The Tri-City News, March 11, 2015

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DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWSTanya Xenis of Green Elevations works on a green roof created by Ron Schwenger and Architek Engineered Solutions for Living Buildings for the Mossom Creek Hatchery.

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MOSSOMCREEK

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15 months after the fire that burned to the ground Port Moody’s Mossom Creek Hatchery, the rebuilding project — involving thousands of volunteer hours and more than a million dollars in grants and donations — is nearing completion. See page A3

FIRE

Three homes damaged in latest Coq. fireSArAh PAyneThe Tri-CiTy News

A fire in Coquitlam Monday evening damaged at least three homes and left two people injured.

Coquitlam Fire/Rescue was called out at about 6:20 p.m. to the homes in the 3000-block of Riverbend Drive, near Westwood Street. It appears the fire started in one house and then spread to two neigh-bouring homes; other houses nearby may have also sustained damage.

About two dozen fire-fighters battled the two-alarm blaze. Two people were taken to hospital with minor burns.

There is no information yet as to the cause of the fire.

It’s the third major fire this year in Coquitlam. In mid-February, more than a hundred people were left homeless after a fire ripped through an apartment building on Glen Drive. It is believed the fire started near a barbecue on the bal-cony of a second-floor unit. The 1980s-era building did not have a sprinkler system.

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Developers dug deep for city electionsCIVIC ELECTION SPENDING

Unions not as big spenders for civic politiciansGAry McKennAThe Tri-CiTy News

Financial disclosure forms from the 2014 civic elections were made public

last month, outlining ex-actly how much each of the candidates raised and spent during the fall campaign. But a closer look at the documents reveals just how concentrated the funding sources are in municipal politics, with the bulk of the contributions coming from two groups: real estate de-velopers and unions.

For example, of the more than $312,000 raised by the nine candidates elected to Coquitlam city council in November, close to $169,000 (54%) came from the development industry.

In Port Moody, unions made up the largest piece of the political contribu-tions pie, contributing 33.2% of the total $125,000

the seven winners raised in their election effort, a percentage that increases to 41.5% when Mayor Mike Clay’s totals are removed from the equation (gener-ally, mayoral candidates must spend more than councillors when running for election, which can skew the overall results).

Widespread develop-

ment has taken place in the Tri-Cities, and developers such as Wesbild and Onni Group’s parent company, RPMG Holdings, made sig-nificant political contribu-tions to candidates.

But Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge said he does not believe council votes are influenced by campaign contributors — although

he acknowledges that view is not always shared by residents.

“Never in my four years did I feel that a vote was compromised,” he told The Tri-City News. “I re-ally don’t think that stuff happens. But there is that public perception.”

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MOSSOMCREEK

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The Tri-City News is partnering with Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society on the re-building project for Mossom Creek Hatchery. Below is the latest in a series of articles and ad-vertisements that started a year ago...

MOSSOM GREEN ROOF

Diane StranDbergThe Tri-CiTy News

It’s almost finished and the fish are coming.

That’s the promise as one of the last major struc-tural items on the Mossom Creek Hatchery rebuild was completed and the new hatchery equipment installed.

A green roof, provided by Architek Engineered Solutions for Living Buildings, was planted on a cold but sunny winter day two weeks ago. Plumbing and wiring for coho tubs, incubator trays and moni-toring equipment is just about finished.

Now, volunteers are get-ting ready to accept coho and chum salmon fry in tanks and tubs they have been preparing for weeks.

Project co-ordinator Pat Dennett, one of a bevy of volunteers working on the hatchery’s resurrection, is fond of saying “We’re on schedule and on budget” and he can continue to say those words as the fish hatch-ery, built with $1.15 million in community, business and government donations and in-kind services, gets ready to resume operations.

Within days, the first chum fry from the Alouette River and the first coho fry from Noons Creek are ex-pected to arrive.

Then the work of caring for the fish begins.

“We’re pretty excited,” Dennett told The Tri-City News during a tour of the facility.

Several months of plan-ning and construction are coming to fruition but for retired educator and Mossom hatchery founder Ruth Foster, one of the biggest moments of the re-build was the installation of the green roof.

With gardening trowel in hand, she joined green roof designer and contractor Ron Schwenger and landscape

installer Tania Xenis of Green Elevations, as well as other nursery workers and volun-teers, to dig in the plants.

With 21 yards of soil media (a substance made up of organic material, lava rock, pumice and sand) plus clusters of tiny seed-lings, the roof looks a bit like a nursery with a whim-sical touch: a salmon de-sign sketched out with river rock and native ferns.

“Even if the ferns die down if it gets hot or cold, we’ll still have the salmon,” said Foster, who with Rod

MacVicar, started the hatchery nearly 40 years ago as a stream reclamation and education project for their Centennial secondary school students.

Foster and her team from Burrard Inlet Marine and Enhancement Society are thrilled about the roof because it provides more to the local eco-system than a torch-down or shingle roof. In fact, it’s much like a tiny forest in the sky, providing energy conservation ben-efits, reducing greenhouse gases, easing rain runoff,

moderating heating and cooling, and contributing to forest biodiversity.

For Foster, it was impor-tant to make sure the plants on the roof were native to the area and wouldn’t create seeds that could be-come invasive species later. As a result, many of the plants are those you would find on the forest floor, in-cluding ferns and mosses.

A moss-covered log from the forest was put onto the roof in the hopes that the small, flowerless green plant would continue to re-produce by means of spores and give the roof a soft, green covering. The group is also trying out a slurry of moss and buttermilk to see if that will get mosses grow-ing, and ferns and several varieties of sedum, along with wild strawberry, were planted.

“This is a bit of an experi-ment for us. The real ques-tion is how will the ferns

do,” said Schwenger, whose company provided the roof at a substantially reduced cost — Architek being the latest business to chip in with cash or services to help rebuild Mossom.

At ground level, Dennett is keeping his eye on the in-stallation of the monitoring system, provided by Pentair Aquatic Ecosystems, which will keep track of dissolved oxygen and temperature, important for fish health, and said he is looking for-ward to the web cams that will soon be put in place so people can watch, from the comfort of their homes, what’s going on at the hatchery and in the creek.

The hatchery will once again be a hub of creek stewardship, fish care and environmental education.

And for those who are keeping track, that day is coming soon.

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JUsT $40K MOre is NeeDeD TO FiNish

The Mossom Creek hatchery and education re-building project in Port Moody has been ongoing for over a year to replace the original hatchery, which burned down in December 2013. Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, which operates the hatchery, has received numerous grants and in-kind services to rebuild the hatchery and construction is nearly done. Here is the financial picture to date:

• total value of donations and in-kind services received to date: $1.15 million;

• money needed to complete the hatchery and education centre project: $40,000;

• funding needed to provide for annual ongoing operating costs, including education programming: $30,000 annually.

@dstrandbergTC

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

Mossom close to completion with addition of plant-filled green roof

DIANE STRANDBERG/ThE TRI-cITy NEwSAbove right: Ron Schwenger of Architek Engineered Solutions for Living Buildings holds some of the plants being in-stalled as part of the green roof (above left) on Mossom Creek Hatchery. Left: Installation of trays inside the building.

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LATE-NIGHT HWY. CLOSURESHighway 1 eastbound

will be reduced to one lane of traffic just west of the Port Mann Bridge in Coquitlam on tonight (March 11) and tomorrow.

Crews will start lane closures when vehicle counts are low to mini-mize traffic impacts. The expected time of lane

closure will be from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Eastbound traffic may be stopped for up to 20 minutes between midnight and 4 a.m. Traffic joining Highway 1 eastbound from Lougheed Highway may also be af-fected.

Drivers are reminded to drive with caution and

to obey posted construc-tion speeds, and watch for construction information from signs and traffic con-trol personnel.

Drivers are ad-vised to check the @PortMannHwy1 Twitter feed for up-to-date- infor-mation about the closures.

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Searchers hit PittCOQUITLAM SEARCH & RESCUE

Coquitlam Search and Rescue members were kept busy over the sunny week-end, responding to two calls near the Pitt River.

On Saturday at about 7:30 p.m., two canoeists called for help, reporting they were somewhere on Pitt Lake. Several SAR members responded by boat from DeBoville Slough.

Using the YourLo.ca/tion service, developed by Coquitlam SAR members, they located their cell phone’s location to a spot within five metres near Widgeon Slough, just west of Siwash Island. An RCMP helicopter confirmed the pair’s location a few min-utes later.

When the marine rescue team located the canoeists, they were stranded on a sandbar and were wet, cold and suffering from hypo-thermia. Both were lightly dressed but one of them had fallen into the water at some point in the evening and was non-verbal.

The team transported the pair to Grant Narrows,

where members from Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue, Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue and BC Ambulance were stand-ing by.

On Sunday evening, Coquitlam SAR responded to a report of two hikers lost in Minnekhada Regional Park. The man and woman in their 50s had become

lost when the sun went down and called for help at about 8 p.m.

More than a dozen vol-unteers responded and lo-cated the hikers, who were dressed appropriately and weren’t hurt, and walked them back to the parking lot.

[email protected]@spayneTC

The Coast Capital Savings branch in Coquitlam has set up a fund in the name of “Coquitlam Fire Victims” and additional information can be found at www.coquitlamfirevictims.ca.

(That site states: “Please be advised that we ap-preciate all the generosity from the community and the food and clothing needs have been met. We are still in need of store gift cards for perishable food items or specific clothing needs. We also welcome financial support to assist with damage deposits and other incidental expenses.)

In January, Coquitlam crews battled a blaze at a strip mall at Barnet Highway and Falcon Drive that destroyed the Pallas Athena and Sushi Mori res-taurants. The cause of that fire was found to be not suspicious.

[email protected]@spayneTC

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Rec & roads tops in PoCo survey

Port Coquitlam residents want their tax dollars spent on road improvements and a new recreation centre, according to results of a recent city survey.

The survey was part of PoCo’s budget consultation process and will help inform the city’s new budget and infrastructure advisory committee, which will be address-ing several areas iden-tified for improve-ment, including: road conditions and traffic flow, and sidewalks and crosswalks. The committee will also be recommending a new funding model to help the city plan and pay for infrastructure such as roads and buildings.

A total of 867 people took part in the survey from Feb. 2 to 23.

Respondents’ top three infrastructure projects included road and traffic, pri-marily paving and intersection work (42%); pedestrian projects (14%); recreation improve-ments such as the rec complex (14%); and parks, turf fields and dog parks (12%).

The results show 77% of respondents, up 1% from 2014, believe they get good value for their tax dollars. There was also strong support for a new recreation complex.

Satisfaction with city services was highest for fire/res-cue (97%), parks and trails (87%), policing (83%) and garbage, recycling and green cart service (83%).

PoCo’s draft bud-get includes a 1.49% property tax increase, or about $29 more for an average detached home. It includes no new RCMP officers or firefighters, nor does it make any provisions for future growth on Burke Mountain.

The survey results were pre-sented at Monday’s Finance and Intergovernmental Committee meeting and will be consid-ered by council as it finalizes the budget this [email protected]

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Pursuit of stolen pickup ended on Golden EarsDan FergusonBlack PrEss

A 32-year-old man ac-cused of leading police on a two-hour chase through Langley and neighbouring municipalities on Feb. 18 was free on bail at the time, court records show.

Robert Anthony Pickford was awaiting trial on several theft-related charges on the day a stolen red Ford F150 pickup truck was finally stopped on the Golden Ears Bridge. He had been granted bail on 10 charges, all involving incidents in Port Coquitlam.

The charges included two counts of break and enter, three counts of pos-session of property ob-tained by crime, two counts of theft, one count of pos-sessing break-in tools, one of driving with a suspended drivers’ licence and one of criminal mischief.

Pickford now faces nine new criminal charges over the police chase, including theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, failure to stop at an accident, resisting arrest,

possession of stolen prop-erty over $5,000 and three counts of violating bail conditions.

He is currently in cus-tody and, on March 18, is scheduled to appear before a Port Coquitlam Provincial Court judge to hear a Crown prosector’s application to have his bail revoked.

The Feb. 18 chase started around 2 p.m. when Ridge Meadows RCMP officers tried to stop a pickup. The driver initially pulled over, then sped away towards Coquitlam on Lougheed Highway. He continued through Surrey and Langley, followed by police on the ground and in the air.

Eyewitnesses told The Langley Times they saw the Ford speeding toward on-coming traffic on the wrong side of the road heading west along the Fraser Highway from Aldergrove. Several police vehicles were in pursuit.

At least one civilian vehicle was forced to drive up on a sidewalk to avoid a collision but there were no reports of injuries.

The chase ended around 4 p.m. on the Golden Ears Bridge after Ridge Meadows RCMP closed the bridge, and police were able to box in the pickup.

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Court records show Pickford has several prior convictions for vehicle theft and dangerous driv-ing, including a 2005 case where he received a two-and-a-half year jail sentence for dangerous driving, stealing a vehicle and operating a vehicle “in order to evade a peace offi-cer.” At the time, Provincial Court Judge Shehni Dossa described how Pickford “went through a lot of red lights onto oncoming traffic” during an early morning police pursuit that ended when Pickford hit a light standard. “You are fortunate there was so little traffic on the road and that nobody was hurt,” Dossa told Pickford.

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Two Port Coquitlam residents escaped injury Sunday morning after the plane they were in crashed during takeoff in south Surrey.

The single-engine “experimental” aircraft sustained damage in the crash, which occurred just before 10:30 a.m. at a pri-vate landing strip along the Serpentine River.

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Some politicians want spending limitsCIVIC ELECTION SPENDING

Hodge raised $40,172 for his successful re-election effort: 58.1% from devel-opers, 22.7% from other businesses, 10.8% from individuals and 5.6% from unions.

In preparation for the 2014 race, Hodge said he tried to find balance be-tween his contributors and avoided taking too much from one single person or entity.

On the other side of the equation, donors contacted by The Tri-City News insist they are not trying to buy in-fluence with their campaign contributions.

Jennifer Derbyshire, the director of marketing with Wesbild, said her company donates money to a variety of charities and commu-nity groups, and election campaign contributions are another way of supporting the municipality and the political process.

“It does take quite a bit of money [to run],” Derbyshire said. “We want to support the process and get good people on council. If we are not willing to support the process, nobody is going to be able to run.”

Candidates usually solicit the company for donations, she said, and each request assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Carolyn Rice, the secre-tary-treasurer of the New Westminster District Labour Council, which also en-dorses candidates and con-tributes to their campaigns, said her organization tries to highlight issues they believe are ignored by other candi-dates.

She does not believe that the donations have sway over officials’ decisions on collective bargaining agree-ments and said the labour council looks for candidates who represent the broad in-terests of the community.

“People we have sup-ported in the past have championed some pretty important causes,” she said. “They go to issues like cos-metic pesticides, protecting our trees and air quality.”

And she asked, “What or-ganization would raise these

kinds of issues if it was not for the collective effort of an organization like ours?”

CONFLICT?Still, some candidates

would rather avoid even a whiff of conflict of interest.

Disclosure forms show that Port Coquitlam Coun. Mike Forrest paid the entire $7,011 tab for his campaign expenses and he said he only accepts contributions in rare instances, such as a friend wanting to support him with an individual do-nation.

“I don’t want to be seen as compromised,” he said, noting he finds contribu-tions from unions repre-

senting city workers particu-larly problematic.

“I have considerable dif-ficulty with the idea that we are supported by various people and then we get to vote on their contracts,” he said.

In PoCo, union contribu-tions make up 15.9% of the $115,458 raised by the seven council winners, a percent-age that rises to 25.8% when Mayor Greg Moore’s $49,867 in donations is removed from the total. Meanwhile, developers contributed 27.8% while 9.9% of the funds came from the candi-dates themselves.

Forrest acknowledges that in larger municipali-

ties, self-funded campaigns may not always be a viable option.

For example, last fall in Coquitlam, the winning candidate who raised the least amount of money was Coun. Teri Towner, who spent $19,582 (61.3% from developers, 31.1% from individuals, 4.2% from other businesses and nothing from unions).

Self funding $20,000 to launch a credible campaign can be difficult for the aver-age resident, and finding balance between contribu-tors is not always possible.

Port Moody Coun. Barbara Junker for example, raised $20,969, 87.5% of which came from unions (another 4.8% came from developers and 7.7% came from individual contribu-tors). Junker was contacted by The Tri-City News for comment but did not return calls by deadline.

SPENDING CAPOn the flip side, longtime

Coquitlam Coun. Mae Reid raised $30,000 for her re-election campaign, of which 80% came from the development industry (the other 20% came from businesses not associated with development). And she acknowledged that the amount of money being thrown around at election time is concerning.

“I think there should be a cap on what you can spend. I really believe that,” she said. “It is getting to the point where it is ridiculous.”

She notes that the cost

of running a campaign is constantly rising. These days, newspaper ads are still her biggest expense but new costs related to website ad-vertising and social media have made the process more expensive. If each can-didate had a cap, they could decide how best to allocate their funds, she said.

Reid also believes there should be a limit on when candidates can raise funds while Coun. Hodge said giving tax receipts for con-

tributions, as is done at the provincial and federal levels, might encourage more individuals to donate (see sidebar).

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart summed up one of his suggestions for improv-ing civic election regulations in one word: clarity.

Several times, his cam-paign had to deal with conflicting interpretations of finance rules, making it difficult for even a seasoned campaigner like himself to

understand what was and wasn’t allowed.

But, on the whole, Stewart said he believes the rules around civic election contributions only need minor tweaks.

“I think the regulations are a step in the right direc-tion,” he said. “Now, we need to spend the next cou-ple of years refining them so they work better and they are seen to work better.”

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TC’S BIG SPENDERSCOQuITLAm• Wesbild: $11,000 + $3,000 from subsidiary Pageant Holdings + $16,000 from subsidiary Burke Mountain Ltd. — TOTAL: $30,000• RPMG Holdings: $15,000 +$500 from subsidiary Anthem Properties and $150 from subsidiary Onni — TOTAL: $15,650• Infinity Properties: $14,000

PORT COQuITLAm• RPMG Holdings: $9,000 + $5,000 from subsidiary Onni — TOTAL: $14,000• Mosaic Homes: $5,500• River’s Edge Business Park Partnership (ConWest): $3,000

PORT mOODY• RPMG Holdings: $11,500 + $1,000 from subsid-iary Anthem Properties — TOTAL: $12,500• Wesgroup Properties: $3,000• TL Housing Solutions: $1,500

Gary McKennaThe Tri-CiTy News

The provincial govern-ment needs to enact caps on how much can be raised and spent by a pol-itician in a civic election campaign, according to an SFU political scientist.

Patrick Smith, who specializes in municipal issues, said there was “an orgy of overspending” in the 2014 campaign and the regulations need to be tightened.

“I think we need caps on both spending and contributions,” he told The Tri-City News. “There should also be limits to when you can contribute, and always with disclo-sure.”

He notes that cur-rently, there are no rules stopping candidates from collecting donations between elections, some-thing that was seen in the Tri-Cities in 2014.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart received $9,850 in contributions between Nov. 19 and Nov. 24 — after the Nov. 15 vote. Stewart said the donations came in late because he had to cancel a fundraiser during the campaign as his daughter was sick.

Meanwhile, Coquitlam Coun. Teri Towner re-

ceived $1,500 from RPMG Holdings and $1,000 from Infinity Properties Nov. 24.

Unions also contrib-uted to candidates after the Nov. 15 election.

Port Moody Coun. Barbara Junker was given $3,350 by the New Westminster District Labour Council on January 26, 2015 while the Hospital Employees Union gave council-lors Zoe Royer and Rick Glumac $400 each in 2015.

Having money change hands after an election is concerning, Smith said, because it assures the donors that “we are in power and you are talking to the right people.”

But Smith believes that change is starting to come to how the province regulates municipal elec-tion finance. He notes city clerks are no longer responsible for the over-sight of financial disclo-sure, after the process was taken over by Elections BC ahead of the 2014 vote, and that has created greater consistency in the application of the rules.

“They have to get at this and it looks like they are,” he said. “I am hope-ful that 2014 will be the last municipal election where we are awash in money.”[email protected]

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COQuITLAm COuNCILTOTAL UNION: $22,368 (7.3%)TOTAL DEVELOPMENT: $168,750 (54.8%)SELF-FUNDED: $53,623 (17.4%)THE REST: $63,207 (20.5%)

PORT COQuITLAm COuNCILTOTAL UNION: $18,400 (15.9%)TOTAL DEVELOPMENT: $32,050 (27.8%)SELF-FUNDED: $11,406 (9.9%)THE REST: $53,602 (46.4%)

PORT mOODY COuNCILTOTAL UNION: $41,592 (33.2%)TOTAL DEVELOPMENT: $19,250 (15.4%)SELF-FUNDED: $14,580 (11.6%)THE REST: $49,980 (39.9%)


Seniors’ supports focus of forum in Coquitlam

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Diane StranDbergThe Tri-CiTy News

Tri-City seniors’ con-cerns about home support services, transportation, health care, housing and other issues will be front and centre later this month at a forum in Coquitlam.

Organized by the Coquitlam Retired Teachers’ Association, the Tri-Cities Community Seniors’ Forum will be held March 27 at Winslow Centre. Organizer Ken Kuhn, a retired teacher himself, said the goal is to start a dialogue about the gaps in seniors’ services in the Tri-Cities and he hopes participants will come away more knowledgeable and passionate about the need to act.

“I’m hoping to have peo-ple understand some of the issues because people will be able to stand up and talk

about their own personal issues,” Kuhn said, noting that politicians, including local mayors, MPs and MLAs, will be on hand to share their perspective.

Health care workers, service providers, seniors, caregivers and others are welcome to attend and participate in the question-and-answer session.

The event’s keynote speaker will be B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie.

The BC Health Coalition will also be on hand to talk about a court case on fees people pay to private clinics (the Supreme Court case involving controversial doc-tor Brian Day is expected to start soon). As well, speak-ers might touch on issues surrounding provincial/federal transfer payments on health care, problems in seniors’ care identified by ombudsperson Kim Carter in 2008, and Mackenzie’s 176 recommendations to improve services for se-niors.

No particular political

perspective is being cham-pioned over another, Kuhn said, noting that both BC Liberal and NDP MLAs will be among the panel-ists, and the mayors of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody have also been invited to speak.

“I want people to have their say and the politicians to be there listening,” Kuhn said.

There will also be a chance to network, ask questions, and check out displays of seniors’ services.

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Drivers with HOV discount must now use Brunette exitDiane StranDbergThe Tri-CiTy News

The new traffic configu-ration for drivers travelling between Coquitlam and Surrey on the Port Mann Bridge has caused some consternation for people who have been using the high occupancy vehicle lane during rush hour — and receiving a discount for doing so.

Separated lanes for Coquitlam traffic went into

effect on the weekend and some HOV-users say the change means more time spent in traffic because they have to drive out of their way to the Brunette Avenue exit if they want to use the special lanes dedicated to carpools.

Tiffany Shanks said she was surprised the new westbound dedicated route for Coquitlam traf-fic doesn’t offer an HOV lane option and she has to drive out of her way to the Brunette exit if she wants to get the discount.

“I was really surprised when I saw they were mov-ing us,” said Shanks, who lives in Port Coquitlam and uses the tolled bridge to get to Kwantlen Polytechnic

University in Langley. She said she typically carpools during rush hour, when the HOV lane option is in ef-fect, benefitting from a 25%, or 75 cent, discount on the $3 toll.

Max Logan, a spokes-person for Transportation Investment Corporation, acknowledged that Coquitlam-bound HOV users are affected but he said the new lanes are safer and the number of people affected is low, just 1% of

110,000 drivers who use the bridge every day.

“In this case, what it comes to is the matter of safety for all bridge users,” Logan said, noting that the new lanes prevent risky weaving and lane chang-ing, and eastbound HOV users aren’t affected by the change.

Shanks said she now has to drive 20 minutes out of her way, doubling back along Lougheed Highway to get home, and is now considering taking the untolled Pattullo Bridge instead.

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The vote is now, the effects will be felt for generationsNews flash:New referendum poll finds strong lead for No side.

When everyone wakes up after the votes are

counted and the 0.5% transit tax has been voted down, if the polls are to be believed, who will notice?

buses will still be crowded during rush hour. traffic will still be gridlocked at choke points throughout the region. and buses will run infrequently at night or not at all.

Of course, no spokes-person Jordan bateman of the canadian taxpayers Federation will be pleased and can update his linkedin account to apply for better jobs while Premier christy clark can check off an election campaign promise, a refer-endum on transportation financing that was doomed from the start.

let’s face it, as we know from the hst vote, it’s hard

to convince people to pay more taxes now for a future benefit but easy to tap into public anger about govern-ment spending, regardless of how out of context or inaccurate the informa-tion on which the anger is based.

translink is the straw man in this debate — also

the scapegoat and the scourge — and to beat down this perceived demon, people would rather have crappy roads and transit well into the future.

it’s crazy but in the after-math of the transit referen-dum, it will be too late to reconsider.

that’s because the only

opportunity to prove that the yes side might have been right won’t come for another 10 or 20 years.

by then, many of the folks who are on different sides of this vote will be retired or dead, and their kids will be dealing with the fallout from referendum results.

these are today’s college and high school students who will be saddled with the hefty retirement pensions for those who voted against the proposed sales tax hike. they’re the ones who will be sitting in gridlock or wait-ing for buses and who will see good jobs disappear to places with better transpor-tation infrastructure.

they might wonder, those taxpayers of tomor-row, whether an opportu-nity to do something better was lost along the way.

but that’s Ok, because we’ll have given translink a smack on the nose and, for today at least, that seems to be the most im-portant thing.

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• Have you consid-ered becoming a foster family? There are chil-dren and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information ses-sion, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200–906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.

MONDAY MARCH 16• Tri-Cities Parkinson’s

Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-7751.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17• PoCo Garden Club

meeting, 7 p.m., Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. Speaker: Thomas Hobbs, an internation-ally known impresario of garden and floral design, on “Dreaming Big,” cre-ating a 20-acre garden in Langley. Admission: $10 at the door (for an additional $10, receive a one-year membership to PoCo Garden Club). Info: 604-945-0906.

• Dogwood Garden Club meets, 7 p.m., in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam.

Speaker: Laurelle Oldford Down on garden design. Info: Margaret, 604-931-3433 or [email protected].

THURSDAY, MARCH 19• Burke Mountain’s

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FRIDAY, MARCH 20• Tri-City Singles

Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets at 7:30 p.m. at Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street park-ing only). New members are welcome. Directions & info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

• Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events, meets

to plan events at 7 p.m. at the PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Heather, 604-464-0236.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22• Riverview

Horticultural Centre Society first guided tree tour of 2015 on Riverview Hospital, leaving at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building; tour will be led by a qualified arborist. Site map at www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25• Access Youth

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• Centennial Stamp Club hosts small stamp auction; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presen-tation of “T” stamps/topics after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

MARCH 13: CAREGIVER HELP• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m.,

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People need chance to vote on size of homes

MEGA HOMES

The Editor,Re. “No way to reduce

when building mega houses” (Letters, The Tri-City News, March 4) and “Leave exist-ing areas alone” (March 6).

Let me remind the people of our city and all the other municipalities why we have too many oversized houses being built in our neighbourhoods. It is not just because our municipal politicians voted it to be so; it is because the people of our region do not get to vote on important issues such as this during elections.

We do not have equitable democracy in Canada. We can’t even vote on whether we want it.

We have the rich support-ing the politicians they want to be elected for and it works just great for them, except now we know the biosphere is so quickly deteriorating it is endangering and killing off many species.

Changes are needed to slow down the risks and

destruction. We shouldn’t just have to accept the status quo and go bigger because it’s “better.”

There are so many faults with our local governments, like the lack of strong tree bylaws.

A property was cleared by Porter Street elementary school last week: a dozen large trees up to 60 years old and several smaller ones, more than 800 years of growth that added to Earth’s biology.

And how will our city “balance” this out? How does it balance out the trees lost on the side of Burke Mountain? Without good bylaws, it doesn’t.

I agree some trees have to go for new housing and there’s nothing wrong with building larger homes, based on the sustainability of our actions.

Thanks for letting me vent.Steve Mancinelli, Coquitlam

CITY SHOULD BASE WATER RATES ON USAGE BY HOmEThe Editor,

While it is true that some homeowners waste water by using drinking water to wash driveways and side-walks — and certainly those automatic sprinklers that operate even when it is raining are irresponsible — most of us are respectful of the fresh water supply on which we all depend.

It seems, though, that the city does not value the “green” contribution that home/garden owners pro-vide for the city without maintenance fees charged to the city.

Oh, but of course, the city does seem to value our trees as evidenced by the tree cutting bylaw. Now that is confusing.

How about basing water rates on the number of people living in a residence?

Helen Brown, Coquitlam

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sEnd us youR LEttERsThe Tri-City News welcomes letters to the editor by readers in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody,

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JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWSVisitors to the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.) can get up close with the Wearable Art Awards collection, which is on display until April 2. Above, Ann Kitching with Maple Ridge resident Ilona Marshall’s Second Flight.

Who will win People’s Choice?WEARABLE ART AWARDS

“I think it is the best show we have ever done,” concludes Ann Kitching, chair of the Wearable Art Awards committee as she surveyed this year’s col-lection.

And, this month, visi-tors to the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.) can view the fine detail that went into creating the 57 garments for the biennial show that’s sponsored in part by The Tri-City News.

From the intricate stitch-ing and dyed silks to the handmade felting and beadwork, the outfits, head dresses and brassieres demonstrate the hundreds of toiled hours by their makers: from university students to professional craftspeople — each hop-ing to clinch one of the cash prizes available.

As for the coveted People’s Choice prize, Tri-City residents have until April 2 to tour the gallery and pick their favourite design; the artist with the most votes will be an-nounced on April 16 and will receive $1,000, courtesy of Pasta Polo restaurant.

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From top: It’s Cadeques... if you catch my drift (Sue Sacchero of Australia); Metawarrior (Luke Detheridge of Vancouver); Fragmented Beauty (Liza Child of Vancouver); Cornelia the Crow (Diane Park of Vancouver).

Clockwise: I Leave You My Portrait-Frida Kahlo (Brynn and Kathryn McLellan of Okotoks, AB); Remembering Dad in Plaid (Catherine Black of Washington State); Lucinda Kartography (Lorraine Kwan of Vancouver); Youth (Farnaz Ohadi of Vancouver); Enchanted Echo (Ursula Bentz of Gibsons); and Awakening (Svetlana Bardos and Vladimir Bezruc of North Vancouver).


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Stills from Mommy (far left) and Tu Dors Nicole. Left, Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the 2013 Canadian-Spanish psychological thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve. It was screened in the special presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, and earned five Canadian Screen Awards.PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE TIFF FILM CIRCUIT

Youth disfunction in filmPORT MOODY FILM FEST

15th annual fest opens ThursdayJanis WarrenThe Tri-CiTy News

A boy picked to be part of a terrorist cell. A violent son with ADHD being cared for by his widowed mother. An isolated teen growing up on a South Korean farm.

Whether it be the 2013-’14 catalogue of Canadian film or the choice of cura-tor, this year’s lineup for the Port Moody Film Festival has a definite theme of youth disfunction.

The six feature flicks presented at the 15th an-nual fest — which starts tomorrow (Thursday) at the Inlet Theatre and runs until

Sunday — were chosen by SFU film student Josh Cabrita, a regular movie reviewer and a first-year Port Moody Film Society member.

And like in previous years, filmmakers will be available, either in person or via Skype, to speak to the

audience afterward about the process of compiling their movie.

Society spokesperson Brad Williams said guests will also be treated to a short Canadian film before each feature and many of those filmmakers will be present, too, to take ques-tions from the crowd.

As well, three shorts from university undergrads will be screened on Thursday at

the opening gala. The best will be awarded $1,000 at the closing Sunday night.

• Tickets to the Port Moody Film Festival at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) are available at 6 p.m. for $7 per night with a $5 PMFS annual membership. Only cash and personal cheques will be accepted. Visit pmfilm.ca.

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THE FEST LINEUPThursday 7:30 p.m.: Mommy Friday 7:00 p.m.: Little Terrors 9:30 p.m.: Just Eat ItSaturday 7 p.m.: In Her Place 9:30 p.m.: EnemySunday 7 p.m.: Tu Dors Nicole

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Christine Bricker has built a small Hansel and Gretel-style candy house.

On the outside, it seems perfectly sweet but, if you open the box below, there are childlike figurines, egg shells and small bottles of alcohol in disarray.

Bricker’s art project was one of 20 pieces unveiled last Friday as part of the Dare to Care exhibit by the Vancouver Career College.

Alana Dhillon, who instructs 16 students in the social service work foundations program at the Coquitlam campus, challenged the adults to ar-tistically depict the fields in which they want to special-ize after they graduate next month — from child abuse and poverty to eating disor-ders and gay issues.

Bricker, a mom of three who witnessed domestic abuse while growing up, said child abuse in particu-lar is a topic “people need to have more awareness

about. It’s shoved under the carpet because it’s such a delicate issue.”

The exhibit opening was also attended by Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, who spoke about home-

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The students’ art exhibit is a fundraiser for the New View Society, a non-profit group that cares for Tri-City residents with mental health challenges. The dis-play is open during spring break, from 1 to 4 p.m., at VCC campus (5-1180 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam).

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A biannual social de-signed to get people more familiar with the paint brush has made a splash at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts.

And tickets are going fast for the third Palette... eat, paint, create! that will be held on Saturday night at the Maillardville hub.

Events co-ordinator Michael Fera said Palette has done well since last spring’s inaugural despite the competition of other re-cent live painting parties.

But he feels the price ($25 for a single or $40 for a

couple) plus the ambience set with mood lighting and music give PdA an edge.

“It’s very low stress,” Fera said. “You should see it when people first arrive and don’t know what to expect. They’re very tenta-tive but then they unleash their inner artist and talk to people and have a great time.... it’s a warm, wel-coming environment.”

Fera also said PdA differ-entiates itself by not having a roving art instructor.

Rather, Fera offers tips at the start but lets the guests’ imagination take over for the canvas work. “It’s not a class. This is just about

seeing where your artistic flow goes.”

Best of all, guests can sample from a charcuterie plate, warmed olives, arti-san breads and crackers, a selection of fine cheeses, a fruit plate and petit fours.

A cash bar is also open (anyone with dietary re-strictions should call Fera).

• For tickets to Palette on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m., call Place des Arts at 604-664-1636, go online at placedesarts.ca or visit the centre in person at 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam.

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Deadline nears for stigma exhibitARTS IN BRIEF

Young Tri-City artists wanting to be part of a youth art exhibit and writ-ing contest have one day left to enter.

The deadline is Thursday, March 12 for stu-dents in grades 9 to 12 to be included in the first annual Mindfulness in May 2015: The Silence of Stigma juried display at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Cash prizes will be handed out to the winners who best repre-sent what it’s like to have a stigma.

Curated by Diane Moran and Stefani Klaric, the ex-hibition takes place during Mental Health Awareness Week. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare for guide-lines.

LIFE DRAWINGFamilies can try their

hand at life drawing at a drop-in session on Saturday at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre.

Hosted by Westminster Savings credit union, the workshop allows families to interpret made-up models in the art gallery, between 1 and 4 p.m. No drawing experience is required and materials will be supplied; admission is by donation. Visit evergreenculturalcen-tre.ca.

SUMMER REGRegistration for the

wildly popular Summer Fun! art camps at Place des Arts opens Sunday, March 29.

The Coquitlam hub will have six weeks of arts camps from July 6 to Aug. 14 for kids aged five to 14.

Children aged five to 12 can choose to be part of one week-long class or a full day of 50-minute blocks while teens aged 11 to 14 can join three-hour week-long intensives in such fields as pottery, comedy writing, digital photography and knitting.

The summer program guide will be available by March 25. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.

TWO MONKEYSA Tri-City actor, singer

and producer has started a new theatre company.

Sharon Crandall recently

founded two monkeys productions, which hosts its first show next month on Granville Island.

Edges stars Crandall as Woman 2. Woman 1 is por-trayed by Devon Busswood while Adam Charles and Brandyn Eddy take on Man 1 and 2 in the coming-of-age musical.

Directed by Ian Harmon with music from Peter Abando, the show runs April 1 to 11 at Studio 1398 (1398 Cartwright St.) in Vancouver. Visit twomon-keyproductions.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH

Employment Roundtable of the Tri-Cities

It’s Possible, Everyone Can Work!

David Mann working at Happy Stan’s

People with disabilities are working in communities

across British Columbia. The Employment Roundtable of the Tri-Cities is sharing the message that individuals with developmental disabilities can

be successfully employed. We start the job-seeking process by focusing on

people’s abilities and � nding the best job match to provide

value for the employer. We believe that everyone

has something to contribute to the economic community as a worker, consumer, and

taxpayer. Join us in increasing employment for people with

varying abilities. Be an inclusive employer - it makes good business sense!

For more information contact any member of the Employment Roundtable.

Funding provided by Community Living British Columbia.

TC CONTACTemail: [email protected]: 604-472-3035www.tricitynews.com/sportsSPORTS

ROBERT MCDONALD PHOTOThe Riverside Rapids fell to Oak Bay secondary in the bronze medal game of the AAA girls B.C. High School Provincial Championships on Friday at the Langley Events Centre.

4th for Rapids at provincials

AAA BASKETBALL

Club falls to Oak Bay in bronze medal game GARY MCKENNAThe Tri-CiTy News

The Riverside Rapids went home empty handed at the girls AAA B.C. High School Provincial Basketball Championships after a disappoint-ing loss to Oak Bay secondary at the Langley Events Centre on Friday night.

The Port Coquitlam team fell behind early in the bronze-medal match, allowing the Vancouver Island school to take a 34-21 lead at the half. A strong effort in the final two quar-ters was not enough for the Rapids to overcome their opponents and the team lost 71-49.

Oak Bay dominated in the re-bounds column, particularly in the early parts of the game and had no trouble putting the ball in the basket.

The previous day, Riverside bested Tri-City rivals the Dr. Charles Best secondary Blue Devils in the quarter-final match.

The Rapids quickly took a 20-15 lead in the first quarter and built on it in the second quarter, ending the first

half of the game up 37-29. But the Blue Devils put up a valiant

effort to try and close the gap in the latter half of the game, outscoring Riverside 18-7 in the third.

However, a strong fourth quarter from the Rapids enabled the team to hang on to the lead and win the game 64-57.

Both the Rapids and the Blue Devils had early wins at the provincial tournament.

Charles Best defeated Handsworth 62-50 in the early rounds, while Riverside took down Burnaby Mountain secondary.

Now, the AAAA boys B.C. High School Basketball Provincial Championships are set to take place this week at the Langley Events Centre.

Wednesday will see Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary Ravens take on David Thompson sec-ondary, while Port Moody’s Heritage Woods Kodiaks are scheduled to play Sir Winston Churchill.

For more information about the tournament go to www.bchigh-schoolbasketballchampionships.com.


GARY MCKENNAThe Tri-CiTy News

The Coquitlam Express will not be making a repeat trip to the Fred Page Cup this season.

The club was ousted from the BCHL playoffs with a 4-2 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs Monday night, ending the first-round in five games.

Coquitlam struggled through-out the best-of-seven series, los-ing by wide margins in the two

early matches. However, on Friday the club bounced back with an exciting overtime win and appeared to be on the verge of turning things

around. But it all came to an end on Monday night at Prospera Centre.

Express train halted by Chiefs

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The Chiefs quickly jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first, with Scott Davidson scoring on the power play and Jake Hand picking up his fourth of the series.

Coquitlam got on the board in the second pe-riod with a marker from Brett Supinski, and Colton Kerfoot managed to find the back of the net on the power play in the third.

But it wasn’t enough to overcome the Chiefs, who potted a goal of their own off the stick of Mason Boh and finished the game with an empty-netter to win 4-2.

Twenty-four hours ear-lier, Chilliwack put on a scoring clinic at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

The visitors scored five goals before the home team could get on the board with a marker from Jackson Cressey in the sec-ond period. Supinski also scored, but the game was over before the third period started, with the Chiefs leading 7-2 when the final buzzer sounded.

Friday night was prob-ably the best outing for the Express, who notched their only win of the series in overtime.

Both teams exchanged goals in the first period, with the Chiefs’ Rory Bell netting two assisted by

Hand. But Supinski and Michael Merulla also scored and the game was tied at 2-2 going into the second period.

Coquitlam held its own in the middle frame, with Corey Mackin and Supinski scoring and the team

briefly held the lead in the third period.

However, a late goal from Chilliwack forced overtime, where Coquitlam’s Austin Anselmo potted the game winner with 6:22 left.


High-scoring Chiefs too much for the Express

BCHL PLAYOFFS

ROBERT MCDONALD PHOTOCoquitlam Express forward Corey Mackin takes a shot during Friday night’s game against the Chilliwack Chiefs at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

continued from page A15

RESULTSHave a minor

sports team that wants to get their game results into The Tri-City News? Send us a brief description of the match, the sport, the league, the level and the score and we will try and fit it in the paper. Any photos must be at least one megabyte in JPEG format. Results can be emailed to [email protected].


SundayMay 3, 2015

9am to NoonHyde Creek Recreation Centre

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family and pet-friendly fundraiser in support of the terminally ill and their loved ones.

100% of funds raised stay in our community.

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Save on your family’s sports equipment!The KidSport Used Equipment Sale has everything from bikes & hockey gear to fitness equipment, wetsuits and more!

KidSport needs yoursports equipment!Donate your used sporting goods (including bikes) from March 18-27at the following locations:Port Coquitlam Rec Centre Port Moody Rec CentrePoirier Sport and Leisure ComplexRiverside SecondaryThriftopolis - D-2579 Lougheed Hwy, PoCo

Sat., March 2810AM - 1PM

Riverside Secondary. 2215 Reeve Street. Port CoquitlamAdmission by donation or item to the food bank

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Utility Helpers (2)

Reporting to the Foreman, you will provide Machining assistance for the re-building of components & parts.

Qualifications

Journeyperson Machinist Trade ticket certificationPrior experience using precision measuring toolsPrior experience operating lathes, portable line boring equipment & drill presses Demonstrated ability to follow instruction with attention to detail and specifications

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the duties of this entry-level labour position will include, cleaning & maintaining the cleanliness of both the shop/yard & assisting tradespeople when required.

Qualifications

High School Graduate1 to 3 years related industry experiencePost-Secondary Electrical Trades Training (pre-apprentice course) is requiredValid Driver’s License

The Port Coquitlam Branch is currently hiring the following positions:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume to: Email: [email protected]

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Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS6 would be considered an asset.

As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 180 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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AutoCADOperators

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

A family owned enterprise with over 55 years history, seeks a highly motivated person to be part of our successful offi ce team located in Chilliwack, BC. The primary focus of this position is to prepare clear, complete, and accurate product and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches to meet the require-ments allowing them to be used as production, catalogue, submit-tal and / or customer approval drawings. This will require effective communication with sales, distribution, engineering, and production staff.

Minimum Requirements:•High school graduation•1 year experience or equivalent education and experience•Certifi cate of completion for Basic AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2, AutoCAD Civil 3 D, Architectural drawing or similar computer aided drawing program.•Microsoft excel and word, excellent math skills, communica-tion skills & mechanical aptitude

Our Company Offers:• Attractive Salary + Benefi ts• Extended Health Benefi ts &

Wage • Future Personal Growth & Development • On The Job

Training • Fun SupportiveAtmosphere With

Extracurricular Activities

Please send updated resume and cover letter indicating sala-

ry expectations to [email protected]

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS$3500 SIGNING BONUS

Van Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 orFax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca


115 EDUCATION

124 FARM WORKERS

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTDFARM LABOURERS required

5 or 6 Days/Week40 or 50 Hours/Week

$10.49/HourHorticultural work such as:

Planting, pruning, spacing andharvesting the crop.

Employment starts early June /15Submit your application to:

Phone: 604-465-8153or by Fax:604-465-9340 or

by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

130 HELP WANTED

ADULT CARRIERWith reliable car required to

deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households

in the Tri-City areaWednesday & Friday.

Call 604-472-3040ASTORIA Retirement Residence in Port Coquitlam, Job postings: 1. Cook 2. Dishwasher 3. House-keeper. Send resumes to:[email protected]


WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com


130 HELP WANTED

HOME SUPPORT some stretching, some cleaning, some light lifting.

Call John at 604-944-0926.

HOUSE CLEANERSMOLLY MAID - Join our team of Home Service Professionals.

We are seeking mature, dependable, bondable applicants for f/t & p/t work. Tri-City resident only. Housecleaning experience helpful. Paid training.Current BC driver’s license mandatory.

Email resume to:[email protected] fi ll out an on line resume at:

www.mollymaid.ca (Phone 604-469-2015)

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities

Up To $400 CASH DailyF/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring /

Summer Work. SeekingHonest, Hard Working Staff.

www.PropertyStarsJobs.com


EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ... 9-57

TRAVEL............................................. 61-76

CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDEDThe following routes are now availableto deliver the News in the TriCity area:

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86313002-3035 Ashbrook Pl2951-2975 Como Lake Ave (odd)802-814 Greene St (even)820-856 Irvine St (even)3001-3028 Maplebrook Pl2988-2998 Marcellin PL Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please callCirculation @ 604-472-3042and quote the route number.

136 INSURANCE

INSURANCE JOB FULL OR PART TIME

AVAILABLEFor Level 2 Agent in Mission, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadow areas. Fax resume to: 604-460-2802 or Call 604-460-2880 or [email protected]


154 RETAIL

Fashion Sales Associatepart-time position available to

work 3 - 5 weekdays Approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile

clothing serviceJob requirements are:

*must have sales experiencepreferably fashion sales

* enjoy working with seniors* have own transportation

* ideal position for semi-retired sales people.

* If you are able to drive a van pulling a trailer, this would be

extra pay.Email resumes to:

[email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC(MILLWRIGHT)

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs effi ciently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required.The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diag-nostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work fl exible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a defi nite asset.Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certifi cate of qualifi cation as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certifi cate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS:1.) Attractive Wages &

Excellent Employee Benefi ts.2.) Supportive, Engaged

Atmosphere With ChangeMinded Management Group.

3.) Company SponsoredSocial Activities.

Please e-mail resume,including cover letter &

references: [email protected]

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Com-mercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek,

at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149

Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:

[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889

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

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

F/T - Millwright /Maintenance Person

Princeton, B.C.You will work on the repair & upkeep of bucking mills post peelers and wheeled mobile equipment. Must have 10 years exp. including hydraul-ics, welding & minor electrical repairs. Will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to problem solve and prioritize jobs.

CompetitiveCompensation Package

w/ Profi t Sharing!Email resume:

[email protected] or fax: (1)250-295-7912

Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman

Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product suppli-er has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair compo-nents. Positive attitude, dedica-tion & willingness to learn reward-ed with:

• Advancement Opportunities• Excellent Remuneration

Package Commensurate w/Experience • Full Benefi ts

Please Fax resume:604-513-1194 or E-mail:

[email protected]

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 fi n-ishing & follow-up services. May also prepare cost estimates. 4 Years combination of experience & training, and some high school. Salary $25/hr. Email resume to:

[email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Specializing in Private Events!We Come To You! Doing It All,

From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals

• Weddings • B-B-Ques• Birthdays • AnniversariesUnique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized MenusTailored To Your Function...

Kristy [email protected]

or Visit us at: www.threescompanycatering.ca

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $80. No limit on number of slips.

TAX RETURNS

Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp.

Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return

MARK & JOANNA BRAGIEL Tri-City Business Centre 3rd fl r 2300-2850 Shaughnessy St.

604-338-2513

206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

UNIQUE CONCRETEDESIGN

F All types of concrete work FF Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped

F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL

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Aggregate *Stamped Concrete.*Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement

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Placing & Finishing * Forming* Site Prep, old concrete removal

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

260 ELECTRICAL

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

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines &

Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

269 FENCING

1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714

WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com


275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORSNew fl oor inst. & fi nishing. Refi n. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

281 GARDENING

CLEAN UPS Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts

S Tree PruningYard Maintenance

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Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.

Bark Mulch Lawn & Garden Soil

Drain Gravel Lava Rock River Rock Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311meadowslandscapesupply.com

GREENPRO LANDSCAPINGLawn cuts, pruning, full yard maint & installation. Fencing. Fast & de-pendable Since ‘06. 604-537-5536

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming

•Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

M.T. GUTTERSProfessional Installation5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffi t

*CLEANING *REPAIRS30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RENO &REPAIR

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.comShane 604-690-7565

“Family Owned & Operatedin the Tri-Cities”

www.benchmarkpainting.caCALL TODAY! 604-803-5041

Ask about our$99

ROOM SPECIAL


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME REPAIRS, renovations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry & painting. Reas rates. 604-945-7099.

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,

reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Residential & Commercial“Award Winning Renovations”

32 Years of Experience

[email protected]

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

288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it

It can’t be done

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

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, fl ooring, tiling, plumbing,

painting, miscellaneous, etc.VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN

OVER 30 LINES OF WORK!* Quality work * Prompt Service

* Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ring up profi ts!www.bcclassifi ed.com


300 LANDSCAPING

GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls.

Returfi ng, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering,

old swimming pools fi lled in &decks. 604-782-4322

317 MISC SERVICES

Dump Site Now OpenSBroken Concrete RocksS

$24.00 Per Metric TonSMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS

$24.00 Per Metric TonGrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

$59.00 Per TonMeadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men

BIG OR SMALL MOVESStart $45/hr ~ All size trucks

Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.


NORTHSTARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

Master Painters at Students Rates.We will BEAT any Qualifi ed Quotes.

778.245.9069


On October 15, 2014, at the

800 block of Roderick Avenue,

Coquitlam, BC , Peace Officer(s)

of the Surrey RCMP seized, at the

time indicated, the subject property,

described as: a 2006 BMW 750i,

VIN:WBAHL83526DT02856, Alberta

plate: BNL0409, on or about 02:30

Hours.

The subject property was seized

because there was a warrant

authorized by the court pursuant to

the Criminal Code of Canada to seize

evidence in respect of an offence (or

offences) under section 279(2) of the

Criminal Code of Canada (unlawful

confinement) and was therefore

offence-related property pursuant

to section 2 (Definitions) of the

Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the

subject property, CFO file Number:

2015-2621, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for

disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the

time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by

a person who claims to have an

interest in all or part of the subject

property. The notice of dispute

must be filed within 60 days of the

date upon which this notice is first

published.

You may obtain the form of a notice

of dispute, which must meet the

requirements of Section 14.07 of the

CFA, from the Director’s website,

accessible online at www.pssg.gov.

bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must

be in writing, signed in the presence

of a lawyer or notary public, and

mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office,

PO Box 9234 Station Provincial

Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W

9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:



PRO ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989

F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

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

Ph: 604-942-4383www.pro-accpainting.com

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

338 PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More

Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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


341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

EAGLE ROOFINGTar & Gravel

D Asphalt D Interlocking shinglesD Torch-on MembraneD Laminated shinglesAll types of Roofi ng Repairs

Free Estimates 604-467-6065

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

FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA CHEAPJUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL

Almost for free! (778)997-5757

LOOKING FOR

WORK? Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865

372 SUNDECKS

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

374 TREE SERVICES

Searching for your dream homeor selling it? This is the location. Listings

include everything from acreage, farms/ranchesto condos and waterfront homes.

bcclassified.com


374 TREE SERVICES

PETS

477 PETS

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

Shih tzu, male, 4 mos, one left, $500. Call (604)316-9495 or 604-795-5626

SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born January 10. Family raised. Well socialized with kids. 1st shots, dewormed. $850. 778-552-4658

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

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

560 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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS / METALBUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28,30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120,60x150, 80x100 sell for balanceowed! Call 1-800-457-2206www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well main-tained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BR apts - bright & lge

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND

Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy.

Cls to transit, schools & shops

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 [email protected]

Coquitlam: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

(604)936-5755

COQUITLAM:

GARDEN COURTHOUSING CO-OP2865 Packard Ave.

Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. Share purchase required.No Subsidies. Avail now.Call 604-464-4921

Polo ClubApartments

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.3 Blocks to W.C. Express

W 1 & 2 Bdrm SuitesW 3 Appliances

W Secured Garage ParkingW Adult Oriented

W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm 2nd fl r suite - $775

S New paint, carpet & applsS Includes heat/hot waterS 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across streetS Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required

* SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

NEWLY RENOVATED Retail/ Offi ce space at 193 School

House Street, Coquitlam, avail for rent. Easy access. Light fi lled. 2 storey space, must be viewed in person. Main fl oor at 1089 sf with 2 bathrooms & mezzanine

432 sf. Rent $3500 + utils. Parking lot is shared.

Call Sentinal Storage at (604)515-4075 to arrange a viewing.

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground fl oor commercial space. Offi ce / retail / service type busi-ness. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy inter-section. Call 604-464-3550.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604-649-8987

SOUTH SURREYEXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term orLong term!Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Offi ce + 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 fl ooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car gar-age 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 15

604.488.9161

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

2 ROOMS $500/each. Between Lougheed Mall & Port Moody. Gym, & pool incl. Nr bus.778-867-3702

PORT MOODY: Room for rent. Female only. N/s, Non drinker. Nr bus stop. $550/mo. (604)339-6272

PT MOODY $500 Room to rent. Shared, kitchen, liivingrm, bath, laundry. Includes wifi , cable, utilities. Avail April 1. 604-644-2920

Call 604-575-5555bcclassified.com

RENTALS

749 STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina14179 Reichenback Rd

Moorage RentalYear or Semi-annual

Outdoor Storage Available Starting

At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks &

Trailers Launch Ramp with 3 lines and

ample parking for tracks and trailers Onsite Manager

604.465.7713750 SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM lrg 2 bdrm gr/lvl bsmt, 15 min walk to Douglas Coll. Ns/np. $950/m incl w/d, utils, cable & net.Discount for 1 person. Avail Now or April 1st. Call 778-216-1284.

POCO, Main fl r, 2 BR, new kitchen & bath, new laminate, 1000+ sq.ft. central loc, ideal for prof cpl, $950 util incl. N/S, N/P. 604-944-8556

PORT COQUITLAM. Large 1 bdrm $800 incl utils & cbl Nr amens/bus. N/P 604-942-8548, 604-441-5357.

Port Moody compl reno’d, lrg 1300 sq.ft. bright g/l 2 bd + den, patio, nr amens, $1200, ns/np 604-727-1903

751 SUITES, UPPER

Coquitlam Lge quiet 2 bdrm main fl r duplex carpet/hardwd, carport, deck $1000 N/S No dogs 604-937-3534

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm town-house, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1998 Dodge Durango, 5.2L V8, all power options, automatic,

good cond! $3000. 604-944-2255

FABULOUS DEAL2008 Infi niti EX35. Fully Loaded.

Call Owner @ 604-461-3099.


The Tri-City News, March 11, 2015

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