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Philip Warburton snapped this photo of a red-tailed hawk on the dyke in northeast Coquitlam last week. The birds reside throughout North America, reaching from Alaska to as far south as Panama.
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leigh incident prompts student safety discussion Man offered chocolate to young students Sarah PayNe
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Leigh elementary teachers will be talking to students about safety around strangers after an incident at the Coquitlam
school Monday morning. Two girls who were playing near the fence on Victoria Drive, near Toronto Street, during recess reported that a man walked up to the fence and asked if they wanted some chocolate. They looked up but didn’t say anything, at which point the man then threw some chocolate bars over the fence and then kept walking.
“What would a guy be doing with a bag full of chocolate, walking past the school?” asked the mother of one of the girls, who asked not to be named. “You don’t know if he could be a creep, slowly gaining their trust. My daughter always plays there. Maybe he’s been watching them.” The mother suggested there needs to be gates installed and greater super-
vision during recess and lunchtimes. An email went out to parents on Monday afternoon and was also posted on the school’s website, which noted there was no attempt to lure the girls off of school grounds. The school has also contacted Coquitlam RCMP and notified the school board office.
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Metro Vancouver mayors formally kicked off their referendum information campaign in support of a new 0.5% sales tax Monday, saying it’s critical to the future of the region to improve transit and transportation. Several mayors rode transit to Waterfront Station where they highlighted the broad expansion of transit service that would come under their plan, while emphasizing that a No vote will leave residents increasingly stuck in traffic. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson pitched the tax as a minimal cost — 35 cents a day per household — to deliver key upgrades ranging from a light rail network in Surrey, to a subway along Broadway, more SeaBus service and 11 new B-Line express bus routes. “Our constituents have told us to fix the transit and transportation problems plaguing our growing communities,” said Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore. “Wasted time sitting in traffic jams, passups by full buses or having no buses at all costs everyone.” Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner said congestion now costs the economy $1 billion a year and that will rise to $2 billion without the promised improvements.
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Still time to comment on amphitheatre Amenity would seat between 100 and 1,000 Diane StranDberg Tri-CiTy News
A plan to construct a performance and events plaza on the shores of Lafarge Lake has drawn plenty of feedback about the project’s scope, potential noise and programming, said Coquitlam’s parks planning and design manager and there is still time to comment on the project. “We’re hearing from people who are saying ‘make sure it integrates more of a natural look,’” said Andre Isakov, who said people can still submit their comments online at www. coquitlam.ca (a downloadable form is available) until Feb. 9. The original Town Centre Park Master Planning vision included an outdoor event and festival space on Lafarge Lake for gatherings, such as Canada Day, the Teddy Bear Picnic, and performances, and this year Coquitlam is looking at carrying out the vision, expected to cost between $1
million and $2 million. But at least one resident doesn’t like the idea and would prefer the grassy area dotted with picnic tables stay the way it is. “That’s the last green space in the park,” commented Ariel Bowers, who often picnics or plays with her children in the area. Bowers is not impressed with plans that show a terraced slope and a concrete plaza on the east end of the lake and she worries about noise and wonders whether the tradeoff of grass and open space for a performance venue that will only be used a dozen times a year is worth it. “I don’t want to see a rock concert and a thousand people is a lot of people,” said Bowers of the maximum amount of seating that could be considered for the slope. She and some of her neighbours are also worried it won’t be used enough to warrant taking out mature trees. “Because it’s not developed doesn’t mean it’s not useful,” Bowers said. Plans are to build the tiered amphitheatre to hold between 100 and 1,000 spectators and space for mobile production infrastructure, including light-
ing and staging. “We want to create a space that functions like a plaza, a gathering space,” said Isakov, who said not all performances attract 1,000 people but there needs to be “scaleability” to accommodate some of Coquitlam’s bigger events, such as Canada Day, and upcoming Seniors’ Games and celebrations for Coquitlam’s 125th birthday in 2016. “Sunday afternoons could be very small scale performances, plays and things like that,” he said, emphasizing that the space will still work well for family picnics, enjoying a coffee and socializing. “It’s not just for events four or five times a year.” Funding for the project would come from fees developers pay, such as development cost charges, and density bonuses, and the city plans to apply for a Heritage Canada grant of $500,000. Isakov said noise and crowd issues can be dealt with through programming and said consultation is taking place this week and construction could start this summer with a spring 2016 completion date. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Ariel Bowers, a resident of Coquitlam, said she will miss the picnic area and open space near Lafarge Lake once a new amphitheater is built. But the city said people will still be able to relax and have their picnics on the terraced plaza once it’s finished.
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Coquitlam inks deal with yMCA Location of facility still being ironed out JaniS Warren
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A new YMCA recreation hub for west Coquitlam is closer to reality after city council this week officially inked a deal with the nonprofit group. But while the scope, budget and operational details have now been ironed out in an agreement-in-principal with the municipality, the location of the new community centre is still up in the air. Steve Butz, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Vancouver, told The Tri-City News after
Monday’s council meeting that his organization — as well as the city BUTZ — have brought on a real-estate consultant to help figure out where it could open in Burquitlam. Ideally, Butz said, the YMCA would like to see its new $40-million centre around the Evergreen Line station, near Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road. “Burquitlam is an area we know that [the city] is trying to address,” Butz said, “and we hope to service the needs of Coquitlam and of this community very soon.” The target is to have it
ready by 2018 — two years after the rapid-transit line opens, said Raul Allueva, Coquitlam’s general manager of parks, recreation and culture, in a report to council. The partnership between the city and the YMCA calls for public consultation on the design and vision of the centre before the shovel goes in the ground; however, Butz noted the facility will be similar to other YMCA centres in the Lower Mainland — that is, offering an indoor pool, universal change rooms, common areas, a gym, fitness areas, childminding services and a resource centre in a building up to 60,000 sq. ft. Capital funding will be split between the city and the YMCA with the latter
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taking charge of all operational costs. Asked about users who can’t afford a YMCA annual membership to access its programs and services, Butz stressed assistance will be available. “No one is ever going to be turned away,” he stressed. Burquitlam-Lougheed has the city’s largest concentration of renters and new Canadians. As well, the YWCA has a facility for single, low-income women and their children on Como Lake Avenue and it has plans to expand its accommodations nearby. The announcement with the YMCA comes as the city updates its BurquitlamLougheed Neighbourhood Plan, a blueprint for growth that will see 14,000 more residents over the next 25
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years. Last Saturday, some 275 people attended an open house to review the city’s plans that includes massive density concentrated around the two Evergreen Line stations. Meanwhile, the city will host another community information session on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Executive Plaza Hotel (Room A, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam). For residents unable to attend the dropin session, an online survey is available at coquitlam. ca/blnp to give feedback. As well, the city recently hired Adjacent Media — at a cost of $5,000 — to design a video on the BLNP consultation project. To view the five-minute video, go to tricitynews.com.
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Ownership of the Riverview Hospital lands in Coquitlam is now in the hands of BC Housing. The transfer of the 244 acres — once used for a major mental health institution — officially happened on Monday. The province’s ministry of technology, innovation and citizens’ services handed over the reins of the 103-year-old site to the Provincial Rental Housing Corp., the real estate arm of BC Housing. As a result, the agency
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A Coquitlam resident whose mail disappeared over Christmas was the victim of a credit card scam that could have long-standing financial repercussions. Soegi Hartono returned from his Christmas vacation in January to find that his community mail box was empty and packages and mail he’d expected to receive never arrived. Hartono called The TriCity News in early January to find out if others living on Westwood Plateau had mail go missing as well, and when his mail started arriving and Canada Post closed his file without speaking to him he thought the matter was solved. He couldn’t have been more wrong. Last week, Hartono’s wife received a phone call from her bank that $3,000 had been spent on her credit card, which, it turns out, had been stolen from the mail box, and the thief also used the credit card to get other financial and credit details through Equifax. “They found out that who ever is stealing her credit card spent $3,000 already,” Hartono said. “This is pretty serious.” Thankfully, the credit card transactions are being treated as theft, and the couple is spending extra fees monthly to monitor any future unauthorized requests for financial information. But Hartono wants other residents to know that the
The following tips have been provided by the Coquitlam RCMP • Don’t leave it in the mail box, collect your mail promptly • Plan ahead, if yo’ll be away have Canada Post hold your mail • If you are sending a valuable package, let the recipient know so they are aware if it doesn’t show up • File a change of address with the post office when you move • Pay attention to monthly billing cycles, contact companies immediately to ensure bills have not been fraudulently re-directed • Shred documents that contain personal financial information.
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A Westwood Plateau man is warning his neighbours to take precautions after mail was stolen from his community mailbox. theft occurred so people can take precautions. “I want people to be aware of this thing,” he said. “It sounded like it’s everybody’s problem… Why do we have to have a community box? We want it to be safer but it is not.” A Canada Post official said he would make inquiries. Meanwhile, Coquitlam RCMP have confirmed a number of thefts were reported over Christmas but Cpl. Jamie Chung said it was only a few and not all of them were in the Westwood
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and a place that is dark and removed with not much mail traffic.” However, Chung said police are getting fewer complaints about mail thefts these days because residents are more careful about retrieving their mail and new mail boxes are being installed that are harder to break into. He advises people to pick up their mail frequently or, if they are away or can’t get to it, have a friend or neighbour collect it. Canada Post also offers a hold mail service.
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Leigh elementary principal Remi Collins said the school will be making some immediate changes to improve safety, including having special education assistants (SEAs) wear the same brightly coloured vests that other teachers supervising the school grounds wear. “That will really differentiate who’s with the school and who’s not with the school,” Collins said. “One of the things we talk about with the kids is to let us know if somebody is walking around without a vest on, to let us know right away.” He said the incident was
definitely strange, but it’s impossible to know what the man’s intentions really were. This week teachers will also be talking to students about the difference between safe adults and “stranger danger,” but Collins cautioned that increased security measures aren’t necessarily the answer. “If a predator truly wanted to come on to school grounds, a gate isn’t going to stop them,” he said. “If they want to climb a fence, they will. It’s more important to work on safety education and safe behaviours, rather than encasing them in. We want to make sure they know what safe
adults are, what safe adults ask them to do — that nobody [safe] would ever ask them to leave school grounds. “That’s the message we’ll be hammering home for them. But if at the end of the day we need to put gates up, we’ll put gates up.” Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung confirmed police had been contacted about the incident but they had very limited information. He said they would be speaking with teachers, students and possibly neighbours in the area. “Once we know more, we’ll decide where to go from there,” he said.
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Coquitlam RCMP are investigating an incident at the Cat & Fiddle Pub in Port Coquitlam Sunday that had one Super Bowl fan with a badly cut face.
RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said the complainant contacted them at about 1 a.m. Monday morning after he arrived home from the hospital with numerous stitches on the right side of his face. He told police that
he had been at the Cat & Fiddle Pub watching the Super Bowl when a group of men assaulted him. Chung said police are hoping to talk to more witnesses and will be checking any available video footage
from inside and outside the bar. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 6049451550 and quote file number 2015-3322. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Mayors are promising to bring their campaign experience in town hall meetings and on social media to hammer home the message. Hepner said environmentalists, business leaders and students all “get” the need for the transit expansion but said she believes more work is needed to convince seniors in particular.
Better bus service — a 25% increase is promised to happen relatively quickly after a Yes vote — would mean much more of the region’s residents will live close to a frequent service route, with buses guaranteed at least every 15 minutes all day. Surrey stands to gain from the light rail lines that would connect Guildford and Newton to City Centre and run southeast down Fraser
Highway to Langley City. “By the time light rail is finished, 200,000 of our residents will be within walking distance of rail,” Hepner said. “That will be significant in removing folks from their vehicles.” She highlighted the promised new Pattullo Bridge — even though it would be largely funded by tolls — and various road widening projects for motorists and goods movement.
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After years of talk and hundreds of vicious attacks, testing is now underway on a plastic shield to protect Metro Vancouver bus drivers from hostile passengers. The clear polycarbonate barrier was to go into regular service Thursday on one Coast Mountain bus that will run various routes in north Burnaby as part of a six-month trial, and three more buses of different types will be outfitted with similar shields this spring in Port Coquitlam, Surrey and Vancouver. Assaults on drivers were down in 2014 to 119 from
barrier will help to eliminate are the vicious ones — the sucker punches that debilitate and damage drivers’ lives for weeks if not years,” Woods said. Derek Stewart, Coast Mountain’s director of safety, environment and emergency management, said the test is being funded and overseen by WorkSafeBC, which will also help assess the findings. A key issue is whether drivers can hear passengers clearly and communicate
with them. Stewart said it appears that won’t be a problem as long as the passenger isn’t very soft-spoken. The hard plastic is impact-resistant with low-glare but another concern is that drivers may get too hot. Stewart said early testing suggests it will provide adequate protection. If the new barrier is approved, it could still be limited to just certain bus routes, rather than a full roll-out.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business and successful non-profits at its annual gala Saturday night, awarding four businesses, two non-profits and The Tri-City News’ advertising manager with special recognition. The winners of the 2014 Business Excellence Awards are: • Small Business of the Year: Coquitlam Florist • Business of the Year (1050 Employees): International
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Maryn Ashdown, the program and services co-ordinator at the Port Moody Public Library shows off some of the items that will be on display at the Retro Tech Petting Zoo this weekend.
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Remember the good old days, when we talked on telephones attached to the wall, rented VCRs from the video store and marveled at the first Commodore 64 on the block? Travel back in tech time at the Port Moody Public Library’s Retro Tech Petting Zoo on Feb. 7, a technology fair where families can check out cool old gadgets — the parents will get to reminisce about simpler times while kids puzzle over just how that rotary phone was supposed to work — from an antique vacuum tube radio to the iconic yellow Sony Sport Walkman. “It’s a first-time event so we’re excited to see how it goes,” said Maryn Ashdown, program and services co-ordinator at the PMPL. Inspiration for the event came from the library’s interest and history in information technology and the way it has
shaped our own personal histories. “Our mandate is to facilitate the exchange and exploration of ideas and information within the community,” Ashdown said, “and information technology does define how we connect.” The library chronicles the history and progress of information technology while simultaneously being shaped itself by technological progress. Anyone who used to research a paper by thumbing through the vast card catalogue, and now borrows an e-book to read on their iPad from the comfort of their sofa, can attest to the way technology has changed the way the library does business. The goal, Ashdown said, is to facilitate the discovery of information by whatever medium clients prefer — book collections, discussion groups, streaming media, DVDs and CDs and by providing free computer access to the entire
community. The technology fair will be a chance for families to explore all manner of devices and experiment with the latest in techno wizardry. Items have been donated or loaned and some of the owners will be on hand at the fair to give demonstrations (kids accustomed to the slick graphics in today’s video games might be keen to try their hand at a Super Mario Bros. game console). From the Atari Disk Drive 1050 personal computer to a chance to see a 3D printer in action, as well as demos by the Amateur Radio Club — showing off both old-school gear and modern communication devices — the Retro Tech Petting Zoo will offer a fascinating glimpse into the past in all its cumbersome, clunky glory. • The Retro Tech Petting Zoo is on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Complex issues made simple with kid-friendly picture books A GOOD READ TERESA REHMAN
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omplex issues, such as those dealing with families, when presented in picture book format featuring simple plots, makes room for much imagination. To honour Family Day on February 9, I have chosen five of my favourite picture books on families — books that I used frequently during my 18 years as a children’s librarian in Coquitlam. All are vastly different, set in different time periods, countries and cultures, yet all demonstrate that family dynamics are universal. Revenge of the Small Small by Jean Little is semiautobiographical — at least that’s what author Jean Little told me as I was driving her during her visit to our library some years ago. She just changed her family name Little to Small. Patsy Small is the youngest in her family and is constantly bullied by two older brothers and sister. When they are stricken with chicken pox, Patsy does her best to cheer them up, but when
Patsy contracts the disease, they are mean to her. When she gets better, Patsy plans an alarming revenge, which strikes them to the core and changes them completely to become better children. If you like this story and want more on poignant life issues, you can find them by this prolific author in the children fiction area. If Only Roast Beef Could Fly is a hilarious semiautobiographical story by Jay Leno, host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno between 1992 and 2014. Jay’s mother is Scottish — they are thrifty and save things — and his father is Italian — everything they do is extravagant and big. So continues this entertaining story of two cultures in one family as seen through
the eyes of a little boy. On a personal note, I relate to this story very well. My father was Indian and my mother is mostly Chinese. Like Jay, I can become neutral, step outside and peer into the idiosyncrasies of my ethnicities from that great vantage point. William Steig’s The Toy Brother is set in the middle ages. Big brother Yorick is an apprentice for his father, a famous alchemist. He is also a bully and gives his little brother Charles a rough time. Their parents are leaving town and warn Yorick not to meddle in the lab. Of course, Yorick does not listen and has a terrible accident. Instead of taking revenge, Charles takes care of Yorick until their parents return. This is just one of
many delightful picture book stories written and illustrated by William Steig in 1996. Mr. Steig was born in 1907 and kept writing until 2003, the year before he died. I was introduced to Love You Forever by Robert Munsch during a workshop presented by a librarian from the Prince George Public Library who acted out this moving story in the New Westminster Public Library. I have used that same presentation to the delight and enjoyment of children, parents and grandparents over many years. This touching intergenerational story traces the life a child, loved dearly by his young mother at birth to his aged mother during adulthood. The
cycle of love and caring continues when the young man becomes a father to an infant girl. If there are any readers and teachers out there who would like me to show them how to act out this story, please contact me. Set in South Africa, At the Crossroads by Rachel Isadora is a simple story I seldom read without choking back tears. For ten months the fathers have been working in the mines. Today, they are coming home. The children wait for them all night at the crossroads. The illustrations by the author totally capture the South African landscape, making this story a real life experience. Rachel Isadora has made several trips to South Africa and in one of these trips she witnessed a scene like the one she describes in this book. These and other family stories in picture-book format, found at your local library, make wonderful reading for all ages during this special family week. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City Librarians that is publishd on Wednesdays. Teresa Rehman is Community Services Librarian at the Coquitlam Public Library.
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Is a new amphitheatre a good use of tax dollars? oquitlam doesn’t have a lot of special event space for large outdoor gatherings and so it’s no surprise that it’s planning to build an amphitheater on the shores of lafarge lake. and why not? it’s got the money. the project is costing between $1 and $2 million and will be paid for with a combination of fees developers pay, such as development cost charges and density bonus fees, and might also attract a $500,000 heritage canada grant. the average local taxpayer isn’t fronting the cost, at least directly, and the city says the plaza is needed for current and future events. but is it? coquitlam has held successful teddy bear picnic events and canada day without this plaza, and for many residents who have become fond of the park’s natural attributes, even if the lake, a former
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An artists rendering of an amphitheatre at Lafarge Lake. gravel pit, is man made, this amphitheater is too much and not needed. some fear the amphitheater could overwhelm the park, which is already packed with amenities, and eliminate what little passive park space there is
for a family picnic, a game of tag or a snooze in the sun. Others meanwhile, are just concerned about noisy concerts running late at night. the city says it can handle all of these issues and, to its credit, there are
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benefits of putting an amphitheater on the east-end of the lake. the view will be spectacular and there will still be seating, something that’s often needed for children and families during special events. some trees and picnic tables will have to be removed, but people will still be able to have picnics there, trees will be replaced nearby and, arguably, events such as canada day may be better show-cased then they are presently. Obviously, there is a tie in with the heritage canada grant and canada’s 150th birthday. all that being said, there is the sense that this additional amenity is just too much and that it’s not really needed. if it’s going ahead planners need to make sure that it fits in with the natural surroundings and that future programming is considerate of neighbours.
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PoMo should reconsider transit plan needs its position on pesticides to consider light rail The Editor, Re. “PM won’t do pesticides to battle beetles” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 16) It’s not surprising to hear Mayor Mike Clay is having second thoughts about Port Moody’s ban on urban pesticides. Well-maintained public and private spaces make for happier, healthier communities and watching the European chafer beetle destroy green space in Port Moody when Health Canada has approved safe and proven solutions must be difficult. However, it is discouraging to hear that city councillors are maintaining a position on urban pesticides that — quite frankly — is misinformed. Urban pesticides play a significant role in protecting private and public green spaces from insects, weed and disease infestations and controlling threats to human health, like rats and mosquitoes. Before any pesticide can
let there be lights The Editor, Re. “Put lights where they’re needed” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Jan. 30). Mr. Paone is quite correct that the engineering staff are spending a lot of our tax dollars in micromanaging traffic control in PoCo areas. They seem to have an agenda to have all major arteries down to a crawl, from light to light. It used to be a rule to try and discourage left hand turning at intersections and if they are warranted, a left flashing arrow could then help move that traffic. Now we have left turn signals at many intersections that do not require them and if there’s one car wanting to turn left, that car gets the right away first, while dozens of cars sit and wait. The latest trick at some intersections now is to have the majority of through traffic sitting and idling while the left turn signal is activated, with no vehicles turning. I can’t figure out why they are installing these, other than to slow us down and frustrate us more. Lougheed Highway, which used to be a highway, is now a disaster throughout the Tri-Cities. You need the major arteries moving higher volumes of traffic — not coming to a complete stop because one car needs to turn left to go shopping. Gord Hart Port Coquitlam
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Port Moody wants to find ways to battle the chafer beetle, but they won’t renege on pesticide ban. be sold in Canada, it must first be approved by Health Canada. This process involves a comprehensive set of over 200 tests and a review of all scientifically credible studies that exist to ensure that the product will not cause harm to people, animals or the environment. Through this
process, pesticides receive a greater breadth of scrutiny than any other regulated product in Canada. Whether pesticides are used on lawns or crops, the same standard of health and environmental protection is required. Quite simply, Health Canada only approves products that can
be used safely. With several hundred thousand dollars of damage already done to Port Moody’s landscape value, city councillors should not be turning away from urban pesticides when looking to curb the chafer beetle problem. By all means, residents should employ multiple techniques to keep their lawns and gardens healthy, however, as Port Moody residents already know, pesticides play an important role in protecting these areas. The reality is that pesticide policy should be driven by sound science and bans that ignore scientific evidence actually jeopardize the landscape beauty as well as the health and safety of the very communities governments say they are trying to protect. Ted Menzies President of CropLife Canada, which represents the plant science industry Ottawa
The Editor, One has to shake their head with the Metro Vancouver congestion tax referendum, as clearly the Metro mayors haven’t a clue what they are talking about. The name “Metro Vancouver congestion tax” is false advertising, as the only way to reduce road congestion and associated gridlock is by reducing road space for cars, and this is not being done. Subways don’t reduce congestion and are only built to accommodate high ridership on routes which demand long trains and large
stations. Traffic flows along Broadway come nowhere close to justifying a multi-billion dollar subway and if built, will drag TransLink into a financial morass as it has done in other cities. The ill planned LRT for Surrey, is being planned as a poor man’s SkyTrain and will do little in alleviating congestion. Don’t Metro mayors realize that after investing over $9 billion in “rapid transit” mode share by auto has remained at 57% for over 20 years? The one mode with a proven record of alleviating congestion is
modern LRT because it uses road space for its route, thus modern LRT reduces road space for cars while at the same time offers a convenient and attractive transit alternative. It’s why LRT is built around the world and SkyTrain is not. So, instead of the oxymoronic “Metro Vancouver congestion tax,” a more accurate name would be “Let’s do the same thing over again and hope for different results” tax. Oh, excuse me, that’s the definition for insanity. Malcolm Johnston Rail for the valley Delta
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The stars of Hairspray, a musical produced by Treehouse Theatre at Pinetree secondary school in Coquitlam (from left to right): Madison Green (Amber Von Tussle); Rachel Alford (Velma Von Tussle); Kyle Eastman (Wilbur Turnblad); Marie Louise Puevas (Little Inez); Brody Chamberland (Edna Turnblad); Alyssa Cagaoan (Motormouth Mabel); and Francesca Barberis (Penny Pingleton).
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Francesca Barberis was supposed to fly home last week. Luckily for us, the Italian exchange student was allowed to extend her stay in Coquitlam by three weeks to star in Pinetree secondary’s winter production of Hairspray, which opens tomorrow (Thursday). Pinetree drama specialist — and the show director and choreographer — Natalee Fera said Barberis “blew everybody away at auditions” last fall, adding, “She’s one of the strongest in the class.” This semester’s musical theatre class at Pinetree has been particularly bright, Fera said, and she wanted to stage an upbeat, wellknown show for the Grade 12 students to remember their high school years by. Barberis, an honour roll student, is cast as Penny Pingleton, the best friend of Tracy Turnblad who is por-
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trayed by Daphne Santos. Fera picked Santos as the lead for her bubbly personality, strong work ethic and triple treat talent: she is a student at Caulfield School of Dance and last year played a mean step-sister in Pinetree’s Cinderella. Kylie Fonacier, a Dynamite, is the musical director of the show that includes a live student orchestra (under the baton of Marcia Carmichael) while Taylor Vander Baaren — last year’s Prince Charming in Cinderella — is Link Larkin, the teenage heartthrob on The Corny Collins Show; Vander Baaren has taken private vocal lessons for the past three years. And then there’s Madison Green, the lead in Cinderella who is cast as the villain in Hairspray, Amber Von Tussle, the de facto dance queen of Baltimore in 1962 who refuses to be dethroned by the plump but pleasant Turnblad. Fera spotted Green’s musical chops as early as Grade 6 when Fera taught at Summit middle school. Two years later, Fera recruited Green for Pinetree’s Oliver and, once at the high school, she earned major roles in 13, Grease, Cinderella and Hairspray.
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Daphne Santos (left) plays Tracy Turnblad while Taylor Vander Baaren is (above) Link Larkin. A student of Caulfield and the Port Moody School of Dance, Green said she was inspired by a trip to New York City last fall when Fera escorted a few Pinetree students to
Broadway shows and musical theatre workshops. “I want to be an actress and it became very clear in New York that’s where I want to be,” said Green, who is represented by Trisko Talent
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Management and has parents and an uncle in the business. Fera also singled out musical theatre students Alyssa Cagaoan (Motormouth Mabel), Ryan Sharpe (Corny Collins), Brody Chamberlin (Edna Turnblad), Kyle Eastman (Wilbur Turnblad) and Marie Louise Puevas (Little Inez) for their acting skills. In fact, Fera has become more than just a teacher to them. Her band, Marry Me, included some of her Pinetree students in its recent Secret Santa video and she hopes to stay in touch with them after graduation. As for Barberis, who returns home to Italy the day after Hairspray closes on Valentine’s Day, she’s grateful to be part of the show as it will likely be her only high school production. “In Italy, there’s not enough money to do things like this,” she said in fluent English, “so this will be a great memory of Pinetree secondary and Canada.” • Treehouse Theatre’s Hairspray runs Feb. 5 to 7 and Feb. 12 to 14 at Pinetree secondary school (3000 Pinewood Ave., Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at $12 are available in the school office. Call 604-464-2513.
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CLUB SHOWS SHALE Burgess Shale will be the fossil on display by the Port Moody Rock and Gem Club this month at two Tri-City high schools. On Feb. 10, the club and science educator Erica Williams will talk about the Burgess Shale from one of the world’s most celebrated fossil fields, in the Canadian Rockies, at Port Moody secondary; a second event will be held on Feb. 17 at Riverside secondary. Both presentations run from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Roman gladiators come out to play Janis WaRRen The Tri-CiTy News
As a professional funnyman, Roman Danylo has been in plenty of television shows across the country. So he knows what can go right and wrong. “I’ve learned a lot of the common mistakes that people do in TV tapings,” the Vancouver TheatreSports League regular said last week. “One of the big ones is making it stressful for the performers. If people think, ‘This is my only shot at a TV taping, there’s so much money going into this’ then everybody tightens up. “I say to everybody, ‘Keep it loose.’” That’s the premise behind Danylo’s latest enterprise, The Roman Improv Games, a new web series and TV pilot that’ll be filmed at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Saturday night. And Danylo will have some heavyweights with him to make filming fun for the audience and cast.
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Roman Danylo (left) from CTV’s Comedy Inc. and David Milchard (right) from Convos With My 2 year Old will perform during a web series and television pilot taping at the Evergreen Cultural Centre on Saturday, Feb. 7. Danylo has teamed up the producers of Convos With My 2 Year Old, an ongoing YouTube web series created by Mathew Clarke and featuring David Milchard — a fellow TheatreSports player — as the daughter, Coco; the first episode currently has more than eight million views. Danylo said he hopes to corral that series’ popularity with the help of Clarke and Milchard,
who will be on stage for The Roman Improv Games (also appearing will be Ken Lawson, Denise Jones and Chris Casillan with TheatreSports). He wants a repeat of their show last month at The ACT in Maple Ridge, which Danylo described as “so awesome” that he’s already got a dozen clips that will make it into his web series, due out this spring. For his Coquitlam show,
Danylo plans to turn the facility into the Evergreen Colosseum, with improv gladiators waiting in the pit. Improvisers will battle it out in the games arena while Danylo and a judge sit in the emperor’s box. “We’re bringing the comments on YouTube to life,” he said. “All that talking that happens behind friends’ backs? We’re just putting that out front so the friends can hear it.” At the end, the audience chooses the winner; applause determines if the improv gladiator gets a thumbs up or down. Meanwhile, Danylo said he’s just firmed up a date at Evergreen for his Comic Strippers’ next show. The half-naked boys with their black tights and bow ties will be in town on May 16. • For tickets at $35/$30/$15 to The Roman Improv Games web and TV taping on Saturday, call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
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For the past four years, Jeff Chiba Stearns has been shooting a documentary about how hard it is for multiracial people to find bone marrow donors. It’s a project that, he hopes, will wrap up in another two years. The subject is particularly close to Chiba Stearns’ heart — and one that he received recognition for recently from a lofty institution. In 2011, the Kelowna native of Japanese and European descent was awarded the Cultural Pioneer prize from Harvard University for his “continued exploration of multiethnic identity in his work.” Speaking from Los Angeles, Cali., last week, Chiba Stearns said he’s been hearing fascinating stories of people with mixed backgrounds on lifesaving journeys. The founder of Meditating Bunny, a Vancouver-based Webby award-winning and Emmynominated studio, Chiba Stearns has gained attention across North America for his thoughtful themes that combine experimental techniques and oldschool styles. Among his high-profile clients are 3M
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Coquitlam Express take down Surrey in 5-2 rout Mackin pots two goals at home Friday Gary MCKEnna
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Corey Mackin scored two goals and was named the first star of the game in a 5-2 Coquitlam Express win over the Surrey Eagles Friday night.
Surrey got on the board early with a marker from Ben Viich, but Mackin took advantage of a power play opportunity, burying the puck past visiting goalie Christian Short. The Eagles were poised to re-take the lead midway through the second when Express forward Brendan Lamont took two minutes for tripping. However, Surrey could
not capitalize with the man-advantage and ended up allowing two short-handed goals — one from Mackin and a second marker from Brett Supinski. The home team ended up making it 4-1 with a goal from Jivan Sidhu, assisted by Michael Merulla, before Tyler Harkins found Surrey’s second of the night. With two minutes left in the second period,
Daniell Lange widened Coquitlam’s lead when he buried a pass from Merulla, who was named second star of the game. There were no goals in the third period, but tensions boiled over toward the end of the game. The Eagles’ Sam Chatterley was given a game misconduct, along with teammates Jordan Wiest and Supinski. see CHIEFS, page A16
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Gunners have solid week The Port Moody Gunners played league-leading Abbotsford to a 2-2 draw last week in division one soccer. Nima Ranji opened the scoring off a goalmouth scramble, before Sam Kullar blasted a 35-yard shot to extend the lead to make it 2-0 in the first half. However, Abbotsford was able to
respond, potting their first goal of the game before the first intermission. In the second, the visitors managed to tie up the game off a solid header. In division three soccer, the Gunners defeated South Surrey 7-1 in the opening Presidents’ Cup game.
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Meanwhile, the Gunners clinched the league title with an easy 7-0 win over the Royal City and the under-21 Reds defeated Westcoast 5-2 to vault into their place and secure a provincial berth.
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The Coquitalm Rebels suffered its fourth loss of the season to North Shore in under-13 select division girls soccer. The game was scoreless for most of the match, however the stalemate was broken in the last few seconds when North Shore managed to put the ball past Coquitlam’s net minder to win 1-0.
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Coquitlam goalie Chris Tai stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced in Friday’s game, while the team was one-for-five on the power play. The Express are
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Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise
TIMESHARE
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AUTOMOTIVE
Certified Automotive Technician Full time, competitive wage and benefit plan. Busy, full service independent shop in Port Moody. Email: info@edenautomotive.ca
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Maintenance Supervisor (Ref. NA02957)
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Based in Vancouver, you will oversee the corrective and preventive maintenance and operation of all environmental, structural, life safety, electrical and mechanical systems of a large-scale building operation. A certified 4th Class Operating Engineer or higher, with 10+ years’ related experience, you have worked with various trades and on boilers, heat exchangers, chillers, HVAC units, and security, life safety and DDC systems. SMA certification or provincial Refrigeration, HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical trade licensing is preferred. The ability to obtain security clearance is required.
COMING EVENTS
THE FRIENDS CAMP. Explore what friendship means! Including service, arts and sports. 11-14 year old. Coquitlam area. Saturday 28th. Feb, 9am to 9pm. Info. and registration at www.coquitlambahai.ca
Two open heart surgeries. One big need. Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give.
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THE DISABILITY TAX CREDIT. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.
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EDUCATION
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area:
BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101
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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE
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HELP WANTED
ADULT CARRIER
With reliable car required to deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households in the Tri-City area Wednesday & Friday.
Call 604-472-3040 CASHIER Busy retail store in Coquitlam requires experienced cashier, full and part time. You are friendly, efficient, present well and can work in a group, or on your own. Must be able to stand for long periods & enjoy providing exceptional customer service. References required.
Please email resume to: 181@dollarstore.ca Community Health Nurse sought in Port Hardy, BC. Request job description or apply to marie.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625
8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 9061 1793-1891 Aire Cres (odd) 2161 Lamprey Dr 1715-2191 Western Dr 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl 6071 90-149 April Rd 2-50 Bedingfield St 100-108 Roe Dr (even) 1-19 Symmes Bay 9008 2335-2496 Begbie Terr 926-974 Captain Crt 909-993 Citadel Dr 2314-2453 Colonial Dr 922-982 Moody Crt 9110 3511-3550 Carlisle St 3527-3564 Graham St 3600-3675 Hughes Pl 2302-2416 Patricia Ave (even) 2377-2441 Scott Pl 3520-3550 Stevenson St 8608 3248-3256 Mariner Way 2840 Norman Ave 991-1032 Ogden St 1014-1031 Palmdale St 1015-1028 Saddle St 6082 201-241 Parkside Dr (odd) 1-74 Wilkes Creek Dr 8790 1266-1299 Creekstone Terr 1266-1319 Hollybrook St 3336-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres 9229 1005-1233 Dominion Ave (odd) 2430-2485 Ottawa St 1260-1268 Riverside Dr 2471-2483 Tigris Cres 2430-2472 Yangtze Gate (even) 1202-1260 Yangtze Pl (even) 8794 1423-1516 Dayton St 3402-3428 Harper Rd (even) 3425-3450 Horizon Dr 1502-1510 Shoreview Pl 9058 1567-1771 Eastern Dr 1602-1748 Pitt River Rd 2081-2089 Pooley Ave 1624-1846 Scarborough Cres 1582-1619 Stella Pl 8624 1028-1056 Bouy St 2600 Dewdney Trunk Rd 2555-2595 Passage Dr 1044-1079 Spar Dr 9010 1015-1197 Fraserview St 2012-2060 Leggat Pl 2025-2056 Poel Pl 1014-1181 Yarmouth St 8759 1221 Coast Meridian Rd 3380-3455 Darwin Ave 1225-1248 Holtby St 1239 Soball St 3403-3465 Victoria Dr (odd) 3388-3476 Wilkie Ave 9065 2106-2157 Anita Dr 2103-2166 Audrey Dr 1468-1582 Celeste Cres (even) 1602-1616 Eastern Dr (even) 2101-2126 Elspeth Pl 1618-1640 Western Dr (even) Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number. CEMENT FINISHERS 2 reqd. Sal:$26.50, f/t, Pmt, Exp: 2+yrs. Duties: Make Concrete mixture. Fill hollows & remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete. Level top surface of concrete according to specifications. Repair, resurface & replace worn or damaged sections of floors, walls, roads & other concrete structures. Operate hand & power tools. Can handle heavy loads & can work at height. Lang: English. Spanish as asset. Work at various locations in Lower Mainland, BC. Contact: Cristian from TD Concrete, located at 2968 Silver Springs Blvd, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 3S2 Apply to: attdconcrete_coquitlam @yahoo.ca
Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal)
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.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
Production Supervisor K-Bro Linen Systems
Requirements: F 1 - 2 years of supervisory or related experience in production /manufacturing environment FStrong work ethic & leadership skills BeneďŹ ts: F Salary Range $42,000-$46,000 F Comprehensive Benefits Pkg F Dynamic Work Environment F 4 x 10 hr days/wk K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a Short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby. Send Resume to bcrecruitment@k-brolinen.com or visit www.k-brolinen.com for more information. No phone calls please
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HOME STAY FAMILIES
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT volunteering in your community July/August. www.nya.ca or Toll-Free 1-866-212-2307.
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NAIL CARE PROFESSIONALS
Shop from home!
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.
bcclassified.com
PERSONAL SERVICES 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Customer Service Coordinator Req. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very efficient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-tasking, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry. $18.00/hr. Plus ProďŹ t Sharing Bonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk. Fax resume: 604-888-1145 or e-mail: dwoo@fuchs.com with position in the subject line
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
PLUMBERS
Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th) Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunities Avail. Competitive Wages, & Excellent BeneďŹ ts. Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT with 30 years of experience. Small business accounting. Corporate & personal tax. Call 778-551-1308
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ESTHETIC SERVICES
SOLAREH SPRAY Tanning (Mobile & Studio) www.solarehspraytan.com or call 604-790-0174
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
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CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE
NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
UNIQUE CONCRETE
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
EDUCATION/TUTORING
APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/our-programs/scholarship.
ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
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Kristy 604.488.9161
NAIL AND SPA salon in Coquitlam looking to hire experienced nail technicians. Please call: 604-700-9219.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783
Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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LIGHTING Manufacturer - F/T assembly position available. Entry level, training will be provided. Benefits available after 3 mths. email resume to: info@maxilite.net
Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.
WAREHOUSE
PERSONAL SERVICES
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
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DRYWALL
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
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BIG DEALS
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
Ashley Furniture HomeStore is coming to Abbotsford! The #1 retailer in furniture is expanding again with a brand new location this spring. We are looking for professional associates to join our sales team. If you want the excitement from the start, preparing our new showroom for Grand Opening celebrations, and creating yourself a lasting career with a nationally recognized brand and locally owned company - we want to hear from you. You are: t " UFBN QMBZFS t 8BOU UP XPSL JO B CFBVUJGVM FOWJSPONFOU t 8BOU UP NBLF BO BCPWF BWFSBHF JODPNF $PNQBOZ "WFSBHFT
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Unit 106 - 1425 Sumas Way, Abbotsford B.C. V2S 8M9 Attn: Aaron Miller 604-835-2474 amiller@afh.cc
Wanted Pressroom
0RESSMAN Rollman
Van Press Printers has an opening for 6AN0RESS HAS AN OPENING FOR A *OURNEYMAN a Rollman at our BurnabyWITH location, WEB OFFSET PRESSMAN MINIMUM starting immediately. Preference given YEARS EXPERIENCE 0REFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE EXPERIENCE WITH 'OSS 33# to those with WITH experience on single width PRESSES 0ERRETTA AND 4ECHNOTRANS web presses. Shifts are2'3 12 hours, 3 shifts SYSTEMS per week. Must be willing to work nights -UST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK GRAVEYARD SHIFT & weekends. References required. Wage PM AM DAYS WEEK depends on experience, starting at $18.78 2EFERENCES REQUIRED per hour. )NTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD DROP OFF FAX OR EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO 6AN0RESS !TTN 0RESS 2OOM -ANAGER 2IVERBEND #OURT "URNABY " # 6 . % &AX 604-515-4686 paulbrzeski@vanpressprinters.com %MAIL BARRY VANPRESSPRINTERS COM .O PHONE CALLS PLEASE 7E THANK ALL THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS RENO & REPAIR
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
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GARDENING
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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
RUBBISH REMOVAL
560
EXTRA CHEAP
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Ph: 604-942-4383
www.pro-accpainting.com
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
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SUNDECKS
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SPECIALIZING IN
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Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. Feb. 1 or 15
604.488.9161 749
STORAGE
HOMES WANTED
Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
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706
604-728-5643
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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222
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Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.
Gutter & Roof Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
604-251-3382 Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage. Member of BBB & WCB www.midascontruction.ca
604-728-3009
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood & New Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Covered Decks,Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing. 26 yrs exp. 604-773-7811. WCB centralcreek@gmail.com
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
604.465.7713
Sorry no pets.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
LANDSCAPING
Onsite Manager
750
GARDEN COURT
PETS Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
477
PETS
CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, long hair, 2 yrs old, very friendly, $400. Call (604)794-7347
MISC SERVICES Excellence in Quality & Service
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
604-588-0833
SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
All types of Roofing Free Estimate Written Guarantee WCB Coverage Over 40 Years Experience
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
MOVING & STORAGE
Chihuahua for sale - 3 mths old Brown & white call: 604-796-8918 GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. Share purchase required. No Subsidies. Avail now.
PORT COQUITLAM 2 Bdrm grd lvl suite, avail now. Hydro/heat/internet & D/W incl. NS/NP. (604)992-3771. PORT COQUITLAM 3 Bdrm bsmt. $1200/mo incl utils/cble/net & lndry. Feb 15. N/S, N/P. 778-893-0700
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COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
TOWNHOUSES 2 Bdrm Unit Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces
Derek Manor
Available Immediately ~also 1 bdrm apartment avail~
2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam
Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca
604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
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 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm townhouse, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo.
TRANSPORTATION 845
No Pets ~ Avail. now Ref’s & Credit check req’d
AFFORDABLE MOVING
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $985 - $1085/mo. Call 604-942-2277
Call 604-464-4921
Impeccably Clean!
SUITES, LOWER
POCO, Main flr, 2 BR, new kitchen & bath, new laminate, 1000+ sq.ft. central loc, ideal for prof cpl, $950 util incl. N/S, N/P. 778-836-3444
COQUITLAM:
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Whereas, Land Relocation Services Ltd. indebted to Mayfair Industrial Painting Ltd. for repair’s on a 1998 Freightliner B11 VIN#: 1FUKBMDBOWL898993 There is presently an amount due and owing of $4,575.90, plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of February, 2015 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. For more information call ELITE BAILIFF SERVICES LTD. 604-539-9900
Warehousemans Lien By virtue of WAREHOUSMAN’S LIEN for COQUITLAM TOWING & STORAGE CO. LTD. we will dispose of the following unit to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. 15-018 2009 Suzuki C90T Motorcycle V.I.N. #: JS1VY52A292100100 Registered Owner: Grainger, David Anson Indebtedness: $3,456.31 15-019 1969 Ford 2WHDR P/U V.I.N. #: F25HRF74057 Registered Owner: Blackcrete Contracting Ltd. Indebtedness: $18,556.86 15-028 2011 Chevrolet Malibu V.I.N. #: 1G1ZB5EU3BF229694 Registered Owner: Travis, Richard Jr. Thomas & Scheiderbader, Karin Monica & Royal Bank of Canada Indebtedness: $5,585.26 Day of sale is Wednesday, February 11, 2015 @ 12:00 Noon. Absolute Bailiffs Inc. 6990 Greenwood Street, Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1X8 Contact: Sheldon Stibbs 604-522-2773
www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
MIRACLE MOVING
FIVE STAR ROOFING
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
Polo Club Apartments
SOUTHWEST ROOFING • Cedar Restoration • Asphalt • Torch-On • Re-Roofs Since 85 604-760-7937
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 “Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
2 bdrm ~ $1250-$1290
(604)936-5755
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Residential & Commercial
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
Landscaping
320
Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”
Coquitlam:
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
CONSTRUCTION INC
APARTMENT/CONDO
Call 604-944-2963
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 778-908-2501
$59.00 Per Ton
MIDAS
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
* On-Site Manager *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
Nick’s
317
14179 Reichenback Rd
* In-Suite W/D * Garburator
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *Lawns *Hedges *Small Renos - fix it for a little, but for a benefit Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
Pitt Meadows Marina
RENTALS
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
Robert J. O’Brien
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
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
WE BUY HOMES BC
TREE SERVICES
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
845
Fully Furnished & Equipped
DVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500.00 OBO. www.tigressevideorentals.com 250-542-0473
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
HOMES FOR RENT
TRANSPORTATION
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
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REAL ESTATE
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
Concrete Forming,Framing & Siding Crews. Residential 604.218.3064 Commercial 604.524.5494
MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
RENTALS
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
604-467-6065 All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
STAFFORDSHIRE bull terrier, P.B. CKC reg’d. Staffies, only 6 left. Call Candace 604-780-4771. Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855
Need a roomie? www.bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp. Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM
1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
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AUCTIONS
BUD HAYNES & WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. One Man’s Collection, store dispersal, case lots, ammo, etc. Consign now. Catalogue w/pictures online. Phone 403-347-5855 / 780451-4549; w w w. b u d h ay n e s a u c t i o n s . c o m ; www.WardsAuctions.com.
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
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 July 15, 2011, at Pacific Street, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $405 CAD, on or about 17:20 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2598, 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.
A20 Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Tri-City News
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