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Birds, bees & bears – it’s spring Signs of spring are everywhere in the Tri-Cities: Birds are chirping, bees are buzzing, bears are waking from their winter slumber. There’s plenty to enjoy but there are also a variety of reasons for local residents to be careful to keep wildlife away from their homes. You can take steps to make sure raccoons, coyotes and other urban wildlife keep their distance, and to make sure hungry bears don’t see your street as a place for a quick bite. See stories on page A3. You can also take part in a project to count great blue herons in the area. See story on page A14. Finally, The Tri-City News put out a call for pictures of spring. See photos on page A8

PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): KEVIN HOOD; PHILIP WARBURTON; JOLENE BONHOMME

Is your area safe? Coquitlam Mounties have identified several areas that have seen a recent uptick in breakins, according to the detachment’s most recent CompStat alert. The area around Coquitlam Centre has seen several thefts at businesses and police said the incidents appear to be occurring on Mondays and Saturdays between 8 and 10 p.m. — after business hours.

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Port Moody councillors are not out to “recklessly” destroy the city with a community plan that gives developers carte blanche to do what they want, the city’s mayor told attendees

title anybody to do anything,”Clay said. Speaking after several opponents to the plan raised issues such as the future of city property around Kyle Centre, the lack of specifics on how many units a developer can build on a site, and protection for heritage

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SPRING: Wild animals are plentiful in the Tri-Cities – and that can be a problem

Suburbanites deal with wildlife By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

Everyone loves a baby — but not when it’s a skunk or raccoon kit or a coyote pup. And this is the season when these urban critters mate and bear their young. All of these animals have adapted to our neighbourhoods and this is the time of the year when they will be looking for a good home — perhaps in the nearby woods, beneath your porch or under a shed. “It’s baby season coming up,” says Coquitlam urban wildlife co-ordinator Drake Stephens. And while it may be pleasant to imagine these creatures gambolling about in nature, they can make for troublesome neighbours in an urban setting. Repairing damage to homes and paying exterminators to remove nesting animals can get expensive, Stephens said. But there are simple fixes homeowners should be making now to avoid being the local wild animal daycare centre. For example, this is the time of year to remove all bird feeders, which

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Raccoons are a common sight in many areas of the Tri-Cities but there are steps residents can take to keep the clever creatures out of their yards. can attract bears, as well as smaller mammals. Make sure your garbage is secure and don’t leave pet food outdoors. Stephens also recommends walking around your house and taking notice of where small animals could get access to porches, decks or crawl spaces. Blocking off holes with wood and wire mesh, even digging it into the ground, is recommended, as is trimming tree branches next to a house so climbing

animals, such as squirrels, can’t get in . “ M a ke s u r e t h ey can’t get into the soffits,” Stephens said. Coyotes are also living close by in bushes and ravines. Last year, for example, 383 coyote complaints were made to the BC Conservation Officer Service from people living in the Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge. Most of the time, coyotes mind their own business and, in fact, do us all a favour by feasting on rodents, but there have been reports

of people feeding them, which can be a problem. The Stanley Park Ecology Society website (stanleyparkecology.ca) offers information about coyotes, including a package for school parent advisory councils. It notes, for example, that feeding coyotes is a criminal offence in B.C. and the presence of a coyote in your yard or neighbourhood is a sign of a nearby food source. “Whether intentional or not, someone in your neighbourhood is pro-

viding a food source for coyotes,” it states, recommending neighbours band together to keep the area clean of attractants. (Various deterrents, such as homemade “pot clangers” are also recommended.) Sometimes coyotes will go after a small dog, seeing it as something to eat. Conservation Officer Kyle Ackles said a coyote attacking small a dog is rare but it does happen, and is one source of complaints about coyotes. Occasionally, bobcats are spotted in the TriCities but Ackles says they don’t pose a danger. Cougars should be reported, however, and Ackles noted last year, there were 225 reports of cougars in the area. If you spot a cougar, Ackles recommends making yourself look as big as you can, keeping small children close and, when in a group, standing shoulder to shoulder. Never turn your back on a cougar, he said. “If you do see a large predator and you feel there’s a threat to public safety contact, 1-877-9527277,”he added.

wildlife tips There’s plenty of wildlife in even the most developed parts of the Tri-Cities. Here’s how to deal with some wild animals on your property:

SKUNKS

• Maintain sheds and garages to prevent unwelcome tenants. • Babies will be in dens starting in April. • Find out more about their habits and how to discourage them from moving in at BC SPCA (www.spca.bc.ca under Urban Wildlife).

COYOTES

• An estimated 2,000 coyotes live in the Lower Mainland and pup-rearing season is April through July. • Teach your child to identify a coyote and tell them to be Big, Brave and Loud in coyote encounters. • Keep cats indoors and small pets on a tight leash. • Find out more from the Stanley Park Ecological Society (www.stanleyparkecology.ca under Urban Wildlife).

RACCOONS

• As intelligent as dogs and cats, raccoons have routines for gathering food and seeking shelter. They will den in a chimney, attic, crawl space, shed or storm sewer, and will usually have more than one den site. • Raccoons can lose their fear of people and become aggressive towards food and injure pets. • They don’t carry rabies but their feces can carry a roundworm parasite that is very dangerous to humans. • Find out more from the BC SPCA (www. spca.bc.ca under Urban Wildlife).

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Bears are awake and, boy, are they hungry By Diane Strandberg

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Bears that denned in woods close to Tri-City residential areas are starting to come out of hibernation, prompting reminders for increased vigilance in securing garbage, bird seed and other attractants that will draw them to our streets. There have been bear sightings in the Mundy Park area of Coquitlam in recent days and the city’s urban wildlife coordinator is concerned that the hungry bruins will develop bad habits if residents don’t become more proactive immediately. see PEOPLE, page A4

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Tri-Cities resident Philip Warburton snapped this photo last year of a bear going through garbage looking for something to eat. Reducing bear attractants such as easily accessible garbage is one way to help save bears, experts say.

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Last year, 11 bears were destroyed for getting into garbage and becoming a safety risk, one was killed by a car, nine were chased out of urban areas by hazing and two cubs got sent to Critter Care for rehabilitation and return to the wild. The good news is that this past winter, all bears in the area went into hibernation, as evidenced by the lack of sightings after November. To keep bears from coming to your neighbourhood for a quick meal: • remove bird feeders; • keep pet food inside; • keep garbage out of reach; • use Green Cans correctly, putting them out only on the morning of pickup; • compost responsibly; • keep freezers indoors but, if they’re outside (e.g., in a carport), keep them locked. More information is available at www.coquitlam.ca under Wildlife Management.

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People can be careless with bear attractants continued from page A3

“People are caught unaware that bears are starting to wake up and they can be careless with all their attractants,” said Drake Stephens, noting that in one case, a bird feeder attracted the attention of a black bear and was quickly cleaned out. Stephens warned that residents will be slapped with warning letters — and, potentially, $500 fines — if they don’t secure their trash or they leave other bear food out, such as pet food. In most cases, a complaint prompts Stephens to check on a home but the city will also be patrolling neighbourhoods for improperly secured garbage as spring gets underway. Still, people may not be aware that bird feeders are also a problem and Drake advises people to bring them indoors now. “There’s no snow on the ground and birds aren’t desperate for bird seed,”he said. Other animals, such as rodents, are also attracted to bird seed, and they, in turn, can attract the coyotes (see related story). There haven’t been any major bear com-

A bear paid a visit Local mounties are warning Coquitlam residents to remove bear attractants — especially bird seed — after an encounter in a yard off Hickey Drive Wednesday night. According to Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung, the bear visited a house in the 300-block of Hickey Drive, ate from a bird feeder, then wandered off into the greenbelt behind the house. More information is available on the RCMP website at coquitlam.rcmp-grc.gc.ca. plaints yet, he said, and the bears that have been seen are likely males or single females because females with cubs aren’t likely to emerge from dens for another couple of weeks. When they do heed nature’s alarm clock, the bears will be hungry, Stephens said, because they will have lost as much as 40% of their body mass over the winter. “Right now, let’s give those bears a chance to eat natural food and not get into a bad habit and rely on human carelessness.” A similar message is being touted in Port Coquitlam, where a local resident is keeping track of sightings. Philip Warburton (see his letter on page A11) said bru-

ins have been seen in the Greenmount Avenue area, near the PoCo cemetery, as well as in Minnekhada Regional Park, near the lodge and another near the area of Mars Street andVictoria Drive. “The biggest thing is once they do come to your house [looking for food] and they know, they will come back,” he said, noting that a yard free of attractants and trash tucked away with bear-proof locks on the bins will not likely get the attention of a wandering bear family. “If we do manage our stuff, there is no reason for them to come to your house,” Warburton said. “It’s part of the responsibility we have living in an interface area.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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What is future of Maillardville? By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

The fate of a new plan for Coquitlam’s oldest neighbourhood will be decided by the residents and area business people, the mayor said last week. Mayor Richard Stewart said at the March 10 council meeting the success of the new Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan will depend on whether the community“embraces”it. Stewart made the comments as city council unanimously granted first reading to the proposed neighbourhood plan, a draft document that has been at least five years in the making and is aimed to push the historically FrenchCanadian enclave out from its crossroads. Fo r ye a r s , c o u n cil and city staff have talked — and held open houses and information meetings — about Maillardville’s potential, and millions of government dollars have been injected in an attempt to turn around the neighbourhood. City tax incentives were expected to spur spin-offs and encourage revitalization; the long-awaited expansion to the Place Maillardville community centre also has yet to launch.

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The entrance to Coquitlam’s historic Maillardville area, at Brunette Avenue and Lougheed Highway. A 2006 report commissioned by the Société Maillardville-Uni and paid for by Industry Canada made recommendations to attract businesses and tourists. Little happened. Lately, however, there have been some signs of progress, including the $2.6-million redevelopment of the north part of Mackin Park, the completion (or near completion) of area watershed management plans and the preservation of heritage homes and build-

ings. And with the public hearing scheduled for March 31 on the proposed neighbourhood plan, Coun. Craig Hodge, chair of the city’s Maillardville commercial and cultural revitalization advisory committee, said he hopes residents and business people will come out to speak. “I want to see the vibrancy return to the community,” Hodge said, adding, “I think we are doing a better job today [in promoting

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Jolene Bonhomme responded to our Facebook post, writing, “I saw on your Facebook page that you were looking for spring photos. My favourite signs of spring are when you can hear the bees buzzing around the first blooms of the year (above), or when my pet turtle can finally go for a walk in the yard (right) and enjoy some sunshine after a long winter.”

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f economic growth and industrial activity on the Fraser River are important, does that mean we ignore environmental concerns? Or socio-cultural concerns? Or is it the other way around? Do we put economic drivers last? Truth is, it is not an either/or question. Industry, environment and the socio-cultural aspects of the river are its three pillars of sustainability. And when looking at any issue from a sustainability perspective, we must consider all

three. This balanced approach that considers all three pillars is tricky to achieve but essential. My goal in writing this column is to share the philosophy behind the work the Fraser River Discovery Centre does to promote the many values of the Fraser River. The Fraser is a vital trade and transportation corridor and so much more. A food source. A place to live. And, of course, one of the largest salmon spawning rivers in the world. It is a source of many jobs, and an important tourism and recreational destination. My column — like the centre’s educational exhibits, programs and events — aims to show the diversity of the river. It also aims to advocate for a balanced approach to help us appreciate and understand everything the Fraser River is about. But it isn’t easy for anybody, including me, to get the sustainability balance right, or to explain it well. It would be much easier to

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leads to a workable solution. Especially in the context of the urban area of river basin we live in. The three pillars of sustainability are in perpetual coexistence — and often in conflict. Our view is that fact-based dialogue, which considers all facets and layers of an issue is more likely to succeed than looking at just one side or another. And as an educational organization, that is the direction we have agreed to take. The standard of living we enjoy is directly related to a sustainable, thriving Fraser River. Whether that be economic activity, environmental fitness and socio-cultural opportunities. Whatever your final opinion on any issue related to the river turns out to be, please ensure to consider all three pillars of sustainability with an open mind first. Catherine Ouellet-Martin is executive director of the Fraser River Discovery Centre and writes for The New Westminster NewsLeader, a Black Press sister newspaper of The Tri-City News.

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Bears awake & hungry – careful with food sources The Editor, It is that time of year once again. Bears are starting to wake up from their winter denning and making their presence known in Tri-City neighbourhoods. As you might imagine, they are hungry and those with cubs will be seeking food for them all. This is a good time to remind people who have bird feeders on their property that now is the time to put them away. The snow is gone (hopefully!) and natural food is available for feathered creatures. Bears are attracted to feeders as they have a high caloric content. A fence around your garden is not going to stop a determined bear from getting to it. In the same vein, managing your waste in a responsible manner so as to limit wildlife access to it is needed year round but right now it is critical. Once bears know your yard has readily avail-

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Several blueberry farms in Port Coquitlam have installed electric fences to keep bears out. able food, you can be sure of a return visit. One other thing deserving mention are the blueberry fields off Cedar Drive in Port Coquitlam. two of the three farms have electric fences around the fields at this time while the third is in the process of completing its electric fencing. Those that frequent the

dikes on bikes or walking and do the circular route through Minnekhada Regional Park should be vigilant. Bears that were used to accessing those fields from the brush area will now be stymied due to the electric fences and this will likely push them into areas where bears have not necessarily been seen in the past, further

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SkyTrain riders worried about their security can now send text messages to alert Transit Police. Dispatchers now receive and respond to texts sent to them at 87-77-77. The move, which took effect in December, is in addition to other methods of alerting security, such as pressing the yellow strip above windows on SkyTrain to trigger a silent alarm. “It’s a more discreet way to get help because people are texting all the time,” said Transit Police spokesperson Anne Drennan. She said police have already received many “excellent texts” with good tips, particularly ones related to sexual offences. Drennan said one man was recently apprehended on SkyTrain after a witness texted Transit Police that he was inappropriately touching women. “It happens on the buses as well and there aren’t yellow strips on the buses,” Drennan added. Transit riders welcomed the change on Twitter, saying they’ve often wished they could text to seek police help.

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Two hikers unexpectedly spent the night on the Swan Falls trail at Buntzen Lake after heavy snow covered their path and caused them to lose their way. Coquitlam Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers found the pair cold but uninjured late Tuesday evening and were able to walk the two women out of the

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snow covered the path, Michael Coyle, a search manager with SAR, told The Tri-City News. They realized they were in trouble once it got dark and used cellphone to call for help. “They did a really good job of describing where they thought they were,” Coyle said. “That gave us a good place to start.” The two were intermediate-level hikers, he said, but were not prepared for a night in the woods. Both

knew the area fairly well and one even walked to the path from her home on Sunnyside Road. He also noted that winter conditions are still prevalent in the upper elevations. “They just lost the trail high up in the alpine, which is quite easy to do,” Coyle said. “The trail markers are either buried under the snow or they are just covered by branches. Even if you are very familiar with the area, you

can easily be confused.” It took search crews about five hours of following the lost hikers’ tracks in the snow. When they caught up to the 22- and 24-year-old, they were shivering from the -5 C temperatures. Coyle said searchers carry a new type of warming vest that was put on the lost hikers. Once they warmed up and the sun rise, searchers were able to walk the two women out of the woods. By 10:30

a.m. Wednesday, they were safely back at the trailhead. The incident is an important reminder to those who are eager to get out hiking before the snow completely melts, Coyle said. “Most definitely, it is still winter in the mountains,” he said. “The snow can really change things.” About 30 members of Coquitlam SAR participated in the rescue. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Keep your eye out this spring for great blue herons. The large birds should be building nests in trees in forests around the Tri-Cities. And local biologists want to find out how many there are and where they are located for a database that could be used to help protect the threatened species. Biologist Aimee Mitchell has partnered with the South Coast Conservation Program to monitor the herons this spring, as well as several other species at risk living in the Buntzen Lake and Coquitlam River watersheds where BC Hydro, the project’s funder, operates.. Herons are in the spotlight because of some changes that are taking place in local colonies that could be part of an overall decline in the species in the last few years. Mitchell, who is also studying the birds in other regions, said the Alouette River heron colony appears to have crashed and a heronry at Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam may have moved. “I have been in touch with various people

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A Tri-City resident shot this photo of a great blue heron at Reifel Bird Sanctuary in Delta but local environmental groups are on the lookout for the creatures in the Tri-Cities. about the status of that colony and, yes, as part of this project, we want to know how it’s doing. I have had info shared with me that they are declining,” Mitchell said in an email. People usually look for large groups but herons will often nest as solitary pairs or in groups of five pairs or fewer, Mitchell said, adding, “We want people to keep their eyes out for nest-building behaviour [carrying sticks] at this time of year and not just be focused on looking for large, obvious colonies.” Elaine Golds, a director with Burke Mountain Naturalists and The Tri-

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suspect this site is likely to stay abandoned,” she said. Mitchell wants people to look for other species as well. As many as 152 species at risk make their home in the Tri-Cities area; in addition to herons, biologists want to hear about sightings of western painted turtles, the northern red-legged frog, pacific tailed frog, the western toad and owls such as the western screech owl, the shorteared owl and the barn owl. • To find out more or to make a report, visit www.sccp.ca.

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Back-to-work legislation to end trucker strike By Jeff Nagel Black Press

from working. Container truck shipments ran at between 10 and 25% of normal levels last week. But Yako said that has climbed to around 35% so far this week. About 2,000 port-licensed trucks move containers from the four terminals around the Lower Mainland. Yako said she needs more details on the planned reform of the port licence system and licence terminations to assess the effect. “It’s not over,” she said. “Primarily because it’s clear this licence reform is going to be very significant. It will be very im-

portant to get that reform right.” The federal-provincial plan would require a 10% jump in rates paid for each container moved, as well as a review of other hourly wages and fuel surcharges with changes to kick in by mid-2015. Terminals will also have to pay truckers $25 per container when they wait more than two hours to load. It also pledges extended loading hours at terminals and other measures to tighten compliance with rates. The strike is blocking the normal trade route for almost $900 million worth of cargo per week. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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From 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. today, you can hear inspirational words from the TED 2014 speakers in Vancouver via a webcast at the Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries. Both Coquitlam branches at City Centre and Poirier are showing the lecturers; they are also projected in the Inlet Theatre at PoMo city hall (100 Newport Dr.). There is no cost for admission; however, seating is on a first come, first serve basis.Visit conferences.ted.com/ TED2014/program/guide.php for the line-up.

LA FAMILIA

Spring has sprung at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) so drop into the Coquitlam facility from 1 to 4 p.m. for some family fun and activities to celebrate the new season. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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A springtime carnival to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation will be held at a strata complex at 675 Noons Creek Dr. in Port Moody from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $3. Call 604-362-3735.

The first exhibit by the Port Moody Art Association at the Port Moody Arts Centre opened this week and will continue until April 10. The show, titled Artist’s Choice, features 66 paintings from 30 member artists in the city’s largest art organization. PMAC (2425 St. John’s St.) is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.Visit pomoarts.ca.

Sunday, March 23 LOCAL GRUB

Tour the displays of more than 50 Metro Vancouver vendors at the Port Moody Farmers’ Market outside the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no cost for entry. Call 604-318-8966 or visit makebakegrow.com.

FOR SINGLES

The Tri-City Singles Social Club for people aged 50 and better meets at 7:30 pm. at the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 Clarke St., Port Moody). Call 604-466-0017. Also, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Coquitlam (2675 Shaughnessy St.), the Circle of Friends for adults over 50 meets to discuss future activities together. Call 604-941-9032.

POLISH FEST

Polonez Tri-City Polish Association marks its 25th year by showcasing the artistic talent of its members at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.). The official opening of the exhibit, titled Art Fusion, is from 2 to 4 p.m. in the galleria and includes work from Hanna Barbara Berwid, Maria Marcinek, Tomasz Cetnarowski and Elizabeth Dykosky. Among the dignitaries who will be at the reception will be Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and Linda Reimer, MLA for Port MoodyCoquitlam. The display is up until March 29.

TAKE A DIP

The Westminster Savings credit union hosts a free swim at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 604-927-6999.

GAME 6

Round 2 of the BCHL playoff action happens tonight at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) when the Coquitlam Express club battles the Langley Rivermen on home ice for Game 6 (Game 7, if needed, will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre). For tickets to the local event, call 604936-4625 or visit coquitlamexpress.ca.

HAPPY NOWRUZ

The Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society marks the new year with an all-ages party featuring Persian entertainment, food and cultural activities at Glen Park (1149 Westwood St., Coquitlam) from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call 604-464-9616 or visit tcics.com.

FUNNY BONE

Port Coquitlam’s Second Storey Theatre (201-2550 Shaughnessy St., above Dairy Queen) launches its Sudden Death Improv series tonight at 8 p.m. The shows, under artistic director Graham Myers, run Friday and Saturday nights until April 26. Tickets at $12/$10 are available by calling 778-285-0109 or visiting secondstoreytheatre.com.

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Husband and wife comedians Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen — best known for their Double Exposure episodes on CBC and CTV — are at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Saturday night for a sold-out show called The Snides of March. If you weren’t able to get tickets to see the funny duo, get your name on the wait list by calling the Evergreen box office at 604-927-6555.

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Join the Tri-Cities Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. as they help out residents of Joy’s Place, an emergency shelter for victims of domestic abuse. The cost at $55 includes a lesson in soup making plus appetizers, a light dinner and wine. For more information on the program or to reserve a spot, email taramc26@telus.net. Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to jwarren@tricitynews.com.

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ABOVE: Air cadet corporals Kennedy and Han of Port Moody’s Phoenix 754 squadron were busy promoting the organization outside of a 7-Eleven during Tag Days last week. Money raised from the campaign will be used to pay for air cadet activities such as gliding, flying and First Aid training. Visit 754aircadets.ca for information on the group.

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ABOVE: Coquitlam’s Ted Eddy, president of the Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society, presented Frances-Jane van Wyck (a Douglas College theatre student) with this year’s award of distinction. Society v-p Michele Sereda and Allan Lysell, the college’s theatre program co-ordinator, were also at the reception. LEFT: A $10,000 donation from Falcon Equipment will benefit the Peter Legge International Institute for Sales Excellence at Douglas College, which has a campus in Coquitlam. The money for the new program was handed over by Wayne Arondus (centre right) to the college’s marketing department chair Gail Tibbo, president Scott McAlpine and Sarah Lock of the Douglas College Foundation.

GOLD AT 20

A Coquitlam company celebrating its 20th year in business has won an industry gold award. This month, Dynamic Productions on Fawcett Road, in the Pacific Reach Business Park, took the top prize at the annual MARCE Awards competition at the On Hold Message Association Convention in Orlando, Fl. The event showcases the Telehold messages entered by On-Hold companies around the world. Its submission for client Tonmar Janitorial featured parodies of police shows with the protagonist operating as a GSI, a“Grime Scene Investigator.”It took 90 out of a possible 100 marks. Last year, Dynamic earned the silver accolade at the convention. Please send Spotlight press releases and photos to jwarren@ tricitynews.com.

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& T W E L O L H S Wednesday, April 2nd Noon - 8:00 pm

at the Dogwood Pavilion 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam Main entrance on Winslow Ave. west of Poirier St. • Free Parking • Admission is FREE On display will be a variety of works from Dogwood members including paintings, carvings, turned wood creations, toys, jewelry, intricate quilts and more! Meet the people behind such marvels and see if you may be interested in joining.

For more information call 604-927-6098 Everyone Welcome Dogwood Pavilion is a City of Coquitlam Recreation Facility for adults 50 years and over.

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Compassionate Grief Support Groups Our 8 Week Grief Support Groups will assist you in exploring and expressing the many thoughts and feelings associated with the grief process. Groups are offered free of charge and pre-registration is required.

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Tuesday, April 8th to Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 Evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 pm To register contact: Carolyn Thornton • 604-777-6734 carolyn.thornton@crossroadshospice.bc.ca

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The BC Government is proposing to ofﬂoad the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations. The idea is that we’ll get a better, more efﬁcient program that costs taxpayers less.

Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper,

Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess.

How much more? Well, nobody’s saying.

The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that proﬁts will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC.

Here’s the only thing anyone does know: we already have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, managed locally and puts the BC environment first. So why is the BC government flipping a coin, bringing in a questionable recycling program that some of our local elected officials are already calling a “scam?”

And how is this supposed to make things better for BC?

or pretty much anything else that comes in a package, businesses will be passing their increased costs on to you.

It’s time to contact Premier Clark and ask her.

What’s going on here?

Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by:

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An auto show for the entire province members employ, directly and It’s that time of year again when indirectly, more than 34,000 high car shoppers can check out the paying, full-time people in the hottest trends, latest innovations more than 50 communities they and some old classics at the 94th serve. annual Vancouver International The show may be at the coast Auto Show. and therefore a little too long This year’s show, which runs a drive for many readers but I from March 25 to 30 at the would encourage you to cast Vancouver Convention Centre your eye over show media West, promises to be a great coverage and use that material family-friendly event with some for information and ideas. Then exciting new features, following In British go to visit some of our members’ a record-breaking year for auto Columbia alone, new dealerships where they operate sales in Canada in 2013. an ‘auto show’ for 52 weeks a The show is owned and opercar dealers account year! ated by the New Car Dealers for more than $10 For those of you who can attend Association of BC, serving as billion annually in be sure to participate in the a new model showcase for the economic activity.” Green Ride and Drive, which Canadian automotive industry puts you at wheel of the latest and representing more than 30 Blair Qualey eco-friendly vehicles. Another distinct brands from the world’s feature is the Exotics, which is leading manufacturers. a selection of truly exhilarating automobiles – Canadians purchased a record-setting 1.74 you can dream! million cars last year: a four per cent increase Visitors at this year’s show will also get to exover 2012 and just the second time in history perience a bit of automotive history at Hagerty that the market has ever surpassed 1.7 million Classic Alley, featuring beautiful cars from the units. 1950s and 1960s, including a special salute In British Columbia alone, new car dealers to the Ford Mustang and its 50th anniversary account for more than $10 billion annually in celebration. economic activity. This makes it an important Two classic cars will also be auctioned off, with industry for entire province where our dealer

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Ford is forging ahead on all fronts The Vancouver International Auto Show gets underway next week. Today, the Driveway team looks at the offerings for 2014 from the Big Three domestic manufacturers on paper and online at drivewaycanada.ca Ford has been on a roll here in Canada; finishing out 2013 as the top selling brand for the fourth consecutive year. There are some very big products coming from Ford over the coming year that will make a big impact on its sales and image, and you will get a peek at some of them at the Vancouver International Auto Show. The first is the biggest introduction of any automaker this year, the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck. The F-150 isn’t just the best selling truck in Canada for almost 50 years; it is the overall sales champ, selling more than any other nameplate. Period. Ford isn’t merely introducing an updated model. No, they went to town, developing a entirely new manufacturing process that will revolutionize the full-size truck space.

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The body of the next F-150 is built of an aluminum alloy material that Ford claims is 318kg lighter but stronger than the outgoing model. In addition, the frame is made of thinner, lighter and stronger high-tensile steel that combined with the body, produces the weight savings. This is an industry first, and a revolutionary approach to building trucks. In addition to a lighter body, the engineers have developed two new engines to compliment the existing 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 model and 5.0L normally

aspirated V8 engine. The first is a new 3.5L V6 engine, replacing the outgoing 3.7L model base engine. With a lighter truck, a smaller engine can do the work. A smaller 2.7L turbocharged EcoBoost V6 is also going to be introduced with an auto start-stop function that switches off the engine when the truck is sitting still. Official fuel economy ratings have not been released but Ford executives tell me they hope to have best in class gasoline fuel economy. Other enhancements to the F-150 include a new stepladder that integrates

into the tailgate. Ford was the first to have this feature but it has been improved for 2015. The rear tailgate also has a soft-open feature that prevents the tailgate from slamming down, plus a light switch near the back of the truck to eliminate the bed with new LED lights. The second vehicle that will have a big impact for Ford, but is more of an image car, is the all-new 2015 Mustang. Interestingly, about 25 percent of all Mustangs are sold here in British Columbia, so this is a big deal for us. The 2015 Mustang is now going to be sold around the

world and developed as part of the “One Ford” approach to making cars they can share in every market. This means the Mustang will be sold, for the first time, with right hand drive for countries like the UK, Australia and Japan. The stance of the new Mustang is lower, wider and more muscular, with the wheels pushed out to provide better stability. The fastback has a steeper rake and a bigger trapezoidal grille has enhanced the shark nose design. Initially the Mustang will be sold as a coupe and convertible

with the base and GT trim, the higher performance models will come later. Inside is another clean-sheet design, featuring real aluminum switches and dials, with two large gauges behind the steering wheel. The interior looks more upscale than any Mustang before. Under the hood the GT trim continues with the 5.0L V8 with improved valves and cylinders helping to pump out over 420hp. The base 3.7L V6 is also carried over but now with 300hp. The big news is the introduction of a 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder with an estimated 300hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. For years, the criticism has been the lack of indepen-

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These days, there’s always something new and interesting to see at a Chrysler auto show product display. Big and small, it’s got ’em all. There’s a super-cute little Fiat that can run forever on a litre of fuel and a big, Chrysler Canada brawny heavy-duty Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Die- recently recorded 50 sel that can pull a mountain. consecutive months Then there’s value-packed of year-over-year Dodge, go-anywhere Jeep sales growth. and those top-line Chrysler brand products, including Bob McHugh the sleek new (2015) 200 sedan. Gear-heads will, of a new Jeep Selec-Terrain course, be gathered around traction control system with the SRT Viper, which reportup to five customized drive edly can hit 100 km/h in less modes. than four seconds. This year the redesigned On the business side, Jeep Grand Cherokee is Chrysler Canada recently offered with a new 3.0-litre recorded 50 consecutive EcoDiesel V6 engine option, months of year-over-year which is expected to deliver sales growth, which is the best-in-class fuel economy, longest period of continuous a driving range in excess of market improvement in the 1,100 km and towing capacompany’s history. bility up to 3357 kg (7,400 The radically redesigned lb). A new eight-speed auJeep Cherokee was recently tomatic transmission comes voted 2014 Canadian with all powertrains. Grand Utility Vehicle of the Year, by Cherokee also offers three members of the Automobile 4x4 systems and a QuadraJournalists Association of Lift air suspension. Canada and has already Led by the Ram 1500, Motor achieved best ever mid-size Trend magazine’s Truck of SUV sales results for Jeep. Year for the second year in Cherokee is the first Jeep a row and the only half-ton built on a body platform co-developed with corporate with a diesel engine option, Ram is now the second-best partner Fiat S.p.A. The base selling vehicle in Canada. engine is a fuel-efficient Chrysler separated its 2.4-litre Tigershark MultiAir Dodge brand and created 4-cylinder engine and the distinct standalone Ram there’s an optional new 3.2-litre Pentastar V6 engine. brand to concentrate on core truck customers and Other engineering highoffers a range of vehicles lights include a nine-speed (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX automatic transmission and that includes pickup trucks,

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Years ago, we would see a pickup truck at an auto show (a rare find) and think this would be perfect on the farm; it has a bench seat that would fit all three of us! My how things have changed, stepping into a pickup today is like stepping into a luxury home. Trucks are now outselling cars, so manufacturers must keep looking for innovative designs to entice the consumer.

There are many trucks on the road today but let’s look at the three domestic brands, all of which will be represented at the Vancouver International Auto Show. Ram introduced the EcoDiesel V6 engine in its 2014 1500 model and the consumer frenzy was on. A half-ton pickup with 420 lb. ft. of torque and 4,182 kg max towing capabilities, great! Better fuel economy, where do I sign? Ford announces the 2015 F150 with an aluminum body and a completely new design, this had Ford customers holding off on their new purchase until this comes out, which I do not think was Ford’s intention. GM changes not only the design of its truck but much of their drivetrain. So much so, that it was named North American Truck of the year. Consumers are demanding these changes, they want

better fuel economy but still are able to tow just as much. They want more comfort but still have a practical interior. They want comfortable suspension but still perform off-road if necessary. Manufacturers have to consider all this when designing a new truck. They set up focus groups all around the country asking how they can improve and what features consumers want in a truck. So what’s driving sales, what do pickups have over cars and why are they so popular? Versatility, you can transport large items, haul your favorite ‘toy’, take your family in comfort to the cabin, get out and play in the mud. I am not saying you can’t do this in a car but with a truck there are no limitations and that’s what intrigues people into this type of vehicle. You can do so much more with a truck, the possibili-

Confessions of a Curber My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*. There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands. How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me. “Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.” Shortly after, I got a call from a young man. His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked. He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes. I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted. It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him. Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him. “THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !” I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”? Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it. That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance. As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had

a lien on it? I realized the wholesaler* had scammed me! If that fellow had asked for a CarProof history report or even a provincial lien search, I’d be the one screaming. Over the next several hours, I kept letting my phone go to voicemail – I couldn’t bear speaking to the young man. I knew I had to switch phones again. I felt a bit ashamed. But I needed to be selfish about this. At this point, the best thing for me was cash. And lots of it. *Wholesaler – Vehicle sellers may call themselves auto brokers or wholesalers to sound legitimate and cheaper. But if they’re selling to private buyers, they must be licensed as a dealer. Like any curber - an individual posing as a private seller but selling vehicles as a business – wholesalers and brokers offer none of the protection the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. Walt learned that lesson, sson, but his buyer paid the price.

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ties are endless. The truck is just the beginning, the customization then begins. Research shows that on average a truck owner spends between $5,000 and $7,000 in after-market accessories within the first six months of ownership. Truck owners want to personalize their vehicles for practical reasons and some artistic reasons, but rest assured, if you can dream it there is somebody out there building it. ian.harwood @drivewaybc.ca

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Spring break fun abounds at 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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• Stories and songs for people with developmental challenges runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on March 21 and 28 in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier Branch. This program is for people with developmental challenges (of all ages) and their caregivers. Community Services Librarian Teresa Rehman will tell stories and lead the group in song. To register, phone 604-9374155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604937-4157. • Persian New Year: Celebrate and learn about Norouz, the Persian NewYear, on Monday, March 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Centre branch. In a program presented by CPL and SUCCESS, you’ll have Persian snacks, hear traditional music and more. All ages are welcome and admission is free. To register or for more information, contact SUCCESS at 604-4686000 or cctricities@success.bc.ca. • Resumes and cover letters: Gillian Kirk of Avia Employment Services will help you, whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career. This free program runs Tuesday, March 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 127 at the City Centre branch. To register, leave a message at 604-937-4155. More programs from Avia Employment Services will be hosted in the spring. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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• Spring Break Crafternoon: Librarians have the supplies, you supply the talent on Friday, March 28, 1 to

3 p.m. Everyone is welcome — and make sure you wear clothes you can get messy. • Children’s author: Port Coquitlam author Janet Love Morrison will be at Fox to share her new book, Radar the Rescue Dog, based on the true story of a rescue dog that saves skiers in the Whistler backcountry. All ages are welcome Thursday, March 27, 2 to 3 p.m. • Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime, where children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. You can drop in on the third Saturday of each month, 11 to 11:30 a.m., or Fridays, April 4 to 25, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. For more information, visit fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

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• Spring Break fun: Port Moody kids aged six to 12 years of age can drop in to the library for crafts, games, movies and more during spring break. From Monday through Thursday until March 27, kids can have fun with librarians from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the ParkLane room while parents relax with a book or magazine in the library. Choose your favourite day: crafts on Monday, board games on Tuesday, on Wednesday activities around book characters, or movies on Thursday — or drop in for the whole set. Space is very limited for this free program and signup is first come, first served at the door. For more information, visit library.portmoody. ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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Job help Are you a newcomer to Canada? A r e y o u i n t e rested in connecting your skills to the Canadian workplace? Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSBC) is hosting a free session on Monday on Skills Connect for Immigrants at its ELSA office, 1363030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam, Room 103. You may qualify for the March 24 program if you: • have been in Canada for less than five years and are a permanent resident; • are unemployed or underemployed (working outside of your field or at a lower level); • can speak at an intermediate to advanced level of English; At a session, facilitated by an employment counsellor, you can learn about Skills Connect, an initiative by ISSBC. The presentation starts at 2 p.m., followed by eligibility screening. You must preregister; call 604-6842561, Ext. 2123 or email skillsconnect@ issbc.org.

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interurban tram connecting Fraser Mills to New Westminster. There were no cars until later.The police were on horseback until 1916, when a Model T was purchased. In 1909, there were no paved roads so the sound of a car would, indeed, have been a rarity. But what about the winds in the forest around us, or the rain on dirt roads, the birds announcing spring’s arrival, the happy noise of children playing outdoors? All these sounds were easily heard through the single-pane windows or through an open Dutch door designed to merge outside with inside. Of course, birds still sing, children still play and winds still blow. Sadly, the ambient noise of today’s world masks these sounds and overlays them with the pervasive and dominant sounds of urbanization. As much as we try to recreate the 1909 world at Mackin House, we can only partially succeed. Some things are gone forever.

ause for a moment in the parlour at Coquitlam’s Mackin House museum and be transported back to 1909.The furniture, the fireplace, the pictures, the household items and the rippled glass of the single pane windows speak of the 104-year-old house. But don’t pause for too long.The charmed moment will inevitably be shattered as the old house vibrates in response to the traffic at the corner of Brunette and King Edward. The tenuous music emanating from the Concert gramophone will be overwhelmed by the wail of a passing siren, a leaf blower or the aggressive bass thumping from a passing car. Our modern world intrudes, driving that 1909 moment out of our consciousness. Let’s imagine what the neighbourhood would have sounded like around 1909. How different it would have been then as the arrival of warm spring weather prompted us to open windows and reintroduce ourselves to the outdoors. We know something about the sounds that would be heard at the

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This church bell, erected in 1910, called parishioners to services in Maillardville — and called out firefighters, too. Fraser Mills town site — not all was bucolic but it was a far cry from what assails us today. Elsie Windram Mckinnon, a longtime resident of Fraser Mills, remembered, in the book Coquitlam: 100Years, that the daily rhythm of life in Fraser Mills was marked by the sawmill’s whistle: “The first one sounded at 7 a.m. to awaken its employees, the second at 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. to begin work.” This whistle could be heard throughout the community and the locals paced their daily life to its schedule.The whistle was also used to call firefighters when needed.The volunteer brigade drove a horse-drawn carriage fully equipped with four men, a collection of buckets, a lantern and some rope. The bell of our Lady of

Lourdes Church played a significant role in the audible landscape, too. It called people to prayers and to mark important celebrations and rites. When the original church burned down in 1913, it was the belfry bell that alerted residents to the tragedy. There were many softer sounds that informed the pioneer reality: the rhythmic clopping of the Clydesdale horses delivering firewood to the settlers’ homes; the gentle moaning and creaking of the wooden sidewalks; the bell announcing the iceman’s arrival; the fish seller (“Fishy”) calling out to bring your attention to the fish in the baskets that hung from a pole slung across his shoulders; the far-off sounds from tugs on the Fraser; the railway at the mill site; and the rumble of the

Your History is a column in which representatives of the Tri-Cities’ heritage groups write about local history. Jill Cook is executive director of the Coquitlam Heritage Society.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

• Burger and beer/ wine fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Burrard Public House, 2414 St. Johns St., PoMo to raise money to help fly back to Canada Grisel, a former employee of By Berit Boutique who recently underwent major surgery for colon cancer in the Dominican Republic. Tickets: $25, to be purchased in advance at By Berit Boutique, 2335 Clarke St., Port Moody. Info: 604-939-7400. • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club small stamp auction (everyone welcome); viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

• RCCG Trinity Chapel hosts Let’s Go Play, a fun event for children, 3:306:30 p.m., at City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Entrance fee: $2. Snacks are provided. Reserve a spot before March 26 by calling Tamara, 604-4743131 or emailing rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com. Info: rccgtrinitychapel.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

MARCH 27: WoRMS!

• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society’s Heritage Evening, 7 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100-2253 Leigh Sq. (access off McAllister Street). Topic: worm composting with Dan Owens, a PoCo gardener who has been composting with worms for the past 15 years in his garage. Learn what you need to get started on your own worm composter, what you should feed your worms and what to do to keep them going through the cold winter months. Info: pocoheritage.org. Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leadership skills. Info: 604-936-1427. • PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-941-5140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca. • Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are look-

• Wild West Cancan Dancers open house for potential new members, 7:30 p.m. Are you looking for a fun and creative way to volunteer? WWCD is an energetic and sassy group of ladies who cancan dance for charity. Info: www.wildwestcancan.ca or 604-469-4848. • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Speaker: John Christopherson from the BC Cancer Agency, who will talk about how to deal with prostate cancer. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere; no charge but donations are accepted. Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: Dennis or Flo, 604-945-2768. • Como Lake Quilters meet weekly. Info: Gay, 604-250-7756 or Jo-Ann, 604-939-4869. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, noon-3 p.m. plus second and fourth Mondays, 7-9:45 p.m., Howe Room, Poirier community centre (club doesn’t meet in July and August). Members do needlework, embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet and much more; new members and all skill levels welcome. Info: Maureen, 604-9425457. • Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-9428911. • Tri-City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Douglas College, David Lam Campus, main building, Room B2050, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam;

you can drop in for an evening to experience the effective communications and honing of leadership skills in a friendly environment. Info: tricityspeakers. toastmastersclubs.org or Sean, 778-995-5230. • Fear speaking to a group? Get self-confidence and speaking skills as the Tri-Cities only noon-hour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: tottcoquitlam. toastmastersclubs.org or Brad, 604-418-2393. • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Information: http://6399.toastmastersclubs.org. • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-937-4130. • Morningside Toastmasters meetings are held Thursdays, 7-8:30

a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: lindakozina@gmail.com or morningsidetoastmasters. ca. • Do you want to improve your public speaking skills or practice hosting a meeting in a friendly environment? City of the Arts Toastmaster Club meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Club provides opportunities to practise your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Andrew at andrew_geider@hotmail. com or www.cityartstoastmasters.com. • Dogwood Photography Group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. Club members must be members of Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604-936-2263 or artistarcadi@gmail.com.

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• 12th Coquitlam Scouts bottle drive, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; pickup area is from King Albert Avenue south to Cape Horn Avenue, west to Montgomery Street and east to Mariner Way. Donations of all refundable containers can be left on your doorstep in bags or boxes marked “12th Coquitlam” if you will not be at home. You may also drop off empties at Mundy Road elementary school (corner of Austin and Mundy). Donations also accepted year round; email bottles@12thcoquitlamscouting.ca to arrange pickup.

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• Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome. • Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each

ing to meet new friends and participate in social events. Group meets to plan events at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032. • Coquitlam Gogos (Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation) meet third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Pam, 604469-0265. • Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-4647706.

• PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Tony, 604-461-5901 or Bill, 604-464-1051. • Tri-City Singles Social Club offers opportunities for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017 or tricityclub@gmail.com. • Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels, and has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: www.tricityphoto.ca. • Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden,

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Varsity brings high class and high style to Langley By Kerry Vital

Educated elegance has come to Langley with Varsity, a collection of condominium homes that’s sure to impress. Built by Redekop Kroeker Development Inc., Varsity is perfectly located to take advantage of any amenity you can think of. Shopping, dining, education, recreation and leisure opportunities are all nearby. Inside, the one- and two-bedroom condominiums are

spacious and open, with oversized windows that let the natural light flow into your space. The kitchens are perfect for any budding gourmet, with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash and under-cabinet puck lighting that easily illuminates your every task. The bathrooms are soothing and spa-like, with rich marble countertops in the main bath and granite in the ensuite. Shaker frame and panel cabinetry and ceramic floor tile accented by

an antique white tub surround combine for an elegant and luxurious room. Wide-plank laminate flooring in the entry, kitchen and living room is complemented by luxe nylon carpeting in the bedrooms. In a stroke of convenience, closet organizers are included in every bedroom. Homes at Varsity start at $138,900. For more information, visit www.liveatvarsity.com or call 604-539-2200.

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Clay Construction was recently named Custom Home Builder of the Year at the Georgie Awards, which recognize the best in B.C.’s residential construction industry.

Clay Construction named Best Custom Home Builder in B.C. By Kerry Vital

Clay Construction was recently announced the winner of the Grand Georgie Award for Custom Home Builder of the Year, recognizing their exceptional home-building and commitment to their business. The

awards are handed out by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C., and honour the best in B.C.’s residential construction industry. “We are highly honoured to win this prestigious award,” says owner Larry Clay. “We’re proud to be a Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association member, and we believe that our client-centred approach allows us to focus on what is important to our customers.” In a competitive and sophisticated marketplace, Clay Construction looks for ways to distinguish themselves. Their clients are successful business owners and leaders in their respective fields who demand the best. The Clay Construction team’s goal is to successfully fulfill their clients’ expectations,

which involve clear communication, agreed-upon expectations, and consistent weekly reports. “Knowing where the project is financially at all times is crucial.” says Clay. “Clay Construction is founded on the principles of integrity, professionalism, quality, and transparency.” As part of their commitment to customer service, Clay and his team implement building practices that few custom home builders emulate. A detailed catalogue of pictures, moisture checks of the framing, and a detailed warranty binder are just three of the thirty items noted on their website where Clay Construction is unrivaled. They’re proud to share important practices on building a better home that will out-perform others.

“Every build has its own unique challenges,” says Clay. Their projects have included: large luxury estate homes on acreages, house and laneways built concurrently in re-emerging Vancouver neighbourhoods, a wheelchairaccessible R2000 house, and a split-lot project resulting in a couple of narrow homes with astonishing spaciousness. Furthermore, they have completed a wide spectrum of architecturally diverse homes from modern to Craftsman. Give them a set of plans and they will bring the home to life. Additionally, they will provide a detailed budget, scope and specifications before they move one stone. They believe that quality and peace of mind is something you should be able to depend on! Clients are guaranteed a homebuilding experience that is collaborative and enjoyable; something that Clay prides himself on. “I love what I do, and I love knowing my company is an award-winning leader in the industry,” he says. For more information, visit their website at www.clayconstruction.ca.

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TRI-CITY SPORTS

CONTACT email: sports@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3035 • fax: 604-944-0703

THE COquiTlAm REDlEgS: The JPBL squad gets ready for another year at Mundy

Gary McKenna/the tri-city newS

Steven Kandborg use to be a player in the Coquitlam Reds organization. Now he is trying his hand at coaching as he takes over the helm of the Coquitlam Jr. Redlegs of the B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League.

A new season and a new coach

From player to coach: Kandborg switches hats with the Redlegs By Gary McKenna The TRi-CiTy News

ver the course of his baseball career, Steven Kandborg always appreciated the difficult task his head coaches had game planning and inspiring their players. But the full realization of just how demanding the job can be is something he will grapple with this season, as the former college player takes over at the helm of the B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League squad the Coquitlam Redlegs. As his team gets ready for the exhibition season, he told The Tri-City News on Wednesday that

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Newly minted Coquitlam Redlegs head coach Steven Kandborg said he will be relying on his returning players — (left to right) Ryley Leoppky, Jared Clark, Trevor McKee, Josh Mickelson, Cole Nightingale when his team takes the field for the upcoming B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League season. he is still learning his new role. “It is a lot tougher coaching than it is playing,”he said.“When you are playing, you don’t have to think.You just do it. Now, I’m always going ‘what do I do here?’ or ‘what do I do in this situation?’ I’m always thinking.” Kandborg started out his baseball career as a 14 year old with the

Redlegs. He eventually worked his way up to the senior Reds squad, where he played two seasons before heading off to college. His first stop was at the Wenatchee Valley College in Washington. However, after a short time with the club he eventually made his way to NewYork State, where he played in the Perfect Game Collegiate League.

Kandborg finished up his college career at the Iowa Lakes Community College, where he majored in business administration and played with the National Junior College Ahtletic Association division two Lakers. He is still in school, but said that he always knew he would take up coaching once he was done playing baseball.

“I’m excited to give back,”he said.“That’s the main reason for this.”

THE SEASON

With the upcoming exhibition season expected to get underway next week, Kandborg is still sorting out his roster. He said he is relying heavily on five returning veterans — Jared Clark, Josh Mickleson, Ryley Leoppky, Trevor McKee

and Cole Nightingale — to help him set an example for the new players. Many of the people on the team hope to go on to join the Reds in the Premier Baseball League, often a stepping stone to a college program. Having already navigated the route to a postsecondary education, Kandborg has a lot of knowledge to offer the young players. “The main things is to keep working at it,”he said.“You have to deal with a lot of adversity.” Grades are another component, which can be tough to balance when a player is practicing five to six times a week. “You can be the best baseball player in the world but if you don’t have the grades, nobody will be looking at you,” Kandborg said. see SeASOn, page 42

PoCo squad takes silver at B.C. tourney The Port CoquitlamRidge Meadows R i n g e t t e Association under-14 weren’t satisfied with only a Fraser Valley championship banner to show for their 2013-14 season. The squad also took home a silver medal at the provincial tournament in Prince George last week, losing their chance to finish first in the tournament after a difficult loss to Kelowna in the finals. Their road to the championship game was a bumpy one. The squad came out with one of their strongest games of the season when they knocked off the top-seeded Kelowna club in the opening game o f ro u n d - ro b i n play. In their third game of the tournament, the team defeated Vernon in a fast-paced affair to become one of the only squads at the tournament to knock off the Okanagan squad. Th a t s e t t h e stage for the gold medal game, where the team struggled to find the net and eventually lost to the tourney champions Kelowna. Po C o - R i d g e Meadows has 13 players from t h e Tr i - C i t y area, including Amy Duplantis, Ashley Robb, Deb B e r m a n , Fi o n a Turmel, Julia Fung (goalie), Lauryn Goddard, Olivia Bollenbach, Sierra Olson and Teagan Ewart. They are coached by Colin Robb and Jody Ewart. sports@ tricitynews.com

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Season gets underway continued from page 41

The Redlegs regular season does not get underway until next month, but there are several exhibition contests taking place between now and then at Mundy Park.

The team will kickoff the 2014 season at home with a doubleheader on Saturday, April 26 at 1 and 3:30 p.m. against the Victoria Jr. Eagles. For a complete game schedule go to www.coquitlamreds.com. sports@tricitynews.com

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Sam Fuller (left) of the Port Moody C3 Giants, battles for the puck with Brandon Osborne (right) of the Ridge Meadows C5 Blades during a division three hockey game at Planet Ice last month.

MINOR SpORTS ROUNDUp: Quicksilver & the Jamboree

Quicksilver have strong showing at Surrey Cup Th e Po r t M o o dy Quicksilver managed to finish up their season with a silver medal after winning three-out-offour of their matches at the 2014 Surrey Mayor’s Cup last week. Ainsley Trainner was the MVP in the first game as the Port Moody squad took two of their matches to the shootout over the weekend. Mia Ciolli and Addie Dale scored key goals for the Quicksilver during the tournament who were backstopped by team MVP Carlina Manjivar with two clean sheets. Game 3 and tournament MVP Jenna Jessa who was perfect at the sweeper position as opponent after opponent were run off the ball. Jenna was aided by

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The Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite FC White Thunder took on the Wildcats during a under-seven boys soccer game at the Port Coquitlam Soccer Jamboree at Gates Park last weekend. the outstanding Sarah Choudhury who had a strong showing at the tourney. Other players that had strong tournaments included Maryna Basko,

Ellie Langr, Hayley Vendiola and team captain Natasha Lumagbas. Vanessa Giles also made some key plays in the must-win final game of the tournament.

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FRIESEN, Doreen Vera Jan 19, 1935 - March 13, 2014 Formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba and then a long time resident of Port Coquitlam, BC passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014 at McKinney Creek Hospice, where she succumbed to a lengthy battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her parents Cornelius and Christine Friesen, her bother Elmer, sisters Irene, Louise, Diane (January 5, 2014) and Marion (March 3, 2014). She is survived by her sister Grace (Earl) Smith and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will be a later date at Port Coquitlam Cemetery. Rest in Peace. You will be missed.

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SPRING SPECIAL: Power Rake + Fertilizer +Lime. Lawn cut $25 & up Banana Landscaping 604-992-5731

FREE ESTIMATES

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ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

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All Work Guaranteed. Call John 778-867-8785

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

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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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

GARDENING

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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Repair, Replace, Remodel...

Specialists in:

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

TUTOR Math K-10 & ESL. BC Certified Teacher. 20 Yrs. Exp. 778-882-1877 www.pearl-tutoring.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

Full time. Fax resume: 604-556-3849.

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

EDUCATION/TUTORING

Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility. Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required. Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills. We provide great training, beneﬁts, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Francis Ho: francis_ho@unﬁrst.com

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

CLEANING SERVICES

Since 1985 604-808-0212

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

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

F/T LIVE-IN CAREGIVER req for North Van elderly couple. Min wage. Email hanifmawji@shaw.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

www.accountableaccounting.ca

206 CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area: 6194 4-41 Hickory Dr. 45 Fernway Dr. 47-167 Fernway Dr. 8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 8456 603-631 Regan Ave 604-644 Como Lake Ave (even) 605-621 Langside Ave 609-633 Smith Ave (odd) 708-756 Dogwood St (even) 709-729 Breslay St 8504 801-836 Lonlac St 804-826 Gatensbury St 1189-121 Brisbane Ave 1205-1221 Lamerton Ave 8630 810-1013 Saddle St 820-962 Ranch Park Way 1001-1011 Palmdale St 2820 Norman Ave 2950-2970 Admiral Crt 3065-3086 Butternut St 3108-3109 Starlight Way 8517 1120-1219 Bartlett Ave 961-971 Bayview Square 1305-1308 Bayview Square 1209-1216 Crest Crt 920-1005 Gatensbury St 1309 Harbour Dr 981-1005 Lillian St 1124-1209 Luxton Square 1209-1216 Ridge Crt 1200-1216 Tilston Crt 8314 373-375 Clayton St 559-622 Edgar Ave 347-390 Guilby St 559-619 Lougheed Hwy (odd) 560-621 Shaw Ave 9061 1793-1891 Aire Cres (odd) 2161 Lamprey Dr 1715-2191 Western Dr 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl 9259 1329-1365 Apel Dr 1401-1437 Braken Crt 4032-4065 Braken Crt 4032-4080 Coast Meridian Rd 4015-4056 Derby Crt 1413-1425 Lynwood Ave 1410-1426 Toronto Pl 4028-4098 Toronto St 1346-1428 Victoria Dr 9216 1101-1296 Barberry Dr 1110-1259 Ellis Dr 2925-2961 Sandlewood Way 8790 1266-1298 Creekstone Terr 1266-1302 Hollybrook St 3340-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres 8623 2922-2941 Burton Crt 954-990 Crystal Crt

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Nick’s Landscaping *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510 Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

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MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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

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B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

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2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-780-2532

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PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

PLUMBING & REPAIRS. H/W tank replacement. New fixtures Licenced Exc rates 604-290-5387 hoth2o.ca

LOCAL PLUMBER $39 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

100% Heating & Plumbing Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

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PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627 RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SPRING SUPER SPECIAL SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $350. (under 2500sf) We use soap to shine your house. Taking care of your property since 2000. People love our Service. WCB Insured 604-861-6060

PETS 477

PETS

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

Coquitlam:

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

Standard Security Systems Since 1984

Free estimates

778-246-0606

Lic. Technicians, Wired or Wireless alarm. Medical, Hold-up, Camera Systems. ULC Monitoring. Free Est. For home & Business.

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

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

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

(604)936-5755

736

749

COQUITLAM

W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

604-351-6245

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

374

TREE SERVICES

ROTTWEILER, Three month old, Male Puppy. Ready to go. Loving companion 604.537.9695 Surrey

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

533

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

604.465.7713

COQUITLAM

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Call (604) 931-2670

750

MISC. FOR SALE

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

625

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

RUBBISH REMOVAL

477

PETS

FOR SALE BY OWNER 800 sf S Impeccably clean

3 Bdrm + den, btwn Coq. Ctr & Newport. Good for families. Pets ok. $305,500. (604)492-4655 pborowski1@shaw.ca

Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1&2 bdrm Starting @ $795/mo No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

COQUITLAM N: newly reno’d 2 bdrm+den g/l, 1.5bths, priv entr, lrg patio, w/d, 5 appl, ns/np. $1090/m inc util. Mar 15. 604-552-3307

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

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OPEN HOUSE

BERNAISE MOUNTAIN DOGS CROSS TIBETAN MASTIFF PUPS Bundles of fun. $700. No Sunday calls 604-794-7633, 604-819-3349

But Dead Bodies!!

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CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

Border Collie, P/B, vet check, 1st shots, dewormed, ready for loving homes, $650. (604)701-4443 CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. Call 604-826-7634 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $$625/650. 604-794-5844

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

CHIHUAHUA’S reg’d,micro-chipped cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, Video avail. $495. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

604-572-3733

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

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*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

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1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875

Available Immediately ~also apartments available~

GREAT LOCATION

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Queen Anne Apts.

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

* Renovated Suites *

COQUITLAM:

Clean, very quiet, large,

GARDEN COURT

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for two small 2 bdrm T/H’s. Share purchase required. No Subsidies avail.

Call 604-464-4921

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available

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Hauling Anything..

GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B puppies 5 M, 2 F, all shots, ready now. $700 Call 604-889-8957 S.Surrey. GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161. MULTIPOOS. Under 8 lbs. 5 wks old. Beautiful & fluffy. Velcro dogs. Can email pics. Vet checked, 1st shots. Guar’d. $600. 604-302-6647

OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun ~ 2pm - 4pm 19579 Thorburn Way Pitt Meadows (S.Meadows)

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apts, $810 & $830/mo, and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034

Large 3 bdrm with great room + den open design. Many extras Only 5yrs old, Show home condition. Asking $592,500 Joseph Kogler 604-833-6814 Royal Paciﬁc Tri-cities Rlty

Bright Clean & Spacious

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

RENTALS 700

RENT TO OWN

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COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

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COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhouses in quiet family complex, no pets. From $985/mo Mar 1 604-942-2277

MAPLE RIDGE

627

PETS

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SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM River Hts area. Lovely bright quiet g/lvl 1bdr view suite priv ent, lrg bath, laundry. Ns/Np Apr1. $750 incl utils. 604-944-1971.

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NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Roland Humphreys Webb, Deceased, formerly of 1755 East Road, Anmore, British Columbia, who died on January 17, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the Executor at the office of his solicitors, BTM Lawyers LLP, 530 - 130 Brew Street, Port Moody, British Columbia, V3H 0E3, before April 16, 2014 after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice.

2-BR Bsmt Suite, Mary Hill, McChessney St., Shared Laundry, N/S N/P, Util. & Internet. $850. Avail Now. 604-786-7185 after 3pm

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.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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

Parking + Onsite Manager

REAL ESTATE

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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FERTILIZERS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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Welcome Home !

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FIVE STAR ROOFING

STORAGE The Scrapper

2 bdrm apartment for $950/mo (889-893 sqft.)

604-812-9721

Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

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Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs

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HOMES FOR RENT

TWO floors of a house for rent at $2300/month, plus utilities and internet/cable services. Spacious. Six rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, family room, living room, dining area, front and backyard, attached garage. Located in central Coquitlam. No smoking or pets permitted. For further information, please call 778 558 4329.

3 bdrm townhouse for $1450/mo (1208-1225 sqft plus basement)

Woodland Decks

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Maple Ridge: 3 bdrm character rancher 1/4 acre 2 lrg sheds Lots of prkg Apr15. $1450. 604-941-3259

APARTMENTS

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Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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TRANSPORTATION

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

TOWNHOMES

604-467-6065

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

TRANSPORTATION

515-525 Foster Avenue (Minimum 6 months lease)

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EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

Call 604-944-2963

20 years experience

RENTALS

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1 bdrm & den- $975

FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.

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

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*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% Discount Re-roof

RENTALS

PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925 New carpet, paint, appliances

GUILDTOWN HOUSING CO-OP 10125 156 St. is now accepting applications for 3 bdrm Market units www.Guildtown.com for info and application, email request at: info@guildtown.com, or pick up application outside office door. PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/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

S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

TRANSPORTATION 809

604-464-3550 RENAISSANCE ON SHAW 555 Shaw Avenue, Coquitlam Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments very close to Lougheed mall and sky train station. Contact manager, Nova at: 604-618-7467 or email novashaw@shaw.ca

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647 small to LARGE ads get results in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 autocredit

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On March 28, 2013, at the 2600 block of Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2009 Nissan Versa, BCLP: 327TRH, VIN: 3N1BC13E09L389030, on or about 13:57 Hours, $1,010 CAD, on or about 14:48 Hours, and a Motorola cell phone, on or about 14:48 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1918, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

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

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On June 18, 2013, at the 2900 block of Glen Drive, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2007 Mercedes C-230, BCLP: 833PWM, VIN: WDBRF52H87F901497, on or about 11:02 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 380(1) (fraud) and section 408 (passing off) of the Criminal Code of Canada, and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 2 (Definitions) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1919, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for

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

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