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Lock out crooks in the heat Some victims of B&E’s have left windows open By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Don’t be tempted to leave your windows open to get relief from the blazing summer sunshine, Coquitlam Mounties are warning. A rash of residential break-ins in Port Coquitlam’s Woodland Acres neighbourhood (between Glen and Westwood parks) appears to be the work of an opportunistic thief. Of the seven break-ins reported to police, about half were accessed through open windows — and mostly occurred during the daytime on

weekdays. Other areas highlighted in the Coquitlam RCMP’s bi-weekly CompStat Alert include Burquitlam (Como Lake Avenue to Smith Avenue and from Emerson Street to Townley Street), where another four daytime residential break-ins were reported. Access was mainly through forced window entries into houses and basement suites. Coquitlam RCMP are recommending residents close and lock all windows, doors and patio doors when leaving the house — and when they’re at home sleeping — emphasizing that a window screen will not keep a burglar from getting inside. see PREP FOR, page 7

The high cost of living (here) By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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For the past 10 years, Port Coquitlam’s Hazel Akai has baked dozens and dozens — and dozens and dozens — of cookies each week to distribute in the downtown Vancouver office where she works, raising tens of thousands of dollars for charity. Now, she’s retiring. Read her story on page 3.

Does it cost too much to live in Coquitlam? According to a new city report, many residents — both owners and renters — are struggling to make ends meet. And the future doesn’t look much brighter, with rents and mortgages expected to soar as the population booms, especially near the Evergreen Line. In Coquitlam, a quarter of households — more than 11,420 of the city’s 41,245 homes — spend more than 30% of their in-

SANDY BURPEE come on housing and 9% — more than 3,500 households — allocate more than half of their earnings on accommodation. see HOUSING, page 7

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PoCo’s cookie-making maven fed 10 floors of sweet-toothed bean counters By Sarah Payne The TRi-CiTy News

or the past 10 years, Hazel Akai has had a weekly ritual that starts on Sunday night as she washes her collection of plastic containers and readies her suitcase. Rather than preparing for an exotic trip, however, Akai is assembling supplies to make cookies — a mind-boggling lot of cookies — for her co-workers. We’re talking more than 900 cookies — that’s 76 dozen. And in case you figured Akai must use an industrial kitchen with supersize equipment, you would be wrong. The Port Coquitlam grandmother pulls it off in her own kitchen, using nothing but a red ceramic bowl, a worn-down, warped wooden spoon, a soup spoon to drop the batter onto the AirBake cookie sheets she swears by, and mixes batch after batch — after batch after batch — by hand. A mixer would make too much noise and Akai doesn’t want to wake up her daughter or her grandson, who’s almost two years old. “A lot of times, I do it late at night,”said Akai, a night owl. Besides, she adds in a no-nonsense voice, it only takes five minutes to put a batch together and all that handmixing is good exercise, too. With 10 dozen peanut butter cookies under her belt on Sunday night, Akai heads downtown to start the work week early Monday morning and spends the day compiling documents for PricewaterhouseCoopers corporate income tax clients in a cubicle covered

HAZEL’S COOKIES OVER THE YEARS, BY THE NUMBERS

Hazel Akai’s co-workers honoured her with a video as part of their annual community awards in 2013; below are the numbers compiled to show what has gone into 10 years of cookies: • number of cookies baked: 21,888 • pounds of sugar used: 13,634 • pounds of flour: 12,488 • pounds of butter: 7,410 • pounds of salt: 74 • pounds of chocolate chips: 22,230 • number of eggs: 26,640 • litres of vanilla extract: 146 with family photos. Monday and Tuesday nights are for her famous chocolate chip cookies, and that’s when the production line really ramps up. Out come the red bowl, the trusted wooden spoon (which is more like half a spoon now), the cookie sheets, the flour, sugar and eggs. Each batch makes about six dozen cook-

ies, and while one batch cooks away in the oven getting perfectly fluffy and ooey-gooey soft, with just the right amount of chocolate chips waiting to melt in your mouth, Akai makes the next batch of batter. She makes about four or five batches each night, packs them in the plastic containers and stows them carefully in her suitcase, which she wheels on

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Hazel Akai of Port Coquitlam at her desk at PricewaterhouseCoopers in downtown Vancouver. to the West Coast Express every Wednesday morning. (About two years ago, when her grandson was born, Akai scaled back production to every two weeks.) Akai’s co-workers — all 10 floors of them — know that Wednesday is cookie day, and they’re waiting. “Sometimes they’re gone by noon,”Akai said. “It depends which floor.” The 14th floor, where the associates toil away, is a quick one.“It’s a lot of young, growing men and they need their cookie fix,” Akai said with a smile. Come spring, when it’s all hands on deck during the busy tax season, there’s a steady stream of stressed-out accountants making a dash to the kitchen for a handful of cookies. Like her mother, who was always handing

out freshly baked cake doughnuts to the neighbourhood kids, Akai takes satisfaction in knowing her co-workers are enjoying her treats. But she also does it to raise money for charities close to her heart after surviving breast cancer 24 years ago. Akai has raised more than $60,000, donating to the CIBC Run for the Cure event, Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Big Bike for Heart and Stroke, the United Way and the Terry Fox Foundation. (She also bakes 18 dozen cookies each Sunday morning and brings them to Coquitlam Alliance Church, where she attends services, and once a month she helps distribute clothing and personal items to homeless people with the Union Gospel Mission.“It’s really rewarding, and makes

you thank God you have what you have,”Akai said.) PricewaterhouseCoopers has generously paid for the ingredients for Akai’s cookies and last year recognized her charitable efforts with the 2013 BC CEO Communities award. Her co-workers also compiled aYouTube video (search for“Hazel’s Cookies”at www.youtube. com) paying tribute to her cookie-fuelled fundraising legacy. “It’s the simplicity and consistency of Hazel’s cookies that has made her fundraising so effective and well loved,”said John DeLucchi, PwC’s managing partner for the B.C. region.“Hazel has made a truly remarkable contribution to our firm and her dedication to our community will be greatly missed.” After this week, you see, the number-crunchers will have to look elsewhere for their weekly treats. Akai is retiring in a couple of weeks and today (Wednesday) marks her last cookie deposit. “I’m going to be 68 in December, so I think I should slow down and enjoy life,”Akai said. She plans to use her suitcase for something other than cookies, this time packing for a trip to see her sister in Dawson City,Yukon, followed by a sisters’ cross-country road trip in a“hippie van.” And there’s a good chance Akai will keep on baking. Even though she has baked about 24,000 cookies in 10 years, Akai never tires of the sweet little gems. “I like cookies and sweets,”she admits matterof-factly.“I’m a chocaholic.”

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Coquitlam RCMP are searching for a Vancouver woman wanted in connection with an alleged fraud at Coquitlam Centre. The woman allegedly used a stolen credit card to buy electronic goods at the mall on July 12, 2013. She’s wanted on an arrest warrant for breach of a conditional sentence order, obstructing a peace officer and using a stolen credit card. Lorna Ruud is described as a 46-yearold Caucasian woman, 5’8” tall and weighing 137 lb. with brown hair and blue eyes. Mounties say she sometimes uses an alias; two that she allegedly uses frequently are Lorna Yates and Barbara Lynn Chaplin. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 (quote file number 2013-20289) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. Police are also asking for the public’s help in locating a number of stolen items taken during a residential break-in. Sometime during the day on July 7, suspects pried open a kitchen window to break into a home on Sugarpine Court on Westwood Plateau. Once inside, the suspects ransacked the house and stole a large amount of jewelry, including a diamond ring and a Rolex watch as well as designer handbags. Coquitlam RCMP are urging the public to review photos of the stolen items at coquitlam.rcmp-grc. gc.ca and contact police at 604-945-1550 if you know their whereabouts.

PoCo paddlers part of 3-week Fraser River journey River trip starts tomorrow and wraps on Aug. 24 By Sarah Payne The TRi-CiTy News

Port Coquitlam residents Alex Ensworth and Katie Furness-Moore will spend the next three weeks paddling, rafting, hiking and camping under the stars as they travel the length of the mighty Fraser River, learning about sustainable living along the way. “It’s the trip of a lifetime,” said Ensworth, a third-year applied physics student at SFU. “Everyone we’ve talked to agreed, including past participants. They all say

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Port Coquitlam’s Alex Ensworth and Katie Furness-Moore are taking part in the Sustainable Living Leadership Program sponsored by the Rivershed Society of BC starting Thursday. that it’s amazing and you can’t pass it up.”

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aged him to apply for the Sustainable Living Leadership Program s p o n s o r e d by t h e Rivershed Society of BC. She heard about the program from New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly. Both Ensworth and Furness-Moore grew up camping and both are avid paddlers, so the prospect of canoeing and rafting down the Fraser and living outdoors for three weeks is one they’re eagerly looking forward to. They can expect to see abundant wildlife — plenty of salmon, eagles, moose and bears, the latter preferably from some distance, Ensworth joked. “We both thought it

was really cool and had to do it,” Ensworth said. “It’s the whole thing, from start to finish, going down the headwaters in Mount Robson and then finishing at the Jericho Sailing Club in Vancouver — we’re both just excited for the whole thing.” The group leaves Thursday and wraps up the trip on Sunday, Aug. 24 (they’ll be paddling through the Coquitlam stretch of the Fraser on Aug. 20). Along the way Ensworth and FurnessMoore will document the trip with a photo journal (participants must complete a sustainability project as part of the trip). “We want to see how

the river changes, not just the look of it but mainly how the local people use it,” Ensworth said. “As we go down, we’ll be interviewing people and seeing how they interact with it and how they depend on it, and what changes they’ve noticed.” They plan to compile the photos, showing the river’s changing face as it moves from isolated wilderness in B.C.’s northeast to heavily traveled industrial uses through the Lower Mainland, and have it published.

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The owners of a Port Coquitlam home have been slapped with a $12,000 fine after receiving a controlled substance property declaration, despite the fact that there was no marijuana grow operation in the rental house. PoCo council voted against reducing the charge after the Mary Hill Road homeowners appealed the decision, asking that the fee be waived.They stated in a letter to the city that the tenants who were renting the home when it was raided by police last winter were never charged with a criminal offence and there was no evidence of controlled substances being found on the property. “The house was not a grow op and, to the best of our knowledge, there were no drugs found in the house,” owners Robert, Christopher and Harvey Douglas stated in their appeal to the city. “We have asked the [Coquitlam] RCMP and the city to show us any evidence of proof but neither are willing to do so, stating privacy rules for the tenant.” The issue stems from an incident last winter when the Coquitlam RCMP’s Prolific Target Team raided the home. Police say they found knives, bear spray, scales, the magazine for a Glock handgun and a small amount of drugs. But according to a city staff report, it took

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The numbers for eroding affordability continue to be staggering: In 1991, the median household income was around $49,500, compared with $60,880 today — a difference of 23%. But while the average dwelling cost around $200,000 then, the price today for a home exceeds $600,000 — a jump of 200% (the average rent has risen 89%). O n M o n d ay, c i t y staff unveiled the longawaited draft Housing Affordability Strategy (HAS) framework, which attempts to address the gap, said community planning manager Carl Johannsen. In it, staff propose a vision that includes four key objectives, 13 policy directions and 46 actions to help ease the burden. Among the recommendations, which city council has yet to approve, are: • change land-use plans and zoning bylaws to expand the range of housing types; • spend the city’s affordable housing reserve fund — currently at $1.67 million — to build new housing projects with senior levels of government, non-profit groups and private partners; • and offer incentives to developers to build market rental suites. Sandy Burpee, chair of the Tri-Cities’ Homelessness and Housing Task Group, who was at the councilin-committee meeting to hear the presentation,

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“This is a problem we can’t solve on our own.” Coun. Craig Hodge called the framework “a good start.” And it is timely, he said, given the rapid redevelopment happening along North Road to get ready for the Evergreen Line opening in the summer of 2016. This month, council heard from two delegations asking for the city’s help for Burquitlam residents being displaced by BlueSky Properties’ plan for 788 units at North Road and Foster Avenue. Many renters will be forced out of the city as they can’t afford the higher rents, said Dennis McDonald of the Medallion-Cedar Grove Tenants’ Committee and Steve Bailey of the Tri-Cities Ministerial Association. (BlueSky has offered

the current tenants on its property a waiver of the last two months’ rent to assist in relocation efforts; a reduction in the purchase price for a new apartment unit in the proposed development; and priority for the available rental units in the building at 655 North Rd.) Burpee said the HAS framework isn’t much different than rental housing strategies that were part of the city’s Transit-Oriented Development Strategy (TDS) that was implemented in 2012. Now, he said, the challenge will be in implementation. “It will likely require a champion to pursue the advocacy and partnership,”Burpee said. Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager for planning and development, said the topic of housing affordability is “a very contentious and divisive area” but he believes the new framework will offer a balance between the city’s wants and needs.

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t’s hot. There’s no doubt summer has hit again this week, sending temperatures up across the region. Many of us have sought solace as we can — snapping up fans and mini air conditioners from store shelves, heading to the beach or the local outdoor pool, even dipping our feet in a bucket full of ice water. Whatever works. Some of us are lucky enough to get out of town for a while, camping or holidaying near the ocean or a lake where we can cool off. The rest of us, those in town out of choice or necessity, may be tied to our usual routines and responsibilities. If possible, this is a good time to break out a little. Forget the routines, let the dishes wait, put the projects around the house on hold. This kind of weather is only here for a brief stretch. We’ll be back to wet and cool before we know it. By drinking our fill of what we’ve been given today, we might — just possibly — be a little more able to savour those romantic, drizzly West Coast days that come in earnest by November. Head down to the beach with a basket of food and a blanket after work to savour the sunset. Invite some friends over for a barbecue or meet them in one of our fantastic local parks for a picnic. Locally, if you want to be on the water, try Belcarra Regional Park, White Pine Beach, White Pine Beach or, just down the Barnet Highway, Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby, another fantastic place to savour the evening (and a little shade) at the end of the day. Go to the fireworks, hit one of many Metro Vancouver festivals — whatever strikes your fancy. Summer’s here. Embrace it. – The Burnaby NewsLeader (Black Press)

In defence of young drivers & licensing program BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA recent column on the B.C. government’s decision to raise speed limits on portions of rural highways elicited numerous comments from readers. Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens in the back seat instead of looking out the window and grasping the grim physics of the real world. There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licensing system for new drivers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those vehicle stickers with the“L”(for learner, or as teens prefer“loser”) and“N”(for novice, or in teen-speak“nerd”) have been around since 1998. The two steps make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more difficult and expensive process.

Statistics provided by ICBC show what new drivers are up against. First, there is the written“knowledge test”to obtain a learner’s permit. From 2004 to 2008, more than half of applicants failed in their first attempt. Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46% failure rate in 2009 declining to 42% by 2013. The first road test is required to go from“L” to“N”and it seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been consistently around 47% in the past six years. More practice and another $35 are required to try again. Students fare better on the second road test, where the failure rate has consistently been 21% to 22% for the past decade. ICBC reports that in the first three years of the graduated licence program, the new driver crash rate dropped by 16%. In 2003, the required learner and novice periods were extended, and restrictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver crashes fell by another 28%. Those restrictions include the number of passengers and zero tolerance for alcohol.

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Impaired crash and injury staProvincial Health Officer Dr. tistics aren’t available for drivers Perry Kendall said the research in the graduated licence program, is clear that higher speeds inYou can comment on only fatalities. They grew as more crease the risk and severity of any story you read at new drivers were enrolled in the incidents. www.tricitynews.com Then there is the government’s new system, to a high of 24 in own position, articulated in a 2007, but that declined to 14 by road safety strategy released last 2012. year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton. There will always be young people who “Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, drive impaired, speed or make other fatal more people are killed and injured in the traferrors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s fic system,”it states.“At lower speeds, fewer are system in B.C. is lenient. killed and injured as a direct result of the safety A couple of readers were concerned about buffer that lowered speeds create.” the effect of higher rural speed limits on older The strategy notes that new technologies drivers. One suggested that higher limits on such as adaptive cruise control are becomrural highways are a poor mix with vacationing available. B.C. is also testing electronic ing seniors hauling around oversized mohighway speed limit signs that change with torhomes, trailers and boats. weather and traffic conditions. Another cited the coming wave of retired Next come self-driving vehicle systems, so baby boomers and added a likely increase in drivers will be able to check their phones again. marijuana-impaired drivers, all emboldened Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columby the invitation to drive faster. nist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter Twitter: @tomfletcherbc denouncing the decision by Transportation Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Minister Todd Stone to raise speed limits.

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Delighted, disturbed, PHOTO CONTEST Your Summer upset, brokenhearted Share Ride with us and The Editor, Re. “PM delays pay parking trial” (The TriCity News, July 25). Delighted to see a pay parking trial at Rocky Point Park is not being implemented now. Disturbed that your reporter thought it was about saving coins “for a scoop of ice cream.” Upset that a city councillor thought the public outcry was humorous. Brokenhearted that a bad idea is being sent back to staff to “arrange for public consultation.” Port Moody’s mayor

earns $85,000 per year, councillors about $33,000 and city managers around $160,000 and it’s “do more study” rather than make a decision? Tie up more city resources? Eat up citizens’ time just to flog a bad idea that originated where? Is this good governance? Are highly paid staff to be let off the hook by giving it to the people? Here’s an alternative: Hold off any “study” until after the election. We can give our input — it’s called a vote. Use the internet. Find out who

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There are few trips more terrifying — for both a parent and child — than the one to the local emergency room. Eagle Ridge Hospital is making the experience a bit more comforting with two newly renovated rooms: a dedicated pediatric treatment room, reserved for the more than 10,000 kids (aged 18 and under) who visit the ER each year; and a private family room, where families can meet with doctors. “What it contributes to here is the well-being and peace of mind of the kids,” said Dr. Mike Mostrenko, deputy chief of the ERH emergency department. With funding for the renovations coming from a $25,000 donation from Coquitlam Centre, the ER’s pediatric room boasts a lively animalthemed mural, toys and a television and DVD player to keep little ones occupied. Coquitlam Centre’s retailers also joined in the generosity, offering up diapers, baby formula, DVDs, clothing, toys, colouring books and crayons. Specialized equipment in the new pediatric room includes an infant weigh scale, an adjustableheight pediatric crib and pediatric stethoscopes, among other items.

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friendlier for kids and their families to deal with their health care needs, in a place that feels more calming,” said Giovannetti-King. The family room, which was previously a storage/staff room, will be a quiet space with a sofa and chairs as well as supplies to make coffee and tea, and will give families a chance to process difficult news in private. Franca Aere, Coquitlam Centre’s general manager, said she was “delighted” with

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Chamber News Where we stand

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Our Public Policy Committee has been hard at work on issues relating to your business and our community. More information on the committee and our policy positions can be found at tricitieschamber.com /pages/PublicPolicy. Here’s what we’ve been working on: Bailey Bridge We are pleased with the arbitrator’s decision in favour of Coquitlam’s proposal for a two-lane bailey bridge connecting United Boulevard and Braid Street over the Brunette River. While the Chamber welcomes the new two-lane bridge, we look forward to a permanent solution that will connect United Boulevard with Braid Street, maximizing the efficiency of the flow of traffic and goods in and out of the region. Bylaw 280 We do not support Metro Vancouver’s Bylaw 280, which introduces market control measures through waste flow management, limiting competition, increasing business costs and constraining economic growth. As an organization we are not against sustainable waste management but believe more research and consultation is required in order to construct a business-friendly sustainability plan. Coquitlam Industrial Zone Consolidation The Chamber supports the City of Coquitlam’s efforts to review and consolidate industrial zones in the city. The City proposes to consolidate the nine current industrial zones into three broader zones, allowing a greater range of use in industrial areas, making it easier for businesses to set up in Coquitlam and helping to diversify the local economy. Evergreen Line The Chamber welcomes the Evergreen Rapid Transit Line to the community and the connection the Line will provide to the rest of the region. The Evergreen Rapid Transit Line will be a prime factor in the future growth and prosperity of the Tri-Cities. Fraser River The Chamber has joined with other Chambers and Boards of Trade bordering the Fraser River in a call upon the Federal Government to address issues facing the Fraser. A recent report highlighted the economic significance of the river, concluding that $50 billion in economic development along the banks of the river is at risk if the government does not take action. Mayors’ Council Transportation Plan We applaud the Mayors’ Council for coming together and endorsing a common vision for transportation in the Metro Vancouver region. We look forward to continued discussion on the details surrounding this vision and offer our support to the Mayors’ Council in order to bring an enhanced plan to fruition that reflects the concerns of businesses throughout the Lower Mainland.

we have been successful in achieving protection for small business and are currently working on increasing those protections and calling for accountability. Transmountain Pipeline The Chamber remains committed to ensuring that there is minimal disruption to businesses in the United Boulevard area during the construction of the pipeline and that the necessary safety precautions are taken to mitigate any negative impact on local business. If there is an issue impacting your business, reach out to our Public Policy Advisor, Aaron Robinson at aaron@tricitieschamber.com or 604.464.2716.

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Summer is patio season and what better way to spend it than, well, on a patio. Like the beautiful patio at our restaurant of the month, Milestones Coquitlam. Picture yourself, bellini in hand, soaking up the late afternoon sun after a long day at work. Nice, isn’t it? We bet you’re clearing your afternoon schedule right now. Milestones is about inspired food created by inspired people. Their food is familiar with a twist. Spice up your appetizer with Spicy Sesame Green Beans and Chorizo Sausage Flatbread. Fill up with a Farmhouse Burger, including fried egg and bacon, or keep it light with a Grilled Seafood Salad drizzled with lemon-chardonnay vinaigrette. Finish your meal with one of Milestones’ delicious desserts or taste a variety with their famous dessert shots (mini versions of your fave Milestones sweets). Planning your date night on a dime? Two can dine for $50 with a shared appie, entrée each and shared dessert. At Milestones, there’s something to make even the most experienced foodie drool. The Milestones staff possesses what they call the ‘H-Gene’. Hospitality is innate in every team member. Guests’ needs come first and it’s all-hands-on-deck to make your dining experience special. Come see for yourself tonight at Milestones’ Patio Party, where staff will treat you to summer cocktails and samples from the new Milestones menu as you enjoy live music and the chance to win great prizes on a warm summer evening. All proceeds will be donated to the Keepsafe Foundation, a charity dedicated to educating the public on water safety and injury prevention, which are so important not only in the summer months but year round as well. Join Milestones tonight to celebrate patio season from 7pm to 10pm! We’ll see you there. Enter to win dinner for two to Milestones at www.tricitieschamber.com.

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September 3 - Join us for an evening of BBQ-ing, fun, networking and mixin’ with our special guests, Mayor Richard Stewart, Mayor Greg Moore, and Mayor Mike Clay. Voice your business issues during our casual “question and answer” period. September 4 - Meet other Chamber members, make new contacts and expand your business network all while enjoying your morning breakfast at the Morning Schmooze. September 9 - Join us for our 12@12 - an informal, invite-only small group lunch for business owners/representatives focused on a common interest. Contact us to learn how to secure an invite. September 10 - Join us for Profit Mastery: Practical Tools for Control, Survival & Success, designed to enhance the financial management skills of all business people. September 18 - Join Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce for our popular Mayor’s Coffee Talk.

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Who: The Laugh Lounge Photo Booth Company What: A high quality photo/video booth company. Where: www.laughloungephotobooth.com The Laugh Lounge Photo Booth Co. provides easy-going Photo/Video Booth Experiences in the Tri-Cities and beyond. The sleek and modern design elements compliment any event. Expect a quality product and presentation coupled with friendly, professional, service. We inspire smiles and laughter. We love that! We love working within the Tri-Cities because it is a vibrant community with a growing population and endless opportunities. The central location allows us to easily service events throughout the Lower Mainland. The Chamber is also extremely helpful as their events allow us to meet a diverse community of supportive individuals and businesses who promote success and advocate involvement. Our RETRO 2x6 prints are our most popular product - pictures are produced in seconds. Our large collections of ridiculous props are the customer’s favorites as they have a blast taking photos; we like to imagine how many fridges our goofy photos are pinned on! Our clients are consistently impressed by the images they receive. We capture really special moments in very high quality. Check out our website for current rates. We don’t charge more…. We just do it better! Boyd Ferguson, Owner The Laugh Lounge Photo Booth Company www.laughloungephotobooth.com

Who: Corporate Traveller What: A travel management company specializing in business travel. Where: www.corporatetraveller.ca Corporate Traveller is a division of Flight Centre that specializes in business travel. We provide local, personalized service. Our clients get the benefit of having a dedicated travel manager who gets to know their business and how travel fits into their operation. The ease of having them accessible 24/7 in case of changes or cancellations is very important for business travellers. We’re 1 of the top 5 travel groups in the world and the only one who does not require clients to sign a contract. This is an ideal option for small and medium enterprises that travel for business on a regular basis and are looking to save time and money. The great customer service and benefits prove beneficial as we have a client retention rate of over 94%. We have earned a spot among the Top 50 employers in Canada because of our fun, supportive culture that is driven by unique philosophies. Every employee is incentivized to excel in their role through the recognition and celebration of successes at our monthly ‘Buzz Night’. If you’re looking for helping planning your business travel, come to Corporate Traveller first. Kimberlie Phillips, Business Development Manager Corporate Traveller www.corporatetraveller.ca

Who: Hot H2O Plumbing Ltd. What: A plumbing company servicing everything from leaky pipes to hot water tank replacements Where: www.hoth2o.ca Hot H20 Plumbing provides beginning to end hot water tank replacement with one call. We will deliver, replace and dispose of your hot water tank at an affordable price. We also service many other needs, from leaky pipes to servicing plumbing fixtures. We provide flexible hours as we strive to be the most convenient solution for our customers’ needs. This includes prices that are reasonable and honest, as well as the highest standards of workmanship and customer service. I love operating in the Tri-Cities area because this is where I grew up. With every new customer, I am given the opportunity to meet my neighbors and build a stronger connection to the community. Being family-oriented, I understand the problems that come when the shower or kitchen sink clogs. The most popular service we provide is drain cleaning. Hot H20 provides quick and efficient services to get your household back up and running. Call us for all your plumbing needs! Joe Volpe, Owner Hot H20 Plumbing Ltd. www.hoth2o.ca

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Don’t ignore CASL Digital marketing gives your business exposure, brings people to your website and turns those virtual encounters into real sales. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) covers commercial electronic messaging (CEM) – digital communication for the purpose of business– and includes email marketing, social media, text and other electronic communications. If you don’t comply with CASL, your business could face hefty fines. CASL takes an ‘opt-in’ approach to CEM, meaning the recipient must give their consent to receive your digital communications. Consent can be express or implied. What does that mean? • Express: clear permission obtained electronically, verbally or in writing. Ex: signing up for e-newsletters on a business’ website. • Implied: inferred permission based on actions. Ex: having a pre-existing business relationship that implies the recipient consents to receiving electronic communications What happens if you don’t comply with CASL? Sole proprietors face up to $1 million in fines. Corporations face up to $10 million in fines. In a nutshell – comply or it will cost you. For your current email list, you have a two-year window from July 1st, 2014 to obtain renewed consent. You are required to obtain consent from any new contacts before sending electronic communications. Are there any exceptions? Of course there are. If you’re a charitable organization, non-profit, political party or political candidate, communications seeking donations or contributions are exempt from CASL. Here are your top three ‘to-dos’ to make sure you’re compliant with CASL: 1. Review your email address collection methods. Your sign-up form checklist: a. Clearly asks permission to send electronic messaging b. Clearly identifies the person, business or organization asking consent and includes mailing address and either email, web or phone number c. Clearly indicates that there will be a mechanism to unsubscribe at any time d. Process in place to document consent 2. Obtain express consent for all new contacts and re-confirm consent for existing contacts 3. Make sure communications have the appropriate information: a. Clearly identifies sender, including mailing address and either email, website or phone number b. Makes it easy to unsubscribe at any time c. Clearly identifies the email service provider

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A - The Chamber team and the Cotton Candy Kids setting up for a great Canada Day in Coquitlam. B - Cotton Candy Kids giving out free cotton candy.

*Adapted from” Get Ready for CASL with Constant Contact” presentation for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce by Guy Steeves of Constant Contact and Kelly Baumbach of WSI Digital Marketing. Need more information on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation? Attend our free webinar ‘CASL Laws Explained’ on August 14th. Register now at business.tricitieschamber.com/events.

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awled through The Fault in Our Stars? Feel like you’ve fought in The Hunger Games? Want to delve into world of young adult books but aren’t sure where to start? Let us match you favourite TV show with a stellar read. • True Detective:You want atmosphere — haunting and haunted. Master Australian storyteller Ursula Dubosarsky weaves the unsettling tale of an illicit field trip that goes horribly wrong in The Golden Day. Eleven little girls, their bohemian teacher and her mysterious lover all go into the seaside cave but only the girls come out. What happened on that shining summer day in the ancient dark will haunt you long after you’ve turned the last page. • Call the Midwife: You like true stories of inspiring ladies full of grit and wit. Kirby Larson based the heart-

If you like the British TV series “Sherlock,” you may like Canadian writer Angela Misri’s “Jewel of the Thames.” warming Hattie Big Sky on her family history. Orphaned Hattie shuffles unwanted from relative to relative until she inherits her late uncle’s homestead in Montana. After weathering sudden spring blizzards and seeding the unrelenting soil, her friendship with a German farming family during the throes of the Great War threatens to undo everything that she has worked for. • Sherlock: I deduce that you like smart detective stories and Benedict Cumberbatch’s cheekbones. Jewel of the Thames is a cozy mystery debut from Canadian writer Angela Misri. Portia Adams is shocked to learn that she has inherited a property in London: 221 Baker Street. As she investigates her shadowy family

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Linh, cyborg mechanic of New Beijing and heroine of Marissa Meyer’s Cinder, will do anything to save her stepsister from the plague ravaging Earth. That includes crashing a royal ball and starting an intergalactic war with the mysterious moon-dwelling aliens whose queen seems unnaturally interested in tracking down a certain rogue machinist. • Penny Dreadful: You like weird. Really weird. But good. But weird. The Diviners by Libba Bray is an intoxicating read full of underground speakeasies, flappers with dangerous superpowers and a sinister supernatural murderer stalking the streets of NewYork in the Roaring ’20s. Banished to the Big Apple after one too many scandalous escapades, Evie has to discover who is trying to raise a little literal hell before she becomes the next victim. Reads like early Stephen King crossed with the X-Men via F. Scott Fitzgerald. • Game of Thrones: Gritty sword-slinging, a high body count and political intrigue are more your speed. Try the His Fair Assassin series by Robin LaFevers starting with the breathtaking Grave Mercy. After a

brutal arranged marriage, Ismae escapes to the convent of St. Mortain. But these are no retiring, gentle maidens — they serve the god of death. Trained in the art of assassination, Ismae is sent on a mission into a nest of vipers, the court of Brittany, where the young girl queen is desperately trying to protect her kingdom from outside invasion. Explore young adult literature at your local library today.

A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Corene Maret Brown works at Port Moody Public Library.

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• Tri-City Wordsmiths, a recently established writing group, meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Topic: “The Real Genius is in the Rewrite,” presented by Sylvia Taylor, a Surrey writer, editor, educator and writing/publishing coach, who will be giving a miniworkshop on self-editing. Bring a short draft piece of writing and learn how to improve it at this free event. Taylor will also be giving a short reading and signing/selling copies of her historical memoir, The Fisher Queen. The meeting will conclude with refreshments and a chance to chat with the author. Tri-City Wordsmiths meetings are held on the first Saturday of every second month. Info: 604-475-2875 or pandorabee1@gmail.com.

tueSday, auG. 5 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting on, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. Speaker: Dr. Harrington. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

tHurSday, auG. 7 • Heritage Garden Walk starts at 10 a.m. at Terry Fox Library, PoCo; James Bobick, PoCo’s head gardener and PoCo Heritage Society’s Bryan Ness will take the group on a tour of some of the most interesting and beautiful gardens

in downtown area. Info: www.pocoheritage.org. • Heritage at PoCo Farmer’s Market, 3-7 p.m., Leigh Square. PoCo Heritage Society will be on site with interesting pictures and facts about early farming in the area. Info: www.pocoheritage.org.

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• The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, selfhelp organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any

age, from any cause. Info: Jocelyn, 604-941-9196 or Norah, 604-941-5464, coquitlam@tcfcanada.net. • Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604-936-6027. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www. badgut.org. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-8699.

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By the time surgery was ordered, 36 hours had passed. Boyko, who by then was resting at home and replaced at the hospital by their son, was asked to return for an experimental operation that required going up Sparkes’ groin to remove a blood clot from his carotid artery. No blood was flowing on the left DR. TEAL side of his brain. The family was told there was a 30% chance of success. “They tried three times,” Boyko said. “If they didn’t get it, no more Doug.” Fortunately, it was removed on the fourth attempt. While in intensive care at VGH, Dr. Teal visited Sparkes every day — sometimes by himself, sometimes with a team — to assess his condition and ask him simple questions: what day was it? what time? how many fingers was he holding up? (“I couldn’t tell him the answer. I was paralyzed on my right side because the stroke was on the left in the head,” Sparkes said) and what year was it? (“I said 1911”). Meanwhile, the couple was advised by their naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, Dr. Larry Chan, a co-founder of Integrative Healing Arts, to get an appointment immediately for a hyperbaric chamber to improve the oxygen to his brain. Before the end of September, Sparkes was on the second floor of Port Moody’s Eagle Ridge Hospital, ready to start rehabilitation. “I just remember I couldn’t do anything: I couldn’t hardly speak or use my right hand at all. My feet weren’t working. I was bed bound.” Speech, physical and occupational therapy was ordered. For the latter, the Eagle Ridge team asked him to do a series of tests — i.e., put pins in holes, turn over a checkers’ bin, squeeze a revolver-shaped device — but his scores were “zero, zero and zero,” Sparkes said. By then, Boyko had secured a spot at a hyperbaric medicine clinic in New Westminster. Sparkes underwent 1.5 hours a day for a month, with Boyko waiting outside the chamber. His recovery was nothing short of miraculous: The first week of his appointments, Boyko pushed her husband through the front door in a wheelchair. A week later, he was arriving in a walker and, the following week, a cane.“By the fourth week, I was walking in and out on my own. It was bloody amazing,” Sparkes said. Best of all, his occupational therapy scores shot up dramatically, too: from 0 to 28.5 in a week to 72 in the fourth week. By January 2012, when he was released from Eagle Ridge Hospital — two months after he concluded his first round of hyperbaric appointments — his score was more than 85. “I asked them what the score is for an average person who has not had a stroke. It’s 10.” Sparkes later had another month in the hyperbaric chamber, a treatment that he fully credits to speeding up his recovery. By April of 2012, eight months after he sustained the stroke, he was driving a car on his own. “It’s just as good as it was before. In fact, at first, it was better.” He also returned to entertaining, often cooking for members of the symphony. Still, Sparkes admits he’s not his usual self. Having a stroke “is just bloody awful. Since it happened, I never got back to normal. It’s debilitating but I’ve been fighting hard to get back.”

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A new sculpture in front of Port Moody city hall toots the arrival of the first intercontinental train to the city more than 100 years ago. And the public artwork that forms part of the city’s Art in Motion theme comes as the municipality prepares to welcome yet another large-scale transportation project: the Evergreen Line. “SkyTrain is coming and, once again, Port Moody is ready for some change,” said Vancouver artist Bruce Voyce, whose sculpture Tidal Train also combines the local elements of the Port Moody Inlet (waves) and nature (a deer). Mayor Mike Clay said Voyce’s handmade interactive sculpture was selected out of some 50 entries during a public call in 2012 for a landmark piece in the Civic Centre traffic circle. The entries came in from across Canada, the United States, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. A panel that included a city arts and culture committee member as well as three Port Moody residents shortlisted six applicants — including two from Toronto and Oregon — and interviewed the candidates about their design proposals, with Voyce winning the bid for the site-specific work. Made of stainless steel, Tidal Train stands 22’ tall and 16’ long and weighs about 3,000 pounds. Its engine can be turned by hand, using a green-coloured dial near the base. Funding for the $85,500 project came from the city’s public artwork reserve — with contributions from local developers — plus another $10,000 for the solar night lights. “To see it standing here is almost like a dream come true,” Voyce said at the unveiling last Wednesday with members of city council, fellow artists and groups of children involved with cityrun summer programs. Besides Tidal Train, the award-winning artist has created a number of massive public sculptures over the past five years in the Lower Mainland in-

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Peewee baseball tourney kicks off in PoCo Po C o M i n o r Baseball’s peewee AA team will have its eyes set on a banner that has eluded the club for 20 years when they compete in the Provincial Championships this weekend. Greg Taylor, an organizer with the minor baseball team, said a local squad hasn’t won the championship since 1994, when a young Mike Bird led the club to victory. Bird is expected to coach the PoCo Cardinals when they take the field this weekend, competing against clubs from across the region and the Okanagan between July 30 and Aug. 3. PoCo’s chances of breaking the championship title drought are good, Taylor added, noting that PoCo has five returning players who competed in the event last season. The squad will also have home field advantage, as PoCo Minor Baseball hosts the tournament at Thompson Park. The event marks the minor baseball organization’s 50th season operating in the city. A mural painted on the batting cage at the park will be unveiled and local dignitaries are expected to attend the games, which take place at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. For more information and up-todate results, go to w w w. p o c o 2 0 1 4 . com.

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Raquel Tjernagel has etched her name in the B.C. track and field record books. The 16-year-old ran a 23.75 in the 200 m event at the World Junior Track and Field Championship in Eugene, Ore., on Sunday. The time was good enough for a bronze medal and puts her in 12th place in the world. “My goal this year was to break 24 seconds, which is what I did,” she said. “I try and keep focused and to not really worry about the other athletes. I do my best to run my own race.” Tjernagel is a New Westminster resident but competes with the Coquitlam Cheetahs track and field club. She has been with the team for a few years and said last weekend’s championship was one of the biggest events she has ever ran in. “I believe the environment had something to do with it,” she said of her performance. “All of the countries were their with their flags and their uniforms. It was a lot of

excitement and adrenaline.” The New Westminster secondary student, who turns 17 in the fall, said that was the last event she will compete in this summer, but looks forward to next season. Tara Self, Tjernagel’s coach, told The Tri-City News that the third place showing at the worlds capped a strong season for the young athlete. “She is a really sweet kid,” Self said. “She works really hard. We knew the potential was there.” Weather issues at several earlier events this season kept Tjernagel from being able to reach her full potential, she added. But everything aligned in Eugene to allow the runner to break the record. “It was outstanding,” Self said. “She ran the race of her life.” Meanwhile, a handful of Coquitlam Cheetahs were also present at the B.C. Junior Development track and field competition at Bear Creek Park in Surrey last weekend. Hundreds of athletes from all ages competed in the event. sports@tricitynews.com

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Colorado lacrosse enthusiasts are accustomed to cheering on Curtis Dickson when he suits up with the Denver Outlaws in the Major Lacrosse League. So American fans can be forgiven for feeling a little conflicted when the 25-year-old Port Coquitlam athlete helped Team Canada defeat the U.S. in the gold medal game at the field lacrosse World Championships, an international event held in the city of Denver. “Anytime you get a chance to beat the Americans is pretty special,” he said. “It was awesome.” Dickson scored a goal in the finals but had his best showing of the tournament during a semifinal match against the

Iroquois Nationals. He scored f o u r goals in the 12-6 win for Canada, DiCkson including a natural hat trick in the third quarter. The Iroquois, which is a team made up of American and Canadian players, took a 4-1 lead in the first quarter, but could not manage to find the net in the third and fourth frames. That is when Dickson lit up the scoreboard, tying the game with a hat trick and inspiring his team’s offence to dishing some helpers. He scored his fourth goal of the match with two minutes left in the fourth. The win set the stage for a final showdown against the American squad, which had been dominant in the tournament up until the gold medal game. Canada jumped out to an early lead, going up 3-1 over the defensive

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• 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

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Van Eyk on July 18th. She will be dearly missed. Betty passed with son Stan and daughter in law Selina by her side. She is survived by sons Stan Van Eyk (Selina), Randy Van Eyk, daughter Diana Van Eyk, grandson Aldo Van Eyk, brother Jim Thomas (Betty), sister Mary Kent (Larry). Celebration of life will be held August 2nd at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel at 12:00 pm. 11969 - 216 St Maple Ridge. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM. LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Company looking for reliable people to hand make crafts and jewelry from home. Training provided in the Lower Mainland at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your Name and Number only at 604-826-4651 or email us at craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in priority as quickly as possible.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give. 1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

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HELP WANTED

. Kluane First Nation, Director of Public Works

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

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Coquitlam Petro Pass, Seeking an individual for F/T work, 1:15pm - 9:15pm ~ daily No wknds. Reliable, honest & hardworking. Apply in person to: 78 Glacier Street

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH Government Funded 5 week Course.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Retired? Laid off from long term employment? Are you looking for P/T or even F/T work to keep you busy? If you have excellent computer skills, previous experience in a sales/service environment and are looking for variety – we have the job for you! Moderate physical work is also involved in this position. Please apply with Resume: hr@sfyl.com

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

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SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS TO WORK FROM HOME! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Are you confident enough to develop business conversations? Black Press publishes the Surrey Leader, Langley Times and Peace Arch News along with 150 other publications. We will develop individuals with an ambition to succeed whether they have deep post-secondary credentials or not. This is an exceptional opportunity if you are adept at making successful calls and highly rewarding to those that maintain the required pace. We have an immediate opening for a Sales Consultant on our Digital team representing our highly successful online recruitment platform LocalWorkBC.ca. Primary Focus: • Contact prospective business clients via phone and email • Develop trustworthy and informative relationships • Maintain a strong volume of calls with the assistance of our CRM system Qualifications: • Strong telephone skills • Marketing and/or creative mindset • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Basic computer skills • Strong command of english, both verbal and written It is also an asset if you have a good knowledge of BC communities. This is a full time position based in Surrey, BC. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement. Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to:

.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

Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca Competition closes August 13, 2014

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Sales Advisor - Digital Products

Job Search Class

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

One big need.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

ADULT CARRIER

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Two open heart surgeries.

HELP WANTED

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

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

VAN EYK, Betty April 13th 1930-July 18th 2014

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYERS SEEKING CANSCRIBE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION GRADUATES. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com. .800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic & Mechanic’s Helper. Safety tickets required. Please email resume to info@geocon.ca or fax to 403-844-2735.

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Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 15 best-read community newspapers.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED CARRIERS NEEDED

The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area: 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 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 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 8753 3458 Burke Village Prom 8778 1301-1335 Camellia Crt 2532-2549 Dahlia Crt 1343-1390 Honeysuckle Lane 1402-1426 Magnolia Pl 1320-1402 Noons Creek Dr (even) 2552-2568 Verbena Pl 9008 2335-2496 Begbie Terr 926-974 Captain Crt 909-993 Citadel Dr 2314-2453 Colonial Dr 922-982 Moody Crt 8208 385-414 Guilby St 557-655 Madore Ave 542-651 Rochester Ave 8519 651-713 Folsom St 1023-1066 Foster Ave 702-710 Porter St (even) 1035-1037 Smith Ave (odd) 9025 910-983 Fort Fraser Rise 9107 3481-3490 Greer Pl 2505-2517 Hastings Pl 3478-3671 Hastings St 2439-2554 Kitchener Ave 3603-3691 McRae Cres 2420-2542 Patricia Ave 9865 3167-3199 Arrowsmith Pl 3062-3099 Cardinal Crt 1501-1595 Pinetree Way 1568-1578 Warbler Lane 8791 1299 Coast Meridian Rd 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.

www.tricitynews.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

188

Assembler (Full-Time)

Relief Packager (Full-Time)

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

PH Molds Limited is looking for hard working, motivated individuals to fill the following positions in our plastic injection molding company. This position is responsible for taking parts and performing various operations including assembly, secondary inspections and packaging. Must be able to work independently as well as in a group and keep up with basic assembly quotas.

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

288

HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

Prompt Delivery Available

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

LEGAL SERVICES

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

This position inspects production parts, performs secondary operations if necessary and packages the parts. The individual must be willing to take over for other packagers while they are on vacation. This would include the Day, Afternoon, and Graveyard shifts.

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

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

604-465-3189 317

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

Starting wage is $10.50/hour, plus shift differential, with an additional $0.50 after 3 months. There is potential for an annual bonus and we have a benefits plan that we share costs 50/50 with employees. Please apply in person at 19423 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows between 8:30 & 4:00, Mon-Fri.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

300

LANDSCAPING

We Sell Weed... .The Canadian Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service, 30 mins, $25, 1-800-663-1919

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 206

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Must have Food Safe Level 1 and 3 years experience.

$15/hour Start.

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

req’d Evenings, F/T & P/T

The Arms Pub, 3261 Coast Meridian Rd.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Busy Port Coquitlam Family Practice has 2 openings: 1) Part time RN for 3 days per week with vacation/sick relief. Must be friendly, able to work in a fast paced office, multitask and work in a team environment as well as independently. Duties include, but not limited to: infant immunizations, allergy immunizations, general clinical procedures. 2) Part time experienced MOA for 2-3 days per week with vacation/sick relief. This position may include some Saturday mornings. The ideal candidate must be friendly, energetic and possess excellent people skills, along with the ability to handle a busy phone system as well as a variety of duties in a clinic atmosphere.

Please email your resume to burkemedical@telus.net stating RN or MOA in subject line, or it may be faxed to 604-941-5622 Attn: Office Manager

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

MASTER CRAFTSMEN WANTED • Plumbers • Painters • Electricians • Finish Carpenters • Tilers • Dry Wallers • Handymen / Jack Of All Trades Must have min. 10 years exp. Serving Metro Vancouver & surrounding area. F/T, P/T, Flexible hours & great compensation!

Apply On-line: www. handymanconnection.com /handyman-job-careersopportunities.aspx

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800351-1783 DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGN

Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

SPECIALIZING IN

FREE ESTIMATES

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

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

RENO & REPAIR

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

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NO JOB TOO SMALL!

FENCING

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

JERRY’S FENCING LTD Specializing in: CEDAR FENCING, INSTALLATIONS Free estimates

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

604-807-1704 or 604-807-3843

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

Nick’s

(778)378-6683 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Landscaping

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510

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

GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322 778-710-2185

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING *Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

PAINT SPECIAL 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.

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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APARTMENT/CONDO

OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING

WE’RE ON THE WEB

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

1-800-663-5847

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

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

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

(Turn right 1 road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812

604-728-3009

MOVING & STORAGE

Free Turf st

HERFORT CONCRETE

LINE COOKS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Drop off resume including current ref’s to:

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

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KITCHEN HELPER, F/T, required for POCO Pasta mfg company. Experience req. Fax resume to: 604-944-6304 or Email: terry@oldcountrypasta.com

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

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LANDSCAPING

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

The Classifieds: Small Ads, Big Deals! phone 604-575-5555

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

2 & 3 bedroom units available for $826 - $1100/mo 1205 Johnston (at Guildford) Coquitlam Close to all amenities (Transit, shopping schools and parks)

Saturday & Sunday • 12pm - 4pm Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca

www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Wednesday, July 30, 2014, A27

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

FIVE STAR ROOFING

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

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.

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

Rooﬁng Specialist All Kinds of Roofs 10% Discount on Re-roof

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

Pay-Less Pro Painting

20 Years experience BBB, WCB, Liability

Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

Free estimates

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

778-246-0606 www.friendlyrooﬁng.ca

Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

www.paylesspropainting.com

Scott 604-891-9967

PETS 477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA, small, female, 3 yrs old, very sweet, $400. Call (604)794-7347 COCKER SPANIELS, family raised, shots, vet chkd & de-wormed. $750. GOING FAST. 1-250-218-0681

RENTALS 706

COQUITLAM:

GARDEN COURT HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for three 1 bdrm apartments. Share purchase required. No Subsidies. Avail now.

MALTESE for stud, purebred. Call Glenn (604)819-4421 PITTBULL Puppies Born March 7th. Purebred. Great bloodlines. All papers, dewormed. 604-765-0453.

COQUITLAM

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

Call (604) 931-2670

Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $650. House pets. 778-588-1051,604-859-1724

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“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

CHEAP

“

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

(778)997-5757

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS...”STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes

U PICK

BLUEBERRIES

560 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

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

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

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SUNDECKS

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

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BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

REAL ESTATE

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

PRESSURE WASHING

604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

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MISC. FOR SALE

627

HOMES WANTED

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

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WE BUY HOMES BC

TILING

• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

TILES, REPAIR, RENOVATION visit www.proficientrenovation.com or call 6047882793 for more details

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TREE SERVICES

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

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

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

RENTALS

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

706

604-467-6065

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam:

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

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

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

(604)936-5755 MAPLE RIDGE. Large, new 1 bdrm & den grnd flr apt. Luxurious, s/s appls, granite counters, prkg, F/P. $1100. Avail now. 778-386-1243

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

Furnished 2 bdrm ground level suite with private laundry, 3 closets. Nice area, near all amens, schools, bus & shopping.

STORAGE

$1150 incl utils/cable/internet.

Call 604-512-9947

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

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

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 SUITES, LOWER

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2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr sedan, air/c, grey, 30,500kms, driven by older lady to church & Walmart. $8500. 236-999-3760 (Tricity)

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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

845

TRANSPORTATION 810

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

AUTO FINANCING

2-BR Bsmt Suite, Mary Hill, Quiet Street, Shared Laundry, N/S N/P, Utilities & Internet Incl. $850. Avail Aug. 1. 604-786-7185.

The Scrapper

COQUITLAM: 1bdrm g/l bsmt suite. Sept. 1st. Nr Coquitlam Ctr, bus, etc. $850/inc utils. (604)941-1299 COQUITLAM large newly reno’d, 2 bdrm gr/lvl suite, 1400 s/f, all appls, sep laundry, nr school/bus. Ns/np. $1100/mo +1/3 utils. 604-307-2362.

PORT COQUITLAM Lower Citadel. 2Bdrm suite, own laundry, nr transit shopping, ns/np, $950 +share utils. Avail Aug 1st. 604-218-8164. Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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Pitt Meadows Big berries, excellent picking.

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COQUITLAM Near Mundy Park

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

19003 McQuarrie Rd. Ph: (604)465-5013

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$1/lb.

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

SUITES, LOWER

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.25 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-763-2808 or 778-237-4032

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Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1 bdrm $795/mo.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

HANSRA FARM MARKET: Open 10am-10pm. Blueberries for sale. $1.50 per lb. U-Pick $1.00 per lb. No spray. 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (nr Pitt River bridge) (604)459-9393

750

TRANSPORTATION

COQUITLAM, lrg, bright 1 bdrm, garden suite. W/D, wifi, gas f/p, pri patio & entry, bi vac. Hydro, gas & cable incl. $850/mo for sgl, $975 for dbl. Aug 1st. 604-524-2306 lve msg

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APPLIANCES

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

HOMES FOR RENT

Maple Ridge 247/dewdney 3 bdrm hse 2 box stalls w/plumbing 5 acres fncd, Sept1 $1400m 778-999-1093

750

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

736

RENTALS

Call 604-464-4921

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GOLDEN RETRIEVER, Bernese Mtn pups. 1st shots, deworm, 8 wks, asking $800. (604)793-1271

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

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

604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034

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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