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PoCo tax hike 3.7% for homes Councillors back new budget but have concerns By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Port Coquitlam-Ridge Meadows’ Ringette’s Karla Rauk (in blue jersey) pulls ahead of Jillian Price of a Surrey-White Rock opponent in an 18+B match at the 2013 BC Ringette provincials at the Surrey Sports and Leisure Complex on Saturday. More sports, see page A26.

Homeowners in Port Coquitlam will likely see a 3.7% property tax increase when their bill arrives this year, a jump of approximately $71.25 for the owner of an average single-family home. On Monday, PoCo council voted in favour of granting the first three readings to the 20132017 financial plan, a document that includes funding for the hiring of six new firefighters and two new police officers. It also includes a 1% levy the city said will be used to address its estimated $330-million infrastructure gap. Many municipalities are grappling with how to pay for the replacement of existing roads, sewers and facilities nearing the end of their lifespan, and PoCo has been setting money aside for the expense over the last few years. But while there is some additional spending in this year’s budget, councillors said they

INSIDE ■ Evergreen Line stations are named: A3 ■ Support for TransLink funding: A4 were keenly focused on keeping the property tax increase low. “I am happy with where we are at,” Mayor Greg Moore said.“We did focus on making some reductions.” Moore noted that more than $600,000 in efficiencies were identified by the city’s committees and department heads. Service level changes — including the elimination of pest control services on private property, reductions in funding for the city’s vehicle fleet, reductions in ball diamond grooming and a decrease in staff holiday coverage — will save the city $403,000. Another $217,000 in savings is expected to come from reductions in energy use and maintenance costs. see LONG-TERM, page A12

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What’s in a name for Evergreen? Tri-Cities’ six evergreen Line stations named By Richard Dal Monte The Tri-CiTy News

The Evergreen Line is three years away from opening but commuters now know what the six Tri-City stations will be called. At a press conference Saturday morning at the Evergreen Line project office in Coquitlam, federal and provincial politicians got together to announce the new station names. They are, from Lougheed Town Centre Station in Burnaby eastward: • Burquitlam Station (on Clarke Road in Coquitlam);

• M o o dy C e n t r e Station (next to the current PoMo West Coast Express station); • Inlet Centre Station (at Ioco Road and Barnet Highway, near Thrifty Foods); • Coquitlam Central Station (at the current West Coast Express station and bus loop at Barnet and Lougheed, across from Coquitlam Centre mall); • Lincoln Station (on Pinetree Way at Lincoln Ave., in the northeast Coquitlam Centre parking lot); • and Lafarge LakeDouglas Station, which is the line’s terminus (on Pinetree Way at Guildford Way, next to the Evergreen Cultural Centre). Ian Jarvis, TransLink’s CEO, called them “sim-

ple, logical and self-locating, and, of course, durable, names.” Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge told The TriCity News he’s pleased with the choices of names, saying, “I think the main thing is they make sense geographically so it’s going to be easy for people to understand.” He said the city had been using the names that were chosen as working names as part of its planning. Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay told The News the Moody Centre name makes sense but he’s not sure people will identify Inlet Centre with its location. He said he would have preferred something like “Port MoodyIoco.” newsroom@tricitynews.com

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Tri-City MP James Moore speaks at a press conference Saturday to announce the names of the Tri-Cities’ Evergreen Line stations. Also at the event were Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Doug Horne (left) and Transportation Minister Mary Polak.

‘The floodgates opened’ for free wash offer Coq. appliance store is washing jerseys for free By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy News

Sweat flies, snow sprays, bodies crash and bang. That’s a typical hockey day in Canada and while Tri-City minor teams may clash on the ice, their jerseys get a little friendlier treatment thanks to a United Boulevard retailer. Darren Boyd, manager of the Coast Wholesale Appliances store along furniture row, took on the odorous endeavour of washing local teams’ jerseys two months ago — a job he knows normally falls to parent volunteers. Considering jerseys are expensive and require care to last, Boyd looked around at the cleaning machines in his showroom and a light bulb went on. First, he put the word out to the organization with which he’s involved, Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey, offering its teams free jersey cleanings. Maytag had already come on board, donating a Maxima 9000 series

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Left: Darren Boyd, general manager of Coast Wholesale Appliances on United Boulevard in Coquitlam, with Coquitlam Minor Hockey players Nate Crema, Matthew Crema and Chase Hanson, on hand to collect clean jerseys. Right: The Coquitlam players along with Ridge Meadows player Kaden Boyd (ball cap) check out washing machines at the store. combo with steam washing and drying capabilities. Soon, other minor hockey coaches caught wind of the free service, so Boyd decided to extend the offer to all minor sports associations in the Lower Mainland.

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The Maxima washing machine and dryer have been running around the clock at Coast Wholesale, especially now that hockey season is ending. Sales staff sit and fold laundry during their down time and they’ve learned one machine can

hold 63 tyke hockey jerseys or 21 adult ones. “If only their wives could see them,” Boyd said with a smile. “To be honest, all the sales guys have been excited about [washing the jerseys]. It’s been a team effort.” Boyd’s offer of free jer-

sey washing stands but he asks that teams email dboyd@coastappliances. com or call 604-5402665 before dropping off their uniforms. Coast Wholesale Appliances is located at 1315 United Blvd. in Coquitlam. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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‘Surprising’ support for taxes By Jeff Nagel BLack Press

Most Lower Mainland residents are willing to pony up more money for TransLink but they’re split on exactly what kind of new tax, fee or toll should be imposed. That’s the result of a new online poll conducted by Insights West. It found 72% of respondents support new funding sources for the troubled transportation authority, which needs billions of dollars to launch rapid transit expansions and maintain the existing system. About half of those supporters want new cash sources balanced with some service cuts as well while just 12% opposed any new funding and say TransLink should simply make cuts. “I am shocked at the number of people who are actually open to new funding options,” Insights West president Steve Mossop said, adding the results undercut the perception of nearuniversal public opposition to more money for TransLink. “They’re not particularly happy with the options in front of them on how they’re to be charged,” he said, “but that’s pretty common when you’re talking about taxation.” Those polled were asked if they support raising existing transit fares, property taxes or fuel taxes, or adding new tools like a vehicle levy, a regional carbon tax, new road or bridge tolls, or a dedicated regional sales tax recently proposed by mayors. The option that scored best with 37% support was raising transit fares,

Polak, Bains both say they’ll talk TransLink reform with mayors B.C. Transportation Minister Mary Polak is pledging ongoing meetings with Metro Vancouver mayors to craft reforms to TransLink’s governance system following the release of a review of possible options. She said she has already acknowledged the need for MARY POLAK greater accountability and a bigger role for Metro Vancouver mayors. “You need to have elected representation for a body that is going to levy taxes and fees,”Polak said.“There has to be a democratically elected body that’s governing that. How do you do that appropriately? I don’t think we’ve yet found the perfect answer anywhere.” Putting TransLink under the auspices of Metro Vancouver may not be ideal, she said, noting her constituents in Langley regularly complain about how they’re served by the regional district. Polak said she doesn’t have a preferred model in mind and doesn’t want to pre-judge discussions with the mayors. The province had previously offered the mayors’ council chair and vice-chair two seats on the TransLink board of directors. Mayors rejected that offer of reform as inadequate. Polak rejected suggestions the province’s previous restructuring of TransLink and shift to an appointed board in 2008 was a mistake. “With previous iterations of TransLink, there were incredible difficulties, particularly with managing some of the finances,”she said.“We’re back to look at how can we make this better. We just want to see what works.” The NDP have repeatedly promised to put elected local representatives back in charge of TransLink. The party’s transportation critic, Harry Bains, said an NDP government would consult mayors before deciding on a new model. “We need to restore accountability by bringing back locally elected mayors and councillors and making them responsible for making the policy,”he said.“The current governance model doesn’t work. Mayors feel that they are sidelined and this report confirms that.”

to have the broadest support,” he said. “On the list of bad things, it’s the least bad.” Mossop said he believes initial anger about the tolling of the Port Mann Bridge is fading fast as drivers get used to the new reality. And he said the results give more ammunition to Metro Vancouver mayors, who want the province to allow comprehensive road pricing — adding small road tolls everywhere instead of just tolling certain bridges. The option with the third most support was an annual vehicle levy, at 33%, followed by a regional carbon tax at 26%. The most unpopular source is the mayors’ proposal to add a new sales tax within Metro Vancouver of up to 0.5% — 79% of those polled opposed that idea. Also unpopular is any increase in property taxes or the gas tax, with opposition at 75% and 74% respectively. Mayors want the next provincial government to give the green light to ei-

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Beware pyramid scams Coquitlam RCMP are offering tips on how to spot and avoid pyramid schemes. These frauds are based on an ever-increasing number of investors; initial promoters (those at the top of the pyramid) recruit investors who are expected to bring in more investors. No new money is actually created in pyramid schemes but participants who get in early take their profits from investors who join later — not from any real investment or sale of goods and services. Eventually, the pyramid collapses because no new investors can be found and everyone loses their money, except for those at the top. According to local Mounties, before you invest in a possible pyramid scheme: • get written copies of the company’s marketing plan, sales literature, contracts and prospectus; • avoid promoters who fail to explain their plans clearly; • have a lawyer or accountant explain anything you don’t understand; • find out where the money you invested goes; • remember that the greater the promised return, the greater the risk.

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Coquitlam RCMP are hoping to reunite some lost property with its owner(s). Mounties were called to the Coquitlam Town Centre area about a month and a half ago after a number of items were found under a hedge. The subsequent investigation was unable

These shoes and purse are two of the stolen items that Coquitlam Mounties found this winter in the Town Centre area. to turn up the owner or owners of the items, so police have posted photos of some of the items on their website, coquitlam.rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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no matter how poor of a choice it was to provide resources for the developers project.”

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Meanwhile, gamers are coming to the developer’s defence. Luka Culibrk, a former PMSS student, stated in an email that the school provides interesting “architecture” for a first-person shooting game that would make it enjoyable to play, and cited research he believes debunks concerns that violent video games cause violence. Creating original maps for Counter-Strike games

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Share’s toy program gets home thanks Coquitlam co. Rhema donates space for toys Share’s Christmas toys now have a home thanks to a local health products manufacturer. Rhema Health Products has provided

warehouse space for toys collected by Share Family and Community Services for its annual Toy Shoppe program. “Working with Share has been a pleasure and very rewarding for Rhema Health Products and its employees,” says

Carlo Zarrillo, president and CEO of the Coquitlam company, which manufactures dietary supplements and health products. “Our efforts in helping Share are driven by our desire to support charities in the community in

which we operate.” The Toy Shoppe program collects toys and gifts and distributes them to more than 1,000 children every year at Christmas. Share CEO Martin Wyant said the toys will be stored at Rhema’s

Coquitlam warehouse until they are distributed next December, and added that the offer of space was both timely and generous. “The staff at Rhema even helped us pack and transport the toys,” Wyant said. “We are very

grateful for their support.” Last January, Share vacated the former Andrés Wines site in Port Moody and, with the help of volunteers and Phoenix Truck and Crane, packed and transported thousands

of items. In a press release, Wyant also thanked volunteers and Phoenix Truck and Crane for their support, and the Peller family for allowing Share to use the Andrés space for so many years. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Road & Utility Improvements Please use alternate routes to avoid delays. Y Baltic Street/Lorraine Avenue/Monterey Avenue/Rhodena – Inspection chamber installations by Hyland Excavating, 604-861-5223. Crews working Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Y BC Hydro Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project – Heli-logging along parts of the right-of-way (see separate BC Hydro construction ad including project contact information and map of area involved.) Y Cariboo Neighborhood - Sydney Ave, Selman St, Dansey Ave (Donald St to Selman St), Donald St and Madore Ave – Water main and other utility improvements commencing February 1 by Coquitlam City Capital Works Construction crew to be followed by repaving in summer. Traffic controls in place. Work taking place Monday to Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Y King Albert Avenue - Blue Mountain St. to Gatensbury St. – New storm sewer replacement followed by road widening, new curb and gutter, new pedestrian and cycling facilities in the form of a north-side multi-use pathway, improved parking conditions and pedestrian signal, enhanced street lighting and repaving of street by Jack Cewe Ltd. 604-523-3287. Traffic controls will be in place for anticipated March start. Y L.E.D. Street Light Pilot Program – Installation of new LED street lighting at Schoolhouse Street, south of Brunette and Princeton Avenue west of Coast Meridian underway by Cobra Electric Ltd.. Y Shaughnessy Street at Elizabeth/Christmas Way at Lougheed Highway/Gatineau Street at North Road – Flow meter chamber installations underway with traffic control measures in place. Y Woolridge Street Realignment – Street section west of King Edward Street and section near United Boulevard realigned with new curb and gutter, waterworks changes followed by paving by Jack Cewe Ltd. 604-523-3287. Traffic controls in place. Work commencing soon. Y Upper Hyde Creek Diversion Project – new storm sewer from corner of Cedar Drive / Lower Victoria Drive running north of Baycrest Avenue along right of way to Smiling Creek by Matcon Civil Constructors Inc., 604-530-1402. Y Evergreen Line Project – visit www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca webpage; email info@evergreenline.gov.bc.ca or call 604-927-2080, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to obtain up to date information.

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Ottawa takes training lead, B.C. must follow BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA he B.C. provincial election campaign that’s about to get underway will feature lots of talk about skills training. It will be everyone’s top priority, along with a dozen other top priorities. But since elections are no time to deal with serious issues, don’t expect much frank discussion about ways to redirect our increasingly soft, urban society toward useful work — somebody might be offended. The BC Liberals see lots of skilled, technical jobs on the horizon but they cut the skills training budget and many of their MLAs are also looking at a career change. The B.C. school system, like that of other provinces, still pushes kids to university programs that lead to coffee-serving jobs and the need for another round of training.

This has been going on since the 1970s and it’s not confined to B.C. The BC NDP apparently expects to coast to victory with the same empty rhetoric about“income inequality”and student debt that it has been using for years. The NDP’s only discernible intent is to return control over how many apprentices can be on a job site to industrial unions, which severely restrict it, squeezing out small business. This team’s ideas are mostly left over from the last industrial revolution. Fortunately, there is a mid-term federal government that has acted. Last week’s federal budget launches new programs that the next B.C. government will have to go along with. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government didn’t claw back post-secondary funds from B.C. and other inept provinces, as some had feared. What we got from Ottawa was social engineering, Conservative style. The centrepiece is the“Canada Job Grant,” a $5,000 grant to employers willing to match it and train an unemployed person. To qualify,

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the province has to match as well, for a total $15,000 commitment to one worker who will have a job in the end. Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was one of the Conservatives out to promote the budget. She said when the Canada Job Grant is fully rolled out, it will fund training for 130,000 people a year. Some will be young people but there will also be older workers whose skills need upgrading. “If they’re willing to look at the jobs that are available and understand that that’s their best shot at making a living and being able to support their own families some day, we want to be sure that the opportunities are there,” Findlay said. The difference is that it has to be what an employer needs, not what the student might prefer. It’s a public-private partnership, as we have seen with modern public works. Findlay acknowledged that even with a big push on training, Canada will still need to import foreign workers. In B.C., we are bracing for an unprec-

edented resource boom, much of it in the Interior and north. That’s one reason for a $241-million increase over five years to the federal Income Assistance Program for aboriginal reserves. The new money is available only if the community leadership commits to a mandatory training component. They didn’t call it Idle No More, but that’s the gist of it. Of course, no worker or province or band council is required to participate.They have the option to leave the federal money on the table. But the NDP should note that the Canada Job Grant applies to union-run apprenticeship schools as well as those in community colleges and technical institutes. Saying no isn’t much of a choice. Whatever grand promises the BC Liberals and NDP have written into their yet-to-bereleased election platforms, they will need to find the money to participate. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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This type of ’toon not funny The Editor, Re. Picture This, Adrian Raeside (Opinion, The Tri-City News, March 22) Your Adrian Raeside cartoon in the March 22 issue smacks of gender discrimination. At one time, quips against either sex were funny. Now, it’s OK to poke fun at the male gender but not female. Sexual discrimination is a two-way street. Mr. Raeside’s cartoon and those like it are not funny anymore. Ben Fairless, Port Coquitlam

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Separate your trash in PoCo’s new bins Most Port Coquitlam residents are accustomed to separating their garbage from recyclables and compost when they are at home and now they can do so when out in their community.

The city has purchased more than 50 wastesorting bins that provide individual containers for food scraps, recyclables and garbage. The bins have been installed in public places throughout

the city, including parks, shopping areas, bus stops and in front of schools and businesses. “This builds on the great work that our city and our residents have been doing to keep waste

away from the dump,” Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release. “We encourage people to sort their waste at home, so it makes sense to offer opportunities to do the same thing everywhere

in the community.” The new bins provide clear information and graphics to show what goes into each slot. A food scrap bin takes everything from bones and soiled paper to napkins

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Early plans to close the Hyde Creek rec centre early on Sundays were cancelled when residents stated during the public input process that they did not want to see reductions in the facility’s hours. While the majority of councillors supported the budget, one voted against it. Coun. Dean Washington said he has concerns about years two through five of the plan, when the city is projecting an almost 20% tax increase over a three-year period. Councillors Michael Wright and Brad West, who both voted in favour of the budget, echoed Wa s h i n g t o n ’ s c o n cerns but said the city will need to find other sources of revenue if it hopes to contain its tax rate. “There is a temptation to get involved in all kinds of things,” West said. “I can understand that desire because we see the need… but the

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h at s t a r t e d with candygrams for civic employees has blossomed into widespread acts of kindness in the Tri-Cities by members of a newly chartered youth service club. Rotaract, an offshoot of well-rooted Rotary International, attracts people aged 18 to 30 years who are passionate about spreading positive change in their communities. Rotaract chapters exist around the world and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland. In the fall of 2011, three local students set out to secure one of these youth philanthropy clubs for the Tri-Cities — but, first, they had to prove they were serious about committing the time and energy required for Rotaract. Kimberley Chong, 21, was championed the endeavour after experiencing a volunteering void in her life. Her friend, Janelle Lee, concurred. “I kind of realized volunteering opportunities were harder to find after high school,”said Lee, 18. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Boey and Emiko Newman, both 19 years old, were also well versed in philanthropy and searching for new opportunities. Newman perennially raises money for an orphanage in Africa and Boey helped organize a fashion show in high school that brought in $5,000 for a non-profit organization in Sierra Leone. Over the course of the past year, 22 altruistic young men and women have quietly donated their time for charitable projects in the Tri-Cities. They started off small, anonymously delivering chocolates to local businesses and city departments on Valentine’s Day. The youths soon teamed up with Boyd Autobody and Glass in Coquitlam

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Members of the Tri-Cities’ Rotaract club (right) volunteer 20 to 30 hours a month for community service projects. Above, from left: club president Kimberley Chong, Elizabeth Boey, Emiko Newman and Janelle Lee. to put on a Tri-Cities’ homeless dinner every month. “We purchase all the food, prepare it and bring it in,” explained Chong. “It’s a really good experience, talking to the homeless.” Students at Coquitlam’s Bramblewood elementary school, where Chong and her team have instituted the Reading Buddies program, are also beneficiaries of all this volunteering activity. The group’s hard

work came to fruition last Saturday when the Tri-Cities’ Rotaract Club, sponsored by the Port Moody Rotary Club, was officially chartered at a ceremony in Newport Village. T h e o t h e r Tr i City Rotary clubs — Coquitlam Sunrise, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam-Centennial — also support Rotaract. Port Moody Rotary president Al Stjernegaard said Tri-Cities Rotaract is driven by a need for young people to serve the community. “[Rotary’s] view is we would like them to find their own path and we will support them,”he said. Chong was named president of Tri-Cities Rotaract while Newman and Boey are chairs of the international service committee. They are already looking at organizing a benefit concert at Heritage Woods secondary for September to help support a village in Uganda. “Our goal would be to help out anyway we can, both locally and globally,” said Newman. Being an arm of Rotary means those who join Rotaract will have an opportunity to participate in international study and work programs. “We are looking for people that are passionate about helping others and creating change in their community,” said Chong. • More information about the club is available at tricitiesrotaract. wordpress.com. newsroom@tricitynews.com

Films at Fox lib. Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library has plenty of books but films will be the focus at two events in April: • Teen Movie Afternoon: On Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 4 p.m., Fox will screen for young people The Dark Knight Rises (rated PG) during an afternoon of food and fun. Fox holds its Teen Movie events on the first Saturday of each month. • World Film Night: On Wednesday, April 10 from 6 to 8 p.m., Fox hosts its first event dedicated to cinema from around the globe. The first film in April is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, a 2001 Canadian film directed by Zacharian Kunk. (Synopsis: This was the first feature film ever to be written directed and acted entirely in Inuktitut. Set in the ancient past, the film retells an Inuit legend passed down through centuries of oral tradition.) The Friends of the Library will also sell refreshments at intermission. For more information on either event, visit Terry Fox Library at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo, phone 604927-7999 or visit www.fvrl.ca.

PJs and books Terry Fox Library is offering evening pyjama storytimes for preschool children and their families on the first Wednesday of every month. Join librarians for the next storytime on April 3 from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Storytimes include books, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. Children may come in pyjamas and bring a stuffed toy; everyone is welcome. For more information, call 604-927-7999.

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t this time of year when the Christian world focuses on the work and life of Jesus, and celebrates his resurrection with feasting on foods that have become traditional for Easter over the years, it’s interesting to note that the food that Jesus ate is now being regarded as one of the healthiest in the world: the Mediterranean diet. That is indeed the content of Dr. Don Colbert’s book What would Jesus Eat?, which gleans detailed information from both The Old and New Testaments regarding health, diet, food and what God ordered and why. Based on scientific research, this book is informative, interesting and entertaining, and explains why the foods that Jesus ate are ideal for healthy living and provides the ultimate program for eating well in the 21st century. Studies of this highly recommended diet of whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, nuts, herbs, spices and olive oil have resulted in the publication of myriad cookbooks stocking the shelves of bookstores and libraries.

Volunteer helpers available for taxes As the tax filing deadline approaches, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) would like to remind Canadians with low or fixed incomes that volunteers are available in the community to assist with the preparation of their income tax returns. Each year, through its Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, CRA links with community organizations to train volunteers to complete basic tax returns. The community organizations hold tax-preparation clinics where the volunteers donate their time to help people with simple-tax filing situations complete their income tax and benefit returns, free of charge. To determine if you are eligible for this service, call CRA toll free at 1-800-959-8281 or visit www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer for a complete listing of volunteer tax preparation clinic locations. Last year, in British Columbia and the Yukon, 4,094 volunteers helped prepare 138,672 income tax returns.

The adventurous would find award-winning food writer Claudia Roden’s The New Book of Middle Eastern Food and Arabesque: A taste of Morocco, Turkey and Lebanon attractive, colourful and informative. They include interesting snippets on Middle Eastern history and culture, and the evolution of Mediterranean cuisine. The author gives detailed sections on the history, uses and benefits of spices and herbs, and presents new and easy recipes that are contemporary variations on old themes. The large repertoire of healthy ingredients easily available worldwide, and the cooking styles of the Middle East, have given authors much material to create recipes for various health concerns. The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program

Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete by Dr. Artemis P. Simopoulos and Jo Robinson; Mediterranean: Secrets of the World’s Healthiest Diet by MarieAnnick Courtier; The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook: A Flavourful, Low-fat, Heart-healthy Approach to Cooking by Amy Riolo; The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Delicious Alternative for Lifelong Health by Nancy Harmon Jenkins; and The Miami Mediterranean Diet by Dr. Michael Ozner are only a few samples of these. Middle Eastern recipes found in titles recommended in this article come from about 25 countries around the Mediterranean that share the same type of climate, hence the vegetation and lifestyle. Lately, these countries have been featured much in the news. Some are at war internally, some are at war with their neighbours and have little in common but hatred while others are thousands of miles apart physically but close politically. Some are in Russia, some in Europe, some in Africa, but most are in Asia. Each country, however, has a fascinating past going

back to the beginning of civilization, and it is their common history and ancestry that provide their culinary links. Pat Chapman’s Middle Eastern Cookbook is an older publication (1996); nevertheless, it is wellwritten and has good coverage of the culture and food of the Middle East. Also recommended is Lebanese Cuisine by Anissa Helou for its fine recipes, detailed instructions and clear diagrams. The beautiful photographs of dishes in Flavors of Morocco: Delicious Recipes from North Africa by Ghillie Basan and Middle Eastern Cooking by Tess Mallos have encouraged me to experiment with the recipes myself. The breathtaking photographs of the Mediterranean world and its food in The Turkish Cookbook: Regional Recipes and Stories by Nur Ilkin and Sheilah Kaufman are truly awe-inspiring. These books and more on the subject are available at your local libraries. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Teresa Rehman is community services librarian at Coquitlam Public Library.

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• Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society meets, 10:30 a.m., in boardroom at Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St.; new members welcome. Info: 604-937-4130.

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• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) 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 confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604936-8703 or Ken, 604936-2998.

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• Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group meets, 1-3 p.m., at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Featured: “Talking With Your Doctor” workshop sponsored by the Patient Voices Network. Please arrive on time (or a bit early) because the workshop will begin promptly at 1 p.m.; the workshop focuses on communication skills and there will be lots of discussion and a video, as well as material to take home at the end. Info: 604-937-0320. • Canadian Parents for French Tri-Cities Chapter AGM, 7 p.m., Glen elementary school, 3064 Glen Dr., Coquitlam; all executive positions need to be filled – CPF members should attend if they would like to run or vote for any of these positions; childminding will be provided. CPF is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of French language learning opportunities through educational, social, cultural and sporting activities for youth. Info: www. cpf.bc.ca.

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• Alpha parenting classes are being offered by Coquitlam Alliance Church, taking place at BC Christian Academy Gym, 1019 Fernwood Ave., PoCo. Children’s course (up to 10 years) will be April 7-May 5 and the teenagers’ course (1118 years) will follow May 19-June 16. Both will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for workbook; lunch served by donation. Childcare is available for $5/child or $10/family. Pre-registration requested. Info: www.cachurch.ca or 604-464-6744. • Royal Canadian Legion Port Coquitlam Branch 133 invites all Canadian Forces Veterans of WWII, Korea and Afghanistan to join in PoCo May Day Parade on May 11. Vets will parade with members of PoCo Legion Pipe Band,

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• Friends of DeBoville Slough meeting, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch (Room 127), 1169 Pinetree Way. Learn what is happening at the slough. Info: info@fodbs.org. the Legion Colour Party, 777 Neptune Squadron Air Cadets and Band, Seaforth Highlanders Army Cadets and other veterans. If you are unable to march, you will be assigned to golf carts provided by local businesses. Info: Phil Ranger, 604-942-8911 or legion133@yahoo.com. • Free community income tax preparation at RCCG Trinity Chapel 1932 Cameron Ave., PoCo) for single parents, individuals on income assistance, pensioners, new immigrants to Canada, students and low-income families. If you have received T4, T5007, T4AOAS, T4AP, T4E and have a gross income of $30,000 or less for individuals and $40,000 for couples, you may qualify. Tax preparation will start on March 2 and continue every Saturday, noon-6 p.m., until the end of April. Info: trinitychapelcares@ gmail.com or trinitychapel_rccg@yahoo.com. • Reunion 2013 planned for Centennial secondary school. Details at www.members.shaw.ca/ Centennial2013 or Wilfred, 250-756-0864. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have ex-

perienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-9417111. • The Family Resource Centre, located at Minnekhada middle school in Port Coquitlam, offers affordable Multi-sensory and Math Tutoring for students aged five and up. Mentoring programs for girls and boys are also available for older children/ young teens. Registration is ongoing and programs run throughout the school year. Various times and days are available. Info at www.ldafn.com or by email

at frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@ shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www. girlguides.ca or call 1-800565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604-9416311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604-941-7111, Ext. 106. see page A20

PUBLIC NOTICE The Water Utility will be performing uni-directional water main cleaning in the shaded area shown on the map below from March 27, 2013 to April 12, 2013 inclusive.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 30

This procedure will cause pressure fluctuations, some discolouration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. These conditions should be of short duration. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears. For more information, call Engineering & Public Works Customer Service 604-927-3500, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit our website at www.coquitlam.ca.

Coquitlam Current Your City Column

Get Connected with City Hall The City of Coquitlam has a number of easy online tools for Coquitlam residents to contact and stay connected and up to date with City activities and events. These are great ways to hear about new programs, opportunities to give feedback on planning processes (parks, neighbourhoods etc.), as well as get up to date information on Council agendas and project specific email updates. Coquitlam uses Twitter and Facebook to inform residents about important dates, events or community consultation opportunities. There is also a YouTube channel on which Coquitlam posts videos from time to time.

City Council meetings are broadcast online each Monday night, so if you can’t make it to the meeting and want to get more information about an item up on the agenda then this is the best way to do it! There are also a number of topic-specific email lists that residents can subscribe to in order to get updates on projects. These lists send email updates directly to your email inbox and only provide information that is specific to the list you signed up for. The City website also has an extensive list of email and phone contacts available for residents looking to get in touch with Council members, staff, customer service contacts and a variety of other popular contacts.

Town Hall Meeting April 20, 2013 A few times each year the City hosts a Town Hall meeting where residents are able to come and pose questions and concerns to Council and staff members. To make it easier for residents to participate, this April - at the next Town Hall meeting - residents will be able to also submit questions to Council through Facebook, Twitter and email. Questions will be answered on the live webcast and residents can still attend the meeting in person. Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Coquitlam City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way More information on this new Town Hall meeting format can be found online at coquitlam.ca/townhall.

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SUPPORT FOR CHanGeS

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070.

• Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www. badgut.org. • Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716.

• TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-8699. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression,

anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604-931-5945 or www. recoverycanada.ca. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one

and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. • Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky

HolyWeek Week . . Sacred A Sacred Journey Holy . .. . A Journey The United Church of Canada - Easter Services The United Church of Canada - Easter Services

Hasitit been a while since visited a Church? Has been a while since youyou visited a Church? Come visit Easter renew Come visit at at Easter andand renew youryour faith.faith. Welcome! AllAll areare Welcome!

IOCOUNITED UNITED CHURCH IOCO CHURCH

Andrew’S United ChUrCh St.St. Andrew’S United ChUrCh

1790 Ioco Road - Port Moody 2318 St. Johns St - Port Moody 1790 Ioco Road - Port Moody 2318 St. Johns St - Port Moody (778) 839-1790 (604) 939-5513 (778) 839-1790 (604) 939-5513 Good Friday - at Eagle Ridge United Good Friday - at Eagle Ridge United Good Friday - at Eagle Ridge United Good Friday - at Eagle Ridge United Easter Sunday Service March 31 Easter Sunday Sunrise Service March 31 Easter Sunday ServiceBreakfast March 31 Easter Sunday Sunrise Service March 31 7:30 am Rocky Point Pier 8:30 am Easter 7:30 am Rocky Point Pier 8:30 am Easter Breakfast 10 am Easter Service at the Church 9:45 am Easter Service 10 am Easter Service at the Church 9:45 am Easter Service

JOINT GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE JOINT GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 11 am March 29 at 11 am March 29 atChurch Eagle Ridge United Eagle Glen RidgeDrive United- Church 2813 Coquitlam 2813 Glen Drive - Coquitlam (604) 945-9811 www.eruc.ca (604) 945-9811 www.eruc.ca

Alive in Christ!!! Alive in Christ!!!

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TO SUBmiT an iTem: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH TRINITY UNITED 2211 Prairie Ave CHURCH - Port Coquitlam

2211 Prairie Ave - Port Coquitlam (604) 942-0022 www.ucpoco.ca (604) 942-0022 www.ucpoco.ca Maundy Thursday - 7 pm March 28 Maundy Thursday 7 pm March 28 United Good Friday -- at Eagle Ridge Good Friday - at Eagle Ridge United Easter Sunday Sunrise Service March 31 Easter Sunday Sunrise March 31 7 am Service Lions Park 7 am Lions Park 8 am Pancake Breakfast - Trinity Hall 8 am Pancake Breakfast - Trinity Hall 10:30 am Easter Service 10:30 am Easter Service

Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604-9492274. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-6136 or www.hiscpc.org. • Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-944-2506. • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood

Journey Through the Cross Good Friday March 29th 10AM - Noon

1932 Cameron Ave., Port Coquitlam Bring your Family & Friends

Light lunch & refreshments will be served “And when I am lifted up from the Earth, I will draw all people to myself” John 12:32 A Community Event Hosted by: Port Coquitlam Christian Assembly Connecting Point Foursquare Church God Rock

825 St. Laurence St. Coquitlam 825 St.Laurence Laurence St. Coquitlam Coquitlam 825825 St. St. Laurence St.St. Coquitlam 604-936-5423   www.saintlaurence.ca 604-936-5423 www.saintlaurence.ca 604-936-5423  www.saintlaurence.ca 604-936-5423 www.saintlaurence.ca

(offComo Como Lake Ave. between Linton& Poirier) (off Lake Ave. between Linton &&Poirier) Poirier) (off Lake Ave. between Linton (off Como Como Lake Ave. between Linton & Poirier)

Port Coquitlam Christian Assembly Celebrating Jes us for those who don’t go to church regularly.

10:15 am

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Easter Sunday Service 10:15 am

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Easter Sunday Service March 31st at 10:30am 1932 Cameron Ave., Port Coquitlam

604-942-1622

office@pocoassembly.org www.pocoassembly.org

Celebrate the Resurrection with Us! 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam

604-464-2416 www.erbf.com

Easter Mass schedule for Roman Catholic Churches in the Tri Cities May the blessings of the Risen Christ be with you all!

ST. JOSEPH’S

OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION

OUR LADY OF LOURDES

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

ALL SAINTS

140 Moody St. 604-461-1369

3141 Shaughnessy St. 604-942-7808

828 Laval Square 604-936-1311

1320 Johnson St. 604-941-4800

315 Walker St. 604-936-2525

821 Fairfax St. 604-939-1741

7.00 pm Lord’s Supper

7.00 pm Lord's Supper

7.00 pm Lord’s Supper

7.30 pm Lord’s Supper

followed with Adoration ’til midnight

Good Friday 11.00 am Stations 12 noon and 3.00 pm 3.00 pm Passion of our Lord Passion of our Lord Holy Saturday 11.00 am Stations 12 noon Blessing of Easter Food 9.00 pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday

Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship Good Friday Service

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Coquitlam Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Info: 604-464-6744. • The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, selfhelp organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jane, 604-931-8026 or Sandra, coquitlam@tcfcanada.net.

Celebrate Our Risen

ST. LAURENCE ANGLICAN ST. LAURENCE ANGLICANCHURCH CHURCH LAURENCE ANGLICAN CHURCH ST. ST. LAURENCE ANGLICAN CHURCH

Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. • CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888939-3333. • Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. • DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.,

8.30 am, 10.00 am and 12.00 noon

Pastor Fr. Joseph Nguyen Asst. Pastor

11.00 am Blessing of Easter Food 8.30 pm Easter Vigil 9.00 am, 11.00 am and 1.00 pm Fr. Ronald Thompson Fr. Justin Huang

7.30 pm Lord’s Supper

7.00 pm Lord’s Supper

11.00 am Stations 3.00 pm Passion of our Lord

11.00 am Stations 11.00 am Stations 3.00 pm Passion of our Lord 3.00 pm Passion of our Lord

9.00 pm Easter Vigil

11.00 am Blessing of Easter Food 9.00 pm Easter Vigil

9.00 pm Easter Vigil

9.00 am and 11.00 am (English/French)

8.30 am, 10.30 am and 12.30 pm

9.00 am French Mass 10.30 am & 12.30 pm

9.00 am, 10.45 am, 12.30 pm and 5.00 pm

Fr. Craig Scott Fr. Bruce McAllister

Fr. Patrick Chisholm Fr. Claude Makulu

Fr. Tien Tran Fr. Hector Del Rosario

Fr. Mariano Barreto

10.00 am Stations 3.00 pm Passion of our Lord

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Super Smash-ing Wii fun Thursday at Coq. library Kids on spring break can crush their opponents to win prizes in a Super Smash Brothers Brawl (Wii) tournament tomorrow (Thursday) at Coquitlam Public Library. The free tournament will run from 1 to 4:30 p.m. March 28 in Rooms 1 and 2 at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way). It will not feature any team matches, just five-minute

free-for-all battles involving three or four players each. Participants can choose to play any character, though Meta Knight has a slight (10%) handicap. Players who advance in the tournament (by winning or, sometimes, by placing second) must continue to fight with the same character while losers can choose another. The tournament will be in a double

knockout format, meaning participants can continue playing — and will still have a chance to win prizes — until they have lost two matches. Participants will be divided into two age categories: 14 years and under, and 15 and older; adults are welcome to compete in the older age category. To play, you must register by emailing Chris at cmiller@library.co-

Work help for immigrants

quitlam.bc.ca, although anyone can show up to watch. The tournament will accept same-day registration if there is room in the age bracket to include more players, and the registrants arrive by 12:45 p.m. (15 minutes before the matches are set to begin). Snacks will be provided. For full tournament rules, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca.

Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you interested in connecting your skills to the Canadian workplace? Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSBC) and Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library are hosting a session next Tuesday on Skills Connect for Immigrants. You may qualify for the program — to be held on April 2 — if you: • have been in Canada for less than

five years and are a permanent resident; • are unemployed or underemployed (working outside of your field or at a lower level); • are eager to learn and motivated to build your career in Canada; • have a clear and reasonable job target; • can speak at an intermediate to advanced level of English; At a session, facilitated by employment counsellor Tanja Ivkovic, you can learn about Skills Connect, an initiative by ISSBC

that helps ease the transition of skilled immigrants into the Canadian workforce by connecting them with industry-specific skills training, credential evaluation and job search services. The presentation and screening run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, call 604684-2561, Ext. 2123 or email skillsconnect@ issbc.org. Terry Fox Library is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam.

Lord with these Local Places of Worship St. Catherine’s Anglican Church Maundy Thurs., Mar 28 7 pm Communion Good Friday, Mar 29 12 noon Vigil 4 pm Family Service

Holy Saturday, Mar 30 8:30 pm Great Vigil of Easter Easter Sunday, Mar 31 8:30 am Eucharist 7:00 pm Healing Prayer Prairie Ave & Shaughnessy St. PoCo 604 942 9812 www.stcatherineschurch.ca

EASTER S U N D AY telling and celebrating the stor y of Jesus’ resurrection M a r c h 31s t a t 10 A M

at the Inlet Theatre admission is free heritage mountain community church w w w.heritagemountain.org

Hillside Community Church

Hunting for more this Easter? Join us for times of reﬂection & celebration Palm Sunday Celebration 9:15 am & 11:15 am Good Friday Communion Service 11:00 am Easter Sunday Celebration 9:15 am & 11:15 am

1393 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam www.myhillside.ca 604-936-2313

Parish of St. Bride

A warm welcome awaits you! A Member of the

Anglican Catholic Church - Original Province

worship: “Love One Another As I Have Loved You”

† Good Friday, March 29th, 11:00 a.m. - A combined service at Eagle Ridge United, 2813 Glen Drive, Coquitlam † Easter Sunday, March 31st, 10:00 a.m. - Communion and celebrating the Resurrection

Ministers:

Rev. Jan Bihl & Sue Rodgers Musical Director:

Lena Kovalik

Due to limited space please phone

604-944-9990 604-944-9990

to reserve reserve for for your your family family to Easter Worship Services

Easter Worship Services 10:30 am Easter Sunday

Celebration 10:30 am EasterService Sunday Coquitlam Celebration Service

Christian Centre

Coquitlam Christian Centre www.ccc-church.ca

2665 Runnel Drive, Coquitlam Near Eagle Ridge GM

2665 Runnel Drive, Coquitlam

(at Schoolhouse)

Phone: 604-463-5300

† Palm Sunday, March 24th, 10:00 a.m. † Holy Thursday, March 28th, 6:00 p.m. - Light meal and

EASTER

Your family is invited to attend Coquitlam Christian Centre’s

1504 Sprice Ave.

Worshipping around the world with the Book of Common Prayer

www.comolakeunitedchurch.com HOLY WEEK & EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES

PANCAKE BREAKFAST PANCAKE AND EASTERBREAKFAST EGG HUNT AND EASTER EGG HUNT

GOOD FRIDAY 11:00 am Worship Service EASTER SERVICES 7:30 am Sunrise Meditation 8:00 am Breakfast 10:00 am Celebration Service

1:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm

535 Marmont Street, Coquitlam | 604-931-8555

Sat., Apr. 3rd Your family is invited to attend 9:30 to 11:00 am Coquitlam Christian Centre’s

GOOD SHEPHERD

EASTER SERVICES

COMO LAKE UNITED CHURCH

9:30 11:00am am EGGSTRAVAGANZA 9:30 to to 11:30

Good Friday Service 10:00 am Easter Sunday Services 9:15 am & 11:00 am Kids Church 9:15 am Rev. Graeme Illman

948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam

604-939-6136

The Lutheran Churches of Coquitlam invite you

Meeting in Pitt Meadows Community Church 12109 Harris Road

No Service Easter Day

EGGSTRAVAGANZA EGGSTRAVAGANZA CHOCOLATA Sat.,Mar. Apr. 30 3rd th Sat, EASTER

Near Eagle Ridge GM

The Traditional Anglican Church of Canada

March 28: Maundy Thursday Liturgy with Eucharist March 29: Good Friday Liturgy March 30: Easter Vigil, First Eucharist of Easter

CHOCOLOTA CHOCOLATA EASTER EASTER

604-936-2939

KING OF LIFE

GOOD FRIDAY 10:30 am Worship EASTER SERVICE 9:30 am Easter Breakfast Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am & 10:30 am Service

1198 Falcon Drive (corner of Falcon & Guildford)

604-941-0552

St. John the Apostle Anglican Church

2208 St. John’s St., Port Moody • 604-936-7762

www.stjohnanglican.ca Wednesday of Holy Week - 7:00 pm - Tenebrae Service Thursday 6:00 pm - Simple Meal and Commemoration of First Eucharist Good Friday 11:00 am - The Way of the Cross Good Friday 3:00 pm - Family Service Easter Day 8:30 am - Traditional Eucharist 10:00 am - Contemporary Choral Eucharist

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ra Celeb

“Come Back To Life.”

Saturday, March 30 @ 9:30 am FREE - No reservation required

Blue Mountain Baptist Church

Sunday, March 31 @ 9:15 & 11:00 am

460 Blue Mountain St., Coquitlam 604-936-6244 office@bluemtnchurch.ca • www.bluemtnchurch.ca

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

THIS APRIL, ARTSCONNECT IS HOSTING 2 FABULOUS NOT TO MISS EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! PechaKuchaNight Coquitlam

PechaKuchaNight is back with a Special ArtWalk Edition April 2, 7:30 PM, Evergreen Cultural Centre Theatre. Tix:$12 Fast paced speaker series where everyone shows 20 slides in under 7 minutes each. The presenters are local musicians, authors, painters and photographers that will surely inspire you with what they are passionate about! All presenters are part of this year’s Port Moody ArtWalk Studio Tour and Music Festival!

A Port Moody Centennial Event ArtsConnect 14th Annual ArtWalk, April 12-14th, Free!

A Park & Walk Event for the Whole Family with over 20 Indoor Venues Outdoor Activities & 60 Artists. • Featuring 60 Fine Artists with work for Sale; Painters, Potters, Sculptors, Photographers, Furniture & Jewelry Designers • Jazz, Blues, World Beat & Rock Musicians, All Day Out-Door Music Main Stage Tent 12-5 PM! • All Day OutDoor Beer Garden & Patio at Aroma Restaurant • Drumming Circle, Dance 4 a Change & Second Storey Theatre Improv Entertainment! • Treasure Hunt & Children’s Activities hosted by artists at every venue! • Art in the Trees Gallery, a variety of themed art hanging in Trees throughout festival grounds • Side Walk Sales at Local Clarke St. Businesses!! Opening Night Reception with Wine, Art & Jazz! Free! April 12, Old Mill Boat House, 2715 Esplanade Port Moody 6:30-8:30PM. Brochures with venue and artist locations available at the Port Moody Art Centre and Port Moody Library. Event held rain or shine!

VISUAL ARTS Place Des Arts

Atrium Gallery Seeds, Vin Arora, Wheel Thrown Pottery & Sculptural Wall Hangings, Leonore Peyton. Salon, Lost and Found, Shari Pratt, Mixed-Media Portraiture Series. April 4 - May 4, Opening Reception April 4, 7PM. 1120 Brunette Ave., 604-664-1636; placedesarts.ca

Port Moody Arts Centre

Centennial Celebration Exhibition Artwork inspired by historic artifacts Runs until April 21. April 25 - June 2, Opening Reception April 25, 6-8PM. Main Gallery: Nicola Tibbetts The Progress of Love, Painting. 3D Gallery: James Kemp Ceramic Artist in Residence. Plum Gallery & Display Case: Erin Busswood Family Album, Photography. Children’s Gallery: Exhibition by Heritage Woods Elementary School. 2425 St. Johns St. 604-931-2008; pomoarts.ca

Terry Fox Library

World Film Night. Atanarjuat, The Fast Runner, Canada, 2001, Zacharias Kunuk April 10. Okuribito, Departures, Japan, 2008, Yôjirô Takita, April 17. 2470 Mary Hill Rd. 604-927-7999; fvrl.ca

SPECIAL EVENTS Evergreen Cultural Centre

Pierre Coupey, Cutting out the Tongue. Selected works from 1976-2012. Joint Exhibit with the West Vancouver Museum Runs until April 27. 1205 Pinetree Way. 604-927-6555; evergreenculturalcentre.ca

PechaKuchaNight Coquitlam Vol #10 ArtWalk Special Edition! Speaker Performance, Lounge Chit Chat & Bar, Featured Local Artists & Musicians! April 2, Door 6:30 PM, Performance 7:30 PM. Tix: $12 Available at the Door or Evergreen Box Office 604-927-6555. 1205 Pinetree Way. evergreenculturalcentre.ca; artsconnect.ca; pechakucha.org/cities/coquitlam

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Nasser Ghaderi & Aiden Fisher-Lang, Abstract Paintings. Runs until April 29. 2253 Leigh Square. 604-927-8400; portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare

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Musical Mornings, Sarah Hagen Piano & Marcus Goddard Trumpet. Coffee, Tea & Treats with a 75 minute performance April 3, 10 AM, Tix: $22. Music for Inquiring Minds, Quiring Chamber Players & St. Lawrence String Quartet. April 19, 8PM, Tix: $15$35. 1205 Pinetree Way. 604-927-6555; evergreenculturalcentre.ca

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Concert Series, Shawna Parry with guests Patrick Lambier, Michelle MacTaggart & Lucas Blaney. Tribute to the Rat Pack Days. Wine & Martini Bar Opens 6:30PM, Drinks $4-$6, April 13, 7:30 PM. 1120 Brunette Ave. 604-664-1636; placedesarts.ca

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Leave it to Cleavage, Comedy Cabaret, Rock.Paper.Scissors.Inc. April 13, 8 PM. Cabaret Seating, Tix: $15-$35. Passages, Dance, Ballet Kelowna. April 14, 7:30PM Tix: $15-$35. 1205 Pinetree Way. 604-927-6555; evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Piano & Strings Concert. April 7. Performances at both 2PM & 6 PM. Admission by Donation. 825 St. Lawrence.

Port Moody Inlet Theatre Girls Night Out

Comedians: Erica Sigurdson, KatieEllen Humphries, Larke Miller & Alicia Tobin April 19, Reception 7PM. Appetizers, Live Music, Beauty Demonstrations. Performance 8PM, Tix: $30, $27 Groups of 6. Call: 604-931-2008. 100 Newport Drive. pomoarts.ca

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ArtWalk Opening Night Reception & Festival Weekend Kick Off! A chance to mix & mingle with Port Moody’s Art & Culture Community with Art on Exhibit, Jazz & Wine! April 12, 6:30-8:30 PM, Free! 2715 Esplanade. 604-418-8833; artsconnect.ca

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Port Moody Film Society. Live and Become France/Israel, Drama, Not Rated, 140 minutes, 10 awards, English subtitles Tix: At the door, $5 per film with annual $5 membership fee. April 12, 7:30PM 100 Newport Drive. 604-469-4722; pmfilm.ca For CALLS FOR TALENT, visit artsconnect.ca. Calendar compiled by ArtsConnect info@artsconnect.ca 604-931-8255

PechaKucha Vol. 10 ArtWalk Special Edition April 2nd, 7:30 PM (Doors open 6:30) PechaKucha Vol. 10 Artwalk Special Edition takes place April 2, 7:30PM at the Evergreen Cultural Centre Theatre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. See a variety of presentations that will surely leave you inspired! Tickets: $12, available online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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CONTACT Janis Warren email: jwarren@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3034 • fax: 604-944-0703

Peace at PKN #10 By Sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy NeWs

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Ria Jan models a 1940s Red Cross uniform that will be among the vintage clothing featured at the Fashion Through the Decades fashion show on March 28 and 30. Hosted by the Wilson Centre Seniors’ Advisory Association and the Port Coquitlam Spirit Committee, the event is being held to coincide with the city’s 100th anniversary.

Vintage fashions to hit the runway for PoCo’s centennial By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy NeWs

Models sporting garments as far back as the 1910s will be paraded down the catwalk this week to mark the city of Port Coquitlam’s 100th year. Wedding and prom dresses, Red Cross and air force uniforms, and suits and flapper dresses will be on display for Fashion Through the Decades, happening tomorrow (Thursday) and Saturday at the Wilson Centre in PoCo. Organizer Thelka Wright said her committee was swamped with outfits that were donated or loaned for the show. When the notice went up to call for vintage clothing, “we got 125 pieces in the first three days,” she said, adding,“Fashion is the kind of thing that can draw a crowd and people love vintage clothing. “We’re going to show a real microcosm of the decades.”

Bruce Hansen, president of the Wilson Centre Seniors’ Advisory Association, said the committee also got a large response for volunteer models. As a result, many had to be turned away. For the two events, recent graduates from a beauty school have been recruited to apply makeup to the 24 female models (there are also eight male models). And there will be plenty of entertainment, Wright promises, with TV personality Norm Grohman emceeing. • Fashion Through the Decades is sold out for March 28; however, a limited number of tickets is available for the March 30 show at 7 p.m. that includes a dessert buffet. To purchase at $10, call 604927-PLAY or visit experienceit.ca (bar code 107490). Attendees are encouraged to wear period clothing. More PoCo centennial events to come: Though Port Coquitlam’s March 7 birthday has passed, a number of events are planned during the

year including: • May 3 to 7: May Day festival • May 11: May Day grande parade, trolley tours of historic PoCo sites and a re-enactment of the first council meeting at Aggie Park • June 28 and 29: Royal Canadian Legion 100th birthday celebration • July 1: Canada Day at Lions and Castle parks • Aug. 16 to 18: Homecoming weekend including a free swim, live entertainment (Bobs and Lolo and Trooper), bowling, car show and CPR steam train • Sept. 15: Terry Fox Hometown Run at Hyde Creek rec centre • Sept. 29: Rivers and Trails Festival at Lions and Peace parks • Nov. 30: Christmas in Leigh Square Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/100 for more information. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Leigh Square calling all artists for 2014 shows Visual artists and emerging curators are being asked to submit their exhibition proposals to the Leigh Square Community Arts Village for shows in 2014-15. Leigh Square hosts exhibitions of work by emerging, mid-career and established artists, as well as regional and international work, in its gallery and

display spaces. All artists are welcome to submit their proposals, including digital art, 2-D and 3-D work, and there are no geographic restrictions. Partnerships, non-profits and artist co-ops looking for space to showcase emerging talent and/or group shows can also submit applications.

Priority is given to work that addresses community issues, relevant topics and/or involves community development. The deadline for applications is April 15. Applications and details are available at www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare under the “Get Involved” tab, or call 604-927-8440.

A Port Coquitlam painter wants to send a message — that peace is possible, even in a society that’s been “hijacked” by the war economy — at the upcoming PechaKucha event. “I hope to tell the story of how I became an advocate for peace and to encourage others to find what social cause drives them and to express themselves through it,” said artist Brad Nickason. Nickason, who started the Peace A r t C o l l e c t i ve , will be among 11 presenters at ArtsConnect’s PechaKucha Volume 10 event — a special ArtWalk edition — on April 2. The artists, teachers, actors, musicians, photographer and children’s author/animator will be aiming to answer the age-old question, “What is art?” Nickason’s presentation will include artworks that are part of his Peace Art Collective as he talks about art he’ll be installing for the Port Moody ArtWalk April 13-14. Those works will include a series of stylized signs on Clarke Street, a series of peace paintings and a chance for the public to participate in the creation of a peace mural. “The Peace Art C o l l e c t i ve wa s started from a desire to project peace awareness in a world where the primary conversation reflects conflict,” Nickason said. “My art is an expression of what I imagine the world could be if we changed our perspective and lead with our humanity.” • PechaKucha Volume 10 is on April 2 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.

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Colour dominates at a new Leigh Square show by two abstract artists After months of drab and dreary winter, step into the Leigh Square Community Arts Village for a riotous dose of colour showcased in exhibits by two artists with distinct personal styles. Large-scale paintings by Nasser Ghaderi evoke a sense of spontaneity that defy the artist’s formal training. With splashes, drizzles, drips and swirls of paint on canvas, Ghaderi focuses on experimentation while eschewing point of view in his abstract works.

By zeroing in on process and experimentation — not the final product — Ghaderi aims to turn his paintings into mirrors that reflect the viewers who stand in front of them by inviting them to actively create their own meanings. Such involvement on the part of the viewer turns them into the creator and the paintings into dynamic, fluid pieces with a new identity each time they are viewed. Also exhibiting is Aiden Fisher-Lang,

Artworks by two abstract artists are on display at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village from March 28 to April 29. Works include Reflection of Your Voice (above) by Nasser Ghaderi and by Aiden Fisher-Lang (below). For more information, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare.

whose pieces are inspired by castles, mountains, houses and the ocean, all of which peek through abstraction in his geometric canvases. The moving shapes,

letters and words FisherLang sees in his subject matter are translated into unique prints that call to mind the environment’s natural beauty. • Colour Explosion:

New Abstract Works by Nasser Ghaderi and Aiden Fisher-Lang is at Leigh Square from March 28 to April 29. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/ leighsquare for details.

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Trumpet in the morning Brass Quintet. He’s also a member of Vancouver’s Turning Point Ensemble. I n t e r n a t i o n a l l y, G o d d a r d h a s p e rformed with the Tenerife Symphony, the Owensboro Symphony and the Columbus, Indiana Philharmonic as well as in the Spoleto Fe s t i va l , t h e A i m s Festival in Austria and the National Orchestral Institute. Goddard has composed more than 35 works. His most recent, I Send Only Angels, was commissioned by the VSO and premiered in 2007 to critical acclaim. • Musical Mornings is at the ECC April 3 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $22, at evergreenculturalcentre. ca or 604-927-6555.

Artist Leesa Hanna displays a series of paintings in a variety of media at the Port Moody Public Library next month. Hanna started out as a fashion photography apprentice in Vancouver, which later led to work as a professional photographer shooting mainly black and white lifestyle spreads. Always searching for an alternative to the norm, Hanna was often experimenting in the darkroom with various Polaroid film processes and incorporating photogra-

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Paintings by Leesa Hanna, including Peace, Love, Nourishment, are showing at the PoMo library in April. phy into mixed media works. Her paintings demonstrate Hanna’s drive to explore the natural beauty of art in the environment and in our everyday lives, creating “comfort food” for

the soul. Hanna works in various media including watercolours, oils and acrylics as well as charcoal and collage. • Hanna’s works are at the PoMo Library throughout April.

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Gymnasts spring to first place at meet By Maria Spitale-Leisk THe Tri-CiTy NeWs

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Port Coquitlam Babes in Blue player Karla Rauk (left) tangles with a Surrey-White Rock player during the 2013 BC Ringette Provincials in Surrey last weekend.

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Kodiaks ride to provincial win Heritage Woods takes first snowboarding banner in team history By Maria Spitale-Leisk THe Tri-CiTy NeWs

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The Heritage Woods Kodiaks boys’ snowboard team took home gold at the provincial championship in Smithers earlier this month.

The Heritage Woods secondary boys’ Kodiak snowboard team cruised to a provincial championship, recording near-perfect scores at the Hudson Bay Mountain event in Smithers earlier this month. The win is historic

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giant slalom runs and one snowboard cross run in which only the top four boarders for each school can earn points. Heritage was near perfect in giant slalom, earning 34 out of a possible 36 points. Okunev, Howarth and Young all placed first in their seed, with Daigneau taking third spot. The team also had success in the second day of the competition, with the Kodiaks grabbing 22 out of 28 available points in the snowboard cross event.

With a combined final score of 56, Heritage Woods was able to sail to the podium, five points ahead of second place finisher St. George secondary ofVancouver. This is not the first time the school’s snowboarding team has added to the Heritage Woods trophy case. Last month the team added another pennant to its collection when it competed in the Fraser Valley-Burnaby League Championship at Whistler-Blackcomb. sports@tricitynews.com

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Port Coquitlam’s TAG Sports Centre gymnasts are soaring high after taking home 59 medals and three team awards at the BC Trampoline Championships. The competition, which was held last week in Kamloops, saw a record number of TAG athletes participating. The 36-member Tri-Cities’ team took top honours for the weekend and gold in the double mini trampoline (DMT) event and silver in tumbling and trampoline. “I love this part of the competition, where athletes can cheer on their teammates head-to-head with all clubs in B.C.,” said TAG Sports Centre’s John Fraser.“It is a loud and fun part of the meet.” The event also creates a stage for the best allaround athlete competing in trampoline, tumbling and DMT. This year, the crown went to TAG gymnast Kyle Carragher, while teammates Jared Khalifa and Tamara O’Brien followed with silver and bronze finishes, respectively. O’Brien, the only TAG senior competitor, came away with gold in DMT in her first year in this category. Meanwhile, TAG newcomer Ethan McLeary won bronze in trampoline espoire and silver in junior DMT. Kassidy Kask, an upand-coming national gymnast, won gold in DMT and silver in tumbling. A handful of TAG athletes, along with their coach Barb Fraser, will be attending the Elite Canada gymnastics competition next week in Quebec City. Then in May, 14 they will head to Ottawa to participate in the national championships.

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The Tri-City Predators took home a silver medal at the Female Midget A B.C. Hockey Championships in Richmond last week. Submitted photo

Tri-City Preds claim second in provincials By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy News

The midget A1 TriCity Predators’ rebuilding year paid off with a second place finish at the Female Midget A B.C. Hockey Championships. It was a Cinderella story of sorts for the Predators, whose dreams of securing a berth in the championship had eluded them for six consecutive seasons. The team was also at the bottom of the league standings this year with one win. Tri-City squared off against five other qualifying teams — tournament host Richmond,

Salmon Arm, Cranbrook, Smithers and Surrey — at the Minoru Ice Arena, which took place between March 17 to 20. The Predators were short-handed on the bench for the championship game, with only 12 skaters on their roster versus the well-stocked Richmond squad of 17 skaters and two goalies. Predators’ treasurer Marie Agusto said TriCity showed resilience after being down two goals early in the game. “Kylie Shorter worked both ends of the rink with her intense forechecking,” Agusto said. “Jamie Gray was phenomenal in penalty kill-

ing, tying up the puck at every opportunity.” A wrist shot from Predators’ winger Nicole Vukasovic brought the score to within two. Richmond soon answered with a couple of power play goals. Vukasovic executed another wrister in the dying of minutes of the game, which put the final score at 5-3 for Richmond. “Credit for this team’s development goes to coach Sarah Francis and assistant coaches Jess Bennett and Brooke Bestwick who believed in the girls’ potential to achieve their goal — to play at the provincials,” said Agusto.

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Power sweeping & scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record req’d. Experience beneficial, but will train. Based in Burnaby. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax 604-294-5988

HEAVY HAUL DRIVERS F/T Class 1 Heavy Haul Drivers required. 1 year low bed experience & ability to cross border a must. Please email DRIVER’S ABSTRACT with resume to:

robin@spruce hollowheavyhaul.com

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

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OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Owner Operators for our Surrey based terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. Email a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION ASSISTANT CARETAKER

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES All Cash Vending Route. Earn $72,000 Year Potential. 9 Secured Hi-Traffic Locations. Investment Required $3,600 + Up. Safe Quick Return. 888-979-8363 **ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS!** MAKE MONEY! Mailing Postcards! www.PostcardsToWealth.com NOW ACCEPTING! ZNZ Referral Agents! $20-$60/Hour! www.FreeJobPosition.com HOME WORKERS! Make Money Using Your PC! www.SuperCashDaily.com Earn Big Paychecks Paid Every Friday! www.LegitCashJobs.com

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

Look who’s hiring!

A part time Assistant Caretaker is required for a first class amenity building in Coquitlam.

Check out the Employment and Career Opportunity sections in bcclassified.com

Duties include, but aren’t limited to: building & pool maintenance and cleaning, administration. Work schedule: 2 days/week, 16 hours. The successful candidate will be motivated, professional and have excellent organization and customer service skills. Experience in operating and maintaining an amenity building is an asset; candidates must be fluent in English.

Contact: cgherman@ gatewaypm.com or apply online www.gatewaypm.com

Advertising Sales Consultant Due to rapid growth, the award-winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, April 5, 2013 by 5:00 pm. To: Ad Manager, The Outlook admanager@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 Only selected applications will be contacted.

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GOVERNMENT FUNDED 5 week Job Search Class with 5 weeks possible job placement. Info session: Tuesday, April 2 @ 10am 604-468-6262 #204 - 3242 Westwood St., PoCo

SYSTEM/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Donald’s Fine Foods is a family owned company providing specialty meat procurement, processing, and distribution of our quality products and services from three sites to customers in Western Canadian and International Markets. Our production and distribution facilities work in partnership to deliver an exceptional product. Donald’s Fine Foods has built the business around our mission and core values of integrity, quality, innovation, superior customer service and our dedicated staff. We currently have an opportunity in our IT Department for a selfmotivated, results-oriented individual who would be a positive addition to our dedicated staff. The System/ Network Administrator would work as part of our current IT employee base assisting all of DFF’s staff with system and network administration, on site and remote assistance, desktop and Ethernet ready device support. Our current computer network consists of 100 workstations and servers spanning three different locations, Richmond, B.C., Langley B.C. and Moose Jaw, SK. Donald’s Fine Foods offers the successful candidate a competitive compensation package, excellent employee benefit program, RRSP and an employee development plan including, regular performance feedback, a comprehensive development/improvement process, recognition for your team and individual accomplishments and specific developmental activities to ensure continued learning and development. We require a self motivated, independent individual who can maintain the company’s IT infrastructure needs with confidence and a professional attitude. This individual is someone who thrives in a challenging, productive environment built on respectful collaboration and will strive to complete tasks promptly and adhere to deadlines. To apply, please forward your resume along with your qualifications no later than: April 10, 2013 to careers@donaldsfinefoods.com or fax 604-533-0896.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

SUPER B DUMP DRIVERS Local Haul Drivers Needed for the following positions;

Full Time - Day & Nights Casual Part Time & Saturdays Class 1 license req. Preference will be given to applicants with previous Super B & Mountain driving experience.

Tri-City News Wednesday, March 27, 2013, A29

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FARM WORKERS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 125

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.25/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early July’13 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

SUMAS TRANSPORT INC. is a locally owned & operated transport company with a Competitive Compensation Package. Interested applicants please fax resume and drivers abstract Attn. Darcy (1)604-852-2650 or e-mail leslie@sumastransport.ca

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

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HELP WANTED

Call 604-472-3040 All Unemployed Start Now!!! $11/hr to start up to $20/hr,No Commission, Benefits Available. We need 8-10 ppl right away! Must be outgoing and work well in a team and individually.Paid weekly.

Call Today Start Tomorrow Lacey 604-777-2195

DRIVER with VAN Needed to deliver bundles of newspapers to carriers homes twice weekly, Wednesday & Friday.

Must have reliable van. ~ TriCity area ~

Phone 604-472-3040

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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The ideal candidate will have experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license is required. The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Jim Mihaly publisher@surreyleader.com The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9

6055 1002-1015 Alpine Pl 1102-1119 Barberry Pl 3-17 Campion Crt 1302-1323 Campion Lane 1202-1224 Cypress Pl 1402-1414 Dogwood Pl 1502-1509 Fernwood Pl 1602-1622 Hemlock Pl 999-1124 Noons Creek Dr 6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr 8206 1010 Alderson Ave 1001-1043 Brunette Ave (odd) 1025-1059 James Ave 205-236 Lebleu St 200 Marmont Ave 205-214 Nelson St 8307 622-770 Austin Ave (even) 435-449 Guilby St (odd) 408-449 Selman St 624-763 Sydney Ave

9712 2787-2798 Doble Crt 1248-1278 Durant Dr (even) 1221 Kaiser St 2789-2852 Nash Dr 2803-2829 Rambler Way (odd) 8677 1708-1904 Bowman Ave 1773-1963 Como Lake Ave (odd) 1850-1878 Masset Crt 801-829 Poirier St (odd) 805-865 Prospect St 1740-1771 Shannon Crt 801-825 Laurence St

F/T INSIDE WORKERS required for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coquitlam. 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. $11/hr + beneﬁts Apply in person at: #205, 1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209 LIVE & WORK on a New Zealand, Australian, or European farm! AgriVenture arranges dairy, crop, sheep, beef & swine placements for young adults. www.agriventure.com 1-888-598-4415

P/T CARETAKER HANDYMAN for condominium complex in Port Moody / Westhill area. 25 hours / week. Must be able to work weekends. Please apply

Send your resume with cover letter by April 5th, 2013.

8164 2202-2296 Sorrento Dr 303-312 Sorrento Pl

6196 1-49 Alder Dr

The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative. By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

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

8454 936-946 Como Lake Ave (even) 835-929 Grover Ave 728-740 Hailey St (even) 834-925 Regan Ave

Advertising Sales Representative

www.blackpress.ca

HELP WANTED

8208 1413-1429 Brunette Ave (odd) 1304-1418 Cartier Ave 250-324 Casey St 1308-1410 Hachey Ave 308-1309 Laval Square 211-327 Laval St 320-325 Millview St

PropertyStarsJobs.Com

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Carriers Needed

ADULT CARRIER

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

mferreira@baywest.ca with expected hourly rate We’re your #1 source for Classified Advertising bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

UNEMPLOYED? Sales and Management Trainee positions available within our Burnaby office. Must be 18+ years of age and able to work full time. $2500/month + bonuses. Call 604-435-2345!

CLARK FREIGHTWAYS

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Community Support Worker Staff required for supporting adults with developmental disabilities in a staffed residential setting in Maple Ridge & Coquitlam. First Aid / CPR required. Union rates and benefits. Must be available weekends and overnights. Younghusband Resources Ltd. Fax - 604-466-1207 Email - info@younghusband.ca www.younghusband resources.com

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

MOA REQ’D. Newport Medical Clinic #100 - 205 Newport Dr, Port Moody. 604-461-0016, Fax (0013)

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DATA ENTRY COQUITLAM BASED

Dollars & Cents is looking for an outgoing, pleasant mannered person to assist in our busy office Monday to Friday. Applicant should be a self-motivated, quick learner with attention to detail & able to work w/ little supervision.

Please reply by e-mail or fax: dollarsandcentsgroup @gmail.com or Fax: 604-539-1169

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

FULL TIME COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC SIGNING BONUS! We are a growing, progressive & well respected transportation company operating a full repair and maintenance facility at our head office in Coquitlam.

Requirements; • Must Be Physically Fit • Communicates well In English • Full Certification We Offer; • Attractive Compensation Package • Signing Bonus Discussed At Interview

Please e-mail resume: hrfrt@telus.net

or Fax: (1)604.472.2136 HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC F/T position available for heavy duty mechanic to maintain fleet of trucks. Hydraulic & welding experience preferred. Must have valid driver license and own tools. Please email resume to:

jobs@atlasg.net or by Fax to: 604-294-5988

EXPERIENCED strata manager required for Abbotsford and Surrey Must be organized, work well under pressure and results oriented. Resume and cover to: employment@campbellstrata.com

6008 123-195 Mary St (odd) 2401-2721 St George St 2605-2621 St John’s St (odd) 6029 487-519 Ailsa Ave 802-986 Dundonald Dr 802-840 Fenwick Pl

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9009 1060-2269 Castle Cres 2210-2249 Garrison Crt 2126-2173 Parapet Terr 2243-2290 Rampart Pl 2135-2182 Tower Crt Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation

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EDUCATION

Licensed Practical Nurse Apply Now and Receive $1000 Discount for all programs

8460 612-650 Clarke Rd (even) 631-739 Como Lake Ave (odd) 801-832 Dogwood St 607-735 Lea Ave 630 Morrison Ave 8630 2950-2970 Admiral Crt 3065-3086 Butternut St 2820 Norman Ave 1001-1011 Palmdale St 820-962 Ranch Park Way 810-1013 Saddle St 3108-3109 Starlight Way

EDUCATION

Practical Nursing Program - Class Starts on April 8 New PN Program Approved by CLPNBC

Nursing Unit Clerk - Class Starts on April 15 Health Care Assistant Program - Class Starts Every Week Information Sessions Every Thursday 6-8PM

www.canadianhealthcareacademy.com

Canadian Health Care Academy 2nd Floor 93 Sixth Street, New Westminister

Tel: 604-540-2421

(In the New Westminister, Close to Columbia Sky Train Station)

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HELP WANTED

@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

PANAGO, Port Coquitlam is looking for 1 Food Counter Attendant. Salary $10.50/hr. Temp, F/T position. Responsible for preparing, cooking and packaging products, providing good customer service, receiving payment, assisting with inquiries, order taking and meeting customer needs. Email resume to: panagopoco@gmail.com

A30 Wednesday, March 27, 2013, Tri-City News EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MECHANIC SHOP MANAGER Golden Eagle Group is looking for full-time MECHANIC SHOP MANAGER. Repair and maintain fleet of agriculture and construction equipment. Ag-equipment experience, heavy-duty equipment license, hydraulics knowledge are an asset. Fax resume to: 604-460-0944. Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows BC, Canada.

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LEGAL SERVICES

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp. Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return

Tax Returns

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/

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

Tri-City Business Centre MARK & JOANNA BRAGIEL 604-552-4399 ext. 346

101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

TAX RETURNS

PERSONAL SERVICES

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• Personal • Self employed • Corporate

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FENCING

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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S Yard Maintenance S Hedge Trimming ~ Tree Pruning S Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding

Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed. Call John 778-867-8785

604-468-2287

(Mon - Fri) 9 - 5:30 pm, Sat. Appt

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

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... ASK US ABOUT OUR FEATURED INDIAN CUISINE

Kristy 604.488.9161

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

CONCRETE & PLACING

EDUCATION/TUTORING

Get Your Pilots Licence Register Today for Groundschool Classes. Pitt Meadows Airport www.icaflightacademy.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275) DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

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

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DRYWALL

ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806 JMYK CONTRACTING LTD. Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general reno’s. WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197 FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

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ELECTRICAL

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

*30 years *Licensed *Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

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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Sat. March 30th 10am-3pm

604-537-4140

3420 Shaughnessy St.

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

NO Wood byproducts used

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

When QUALITY Matters

Organize & Clean: shop/garage/yrd odd jobs, res/comm. Pet/Plant Care. Gardening & Maint. Trustworthy & Friendly 778-839-3557

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FURNACE SERVICE SPECIALISTS Repair & Maintenance Fast

Honest

Local

Serving Tri-Cities since 1988

Chimo Furnace Service Ltd

PLUMBING

PAINT SPECIAL

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

Certified, Insured & Bonded

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

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

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

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

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077 BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Plugged drains. (604)582-1598 or (778)714-2441

PRESSURE WASHING

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

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CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

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

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!

Call Ian 604-724-6373

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604-465-3189

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

NICK’S

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Landscaping

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

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

www.mainlandroof.com

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

Instant Grassifacation!

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. Specializing in Re-Roofs, New Roofs, Repairs. All kinds of roofing. ON TIME SERVICE Guaranteed Work - Best Price Free Estimates

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

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

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

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

(778)878-2617

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver)

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

604-465-9812 1-800-663-5847 C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Call: 604-936-5593 287

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

Professional Installation

HANDYPERSONS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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M.T. GUTTERS

283A

Downsizing Everything Must Go

~ no early birds please ~

LANDSCAPING

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure

Call Tim 604-612-5388

Port Coquitlam

MOVING SALE

meadowslandscapesupply.com

~ FULLY INSURED ~

GARAGE sale at 2310 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam, Saturday, March 30th and Sunday March 31st; 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Furniture, artwork, dishes, clothes and hundreds of more items. No early birds on sale days.

$45/Hr

Running this ad for 8yrs

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

GARAGE SALES

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

HOME REPAIRS

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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COQUITLAM. GARAGE Sale 130 Mundy St. Sat Mar 30, Sun Mar 31, 10am-3pm

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

(604)465-1311

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MOVING & STORAGE

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

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

7 Days / Week PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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• Kitchens • Bathrooms

Prompt Delivery Available

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

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604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS

30 Years+ Experience

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

604-465-1311

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

$59.00 Per Ton

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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

MISC SERVICES

Meadows Landscape Supply

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

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Ph: 604-941-3277

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Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

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

INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $70. No limit on number of slips.

3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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PLUMBING

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PLUMBING

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PLUMBING

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SUNDECKS

Tri-City News Wednesday, March 27, 2013, A31 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 Acorn stair lifts. Both in excellent condition. Just over 8” straight space saver rails. 6 months old. Original $6550 want $2000. jwripley@shaw.ca

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

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TREE SERVICES

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MISC. FOR SALE

***HOME PHONE RECONNECT*** Toll Free 1-866-287-1348 Cell Phone Accessories Catalogue Everyone Welcome To Shop Online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca 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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE ORGAN hi back style, decorative & refinished $1000/obo. Photos avail. Call 604-541-9619. Piano: GERARD HEINTZMAN upright piano. $200/obo. Good cond. (604)272-9951

REAL ESTATE 603

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

PETS 477

ACREAGE

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612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE PORT Moody 2227 St. Johns Street 2Rm Professional Office space for Rent Approx. 300sqft. $800/month + tax. All Included. Pls call (604) 492-3368 or email jcomni@vip.net

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

#1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services 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

Bright 2 bdrm apt. Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping. Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755. COQUITLAM:

GARDEN COURT HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. Share purchase required. No Subsidies avail.

Call 604-464-4921 COQUITLAM

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

LUXURIOUS 4 bdrm townhouse, Unit #5 4001 Old Clayburn Rd. Cedar Springs, Abbotsford. See Propertyguys.com id# 149350 Open House March 23 & 24 11:00 - 3:00 ~ 604-850-4938

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WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

LOTS

WANTED

We have proven track record in developing land in Tri City with 7 successful projects. We are looking for more land / land assembly with development potential. No Pressure. No Obligation.

Call Sood @ 604-782-9993

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PUG available for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud (OFA hips & cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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APPLIANCES

AUCTIONS

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • 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

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STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year Rental Moorage Fuel Dock W Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM CENTRAL Como Lake & Blue Mountain

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

BRAND NEW 1 bdrm. Heated tile floors. Stainless appli. cls. to sky train and Coq. Mall. $900 incls utils. & in-ste w/d. Suits 1 person. Avail. now.

COQUITLAM - Dawes Hill/Mundy. 1 Bdr suite (part furn’d), ns/np, $650 incl hydro/satellite. 604-649-6668.

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

Call (604) 931-2670

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

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RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualiﬁcation Required! FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req. 604-626-9647

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APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM. Austin Hts. 1Bdr apt, sec u/g prk, avail now, $775 incl heat. Small pet ok. 604-626-6501.

COQUITLAM Westwood Plat. 2bdr 1700 s/f, 5 appls, ns/np, avail now. $1100/mo incl utils. 604-944-1177.

PORT COQ lrg 1bdr g/lvl, new house cov’d patio, own heat cntrl. N/p.Now $785 incl utils/cable. 604-690-0564

2232 McAllister Ave

(604)941-7721 PORT MOODY Henry St. 1 Bdrm balc, $750 incl h/w flr, heat, h/wtr, prkg. 604-469-5700, 604-937-5427.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge

Fully renovated 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker. Available Immediatly CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-839-4691

RECREATIONAL/SALE

PORT COQUITLAM N.Side 1 bdrm shared laund, 1prk, suits 1. NS/NP. May1, $800 incl utils. 604-942-7000

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TOWNHOUSES

2005 ADVENTURE Camper, slps 4, toilet, F/S, heat, no leaks, exc cond $8800 obo 604-463-7200

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

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

*No Pets *Avail Immediately

The Scrapper

Move in Bonus - up to $500

~also apartments available~

Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca 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 PORT COQUITLAM. 2 BDRM Rent geared to income, must have children, quiet family complex, no pets. Call 604-468-1243.

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

BigSteelBox.com, 880 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlaim, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Show & Tell Auto Detailing of Surrey, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $4,010.00 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, rims and tires, will be sold or disposed of April 6, 2013. In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

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.

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

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

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Port Coquitlam, 1 bdrm ste incl heat & light, W/D, own driveway. N/P. N/S. $800/mo May 1 (604)942-4785 PORT COQUITLAM 2 Bdrm suite, $925/mo incl utils/cable/laundry. Avail April 1st. N/P. 604-816-8050.

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

PoCo Mary Hill 2 bdrm lrge g/l ste, full bath, sh ldry, NS/NP. $795/mo incl util May 1. 604-306-1701 eves

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

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

RENTALS

Coquitlam SE - 1 bdrm suite, brand new. n/s, n/p. Prefer mature single. $750/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

PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 2 Bdrm apartments - 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

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

FURNITURE

Re: The Estate of William John Curtis, also known as Bill Curtis, Deceased, formerly of 1731 Regan Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of William John Curtis also known as Bill Curtis, Deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to April Elizabeth Twidale, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, PO Box 138, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1S4 on or before May 3, 2013 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then have notice. April Elizabeth Twidale Executor

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt, $815, quiet complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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PORT COQUITLAM bright furn’d rooms in lrg 2bdr gr/lvl ste, full bath, nr amens, $450 &$475 incl utils, cbl & net. Apr 1. NS/NP. 604-807-9612

COQUITLAM CENTRE large bright 2 bdrm + den, priv laundry/entry, nr college & bus. Ns/np, avail April 1st. $950 incl utils. Call 604-941-8372.

604-464-3550

Purebred Bernese Mountain dog pups, not reg. Chilliwack family raised, all shots $900 604-845-2125

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Dated: March 21, 2013 Darlene Young, President NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

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

1 Bdrm suite $775

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

LARGE AUCTION of hardwood flooring (finished & unfinished), pallet racking equipment, office furniture. Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m., 9370 - 48 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Phone 1-888-453-6964.

UTILITY TRAILERS

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

604-999-3227 604-937-5737

HOMES WANTED

Developable Land

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COQUITLAM: Johnson & David. 3 bdrm bsmt ste, incl utils. $1000/m Wash/Dryer,N/S N/P(604)614-9331

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ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COQUITLAM CENTRE large 1 bdrm. walk out suite, patio, sep. kit., bath & ldry. N/P N/S. $950 mo inc utils, cable & int. 604-786-1504

Welcome Home !

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

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NOTICE is hereby given that NeighbourLink Tri-Cities intends to apply to the Minister of Industry for leave to surrender its charter pursuant to subsection 32(1) of the Canada Corporations Act.

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.

TOWNHOMES

COQUITLAM

BOXER pups, flashy, males, ckc reg, vet check, nice pedigree. Boston Terriers, call (604)794-3786

CHARTER SURRENDER

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

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

PETS

Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net

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

POCO, Prairie/Coast Meridian. Grd floor 1400 & 780 sq ft. from $1.25/ sq ft. Ample parking. 778-865-5155.

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

On September 16, 2012, at the 800 block of Greene Street, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $4,286 CAD, on or about 00:30 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1376, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government

for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 23, 2012, at the 500 block of Delestere Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2003 NISSAN 350Z, BCLP 846SVC, VIN JN1AZ34EX3T016407, on or about 13:40 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1466, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by

the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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An easy to grow evergreen hedge. 5 feet tall. Reg. $24.99

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1300 Dominion Ave. Port Coquitlam 604-942-7518 Store HourS: Open Monday - Sunday 9am - 6pm HolidayS: Good Friday Mar 29th 9am - 6pm • Saturday Mar 30th 9am - 6pm Easter Sunday Mar 31st 9 - 5pm • Easter Monday Apr 1st 9 - 6pm Sale enDS on: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

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Perfect for brightening your home this Easter weekend. Assorted colours. Reg. $8.99

Miniature roSeS

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Growing to 3 feet with huge pink and white pinwheel flowers. Reg. $3.99

Dahlia BriStal Stripe

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It’s time to plant for tasty summer crops.

Perennial Primrose with a globe of starlike flowers a few inches above the compact leaves. Reg. $3.99

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NEW! 80 grams of unique character teas. Asst. varieties. Reg. $17.99 INtro PrICE

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This little bird is cute day and night lit up with a solar powered LED light. Reg. $15.00

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Rapid start grass seed germinates quickly and produces a lush full lawn. Covers 375 sq.ft. Reg. $12.99

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Fixation is designed and made in Montreal, Canada and we are proud to be able to showcase the collection in our store. Fixation has come out with an exceptional leatherbased jewelry line that is both refined and elegant. This timeless natural skin has been merged with high quality metal parts to create a unique sophistication all its own. New to the collection - a multi-functional 3-in-1 bracelet, necklace & belt made of leather, stainless steel, copper and glass.

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Discover our complete range of trendy day dresses from simple jersey dresses to elegant and smart formal ones. Floral prints, sheer fabrics and feminine cuts define our collection of day dresses this season. Team a printed day dress with trendy accessories and a bright cardigan to hit this season’s trend spot on!

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Getting married? Our full service flower shop will fulfill your wedding dreams. 604-942-7518 ext. 12

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Easy to grow perennial. Sun loving and available in assorted varieties. Perfect for planters or garden beds. Reg. $2.99

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Easy to grow. Cool weather loving and extremely long blooming. Great for planters or garden beds. Assorted colours. Reg. $2.49

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The perfect Easter flower and fragrance. Come check out our selection of Easter items and pick up your Easter Lily today.

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It’s time for a sale! Wall decor clocks in a wide assortment of styles.

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April 2013

Tri-City News Wednesday, March 27, 2013, B1

Chamber News Are you ready to vote?

#BusinessInBC

#Ethnicgate blows up in media. @bcliberal documents leaked outlining strategy to gain ethnic votes. Multiculturalism Minister & Deputy Chief of Staﬀ resign.

In case the political ads and stories dominating the media hadn’t tipped you off, there’s a provincial election coming up on May 14. We’ve heard a lot about the individuals battling for top spot in BC, but not much about individuals running locally. Do you know who’s running in your riding? Do you know where your local candidates stand on issues impacting you? Are you ready to vote?

@BCNDP accused of having ‘caucus stash’ siphoned from constituency funds just as they accuse @bcliberals of misusing gvt resources in #ethnicgate.

With only 51% of eligible voters participating in the last provincial election, statistics say that many people are not ready to vote. Whether because of indecision, indifference or just a lack of information, a significant number of voices are missing from the provincial vote. You may think ‘Hey, it’s just one vote. It won’t make a difference’. What you may not consider, however, is that, if you think your vote doesn’t matter, others probably think the same way. There’s strength in numbers, and a large number of missing votes can significantly impact the outcome of an election.

#NDP candidate @ChrisWilson360 will run against #Liberals @douglas_horne in Coquitlam-Burke Mountain riding.

While the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan organization, we know the importance of the public vote. You should have a say when it comes to the individual representing you at any level of government. After all, this is going to impact you, your family, your business and your community.

#Election May 14. Find out where to register to vote here www.elections.bc.ca via @electionsbc

Port Coquitlam celebrates 100 years on March 7 with local celebrations. Events will continue throughout the year. #HappyBirthday @Translink asks for #TriCities input on transit plan for the area. Invited to join new Public Advisory Committee.

@TriCitiesCoC to host All Candidates Meetings for #elections. Hear from candidates in your #TriCities riding. www.tricitieschamber.com

In order to help eligible voters make an informed decision, we will be hosting a series of All Candidates Meetings in the Tri-Cities leading up to the May 14 provincial election. Internet research and newspaper articles only go so far. Sometimes, you need faceto-face contact with your potential political representatives. These meetings give you a chance to hear directly from your local candidates, learn their stance on issues that affect you, and ask questions to help you choose the candidate that will represent you best at the provincial level of government. The All Candidates Meetings are free, do not require registration, and are open to the public. We encourage everyone in the Tri-Cities community to come out for this unique opportunity to hear from your local MLA candidates.

@BC_Government with Minister @NaomiYamamoto signs Small Business Accord making operations easier for #smallbiz in BC. Coquitlam-Maillardville gets @bcliberals candidate – @ SteveKimBC of @BoilingPointGroup.

WET COAST

See below for your riding’s All Candidates Meeting:

GOLF CLASSIC

April 29 Coquitlam-Burke Mountain riding Douglas College, David Lam Campus Theatre A1470 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam • 7pm April 30 Coquitlam-Maillardville riding BEST WESTERN PLUS Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre 319 North Road, Coquitlam • 7pm