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PoCo picks a route for Fremont JAnis WArren The Tri-CiTy News
Pick the route now, figure out the details later. That was the decision by Port Coquitlam city council Monday as it drew its line for the future Fremont Connector. The controversial alignment for the two-lane road that will one day link Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain with Lougheed Highway in PoCo will follow — for the most part — Devon Road, Prairie Avenue and Burns Road. The choice was made in the best interests of PoCo residents, councillors stressed, and not for the 15,000 new residents who will occupy the eastern Burke neighbourhood of Partington Creek, the area
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where the city of Coquitlam will concentrate most of its growth over the next 15 years. In selecting the Devon route — which went against city planning and engineering managers’ wishes as well as Coquitlam’s — PoCo councillors made clear they wanted as little impact to the residents in the Sun Valley neighbourhood, especially those living on St. Thomas Street, west of the BC Hydro power lines. During an hour-long debate Monday, attended by about a dozen St. Thomas homeowners, PoCo councillors said they wanted to give finality to the issue that has created anxiety in the community for more than a decade. see 3 MONTHS, page A6
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Coquitlam homeowners will pay 2.71% more in property tax this year after council voted unanimously Monday to adopt its fiveyear financial plan. The average Coquitlam homeowner will pay $2,982 this year, approximately $73
more than last year. The increase includes $48 in property tax, $4 for water rates, $13 in sewer and drainage rates and $8 in solid waste charges. Part of the increase will be used to fund the hiring of six RCMP officers at a cost of $891,000.
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Deep under Port Moody, progress is being made on the Evergreen Line tunnel. The tunnel boring machine, which is currently under Clarke Road and Seaview Drive in Port Moody, is making its way uphill towards the south portal at Como Lake Avenue. This is the view of the north portal of the Evergreen Line tunnel taken during a tour of the work site in late January as part of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia Transportation Conference.
More on Tri-City transportation: Tunnelling work and road closures continue; and Bailey bridges between Coquitlam and New Westminster finally open: see page A8
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BEAR SEASON IN THE TRI-CITIES
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on’t even think of leaving your green bin out overnight — especially unlocked — or you could face hefty fines. With bears waking up from their winter hibernation, more wildlife will be seen in the Tri-Cities and local authorities will be patrolling neighbourhoods and commercial areas of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody looking for open garbage and green bins that could spell trouble for hungry bruins. Under the B.C. Wildlife Act, homeowners, business owners and even strata councils could face $230 fines if garbage or other attractants are left out. And for repeat offenders, it could get even more costly — up to $575. The city of Coquitlam has a similar $500 fine for garbage scofflaws but will focus first on education, with warnings for first-time offenders who promise to clean up their act. “If you are continuously leaving out garbage and bears are coming to your neighbourhood, and it could lead to mortality of bears and danger to public, we’re going after you with tickets,” said Sgt. Todd Hunter of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. “It’s a progressive system,” the conservation officer (CO) added, “and $230 is the minimum fine for just having attractants.” Last year, 30 people were fined in the Tri-Cities for leaving out attractants and, in Coquitlam, the city issued 600 warnings. The job of educating people about bears is never-ending, according to Drake Stephens, Coquitlam’s urban wildlife co-ordinator. “It’s much like catching speeders, you pull over one and all the other speeding cars go by.”
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This year, COs will focus on businesses that leave open bins containing food waste. In past years, blueberry farms were the target but Hunter said there are fewer problems in Coquitlam’s agricultural zone because most farmers have erected fences. “It’s improved,” he said, “but we need the businesses to get on board and to help out. They are contributing to a major factor of attracting wildlife to the cities and it does lead to public safety issues.”
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Above: Sgt. Todd Hunter of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service at DeBoville Slough next to a sticker showing the number to call for poaching and wildlife conflict complaints. Far right: Drake Stephens, Coquitlam’s urban wildlife co-ordinator, with a photo published in The Tri-City News, of a large bear that was spotted on the Traboulay PoCo trail over the past few months. Top right: Garbage strewn about by a bear. Schools are also a problem and last year, conservation officers visited most in School District 43, especially those near green belts. COs also chatted with students in the hopes they would bring the message of bear safety to home to their parents. “Our major goal is to reduce the amount of conflict and make it safe and encourage these communities to be bear smart,” Hunter concluded.
SMELLS MATTER
In a matter of days or weeks, denning bears will be up and about but the smell of food left unwrapped in a green bin could lure them away from their natural food — currently, grass and skunk cabbage roots. “Having [the green waste bin] unlocked as few hours as possible is the key there,” said Stephens. Last year, four bears had to be killed in Coquitlam and while that’s fewer than in previous years, Stephens said that would be unnecessary if people look after their attractants.
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Keeping green bins indoors and wrapping up food so it doesn’t smell not only keeps bears away but other animals as well. Stephens recommends wrapping your food waste in paper or putting it in a
compostable paper bag to keep your green bin clean. And you should never place your waste out before 5:30 a.m. on pick up day. “We’re creating a bigger problem with all species if we provide them with lots of food. [Securing waste, keeping green bins clean] is a good practice to have everywhere.” But it’s not just spring, summer and fall when attractants have to be managed. This winter, some bears were up early or didn’t bed down at all, which could lead to problems. According to Ministry of Environment statistics, there were 63 bear sightings between Dec. 31, 2014 and March 2, 2015, with more than half of the sightings in Coquitlam.
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New signs in Coquitlam parks are reminding people that bears do frequent natural green spaces, and even parks where people hang out but these signs have information about bruins, not just the usual warnings. “We’re going for more of an educational message than trying to scare people,” explained Stephens, noting that so far, information signs have been put up at DeBoville Slough as well as in Mundy and Coquitlam River parks. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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• A large male bear has been sighted along the Traboulay PoCo Trail. It doesn’t seem to be causing any problems but could get into garbage if it can’t find enough natural food to eat. • A sow and three cubs have been sighted off Coast Meridian Road in the Hyde Creek area of Port Coquitlam. This bear family could become a problem if they are attracted to green waste bins or open dumpsters behind businesses and restaurants, city officials warn.
It’s time to put away garbage, bird seed, compost and pet food, and to pick up any fruit that has fallen from trees. Bears emerging from hibernation are looking for food and helping themselves to anything they can find. This food-conditioned behaviour increases potential conflicts with people. Whether it’s a dirty barbecue or food scraps in composts, bears only need to locate food once to develop a feeding pattern of returning to an area.
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Other animals, such as young cougars, roam wide in search of unoccupied territory, increasing their chances of wandering into residential communities, parks and campgrounds. Last July, a cougar had to be destroyed in Port Moody because it wouldn’t leave a tree in the backyard of a home Cougars are occasionally spotted in PoMo and Belcarra, attracted to the area because of the deer. Coyote pups are born in the spring and by July are attempting to hunt on their own. For advice on reducing conflicts with wildlife visit the WildSafeBC website at www.wildsafebc.com
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Report human-wildlife conflicts that threaten public safety or result in significant property damage by calling the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line, toll free at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP), or visit the RAPP website at www.rapp.bc.ca
STAYING SAFE
• Do not give food to wildlife. • Remain calm and never approach the animal. • Always keep the animal in front of you and back away slowly — never turn your back and never run. • If you see a wild animal, keep children and pets close or pick them up; if possible, bring children and pets indoors. • If the animal appears interested in you or approaches: Make yourself look as large as possible by waving your arms above your head; and make loud noises, shout at the animal in a loud, aggressive voice or bang pots and pans and throw objects such as rocks and sticks. • Under the Wildlife Act, conservation officers can issue a $230 ticket or notice for a court appearance to residents who do not secure animal attractants. Residents who leave items out that attract dangerous wildlife could also be issued a Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order. Failure to comply with such an order carries a $575 fine.
What wildlife are you seeing in your neighbourhood or in the great outdoors? Send us your photos or links to videos your YouTube channel and help us remind people to clean up their bear attractants. Please email newsroom@tricitynews.com or dstrandberg@tricitynews.com, or tweet @TriCityNews or @dstrandbergTC.
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The chafer beetle infestation will cost Coquitlam taxpayers an estimated $250,000 in remediation work and more money may be necessary to upgrade lawns on city land that are vulnerable to the pest. According to a city staff report, 55,000 sq. m of the city’s 682,000 sq. m of civic landscape, or 8%, has been affected by the beetle and the animals — including raccoons and crows — that eat it. The bulk of the damage has been concentrated in the city’s western and central neighbourhoods while city land on Westwood Plateau and in northeast Coquitlam have been relatively untouched. One piece of city land that has been particularly hard hit is the Robinson Memorial Cemetery, which has seen 33% of its lawn area affected by the pest. “Based on this assessment, a turf remediation program has been developed and will commence shortly,” the report stated. “It is expected that this insect will continue to be
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tained are less likely to see the kind of destruction that has hit some properties. For this reason, sports fields have managed to avoid some of the issues facing properties that are only passively maintained. Staff is recommending the city step up its maintenance efforts, adding irrigation and lawn alternatives when it is possible. A budget request for the additional work will be made in 2016. Coun. Chris WIlson voiced some concerns about the additional irrigation, saying that this could send the wrong message to residents when the city has for years been encouraging water conservation and limited lawn sprinkling. “We are going to be advocating that people have healthier lawns, which means they will have to
water it more,” he said during Monday’s meeting. “We are going to be watering our grass more often.” While additional irrigation of city land would likely require more water, staff said that the city’s automated sprinkler system ensures lawns are watered at off-peak times, like in the middle of the night. Watering grass during cooler times of day also increases the amount that can soak into the ground, maximizing efficiency. The $250,000 in estimated remediation work will come from a number of sources, according to the staff report. The damage at Robinson Memorial will be paid for with $30,000 in cemetery fees while $50,000 for the United Boulevard area will come from a Pacific Reach specified maintenance fund the city maintains. Another $70,00 can be covered through the city’s regular park operations budget and an additional $100,000 for the remediation was approved by council on Monday night.
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In doing so, PoCo council also set a timeline of three months to have the Fremont alignment settled once and for all with Coquitlam. “We’re building a road that will accommodate a lot of Coquitlam’s growth,” Mayor Greg Moore told reporters after the vote. “I think we need to build a road that will respect our residents and I think Coquitlam needs to work with us to ensure that they also respect our residents and build their alignment to connect with where we think it’s appropriate.” Moore’s motion to run the Fremont Connector up Devon to Lincoln Avenue — rather than Cedar Drive or near the BC Hydro right of way, east of Fremont Street — specified the route would have to be at least 150 m away from St. Thomas residents’ backyards; his motion was met with a round of applause from the crowd. But councillors Mike Forrest and Dean Washington voted against the motion, saying they didn’t want to define a distance as it would tie city staff’s hands in planning the route. Still, south of Prairie
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MAYOR GREG MOORE Avenue, councillors unanimously supported an alignment that would run the full length of Burns Road — with four lanes — curving slightly at the Prairie intersection at the north end of Burns. Council turned down Moore and Coun. Glenn Pollock’s earlier suggestion to cut through agricultural land, between Burns and Fremont (near Riverside Drive). Running Fremont right up Burns would save money, Forrest argued, and would impact only one house at 620 Prairie Ave. In a separate vote, council also unanimously agreed to keep Prairie Avenue as a twolane arterial route — and not double it — to “not encourage more traffic,” Moore said. Jozsef Dioszeghy, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineer-
ing and public works, told The Tri-City News Tuesday his staff have been talking to Port Coquitlam officials about Fremont “and the Devon Road alignment is entirely within Port Coquitlam. We don’t have an issue with that.” The concern, he said, is the tie-in at Devon, Lincoln and Fremont at the Coquitlam border, and how traffic will flow without having too much impact on property and the environment. “We identified our preference as the BC Hydro [right of way] alignment,” Dioszeghy said. “The biggest challenge is purely technical… We are more than prepared to work with Port Coquitlam. I do appreciate they have to represent their residents, just as Coquitlam has to represents ours.” jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
Residential property tax bills in Port Coquitlam will go up 1.49% this year, a jump of $29 for an average single-family home. But city councillors say if they were not tucking away cash to pay for a new recreation complex and longterm infrastructure work, taxes would have likely gone down, like they did last year. On Monday, council unanimously gave three bylaw readings to the $91-million budget — a document that council said was shaped on the overwhelming feedback from residents. Last month, the city received more than 800 responses to the draft financial plan, including 1,100 requests for improvements, Coun. Darrell Penner said. Coun. Mike Forrest commended the community for its involvement, noting the city has struggled in the past to get public input. As a result of the feedback, he said, “we have sharpened our pencils a lot” to accommodate demands. “We worked very hard and we’re lifting up every stone to look for savings and efficiencies,” Mayor Greg Moore said after the meeting. Among the efficiencies are $675,900 in savings, including: • $400,000 to modify funding sources for the RCMP contract to include prior-year surpluses from vacancies; • $164,700 to absorb base inflation increase costs into
existing budgets; • $40,700 to reduce maintenance of sports fields that see low use; • $36,700 to reduce the library materials budget; • and $33,800 to reduce the human resources legal budget and the development services consulting budget. Also not on the list are more Mounties for this year; by contrast, Coquitlam, which shares a detachment with PoCo, has hired six for 2015. “We looked at the crime statistics and it’s hard to justify putting more money into RCMP at this point when your crime rate is either decreasing or staying flat,” Moore told The Tri-City News. In a statement, Coquitlam RCMP Supt. Claude Wilcott, said: “The Coquitlam detachment is dedicated to providing
a quality service to the citizens of Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra and will continue to do so working in partnership with the respective mayors and councils. We are also committed to work with our municipal partners to determine resource levels and make best use of the resources we have.” Meanwhile, as part of its 2015 budget, council also set aside $2.76 million in onetime enhancements, paid out of surpluses and reserve accounts. They include: • planning, designing and public consultation for the new recreation complex ($1.5 million); • chafer beetle control on city lands ($104,200); • purchase of a cityowned May Day float ($55,000); • exterior decorative lighting for city hall ($75,000); • Christmas lighting for
the Coast Meridian Road and Prairie Avenue area ($40,000); • review/update of DCC bylaws ($40,000); • additional costs for fire hall #2 renovation ($70,000); • demolition of the Fraser Health Authority-leased building on Wilson Avenue ($200,000); • and additional costs for the waste cart lock program ($141,000). Coun. Dean Washington, who chairs the city’s new budget subcommittee, said council is making strides “in the right direction” with its finances and looks forward to making next year’s budget more reader-friendly so more residents can get involved in the plan. Final adoption of the 2015 budget is scheduled for the April 13 city council meeting. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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The new Mounties will be used in high-crime areas, with additional patrols expected in Town Centre and around the new Evergreen Line stations, which will be open in 2016. The city will use $500,000 of the new money for parks and capital funding, which will support the city’s parks master planning process, and an additional $500,000 is needed for facility and maintenance funding. Other spending items include: • $243,000 for parks and recreation program funding for services in the city’s rec centres; • $218,000 to upgrade outdated systems at Coquitlam Public Library; • $121,000 to hire an arts and culture manager; • $100,000 for road and streetscape rehabilitation; • $75,000 for administrative support; • and $50,000 for new gear for firefighters. As part of the city’s taxshift policy, which aims to balance out the tax rates between residential and commercial property owners, the latter will only see a 1.71% rise this year. The combined tax increase when commercial and residential are combined is 2.34%. While the city has sought to diversify its revenue
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A plan that will guide Coquitlam’s sports facility usage for the next decade was approved by city council Monday evening. Consultant services will be required to complete the report, which will address the city’s long-term ice rink needs and short-term capacity challenges. Council has proposed to use between $40,000 and $50,000 to complete the report, which will consider future population growth, demographics, sport participation and expected arena use. Coun. Craig Hodge said the draft report outlines the need for joint facilities and he wants to see opportunities to build future ice facilities next to pools
streams, the largest amount of its income comes from property tax (52%). Another 25% comes from fees, rates and service charges while 8% comes from a sewer parcel fee, 4% comes from grants, 3% comes from ca-
and gymnasiums. “I want to know numbers and I want to see details in this because this has been a long time coming,” Hodge said. “Our sports community and the public who use the facilities deserve to know what our plans are for the next couple of years and what our plans are for 10 years from now as our population grows, as our city grows and, in some cases, as different sports emerge.” The future of the Planet Ice facility should also be discussed, Hodge said. That facility is currently operated in partnership with the municipality, and council has the option of letting the city’s lease run out and taking ownership of the four rinks. According to the parks, recreation and culture draft master plan, partici-
sino revenue and 2% comes from investment income. Mayor Richard Stewart noted that Monday’s budget vote was the first time in 10 years that a financial plan was passed unanimously. In previous years,
pation in a number of ice sports and the demand for ice time is continually growing. The final arena services and facility strategy evaluation is to start in April and be completed by November. During Monday’s meeting, Coun. Bonita Zarrillo expressed her concerns about the need for other types of recreational space. “I just wanted to make sure when these terms of reference go to the consultant, it’s not all about hockey games,” she said. “We have to incorporate everybody. Zarrillo added: “There are so many strategy documents being prepared right now, I would hate to see the arts and culture one lose priority because it has been in the works longer than this one.”
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A group of Dr. Charles Best secondary school students learned a history lesson about Canada’s participation in the Second World War and performed a service of their own during a spring break tour of France. The 17 students and three sponsor teachers spent a few hours cleaning up litter on Juno Beach as part of their commemoration and study of D-Day, which took place nearly 71 years ago. “The act of cleaning the beaches functioned two-fold for the students,” teacher Greg Sutherland said in an email. “Most evidently, it was a way to honour the sacrifices made by
the young men who risked, and in many cases gave, their lives in the pursuit of the freedoms that are enjoyed today in both Canada and France. But it also enabled students to see, firsthand, how a significant piece of Canadian history can fall into disrepair if we don’t take our responsibilities as citizens seriously.” The effort was also appreciated by Marie-Eve Vaillancourt of the Juno Beach Centre, who commented on the students’ interest in maintaining Canadian history. In addition to cleaning up Juno beach, the students braved the windy elements to visit Omaha Beach to learn more about the efforts of Canadian and other Allied forces in the June 6,
1944 D-Day invasion. The event was part of spring break tour in which the students visited other war memorial and tourist sites, including Notre Dame cathedral, where they crossed paths with another group of Tri-City students from Centennial secondary. According to the Canadian War Museum, 14,000 Canadians were among the nearly 150,000 Allied troops who landed or parachuted into the invasion area. They assaulted a beachfront code-named “Juno,” where soldiers encountered German machine guns, mines and booby-traps but persevered and the invasion was considered a success. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Expanded transit would help Metro Vancouver be healthier The Editor, I went to medical school because I wanted to make people healthier. It became clear early in my career that by specializing in public health and preventive medicine, and by addressing the root causes of injury and disease, I could contribute to saving millions of lives over the course of my career and for generations to come. That’s what I’ve been devoted to: working with people in our communities to promote programs, policies, and investments that protect people from health risks. It’s my job and professional responsibility. I’m writing today to urge Metro Vancouver residents to vote Yes in the transportation referendum. Why vote Yes? Because we care for our neighbours — students, seniors and working families who rely on transit, protected bike paths and safe streets for daily life and basic wellbeing.
The transportation improvements that would be funded by an increase of 0.5% in the provincial sales tax would enable thousands of people in our region to shrink their commuting time and gain easier access to a lifeline of services, jobs, education opportunities, friends and family. The resulting increase in physical activity, better air quality, increased access to essential services, more time with friends and family, and fewer car crashes will lower risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, social isolation, mental illness and injury. This is one of the most critical decisions that we can make for public health in the Lower Mainland probably for this decade and many more to come. You can help make it happen. Dr. Shovita Padhi, Medical Health Officer for the Tri-Cities
Not confident tax cash would not be wasted The Editor, Am I confident that TransLink will be more responsible with the money from the proposed 0.5% sales tax increase than they have been to date, if the referendum passes? And do I have faith that won’t increase to 1% or 2% or even more if TransLink discovers that 0.5% isn’t enough? Definitely not. The amount of waste that TransLink is responsible for is atrocious. TransLink is a bottomless pit that is already raking in our tax dollars from gaso-
line, parking, property taxes and BC Hydro levies. If you have a hole in a bucket, the common sense approach is to repair it before you add any more water. Before we are asked to give any more money to a badly broken system such as TransLink, there needs to be a major reduction of waste and some definite accountability in place. The increase might be a drop in the bucket for the mayors, many of whom earn six-figure salaries, but it’s a different matter for low-income
families and seniors. If the Yes side wins, my concern is that TransLink will say that 0.5% isn’t enough because of unforeseen expenses/ increased prices since previous estimates were done, and this tax will keep escalating on a regular basis for the rest of our lives. I will be voting No until they stop wasting our money and give us more information about possible future increases in this tax. L. Mackintosh, Coquitlam
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Donation limits were early topic for committee The Editor, Re. “Is limiting election spending enough?” (The Tri-City News, March 18). I think it’s important to inform your readers about the work being done by the bi-partisan committee of the B.C. legislature on local election finance reform. My colleague, BC Liberal MLA Linda Reimer said, “The committee is simply following the recommendations of the Local Government Elections Task Force” (localelectionstaskforce.gov.bc.ca). But the committee, in its first round of consultations with British Columbians, heard volumes about the need for a limit on donation amounts. Three of us on the committee, all NDP MLAs, supported the idea of researching and
MLA SELINA ROBINSON addressing donation limits as well. Unfortunately, MLA Reimer and her four other BC Liberal colleagues on the committee were not interested in seeking to expand our work, which would have increased fairness and access to the democratic process. Selina Robinson, MLA, CoquitlamMaillardville
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The plan Metro Vancouver mayors crafted last June tried to offer something for every resident and every part of the region to keep local councils on side and appeal for votes. The 0.5% regional sales tax they proposed to pay for it, dubbed the Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax, effectively raises the PST charged in the region to 7.5%. The Congestion Improvement Tax is estimated to raise $250 million a year, which would fund the region’s share of the projects, with the rest to come from the provincial and federal governments. The big ticket items are three light rail lines in Surrey at a cost of $2.1 billion and the $2-billion subway in Vancouver, extending SkyTrain’s Millennium Line west along the Broadway corridor to Arbutus. The plan says the light rail lines from Surrey Centre on 104 Avenue to Guildford and down King George Boulevard to Newton would come within seven years (city officials have said they think the Guildford line could be built within four years) while the longer LRT line down Fraser Highway to Langley City could take 12 years. Better bus and other transit service would come
much faster. The plan calls for 400 more buses, increasing bus service by 25% across the region. Much of the increased service would come south of the Fraser and in other relatively underserved areas, greatly increasing the number of residents who are within walking distance of frequent transit, defined as routes running 15 minutes or better all day. Eleven new B-Line express bus routes would be added to speed passengers along major corridors with few stops. The ones to be launched in the first five years of the plan are: Surrey Centre to Langley; Scott Road to Newton via Scott and 72nd; Maple Ridge to Coquitlam; Richmond-Brighouse to Metrotown; Dundarave to Phibbs on the North Shore; Downtown Vancouver to SFU Burnaby; and JoyceCollingwood to UBC via 41st Avenue.
Later B-Lines in the plan are Newton to White Rock (an extension of the existing 96 B-Line in Surrey); Langley to Pitt Meadows; Metrotown to Capilano University via Willingdon; Lynn Valley to Downtown Vancouver; and Downtown Vancouver to Southeast Marine Drive. SeaBus service would increase 50% early in the plan, providing sailings every 15 minutes all day and every 10 minutes at peak times. Night bus service would increase 80% and HandyDart service would get a 30% increase to serve the elderly and disabled. SkyTrain and Canada Line upgrades would get more than $800 million for 220 new cars to increase capacity and 10 more train cars would be added to carry more West Coast Express passengers from the Tri-Cities as well as Mission and Ridge Meadows. Expo Line ser-
vice would increase 50%. Other capital money would flow to new or expanded transit exchanges. The biggest road project in the plan is the $1-billion replacement of the Pattullo Bridge with a new four-lane bridge, expandable to six lanes. The new bridge would be tolled and No side critics say it shouldn’t be in the plan at all because it will likely be built and tolled no matter the outcome of the vote. The plan includes $36 million a year in increased money for road upgrades and maintenance on corridors such as Fraser Highway, Kingsway and Knight Street. Another $13 million a year would go to add 2,700 km of bikeways or trafficseparated cycling lanes, including completion of the Central Valley Greenway and B.C. Parkway routes. jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel
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Turpel-Lafond to speak Mary Ellen TurpelLafond, the province’s advocate for the rights of children and youth, will visit the David Lam campus of Douglas College for a public talk next Monday. Turpel-Lafond, who
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with the child welfare system. She also provides oversight to the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The free, public talk on March 30 takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Room
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for veterans A war hero and champion of the Royal Canadian Legion who volunteered for years with the Coquitlam branch died last week. Elsley Foulds was 94. But while Foulds will be remembered for helping war veterans through the annual poppy drive and other initiatives, it was his love for his wife, Yetty, that will be his legacy. “Dad found the love of his life in our mom and, to his dying day, was still calling her ‘Darling,’” daughter Stella Viagoni wrote in an email to The Tri-City News. “Mom adored our dad and always saw him as the handsome, brave soldier that liberated her and her country of Holland. We would see their love for each other all the time, whether it be them walking hand-in-hand or dancing on the dance floor.” Born on a small Saskatchewan farm, Foulds was one of six children. He joined the army and served in the medical corps in the Second World War, arriving in Normandy on D-Day (June 6, 1944). It was during his time in Europe that he met Yetty and the couple married at the end of the war. The pair moved to
Coquitlam in 1947, raising 10 children — six boys and four girls. And over their nearly 70-year marriage, the Foulds welcomed 23 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren — always keeping an open door for friends and family. Foulds, who was of Métis descent, was recognized for his war efforts and for helping with the Coquitlam Legion branch. He assisted many veterans with obtaining pensions, spoke at Coquitlam schools on Remembrance Day and, last month at the branch, received the highest French military honour: the Legion of Honour. “It was a huge turnout,” Legion Branch 263 president Wayne Melymick said. “Elsley was overwhelmed… He was a hero. The finest gentleman.” Melymick said a funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in New Westminster, where the Legion branch will have its colour party, executive and members present; a Legion piper and bugler will also play.
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Her moves moved her to help others move, too Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
A Port Coquitlam mom whose business helps people move to new cities is herself flying off to a new city after winning a pitch contest for high-tech startups run by women. “It’s exciting,” said Lori Crump, whose online business Base (www.baseyourself.com and @baseyourself) helps professionals with relocation assistance. Crump herself has moved to Ireland, Australia and Indonesia to work but has never been to New York, where she’ll be given VIP treatment and a chance to network with other businesses that could help her achieve her goals. The Vinetta Project
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resident, who is developing a platform for Base. When it is fully functional, it will help people get information such as personalized to-do lists, documentation — such as how to a get a driver’s licence — budgeting tools and cost of living comparisons as well as details on schools and neighbourhoods. The goal is to help people plan and track their move, and Crump has made connections with ambassadors in cities along the west coast for those who need temporary accommodations and other support. This is a service not typically available to smaller businesses looking to hire from out of town. “They don’t have the tools they could pass on to their em-
ployees,” Crump said. To help her develop her business, Crump got initial funding from FutureCanada, a non-profit that helps young entrepreneurs get launched, and took a seven-week course on marketing and business plan development called Kick offered by spring.is and available in Coquitlam starting March 23. Now, thanks to The Vinetta Project, she’ll soon be off to the east coast to see about developing contacts there.
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Soroptimist teams with Coq. Foundation for special fund Soroptimist International of the TriCities has been improving the lives of women and girls for more than 15 years and, with the help of the Coquitlam Foundation, it has launched a new fund. The fund will provide assistance to women and girls in the Tri-Cities. Bursaries and scholarships from the fund will support educational programs, skills development and career training, and grants will also be provided to
support women and girls suffering from poverty or homelessness, or requiring shelter. As well, financial assistance will be given to support programs that educate, empower and enable women and girls in the area of health and wellness and protection against domestic violence. Janet Toddington, chair of the Coquitlam Foundation board, announced the creation of the fund Feb. 28 at Soroptimists’ Give Her
Wings Gala in Port Moody. “We are very pleased the Soroptimists have give us the opportunity to manage and help build this important fund,” Toddington said in a press release. “We look forward to seeing the fruits of the Soroptimists’ good work in the years to come.” The Coquitlam Foundation is registered with Canada Revenue Agency as a charitable organization; for more information, visit www.coquitlamfoundation.com.
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Infant growth Friday’s topic Place Maillardville has been hosting a number of guest speakers for its Baby’s First Two Years series and the final session takes place Frodau at the Coquitlam French rec centre, located at 1200 Cartier Ave. The last speaker on March 27 is Keri Venz, an infant development consultant, SFSCL, on infant child growth and development. Baby’s 1st 2 Years is a free program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months. It’s an opportunity to learn from guest speakers and to enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment. This is a drop-in program, so there is no need to register. For more information, call 604-933-6146 or visit www.placemaillardville.ca.
FOUNDATION NEEDS EXEC. DIR. Coquitlam Foundation is looking for a new executive director following the resignation of Dale Clarke. The foundation is now accepting applications for the part-time position of executive director. Details of the position can be found on the foundation’s website at www.coquitlamfoundation.com. Expressions of interest and resumes should be directed to foundation chair Janet Toddington at jtoddington@coquitlamfoundation.com. Meantime, the foundation’s grants committee will soon start evaluating this year’s applications for grants, bursaries and scholarships. The awards will be distributed on the evening of June 17 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.
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True crime page-turners fascinate like fiction A GOOD READ IRENE JAKSE
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hat is our fascination with true crime stories? Is it the love of a mystery solved and justice served? Do we want to understand the inner workings of the criminal mind? Or could it be simple morbid curiosity? Whatever the reason, true crime stories continue to intrigue us, including... • The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago by Douglas Perry: What is happening to the women of Chicago? They seem to be increasingly dangerous… especially to their husbands and boyfriends. In a time when women were supposed to be interested only in recipes, housework and the comfort of their men, the world had truly gone mad. Readers will recognize Beulah Annan as “Roxie Hart,” who even had the Richard Gere-like razzamatazz lawyer. The story of these women on murderesses’ row provides a fascinating take on the criminal justice system, sensational journalism and the very incorrect notion that women could not possibly drink, swear and handle a gun. • The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness and Murder by Charles Graeber: This true story of a man dubbed “The Angel of Death” reads like a suspense novel. He marries and has children but spends his time at work deciding who will die. It is amazing how many times Cullen was fired from one hospital only to be hired by another. Evidence was hard to gather. The strain on the confidential informant intensifies as the police push to get the confession they need to convict. Informant Amy is on an emotional rollercoaster fighting back feelings of guilt and risking her career in the process —
but isn’t there just a bit of a thrill at being part of the investigation? • Justice for Jassi (A True Life Tragedy) by Fabian Dawson, Harbinder Singh Sewak and Jupinderjit Singh: This is the story behind the killing of Jaswinder
Kaur Sidhu of Maple Ridge, who returns to India and secretly marries her true love. One night, they are attacked by contract killers who abduct Jassi and leave her new husband for dead. She is taken to a deserted farmhouse, brutally as-
saulted, then gagged and tied to a chair as her killers end her life with a sacred Sikh sword. It took 11 years for the RCMP to arrest Jassi’s mother and uncle for orchestrating her murder. This story spurred thousands of people around the world to sign petitions protesting honour killings. It is hard for many people to grasp the cultural mindset that makes killing to uphold honour acceptable. • Straight Flush by Ben Mezrich: Here’s a different type of crime story. AbsolutePoker.com was the brainchild of six college friends who took a basement poker game to insane online heights. The six frat brothers believed that they were just
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building a company out of a favourite American pastime. Mezrich tells a compelling story that reads like good fiction. With Brent Beckley’s return to the United States to stand trial, what happened to the others makes the reader wonder about the inequity of justice meted out. Add to that the Department of Justice concludes that online poker should not face criminal charges under the Wire Act — after Beckley was sentenced. • Three Weeks in October:
The Manhunt for a Serial Sniper by Charles A. Moose: October 2002. For 23 days, the citizens of North Carolina were too afraid to leave their homes or let their children out to play. Random snipers were out there attacking victims ranging from 13 to 72 years old with no discernible pattern of whom or where they would strike next. Montgomery County, Maryland police chief Charles A. Moose was determined to catch the snipers and bring them to
justice. Working with teams of law enforcement agencies, Moose was tireless. This book provides all the details of the 23-day horror and the background of the two snipers, one only 17 years old. You can find true crime in many forms at your local library. Librarians would be happy to investigate for you. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Irene Jakse works at Port Moody Public Library.
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TRI-CITY ODDITIES
Big tea cup holds some memories Cup offers comfort to woman grieving loss Sarah Payne
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A quirky public art addition in Port Moody’s Glenayre neighbourhood is offering residents and passersby a burst of early spring colour in the form of a giant pink tea cup. It’s also providing some much-needed comfort for Pat Cook as she grieves the loss of her beloved partner of 28 years, Joe Robertson. It was Robertson who spotted the tea cup in the shop of a friend who does concrete work and knew he had to have it. The friend obliged and the couple brought it home, cleaned it up, painted it and placed it in the front yard last September. “After it was up, I sent a picture to my kids and said, ‘Joe’s latest!’” Cook said. Robertson was always doing something creative and fun to get a smile out of those around him, she said, whether it was going all out with Christmas and Easter decorations or whipping up a fresh loaf of bread to enjoy with friends. (A professional baker for 43 years, he took his craft so seriously that he hauled a 140 lb. bag of flour south every winter because he said the American gluten didn’t work for his bread.)
In fact, they painted the tea cup pink in honour of Cook’s daughter, who is battling cancer, in a shade that matches the cancer awareness bracelets they’ve worn for the past couple of years. “She thought it was wonderful,” Cook said, particularly since she’d been close to Joe. “She was absolutely flabbergasted and absolutely delighted.” Faithful snowbirds who travelled to Yuma, Ariz. for nearly six months every year, the couple were big fans of warm, sunny weather. So when Robertson asked Cook to paint a palm tree on the tea cup, she obliged, though she jokes that the final product ended up looking more like a marijuana leaf. “An artist, I am not,” she said matter-of-factly before adding, “He was just a super, super guy.” They had stowed the tea cup away when they left for their latest trip south, planning to pull it out again upon their return. After Robertson died last fall at their Arizona trailer at the age of 83, Cook made the difficult decision to stay on, leaning on their close network of fellow snowbirds for comfort. Then, when she returned earlier this month, their house-sitter had put the tea cup back in the yard to help cheer Cook up. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Anger, stress & drug-related issues covered Share Alcohol and Drug Program is offering its free weekly education series running through May 6 — including one session tonight (March 25). The program is open to everyone in the community and will offer important information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, or for those concerned about their use. It will help those people affected by others’ use, to understand addicts and addictive behaviour. Sessions run Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Share, second floor, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody and topics will vary from week to week as outlined below, with the format consisting of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion. • March 25: Anger — understanding your anger and learning how to manage it more effectively. • April 1: Stress — learning how to cope with little and big problems without using. • April 8: Mental Illness, Depression and Addiction. Understanding the links between the mental illness and addiction will be tonight’s goal. • April 15: Relapse prevention — discussion on the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done. • April 22: Substance affected: How others misuse of alcohol and drugs affects us. How to help others. • May 6: Stage II Recovery — Life in the Future. For more information, phone 604-936-3900.
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The large pink tea cup at her Glenayre home reminds Pat Cook (right) of her late partner Joe Robertson (above).
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TC CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 26
• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Pine Crt., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496. • City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org. • An Evening at the Museum with Kucki Low, 7 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 150-2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo. Low will speak about “The Inspirational Life of South Africa’s First Female Airline Pilot.” Info: www.kuckilow. com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.
MARCH 27: SENIORS’ FORUM
• Tri-City Community Seniors’ Forum, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; provincial, federal MLAs plus local mayors will talk about seniors issues; keynote speaker is B.C. Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s seniors’ advocate. Event is free but registration required at seniorsforum.eventbrite.ca. Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. Public is invited to attend the meeting, learn about what society does and tour the hatchery. Info: hcws.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 2
• City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated
email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/calendar to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
• Fundraising gala for Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity, Dogwood Pavilion; doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.; bar service, live and silent auctions, door prize draws and entertainment featur-
ing Duo San Samaara, a contortion and aerial acrobat act (duosansamaara.com); also: DJ, photo booth and more. Theme is “masquerade,” so bring a fun mask; if you don’t have one, there will be a limited supply available at the door in exchange for a small donation. Tickets: $44.80, available by emailing info@crccs.ca or calling 604-723-6889; Jen, 604339-6658. Info: crccs.ca. • Tri-City Wordsmiths, a writing group, meets, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox
Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Speaker: Sadiq Somjee on “Building Books and Selling Stories: A DIY Guide to Self-Publishing;” Somjee is a 30-year IT veteran and artist/graphic novelist who will be demonstrating some online publishing tools and creation of a simple blog. The meeting will conclude with a chance to chat with the author and network with other area writers. Space is limited. Registration & info: 604-475-2875 or pandorabee1@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 • Port Moody Station Museum Easter Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine: Easter Egg Hunt and other entertainment. Admission: $5, cash only. Admission allows children to hunt for marbles and exchange them for chocolate eggs (special area reserved for toddlers); visit with the Easter Bunny; and more. Info: portmoodymuseum.org.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28
• 12th Coquitlam Scouts bottle drive, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; pickup area is from King Albert Avenue, south to Cape Horn Avenue, west to Montgomery Street and east to Mariner Way. Donations of all refundable containers can be left on your doorstep in bags or boxes marked “12th Coquitlam” if you will not be at home. You may also drop off empties at Mundy Road elementary school (corner of Austin Avenue and Mundy Street). If your house is missed, email bottles@12thcoquitlamscouting.ca and pickup will be arranged. Donations accepted year round. Info: 604-937-3693. • Shred-it fundraiser, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parkland elementary school, 1563 Regan Ave., Coquitlam to benefit the school PAC; have all your paper documents shredded securely while you wait – $10 per grocery bag or $20 per bankers box full of paper. Info: parklandshredit@ gmail.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 30
• Share Family and Community Services presents free information session for parents and caregivers: how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol, 7-9 p.m., Share, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. RSVP: Tanya, 604936-3900 Ext. 175.
You can vote YES in the transportation and transit referendum knowing that the tax money collected will go to pay for the critical transportation and transit improvements needed in the region.
Jim Pattison’s Public Accountability Committee will monitor and ensure that the funds raised will be spent wisely and responsibly and used only for the infrastructure they are meant to pay for.
The ACCounTAbiLiTy PLedge inCLudes: • Full oversight by Jim Pattison’s Public Accountability Committee • All funds managed separate from TransLink • Annual public audit and reporting
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
• Deadline for applications for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary $1,000 bursary. Bursary will be awarded to a graduating student living in the TriCities and planning on pursuing a post-secondary education in health care. Further eligibility details and application forms are available at all Tri-City secondary schools and at the ERH gift shop. Info: Diana, 604-936-6189.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 7 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Speaker: Dr. Harrington, urologist. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.
SENIORS • Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam. No group experience necessary. Info & registration: Rhea, 604937-6964. • Stroke Recovery Association of BC, Coquitlam branch at Dogwood Pavilion invites people recovering from stroke and their caregivers most Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship, 624 Poirier St. (enter off Winslow Avenue). Info: Margaret, 604-9276093 or mhansen@coquitlam.ca. • Share is running a free seniors’ support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem. Info and registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964. • Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30
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• Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ from the Tri-Cities who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game and an ability to make it around the bases. There are teams playing out of both Town Centre Park and Mundy Park, with practices and games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and the season starting as soon as weather permits (March or April). Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca, or Barry, 604-9368436 or the.langs@shaw.ca.
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a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778-285-4873 or 604-4642252. • Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo; if you love to sing and have fun, you can join – no auditions. The choir, which has been going for 43 years, sings twice a month at seniors’ residences in the Tri-Cities and at other events. Info: Teresa, 604-942-5144 or Ann, 604-464-5580. • Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’
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concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the TriCities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604933-6098. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 or info@burquest. org.
• ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free one-hour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 or ceas@ telus.net. • Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-9411745.
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• Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for their support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah.mian@parentsupportbc.ca. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/ or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help.
• Share Family and Community Services will be offering a Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use on Tuesdays through March 11, at Share, 2615 Clarke St. (2nd floor), Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-9366969. • RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate nonperishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@ gmail.com. • A new group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604-525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested
by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-9417111. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@ shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www. girlguides.ca or call 1-800565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info
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Port Coquitlam’s Nicole Hillman was the first writer to be chosen for the city of Port Coquitlam’s artist-in-residence program. Her stint ended March 12 at the Gathering Place, located in the Leigh Square Community Arts Village directly beside PoCo city hall.
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Three months in the ‘Living Room’ JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS
For the past three months, Port Coquitlam writer and editor Nicole Hillman has welcomed guests into her “Living Room.” Thing is, it’s not exactly hers. Her “Living Room” is what the performance/ exhibition space in the Gathering Place used to be called before the city changed it in January to recognize former city councillor — and arts champion — Michael Wright. But it’s the room where Hillman has felt most comfortable, from a professional standpoint, as she has chatted with visitors to the Leigh Square Community Arts Village and had her creative juices flowing all winter long. From the start of 2015
until mid-March, Hillman was PoCo’s official artist-inresidence — a little-known program that has brought in professional local artists to ply their craft over a three-month stint. And in the past year or so, the “Living Room” has hosted artists working and teaching in a variety of disciplines although Hillman is its first scribe. A graduate of the Southbank Writing Program and The Writer’s Studio, Hillman has had a wealth of material to choose from her array of visitors. She’s had people walk through the gallery to admire the current exhibit by the Spanish duo Olliemoonsta. She’s had comments from parks staff and passersby who have shared stories or posted magnet poetry messages on her community board or tickled the ivories or take
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Want to apply for the Port Coquitlam artist-inresidence program? Here are the deadlines: • May 20: July to September residency • Sept. 3: October to December residency • Nov. 15: January to April 2016 residency Candidates wanting to learn more about an upcoming intake by calling 604-927-8442 or emailing kims@portcoquitlam.ca.
Green Fools Theatre starts its residency in Port Coquitlam on April 1. note of her funky purple typewriter. And there have been a few vagrants stroll in to take a nap in her “Living Room” as well. “It’s been really wonderful just soak-
ing in the atmosphere,” she said, looking around the light-filled circular gallery during her last week of residency. “In fact, it’s been one of the best things I’ve ever done. I’ve had a lot of inspiration.” Though artists-in-residence tend to use their time to produce a body of work for a future show, Hillman said she isn’t quite sure yet what she’ll make out of her three months. But distilling it for a publication is top
of mind for Hillman, who is also a Friends of Leigh Square board member and is now curating an exhibit focusing on stigma, with PoCo visual artist and friend Diane Moran. The city considers its artist-in-residence program a success, a chance to give local artists a boost while also allowing the public to “bump into art” at a civic facility with the aim to make art more mainstream and less intimidat-
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ing, a spokesperson said. Artists lucky enough to win a three-month spot are specifically asked to interact with the community as much as possible — whether it be to watch the artist work in a live setting, take part in an activity or simply talk about current and future projects and cultural trends. PoCo resident Jennie Easdale, the co-artistic director of the Calgarybased Green Fools Theatre Society, said her group is looking forward to taking the next residency slot. From April 1 to June 30, the non-profit ensemble made up of “writers, musicians, painters, sculptors, inventors, teachers, singers, actors, acrobats and clowns” — but mostly Easdale — will create, perform and teach physical theatre arts. Though it’s known for
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touring the world, the municipal residency will be a first for Green Fools. “We will be designing and constructing masks and puppets for the main portion of the residency,” Easdale said, noting the May 20 to June 5 period will include music composition and rehearsals in the lead up to a June 6 preview; the following week will be the formal performance of an all-ages show, titled Peep. Easdale said she’ll need volunteers to help paint and construct sets. “As well, we encourage the community to watch the production in process and provide their thoughts and ideas to the piece,” she said. • To check out Green Fools’ work, visit the Gathering Place at Leigh Square on weekdays (except Thursdays) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from April 1 to June 30.
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AND THE CDMF REPS ARE... Young competitors in this year’s Coquitlam District Music Festival who won a place at the provincials will show their stuff on Sunday. The honours concert for those who were chosen to represent the TriCities at the Performing Arts Festival will be held on March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Hyde Creek community church (2145 Nova Scotia St., Port Coquitlam); bursaries will also be given out.
A total of 11 CDMF representatives will be at the provincials in Powell River in May, trying for a top spot in the categories of classical voice, piano, musical theatre and speech. Admission to the PoCo honours concert is by donation.
SUMMER FUN
Registration for one of the most popular summer arts camps in the Tri-Cities opens on Sunday.
Summer Fun! for kids at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts starts its sign up at 9 a.m. on March 29. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca for details.
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Kids 10 and younger can dye Easter eggs, watch a puppet show and enjoy crafts at the fifth annual Easter Arts celebration in Port Coquitlam next weekend. Call 604-927-7529 or visit experienceit.ca.
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VISUAL ARTS
Spring art from the FCA Three artists showing their work in the spring Federation of Canadian Artists’ show that opens tomorrow (Thursday) in Port Coquitlam have won cash prizes. Emerging artist Amy J. Dyck of Langley was awarded the top accolade of $100 for her oil figure painting titled The Vessel
while Heidi Lambert of Maple Ridge scored $75 for her watercolour Pretty in Pink. Third place and $50 was given to Jolanta K McPherson of Mission for Farm Fresh. The 50 paintings submitted online by members of the Fraser Valley chapter were juried by FCA signature members Perry
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and Chilliwack, including oils, encaustics, acrylics, watercolours, pen and ink and graphite drawings. And the public can meet the artists at an opening reception, which will be held on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (beside PoCo city hall). The exhibit runs until April 27.
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Coquitlam painter Amy Thompson has always enjoyed escaping the hustle and bustle of city life with summer trips up to Widgeon Falls. But it was during a visit two years ago that the Dr. Charles Best secondary grad saw the rural landscape in a different way. Thompson had snapped a few photos of the area near Pitt Lake and, when she returned home later and downloaded her digital images, she magnified the glacier waters to discover new layers of colours and patterns. “It was almost like I was looking at an abstract painting,” Thompson said. A 2008 graduate of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, in Vancouver, Thompson began to interpret her scenes for a new acrylic series. Tomorrow (Thursday), she will unveil her Waters of Widgeon
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Coquitlam painter Amy Thompson has five acrylic paintings on show at Place des Arts as part of her new Waters of Widgeon Creek series. Creek collection in her first solo show at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Thompson will display five pieces — measuring 48 by 64 inches each — in the Maillardville facility’s Leonore Peyton Salon, until June 6. And she hopes the paintings “will give people an appreciation for
the beauty that we see in nature. There’s more than meets the eye: There’s detail to be seen when we take the time... and see what’s at our back door,” she said. Meanwhile, also opening on Thursday night in the Atrium Gallery is Last Night I Dreamed, an oil on canvas series by Ann Willsie, and in the Mezzanine Gallery
is the mixed media collection Tag, You’re It! by Joy Kirkwood. Kirkwood is the facility’s artist-in-residence and will host a community banner workshop at the opening receptions as well as on Family Day at PdA on April 19, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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STROKE RECOVERY
MUSIC, PHOTOS
PoCo singing group Sainas back from Junos helps with speech SARAH PAYNE
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
When it’s too tough to talk, sometimes it’s easier to just sing. That’s why the Port Coquitlam branch of the Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. is inviting anyone with speech difficulties — or those who simply enjoy the sound of music — to join The Singing Project for weekly sessions at the Michael Wright Art Gallery at Leigh Square Community Arts Village. “There is research that shows people with aphasia or other communication disorders after a stroke, that singing helps people recall words,” said co-ordi-
nator Deanna MacKinnon. “People can sing even if they can’t speak.” She put together a Port Coquitlam Community Foundation proposal to use the piano at Leigh Square for a singing group that would welcome everyone in the community, whether they have speech difficulties or not, and The Singing Project was born late last fall. “I thought that would be a beautiful space for people to come together and sing... and nobody is excluded,” MacKinnon said. The group gives participants a chance to flex their speech muscles in a relaxed, welcoming environment — and one that’s free. MacKinnon said it’s an
important option because speech language pathology can be expensive for people who may be on a limited disability income. And the results are significant, MacKinnon said, with participants who are coming out of their shells, and enjoying the company and music. The group has a repertoire of about 40 songs with broad appeal, including everything from Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah to a few Elvis tunes. • The Singing Project meets Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall). Contact 604-812-3219 or portcoquitlamstrokerecovery@gmail.com.
SFU PIPE BAND
DRUMMER TAPPED FOR AWARD The lead drummer for the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band will be honoured next month with a provincial prize. Scottish native and Coquitlam resident Reid Maxwell will be one of 34 British Columbians to receive a 2015 B.C.
Community Achievement Award at Government House on April 24. Maxwell joined the pipe band in 1992 after winning the World Pipe Band Championship with Toronto’s 78th Fraser Highland Pipe Band in 1987; it was the first time a
band outside Scotland to win the Worlds. “A few years later, we had that magical run,” said Maxwell referring to SFU’s world champion wins in 1995, ‘96, ‘99 and 2001 (the band also won in 2008 and 2009).
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A contemporary music teacher at Terry Fox secondary showed off his national award to students and staff at the SAINAS Port Coquitlam high school on Monday. Earlier this month, Steve Sainas clinched the 2015 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year accolade for his Rock School, a program that helps students learn about performing and recording music. As part of his prize,
PRISM PRIZE
A Port Coquitlam resident is up for a national award for directing one of the best Canadian music videos last year. Kheaven Lewandowski, who earned the 2013 audience choice award at the Prism Prize ceremony, is now nominated for directing Same Temptation by Fur Trade. The winner will be announced in Toronto on Sunday.
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pher and artist Jack Wass will talk about and show is photo-altering skills he uses for his oil paintings at a Port Coquitlam event tonight (Wednesday). The demonstration by Wass — an English native who was the in-house snapper for Vancouver Fashion Week — is hosted by the Art Focus Artists’ Association from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Outlet in Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind PoCo city hall).
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MARCH 2015 TRI-CITY NEWS UPDATE TRI-CITIES ROTARACT CLUB What? Who? When? Where?
We are a service and networking club for young adults in the Tri-Cities. Anyone aged 18-30 is who interested in making a difference locally and globally. Every other Wednesday at 7:00 PM (please visit www.tricitiesrotaract.org/calendar for specific meeting dates) Room A2050, Douglas College (David Lam Campus) 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
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Sainas scooped $10,000 for Rock School as well as another $10,000 for himself plus a seat for him and a guest at the Juno Awards show in Hamilton, Ont., which happened last weekend. In a press release, Allan Reid, president and CEO of CARAS/The Juno Awards and MusiCounts, said the 28-year teacher “represents all the qualities of a music teacher” that led to the launch of the award a decade ago.
RECENT CLUB EVENTS INCLUDE: Ridge Meadows Youth Summit: Members of our club were among the head organizers and facilitators for the inaugural Ridge Meadows Youth Summit: a three-day leadership seminar for high school students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. In addition to hearing from guest speakers and participating in leadership activities, the students had the chance to apply the skills they learned by coming up with a service project that could be implemented in their communities, and to pitch this idea to city councillors and school board trustees. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to mentor these youth! Christmas Hamper: Continuing our yearly tradition, our club put together a Christmas hamper with presents and all the groceries needed for a delicious holiday dinner, and donated it to a local family in need. Thank you to Safeway (Sunwood Square) and Thrifty Foods (Suter Brook) for sponsoring this initiative. Book Drive: In the New Year, our members scoured the Tri-Cities for books in support of developing libraries in Aboriginal communities across British Columbia. We are happy to be donating over 1,000 books to this worthwhile cause to help foster literacy in youth.
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The Port Moody Chaos defeated the Vernon Rush 7-6 in overtime at the under-14 division ‘A’ B.C. Ringette Championship last week at Kal Tire Place in Vernon. In this photo, the Vernon Rush’s Alyssa Carter beats Port Moody Chaos’ Kaitilin Allen. Eventually, Port Moody’s Sidney Crowe tied up the game with 38 seconds left in regulation before Ashley Robb scored the winner eight minutes into the extra period.
MINOR HOCKEY
Chiefs miss out on medal Coquitlam club takes 4th in B.C.
The Coquitlam Chiefs just missed a chance to take home a medal at the midget ‘A’ division B.C. Hockey Provincial Championship in Dawson Creek last week. Coach Jerry Ramak’s team came up short in the third place game on Wednesday, falling to Sooke 6-3 despite goals
from Kyle Hoover, Nico Fazio and Kurtis Kapitza. Coquitlam had a strong showing against Sooke, but couldn’t hold off the Vancouver Island club, who was dominant throughout the tournament. With the final loss, Coquitlam was 2-2-1 at the tournament after starting the championship with a couple of wins. The Chiefs came out strong in Game 1 against
Dawson Creek, but couldn’t best the host team, which played Coquitlam to a 5-5 tie. Alex Suprynowicz, who was crucial for the Chiefs throughout the tourney, scored four goals, while Andrew Miller netted a single. Coqutilam racked up its first win of the tournament against the Sunshine Coast, a rival team that the Chiefs have encountered several times during the
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regular season. Goalie Santino Murdocco was strong in net for the Coquitlam squad, while Suprynowicz and Duncan Roberts each scored two in the 7-4 win. Teammates Nico Fazio and Steven Pringle also had goals in the match. Coquitlam racked up their second win of the tournament later last week, taking down Quesnel 3-1 in a game that put the Chiefs
in first place in their pool. Again, Suprynowicz found the back of the net, along with Jake Luder and Kyle Hoover, while Bentley Ghioda was strong between the pipes for Coquitlam. However, the Chiefs luck started to change in the playoff portion of the tournament. The club fell 7-3 to Terrace in the semifinal before struggling against Sooke in the final game of the tournament.
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Victorious Voss Port Moody skier Katrina Voss is heading to the under-16 Whistler Cup, one of the largest races for 12 to 15-yearold athletes, when it is held on Whistler Blackcomb next week. The event will mark a huge milestone for what has been a difficult season for the young skier. Voss’ home hill, Hemlock, has been closed all season and she has had to travel
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Food Service Surpervisor S Permanent, F/T, P/T, Shiftwork, Weekends, Day, Night & Eves S 6 positions available S $12.00/hr + benefits available (medical & dental) S Anticipated Start date (ASAP) S 1 to 2 years industry experience S Minimum Education: some high school required This position involes the supervision of crew activities on shift to ensure high standards around people, product, cleanliness and exceptional customer service are fulfilied. JOB DESCRIPTION AVALABLE AT THE RESTAURANT How to Apply: In person, mail, or email * 1450 United Blvd Coquitlam V3K 6Y2 wend2403@telus.net * 1525 Lougheed Hwy Port Coquitlam V3B 1A5 pocowend@telus.net * 1320 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2A7 maryhill@inwest.com
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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
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
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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic
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.
GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604-781-1953 or 604-725-5561
HERFORT CONCRETE
PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.
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.
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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
Whether it's comic
CONCRETE & PLACING
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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
INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $80. No limit on number of slips.
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Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood & New Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Build Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing. 28 yrs exp. 604-773-7811 / 604-432-1857 WCB centralcreek@gmail.com
F Prior year’s taxes F Business & Individuals F Rentals, Seniors F Weekend Appts F Personalized Service
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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
wendyscareers@inwest.com
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 from customers. It will also provide minor customer service overflow support when required. In addition, this position will relieve the afternoon shift for five (5) to six (6) weeks a year as well as covering any sick leave.
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TILESETTERS Vlad Construction Corp located at 106-522 Smith Ave, Coquitlam, B.C., requires several full time, permanent Tilesetters. The job covers comprehensive tasks in the area of service preparation, build and install bolts, wires and brackets, mix & prepare material for tiles installation, set and align tiles in positions, provide all finishing & follow-up services. May also prepare cost estimates. 4 Years combination of experience & training, and some high school. Salary $25/hr. Email resume to:
(NOC: 6212)
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
604-728-3009
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
BEN’S RENO’S ~ 604-723-0703 New bsmt, drywall, texture, paint, kitchen, bath, hardwood, laminate, plumbing, tiles, windows & doors.
Get immediate RESULTS!
RENO & REPAIR
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NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical
www.jnlreno.com Shane 604-690-7565 “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities” HOME REPAIRS, renovations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry & painting. Reas rates. 604-945-7099.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374
TREE SERVICES
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
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REAL ESTATE LOTS
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SURREY: Lot for sale by owner. 9100 sf lot. 70 x 130. Ready to build new home. 12344 - 96 Ave. Surrey. Asking $390,000obo. 778-881-4717
RENTALS
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
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ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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Coquitlam:
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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SUNDECKS
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
FIVE STAR ROOFING . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755 COQUITLAM:
GARDEN COURT HOUSING CO-OP
TOY POODLE PUPS 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800 each. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. Share purchase required. No Subsidies. Avail now.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Call 604-464-4921
TILING
COMPLETE TILE INSTALLATION & SERVICE, 36 Yrs exp. Call Frank for a free estimate (604)816-1664
TREE SERVICES
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APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
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Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
PETS
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
MISC. FOR SALE
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.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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HOMES WANTED
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
You'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds! 604-575-5555
WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
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1 bdrm 2nd flr suite - $775 S New paint, carpet & appliances 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 * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
Westwood Corporate Centre
2963 Glen Drive ~ 4 story office building ~ In the heart of Coquitlam Centre surrounded by residential high rises, commercial business & Coquitlam shopping mall. 700sf-5000sf large office space Additional info......604-944-2963
HOMES FOR RENT
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Sorry No Pets
Fully Furnished & Equipped
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
Polo Club Apartments
W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
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. April 1 or May 1
604.465.7221
604.488.9161
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express
FABULOUS DEAL 2008 Infiniti EX35. Fully Loaded. Call Owner @ 604-461-3099.
Onsite Manager
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1995 FORD RANGER WITH CANOPY.
COQUITLAM: Nice, quiet renovated 3 bdrm. ground flr. Hardwood flrs, f/p, w/d. N/p, n/s. $1150 +half utils. Call 604-809-9850.
Standard transmission. $1700/obo. Call 604-209-2486.
NORTH POCO quiet, bright grnd. lvl. 2 bdrm., d/w, share ldry. N/S N/P. Apr. 1. Refs. $950 incl. utils/net. (604)377-8660 JP PORT COQUITLAM, 1 Bdrm, quiet area. Avail now. $700/mo N/S, N/P. Call: 604-866-8182
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Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
604-464-3550
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(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bedroom units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.
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TRANSPORTATION
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TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm townhouse, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
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The Scrapper
www.one4yacht.com 604-669-2248
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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Travel Turkey The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Bestway Tours & Safaris to provide a once in a lifetime trip to Turkey, enjoy the wonders of this exotic country over an 11 day escorted tour. Travel through one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Istanbul, before visiting St. Sophia Church, the Blue Mosque, Hierapolis and 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Along the way enjoy World Heritage Tours of universities, museums and much more. The experience is not exclusive to Chamber members, bring your friends and family along for this incredible experience. Airfare, air conditioned transportation, first class hotel accomodations, entrance fees and a number of meals are included in this great package!
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➤ Bestway Tours & Safaris ➤ October 11 - 21, 2015 ➤ USD $2675 + taxes ➤ www.chamber.com/pages/travelturkey
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Bestway Tours & Safaris to provide a once in a lifetime trip to Turkey, enjoy the wonders of this exotic country over an 11 day escorted tour. Travel through one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Istanbul, before visiting St. Sophia Church, the Blue Mosque, Hierapolis and 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Along the way enjoy World Heritage Tours of universities, museums and much more. The experience is not exclusive to Chamber members, bring your friends and family along for this incredible experience. Airfare, air conditioned transportation, first class hotel accomodations, entrance fees and a number of meals are included in this great package! Learn more at www.tricitieschamber.com or call me at 604.464.2716 Michael Hind Executive Director Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
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JAMES M. FITzPATRICK, CPA, CGA
With more than 30 years of experience as an accountant, Jim Fitzpatrick’s roots run deep in the Tri-Cities. When he’s not serving valued clients from the new office in Port Coquitlam, Jim is likely to be found in the community. Recently recognized by the CGA for his more than 25 years of service, Jim has enjoyed helping Tri-Cities clients since 1993.
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Restaurant of the Month John B Pub
n March 1978, the John B Neighbourhood Pub first opened its doors in Coquitlam, across the street from its current location on Austin Avenue. The John B opened up back in the days of “beer parlours”,
where the concept of a ‘Neighbourhood Pub’ - with an enhanced menu, cozy atmosphere and unlimited beverage selection - was new and a little controversial. Now after 35 years, this family-run establishment boasts over 465 different spirits proudly displayed on their signature back bar plus 28 different draft beers and an excellent wine list which includes 9 different wines on tap. When it comes to the food at the John B, the size and quality of their menu is not like any other pub or restaurant. The term Pub Grub definitely does not apply here! The pub’s extensive menu encompasses everything from a tasty John B Burger, which is absolutely loaded, to a fantastic Chop Chop Salad to Miso Marinated Halibut. The food and drink offerings appeal to every taste, mood and price range. There is a little something for everyone at the John B! For 35 years, the John B Pub has thrived despite
Upcoming Events 1000 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam 604.931.5115 www.johnbpub.com tremendous changes to the industry, and continues to be one of the Tri-Cities most popular pubs. You’ll always find something happening at the John B. It’s a great place to watch sporting events, listen ENTER TO WIN to acoustic music, DJs Dinner for Two and amazing live local bands every Friday and to the John B Pub Saturday night. Head in, Visit the Tri-Cities Chamber website at get comfy, and remember www.tricitieschamber.com what it’s like to go home to friends and family in a welcoming environment. “There are no strangers at the John B, only friends that have not yet met.”
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
Meena Dhillon Law Corporation www.meenadhillon.ca 604.941.1234 Port Coquitlam AMP Impressions Executive Assistant Service 604.868.6467 Port Moody
Yigeda Lighting www.yigeda-lighting.com 604.464.6665 Coquitlam LFT Groups Brands Ltd www.live-for-tomorrow.com 604.629.5869 Port Moody Manic Marketing www.manicmarketing.ca 778.918.3575 Abbotsford
D4 Consulting Ltd. www.d4consulting.ca 604.492.3440 Port Moody Eco-Pacific Landscaping www.ecopacificlandscaping.com 778.355.4434 Port Moody 360 Degrees Management Consulting www.360degreesconsultants.org 604.782.0924 Coquitlam
CozyPad 604.764.9532 Burnaby Dufferin Care CentreRetirement Concepts www.retirementconcepts.com 604.552.1166 Coquitlam Coquitlam Minor Football Association www.coquitlamfootball.ca 604.992.5259 Coquitlam
Stepping 4words Learning Center Ltd www.stepping4words.com 604.837.2459 Coquitlam Urgeo Inc. 604.484.9518 Coquitlam
March 31 • KICKSTART at Parkwood Manor Get a head start on your membership at KICKSTART. Learn what benefits suit your business needs and network with our Board of Directors, Ambassadors and fellow members. April 2 • Morning Schmooze Bring along at least 50 business cards for a morning of speed-networking. Don’t forget to perfect your elevator pitch before hand! April 8 • Breakfast Seminar: Business Structure and Transition Planning A breakfast seminar that will provide insight into all aspects of business set-up: how to strengthen your business structure and nail down a transition plan. April 14 • [Brown Bag Lunch & Learn] How to Manage Your Business Like a Pro Even if You’re Not Join Tom Lewis from Profit Mastery in a lunch hour seminar on how to take control of your numbers and use them to make better business decisions. April 16 • 12@12 (Invitation Only) If you are interested in attending a 12@12 please email Dana Strong, Director of Membership and Marketing at dana@tricitieschamber.com. April 29 • [Brown Bag Lunch & Learn] Creative Marketing with Promotional Products with Bev Willard How effective are promotional products? More effective than you think. Join us for this lunch time seminar on the importance of using promotional products. Find out more about upcoming events and register online at www.tricitieschamber.com. Please register at least two days prior to all events.
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Who: Sonia Kozel | Master Stylist What: Family hair care specialist in the Tri-Cities for the past 24 years Where: Coquitlam Sonia has been a hair stylist in the Tri-Cities for the past 24 years and takes great pleasure in fulfilling her client’s desires. Being readily available is essential to operating a successful business. All inquiries and referrals are welcome. For the past 10 years, Sonia has been a volunteer at Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, providing hair care services to the terminally ill. She also makes home visits to people with disabilities such as MS, ALS or shut-ins that have no way or are too ill to leave their home. Her favorite thing to do is make a difference in the community and there is no better place than the Tri Cities. It all started in 1993 when she became a member of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Having a strong connection to the community drove Sonia the sit on the Chamber’s Board of Directors for 5 years. Sonia’s proudest moments include; being honored and receiving, The Spirit of the Community Award for Workplace leadership Award 2000, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce awards for Citizen of the Year Award in 2000 and the Chamber Member of the Year Award 2003. As well, Crossroads Hospice has dedicated a room in her name – Sonia’s Staff Lounge and was honored with the Significant Contributor Award in 2003. For all your local hair styling needs call Sonia at Salon Gloss Hair Design & Skin Care Studio.
Who: Drupti Glowinkowski | Stella & Dot Stylist What: Esthetician at BOLDLOOKS and stylist for Stella & Dot Where: Tri-Cities, www.boldlooks.com I help women take charge of their busy lives in order to find a little bit of me time. I want to finish their look with accessories that enable my clients to stand tall and be confident; I want your inner sparkle shine! I’ve been working in the Tri-Cities for over 17 years and love the tight knit community. I see the connection as 80% of my business is a result Drupti Glowinkowski, BOLDLOOKS Make-up & Stella & Dot Stylist 604.889.900
of referrals from local clients. I love being able to take my passions of beauty, fashion, accessories, and share my wealth of knowledge with my customers and clients. I got into the spa industry 12 years ago as a way to merge my love of make-up and skincare, I have always had a small side business as a make-up artist and 3 years ago I decided to dedicate my full attention on my own business. Being a part of the local community has allowed me to take control of my schedule while still being available for my customers needs. The most important thing I have learned from my journey as an entrepreneur is the importance of great customer service. If you can master the art, the sales will follow. Solve all your make-up and accessory needs in one place with BOLDLOOKS and Stella & Dot.
Who: Simon Lu & Sayaka Takahara of Sutton Group Realty What: Your life long realty agents Where: Coquitlam, www.happyhomesvancouver.com We are residential real estate agents in and around the Tri-cities. Our goal is to be your one and only realtor in a “Life Long Relationship.” When you do real estate with us, you can be assured, we come with the house! The best part of being a realtor is consistently meeting new people. Hearing their stories, sharing some laughter and taking part in one of the most important decisions of their lives is why we love what we do. In many cases with our clients, we continue to enrich each other’s lives and retain a lasting relationship. In the realty business it is important to focus on satisfying the needs of past and future clients. We showcase our business by providing honest, quality service and care. What encourages us to continue this career path is when customers tell us how happy they are with the service they had been provided. Our goal is to be your only realtor and that you will share your experience. It is truly the greatest compliment when we get referred to someone by a past client because they are putting their own reputation on the line for us. Whether you’re buying or selling your home, Simon and Sayaka are there for all your local realty needs! Simon Lu & Sayaka Takahara Happy Homes Vancouver – Sutton Group Realty 778.688.6838
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Does Your home nurture you? By Duhita Speck, Specktacular Designs What does nurture mean? It is the caring and inspiring of growth and development. Can your home nurture you? Sure it can! “How?”, you ask.
Replace any dark coloured shades or curtains with lighter or brighter ones. Silhouette Blinds, blinds inside sheers, are perfect for letting in tons of light, but keeping in privacy.
There are ways that your home can help care for you while encouraging your growth and development. Let’s start with the basics:
Change out the solid exterior doors for glass fronted doors.
Air Quality – it has been said that the air quality inside most North American homes is more toxic than the air quality outside the home. Open those windows a crack in the bathroom and bedrooms. Those who sleep with fresh air sleep better, therefore, needing less sleep.
Colour affects us on three levels: societal, relationship and learned association. If your home is builder’s beige, it may not be the colour to nurture you. Some examples of nurturing colours are: green, blue and tan. Yes, it’s a deeper shade of beige, but much warmer, like a cozy blanket.
Natural Daylight – approximately 26% of North Americans suffer from SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder, most of these are women. The main cure for this is the vitamin D in natural daylight. Open up those blinds and let the light in. Here are a few more ways that fresh air can encourage your growth and development: Put in screens so you can leave your windows open without the fear of little critters invading your home. Get an air conditioning or air purifying system. Spend time outside! Be more alert and productive while maintaining a healthy Circadian rhythm and overall well-being. A couple of ways you can bring more daylight into your home are: Install skylights or solar tubes into darker areas of the home.
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PHOTOS FROM TOP DOWN: • Board Members enjoy the opportunity to snap a picture with guest speakers at International Women’s Day ELEVATE!. (from left to right) Barbara Stegemann, Michael Hind, Tereza McDermid, Rick Pasin, Desiree Dupuis, W Brett Wilson, Janine Davies, Dana Strong. • Barbara Stegemann shares her experiences as a female entrepreneur in Canada at International Women’s Day ELEVATE!. • Dean Robertson from 4th Utility asks Iain Black, CEO & President of the Vancouver Board of Trade about the upcoming transportation referendum at our Get Moving! Mixer. • Our new members proudly show off their new member certificates at KICKSTART in McDonald’s.
Harmony in the home is created by the balance, proportion and scale of furnishings and décor and theme or message that is put forth. What your eyes see sends a message to your brain. If the message is balanced, your brain and body relax, but if the message is unbalanced, your brain and body send out signals that can annoy and aggravate your balance. Texture is vital to our survival within our four walls because it lends depth and a tactile presence to our home, which in turn feeds our need for intimacy. Yes, you and your home should be intimate. You can achieve texture through choosing items that appeal to your feel. When you go shopping, touch the blankets, pillows, couch, bedding and lampshades. What feels good to you and looks good in your space will nurture and inspire you. Help your home nurture you!
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EXPO
Home Improvement and Design Seminars
Get inspired by the newest ideas in spring home improvement and decorating!
March 27, 28, 29
POIRIER SPORT & LEISURE COMPLEX 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
FREE ADMISSION sponsored by
Ideas, Information, Inspiration and
Create Your Dream Home Friday, March 27
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 28 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, March 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Thoma Doehring & Erika Doehring of Tri-City Paint & Decorating Ltd. Port Coquitlam
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ri-City’s premier show of the year starts on Friday. See the newest and the best of everything for homes, gardens & outdoor living at one location in three big action packed days! On behalf of Evergreen Exhibitions and over 125 exhibitors, I would like to welcome residents of the TriCity area to the 14th Annual Tri-City Spring Home Expo. You’ll be stimulated, inspired, and entertained...all for free! Come find decorators, builders, remodelers, designers, suppliers Glenda Gal and other professionals Show Manager Evergreen Exhibitions Ltd. with expertise in the home improvement and design industry. This show emphasizes the finishing touches that make a house a“home”and the resources to make your home a “masterpiece”! Save thousands on home improvements and renovations. There are prizes to be won, live demonstrations and get free advice from the region’s professionals to make your home fix ups easy. Show visitors will be entertained by a series of seminars with Ronnie Vanstone of Design Alley Interiors & Renovations and Thoma & Erika Doehring of TriCity Paint & Decorating in the DESIGN THEATRE. Continuous FREE shows all weekend! Come to the Tri-City Spring Home Expo, March 27-29 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street. Create your dream home. Admission is FREE all weekend!
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cabinetry, homeowners are preventing old materials from omeowners who want to give their kitchen or ending up in landfills while saving trees from being cut bathrooms a brand-new look without the expense or down to construct new cabinets. Refinishing also reduces the hassle of a full-scale renovation often gravitate toward the amount of chemical products used in the building of cabinet refinishing. Cabinet refinishing is less expensive and more eco-friendly new cabinets, including stains, adhesives and chemically treated wood. than a full replacement of existing cabinets, refinishing Homeowners can choose among wood, veneer, metal, and can save you thousands of dollars than a complete cabinet even glass doors as replacements in the kitchen. Coupling renovation. Refinishing involves changing the look of the cabinet refinishing with replacement of old appliances doors and drawer fronts of existing cabinets, while the structure and layout of the cabinets remains unchanged. Essentially the kitchen or bathroom footprint will remain the same as it was before the refinishing took place. Kitchens/bathrooms are popular rooms in the home and much of the renovation investment made in kitchens/bathrooms can be recuperated at resale. Homeowners looking to put their homes up for sale soon may find cabinet refinishing is beneficial, as it is a relatively quick renovation that can reap big rewards. Homeowners have options when refinishing their cabinets. While some projects, such as stripping off old paint and repainting, can be a do-it-yourself project, refinishing cabinets may be best left to the professionals. Picture provided by Action Interior Cabinet Refinishing & Renovating Many styles of cabinets can be refinished successfully. Older cabinets can completely transform the appearance of the kitchen are prime candidates, as they often are more sturdy than or bathroom in relatively little time. It can improve the newer cabinets. In general, cabinets can be refinished as appearance and functionality of a kitchen or bathrooom in long as their substructures are sound. a small amount of time, while also improving the value of In addition to providing a new look, cabinet refinishing a home. is an eco-friendly project. By not demolishing existing
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TRI-CITY SPRING 2015 HOME EXPO - MARCH 27-29 - FREE Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier St, Coquitlam, BC Friday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Saturday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Tri-‐City Spring Home Expo 2015 Design Theatre Schedule
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Design Alley Interiors & Renovations
Home Makeover Showcase 2015!
Warning: This showcase is not for the faint of heart!
‘Ask a Decorator’ at Benjamin Moore Booth
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his year, award winning interior designer Ronnie Vanstone and the Design Alley home makeover team are.....turning up the heat... ramping up the energy... juicing up the vibe....literally creating a ... COLOUR EXPLOSION!. Dynamic and fun colours, loads of samples, great advice and Ronnie’s handpicked team of experts are waiting to help you create the perfect space, at this year’s Design Alley Home makeover Showcase. If you need help with... • Interior design • Renovation/construction planning and management • Colour • Paint • Wall paper and custom wall finishes • Kitchen or bath cabinetry • Countertops • Flooring • Appliances Ronnie • Indoor or outdoor furniture Vanstone • Lighting • Window coverings Then you won’t want to miss this opportunity to bring your ideas, design dilemmas, samples and room photos over to Ronnie and her team, for free consultations all weekend, while you’re there, check out Ronnie’s fun and informative stage show and gather a few tips or win a fabulous prize! We can’t promise we will have you wanting a purple kitchen...but we would love to help you find the look that’s right for you and your home, and we do guarantee you will have fun and be inspired!
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Ronnie Vanstone Design Alley Interiors & Renovations
Thoma Doehring Tri-‐City Paint & Decorating Port Coquitlam
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Erika Doehring Tri-‐City Paint & Decorating Port Coquitlam
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2015 Colour Trends
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Ronnie Vanstone
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Colour Explosion
Common Colour Myths
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Common Colour Myths
Thoma has owned the Benjamin Moore store in Port Coquitlam for over 23 years - so she knows a thing or two about how to make ‘Your House feel like a Home’. Long before in-home consulting became popular Thoma would be making house calls. Her team at Thoma & Co Designs take the time to understand the needs and challenges of their customers and do everything they can to help achieve their goals. While all Benjamin Moore stores are independently owned, Thoma’s store in Port Coquitlam is unique. It is much more than a paint store, it’s your local Home Decor Resource Centre. Thoma takes pride in supporting local business’ and ‘made in Canada’ products where ever possible. They offer Quartz Counter tops, locally made custom blinds and window treatments, custom furniture, live edge tables and mantles, and much more. Thoma & her team have established community partnerships with business owners and trades people that pride themselves on their stellar service. Whether you are looking at changing the feel of your home with colour, a new mantle for the fireplace, new furniture or renovating a bathroom or a kitchen, you’re in good hands. “Home isn’t just a place its a feeling”
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The flowers are blooming, and the grass has begun to grow anew, making spring a great time for homeowners to once again turn their attention to landscaping. Those who aren’t looking forward to dusting off their lawnmowers and rethreading their string trimmers may want to hire professional landscapers to tend to their lawns and gardens. While the impact professional landscapers can have on a property’s aesthetic appeal is considerable, homeowners also benefit from working with professional landscapers in various other ways. • Time savings: One of the biggest benefits of leaving lawn care to the professionals is the amount of time it will save for the average homeowner. Lawns generally need to be mowed once per week during the spring and summer seasons and, depending on the size of the property, that can take an hour or more. Add the time it takes to clean up clippings, mulch landscaping beds and edge the property, and homeowners can expect to devote a significant chunk of their weekends to caring for their lawns. Lawn services employ a few workers who make fast work of the job, leaving homeowners time to enjoy their weekends however they see fit. • Reduced risk for injury: Maintaining a landscape is hard work, and those unaccustomed to this type of activity may find themselves winded or at risk of injury. Improper use of lawn equipment also is a safety hazard. Leaving the work to professionals can help homeowners avoid strained backs, lacerations, pulled muscles, sunburns, and any other dangers that Time saved and a professional job are just two of the reasons can result when homeowners hire lawn care companies. tackling landscaping projects. • Financial savings: On the surface, hiring a landscaping service may seem like a costly venture. However, after crunching some numbers, many homeowners realize that doing the work themselves may cost more in the long run than hiring a professional landscaping service. Homeowners who decide to go it alone must purchase expensive equipment, and those lawn tools will require routine maintenance, which costs additional money. Inexperienced homeowners may incur extra fees to“fix”mistakes that occur during the learning process. Each year, new seed, fertilizer, mulch, pesticides, and other supplies also must be purchased. But professional lawn care services typically charge a set fee per month, and that fee covers the maintenance of both your property and the equipment needed to keep that property looking great. • Know-how: Many professional landscapers know how to address lawn care issues that may arise throughout the year. They will know how to deal with dry patches of lawn or poorly draining areas, and they also can make recommendations on plants that will thrive under certain conditions. • One-stop shopping: Certain landscaping services provide many different options for prospective customers. Basic lawn cuts may be one package, but there also may be services for seasonal seeding, weeding, leaf clean-up, and winterizing. • Consistent maintenance: Homeowners who frequently travel or spend much of their summers away from home often find that lawn care companies are a wise investment. Established weekly schedules ensure the landscape always will look its best whether homeowners are home or out of town. Spring is a great time for homeowners to decide if hiring professional landscaping services is in their best interests. The time and money saved, as well as impact professional landscapers can have on a property, makes landscaping services a great investment for many homeowners.
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any homeowners take up gardening to transform their homes with beautiful flowers and foliage, while others do so to yield fresh fruits and vegetables. But gardening can be more than just a weekend hobby. In fact, it may be especially beneficial for homeowners to surround themselves with more plants and natural decor, whether in the yard or in the home.
pond is more maintenance than you desire, consider an indoor aquarium with a combination of fish and live aquarium plants. • Creative furniture designs: Maybe you’re a person who appreciates the unique and whimsical? Tables, benches and chairs can be built with planting channels that enable you to have greenery and garden décor in one piece. Envision a picnic table with a cutout down the center for a thin row of plants or decorative grasses. This is a project the entire family can get behind, as the more creative ideas the better.
Studies have indicated that gardening can be good for the mind and body. In addition to improving mood and reducing stress, plant life and gardening also may help people have a more hopeful outlook on life. If reaping the benefit of a beautiful landscape is not reason enough to get into gardening, elevating your mood and coping with depression or illness may be even further motivation to start developing your green thumb.
• Improved outdoor lighting: People who like to spend time in their gardens and yards may not want to be limited by sunrise and sunset. By incorporating different lighting sources, you can create a retreat that is welcoming at any hour. Although flood lights and overhead lights can illuminate a space, consider ambient and decorative lighting to create the desired ambiance.
Home-design trends seem to be following suit, offering individuals more opportunities to surround themselves with potentially therapeutic plants. Explore these emerging and established garden décor trends to try in and around your home. • Living wall planters: A living wall planter can add greenery to any décor without taking up floor or table space. Ideal for outdoor structures, these planters also can be used indoors if you safeguard against leaks and dripping. A living wall planter is a framed device that houses plants in a manner that enables them to be vertically mounted to a wall surface. While there are commercially available models, you can create your own design and paint or stain it to match the existing décor. Use a soil-free potting substrate to avoid the mess that regular soil may create.
to have fun in their yards. There’s an increased demand for yard designs and décor that can put the fun in backyard living. Bocce courts, ring- or horseshoe-toss setups, as well as bean bag-toss boards, can be incorporated into landscape designs, giving you yet another reason to spend a few hours in the great outdoors, where you can experience a few healthy laughs in the process. Gardening and spending time outdoors are great hobbies and may even boost your mood. Homeowners can explore the popular trends in garden décor and natural elements that they can enjoy inside and outside of their homes.
• Functional fire pits and places: A blazing fire creates a cozy spot to gather on chilly evenings, but fire pits and fireplaces also can be used as impromptu cooking spots for s’mores or frankfurters on a stick.You can purchase a standalone fire pit from any number of retailers or build your own with patio pavers and fire bricks to line the interior of the fire pit. Outdoor fireplaces require more work, and you want to hire a mason to ensure proper installation.
• Combining fish with gardening: Enjoy the best of two relaxing worlds by installing a water feature in your yard. Garden retailers offer ready-made kits that can make fast work of establishing a pond or other water feature in the backyard. Otherwise, there are plenty of water garden companies and installers who can suggest a design and put in your desired water features. Add fish suitable for outdoor life to your pond. These include koi and certain goldfish varieties. Game fish are discouraged because they can destroy pond plants. If an outdoor
• Enjoyable yard additions: While plants and seating may take center stage, some people still want
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