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Young & old are pitching in for hatchery
LEFT: GARY MCKENNA; ABOVE: DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Left, Griffin Andersen, 12, put together a tribute to the Mossom Creek Hatchery on his laptop. The final product was played at a Moody middle school assembly that kicked off a fundraising drive to help rebuild the 30-year-old hatchery. Above, retired architect Ron Simpson (centre) and teacher Ruth Foster show kids a 3D map of the Mossom Creek watershed.
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Thieves took mementoes of dead woman By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
For an insurance company, the value of the goods stolen from Klint Rodgers’ home earlier this month is estimated at more than $160,000. For the Rodgers family, some of the items are too valuable for a number. Among these is the jewelry they inherited from his wife’s sister, who passed away unexpectedly last year at the
young age of 39. Years worth of family photos stashed on laptops and hard drives were also taken, not to mention his wife’s custom wedding ring. There are also intangibles, he said, like a sense of security in their home. His wife and daughter stayed with other family for the first few days after the break-in, fearing the thieves may return. see GRIEVING, page 7
‘This is truly a day we’ve been waiting for,’ Carol Todd said of the arrest of a man in connection with exploitation of her daughter, Amanda. See page 16
For the latest in The Tri-City News’ year-long series of articles in support of the Mossom Creek Hatchery rebuilding project, please see page 3
Admins to supervise as job action begins Phase one of the BCTF’s job action beginning today By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The first phase of B.C. public school teachers’ job action will see principals, vice-principals and other School District 43 managers heading out to supervise recess. Superintendent Tom Grant confirmed that
TOM GRANT recess will continue for elementary schools despite BC Teachers’
Federation work-to-rule action that begins today (Wednesday) but there may be some restrictions to areas where kids can play to ensure safety. While teachers will help out in an emergency, recess will now be supervised by managers from the Coquitlam school board office and high school administrators, possibly affecting work at schools and the board office. “We’re going to try and do all sorts of things:
Reduce the area that kids can play in so we can keep our eyes on them for safety as much as possible. And our teachers’ union and teachers have made it known if there is every an emergency they’ll be there to help out,”Grant said. Parents and students mostly won’t notice the changes, which affect supervision and communication between teachers and administrators. see REPORTS, page 6
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MOSSOM CREEK HATCHERY PROJECT
The Tri-City News is partnering with Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society on the rebuilding project for Mossom Creek Hatchery. Below is the latest in a year-long series of articles and advertisements...
From above, a fragile ecosystem retired architect turns talents to education project By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News
E
arly space flight taught humans more about their own planet than it did about the stars, with those stunning photos of Earth shot from above showing the fragility of our home. A Port Moody retired architect is trying to do the same — but closer to the ground. Ron Simpson has created a detailed three dimensional topographical map of the Mossom Creek watershed that is being used as an educational tool to explain how the creek fits in to the area and how development in Port Moody and Anmore is affecting the local environment. The wood-frame map made of strips of MDF to create the hilly topography of Eagle Mountain is currently housed at Anmore elementary school and students love to run their hands along its contours. But by next spring, it will have a new home at the rebuilt Mossom Creek Hatchery and Simpson couldn’t be happier. “I feel strongly that these maps can build a deeper understanding,” said Simpson, who said
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Retired architect Ron Simpson and elementary school students with the 3D map (above) of the Mossom Creek watershed that he built to replace one destroyed in the fire.
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“For these children, it’s magical. They like to figure out where they live and where the creek starts, and they begin to appreciate where the watershed is.” Ruth Foster, a Mossom Creek Hatchery founder, on kids using the 3D watershed map the current watershed map replaces an earlier version he built that was destroyed by the December blaze that also flattened the hatchery.
This newest one, updated with details from Google Earth and The Atlas of Canada, is an improvement on the original, he said, and will
help educate school children and adults about the creek’s importance to the area. “They obviously enjoyed it,” Simpson said of the original,“and I thought, why not build another?” Using his Bosch jigsaw, Simpson cut the pieces of MDF and layered them, creating a structure that is hollow underneath but shows how the creek travels from a source near Buntzen Lake all the way to the Port Moody Inlet. It was a labour of love for
Simpson, who has built similar 3D watershed maps for the Coquitlam River, Pitt River, Cultus Lake, and other important B.C. creeks and rivers. But during his research for the project, Simpson — a Brit who retired to Canada and embarked on a volunteer career designing hatchery buildings for local watershed groups — found something that confirmed his earlier concerns about development in the area. When he was comparing the
new map with the original, he found there were some changes, most notably the increase in housing in Anmore and the enlargement of the delta at the creek base in the Port Moody inlet. He suspects silt from construction travelled downstream, a supposition that was corroborated anecdotally by longtime resident Trudy Norton, who was part of recent hatchery field trip for Anmore students. Norton, who lives near the inlet, said there is much more sand there now than there was in the past.“Now, you can walk on it without sinking in,”she said.
Other notable features of the map include the former Ioco refinery as well as Buntzen and Sasamat lakes and other creeks in the area. Ruth Foster, a retired Centennial teacher and one of the hatchery’s founders, promises this latest map will have a prominent place in the new hatchery because it’s so important for educating the next generation of streamkeepers. “For these children, it’s magical,”she said.“They like to figure out where they live and where the creek starts, and they begin to appreciate where the watershed is.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Kid’s vid prompts action from Moody students Belcarra boy puts feelings for burned hatchery on video
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hen Port Moody’s Mossom Creek Hatchery burned down last winter, Griffin Andersen was devastated. The 12-year-old Moody middle school student has been visiting the hatchery since he was seven and said he felt like he had to do something to help with the rebuilding effort. “It really meant a lot to me,”he said in the living room of his family’s Belcarra home.“It has
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Griffin Andersen, 12, of Belcarra put together a tribute to the Mossom Creek Hatchery and the video (YouTube screen grab is above right) was played at an assembly at his school. done so much for the community. I felt it is our turn to help it back.” Armed with a laptop, a solid grasp of the video editing program iMovie and some photos he and his mom took the day
after the fire, he began piecing together a sevenminute clip to honour Mossom. He narrates overtop of the images, explaining the history of the hatchery and what kind
of work went on there before the fire. The moving tribute was played at an assembly at his school that kicked off a fundraising drive for the Mossom Hatchery that recently wrapped up at
Moody middle. His mother, Patty Andersen, a teacher at the school, said more than 750 kids learned about the hatchery through the film in what was one of Moody’s
more successful fundraising efforts. The cause was taken on by the school’s Me to We Club, which supports various charitable efforts in campaigns throughout the year. Working with Cobs Bread, volunteers brought in more than $800 selling scones to students and their families at the school, money that will go toward rebuilding the hatchery. Shelley Egelstad, a humanities teacher at Moody middle and the Me to We Club
co-ordinator, said the school generally puts on between eight and 10 fundraisers a year, ranging from raising money for the food bank to buying shoes for children overseas. But she said it’s not often students are able to participate in such a local initiative. “We were happy to see the kids get involved because it is so local,” she said.“We are hoping to have a more personal connection with Mossom.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Dangerous time for fire but family is OK By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
A Coquitlam family is lucky to have escaped without any serious injury after a fire tore through a home at Latimer Avenue and Byng Street at around 5:20 a.m. Monday. A father, mother, mother-in-law, child and a cat were all able to get out of the home as flames investigators believe originated in the garage quickly moved through the structure. “Unfortunately, for this family at Easter, it is tragic,” said Coquitlam Fire Chief Wade Pierlot. “But they did all get out
alive. Those 5:20 a.m. fires can be deadly and this one travelled so quickly.” Firefighters were called shortly after one of the occupants of the home awoke to the sound of glass breaking on the side of the house. He saw the flames in the garage and quickly evacuated his family from the home. “It appears it started in the carport area,” Pierlot said. “The carport was located within a metre of the home. When [firefighters] arrived, they found the house was fully involved as well.” Twenty five firefighters attended the call and Pierlot said it did not
take long for crews to knock down the blaze. By the time the flames was contained, most of the main floor of the was gutted and flames were spreading to the upstairs area. A fuel tank in one of the vehicle parked in the garage blew up during the fire. The family is currently being looked after by the Coquitlam RCMP’s Victim Services team. Don Rosner, a neighbour, told CTV News that he was awoken by his wife and saw the flames and“lots of smoke.” “I could see the flames they were probably 15, 20 feet high,”he said. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Report cards, studentled conferences and most extracurricular activities will be going ahead as normal, Grant said, and parents can continue to contact teachers and administrators to discuss their children’s education. Still, Grant expressed some concern that time spent on supervising recess activities may impinge on other administrative operations, such as finalizing the district’s 2014/’15 budget, which has to be completed by the end of April. “That will be difficult…
We’re going to try and get things done as best we can,” he said, noting timelines may have to be stretched for some administrative duties delayed by senior staff having to take on job actionrelated tasks. Phase one of teachers’ job action was announced last week by the BC Teachers’ Federation in response to what its president, Jim Iker, said was the lack of progress on teachers’ negotiations. The BCTF rejected an offer from the school district bargaining agency for a long-term contract, and Iker said future prog-
ress at the bargaining table would determine how long this phase would last. Phase two of the BCTF plan involves rotating one-day walkouts around the province. Phase three, a full-scale strike, would require a second vote by members to authorize. The BCTF has rejected the government’s offer for a 10-year agreement with pay increases totalling 6.5% over the first six years and additional wage increases to be negotiated for the final four years. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com – with files from Tom Fletcher
Road closures for Evergreen work Nighttime closures are expected along Pinetree Way in Coquitlam starting this week as construction crews work to install large concrete girders required for the Evergreen Line’s Lafarge LakeDouglas Station. Work will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for approximately three nights in the next week and closures will be required between Burlington Drive and Town Centre Boulevard for the delivery of the beams. There may also be
some nighttime noise related to the structural work, including the installation of steel reinforcements, concrete pouring, drilling, welding and the use of heavy machinery. Parking restrictions are expected to be in place east of Pinetree Way between Guildford Way and Town Centre Boulevard. Drivers are asked to exercise caution when driving through the area.
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“It was a good thing no one was home,” he told The Tri-City News. “We had my daughter stay with her grandma. My wife also. She wasn’t in any peace of mind to stay the night there for the first few nights.” It didn’t take the thieves long to ransack the home. Rodgers’ wife was away from the house on April 8 between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to run a few errands. By the time she returned, the place was ransacked and their most valuable possessions were taken, he said. “I have a long, winding driveway,” he said. “It looks like they have just pulled right in and kicked the door down… They ripped through everything.” What makes it even more devastating for the family, Rodgers said, is the fact that some of the jewelry taken belonged to his wife’s sister, Alex, who died of a heart attack last year. His wife has been having a hard time dealing with the loss and the break-in has compounded her distress. The Rodgers received more bad news when they began sorting out their losses with their insurance company. While Rodgers has $380,000 in content insurance, he said he was unaware that he was only covered for
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Coquitlam, releases some of its CompStat data to the public to help alert residents to spikes in break-ins and property crime. Anyone who sees suspicious activity is asked to call 604-9451550. If a crime is in progress or there is an emergency, call 911. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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T h e 1 0 2 - y e a r- o l d Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam should return as a wellness hub for people with mental illness. That’s the top priority for hundreds of people who filled out forms during the first round of consultation for the BC Housing visioning study. The results, which are due to be released to the public next week, were announced at the city’s Riverview Lands Advisory Committee last Thursday, a day after Coquitlam city council was briefed at an in-camera meeting. Having a component of the 244 acres left for mental health treatment is a message “we certainly heard loud and clear from the open houses,” said Shayne Ramsay of BC Housing, which will be taking over the Lougheed Highway property next April from Shared Services BC. BC Housing staff will now be speaking with health authorities — including Fraser Health, Coastal Health, Provincial Health Services and Coast Mental Health — about what could be accommodated at Riverview to reestablish services, the CEO said.
Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge, who chairs the city’s advisory committee, said more than a third of online and open house survey respondents cited mental health as their first priority for the future of the provincially owned site that closed in July 2012. Their other top priorities are (in descending order): keeping green spaces, preserving the arboretum, restoring the heritage buildings and building social/ affordable housing. Hodge said the latter point raised a few eyebrows with his committee, which is made up of former Riverview staff, environmentalists and land stewards. “There are few questions about how this could be compatible,” he said, adding, “Personally, I don’t want to see anything permanent. I would like to see something to support mental health study.” Still, Hodge said, the first four priorities for respondents jive with what the municipality has been calling for since 2007. “People believe there’s still a role for mental health at Riverview,”he said. “There’s a need and a site and the two should be brought together,” Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said. But Darrell Burnham, executive director for Coast
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y name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. This is the first of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensible and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be confirmed from public sources. The oil industry wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in sea water if there is sediment present. This has been proven many times, most recently in a thorough Environment Canada study published on November 30 2013. Page 51 of the study provides graphic evidence of sunken bitumen. Given that there is an abundance of sediment along the B.C. coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. By Northern Gateway’s own admission the likelihood of a bitumen spill at sea is over 10% over the next 50 years. Others say that it is much higher. We are in agreement with the position taken by the Coastal First Nations that even the slightest risk of a spill of bitumen at sea is unacceptable. The grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Alaska in 1989 is often held up as an ex-
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ample of how bad an oil spill at sea can be, however, a spill of bitumen at sea would be much worse. The Exxon Valdez carried light crude and lost 250,000 barrels, one eighth of a tanker load. The light oil floated and could be removed from the beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10% of it was recovered. Roughly 200,000 birds and many kinds of other wildlife were killed. Approximately 1,300 miles of shoreline were affected and the fishery has yet to fully recover.
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“I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions.” Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom, making it unrecoverable and killing virtually everything with which it came in contact. Imagine if we lost a full tanker load. Some say that, with GPS-based navigation and double hulls, spills such as Exxon Valdez are not possible today. They are wrong. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents are caused by human inattention, not by a lack of knowledge about position. All ships carried systems to indicate their location before GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could have glanced at their instruments to determine their location but they didn’t, neither did the crew on the Queen of the North. Marine disasters regularly occur and a quick search of the internet shows human error is most often the problem. Undoubtedly there will be many more
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marine accidents in future. Our grandchildren will not thank us if we willingly risk the destruction of the B.C. coast on our watch. Fortunately there is a solution that is beneficial for all concerned: all we have to do is build a refinery at Kitimat. The refinery will convert the bitumen to gasoline, diesel and jet fuel which float and evaporate if they are spilled. Often little or no spill remediation is required. These refined fuels simply do not cause the habitat destruction of conventional or synthetic crude oil, or anywhere near the devastation caused by bitumen. The second part of this opinion piece will run in the next issue. It will discuss the enormous value-added benefits and environmental advantages of a modern green refinery. The pipeline from Alberta and the tanker fleet to export the refined fuels will also be considered. Let me declare my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month.
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ursive handwriting could soon disappear from public schools. The provincial government is considering removing that skill from the mandatory teaching curriculum, as many school districts have already done across the U.S. It is seen as unnecessary in today’s ever-more technological world, a roadblock in the course of a teacher’s packed day. More and more elementary students submit computer printouts of essays and assignments. Those just a few years older simply put them in online folders that teachers can access. Those in high school and college take notes on laptops and tablets. Besides, how many kids write letters to their grandparents anymore? They can communicate instantly on Facebook or via Skype. Computer and typing skills have replaced penmanship. Cursive writing is becoming obsolete. Since 2010, 45 U.S. states have deemed teaching cursive no longer mandatory, and it is being taught less in Ontario. It’s up to teachers if they want to make the time to teach it. Some may argue that since many historical documents are written in cursive, future students will need to know how to read them. Others will suggest neater hand-writing leads to better grades, in reading and math. And more will ask how, when kids grow up, will they sign cheques? Medical forms? Autographs? Schools still teach block print. Yes, cursive writing is disappearing from the communication landscape. Going forward, keyboard skills will be more important and even those may one day prove dated. Still, we must fully consider what it is we will be losing when we stop teaching kids cursive writing. It looks nice but so does calligraphy. Why teach two or three forms of writing when one will do? The writing for cursive is on the wall. – The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News (Black Press)
A few inconvenient truths for Earth Day 2014 BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA arth Day 2014 will likely go down in B.C. history as less exciting than last year’s event. That was the day when, in the heat of the election campaign, NDP leader Adrian Dix announced in Kamloops that he didn’t support the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline to its Burnaby terminal because Vancouver shouldn’t become a“major oil port.” As of this Earth Day, it has been an oil port for exactly a century, since Imperial Oil began work on B.C.’s first refinery in 1914 in what is now Port Moody. There were no pipelines then, so crude was moved by rail or tanker. For 60 years, Trans Mountain has supplied the Chevron refinery in Burnaby that is southern B.C.’s last source of fuel. Some of the Alberta crude is piped south to be refined into fuels and some of that product is barged back
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up to B.C. to keep our traffic moving. Today, the proposal to expand and upgrade that pipeline, and to build new oil and natural gas pipelines across the north, dominate B.C.’s political scene. In keeping with the educational aspect of Earth Day, here are some things you may not know about energy and the environment.
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• A recent National Geographic report summarizes the main sources of oil in the oceans around North America. Media coverage focuses on tanker and pipeline spills but they only account for 8% of the total. Fully 60% of the oil load in North American waters is from natural seeps, where oil leaks from seafloor rock. One of the world’s largest is off Santa Barbara, Cal., where 20 to 25 tons flows out each day. It’s mostly consumed by oil-eating bacteria that have adapted and proliferated. The next biggest source is leakage from cars and trucks, which collects on pavement and is flushed to sea when it rains.
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• Earth Day is now preceded by Earth Hour, during which we are encouraged to turn out our lights to join a worldwide gesture of conservation. Many people use the occasion for a candlelight dinner. Given that B.C.’s power is nearly all from renewable hydroelectric sources, and that the paraffin used to make candles is derived from petroleum or coal, this feel-good ritual produces an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. David Suzuki is now promoting the idea of Earth Month, an expansion of the symbolic effort designed to“raise awareness.” This is a popular notion in the climate change industry, which to date consists mostly of government officials and activists flying around the world to conferences in exotic locations to sign agreements that lead to, well, not much so far.
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An update to provincial data is due this year but what we have shows a 5.7% decrease in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases between 2007 and 2011. Environment ministers have conceded that some of this is due to the recession that struck in 2008-’09. But since the economy has recovered and begun to grow again, emissions have continued to decline.
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• There are simple things anyone can do, without gimmicks or government programs. One would be to stop protesting increased housing density in your community. By far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in B.C., not to mention oldfashioned pollution, is transportation. By living closer to where we work, shop and play, we can exercise our legs instead of just our gas pedal foot to get around.
• Unlike Earth Hour, B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels actually appears to be helping to reduce emissions.
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Plenty of consultation & study in PM OCP process The Editor, Re. “Moody Centre hit hard by new OCP” (Letters, The Tri-City News, April 18). Letter writer Hazel Mason must be looking at a different official community plan than the one that is actually under consideration at Port Moody city hall. As I understand it, oceanfront development is slated for study,
not approval; future development is focused on Evergreen Line stations to minimize auto use by future residents; the Moody Centre Heritage Area will not be lost but further protected; and there has been more public consultation for this OCP than any other project in Port Moody’s history. Perhaps the reason the Moody Centre Community Association
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organization with proper governance and broadly based membership. The mayor and council have clearly listened to a wide variety of opinions about the future of Moody Centre and arrived at an excellent plan that balances the need for amenities and economic revitalization with preserving the small-town character of the heritage area. John Grasty, Port Moody
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B.C. doctors are being divided into two camps: those who will prescribe medical marijuana to their patients and the majority who won’t. And that split, driven wider by new federal rules for authorizing the drug’s use, has triggered a rush of doctor shopping by those seeking prescription pot. “It’s now bedlam out there,” said Dr. Bill Cavers, president-elect of Doctors of BC (formerly the BC Medical Association), who puts the blame squarely at the feet of Health Canada. “I don’t envy the patients who feel they ben-
DR. BILL CAVERS efit from medical marijuana because now it’s getting more difficult to access it,”he said. Under the old system, physicians merely signed a form that verified their patient had one of the medical conditions for which marijuana can be used. Final approval for legal pot use was up to Health Canada. Now, responsibility has been downloaded to doctors, who sign what amounts to a prescrip-
tion to buy weed from a regulated commercial producer. Cavers said many doctors won’t sign — even ones who were previously authorizing medical pot for the same patients — because of the added responsibility and liability they now face, as well as strong cautions from the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons. He said doctors prescribe no other drug where there is no official, government-sanctioned scientific data or professional guidelines governing its appropriate use, recommended dosage, monitoring or potential dangerous interactions. “It places physicians in a very, very difficult position,” said Cavers, who added there are also questions about the strength and consistency of the cannabis, even from regulated produc-
ers. “We are a very unhappy group.” Doctors of BC has not yet taken a formal position but Cavers is urging physicians’ organizations and provincial colleges to pressure Ottawa to rethink the rules. “It’s absolutely imperative that we move this conversation past the opinions into actual data as to what it works for, how much is to be used and for what period of time,”he said. Until those studies are ready, Cavers said, Health Canada should revert back to the old system of doctors simply verifying an eligible diagnosis rather than being forced to act as gatekeepers. Despite the concerns of professional bod-
ies, however, significant numbers of B.C. doctors are “far more liberal” in their willingness to prescribe pot, he said. Cavers said he has heard of doctors charging fees ranging from $25 to $185 to sign off on medical marijuana prescriptions. Such fees for non-insured services are allowed, although the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons cautions doctors shouldn’t “exploit” patients for personal advantage and should consider factors such as ability to pay. Pot-friendly doctors have begun clustering into groups and clinics, some going so far as to offer their services online, reviewing patients’ documents via Skype
and authorizing pot use. “I think it’s unprofessional,” Cavers said of web-based pot clinics that offer to help patients circumvent their regular doctors. Sensible BC director Dana Larsen said the specializing groups of doctors typically charge a few hundred dollars to sign off. “It’s either providing a really useful service or profiteering off sick people, depending on how you look at it,” Larsen said.“Maybe both.” Newly diagnosed patients have no legal access to marijuana without a doctor’s permission and they must buy from new commercial producers. But other legacy users continue to legally
grow their own medical pot after a court injunction last month froze Ottawa’s plan to terminate their licences. Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy said a full trial over medical pot users’ right to grow their own will likely go ahead next February. And he said doctors are being too rigid in refusing to prescribe cannabis. “I’m trying to figure out why they’re so scared of it,” Conroy said. “There’s no lethal dose yet they’re prescribing all kinds of things on a daily basis that can kill people. “There are 38,000 [medical marijuana] patients out there now. Is the sky falling in?” jnagel@blackpress.ca
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Put down phones and connect with your children By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News
Going “screen free” with children is the theme of the 10th annual Tri-Cities’ Healthy Kids Fair in Coquitlam tomorrow (Thursday). Children’s advocates are encouraging parents and caregivers to spend more time face-to-face with young ones and get outdoors rather than be hunkered down in front of a television, computer, tablet or smart phone. “It’s important to have that human connection every day,” said Susan Foster of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, who is helping to organize the fair that last year drew more than 600 participants. Her group will offer bug kits and butterfly nets to attendees, and those who fill out an evaluation will also get small kids’ books.
Geared to parents with youngsters from newborns to six year olds, the fair will have 35 exhibitors offering tips on staying safe and healthy. “The main focus is around early screening,” Foster said, noting speech delay is a common complaint. As well, professionals will be on hand to talk about programs and services for parents such as Strong Start, counselling and recreational outings. The city of Coquitlam will have a demonstration of its mom and baby yoga classes and will showcase its Imagination Playground. As well, a representative from BCAA will guide parents through the often-complex steps to install a car seat. And kids can hop into an RCMP police cruiser and meet the Share Bear. Sponsored by the TriCities ECD Community
Development committee, the fair includes translation services for families whose first languages are Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and Farsi. Snacks will be provided by the SD43 culinary arts program at Gleneagle secondary school. Admission is free and donations of nonperishable items are being accepted for Share Family and Community Services’ food bank. There will be no presenters selling goods or services.
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‘Evidence unclear,’ lawyer says Lawyer for Dutch man says network could have been hacked By Monisha Martins BLack Press
The lawyer for a Dutch man facing charges in Canada related to the online sexual extortion of Port Coquitlam’s Amanda Todd believes evidence against his client is scant. Aydin Coban, 35, was charged last week with extortion, internet luring and criminal harassment as well as possession and distribution of child pornography. “This is truly a day we’ve been waiting for,” Carol Todd said as she fought back tears at a press conference Thursday. “I always knew deep in my heart that what my daughter told me was the truth. Now, our RCMP have helped and supported us in finding an answer.” Coban has been in custody since he was arrested in January at a vacation bungalow in Oisterwijk, a town about 100 km south of Amsterdam. Canada’s National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre says
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THURSDAY, APRIL 24 • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Pine Crt., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496. • PoCo Heritage Evening: Mystery of the Great Northwest Flood, 7 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. (access off McAllister Street). Local photographer Steve Smith will explore the mystery behind the Great Northwest Flood, a profound geological event that occurred just south of the border after the last ice age. The presentation will include recent photos and excerpts from a documentary film. Info: www. pocoheritage.org. • 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.
Homeopathic Clinic, on homeopathic medicine; • May 2: Marie Perkins, Expert Mobile Fitness, on postpartum fitness; • May 9: Dr. Gil Desaulniers of the N a t i o n a l We l l n e s s Foundation, on “raising super kids;” • May 16: Annie Anderson, infant sleep consultant, on sleep; • May 23: Christine Baron, lawyer, on estates and wills; • May 30: Birgit Giesser, music therapist
and accredited music educator, on music and babies; • June 6: Linda Moon, dental hygienist with Fraser Health, on dental health; • June 13: Kimberley Lowes, BCAA Child Safety and Passenger Program, on car seat education; • and June 20: seasonending potluck and social. For more information, visit www.placemaillardville.ca.
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environment — and babies are welcome. The program, supported by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and the Ministry for Children and Family Development, runs on nine consecutive Fridays from April 25 to June 20, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave. The roster of speakers includes: • April 25: Lucy De Pieri of Serenity/
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Having a baby is a challenging, rewarding and educating experience. And Coquitlam’s Place Maillardville community centre is aiming to help parents with Baby’s First Two Years, a free drop-in program for expectant parents, new parents and grandparents of babies up to 24 months. Participants will learn from guest speakers and enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed
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• Spring tea, 2-4 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, 2206 St. Johns St., Port Moody (in the church hall); pie and ice cream and a beverage for $5, plus sales of baking, crafts, vintage jewellery and plants.
• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7 p.m.,in the ParkLane Room at ERH. New members are always welcome.
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• Share Family and Community Services’ Parent/Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use will commence and run for 8 weeks until June 17, at Share’s office, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-9366969.
• Inner Beauty Fashion Show, Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam, doors open at 11 a.m. RSVP: 778-3858905.
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• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society spring tree Tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds; meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.
• Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604941-3182. • AC Pionairs Club of TriCities meets, 10 a.m.,ABC Country Restaurant, 100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam. Host: Margaret Popkey.
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parking lot, Coquitlam; hosted by Heritage Woods secondary school Korean Parent Group. • Coho salmon release at Hyde Creek, PoCo; Hyde Creek Watershed Society members have spent 18 months raising coho from eggs through to fry and smolt stages, and the fish are now ready to travel towards the ocean; you can participate by carrying a bucket of salmon from the hatchery to the creek, where you will release them and send them on their journey to the ocean. Event runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. Free parking at Hyde Creek rec centre on Laurier Avenue. Info: www. hydecreek.org or hcws. info@gmail.com.
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• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496. • 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.
• Share food bank has an opportunity available for a lead food bank volunteer; the lead volunteer will work with a team of volunteers responsible for hamper distribution every Wednesday, and interact closely families and children living in poverty. The successful volunteer will have strong communication skills, experience interacting with the public, and the ability to assess situations as they arise. This volunteer position requires a minimum seven hour commitment every Wednesday for at least one year. Info: Heather at 604-931-2451 or heather. stacey@sharesociety.ca. The successful volunteer must complete a criminal record check.
Parking at the back and the side of the church. Tickets at the door. • Port Moody Ecological Society’s free Fingerling Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Noons Creek Hatchery, behind PoMo rec complex, 300 Ioco Rd.; environmental groups and displays, children’s performers Bobs and Lolo will perform at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., kids can help release 40,000 young chum salmon into Noons Creek. Info: noonscreek.org, 604-469-9106 or 778-8611972. • Kiddies Korner Preschool Imagination Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo; Mr. I & the Rainbow Singers, Vancouver Tumblebus, Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience, face painting, kids’ activities and crafts, concession and more. Admission: $2. Info: www. kkp.ca or 604-941-4919.
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Riverside readies for drama fest A play penned by Acting 11/12 students at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary will return to the stage next week before it heads to the B.C.-wide drama fest. Define: Love was chosen at last fall’s MetFest to be the School District 43 representative at the Sears Association of BC Drama Educators’ Festival, which runs May 1 to 4 at Douglas College in New Westminster. Define: Love — and its cast of 30 students — can be seen in advance at Heritage Woods (1300 David Ave.) on April 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door.
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Betty Parris (played by Kayla Judson) is comforted by Abigail Williams (Karina Greenwood) while Giles Corey (Lucas Chung), Thomas Putnam (Cody Pallin), Rev. Samuel Parris (Andrew Fraser), Rev. Hale (Evan Doornbery) and Ann Putnam (Gillian Hanemayer) discuss her comalike state — and if she’s bewitched.
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Top students who competed in this spring’s Coquitlam District Music Festival (CDMF) will show their talents at an honours concert on Sunday. The recital of piano, speech and vocal winners will take place at the Hyde Creek community church (2145 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam) on April 27 at 6 p.m. And competitors who were chosen to represent CDMF at the provincials (held June 3 to 7 in Penticton) will be recognized. Light refreshments will be served during the three-hour show. There is no cost for admission; however, donations will be accepted to the CDMF scholarship fund. Visit cdmffestival.ca for more information.
Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible’ is put to the test at a Coquitlam high school
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Artists and historical groups based in the Tri-Cities are invited to display their skills at the Coquitlam Public Library. Displays of art, artifacts and archival material at the two library branches should be of general interest to the community. For an application form, visit library. coquitlam.bc.ca or call 604-554-7330 or 604-9374144 for more details. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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umours of witchcraft swirl in the Puritan town of Salem, Mass., after a group of girls dances in the woods with a black slave. They are seen by the Rev. Samuel Parris, whose own daughter Betty is accused of practising in the dark craft. When she wakes up, she names names. And so begins the finger-pointing that brings the community into an uproar in Arthur Miller’s 1953 classic tale, The Crucible. School director Brad Case assembled 29 actors for the dramatic American play that opens at Dr. Charles Best secondary in Coquitlam next week. At first, the students were perplexed about Case’s choice of The Crucible “but when I broke it down and made it relevant to today, they understood,” he said. Miller paralleled his story with the “witch hunt” that was happening in his day under Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who sought out Communists, communist sympathizers and gays in the U.S. during the Cold War of the 1950s.
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His — and other flawed figures’ — unsubstantiated accusations whipped a wave of intimidation; their narrowminded tactics and excessive zeal ruined careers and, in some cases, lives. “It didn’t matter that 200 years had passed,”he said.“It was the same thing.” In Salem in 1692, it was young girls who stirred the fear and suspicion campaign that was more rooted in old grudges and land claims than sorcery. Case compares the narrative to president George W. Bush and his administration falsifying the weapons of mass destruction claims to justify the war on Iraq. Untrue gossip in the school hallways or even via social media are other modern-day equivalents, he said. Case said he wanted to stage the play as it is a full Broadway show. His Best Players alternate each year between a musical and stage play “to allow students who can’t sing a chance to perform as well,”he said. He singled out 17-year-old Kelsi James, a Grade 11 student playing Mary Warren, for stitching up the Puritan costumes with a team of six students, and Celeste English for managing the stage. • The Best Players present The Crucible on April 30, May 1 to 3 and May 7 to 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Charles Best secondary (2525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam). For tickets at $12/$8, call the school at 604-461-5581. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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A musical tour of world gardens Harp concert marks the last faculty event of the season at PdA
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Harpist Rebecca Blair was inspired by the Unicorn Tapestries for her musical concert, titled All in a Garden Green. The recital is on Saturday, April 26 at Place des Arts in Coquitlam (1120 Brunette Ave.).
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A few years ago, Coquitlam harp teacher Rebecca Blair was in the Big Apple to see the Unicorn Tapestries, a woven work from the late Middle Ages that depicts scenes for the hunt of the magical creature. “All l could think about was All in a Garden G r e e n ,” r e m e m b e r s Rebecca Blair, referencing the Renaissance music by John Playford. The image became the title of Blair’s upcoming concert — the final faculty show of the season at Place des Arts — that will be performed with fellow harpist Judy Henry and wind musician and singer Michelle Carlisle of the Celtic band Blackthorn. For their recital on Saturday night, the trio will take the audience on a musical tour of gardens around the world though the program is largely
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based in Britain. Traditional and folk tunes from England, Ireland and Scotland will be featured along with Carlisle’s own composition, White Roses Waltz. American songs such as the Blackberry Blossom and Over the Rainbow will be performed as will a traditional to mark the Japanese cherry blossom season of sakura. Fra n c e w i l l a l s o come into play with a Breton tune paired up with Robert Tannahill’s Gloomy Winter’s Noo Awa. And they will travel south to Spain for a 13th century dance piece before concluding with the Austrian favourite Edelweiss. “We’ve got a huge range of times and
places that the garden concert will take people,” said Blair, a Place des Arts’ instructor for a dozen years. “I love disparate songs from disparate eras and having them connected loosely.” Last November, Blair joined Henry for another “green” themed-concert at the Maillardville facility: Green Grows the Holly. Trained as a classical clarinetist, Blair played the harp for the Irish president, Mary McAleese, when she visited Vancouver for the 2010 winter Olympics. • Tickets at $15/$13 for All in a Garden Green on April 26 are available at 604-664-1636 or through placedesarts.ca.
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Picco’s Pulse fashion line finds beat on the catwalk By Matthew Hoekstra BLACK PRESS
Graduating students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s fashion program — including a Port Coquitlam resident — will be putting their best foot f o r wa r d t o m o r r o w (Thursday) at a professionally produced showcase of their designs. Presented by Tamoda Apparel and sponsored in part by Black Press, the parent company of The Tri-City News, The Show on April 24 will highlight fashion lines from 37 emerging designers on the catwalk at River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond. “It’s a final compilation of all the work that they put together,” said Andhra Goundrey, coordinator of the fashion design and technology program at Kwantlen. The school’s bachelor of design, fashion and technology degree program gives students the technical skills they need to succeed in the fashion industry — from patternmaking and design to sewing and computeraided design. But it also teaches stu-
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A Pulse garment from Port Coquitlam’s Nicole Picco. dents about being global citizens, encouraging them to consider the difference they can make. Nicole Picco, one of the graduating students whose work will be on the catwalk, is look-
ing forward to celebrating four years of blood, sweat and tears with her classmates. The 21-year-old Port Coquitlam woman created Pulse (nicolepicco. com), an activewear col-
lection for curvy women that fills a void in the growing plus-size apparel industry. Bold prints with a focus on fit, comfort and quality are key to the collection. “It’s for the fashionloving, health-conscious curvy girl, who is energetic and outgoing and wants to show her shape. “She’s not really afraid to hide her body, especially when she’s working out,”Picco said. Entering the world of fashion was a bit of a fluke, she said. Having always been a creative kid, a personality test in high school suggested three potential careers — all in design. She chose fashion, found Kwantlen and hasn’t stopped sewing. “There have been a lot of ups and downs,” Picco said of her studies, “but I have learned a lot in the way of building confidence in myself, creative confidence, learning how to take what I have in my head and put in on paper and get in in the form of a garment.” Tickets are $38 for night events and $18 for matinees. Visit kpufashionshow.eventbrite.ca.
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Fox rugby breaks record in Mouat win However, squad can’t keep streak alive against Semiahmoo By Gary McKenna THe Tri-CiTy NewS
The Terry Fox Ravens rugby team turned in a Jekyll and Hyde performance last week, with a record breaking win in one match followed up with an embarrassing effort in another. Fox bested Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat secondary 100-5 last Thursday, breaking a record set last season when they defeated Chilliwack by 65 points. However, a few days later, the team’s ability to score was gone against Surrey’s Semiahmoo Totems, and the team fell 41-7. “Our boys were overconfident after their massive win versus Mouat,” said coach Jorge Knizek. “[They] were not mentally prepared for the tougher test.” Mike West managed four tries in the victory over Mouat on the way to an 18-score performance.
Scott Barker was also instrumental in the match, Knizek said, pointing to the man of the match honours he received for the three tries he scored in the game. The Grade 11 athlete also managed to kick five conversions in the contest for a combined 25-point effort, also a Terry Fox record. But the team could not sustain the momentum going into the second game of the week against the Totems. Semiahmoo managed to put up 24 points before the Ravens could even get on the board and managed their only try of the game three minutes into the second half, with Adrial Smith running in the ball. The scoring play served to be the only high point of the game for the Ravens. The squad followed up with a number of errors that allowed the Surrey club to widen its lead over the visiting Port Coquitlam club. Terry Fox will now look to improve its 1-1 record when they take on Port Moody on Thursday at the Fox oval.
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Tri-City Titans (2001A) pitcher Keona Nordquist launches the ball towards a White Rock Renegade during a North Delta Softball Association U-14 girls softball tournament at North Delta Community Park on April 13.
Royals soccer squad picks up new coach The Douglas College Royals women’s soccer team will have a new head coach when the season gets underway this fall. Chris Laxton has taken over the sideline duties for the club after
being named head coach last week and hopes to improve on the team’s 2-15-1 record in the 2013 season. “I am excited to be joining the Douglas College Royals family,” Laxton said in a press
release. “It is a great opportunity to work with committed and passionate student-athletes in a dynamic and unique academic environment. I am looking forward to building an exciting soccer program that will
develop these young women both on and off the pitch.” Laxton’s was previously the head coach with the Fusion FC and Vancouver FC and held an assistant coach position with Queen
University Canada and UBC. He also has a strong understanding of the balance between sports and academics. Laxton holds a master’s degree in coaching sciences, a bachelor’s degree in edu-
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The Fraser Valley Phantoms earned berth in the Hockey Canada Esso Cup National tournament after defeating the Kelowna Rockets earlier last week. The AAA Major M i d g e t Fe m a l e Hockey League squad, which features a number of Tri-City players, swept the best-ofthree series, shutting out the interior opponents in both games. Chelsea Wilson opened the scoring in Game 1, before Port Coquitlam’s Kaely McMurty scored the second of the game in the 2-0 vict o r y. D e l a n e y Duchek, Jodi Gentile and PoCo player Shannon Morris-Read all scored assists, while goaltender Valencia Yordanov, also from Port Coquitlam, stopped all 16 shots she faced. The next day, the team again jumped out to an early lead, this time with a goal from Kirsten Martin assisted by Morris-Read and McMurty.Yordanov was again solid in net, with a 19-save performance. Madeleine Ericsson, another Tri-City athlete, is also on the team that will be heading to the national tournament later this month. The Esso Cup tournament gets underway this week in Stoney Creek, Ont.
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POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
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Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
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3640 Westwood St.
~ FULLY INSURED ~
Call Tim 604-612-5388
DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.
101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
604-942-8688
5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
A+Spa
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Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
LEGAL SERVICES
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 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 9170 1717-1875 Dorset Ave 3326-3478 Oxford St 3339-3439 Wellington St 6071 90-149 April Rd 2-50 Bedingfield St 100-108 Roe Dr (even) 1-19 Symmes Bay 9265 901-1065 Lynwood Ave 942-991 Mansfield Cres 902-1090 Victoria Dr 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.
Cleaning Lady Available Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
Brad 778-552-3900 Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
BC BEST WAY CONSTRUCTION KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST Complete Renovations, tub to counter, from floor to wall. • Proud BBB Member • References • Since 1979 John 604-779-4029 www.bcbwreno.ca BOLD FACE can make your ad stand out! A minimal charge for a good investment. Call us at 604-575-5555 You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place! EARN EXTRA CASH! Clean out your basement, closet, attic or garage and sell all those unwanted items. Place your ad with us today at 604-575-5555 Don’t keep good things you don’t use anymore. Bring them to light with an ad in the classifieds. C A L L T O D A Y........Cash tomorrow! Place your ad today! You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place! CASH IN on the Classifieds. No matter what you have to offer, you can find a buyer through the classifieds. FIRST TIME ADVERTISER? Let our professionally trained staff help you word an effective ad. Call us now. 604-575-5555
CLASSIFIED The matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.
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MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Residential & Commercial
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
604-728-3009
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com MERCHANDISE: CLASS 500’S From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods and electronics, to parakeets and pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.
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HOME REPAIRS
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INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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AFFORDABLE MOVING 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
We Sell Weed...
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FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
10% Discount Re-roof
TILING
TILES, REPAIR, RENOVATION visit www.mastercraftceramics.com or call 604-220-3867 for more details
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From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
TREE SERVICES
20 years experience
www.paintspecial.com Running this ad for 10yrs
640
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
604-467-6065
Recreation Paradise Year Round!
PETS
FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
Robert J. O’Brien
(Turn right 1 road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812
604-728-5643
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PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $425. 604-794-5844
1-800-663-5847 Nick’s Landscaping
*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing
~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246 Landscape Design & Installation for 33 yrs Locally owned & operated. pearlandscape.com 778-848-0036 GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185 ANDY’S LANDSCAPE. 22yrs exp. 778-895-6202. www.andyslandscape.ca
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Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662. 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
2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-727-8956
FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD
Golden Retriever pups, family farm raised, vet checked, shots, ready April 26. $700 Timbur6@telus.net, 604-845-7434, Rosedale
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ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
Ph: 604-942-4383
EXTRA
Pay-Less Pro Painting
CHEAP
www.pro-accpainting.com Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
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P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665
NO Wood byproducts used all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
PLUMBING
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501
WE HAUL YOUR JUNK AND TAKE TRASH TO THE DUMP
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com PLUMBING & REPAIRS. H/W tank replacement Drain cleaning. Exc rates. Lic. 604-290-5387 hoth2o.ca
We work 24/7 Call now: 604-442-3415
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
Garbage, Rubbish, Trash, Garage, Basement, & Attic, Home & Office, Metal Scrap pickups, Yard clean-up, Construction debris, Light demolition. FREE EST. LOW PRICES, QUALITY WORK
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
604-465-3189 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
LAB PUPPIES. Born Valentines Day. Chocolate, golden, black. 8 weeks. Only 5 sweeties left. $600. Norm 604-814-0706 MUST LOVE DOGS!!! Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca
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
Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221 1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925 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
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Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 1 bdrm & den- $975 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
Call 604-944-2963 Coquitlam:
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
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ROOM SPECIAL mikes hauling 604-516-9237
FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
PITTBULL PUPPIES - Purebred. Ready to go. Blue, tan & blue/tan brindle. Call 604-376-0920
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2007 Keystone Challenger Amazing style & luxury 33 ft triple slide, sleeps 7 adults, RARE 2 bdrm 2 bath + extras Pool, Hottub & Gym On-site. $25,775 Pics avail Kijiji #552049333. 778-773-9033
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
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STORAGE
Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
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
CARS - DOMESTIC
1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE VISION, 4 dr sedan, greeny blue, interior great shape, runs very well. $1100. 604-468-3193
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
Pitt Meadows Marina
(604)936-5755
Ask about our
www.benchmarkpainting.ca
(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge
RENT TO OWN
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041
AUTO FINANCING
GARIBALDI Court
RENTALS
COQUITLAM, 2 Bdm new suite close to Douglas College. No smoking, no pets, no young children. $1,200 plus 1/3 hydro. Includes gas/cable/internet. Contact: 778886-6097
(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
OTHER AREAS
20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net
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RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
Scott 604-891-9967
When QUALITY Matters
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www.paylesspropainting.com
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.
.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
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PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apts, $810 & $830/mo, and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
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APARTMENT/CONDO
PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1 bedroom - Avail immed. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 778-355-1808, 604-469-9100,
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows
TRANSPORTATION
604-464-3550
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
Free Turf
Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING
RECREATIONAL
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
PAINT SPECIAL
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HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
EAGLE ROOFING
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
RENTALS
PORT COQUITLAM
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot STEEL BUILDINGS...HOT SAVINGS - SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539. 30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746. 40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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778-246-0606 Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
MISC. FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
Free estimates
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APPLIANCES
KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com
New roof, re-roof, repair. Cedar shakes, shingle, torch on, tile, duroids.
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
LANDSCAPING
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
Call Ian 604-724-6373
SHOP from HOME!
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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
$45/Hr
SUNDECKS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
MOVING & STORAGE
www.affordablemoversbc.com
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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
ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222
PRESSURE WASHING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
604-537-4140
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
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#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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UTILITY TRAILERS
Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage
Parking + Onsite Manager
2009 WELLS CARGO TRAILER
604.465.7713 750
SW8, 5ft. x 8ft. Black w/ wood flr.
ONLY USED 3 TIMES for catering events.
SUITES, LOWER
Bought brand new off lot. No accidents. Mint Cond. $3200obo. 604-488-9161 South Surrey
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 COQUITLAM bright spac 1 Bdrm + den. Laundry. N/S, no dogs. May 1st. $675/mo. Call (604)937-3534.
MARINE 912
Coquitlam Ctr 1 bdrm nice & bright, Nr all ament/bus sep ent $750 utils/cbl/net NS/NP 604-374-8605 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 MAPLE RIDGE Central newer 2 bdrm g/l ste, sep ent $900/mo incl utils. Ns/np. Immed (604)467-6756 WW PLATEAU lge 1 bdrm garden lvl priv patio clean 5appls 1/3 util ns/np May1. $850. 604-862-1590
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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
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