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Boom goes the oil spill clean-up in Burrard Inlet – but it’s only a test

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A Western Canada Marine Response Corporation boat deploys booms Wednesday morning as part of an exercise — a simulated spill of 120 tonnes of canola oil into Burrard Inlet — at Pacific Coast Terminals in Port Moody. The exercise is a requirement of Transport Canada, which dictates such a test once a year. Transport Canada sets out response times and other requirements. For more on the exercise, see story, page 12.

B.C. to get day for PoCo’s Terry Fox B.C. is getting a Terry Fox Day and students at the Port Coquitlam hometown hero’s namesake school will be the first to hear the news. A ceremony was to be held today (Friday) at Terry Fox secondary at which Port MoodyCoquitlam MLA Linda Reimer was expected to make an announcement about a day in honour of the one-legged runner who attempted to cross Canada to raise funds for cancer research. In September, the province announced that Sept. 14, 2014 was Terry Fox Day. A spokesperson for the B.C. government caucus did not confirm whether the proclamation was to declare Terry Fox Day on Sept. 14 every year or the province would be renaming the August civic holiday, as was done in Manitoba. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

ELECTION Candidates’ videos, union endorsements and more in the run-up to the Nov. 15 elections See page 3

Complaints prompt PoMo glass pick-up Monthly pick-up will start early in the new year By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Port Moody residents will be getting monthly curbside glass pick-up, likely starting early in the new year.

Glass hasn’t been picked up in PoMo since Multi-Material BC (MMBC) took over residential recycling programs across B.C. in May, a move that left it up to Moody residents to bring their glass recyclables to facilities in Coquitlam. (Glass is picked up in separate containers in Coquitlam while Port

Coquitlam residents have long taken their glass to a depot for recycling.) “With the change to glass recycling, the city received dozens of complaints in May and June of 2014,” notes a staff report presented at Tuesday’s PoMo council meeting. see MONTHLY, page 8

MORE ■ Organics ban to start soon: page 8 ■ PM passes OCP after eight years: pages 6 & 7

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Candidates on video Helping candidates get their message out to voters is the goal of a partnership between The TriCity News and Tri-Cities Community Television. This week, the two media outlets joined forces to produce short videos for each candidate running in the Nov. 15 election in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. Candidates for city council, mayor and school trustee in all three cities are being asked the same question: “Why should voters in your community vote for you in the Nov. 15 election?” The videos are being shot and edited by Geoff Scott and will be uploaded to the Tri-Cities Community Television YouTube Channel as well as being viewable at The Tri-City News’ website under the Election tab (www.tricitynews.com/ municipalelection).

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Union locals representing Port Coquitlam civic workers and firefighters this week released their endorsement lists for candidates running in next month’s municipal election. And many of the names on the CUPE Local 498 and IAFF 1941 lists are the same. The PoCo city workers’ CUPE local is endorsing Greg Moore for mayor and, for council, incumbents Glenn Pollock, Brad West, Darrell Penner and Dean Washington, as well as first-time candidates Laura Dupont and Nancy McCurrach. The PoCo firefighters are also backing Mayor Moore and councillors West, Penner and Pollock as well as Dupont. The endorsements mean financial donations to campaigns and ground support, if needed.

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Geoff Scott of Tri-Cities Community Television gets Coquitlam council candidate Moe Kopahi ready for his video shoot on Wednesday at The Tri-City News’ office in Port Coquitlam. Tri-City candidates for council and the School District 43 board of education are getting an opportunity to woo voters with a one-minute video spot that will be online next week.

Tri-City candidates vying for a seat at the municipal or school board table have until 4 p.m. today (Friday) to pull out of the race. And one Coquitlam council contender has already withdrawn his name from the Nov. 15 election. Chief election officer Kerri Lore said Mo Shariati withdrew from the contest on Thursday morning. Election officers for Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra confirmed all nominated candidates were in place as of The Tri-City News’ print deadline Thursday afternoon. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

Future of Fremont connector revolves around Coq. traffic ‘This is a no-win situation,’ says Coun. Pollock By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

A crowd gathered at Port Coquitlam city hall this week got a reality check about future traffic to and from Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. About 30 residents — many living around Cedar Drive and Prairie Avenue — jeered at councillors and staff after being told the planned Fremont connector would carry up to five times more cars during peak hours when Burke is built out to 20,000 residents. “Put it through your backyard,” an angry resident yelled out at Wednesday’s joint meeting of Smart Growth and Transportation Solutions and Public Works committees. The special meeting was held to review findings of a new study look-

ing at options to link Burke Mountain with Lougheed Highway. Six possible routes are up for discussion: three south of Prairie Avenue to Lougheed and three north of Prairie to Burke. All have major agricultural, environmental, residential land and financial impacts, said Laura Lee Richard, PoCo’s director of development services. In general, the possible routes to Prairie would follow Burns Road from the Dominion Triangle; however, north of the Carnoustie Golf Course is where three potential branches lie: • with a curved road to replace the existing intersection at Prairie; • with a new road north of the Riverside Drive extension to align with Devon Road; • or with a new road north of the Riverside Drive extension to align with a route beside the BC Hydro right-of-way. And north of Prairie to the Coquitlam border, the possibilities are:

• a connection via Devon Road to Lincoln Avenue; • a new road to Lincoln Avenue beside Fremont and the BC Hydro right-ofway; • or up Cedar Drive to Victoria Drive. Richard weighed the pros and cons of each route, saying, “A decision will be made by city council when it’s ready” and after further public consultation early next year. Coquitlam city staff will also be given a copy of the latest study for comment, she said, although she made it clear Coquitlam city managers are set on a new arterial that would directly link with Fremont Street, on the Coquitlam side. “Coquitlam is only interested in Fremont? I can make a comment on that but it wouldn’t be polite so I won’t say it. I’m interested in our community,” said PoCo Coun. Brad West, drawing applause. Asked by a committee member if Coquitlam would foot the multi-mil-

A city of PoCo map of the possible Fremont routes. lion-dollar bill for a new road given that the connector is driven by Burke development, engineering and operations director Kristen Meersman was blunt. “We can always ask but the answer will be ‘no,’”she said. “The reality is that all of us travel throughout the Lower Mainland,” said the committee chair, Coun. Darrell Penner. “We have to look at the region as a whole… Noah didn’t want the flood but he built the ark.Traffic is going to come regardless.” Coun. Glenn Pollock said he hopes PoCo city council reaches a decision soon as he’s frustrated with the length of the process. “This is a no-win situation,” he added. “There’s going to be people affected.” • For details on the route evaluations or to make online comments, go to portcoquitlam.ca/eastfremont. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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2 suspects sought in jewelry store robbery Port Moody Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in a theft from a jewelry store in Suter Brook in the summer. The incident occurred on Aug. 1 at approximately 3:50 p.m. when a man and woman, shown in surveillance images released by police on Tuesday, entered the Au r i f a x Je we l l e r s on Morrissey Road. Investigators said the male suspect stole a $1,600 ring from one of the showcases. Anyone with any information is asked to call Port Moody Police Department at 604-461-3456 or by calling Greater Va n c o u v e r C r i m e Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS. Information can also be relayed anonymously through www. solvecrime.ca.

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A man who was caught on camera apparently keying a parked car at Belcarra Regional Park last month has been identified by Coquitlam RCMP. The incident oc-

Wesbild pitches in $7k for private school bus A Burke Mountain developer has kicked in onetime funding of $7,000 so parents in the rapidly developing area can hire a bus to take their kids to school. The initiative comes as School District 43 cut school busing to balance its budget. The funding from Wesbild Holdings Ltd. will subsidize fares for students, keeping them at the cost of a TransLink concession bus pass. The bus will service Leigh elementary school, Kwayhquitlum and Minnekhada middle schools, and Terry Fox secondary. To register, parents can contact Susan Patel of the parent organizing committee at susie.patel@me.com.

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The two suspects in the Aug. 1 robbery of a jewelry store in Suter Brook in Port Moody. curred on Sept. 14 when police said the suspect keyed a car that was equipped with a motion-activated dashboard camera, which recorded the event. Police released the images of the suspect last week and on Wednesday announced they had identified the man who was captured on video. “We would like to thank everyone who called us with informa-

tion on the man who allegedly keyed a vehicle,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. “Although he was identified, our work is not over yet. In the coming days, we will be working on this investigation to bring it to a successful conclusion.” Charges have not yet been laid and police have not released the name of the suspect. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC

Parents with children in School District 43 are welcome to attend the next meeting of the District Parent Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 29. This is an opportunity for parents to get a behind-the-scenes look at what is going on in Tri-City public schools. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Gallery Room at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. DPAC meetings are open to all SD43 parents. For more information, visit inspire.dpac43.org. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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No longer a draft, Port Moody’s official community plan is finally, well, official. And while Mayor Mike MAYOR MIKE CLAY GAETAN ROYER Clay now aims to tackle other city business, his “Developers are going 1.4% per year over its 30challenger in the may- to come in and propose year lifespan — the loworal race, Gaetan Royer, what they figure is best est in 25 years. is planning for a different for Port Moody, as opBut Royer said the future. posed to Port Moody expected population in“It’s great to have it deciding that a certain crease, from the current done. It’s been eight amount of density would 35,000 to nearly 50,000, years. I’ve been work- be what’s best for the res- will bring with it issues ing on this since I got on idents,”he said. that he doesn’t feel are council,” Clay told The TriClay had a different addressed in the OCP. City News after Tuesday’s take, noting that sites des“The recreation cencouncil meeting, referring ignated as special study tre is at capacity, the lito the city-wide OCP up- areas, particularly the brary… needs to be renodate initiated in 2006. Mill and Timber (the mill vated and expanded, so With the Evergreen next to Rocky Point Park) this OCP is going to make Line under construction and Andrés Wine sites, do things worse,” Royer told a few years later, council not have specified heights The Tri-City News. “Our kicked off the latest up- or densities so that roads can’t handle more date process with a pub- “there’s no obligation on traffic. This is the wrong lic input session in the anybody or no inference form of development.” spring of 2012. He suggested the OCP of an obligation to meet Since then, there have those numbers,” offering should be more employbeen design charrettes, the city greater flexibility. ment-focused to widen public consultation sesResponding to con- the tax base. sions, online surveys and cerns that the OCP would “These plans evolve feedback, town hall meet- bring a sudden influx of and they change with ings, committee reviews, a unprecedented growth, time,” Clay said. “Ours public hearing and coun- Clay said the plan an- hasn’t been updated recil meeting discussions. ticipates a growth rate of ally since 2000 and it Still, Clay acknowledged there will be people who don’t support the plan. Even so, he said, many more are on board with the OCP. Residents and property owners anticipating the Evergreen Line want to know how the city plans to move forward, Clay added, and without a plan. The city will end up with a “hodgepodge of random applicaHeritage Ghost Walk with the tions.” That plan provides the city with a vision for Canadian Paranormal Friday, October 24th Society its potential growth over Friday, October the next 30 years. starting at 8pm 24th But Royer, a former starting at 8pm Join us for a ghost walk led by The PoMo city administrator, Join us for a ghost walk led by$25 The said as it stands, the OCP Canadian Paranormal Society. does not contain the kind Canadian Paranormal Society. $25 of limits on development per ticket. Adults only. Call the per ticket. Adults only. Call the that are needed to protect museum for more information. residents. museum for more information. “They would tell the residents, the taxpayers, Heritage Halloween what it is they’re getting Saturday, October 25th right now but that docuSaturday, October 25th ment doesn’t tell them 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-3:30pm anything,”he said. Royer suggested Traditional the activities plus a aspecial Traditional activities plus special OCP should have admarionette by BethAgosti Agosti marionette showshow by Beth dressed concerns about building heights and denwith our antique marionettes! with our antique marionettes! sity in some areas.

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here is no wall separating the cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. But make no mistake, there are differences between these communities and that’s why it’s important candidates reside in the municipalities in which they are running. In the Tri-Cities, we have four examples of candidates in the Nov. 15 election running outside of their home community, the most egregious being that of Gail Alty, who is seeking re-election as a school trustee in Coquitlam even though she lives in Sooke, on Vancouver Island. While there is currently no law requiring residency — let us be clear on this: there should be — common sense suggests a politician will do a better job of representing folks who live in the same neighbourhood. This is especially important for the philosophy of representation and taxation to be meaningful, and maybe the line gets blurry for School District 43, where trustees make decisions as a whole, not for a single community, and provincial taxes foot the bill. But elected representatives are speaking for a geographical community — and the voters from that community— and, therefore, should only run in the city where they live.

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Workers are not the problem at city halls AS I SEE IT Mark Hancock In response to Tom Fletcher’s BC Views column published in The Tri-City News on Oct. 1 and headlined “Province looks at big numbers at B.C. city halls,” Mark Hancock, a Tri-Cities resident and president of CUPE BC, whose members work for cities around the province, wrote the following opinion piece:

ecently, The Tri-City News ran a column by Tom Fletcher suggesting that the Canadian Union of Public Employees was running city halls in British Columbia. Mr. Fletcher’s column was based on a shoddy report done by the provincial government about pay for municipal employees. Both Mr. Fletcher’s column and the provincial report shared something in common: Despite the fact the report focused on local governments, neither Mr. Fletcher nor the authors of

the report bothered to talk to local government representatives. And this is not surprising because Mr. Fletcher and others are dealing with a solution in search of a problem. The solution is to force a provincial government-controlled bargaining model on locally elected city councils. The problem? Well, that’s what Mr. Fletcher and others are working on creating. If Mr. Fletcher had spoken to Rona Martin, president of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), or even read the UBCM statement, he would have found that the provincial report acknowledges 26 times there are limitations in the data to support analysis of municipal pay. The report goes on to reach grand conclusions anyway. Ms. Martin also notes that compensation for police and firefighters, and even BC Ferries and TransLink, is lumped in — even though local governments have no control over compensation for these groups. Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray echoed the UBCM concerns and noted flawed data from

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what he called“some taxpayer groups”like the Fraser Institute, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. It is true that the cost of local government has gone up. Andy Shadrack, a director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, said that he had spent the last nine years“trying to prevent provincial and federal governments from implementing more and more expensive regulations, rules and required services for local government to provide.” The bill for this downloading of costs by senior government onto local governments has been huge, according to a recent report from the B.C.-based Columbia Institute. Between 2001 and 2010, local spending on sewer services went up by 173%, on policing by 134% and on water services by 130%. All of these increases were driven either by provincial or federal regulations, or provincial control. Finally, let’s look at Mr. Fletcher’s key target: CUPE’s wage settlements, the only actual cost

he identifies. Over the last decade, CUPE’s wage settlements with local governments have tended to mirror settlements negotiated in the private sector. If you check with B.C.’s statistics agency, you will find both CUPE and private sector agreements have been lower than the growth in the province’s wealth (the provincial gross domestic product) and lower than the increase in average weekly wages for the province as a whole. As Derek Corrigan, mayor of Burnaby, which was described by Maclean’s magazine as Canada’s best run city, put it: “I’ll put the fiscal responsibility of our cities against the provincial government any day of the week.” It would have been helpful if the authors of the provincial government report had actually talked to local governments and examined any of these issues. As a journalist, it would have been responsible for Mr. Fletcher to do the same. Instead, his column serves as a free plug for the Christy Clark government’s ham-fisted solution in search of a non-existent problem.

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TRI-CITY leTTeRs Democracy can be a messy business The Editor, Re. “Want a smarter government? Focus it” (As I See It, Opinion, The Tri-City News, Oct. 10). If all government’s goals were economic, then devolving most functions to the marketplace would be a logical step. But, as we know, there are a lot of things we expect our government to do where the free market is not going to solve our problems. The courts and both government and corporate administrators can try to put monetary value on life, happiness and suffering. But you will find much

disagreement on those valuations. For example: How much would you be willing to pay in taxes to ensure that your freedom and rights are protected? We pay, in taxes and fees for the courts, police and the military. We all gain some benefit out of those investments but you will find much disagreement about whether those amounts are too high, too low or just right. The same goes for health care, education, environmental protection, broadcast regulation, ferries, land use and, yes, auto insurance. All of these

have some degree of government involvement in B.C., and all of these involve some degree of government interference in the marketplace, which happened because, for monetary or non-monetary reasons, people, not always a majority, wanted it. Go and watch some episodes of the British TV show Yes, Minister to remind yourself that democracy is a messy and inefficient business because the people — sometimes capricious, inconsistent and unwise — are supposed to be in charge. Richard Hollins, Coquitlam

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The Editor, Soon, we will be able to view the spectacle of tens of thousands of salmon returning to local streams and rivers to deposit the next generation among the gravel and then perish in the fastflowing waters. To most people, this is another wonder of nature to be enjoyed as time permits. But there is a real mystery here that defies comprehension as questions lead to only vague speculation. Why would this fish leave the comparative safety of the ocean to pass through the salt-tofresh water barrier to lay eggs? This barrier is fatal to most fish but salmon

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Many questions surround the return of salmon to streams to spawn, says the letter writer. pass through it twice in their lives. Could it be that despite having to survive the gauntlet of dangers that their last journey entails, salmon give their young a better chance of survival in this fresh water environment than spawning in the ocean?

Millions of adult salmon travel the Pacific Ocean for three or four years before something signals them to return to the place where they were born. Do they actually use the Earth’s magnetic lines to navigate to the coast so far away?

Once at the coast, does their amazing sense of smell lead them to the place where they began? Yes, these and more questions lead one to wonder if we have a real mystery here. Or is it a miracle? Cliff Kelsey, Coquitlam

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7 and Workboat No. 15 (both for boom deployment and support), and the Burrard Cleaner No. 3 and No. 30, Workboat No. 25 and MJ Green, all for skimming/recovery, as well as Workboat No. 24 in a safety role. Trailers are also dispatched for communications and equipment and for decontamination. “Once all the oil is contained, both around where the spill was and any spill areas along the shore are boomed off as well, then we put skimmers in the water to skim the oil off,” Lowry said of the clean-up process. A Coast Guard vessel was also in Burrard Inlet

to monitor the clean-up; in the case of a real spill, the Coast Guard would also step in to manage the response if it found the responsible party was not handling things correctly, Lowry said. PCT staff were also monitoring the exercise from shore, said spokesperson Diana Dilworth. “PCT on an annual basis does simulation exercises and we vary the scenario, whether it’s a bulk product, a liquid product, an issue with the train, an issue with the vessel or a security issue,” she said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to work with one of our responding partners to look at proactively how

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Contest winner, Pinetree jazz choir sing song for B.C. Lt-Gov “Honestly, I didn’t expect it.” Kylie Fonancier

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A Pinetree secondary school student was surprised and grateful to learn she is the 16-andunder winner in the Sing Me A Song contest. And after a visit by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon to her school yesterday, she’s even more thrilled. “Honestly, I didn’t expect it,” Kylie Fonacier said of the win, acknowledging that “Here’s to us All,” celebrating the lead-up to B.C.’s 150th birthday in 2017, wouldn’t have happened

(The performance can be found onYouTube.) In addition to the visit, the group won $1,000 as part of the 20124 Sing Me A Song Awards, sponsored by Wayne Strandlund and Elena Markos of Victoria. Entries were scored on musicality, spirit and originality by a panel of musicians. For more information on the program, visit www.ltgov.bc.ca.

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For more than 80 years, Cap’s Westwood Cycle has donated money, bikes and gear to dozens of charitable causes. But the local business’ latest fundraising endeavour is a little more personal — and urgent — than the rest. As a family-owned and operated business, Cap’s is happy to contribute to organizations making the Tri-Cities a better place to live, said owner Kelly Hobbis. Cap’s donates regularly to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, sponsors the annual Wheel to Heal cycling fundraiser, and is a premium outfitter for The Ride to Conquer Cancer (Cap’s also enters top fundraising teams in both events). But there’s more. Cap’s provides an annual scholarship for Douglas College students and supports schools in its stores’ school districts with prizes for their fundraising needs. Last Christmas, the company donated a classroom’s worth of bikes for under-

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Kelly (centre) and Ellecia Hobbis (right) donate a cheque for $5,000 as Cap’s Westwood Cycle’s corporate match for their team that will be walking in these year’s Light the Night fundraiser. Kelly’s husband Glen Hobbis is currently battling leukemia and both Ellecia’s grandparents died from the disease. privileged kids. It has also started hosting blood donor clinics at its Burnaby store (the only one with a big enough parking lot) to make it easier for staff and customers to donate. This weekend, however, marks one of Cap’s — and the Hobbis family’s — most important efforts as the company team prepares for the Light the Night event in Stanley Park, benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “This one hits so close to home,” Hobbis said,

because her husband, Glen Hobbis, has been battling leukemia since 2010, the same type from which both his parents died. The chronic condition has become more acute, Hobbis said, and will likely require a bone marrow transplant within the next two years. “He just completed chemotherapy now and he’s had every complication imaginable — nothing’s easy,” Hobbis said with a laugh. “But it makes us work harder and it makes us want to

find a cure.” To that end, the company is matching funds raised by its Cap’s Westwood Cycle Team for Light the Night to the tune of $5,000. (So far the team has raised just over $3,600 but Hobbis feels confident they’ll reach the $5,000 mark by the weekend, for a total contribution of $10,000.) “We’re very proud,” Hobbis said. “We know how important it is to raise money for research, not just for a cure but for all the incidental treatments for all sorts of things that are found along the way.” She’s hoping to spread the word about blood cancers and encourage people to donate — so far, Glen Hobbis has had 11 blood transfusions — and to register for the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network. “It’s amazing that it can save someone’s life,” she said. “It’s a gift that is really, truly a gift.” • To contribute to Cap’s Light the Night t e a m , v i s i t w w w. LightTheNight.ca and search for Cap’s Westwoodcycle.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Port Coquitlam city council set a precedent this week by granting a tax exemption to a nonprofit group that is based on private property. On Tuesday, council gave three readings to a bylaw that would relieve Branch 133 of the Royal Canadian Legion from paying about $33,000 annually in property taxes for three years, starting in 2015. Under the city’s current policy, tax exemptions are only given to non-profit groups located on city-owned land as well as to places of worship and education institutions. But Mayor Greg Moore said that policy needs to be updated and he looks

MAYOR GREG MOORE forward to a review next year to possibly expand tax exemptions for all charities — not just those on city land. “Many of us volunteer with non-profit organizations in the community,” he told council. “There’s a big tax burden there. They are fundraising just to keep the doors open.” Moore said if charities are exempt, they would

be able to save money for future projects because they wouldn’t have to pay for other levies attached to the property tax bill such as school and Metro Vancouver charges. In the Legion’s case, it has fallen on hard financial times recently but it has a new business case to restructure, Coun. Mike Forrest said.The city wants to see the Legion “thrive,”he said, especially given its history with the organization that supports war heroes. A few years ago, the city partnered with the PoCo Legion to help with project management as it built R.J. Kent: The Residences, a seniors’ housing complex attached to the Legion building. Also on Tuesday, council gave three bylaw

readings to renew 10year tax exemptions to four non-profits located on city land. They are: the PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society (21012253 Leigh Sq.); Hyde Creek Watershed Society (3636 Coast Meridian Rd.); Kinsmen Club of Port Coquitlam (2175 Coquitlam Ave.); and TriCity Transitions Society (2420 Mary Hill Rd.). Those groups will be tax exempt until 2024, resulting in a $23,490 “loss” of city revenue annually, according to a staff report. This year, the city granted $675,973 in property tax relief to 19 organizations, including $159,202 for Archbishop Carney regional secondary, a Catholic school on Dominion Avenue.

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Grab your trunks, cap and goggles — Coquitlam’s City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way) hosts a free swim, courtesy of Westminster Savings, from 7 to 9 p.m.

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The Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) is the scene of murder and missing jewels this weekend, kicking off with a murder mystery tonight at 7 p.m. Amateur detectives can sleuth out who poisoned John Doe on the Port Moody Express train, with prizes awarded to those who solve the case. Participants (teens and adults) can register at 604-469-4577. On Saturday check out a scavenger hunt with a jewel heist mystery that the whole family can help solve. Pick up your package at PMPL; participants have 24 hours to find the loot. Get full details at www.library.portmoody.ca.

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Douglas College goes back in time, all the way back to the 1920s, for the annual A Class Act student fundraiser. Students from the school’s Hospitality Management and Marketing program will be serving up Prohibition-era cocktails like the Mary Pickford and Bourbon Cobbler, as well as wine, beer, appetizers and chocolate, while guests enjoy live jazz and a chance to bid on live and silent auction prizes. Tickets are $75 each, available at www.douglascollege.ca/foundation or 604-777-6176.

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It’s a spooky site at 443 Draycott St. in Coquitlam, where Vickie Ayers has decorated her house with family-friendly ghouls and goblins (Oct. 17 to 31, 6:30 to 9 p.m. nightly). And at 1838 Haversley Ave. (also Coquitlam), David Ciarniello has set up a super scare scene better suited to older teens and adults (Oct. 17 to 31, 7 to 10 p.m. nightly). Both are raising funds for Variety - The Children’s Charity.

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Billed as a night of inspiration from the likes of Pia Shandel, CTV News anchor Tamara Taggart and columnist/astrologer Georgia Nichols, the Tri-City Women’s Heart and Soul Conference promises exhibitors, wine and cheese, speakers and, most importantly, fun. The event runs from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., PoMo). Tickets are $35, available at www.tricitywomensconference.com.

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Cineplex celebrates its fourth annual National Community Day, inviting families to enjoy a morning a free movies and $2 snacks and drinks. The Coquitlam theatre (170 Schoolhouse St.) opens at 8:30 a.m. with the first movies starting at 9 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Kids will get a mini Rafiki friend chain bracelet, and proceeds raised benefit Free the Children.Visit www.cineplex.com/ communityday for movie show times.

FREE SKATE

Westminster Savings hosts a free skate (with free skate and helmet rentals) at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Wristbands will be

Time to don the white bellbottoms, gold lamé and feather up your hair, because at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) the glitter ball will be spinning. Transforming itself into NewYork’s Studio 54 circa 1977 from 6 to 10 p.m., Place des Arts will be grooving to raise funds for access to arts education for low-income families, offer more performance opportunities for youth and more. Tickets are $60/$90 (VIP champagne reception, exclusive entertainment and more), available at www.placedesarts.ca or 604-664-1636.

SALSA MOVES

Limber up, folks, and get to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for the Salsa & Latin Dance

Night hosted by Hot Salsa Dance Zone (running tonight and every Saturday until Dec. 4). Running from 7:30 p.m. to midnight there will be a free lesson and plenty of cha-cha-cha-ing. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com/events for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 19 ART 4 LIFE

The Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) hosts an opening reception for its Art 4 Life exhibit, featuring various artists in its Canadian Pacific & 3D Gallery, as well as its Monster in Me show by Joyelle Brandt in the Suncor Gallery. The reception runs form 1 to 4 p.m.Visit www.pomoarts.ca for more info.

WELCOME HOME, SALMON

Welcome the salmon home with the Hoy/Scott Creek Watershed Society at Hoy Creek Park (2979 Princess Cres., Coquitlam) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family event at the hatchery features live entertainment and loads of fishy activities for kids to enjoy and, of course, a chance to see salmon spawning in action.Visit www.coquitlam.ca for more information. Please send Things-To-Do submissions to spayne@tricitynews.com.

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Nine Tri-City small business owners are on the shortlist for the Douglas College SelfEmployment Program Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. The local finalists are: Sohrab Pakseresht Esmaeil, Labyrinth Art Interiors (Port Moody) and Zahra Majzoubi, Zara Custom Curtains (Coquitlam) in the construction and manufacturing category; Jim Anderson, Anderson Prototypes (Port Moody) in the high-tech cate g o ry ; L e a n n Fo x , BackPAC Fundraising (Port Moody) in the home-based category; Carrie Tang, Bronco Belle Texas BBQ & Grill (Coquitlam) and Brenda Fraser, Brenda’s Bangles & Baubles (Coquitlam) in the retail category; Mike Oakley, Home James Services for Seniors (Port Coquitlam) and Antoaneta Eneva, A1 Design Studio (Port Moody) in the service category; and Dewan B ay n e y , Ko n t a k t Records (Port Moody) in the youth category. The annual accolades will be presented on Oct. 21 at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam. Ti c k e t s a r e $ 2 0 through the website: douglascollege.ca.

FOR THE EARTH

Ecological education programs at Douglas College, which has a campus in Coquitlam, this month dug up $12,000 from the RBC Foundation. The funds will be used for two programs run by the college’s Institute of Urban Ecology, which is run by executive director Rob McGregor (pictured): the environmental education workshops and the user network for the insect biology in the urban garden (UNIBUG).

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Jeff Norris (left), the president and CEO of the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, which serves the Tri-Cities, was on hand to accept a $20,000 donation from the TB Vets Charitable Foundation. The cash will be used to help buy a radial EBUS probe, a tool used to sample/biopsy peripheral lung lesions. Also at the presentation were TB Vets’ executive director Kandys Merola and board chairperson Eric Beddis.

A public works foreman was applauded for his long service this week by Port Coquitlam city council. Brian Savage, president of CUPE Local 498 and a Maple Ridge city council candidate for next month’s municipal election, has been with PoCo city hall for 35 years.

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If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Alexandra Straub

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the four or six-cylinder variants, no rattles, bangs or buzzing were heard. I actually couldn’t believe my ears as to how serene the cabin was. I guess the triple door seals are doing their job and doing it well. The transmission had a smoothness to it and the 8-inch touchscreen featuring Text Messaging Alerts and Siri Eyes Free are a bonus. If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Pricing for the Chevrolet Colorado starts at an MSRP of $19,900 for the four-cylinder with the extended cab. The GMC Canyon has a starting MSRP of $20,600 (both exclude a destination charge of $1,695). Visit www.gm.ca for more information Alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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grille headlights and rear taillights and call it a day. Not the case here, the 2015 Toyota Camry has all-new sheet metal, providing a sleeker and more eye-catching design. The wheelbase remains the same length but the track, side-to-side has been widened for more stability. The overall length is only slightly longer, in the nose, to help achieve the more polished look. The interesting thing is this new more youthful design actually makes the car look smaller, mostly due to the less slab-sided look used in the previous car and the tightly wrapped lines and shapes. This is now a very nice looking car but from about fifty paces the new Camry looks very similar to the new Corolla, which was refreshed last year and is selling very well. There is a new trim level

in the Camry lineup, the XSE, sportier looking trim that enabled Toyota to lower the price of the, still sporty, SE trim by $2,000 to $24,990. In addition the SE trim has been added to the Hybrid model, enabling buyers of that efficient car to also enjoy a more distinctive design. Drive: Not just happy to make a more appealing looking car, the engineers also went about improving the ride, handling and noise inside the car. The track of the wheels has been widened and the lower end models also get wider wheels for improved feedback but the biggest change is to the steering feel. The Camry is equipped with electric power steering and these systems have been notorious for poor feedback to the driver. This new 2015 Camry is a big step foreword. Straight-line stability has been improved and the car, with a more rigid platform and slightly stiffer springs and shocks, is now sending good feedback to the driver. To highlight this, a stock off-the-showroom 2015 Camry, with regular

tires was used at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for hot laps. With a pro NASCAR driver at the wheel, this new sedan easily navigated around the oval at speeds over 200 km/h. No fuss, no problem. Not something anyone in a road-going Camry will experience but a good demonstration. Verdict: What haven’t been updated are the engine and transmission choices. The same 178hp 2.5L 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic does duty along with an optional 3.5L V6 putting out 268hp. Yes, this is known equipment and these engines have a proven record but with Honda and other providing direct injection engines and new slick transmissions, it might be safe to go with “tried and true” but at some point these engines will require upgrades or replacements. zack.spencer @drivewaybc.ca

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Halloween, jobs and tech talk Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

468-6000 or email cctricities@success.bc.ca. Participants must bring proof of permanent residency (PR card, letter from CIC, etc.). 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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• Hallowe’en Hijinks: Join library staff for stories and crafts on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Poirier branch; for ages five years old and up (parents or caregivers must stay in the library during this program). • Frankenweenie: See Tim Burton’s animated adventure about a boy who brings his beloved dog back to life (running time 87 minutes, rated G); for families with children six years old and up. Some scenes in the film may frighten young children. Seating is limited. Please arrive early to guarantee yourself a seat in Room 136 at

the City Centre branch, Monday, Oct. 27, 4 to 5:30 p.m. • Communication Skills for New Immigrants: On Monday, Oct. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the City Centre Branch, Rooms 136 and 137, David Wood of Coquitlam Alliance Church will offer practical tips on how to start basic conversations in English, and how to communicate with people who do not speak your language. Registration is required for this free program; phone 604

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• Winning Job Interviews: Lessen the fear of interviews and let your strengths shine through. Learn how to answer the challenging interview questions and secure a new job. On Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 8 p.m., join expert presenters from Training Innovations who will be on hand to answer questions and provide personal feedback. Call the library to register or for more information. • Tech Café: Sit down with one a teen volunteer for free one-on-one help

with your basic computer questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays through Nov. 28 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for help with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft Office and more. • Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners: Join the last in a series of Thursday afternoon classes on Oct. 23 at the library to get yourself feeling comfortable using your home computer or laptop. Class runs from 2 to 3 p.m. Space is limited, so call 604 469-4577 to reserve a seat. • Choose your own Misadventure: Kids aged six to 12 years can drop into the library for special pro-day fun on Friday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 pm. There are limited drop-in spaces. For more information, visit library.portmoody. ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100

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• The Mystery of the Great Northwest Flood: Experience one of the most fascinating geologic stories ever told at Terry Fox Library. In eastern Washington State, a profound and unique geological event occurred just as the ice age was coming to an end. It has shaped the landscape over a vast area, resulting in unique geological formations that have been puzzling scientists for years. PoCo photographer Steve Smith recounts his journey to unravel this fascinating mystery with beautiful photos on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-9277999.

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Where’s the beef? And fish, chicken? Market fresh Karen Curtis Market offering plenty of fall fare

ctober is one of my favourite food months. Often, the weather is sufficiently lovely to barbecue. Just as often, however, it’s miserable and nothing but a comforting casserole will do. Fortunately, we can have both. As always, the market provides everything you need to satisfy whatever your food cravings are. If it’s beef you’re after, you have two amazing choices at the Coquitlam Farmers Market. Longtime vendor Barry Redl brings his 100% grass-fed beef down from his ranch in the Cariboo. Even though Barry grew up in Coquitlam (and even played for the Whitecaps in his younger days), his passion for ranching eventually took him Williams Lake, where his family established Redl’s Home Grown Beef. Hopcott Meats is brand new at Coquitlam this year.You may know it from the farm store in Pitt Meadows. Now you can get the same fabulous local beef without having to drive over the bridge. Staff also bring their prepared meats to market — meat pies, shepherd’s pie and pepperoni are just few of the yummy things they offer. During the winter market, which opens in November at the Port Moody recreation centre, Forstbauer Farms bring its beef to market as well,

Fossil talk Tri-Cities LeadNow group is hosting a talk next week in Coquitlam focused on fossil fuels. Life Beyond Fossil Fuels: An Evening with the Father of the Carbon Footprint starts at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. “The Ecological E c o n o my a n d D e growth” is the title of the talk by Bill Rees, a UBC professor of population economics and a social justice advocate who is the father of the carbon footprint. There will also be a conversation with Ben West of Forest Ethic Advocacy to talk about “Moving Away from Fossil Fuels.” Tickets cost $10 and are available at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

providing yet another option. Chicken is another great meal option and Rockweld Farms from Abbotsford certainly takes care of that. After selling beside them at theYaletown Market, I have learned that they are the oldest SPCAcertified chicken farm in the Lower Mainland. This means Rockweld’s chickens — all organic — are subject to the “Five Freedoms”of the program: • freedom from hunger and thirst; • freedom from pain, injury and disease; • freedom from distress; • freedom from discomfort; • and freedom to express behaviours that promote well-being. Don’t forget seafood. Wild Westcoast Seafoods began at the Coquitlam market selling fish that Ron Sr. caught in northern B.C. waters. It has evolved into a one-stop shop for local sustainable seafood. Ron Jr. sources his seafood from fishers with whom he has a personal relationship, so you can be as-

sured that what you are buying is just what the label says it is. There is lots of controversy in the seafood world about fish that is labelled one thing but is something else, or caught overseas but processed locally so it can be labelled“local.”No worries about any of that with Ron Jr. Actually, there are no worries about any of the food and products you can purchase at market. You can take comfort in knowing that all the vendors have been juried and inspected to meet the high standards of the market. Come check us out every the next two Sundays in the Dogwood Pavilion Parking lot.You can keep it going into the winter, too, as the market shifts to Port Moody on Nov. 2nd — and we are super excited this year as we will be running the market every Sunday.

Karen Curtis is the Lemonade Lady (www. kicslemonade.ca and kicslemonade.blogspot.ca) at the Coquitlam Farmers Market. Her column runs once a month during market season.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 18 • Centre Bel Âge and Place Maillardville fall fair and bazaar (also Sunday) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hot dogs available plus handmade crafts for sale and the annual garage sale. Free admission is free.

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MONDAY, OCT. 20 • Start of Alzheimer Society of BC’s free family caregiver education series, which runs on five Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam; info for people providing care for a person with dementia. Pre-registration is required. Info and registration: Lori or Kim, 604-2980780 or lkelly@alzheimerbc.org or kmckercher@ alzheimerbc.org, or www. alzheimerbc.org. • Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604944-4424.

TUESDAY, OCT. 21 • Open house for TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) #1380, a non-profit weightloss group, 7-8 p.m., in the McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info:

gently used goods and baked goods. Soup lunch: $5. • PoCo Garden Club meets, 7:30 p.m., • Haunted Backyard will Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. be held in support of the Coquitlam Animal Shelter Speaker: Egan Davis from UBC Botanical between 6 and 8 p.m. at Gardens. Info: Michelle, 604-942-3565. SATURDAY, OCT. 25 486 McGill Dr., Port Moody. • Archbishop Carney Visit the graveyard, witch’s regional secondary school circle, monster alley, spiJo-Ann, 604-931-6262.a between 6 and 8 p.m. garage sale fundraiser, der forest, pumpkin patch (also on Saturday, Oct. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (also and haunted house; free 25) at 486 McGill Dr., Port 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 hot chocolate. Requested Moody. Visit the graveyard, Sunday), 1335 Dominion • Tri-City Centennial donations include for witch’s circle, monster Ave., PoCo. Bargains on Stamp Club meeting, 7 cats Friskies pate (wet), alley, spider forest, pumphousehold items, tools, p.m., features small stamp Wellness (dry) and toys. kin patch and haunted books, infant and child presentations by members For dogs, Wellness dog house; free hot chocolate. items, clothing, sporting (visitors welcome) in the food (wet and dry) and Requested donations ingoods, fitness equipment, McGee Room at Poirier toys are also accepted. clude for cats Friskies pate recreational items, entercommunity centre, 630 No rawhides please. For (wet), Wellness (dry) and tainment, decorations, Rabbits, please donate Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: toys. For dogs, Wellness knickknacks, toys, furniture pine shavings, rabbit pelwww.stampclub.ca or 604dog food (wet and dry) and and more. lets, canned pumpkin and 941-9306. • Bazaar at St. Andrews toys are also accepted. gift certificates to Thrifty’s. United Church, 2318 St. No rawhides please. For Kids’ hour between 6 and THURSDAY, OCT. 23 Johns St., Port Moody, 10 Rabbits, please donate 7 p.m. for kids who don’t • PoCo Heritage Society 26c MT Cruise Invite 5.1x3.1 Sep14_5.1x3.1 09-22-14 3:56 PM Page 1 a.m.-2 p.m.; for sale: to be scared. pine shavings, rabbit pel- Sep14_5.1x3.1 26c MT Cruise Invite 5.1x3.1 09-22-14 3:56rafts, PM Pagewant 1 hosts An Evening at the

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Quality and value at Morningstar’s Robertson Heights By Kerry Vital

Maple Ridge has welcomed Morningstar Homes with open arms, already making its newest single-family home project, Robertson Heights, a huge success after just a few weeks. “We recognized that today’s single-family home buyer is looking not only for quality and value, but innovation as well,” says Deborah Calahan, vice-president of sales and marketing for Morningstar. “We’ve taken the time to do our homework,

researching ideas that are fresh and new and re-creating them in a home where affordability is key.” Ranging from 2,625 to 3,072 square feet including unfinished basements, the three- and four-bedroom homes include some pretty amazing features. Among them are vaulted ceilings, window seats and the gourmet kitchens that Morningstar is known for. “We always strive to offer our purchasers the best,” says Calahan. “In a market where many people consider single-

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family home ownership out of reach, we’ve pleasantly surprised potential purchasers by providing not only an affordable home but one that is truly innovative with the bells and whistles you’d expect to see in a much larger home.” Morningstar held their grand opening of Robertson Heights in late September, and sold 21 homes in the first two weeks, making the neighbourhood one of the most successful yet. Calahan points out that the six furnished show homes give potential buyers the ability to look at all of their options before making the final decision on which home to buy. Robertson Heights is Morningstar’s second project in Maple Ridge. The first, The Summit at Grant Hill, is already over 50 per cent sold out after opening just two months ago. Homes at Robertson Heights start at $449,900 including GST. For more information, visit www.mstarhomes.com, call 604-380-4708 or stop by the sales office at 10455 Robertson Street, Maple Ridge, open daily except Friday between noon and 6 p.m.

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Stunning views are just one of the beautiful features at Odessa Group’s Harrison Highlands. Recreation opportunities are just minutes away, and the homes offer excellent curb appeal due to their Craftsman architecture.

Homes without compromise at Harrison Highlands By Kerry Vital

At Odessa Group’s Harrison Highlands, buyers won’t have to compromise on what they’re looking for in a new home. “This is a place where people can live where they play,” says Heath Stone, managing partner at Odessa Group. “There is definitely a demand for these homes.” Harrison Highlands is just minutes from Harrison Lake, Mission, Agassiz and the Hemlock Valley Ski Resort, as well as several other opportunities for leisure and recreation. “Sandpiper Golf Club and salmon and

sturgeon fishing are only two minutes away!” says Stone. Harrison Highlands recently celebrated its grand opening weekend, and the response was tremendous. “This is the type of project that people have been waiting for,” Stone says. There are two distinct communities at Harrison Highlands: Woodside and Briarwood. The exclusive Briarwood homes are located in a gated area, though the home types are the same for both communities within the larger community of Harrison Highlands. There are a variety of available

floorplans, including ranchers, one-and-ahalf storey plans and two-storey homes, with two to four bedrooms. The master-on-main floorplans have been particularly popular, Stone says. Two-thirds of the homes at Harrison Highlands will include this feature. The Craftsman architecture offers excellent curb appeal, while the expansive interiors feature nine-foot vaulted ceilings and large windows to allow the natural light to flood the home. European-made high-quality laminate flooring is featured throughout the main level, while gourmet-quality kitchens include maple cabinetry and elegant countertops (quartz in the Briarwood homes and laminate in the Woodside homes). The ensuite bathrooms in the master suite include dual sinks for added convenience, a relaxing soaker tub and a separate shower with tile surround and a frameless glass door. Homes

at Woodside include heated floors in the ensuite, while the Briarwood homes have infloor heat in the master bedroom as well. The community includes homes with parking for recreational vehicles, landscaped parks and natural trails with amazing river and mountain views. “There’s always something to see here,” Stone says. “Just check out our views!” Future plans at Harrison Highlands include a neighbourhood commercial area for potential grocery stores, restaurants and other retail spaces. “This is a fantastic place to raise a family,” Stone says. Homes at Harrison Highlands start at $379,000, including GST. For more information, visit www.harrisonhighlands. ca or call toll-free 1-888-OUR-VIEW (6878439). The presentation centre is open Friday to Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. at 1524 Woodside Boulevard in Kent.

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PoMo redcaps scratch out win over Legends

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High school sports are back in full swing and volleyball is ramping up going into the fall. Last week, the Riverside Rapids took on the Centennial Centaurs in AAA boys action.

Th e Po r t M o o dy Redcaps battled hard in a 1-0 win over the SUS Legends in a tightly played under-17 gold division soccer game last week at Heritage Woods turf field. The game was a backand-forth affair that saw solid defensive actions at both ends of the field. H o w e v e r, w h e n time ran out it was the Redcaps that finished on top, thanks to a goal from Joseph Mood deep in the second half of the game. His shot managed to bounce past the Legends’ keeper, giving Port Moody a 1-0 win. Alex Brown was solid in net for the Redcaps, securing the shutout despite some offensive pressure from the SUS team. Kyle Winslow also had a strong game in the midfield, using his fancy footwork to move the ball up to the Port Moody forwards. sports@tricitynews.com

Scrappy seniors take gold at Huntsman Coquitlam Moodswingers not afraid to pay the price for wins

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For many seniors, joining a softball team is an opportunity to socialize with friends and get a bit of exercise. But don’t tell that to the Coquitlam Moodswingers, a women’s 60 and over baseball team that recently took home gold at the Huntsman Wold Seniors

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The Coquitlam Moodswingers with family and friends following a gold medal victory at the Huntsman World Seniors Games last week. Games in Utah last week. While the team enjoys playing with each other, that does not mean they

aren’t willing to make the sacrifices necessary for success on the field. Over the course of the

tournament one player, Sheila Plummer, received two black eyes while another, Evelyn Stometski, played on what turned out to be a fractured leg. Teammate Marilyn Bishop got hit in the face so hard she had difficulty eating solid food.

None of the injured players bowed out of the tournament. “They are very committed,” said Terry Godfrey, the coach of the team. “Those kinds of injuries are a testament to how tough these ladies really are.” Last week’s gold medal came after an 8-4 victory over a squad from Edmonton in the tournament finals. On their way to the championship game the Coquitlam club took on teams from across North America, including Alaska, California and Arizona. But while the

Moodswingers enjoys the competition, Godfrey is quick to note that they are all good friends who bonded since the team’s inception six years ago. He added that many players on the squad are eligible to play in the 65 and over division, however they want to wait for the youngest player to age up so they can make the jump to the next tier as a team. “Maybe in a few years we will be able to go up to the 65 and up,” he said. “We always wait for the youngest member of the team to catch up.” Last week’s gold

medal at the Huntsman was not the first time the Coquitlam club has won a championship. They won gold at the games a few years ago and also boast a bronze and a silver medal, as well as honours from smaller tournaments. And when the Huntsman event gets going again next October, Godfrey said he is hoping his team will be back in Utah playing the tournament. “Every year there is a waiting list of girls that want to play on this team,” he said. “We have a lot of fun and they are a great group to be with.”

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The Coquitlam Falcons took down Richmond on Sunday during a midget minor football match at Mackin Park.

North Delta Bears maul Coquitlam Chargers 43-13 The Coquitlam Chargers couldn’t zap the North Langley Bears, who extended their win streak with a 43-13 victory during a Mainland Football Association bantam division match. Coquitlam’s Dade Motz and Martin Norman moved the ball up the field with several nice runs early in the game before quarterback Graeme Melnyk connected with receiver Adam Tennant on a pass that gave the Chargers a 6-0 lead. The brief lead woke up the sleepy bears, who managed to gets some points as well, scoring two touchdowns to make it 14-6 for North Langley at the end of the first quarter. Coquitalm briefly brought the game to within one point when

Martin Norman managed a 65-yard run for a touchdown, which was followed by a successful kick. But that would be all the offence the Chargers would be able to muster. North Langley added touchdowns in the second and fourth quarter to finish up the game ahead 43-13. Coquitlam’s Mason Reeves had eights tackles in the game, while Martin Norman and Keegan Parks both had interceptions. The Chargers will face the Vancouver Trojans at 10 a.m. on Sunday at Rupert Park in Vancouver.

their first loss of the junior bantam season. North Delta was first to get on the board, taking a 6-0 lead in the first quarter, building on the momentum going into the second with second major of the game. Jaden Severy managed to get Coquitlam on the board with a touch-

down but it was not enough to turn the tide against the Longhorns. The North Delta squad piled up the points, eventually finishing the game with a 22-12 lead. The Raiders will take on the North Surrey Eagles next Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in Surrey.

Ace of Diamonds tickets still available Tickets are still available for the Ace of Diamonds fundraising gala this weekend at the Executive Inn in Coquitlam, with proceeds going toward hosting the 2015 Senior Little League Canadian Championship at Blue Mountain Park next summer. The evening will include a dinner, guest speaker and former Toronto Blue Jay Ernie Whitt, a casino night and silent auction. The event is the first of several that will be held in the sunup to next summers’s national championships in Coquitlam. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com or by emailing 2015seniorcanadians@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES PLANGLOIS, AurĂ¨le October 19, 1919 October 8, 2014

Dad passed away peacefully 11 days before his 95th birthday at Delta View surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter Lucille (1971) and his wife Alma (2006). Loved & missed by his children Jeanne (AdriĂ¨n) ChrĂŠtien, AndrĂŠ (Karen) LĂŠon (Cathy), Michelle (Ray) Lâ€™AbbĂŠ, GĂŠrard (Patty). Loved by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Survived back East by two sister-in-laws, Diana and Grazialla, and his brotherin-law & sister-in-law Paul and Bonny Croteau of Coquitlam.

Funeral Service to be held at 10:00am Friday October 17th at Burquitlam Funeral Home 625 North Road, Coquitlam. Heartfelt thanks to Delta View and the exceptional staff of Alpine Meadows. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada BC Branch. TITE, Garry February 17,1944 October 8, 2014 Passed away suddenly at home. Garry leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 47 years, Lynn and son Troy and the apple of his eye his Granddaughter Alexis and his brother Milton. Garry worked for the City of Port Coquitlam for 27 years, mostly as the Plumbing Inspector. There will be a â€œOpen House Teaâ€? on October 18, 2014, at the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery at 3636 Coast Meridian Road from 1pm - 4pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery in Garryâ€™s name.

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F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kmâ€™s Group of Companies requires FT class 1 drivers for the Surrey area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Vancouver region.

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ€™s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ€™s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Are you confident enough to develop business conversations? Black Press publishes the Surrey Leader, Langley Times and Peace Arch News along with 150 other publications. We will develop individuals with an ambition to succeed whether they have deep post-secondary credentials or not. This is an exceptional opportunity if you are adept at making successful calls and highly rewarding to those that maintain the required pace. We have an immediate opening for a Sales Consultant on our Digital team representing our highly successful online recruitment platform LocalWorkBC.ca. Primary Focus: â€˘ Contact prospective business clients via phone and email â€˘ Develop trustworthy and informative relationshipsÂ â€˘ Maintain a strong volume of calls with the assistance of our CRM systemÂ Qualifications: â€˘ Strong telephone skills â€˘ Marketing and/or creative mindset â€˘ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment â€˘ Basic computer skills â€˘ Strong command of English, both verbal and written

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It is also an asset if you have a good knowledge of BC communities. This is a full time position based in Surrey, BC. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement.Â Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to:Â Kristy Oâ€™Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca Competition closes October 28, 2014

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• CARETAKERS • CLEANERS • CONCIERGE Five Star Building Maintenance has immediate weekday and weekend openings for experienced Caretakers, Concierge and Cleaners in downtown Vancouver and Port Moody/ Coquitlam areas. You communicate in a pleasant manner and are able to work well alone or with others. Caretakers: Knowledgeable of cleaning routines and experienced in performing administrative duties and coordinating activities regarding management of buildings. Concierge: must have a security license.

We Offer Attractive Wages And Comprehensive Health Benefits.

Please email your resume to: resumes@fivestarbc.ca

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HELP WANTED CARRIERS NEEDED

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VANCOUVER BASED Class 1 Owner Operators & Company Drivers for California/Alberta runs. Dispatched home every two weeks. For inquiries please contact George Costello

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RETIRED PEOPLE WELCOME Delivery Drivers req’d FT/PT & On-Call Needed to deliver cars Please call 604-722-5470 or leave message at 604-552-0602

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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofﬁce@lemare.ca

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

WINDOW INSTALLER Required for High End WOOD

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WINDOW and WOOD DOOR residential installations; both FullTime & contract opportunities available.

Please contact by e-mail shelly@stilewood.com or Call: 604.944.9969

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Cross Dock Worker Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. has a part time Cross Dock position that is responsible for:

We have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes for customers.

1) All LTL (less than truckload) freight is cross docked 2) Schedules depart on time 3) High level of load factor 4) Quality loading to minimize damages

Related experience rating within the transportation/freight industry and an excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, is required. Applicants must be self-motivated, good at problem solving, detailed oriented and proficient in Microsoft word and Excel. Above average key boarding skills, excellent telephone manner and a strong customer service attitude are essential. Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference.

The successful candidate(s) will be working in a high pressure, high volume atmosphere with critical time frames and must be available to work morning shifts. A current forklift operator certificate is an asset. Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to: Careers@vankam.com Or Fax 604-587-9889

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Please note that this position is being advertised outside the Company, at this time, as well.

Residential & Commercial

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PERSONAL SERVICES 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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(Surrey Terminal)

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Position available for a Part Time or Full Time Sales Associate. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about health and helping others. The successful candidate will have experience and a good working knowledge of supplements. Excellent oral and written communications skills are required. Strong organizational skills are also required. If you are interested in joining our team please apply in person with your resume. No phone calls please. Store is open during Mall Hours.

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Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627 Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.

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D & N TOTAL CARE Home Improvement Specializing in basement reno’s, bathrooms & kitchens. Installation of drywall, flooring & tiling. Plumbing, electrical, and more. *25 years exp. Free Estimates.

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

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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FALL CLEAN UP S Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts S Tree Pruning Yard Maintenance Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785

Part Time or Full Time Sales Associate

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PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

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WESTWOOD CONCRETE Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

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

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

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Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

604-531-5935

RENO & REPAIR 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

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

AFFORDABLE MOVING

$45/Hr

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

HOME REPAIRS

Robert J. O’Brien

604-537-4140

604-728-5643

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

338

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

LANDSCAPING

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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

506

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

MISC. FOR SALE

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

609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

372

SUNDECKS

OPEN HOUSE ~ SUN. 2-4 307 - 2266 Atkins 55 + YEARS Amica at Mayfair independent/assisted living. Spacious 1 bedroom home walking distance to downtown Port Coquitlam. Incl prkg & strg. Daniel Claeys ~ Sutton Realty 604 230 2820 . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

374

TREE SERVICES

627

HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

RENTALS

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

604-465-1311

MOVING & STORAGE

706

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

604 - 720 - 2009

Sorry no pets.

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

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

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

Available Immediately ~also 1 bdrm apartment avail~

No Pets ~ Available Now

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

Ref.s & Credit check req’d MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $825/mo & $925/mo

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

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

706

Call (604) 931-2670

604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm twnhs $885. 2 Bdrm apt $830 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT COQUITLAM; 1 Bdrm + den condo, 1 bath, 5 appl, 2 prkg spots, newly reno’d, avail Nov 1st. Please call: Robin 604-219-2588, or email robinburwash@gmail.com

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building

Lots of guy stuff, tools, h/hold, jewelry, furniture, clothing, sports & camping equip, baking. . ~ RAIN OR SHINE ~ MOVING Sale, Oct 18-19, 10-4. 132 Warrick St, off Cape Horn. Must sell, have silver plate dishes, china, books, shelving, dressers, Italian marble tiles, toaster, assorted kitchen stuff, wall cupboards, and much more. JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

TAKE THE

VACATION OF YOUR DREAMS... Check the Travel Bargains in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

$826/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools & shops

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

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

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 acre. 4 Bedrooms waterfront executive house; 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $3000/mo. 604-649-8987

STORAGE

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Port Moody Self Storage we will dispose of goods, namely: Miscellaneous Goods, (see Schedule A) debtor “Andrew Mark Arv Singh” to recover $954.25 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after October 31, 2014. Goods are currently being stored at Port Moody Self Storage. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

2BR apts - Bright & Large

HUGE YARD SALE Sat Oct 18th, 9am-3pm. 967 Floyd Ave.

LITTLE used 21’’ snow tires, Call Gord (604)461-4661.

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

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

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

PORT COQUITLAM

COQUITLAM

(778)997-5757

GARAGE SALES

809

1 bdrm suite ~ $775

Call 604-464-4921

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

EXTRA

CHEAP

TRANSPORTATION

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

HOUSING CO-OP

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Great Location

GARDEN COURT

356

Call 604-942-2012

Queen Anne Apts.

749

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

COQUITLAM;

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo.

COQUITLAM:

www.pro-accpainting.com

551

*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

(604)936-5755

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

Ph: 604-942-4383

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam:

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

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

TOWNHOUSES 2 Bdrm Unit Available

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-588-0833

Meadows Landscape Supply

TOWNHOUSES

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

WE BUY HOMES BC

$59.00 Per Ton

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

Near Shopping & Amenities.

Excellence in Quality & Service

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

752

and Hydro

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

750

COQUITLAM Munday Park area, grnd lvl 2 bdrm ste w/inste laundry. Nov 15th. N/P, N/S. (604)710-4739 PORT MOODY College Prk 2 bdrm gr/lvl suite, like new, priv ent, lots of pkng in quiet area. NS/NP. $800 incl utils. Call 604-937-0945.

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

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

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

MIRACLE MOVING

Impeccably Clean!

REAL ESTATE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

560

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373

.Bao Yong

MISC SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Running this ad for 10yrs

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

bythebay.com

Scott 604-891-9967

PAINT SPECIAL

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

APPLIANCES

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

341

APARTMENT/CONDO

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PLUMBING

www.paylesspropainting.com

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

706

RENTALS

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

**EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL** LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

RENTALS

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

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

Pay-Less Pro Painting

www.paintspecial.com

320

PETS

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844

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

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

317

477

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

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

300

PETS

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

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

RUBBISH REMOVAL

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

www.affordablemoversbc.com

288

356

INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp. Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SUITES, LOWER

Como Lake/Blue Mtn 1BD d/washer sh w/d nr bus mall SFU. np/ns $700 incl util Nov 1. 604-939-3338

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On August 24, 2012, Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized at the time and location indicated, the subject property, described as: three BlackBerry cell phones, on or about 16:11 Hours in the area of Johnston Street and Glen Drive, Coquitlam, B.C.; and $350 CAD, on or about 16:46 Hours at the Coquitlam RCMP on Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2332, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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