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Express lane to finals The Coquitlam Express will take on the Vernon Vipers this weekend in the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup finals. The series kicks off at Kal Tire Place in Vernon on Saturday and Sunday, and Coquitlam hockey fans will get the chance to welcome their team home on Monday and Tuesday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, where the puck will drop at 7 p.m. See Sports on page 35

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SD43 needs more land on Burke By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Dr. Loyd Mah, of Westwood Eye Doctors in Coquitlam, and his optometric assistant Tara Wycherley with eye testing equipment. Several eye doctors belonging to the BC Association of Optometrists will provide free eye tests, and glasses if problems are detected, to kindergarten students in School District 43. The Eye See Eye Learn initiative is a pilot in the province and is modelled on a similar program in Alberta.

Eye docs see to K kids’ vision health Free eye exams and glasses, too By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Parents of kindergarten children in School District 43 should pay

close attention to a letter that should have come in their kid’s backpacks this week alerting them to an important program that could save their child’s vision. The letter, from SD43 and local eye doctors, offers free vision care test-

ing and, if problems are detected, free glasses, from participating eye doctors. (The list is on the back of the letter). The offer, called the Eye See Eye Learn program, is good until Aug. 31 for this year’s crop of kindergarten

students and parents shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity in case their children are experiencing eye problems they haven’t complained about. Dr. Lloyd Mah, a BC Association of Optometrists (BCOA)

director who is heading the program, said conditions such as farsightedness may make a child’s close-up vision blurry but not all will receive a referral when their eyes are screened at school. see PROGRAM, page 14

School District 43 didn’t get all the property it needed in a land deal between Wesbild and the provincial government to build an elementary and middle school on Burke Mountain, it was revealed this week. Wesbild’s land purchase was announced with much fanfare in March, with the company and CoquitlamBurke Mountain MLA Doug Horne noting the district would be able to buy back land needed for schools in the future at 2014 prices. But only two thirds of the property required to build the schools has been set aside for SD43 to purchase at current prices — four acres for an elementary school

SCHOOL $$ Groups make funding pleas See page 4 and six for a middle school. The district still needs two more acres for the elementary school and three more for the middle school, trustees were told at a board of education meeting Tuesday. That raised the ire of Port Moody Trustee Keith Watkins, who said the province should have simply set aside the entire portion for the district’s use instead of selling it and requiring the district to buy it back later. see COSTS, page 6

‘Hallway medicine’? By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Hallway medicine has come to Eagle Ridge Hospital, according to a letter calling for a $20-million expansion and more operating funding for the Port Moody hospital to provide more beds and reduce inefficiencies that cost Fraser Health more money. see EXPANSION CHEAPER, page 7

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DEVELOPMENT IN THE TRI-CITIES: Evergreen Line effects are being felt across Tri-Cities

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Throughout Burquitlam, construction is booming. Hammers are pounding and saws are cutting in anticipation of the Evergreen Line, which is set to begin running along North and Clarke roads by summer 2016. The hurried redevelopment of west Coquitlam has put pressure on the city to update its neighbourhood plan, a blueprint for what Burquitlam will look like in 25 years. Now, with neighbourhood plans recently adopted for Austin Heights, Maillardville and Burke Mountain’s Partington Creek, as well as the Northwest Burke Visioning Study underway this year, the municipality is set to launch Phase 1 of the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan this spring. The BLNP will be different from the other neighbourhood plans as it will combine two distinct districts of west Coquitlam to focus on the new transit corridor. Carl Johannsen, Coquitlam’s manager

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Under the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan update, the dividing line of Foster Avenue will disappear between the two areas. of community planning, said updating the BLNP will take about two years to complete, coinciding with the opening of the Evergreen Line. And it will involve many people to get input on how the area will absorb 14,000 more residents by 2040, he told the committee. Community planner Ryan Perry said a 20-person public advisory group will be formed soon, made up of residents from Burquitlam

and Lougheed residents’ associations; business and commercial property owners; volunteers from the youth council, Dogwood Pavilion Seniors’ Society, Success and Share; School District 43; the Urban Development Institute; and the G r e a t e r Va n c o u ve r H o m e b u i l d e r s Association. They will play key roles in the planning process and will be responsible for relaying information

back to their respected organizations. Other stakeholders will be involved in the update of the BLNP, Perry said, including the adjoining cities of Burnaby, New Westminster and Port Moody. And, at the end of each of the three planning phases, an open house will be held to gauge more community feedback; the first is expected this fall. Coun. Mae Reid said she doesn’t want the city to go through a sce-

nario that played out after the Austin Heights Neighbourhood Plan was adopted, when she said some residents didn’t understand the policy jargon or the future land uses. Under the BLNP, the existing 20,000 residents — located in the general area west of Blue Mountain Street, north of Highway 1, east of North Road and south of Port Moody — will see high density around the Evergreen Line that will

Como closures over the weekend A section of Como Lake Avenue will be closed for three days beginning tomorrow (Saturday) to allow Evergreen Line contractors to reposition a portion of the guideline that moved off its temporary supports last month. Como Lake Avenue between Clarke Road and Elmwood Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday. Drivers will be detoured during this period and pedestrians are encouraged to follow traf-

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Work on Evergreen Line structures on Como Lake Avenue will force closure of the road over the weekend. fic control personnel and posted signs while construction is underway.

Access will be maintained for local residents. The detours are as follows:

• Drivers travelling west on Como Lake will be detoured left on to Clarke Road and then Smith Avenue. Drivers will then be directed north on North Road to continue traveling west on Como Lake. • Drivers travelling east on Como Lake will be detoured right on to North Road and then Smith. Drivers will then be directed onto Clarke northbound to continue travelling east on Como Lake. In an information bulletin, the contractors EGRT Construction said there will likely be noise

from heavy machinery but efforts will be made to minimize it. On March 14, a temporary spacer on the columns on the southwest side of the intersection failed, causing the beam to fall and rotate. Project manager Amanda Farrell said at the time the guideway, which will eventually hold the SkyTrain tracks, was not in any danger of falling onto the road but Como was immediately closed temporarily in both directions. Costs for the work will be paid by the contractor.

slope away from the transit corridor. The streets around the stations will be designed to be more pedestrian-friendly, with large sidewalks and a mix of retail, restaurants, services and office space. Still, with the two neighbourhoods combined, some councillors said they wanted the characteristics of the subareas to be preserved as much as possible as residents can be “culturally sensitive.” For example, those in Oakdale define

their established, singlefamily home area differently than others in condos and townhouses across North Road and Como Lake Avenue. And many homeowners in Lougheed aren’t happy they’re outside the Maillardville boundary now, Mayor Richard Stewart said. Coun. Bonita Zarrillo said she’s not pleased Burquitlam and Lougheed will be amalgamated for the new plan. She said Burquitlam residents can’t wait two years for the update and they feel being lumped in with Lougheed will slow the process. “This is based on efficiency,” said Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development. “There is benefit of looking at them together.” City council is expected to discuss the proposed scope and process of the BLNP on Monday. jwarren@tricitynews.com

PM to hold OCP hearing April 22 Port Moody’s official community plan is set for the next stage of public input after first and second readings were approved at Tuesday’s city council meeting. On April 22, a public hearing will be held on the controversial document. It has been a long road for the OCP, which began with a public input process in February 2012 and, during its passage through the city bureaucracy, brought a range of issues to light, including concerns about development on the waterfront, height of buildings around transit stations and the future of some neighbourhoods. Councillors Zoe Royer and Rick Glumac opposed first and second reading but it was passed with a majority of council approving it.

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Youth staff, students and TOCs make pleas to SD43 By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43 trustees learned they will be making some tough calls to pare back an anticipated $13.4-million shortfall for next year’s budget after hearing pleas from youth workers, substitute teachers, librarian assistants and gifted students to save their programs and jobs. On Tuesday, several groups presented at a board of education meeting and on Thursday (after The Tri-City News’ print deadline), several other delegations were expected to speak to SD43 trustees. Youth workers, who suffered job losses during last year’s budget deliberations, said their work is increasingly important as more students are diagnosed with anxiety and other mental health disorders even in kindergarten. They talked about helping students with difficult home lives to graduate from school by providing them with two to three or more hours of counselling plus other support. “In a goodbye letter,” said youth worker Erin Watkins, “Cindy told her

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SD43 budget meetings will be held at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam.The remaining meetings are: • Tuesday, April 15, special public meeting: budget recommendations 7 p.m. • Tuesday, April 22, special public meeting: preliminary budget 7 p.m. • Tuesday, April 29: final budget meeting 7:30 p.m.

Erin Watkins, SD43 youth worker youth worker that they were like the mother she desperately needed. We have good endings like this all the time because of the support students are getting in their schools. Please do not remove youth workers, our kids need us.” Penny Hook, a library assistant, said hours were reduced significantly last year and further cuts this year will make it difficult to operate school libraries. “Libraries are threatened and will be increasingly under-utilized,” Hook said, noting that this is a time when school libraries are needed even more because of newly mandated provincial education goals. Teachers on call said they cannot support themselves with substitute teaching and stu-

dents from a gifted program at Hillcrest middle school told trustees the program enables them to thrive. A mentorship program for new teachers and teachers on call was also defended as a program that offers support, collaboration and stability for educators who don’t have full-time contracts and

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“One third of the land is missing,” Watkins said. “The key player here is the provincial government and they hung us out to dry.” But SD43’s secretary treasurer, Mark Ferrari, expressed confidence that more land will be secured as the district is currently in talks with Wesbild, the city of Coquitlam and the province. “It’s definitely a good start,” Ferrari said, noting that the district has a 10-year window in which to pay for the land at its 2014 assessed value. Horne also thinks the deal is a good one even though a third of the needed land is not yet secured because the district is getting all the services paid for, and he expressed little doubt the extra land can be acquired. “I don’t see this as an issue at all,” Horne said, noting that Wesbild wants schools to be built for students on Burke Mountain and is, therefore, motivated to make a deal for the remaining parcels of land. Wesbild, which bought 370 acres of provincial land on Burke Mountain, including the land now set aside for the two

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schools, has already offered to cover all of the development costs for the schools, which include a long list of amenities, such as sidewalks, curbs, street pavement and boulevards, as well as sanitary and storm sewers, drains, pipes, gas, electric and water systems. Horne also said the district’s requirement for school land exceeds that of the provincial government. “It’s a very good deal for us and, if we tried to service it ourselves, it would cost a lot more than the deal that was struck,” the MLA said. “Wesbild is a very good corporate citizen and I don’t see any problem in obtaining the sites for the school as we move forward.” But for Watkins, the district’s past troubles in acquiring land for

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The letter, by Port Moody Coun. Rick Glumac to B.C.’s assistant deputy finance minister, Chris Brown, says ERH is chronically underfunded, resulting in more people being treated in hallways, patient transfers to other regional hospitals and other cost pressures. According to the letter, which Port Moody council unanimously endorsed Tuesday, only 168 beds are funded for a hospital built for 200 beds but, on average, 12 to 30“extra beds are used in the hospital hallways on a monthly basis and are classified as ‘over capacity/unbudgeted.’” As well, the emergency room was built to serve 20,000 patients annually but is currently serving 50,000. Glumac said the letter is based on information gleaned from discussions with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation and reflect concerns ERH isn’t able to meet the needs of Tri-City residents. But the head of Eagle Ridge Hospital says Fraser Health is already looking at redeveloping its emergency room to meet increasing demand and is looking at other measures to reduce pressures, such as opening more residential care beds for the elderly in the Tri-Cities. Valerie Spurrell, ERH executive director, said in

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PoMo backs cottage dwellers By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy news

Port Moody council gave Belcarra Regional Park cabin dwellers some hope Tuesday when it agreed to look further into the heritage aspect of seven cottages in the regional park. The cottages are slated for demolition to make way for an expanded picnic area but councillors approved a statement of significance for the cottages, saying they represent a “bygone way of life.” “Designating these cottages on our heritage register is not as much about the buildings as it is about preserving a lifestyle that used to be common in this area,”

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any in the Tri-Cities who support popular Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth will be disappointed he dropped out of the BC NDP leadership race. Farnworth brings a lot to the table: energy, experience, a sharp wit, and dedication to both NDP values and public service. But by bowing out early, after Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan fielded a large contingency of MLA supporters — including some prominent TriCity NDPers — Farnworth avoids a divisive battle and gives the opposition party a better chance at getting its act together before the next election. It’s possible someone could announce their attentions to avoid giving Horgan the crown but it’s not likely at this stage. Better to let the NDP provincial council declare a leader in time for a morale-boosting rally at the September party convention. The question now is: Does Horgan have the staying power to stick it out as opposition leader? A lot can happen between now and May 9, 2017.

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Smart, dense cities are changing the world AS I SEE IT Chris Bryan

here has been a lot of buzz lately about density. As towers soar to new heights in Coquitlam Town Centre, Austin Heights, Port Moody, Metrotown, Brentwood and Downtown New Westminster, there has been much talk about how our cities are changing. In Burnaby, suburban malls are evolving into urban town centres. Upcoming changes at Brentwood, in particular, will shift that neighbourhood’s evolution into high gear, and Lougheed is poised to follow. The shift to high density results in changes, of course: lost views, changes to the character of neighbourhoods. And there’s much to debate along the way. How high is too high? How dense too dense? Are developers doling out enough cash to fund the parks and daycares these new residents will require?

Good questions. But as a concept, density in its best form — smart growth — is changing the world for the better. And we’re lucky to have a front-row seat. Vancouver is becoming the City of the Future. Its dense, livable downtown — captured in the term“Vancouverism”— is the envy of city planners the world over. A dense, well-designed city leads with great social spaces makes it easier to lead a happy, healthy, earth-friendly life. AndVancouver is the poster child for the campaign. Thankfully, its neighbours aren’t far behind. It’s astounding how many positive impacts come from building smart, compact cities. From an economic perspective, dense cities are magnets. Lively, active streets are where people want to be. We’re drawn to energetic cities that are walkable, well-served by transit with a mix of people. Employers want to set up offices in these vibrant cities.Tourists love to visit. Go to DallasFort Worth or NewYork? Depends — do you want sprawl or to have it all?

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Then there’s health, both physical and mental.The larger population base supports grocery stores, retail and restaurants nearby. Complemented by sidewalks, paths and wellestablished bike routes, people have healthy options to get to work and around town. Fewer car trips means more exercise, fewer hours in traffic means we’re fitter and mellower. In a nutshell, we’re building cities for people again, not cars. In his book The Happy City, Charles Montgomery says it well:“Why would travelling more slowly and using more effort offer more satisfaction than driving? Part of the answer exists in basic human physiology. We were born to move. Immobility is to the human body what rust is to the classic car. Stop moving long enough and your muscles will atrophy. Bones will weaken. Blood will clot.You will find it harder to concentrate and solve problems. Immobility is not merely a state closer to death, it hastens it.” And let’s not forget the impact on the pocketbook. In downtownVancouver these days, it’s

common to find residents who don’t own a car. My friend at the edge of Gastown almost never drives. New developments downtown need to provide fewer parking spaces. Since 2006, vehicle trips intoVancouver’s core have actually dropped more than 20% even as population has grown. For every person who opts not to have a car, they save about $10,000 annually on vehicle costs. And in the larger sense, of course, it’s good for the Earth. Tighter cities, fewer cars and more transit are very green. With luck,Vancouver’s approach will get exported around the world. Meantime, locally, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam and Port Moody are next in line. Some say things are getting too dense, too fast. Me, I think we can move faster. As long as we’re smart about how we densify, it’s all good.

Chris Bryan is editor of The Burnaby and New Westminster NewsLeader, Black Press sister newspapers of The Tri-City News.

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TRI-CITY leTTeRs REBUILDING MOSSOM

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Keep pipe out of park The Editor, Re. “Pipeline foes aim to protect local park” (The Tri-City News, April 2). It was wonderful to see so many concerned citizens turnout at Kinder Morgan’s open house last week to inform themselves about the plan to use a 1 km strip of land at Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam for assembly of its pipeline that will cross the Fraser River. It provides the opportunity for all Tri-City residents to consider what contributes to a good quality of life within our communities. At the top of that list for me and my family is our parks. The Lower Mainland’s urban areas that are appealing, livable and beautiful have found a good balance between parks and development. The Tri-Cities have some of the most impressive parkland in Metro Vancouver, including the Riverview Hospital grounds and Colony Farm Regional Park. Unfortunately, and

of the breeding colony of the great blue heron caused by the construction of the Port Mann Bridge. Constant, heavy noises at the construction site caused serious disturbances and eventual loss of the colony. There used to be a hundred breeding pairs there, the largest colony in the Fraser Valley, but after the construction started, they abandoned the nesting site. Colony Farm Regional Park is ever threatened in our region due to the pressure of human activities but still supports good number of important migratory birds such as the Lazuli bunting, mountain bluebird, eastern kingbird, purple martin, Swainson’s hawk, barn swallow and barn owl, plus many other creatures that support the lives of our important wildlife. Let us not be fooled by Kinder Morgan, with its advertising stating it is committed to protect the environment, without studying the importance of all wildlife. Kiyoshi Takahashi, Coquitlam

For more on this, read Elaine Golds’ Green Scene column on page 25 once again, we must fight to keep our parks public. With the recent announcement that U.S.based Kinder Morgan plans to use Colony Farm Regional Park as a place to assemble its pipeline, we risk losing our park to corporate profit. Our parks belong to the people and should never be considered for such industrial uses. Parks give families the opportunity to recreate, reduce stress levels and keep our communities healthy and livable. Any realtor would confirm that parks, trails, and salmon-bearing creeks increase property value. Are our children at risk of losing their vital connection to nature if we continue to erode our parks bit by bit? Do any of us actually support pipeline construction at Colony Farm and Bill 4 that opens the door to industrial development of

our provincial parks? I urge those who care about our parks to speak out now, speak out loudly to keep our parks public. Laura Dupont, Port Coquitlam

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The Editor, It was truly shocking to hear that Kinder Morgan is proposing to assemble a pipeline in Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam. The company claims the work will not disturb the public recreation area, which clearly indicates how wrongly KM understands nature conservation and the park. The park is not just for public recreation but heavily serves our ever decreasing wildlife. Any disturbance to any part of the park will seriously affect wildlife. Just one of the latest disasters caused by human activities around the Colony Farm is the loss

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Fire ant invasion sparks call for soil moving controls By Jeff Nagel Black Press

A researcher tracking the spread of European fire ants says the tiny, stinging pests have likely burrowed into most communities in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island. Thompson Rivers University biology professor Robert Higgins said he has positively identified fire ants in Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Delta, Richmond, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Victoria, Oak

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Bay and Courtenay. They were first identified in 2010 in the District of North Vancouver and can render parks unusable for purposes like picnicking, camping and lounging

on the grass. “They’re coming in on landscaping plants and soil that have been shipped from out east,”Higgins said. “And now that they’re established here, we’re moving them around internally.” He’s urging anyone doing landscaping to reject any plants or soil with ants of any kind on them to minimize the risk of further spread. And Higgins says the province should explore options to regulate the movement of soil from property infested with fire

ants. He’s not predicting whether the species can be eradicated, but said the top priority is keeping them new neighbourhoods from being colonized. Jennifer Grenz, development and projects manager for the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, says European fire ants pose a significant health and safety risk worse than other invasive pests, such as chafer beetles, which merely ruin lawns aesthetically. Fire ants are ultra-sensitive to ground movement

and quickly swarm people and pets that walk nearby. “We’ve been in situations where it looks like a volcano of ants erupting out of the ground,” Grenz said. “They bite you and they hang on and then they bite you multiple times. By the time you notice something on you, you’ve probably got many.” Large numbers of stings can lead to severe medical reactions, especially in infants, neurologically compromised people and the elderly. “This isn’t just another

invasive species in my mind.” A residential infestation hurts property values, she said, adding homeowners react in some cases by decking over their entire yard to reclaim some use of it. Dogs can get badly stung, Grenz said, and she’s concerned groundnesting birds may also become victims as fire ants spread. Grenz said digging up ant nests in winter, when they’re more compact, coupled with the spread of

diatomaceous earth, shows some promise in eliminating fire ants. Higgins is also trying to lure ant colonies to relocate into plastic pipe traps. Grenz would like to conduct a Metro regional survey to better gauge where fire ants are entrenched. But she also wants the province to pursue legislation to stop ant-infested soil dug up at contaminated development sites from being moved to other properties. jnagel@blackpress.ca – with files from Martin van den Hemel

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That’s because children with this condition can still see but may have trouble concentrating or get eye strain headaches because they have to use specific eye muscles to help them focus, Mah said. And when farsightedness, or hyperopia, goes undetected, it can lead to learning problems and even diagnoses of ADD and ADHD. In fact, according to May, 60% of all children with learning disabilities have an unidentified vision problem, commonly hyperopia. As well, a thorough eye exam may detect other childhood vision problems, such as amblyopia, in which one eye over-compensates for another, that could lead to blindness if not corrected. “We want to provide the gold standard of eye care to Tri-Cities kindergarten children,”Mah said. The pilot program is modelled on a similar program in Alberta and

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Coquitlam poised to host a Canadian ﬁrst Advanced facility to maximize recycling Beneﬁts of NextUse material recovery facility

Proposed NextUse Material Recovery and Recycling Facility in Coquitlam. COQUITLAM, BC - The City of Coquitlam has been chosen as the site of an advanced $30 million facility that will take recycling to the next level and reduce the need for a second waste incinerator, and avoidable impacts on taxes and air quality. While the proposed facility has the support of municipal elected officials, it awaits the go ahead from Metro Vancouver. If approved, NextUse could handle more than a quarter of Metro Vancouver’s garbage and drastically reduce the amount of waste that has to be buried in landfills or burned in incinerators. While a Canadian first, similar facilities have been operating successfully for years in California and other U.S. jurisdictions where air quality is a priority.

Technical equipment used to process the waste, extract and sort recyclables is advanced, eﬃcient and green. (San Jose, CA)

“It’s hard to believe but nearly half of the garbage now going to landﬁll or incineration is made up of valuable materials like food scraps, recyclable plastic, paper and metals,” said Russ Black, Vice-President of Corporate Development for NextUse Recycling, the company proposing to build and operate the plant. “This plant will allow us to ‘break open the garbage bag’ and recover and recycle more than half of what’s left in the garbage, boosting the regional recycling rate even higher. Because the plant is completely enclosed, nearby residents can breathe easy knowing there’ll be no negative impacts on the community.”

More jobs, less cost Black added that the project will create about 80 clean jobs and, unlike proposed incinerators, will be built with private capital and operated at no increased cost to taxpayers. “Material recovered at NextUse could be reused in the region for manufacturing new products from recycled material— spin-oﬀ beneﬁts that represent new opportunities for an expanding green economy in BC.”

Residents have spoken During public consultations for its regional plan, Metro Vancouver heard loud and clear from residents that their top priorities are reducing waste and maximizing material recovery and recycling. “This project will do both those things and is in line with our region’s commitment to diverting as much of our recyclables as possible out of the waste stream,” said Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart. “This proposal brings advanced waste-separation technologies that will help the Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver maintain leadership in waste diversion and recycling, while also providing economic benefits to our region.” Officials say the facility, which would establish Coquitlam and BC as leaders in the advanced material recovery sector, could be up and running within two years of receiving licence approval from Metro Vancouver. The Metro Vancouver licencing process will include public notification of the application which will be published in the local paper in the coming weeks. In the meantime, NextUse is inviting residents to contact the company directly with any questions or concerns. The company can be reached at community@nextuse.ca.

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The NextUse facility will allow us to ‘break open the garbage bag’ and recover and recycle more than half of what is left in garbage after people have sorted recyclables themselves, boosting the regional recycling rate even higher.

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Chilliwack mixed-media artist Sylvie RousselJanssens returns to Coquitlam with another window installation in the Evergreen Cultural Centre lobby (1205 Pinetree Way). Her work, titled Hot Spot, coincides with Earth Day and explores the impact of climate change in the Canadian north. Her display is up today until June 30, with the opening reception on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Call 604-927-6555.

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Moody middle (3115 St. John’s St., Port Moody) ends its week-long celebrations with Playback!, a wrap of its school musicals over the years. Tickets for the finale tonight are $20/$10. Call 604-461-7384.

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Forty students at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary (1260 Riverwood Gate) take to the theatre stage this and next week for All Shook Up, a musical based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Tickets at $12/$8 are through the school at 604-941-5401.

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Riverside secondary art and photography teacher Kelly Selden will open her new exhibit on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody). chambers (3000 Guildford Way). Can’t make it in person? Watch the live broadcast at coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Online questions can be submitted after 1:45 p.m. via email (townhall@coquitlam.ca); Facebook (facebook.com/cityofcoquitlam); and Twitter (@cityofcoquitlam). Call 604-927-3010.

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Support the Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library and test your knowledge at its 11th annual Quiz Night at 7:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and Coun. Terry O’Neill, a library trustee, will ask the questions. Individual players will be partnered with a team. Call 604-937-4130.

The Royal Canadian Legion in Port Coquitlam (branch 133) will host a spring gala dance at its facility (2675 Shaughnessy St.) from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Dance away the night with a live band and win dance and door prizes. The entrance is in the back, off Elgin Street. Tickets are $5. Call 604-942-8911.

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Van Django will light up Evergreen Cultural Centre tonight with its acoustic concert at 8 p.m. Hear musicians Cameron Wilson (violin), Budge Schachte (guitar), Fin Manniche (guitar and cello) and Brent Gubbels (acoustic bass) play original and cover tunes in the gypsy-swing style of Django Reinhardt and Le Hot Club de France. Tickets are $30/$25/$15 are available by calling the box office at 604-927-6555.

Saturday, April 12 COMMUNITY WORK

Connect with Tri-City Transitions at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) as it offers advice on how to access justice-related services in the community for families, youth and seniors. The outreach event, held during Victims of Crime Awareness Week, runs from noon to 3 p.m. Call Susan Hart at 604-941-7111 (local 0) or email susanh@tricitytransitions.com.

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Learn how to make an Easter bonnet at Coquitlam’s Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave.) at a workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m., under the guidance of Ilona Marshall. The fashionable hat event is open to all ages and admission is by donation. Supplies are provided. Call 604-516-6151 to register.

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Girls aged 10 to 18 can learn about the fraternal organization of Job’s Daughters at a princess tea at the Masonic Hall (2660 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam) from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $5. Sandwiches and sweets will be served. Call 604-315-4157.

BURNING FABRIC

Sylvie Roussel-Janssens will host a workshop on fabric burning at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants can drop in to create their own mixedmedia flags from colourful fabrics. Admission is by donation.Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Coquitlam jazz singer Gabriole Sinclaire will release her first CD at a party at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) with a 7:30 p.m show featuring Gord Hembruff. For tickets at $18, visit brownpapertickets.com.

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The Coquitlam Chorale will usher the new season at two shows this weekend at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The group, under the musical direction of Justin Maller and pianist LornaYeates, presents A Spring Mix tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20/$10 are available by calling 604-927-6555. Donations to the Share food bank will be accepted.

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The Tri-Cities’ Soroptimist International branch will host its fourth annual gala, Give Her Wings, at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at $65 are available by calling 604-945-7041.

Sunday, April 13 HOP HOP

Take the kids to the Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam) and hunt for Easter eggs from 10 a.m. to noon. There will also be games and face painting. The cost is $6 and parent participation is required. Register by calling 604-927-4386.

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Walk through the 102-year-old Riverview Hospital grounds with members of the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society and Burke Mountain Naturalists and learn about the historical significance of the former mental health institution. A bus will be available for those unable to walk. Meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry EssonYoung building. Call 604942-7378 or visit rhcs.org.

FAMILY DAY

Paint an Icelandic rock, build a clay bug and view ceramic artists in action during Family Day at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is by donation but reservations are recommended by calling 604-664-1636. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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A Ford Euro car built for the Americas Fiesta ST is a gem in the subcompact class, delivering great economy, fabulous interior and plenty of smiles.

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Inside: The first thing that pops right out on the ST interior are the two heavily bolstered Recaro sports seats. These are not meant for big people, you just won’t fit. They are snug and supportive but lack some simple, yet important adjustments. The front of the seat sits much higher than the back so your backside is very low with your knees pointing up. This produces a sporty feel initially but on longer trips, the lack of adjustment prevents the driver from being able to stretch their legs. The dash has been updated to include a MyFord Touch screen for radio, phone, navigation and climate functions. The screen is rather small and far away from the driver, which makes accessing the small, virtual buttons on the screen a challenge. However, it does look much better than the older Fiesta dash. The ST comes standard with very powerful front seat

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comes almost fully loaded for that price. The options available are not “must have” items so the price can be kept in check. This Fiesta ST is a gem in the subcompact class, delivering great economy, fabulous interior and plenty of smiles. The ST just delivers much bigger smiles.

shifts with no effort at all and the clutch is precise. In such a small car, this engine lets the driver do pretty much anything at will. Want to pass on the highway? No problem. Want to scoot away from a traffic light? No effort at all. This really is a car that does everything very well, including getting good fuel economy when the throttle is used lightly: using only 7.8L/100km in the city and 5.6L on the highway. Verdict: At $24,999, the price might seem a bit steep for a subcompact car but this little machine

or couple, not the best for a family. Drive: In an era of cars that almost drive themselves, the Fiesta ST is a throwback to a time when the driver felt connected to the machine. The suspension is much firmer than the regular Fiesta, almost harsh over bumpy roads but the feedback to the driver through the tight steering ratio, firm chassis and the grippy Recaro seats is superb. The turbocharged, direct injection 1,6L Ecoboost engine pumps out 197hp. Only sold with a super-slick manual transmission that

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Ford has done an excellent job of using its worldwide expertise to bring some very practical, yet fun to drive, small cars to North America. Using Europeans to build the Ford Focus and Fiesta for a worldwide market enabled the manufacturer to bring these superb handling cars virtually unchanged to our shores. On top of that, Ford is also selling their sportiest ST versions of both these cars. The Focus ST was introduced last year and this year we get the Fiesta ST “hot hatch”. I’ve been a huge fan of the Fiesta. In fact, I prefer it to the bigger Focus, it is a perfect city runabout with go-cart like handling and a stylish little package. Looks: For 2014, all Fiesta models get a minor facelift with a new front grille and headlights. The ST is easy to spot because of the black honeycomb grille with an ST badge, bigger alloy wheels, a rear spoiler hanging over the rear window, a bigger rear air diffuser with twin exhaust tips and blacked out trim around the windows. The ST looks like it means business. There are two exterior options that might be worth the money. Upgraded paint colours like ‘Molten Orange’ or ‘Green Envy Metallic’ cost $400 and the smoked grey wheels with red brake calipers cost $500 more. The base ST at $24,999 comes very well equipped and is ready to cause some trouble.

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Hot laps with a world champion Ojai, CA. — Four-time World Rally Champion (WRC), Tommi Mäkinen, is behind the wheel of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI at Buttonwillow Raceway Park in the middle of nowhere, California. I’m riding shotgun along with two others in the back. The ease and effortlessness in which he wrangles the 305 turbocharged horses of the Subaru via the 6-speed manual gearbox is really no surprise. After all, he’s not a champion because he looks good doing it. So, if the pro can make it look and feel as perfect as a summer’s day, I should be able to as well, right? I slip into the captain’s chair of the STI – without Tommi in the car, thank goodness – and take to the 3.1-mile track. Prior to the hot laps, I had driven the outgoing 2014 Subaru STI on the same course. I’d be back-to-back testing these all-wheel drive machines to see how the engineering prowess has, yet again, continued to make a vehicle with a cultlike following even better. Rewind a few hours to the start-of-the-day’s press conference. Masuo Takatsu, WRX STI Project General Manager, mentioned the modus operandi of the fourth generation STI was to create a vehicle that behaves as the drivers expects it to. Mission accomplished. Though I didn’t even come

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Pipeline construction in a Jesse Peters park? That makes no sense

With rave reviews as a singer-songwriter from distinguished jazz artists Ingrid Jensen and Diana Krall, Jesse Peters’ texture honours influences like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The result is a modern fusion of sound he recreates every time he sits in front of a piano and microphone. Let go and let the music and performance draw you in for the ride.

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et me be clear: I do not support projects that propose to accelerate tar sand extraction simply to ship diluted bitumen overseas for commercial profit. I am firmly in the camp of those who are concerned about the state of the world we will pass on to future generations because of the devastating changes that will come from fossil-fuel induced climate change. But I think my blanket opposition to such projects does not cloud my judgment that construction of a pipeline in a protected park is also wrong regardless of my views on the overall drawbacks of this project. Kinder Morgan is proposing to use a significant portion of Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam as a construction site to assemble the length of pipe that will then be drawn under the Fraser River. A road will have to be built beside this construction zone to allow truck traffic and that zone runs in a long, curved line through several fields, crosses Colony Farm Road and intrudes into a hedgerow planted as habitat compensation for airport construction several years ago. This pipeline will deliver diluted bitumen from Alberta to the Westridge Terminals on Burrard Inlet, from which it will be shipped to markets overseas. This project is currently the subject of a hearing being conducted by the National Energy Board. When, under harsh new regulations, applications for the public to participate in this hearing closed in February, no one knew that Colony Farm Park would be proposed as a construction zone. Many people feel there is something inherently unfair about the elimination of opportunities to express concerns prior to full disclosure of project details. It is also true that some people, such as engineers, tend to see parks as simply open spaces, empty of buildings and, therefore, I suppose, ready and available for their use. In fact, I have heard Kinder Morgan staff use just such terms to describe wildlife corridors along the Brunette River Greenway.“But, there’s nothing there,”

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What happens after an oil spill in B.C.? Olive oil may be on the table but a different type of oil will be the topic at the next Tri-City Greendrinks meet-up next week in Coquitlam. BC SPCA’s chief scientific officer, Sara Dubois and a longtime Tri-City wildlife advocate, Jane Thomsing, will be guest speakers next Thursday at Pasta Polo restaurant. The casual gathering, which starts at 6:30 p.m., is an opportunity to learn about oiled wildlife response and what happens to wildlife in the event of a spill. “There is a serious lack of resources and legislation in British Columbia for oiled wildlife response,” Thomsing said in a Greendrinks press release. “Until the inadequacies are addressed, we can expect to see a significant number of wildlife casualties and suffering in the event of a spill.” According to the release, as the proposed volume of oil to be transported by tankers along the B.C. coastline is increasing, oiled wildlife response planning needs to be equally robust for terrestrial and marine environments. The April 17 gathering is free to attend and food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, phone 604-808-3664 or visit www.meetup.com/tricity-greendrinks/ events/169625722.

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sputtered one of their staff when I expressed concerns about impacts, adding,“Well, just some trees”as an afterthought. This is why it is especially hard to impress upon such people why “open”fields, which lack even trees, are actually full of wildlife, not to mention agricultural potential. The fields at Colony Farm that Kinder Morgan proposes for its temporary use — for an unspecific period of time — are on the Coquitlam side of the river and lie mostly on the southwest side of Colony Farm Road. In addition to these fields, Kinder Morgan also proposes to use a field that belongs to the Forensic Psychiatric Institute, where the pipeline will actually go underground. This field, like all the fields at Colony Farm Regional Park, lies within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Even with the changes currently

under consideration for the ALR, an industrial construction project is not an allowed use of fertile fields. When I asked how soil compaction (which destroys fertility) from truck traffic could possibly be avoided, I was assured the laying of geotextile fabric would do the trick. How a thin layer of plastic could possibly prevent heavy trucks from compacting the soil defies my understanding. Nor am I am sure the engineers have noticed all the ponding of water that occurs in some of these fields. As the gardeners at Colony Farm can tell you, waiting for the soils to dry out each spring is a test to anyone’s patience. Colony Farm Regional Park is also a haven for wildlife. To date, more than 200 species of birds have been identified as relying mainly on the open fields the park of-

fers as habitat and many of these species are unusual for the Lower Mainland. They tend to be grassland species more commonly found in the Interior but ones that formerly relied on the considerable amount of such habitat once found where the Fraser River flows into the Salish Sea. One of these birds is the beautiful Lazuli bunting, whose favourite nesting sites are right in the area proposed to become a pipeline construction zone. As it has been some time since these fields were used for agriculture, they have now converted naturally into a type of valuable habitat called“old field.”The tall grasses in these fields provide ideal habitat for meadow mice and voles. In turn, these small mammals attract raptors, which prey upon them. Thus, Colony Farm offers outstanding viewing opportunities for hawks, owls and eagles. Several species at risk, including barn owls, short-eared owls and great blue herons feed on the voles in these fields. Regardless of the season, the old field habitat at Colony Farm Regional Park is in continual use by dozens of wildlife species. A responsible corporation should be doing all that it can to respect park boundaries, protect biodiversity and preserve the agricultural capability of farm fields. To my mind, Kinder Morgan is failing on all three counts — and this doesn’t even include the impacts this project will have through increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and a founding director of the board of the Port Moody Ecological Society.

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Dance and get fit with Zumba at Dogwood If you’re 50 or older, like to dance and are looking for a bit of exercise, Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion may have just the thing for you. For seven Mondays starting April 14, 11 a.m., the rec centre is hosting a Zumba class. The cost is $50.75 per person. The exercise routine is set to the rhythm of salsa and merengue music, featuring slow rhythms, fast rhythms and resistance training for a fun workout. For more information and to pre-register, call 604-927-4386. Dogwood Pavilion, located at 624 Poirier St. (entrance off Winslow Avenue) is a Coquitlam recreation centre for people 50 years of age and older. For more information, visit www.coquitlam.ca/dogwood.

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In this fast-paced world, many of us spend time thinking about the past or planning for the future, so we often miss what is happening now. If you want to become more aware and live life to the fullest, a mindfulness practice might be for you. Instructor Sung Yang will teach skills to help participants live consciously in the here and now. Dogwood Pavilion is offering Mindfulness Practice: Living Healthier and Happier starting Thursday, May 1, from 3

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Left, the Tri-Cities’ Ken Cashion with Rachelle Green from Alpine Aqualand on New Zealand’s South Island. Right, a jade pendant shaped like a Maori fishing hook. 20 city of PoCo water bottles to New Zealand. When Port Coquitlam swimmers finished the Swim the Pacific challenge, they were awarded with the pendant. Cashion was the first to earn his pendant because, that winter, he was training for the Ironman triathlon in Penticton. He kept it a secret, however, and later gave it to his wife, Ev, for her birthday. In January of this year, prior to starting their travels to both the North and South islands of New Zealand, Ev Cashion had the idea of emailing the Queenstown pool. She thought it would be amazing to thank the aquatic director in person and have a swim in their pool. She expected the small community of Queenstown (population less than 20,000) would have only one commu-

nity pool. Her search results revealed two indoor and three outdoor pools. After numerous inquiries, she emailed the Alpine Aqualand pool and promptly received an invitation for a visit from their aquatic managers, Rachelle Green and Patrick Healy. This story for the Cashions has nuances of Middle Earth and Lord of the Rings — the movies were filmed in N.Z. — as the ring had to be returned to its point of origin.“This ‘Middle Earth’ pendant crossed the Pacific Ocean to Port Coquitlam, and the idea of making a journey back to where it was created captivated my imagination,”says Ev Cashion. “We had planned the trip for a few months and just days before leaving, I saw my pendant and the idea took shape.” They had an open invitation to visit Alpine

Aqualand whenever they arrived on the South Island and they were warmly received by both aquatic directors, who were delighted to see one of their locally made pendants return to the island of its origin. “Our quest was accomplished,” Ev says, and the couple celebrated with a swim in the salt water pool. The directors told them some of their local swimmers who did the Swim Across the Pacific were also triathletes and, as a spin-off, a new swim group was started. “The swim exchange idea is very motivating” says Ken Cashion,“and I was given a stack of free Aqualand passes to deliver to Hyde Creek recreation centre. If another swim exchange is planned, these passes can be the extra bonus for anyone who hopes to travel to New Zealand.”

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Polygon unveils new community in Richmond: Avanti By Kerry Vital

Polygon Homes is bringing something brand-new to Richmond with Avanti, a three-tower community with an urban park. “The Avanti community is located in one of the best locations in the City of Richmond,” says Polygon Homes president and CEO Neil Chrystal. “Situated just one block east of the Aberdeen Canada Line Station, Avanti residents will be

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The adjacent urban park is one of the best amenities at Avanti. “The park will have a public plaza for live performances, an interactive walking path, green space and luminous art by internationally renowned Pacific Northwest artist Dan Corson,” says Chrystal. “Avanti allows residents to live, commute, shop and relax within a two-block radius and Polygon is ecstatic to contribute to the exciting transformation of this entire neighbourhood.” The park is expected to be completed in 2015, and the first tower in 2016. Other amenities include a residents-only Jewel Box-style clubhouse with a fully equipped fitness centre with a dance and yoga studio, recording studio, games room and hotelstyle rooftop with a grand whirlpool. There will also be a Googleplex-influenced multimedia lounge. The sales centre will open on April 12. For more information, check out www.polyhomes.com, call 604-2769186 or visit the sales centre at 8311 Cambie Road, Richmond.

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The CresseyKitchen is one of the most stunning parts of the homes at Cadence, with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and a marble backsplash. Homeowners will have access to tons of amenities, including an expansive podium rooftop garden. Other beautiful features of the homes include wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring, large windows and a rain shower head in the bathroom for an extra luxurious feeling.

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Luxury and style is evident at Cressey’s Cadence, a new project in Richmond’s Oval Village that will eventually include two residential towers and tons of amenities. “This is the first master-planned mixeduse community in Richmond,” says David Evans, development manager for Cressey. “It’s anchored by the Oval itself, and everything is built up ... around it.” The location is one of the driving forces behind Cadence. Just a block from the water and its leisure and recreation opportunities, Cadence will be one of the most wellconnected developments in the city, with shopping, dining and transit all within walking distance or on-site. “People are recognizing the benefits of the Oval Village,” says Evans. Healthy living is top of mind at Cadence, especially with its proximity to the Richmond Olympic Oval. “We have a grand perspective for interior

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92-41168 Lougheed Hwy, Mission 303-2678 Dixon St, Port Coquitlam 22180 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 11668 Ritchie Ave, Maple Ridge 71-12110 - 75A Ave, Surrey 7-11580 Burnett St, Maple Ridge 8064 Waxberry Cr, Mission 21584 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 39-11737 236th St, Maple Ridge 122-33751 7th Ave, Mission 21084 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 3-1195 Falcon Dr, Coquitlam 11386 Harrison St, Maple Ridge 8177 Barnett St, Mission 12230 Gee St, Maple Ridge 23028 126th Ave, Maple Ridge 12355 Gray St, Maple Ridge 32937 Desbrisay Ave, Mission 33091 Hawthorne Ave, Mission 23215 121A Ave, Maple Ridge 23080 Eagle Ave, Maple Ridge 3748 Ulster St, Port Coquitlam 20270 Chigwell Dr, Maple Ridge 34476 Penner Ave, Mission 13902 230th St, Maple Ridge 8431 Bailey, Mission 33768 Cherry Ave, Mission 23713 Rock Ridge Dr, Maple Ridge 23863 113th Ave, Maple Ridge 1270 Oxford St, Coquitlam 12232 261st St, Maple Ridge

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MUST SEE!!! Unbelievable & unique VICTORIAN HERITAGE HOUSE with turret master bedroom, wrap-around porch and amazing $60k+” interior transformation”. It sparkles like jewelry! Detached studio garage w/220 power. Call John

455,000

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24017 Fern Cres., Maple Ridge

Just 10 mins from town core! 1400 sqft rancher with pro grade 30x21’ drive thru workshop on near 1/4 acre lot. Heavenly location near MR Park, Davison’s pool swimming hole & Alouette Lake! Newer furnace & metal roof. Easy to show & quick possession available. Call John

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499,900

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19821 N Wildwood Cr, Pitt Meadows

3 LEVEL SPLIT on 9148 sqft lot backing greenspace! 4 bdrms, 3 baths & almost 2000 sqft, vaulted ceilings & WOOD f/p, RENO’D kitchen w/shaker cabinets, GRANITE counters, and STAINLESS appl’s. Massive family rm, RENO’D Baths, Newer HIGH EFF furnace, 20x12 ATTACHED WORKSHOP. Call Dave

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254,900

885,000

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YOU HAVE ARRIVED! 21294 122B Ave., Maple Ridge

Executive custom designed architectural masterpiece on exclusive west side cul-de-sac! 4600+ sqft with complete $200k interior renovation. New $1M homes don’t compare. Quiet 8773 sqft lot with parking for boat & 40’ RV. Location! Call John

549,900

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3 bdrm, 2.5 bath unit of over 1200 sqft. Bright, open layout featuring totally RENO’D Maple kitchen, TILE backsplash, upgraded appliances, large master bdrm w/full ENSUITE and private patio. PRIVATE back patio and the possibility of a totally fenced backyard. Call Dave

Awesome location steps from schools, park, transit & more! Like a new house inside- all new quality renovation w/ summer kitchen down & easy suite potential. Detached 608 Sqft garden suite for your relatives. Parking galore! Call John

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12301 209 St, Maple Ridge

TRANQUIL GREENBELT 23165 Foreman Dr, Maple Ridge

“GARIBALDI” PLAN BY PORTRAIT HOMES in Whistler - inspired Silver Ridge. 20’ ceilings, river rock f/p, maple kitchen w/tall cabinets, stainless appliances. Jetted soaker tub, silent floors, gas lines on poured -aggregate deck, central sound system, air conditioner/heat pump. Call Dave

524,900

NEAR 1/4 ACRE IN KANAKA 10445 Tamarack Cres., Maple Ridge

Need some elbow room? Come see for yourself - huge room sizes on all 3 floors, spiral staircase and awesome design detail. Bright Southern views out front & 230’ long lot backs on greenbelt. Super neighbourhood. Price just reduced! Call John

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569,900

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21520 Donovan Ave., Maple Ridge

Only 7 years young and backing on to a protected green space, this 5 bdrm + den, 3 full home of almost 3200 sqft is sure to impress you. All the modern finishings, maple kitchen, laminate floors, walk out bsmt with sep entrance. Big backyard! Immediate possession available. Call Dave

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22909 Fuller Ave, Maple Ridge

Renovated family home on big lot in great location. Newer roof, vinyl windows, maple kitchen, cork flooring, renovated bath with granite and newer vanity and soaker tub. Big deck, big covered patio, and HOT TUB! Drive thru access to backyard! Call Dave

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12071 221 St., Maple Ridge

Too new for MLS#! GIGANTIC 16,510 sqft lot close to schools & town. Very private back yard! Big renovated 5 bedroom house w/suite. Newer roof & 95% efficient furnace. Gorgeous new kitchen & baths. Be the first to view! Call John

558,800

NEAR ALBION SPORTS COMPLEX 23951 104 Ave., Maple Ridge

Big gorgeous basement entry w/ spiral staircase, tile roof & central A/C! Hard to find 4 generous bedrooms on main floor. Bright South facing plan. Oversize den down perfect for home biz, plus 2 bed in law suite. Awesome location between schools, parks, & rec! Call John

MLS# V1402917

267,900

THE BEST OF THE BEST!

#412 32729 Garibaldi Dr., Abbotsford

SPOTLESS, East facing 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath PENTHOUSE unit of almost 1200 sqft with all the BELLS & whistles & Mt. Baker view! Gorgeous finishing with beautiful HARDWOOD flooring, 2” GRANITE counters, tall SHAKER cabinets, STAINLESS appli’s, F/P w/STONE facade...the list goes on and on! Call Dave

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344,900

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8562 Cedar Street, Mission

2 storey home over 1800 sqft, 4 bdrms, 2.5 bath. Beautiful finishing includes great room design, gorgeous laminate flooring, dream kitchen w/ maple cabinets, granite, and stainless appliances. Detached double garage and private backyard! Sure to impress! Call Dave

269,900

TOWNHOUSE BEST BUY

#9 23151 Haney Bypass, Maple Ridge

Yes, it’s all there- Large plan with vaulted living room, + separate kitchen, nook, dining & family room areas. DOUBLE GARAGE, fenced yard, new roofs 2008 and low maintenance fees! Very affordable. Secure kids/pets friendly complex. Very good value here. Call John

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499,000

YOU’VE FOUND IT!

3772 Ulster Street, Port Coquitlam

2 storey home of almost 1800 sqft on quiet street in Oxford Heights. 3 bdrms and 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, large living rm/dining rm with access to the backyard. Gas fireplace, big bedrooms and full master bedroom with ensuite. Big double garage and driveway. Call Dave

MLS# F1405635

424,900

CEDAR VALLEY ESTATES

End unit with extra windows & best location in the complex. Offers 2 bedrooms + large open den, fenced yard & great condition inside! Immediate possession offered and move in ready! Health forces sale. Just reduced. Sellers want it gone! Call John

Almost 2600 sqft, 4 bdrms + 3 full baths + 2 rec rooms. Totally spotless and move-in ready, shows like new! Beautiful maple kitchen, big family room, open layout, and separate entrance in basement. Big deck and patio for entertaining and fenced back yard! Call Dave

#24 20630 118 Ave., Maple Ridge

423,000

GATED COMPLEX BORDERS CASTLE PARK #24 920 Citadel Dr., Port Coquitlam

Citadel Green for adults 19+. Can’t beat this location in Citadel Heights, overlooking park and walking trails. Bright 2 story with full unfinished bsmt, great storage! Wonderful master suite! Parking is a breeze w/ 2x garage! Call John

579,900

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CORNER LOT BALSAM CREEK 23315 133 Ave., Maple Ridge

Fully finished 3 level on 6157 sqft corner lot just a skip away from Maple Ridge Park! Great room plan w/ vault ceiling + 4 bedrooms up. Soundproofed basement has easy access 2 bed suite w/ separate laundry. Originals owners say sell! Call John

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CUSTOM-BUILT BEAUTY 8337 Shimek, Mission

In quiet Hatzic Bench CUL-DE-SAC. This is your dream home! With over 3800 sqft, 6 bdrms, 3 bath + den + rec room PLUS room for the IN-LAWS! Features VAULTED CEILING, GLEAMING MAPLE HARDWOOD, GRANITE, STAINLESS appliances - even SOUNDPROOFING between upper and lower floors! Call Dave

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339,000

RICHMOND HILL ESTATES

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Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhome of almost 2000 sqft. Hardwood flooring, big living rm/dining rm and large kitchen/family rm. Big back deck for the BBQ. Spacious double car garage and plenty of room for storage! Call Dave

386,900

EASY ACCESS RANCHER NEEDS NOTHING

12164 Cherrywood Dr, Maple Ridge

Newer roof, gutters, furnace, windows & insulation- plus Energuide efficiency rating! Low gas & electric bills. Perfect downsizing option. Quiet established location is superb. Fenced yard w/ covered patio, 2x garage. Call John

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#11 3380 Francis, Coquitlam

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SATURDAY, APRIL 12

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary chocolate sale, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 16 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 17, in the main lobby at ERH across from the gift shop. Funds raised are used for the purchase of equipment and patient comfort items.

APRIL 17: Poco HERITAGE

• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society AGM, 1 p.m., Community Meeting room in The Gathering Place, Leigh Square. All members are asked to attend, if feasible. Info: www.pocoheritage.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society and Burke Mountain Naturalists lead heritage walk on the Riverview Hospital site; this is an opportunity to learn about the historical significance of Riverview. For this tour, there will be a bus available for anyone who may find the walk a bit strenuous. Meet at upper entrance of Henry Esson Young Building at 1 p.m. Site map: www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15

• PoCo Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. Speaker: Gary Lewis from Phoenix Perennials on succulents. Everyone is welcome. Info: Michelle, 604-942-3565. • Tri-Cities Seniors Planning Network meets, 1-3 p.m., Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody. All seniors wanting to make a difference in seniors’ services and support in the TriCities are welcome. Info: www.volunteerconnections. net/start-volunteering!/ tri-cities-seniors-planningnetwork.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

• Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner at the ABC Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam. Club offers group tours for solo travellers – meet new friends, enjoy the security of group travel and avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca. RSVP: Val, 604-669-6607, Ext. 304. • University Women’s Club meets, 7 p.m., Scott Creek middle school, 1240 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam. Topic: “The Teen Parent Program: Whatever Happened to the Graduates?” Speaker: Mary O’Neill, founding teacher. Info: Allison, 604-

Ridge Bible Fellowship is for kids 6-14 who love to sing, dance and act; the goal is to give children and youth an introduction to music and. The choir meets Wednesdays, 3:304:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 13. Info: www.erbf.com. • Breastfeeding or pregnant and wanting to learn more? Looking for information or help? La Leche League Coquitlam groups offer informal, guided discussions and a chance to connect with other nursing mothers. New meeting location: Share Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo. Meetings held second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Women interested in breastfeeding and their children are invited to free monthly LLL meetings. Info: 604-520-4623 or www.lllc.ca. • Baker’s Corner Preschool is a parent-participation pre-school that offers play-based classes for three- and four-year-olds and is located in Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-461-5848 or www.bakerscornerpreschool.com. • Share Family and Community Services hosts free parent and tot drop–in, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Seaview community school, 1215 Cecile Dr., PoMo. This is a free play–based program for children up to five years old and their parents/ caregivers. Info: Azar, 604–936-3900. • Parent and Tot Drop-in: open to parents with children from birth to 5 years old; offers safe and nurturing environment; children learn songs, stories and eat healthy snacks together; parents are full participants; free; open 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam, and 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Seaview elementary school, PoMo. Info: Arshia, 604-9376971. • Tri-City Family Place, a drop in centre for children up to five with their caregivers, is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (September to June), 2062 Manning Ave., PoCo. Info: 604-942-4672. • Share Family and Community Services parent

APRIL 16 & 17: cHocoLATE!

• Give her Wings, Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities’ annual gala, Inlet Theatre at Port Moody city hall; cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., awards at 7:30 p.m. Features appetizers and desserts, music by GMR, silent/live auctions, annual awards presentations, raffle. Info and tickets: B. Kelly, 604945-7071.

939-9146 or Ellen, 604464-0246.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

• Tri-City Greendrinks, 6:30 p.m., Pasta Polo restaurant, 2754 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. Speakers: BC SPCA’s chief scientific officer, Sara Dubois, and longtime wildlife advocate Jane Thomsing on oiled wildlife response and what happens to wildlife in the event of a spill. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and learn more at this free event with food and beverages available for purchase. Info: 604808-3664 or www.meetup. com/tricity-greendrinks. • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary chocolate sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the main lobby at ERH across from the gift shop. Funds raised are used for the purchase of equipment and patient comfort items. • Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam; all Burke Mountain residents are invited. Speaker: Helga Ovington, acting community recreation manager for the city of Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-2260 or 604-9429725.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

• Tri-City Singles Social Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a smallstamp auction; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction

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after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary used book sale in ERH’s main lobby, across from the gift shop, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Funds raised are used for the purchase of equipment and patient comfort items.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

• The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo, 7 p.m. to plan its events. Info: Nina, 604941-9032.

PARENTS, KIDS

• Family resource centre at Minnekhada middle school, PoCo, offers multisensory and math tutoring for students age 5 and older; rate is $22 per hour and tutors are all Canadian certified. Registration is ongoing. Info: frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to connect with others who are raising children, gain and offer support and understanding, gain information about parenting and other concerns, and have their children cared for while doing so, free of charge, can join a parent support circle. Parent Support Services of BC runs a Wednesday evening circle in Burquitlam. The support circle is an anonymous, confidential self-help group for parents with children 12 years old and under. Info: 604-669-1616 or www.parentsupportbc.ca. • Ignite Choir at Eagle

support circle runs Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., Mountain View elementary school, 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Open to all parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. Participation is free and childminding and snacks are available. Info: 604937-6970. • Pleasantside Play Pals, a non-profit parentparticipation play group for newborns to pre-schoolers at Old Orchard Hall, PoMo; parents/caregivers invited every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m. • Parents and tots gather to play and learn in a Jewish-themed environment, Burquest Jewish

Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 or info@burquest. org. • Step By Step Child Development Society Family Resource Rooms open for drop-in at the following locations: Old Orchard Hall in Ioco Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m., Harbour View elementary school Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. and at the Blue Mountain Park Scouts’ Hall on Wed from 10-11:30. Call 604-9311977 for more information or visit the website at www. step-by-step.ca

• Millside Family Resource Centre is open Fridays, 9-11 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Millside elementary is at 1432 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-5409161. • Mountain View Family Resource Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Mountain View elementary is at 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161.

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Wolff leads the Express pack Express coach Barry Wolff leads team in toughest challenge yet By Gary McKenna ThE Tri-CiTy NEWs

When Barry Wolff took over the head coaching duties for the Coquitlam Express a year ago this week, the team was floundering. The club had missed the playoffs when the B.C. Hockey League regular season wrapped up and only the Cowichan Valley Capitals had a worse record. Fa s t - f o r w a r d 1 2 months and Wolff is celebrating his first year at the helm of the BCHL junior ‘A’ hockey club with a trip to the Fred Page Cup Championship, which begins in Vernon this weekend. So what has gone right for the coach and his team this season? “We’ve won some games,” he said. “We have new staff. New players. A new attitude. It is what it is.” The team has also done well on the recruiting front. Only three players are still on the roster from last season and many of the new additions have helped make Coquitlam a toptier club. Team captain Ryan Rosenthal has bolstered his team’s offence while Canon Pieper has also cracked the BCHL’s top ten scoring list during the regular season. Brother Bo Pieper was not far behind in the 15th spot, with 59 points. Adam Rockwood, one of the holdovers from last season, is having a career year, scoring 13 goals and 61 assists during the regular season. The offence has been bolstered by a steady defensive squad backstopped Gordie Defiel. He may not have the

best save percentage in the league and his regular season g o a l s RosEntHaL against average is ranked 24th, but he has been relied upon to make the stops when they are needed. His numbers have also been steadily improving since the start of the playoffs, registering a 2.65 goals against average and the best save percentage out of any goalie in the post season. “He has been unreal,” said Wolff said. “He has really raised his level and he competes hard every game.” The Express have also had a bit of luck to bolster their skill. Wolff’s team has managed to avoid the injury bug, which can be devastating for teams looking to go far in the post-season. “We haven’t had anything serious,” he said. “A few bumps and bruises. That is a big part of any playoff success — staying healthy and getting the bounces.” But if there is one thing the Express don’t have, it’s experience. With a relatively fresh roster mixed with the fact the team missed the post-season last year, the playoffs have been uncharted territory for most of the Express players. Wolff said he works to keep things loose in practice and help calm the nerves of some of his team, particularly those that have not been to a championship before. “No question, we don’t have a whole lot of playoff experience in that room,” he said. “Every series we have come out a bit nervous. Definitely they are excited, but we try and keep things a little loose.” see LaCK Of, page 36

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Express coach Barry Wolff hasn’t been in Coquitlam for very long, but he is already having an impact. His team will take on the Vernon Vipers this weekend in the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup finals.

Silver for McCrae at nationals Tri-City wrestler Ciara McCrae will add some hardware to Port Moody secondary’s trophy case. Fresh off a gold medal at the provincial championships in Prince George last month, the Grade 11 grappler took home silver at the Nat i on a l W re s tl i n g Championships in Guelph, Ont., this past

weekend. McCrae’s only defeat came at the hands of Elizabeth Fagan in the finals of the juvenile 49 kg category at the contest. But the 16-year-old athlete was not done yet. McCrae also won a silver the next day at the Fila Cadet Trials, which puts her on the National Junior Team.

Best, Fox rolling as soccer season begins

Last month, McCrae defeated St. Thomas more’s Ciara Corbett in the 51-kg category at the provincial championships. That victory secured her position in the national championships. Nicholas Lew, another Tri-City athlete, also competed in Guelph last weekend.

Ciara McCrae (red) took home a silver medal at the national Wrestling Championships in Guelph, ont., last weekend. the Port Moody secondary student competed in the 49 kg category and earned her spot in the tournament after a win in the provincials in Prince George last month. evan Seal/BlacK PreSS

The Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils and the Terry Fox Ravens finished up the first week of the AAA girls’ high school soccer season tied for first in the North Zone standings. After defeating Centennial 3-1 in the season opener, the Blue Devils have gone on to beat Riverside 4-0 at home on Monday and Heritage Woods 1-0 on the road on We d n e s d a y. T h e streak has led to a seven-goal differential, with the team scoring eight and only allowing one in the first three games. Meanwhile, Fox has racked up a similarly impressive record with wins against Gleneagle (3-0), Riverside (2-1) and Port Moody (20). The Heritage Woods Kodiaks are also off to an impressive start. The club kicked off the season with a 3-1 win over Riverside last week, before defeating Gleneagle 1-0 on Monday. The team’s only blemish on their season so far came at the hands of Charles Best, who defeated the Port Moody club 1-0 on Wednesday n i g h t . T h e Centennial Centaurs are still looking for their first win after both of the club’s games were postponed this week. The team has not played since its 3-1 loss in the season opener against Best. Riverside is also looking to put its first notch in the victory column after going 0-3 in the first week of the season. Gleneagle’s lone win so far this season came Wednseday night when the Talons defeated Maple Ridge secondary 5-2 on the road in what was the highest scoring game of the North Zone league so far this season. sports@tricitynews.com

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The only person on the bench that has been to a Fred Page Cup finals is Wolff when he won the trophy in 2005 with the Surrey Eagles. Surrey was just one stop on a long-list of teams for the Kelowna native. He has been in both the BCHL and the KIJHL, earning coach of the year honours in both leagues. Wolff has been behind the

bench with the Quesnel Millionaires and the Fernie Ghostriders of the KIJHL before making the move to Coquitlam. Coquitlam has already seen Vernon in this post-season. Because the BCHL has three divisions, the third round of the playoffs is a round-robin tournament between the top clubs from every region. The top two teams from that round move on to play in the finals. Coquitlam has strug-

gled so far this season against the Vipers. In the first game of the roundrobin series the Express lost 6-1.Friday night Coquitlam will return to Kal Tire Place and hope for a better result. If the Express can win the finals it will be the fourth series in a row where the team has knocked off a higherseeded club, after taking down Langley and Prince George earlier in the playoffs.

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Linsanity comes to Coq. Coquitlam badminton player Nestor Lin wasn’t satisfied with just one gold medal at the under12 boys’ B.C. Provincial Junior Badminton Championships last weekend. After winning the gold in mixed-doubles, the 12-year-old player went on to take first place in the singles

event, where he defeated second-place finisher Jadon Tsang. The Summit middle student has played the sport for the last two and half years and has won several smaller tournaments before his trip to the podium at last week’s provincial championships. sports@tricitynews.com

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Coquitlam finished the regular season with 59 points to Vernon’s 70, but Wolff said he won’t be playing up the squad’s underdog status. “We are all in the same league,” he said. I don’t think there are any underdogs.” • The series gets underway in Vernon this weekend before coming to the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex on April 14 and 15. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

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CHILDREN

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

PRE-SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 110

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

GLENAYRE

OBITUARIES

KINDERHEART Montessori in Pitt Meadows is seeking an infant/toddler educator to start in May. Please forward resume to info@kinderheart.ca. 30-35 hrs/week.

SUNNY GATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Preschool & Full Day Care ✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶

Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education. ✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶ We Offer: • AM & PM Montessori Preschool • Extended Day Care Program from 7:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. • Music & Drama

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Information Session Tuesday, April 15 10:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Job Options BC w/ISS of BC #204 - 3242 Westwood St. PoCo Call: 604-468-6262

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

Opening Soon Join our awesome Service Team!

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We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

We are hiring for: Bartenters, Busser/Porters, Servers, Hosts, Cooks & Dishwashers

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

We offer competitive wages, a fun and exciting atmosphere, and flexible scheduling.

What are we looking for?

Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Now accepting registration for 2014/2015 School Year

EDUCATION

Inside Lord Baden Powell School 450 Joyce St. Coquitlam (Across from the Vancouver Golf Course off Austin)

To register, please call us at 604-931-1549 or visit us at: www.sunnygatemontessori.com

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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: BABY pictures found in bushes around Elks Park on Shaughnessy St. in Pt. Coquitlam. April 4 or 5th. Call to identify 778227-1967. LOST: Prescription Glasses in grey case, Rocky Point Park, Pt. Moody around March 28th. **REWARD** 778-355-7781 or 604-880-5918.

CHILDREN

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 • Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

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ACCOUNT LIAISON You need to like making the deal happen! At Absolute Results we commit to helping dealerships achieve record sale days! We are Canada’s largest automotive sales training and marketing company. Your role is to develop and maintain dealer relationships. To be successful in this role you will be: • Customer focused • Strong & effective communicator • Relationship builder • Organized w/ excellent attention to detail • A results and goal oriented type of individual If this opportunity appeals to you and you have a proven track record of success, we would love to hear from you. Competitive Starting Wage, Bonus Structure, & Beneﬁts after 6 mos. Send your cover letter & resume: careers@ absoluteresults.com

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EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Trafﬁc_King@shaw.ca

Government Funded 5 week Course.

Now accepting registration for September 2014/2015

We offer the following programs: • F/T day care (7am - 6 pm) • Before and after Kindercare servicing Glenayre Elementary (limited spaces) • AM Preschool programme (limited spaces) • Music programme For more information on our programmes please visit us at www.glenayremontessori.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Job Search Class

Montessori Centre

We are conveniently located on the school grounds of GLENAYRE ELEMENTARY

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAREER FAIR

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call today (604)546-7600. www.rayway.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 .Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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FARM WORKERS

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.33/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early July’14 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

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HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

ADULT CARRIER

ENGINEER Langley Concrete requires an individual to expand our success and provide an elevated level of engineering support to our customers and engineering community. Applicants must have the ability to understand the technical aspects of pre - cast concrete products and with confidence present innovative and proven applications to engineers and other product specifiers and help develop and present effective marketing strategies to further the use of pre-cast concrete products in all aspects of underground civil infrastructure construction. The position entails working with established industry associations and public organizations with the goal of expounding our success in providing practical, long term solutions at the overall least cost for the construction of roads, storm & sanitary sewers, culverts and storm water treatment. Minimum Requirements; • Professional designation related to the Engineering discipline, preference given to Professional Engineer certification registered with APEGBC. • Exp. in structural engineering of civil construction products or projects. Assets; • Exp. in technical marketing to engineers, municipalities and governmental agencies. • Training or certification in Auto Cad applications. We offer; • Attractive Salary • Beneﬁts including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc. • Future personal growth and development program. Please send cover letter and resume to our Human Resources: mikejr@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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With reliable car required to deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households in the Tri-City area Wednesday & Friday.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Call 604-472-3040 ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

Atlas Power Sweeping LABOURERS NEEDED

Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

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Pressure Washing Parkades & Sidewalks. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

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WAREHOUSE Part-time Immediate Openings Duties include picking/packing orders and replenishing product on afternoon or graveyard shift. Unionized environment with rates starting at $15.98 + shift premium based on hours worked. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career development.

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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 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 8623 2922-2941 Burton Crt 954-990 Crystal Crt 2898-2928 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even) 2921-2940 Heckbert Pl 957-972 Laurel Crt 900-968 Sharpe St 9896 1486 Johnson St 9055 1497-1599 Elinor Cres 1451-1455 Flora Pl 1444-1457 Francis Pl 1443-1455 Gloria Dr (odd) 1477-1641 Western Dr (odd) 6037 341-351 College Park Way (odd) 313-355 Kings Crt 421-498 McGill Dr 300-350 McMaster Crt 301-391 Oxford Dr 301 Princeton Ave 8402 690-700 Blue Mountain St (even) 753-765 Cottonwood Ave (odd) 687-695 Easterbrooke St (odd) 752-936 Runneymede Ave 752-764 Smith Ave (even) 9118 1920-1991 Dorset Ave 3250-3488 Flint St (even) 1909-1987 Laurier Ave 3225-3589 Oxford St (odd) 1921-1943 Prairie Ave(odd) 1927-1945 Salisbury Ave 3424-3592 St Anne St 3351-3379 Wingrove Pl 6040 2-160 Shoreline Circ Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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CONCRETE & PLACING

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

Mi-tec Millwork & Cabinetry has an opportunity for a qualified Shop Foreman. Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising a team of 5 or more cabinet makers. Please email shop@mi-tec.com for further details

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

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NO JOB TOO SMALL!

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LANDSCAPING

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DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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FENCING

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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HANDYPERSONS

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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

Landscaping *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510 GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

INSURED / WCB / LICENSED

604-512-9947

604-728-5643

Nick’s

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

RETAINING WALLS BASEMENTS ADDITIONS FORMING - FRAMING STAIRS - DECKS - FENCE WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT

Robert J. O’Brien

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CONCRETE & PLACING

WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pools & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design • Bobcat & Mini Excavator

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Prompt Delivery Available

CLEANING LADY AVAIL. Honest, reliable & trustworthy, with exc ref’s. Avail daily, weekly, bi-wkly $20/hr, Claudia (604)945-9175

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

FREE ESTIMATES

Call 604-862-1604

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778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

* DRAINAGE * PRUNING * BOBCAT SERVICE * MAINTENANCE * RETAINING WALLS ~~~ Free Estimates ~~~

Cleaning Lady Available Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

GARDENING

MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073

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

Landscape Design/Installation

EDUCATION/TUTORING

281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DESIGN

ADVANCED RENO’S & LANDSCAPING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

UNIQUE CONCRETE

. 4 U SPA

DENNY’S PORT COQUITLAM. Now accepting applications for F/T & P/T servers, cooks & host/ess, must be able to work evenings, late night and weekends. Some exp req’d. Please apply in person w/resume btwn 9am-11am & 5pm-9pm, Mon-Fri. No phone calls pls

A building materials supply company has an immediate opening for a full-time administrative assistant. This person needs to be reliable, friendly, polite, and a self starter. Responsibilities: Applicant will be responsible for coordinating shipments, data entry, answering telephones and responding to customer inquiries, communicating with vendors, creating and filing purchase orders, website updates, answering telephones in a courteous manner, maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and team members, and other miscellaneous tasks. Great benefits and salary is commensurate with experience. Forward resumes to hr@royaletileco.com.

RETAIL

PERSONAL SERVICES

Fashion Sales Associate

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

www.tricitynews.com

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

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

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

★ Exterior Specials ★

604-465-3189

778-883-4586

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

QUALITY GUARANTEED www.Designerpainting.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

341

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501 Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

560

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

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

100% Heating & Plumbing

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

PRESSURE WASHING

604-572-3733

$597000 / 2br - 1180ft² Gorgeous Ocean view condo 704-1473 Johnston Road White Rock Unsurpassed finishing’s in this chic West coast architecturally Bosa designed condo. A view that will take your breath away. Motivated sellers. Will consider trade.Call today for your private viewing Jody Blizard Homelife Benchmark Realty,604-3569811

www.tkhaulaway.com

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

627 372

SUNDECKS

We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

Call Ian 604-724-6373 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 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOMES WANTED

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

20 years experience

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

Woodland Decks

10% Discount Re-roof

W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs

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

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

604-351-6245

Free estimates

778-246-0606

373B

TILING

TILE INSTALLATION. Porcelain, Ceramic, Slate, Marble, Granite... Contact Us thru: www.123tiling.com TILES, REPAIR, RENOVATION visit www.mastercraftceramics.com or call 604-220-3867 for more details

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

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

RENT TO OWN

700

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 1 bdrm & den- $975 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us. CRIME FREE BUILDING PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apts, $810 & $830/mo, and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034

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

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

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

604-467-6065

750

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755

SUITES, LOWER

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

751

SUITES, UPPER

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

Find the

PETS

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

Port Moody: 3 bdrm, upper duplex, recent reno’d. Family nghd. Det garage. n/p, $1500/m. (604)936-1926

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Maple Ridge: 3 bdrm character rancher 1/4 acre 2 lrg sheds Lots of prkg May1. $1450. 604-941-3259

749

STORAGE

Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

2 bdrm suite ~ $925 Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662. LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706 LAB X PUPS, very eager, ready to go. $500. Call/text 604-845-3972 Chwk. MUST LOVE DOGS!!! Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca

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

EXTRA

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991 FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

506

APPLIANCES

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

If you do not respond, the Court may make an Order in your absence.

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

This advertisement is placed by the Applicants whose address for service is Roy Swartzberg, Barrister and Solicitor of Suite 204-2922 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 2P5.

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

TRANSPORTATION 859 809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

UTILITY TRAILERS

2009 WELLS CARGO TRAILER ONLY USED 3 TIMES for catering events. Bought brand new off lot. No accidents. Mint Cond. $3400obo. 604-488-9161 South Surrey

Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 810

AUTO FINANCING

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Kenneth Dale Clark, Deceased, formerly of 1187 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia, who died on May 8, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the Administrator at the office of his solicitors, BTM Lawyers LLP, 530 - 130 Brew Street, Port Moody, British Columbia, V3H 0E3, before May 9, 2014 after which date the Administrator will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice.

SUITES, LOWER

APARTMENT/CONDO

File a Reply form within 30 days at 2620 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam, B.C. or appear in Court at 2620 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

You can see any documents in your case by contacting the Family Court Registry at the above address.

14179 Reichenback Rd

706

To respond to the application you must:

The Scrapper

Call 604-942-2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: the estate of John Steve Kryski, deceased, formerly of 237-2245 Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 0B1 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of John Steve Kryski are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Terry Mullholland, c/o North Shore Law LLP, 6th Floor, 171 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3J9 on or before May 31, 2014, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. TERRY MULLHOLLAND, Executor C/O North Shore Law LLP 6th Floor, 171 West Esplanade North Vancouver, BC

By: Michael A. Poznanski Barrister and Solicitor

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2048 Manning Ave. Pt. Coquitlam

604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889

FREE

PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

604-464-3550

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Suter Brook – Port Moody, B.C.

Onni will be constructing a 9 storey ofÀce building with retail at grade located at 220 Brew Street. Onni received all necessary development approvals in March 2014. Since receiving approvals, we have had keen interest from various daycare groups to lease the space (17,855 ft²) on the second Áoor. Currently the zoning allows for a building with ground Áoor commercial space and Áoors 2-9 to be ofÀce space. Onni has submitted a Land Use Contract Amendment that would permit a daycare on the second Áoor. Date & Time:

MAPLE RIDGE

Thursday, April 24th, 2014 from 4:30PM – 6:30PM

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$890

Location:

GREAT LOCATION

Aria 2 Amenity Room, Suter Brook Village 400 Capilano Road, Port Moody

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites *

Contact:

Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

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

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

750

David Kenneth Rodgers and Dorothy Jean Rodgers are applying to the Provincial Court for an Order for joint guardianship of the children. TAKE NOTICE that on April 1st, 2014 the Honourable Judge Craig has ordered that the application be served on you by way of this advertisement.

Available Immediately ~also apartments available~

Derek Manor

PORT COQUITLAM

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

~PET FRIENDLY~

Pitt Meadows Marina

COQUITLAM River Hts area. Lovely bright quiet g/lvl 1bdr view suite priv ent, lrg bath, laund. Avail now, ns/np. $750 incl utils. 604-944-1971

1 bdrm suite ~ $775

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SW8, 5ft. x 8ft. Black w/ wood flr.

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

bcclassified.com

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2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COQUITLAM bright spac 1 Bdrm + den. Laundry. N/S, no dogs. May 1st. $675/mo. Call (604)937-3534.

HOME of Your Dreams!

Respondents NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT To: Sandra Rodgers

TOWNHOUSES

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

Welcome Home !

Call (604) 931-2670

Derek Rodgers and Sandra Rodgers

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

515-525 Foster Avenue (Minimum 6 months lease)

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $525. 604-794-5844

Applicants And

TOWNHOUSES

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Medallion Court Apt’s

COQUITLAM

In the case between: David Kenneth Rodgers and Dorothy Jean Rodgers

NEW WEST McBride/2nd St. 3 Bdr upper suite, lrg livrm & dinrm, big deck, 5 appli’s, lots of pkng - 1 car garage pkng. N/S, pet ok. Avail now $1750 incl all utils. 604-777-1767.

COQUITLAM 1 BDRM, 900 sq.ft. bright bsmt ste w/priv south facing patio. $725/mo util incl. Avail May 1 1018B Quadling Ave. Non-smoking. 778-867-2531 or 604-454-4540

PETS

In the Provincial Court of British Columbia

WW PLATEAU lge 1 bdrm garden lvl priv patio clean 5appls quiet cpl upstairs Suit mature cpl/retired 1/3 util ns/np May1 $875 604-862-1590

COQUITLAM

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

Court File No.: 16187 Port Coquitlam Registry

PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite, sep ent, newly reno’d bathrm lam flooring, suit n/s mature tenants sml cat ok. $1000 incl utils/cbl/wifi. Refs req, avail now. 778-828-3343.

752

715

AUTO FINANCING

NEW WEST 7th Ave/12 St. Bright 2 bdrm bsmt suite, nr transit & all amens, newly reno’d with h/w flrs, cat ok. Avail now. $975 inc utils. Students welcome. 604-521-5156.

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

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

810

Mary Hill 1 bdrm updated g/l ste, priv yd, pet friendly, ldry NS $875 incl most utils. Steve 778-996-7173

APARTMENTS

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

TRANSPORTATION

LARGE 1 bdrm bsmt suite. POCO, north side. Close to all amenities. On transit route. Shared laundry. Utilities included. Off street parking. NS. NP. Available immediately. $700. 604-931-8774.

Call 604-944-2963 Coquitlam:

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

TREE SERVICES

FIVE STAR ROOFING

EAGLE ROOFING

706

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

RENTALS FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.

RENTALS

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

Impeccably Clean • Heat Hot Water • Parking

One & Two Bedroom Available Available Now NO PETS, REFERENCES REQUIRED

Brendan Yee at byee@onni.com or 604-602-7711

Please join us at the scheduled open house listed above. Onni representatives will be onhand to answer any questions regarding the Land Use Contract Amendment.

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“Your Neighbourhood Shopping Destination” NOW OPEN

Dr. Iqbal Kathrada Dr. Dawn Jung-Doddington Dr. Salima Shivji

310-0001 Website: panago.com

604-931-7827 Visit our website: subway.ca

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Donair Affair .............................. 604-937-3839 Express News & Smokes ........... 604-931-6344 Kushala Yoga & Wellness .......... 604-461-9642 Macdonald Realty ..................... 604-931-5551 Mega Sushi................................. 778-355-1012 Orbit Drycleaners ...................... 604-937-0739 Original Joe’s Restaurant .......... 604-939-4047 Panago Pizza ..................................... 310-0001 Schill Insurance.......................... 604-931-2722 Shaz Hair Choice ........................ 604-917-0266

604-931-6111 Website: mycoquitlamdentist.com

604-461-9642

Also located at Suter Brook in Port Moody Visit our website: kushalayoga.ca

Starbucks Coffee ....................... 604-931-2115 Subway ....................................... 604-931-7827 Thrifty Foods.............................. 604-931-2601 Over Twenty Shops To Serve You!

Developed by: 2662 AUSTIN AVENUE

MARINER

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