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Voters will be hearing plenty from parties and candidates about what’s important in this provincial election. But what do Tri-City citizens think? See page 3
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Grade 4 girls and boys from Tri-City public schools were among those competing Wednesday in the 34th Como Lake Relays, a series of running races in Coquitlam’s Mundy Park. For more sports, see page 42.
Death raises care questions By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The case of Arto Howley, the nearly one-year-old boy who died on his first day of daycare, is every parent’s worst nightmare. But it also raises questions about a family’s child care options. In B.C., parents can choose ARTO HOWLEY between licensed daycares (of which there are eight different types, depending on the age of your child), licence-not-required (LNR) and registered LNR daycares. see INSPECTIONS, MONITORING, page 8
SD43 job cuts ‘massive’ Under-funding, mismanagement the keys: Grant By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 will need to cut 142 jobs across all departments in order to balance its budget for next year. Superintendent Tom Grant, aided by assistant secretary treasurer Chris Nicolls, handed out the grim news Tuesday and promised more details
next week, although he admitted the cuts, which amount to about 6% of the district’s staff, will be “massive” and felt at all levels. According to Grant, SD43 must pare $12.5 million from its 2013/’14 budget in order to balance it and that means dozens of teachers, administrators and support workers will be laid off, although retirements will offset some of those losses. (It’s estimated 80 to 90 people will retire.) see ‘DEVASTATING’, page 16
MORE INSIDE ■ Heads will roll: pg. 10 ■ Stress over cuts, say principals: pg. 15 ■ Parents want info and input: pg. 15 ■ How other districts are faring: pg. 16
Board chair says she’s open to a forensic audit By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43’s financial troubles have prompted calls for a forensic audit and board chair Melissa Hyndes said she’s open to the idea. Hyndes, who issued a public apology Tuesday about the district’s money woes, told The
Tri-City News a forensic audit may help to restore the public’s confidence. “I think we all [trustees] have the appetite to understand what transpired,” Hyndes said, although she said the district has a good understanding of the mistakes it made. But the longtime Port Moody trustee said it will be up to the board to make the decision about an audit and the issue hasn’t yet been brought up. see 77 HIRED, page 14
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Tri-City News reporters hit the region’s four ridings to hear what voters say are the important issues in the run-up to the May 14 provincial election ELaINE CHILMaN
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“Yes, I will vote. I am especially concerned about health care. I have parents who don’t have company benefits so what they pay for is very basic.”
“Yes, I’m voting. I have a five-yearold son and an eight-year-old daughter, and education is a priority for me. I believe in good schools.”
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“Education. I’m hoping education is cheaper. I’d love it if tuition went down.”
“I want to see someone who is working [to improve things] for today rather than dreaming of the future.”
“Yes, it’s our civic duty to do so. I feel the younger generation should get out and vote. It’s our responsibility. [My issues are] Honesty — I’d like to see promises being fulfilled and I’d like to see more jobs [for young people] in B.C. A lot of my friends are moving to Alberta for jobs.”
“Yes, I’d like to have a say in what happens in the community. It’s important to have a voice. [I’d like to see] economic policies to create a more pedestrian community around the MurrayClark area [of Port Moody], something like a Steveston.”
By Jeff Nagel
“Education and child care. I work at Douglas College and I have two kids. Funding for both is very important.”
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Mayors don’t back vote on funding for transit
“Absolutely, it’s your civic responsibility. [My issues are] Honesty and transparency. I’d like [politicians] to follow through on their campaign promises.”
“Politicians as a whole. They’re a bunch of people you cannot trust, on every side. You have two options to vote: the party I like or the one I don’t like to not get into power. We need politicians with more common sense, and no more lying.”
Interviews and photos by: Gary McKenna, Sarah Payne, Diane Strandberg and Janis Warren
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Several Metro Vancouver mayors are blasting what they say is the potentially disastrous election promise of the BC Liberals to put any new taxes or tolls for TransLink to a regional referendum. Some of the outspoken critics, including Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, have links to the party, but warned the move could thwart much-needed transit expansion because voters hate paying more for anything. “The hypocrisy of this policy platform proposal is unbelievable,” said Moore, noting the province hasn’t hesitated to raise medical premiums and some tax rates. “It just doesn’t work, any way you look at it.” The issue was debated Wednesday morning at a meeting of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation. R i c h m o n d M ayo r Malcolm Brodie called the proposed referendum “one more example of the abdication of leadership” by the governing Liberals on the question of how to refinance TransLink so it can build new transit lines. Brodie said area mayors have stuck their necks out to promote unpopular tax increases because they know improved transit is critical to the future of the region. And he said Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is right to worry that a referendum could split the region into transit haves who refuse to vote in higher taxes to pay for new lines to the transit have-nots. “It’s just a recipe for disaster,”Brodie said. see ‘TOTAL’, page 4
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‘Total abrogation of responsibility’ continued from page 3
“Going to referendum on a complex subject like this is an absolute utter and total mistake,” White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin said, adding it’s a “total abrogation of responsibility” for a government to suggest it. Despite best efforts to inform the public on any proposal, Baldwin predicts perhaps 20% will bother to vote and they’ll be dominated by taxhike opponents. “We need a solution, we don’t need political posturing,” said Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, who predicted the pledge won’t be helpful. Meanwhile, Langley C i t y M a y o r Pe t e r Fassbender, who is running for the Liberals in Surrey-Fleetwood, admitted some concern with the platform promise, while defending his party’s intent and urging other mayors not to overreact. “A referendum the way it is in a three-line platform statement raises a lot of questions,” he said, adding it doesn’t
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explain how it would be carried out. “Is that [referendum] question a dollars and cents question? Or is it a suite of options question? I don’t know. But the commitment is to work with the mayors’ council to determine what that is.” Fassbender acknowledged Watts’ concern South of the Fraser transit expansion could be blocked if a referendum in November of 2014 fails. “I got a call from Mayor Watts, who took the top of my head off when she heard that and said ‘Are you guys nuts?’” He said he agrees any new system to fund TransLink expansion must be fair and equitable and a referendum must not pit different parts of the region against each other. Fassbender said the regional vision for transit expansion needs to be better explained to resi-
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dents ahead of any talk of costs and how to pay for it. “We have to stop TransLink being the whipping boy in all of these discussions and focus on what the region needs,”he said. Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said she’s not sure a binding referendum on a complex question would be wise, but said Delta has successfully used non-binding referenda before to gauge voter support for some initiatives. “I don’t think referendums should be poopooed necessarily because that is one way to get information from the public,”Jackson said. M e t r o Va n c o u ve r mayors have asked the province for new funding sources for TransLink including a vehicle levy, a share of carbon tax, a small regional sales tax or some form of road pricing. jnagel@blackpress.ca
Setting it straight Re. “‘This was not unavoidable’” (page A13, The Tri-City News, April 17). The caption under the photo with the abovereferenced article contains an error. The infant who died in the care of Maria McFerran was incorrectly identified as Arto McFerran; the baby’s correct name was Arto Howley. The Tri-City News apologizes for the error.
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Notice of Intention to Consider Adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2013, No. 2958 Port Moody Council will meet at 7pm on April 23, 2013 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive to consider adoption of the following proposed bylaw: Proposed Bylaw: City of Port Moody Heritage Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2011, No. 2913, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2013, No. 2958 Purpose: To amend the existing Heritage Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw to allow for applications for tax exemptions to be applied retroactively after project construction has commenced, for a defined period of time. Proposed Amendment: • To add “*Notwithstanding the above, a project that commenced construction after the adoption of the bylaw but did not submit an application for Tax Exemption prior to construction, may still apply for a Tax Exemption for Council consideration so long as the property is considered eligible and able to adhere to all regulations and agreements as per this bylaw. The deadline for applications submitted under this provision is July 31, 2013.” Proposed Objectives: • To allow applications for tax exemption to be applied retroactively; • To support the conservation of heritage properties; • To foster revitalization through heritage and cultural awareness; • To promote local economic development; • To enhance quality of life in Port Moody. Anticipated Outcomes: • That the City can receive applications for projects where construction has commenced after October 25, 2011 and that are eligible to enter into a Tax Exemption Revitalization Agreement with the City; • Lowered costs for heritage property owners to invest in conservation work; • Incentive for redevelopment that meets City heritage & sustainability goals; • Increased capacity for business attraction and cultural tourism; • Improved sense of place and vitality in the Moody Centre heritage area.
Official Community Plan (OCP) Public Input Sessions We’re updating the Official Community Plan to reflect the construction of two rapid transit stations in Port Moody. Give us your feedback on the visions proposed in Port Moody’s draft Official Community Plan at one of five public input sessions: • Monday, April 22, Kyle Centre (125 Kyle Street), 5:30pm – 9pm • Wednesday, April 24, Recreation Complex Lobby, 9am – Noon • Thursday, April 25, City Hall Civic Centre, 1pm – 5pm • Saturday, April 27, City Hall Civic Centre, 1pm – 5pm • Thursday, May 2, City Hall Civic Centre, 5:30pm – 9pm Can’t make it to a session but still want to provide input? Fill out a survey online at www.portmoody.ca.
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Eligible Property: • Properties on the City’s Heritage Register which undertake heritage conservation work with a value of $15,000 or more in qualifying project costs; • Properties within the Moody Centre Heritage Conservation Area and Heritage Character Area proposing a project which retains the existing principal building, includes either green building features or heritage conservation work, and has a construction value, as determined by the building permit(s) issued, of $100,000 or greater; and • Properties must meet either of the above criteria and not already be receiving a municipal tax exemption or have property taxes in arrears. Tax Exemption: The tax exemption program shall be available for the municipal share of the property taxes in relation to the improvements on the lot in an amount that is equal to the lesser of: (a) the increase in the assessed value of improvements on the subject lot between the year before the commencement of construction of the project, and the year in which the tax exemption certificate under this bylaw is issued; and (b) 100% of the share of the municipal property taxes due in relation to the improvements on the lot for the appropriate term. The maximum term for the exemption is ten (10) years for Heritage Register properties and five (5) years for lots not listed on the Heritage Register at the time of application. Send written feedback to the City either by email to clerks@portmoody.ca or by fax at 604.469.4550 no later than 12 noon on April 23, 2013. You may also submit written feedback directly to Council at their April 23, 2013 meeting. View copies of the draft bylaw at the Legislative Services counter at City Hall between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please call 604.469.4509 with any questions on the proposed bylaw amendment. 604.469.4500 www.portmoody.ca
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Leigh kids got to have class outside Students at Leigh elementary school were evacuated Wednesday morning after a small electrical fire broke out in the school’s boiler room. Coquitlam Fire and
Rescue Chief Tony Delmonico said crews arrived at the school shortly after 9 a.m. and were quickly able to extinguish the flames. Nobody was injured and students were back
PoCo fire dept. hires six new smoke-eaters Six new firefighters will be joining the ranks of Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Service this week, which the city said will improve response times and safety. A specialized vehicle for medical emergencies has also been added to the fleet, which is one of 32 recommendations that came out of an operational review of the department. “It’s important that we take a good, hard look at city services to ensure they’re continuing to meet our community’s needs and operate efficiently,” PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release. “The new plan will not only modernize our fire
department and make it more effective but it will improve safety for our residents and firefighters.” Two of the six new firefighters are female, the first to join the city’s fire service since the 1990s. Fire Chief Nick Delmonico said the new hires reflect testing practices intended to improve diversity within the ranks of the department. “There are strict standards and rigorous physical testing for any new recruits in the fire service, which all our new employees are required to successfully complete to ensure the ultimate safety of all our firefighters and citizens,”he said. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
in class within the hour. While Delmonico could not say what caused the fire, he said it was likely related to the school’s electrical system. School District 43
spokesperson Cheryl Quinton said students were supervised outside while the fire was being put out. She said the problem originated with the electrical panel in the school’s boiler room.
Agenda Highlights Monday, April 22, 2013 7:00 pm – council cHAmbers 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam Public hearing
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3835 for 3090 Westwood Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3836 for 2163 & 2167 Shaughnessy Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3835 for 3090 Westwood Street Third Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3836 for 2163 & 2167 Shaughnessy Street Third
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Adopting a New Regional Context Statement and Amending Official Community Plan Rezoning Application for 2270 Fremont St., 579 Nicola and 570 Dominion Ave. Development Variance Application for 2158 & 2162 Nova Scotia/1280 Citadel Admiralty Point (Belcarra) Federal Lands - Preservation for Future Generations Liquor Licence Amendment - 1979 Brown Street (Cat & Fiddle Pub)
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Point, click (and maybe tweet) Port Coquitlam council meetings The Tri-CiTy News
The city of Port Coquitlam is installing broadcasting equipment
in council chambers that will allow public meetings to be streamed live on the internet. The initiative will launch officially at the
end of May and follows in the footsteps of neighbouring Coquitlam council, which has been streaming its meetings for the last few years.
“It makes it more convenient for people to stay connected with the city,” said Pardeep Purewal, the city’s manager of communications
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Inspections, monitoring continued from front page But it’s only the licensed facilities, where the operator is caring for three or more children not related to them by blood or marriage, that are monitored by the Fraser Health Authority under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, which also covers long-term care facilities. Monitoring of licensed child care centres involves at least one inspection per year but those with a higher risk rating will receive, at the minimum, another one or two inspections, said Paul Hundal, Fraser Health’s licensing manager for the TriCities. The unannounced inspections check on the level of care and supervision of the children, cleanliness, nutrition and food services, equipment and furnishings, policies, records and reporting and staffing, among other things. Results are posted online, although with few details. “For unlicensed child care centres, our only mandate and the only process in place is to inspect on a complaint basis,”Hundal said. Fraser Health investigates all complaints and, if an inspection confirms an unlicensed daycare is operating with three or more children, it will be required to reduce those numbers or stop operating entirely. The care provider can alternately apply for a licence. If follow-up inspections show the operator is not complying with require-
The provincial government offers a guide for parents choosing a daycare at www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca. Fraser Health also offers child care resources, including lists of local licensed facilities, at www.fraserhealth.ca (enter “child care” in the search field). ments to have fewer than three children, Hundal said Fraser Health can obtain a court injunction to shut it down. The Rattle-n-Roll daycare where Arto Howley died in 2011 had been the subject of complaints before, in late 2007 and in early 2005, but follow-up inspections showed owner Maria McFerran was in compliance with the regulations. There were seven children under McFerran’s care at Rattle-n-Roll when Howley died on Jan. 17, 2011. (McFerran will be sentenced for criminal negligence causing death on May 27.) Fraser Health does not keep records of unlicensed child care centres — the registered LNRs have done so on a voluntary basis — and has no idea how many are operating, said FHA spokesperson Tasleem Juma.“The only way they’re brought to our attention is through a complaint and the only way we can get involved is when it’s in regards to too many kids,” she added. Parents can find out information on complaints lodged against unlicensed facilities by contacting their local licensing office (in the Tri-Cities, call 604-949-7700).
Hundal said it’s up to parents to research the differences between licensed and unlicensed child care centres and make an informed choice. “They should... make sure the daycare they’re choosing is good for their children,” he said, suggesting parents should inquire about its licensed vs. unlicensed status, whether there is any smoking in the facility, hours of operation, staff qualifications, philosophy of care and more. “They can also go to the child care centre and observe the staff-to-child interactions and the type of programming... the number of art supplies, are the toys in good shape?” In a statement outside court earlier this week, Victoria Howley said she and her husband believed they were making the right daycare choice for their son when they picked McFerran’s facility but learned too late that their information“wasn’t complete.” Had they known about the complaints and the parents who had left McFerran’s daycare fearing for their children’s safety, she said, they would never have trusted McFerran with Arto’s life. spayne@tricitynews.com
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E-Town Hall Meeting Your Views Are Important To Us The City of Coquitlam is hosting its first ever E-Town Hall Meeting! Setting priorities in the ever-changing municipal environment presents both opportunities and challenges - making it more important than ever that we hear from members of the community regarding the changes taking place in our city. With this in mind, Mayor and Council invite interested Coquitlam residents to share their ideas and views and provide input at a Town Hall Meeting to be held on: Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way
How to Participate In Person You can attend the meeting in person and pose your questions to Council at a microphone set up in Council Chambers.
Online Watch the Town Hall meeting online and submit your questions through one of these online methods. The online webcast of the meeting can be accessed on the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/webcasts, but the live webcast will not be accessible until 15 minutes prior to the meeting.
Note: Council will be responding to questions on the live webcast, not in direct response via Twitter, Facebook or Email.
Email - submit questions for Council via email (townhall@coquitlam.ca), Council will answer questions via the web broadcast for those submitting questions online.
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A Facebook event will be set up, residents can register with the event to participate. 15 minutes before the meeting begins, the wall will open for comments to be submitted. Council will answer these questions via the web broadcast (not directly on the Facebook page).
Twitter - Residents can submit questions via Twitter using a hashtag that will be posted one hour before the event. Council will answer these questions via the web broadcast (not directly in response to Twitter postings).
Test your Spring Style Savvy and Wi Win n! Saturdays in April from Noon to 4 pm Look for our balloon bouquet and “Where’d You Get That?” model somewhere at Coquitlam Centre. Guess where she got her outfit, text the store name, and you could WIN a $50 Gift Card that day, and be entered to win a Grand Prize of $1,000!
Saturday Style Presentations in the PANDORA Style Lounge Don’t miss the fabulous Spring Style Presentation with our Style Expert, Catherine Dunwoody, at 2 pm and 3 pm, Saturday April 20. The presentation highlights one of this Spring’s fresh new trends. Located in Event Central, Upper Level between GAP and Jacob. Barnet and Lougheed Hwy I 604.464.1414 I coquitlamcentre.com
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Down the garden path to global warming AS I SEE IT Chris Bryan
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or years it seemed Canada, or at the very least B.C., might be a leader in reducing carbon output and helping to slow the progress of climate change. The provincial government introduced a carbon tax and everywhere you turned people had found eco religion, incrementally changing their lives and habits to address the concerns about a warming planet. Hybrid cars, more recycling, driving less, eating less meat — everyone, including industry was pitching in. Then the economy tanked in 2008 and since then, fear has become the dominant narrative. Where before we might have feared destroying the planet, now it’s fear we’ll be out of a job. And it’s fertile ground for major carbonpolluting projects to get a green light. In recent years, we’ve been inundated with carbon-inten-
sive projects that are supposedly good for our economy. And as that narrative of fear states, when we fight against them, we’re only hurting ourselves. So we’re urged to support Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline, which would ship oil across the B.C. wilderness from the oil sands. And Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin its pipeline so we can ship raw crude to China from Burnaby — tar sands oil that is, by the way, like sputum from a smoker’s lung. And when the U.S. wants to ship coal from Wyoming by train to Surrey Fraser Docks so it can put it on a boat to China, we’re urged to be good British Columbians and shout“Bring it on!” But many of us harbour strong doubts about the way this is going. And we’re pretty sure this isn’t the only route to a vibrant economy. In fact, we suspect, contributing to global warming could have devastating impact on the global economy. There’s another common narrative used to stifle opposition that I’ll call the Borg effect,
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FACE TO FACE: Should union and corporate political donations be banned?
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o, the NDP’s Adrian Dix wants to follow the lead of the federal government and ban all union and corporate donations to political parties. Surprise, surprise, the new plan would help the NDP. According to The Province, in 2012, the BC Liberals raised approximately $10 million compared to the NDP’s $7 million. With Dix’s plan, however, the NDP would have the advantage with $5.4 million raised compared to the BC Liberals’ $5 million. If we believe Dix, his proposed rules would limit“special interests” from yielding too much influence. But maybe Dix needs to look at the national scene to see how the unions try to circumvent the intent of these rules. Last May, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) — Canada’s largest public sector union — added a 26-cent monthly“tax”to its members’ union dues to boost the union’s war chest for political action campaigns. In May, the union marched on Parliament Hill wearing“Stephen Harper hates me” t-shirts and buttons. In September, PSAC commissioned an airplane to fly over Parliament Hill with a banner that read“Stephen Harper nous déteste.
ca”(translated as“Stephen Harper hates us.ca”). And now it is producing a series of videos highlighting services that will be nixed as a result of government budget and job cuts. So, yes, the unions aren’t donating to the political parties but they’re doing their own dirty work. The same could happen in British Columbia. To be clear, I think we need some form of campaign finance reform. I would like to see a ban on out-ofprovince donations — Alberta oil companies should not get a say in who our next premier is — and I’d also like to see campaign spending limits extended to municipal elections. But a ban on corporate and union donations is not needed. When did“special interest” become such a negative phrase? Corporations, unions, church groups, sports organizations and non-profits have an interest — a big interest — in who wins an election, just as individuals do.They should be allowed to affiliate themselves with a political party if they choose to do so. And if we, the voters, feel one group is yielding undue influence on a given political party, we can vote them out in the next election. That’s democracy. Dix’s idea? That’s gimmickry.
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t’s time we took big money out of B.C. elections, both civic and provincial — it’s a non-partisan no-brainer. B.C. right-wingers would just love to keep those horrible unions from giving millions to the NDP and expecting favours in return should that party be elected. B.C.’s left is convinced that huge corporate and business contributions have for years controlled the BC Liberals and their government. In short, we’re all concerned about big money influencing elections, governments or political policy. So how about passing a law that disallows political contributions from union, corporate or business entities? Perhaps this law could include a $5,000 cap on personal donations, with only the first $1,000 eligible for tax credit.This would encourage personal contributions in elections without allowing rich individuals to make contributions large enough to curry political favour. Elections BC could scrutinize and oversee campaign accounts and disbursements to ensure that neither the letter nor the spirit of the law was being circumvented by parties or government. The idea that union or corporate entities can buy favour from governments through political contributions
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ing that vote in the first place, according to what you think is the right choice, according to your values and your understanding of issues, candidates, leaders and events. Vote for whomever you want to win, according to what you want to happen, not according to whomever you think will win. Give it your best shot and walk away proud. When all those single votes that don’t matter are cast, we find a serious force to be reckoned with, a loud, strong, voice that matters a great deal. Voting in free and fair elections is a celebration of our democracy; it is how we all help make it work and how we can, each and every one of us, stand up to all those repressive regimes around the world where it’s not so. Make it so, here. Ron McKinnon, Port Coquitlam
Two SD43 jobs to cut The Editor, Re. “Staff cuts of more than 140 positions eyed” (tricitynews.com). It would appear that all the School District 43 board of education members and senior staff continue to be paid even after being responsible for the $8-million overspending in the 2012/’13 school year. Due to the failure to perform their most important function of balancing the district’s budget, the board and senior staff should resign or at least the chair, Melissa Hyndes, and superintendent Tom Grant should be fired. What does it take for these people to lose their jobs? Chris Nieman, Coquitlam
But do votes count? The Editor, In answering who is to blame for voter apathy, I would say it is largely advocates of our parliamentary voting system. These people refuse to examine the faults of a voting system that is more than 200 years old and wastes 40% to 50% of votes. Some votes will go to elect the opposition party, which has no power. The rest, in a majority election win, goes to the winning party, which has autocratic rule. Without direct accountability, the ruling party can make disastrous decisions and anger voters. The ruling party’s ineptness will eventually lead it to lose power but the damage it causes makes it harder on the next ruling party. The next ruling party promises to do better but fails to and many voters come to conclude however they vote makes no difference. Thus, many grow apathetic towards elections and that is why I believe voter turnout keeps declining. I predict voter turnout will likely drop again this year.The solution is electoral reform but it will not happen until a sufficient number of people believe the present voting system has to change. Vincent Lizee, Coquitlam
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(Note, cuts could be partially offset by an expected 80 to 90 retirements.) program teachers; • 1.4 Aboriginal education teachers; • 2.5 staff development teachers; • 14.75 education assistants; • and 7.93 support staff. This was one of the mistakes that led to the district accumulating a deficit this year that was first announced as $7.5 million in January but was last week
revealed to be $13 million without $5 million in cuts that are now being made. Another problem that led to the deficit, and that will have to be dealt with in next year’s budget, was a miscalculation in anticipated enrolment figures. E n ro l m e n t p ro j e c tions based on trends and forecasts that are usually spot on led the district to conclude it would have an
extra 222 students who never arrived; 97 left the district and 125 never materialized. This equates to $1.5 million in lost funding. According to assistant superintendent Carey Chute, the district faces challenges in predicting enrolment because demographics are changing and the economy is affecting build-out in Burke Mountain and other areas of population growth. As well, yield rates — the number of students per new home — are changing because more kids are being raised in townhouses, and secondary suites in new homes. Burke Mountain is a particular challenge, Chute said, because families are moving to the area — many with kids under the age of four — instead of more varied age spreads as in years past. “It’s something we don’t have a complete handle on,”Chute said. As well, Grant noted, students who take more than eight courses cause complications for the system because numbers can add up to a full-time student, making predicting enrolment at the secondary level more complicated. Still, he acknowledged that a number of the problems were mistakes the district leadership team made. “We didn’t apply the control and oversight we should have.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Public schools across the Tri-Cities are in a state of high anxiety awaiting the fallout from $12 million in cuts next year, says the president of the Coquitlam Principal and VicePrincipals’Association. Concerns about support for vulnerable students, gutting of service and supply budgets, and the loss of jobs is causing emotional turmoil, Rob Foot said, and administrators are still coming to grips with the size of the district’s deficit. “We, too, were very surprised by the numbers when the district came out with them last week,” he told The Tri-City News. Foot said schools are in a state of high anxiety as teachers, clerical staff and support workers wait to find out whether their jobs are affected, and he said the sooner everyone knows what’s happening, the better so schools can plan. “They are wondering whether they’ll have a job next year… Yet they go in front of kids every day and they do a fantastic job. But it’s taking its toll.” the Scott Creek middle school principal said. Foot also expressed concerns about support for vulnerable students, saying, “We need to find a way to continue that support.” And he noted that schools are still reeling from having to hand back more than $1 million to the district in supply and service budgets to help the district pare down its current deficit. “It caused a significant amount of extra work and grief… in purchases canceled and projects stopped.”
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Tri-City News Friday, April 19, 2013, A15
By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News
The Tri-Cities’ District Parent Advisory Council president is calling for more openness and transparency about School District 43’s financial challenges. And Heidi Hass Gable said parents should have a say in what cuts are made. Parents are “looking
HEIDI HASS GABLE and watching what’s going on” and many don’t know what happened or feel that information is “being withheld from us,” Hass Gable said during a presentation to the board Tuesday. “The more we understand, the more we can
help you,” she told trustees. Under the current budget process, stakeholders, including DPAC, are encouraged to present their thoughts on the budget but she said that’s not easy for parents who don’t know the big picture, the exact state of the district’s finances or what all the numbers mean. “It doesn’t always make sense to me,” said Hass Gable, a technology consultant who’s experienced in budgeting and works with school
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‘Devastating,’ says Coq. trustee continued from front page Grant also accepted blame for mistakes that led up to the district’s current financial difficulties but said some of the problems are due to chronic provincial underfunding and downloading of costs not recovered through grants fromVictoria. “We will get more dollars [next year],” Grant said. “The revenue, however, barely covers half of the downloaded costs that we will need to find within our existing budget already. And when you see the numbers, you will see we will have cost pressures that will result in millions of dollars of reductions.” Unlike cities, which can raise taxes, Grant said the district has no choice but to make cuts in order to fund an anticipated $4 million in higher benefit costs for current and retired employees, plus changes in accounting required by the Public Sector Accounting Board. Still, he was apologetic about errors in accounting that contributed to the
2013/’14 DEFICITS: THE TALLY
Here are some of the cuts other B.C. school districts are making this school year to balance their budgets for next year: • Delta: $3.5 million — cuts include transportation, staff, programs and supplies • New Westminster: $3.5 million — cuts include staff and deferring repayment of $2.8 deficit from last year • Ridge Meadows: $5.6 million — staff cuts plus using $1.51 million in reserves, higher rental rates • Burnaby: $6.1 million — staff cuts, two-week spring break, services and supplies • Vancouver: $7.91 million — details not available • School District 43: $12.5 million — staff reductions, cuts to services, supplies, release time for staff development problem last year, when decisions were made to add staff instead of cutting bodies, which is what should have been done. “At first, the numbers didn’t look good [but] during the process, the numbers became much more manageable and in thinking we had additional resources, we added some extra staff,” Grant said. “In
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Road needs safety work By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
In the aftermath of a fatal motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart is calling for a centre-line divider for the middle of Lougheed Highway near Riverview Hospital. But separating the eastbound and westbound lanes is easier said than done, according to one city staffer. Dan Mooney, the city’s manager of roads and traffic operations, said if a barrier were installed between Orchid Drive and Colony Farm Road, the highway would have to be widened by at least three metres. The base of the concrete barrier, he said, would take up at least 0.6 m and road building standards require 1.5 m of shoulder on either side of the highway. That means moving back a retaining wall on the west side of the road, expensive land acquisitions on the east side of the road, or some combination of the two, options Mooney said could cost millions of dollars. “I wouldn’t want to understate the challenge,” he said. “But clearly something needs to be done to reduce the carnage.” On Tuesday afternoon, a white Dodge Caravan was traveling east past the Pitt River Road intersection when it crossed the centre line, clipped a westbound vehicle and collided with another car before crashing into a Nissan Sentra. The 24-year-old van driver is in serious but non-life threatening condition while the driver of the Nissan, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. “At this time, we don’t have a contributing factor for the crash,” Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said Wednesday.“We don’t have a speed or idea of why it happened.” ICBC crash statistics show that between 2007 and 2011 — the years for which data is currently available — there were 329 crashes at or near the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Pitt River Road, 152 of which involved an injury. It is not the worst stretch of road in the Tri-Cities — that distinction goes to the Brunette
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“I wouldn’t want to understate the challenge. But clearly something needs to be done to reduce the carnage.” Dan Mooney, city of Coquitlam Avenue Highway 1 on-ramps, which saw 2,118 crashes during the same time period — but Mooney said it is one area of the city’s road network that is problematic. There have been some changes to the Lougheed over the last few years. A 2009 report called for
raised pavement markers, which have been installed along with a median rumble strip, which alerts drivers when they are getting too close to the centre line. But Mooney said that more needs to be done and he said there is hope the city could come up with the money to make
the project happen. He believes ICBC would be interested in contributing some funds to a project that would benefit the insurance corporation through reduced crash stats. It is also possible for higher levels of government to contribute money if the project is to go forward. If the city could come up with the money to revamp the road, proper lighting could be added and maybe even a bike lane, Mooney said. While he concedes that a Lougheed Highway improvement project is not likely to happen in the next year, it is possible something could be done in the next five years. In the meantime, he said staff is asking drivers to be patient and use caution when driving through the Riverview Hospital section of the highway to avoid accidents like the one that occurred Tuesday. “We were shaken,” Mooney said. “We don’t have a lot of fatals. We are struggling to do everything we can do to make the road safer... We would encourage everybody to drive cautiously and defensively.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Local community Partners will be available to provide parents of tots and preschoolers with information on safety, health, literacy awareness, recreation and other community programs. Admission is free, and non-perishable items are being accepted for the local food bank. Phone: 604.469.4557
Contest details: Enter your digital photograph at: www.tricitynews.com and click on the contest banner. Photos must be taken in the City of Port Coquitlam. Photos can be recent or historical, colour or black and white, and should showcase the unique qualities of Port Coquitlam. Use your imagination! Open only to residents of Port Coquitlam. Deadline: Contest runs from March 22 to April 19, 2013. Vote for your favourites ’til April 26. Contest Prizes: Win great prizes including: a Kobo eReader, an iTunes gift card, new books and more. Winners will be chosen in three age categories: 12 & under; 13 to 17; and 18 & over. Contest winners and their photos will be presented at a May Day Celebration event. Winning photographs will be displayed at the Terry Fox Library, other City facilities and The Tri-City News. The Fine Print: All photographs will become the property of Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL), the City of Port Coquitlam and The Tri-City News. Staff of FVRL, the City of Port Coquitlam, the Tri-City News, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
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Children’s health focus of fair Thursday in Port Moody Activities for kids, info for adults at rec complex Families and children can explore outdoor play and literacy during
the Tri-Cities Healthy Kids Fair next week in Port Moody. The event, sponsored by the Tri-Cities ECD Community Development committee, will have informa-
Make a deal in PoCo Sat. Bargain hunters have plenty to look forward to tomorrow (Saturday) as more than 71 homes are taking part in Port Coquitlam’s city-wide garage sale. The fifth annual event, held each year during Earth Week, encourages recycling and reusing of unwanted household items that might otherwise end up in the landfill. “This event is a win on many fronts,” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release. “It reduces what we send to the dump and what we have to buy new, and it helps our residents save and make a bit of money. It’s also a great way to get to know your neighbours.” The city-wide garage sale officials runs between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday but hosts may choose to extend their hours. The city suggests that items not sold during the garage sale can be donated to several local charities, including: • Salvation Army Thrift Store, 2275 Elgin Ave., PoCo; • Crossroads Hospice Thrift Store, 2780 Barnet
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As well, the annual Kids Only Swap and Shop will take place Sunday at the Port Coquitlam rec complex between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission to the event is free and will feature toys, kids clothing and other items that are not ready for the trash heap. Highway, Coquitlam; • Share’s Treasures Thrift Store, 2404 St. Johns St., Port Moody; • Shop-4-Paws Thriftstore, 1049 Ridgeway Ave . , Coquitlam; • and Value Village, 552 Clark Rd., Coquitlam. For more garage sale tips for hosts and shoppers, as well as an interactive map listing the addresses of registered garage sales, go to www. portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale. A list of registered addresses is also available in a city ad on page 6 of this newspaper. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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their families. Admission is free and donations of non-perishable items are being accepted for the food bank. There will be no presenters selling goods or
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Two Tri-City students got a taste of life on the streets of the Downtown Eastside with the Vancouver Police Department’s Odd Squad team. Morgan Gibbons and Sofia Hernandez were among 44 Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam students who participated in the Odd Squad Productions’ Peer to Peer program, a day-long event offering drug and gang awareness education. The Odd Squad was formed 16 years ago by a group of seven police officers who started filming their days walking the beat on the Downtown Eastside. Following a talk with VPD officers about their work in Vancouver’s toughest neighbourhood, Gibbons and Hernandez
Police seek assistance in identifying suspects The Coquitlam RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying several suspects who made off with jewelry and electronics during a breakin earlier this month in Ranch Park. Investigators believe three men and one woman in their 20s were involved in the theft, which saw the group ransack a house in the 1100-block of Hansard Crescent. “The males were wearing dark clothing and one of them was carrying a backpack,”
said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. “The female was wearing a light-coloured jacket and jeans, and with shoulder-length dirty blond hair.” Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2013-8870. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can do so by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or through www.solvecrime.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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listened to former gang member Joe Calendino talk about life in the gang world, his addiction to crack cocaine and his current work helping at-risk kids. With a group of fellow students and plainclothes officers from the VPD and Coquitlam RCMP Youth Detail Section, the girls explored the DTES, talking to drug users and dealers and hearing firsthand about life on the street.
Gibbons, a Grade 11 student, described the day as a “life-changing and memorable experience,” while Grade 12 student Sofia Hernandez said it was “eye opening and out of this world.” The teens are now preparing a presentation about the destructiveness of illegal drug use, gang affiliation and living on the street for other students in School District 43.
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Parents looking to keep their kids occupied on the Pro-D day can head to the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam) for a showing of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (rated G). Movie starts at 2 p.m. Call 604-927-7999.
Saturday, April 20 GARAGES GALORE
It’s a city full of treasures as Port Coquitlam hosts its citywide garage sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nearly 80 homes throughout PoCo are registered for the sale; get addresses online at www.portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale and map a route.
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If you’ve got kids, chances are they need gear — a lot of it. Find gently used children’s clothing, toys, books, sports equipment, baby furniture and more at the Kids Only Swap Meet at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Dr.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CHORALE CONCERTS
Welcome spring with the 60-member Coquitlam Chorale in two concerts at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Through the Eyes of a Child features songs for the child in all of us, including Disney songs like Zip-AhDee-Do-Dah, A Dream is a WishYour Heart Makes and Colors of the Wind. Local group The Creole Jazz Band will join the Chorale for several selections. Concerts are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/$10, available by calling 604-970-8070.
Sunday, April 21 SUN RUN
If you’re joining the Vancouver Sun Run festivities this weekend, leave the car at home and take the West Coast Express instead. The train stops in PoCo at 7:39 a.m., Coquitlam Central at 7:45 a.m. and in Port Moody at 7:50 a.m., arriving at Waterfront Station at 8:15 a.m. with plenty of time to get warmed up before the run. The train leaves Waterfront at 1 p.m. Call 604-488-8906.
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Barry MacDonald, a speaker, counsellor/coach and champion for strong families, strong schools and boys will answer a number of questions about stereotypes and
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Substance use topic of free Share ed. sessions Share Family and Community Services’ Alcohol and Drug Program is hosting a free education series beginning next month. The program will run Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Share (2615 Clarke St., Port Moody) and is open to everyone in the TriCities and will have important information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, or for those concerned about their use. It will help those people affected by others’ use to understand addicts and addictive behaviour. There is no cost for this group, whose format consists of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion. Topics will vary from week to week as outlined below: • May 1: Use, misuse, abuse — how people become addicted. • May 8: Medical as-
For the kids A Port Moody resident is hoping some fundraising here will enable her to help orphans in Kenya. Sandy Shergill, who’s 18 and a Douglas College student and graduate of Heritage Woods secondary school, is working two jobs to save for the trip with International Volunteer HQ this summer. Donations will be put directly towards school supplies for Kenyan children as Shergill will purchase paper pads, pencils, art supplies, hygiene items, crayons for the kids. For information, visit gofundme.com/2ckaco.
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Investing, science, poetry and tacos at local libraries Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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• Investment Insights: Investing is not a hit-ormiss game of chance — it is about strategy backed by facts. Having a sound long-term investment strategy can help minimize risk and enhance returns. Financial advisor James Leung will share his insights at a free seminar from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 20 in Room 127 at the City Centre branch (Chinese translation will be available). Registration is required; leave a message at 604-937-4155. • Philosophers’ Cafés: Philosophers’ Café is a series of informal public discussions that are open to everyone and two sessions are planned for Wednesday, April 24 at Coquitlam Public
Libraries two branches. “Should all Scientific Research be Funded Equally?”is the topic from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Poirier branch. This session, moderated by SFU professor Nick Harden, explores the role of scientific research and discuss questions such as: Will science suffer if we ignore basic research? Should all scientific research have a specific goal with regard to making the world a better place, or is simply advancing our knowledge of nature enough? At the City Centre branch (Room 3), also from 7 to 8:45 p.m., the topic will be“The Role of Universities”and the session will be moderated by Hal Weinberg, professor emeritus in biomedical physiology and kinesiology at SFU and a former mayor of Anmore. The premise is that most students pursue a university degree to get a job, resulting in an educational process that is primarily used for the transfer of information. But some believe universities are places
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• Taco de Mayo: It’s May — let’s eat tacos. Kids ages nine to 12 years of age are invited to visit Terry Fox Library on May 8 to celebrate a belated Cinco de Mayo. They’ll learn how to make salsa and guacamole, then enjoy their creations on a taco. This yummy event takes place after school, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.fvrl. bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-9277999.
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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: May Day royal party named, banners for flooded Brooklyn school POST SandY
Port Coquitlam artist and children’s programmer Diane Moran will deliver 55 street banners — including this one by Terry Fox secondary student Kayla Poitras — to a Brooklyn school that was hit hard during a Hurricane Sandy. Moran worked with students in Ms. Dodic’s Grade 10 art class at Fox and Mr. Sclater’s Grade 4/5 class at Westwood elementary to design and paint the banners, a gift to PS-15 Patrick F. Daly elementary school in the Red Hook District. The banners — based on the themes Seeds of Support and Global Goodness — are a follow-up to an exchange of letters between the two schools and will be in addition to cash raised during a fundraiser for books to replace those lost during the flood that followed the devastating hurricane.
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Port Coquitlam students Quinn Meldrum, Zachary Fowler, Abigail Martens, Shailin Djaranmardi, Kylee Holms and Jayden Cummins are this year’s royal party for May Days. The city, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2013, will host its annual festival from May 3 to 12 — Mother’s Day — with the Rotary parade on May 11 at 11 a.m.
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A total of 23 students from School District 43 took part in the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair last week — the highest number of participants from the Tri-Cities. The six PANG schools that competed at UBC were from Hillcrest, Citadel, Maple Creek and Summit middles and Pinetree and Port Moody secondaries.
Among the winners were Janice Pang (Grade 9, Pinetree), who was selected to Team BC to go to the Canada-wide science fair in Lethbridge. She also won a gold medal, UBC statistics award and the UBC Life Sciences Institute Award. Other SD43 winners were Kelvin Zhang (Grade 7, Maple Creek), who was also chosen for Team BC; Aidan MacDonald (Grade 8 Hillcrest); James Situ (Grade 8, Hillcrest); Carly Wang (Grade 8, Summit); Carol He (Grade 9, Port Moody); and Nirvon Shoa (Grade 7, Summit).
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Lend a hand for fingerlings Annual festival takes place on May 4 in Moody Port Moody’s annual Fingerling Festival offers a fun and free family event, not to mention a lot of salmon, but organizers need volunteers to get the festivities running. Th e Po r t M o o dy E c o l og i cal So ci e ty, which organizes the May 4 event, is calling for volunteers to work in groups of two or three to help with set-up, assist exhibitors inside the arena, help release the salmon and keep the area clean. E a c h y e a r, t h e Fingerling Festival draws thousands of kids and families to help release some 40,000 juvenile chum salmon into Noons Creek, the start of their four-year journey at sea. While they’re at the hatchery, families can check out the fish-rearing pond and restored wetland while, next door, at the Port Moody rec complex, a variety of displays offer a chance to learn more about environmental stewardship. More than 80 organizations will be at the festival, including OWL, which helps injured birds
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Fund to help kids with brain injuries Children in the Tri-Cities suffering from brain injuries may be able to get help from the Coquitlam Foundation. Recently, the Coquitlam Foundation and the Michael Coss Foundation announced the establishment of a fund to help brain-injured children. Named in honour of Coquitlam resident Michael Coss, the fund will be managed by the Coquitlam Foundation. Coss suffered a severe brain injury in a car accident in 2006 and awoke from a six-month coma after receiving hyperbaric oxygenation therapy, a treatment that isn’t covered by the provincial medical services plan. “Without these treatments, Michael would not be here today, I guarantee you,” said Michael’s father, Bob Coss who, with his wife, moved to Coquitlam from Quebec City after his son’s accident. The new fund will provide financial support for a broad range of treatment options that may otherwise not be available to a child suffering from a brain injury. Priority will be given children who are found to be most likely to benefit from alternate therapies, and whose family or support team do not have the means for such treatments. The fund will be seeded with an initial donation of $6,000. Coss said the family decided to establish the fund with the Coquitlam Foundation to allow donors to take advantage of its official charitable status. “We will certainly be able to help children, and that’s really the main reason,” he said. “There are so many families who can benefit from that.” Children from the Tri-Cities will be given preference for support but if someone from outside the community can also benefit if there are no local kids who are in need of or eligible for support. The Coquitlam Foundation manages a portfolio worth $2.3 million, comprising 20 donor-advised and nine foundation-directed funds. Last year, the foundation distributed more than $90,000 in grants, scholarships and bursaries. Donations to the Michael Coss Brain Injury Fund or any other Coquitlam Foundation fund can be sent c/o P.O. Box 2, 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, B.C., Canada, V3B 7Y3, or at www.coquitlamfoundation. com.
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Saturday April 27th, 10 am - 2 pm Tables are available for both personal AND home-based businesses at a special low rate of $20 per table. We are looking for FAMILIES who want to de-clutter and clear out all those boxes of CHILDREN’S clothing, toys, games , books and accessories …
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Promote Community Recycling! The City will promote registered garage sales in Coquitlam at no cost to participants! This includes a list of registered garage sale locations with specific items that are available. Participants must register their garage sale between March 20 and April 20, 2013, to be included in the City Wide Garage Sale. Pick up a registration form at Coquitlam City Hall or register online at coquitlam.ca/CityWideGarageSale Watch for more information on the City Wide Garage Sale in your local newspaper and at coquitlam.ca
We are ALSO looking for home-based businesses to showcase their products! Want to get involved but don’t have enough stuff to book a table? Why not donate your clean, useful items? We can even arrange local pick-up on April 26th.
Admission is only $1 per person! (children 8 and under are free)
Don’t forget to stop by, anytime between 10-2, and browse a selection of fantastic SILENT AUCTION prizes donated by local businesses. A Concession will be available, serving drinks, snacks and delicious hot dogs.
Remember If you don’t sell all your items, consider donating them. If you receive the City’s Garbage Collection Service, you can have them collected in the Large Item Pick Up Program (4 items max. per year). Call 604-529-4011 to set up an appointment for pick-up with Smithrite.
All proceeds from this Kids Swap will benefit The Legacy Project, an annual tradition at Terry Fox. This year, we are raising $8500.00 to provide a desperately needed school for a village in Sierra Leone. We hope to give the gift of Education as our lasting legacy. CONTACT Tfoxlegacy@gmail.com to book your table; for other inquiries, please call Ms Fort at (604) 941-5401 or jfort@sd43.bc.ca
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Trees, flowers and caring: Riverview heritage GREEn scEnE Elaine Golds
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• On Sunday, April 21 at 1 pm, there will be a special heritage tour at Riverview offered by the Burke Mountain Naturalists and the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society to celebrate West Lawn’s first century and Riverview’s significant history. The tour will depart from the uphill side of the Henry EssonYoung Building, which can be found by following the main road, Holly Drive, through the site, turning uphill at Oak Crescent and then right to park. This route will be marked with colourful banners. Wear sturdy shoes as the grass can be uneven and slippery in places. For more information on Riverview and other upcoming tours, visit www.bmn.bc.ca or www.rhcs.org.
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Riverview Hospital’s West Lawn building nearing the completion of its construction in 1913. reation complemented by a diet of nutritious, locally grown food. The architect of West Lawn clearly intended his building to stand and serve for decades into the future. But this was not to be the case: West Lawn was closed in 1983 when its large dormitory-style accommodation came to be viewed as outdated and inappropriate. The fact that West Lawn is still standing after 30 years of complete neglect is a testament to its sound construction. Following the opening of West Lawn, other facilities were built in subsequent years to accommodate a growing patient population at Riverview. These buildings include Centre Lawn (1924), East Lawn (1930) and
Crease Clinic (1932). In addition to these massive and significant heritage buildings, Riverview is also graced by more than 20 other heritage buildings that contribute to the site’s sense of character and campuslike feel. These include the Arts and Crafts style Nurses’ Home (1930) and a number of residential buildings constructed in a similar style. The entire site was designed in the manner of grand English country estate enhanced by magnificent trees and other pleasing landscape features such as stone walls and curved driveways. Riverview now hosts western Canada’s most significant collection of mature trees, with more than 1,800 inventoried trees, which adds tre-
mendous visual appeal and botanical interest for those who stroll through its majestic grounds. Riverview was originally called Essondale, after Henry EssonYoung, the provincial minister of education and the provincial secretary. It was his vision along with that of the medical superintendent Charles Doherty that was responsible for the innovative planning for this new provincial health care facility. In 1911, prior to the opening of West Lawn, EssonYoung hired John Davidson from Scotland as B.C.’s first provincial botanist.
Davidson set to work on establishing a botanical garden at Essondale as well as undertaking a survey of the native flora of B.C. The famous Royal Gardens at Kew in London became one of the inspirations for the layout of Essondale’s grounds, where patients worked on a voluntary basis to plant trees and maintain the grounds. When the University of British Columbia was established, Davidson moved the botanical garden to the Point Grey campus, where it remains today. In 1917, Jack Renton
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was hired to maintain the grounds at Essondale. As he had trained at Kew Gardens, he also maintained the grand tradition of planting a diverse and interesting mix of trees to complement the buildings and enhance the overall appearance and biological value of the site.The mature trees that grace the site today remain as a legacy of Davidson’s and Renton’s work as well as that of subsequent head gardeners. Riverview Hospital officially closed last summer after almost a century of providing mental health care to thousands of B.C.
Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vicepresident of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and past president of the PoMo Ecological Society.
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century ago, on April 1, 1913, care for the mentally ill was initiated at Riverview Hospital with the official opening of its first facility, West Lawn. The building’s design was the outcome of an architectural competition and West Lawn was intended to be a monumental building that would set the tone for a new era of mental health care. It incorporated“modern”features such as an abundance of natural light and spacious verandahs where close contact with nature was encouraged. Inside the building were spectacular wrought iron railings, marble bathrooms and a grand sense of architectural design. West Lawn was built to endure. In conjunction with nearby Colony Farm, West Lawn was intended to offer a new mode of treatment for the mentally ill that relied on healthy activities such as farming and outdoor rec-
residents. Its patient population peaked at more than 4,400 in the 1950s. Today, mental health care continues at Riverview, although on a more limited basis. The Fraser Health Authority operates three smaller buildings on site, the Connolly, Cottonwood and Cypress Lodges, that together provide about 65 long-term beds for mental health care. In addition, the provincial Forensic Psychiatric Institute and some non-profit mental health care groups also use some of the older buildings as halfway homes or treatment facilities for their clients. Future uses of the Riverview site remain undetermined but are expected to be the subject of a provincial land use planning process. Many people in this community are interested in working to ensure the future uses of Riverview will remain as inspired and compassionate as its history.
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Deadline today for PoCo photo contest Want to win a terrific prize and have your name linked to being the pride of Port Coquitlam? Really, it’s a snap. Simply enter your digital photograph via www. tricitynews.com — today (Friday) is the deadline — by clicking on the contest banner. Photos can be recent or historical, black and white or colour, and must have been taken in the Port Coquitlam, showcasing the city’s unique qualities with an emphasis on the use of imagination. The contest is open only to PoCo residents. Prizes include a Kobo eReader, an iTunes gift card, books and more. Winners will be chosen in three age categories: 12 years and younger; 13 to 17; and 18 and over. Submissions are being accepted through April 19, with voting taking place through April 26. Winners will be presented prizes at a May Day celebration event and their photos will be displayed at the Terry Fox Library, in and around other city facilities and in The Tri-City News.
All entries will become property of the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL), the city of Port Coquitlam and the The Tri-City News.
Staff members of the three aforementioned operations and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the contest.
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Perhaps a scenic shot — like this one by a TriCity News staffer of Port Coquitlam city hall — could be entered in the city of PoCo photo contest. DIANE STRANDBERG ThE TRI-cITy NEwS
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Vets can march in parade I f y o u h av e served, you may march. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 in Port Coquitlam is inviting all Canadian Forces Veterans of the Second World War, Korea and Afghanistan to join its members in the annual PoCo May Day parade, to be held on Saturday, May 11. Veterans will be parading with members of the PoCo Legion Pipe Band, the Legion Colour Party, 777 Neptune Squadron Air Cadets and band, Seaforth Highlanders Army Cadets and other veterans who have marched with the PoCo group in past years. If you are unable to march, this is not a problem, as many veterans are assigned to golf carts that are sponsored by local businesses. For more information, contact Phill Ranger at 604-942-8911 or legion133@yahoo. com.
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‘People like this do a community proud’ YOUR HISTORY Bryan Ness
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he city of Port Coquitlam will honour the unselfish work of the many volunteers who dedicate their time and energy on a daily basis by hosting the annual volunteer recognition awards and tribute evening next Tuesday, April 23. This gala event at Wilson Centre will invite back the past 86 award winners honoured since the inception of the program in 1997. As current Mayor Greg Moore states:“Our community was built on volunteers.” In reflecting on Port Coquitlam’s history and the many examples of volunteers giving back to their community, many names come to mind. There’s former citizens of the year (1957) Bill Battistoni and his work with the Elks Club, as well as the Volunteer Fire Brigade and the 1958 centennial committee. Doug Bennie (1965) was a tireless volunteer for the Scouting movement as well as protecting our local environment long before it was fashionable to do so. His son Dave Bennie carries on his father’s passion for the environment with his
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Left: William, Clara and Lois Frankish of Port Coquitlam in 1947. Right: Lois Milne (née Frankish) in the PoCo May Day parade on 2007. Below, Bill Battistoni, citizen of the year in 1957. volunteer work for the Port Moody Ecological Society. The following is a unique story that tells of the Frankish family and its descendants, whose history of volunteering spans three generations. William Frankish, his wife Clara and daughter Lois came to Port Coquitlam from Saskatchewan in 1947 and lived on Pitt River Road by Red Bridge. A
year later, the infamous 1948 flood had them literally treading water, not a very cordial welcome to their new city. William was very active as a volunteer throughout the years, including as president of the Canadian Red Cross. In 1958, he was part of the Port Coquitlam centennial committee, along with Bill Battistoni, that helped build the pool at Aggie Park. William
was presented with Port Coquitlam’s Citizen of theYear Award for 1963. Clara and Lois were both involved with the Order of the Royal Purple and their charitable work in the community. Lois married Keith Milne in 1951 and worked for the pay office at Essondale (Riverview) and later for the city library until her retirement in 1988. Lois’ many volunteer efforts through
the years brought her “out of retirement” and culminated with the Governor General Caring Canadian Award, presented in 2000. She founded the Port Coquitlam Heritage Society in 1988 and served as its president for many years. Lois’ daughter Linda Sliworski has carried on the family’s legacy of volunteering and giving back to the city that she
grew up in and is proud to call her home. As former mayor Jack Campbell once stated, “People like this do a community proud.” Your History is a column in which, once a month, representatives of the Tri-Cities’ three heritage groups writes about local history. Bryan Ness is a member of the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 20 • Lower Mainland Green Team is removing ivy, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam, with the Minnekhada Park Association. Info: www. meetup.com//The-LowerMainland-Green-Team. • Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society meets, 10:30 a.m., Room 3 at City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way. Info: 604-937-4130. New members always welcome. • Friends of DeBoville Slough nature walk to celebrate Earth Day, 9:30 a.m.; meet at the kiosk on the north side of DeBoville Slough, wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather. Info: info@ fodbs.org. • The Story of the Sunflower – just for kids – with PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society at Heritage at Leigh Square; session 1: 11 a.m.; session 2: 1 p.m. Registration is required and $5 donation is suggested. Info: 604-9278403 or pocoheritage1@ gmail.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 • Heritage walk on the Riverview Hospital grounds, hosted by Riverview Horticultural Centre Society and Burke Mountain Naturalists; learn about the historical significance of Riverview as well as many of the older, larger trees. Meet at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building at 1 p.m. Site map: www.rhcs.
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MONDAY, APRIL 22 • Caregiver support meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., at Maillardville community centre, Coquitlam; all caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496. • Caregiver support meeting, 2-3:30 p.m., at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam; all caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 • Heritage evening hosted by PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society, 7 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, PoCo. Speaker: Karon Fuson on “The Journey of of the Wild Duck Inn Mural.” Info: 604-9278403 or pocoheritage1@ gmail.com.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 • Boy Smarts with Barry MacDonald, hosted by Parkland elementary school PAC, 7-8:30 p.m. at Centennial secondary school, 570 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Cost: $10 until April 19, $15 at the door if tickets are available. Topics covered: the varied needs of boys, over-diagnosis of ADHD, mentoring boys. Info: pacparkland@ gmail.com. • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts small stamp auction (everyone welcome) in McGee Room at the community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam;
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SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • Hyde Creek Watershed Society open house and salmon release, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery (parking at Hyde Creek rec centre, Laurier Ave., PoCo); Learn about salmon and the natural environment; release salmon fry into Hyde Creek, view displays, take a tour, make
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 • All-candidates meeting for the Coquitlam-Burke Mountain riding in the provincial election, hosted by Westwood Plateau Community Association at 7 p.m. at Summit community centre (at Summit middle school), 1450 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam.
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continued from page 32 • Alpha parenting classes are being offered by Coquitlam Alliance Church, taking place at BC Christian Academy Gym, 1019 Fernwood Ave., PoCo; teenagers’ course (11-18 years) will runs May 19-June 16, noon1:30 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 604-4646744. • 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 experienced 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 re-
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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.
• 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, offer support and 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.
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Appealing to the downsizing market As the baby boomers get older, many of them are looking to find a singlestorey home that they can lock up and leave when they decide to go away for awhile. The newest phase at Langley’s Waterstone, called Esplanade, has been catering to downsizers with spacious floorplans and a vibrant community feel. “These are the largest ever floorplans offered at Waterstone,” says Scott Brown of Colliers International. “It’s also the first lofted product in the area. That loft gives you 100 square feet of extra living space.” Along with that extra space, the homes with lofts will have 14-foot
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Grade 4 and 5 students from across School District 43 gathered in Coquitlam for the annual Como Lake Relays on Wednesday afternoon. Spectators cheered on the young athletes as they made their way around the 1.2-km track.
A family of fighters By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy News
The trajectory of Coquitlam siblings Sara and Sasan HaghighatJoo’s boxing careers holds no comparison to the epic battle their champion fighter dad faced. Hadi Haghighat-Joo’s wrestling stock steadily climbed to Olympic heights before crashing and burning on the doorstep of the Moscow Games in the summer of 1980. At the time, the Iranian-born middleweight was ranked second in the country. It appeared that re-
lentless determination in the ring would put the then 18-year-old on the world’s athletic stage. However, Hadi would soon find himself sidelined from competition in the lead-up to the Persian Gulf War. “Every sport closed down that year,” said Hadi from the comforts of his home in Westwood Plateau. “They [Iranian government] just stopped every level of competition.” Iran boycotted the Moscow and subsequent Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Everyone in Iran was more con-
cerned with the war, himself included, saidHadi. Despite not qualifying for conscription — he was not the oldest son in his family — Hadi voluntarily enlisted to fight in the war. “I was going against the regime,”he said.“At the same time, I lost my youth.” Hadi left the country in 1988 and immigrated to Vancouver with his wife Suzy. Itching to get back in the ring, he found a practice facility at Simon Fraser University. But he would never compete again. Life’s pressures had pinned him down.
“I was facing all the hardships of working and learning a new language,”he said. As it turned out, the wrestling training he was doing at SFU was not a fruitless effort. His fouryear-old son Sasan had become entranced by the finesse of the sport, watching wide-eyed from the sidelines. That was Sasan’s first introduction to combat sports — a stark contrast from how his dad learned to fight, in an unsanctioned arena on the streets of Iran to violent results.
PoCo swimmers take home trophy Five swimmers on the Hyde Creek Masters team won the B.C. President’s trophy as small-team (0-29 members) league champions earlier this month. The five – Aldert Dykstra, Linda Pe l l i c a n o, Jo h n Convey, Mary Dyk and team captain Renee Kinnear beat out a Semiahmoo team by a staggering 106 points
with a strong showing at the final league meet of the season. The PoCo team will be honoured at a banquet at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre on April 27. The squad, with coaching courtesy of Simon Fraser Aquatics, trains out of Hyde Creek Rec Centre Monday through Thursday 8-9 p.m. and Fridays 7-8 p.m.
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Coquitlam defender Paul Clerc has been chosen to represent Canada at the 2013 Summer Universiade running event July 6-17 in Kazan, Russia. Clerc and Canada will play in Pool D of the four groupings which also includes Brazil, France and Peru. The Canadians’ first game is July 5 versus France.
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“People over there [in Iran], kids, had nothing to do,”recalls Hadi. When asked if he was ever badly injured, he solemnly nods: “Oh, a lot.” Hadi rotates his head to reveal a scar — a survival badge from his youth. For Sasan, wrestling will always be in his blood. The 16-yearold sinewy Gleneagle Secondary school student certainly knows his way around the mat, placing fourth at the high school wrestling provincials earlier this year. Meanwhile, he has also used wrestling as a gateway to amateur boxing. The famed East Vancouver Astoria Boxing Club was Sasan’s training ground until recently when it reorganized and began coaching professional boxers. He has since switched to the Maple Ridge Boxing Club. Back at home, Sasan would practise sparring with his older sister. They created a makeshift ring
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Sibling boxers Sara and Sasan Haghighat-Joo. among a sea of sports equipment, a ping-pong table and living room furniture in the downstairs suite. Soon, Sara found herself emulating her brother’s boxing moves. She was already active in high school sports, but trepidatious about stepping into the ring. “I was afraid of blood and injuries — that my face was going to be messed up,” Sara said. She decided to give boxing a second chance a couple years ago after
being reassured by her coach — who took the time to properly train Sara — that she was going to be okay. It seems she’s not the only one who has preconceived notions about boxing. There are no other girls at her club that compete, leaving Sara to spar with the boys. “It’s [female boxing] not advertised enough,” she said. Boxing actually received some negative publicity a couple years ago when the Canadian
Paediatric Society released a joint statement with the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraging children and teens from participating in the sport, citing high instances of facial trauma, concussions and other head injuries. “I’m pretty sure there are less concussions in [amateur] boxing than hockey,”said Sasan. After six months of training, Sara asked her coach: “Can you get me a fight?” The featherweight won that initial bout 4012, following that up with
back-to-back fights. She was hooked. Sara’s day job is attending Douglas College, where she is taking prerequisite courses to later study kinesiology at SFU with future plans to be an athletic therapist. In between studying and a humble social life, Sara is at the gym boxing two hours a night, four days a week, and squeezing in cardio workouts. The same goes for Sasan, who keeps the same training regiment as his sister. Currently, the siblings
are dieting together to prepare for boxing provincials in May, “just to feel good and light,” saidSara — stressing they aren’t limiting caloric intake, but rather eating foods with the right nutrients. On the weekends, they will cheat and consume teenage cuisine staples like pizza and hamburgers. The siblings’ discipline shows. Sasan is the reigning provincial champion in youth boxing. The middleweight is coming off a BC Bronze Gloves win in Vernon last
month, and is currently undefeated this season. Meanwhile, Sara was the female champion at the Bronze Gloves and a hopeful for this season’s national women’s boxing team. Competing in the Olympics is the ultimate goal for Sasan and Sara. In May, they will be vying for a berth at the national boxing championships, a stepping stone to earning a spot on Team Canada. “You know, I am so happy and so proud of them,”Hadi said.
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Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking CHW’s for the Tri-Cities area who are available 7AM-2PM/4PM-11PM with weekend availability. Candidates must have a clear TB Test completed within 6 months; a clear Criminal Record Check within 12 months; their own vehicle; full BCDL and a BC Care Aide Reg. #. Palliative & Dementia Exp. is an asset.
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Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates! Since 1985 604-808-0212 STRUMUL Building Maintenance: Janitorial, Office Cleaning, Strata Move Ins/Out, Post Event Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, pressure washing, Bonded & Insured. Call 604-3499868 Strymulmaintenance@hotmail.com 2 Ladies Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716 EIGHT PLANET CLEANING Commercial Building Maintenance www.eightplanetcleaning.com 778-773-5811 IICRC Certified
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GARDENING
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Always! Landscaping Services, Pwr Raking, Delivery, Spreading, Yard &Rubbish cleanup 604.230.0627
C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
604-475-7077
(#102055) Bonded
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger
FURNACE SERVICE SPECIALISTS
Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
Fast
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Call: 604-936-5593 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Kitchen & Bathrooms Specialists, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. John @ 604779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca
Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas. Rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
FENCING
New Times Construction Inc.
1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714
Home Improvements, Renovations, Decking and Patio Covers, Flooring. WCB insured, Free estimates.
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
604-600-2426
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
Ph: 604-469-2331 281
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840
GARDENING
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
604-465-3189 SPRING EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years. Locally owned and operated. All work guaranteed. FREE ESTIMATES
604-465-1311 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
MOVING & STORAGE
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140
Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064
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
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QUALITY RENOVATIONS *30 years *Licensed *Insured
www.metrovanhome.ca
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- 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
www.paintspecial.com
RENO & REPAIR
Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
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
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
SL PAINTING
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
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Leaks, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Painting, Caulking, Property Maintenance & Management. Jerry 604-720-0290
But Dead Bodies!!
604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
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PLUMBING
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service call Plumbing, Heating, plugged drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, (604)582-1598
INRIGHT PLUMBING PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Call: (604)690-6808
100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7 Certified, Insured & Bonded RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE
Journeyman Call 604-345-0899
T & K Haulaway
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CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
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FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
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Bulldog Disposal Co. No Job Too Small Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
TREE SERVICES
SUNDECKS
Woodland Decks W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist
604-351-6245
Free Estimates * Fully Insured Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty
CALL 604-937-0203
RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails
TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778
www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
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PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217
Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!
Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk
604. 862. 9797
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www.rainforestdeckandrail.com
Residential / Commercial
Spring Cleaning Special
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Always! Delivering Top Soil, Bark Mulch, Sand and Gravel, Spreading services. Simon 604-230-0627
• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More
360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416
Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
JUNK REMOVAL
Home & Yard Clean Ups
Smart Cleaning
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Call: 604-725-9574
604-475-7077
PRESSURE WASHING
Downsizing / Moving Multi-Family GARAGE SALE
The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!
C & C Electrical Mechanical
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FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
RECYCLE-IT!
604.587.5865
(778)980-8368 HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532
Hauling Anything..
Scott 604-891-9967
Interior/Exterior. FREE Estimates. Quality job. Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly. (New phone number)
bradsjunkremoval.com 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
MISC SERVICES
Meadows Landscape Supply
RUBBISH REMOVAL
#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
Serving Tri City 33 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com
Steve 778-848-0036
Dean 604-834-3076
• Kitchens • Bathrooms
All Work Guaranteed. Call John 778-867-8785
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
www.pearllandscapes.com
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
604-949-1900
Fully Insured
356 Pay-Less Pro Painting
GARAGE SALES
2 Trek 800 Sport bikes, natural gas BBQ, Books, Garden, Craft, Office items. Toys, high chair, child gate, 4” foam mattress, brass ornaments, pasta maker, electric mixer, pictures, baskets, old silver serving pieces, CD’s, 4drawer dresser, lamp, lawn chairs, GRAD dresses, end tables, kitchen & china items... AND MUCH MORE!!! ALL PRICED LOW TO SELL. DON’T MISS OUT.
10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD
S Yard Maintenance S Hedge Trimming ~ Tree Pruning S Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding
(778)878-2617
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Saturday, April 20th, 9am-4pm Sunday, April 21st, 10am-3pm #38 - 998 Riverside Drive
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
Specializing in Re-Roofs, New Roofs, Repairs. All kinds of roofing. ON TIME SERVICE Guaranteed Work - Best Price Free Estimates
$45/Hr
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
GARAGE SALES
EXCEL ROOFING LTD.
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
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MOVING Sale - Sat & Sun, Apr 20 & 21, 9-3 654 Newport St., Coquitlam, Rain or Shine Household items, furniture, baby clothes, toys and much more
778-997-9582 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
Local & Long Distance
Home Renovations and New Construction
COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
AFFORDABLE MOVING
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073
GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
NO Wood byproducts used
$59.00 Per Ton
A Dream Landscaping. Lawn mowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. 604-724-4987.
Brad 778-552-3900
604-728-5643
SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
RELIABLE - 20 Years Exp - Ref’s. Laminate Floor Installation, Base Boards & Trim Specials. Please Call Richard 604-365-1477
PRESSURE WASHING Driveways, sidewalks, siding, etc. 604.861.6060
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
When QUALITY Matters
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280
PRESSURE WASHING
Robert J. O’Brien
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING
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Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627
LANDSCAPING
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
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278 FURNITURE REFINISHING
- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106
Serving Tri-Cities since 1988
** MURPHY CONSTRUCTION ** Experienced carpenter specializing in renos, new construction, decks, fences. Quality & integrity. Free estimates. Call Gary @ 604-341-0913
Specialists in:
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
Chimo Furnace Service Ltd
D&N Total Care Home Irmprovement. Specializing in basements renos, bathrooms, kitchens. Installation of drywall, flooring, tiling. Plumbing, electrical, and more. *25 years experience. Free estimates. Daniel: 778-999-9122
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“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Local
PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919. BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage. 604-779-7816.
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NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
Repair & Maintenance
A & L ELECTRICAL, Local - Bonded, Full reno & upgrading service. New homes & comm. Reas rates. Lic #91585. Call Kia 778-688-4491. DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627
HOME REPAIRS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
POMERANIAN pups. Ready to go. M & F. Health guar. 778-838-2700. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com
PUG AVAILABLE for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. ALSO GOLDEN RETRIEVER (not reg.) available for stud (OFA hips and cert eyes). Mission 604-820-4827
SHELTIE DOGS - 2F 1M. (two are 5mo/old) Ready May1st. Pick now. Whelping box avail. 604-826-6311
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APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
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FERTILIZERS
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COQUITLAM/ POCO/PT. MOODY
FULLY renovated 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in South Surrey. Over $60k in reno’s inc/ top quality appliances. MLS#F1305947. 203-15140 29A Ave Surrey BC. Open House April 20-21 2pm-4pm. Contact don.rokosz@telus.net or 604-916-0964
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
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OPEN HOUSE
REAL ESTATE
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WHATCOM County Berry Farm North of Lynden, family owned 80+ yrs. 19.2 acres w/ 17 acres Meeker Raspberries in production. Halverstick Road. Most fertile & proven soil in County w/ample water rights. 3 bdrm house, garage, large shop & barn. $775,000. Call for details or tour (360) 305-2060.
3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
1st OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY - 12 Noon - 4pm No Early Birds Please
810 POIRIER ST V1001288 INVESTORS ALERT!! Excellent holding property for family or revenue. Good potential for future investment. Family home sits on xlg sunny lot with beautiful landscaping, lg deck & patio + courtyard. Rm for RV prk + dbl garage & prk for 5 o/s. Excellent location, close to bus, schools, shopping & rec ctr. Good condition, newer roof, fresh ext paint. Kitchen is lg & bright with gas stove & sliders to deck & garden. Easily suited for in-laws on lower. Offered at $785,000k.
Julie Hegyi - 604-740-2164 Sutton WestCoast Realty
Price Reduced. Luxury Parkside townhouse 2039 s/f. Reno’d 3bdr 2.5bath, dbl garage, granite, A/C, h/w flrs, 5’10” heated crawlspace, 2 f/p’s. Nr Terry Fox High School. $521,400. May 23rd Possession. Owners Motivated to Sell. Call Tim 604-818-6293 or John 604-341-1500. 1 Percent Realty.
RENTALS
STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualification Required! FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req. 604-657-9422
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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
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COQUITLAM - 2bdrm, 2 bath, 2 parking. F/p. Clubhouse. $1390/mo. May 1st. Refs req. (604)908-0910 S. SURREY TOWNHOUSE, Polygon - Cathedral Grove, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 1947 sq.ft., 2 car SxS grge, fncd yrd, lrg balc, clubhouse & pool. Close to shops, schools & Morgan Creek Golf. Open House: Sat/Sun 2-4pm. #24 - 2738 158 St. $549,900. 604-574-2057
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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! 604-657-9422
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Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
WANTED
Developable Land 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.
COQUITLAM CENTRE. Brand new 2 bdrm apt. Great view. 870 sq.ft. Sec u/g prkg & storage. Avail now. $1400/mo. 778-846-8324 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 Self Employed? Credit Damage? New to Country? No Down Payment? I CAN HELP! Rates: 2.60% 5 yr Variable 2.79% 5 yr Fixed Martinique Walker Verico Assent Mortgage Corp. Call: 604.984.9159
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM - Penthouse 1400 s/f 2bd, 2ba, 2balc, hi-ceil, pool, gym, h/w floors. GORGEOUS! $1875/mo Avl now. Lafarge Lk. 604-808-4687. MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg Nr amen NS/NP $1100+util Ref. Immed 604-512-8725
POCO 2 B/R apts on Prairie Av, 4 units avail, 800-980 sq. ft. $900-980/mo. Major appl, window blinds, repainted, hdwd fl.1 min to banks, shops, laundromat & many other amen. N/P. 778 865 5155.
Call Sood @ 604-782-9993
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COQUITLAM. Austin Hts. 1Bdr apt, sec u/g prk, avail now, $775 incl heat. Small pet ok. 604-626-6501.
LOTS
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TOWNHOUSES
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Rivers Inlet Family Townhomes A short walk to Shopping Mall, schools and recreation.
TOWNHOUSES
Up To $ 50 Move-I 0 n Bonus
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COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
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LE CHATEAU PLACE 312 Schoolhouse, Coquitlam, B.C. 2 Bedroom Apartment $905.00 per month Spacious units with a unique layout, in a safe, family oriented community in the historic neighbourhood of Maillardville Coquitlam, close to schools with shopping and public transit nearby. Units have gas fireplace, walk and in closets. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). No subsidies available. If your gross household income (before deductions) is between $32580.00 and $54300.00 call 604-451-6075 to view. If your income is lower than these ranges please call BC Housing 604-433-2218. MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$880 GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
MERIDIAN VILLAGE – PORT COQUITLAM 2 Bedroom Apartments Available! Daycare on site RENTS between $880.00 – $930.000 Attractive modern units, in a safe, all ages community. Amenities include, playground, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). If your combined monthly family income is between $2600.00 – $4650.00 you may be qualified for market rent. If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218. For further info call 604-451-6075 to view. Metro Vancouver Housing PORT COQUITLAM
1 Bdrm suite $775 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550
Rivers Inlet Rental Complex Coquitlam 1145 Inlet Street riversinletent@shaw.ca
www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca
1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE
APARTMENT/CONDO
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge
Fully renovated 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker. Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW
778-839-4691
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
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HOMES FOR RENT
MAPLE RIDGE - 3000sf. 2 storey 4 bdrm. 4 bath + finished basement. Kanaka Elementary area, double garage, quiet family street, A/C, fenced yard. $2400/mo. Sorry No Pets. May 1! Rick 604.790.7425
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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
APARTMENT/CONDO 2 bdrm bright apt.
Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.
676 sq.ft. 1 Bdrm garden apt, Sr. Living. Amica Poco. Incl 5 appls, f/p, patio $229,000 604-805-4623
RENT TO OWN
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Shop from home!
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RENTALS
TOWNHOMES 3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
2007 Springdale 31 ft 5th Wheel RV. RV is in excellent condition with a great floor plan. Owner since new and used only 2 weeks a year. Has rear kitchen with a large tip-out. Sleeps 6. Light weight. Priced low @ $16,500.00 Please call 604 7887552 or email @jwrae@shaw.ca
REAL ESTATE
COQUITLAM
2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.
NEW LISTING !!!!
MISC. FOR SALE
POOL TABLE Brunswick 5x10, Furniture, antiques, collectibles, Mobile Welding Rig. (604)464-7554
APARTMENT/CONDO
515-525 Foster Avenue
FURNITURE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
706
Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes
*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379
560
RENTALS
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt, $815, quiet complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034
PRESTIGIOUS - WESTWOOD PLATEAU, BRAND NEW! Not your average apt. but 1200 sf of luxurious living space, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, cov. patio, hrd. wd. flrs, Kitch. fully loaded with highend appls, and solid granite cntr tops, lndry rm with full size W/D. Close to shopping, schls, golf and bus route. Avl. May 1st. $1550/mth. 604-469-6990.
750
RENTALS 750
TRANSPORTATION
SUITES, LOWER
810
AUTO FINANCING
PORT COQ. New 2bdr gr/lvl suite, sep ent, nr bus/WCE/Doug Col. Apr 15/May1. STUDENTS WELCOME! $1000/mo incl utils. 604-464-2161
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
PORT COQUITLAM, 1 Bdrm, quiet area. Avail now. $650/mo incl utils. N/S, N/P. Call: 604-866-8182
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm gr/lvl, 2 baths, sep driveway, ns/np, $800 incl all utils/cbl/net. 604-941-5165. PORT COQUITLAM 2 Bdrm suite, $900/mo incl utils/cable/laundry. Avail immed. N/P. 604-816-8050. PORT COQUITLAM, Maryhill. Bachelor suite. Heat, hydro, cable & net incl $650. N/P. No drugs. Avail May 1st. Harold 604-941-9021.
1-800-961-7022
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
29’ Terry Travel Trailer Prowler. Clean, Blue fabric and wood finishing’s. Air conditioning, propane stove, electric fridge, shower and bathroom. Almost new tires. Must be seen. Good condition. Downsizing. $8000 obo. Call 604-615-1022
845
WESTWOOD PLATEAU, 1200 s.f. 2 lrg bdrms, inside prkg, W/D, $850 incl utils. NS/NP. Avail now or May 1st. 778-216-1284 or 604-721-9795
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
752
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
TRANSPORTATION 810
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
AUTO FINANCING
SUITES, LOWER
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
COQUITLAM, bright, clean Reno’d 1 bdrm bsmt suite, priv entry, $650 NS NP. May 1. (604)926-8868 COQUITLAM; Bright, large 2 bdrm ste. Close to schl. $1100 incl everything. Avail immed. (604)945-6659
The Scrapper
COQUITLAM Capehorn. Deluxe 2 bdrm +office, gr/lvl, 1000 s/f, share w/d, pet ok, ns/nd, $1100 incl utils, cbl, net. Avail May1. 604-540-7899. COQUITLAM Como Lk/Thermal Dr. 1200 s/f, 2bdr bsmt suite, inste w/d, nr Como Lk Shopping Cntr. May1st. $1000 +1/3utils. 604-780-1099. COQUITLAM Ctr. Bright 2bdr gr/lvl full bath, shared w/d. Ns/np, May1. $850 +shared utils. 604-616-2725.
WE PAY $$ ON THE HAND
COQUITLAM Poirier Harbour. Bright airy 1 bdrm, priv. entry, shrd lndry, nr all amnts, $750 incl hydro/ cble. Avail now, n/p. 604-939-4535.
• Scrap Cars • Trucks • SUV’S • Vans • Buses • Tractors etc. Fast & Friendly Service! • 24/7 • FREE TOWING
CA$H 4 SCRAP
Sam The Scraper 778-389-3465
COQUITLAM WW Plateau. 1 Bdrm + den, grnd lvl, priv ent, h/w flrs, full bath, wifi, alarm, w/d. Ns/Np, May 8 $875/mo incl utils. 778-231-9604.
www.scrap4cashjunkcarremoval.com
PoCo Mary Hill newer 2bdr g/l ste, full bath, sh ldry, NS/NP. $795/mo incl utils. May1. 604-306-1701 eves PORT COQ lrg 1bdr g/lvl, new house cov’d patio, own heat cntrl. N/p.Now $775 incl utils/cable. 604-690-0564 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
A48 Friday, April 19, 2013, Tri-City News
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You’ll think it’s still When you see
THESE PRICES!
METRO ALWAYS HAS THE BEST PRICES ON THE BEST USED VEHICLES We will gladly show you the 120 point inspection and the vehicle’s history report.
OUR USED VEHICLE’S HISTORY IS NO MYSTERY!
16,988
$
’04 TOYOTA MATRIX
7,998
metromotors.com /mymetroford /mymetroford
’12 FORD FIESTA SES
’11 FORD FLEX LTD.
14,998
$
LEATHER MOONROOF STK#PFC1776
17,998
$
6,998
$
AWD, MUST SEE, GREAT PRICE STK#13ES6663B
12,998
4X4 FX4 LEATHER LOADED STK#13ES4588A
4 DR, HATCHBACK, GREAT PRICE STK#13EX0524A
$
$
COUPE, NICE CAR STK#12FN4002A
2007 DODGE CALIBER
NICE CAR, GREAT PRICE STK#PLT4755A
’11 SUZUKI SX4
’08 FORD MUSTANG V6 ’10 FORD F150 CREW CAB
32,988
$
AWD, LEATHER STK#MLT534
26,998
$
’07 CHEVROLET COBALT 4 DR, AUTO, NICE CAR STK#PFT1943A
10,998
$
’13 FORD ESCAPE
AWD, LEATHER AND NAVIGATION STK#PFT1955
20,995
28,998
$
$
’06 INFINITI G35
’07 MAZDA 3 GT
5 SPD, NICE CAR, GREAT PRICE STK#12F09490A
LOADED, NICE CAR STK#13F10831A
14,998
$
14,995
$
’08 FORD EXPLORER LTD.
’08 DODGE NITRO
AWD, NICE TRUCK STK#MLT542
4X4, NICE TRUCK, GREAT PRICE STK#PT4806
26,995
15,998
$
$
’11 FORD FIESTA
SEDAN, SE, ONLY 5200 KMS, GREAT PRICE, STK#13FI1527A
15,998
$
WOW ONLY
‘10 MITIBUSHI OUTLANDER ’08 DODGE GR. CARAVAN ’12 FORD F150 CREW CAB AWD, GREAT BUY STK#13F15718A
19,998
$
THE ALL NEW Dlr# 5231 Metro Motors Ltd.
GREAT BUY STK#PT4826
14,998
$
’07 FORD F350
4X4, DIESEL, SHORTBOX, STK#MLT561
4X4, FX4 PKG, NICE TRUCK STK#PT4817A
22,998
$
’07 FORD FUSION NICE CAR, LOW KMS STK#12FN3649A
12,999
$
34,998
$
2 BLOCKS EAST
COQ. CENTRE
1-866-851-5057
METRO FORD
LOUGHEED HWY
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PITT RIVER
’04 FORD F350
SUPERCAB, 4X4, LONGBOX DIESEL STK#13F35346A
22,995
$
’11 Chrysler 200S
POWER SEATS, NAVIGATION, MOONROOF STK#13MU7564A
➤
24,998
$
LEATHER, NICE CAR STK#PFC1745C
SHAUGHNESSY
’07 FORD EXPEDITION
AWD, LEATHER, NAVIGATION, LOADED STK#13EX6783A
24,998
$
’08 BMW 328i
COQ. RIVER
23,995
$
’08 JEEP WRANGLER
SARAH UNLIMITED, 4X4, MUST SEE, STK#13F13610B
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’08 F-150 LARIAT
CREWCAB, FULLY LOADED, 5.4 L, V8, TOW PKG, STK#MLT559
2505 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY