010 in a parking lot at Burnaby’s Metrotown shopping centre. “There have been several homicides that have occurred through the last 18 months, with the flashpoint being that of Gurmit Dhak… that caused groups to align, groups that we had not seen align in the past, and a sustained conflict among those gangs,” Malo said at the press conference. Since Bacon’s death, several other high-profile gangsters have been killed or targeted, including Sandip Duhre, who was gunned down in a Vancouver restaurant in

January 2012. Sukh Dhak died in November 2012 after being shot in the lobby of the Executive Inn Hotel and Conference Centre in Burnaby. His bodyguard Thomas Mantel was also killed. Last month, Manjinder Hairan was fatally gunned down near 127 Street and 112B Avenue in the Bridgeview area of Surrey. Khun-Khun was again critically wounded in that incident. Khun-Khun was also arrested last September in Abbotsford in a car that was allegedly seen pulling away from the scene of a drive-by shooting on Bradner Road, but no charges were laid. In the Tri-Cities, Bin

Toor, who had ties to the Duhre gang, was gunned down in the parking lot of the Port Moody recreation complex in May 2012 as he left his car to play in a ball hockey game. A month later, 34-yearold Randynesh Raman Naicker of Burnaby was shot to death by masked assailant on Queens Street in Port Moody, near the Starbucks. Naicker was one of the founders of the Independent Soldiers gang and had served time for kidnapping a Surrey gangster in 2005 after two associates were murdered and $400,000 worth of marijuana went missing. Malo said the investigation surrounding the Kelowna shooting is ongoing.

Safety, access key concerns continued from front page

Last night (Tuesday), Port Moody council was expected to be updated on traffic pattern changes and other facets of construction for the long-awaited rapid transit line, including how Seaview residents — whose homes are above tunnel construction — will be affected. Project director Amanda Farrell said the Evergreen Line is committed to a communications plan to keep people in the loop about construction impacts and traffic pattern changes. But some residents in the Seaview neighbourhood say they still have concerns about how construction will affect their homes and about communications.

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“For three years, I have to put up with this,” said Joyce Cole, who lives near the staging area for construction. She said she had been under the impression for years that the staging area for tunnel construction would be near the former Andres Wines site, on the other side of Barnet Highway, and learned only recently it would be on the west side, near her home. Her neighbour Deborah Nijdam also has

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Work has begun along Barnet Highway in Port Moody near View Street to prepare for tunnel boring for the Evergreen Line, which is scheduled to begin running in 2016. concerns about construction and how she and her children will be able to get in and out of their neighbourhood by car. The residents say plans for the rapid transit project have been on the books for years but they only learned specifics about how it would affect their neighbourhood in the last few weeks. They were informed by a household circular and two recent meetings that access in and out of their neighbourhood would be affected by construction. “We want some assurances that we are going

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to be safe,”Nijdam said. O n Tu e s d ay, t h e Evergreen Line project director announced changes to a traffic plan for the neighbourhood that should go some way to alleviating the women’s concerns. But it’s likely other commuters will be affected by the changes, too, or at least will start noticing alterations to their normal routes. For example, a sensor-controlled light will be installed at the bottom of Clarke Road at St. Johns Street, and the T-intersection widened to

permit a left-hand lane so Seaview residents can access St. Johns. The lane will be protected by a concrete barrier to allow safe passage, Farrell said, and the light was added to address residents’ concerns.

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“I think it will make them feel safer,” Farrell said of the decision to add a light after meeting with residents Monday night. The light will only stop up-hill traffic and the addition of an extra lane will not affect Clarke Road traffic,

Farrell confirmed. Meanwhile, the Evergreen project team has promised to open up Clarke west of Barnet Highway so residents can make a right turn onto Barnet. The change was granted to address concerns of Seaview residents who wanted another access out of their neighbourhood once View Street access to the Barnet is closed to permit Evergreen Line construction. Lanes will also be shifted on Barnet to permit construction as building on the tunnel will essentially be in two phases. First, a tunnel has to be dug under Barnet Highway for the portal; then, tunnel digging will begin on the west side of the highway. Tunnel construction materials, including concrete segments, will be stored in a staging area near the former Andres Wines site but tunnel boring will be on the west side to avoid contaminating the environmentally sensitive area around Schoolhouse Creek, and for ease of construction, according to the contractors. S i g n s h ave b e e n posted to alert drivers and information will be posted on the Evergreen Line website at www.evergreenline.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Gas leak was behind $73k WCB fine Fall prevention violations biggest WorkSafe issue By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy NeWS

A Coquitlam pharmaceutical distribution centre received the Tri-Cities’ largest WorkSafeBC fine last year after investigators learned an employee was instructed to contain a natural gas leak while holding his breath. According to WorkSafeBC, on Feb. 13, 2012, a forklift struck a natural gas line at the McKesson Canada warehouse on Glacier Street. As gas began permeating the building, an untrained worker was “directed to attempt to cut off the flow of gas by entering the plume to access a shut off valve,” the inspection officer wrote in his report. The incident became more perilous when the employee used an electric-powered order picker to access the gas valve near the ceiling. A spark from the lift could have ignited the flowing gas and resulted in a fire or explosion inside the warehouse. “There was real potential there for a worker to be killed,” Al Johnson, WorkSafeBC’s vice-president of prevention services, said Monday. The employee was sent to the hospital and treated for natural gas inhalation. A later investigation found that no site-specific emergency plan was implemented that day and that there had been previous forklift strikes on the natural gas line. McKesson Canada was fined $72,961 by WorkSafeBC. The com-

Mounties seek suspect in stabbing Coquitlam RCMP is searching for a suspect in a stabbing earlier this month that sent one man to hospital. Matthew Jowett-Work is wanted on charges of assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. Police said he also has unrelated war-

pany has since developed and trained its employees on an emergency response procedure for natural gas line breaks. WorkSafeBC levied fines against 14 companies in the Tri-Cities in 2012, with improper fall protection being the most common infraction. Widespread contravention of safety rules related to fall prevention in the construction industry has led WorkSafeBC to step up enforcement. “First and foremost, they don’t assess working at heights very well,” Johnson said of common mistakes made by workers.“They are not tied off, if you will. “Falls from rooftops or falls from ladders are certainly the number one issue either causing injury or killing workers,” said Johnson. There are 260 WorkSafeBC prevention officers in the province conducting routine checks and responding to reports of dangerous working environments. Johnson estimates approximately half of incidents are reported by the public. Typically, an officer will show up on site and issue an inspection report, and most of the time workers comply, he added. “Where penalties start is when you have continued non-compliance,” said Johnson. The penalty amount is based on the nature of the violation, the employer’s compliance history and the employer’s assessable payroll. In 2012, WorkSafeBC imposed 260 penalties against employers across the province, totalling $2.9 million.

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Midnight on Thursday (Feb. 28) is the cutoff for free registration and to secure the half-price introductory rate with the Port Mann Bridge tolling system, TReO. Small-vehicle drivers who do not sign up for the TReO decal by the deadline will pay $3 to cross the bridge starting March 1. Meanwhile, registered users are being rewarded with a discounted toll rate of $1.50 until December. Carpoolers who sign up early will also cash in on some savings: a 25% discount for using the HOV lane on the Port Mann during peak hours. More than 700,000 vehicles have been registered for a TReO account since last September. The company says electronic vehicle registration helps the tolling system run more efficiently and keeps administrative costs to a minimum. TReO customer service centres have extended their hours of operation ahead of the Feb. 28 deadline to accommodate lastminute registrants. Drivers can sign up for an account at www.treo.ca. The website also provides information for inperson registration sites in Coquitlam and Surrey. newsroom@tricitynews.com

Big guns back Wilson for NDP nomination By Janis Warren

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A Tri-City MP, MLA and five city councillors are throwing their support behind a candidate running for an NDP nomination this Sunday. On Tuesday, Chris Wilson got endorsements from New Westminster-Coquitlam NDP MP Fin Donnelly and Port Coquitlam NDP MLA Mike Farnworth. Coquitlam councillors Neal Nicholson and Selina Robinson, PoCo councillors Glenn Pollock and Brad West, and Port Moody Coun. Bob Elliott have also put their names forward to back Wilson. The former Olympic wrestler is challenging for the NDP nod in the hotly contested riding of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain; other candidates are former DOA punk rocker Joe Keithley, former Coquitlam city councillor Barrie Lynch and Vincent Wu, who has previously run for city council. The nomination meeting will be held at Nestor elementary school in Coquitlam on March 3, with voting starting at 1:30 p.m. “We feel that with the community work he has

CHRIS WILSON done, Chris will be the best representative for us,” PoCo’s West told The Tri-City News. Asked about Wilson’s past affiliation with the BC Liberals, West responded, “I’m always of the view that there are people who share our values who may not have started out as NDP.” Wilson has worked on past NDP campaigns including Donnelly and Farnworth’s, West said. Wilson was not available by press time for comment but, in a news release, he stated: “Mike, Fin and their colleagues at the municipal level demonstrate what strong NDP leadership looks like for communities. That’s the type of representation I’m looking to provide.” jwarren@tricitynews.com

Mike Farnworth will be acclaimed by the NDP’s Port Coquitlam riding association next month. The nomination meeting will take place on March 23 at 1 p.m. in The Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Other acclaimed Tri-City candidates for the May 14 provincial election are: Coun. Selina Robinson (NDP, CoquitlamMaillardville); Ed Stanbrough (Green, CoquitlamMaillardville); MLA Joe Trasolini (NDP, Port MoodyCoquitlam); Coquitlam Coun. Linda Reimer (BC Liberal, Port Moody-Coquitlam); and MLA Doug Horne (BC Liberal, Coquitlam-Burke Mountain).

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City working to improve time frames for permits By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

The poor turnaround time for building permits at Coquitlam city hall has resulted in the department responsible having to turnaround its image. On Monday, division managers told the city’s council-in-committee they have made significant strides in coping with the influx of development applications. Last October, the backlog meant permit bids were not processed for an average of 62 business days for large commercial projects; as of this month, the turnaround is less than half that, at around 30 business days, the committee heard.

The time for reviews of single-family residential permits were also long last summer and fall, averaging 46 business days; now, it’s about 15 days. Building permits approvals manager Jim Bontempo said efforts are being made to get the processing down to 10 days. “The key is to maintain it when we reach it,” he said, noting the division meets weekly to evaluate performance. The division’s new strategy started two years ago after a consultant was brought in as part of a cyclical review. He made 21 recommendations that included organizational changes, and more customer service and proactive prob-

lem solving to handle the unprecedented high levels of permit and inspection activity in the city. Coun. Selina Robinson said with the number of bids coming before council, she doesn’t anticipate building growth to slow any time soon. Other Coquitlam news:

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Also on the building permits front, council next month is expected to consider a new policy that regulates show home construction. Under the proposal, which council-in-committee approved Monday, developers would be issued a building permit for a show home in new single-family subdivisions as long as:

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he suburbs get more than their fair share of derision from culture mavens in cities with big marquees and big-name acts. But there is little truth to the myth that communities such as Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are cultural or entertainment wastelands. From community festivals, such as this weekend’s Festival du Bois in Coquitlam to the recent — and fabulous — internationally renowned Wearable Art awards and show in Port Moody to high school productions such as the upcoming Les Miserables presentation at Riverside secondary school, the Tri-Cities have a thriving arts community. When it comes to sports, the area is no slouch, either. Locally, we are a hotbed of sports action from hockey — such as the Coquitlam Express which recently signed a five-year deal to stay in Coquitlam — to baseball, where the popular Coquitlam Reds keep balls in the air and lacrosse, with the Minto Cup-winning Coquitlam Adanacs offering high-energy lacrosse, there is much to keep a sports fan busy. Even high school sports can provide high-octane entertainment, and local athletes are making big names for themselves in Canada, down south and, even, just across the bridge at University of the Fraser Valley. Last week, for example, The Tri-City News highlighted the talents of Sam Freeman, a Coquitlam basketball star who is on the Canada West conference all-time list for three-pointers. As well, the Tri-Cities boast not one but three world arts and cultural centres, the Evergreen Cultural Centre and Place des Arts in Coquitlam, and the Port Moody Arts Centre, which is about to undergo a significant expansion; as well, PoCo has Leigh Square arts village and each city has its own heritage centre. Even Red Robinson Theatre in Coquitlam offers world-class acts for the discerning viewer. The thing is, there is so much to see and do here, there is almost no reason to cross a border or head downtown, with all the extra costs and time involved. So buy a ticket and say “in your face” to those who disdain the ’burbs for distant boroughs that offer little more than we have here.

Suzuki is the Don Cherry of fracking TV science BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA e has a white beard and a bully pulpit on CBC television but he doesn’t use it to promote hockey fighting. Instead, he sucker-punches the oil and gas industry at every opportunity, with increasingly flagrant disregard for the rules of science. Public broadcasting referees keep their whistles in their pockets, wary of offending a legend. He’s David Suzuki, and he has evolved from geneticist to TV celebrity to his current role as the Don Cherry of Canadian science, an angry curmudgeon lashing out at his enemies. Earlier, I wrote about Suzuki’s hit piece on the Alberta oil sands, featuring selective pollution studies and a celebrity turn by movie director James Cameron, who toured the alleged carbon crime scene in his personal jet helicopter. Suzuki’s latest Scud missile of misinforma-

tion was launched Feb. 7 on The Nature of Things: It’s called“Shattered Ground”and it borrows heavily from earlier shock docs that target hydraulic fracturing for shale oil and gas. While clearly aimed at the surging shale gas industry in B.C., this hour-long program offers little about B.C.’s long history of gas development. Suzuki’s voice-over refers briefly to the B.C.’s Oil and Gas Commission, insinuating it was set up as a pet regulator protecting the industry from stricter oversight. Mostly, the show focuses on places like Dish, Tex. and Dimock, Penn. The Texas segment talks about traces of neurotoxins in residents’ blood samples, blaming this on gas drilling and“fracking,”the new swear word of professional environmentalists. The evidence shows some people have these traces in their blood but others don’t, which suggests that more likely sources are cigarettes or exposure to disinfectants. Pennsylvania and Colorado are key stops for the anti-fracking crowd. For centuries, there have been places known for methane

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TRI-CITY leTTeRs The Editor, This is a milestone year for Crossroads Hospice Society as we are celebrating our 25th year of providing compassionate support to those who are facing the endof-life experience. The work that we do would not be possible without the tremendous support from the communities we serve — Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra and New Westminster — and for his we thank you. In the early 1980s, our founder, Dr. Joe McInnis, laid the groundwork for end-of-life care in our community as he identified the lack of knowledge and facilities available to support those facing life’s final journey. His insights sparked the interest of a small group of dedicated volunteers who were committed to end-of-life issues. In 1988, this group formally incorporated as Crossroads Hospice Society. Under Dr. McInnis’ direction, and with the sup-

port of other like-minded individuals, the society developed a compassionate visiting volunteer program that would change the lives of many. As awareness of the needs of the terminally ill grew, the dream to build a stand-alone hospice was born. Nearly 15 years following the society’s formation, Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice was opened in Port Moody and now annually serves approximately 150 patients. As well, Crossroads provides support to patients’ families and loved ones, not only within the hospice but throughout the communities we serve. In 2004, Crossroads Hospice Thrift Store opened, providing a place for our community to donate gently used goods, which in turn, helps to maintain the services we provide. In 2008, ground was broken for the Crossroads Hospice Society Labyrinth H e a l i n g G a rd e n i n

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Parents, get online Cyber-bullying often starts out without ill intent By Neil Corbett By BlaCk PreSS

yber-bulling is an issue that governments and schools are trying to grapple with but online experts say parents have a crucial role to play. Merlyn Horton of the Safe Online Outreach Society speaks to groups across the province about such issues and last month offered her Parenting in the Cyber Age presentation in Maple Ridge. She said parents need to get online and experience some of the world that their child is engaged in, with its perceived anonymity and lowered social inhibitions. “One of the first things they really need to do is understand the online context,”she said. What they will find is that cyber-bullying is not necessarily intended in to

victimize someone. “It’s often done to entertain peers — not so much to harm the person who is being bullied,”Horton said. She refers to the work of Jennifer Shapka, an associate professor in UBC’s Faculty of Education, who conducted a study involving 17,000 high school students in Vancouver. The results, released last year, show that while 12% of youth say they have either experienced or taken part in schoolyard bullying, more than double that number (25% to 30%) have been involved with online bullying. But youth say 95% of what happens online is intended as a joke. Shapka found that online bullying makes it easier for kids to not show empathy. They downplay the impact of online bullying, apparently unaware how this behaviour can undermine a teen’s self esteem. “It is clear that youth are underestimating the level of harm associated with cyber-bullying,” said

Shapka. “Students need to be educated that this ‘just joking’ behaviour has serious implications.” Parents can help set some standards, said Horton. “They need to have values-based conversations with their kids about their online conduct,” she said, recommending consistent, open dialogue. Media reports or anecdotes about cyber-bullying should be met with questions such as “Have you ever seen that?” or “Has that ever happened in your school?” Horton was reluctant to speak about the case of Amanda Todd, the Port Coquitlam teen who suffered bullying both online and in person, and who posted a Youtube video explaining her suffering before taking her own life. Not only is the Todd case a “fresh wound,” but Horton said the involvement of an overt online predator makes the case unique. A study from the U n i ve r s i t y o f N ew Hampshire showed that

while there are indeed online predators, the number of luring incidents makes the threat “statistically insignificant.” It is often a teen’s own behaviour, and the context created online, that will have the greatest effect on them. The province’s website erasebullying.ca also has a role to play. Horton said effective reporting tools have been shown to have an impact on bullying behaviour. Unfortunately, by the time a student reports cyber-bullying, much of the damage may have been done. “We can’t keep responding after these kids have been harmed.” As they wade into the social media environment, their children are involved in, parents should be prepared to be surprised, if not overwhelmed. “The technological gap between the generations is vast,” said Horton. “But this is an overwhelming time for students as well. And we need to be present.”

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Kindness Rocks, sponsored by Coast Capital, comes to Gleneagle secondary school today (Wednesday).

Kindness Rocks at Gleneagle event for Grade 4-12 students Some 4,200 School District 43 students will descend on Gleneagle secondary in Coquitlam today (Wednesday) to learn that kindness does, in fact, rock. The students from Grades 4 to 12 will be treated to an upbeat, educational and inspirational show called Kindness Rocks, sponsored by Coast Capital in honour of Pink Shirt Day. In addition to sponsoring a rock musicinspired show that encourages young people to be kind to one another and the planet, Coast Capital is also one of the presenting sponsors for Pink Shirt Day, a province wide anti-bullying initiative. “I think for us, because supporting anti-bullying initiatives is so important, it supports one of our core values,”said Tara MacKenzie, senior community relations specialist for Coast Capital. “We have this relationship with Kindness Rocks and we have this opportunity to get this message out even further.” Pink Shirt Day was started by two teenage boys from Nova Scotia who stuck up for a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied by distributing pink shirts to all the boys in their school. The visible support immediately put a stop to the bullying and became an effective awareness campaign that has expanded to schools across the country. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Feb. 27 is Stop Bullying Day in Port Coquitlam and the city is hosting a day of action to help young people deal with and stand against bullying behaviour. The initiatives are coming almost five months after Port Coquitlam teen Amanda Todd committed suicide after posted a haunting video about how she was bullied both face to face and online. The city’s efforts include research into a possible bylaw to battle bullying. PoCo’s youth services program co-ordinator, Chris Eastman, said the city’s goal is to provide children and youth with tools, resources and access to caring adults to let them know support is available. “Most importantly, that we want to let them know they are not alone,”he said. “If I can pass one message along to kids who are experiencing or are a witness to bullying, it is to tell someone.” The city’s youth services department is co-ordinating anti-bullying activities today and this year has also partnered with bc211, an information and referral organization, a free, confidential, multilingual 24/7 service that connects people to community, social and government services. It can be accessed by phoning 211 or visiting www.bc211.ca. Among the events taking place in Port Coquitlam today are pinkthemed breakfasts and dinners at the Hyde Away Youth Centre at Hyde Creek rec centre and the OffsideYouth Centre at the PoCo rec complex. The city website (www. portcoquitlam.ca/stopbullying) includes links to help raise awareness about and prevent bullying behaviour and PoCo Youth Society is joining forces with the I Am Someone anti-bullying campaign to host Challenge Days workshops for youth on Mar. 12, 13 and 14 to educate and raise awareness. (More information is available at www.pocoyouthsociety.com.)

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inter, with its cold temperatures and short days, is the perfect time to settle in with a good book and for me, that book is usually a fantasy novel. It was a fantasy novel that finally got me interested in reading as a kid. Our fourth grade teacher had the class reading The Hobbit aloud and, for the first time, I was reading ahead of the class because I wanted to know what happened next. I even remember the chapter heading that propelled me on:“Riddles in the Dark.” Fantasy had hooked me and I’ve never looked back. I’m going to assume that if you read fantasy, you’re familiar with the usual suspects: Harry Potter, the aforementioned Lord of the Rings, Terry Brooks’ Shannara series, George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones and R.A. Salvatore’s Forgotten Realms books.You’ve read the big names and the best sellers, and the question you have for the librarian is“What do I read next?” I recommend Patrick Rothfuss. For the last few years, he has been the first name I mention when asked if I could suggest an author or book. His novel The Name of the Wind is the first book in the

Kingkiller Chronicles. It is a great tale within a tale about a legendary wizard, Kvothe, who is found in an isolated hiding place and convinced to tell the“true”account of his life. It’s a story of how legends come to be, with a nice mix of humour, tragedy and more than a little mystery — not the least of which is wondering how much of the wizard’s story is true. If you enjoy the first book, the story continues in Wise Man’s Fear. Another of my favourites is Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series. A great mix of detective fiction and magic, The Dresden Files follow the adventures of private investigator and wizard Harry Dresden as he deals with vampires, werewolves, ghosts and dark wizards, while consulting for the police in modern-day Chicago. I think of Butcher’s novels as Harry Potter for adults, with a twist of noir and a good sense of humour. The first book in the series is Storm Front

and if you enjoy these, you may also enjoy the television series, of which there is one season available on DVD. My third recommendation is Steven Erikson, a Canadian author who writes epic military fantasy fiction, and a surprising amount of poetry, in his series The Malazan Book of the Fallen. Gardens of the Moon is the first book in the series and if you like your wars big, with floating castles, meddling gods, dragons, undead dinosaurs, crumbling empires and protagonists painted in shades of grey, then you’ll soon read the rest. Erikson’s cast of characters is vast and each book sees a change, sometimes moving across the world to another continent (or to another world). If you come to love this setting as much as I have, you get a bonus as the co-creator of the world of Malazan, Ian Esslemont, is writing additional novels set in the world of the Malazan Empire. They are probably best consumed after you’ve made a sizeable dent in Erikson’s series. There are many other wonderful fantasy authors writing today. For a change of scene or a change of world, stop by your local public library. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Rory Weston works at Coquitlam Public Library.

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Traffic pattern changes on Barnet Highway at View Street. The current number of lanes in both directions on Barnet Highway will be maintained to minimize traffic impacts Construction of a staging area to the east of Barnet Highway at Vintner Avenue Traffic pattern changes along View Street and Clarke Road, west of Barnet Highway Changes to the intersection at Charles Street and Clarke Road

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• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society heritage evening, 7-8 p.m., at the Gathering Place in Leigh Square. In conjunction with Heritage Week theme (“Good Neighbours, Heritage Homes in Port Coquitlam”), Bryan Ness will review some of the stories behind PoCo’s heritage homes. Info: 604-9278403 or pocoheritage.org.

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• World Day of Prayer service, 1 p.m.,Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Participants will be praying for the people of France with the theme of “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” • World Day of Prayer service, 7 p.m., St. Catherine’s Anglican Church (at Trinity United Church), 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. Theme is: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Info: 604-941-9812.

MONDAY, MARCH 4

• Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group meets, 1-3 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. A panel will discuss their experiences with hip and knee replacements and will address questions. All persons with arthritis and/or their supporters are welcome. Info: 604-937-0320. • District #25, Tri-Cities Municipal Pension Retirees Association meets, 11 a.m., Pasta Polo restaurant, 2754 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. All recipients of the Municipal Pension Plan are welcome. • Caregiver support group, for family caregivers of seniors to learn and share common issues related to caring for an elderly loved one, meets, 1-2:30 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo. Info: Karen, 778789-1496 or seniorcaregiverprogram@gmail.com.

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• Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken 604-936-2998.

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• Tri-City Greendrinks meets 6:30-9 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way (in Coquitlam Foundation Room). This is the group’s first meeting of 2013 and will feature speaker Sven Biggs, formerly of Tanker Free BC, who will discuss Kinder Morgan and Enbridge and the latest developments related to increasing pipeline capacity in B.C. Tri-City Greendrinks meets the last Thursday of each month. These meetings are “scent-free”so attendees are asked not to use products with added chemical fragrances. Info: Elaine, 604-461-1048 or 604-808-3664. beverages, plus chocolate sales, artisan marketplace. Admission: $20, with funds raised for Stephen Lewis Foundation for grassroots programs for African grandmothers raising children orphaned by AIDS. Tickets: 604-939-5216 or coquitlamgogos@gmail.com.

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• Canadian Parents for French, Tri-Cities chapter presents Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, 10:3011:30 a.m., SilverCity, Coquitlam, featuring six short films highlighting six territories and provinces of Canada. Info: www.cpf. bc.ca/tricities.

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• Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Joe Trasolini is looking for people ages 15-18 years to serve on a youth advisory committee; the committee will meet monthly with the MLA to make him aware of the issues concerning youth and to have a dialogue about ways to make our province and community better. This is a non-partisan committee and welcomes all points of view. Info: 604931-5477 or joe.trasolini. mla@leg.bc.ca. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • Canadian Cancer Society Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer

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LEFT: Front row, Danny Ghadban as Jean Valjean, Alexis Kim as Cosette and Tyler McClaren as Marius Pontmercy; back row, Eisa Cala as the Sister of Mercy (a role replacing the Bishop, in the River’s Edge version) and Julien Galipeau as Inspector Javert. ABOVE: The revolutionaries.

School Les Miz rides Oscar wave Riverside secondary in PoCo mounts an epic musical to time with the Academy Awards’ buzz By Janis Warren

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his was the way it was supposed to happen. Last summer, as Nicole Roberge read about the upcoming Les Miserables film based on the Victor Hugo novel, the drama teacherdirector at Port Coquitlam’s Riverside secondary scanned her list of students signed up for Musical Theatre 11/12 in September and knew she could follow the marketing hype. The Oscars were right before her school production was to open so “the timing was perfect,” she said. “It would be on the minds of a lot of people who would want to see what it’s all about.” Fortunately on Sunday, Les Miz scored three big prizes at the Academy Awards

for sound mixing and makeup, and with Hollywood golden girl Anne Hathaway clinching the best supporting actress trophy. For her school musical that opens tomorrow (Thursday), Roberge chose Grade 12 student Danny Ghadban in the lead role of Jean Valjean, a former prisoner who turns his life around, and Broadway Bound student Savannah Maxwell as Fantine, a prostitute whose daughter Cosette is raised by Valjean after she dies. The rest of the cast that includes factory workers, revolutionaries, “lovely ladies” and an unscrupulous family is rounded out by 28 students with the River’s Edge Theatre — “all of whom are extraordinarily talented, compassionate and directable. “I feel so lucky,”Roberge said. She’s also pleased to have received the support from school staff and others to have been able to stage the epic work from the 19th century, “a tale of love, redemption and that has universal themes.” Costumes were borrowed from Deb Solberg of Theatrix, the Coquitlam youth company that

put on Les Miz a decade ago (with extra tailoring by the school librarian). Parents also helped along the way, too. Krista Wallace, the mother of Maggie Lees, a Grade 10 student who plays the medical student and revolutionary Joly, came in with vocal coaching. Wallace, who has sung with the Vancouver Bach Choir, a rock group and the Tri-City big band FAT Jazz, started working with the students one-on-one after Christmas. And because of her post-secondary education in theatre, “I’ve able to help them bring out their character more,” she said during an interview last week at the school. Still, the music hasn’t been easy to learn for the sung-through musical, said Roberge who began rehearsals last October. The school version cuts a significant amount from the original plot but no songs have been taken out in their entirety. Among the most well-known are One Day More, On My Own, Do You Hear The People Sing? and I Dreamed A Dream, of which Hathaway brought the house down in the movie.

Roberge said Hugo’s books as well as a French-language film and the new Les Miz movie were required study materials for her musical theatre class. “For their homework over the Christmas holidays, I told them to go to THE MOVIE,” she said with a laugh. Now, it appears Roberge was on the right track when she picked Les Miz for her students, one of the first musicals she remembers seeing as a child. This year in Toronto, Les Miz will play at the Princess of Wales Theatre (which will include Port Coquitlam’s Ashley Wright in the ensemble) and next year the show is set to return on Broadway with Cameron Mackintosh producing. • River’s Edge Theatre’s Les Miserables runs Feb. 28 and March 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Riverside secondary (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam). Tickets at $10 are available by calling the school at 604-941-6053 or at the door on the night of the performance. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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enter youth fest by Friday Tri-City teens can showcase their creative side this summer at the second annual Port Moody Youth Arts Festival. The Port Moody Arts Centre is now accepting applications for performances and art displays for the fest, which runs on July 26 and 27 at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.). The deadline for entries is Friday, March 1. Visit www. pomoarts.ca for more information or to download an application.

he’s the boss Taking the lead roles in the Archbishop Carney Theatre production are Jason Navarra as the father (James “Jim” Anderson Sr.); Jenna Testani as the mother (Margaret Anderson); sisters Clare-Anne and Catherine Queenan as the daughters (Betty “Princess” Anderson and Kathy “Kitten” Anderson); and Luke Trainor as the son (James “Bud” Anderson).

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Drama students at Port Coquitlam’s Archbishop Carney regional secondary are sticking with the same era. But their new production will be a 180 turn from last spring’s show also set in the 1950s. Then, 45 young actors at the Catholic school were part of the musical West Side Story, a gritty New York-based love story between two teens from rival gangs. For this season, theatre teacher Charles Harris is taking his cast of 17 out to the Midwest to portray a middle-class family. Harris said he wanted to put on Father Knows Best “because it’s a little more family friendly.... I heard the title and read the script last summer and thought it would be perfect.” The play is based on the American radio and T.V. comedy series that was created by writer Ed James in the 1940s. It ran on television from 1954 and 1960, starring Robert Young and Jane Wyatt as the parents. For the school show, the father fears his eldest daughter will run off with her boyfriend so he decides to spend some “quality time” with his family and to get to know the young man. Problem is the family has already made plans to go out and, as a result, tensions rise in the Anderson household.

Taking the lead roles i n t h e A rc h b i s h o p Carney Theatre production are Jason Navarra as the father (James “Jim” Anderson Sr.); Jenna Testani as the mother (Margaret Anderson); sisters ClareAnne and Catherine Queenan as the daughters (Betty “Princess” Anderson and Kathy “Kitten” Anderson); and Luke Trainor as the son (James“Bud”Anderson).

None is new to the stage. Last year, the five thespians also appeared in West Side Story with Testani in the top role of Maria, Natalie Wood’s character in the Oscarwinning 1961 movie. And, in 2011, Testani, Navarra and Clare-Anne Queenan were cast in Carney’s Rumours. • Tickets at $14 for Archbishop Carney Theatre’s Father Knows Best, which runs March

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Learn the secrets of movie make-up with film industry artist and instructor Tracy Lai at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library next month. Lai will teach special effects make-up application at the Mary Hill Road branch on March 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring a partner to try out the techniques. To register, call 604-927-7999.

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Well-known Canadian trumpeter, pianist, composer and arranger Alan Matheson rehearsed with music students at Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary last Friday for the school’s annual jazz gala. Matheson will be featured at sold-out dinner/dance this Friday with the Gleneagle jazz combo, vocal jazz and jazz band ensembles. Culinary arts program students are preparing the meal. Proceeds will go to buying new musical instruments and gear, supporting music trips and recruiting clinicians to work with the students, said music director Eddie Trovato.

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Coquitlam’s Nadia Bordignon and Paula Broderick of Port Moody will star in Top Girls, a production by the Douglas College Theatre and Stagecraft & Event Technology departments. Bordignon plays Griselda, Louise and Mrs. Kidd while Broderick is cast in the dual role of Isabella/ Nell. The show runs March 8 to 16 at the New Westminster campus (700 Royal Ave.). Meanwhile, the following week, Coquitlam resident Maddy Osborne-Wood and Port Coquitlam’s Shanelle Horobec will appear as Boo and Emily in the college’s Blue Window. The play runs March 15 to 23, also at the New West facility. For tickets to both performances, call the Massey Theatre at 604-521-5050.

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Raising Change hopes to do what it name says this weekend in Coquitlam to help stroke victims. The folk/rock/blues band made up of Glenn Chatten (guitar), Pat C ove r n t o n ( p i a n o ) , Thomas Beckman (violin) and Ross Fairbairn (bass) will be playing its show on Saturday. Manager Ryan Fletcher said the concert — the second-ever for Raising Change — will be a fundraiser for the Stroke Recovery Association. “Most people know of someone who has been affected by a stroke,” he said, adding, “The band likes to use music to support causes close to their heart.” Tickets for the March 2 event at 8 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) are $30 by calling the box office at 604-9276555 or visiting www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Your regional calendar of artful events for March 2013 Visit artsconnect.ca for a complete event list

ArtsConnect is putting out a Call to Artists, Street Entertainers and Musicians who want to participate in this year’s 14th Annual Port Moody ArtWalk April 12th – 14th 2013!!! We are looking for anyone and everyone from the Tri-City, Anmore and Belcarra Community who has a flare for or simply a love for the arts to come support and help create the festivities! Perhaps you would like to exhibit and sell your art? The Studio Tour and Arts Festival takes place in venues throughout beautiful Port Moody from Rocky Point Park, along Clarke St (Old Town Centre) up to the Port Moody Art Centre with a music Main Stage at Queen Street Plaza, in Port Moody.

PechaKuchaNight Coquitlam will also be back with an ArtWalk Special Edition featuring ArtWalk artist participants!

A chance to preview art that will be in the festival, get to know the artists themselves and take note of which artist studios you’ll want to drop by during the ArtWalk in an interest to find that unique and beautiful art piece for your collection! Those interested in participating in either event should contact Mandara Lebovitz, Project & Communications Coordinator for ArtsConect at: mandara@artsconnect.ca

VISUAL ARTS Port Moody Arts Centre Centennial Celebration Exhibition

Artwork inspired by historic artifacts Mar 21 - April 21. Open Mar 21, 6-8 PM. Wearable Art Award Exhibit & Children’s Gallery Run until March 17. 2425 St. Johns Street, Port Moody. 604-931-2008; pomoarts.ca

Evergreen Cultural Centre Art Gallery

Pierre Coupey: Cutting out the Tongue Selected works from 1976-2012 Joint Exhibit with the West Vancouver Museum Mar 16 - April 27. Opening Reception: Mar 17, 4-6 PM. Artist Talk with Pierre Coupey: Mar 17, 3-4 PM Group Poetry Reading: Mar 22, 7-9 PM, Larry Bremner, Meredith Quartermain, George Stanley. 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. 604-927-6555; evergreenculturalcentre.ca

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Centenary Mosaic by Art Focus Artists‚ Association 2D & Painting, Runs until Mar 25. Nasser Ghaderi & Aiden Fisher-Lang, Abstract Paintings. Mar 28 - April 29. Open: TBA. 2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam. 604-927-8400; portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare

MUSIC Evergreen Cultural Centre

Raising Change, a Melodies in Mind Production - A Fundraiser for the Stroke Recovery Association of BC Mar 2, 8 PM Tix: $30. Musical Mornings Ken Lavigne, Tenor & Sarah Hagen, Piano, Coffee, tea & treats followed by a 75 min concert. Mar 6, 10 AM. Caedence - Four men, four microphones, no instruments. Mar 9, 8 PM Tix: $15-$35. 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. 604-927-6555; evergreenculturalcentre.ca

FILM/THEATRE Evergreen Cultural Centre Theatre Family Theatre Series

La Diva Malbouffa - Natalie Choquette’s Unique Comedy Opera for Kids! Mar 10, 2 PM. Tix: $14-$18, Family of 4: $54. 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. 604-927-6555; evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Terry Fox Library World Film Night

Mar 13, My Left Foot, 1989 Ireland Jim Sheridan. Mar 20, The White Ribbon, 2009 Germany Michael Haneke. 2470 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coquitlam. 604-927-7999; fvrl.ca

Port Moody City Hall Galleria Living Heritage Centennial Lear about Port Moody’s past with informal heritage tea, informative talks and a film and photo tour. Mar 2, 1:30-3:30 PM. 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody. 604-469-4722; portmoodymuseum.org; library.portmoody.ca

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Skating Club presents Happy Birthday Port Moody: Celebratiing 100 Years of the City of the Arts, skating show that tells the history through music and stories. Mar 2, Show times: 2:30 & 7 PM, Tix $10 / $7 child 4-12. Contact: inletskatingclub@gmail.com 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody.

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Family Workshops at the Museum as part of Festival Du Bois. Mar 2, Roger Dallaire 12:30 PM, French Heritage folklorist, musician, ventriloquist/puppeteer, Mar 3, Denis Leclerc 1:30 PM Fiddle player and French Canadian folklore and Métis story teller. 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. 604-516-6151; coquitlamheritage.ca.

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Port Moody Film Society 13th Annual Canadian Film Festival. Mar 14-17. Open Gala: Mar 14, 7 PM followed by 8 PM showing. All feature films will be followed by a Canadian Film Short. See festival website for details on films and show times. Festival admission is $7 per screening with the annual membership of $5. (good till Dec 31, 2013) 100 Newport Drive Port Moody. 604-469-4722; pmfilm.ca For CALLS FOR TALENT, visit artsconnect.ca. Calendar compiled by ArtsConnect info@artsconnect.ca 604-931-8255

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PechaKucha Vol: 9 Artwalk Edition takes place April 2, at 7:30, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre Theatre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. See a variety of disciplines that will surely leave you inspired! Tickets: $12, available online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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ArtsConnect 14th Annual ArtWalk April 12-14, Noon to 5 PM, FREE! ArtsConnect 14th Artwalk studio tour takes place April 12-14th at various venues throughout Port Moody. Enjoy a plethora of art, music, festivities and more. Opening Reception Friday April 12, 6:30-8:30 PM ,Old Mill Boathouse, 2715 Esplanade, Rocky Point Park.

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Riverside takes third at Valleys Rapids will now prepare for trip to the provincial championship By Gary McKenna The TRi-CiTy News

Paul Langford would have preferred his team made it to the finals of the Fraser Valley playoffs, but the Riverside Rapids coach has his eye on a bigger prize. After losing 73-57 against Maple Ridge secondary in the semifinals on Friday, the best the team could hope for was third place in the tournament, a feat easily accomplished by the club following an 85-61 win over W.J. Mouat of Abbotsford. That guarantees Riverside a berth in the AAA senior girls’ basketball provincial championship, and while they are seeded lower than they would have liked, “anything can happen,” Langford said. “We definitely would have been better of if we were in the final [of the Fraser Valley playoffs],” he said. “It was a little disappointing… but we finished up strong in the third place game, which

is alright.” Riverside had a strong showing in the opening playoff game, easily defeating Sardis secondary 87-39. The Rapids followed up the win with a 79-39 victory over Coquitlam’s Gleneagle Talons before running into trouble against Maple Ridge. “Our defence has to get a little tighter,” Langford said. “We have to be stingier. We are giving up too many points.” In the end, Riverside came up short in the semifinal game, losing to Maple Ridge 73-57. Langford said he was proud of the way his team was able to recover from the disappointing loss. The Rapids were able to keep their energy up in the third-place game, something the coach said contributed to the 85-61 victory over Mouat. Maple Ridge went on to win the Fraser Valley playoffs and will be one of the topseeded teams at the B.C. AAA Girls’ Basketball Tournament next month. Brookswood secondary finished up in second place. see RaPIdS, page 23

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The Coquitlam Extreme braved the elements against the Victoria Peninsula Highlanders during a Premier League Soccer women’s playoff match at Town Centre Park on Saturday afternoon. Victoria won the game 3-2.

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Aviva’s Gorsic dominates at gymnastics competition Jayd Gorsic of Coquitlam’s Club Aviva Gymnastics swept the North Shore Invitational provincial two category this past weekend. Strong vault, bars and beam set her apart from the rest of the field, while teammates Alyssa Hansen finished second overall, Morgan Kosola

finished in fourth place and Angelina Floro and Sienna Riordan both finished in seventh. Provincial three Krista MacGregor took home two silver medals and a fifth overall finish and provincial four competitor Porter Trevisan took three silver medals on vault bars and beam and bronze overall.

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UBCO soccer recruit Giovanni Carida has committed to the UBCO Heat program for 2013.

The UBC Okanagan men’s soccer program has added high level Coquitlam prospect to its stable of players for the 2013 season. Giovanni Carida, a two-time AAA high school provincial champion, has elected to join the Heat when he graduates from Dr. Charles Best secondary in the spring. “[Carida] is the type of player that I’m looking for in the fact that he is skillful and understands the game and possession and is technically very

good,” said Heat coach Dante Zanatta. “Bringing these skilled players lets us spend more time on tactics and how to win.” At 5’10”, Carida has split time on his club and high school teams as a midfielder and as a striker with a knack for scoring. He was the leading goal scorer in the 2012 Puma Pacific Tournament and has been the leading goal getter as captain of his high school soccer team. Currently featured as both a centre attacking midfielder and a for-

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But Riverside’s senior team was not the only club to have success on the weekend. The Rapids’ junior club knocked off Mouat in a nail biting 48-46 victory in the final game to win the junior girls’ banner. Riverside’s Grade 9 club also defeated Mouat in a 42-37 win in the finals of the FraserValley playoffs. Success in the junior ranks bodes well for Langford, who will see many of the players make their way up to his senior team in the coming years. That means Riverside’s AAA girls’ basketball dominance won’t be coming to an end any time soon. “The junior finals was one of the most exciting games that I have seen in years,” Langford said. “It was a great weekend for Rapids basketball.” But Riverside was not the only school represented at this week’s FraserValley playoffs. The Terry Fox Ravens struggled out of the gates, losing to Yale secondary 69-44 in the opening game. The school was able to bounce back

Carida headed to Okanagan continued from page 22

“Qualifying for Nationals in 2009 and 2011 were the highlights of my soccer career,” said Carida. “Scoring the game winner in 2009 versus Quebec to send our team to the national semifinals was definitely a significant highlight for me.” Carida is the third recruit already inked by Zanatta, who has really jumped on the recruiting path in preparation for his third season with the Heat. UBCO has signed two skilled midfielders and one athletic keeper and the snow is still on the turf here on campus. “With Alex Lazazzera and now Gio we are looking at skilled players who are coming in,” saidZanatta.

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U14 Coq. Adanacs hoist field lacrosse banner The Coquitlam A d a n a c s u n d e r14 club took home the gold medal at this year’s Tier 1 B.C. Field Lacrosse Championships last week after knocking off Ridge Meadows 8-1 in the finals. The tournament, which took place in Victoria, saw the A’s go 3-0 in round-robin play, followed by a 9-2 victory over the N ew We s t m i n s t e r Salmonbellies in the semifinals.

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The under-14 Coquitlam Adanacs field lacrosse club.

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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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

8504 1189-1221 Brisbane Ave 804-826 Gatensbury St (even) 1205-1221 Lamerton Ave 801-836 Longlac St

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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

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COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★ S Yard Maintenance S Hedge Trimming ~ Tree Pruning S Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding

Fully Insured

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All Work Guaranteed. Call John 778-867-8785

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Always! Landscaping Services, Pwr Raking, Delivery, Spreading, Yard &Rubbish cleanup 604.230.0627

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawn cuts, aerating, leaf cleanup, pruning, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900

ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

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A26 Wednesday, February 27, 2013, Tri-City News HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, 30 yrs exp., Prompt Prof. Service Simon 604-230-0627

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

HOME REPAIRS

Leaks, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Painting, Caulking, Property Maintenance & Management. Jerry 604-720-0290

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

DIAMOND CUT CERAMIC TILE Ceramic tiles, marble, natural & lech stone & lam. flrs. Bath renos. 604.725.4617 diamond_cut@live.ca

RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

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KITCHEN CABINETS

COMPLETE CABINETS

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Home Renovations and New Construction

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

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

Running this ad for 8yrs

SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton

Hauling Anything..

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

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PRESSURE WASHING

BEST PAINTING. Int/Ext. Re-paint specialist. Repair/drywall. FREE ESTIMATES. 604-724-9953

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

MOVING & STORAGE Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS • Kitchens • Bathrooms *30 years *Licensed *Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240 GET the BEST for your MOVING From $45/hr Licensed & Insured Senior Discount 778-773-3737

VELKO PAINTING Interior & Exterior 604-828-7703

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EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES

Heating, Gas & Plumbing Service & Reno’s

604-787-8061 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Rated best painting and moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers. Visit: benchmarkpainting.homestars.com or call 604-803-5041 for more information.

MATTRESSES starting at $99

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

PETS

JUNK REMOVAL

www.recycleitcanada.ca

477

PETS

BEAGLES, 12’’ size, born Dec 25, tri colour 3 F, 3 M, $650. (604)3160376, tobyscardetail@hotmail.com BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cup pup, blonde & white, male, 9 weeks, ready now. $650. 604-794-7347

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! Delivering Top Soil, Bark Mulch, Sand and Gravel, Spreading services. Simon 604-230-0627

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

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small to LARGE ads get results in

Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

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SUNDECKS

Lab/Shepherd/Rotti x puppies, purebred, 2M/2F, great family pets, $250. Call 604-864-1004. 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

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WE’RE ON THE WEB

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $800 (604)308-5665

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. New Roof, Reroof, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950. Call 604-302-2357 SHELTIE SABLE PUP 1F, white body + spots D.O.B. Oct 19th Sweet & loveable 604-826-6311

FURNITURE

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560 Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

PLUMBING

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

BEST RATE MOVING

LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶

Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

CONTROL TECH MECHANICAL

Starting $40/hr.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AFFORDABLE MOVING

548

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

RECYCLE-IT!

604.587.5865

APPLIANCES

removal done RIGHT!

(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604-465-1311

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TREE & STUMP

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

PETS

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

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

Meadows Landscape Supply

Dean 604-834-3076

506

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

477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com # 1 Plumbing & Drainage Services Skylark Plumbing 24hr. Emergency Comm. & Res. 604.825.2211

ALL TECH ENTERPRISES LTD. Hans 604-465-2094

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

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

604-728-5643

www.pro-accpainting.com

MISC SERVICES

356

PETS

PUG avail for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered, $700 or puppy back. Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud $600 (OFA hips and cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827

778-246-0606

Robert J. O’Brien

Ph: 604-942-4383

TREE SERVICES

Rooﬁng Specialist

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

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New roof, re-roof, repair. Cedar shakes, shingle, torch on, tile, duroids.

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

Kitchen, Bathroom & Lndry room - Cabinet Re-facing - Custom Cabinets - Design Support Quality Workmanship Competitive Pricing - Newer home colour and layout changes.

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Tri-City News Wednesday, February 27, 2013, A27

REAL ESTATE 603

RENTALS

ACREAGE

706

APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

DEVELOPMENT LAND WANTED

Professional Property Management Services

If you would consider selling your property of 3 Acres or more and want maximum value, send the details to: randyd@portraithomes.ca

P.Meadows - Solaris Towers BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL *1Bd+den. *2Bd+den. *3Bdrm.

Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.proﬁle-properties.com

There will be no pressure and no obligation, but let’s discuss possibilities.

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Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We Will Buy Your House, Quick Cash & Private! Mortgage Too High & House Won’t Sell? Can’t Make Payments? We Lease Your House, Make Your Payments & Buy It Later!

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 2 Bdrm apt $1240 1 Bdrm + den $960 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Call 604-944-2963 COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755.

100%Financing! Stated Income 90% 2.60% Variable 2.99% 5 yr. Fixed

515-525 Foster Avenue 2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOLLY TREE APARTMENTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

Royal Ridge Apartments

315 Agnes st. New West. 1 bdrm from $820

Call (604) 931-2670

1 MONTH FREE!

Centrally located, close to Skytrain. Well kept building, near all amenities. Balconies, laundry, fitness room. Close to shopping.

Located in Moody Park area and is surrounded by impressive greenery. Bright and spacious apartments come with hardwood floors. Near bus routes, skytrain, Royal City Centre Mall and theatre.

Cypress Gardens Apartments

1114 & 1132 Howie St. Coq.

604.521.8831 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com

1 bdrm from $840 1 bdrm + den from $1,015

1 Month Free Rent!

Park Astoria Apartments

• Central Coquitlam • Cls.To Parks & All Amenities •Underground Parking •Balconies & Patios • Available Immediately Your best choice for apartments!

430-11th st. New Westminster

604.931.3273

Quiet, clean, professionally managed building with a fitness room, close to bus stop, skytrain, shops, schools and theatre.

www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

1 bdrm from $840 Ask About Our Move In Discount!

604.521.8831 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com

PARK REGENCY APARTMENTS

1 MONTH FREE!

604.521.7259 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com

RENTALS 752

TRANSPORTATION 818

TOWNHOUSES

1 bdrm from $840 1 MONTH FREE RENT!

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking 1 bdrm ~ Avail Now $790/mo

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Very nice building in Coquitlam, super quiet and clean, well maintained and recently renovated, very spacious units, carpeted, rent includes heat, hot water and dishwasher, onsite gym and laundry rooms available 24 hours, secure underground parking.

604.931.7376 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com

TRANSPORTATION 809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

FORD F-150 stock side mirrors. Brand new, black with silver trim. $600 obo for the set. 604-328-2837 (Maple Ridge)

810

2001 Ford Focus ZX3, Sporty silver colour. H/B Well cared for low mileage. auto, a/c,c/c. $3,000. Call: 604-552-4419

AUTO FINANCING

830

2007 HARLEY SPORTSTER Factory custom, 74 cube (1200) big bore by Denco Cycle, Bassani pipe, windshield, sissy bar, leather bags. 27,000km, one old guy owner, $7450 obo (604)817-1945

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

715

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

845

HOMES FOR RENT

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

POCO: Retail & Office, Exc. location on Shaughnessy St. Now avail. Bill (604)836-2494

750

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $940 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SUITES, LOWER

2 BDRM grd. level ,washer/dryer, d/washer, alarm. $925 w/utilities. (604)942-8776 (604)809-2393

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

PORT COQUITLAM

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Port Coquitlam 4 bdrm 1.5 bath house on farm, 5 appls, Avail now. $1400/mo. 778-241-8421

COQ. off Brunette, nr Schoolhouse. Large bright grnd level 2 bdrm ste. W/D, patio under balcony. N/S, N/P. $1050/mo incl utils. Avail Mar 1st. (604)524-0218, (778)772-9655.

604.465.7221

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $5,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.

PORT MOODY bright, very clean 3 bdr, w/1bdr inlaw ste, 1700s/f, 2 ba, w/d, awesome deck, 1 kitchen, f/p, ns/np, $1600 +utils. 604-283-9055.

Central Coquitlam - 1 bdrm suite, brand new. n/s, n/p. Prefer mature single. $800/mo. (604)889-6636

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

MOTORCYCLES

TUCKED away in beautiful,quiet Weshill Park, this 1 bedroom condo is availble March 15th. Located on the top floor, this spacious suite is fully renovated, offering courtyard and mountain views from patio. Within wakling distance to schools, transit, shopping and parks. Access to indoor pool is also availble. Looking for a mature, clean, quiet couple, or single, for a one-year lease (to start). Please call 604961-5848 after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends.

Polo Club Apartments

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

CARS - DOMESTIC

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm T/H, $870/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034.

612 Clark rd. Coquitlam BC

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

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1 bdrm from $850 2 bdrm from $1,100 3 bdrm from $1,345

PORT COQUITLAM; 1 & 2 Bdrm apts, $715 & $815, quiet complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034 COQUITLAM Penthouse,Lafarge Lake 1400s/f, 2bd, 2bath, 2balc, hi-ceiling, h/wood, pool, gym. Gorgeous!! Avail now. $2000/mo 604-808-4687

706

RENTALS

1116 Hamilton st. New West

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

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

RENTALS

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

TOWNHOMES

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

$1200/1BR-580FT², 6th fl, SuterBrook Loft (Port Moody). 6th floor, 10’ ceiling, covered balcony, parking, guest pass, storage. Access to Aria club, gym, pool and more. 5 min from Rocky Point and Inlet. Good for single or couple. Call (604)603-7069. From March. Dates are flex. Pets OK.

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

RENTALS 706

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

MORTGAGES

Call For Details! Martinique Walker, AMP Mortgage Broker Specialist Verico Assent Mortgage Corp. Call: 604.984.9159 Toll Free: 866.984.9159

706

Bright 2 bdrm apt.

HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS

COQUITLAM Westwood Plat. 2bdr 1700 s/f, 5 appls, ns/np, avail now. $1100/mo incl utils. 604-944-1177. PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm grnd lvl Avail now. N/P, smoke outside ok. $800 incl utils/cable. 604-690-0564 PORT COQUITLAM nr Pitt River Rd. 1 Bdrm suite, Full bath. Private ent. Nr transit. $600/mo. incl hydro. N/S. N/P. Avail now. Call 604-802-2112.

752

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhouse, $965, quiet family complex, no pets call 604-942-2277.

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Looking for Nola Moore, born July 23rd, 1975. Regarding an estate.

Please email: ngaire@allenlaw.ca or Phone Allen & Company at 1-250-703-2583

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

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

2232 McAllister Ave

(604)941-7721 PORT MOODY

PERFECT LOCATION In the City of the Arts! On-site Manager Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS.

Call 604-724-6967

Princeton Place Apartments 1021 Howay st. New Westminster

Move in Bonus - up to $500

~also apartments available~

Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/ Maple Ridge

2 Bedroom Apartments And 2/3 bedroom Townhouses available RENTS between $880.00 – $1395.00 Attractive modern units, in a safe, all ages community. Amenities include, playground, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). If your combined monthly family income is between $2600.00 – $5500.00 you may be qualified for market rent. If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

1 bdrm from $850 2 bdrm from $1,059

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

Managed professionally, this building is quiet, clean, and well maintained. A condo like building close to Skytrain.

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

604.521.8831 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

BigSteelBox.com, 880 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam BC, claims a Warehouse Lien against Michelle Dedosenco of Surrey, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1961.60 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, Household Goods, will be sold or disposed of March 16, 2013.

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

BigSteelBox.com, 13110 Code Road, Ladysmith, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Healthcare Resource Group Inc of Burnaby, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $3499.08 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, Hospital computer/TV Equipment and accessories, will be sold or disposed of March 16, 2013.

A28 Wednesday, February 27, 2013, Tri-City News

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March 2013

Chamber News Welcome to the Chamber News

hat happened to Spark? We’ve changed the format of our monthly newsletter to better demonstrate what the Chamber is actually doing in the Tri-Cities. Yes, we’re still introducing you to the wonderful businesses that have joined our membership. We’re still hosting our Restaurant of the Month contest with delicious local eateries. We’re still giving you a peek at our long list of upcoming events. With this new format, we’d also like to keep you informed on what the Chamber is doing for you. The front page of every newsletter will share the issues, trends and changes the Chamber is championing on behalf of local businesses in order to keep the Tri-Cities a great place to live, work and play. Welcome to the Chamber News. As the Chamber of Commerce, it is part of our mission to identify issues facing local businesses and advocate for change on their behalf. Take, for example, the new mobile business licence. It started with an issue brought to the Chamber’s attention: businesses that operated across municipalities were required to purchase separate business licences for each area. This added barrier, not to mention added expense, made it difficult for mobile businesses to operate outside of their home municipality. As the voice of business in the Tri-Cities, the Chamber took action and coordinated with local business owners and city councillors from Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody to create the Intermunicipal Business Licence. Now, businesses can purchase an add-on to their business licence that allows them to work throughout the Tri-Cities. Problem. Action. Solution. This is the formula the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee will follow to champion policies that will benefit local businesses – a formula that led to the much needed mobile business licence. This committee will represent businesses on the municipal, provincial and federal level. Larger scale organizations such as the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are already in place to serve community interests on a municipal level. The Public Policy Committee will support those issues being championed by these organizations, and bring forward concerns that specifically impact municipalities in the Tri-Cities. On a provincial and federal level, the committee will work alongside civic leaders to support issues affecting the province and country as a whole while holding those leaders accountable for items within their local purview. How will this work? The Tri-Cities is a large and diverse community, and local businesses face a variety of potential issues. We are seeking businesses to work with the Public Policy Committee as Representatives. As a Representative, you have the opportunity to shine greater light on the issues impacting your area of the Tri-Cities. With your assistance, the Policy Committee will be able to take a position on the issue and champion your cause at the appropriate level of government. With the help of SFU and Douglas College Political Science, Business and Finance Departments, the committee will research any issue brought forward to help form a position and decide whether or not it requires action. How to get involved We are seeking Representatives in the following areas to give voice to the issues impacting their fellow businesses. These areas may change at a later date: • Moody Centre – Barnet Hwy to Ioco Rd • Port Moody City Hall – includes Suter Brook and Newport Villages, to Falcon Dr and Barnet Hwy • Austin Heights – Austin and North Rd through to Mariner Way • S.W. Coquitlam – Lougheed Hwy and Blue Mountain St. to the Port Coquitlam border • Pacific Reach Industrial Park – all businesses along United Blvd • Coquitlam Centre – from Falcon Dr and Barnet Hwy to Westwood St and Lougheed Hwy • Downtown Port Coquitlam – all businesses along Shaughnessy St • Port Coquitlam Industrial Park – Kingsway Ave and North Port Coquitlam We are also looking for student volunteers in Political Science, Business, Finance or other relevant fields of study interested in being a part of public policy change. If you are interested in volunteering with the Chamber and the Public Policy Committee, contact the Chamber office at 604.464.2716 or info@tricitieschamber.com.

HST to PST transition means changes for #business. Local Chambers offering PST seminars to help biz prepare for April 1st implementation.

New Anti-Spam Law will impact how #business contacts customers electronically. Law to come into force late 2013 or early 2014. Jobs Minister @PatBellBC steps down from politics for health reasons. #bcpoli

#Smallbiz advocates Cdn Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) appoints blogger & Vancouver city hall watchdog Mike Klassen as Director of Prov. Affairs.

Vancouver to get @TEDTalks tech, entertainment and design conference for 2014/2015 and possibly beyond.

Strong business. Strong communities.

Evergreen Line construction set to start in Port Moody with contractor EGRT Construction lead by @SNCLavalin. Includes 2-km tunnel, 7 stations, parking facilities.

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@BC_government releases 2013 budget. Budget balanced but raises q’s about selling assets, healthcare & education funding. No mention of HST to PST transition. #bcpoli

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Chamber News

Restaurant of the Month

Upcoming Events

Find out more about upcoming events and register online at www.tricitieschamber.com. Please register at least two days prior to all events.

Feb 28

PST Seminar with the Ministry of Finance at Poco Inn & Suites

March 18

Social Media Monday with Dave.ca Communications

March 21

Members Mixer at Graytek Solutions

March 26

Member Orientation at Caffe Divano Port Moody

March 27

Corporate Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Gil Desaulniers

Welcome to our New Members

3AG Systems Inc. www.3agsystems.com 604.800.1863 Burnaby

Goldfish Media www.goldfishmedia.ca 778.321.2441 Port Moody

Art Knapp Plantland www.artknapps.ca 604.942.7518 Port Coquitlam

Healing Cedar Wellness www.healingcedarwellness.com 604.469.1616 Port Moody

Benjamin Towing Inc. benjamintowing.ca 778.998.4357 Coquitlam

Jordan Birch | Life Coach www.getoutofdoors.com 604.833.6858 Port Moody

Cap’s Westwood Cycle www.westwoodcycle.ca Port Moody – 604.461.2453 Port Coquitlam – 604.941.7822

Kelly Raabe DeJong, Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Canada www.kellyraabedejong.com 604.632.3300 Port Moody

Chic & Unique Event Design www.chicanduniqueevents.com 604.618.7338

Koya Japan 604.942.0699 Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam The Clever Cupcakes www.theclevercupcakes.com 604.942.2872 Coquitlam

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Leanne Davis Freelance Graphic Designer leannedavis.ca 778.322.2665 Coquitlam Microsoft www.microsoft.com 604.629.0371 Burnaby

Pearly & White Communciations www.pearlyandwhite.com 604.787.5649 Port Moody PostNet www.postnet.ca/coquitlam-bc108 604.474.2822 Coquitlam Profit Mastery 778.846.1554 Coquitlam Shenglin Financial www.shenglin.com 604.433.1588 Burnaby

Rodos Kouzina

oussaka Anastasia. Roast Lamb Dimitris. Souvlaki. Spanakopita. Baclava. Now that you’re drooling, we’d like to introduce our Restaurant of the Month – Rodos Kouzina. This Port Moody eatery offers a delicious taste of the Mediterranean. The menu includes a selection of traditional Greek flavours such as tzatziki and hummus, as well as continental classics like schnitzel, pastas and, arguably, the best pizza in the TriCities. With such a mouth-watering array, it may seem difficult to choose. Luckily, Rodos offers daily lunch and dinner specials to help you eat your way through the menu. Looking for a quick bite to go? Pegasus Pizza sits next door with a menu of similar Greek dishes, pastas and pizzas ready for you to order and take out. In true Mediterranean fashion, the staff greet you with enough warmth and friendliness to make you feel like a regular before you even become one. You can even expect a table-side visit from owner Michael Savvis who’s been involved in the Tri-Cities restaurant scene for more than 20 years. Having a private party? Rodos will make sure your evening is a memorable one complete with a customized menu. Located next to Newport on Ioco Road, Rodos captures that village spirit – relaxed and friendly by day, lively and entertaining by night. During the week, enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner with friends and family. Take a seat on the open air patio framed with flowering hanging baskets or sit inside under archways and next to floor-to-ceiling windows. On Friday and Saturday, be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Rodos fills with live music and dancing on weekends and even welcomes a belly dancer once a month for your entertainment. Plan to come early and stay late! Enter our Restaurant of the Month contest at www.tricitieschamber.com for your chance to win dinner for two at Rodos Kouzina. Let’s go Greek! #100-221 Ioco Road, Port Moody 604.469.1150 www.rodoskouzina.ca

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Maillardville’s Music Festival Join us under the big tents

Rain or Shine!

March 1,2,3 Mars Mackin Park, Coquitlam Q u É b e c o i s , C e l t i c , Wo r l d & Fo l k M u s i c

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

www.festivaldubois.ca Storytelling  Kids Tent Shows Dance  Traditional Food & more!

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March 2013

Chamber News Feature Members

Who: Younqiue Fitness Studio What: Port Moody’s only fitness studio catering to women’s group fitness, with child-minding. Where: 2625B Clarke Street, Port Moody At Younique Fitness Studio, we offer a space where women can find support, motivation and inspiration. Our main belief is that, as a woman, finding time to take care of our wellbeing is very important but can also be very difficult to do when we are always helping others. We are two moms here to offer other women a place to feel good themselves in a clean, stylish positive environment. We are Port Moody’s only studio offering women’s group fitness classes with child-minding. Our balanced schedule includes fun and effective classes that provide personal attention to each participant. Our most popular classes include Zumba, Shapefit and Bellyfit, and our flexible passes allow you to start a class when you want and attend any class throughout the week. Our location in Port Moody is a great hub for being active. People are always finding a way to keep their bodies moving and, with a lot of young families growing up here in the Tri-Cities, this is a great community for small business owners. In five years, we see ourselves fulfilling our vision as a leading women’s fitness and wellness studio and continuing to provide support, inspire balance and encourage positive change for women in all stages of their lives. Krista and Melanie, Younqiue Fitness Studio youniquefitnessstudio.com register@younqiuefitnessstudio.com 604.939.0091

Who: What:

Pearly&White Communications A no-frills marketing agency with original ideas, smart, uncomplicated thinking and a belief that what we do for our clients should have measurable impact on the bottom right hand corner of your spreadsheet. Where: Suter Brook Village, Port Moody Pearly&White is a marketing communications agency. We’ve built brands from the ground up – logos, events, campaigns, websites, social media. We pretty much do it all. Rather than a service provider, we think of ourselves as an extension of our client’s internal marketing team. We look to contribute business strategies and solutions that help to define the “why” in “why people should care about what you’re telling them”. All forms of marketing communication need to emanate from a single, central idea. A core part of what we do is help you arrive at that idea. Once the idea is established, then you can create a print ad, update your web content, redesign your brochure or re-invent your packaging knowing that each piece builds on the last in a consistent, coherent manner. In other words, by not starting from scratch every time you have something to say to your audience, you’re saving money. If you need assistance discovering where you fit within your market, guidance and solutions in new media channels, or simply help with a single piece of communication, we’d love to chat. Ken McCarty, Pearly&White Communications www.pearlyandwhite.com 604 787 5649

Who: Microsoft What: A Microsoft Specialty Store with the latest Windows products including Surface, Xbox, Windows 8 PCs and the Windows phone. Where: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby At the Microsoft Store, we are very excited about the opportunity to work with the businesses in the Tri-Cities area, especially with a Store Manager from the area who has nothing but great things to say about the community. Located in Metropolis at Metrotown, we are centrally located to serve all of Metro Vancouver. That said, we also like to come to you, with a team of business specialists who will come to your business to share the Windows story. We offer a selection of the best Microsoft products including Xbox, Windows 8 PCs and the Windows Phone. Without a doubt, our most popular is the Surface, the Windows based tablet family. This tablet is complete with products for everyone: personal to business, accountant to photo enthusiast, young parent to seasoned CEO. We provide personalized free setup, expert knowledge and a supportive team to make sure you get the most out of your Windows product. We hope to see you soon, The Microsoft Store Team 1-877-696-7786 www.microsoftstore.com

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Yes! We prepare Personal & Corporate Tax Returns! Yes! We provide Tax, Accounting and Business Advice! Jim Pearcy, CGA

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Chambers of Commerce

Group Insurance Plan

As a Chamber member, your business can enjoy full group extended medical benefits, no matter the size of your organization. Through the Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, even single employee companies can offer medical benefits.

Coquitlam An excellent place to Invest, Innovate and Grow. To learn more contact 604-927-3442.

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Chamber News

Opinion

The impact of construction on customers

The Month in Photos

indow shopping is a thing of the past. Shopping on Windows is the new reality. One of the hardest things in retail now is creating an inviting environment for new and regular customers. We can do our best to advertise, have the best staff and the nicest looking storefront, but certain things are out of our control – traffic and construction. Traffic, construction and the fear of delays can keep many regular customers – and potential new customers – from making their way into our front doors. While traffic delays can disappear as quickly as they appear, traffic volume caused by construction can last for days, months, or even years. As a commuter, we take these construction delays in stride. As a consumer, we avoid these areas at all costs. Customers fear potential construction traffic. With the ensuing Evergreen Line construction about to start, those of us that work in these construction areas need to keep ourselves in the loop and calm customer fears. With heavy equipment and flag personnel soon to be everywhere, the consumers see chaos no matter how well organized this chaos may be. My hope is the workers of these construction sites realize the impact or potential impact they may cause to businesses, and do all they can to minimize it. Let’s band together through the Chamber and solve these issues as a group and not leave individual businesses to deal with these issues on their own. Alone we whisper on deaf ears but together we can be heard as a whole. My goal with this letter is to get the opinions of all businesses in the Tri-Cities either directly or indirectly affected by the construction of the Evergreen Line. The Evergreen Project Team has established a Business Liaison Committee to keep the conversation going between businesses along the Evergreen Line and the project team. This will help minimize construction-related impacts to businesses. To join the Business Liaison Committee, call the project office at 604.927.4450. Let’s keep the fear of construction delays to a minimum and keep the customers coming in. Thank you, Rob Grant, Windsor Plywood 2700 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam windsorbob@telus.net, 604.941.1768

Time is Running Out The Return to PST is only weeks away 3 1 0 2 , 1 l i r p • Are you and your business systems ready? • Do you know how the new PST will affect your business and its transactions, including ones that straddle April 1, 2013? • Have you taken full advantage of planning opportunities for capital purchases and leases?

Here’s your chance to learn from a leading industry expert. EPR Coquitlam is hosting a PST breakfast seminar with Ron Osborne, a highly respected accounting professional who has practiced exclusively in sales tax for more than 20 years.

This seminar is FREE to local businesses and business owners

Date: Tuesday, March 19th Time: 7:30 am - 9:30 am Location: Best Western Coquitlam Inn, 319 North Road, Coquitlam

Pre-Registration is required & seating is limited. To save your seat, register by email before March 15 at epr@eprcoq.com

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Clockwise from top left: Chamber Chair Peggy Hunt, Richard Rainey, Adrian Dix and event sponsor Fred Soofi post-luncheon. Jimmy Ho, Selina Robinson and Rick Pasin at our Adrian Dix Luncheon on February 5. Enjoying the delicious wine and steak pairing at Cactus Club, provided by General Manager Justin Kovats. Laughing over drinks at our Member Orientation at Cactus Club Coquitlam.

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Maillardvilleâ€™s

Music Festival Join us under the big tents

Rain or Shine!

March 1,2,3 Mars Mackin Park Coquitlam QuĂ‰becois Celtic World & Folk Music Dance Storytelling Kids Tent Shows Traditional Food & more!

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MAIllARdvIllE’S MuSIc FESTIvAl

2013

BONJOuR!

Here we are at our 24th festival! I invite you to gather your family and friends together to join us under the big heated tents at Mackin Park for a weekend like no other. Come experience brilliant music, dance, storytelling, entertaining shows and activities for all ages, intriguing workshops and delicious food – plus that something extra special. Let us show you some good old-fashioned Festival du Bois hospitality, make you feel right at home, and share a bit of our friendly joie de vivre with you! On our stages this year we present Québec-based groups who find new ways to make traditional music sing for the 21st century, astonishing dance, intoxicating local and world sounds along with some of the finest family entertainers around. From Québec comes acclaimed “power trio” Genticorum, the sparkling ‘two-family’ band, Dentdelion, Les Poules à Colin, a feisty young tradition-inspired group, and Le Bal à l’Huile, whose harmonic voices raised in traditional song will send shivers up your spine. We have three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer Dallas Arcand from Alberta and Matuto, a New York band who blend the sounds of Brazilian Carnaval with the twang of Americana. We also have two very different west coast-based groups: the French folk-Celtic-old-time band Alouest, and the Vashaan Ensemble playing Persian traditional music and folk music from Iran. For the youngster in us all, there’s multi-faceted entertainer Roger Dallaire, the hilarious Major Conrad Flapps, and Acme Circus – a multilingual gourmet fusion of circus, comedy and theatre. Festival favourites, comic/clowns Sand Northrup and Frenchie the Clown return. For the second year, your Saturday ticket gives you all-day access to the festival, including the evening show with Le Bal à l’Huile and Genticorum in the Grand Chapiteau, starting at 5:30pm. You’ll find the details on our Friday, March 1 co-presented Genticorum concert with the City of Port Coquitlam 100th Anniversary celebrations, as well as our special Place des Arts post-festival concert on March 9 with the incredible Cécile Doo-Kingué in this guide. This year’s festival is open and diverse, with some of the well-loved and familiar along with some things that are new. Come share the weekend with us. We welcome you to come marvel and enjoy – and discover! And, even now, let us look forward to our quarter-century celebration in 2014! Johanne Dumas, Executive and Artistic Director

Québecois, Celtic, World & Folk Music, Dance, Storytelling, Kids Tent Shows, Traditional Food & more! Join us under the big tents, rain or shine!

March 1,2,3

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Mackin Park, coquitlam

Saturday: 11:00am to 8:00pm Sunday: 10:00am to 4:30pm (Mass begins at 9:00am)

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MoM and BaBy corner For the 24th edition of the Festival du Bois we are now providing a “Baby and Mom room” on site at Festival du Bois. Sponsored and designed by IKEA Coquitlam for our Family visitors, in order to give them the best festival experience. We want to make sure our new mothers have a serene place to change their newborn or breast feed privately before going back and enjoying more of the festivities. IKEA Coquitlam has provided the room with changing tables in our changing room facility which can be found behind the Poutine stand in Changing Room 2. Come & Celebrate our French heritage with us in Mackin Park, Coquitlam/Maillardville, located across from IKEA Coquitlam.