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In the latest instalment of our year-long series on the project to rebuild Mossom Creek Hatchery, which was destroyed by a fire last December, The Tri-City News looks at a major contribution by Lafarge Canada, which is supplying concrete and workers to build the foundation: see page 3

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Coquitlam’s Thomas Schelesny can now add “Emmy winner” to his resume after earning a visual effects award for his work on the wildly popular Game of Thrones.

Coquitlam animator wins Emmy for Thrones Animator is a Centennial grad By Sarah Payne THe TrI-CITy NewS

Coquitlam’s Thomas Schelesny has done a lot in his 20-year career, starting out as an animator and slowly working his way up to the well-known visual effects pro he is today. H e h a s wo r ke d on productions for the small screen (The X Files, Doctor Who and American Gothic, among others) and the big screen (Men in Black 2, The Matrix Revolutions, Enchanted and many more), not to mention

racking up credits as a writer and director. But it was the moment on Aug. 16, sitting in a Los Angeles theatre, when his name was announced as the winner of an Emmy award that has Schelesny living in a surreal blur. “The whole things is crazy,” he said while at work at the Vancouverbased Scanline VFX. “I feel like I was shot out of a cannon.” Schelesny was part of the team that won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Special and Visual Effects for the Game of Thrones season four finale, called “The Children.” see STORYTELLING, page 15

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TRI-CITY TEACHERS RALLY FOR SUPPORT

About 75 teachers from Coquitlam River and Aspenwood elementary schools donned bright signs at a rally Wednesday morning in Coquitlam — one of three protests this week organized by the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association. For more on the protests, see page 13. For more on the schools dispute, see page 9.

SD43 teacher quits after warnings about touching Kevin Buffell also accessed inappropriate websites at school By Gary McKenna THe TrI-CITy NewS

A School District 43 instructor who had been warned multiple times

not to touch students has agreed to resign and sign an undertaking prohibiting him from teaching in the future. Kevin James Buffell was suspended with pay last January after he was observed by a school principal with a female student in his Grade 2/3 class sitting on his lap in a darkened room while

watching a movie. According to a consent resolution agreement written by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation Bruce Preston, Buffell had been warned as early as September 2013 to manage his interactions with students in order to limit contact with the children. He

was again warned later that fall by a district investigator and told to “not get physical or have contact with children, and that he should not have children sitting on his lap.” “During the district investigation, Buffell admitted that in spite of the warnings he had previously received, he often

allowed girls in his class to sit in his lap, that he sometimes picked them up and that he also hugged them,” Preston wrote in the agreement. The document also stated that Buffell had been accessing inappropriate websites during class time. see ‘HIGHLY’, page 7

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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...

Concrete contribution for fish By Diane Strandberg

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he new Mossom Creek hatchery is taking shape at the top of a narrow gravel road off Ioco Road in Port Moody and volunteers say construction is ahead of schedule thanks to the efforts — and a large donation of concrete and form materials — provided by Lafarge Canada. The contribution, which came early in the fundraising drive by Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES) to rebuild the hatchery that burned down in December, is valued at more $120,000. More importantly, it will ensure hatchery operations can begin again when salmon spawning season starts at the end of October. “We are ahead of schedule,”Pat Dennett, the project’s volunteer project manager, told The Tri-City News on a recent tour, “and for that, we can thank Lafarge.” Most people have heard of Lafarge Lake, a gravel quarry that was transferred to the city of Coquitlam in the 1970s. Few know the company has roots in gravel extraction, paving and ready-mix concrete in the Tri-Cities dating back more than half a century. Now, according to vice-president and general manager Ron Bruhaug, the company will be associated with Port Moody because of its assistance in rebuilding the hatchery so BIMES volunteers can continue important work in raising fish and educating children.

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To contribute to the rebuilding effort for the Mossom Creek Hatchery, go to mossomcreek. org and click on the Donate Now button.

Mossom hatchery progress report • Retaining wall built of boulders from site excavation, trench dug and PVC pipes laid for electrical conduit and hook-up. • Forms are being built for the first-floor walls, concrete pads for pillar supports and the foundation have been poured. • First-floor slab to be poured by the third week of September; second floor to be poured in late October to provide cover and make the incubation room (hatchery) operational for the fall spawning season.

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• Total cost: $1.2 million • Total still needed to raise: $200,000 • Size of building: 1,600 sq. ft. per floor • Amount of concrete used: 110 cu. m DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Mossom Creek Hatchery 2.0 started taking shape in Port Moody this summer when Lafarge Canada began building forms and pouring concrete to get the hatchery building up and running in time for the fall salmon spawning season. Above, on the team are (front) volunteer project manager Pat Dennett, volunteer construction assistant Mel Steemson, Blaine Fisher from Lafarge Canada Structural Concrete Division and Cameron Wotherspoon from Thistle Plumbing; and (rear) Lafarge crew members Rob and Justin. Below right, Lafarge workers pour concrete into forms at the hatchery.

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“We are ahead of schedule and for that, we can thank Lafarge.” Pat Dennett, project manager for the new Mossom Creek Hatchery construction project Lafarge’s three pillars: environment, sustainable construction and education,” said Bruhaug, explaining why the company was willing to make such a significant contribution. Not only is the company donating all the concrete and the form wood but it is supplying all the labour for building the forms and finishing the concrete,

too, which is a big help to a non-profit society that relies on volunteers and has no core funding. Lafarge’s decision to step up has been critical for the organization, said Dennett, noting the company’s donation is a boon to BIMES and its passion is an inspiration to others. For Blaine Fisher, a structural superintendent for Lafarge, it has been

a joy to help rebuild the hatchery and he is pleased to come to the job site nestled under the trees next to Mossom Creek. Not only does he feel like he’s contributing to something important but he and his crew like the peace and quiet and natural setting — when they are not hammering forms and pouring cement. “It’s a beautiful place.” Lafarge’s contribution, however, goes beyond the monetary value of its donation. The decision to build with concrete will give the new hatchery permanency and volunteers can continue education and hatchery operations without fear of fire.

There are other advantages to the partnership as well because Lafarge practises sustainability in all of its operation, which means the concrete used for the building is as green as it can possibly be. For example, recycled wash water from cleaning out cement trucks is used to make cement while recycled fly ash, a byproduct of incineration, is added to cut down on the amount of sand and gravel needed for mixing, therefore reducing production of greenhouse gases. Another innovation will directly benefit the salmon. see REBAR, page 4

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Right, the forms take shape for the Mossom Creek Hatchery on Port Moody’s north shore, being built to replace the original hatchery building destroyed by fire last December. Below, Lafarge Canada workers take part in the rebuilding project, with the company’s donation of manpower and materials estimated at $120,000.

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Steel rebar is being used instead of iron to support the concrete and fiberglass, not rebar, will be used to strengthen the floor slab. These adjustments are being made because of concerns that iron could alter the magnetic field that guides spawning salmon back to their home creek. “We could say we took steps to prevent that, so there’s no interference,” Dennett said. As well, the building’s apron will be made from a permeable concrete called Hydromedia so rain water can flow naturally into the ground, another Lafarge innovation that will make the project better for the environment. Dennett said these green initiatives are important for the hatchery because of its proximity to the creek and its location next to 126-hectare Bert Flynn Park.

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ing to Rod MacVicar, a retired School District 43 teacher who co-founded the hatchery. “This is a story of Lafarge working in and with the environmental community,” MacVicar said. “Residents and stewardship groups will benefit as well as the company. “We then hope to see an increasing participation by other large, capable, national companies. There is no doubt that Lafarge has increased their brand’s engagement, interaction and conversations with Port Moody residents,”he said. Back at the job site, the skeletal beginnings of Mossom 2.0 are a concrete reminder that it takes a community to build something valuable that is permanent and lasting. Wood forms and cement define the building’s perimeter and sketch out in hard surfaces what was only a dream eight months ago. But for many, it’s the returning salmon they care about and by the end of October, coho and chum should be making their way back to the creek. When they do, thanks to volunteers and corporate contributors, Mossom Hatchery and its volunteers will be ready for them. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Centennial secondary grad Thomas Schelesny, a Coquitlam resident, was part of the team that won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Special and Visual Effects for the Game of Thrones season four finale, called “The Children.”

Storytelling is key: Schelesny continued from front page

Much of Schelesny’s work was on a sequence of scenes when the White Walkers emerge out of the ground to attack Bran and siblings Jojen and Meera Reed. A Centennial secondary grad, Schelesny moved to Berkeley, Cal. in the mid-1990s to work as an animator under his “childhood guru,” the multiple Academy Award-winning Phil Tippett (Return of the Jedi and Jurassic Park). “My goal was to go for a year to learn what I have to learn and then I’d be ready to take on the world,” Schelesny said. “Fourteen years later, I was still there. It didn’t take long to realize I knew nothing about animation and nothing about filmmaking.” Along the way, he also realized there was a lot to learn about storytelling as well, so he began

working with other directors and on his own, both directing and screenwriting, to hone his craft. Now, he draws on those storytelling skills and his understanding of the filmmaking process from beginning to end to craft visual effects that are not only dazzling to see but also add essential information to the story. Schelesny came back to Coquitlam nearly a year ago to work for Scanline, a visual effects company known for accomplishing the “holy grail” of visual effects — mastering the art of creating massive bodies of realistic-looking water. In addition to the Emmy-winning episode 10 of Game of Thrones, Schelesny also worked on episodes two, five and nine. (Schelesny admitted to not watching the series before he started working on it but has since watched all but the last two episodes — though

it’s safe to say he already knows what happens.) “Anyone who watches the show knows there’s a black cloud over everybody, that ‘winter is coming,’” Schelesny said. “It tends to be snowing in a lot of these scenes but I guarantee you it wasn’t snowing in most of those shots.” Besides the visual effects work itself, one of the most challenging aspects of working on the beloved series was simply meeting the demanding schedule. “Game of Thrones is not a TV series, Game of Thrones is 10 one-hour movies a year,” Schelesny said. “The standards under which they work are feature-film quality. There’s an enormous amount of preparation put into that level of work to fit it into a constricted production schedule. “But success is infectious. When you come on to a TV show like this,

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A screen grab from a video by Robert Randall of the Young Actors Project in which he does the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as a black-and-white silent movie. of Commerce executive director Michael Hind; and KidSport executive director and Coquitlam Coun. Chris Wilson, who is seen wakeboarding in the Okanagan. And Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth — the NDP finance critic, who was nominated by PoCo Mayor Greg Moore — also has a video on his Facebook page, with a

great expression after he drenches himself with cold water. The social media challenge has gone viral, garnering awareness and funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. To view Randall’s video, visit tricitynews. com or go to youtube. com and search “YAP’s Robert Randall.” jwarren@tricitynews.com

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While Kinder Morgan was beginning survey work on Burnaby Mountain this week, the city of Vancouver was holding a pipeline spill simulation on the Fraser River, releasing yellow cards to estimate the reach of a potential oil spill. Vancouver launched the simulation in cooperation with the Rainforest Conservation Foundation and the Georgia Strait Alliance, on both the Fraser and Burrard Inlet. The drift cards consist of small pieces of plywood marked with numbers, said Andy

Rosenberger of the Rainforest Conservation Foundation. “We take them and we put them into the river. Eventually, they will wash up on shore,” he said. The yellow cards are biodegradable and carry with them messages allowing those who find them to enter their location on the test’s interactive Salish Sea Spill Map at salishseaspillmap.org. “Every single card has a distinct identification number that we can track,” said Ross Dixon of the Rainforest Conservation Foundation. “We track the exact location of where the cards end up so we have an indication of the potential spatial extent of an oil spill affecting this area.” The $5.4-billion Trans Mountain pipeline ex-

pansion project aims to twin the existing 60-yearold pipeline that carries petroleum from Alberta to Kinder Morgan’s tanker terminal in Burnaby on Burrard Inlet. The new pipeline would tunnel under the Fraser River near the Port Mann Bridge, where some drift cards were released Tuesday. The twinning would nearly triple Trans Mountain’s capacity to 890,000 barrels of oil per day and greatly increase the number of tankers passing through Vancouver harbour. Carey Johannesson, a project lead for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, told Black Press the route through Burnaby Mountain is the final piece that still needs to be assessed to satisfy the National

Want to make some city money? The city of Coquitlam will host a workshop next month with the TriCities’ Chamber of Commerce to talk about how local businesses can win city contracts. The session will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2

p.m. in council chambers at Coquitlam city hall (3000 Guildford Way). The workshop will consist of: • a presentation from Coquitlam city staff (representing all three cities) on the request for proposal (RFP) and procurement processes and

the selection of successful candidates; • a panel of successful applicants, including Scott Hussey (Mills Office Productivity), Ric Sisson (Coquitlam Towing and Storage), Derrick Knee (Sheehan Plumbing) and Ken Zutz (Metro Motors).

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Energy Board. “When you do a project of this nature, you know there’s going to be all kinds of different opinions about the project,” Johannesson said. “We’re looking at it from the perspective that it’s a national project. There’s going to be a full opportunity for people, including the City of Burnaby, to make presentations and to provide information to the board.” The City of Burnaby has vowed to do what it can to block the project. At the site of the simulation, the Georgia Strait Alliance’s Alexandra Woodsworth reiterated her group’s concern for the pipeline and for what a spill would do to the water in and around

Vancouver and B.C. “There is no cure once the oil hits the water,” she said. “We’re looking at 15, 20, 30 per cent recovery rates. In these kind of high-consequence events, we are looking at real devastation to our marine environment and also to our economy. When we have such reliance on our beautiful B.C. brand, on tourism, on recreation, all those kinds of things. “These are the reasons British Columbians choose to live here and work here and it’s the reason people choose to visit, is that beauty and that natural abundance that we have here, that would really be at risk by an oil spill.”

evergreen signal work Evergreen Line construction activity tonight will include traffic signal work at Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road. Drivers are warned that on the evening of Aug. 29, there will be lane closures on Como Lake and Clarke between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. with intermittent traffic signal shut-off. Traffic control personnel will be on site to assist drivers. For more information, call 604-927-2080.

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Labour Day greetings from the unionized workers at your local community newspaper!

Monday, September 1, 2014 Labour Day in Canada is celebrated on the first Monday of September. It originally gave workers the chance to campaign for better working conditions or pay. The day is now part of a long weekend for many Canadians.

What do people do?

Traditionally, Labour Day was an occasion to campaign for and celebrate workers’ rights during parades and picnics organized by trade unions. These still play a role in Labour Day for some Canadians, but many people see the first Monday in September as an opportunity to take a late summer trip, perhaps to their country cottage, or enjoy the company of family or friends at picnics, fairs, festivals and fireworks displays. For teenagers and other students, the Labour Day weekend is the last chance to celebrate with a party or to go on a trip before school re-opens for the new academic year. Canadian football fans may spend a large proportion of the weekend watching the Labour Day Classic matches live or on television. The Labour Day Classic consists of three games between high ranking teams in the Canadian Football League. One match is played on the Sunday before Labour Day and two on Labour Day.

Public life

Post offices, many businesses, and many organizations are closed on Labour Day in Canada. Schools and other educational establishments are also closed, as Labour Day falls at the end of the summer holiday period. Many public transport services run to a reduced or “Sunday” service, although others may not run at all. There may be some local disruption to traffic around parades, particularly in Toronto, and some congestion on highways and at airports as people return form late summer vacations or trips.

Background

The origins of Labour Day can be traced back to April 15, 1872, when the Toronto Trades Assembly organized Canada’s first significant demonstration for

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Labour Day is a time when many Canadians can relax and unwind from work or studies.

worker’s rights. The aim of the demonstration was to release the 24 leaders of the Toronto Typographical Union who were imprisoned for striking to campaign for a nine-hour working day. At this time, trade unions were still illegal and striking was seen as a criminal conspiracy to disrupt trade. In spite of this, the Toronto Trades Assembly was already a significant organization and encouraged workers to form trade unions, mediated in disputes between employers and employees and signalled the mistreatment of workers. There was enormous public support for the parade and the authorities could no longer deny the important role that the trade unions had to play in the emerging Canadian society. A few months later, a similar parade was organized in Ottawa and passed the house of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John Macdonald. Later in the day, he appeared before the gathering and promised to repeal all Canadian laws against trade unions. This happened in the same year and eventually led to the founding of the Canadian Labour Congress in 1883. Labour Day was originally celebrated in the spring but it was moved to the fall after 1894. A similar holiday, Labour Day is held on the same day in the United States of America. Canadian trade unions are proud that this holiday was inspired by their efforts to improve workers’ rights. Many countries have a holiday to celebrate workers’ rights on or around May 1.

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This Labour Day,

Monday, September 1, 2014

Working together for all British Columbians This spring, I had the honour of being elected to lead BC’s most diverse union. The over 67,000 women and men of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) work in all areas of the province, in a wide variety of roles, making a real difference in their communities. From childcare to child protection; preventative health care to palliative care; social work to corrections; and so much more - what our members share is a dedication to working together for the benefit of all British Columbians. As the union that represents these remarkable workers, we owe it to them to not only protect the vital public services they provide, but to continuously work for positive social change. BCGEU members want to belong to a movement that can make progressive new policies that BC needs, such as $10 a day childcare, a reality. That’s why this Labour Day - my first as BCGEU president – as we celebrate the hard-fought gains the union movement has made for BC and Canada, I’d like to also look forward and talk about what we still have left to do. Our province and country are faced with growing income inequality - including a gender wage gap of 26 per cent that is frankly, embarrassing. Our young people have the distinction of being the first generation that will be worse off economically than the one that came before. But the labour movement is in a unique position to change all of that. Hundreds of British Columbians lift themselves out of poverty each year by joining the BCGEU or other unions to achieve collective bargaining rights at their workplace. The wage increases they gain by working together go right back into their local economies invigorating communities across the province. The increased tax revenues provide funding for the public services that we all rely on. Just think of the exciting things we could do if we all worked together to ensure that everyone, in all

BCGEU

Stephanie Smith was elected president of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) by delegates at the union’s tri-annual convention in May 2014. Stemming from the Community Social Services sector, Stephanie had a long history of leadership and activism within the BCGEU before serving three years as the union’s Treasurer (2011-14). She is the first woman elected president of the BCGEU.

regions of the provinces - regardless of race, gender or socioeconomic status - had access to a job where they were paid a living wage and treated with respect. This is what the labour movement has to offer British Columbians: strong, united and dynamic communities full of people who care for one another. When we all band together to demand that vital services be publicly available to everyone - not just those who can afford them - we’ll have a whole new set of victories to celebrate each year at the end of August. Stephanie Smith BCGEU President

Working together we have accomplished much. Let’s celebrate our achievements!

Happy Labour Day Brent Asmundson

Councilor, City of Coquitlam

Join me in celebrating all the hard working members of our great community and their many accomplishments.

Mike Forrest, Councillor, City of Port Coquitlam HAPPY LABOUR DAY TO LAID OFF CUPE 561 MEMBERS Take this day to reflect on the positive experiences you have all provided to students and staff in School District 43 before School Trustees eliminated your positions. • Youth Workers who worked with vulnerable students. • Education Assistants who provided personalized support for students with special needs. • Middle School Food Service Workers who provided hot lunches to students. • Teacher Assistants who assisted teachers. • Caretakers who kept schools clean and safe. • Tradesmen who fixed and maintained schools to run in a safe and efficient manner. • Groundskeepers who maintained adventure playgrounds and all school outside areas. • Library Assistants who provided support to Librarians and students in the Libraries. You will be missed in September but not forgotten. • Last but not least, to all Retirees who had provided long term service to the District who had their medical premiums increased and medical coverage reduced at a time when they need it the most.

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Labour 2014 Labour Day 2013

Monday, September 1, 2014

Unifor to hold its first Canadian Council Unifor will hold its first Canadian Council meeting in Vancouver from September 12 to 15, where delegates and staff will reflect on the union’s first year, and plan for the future. “Unifor has had an incredible first year. We have begun to change the debate in this country, but there is still much more work to do. Canadian Council will be where we talk about doing that,” Unifor national President Jerry Dias said. Canadian Council will begin with a Unity Team Caucus meeting on the evening of Sept. 12, followed the next morning by a welcome from BC Federal of Labour President Jim Sinclair. Dias will address the council Monday morning. Issues facing Canada’s Aboriginal peoples will be the focus of much of the morning of Sept. 13, with address from Grand Chief Philip Stewart and Michelle Audette of the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Audette will discuss what needs to be done the address murdered and missing Aboriginal women. Actor and activist Danny Glover will address council the morning of Sept 14, discussing the legacy of the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Also speaking will be federal NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair, Co-Director of AIDS-Free World Stephen Lewis, author Linda McQuaig and Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff. There will also be reports and updates from Secretary-Treasurer Peter Kennedy and Quebec Director Michel Ouimet, as well as discussions about organizing, political action, the coming federal election, health care, and more. Elections will be held for the National Executive Board, the Western Director and several Industry Councils. For more information visit www.unifor.org

Thank You!

Working for a world where a worker can go to a safe workplace, earn a fair wage and use their skills to do a good days work. Have a happy & safe Labour Day from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213.

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To the hard working community of Port Coquitlam this Labour Day. I am proud to be your representative in Victoria.

Have a Safe and Happy Labour Day to School District #43 Teachers & Support Staff

Carol Cahoon

Shari O’Neill

Coquitlam School Trustee Candidates Mike Farnworth, MLA

Port Coquitlam 107A - 2748 Lougheed Hwy., (Corner of Westwood and Lougheed) Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 6P2 mike.farnworth.mla@leg.bc.ca Phone: 604-927-2088 Fax: 604-927-2090 : @mikefarnworthbc

We look forward to your support in the upcoming municipal election

November 15, 2014

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Why do many workers choose to join a union? If you want better pay and dignity and respect in your workplace then join a union. Whether you work in a small or a large workplace, public sector or private sector you have the right to join a union.

A Voice at Work With a union at your workplace you have a say in what happens at your workplace. Without a union – management calls all the shots and the people who actually do the work are often excluded from discussions where they have valuable input. Instead of dealing with arbitrary decisions from management – you have a voice.

Respect Respect is about being paid a fair wage and being valued at work. Respect is not being bullied or harassed at work. It means management having realistic expectations and speaking to you as an adult. Without a union – management and workers are equal before the labour board.

Fairness Rather than Favouritism When you join a union you’ll negotiate a set of rules that guarantee respect and fairness for everyone – not just managements favorites. Pay increases, benefits and workplace conditions are guaranteed in a contract that can’t be changed without agreement of you and your co-workers.

Workplace Training Most unions in BC have training programs for members so you can expand your skills. Often unions offer workplace training on your rights at work, occupational health and safety, dealing

with difficult situations and public speaking.

Job Security

Our thanks go to all employees as we celebrate Labour Day 2014.

With a union you can speak out about problems at the job without fear of being disciplined or losing your job. Under a union contract workers can only be fired when there is just cause – not just because a supervisor doesn’t like you.

A Better Workplace Environment By yourself you don’t have much power – but when you work together with your co-workers you can get more done. With a union you have a chance to have a say in your conditions of work. You get a say about fairness, job security and respect. All to often workplaces without a union have to deal with unfair treatment, inconsistent rules or favouritism. Having a union at work means you can make your job better rather than looking for another job.

Happy Labour Day from Mayor Richard Stewart & Council Councillor Brent Asmundson Councillor Craig Hodge Councillor Neal Nicholson Councillor Terry O’Neill Councillor Mae Reid Councillor Lou Sekora Councillor Chris Wilson Councillor Bonita Zarrillo

It is your right in British Columbia to join a union Here’s what the law says about your right to join a union: BC Labour Relations Code (Provincial) Rights of employers and employees 4. (1) Every employee is free to be a member of a trade union and to participate in its lawful activities. 6. (3) An employer or a person acting on behalf of an employer shall not (a) discharge, suspend, transfer, lay off or otherwise Cont. on page 21

HAPPY LABOUR DAY Working together to make Coquitlam a great place to live, work and play.

CRAIG HODGE Councillor, City of Coquitlam

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Labour & United Way Working to prevent child poverty, bullying and senior isolation. Together, we can raise the resources needed to improve lives and strengthen our communities. Join us in celebrating working people everywhere this Labour Day. Change starts here.

HAPPY LABOUR DAY! Greetings to family, friends and supporters in Port Moody. Thank you for your dedication and commitment in creating a safe and caring community. Thank you for your hard work.

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Union Membership in Canada 31.2%

Cont. from page 20 discipline an employee, refuse to employ or continue to employ a person or discriminate against a person in regard to employment or a condition of employment because the person (i) is or proposes to become or seeks to induce another person to become a member or officer of a trade union or (ii) participates in the promotion, formation or administration of a trade union. Part I Canada Labour Code - (Federal) Basic Freedoms (i) Every employee is free to join the trade union of his/her choice and to participate in its lawful activities. Prohibitions Relating to Employers (i) No employer or person acting on behalf of an employer shall: (a) refuse to employ or to continue to employ or suspend, transfer, lay off or otherwise discriminate against any person with respect to employment, pay or any other term or condition of employment or intimidate, threaten or otherwise discipline any person because the person... (i) is or proposes to become, or seek to induce any other person to become, a member, officer or representative of a trade union or participate in the promotion, formation or administration of a trade union.

Joining a union in British Columbia is easy There are some detailed and formal legal steps to follow but the union organizer will assist you with those requirements. The basic steps in organizing a union aren’t difficult: (i) You and a majority of your coworkers (excluding management) sign a membership card indicating your desire to become unionized. (ii) The union will file an Application for Certification as the bargaining agent for your workplace before the appropriate Labour Relations Board, depending on what jurisdiction you are employed in. In BC, you must sign up at least 45% of the employees in order to apply for certification. In a federally regulated workplace, you must have at least 35% employee support to apply

(iii) The Labour Relations Board will review all membership cards received and determine whether to conduct a supervised vote at the workplace. If the majority votes in favour, the union is certified. The Federal Labour Code also allows a union to be certified based solely on the membership cards (with no vote) if there is 51% employee support for the union. 604-430-1421 organize@bcfed.ca bcfed.ca/join-a-union

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Happy Labour Day

Linda Reimer, MLA

PORT MOODY - COQUITLAM

Telephone: 604-469-5430 Email: linda.reimer.mla@leg.bc.ca Website: www.lindareimermla.ca

Medicare covers everybody. and everybody benefits. But Medicare opponents are heading to court to try and dismantle Canada’s public health care system.

Join the campaign to protect our health care www.savemedicare.ca A Labour Day message from the 43,000 members of the Hospital Employees’ Union UNIFOR 2000

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SATURDAY, AUG. 30 • Mundy Mudthudders informal walking group kicks off the fall season, 10:30 a.m. The group leads mature adults eager to build and maintain healthy fitness levels with a safe, friendly group of like-minded nature enthusiasts. One-hour walks are intended to challenge, motivate and relax participants, while exploring regional nature places rich in high wildlife values. Mudthudders meet at Mundy forest’s western edge near Como Lake Village, by the trail-head at the foot of Regan Avenue. Info: mundymudthudders@ yahoo.ca.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 2 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree Community Centre, Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and 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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3 • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. Wesbild will have a short presentation at the beginning of the meeting relating to its new projects on Burke Mountain. Public is invited to attend the meeting, learn about what the society does and tour the hatchery. Info: hcws. info@gmail.com or www. hydecreek.org. • Series of workshops on elder abuse starts today and runs Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 1 to 5 p.m., Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam); register: 604453-5885 or 604-3255248.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 • Invasive plant removal, 10 a.m., with Hyde Creek Watershed Society on the Hyde Creek Trail; come out and help identify and remove invasive plants around the trail. Volunteers should wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt; if you have your own pruners or small clippers, bring those with you. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. Info: hcws.info@gmail.com or www.hydecreek.org. • Multimedia art show and open garden, hosted by PoCo Heritage, at 1047 Yarmouth St., PoCo, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (also on Sunday, Sept. 7). Info: pocoheritage.org. • RCCG Trinity Chapel is offering free bookkeeping lessons on Saturdays in September; four lessons every Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Info and registration: rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail. com or 604-474-3131. • Family Day and Country Ho Down Dance, Port Coquitlam Legion #133. To celebrate the change in this Legion branch’s licensing, which now allows minors to at-

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• PoCo Air Cadets (777 Neptune Squadron) registration, 6:30 p.m., Ecole des Pionniers de Maillardville, 3550 Wellington St., PoCo (also on Sept. 10 and 17); for boys or girls ages 12-18 interested in aviation, sports, survival training, camping, leadership and being involved in their community. Info: 604-942-7773. Registration forms can be found at www.777aircadets.ca. tend the Legion and its events: 12:30-6 p.m., beer garden and barbecue; 1-5 p.m., children’s entertainment, including face painters, music, a puppy parade, trucks and emergency vehicles and more (entrants for the small dog and puppy parade need to contact the Legion office at 604-942-8911; prizes for all entrants, costumes optional); 7:30 p.m. to closing, Country Ho Down with music by Tony Prophet, dancing, food and drink specials. • Harvest Fest and thrift sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., hosted by Hope Lutheran School and Church at McLean Park in PoCo; BBQ, bouncy castles, pony rides and face painting, the Tumblebus, ice cream, pie baking competition and live band.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7

• Multimedia art show and open garden, hosted by PoCo Heritage, at 1047 Yarmouth St., PoCo, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: pocoheritage.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 8

• District 25, Tri-Cities Municipal Pension Retirees Association (MPRA) meeting, 11 a.m., ABC Country Restaurant, 2773 Barnet Hwy. (at Lansdowne), Coquitlam. All recipients of the Municipal Pension Plan are welcome.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 9

• Glenayre Scottish Country Dance Club registration, 7 p.m., Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. All levels taught on Tuesday evenings; beginners welcome, no partner required. Info: Ed or Jean, 604-464-8103.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10

• PoCo Air Cadets (777 Neptune Squadron) registration, 6:30 p.m., Ecole des Pionniers de Maillardville, 3550 Wellington St., PoCo (also on Sept. 17); for boys or girls ages 12-18 interested in aviation, sports, survival training, camping, leadership and being involved in their community. Info: 604942-7773. Registration forms can be found at www.777aircadets.ca.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11

• Coquitlam Foundation AGM, 7 p.m., in the Coquitlam Foundation Room of Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way; detailed financial and management reports as well as a sneak peek into what’s in store for 2014/’15, will be the subject of the foundation’s AGM. Info: www.coquitlamfoundation.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

• The Tri-City Singles Social Club meets, 7:30 p.m., at its new location,

Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street parking only). The club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13 • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 Coquitlam and the city of Coquitlam host Veterans Candlelight Tribute, 2 p.m., at Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery, 621 Robinson St., Coquitlam. Those who attend may light a candle, which will burn all night in silent tribute to Canadian servicemen and servicewomen, past and present.

NOTICES • RCCG Trinity Chapel is offering free bookkeeping lessons on Saturdays starting Sept. 6; four lessons every Saturday in September, 1-4 p.m. Info and registration: rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com or 604-474-3131. • Are you a professional

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cook or chef who is community oriented, charismatic and good with people in a social atmosphere? TriCities Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers (a non-profit social enterprise) is putting together a list of experienced cooks/chefs who can volunteer their time (we will provide you with a tax receipt) on occasion for September-June calendar. Info: www.soupsisters.org or email Tara at taramc26@ telus.net. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/ or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • Share Family and Community Services will be offering a Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use on Tuesdays through March 11, at Share, 2615 Clarke St. (2nd floor), Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more

information: 604-9366969. • RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate nonperishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@ gmail.com. • A new group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604-525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311.

volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www. girlguides.ca or call 1-800565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604-9416311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604-941-7111, Ext. 106.

• Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-9417111. • The Family Resource Centre, located at Minnekhada middle school in Port Coquitlam, offers affordable Multi-sensory and Math Tutoring for students aged five and up. Mentoring programs for girls and boys are also available for older children/ young teens. Registration is ongoing and programs run throughout the school year. Various times and days are available. Info at www.ldafn.com or by email at frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@ shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women

ONGOING • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/ or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or call outside those times and leave a message and someone will call you back. Trinity will help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • Saturday hikes leave from Rocky Point at 9:30 a.m. Info: pocomohiking@ hotmail.com.

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Cool back to college cars for under $15,000 While some lucky students may have received new cars as high school graduation gifts, the odds are most will have scrimped and saved from part-time to buy that first set of wheels. Whatever the financial circumstances, young buyers will surely share the desire for a car that is economical to operate. Here are five picks available in Canada for under $15,000 – all prices quoted exclude taxes and delivery charges.

Extra dollars bring techy additions that transform it into a Wi-Fi hotspot and enable the downloading of useful in-car apps to aid navigation. An Ecotec 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine, mated to a five-speed tranny, provides the Spark! Sips gas at 6.4/5.7 L/100kms (city/hwy).

D Toyota Yaris Hatchback: $14,255 At the time of writing, only the 2014 version is available but the new look 2015 is on its way, so look for deals B Nissan Micra: $9,998 on the outgoing car. The Micra is back after a 21-year The proven 1.5-litre engine and fiveabsence and it’s a more than welcome speed manual transmission remain return. It has a European style, boast– currently offering a fuel economy ing 60/40 split rear seats and back of 6.7/5.5 L/100kms (city/hwy) – and seat heating ducts as standard fare. pricing will likely be similar with A 1.6-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine added features. Power windows and a Keith Morgan matched to either a 5-speed manual 6.1” display audio multimedia system transmission or a 4-speed automatwith USB audio input and Bluetooth ic transmission powers it and the capability will be standard. estimated fuel economy is 8.6/6.6 L/100km (city/ highway). E Ford Fiesta: $14,394 C Chevy Spark: $11,945 Shop around because I’ve seen discounted base The Chevy Spark is cute as a bug. Its list of standard models recently for the sedan and hatchback versafety features, which includes 10 air bags, helped sions recently. make it an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Ford is about connectivity and few extra dollars Top Safety Pick for 2014. will add desirable tech features to the info/audio

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system, which already includes a USB port. The base engine is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine or the new three-cylinder 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is an option. Both are gas-miserly: 7/5 L/100kms (city/hwy) for the 1.6, 6.2/4.3 for the three-banger. F Honda Fit: $14,635 The very reliable Fit has been redesigned for 2015 and now include Bluetooth connectivity and a rear-view camera as standard equipment. It also gets a boost in power with a new 1.5-litre engine, matched to a 5-speed manual shift that pumps fuel at the rate of 7.1/6.5 L/100km (city/hwy).

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Hyundai Accent: $15,169 Mitsubishi Lancer: $14,998 Kia Rio: $15,480 Dodge Dart: $15,995 Mazda2: $14,450

Also today, Bob McHugh picks five used cars that sell for under $10,000 – all Driveway content can be viewed online at drivewaybc.ca. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

This Labour Day weekend, please drive with care.

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an affordable, compact yet capable SUV/wagon that’s surprisingly fuel-efficient. Available in both front-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations, Jeep launched Patriot for the 2007 model year and it’s a good match of an active lifestyle young person that enjoys the outdoors. Patriot came in Sport, North and Limited trim levels and the base engine is a 2.0-litre that can produce 158-horsepower and 2.4-litre that can produce 172 horsepower is the upgrade. The transmissions offered were a 5-speed manual transmission or a fuel-efficient CVT (continuously variable transmission) automatic. If serious 4-wheeling is contemplated look for models with a trail-rated Freedom II off-road package that adds protective skid plates, etc. The down-side is increased weight and higher fuel consumption. Fuel consumption (2.0L/ FWD): 8.9/6.9 L/100 km (city/highway) Fuel consumption (2.4L/4WD): 9.9/8.2 L/100 km (city/highway) Nissan Versa (2011 or older): The Nissan Versa may look small on the outside, but this four-door sedan or hatchback has an amazing amount of space on the inside. The extra head and leg room provided make it a very good match for a taller or bigger than average young person. Versa offers seating for four (squeeze five) full-sized adults and extra-large rear passenger doors also make getting in or out easier. The lower-priced sedan comes with a 1.6-litre (107-horsepower) engine and a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The hatchback comes with a 1.8-litre (122-horsepower) engine and a 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or a CVT automatic. Prior to 2010, a base Versa

lower engine speeds. A height adjustable, good supporting driver’s seat plus a standard tilt and telescopic steering column make the Mazda3’s driving position particularly praiseworthy. It definitely offers the best driving experience, but popularity also makes Mazda3 the priciest pick of this group. Fuel consumption (2.0L/

hatchback, the Mazda3 has been a huge sales success in Canada. The four-door sedan editions of this Mazda3 come with (148-horsepower) 2.0-litre engine and in GX and GS trim levels. Sedan GT and (hatchback) Mazda3 Sport come in GS and GT trim levels and with a (156-horsepower) 2.3-litre engine, with more torque at

FWD): 8.5/6.2 L/100 km (city/highway – 4 Automatic) Fuel consumption (1.8L/ FWD): 7.3/5.8 L/100 km (city/highway — CVT) Mazda3 (2009 or older): The first generation Mazda3 (2004 to 2009) set a new performance standard in the economy car segment. Sold as a four-door sedan or a (sportier) five-door

didn’t come with ABS (anti-lock braking system), and electronic stability control wasn’t even offered as an option. Its electronic-assist steering has an extra-light feel and it can turn on a (10.4 m) dime, making Versa an easy vehicle to park. Fuel consumption (1.6L/ FWD): 7.7/5.8 L/100 km (city/highway – 5 Manual) Fuel consumption (1.8L/ PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until September 2, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,685 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $123 with $2850 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $17,610. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. **Finance example: 0.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ***Up to $1500 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 RAV4 models. No cash back available on 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, and battery levy. †Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $16,840 (includes $700 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,545 freight/PDI) leased at 0.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $85 with a total lease obligation of $10,900. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. ††Finance example: 0.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C MSRP is $40,640 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 0.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $175 with $5,700 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $26,640. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.15. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Up to $4000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tundra models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C is $4000. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by September 2, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. †††Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

Finding five used cars under ten grand doesn’t sound like too big a challenge, until a “for a college student” stipulation is added. In my mind, this adds a few requirements as the car has to be, easy on fuel, reliable, easy to park, good on gas, thrives on abuse, room for friends, room for a bike and camping gear, super fuel efficient ... and look good! So, bearing in mind the last requirement is a highly subjective one and ignoring the (no-brainer) most popular car in Canada (Honda Civic), here are five vehicle suggestions – in no particular order: Pontiac Vibe (2010 or older): Although the Pontiac Vibe looks different, you also know this compact 4-door hatchback as the Toyota Matrix. A joint (GM/ Toyota) production venture ended with the 2010 model year, as did the Pontiac brand. The resale value of a Vibe is generally lower than a same year/condition Matrix, or conversely, you may be able to buy a newer/ lower mileage Vibe. The ’09 Vibe was a second generation redesign and a slightly bigger model that came in front-drive and allwheel-drive editions, and in base and GT trim levels. The base engine is a gas-miser 1.8-litre (132 horsepower) and a 2.4-litre (158 horsepower) engine comes in the AWD and GT models. Fuel consumption (1.8L/ FWD): 8.0/6.2 L/100 km (city/highway) Fuel consumption (2.4L/ AWD): 10.3/7.8 L/100 km (city/highway) Honda Fit (2010 or older): The Honda Fit is a small, but taller, 4-door hatchback that was introduced for the 2007 model year and came in DX, LX and Sport trim levels. Its seats can be reconfigured in an amazing variety of ways and there’s even a couch/bed recliner position. The 2009 model was a second generation redesign with a more powerful 117 horsepower (up from 109-horsepower) 1.5-litre engine that’s mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed automatic. In the Sport edition, this automatic also comes with paddle shift gear selection at the steering wheel. Fuel consumption (1.5L/ FWD): 7.1/5.5 L/100 km (city/highway) Jeep Patriot (2010 or older): The Patriot could also be called “Jeep Light”, as it’s

FWD): 8.4/6.1 L/100 km (city/highway) Fuel consumption (2.3L/ FWD): 9.5/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway) Reviewing the attributes of these car leads me to suggest there’s at least one suitable for anybody on a budget. bob.mchugh @drivewaybc.ca Follow us at:

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Taking Rocky Mountain Way in VW GTI To say the drive from Vancouver to Calgary offers scenic vistas galore would be an understatement. And the opportunity to drive it the all-new 2015 Volkswagen GTI made it still more irresistible an opportunity. Time constraints allowed only for the most direct route there; taking the Trans-Canada, the 3, the 5 and then again onto the Highway 1. Appreciating the incredible topographical features the Trans Canada has to offer is something I don’t always do. But with a passenger from Ontario ogling the scenery changes, it made me proud to live in such a spectacular place. Okay, I was a lot proud. Whether driving surrounded by lush, emerald vegetation, desert or engulfed in mountain, there was no shortage of ocular stimulation in our 360 view. Furthermore, the GTI is no sleeper either. In fact, it’s probably my favourite VW on the market. And it got a lot better for 2015. Now in its seventh generation, it’s lighter than Golf

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Mk6, bigger, more fuel efficient, more powerful, and just more awesome. For a starting MSRP of $27,995, you get the updated 2.0L, TSI turbocharged engine, which now boasts 210 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The cabin is also roomier, thanks to its augmented dimensions. While the overnight trip didn’t warrant filling the 645L cargo area to the brim, it’s nice to know you could bring a carload of people, along with their gear, and still have an enjoyable time.

The GTI builds on its razor sharp handling, improves the suspension and allows the driver to still have a great time behind the wheel. Not to mention, the 6-speed manual gearbox – it also comes in a 6-speed DSG automatic – is as smooth in shifts as can be. Being stuck in city traffic isn’t ideal, but when you can rev the engine a little higher, wait to shift and breathe in the excitement of the turbocharged ponies, what more can you ask for? You could also ask for

beautiful scenery. Check. Prior to Revelstoke, if you’re heading east, there’s 3 Valley Gap. It appears almost out of nowhere. Looking like a cross between a Swiss chalet – no, not the place where you get a quarter chicken dinner – and an establishment you might recall from a Stephen King novel, this building that has more than 200 rooms reflects effortlessly on the lake in front of it. With the mountains towering over, the heritage ghost town certainly has some, er,

charm. However, the strongest charm in the drive comes from the GTI. You could even say it’s the grandfather, or the inspiration for the term “hot hatch.” It’s not only hot in appearance, but in personality. It’s a car that does everything and does it well. It’s quiet at highway speeds. It’s tame in traffic, but inspiring on the twisty roads. And even on the track. It can also be entertaining. With the promise of wildlife “for the next 3 km,” my

driving partner and I eagerly anticipated the sighting of some sort of horned mammal. A mountain goat would do. We’d even be okay with a bear. But alas, no such luck. Not

even with a jaunt through Banff National Park. That’s okay, the premium Fender audio system did a good job of distracting our melancholy thoughts from the lack of wildlife sightings to the musical stylings of rock and roll. As I slipped out of the plaid-clad seats, bid adieu to the shifter whose knob is likened to golf ball – how appropriate – and gave back the keys to the GTI, it was bittersweet. The adventure was fun, the surroundings breathtaking, and then mixing it with a car that has the complete package? Now that’s a road trip to remember. Visit www.vw.ca for more information. alexandra.straub @drivewaybc.ca

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Tonight is your only chance to catch Rebecca Karpus’ first dance show, In Colour, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) and, given her pedigree — she recently graduated from Capilano University’s performing arts program and is on her way to a master’s degree at SFU, while also teaching ballet at The danceLAB in Coquitlam — you won’t want to miss it. In Colour tells the story of three dancers and their red, yellow and blue“personalities.”Karpus’ choreography explores the relationship between the colours — romantic/fiery red, sedate blue and cheerful yellow — while offering

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Join the Mundy Mudthudders as they lace up their sneakers for a fall season of walking the trails at Coquitlam’s Mundy Park. Participants get to improve their fitness with fellow nature enthusiasts in a safe, friendly group. Meet at the park’s western edge (at the Regan Avenue trailhead) weekly at 10:30 a.m. Email mundymudthudders@yahoo.ca for more information.

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Follow up your visit to Diane Roy’s art exhibit with a free outdoor concert. From 2 to 4 p.m. country pop singer Payton Riley belts out playful tunes on par with Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, while emerging artist Gavin Kade uses his acoustic-folk-pop blend to tell stories through song and spoken word.

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Bring your farmer’s market goodies to Lions Park for the final installment of PoCo’s Music in the Park series (at Leigh Square in case of rain). The Gabriel Palatchi Band, with their fusion of Latin jazz, tango, klezmer, Cuban and funk music, hail from around the world and have received widespread acclaim, making them a great way to close out the summer.

With the long weekend weather forecast looking a bit soggy there isn’t a better time to visit the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Square, PoCo) to check out the expansive Retrospective of Diane Roy. On display are marine sculptures produced by Roy from 1980 to 2000, inspired by her love of nature and her passion for environmental issues. Roy’s pieces use thread, yarn, synthetic and recycled material, a mix of materials that lends itself to the intricately detailed works. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare for more info.

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Pick up late summer produce and plenty more at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market (624 Poirier St.). This week there will also be food trucks including This Little Piggy, Wild Roots Juice Bistro and Rocky Point Ice Cream. Be sure to enjoy live entertainment from folk singer The Land of Deborah, and drop by the demo tent to see Christine Crosby showing how to pack healthy lunches for school (hopefully) and work come September. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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This is usually the day when families soak up the very last day of summer fun before heading back to school. There’s no telling whether kids will be donning backpacks come Tuesday morning, but no matter. Bust out the bikes, pull out the picnic gear and celebrate summer’s end in style.

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our nest box programs in parks where such vandalism was a problem. As well, in some parks, some people were leaving seed on the ground in the mistaken belief they were providing a treat for the birds. In fact, such practices attract rats and wherever there was an ample population of rats, we noticed rats were usurping our boxes (and leaving large holes in them as evidence of their use). Thus, we halted our nest box program in such areas. Still, for many years, our nest box program in regional parks has been very successful. While not all of the approximately 300 nest boxes we have continued

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to monitor, maintain and, sometimes, replace for the past two decades have been utilized every year, our occupancy rates have averaged out to a reasonable 65 to 75%. In general, we have had higher use of swallow boxes than chickadee boxes. We assumed the reason for this difference was that chickadees prefer nesting in forested areas where they have a number of natural options in decaying trees for nesting. Swallows, on the other hand, prefer more open areas, typically near water where flying insects abound. Such areas often lack for trees so the swallows were more likely to take advantage of our boxes.

inside and which were unoccupied and, thus, not worth their effort. Over a period of a few days, 15 nest boxes were vandalized. Two relatively young bears were noticed in the vicinity. Later, two juvenile bears, possibly the same ones, were observed at Widgeon Marsh Park Reserve where 19 nest boxes were torn down. Our volunteers were able to rescue one group of nestlings and place them in active boxes where we knew the parents would adopt and care for them. Given such abundant berry production this summer, we found it somewhat surprising the bears would bother to predate upon the nestlings in the swallow boxes. Nonetheless, this level of nest box destruction by bears is unprecedented and we now fear these bears have acquired a bad habit. If either of these bears are females, it is a technique they could teach their potential offspring at some point in the future. Our volunteers are now trying to develop some solutions to this new and unanticipated problem. Installing nest boxes on poles too slippery for bears to climb

ince 1993, the Burke Mountain Naturalists have installed and maintained hundreds of bird nest boxes at various parks throughout the Tri-Cities. These boxes are designed to be used by species of birds that typically rely on natural cavities in decaying trees as nest sites. These birds, unlike woodpeckers, are unable to drill and excavate cavities of their own. For the most part, our nest boxes have successfully provided nesting habitat for several species, including blackcapped and chestnutbacked chickadees as well as an occasional red-breasted nuthatch and tree and violet-green swallows. The use of our boxes by starlings, a non-native species, is effectively prevented by having an entrance hole that is too small for them. For two decades the use of these nest boxes has been highly successful in several regional parks, including, locally,

In 2008, we noticed another non-native species appeared to be causing problems for these nesting swallows. The European paper wasp, first observed in Saanich in 2003, also builds its comb nests inside cavities. Because they nest at the same time as the swallows, they compete with the birds for a nest box. While some of our nest boxes appeared to be used by both swallows and wasps, a statistical analysis indicated there was, not surprisingly, less likelihood swallows would nest in a box occupied by wasps. Since the arrival of these troublesome European paper wasps, one BMN member, Kiyoshi Takahashi, had been experimenting with the use of various volatile oils to deter the wasps. To date, Kiyoshi has had some success by coating the insides of the boxes with tung oil. This summer, to our disappointment, a new problem arose when park staff noticed nest boxes at Minnekhada had been vandalized in late June. The large scratch marks clearly indicated bears were responsible. With their sensitive noses, the bears were able to detect which nest boxes had nestlings

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Cadets shine at training TOP: Sea cadet Sean Lee from RCSCC Grilse in Port Moody won the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans (ANAVETS) Medal of Merit as the top cadet on the six-week advance musician course at Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship QUADRA’s Cadet Summer Training Centre in Comox, on Vancouver Island. He was presented the award from Victoria ANAVETS president Ed Emerick (centre) and director of music Lt(N) George Savage. BELOW LEFT: Port Coquitlam army cadet Azaly Addam of RCACC 2893 took home the Lt.-Gov. J.E. Vance Award this month at the final parade and sunset ceremony at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. Addam was enrolled in the six-week fitness and sports instructor course. BELOW RIGHT: Also on the six-week expedition instructor course at the Vernon camp was Port Moody army cadet Hyuk Park of RCACC 2827, who trekked along the Rim Trail at Cathedral Provincial Park. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

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PJ storytime in PoCo Kids can dress up in their pajamas and visit the Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam with their caregivers next Wednesday for a good night story — and more. Young participants will be entertained with stories, songs and rhymes during the Sept. 3 event, which takes place from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. and is aimed at encouraging little ones to read. There is no cost to attend and children are invited to bring their favourite stuffed toy. For more information on the program and other kids’ activities, call the library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) at 604-927-7999 or go online at fvrl. bc.ca. The Terry Fox Library is a member of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system.

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• Summer Reading Club medal ceremony: Members of CPL’s Summer Reading Club who have read everyday, bring your completed reading record with your name clearly written on the front and receive your medal. The ceremonies, on Sept. 6, run from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. If you cannot attend the award ceremony, you can pick up your medal at the City Centre branch’s Ask Me desk or the Poirier information desk while supplies last. CPL is looking for some teen volunteers: • Parlez vous?: French immersion students in elementary or middle school receive languagerelated assistance from French-speaking teenagers on Fridays from Sept. 12 through Oct. 17, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch. • Homework Help Club: This club needs teen volunteers to help kids in elementary and middle school with homework assignments. It meets Fridays, Oct.

Storytime at market Parents, mark this date on your calendar. On Sept. 11 at the Port Coquitlam Farmer’s Market at Leigh Square, librarians from Terry Fox Library will introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime at the market runs from 4 to 4:30 p.m. For further information, call Terry Fox Library at 604 927-7999 or visit www.fvrl.ca. 17 to Dec. 12, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch. To volunteer, or to register a child for either program, contact the young adult services librarian, Chris Miller, at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or 604-554-7339. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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Sign Me Up 2014! Pitch in & help: variety of volunteer opportunities The Tri-Cities have an abundance of community groups working to make the region a great place to live.You can do your part with some of these groups:

• Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. • 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. • Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters. bc.ca. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group. If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek. info@gmail.com. Info: www. hydecreek.org. • Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470. • Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experienc-

ing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • Canadian Cancer Society Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to have their own well-maintained, smokefree vehicle and a clean driving record. Volunteer drivers who use their own car are compensated for mileage. Volunteers need to be available weekdays during business hours. They will be screened and must undergo a short training session, and they are asked to commit to a minimum of one day per week for at least one year. Volunteers must familiarize themselves with the Canadian Cancer Society’s programs and services in order to share resources and information with clients. They should also be service-oriented, empathetic, patient and friendly. Info: www.cancervolunteer. ca or 604-215-5217. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend

2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver. com. • Big Brothers’ InSchool Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 18 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver. com. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www.seniorsservicessociety.ca. • Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Health Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service,

data entry and equipment maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104– 1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Diane, 604-7096625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer. • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for preschoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474). • PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an at-risk child or youth. Info: Jodi, 604-927-2929 or www.kidstart.ca. • Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing one-on-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided. Info: 604-253-8470.

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tion.com or www.coastfoundation.com. • Port Moody Station Museum is looking for volunteers for special events. Info: 604-939-1648. • Physically fit volunteers needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.

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The Internet becoming more important for home buyers By Kerry Vital

For many new home buyers in the Lower Mainland, utilizing the Internet has never been more important. It’s now possible to conduct hours of research and ensure you know exactly what you’re looking for and can afford before purchasing, as well as which features of your new home will fit your lifestyle and allow the home to keep its value down the road.

“The extensive online research conducted by homebuyers is highly evident,” says Intergulf Development Group Vice President Shaadi Faris. “Buyers are coming to us with knowledge of how the purchase process works, and having their priorities firmly established.” Faris has seen this play out at Intergulf ’s Burnaby condominium project The Park Metrotown, where potential buyers have been coming into the presentation centre and

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asking questions that used to only be asked by investors and real estate professionals. “They are aware of market trends, know what specific features and dimensions they are looking for, and have firm figures in mind,” says Faris. “Our marketing efforts now speak to strata fees and unit prices in dollars per square foot, and point out all the features that will impact the buyer’s investment, including the location of the parking stalls and storage lockers.” While the younger buyer is leading the way regarding the use of digital media, Faris points out that there are buyers of all ages using technology to research their potential home. Google recently teamed up with the U.S.-based National Association of Realtors to conduct a study looking at how important digital media was to home buyers. The study found that 90 per cent of homebuyers search online before and during the buying process.

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Polygon is bringing Seaside architecture to North Delta with Lakeside, its executive townhome project in the master-planned community of Sunstone. Homeowners also benefit from membership to the Sunstone Club, below right, with over 12,000 square feet of amenities including an outdoor pool.

Living Lakeside at Sunstone By Kerry Vital

Waterfront living is possible in North Delta at Polygon’s Lakeside, an enclave of executivestyle townhomes in the master-planned community of Sunstone. “These townhomes feel like single-family homes,” says sales manager Pat Lok. “At 25 to 35 feet wide, they’re wider than a typical Vancouver lot!” With a variety of three-bedroom two-

level plans, most 2,000 square feet or larger, Lakeside is appealing to families and emptynesters alike. This is the final collection of the master-on-main homes being built at Sunstone, making it even more appealing. “These are beautiful homes, and there are less than 20 remaining,” Lok says, “with a limited number of each plan type left, it’s a great time to visit us.” Curb appeal is not in short supply at Lakeside. The homes are built using classic Seaside architecture, with pitched roofs, stone and wood detailing and window boxes. Street-fronting homes include picket fencing and stone post entry gates to complement the architecture. Buyers will be able to enjoy plenty of time outdoors on their private decks or patios, which feature gas hookups for your barbecue. In addition, each home has a private fenced yard. Every home has a double-

car side-by-side garage, which Lok points out has been a selling feature at Lakeside. Inside, some plan types feature dramatic vaulted ceilings along with warm laminate wood flooring throughout the main level living areas. Radiant in-floor heating is

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You can revive colour after a long, hot summer IN THE GARDEN Brian Minter

his wonderful warm weather has taken its toll on much of our summer colour, hanging baskets and containers, so now’s the time to renew for the next season.The good news is there’s lots of choice right now to revive the tired plants on your patio or front porch and in your garden. Beautiful fall mums are widely available and quite frankly, they look stunning. Coming in all sizes and in rich late summer colours, these beautiful and easy plants will add a fresh look to your gardens. If you buy them in the tight bud stage, they will last for weeks, requiring just a little watering to keep them perky. I like to group them with fall grasses, especially around pennisetums (bunny tails) and miscanthus because their airy plumes are just now opening and the mums and grasses

complement each other nicely. The new ‘hottie’ right now seems to be the lime coloured ‘Gold Crest’ cypress. Simply placed on your patio or steps, its vibrant colour creates a visual pop. Centred in a container and surrounded by carex grasses and winter pansies, this combination makes a fast and easy fall showpiece. With a little protection, they will even go through the winter. Speaking of pansies, lots of folks are asking for

‘winter pansies’ to add fresh garden and container colour. Just so you know, all pansies and violas had their origins in high alpine regions, especially in Europe and they are the most cold tolerant of any long colour plants.They will hang in with the heat but they really love the coming cooler fall weather. They will not only go through winter but will also bring your garden to life in February, March and April when we all need a lift. If they get a little leggy in September heat, just pinch them back and they will fill out beautifully and come back quickly with a huge flush of colour. The tiny flowered violas, with their elegant new bi-colours, are becoming very popular and by the way, they are the hardiest of all violas.The ‘Matrix’ series of pansies are, perhaps, the most weather tolerant of all and their mid-sized blossoms just motor on through everything until the bitter cold sets in, after which they too bounce back nicely.. The very large blossomed varieties look nice but they will not give you the consistent long colour of the more resilient mid-sized varieties.

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Tri-City Bandits forward Jordan Flaman gets ready to take a shot during the club’s third game of the Presidents’ Cup Championship against the St. Albert Miners on Tuesday night at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex in Coquitlam.

Hometown crowd doesn’t help Bandits Team loses first four games of Presidents’ Cup tournament By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Having the support of the hometown crowd has not helped the TriCity Bandits, who are

hosting the Presidents’ Cup this week at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex in Coquitlam. The senior ‘B’ lacrosse team has fallen to last place in the tournament standings with a 4-0 record, dropping games to Kahanawak, Nanaimo, St. Albert and Onondaga. The Bandits started the tournament with a tough loss to the

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Caleb Wiles, Mark Vandenburg and Alex Kedoh Hill each scored to make it 4-2 for the Quebec club. The Bandits managed to even the score in the third but a shorthanded Mohawks goal with 47 seconds left in the final frame sealed the loss for the Tri-City club. Tri-City’s troubles continued in the second

game of the tournament on Tuesday against West Coast Senior Lacrosse L e a g u e r i va l s t h e Nanaimo Timbermen. The two clubs had not faced each other since the Bandits defeated the Vancouver Island team in the WCSL finals last month. But this time it would be the Nanaimo Timbermen who emerged victorious

in the Presidents’ Cup round-robin match. Despite taking a 4-2 lead in the first period, the Bandits allowed the Timbermen to tie the game in the second period before Mike Berekoff scored two unanswered goals in the third to win it for Nanaimo. see BandITS, page 44

Coquitlam golfer Euna Han came from behind to win the 2014 B.C. bantam girls golf championship in Chilliwack last week. Han, a member at Meadow Gardens in Pitt Meadows, was third after the first day, then shot a two-under 68 on the second for a total of 138, or -2. She was the only female competitor under par. The 12-year-old bogeyed only a single hole during her final round on the way to claiming the title and played with composure beyond her age. “I just tried to play my best the whole round,” she said. “I didn’t know how the others were playing until the last couple of holes.” She added that her putting was strong during the second day of competition. “I missed a short putt on 16, but just continued on and forgot about it, and I was a bit lucky today — I hit a tree and came back to the fairway, so I was lucky.”

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Jasmine Lew ended the track and field season on a strong note, finishing third in the 100 m dash at the Canadian Legions Youth championships in Langley last week. Her South Fraser Track & Field Club fought hard against the provincial teams for a fourth place finish in the under-16 sprint dedley (4:22.76) and placed fourth in the 4x100 (50.57) an hour later. She also matched her seasonal best long jump of 5.22m to place fourth.

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Express exhibition The Coquitlam Express will begin its defence of the Fred Page Cup title when the club’s exhibition season gets underway next week. Coquitlam will take on the Langley Rivermen at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. before a second match against the Surrey Eagles at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. The third local game on the exhibition schedule is against Powell River at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex on Friday, Sept. 12. For more information go to www.coquitlamexpress.ca

Port Coquitlam Old Timer’s Hockey League

NEW PLAYERS BRENT MARTIN PHOTO

Port Coquitlam racer David Stenner will be competing in the Big PR03 Race at the Sports Car Club of B.C.’s 20th anniversary celebration race this weekend. Stenner will be driving a BMW 325is against racers from B.C., Washington and Oregon.

Bandits look for first win the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. For more information and a full schedule go to www.2014presidentscup. ca.

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The St. Albert Miners of the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League, a club that currently sits at the top of the tournament standings with a perfect 4-0 record, notched its win against the Bandits Tuesday night. The visiting club got got even-strength goals in the first from Nate Schmidt and Jordan Comfield before Chris Schmidt scored two in the second period. B a n d i t s ’ f o r wa r d Jordan Flaman, Bryan Po o l e a n d D a n i e l Perrault each notched markers to keep the score close, but four goals in the third period helped the Miners dig a hole for Tri-City and they couldn’t climb out. The Bandits lost 8-6. The Onondaga Redhawks of the Can-Am Lacrosse League also dealt TriCity a notch in the loss column when the two teams faced off Wednesday night. Despite the fact the Bandits jumped out to a 2-1 lead after 20 min-

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Tri-City Bandit forward Jaxson Lee scored two goals in the third period Tuesday night, but it was not enough to get his team passed the St. Albert Miners, who won the match 8-6. utes, the Redhawks took the lead in the second with a hat trick from Miles Thompson, who finished the game with four goals. Jesse Guerin, Steve Hinek, Kerry Susheski and Jarret Neigum all scored singles for the Bandits in the 11-6 loss, while Nik Bilic scored two in the game.

The Tri-City Bandits were scheduled to take o n t h e A k we s a s n e Outlaws of the Three Nations Senior Lacrosse League Thursday night after The Tri-City News’ deadline. The last game of round-robin play is against Six Nations of the Ontario Lacrosse A s s o c i at i o n a n d i s

scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Semifinal games are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, while the bronze medal game will take place at noon and the gold medal game will take place at 4:30 on Sunday, Aug. 31 at

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Murray gets Maitland trophy C o q u i t l a m S r. Adanacs captain Bruce Murray was recognized for his sportsmanship and dedication to lacrosse when he was awarded the Maitland Trophy last week. The We s t e r n Lacrosse Association said in a statement that the award is handed

Celebrating

out annually to a player best displaying value to his team, volunteer assistance to minor lacrosse and good sportsmanship. Murray has been with the club since 2010 and scored one goal and two assists in the 18 games he played. Coquitlam missed

the playoffs this year, finishing the regular season in fourth place with a 7-11 record.

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The Port Moody Curling Club is holding its registration period next week at its annual open house at the Ice House Lounge

in the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Kids, teens, adults and seniors are all encouraged to come give the sport a try and sign up between 7 and 9 p.m. on Sept. 5. For more information go portmoodycurling.ca.

With Timbits Soccer, the first goal really is having fun. And with over 200,000 kids playing Timbits Soccer, that’s a whole lot of smiling faces. Tim Hortons is proud to support each and every one of these kids, along with your local Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners who are excited to be a part of this by supporting over 11,000 boys and girls who play Timbits Soccer in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley area.

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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

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CALL Center Operator: We are seeking permanent part time staff for evenings, weekends and stats. Needed: great customer service, professional telephone manners, good typing skills, computer literacy and problem solvers. Must have reliable transportation and live in the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge areas. Please forward your resume by fax 604-945-4181 or email to stationmanager@angelansweringservice.ca.

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Applicants should have a diploma in journalism or a related field. Experience is an asset.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! 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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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

CHEAP

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

PETS 477

PETS

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

(778)997-5757

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

EAGLE ROOFING

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com SHIH TZU x JACK RUSSELL Puppies. Very Cute! $500/each. Call 604-588-0633

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

372

Woodland Decks W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs

604-467-6065

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

Call (604) 931-2670

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

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

Scott 604-891-9967

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

604-351-6245

FIVE STAR ROOFING

www.paylesspropainting.com

2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for three 1 bdrm apartments. Share purchase required. No Subsidies. Avail now.

Welcome Home !

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

COMPLETE ROOFING + Repairs & gutters. All Roofs - Cedar, Shingles, Torch-On, Flat. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

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

HOUSING CO-OP

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $1200. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net YORKIE/POM X, adorable 2.15 lbs, 14 wk, fem. 1st & 2nd vac, deworm, vet checked. Partly trained. $850. 604-463-3635 or 604-440-3634.

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

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

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

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

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

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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

778-997-9582

Check our Classifieds before buying a

356

LIGHT BROWN - Micro fibre Love Seat, 66” x 33” - Asking $50: (604)944-2966 SOLID PINE KITCHEN TABLE with 4 chairs. 41” x 29-1/2”. Asking $40: (604)944-2966

551

GARAGE SALES

MOVING SALE 9am-3pm

Sat/Sun, Aug 30 & 31

604-588-0833

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

UNDER $100

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

New or Used CAR or TRUCK 338

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

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

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

Sorry No Pets CRIME FREE BUILDING

560

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

Call 604-836-1280.

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro

Large 2 bdrm apt.

AUTO FINANCING

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

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.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms waterfront executive house; 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $3000/mo. 604-649-8987 CHARACTER house located on large lot (8700 sqft) - two levels includes 3 bedrooms + 1.5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 1.5 kitchens, and Workshop. House has been recently renovated inside, new paint, carpet, vinyl flooring, counter tops, deck refinished. Looking for 12 month lease with option to renew Monthly rent: $1900 + utilities - Pets are OK. Email: hsaran@londonpacific.ca or call 604-438-2650 ext 3

749

STORAGE

2007 CALIBER, red, sporty 5-spd, standard, orig. owner. well maint. Extras. Must sell. $4500 obo. 604314-1103

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2005 ACURA TSX 4 door, sedan, white, black leather, heated seats 145K kms. $11,999. 604-751-6313

604.465.7713

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

750

SUITES, LOWER

2-BR Bsmt Suite, Mary Hill, Quiet Street, Shared Laundry, N/S N/P, Utilities & Internet Incl. $850.00. Avail Now. 604-786-7185. COQUITLAM. 2 Bdrm gr/lvl with full bath, pkng, shared laundry, nr mall & Douglas College. NS/NP. Avail now. $950 incl utils. 604-518-5138. #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

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

$1050 incl utils/cable/internet.

Call 604-512-9947

Bright 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Seniors only building. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. suite, $700 mo. incl. heat, hydro & ldry. Avail. now. (778)898-4125

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

COQUITLAM two 2 bdrms, updated $1150 up & $890 down (furnished). Prefer sgle or cple, N/S, N/P, non partiers, avail now. (604)936-9040

MISC. FOR SALE

810

Near Shopping & Amenities.

Parking + Onsite Manager

For more info: google us.

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

Queen Anne Apts.

Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes

634 Pender Place

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Collectors Plates. First Place in Shows! No rust. Never out in rain. $10,500.

14179 Reichenback Rd

& Saturday, Sept 20th. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Furniture, household items, appliances, books, dishes (some new), clothing, collectibles & lots more!

Great Location

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

APPLIANCES

PORT COQUITLAM

Excellence in Quality & Service

All types of Rooﬁng Free Estimate Written Guarantee WCB Coverage Over 40 Years Experience

523

750 miles on rebuilt engine.

Pitt Meadows Marina

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

FULLY RESTORED

$790/mo & $890/mo

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1972 MG MIDGET

1 & 2 Bdrms available

PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1 bedroom - Avail immed. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 778-355-1808, 604-469-9100,

GARDEN COURT

806

MAPLE RIDGE

(604)936-5755 COQUITLAM:

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

COQUITLAM

SUNDECKS

706

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

Call 604-464-4921

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

www.pro-accpainting.com

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

. FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

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

Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

1 Purebred blue female. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails / dew claws done. 18 sold. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $500. 604-308-5665

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Pay-Less Pro Painting

P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. 1 Bdrm +den 3rd floor. 650 sq/ft. Oct 1. $1100.

Coquitlam:

PRESSURE WASHING

RENTALS

Professional Property Management Services

Sorry no pets.

341

Running this ad for 10yrs

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)

Visit our website for other rentals: www.proﬁle-properties.com

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

APARTMENT/CONDO

Call 604-464-7548

bcclassified.com

www.paintspecial.com

706

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

Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

RENTALS

751

SUITES, UPPER

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

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

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

PLUMBING

FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

REAL ESTATE 627

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

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

HOMES WANTED

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

WE BUY HOMES BC

604-464-3550

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PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm T/H $885 & 3 Bdrm $1035. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034

752

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

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