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March 29, 2013 The Now newspaper
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An eggxacting
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Auditor
general
issues
report
Senior paints colourful
creations on shells
John Doyle
critiques
Evergreen Line
John Kurucz
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John Kurucz
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The final decision to opt
for SkyTrain technology was
the right one, but the process
that led to that decision was
flawed.
That’s what Auditor General
John Doyle said in a report
released Thursday, which
points to a lack of cost analysis options and bloated ridership projections.
“While my audit ultimately
concluded that the SkyTrain
extension was the best option,
it did this using information
not present in the Treasury
Board submissions,” the
report stated.
The report notes business
case models developed in
2008 and 2010 did not include
enough information around
costs, benefits and risks when
comparing the three modes
contemplated: SkyTrain, light
rail or bus rapid transit.
“What we found was that
the information that went to
Treasury Board wasn’t robust
enough — it should have
gone further, and further
questions should have been
asked,” Assistant Auditor
General Russ Jones told The
NOW Thursday.
“The information was all
there. It just hadn’t been
brought together and put into
the business case for Treasury
Board to make their decision.”
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Coquitlam resident Mike Vinter began painting eggs after a forced retirement in his early 60s. To see
more photos of Vinter and the painting process, visit us online at www.thenownews.com.
It was the unexpected end of Mike Vinter’s
working days that prompted him to hatch
his art career.
More than 20 years later, that change
turned out to be a life-altering decision.
The 82-year-old Coquitlam resident, who
specializes in designing ornamental eggs,
credits his relatively newfound passion as
being responsible for saving his life.
Vinter was in his early 60s and had no
intention on calling it a day from
his day job in the
early 1990s. When
it turned out that
that decision was
made for him,
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unexpected
— all of a sudden I ended up pensioned off
before I was ready for it,” he said.
“For a year or so, I was brooding and
didn’t know what to do with myself. I
thought, ‘Well, I can’t continue like this,’ so
I got into [art].”
Though he wasn’t artistically inclined in
his younger years — he “hated painting”
in years past — some prompting from his
daughter led him towards an art form that is
widely practiced across central and eastern
Europe.
“I doubted that I would be interested, but
I got hooked on it,” he said. “At first it was
really amateurish.”
Vinter’s process begins with selecting an
egg — typically he opts for a chicken egg,
though he’s also used eggs from quails,
ostriches and geese.
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Park subject of development fears
Mayors worry as 99-year lease for Admiralty Point in Belcarra Regional Park has expired
Jeremy Deutsch
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I
t’s considered the crown jewel of
the Tri-Cities.
Now both the city of Port Moody
and the Village of Belcarra are teaming
up in hopes of keeping the shine on
Admiralty Point in Belcarra Regional
Park.
Both municipalities have passed
motions asking the federal government to either transfer the lands to
Metro Vancouver or lease the space in
perpetuity to ensure the lands are preserved for park use.
The federal government had originally signed a 99-year lease with the
City of Vancouver back in 1912 to keep
the lands for park purposes.
The Admiralty Point lands were
then handed over to the Greater
Vancouver Regional District — now
Metro Vancouver — in 1969 for the
same purpose.
But the lease ran out in 2011, and
municipal leaders in both communities are worried the lands could be
developed.
Mayor Mike Clay said the city
doesn’t want the park, which is mostly
within Port Moody city boundaries, to
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Belcarra Regional Park has been called the Tri-Cities’ Stanley Park.
change land use.
“We want it [Admiralty Point] kept
for the people to enjoy,” he said.
“What we’re saying is we want
certainty on the land. We want it to
remain dedicated as parkland. We
want it to remain recreational use. We
don’t want to see any conversion of
land use.”
The 75-acre parcel of land is located
at the tip of Belcarra Regional Park
along Burrard Inlet.
The land is used as a popular trail
and recreational area and also serves
as an environmental habitat.
Clay suggested it wouldn’t be worth
using the land for any type of residential or industrial development since
there are no amenities in the area and
it would need new infrastructure and
servicing.
He argued that not having a new
agreement in place opens the door to
development and speculation, and also
creates uncertainty.
On Tuesday, Port Moody passed a
motion asking Ottawa to step in, while
the Village of Belcarra passed a similar
motion on March 11.
Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew told The
Vancouver Sun recently the waterfront
land is a crucial section of the 1,100hectare Belcarra Regional Park, which
draws 90,000 visitors every year and
is considered the Tri-Cities’ version of
Stanley Park, with swimming lakes,
trails and mountains.
“If it was lost it would be a giant
bite out of the hillside there,” he told
the newspaper.
The lands also play a part in Port
Moody’s history.
Col. R.C. Moody, for whom the city
of Port Moody is named, established
the Admiralty Point Military Reserve
there in 1860.
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Fire chiefs watching human rights case
Departments following case of Chilliwack firefighter who doesn’t want to retire
the retirement age has never
been tested at his department,
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and he doesn’t expect the firefighter in Chilliwack to win
his case.
There’s no doubt, when a
“There’s a reason why firefirefighter comes to the resfighters generally retire early,”
cue, you want him or her to
he told The NOW. “Given the
be in the best physical shape
type of work
of their life.
they perform,
But the
the concern
recent story of
“To me, the younger is more of a
a Chilliwack
firefighter
you are, the easier it is health and
safety issue.”
in his 60s,
to perform the
All departwho intends
strenuous parts
ments across
to appeal his
the province
mandatory
of the job.”
have a manretirement
datory retirebefore a B.C.
ment age of
Human Rights
Tony Delmonico
60.
Tribunal, has
Coquitlam Fire Chief
Delmonico
fire chiefs in
explained
the Tri-Cities
firefighters in
watching the
Coquitlam used to stay longer
case closely.
on the job to increase their
The case also has the three
pension benefits because the
chiefs offering varying views
union was under a different
on the particulars of ability
agreement than other departand age in the fire service.
ments. But that changed a
Coquitlam Fire & Rescue
few years back and now fireChief Tony Delmonico said
Jeremy Deutsch
It’s...
fighters are retiring, at times,
before the cutoff.
Delmonico said he will
watch to see how the case
unfolds, but he doesn’t appear
to have a problem with the
current retirement age.
He said it’s not just a safety
issue for the public, but for
firefighters themselves, arguing the job of fighting fires is
a young person’s occupation.
The chief noted studies that
show it takes between six and
12 firefighters to rescue one
individual from a building,
and that becomes even more
intensive for members who
tend to be larger and carry
equipment.
“To me, the younger you
are, the easier it is to perform
the strenuous parts of the job;
the older you get the harder it
is,” Delmonico said.
“The public is looking for
us to provide a level of service that sometimes can’t be
provided as they age. It’s an
unfortunate fact, but that’s
just the reality.”
Earlier this month, Russell
Shellard, 63, a pay-by-call
firefighter with the Chilliwack
department, was given the
green light to move ahead
with his complaint to the
tribunal.
Port Moody Fire Chief
Remo Faedo sees the issue
differently than his Coquitlam
colleague and believes if a
firefighter is able to perform
the tasks, they should be able
to stay on the job.
“I believe there is a lot
of merit in a case-by-case
option,” he said, adding there
may be some younger members who can’t keep up with
their older counterparts.
“There are people out there
at 60 that are in prime physical condition and can do the
job.”
The chief even suggested
there is a trend by departments to remove the language
around mandatory retirement
from collective agreements.
But in Port Moody, Faedo,
who will also be watching the
Chilliwack case closely, said
the age requirement hasn’t
been tested, and in many
cases firefighters are opting to
retire early.
In Port Coquitlam, Fire
Chief Nick Delmonico sees
the debate as a pension issue
for firefighters. He noted
pensions are built to give
firefighters an ability to retire
early, and considers challenging the current system a
“slippery slope” that could set
a precedent.
Delmonico also appeared
to favour letting firefighters
work past the age of 60, suggesting people at that age are
far more fit than they were at
the same age 30 years ago.
“I don’t want to make a
qualified statement based on
someone’s age or physical
ability to do a job. I believe
in the fire service, it’s more
based on the structure of their
current pension and that they
can retire early at 30 years,”
he said. “I don’t think you can
have both.”
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Report looks at Eggs are sold at arts centre
Evergreen Line
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Minister defends ridership estimates
those expectations for the
people in the province.”
Transportation and
The report also sugInfrastructure Minister Mary
gests ridership projections
Polak acknowledged Doyle’s
— around 70,000 people per
day by 2021 — were based “on report, noting in a press
release issued Thursday the
assumptions that placed them
government is takat the upper end
ing “steps to
of the estimated
implement the
range.”
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As well, the
immediately.”
risks around
“The Evergreen
“complementary
Line has been
and competing
studied and
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government
“They
and transit
needed to
experts,” she stated.
put some performance meas“We are confident that the
ures into the business case to
Evergreen Line can achieve
basically say, once the project
is up and running, here’s what ridership projections as we
have seen with the popularity
we expect,” Jones said.
of the Millennium Line and
“The output and outcomes
Canada Line where ridership
should be … measuring
has met or exceeded projecthat to make sure that the
tions.”
Evergreen Line is meeting
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From there, he draws
melted beeswax onto the egg
with a tool called a Kistka
before applying up to three
layers of dye. He then uses an
instrument similar to a lathe
to draw his patterns.
As an avid gardener, it’s not
surprising that the majority of
Vinter’s designs reflect some
type of floral theme. Some of
his eggs also follow specific
patterns or shapes. Others are
covered in Vancouver Canucks
colours and logos.
“I try to make them as
colourful as possible,” he said.
Born in the former
Czechoslovakia, Vinter was
first exposed to the time-honoured tradition by his grandmother.
“When I was a kid growing up back in Prague, my
grandmother, who was in her
late 70s, used to send us these
coloured eggs,” he said. “They
really became a family treasure, more or less.”
Given the length of time
that had passed since then,
Vinter had all but forgot-
ten about the eggs, let alone
attempting to decorate them.
It wasn’t until the early 90s
when his daughter — a teacher in Squamish — asked him
if he was interested in helping
her decorate the eggs she was
working on.
That simple query triggered
memories that had been lost
for decades.
“At the time my daughter
showed me all of this, I finally
remembered this after 60
years, that these were treasures that we had when I was a
kid,” he said.
Vinter dove headfirst into
the artistic process, and was
selling his eggs at Place des
Arts the year after he began
learning the craft.
Since that time, he’s sold
eggs typically on a seasonal
basis — at Easter and around
Christmas — through the
Maillardville-based arts centre
and at his Burquitlam home.
“I get so much pleasure out
of this. My time just goes so
fast when I’m making them.
I go down into the basement
and start on it, and my wife
doesn’t see me for three
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Police warn mother
after child left in car
John Kurucz
[email protected]
A Coquitlam woman who left her two-yearold child unattended in her vehicle won’t
face any criminal charges, according to local
Mounties.
Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung told The
NOW Thursday the department fielded a complaint at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday regarding
a child left unattended in a vehicle in the 100
block of Schoolhouse Street.
Though the vehicle was gone by the time
Mounties got there, the complainant recorded
the vehicle’s licence plate number and gave it
to the attending officers.
“We were able to locate the mom and the
child later on,” Chung said. “We spoke with
her and she understands that what she did was
not OK and that it could have turned out badly
very easily. What if someone was to jump into
her car to steal her vehicle?”
Chung did not disclose the name of the
woman, nor her age, but confirmed that she is
a Coquitlam resident.
He said the child was left in the vehicle for
“more than a few minutes,” though no injuries
were reported.
“This incident could be a wake-up call for
other parents and caregivers that leaving your
children unsupervised in a vehicle even for a
brief moment is not OK,” he said.
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sky, the car could have been heated up to 20 or
30 C in a matter of a few minutes.”
Robinson requests leave
John Kurucz
[email protected]
The next Coquitlam council meeting could be one of
Selina Robinson’s last.
The two-term councillor,
and B.C. NDP candidate in
Coquitlam-Maillardville, will
request a four-week unpaid
leave of absence at the April
8 meeting. If granted, the
April 15 meeting will be her
last before the provincial writ
drops one day later.
“Once the writ is dropped I
want to put all my efforts into
the campaign,” she said in a
press release.
A clinical counsellor by
trade, Robinson was acclaimed
as the NDP candidate in the
riding last year after outgoing
MLA Diane Thorne announced
her impending retirement.
Last week, Steve Kim was
acclaimed as the Liberal contender in the riding.
“Since I was nominated,
I’ve put my private practice on
hold so I can fulfill my duties
as a city councillor and do
the door-knocking I want to
do as a provincial candidate,”
she said.
“But I know the four weeks
of the campaign will be very
busy and I want to be able to
devote all my energy to the
campaign.”
Robinson’s request
comes two weeks after fellow Coquitlam Coun. Linda
Reimer asked for the same
type of leave. Reimer is the
Liberal candidate in Port
Moody-Coquitlam, and is pitted against incumbent MLA
and former Port Moody mayor
Joe Trasolini.
Meanwhile, Port Coquitlam
MLA Mike Farnworth received
yet another vote of confidence
Sunday and was nominated
as the NDP candidate in that
riding.
“Serving the people of my
hometown is a real privilege,”
he said in a press release. “I’ll
be working hard during the
campaign, listening to voters
in Port Coquitlam and asking
for their support to continue
to provide strong representation for our community.”
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Riverview’s West Lawn Building turns 100
John Kurucz
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It was once revered as an
architectural masterpiece,
one of the crown jewels of the
Riverview Hospital site.
It’s now sitting empty, ravaged by time and neglect.
The West Lawn Building
turns 100 on Monday, April
1, a milestone that offers up
more questions than answers
as to the building’s fate, and
the fate of the former hospital
site.
“It is a challenge, because
those buildings have been
degrading for all of my life,”
said Mayor Richard Stewart.
“The challenges associated
with the degradation of heritage assets is enormous, and
something we should all be
concerned about.”
Initially known as the
Hospital For the Mind at
Mount Coquitlam, the West
Lawn Building opened in 1913
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and housed 340 male patients. The West Lawn Building originally housed 340 patients.
By the end of that year, 453
Hodge said. “We have not had
Government was tasked with
patients called the building
any indication about where
undertaking a heritage conhome.
the process stands at this
servation plan for the hospital
The site then went on to be
point.”
grounds last year.
known as the Male Chronic
Phone calls and e-mails to
That process was meant
Wing before it was named the
a pair of staffers within the
to engage the public, while
West Lawn Building in 1950.
Ministry of Citizens’ Services
identifying the places,
It was permanently
and Open Government were
features and events
closed in 1983.
not returned.
that have some
The building
Both Hodge and Stewart
sort of heritagehas fallen into
suggested no news will be
related signifiruin since that
forthcoming regarding the
cance.
time, a process
site until after the May 14
From there,
Coun. Craig Hodge
election.
feedback
calls “demoliTo see historical the
The city has long maingleaned from
tion through
photos of Riverview, that exercise
tained the site should be preneglect.”
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Coquitlam, Cameron Avenue and Pitt River Road
location.
It was out until just past 12:30 p.m. It was
reported that 1,300 homes were affected.
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Next stop: a bland
station somewhere
A
nother step in the long-and-winding
route towards the Evergreen Line was
crossed with Saturday’s unveiling of
station names.
Although politicians who oversee the
spending of taxpayers’ money can smile
with ease, someone should have ventured a little deeper when the roll call of
Burquitlam, Inlet Centre and Lafarge LakeDouglas stations were presented like an
Oscar-winning nominee.
None of the names offend or appear
wonky — although the uncomfortable
amalgamate Lafarge Lake-Douglas skirts
the line. Four carry the bland ‘Centre’ or
‘Central’ vernacular. How can everything be
in the ‘centre?’
It adds up to bland language that fails to
highlight our community.
How strange and somewhat unique
would it have been if those who selected
the names had used an ounce of creativity
to make their choices?
Where is the link to local history, or a TriCities touchstone? Inlet Centre has a generic
weight that would sink a canoe.
An obvious option would have been
Newport, which reflects the new Port
Moody downtown site. Or even better, the
name of Ioco — a reflection of the route to
the old town site — would have added a
historic touch.
It’s true that most stops and stations
along the Millennium and Expo lines are
simple street and neighbourhood tags. For
some, there is no better reference point
than what is the most local street crossing.
But would it have really been terrible to
have shown some flare of creativity and to
have given the Evergreen Line a sense of
something outside the standard box?
School districts may be leaders of innovation and creativity when it comes to naming
new buildings. The Evergreen think tank
should have taken a longer look before
picking these dull monikers.
Perspective
Ignorance is more than bliss – it’s trendy
The pressures to fit in and be accepted are not acceptable, yet we’re all subject to them
A
I know from experience that that is not something
fter anxiously awaiting the release of The
Hunger Games on DVD, my sisters and I finally you want to happen to you.
Society pushes us all to be the same. Preying on
got to sit down to watch the movie.
our vulnerabilities and need for acceptance, we are
Not even two minutes in, my sisters dared to ask
pushed to follow what they deem as acceptable, but
the big question: “Who is Katniss?” This was folnever seem to be good enough, making
lowed by equally appalling questions
us push ourselves further to be what
such as “Why is she hunting?” and “What
they expect.
are the Hunger Games?”
Media is the biggest player in this
Obviously, they knew nothing about
vicious cycle. Presenting us with highly
the story.
edited photos of extremely tall, often
If my sisters were so excited to see
anorexic models and professionally prethe movie, shouldn’t they have known
pared Hollywood stars, we begin to see
something about it? Better yet, why were
that as what is normal when, in fact,
they as excited as they were if they knew
My Generation they are the minority.
nothing about the movie?
There is no originality in what we see.
The answer is simple: so they could
Courtenay Huffman
Take the Japanese proverb “The nail
fit in. It didn’t matter if they were interthat sticks out gets hammered down.”
ested or not; what was more important
Anyone who is individual and unique will be targeted
was that they could join in the conversation on the
by the media, showing that their differences are
latest fad.
abnormal and not preferable.
The Hunger Games may not be the best example
In most cases, the few brave people who are
— after all, who wouldn’t want to watch a good
movie then find that the rest of the world saw it too? unique will eventually conform to, at the very least,
Nobody, that’s who. However, what about showing a little bit of what is presented to them by the media.
Society, in theory, encourages everyone to be
up to school on picture day, after carefully choosunique, but seeing that the very people who encouring your favourite and most flattering outfit, only to
age this follow the unrealistic standards set by the
find that half the school is wearing the same thing?
media, we learn by copying them rather than by following their words.
It does not help when you walk into each and
every store in the mall trying to find a shirt, only to
find that you see the same ones over and over.
The stores are all owned by a few people, so in
order to cut down on the cost of hiring multiple
designers, they hire one and alter their designs
slightly to put products into the different stores.
Shouldn’t it be a bit easier to find some individuality? After all, the admirable protagonists in all our
favourite novels, such as The Hunger Games and
Harry Potter, would have never found their happily-ever-after endings by trying to be the same as
everyone else.
They strived to stand out and be themselves, only
then finding the solution to their problems.
Anyway, nobody ever received a good grade for
copying someone else’s work in school. Shouldn’t
that apply the rest of the time too?
Courtenay Huffman is a Grade 12 student at Dr.
Charles Best Secondary.
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The many rules regarding headlights
“I have a number of questions
relating to automobile lighting.
What are the regulations now
regarding fog lights and the use of
them? As to driving lights, I know
the general definition of them has
changed to be the forward daytime
running lights. I see many vehicles
using the lower lights (generally in
the bumper) at the same time as
the regular headlights. So what is
the legal definition of those lights?
If they are ‘driving’ lights, how are
they allowed on in the city? Also,
are ‘fog’ lights allowed to operate
with headlights?
“The last question relates to
the overall lighting of a vehicle in
the dusk-to-dawn time bracket. I
notice this past couple of months a
number of cars driving around with
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These are newer cars that I assume
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His reaction was to reach for the
light switch.
“So my question here would be,
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Port Moody
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• you can only have two fog
lamps;
• they must be mounted to the
vehicle not more than 30 cm below
the headlamps;
• they must be properly adjusted;
• they can only emit white or
amber light.
Walter, I’m
We’ve all seen peoimpressed with your
ple driving around
powers of observation.
with blue or green fog
In my perfect world,
lights mounted on
their vehicle. That’s
all drivers would be as
tuned in as you are to
illegal. But as long as
what’s going on both
they meet the regulainside and outside of
tions, fog lamps may
Cop Talk
their vehicle, but the
be used at any time of
reality is that most
the day or night and,
Cpl. Jamie Chung
in fact, are used as the
drivers go into “autodaytime running lamps
pilot” when they get
on some vehicles.
behind the wheel.
You’ve asked some very specific
Daytime running lamps are
questions so I’ll try to give you
used to improve visibility when the
very specific answers and hope that
vehicle is viewed from the front in
other “Cop Talk” readers find the
daylight. On most vehicles, daytime
topic as interesting as you and I do.
running lamps are part of the headlamp system and most headlamp
I want to start by pointing out
systems are multi-beam capable.
that the rules that govern the usage
What is a multi-beam headlamp?
of lights (a.k.a. lamps) are found in
It is a vehicle headlamp that allows
Division 4 of BC Motor Vehicle Act
the driver to select either an upper
(MVA) regulations.
beam of light, which will make an
There are 22 different kinds of
lamps referred to in the regulations. object at a distance of 100 metres
visible, or a lower beam of light,
From what you described, Walter, I
which has a shorter range and does
assume you are talking about what
not shine into the eyes of another
are commonly referred to as “fog
driver. The use of high-beam headlamps.”
lamps is only illegal if it is likely
The MVA regulations state that:
that the light will impede the vision
of other drivers.
As for your last question, Walter,
the driver at the stop light that
you mentioned was probably driving just with his daytime running
lamps. My guess is that the dash
panel light would illuminate when
the engine is running. Drivers
who are not fully familiar with the
features of their vehicle may think
they have turned on the lights as
required by law.
As police officers, my colleagues
and I would definitely do more than
signal the driver to turn the lights
on. We would conduct a traffic stop
to make sure the vehicle, especially
the lamps, are functioning properly.
Drivers in B.C. are required to
illuminate all the lamps as stipulated in Division 4 of the regulations
when driving between a half hour
after sunset and a half hour before
sunrise.
• Cpl. Jamie Chung is the
media relations officer for the
Coquitlam RCMP. Questions
for future Cop Talk columns
can be submitted to editorial@
thenownews.com. The contents
of this column are based on Cpl.
Chung’s professional opinion,
training and experience and are
not intended to reflect official
RCMP policy or other legislation.
Your View
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What do you think about the station
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Community
STEPPING BACK
IN TIME: Marcus
and Michelle
Isbister are
taking part
in two soldout “Fashion
Through the
Decades” shows
in PoCo this
week, to honour
the city’s
centennial. The
Wilson Centre
Seniors Advisory
Committee
and the Port
Coquitlam Spirit
Committee are
staging the
shows. To see
more photos,
visit our
website at
www.thenow
news.com and
look in the
photo galleries
section.
Lisa King/NOW
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The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA
Friday, March 29, 2013
presents
Reader’s
CHOICE
AWARDS
2012 WINNERS
THE BEST IN ANMORE, BELCARRA, PORT MOODY,
PORT COQUITLAM & COQUITLAM
Every year the readers of The NOW select their favourite business in a number of categories.
We are pleased to present to you the 2012 Readers Choice Award winners!
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The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA
Thank you,
Tri-Cities for voting us #1 law firm!
Dying without a will can turn a tragedy into a disaster
Donald A. Drysdale
Don has a busy Wills
and Estates practice. He
also teaches courses on
the subject of real estate,
wills and estates.
Preparing a thorough, well-planned will is one of those critical things in life that too many people
put off until it’s too late. We all die, but it’s totally unnecessary to reach this point unprepared.
Passing on without a clear statement of what is to happen to all you’ve built makes an already tragic
situation even worse.
I’ve helped thousands of families develop a thorough, tax effective estate plan. If you’d like my help,
please call me.
LLP
www.dbmlaw.ca 604.939.8321
Good Advice. Good Law. Good People.
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
...and the winners are:
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Publisher’s Message
Derrick Chamberlain, The NOW
Westwood
Honda, Reader’s
Choice for Auto
Dealership
AUTO DEALERSHIP
First Place:
Westwood Honda
Second Place:
Open Road Toyota
Third Place: Eagle Ridge GM
ARTS CENTRE
First Place: Evergreen
Second Place:
Port Moody Arts Centre
Third Place: Place des Arts
AUTO REPAIR/BODY SHOP
First Place: Kirmac Collision
Second Place:
Craftsman Collision
Third Place: Marks Auto Body
BANK/CREDIT UNION/TRUST
First Place: TD Canada Trust
Second Place: Royal Bank
Third Place: Van City
The Tri-Cities has voted on which
businesses were the best of the best
in 2012. The businesses featured here
received the most votes from NOW
readers and can proudly declare themselves to be the very best in the region.
Residents of the Tri-Cities are blessed
to have a broad cross-section of outstanding businesses and services to
choose from, regardless of our needs
and wants. Everything from fast food
to fine dining; from specialty stores
to department stores; from auto sales
to auto service; from all sorts of health
and fitness service providers to a great
selection of venues for working out
and training; virtually everything we
require is right here close to our front
doorsteps. NOW readers have voted
on the businesses they believe provide
the very best products and service
based on their personal experiences.
These businesses are featured in this
section. We hope you take the time to
read through these pages and note who
the top businesses were. Maybe even
set the section aside to help with your
shopping decisions this year.
We trust your shopping experiences
in the Tri-Cities during 2013 will
constantly be exceptional. Thanks for
reading, and thanks for supporting
these great businesses.
Derrick Chamberlain,
Publisher
VIEW WITH
from the entire Kirmac Team...
Thank
you!
to the Tri-Cities
for voting
Kirmac Collision
1
#
Favourite Auto
Repair/Body Shop
for 2012
for voting
Newest
Location!
3090 Westwood Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3L7
604-945-6717
2714 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, BC V3B 1B8
Westwood Honda
#1 Auto Dealership
in the Tri-Cities
604-461-4494
www.kirmac.com
QUALITY DEALER
2011
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
...and the winners are:
BIKE SHOP
First Place:
CAPS Westwood Cycle
Second Place: Sport Chek
Third Place: Secret Cycles
CASUAL DINING
First Place: Cactus Club
Second Place:
Browns Social House
Third Place: Milestones
BREAKFAST
First Place: Cora
Second Place: DeDutch
Third Place: IHOP
CELLULAR RETAILER
First Place: Telus
Second Place: Rogers
Third Place: Bell
BURGER JOINT
First Place: White Spot
Second Place: Cactus Club
Third Place: Vera’s Burger Shack
We at Mark’s Auto Body would like to thank
everyone for voting us as a Reader’s Choice
Recipients of the
2011 F.I.T. Sustainability
Award of North America!
Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday and Holidays
CLOSED
Family
owned
since 1986
2 ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER
BOBBY
2031 Lougheed Hwy.,
Coquitlam
(604) 942-5544
www.marksautobody.com
7070 Randolph Ave.,
Burnaby
(604) 438-5544
EVERGREEN
Auto Body Ltd. And Glass
Saturday
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
CHILDREN’S TOYS
First Place: Toys R Us
Second Place: Village Toy Shop
Third Place: Superstore
BUTCHER SHOP
First Place:
Meridian Meats
and Seafoods
Second Place: Thrifty Foods
Third Place:
M & M Meat Shop
Evergreen Cultural Centre - Tri-Cities Reader’s Choice for Art Centre
fi[email protected]
CHINESE FOOD
First Place: Wah Wing
Second Place: Hon’s Wonton
Third Place: Woking Dragon
Thanks for Voting Us #1 - Again!
Join us for a visual arts program, an exhibition
in our art gallery or an upcoming show
Happy Easter!
Musical
Mornings
April 3 - 10am
Leave it to
Cleavage
April 13 - 8pm
Ballet Kelowna
Passages
April 14 - 7:30pm
Follow us on:
Theatre
DINO
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
First Place: H & M
Second Place: Children’s Place
Third Place: Old Navy
Comedy
Music for
InQuiring Minds
April 19 - 8pm
@ EvergreenArts
Dance
Music
Art
Education
As The NOW Readers Know:
WE’VE GOT IT HERE!
1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604.927.6555 evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
...and the winners are:
COFFEE BAR
First Place:
Starbucks
Second Place:
Tim Hortons
Third Place:
Café Divanno
COLD BEER
& WINE STORE
First Place:
Newport Liquor
Merchants
Second Place:
Frog & Nighgown
Third Place:
John B. Pub
COMPUTER
SERVICE
First Place:
Best Buy
Second Place:
NCIX
Third Place:
Future Shop
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
First Place:
Douglas College
Second Place:
Coquitlam
Continuing
Education
Third Place:
MTI College
DANCE STUDIO
First Place:
Arthur Murray
Dance
Second Place:
Encore Dance Studio
Third Place:
Port Moody
School of Dance
DAYCARE
First Place:
Westwood
Montessori
Second Place:
Kinder Kampus
Third Place:
Little Rainbow
House
Arthur
Murray
Dance,
Reader’s
Choice for
Dance
Studio
Thank you
TRi-Cities
for voting us
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FAVORITE
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!
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
...and the winners are:
Top Readers
Choice for
Pet Grooming
winners went
to Uptown
Dawg
Dr. Matthew S. Ng
FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Drs. Matthew Ng, Victor Taddei,
Steven Chau and Their Friendly
Staff Express A Sincere Thank You
For Voting Us As
YOUR FAVOURITE DENTAL CLINIC
Suite 201-1108 Austin Ave.
Coquitlam
Hours: Mon & Tues 8am - 8pm ❙ Wed & Thurs 10am - 7pm ❙ Fri & Sat 8am - 5pm
604.939.2468
• Creating Beautiful Smiles • Great with Kids
• Gentle Touch for Anxious Patients
DR. MYRNA PEARCE &
DR. CANDACE WOODMAN
• Implants for your missing teeth
• Sedation Dentistry
• General Dentistry for your family's ongoing Dental Health
2203 - 2850 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam
www.portcoquitlamcosmeticdentist.com
DOLLAR STORE
First Place: Dollarama
Second Place:
Como Lake Dollar Store
Third Place: Dollars & Cents
DENTAL CLINIC
First Place:
Newport Dental
Second Place: Dr. Ng
Third Place: Dr. Myrna Pearce
DRUG STORE
Shoppers Drug Mart
Second Place: London Drugs
Third Place: Costco
DEPARTMENT STORE
First Place: Costco
Second Place: The Bay
Third Place: Winners
ELECTRONICS/HOME
ENTERTAINMENT
First Place: Best Buy
Second Place: Future Shop
Third Place: Costco
DESSERTS
First Place: Dairy Queen
Second Place: Casa del Pane
Third Place: European Bakery
FAST FOOD
First Place: Tim Hortons
Second Place: Subway
Third Place: McDonalds
DR. MATTHEW
S. NG
Thank you
to all of our patients
for making us
a Reader's Choice
604.552.9700
DELI/SANDWICH SHOP
First Place: Subway
Second Place:
European Bakery
Third Place: Inno Bakery
Thank you Tri-Cities for voting us
#1 DANCE STUDIO
Come check out the Arthur Murray experience...
ballroom, social, swing, tango and more!
Free
• First Lesson
dule
• Flexible Sche
quired
re
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pa
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There's never been a better
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
...and the winners are:
FINANCIAL PLANNER
First Place:
TD Canada Trust
Second Place: Royal Bank
Third Place: CIBC
FLOOR COVERING STORE
First Place: Home Depot
Second Place: NuFloors
Third Place: End of the Roll
FINE DINING
First Place: The Boathouse
Second Place: Saint St. Grill
Third Place: The Keg
FLORIST
First Place:
Art Knapp Plantland
Second Place: Vivio Flowers
Third Place: Coquitlam Florist
FISH AND CHIPS
First Place: Pajo’s
Second Place: C Lovers Fish & Chips
Third Place: Austin Fish & Chips
FURNITURE STORE
First Place: IKEA
Second Place: The Brick
Third Place: Scan Design
FITNESS/HEALTH CLUB
First Place:
Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness
Second Place:
Port Moody Rec Centre
Third Place: Fitness World
GARDEN CENTRE
First Place:
Art Knapp Plantland
Second Place: Home Depot
Third Place: Rona
Westwood
Plateau
Academy,
Reader’s
Choice for
Golf Shop
/Instruction
THANK YOU
WINE LOVERS!
Mark Rosen, Owner/Operator
CUSTOMER
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For voting us your Favourite
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Saturday 10am-5pm
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#304 1194 Lansdowne Drive Coquitlam, B.C.
www.classicallycorked.com [email protected]
THANK YOU TRI-CITIES FOR
VOTING US YOUR #1 FAVOURITE
RESTAURANT And BURGER JOINT!
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Present this coupon at the Coquitlam White Spot
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(By Coquitlam Center)
COQUITLAM, BC V3B 1B5
604.942.9363
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
...and the winners are:
Angelo’s Salon & Spa, Reader’s Choice for Hair Salon and Tanning Salon
GIFT STORE
First Place: Wish on a Star
Second Place:
Art Knapp Plantland
Third Place: Bowring
GYMNASTICS CENTRE
First Place: Club Aviva
Second Place:
Port Moody Rec Centre
Third Place: Fitness World
GOLF SHOP/INSTRUCTION
First Place:
Westwood Plateau
Second Place: Golf Town
Third Place: Eagle Quest
HAIR SALON
First Place:
Angelo’s Salon & Spa
Second Place: Great Clips
Third Place: Mint Hair Salon
GREEK FOOD
First Place:
My Greek Taverna
Second Place: Kefi
Third Place: Rodo’s
HEARING AID CENTRE
First Place: Costco
Second Place: Sears
Third Place: Connect Hearing
GROCERY STORE
First Place: Thrifty Foods
Second Place: Costco
Third Place: Superstore
Thank you for
choosing us as your
FAVOURITE GREEK
RESTAURANT!
We couldn’t have
done it without you.
- Savas and staff
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 - 10:00 Friday: 11:30 - 11:00
Saturday: 4:00 - 11:00 Sunday & Holidays: 4:00 - 10:00
HOME APPLIANCES
First Place: Sears
Second Place: Trail Appliances
Third Place: Best Buy
The Frog & Nightgown
Neighbourhood Pub and Liquor Store
ed
Vot
#
1
Voted Best Liquor Store
in the Tri Cities
Thanks for Voting for Us!
Our Liquor Store has
the Lowest Prices
in The TRI-CITIES
www.frogandnightgownpub.com
946 Brunette Avenue Coquitlam, BC
(604) 525-5351 Email: [email protected]
1125 Falcon Dr., Coquitlam
604-464-1949
Liquor Store Open: 9am-11pm
PUB Open: 11am Daily
Like us on
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We deliver 604-552-2042
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
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...and the winners are:
HOME DÉCOR
First Place: IKEA
Second Place: Home Sense
Third Place: Pier 1 Imports
INSURANCE AGENCY
First Place: BCAA
Second Place: Johnston Meier
Third Place: Poco Insurance
HOME IMPROVEMENT
First Place: Home Depot
Second Place: Rona
Third Place:
Poco Building Supplies
ITALIAN FOOD
First Place: Rosa’s
Second Place: Pasta Polo
Third Place:The Golden Boot Cafe
ICE CREAM
First Place:
Stone Cold Creamery
Second Place: Dairy Queen
Third Place: Marble Slab
INDIAN FOOD
First Place: Bombay
Second Place: Aroma
Third Place: Tandoori Express
JEWELLERS
First Place: Michael Hill
Second Place: Ben Moss
Third Place: Pandora & People’s
(Tied)
KID’S MENU
First Place: White Spot
Second Place: Red Robin
Third Place: Boston Pizza
Red Robinson Theatre, Reader’s Choice for Live Entertainment.
Red Robinson with B.B. King (May 11, 2012)
would like to thank you for voting us as one of
the top 3 preschool & daycares in the tri-cities!
Thank you for choosing THE BOMBAY
as The Best Indian Food in the Tri-Cities
LUNCH BUFFET
6 DAYS/WK
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only $
9
604-944-3872
#205-2748 LOUGHEED HWY. PORT COQUITLAM
IN WESTWOOD CENTRE (NEAR LIQUOR STORE) AT WESTWOOD AND LOUGHEED
Tickets at
1-855-985-5000
– photo by Kevin Statham
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
...and the winners are:
LAW FIRM
First Place: Drysdale,
Bacon and McStravick Law
Second Place: Spraggs & Co
Third Place: Tony Spagnuolo
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
(BEST VENUE)
Red Robinson Theatre
Second Place:
The Giggle Dam
Third Place:
Evergreen Cultural Centre
LUNCH
First Place: Cactus Club
Second Place: White Spot
Third Place: Milestones
White Spot, Tri-Cities favorite in Kids Menu and Burger categories
Thank You to all of our Dedicated Members!
Adults and kids-get this from our high
energy Taekwon-Do programs:
✓ Confidence
✓ Focus & Concentration
✓ Self-defence
✓ Discipline
✓ Tone & Firm
✓ Fitness & Flexibility
✓ Get energized & HAVE FUN
Spring Special
8 weeks
for $98
Free uniform and belt.
New students only.
ENROLL NOW - Ages 5 and up
MARTIAL ARTS
INSTRUCTION
First Place:
Yuen’s Family Martial Arts
Second Place:
Personal Best Martial Arts
Third Place:
Triumph Tae-Kwon-Do
MASSAGE/PHYSIOTHERAPY
First Place: Westwood Physio
Second Place:
Coquitlam Physio
Third Place: Lansdowne &
Coquitlam Integrated Health
(Tied)
MEN’S CLOTHING
First Place: The Bay
Second Place: H & M
Third Place: Guess
Thank You for Voting
Personal Best Martial Arts
as one of you Favourite
Schools in the Tri-Cities!
Two Awesome Programs 50% off
with Promo Code “Now News”
Call now! 604-944-KICK (5425)
THANK YOU
FOR VOTING US BEST LUNCH +
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Adult Program In a Friendly environment!
Adult Martial
Arts... , Flexibility,
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Reader’s CHOICE
Friday, March 29, 2013
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...and the winners are:
MEXICAN FOOD
First Place:
Charlie’s Mexican Restaurant
Second Place: Sammy J Peppers
Third Place: Taco Del Mar
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
First Place: St. James Well
Second Place: John B. Pub
Third Place: Gillnetter
MUNICIPAL POLITICIAN
First Place: Richard Stewart
Second Place: Greg Moore
Third Place: Mike Clay
ON PREMISE WINE
AND BEER MAKING
First Place: Beyond the Grape
Second Place: Just Fine Wine
Third Place: Classically Corked
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
First Place: Long & McQuade
Second Place: Tom Lee Music
Third Place: Coquitlam Music
OPTOMETRIST
First Place: Costco
Second Place: Coquitlam Optometry
Third Place: Image Optometry
MUSIC SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT
First Place: Long & McQuade
Second Place: Tom Lee Music
Third Place: Coquitlam Music
PAINT & WALL COVERING
First Place: Home Depot
Second Place: Cloverdale Paint
Third Place: General Paint
!
U
O
Y
K
N
THA
Old Country Pierogi, above, and three
other food cart vendors set up in Rocky
Point Park this summer.
Rocky Point Park is a favorite
Park, View and Place to take the
kids in the Tri-Cities
Seven-year-old Kaitlen enjoys a blast
of cool water last summer at Rocky
Point Park– a reader favourite for
Place to Take the Kids, View and Park
in the Tri-Cities
Thank You for choosing us as
your top choice for
On-Premise Winemaking
VOTED
TRI-CITIES
TOP DOLLAR STORE
YEAR AFTER YEAR!
Cheers!
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T
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R
A
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P
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ay Blvd.
1410 Parkway Blvd., Westwood Plateau Village
604-474-1000
Monday - Friday 10am - 9pm • Saturday 9am - 6pm • Sunday 11am - 6pm
David Ave.
a Dr.
Johnson St.
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3030 St. Johns Street, Port Moody
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Reader’s CHOICE
...and the winners are:
PARK
First Place: Rocky Point Park
Second Place: Coquitlam Town Centre
Third Place: Bunzen Lake Park
PATIO
First Place: The Boathouse
Second Place: Cactus Club
Third Place: Brown’s Social House
PET GROOMING
First Place: Uptown Dog
Second Place: Dapper Dog
Third Place: Poco Cat & Dog
PET SUPPLIES
First Place: Bosley’s
Second Place: Petland
Third Place: Mr. Pets
The NOW’s readers chose Canada Day as their favorite Tri-Cities festival
PHOTO STUDIO
First Place: Sears
Second Place: Coquitlam Photo
Third Place: Arthur Edwardson
PIZZA
First Place:
Me N Eds Pizza
Second Place: San Remo Pizza
Third Place: Pizza Hut
PLACE FOR A DATE
First Place: The Boathouse
Second Place: Cactus Club
Third Place: Rocky Point
PLACE TO
TAKE THE KIDS
First Place:
Rocky Point Park
Second Place: Crash Crawleys
Third Place: Zone Bowling
PRODUCE STORE
First Place: Kin’s Farm Market
Second Place: Thrifty Foods
Third Place:
Sunny Farm Market
THANK YOU
TO OUR
LOYAL
CUSTOMERS
38
VOTED BEST PIZZA
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If you plant a lily now, Winery beats downturn
it may flower this fall I
A
s we approach Easter,
are easy from seed. Gardeners
pots of fragrant, pure
who experiment with letting
white Easter lilies are
a seed head dry in place and
being offered for sale. They’re
scattering the contents can
lovely plants to give or to
produce many seedling lilies.
receive — and one of the
The oriental lilies are
nicest things about them is
among the most spectacular,
their tendency to flower again
with enormous trumpets
in fall.
that can perfume a whole
This can happen in coastal
garden. Some can stretch
gardens if they’re fed after
five feet (1.75 m) tall. Two of
blooming and
the most popular
planted deeply
are the white
outside in a
“Casablanca” and
the red and white
warm and very
“Stargazer.”
sheltered spot. A
The similar
surer plan is to
Aurelian trumpet
plant the Easter
hybrids can grow
lily in a larger pot
and treat it as a
Branching Out to about six feet
(two metres) and
patio plant that is
Anne Marrison
produce flowers
brought in during
that include white,
the winter.
cream, gold or pink.
There are a few hybrids
A lily once reputed to
between the Easter lily and
have healing powers is the
Asiatic lilies. These are genMadonna lily (Lillium candierally strong-stemmed and
hardy outside in southwestern dum), which is pure white,
tall and needs to be planted
B.C. One of these, “Courier,”
shallowly in fall. Leaves of this
is reputed to be exceptionally
lime lover were once placed
vigorous.
upon burns to heal them.
It’s the Asiatic lilies that
Tiger lilies were also once
flower earliest, usually in
believed to be a useful mediJune, with starry flowers that
cine and food. These can be
face upwards and have little
propagated by planting the
discernible fragrance. The
bulbils, which form between
double ones, which include
leaves and stem.
the beautiful candy-pink
Unlike other lilies, the
“Elodie” are pollen-free.
Martagons (Turks cap lilies)
Container gardeners would
are shade-tolerant and somelike the compact series of
what moisture-tolerant. When
Asiatic lilies, which have
grown in wet climates, they
heights ranging from 14 to
about 20 inches (35 to 50 cm). thrive under trees with thirsty
roots, which ensure the lilies
One of these, “Tiny Double
have relatively good drainage.
You,” is a standout with its
Martagons make large clumps
fiery orange petals.
over the years.
Another variation in
Lilies need to be planted
Asiatics are the “Tango” lilies,
immediately when bought
where petals are covered with
because bulbs dry out fast.
heavy spotting.
They need good drainage (a
One of the most popular
raised bed in clay gardens)
lilies of all time is the usually
and rich feeding with bone
white-flowered Regale lily,
meal, compost or balanced
which originates from dry
fertilizer. Mulching helps
cliffs in western China that
conserve moisture. Most lilies
are bitterly cold and windemerge very late in spring.
swept in winter and hot and
Marking the spot where you
humid in summer. Regales
Dreamstime
Oriental lilies are among
the most spectacular.
plant them avoids sad accidents.
News flash: The Alpine
Garden Club spring show and
sale takes place from noon
to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April
6 in the VanDusen Garden
Floral Hall, at 5251 Oak St.,
(at 37 Avenue) in Vancouver.
Admission is free. Sales are
cash or cheque only. Offerings
will include choice alpines,
woodlanders, shrubs, trees
and perennials from club
members and some small B.C.
nurseries.
• Anne Marrison is happy
to answer garden questions.
Send them to amarrison@
shaw.ca.
came to Hester Creek and B.C.”
recently caught up with Winemaker Rob
Rob is originally from Ontario and studied at
Summers of Hester Creek Winery to ask
the University of Guelph.
him what’s new.
The 2011 Late Harvest Pinot Blanc is so
Hester Creek wines have improved considerpopular it sold out in December, but the 2012
ably since Rob took over the winemaking dutvintage will be available at the end of April.
ies, but I wanted to know how the winery was
This wine displays a solid fruit profile at a very
doing, since recent reports stated that BC VQA
reasonable price, and is very easy to match to a
(Vintners Quality Alliance) wines are down in
number of different dessert selections.
sales. In a tough market, many B.C. wineries
All the red wines at Hester Creek are aged
have produced lower-priced wines that sell for
in oak barrels, which add spicy, smoky flaunder $15 a bottle, and I wanted to know if
vours to the best red varietals.
Hester Creek was considering such
Hester grows the typical grapes
a move. Rob told me Hester Creek
found in Bordeaux, France, such
has been experiencing positive
as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
sales growth for the past six years,
Franc and Merlot. These wines do
and that its focus is on high-quality
best in mainly French oak with a
estate wines so there are no plans
tiny amount of American oak.
for a reduced-priced wine. Estate
I asked Rob how Hester Creek
wineries grow their own fruit so
produces such outstanding fruit.
they can control the quality of the
Wine Sense
“It’s all about balance in the
grapes. Non-estate wineries buy
vineyards,” he said. However, what
their grapes on the open market,
John Gerum
does balance mean? Vineyards
and these grapes are typically of
and the fruit they produce are the
poorer quality.
result of the environment they find themselves
The 2012 vintage at Hester for whites proin, the soil, water amounts, climate, etc. When
duced very vibrant fruit characters with a good
balance of acid, while the reds had great colour they grow evenly between the canopy (the leafy
green stuff) and the bunches of fruit, they are
and extracts with good jammy fruit flavours.
considered balanced and produce the best qualA new wine is expected for spring, an estate
ity grapes for winemaking.
Cabernet Franc Rose, with lots of cherry and
It looks like the key to B.C. wineries survivstrawberry notes — just in time for picnics,
ing the sales decline may just be sticking to
poolside and back desks!
what they do best. In the long run, that may be
One of the best whites that Hester releases
what B.C. wine drinkers are really looking for
is a Pinot Blanc, a variety of grapes most conin their favourite wines.
sumers are unaware of.
When asked why they still make this wine,
• John Gerum is a wine instructor,
Rob says, “We have some of the oldest planting
writer and consultant with West Coast Wine
of Pinot Blanc in the valley and not showcasEducation. For information on wine tastings,
ing the flavours from the vineyard would be
workshops, classes and clubs, visit www.
a shame. I think in general that B.C. Pinot
wcwed.com.
Blancs are underrated. It’s one of the reasons I
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Easter Movie reinvents the G.I. Joe series
concert
tonight
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Two
events
planned
The 10th edition of
PechaKucha Night in
Coquitlam is set for Tuesday,
April 2 at the Evergreen
Cultural Centre.
PechaKucha is a storytelling and networking event
built around 20 slides and 20second intervals.
Upcoming presenters include local musician
Gay Mitchell, writer Glynis
Whiting and artist Caroline
Beulter.
Tickets for PechaKucha,
which starts at 7:30 p.m, cost
$12 and are available online at
www.evergreenculturalcentre.
ca.
A day later, on Wednesday,
April 3, Evergreen patrons will
get some morning pep courtesy of the Musical Mornings
Series. Hosted by pianist
Sarah Hagen, the final show
in the series will also feature
trumpeter Marcus Goddard.
The day kicks off at 10
a.m. with coffee and pastries
in the lobby, followed by the
performance at 10:30 a.m. All
seats cost $22 and are available online, or by calling the
Evergreen box office at 604927-6555.
T
The Rock, right, with Channing Tatum, is fun to watch in G.I. Joe:
Retaliation, our reviewer says, but the movie falls short in other ways.
has great set pieces and actors who
catastrophe that can be caused by
look great holding a gun, but what it
nuclear war — no one wins. However,
doesn’t have is characterization and a
it is still necessary that these arms
coherent plot. That’s someexist in order to keep the
thing the $185-million
balance of power and arrest
budget didn’t buy.
the possibility of more
power being in evil hands.
• Joshua Cabrita
A stalemate is possible if
is a Grade 11 student
many have nuclear capabilat Riverside
ity but if all were to
To watch the trailer for Secondary. He is a
disarm, then what
G.I. Joe: Retaliation,
founding member
would stop evil
people from condownload the free Layar of the school’s
movie club, where
structing their own
app to your smartphone students
meet to
nuclear weapons
and scan this page
view old classics
and then forcing
and discuss their
themselves on the
meaning and significance. One of his
helpless world?
Jon Chu reinvents the G.I. Joe series audacious dreams is to become a fulltime professional film critic.
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Metro Vancouver will convene
on Coquitlam tonight (Friday)
to highlight one of the holiest
days on the Christian calendar.
Members of the Vancouver
Oratorio Project will be at
Hillside Community Church
to perform Johann Sebastian
Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion.
The performance will
include five soloists — Riley
McMitchell, Jeanine Fynn,
Matt Chittick, Megan Bryden
and Dane Wendell — performing alongside pianist
Yawen Wang beginning at 8
p.m.
“Saint Matthew Passion is
a rarely performed work here
in B.C.,” Bryden wrote in an
e-mail to The NOW.
“In other parts of the world
it is as popular, if not more
popular, to hear this being
performed on the Easter
weekend as it is to hear
Handel’s Messiah during the
Christmas season. This piece
is a sacred oratorio chronicling the crucifixion of Jesus
Christ.”
Tickets for the performance
cost $25, and can be purchased at the door. Hillside
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“There’s only one man and I voted
for him,” Roadblock exclaims; Cobra
has really infiltrated deep.
The antagonist remains just as
vague and clichéd as in the first film.
They want to rule the world! Why?
Starring: Dwayne Johnson,
And
who is this newbie in Cobra
Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis
masquerading as the president? We
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
never find out. Their plan is just as
Running time: 110 minutes
ludicrous. Cobra, with the power of
the president, will attempt
here’s something
to have all the other
awesome about
nuclear
countries disarm
seeing the “Rock”
for peace.
pace in slow motion as
Obviously no one wants
an inferno burns behind
to give away their toys, so
him. G.I. Joe: Retaliation,
they have a plan B.
the second film in the serI will save you the spoilies, features this as well
ers,
but just know that
as many other kick-butt
this sequence is so ridicuCinephilia
moments involving action
lous and implausible that
heroes we love. It also
Joshua Cabrita
I felt the overall IQ of the
has a few breathtaking set
audience
drop.
pieces. But, really, the rest
Yet amidst the chaos there is some
of Joe is a ridiculous, under-characstupid fun — notably a magnificently
terized, poorly paced, and plot-holed
choreographed and shot fight scene
mess with an inane third act that even
that takes place on the cliffside of a
Michael Bay (famed for poor action
snowy mountain. What a feast for
films) would consider more than a
the senses! This is what the rest of
little silly. It’s not quite Transformers,
Retaliation should have been like: stylbut this is no Avengers.
ish, exhilarating and beautiful. This
This time the Joes — a group of
is a memorable scene in a forgettable
top soldiers from around the world
movie.
led by Duke (Channing Tatum) and
For all of its brainlessness, G.I. Joe:
Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson) — must
Retaliation
raises a valid point confight their opaque arch nemesis Cobra
cerning nuclear disarmament — in a
from inside the American governworld without nuclear weapons, what
ment. The team, while on a mission
is there to keep tyrants in check?
in Pakistan to disarm the country of
The technology appears to be availits nuclear weapons, is attacked by the
able regardless of one’s morality. The
U.S army. Who could have ordered
leaders of the world recognize the
such an attack?
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SATURDAY, MARCH 30
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
The Burquest Jewish Community
The College Park Community Association
Association invites the public to its annual celeholds its third annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10:15
bration of Spring, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2860
a.m. at Westhill Park, 200 Westhill Place, Port
Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam. Come join the
Moody, for members only. The egg hunt starts
celebration of Spring with a luncheon and music
at 10:30 a.m. for kids 12 and under. Bring your
event for adults and seniors.
own baskets. Tim Hortons community
Members $10/non-members
cruiser will supply participants with hot
$11. To make a reservation, call
chocolate and doughnuts. Cost is $20
604-552-7221
or email admin@
for an annual family membership. You
[email protected]
burquest.org.
must be a member to participate. Info:
The Gathering Place at Leigh
www.college-park.ca.
Square hosts Board Game Night, 3:30 to 6:30
Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library
p.m. with drop-in play of new and classic board
Society meet 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom of the
games, for players of all ages. In the Gathering
Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. New members
Place at Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Square
welcome. Info: 604-937-4130.
Pl., Port Coquitlam. This is a free event.
Civic Association of Iranian Canadians
Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support Group
invites everyone to information sessions with
meets 7 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre,
the Liberal Party of B.C. (March 30) and the B.C.
1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. All those involved
NDP (April 6). The March 30 session goes 2 p.m.
at the Coquitlam City Centre Library, Room 136, with prostate problems are urged to come and
share their concerns and experiences in a strictly
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accepted). Info: 604-936-8703 or 604-936-2998.
East, North Vancouver. The meetings are open
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SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Terry Fox Library hosts evening storytime
The Port Moody Museum presents its popular for preschool children and their families, 6:45 to
7:15 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam.
Easter Extravaganza at the Station Museum, 10
Come and hear new favourites, songs and fingera.m. to 2 p.m., 2734 Murray St., Port Moody.
plays. Info: 604-927-7999.
Highlights include the traditional Easter Egg
The Hyde Creek Watershed Society holds
hunt, performers including juggler Yuki Ueda,
its annual general meeting, 7:15 p.m. at the
magician Dennis Hewson, dog dancings from
Hatchery and Education Centre, 3636 Coast
Paws to Dance, the Easter Bunny, and other fun
Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam. Info: www.hydeactivities. Rain or shine. Admission is $5 per
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Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m.,
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Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at
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Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St.,
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Coquitlam, as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at
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fuels Blues
In the beginning, it was an idea
hatched amongst friends — let’s
form a soccer team.
The friendly, jovial camaraderie
of the game, which most had played
at the higher minor levels, was the
driving force. But when push comes
to shove, it’s winning that is the
glue that binds the Port Moody SC
Blues men’s soccer team.
“I said from the get-go that while
we want to have fun, we’re in it
to win,” said playing coach Blake
Ceron. “Everyone was on board.”
The Blues head into this weekend’s Bradner Cup final against the
Chilliwack Rapids in Surrey aiming
to add another win to the list.
In their second year together, the
Fraser Valley Soccer League squad
has emerged as steely challengers to
any title put before them.
“Last year it was just a few of getting together deciding to make a
soccer team,” recalled Ceron. “We
started in Division 4, we won our
league and the President’s Cup and
now we’re in looking at a shot at the
Bradner and Provincials.”
In most recent play, Port Moody
edged out the Div. 1 Langley Young
Guns 3-2, while they blanked the
Fraser Valley 3-0 three weeks ago.
Their toughest test came in the
quarterfinals, when after 25 minutes they trailed the men’s premier
North Delta squad 3-0. Port Moody
got one back before the half but
faced an uphill rally — and did it.
“We came out flying in the second half and scored to make it a
one-goal game, then tied it up,”
recalled Ceron, who is assisted by
Devin Kirk. “To win it in the shootout was very sweet.”
Finishing second in the Div.
2 loop this season, with a 11-2-5
record, assured the squad a berth to
the provincials. But the Bradner has
a lure of its own, too, noted Ceron.
“I personally think it’s huge. The
Bradner is one of the oldest competitive cups in Canada, so there’s quite
a bit of prestige on the line.”
With a roster stocked with 21- to
24-year-olds facing older rivals, the
club’s accomplishments aren’t lost
on the youthful coach.
“In our league there are definitely
some teams led by salty veterans,
but I think our young flare gives us
that edge, that fire.”
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hen Kyle Williams draws up his pitching
rotation, he notes that there is no dominant
ace returning and no pitcher who carries a
Verlandian presence to the mound against opposing
batters. At least not yet, anyways.
As the B.C. Premier Baseball League gets ready for
the seasonal charm of an umpire’s call to “Play Ball,”
the Reds aim to present a balanced approach in their
charge up the circuit’s ranks.
“Our pitching is a strength, but not like in the
past where we were top-heavy,” said Williams.
“Whereas in previous seasons we had an ace or
a streak stopper right out of the gate — a [Jeff]
Heidema, a [Matt] Trimble and a [David] Otterman
— this year we have seven strong pitchers who’d be
top-four on any other team.”
And while the club may not boast that ace today,
returning righthander Curtis Taylor says he’s ready
for the job and the responsibility.
“I have high expectations of myself,” said Taylor.
“This year I want to be the PBL’s top pitcher and
break the Reds’ record for best [earned run average].
I know the goals sound lofty but I like to set them
high.”
That’s the kind of talk a manager likes to hear as
the season kicks off — with the opening pitch coming April 6 in Whalley.
Williams’ rotation includes returnees Brandon
Becking and Austin MacDonald and junior grads
Jonathan Keltie and Ryan Mose.
For Taylor, there is some evidence to back up his
higher expectations. With three consistent pitches in
his arsenal, the PoCo native is working on adding a
slider to the mix.
“This past season I’ve gained [about] seven miles
per hour on my fastball. I’m starting to throw harder
and I’m hitting my spots and that’s the key,” said
Taylor.
This year’s roster has some obvious strengths and
some certain question marks, but Willliams is confident that as the pieces come together, the club will
be in the mix come playoff time.
“I’m not sure exactly what we have this year,” the
recently married school teacher said. “On paper we
look good, our outfield matches up with anyone’s,
our pitching is something it wasn’t last year — deep.
“If we have some concerns it’s for our infield,
where we have an entirely new look.”
If there’s a player that will personify this year’s
potential it’s the sweet swing and gutsy play of centrefielder Max Hollingworth.
The six-foot-one outfielder lit up opposition pitchers in Arizona, sending a couple of bombs far.
“He just mashed the ball [in Arizona],” said
Williams. “He had two triples, two home runs, two
doubles — he was a one-man wrecking crew.”
Hollingworth posted a .242 batting average during
the regular season, driving in 19 runs. In the playoffs
he was a completely different hitter, going five-fornine including a home run over five games. He has
since added an element of leadership that has been a
pleasure to watch, said the fourth-year Reds coach.
“I’m so impressed at how he’s come in this year,
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Ready to launch a new B.C. Premier Baseball League season are, from left, manager Kyle
Williams, pitcher Curtis Taylor, and outfielder Max Hollingworth.
not just what he’s done on the field. Max has become
like another hitting coach for us, adopting a couple
of our younger hitters and helping them out,” said
Williams.
The graduation of infielders Darren Honeysett,
Taylor Lawrence and Tyler Yorko opened spots for
competition — and a competition is what there is.
McDonald will get a lot of playing time at shortstop when he isn’t pitching, while both Becking and
junior Kevin Heidema will also line up in the infield
when not on the mound.
It’s the new reality with the infield, where dual
roles means a lot of lineup changes game to game.
The club spent part of spring break in Arizona at a
tournament, where they finished with a 6-1 record.
They got to play a few American and eastern Canada
teams, but most of their opponents were fellow
BCPBL squads escaping the seasonal wet weather.
The benefit of such a journey isn’t just the games
but in settling together as a team, and Williams said
the trip was a success in that regards. Now to translate that on home turf.
“If it’s anything like our eight days in Arizona,
[team chemistry] should be great,” he said. “The
boys bonded, they worked well and behaved. I
thought we’d have some who’d look at it as a holiday
but they didn’t. It was very business-like.”
Last year’s barely better than mediocre 26-22 regular season showing would later evolve into a Final
Four showing, where they finished third overall.
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He hasn’t accepted the job nor has he
applied for it.
However, Todd Harkins admitted that
he was looking for a coaching position in
junior hockey.
A Vancouver radio station on Tuesday
stated in tweet messages that Harkins was
the leading candidate for the head coaching position with the Coquitlam Express.
The club relieved head coach and general
manager Jon Calvano of the post last week
after three years on the job.
“I’ve not ever applied for the job, and
I have not accepted it,” Harkins told The
NOW. “[But] I’m not getting any younger,
so coaching junior hockey is something I’d
like to do.”
Harkins, who stepped down as hockey
director of the North Shore Winter Club’s
hockey program last week, said he is
preparing his resume and is looking for a
junior coaching position.
“I’m definitely interested in pursuing a
job coaching junior hockey,” he said. “[The
North Shore Winter Club] has been a great
organization, but after a 12-year run at
the North Shore I’m looking to test myself
elsewhere.”
The 44-year-old said he plans to circulate his resume in the coming days.
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The Coquitlam Express hope to celebrate a win in the
coaching department, as it fields applications for the
recently opened head coach position.
Aquasonics in synch
The B.C. Aquasonics synchronized swim club posted some
impressive marks at last week’s Synchro Canada national qualifier championships in Calgary.
Five of the six teams advanced the national championships,
with the Canadian Open championships slated for late April.
The senior national stream team, which includes Port
Moody’s Breanna Riou-Green, collected silver in the Senior
FINA free team routine. Anmore’s Alexia Iten, Coquitlam’s Rene
Bell and Riou-Green were part of the senior combo squad that
finished sixth in the combo final.
In the 13-15 national stream team, the squad — which
includes Coquitlam’s Lani-Marie Carbonel and Anmore’s Kalista
Iten — placed eighth in team routine and 10th overall.
“We had an extremely successful week at the Qualifier in
Calgary,” says B.C. Aquasonics head coach Susan Kemper. “Our
competition was fierce but our athletes handled it with great
determination and as a result we achieved many of the goals we
set for ourselves.”
Locals apply pressure in
junior world golf qualifier
A.J. Ewart and Henry Lee
kept up the pressure and
posted strong enough rounds
to finish tied for second at
the Canadian Junior Golf
Association’s Junior Worlds
qualifier at Squamish Valley
Golf Club Monday and Tuesday.
The Coquitlam pair trailed
Keaton Gudz in the boys 14
and under division by one
stroke after the two-day event.
Ewart set the pace on the
first day with a polished even-
par 72 that included four birdies and parring 10 other holes
to take a two-shot lead over
Gudz. Lee stood three strokes
back of the lead.
On Tuesday, Lee shot 72
around a single birdie and 16
holes of par, while Ewart posted a three-over 75 and Gudz
shot par to slip into first.
In the girls competition,
Avril Li finished tied for ninth
with a two-round showing of
163 (80-83).
Gleneagle senior take table title
Adrian Lee picked up his second senior B.C. single boys tabel
tennis title to lead a strong showing by the Gleneagle Talons at
the provincial championships last week.
Lee, an honours student who won as a Grade 10 and finished
second last year, reclaimed his title in his graduation year.
Collecting third place in boys team competition was the trio
of You Pen, Kasuki Sakui and Lee.
Gleneagle, which had 12 athletes competing in the event, was
also the host school. Drawing nearly 20 volunteers to help make
the event a success was teacher and coach Ali Tootian.
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Harkins was head coach of the
Vancouver Northwest Giants major midget
program from 2010-12 in when the club
won back-to-back major midget titles. He
also served with the Express as director of
player personnel and a scout in 2009 when
the franchise was located in Burnaby.
He took over the Giants head coaching
position from Calvano in 2010, when the
young skip was hired by Coquitlam.
A native of Cleveland, OH., Harkins
career in hockey saw him play 48 games in
the NHL with Calgary and Hartford.
Darcy Rota, president of the Express,
told The NOW last week the organization
had a short list of candidates and would
name a successor within a month.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE is hereby given that
Creditors and others having
claims against the Estate of
ELIZABETH IANNUCCI,
Deceased, who died on May
24, 2012, are hereby
required to send them to the
under¬signed c/o #205 2922 Glen Drive, Coquitlam,
British Columbia V3B 2P5,
before May 2, 2013, after
which date the Executor will
distribute the said Estate
among the parties entitled
thereto, having regard to the
claims of which she has
notice.
VIVIAN DONNAN, Executrix
of the Estate of Elizabeth
Iannucci
Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections
Aries March 21 - April 19: You start the week
with a feeling of wisdom and harmony, yet you
know you are in the midst of a huge change, or
an exhausting struggle to maintain the status quo.
Change would be better: yield to it. Your ambition
returns Tuesday/Wednesday – good, take (wise)
steps. The week ends, Thursday/Friday, with a
feeling of celebration and social delight. You’re
confident, liked, and you see a good, buoyant
future. A light romance might begin. Retreat, sleep,
contemplate, plan Saturday. This week and those
ahead are the best in 3 years for starting a program,
project, or relationship.
Taurus April 20-May 20: A significant monetary
or sexual shift tries to nudge you into action
or commitment Sunday/Monday. Or, you might
discover your latest idea is illegal. Do act Sunday,
not Monday. (Act, but don’t create.) In general, you
are tired this week, so even favourable activities
should not be overdone. That said, midweek brings
glimmers of love, especially if your land’s still cold
and snowy. Intellectual, far travel, cultural and legal
activities are favoured also. Ambition and prestige,
always a good luck/bad luck story this year, are
emphasized Thursday/Friday. Happiness, Saturday!
Gemini May 21-June 20: Sunday brings change,
or you sense change around you, in ways that aren’t
easy to discern: they connect to your social circle
and your private self, especially your yearning self.
All this ultimately stands on or affects a relationship:
hints Monday. Midweek brings new mysteries, but
delicious ones, as temptation and curiosity rule.
Do your research; ask your future (e.g., does your
present path intersect with your desired future?). A
mellow, wise mood steals over you Thursday/Friday:
a light romance might visit. Watch the world with
ambitious eyes Saturday; if working, impress.
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A41
Friday, March 29, 2013
Cancer June 21-July 22: Maintain an ambitious
approach. Someone you admired for a long time
might have changed since 2010, maybe 2009, and
you don’t approve. But we all go through phases in
our lives: this is his/her new phase. Tackle chores
judiciously Sunday: if you seem to be opening even
bigger problems, step back and think, perhaps
abandon the task. Be co-operative, diplomatic
Tuesday/Wednesday: the chance you’ll meet your
true love, while extremely low, does exist: it would
be a tempestuous marriage. Sexual urges, financial
opportunities, draw you Thursday/Friday – luckily
after 7 p.m. Thursday.
Leo
July 23-Aug. 22: Romance fills Sunday/
Monday – or pleasure, or beauty or charming kids or
a fine creative surge. But these days also ring the bell
of change – a silent bell, that hints at employment or
health changes. You’ll need to find a way to align your
ethics and idealism with your work: or to change your
work. Tackle chores Tuesday/Wednesday, when this
“work change” is highlighted..) Thursday/Friday bring
relationships, opportunities and challenges. Physical
intimacy, financial growth, research and commitment
fill Saturday. This good week moves from romance to
recognition/approach to bonding.
Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Your home – and changes
to it that arise via love, children – fill Sunday to
Wednesday. For example, news of pregnancy might
arrive. Or, if single, you might sense how love could
change your living arrangements.Tuesday/Wednesday
nudge you into a romantic, creative mood – avoid
temperament, disruption. Tackle chores Thursday/
Friday – great luck here (e.g., your efforts earn a boss’
praise) AFTER 7 p.m. Thursday (PDT). Relationships,
opportunities, challenges, opposition or co-operation,
new horizons – these arise in a new way Saturday. All
week, sex and finances need commitment.
5505
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
AND OTHERS
RE: THE ESTATE OF
HERMAN DOMBROWSKY,
ALSO
KNOWN
AS
HERMANN DOMBROWSKY,
deceased, formerly of
415-2245 Kelly Avenue,
Coquiltam, BC V3C 0B1
Creditors and others having
claims against the estate of
Herman Dombrowsky, also
known as Hermann
Dombrowsky, are hereby
notified under section 38 of
the Trustee Act that
particulars of their claims
should be sent to the executor
at c/o Stewart, Aulinger &
Company, Barristers and
Solicitors, 1200 - 805 West
Broadway, Vancouver, B.C.
V5Z 1K1, on or before April
25, 2013, after which date the
executor will distribute the
estate among the parties
entitled to it, having regard to
the claims of which the
executor then has notice.
VANCOUVER CITY SAVINGS
CREDIT UNION, Executor
STEWART, AULINGER &
COMPANY, Solicitors
NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trails
nr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhouse
w/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699
see uSELLaHOME.com id5512
PARKSIDE LUXURY T/H
2039 sqft 3 BR, 2.5 baths, dbl garage,
reno’d, ss appls/granite, solid h/w flrs,
many extras. Immaculate, central a/c,
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Tim 604-818-6293 or John
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6008-26
Port Moody
NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trails
nr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhouse
w/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699
see uSELLaHOME.com id5512
INLET & Mtn views, reno’d 928sf
2 br condo, insuite laundry rentals
ok $219,500 604-936-7547 see
uSELLaHOME.com id4642
RENO’D 770SF 2nd fl with new
appliances insuite laundry, pets
kids ok $177,777 604-530-6247
see uSELLaHOME.com id5584
6008-30
Surrey
CLOVERDALE UPDATED 696sf
1br condo, rents for $650 insuite
laundry $99,500 604-341-9257
see uSELLaHOME.com id5500
Real Estate
Continues on next page
March 31 - April 6, 2013
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Serious relationship
themes fill this week and the next two. You could
meet your life mate, or make momentous decisions
regarding partnership. Sunday/Monday seems like
a casual, conversational, travel/errand filled time,
but deeper down the cosmos is whispering about
your abode, your family, and deep change. Can
you accept, find or keep love while your home is
under change? Can you grasp opportunities while
your home keeps you tied to one place? Examine
this Tuesday/Wednesday, then begin a new path or
project in the domestic or real estate area. Romance,
creativity soar late week!
Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: The general accent lies on
work, health, and dependents’ needs. Chase money
during a smooth, lucky Sunday/Monday. (Monday’s a
bit of a dud for Europe and the Americas.) Your work role
might change: that’s okay. Midweek brings errands,
calls, visits, paperwork and casual acquaintances
– act calmly, not impetuously: accidents possible.
Head for home Thursday/Friday (at work, deal with
foundations, structures – and nurturing less senior
co-workers). Your investment, realty luck are high
Thursday night AFTER seven. A whiff of romance perks
you up Saturday: go out, find pleasure!
Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The weeks ahead
emphasize romance – in a significant way, as more
than the usual number of single Sages will open the
door to marriage now or in June.Your energy, charisma
and effectiveness (and timing) are strong Sunday/
Monday: you’ll attract attention. But you also sense
change brewing in your money zone, which could
“threaten” romance or your children’s brightest future.
Meet these changes head-on Tuesday/Wednesday. If
you need a new approach, method or job, find/start it,
now. Communications, travel, paperwork and friendly
meetings fill late week. Home’s sweet, Saturday.
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The main accent lies on
home, family, parent/kid relations, security, retirement
plans, nutrition, gardening, Mother Nature and soul.
Decide who/what stays, who goes. There’s nothing
wrong with sinking into a deep rest now. You’re weary
Sunday/Monday. Sunday’s excellent for holding a
confidential meeting with an advisor, trusted friend.
Your energy and charisma return somewhat Tuesday/
Wednesday, but luck’s rather mixed, so advance with
diplomacy. Chase money (or spend) Thursday AFTER
7 p.m. PDT, or Friday morning. Saturday’s for curiosity,
short trips, casual acquaintances.
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Friendly meetings,
communications, visits and short trips keep you busy
all week. This is a good time to upgrade your phone
or computer system. (Not Sunday, nor April 9 or 16.)
Sunday/Monday bring friends, popularity, social joys,
wish fulfillment, optimism and happiness. Deep down,
Sunday through Wednesday, you might sense that
your relationship with government or head office is
changing, and with it your status – this can be up or
down, choose which you want. Lie low, rest Tuesday/
Wednesday. Your energy and charisma soar Thursday/
Friday – get out, contact VIPs. Shop Saturday.
Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The monthly accent
lies on money, earnings, spending and possessions.
This is a significant time for these, so do all you can
to set this area on a solid, growth course. Study the
influence of education, legalities, international trends,
and your cultural/ethnic group on, for instance, your
earning capacity (especially Sunday and Tuesday).
Your career, ambitions, reputation and relations
with important people are highlighted Sunday (best)
and Monday. Midweek brings joy, popularity, wish
fulfillment – with a few snags. Rest, plan Thursday/
Friday. Saturday, you’re the star!
[email protected] • Reading: 604-886-4808
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REAL ESTATE
6008
The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA
Friday, March 29, 2013
Condos/
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6008-30
Surrey
NEWTON 723SF 1br ground
level w/private entry, insuite
laundry $139,900 604-984-8891
see uSELLaHOME.com id5546
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-02
Abbotsford
FULLY finished 4,000+ sf home.
Desirable Creekside on the
Park. 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ss
appl, a/c. $592 K 604.852.6951
6020-06
Vancouver
East Side
★NEW PRICE $289,900★, 2
bdrm, 845sf. Great location, near
transit/shops. #104-2600 E 49th.
Open House March 31 2-4.
Pat @ Sutton WestCoast
604-220-9188.
6008-42
Houses - Sale
6020-34
CHIMNEY HTS 3600sf 7br+den
6ba w/2 suites quiet cul-de-sac
4600sf lot $669K 604-866-3515
see uSELLaHOME.com id5597
CULTUS LK gardener’s dream
1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c
55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301
see uSELLaHOME.com id5400
6020-08
Coquitlam
S. Surrey/
White Rock
Recreation
Property
BBY, Lougheed Mall across
from Walmart, skytrain, gym,
library, shops, SFU. 1 BR + Den,
f/p, lrg balcony, storage, u/grd
prkg, laminate kitchen, ss appls,
inste W/D, free hot/water. NS/NP.
Lease / Refs. Avail April 1. $1145.
Dean • 604-540-2787
or cel • 604-720-3251
3 BR, lrg kitchen/lving room,
1300sf seasonal, Gambier Isl.
Sea Ranch $325K 604-266-6191
6020-36
HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from
Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront
$65K is for both 604-302-3527
see uSELLaHOME.com id5588
7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr,
Burnaby. For Sale by Owner
uSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669.
Tel: 604-722-7977. Mortgage
Helper. $695,000.
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-01
REDUCED 3136SF 7br 3.5ba
fabulous vu, below assessment
CDS lot $698,888 778-898-7731
see uSELLaHOME.com id5595
HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr
from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel
ski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650
see uSELLaHOME.com id5491
604-939-4903
778- 229-1358
Lots & Acreage
CALYPSO COURT
1030 - 5th Ave, New West
Near Transportation &
Douglas College.
Well Managed Building.
Cell: 604-813-8789
LOT & Trailer. This little gem is
located 120 miles from Van, pool
- C.H, hiking, fishing, history of
C a r e t a k e r, maint $775/yr,
$30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860
Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph
1-604-792-6764
OCEAN FRONT boat access only
2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min
from W Van $799K 778-998-9141
see uSELLaHOME.com id5424
LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d
2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt
suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966
see uSELLaHOME.com id5582
SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev.
ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan
2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777
see uSELLaHOME.com id5566
211/80B AV 3034sf 6br 5ba with
legal 2br basement suite, quiet
crescent $589,900 604-649-6030
see uSELLaHOME.com id5607
6035
Mobile Homes
COTTONWOOD PLAZA
555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq
Large units some with
2nd bathroom or den.
On bus routes, close to
S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.
office: 604- 936-1225
1010 6th Ave, New West
Suites Available. Beautiful
atrium with fountain.
By shops, college & transit.
Pets negotiable. Ref required.
CALL 604 715-7764
BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
BBY, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR $800.
Avail Now. Incl heat & hot water.
u/g prkg avail, ns/np, newly reno’d, 604-779-3882
ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX
80K below assessment. $3K/mo
rent $529,900 firm 604-807-6565
see uSELLaHOME.com id3428
6020-20
Mission
Real Estate
MULTI FAMILY, 10 RENTAL
HOMES in Mission with $91,000
net income, on 6.5 acres,
$1,050,000. 604 838-8692
Out Of Town
Property
415 Westview St, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall, all
Transportation Connections,
Schools & S.F.U.
2BDRM/2BTH 2988 Silver
Springs Blvd. Fully furnished
1120 sq’$1850mo 604-418-7685
BALMORAL STREET
545 Rochester Ave, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall,
S.F.U. & Transportation.
Office
604- 936-3907
6605
NEW WEST. 1 BR & 2 BR.
Reno’d. New Appls, Flooring,
Fixtures, Paint. Prof. mgmt. $250
MOVE-IN BONUS. From $825 $1,175. Call (604) 724-8353.
KING ALBERT COURT
PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR APT,
$815, quiet complex, no pets. Call
604-464-0034
Close to Transportation,
Schools & S.F.U.
office:
cell:
604-937-7343
778-863-9980
ROYAL CRESCENT
ESTATES
22588 Royal Crescent Ave,
Maple Ridge
Large units. Close to Golden
Ears Bridge. Great River view!
VILLA MARGARETA
office: 604-463-0857
cell: 604-375-1768
Suites Available.
All Suites Have Balconies.
Undergrd Parking Available.
Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.
WHITGIFT GARDENS
320-9th St, New West
CALL 604 715-7764
Bayside Properties Services
SKYLINE TOWERS
102-120 Agnes St, N.West
Hi-Rise Apartment with
River View & Indoor Pool.
1 BR & 2 BR Available.
Rent includes heat & hot
water. Remodelled Building
and Common area. Gated
undergrd parking available.
References required.
CALL 604 525-2122
BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
BONSOR APTS
Renovated high rise, concrete
building. Suites available.
Very close to Metrotown,
Skytrain & Bonsor swimming
pool. Rent includes heat, hot
water. Refs req’d.
Contact Alex
604-999-9978
Bayside Property Services
Office: 604-432-7774
Apt/Condos
550 Cottonwood Ave., Coq.
1 BR $775, 2 BR $950
3 BR $1,150
(incl. heat, h/w, parking)
Indoor pool, near Lougheed Mall,
SFU, public transit, schools
1-888-495-7106
[email protected]
6510
Located in Burnaby
near Lougheed Town Centre
Accepting applications
for waiting list for
Bach, 1BR, 1BR & Den & 2BR’s
Very reasonable unit fees.
Adult oriented high rise. Pool,
exercise room & workshop.
No pets. Participation mandatory,
$2000 share purchase
required.
Enquiries to
Membership Committee
Call 604- 421-1222
HARRIS ROAD
HOUSING CO-OP
(Pitt Meadows)
2 BR, $1030/mo,
$2500 share purchase.
Near bus & schools.
No subsidy.
Pets ok. 604 465-1938
6540
BBY S. newly reno’d 4 BR house,
nr Metro, skytrain, bus, now,
$1800. 604-762-4886, 785-4370
STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN
● No Qualification - Low Down ●
CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams
St, 3 bdrm, 2 level HOUSE, new
fridge, Gas stove, hot water
heater, with 10% down... $888/M
Call 604-435-5555 for showing
www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
Rentals
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Townhouses - Rent
U
$50 P TO
0
IN BO MOVE
NUS
LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex
+1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200
/month $489,900 604-807-6565
see uSELLaHOME.com id3186
Large Units.
Near Lougheed Mall.
Transportation & S.F.U.
office: 604-939-2136
cell: 604-727-5178
2232 McAllister
Port Coquitlam
3 BR Apartment
Available May 1.
* Newly reno’d, quiet secure
bldg, walk to all amenities.
* Near WC Express.
* Rent incls heat, hot water,
fridge, stove, priv balcony &
window coverings
* Laundry & Storage ea/ floor
* No pets
✔ Wheel Chair Access
604 - 941 - 7721
Houses - Rent
BBY S, 3 BR w/bsmt, 5 appls, 2
bth, $2200. Avail May 1. NS/NP.
604-539-1959 or 604-612-1960
AMBER (W)
Real Estate
Investment
Co-ops
115 PLACE CO-OP
401 Westview St, Coq
CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba
reno’d home w/side suite on 2
lots $239,900 778-887-4530
see uSELLaHOME.com id5304
Apt/Condos
NEW WEST very lge quiet 1BR
apt, h/w flrs, nr shops/bus, ns, np.
$850. Apr 1/Jun 1. 604-524-4775
Call 604.293.2239
www.austeville.com
AMBER ROCHESTOR
6508
office: 604-939-8905
Spacious suites
with large windows
and open balconies
1 Bedroom + Den
from $1220
2 Bedroom
from $1205
Heat/HW Incl.,
Outdoor Pool
Near SkyTrain
No Pets
Suites
Available
OWN THE land, 1092sf 2br
rancher style mobile home, kids
OK, $179,900 604-824-7803
see uSELLaHOME.com id5541
JUNIPER COURT
1985 Woodway Place &
5051 Lougheed Highway
Apt/Condos
Close to trans, Highgate Mall &
shopping. Rent incls heat &
h/w. Refs req’d. Reno’d stes.
Ana 778-859-0798 or Bayside
Property Office 604-432-7774
$739,900 YORKSTON South
area Langley, 1 yr old, 3865 sq ft
Cstm design 7 bdrm + 5 bthrm +
Legal 2 Bdrm Suite. Call
778-298-8108.
See Propertyguys.com ID: 76108
Apt/Condos
Brentlawn Towers
6508
Langley/
Aldergrove
6052
At WE BUY HOMES
We CASH YOU OUT FAST!
We Also Take Over Your
Payments Until Your Home is
Sold. No Fees! No Risk! Call us
First!
(604)- 626-9647
www.webuyhomesbc.com
Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.
Close to
Lougheed Mall and S.F.U.
Tsawwas.
LANGLEY BUILD your dream
home, secluded 5 ac view ppty,
well inst $630,000 604-825-3966
see uSELLaHOME.com id4513
6050
ONLY $226,900 in Langley’s
Murrayville area, 960 sq ft , 2 bdr,
2 bth, grnd-floor condo covered
deck and yard. See
PropertyGuys.com in 76670 or
call 604-613-2670
552 Dansey Ave, Coq
office:
cell:
CUSTOM BUILT, 2200sf, 3BR+
den, 2.5 bath, new fixtures,
7300sf lot, $659K, 604-943-9600
6030
ARBOUR GREENE
6508
6020-14
5 ACRE South Langley horse property
right on South Langley Regional trail.
Clean, bright & updated, older 2368 sq
ft, 2 bd home – Barn, stalls, x-fenced,
pasture.
604-323-4788
PropertyGuys.com ID: 76788
COQ HOWIE Ave, 1 BR $775.
Includes heat. Avail immediately.
PET OK. ★ Call 604-626-6501
6508
1300 King Albert, Coq
PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf
2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids,
pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275
see uSELLaHOME.com id5575
For Sale by
Owner
Apt/Condos
GARDEN VILLA
OFFERED BELOW assessed
value 1000sf 3br 2ba home huge
10,000sf lot $375K 778-859-0717
see uSELLaHOME.com id4272
6015
6508
COQ Austin & Blue Mnt. 1 BR
start $720, 2 BR $820. Bldg
laundry. By transit. 604-518-8935
GREAT 1988 SQ FT, 3 Bdrm
3-level split Carluke Cres Surrey.
Upgraded Kitchen w/ SS
appliances – Only $540,000
Phone
604-597-7799.
PropertyGuys.com
ID:76799
AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5
Bath, high end finishing, huge
master $349,000 604-729-0186
see uSELLaHOME.com id5603
6065
Surrey
Chilliwack
PRICE REDUCED 1200sf 2br
2ba upr lvl twnhse +55 complx
w/chairlift $197,500 604-951-7738
see uSELLaHOME.com id5547
6008-34
6020
RENTALS
www.CoquitlamPropertyRentals.ca
The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA
HOME SERVICES
6602
Suites/Partial
Houses
2 BR bsmt ste MRidge, d/w, own
ldry, $950 incls hydro & gas, priv
entry, sm pet neg, 604-463-0029
BBY, CANADA Way, 2 BR g/l,
N/s, N/p, own w/d, $900 + 1/3
utils. Apr 15, refs. 604-434-3922
BBY E g/lvl 1 BR suite $800 & 2
BR $1150. 9’ ceilings, w/d, fenced
yard, incls utils, nr amens/bus, n/s
n/p. Avail now. 604-773-5507
BBY, N. Near SFU, 1 BR, newly
reno’d, in-ste lndry, priv ent &
alarm, s/s appls incls d/w, N/s,
N/p, Avl Apr 1, $950/mo incls all
utils & net, refs. 604-562-7030
BBY STH; 2 BR g/lvl ste, Newly
Reno, 900 sqft, 4 appls, w/d, new
carpets & h/w flrs, May 1. ns/np.
$900 + 40% utils. 604-833-7589
COQ, COMO LAKE. Newer 1 BR
bsmt ste. Priv laundry & entry.
$700/mo + sh’d utils. Avail Now,
Near bus & amens. 604-939-6765
COQ; SORRENTO Dr. 1000+sf,
2 BR bsmt ste avail Now. NS/NP.
$880 incls utls. 604-939-2845
COQ. Spac 1 BR gr lev, W/D,
storage, prkg. Nr trans/shops. Apr
1. $650. NS/NP. 778-881-6544
COQ WESTWOOD Plat 2 BR
bsmt, 4 appl, nr bus, ns/np. $880
+ 1/3 util. Now. 604-306-6136
NEW WEST 1 BR bsmt ste avail
Apr 1, $650 incls utls. NS/NP.
Near Moody Park. 604-522-4470
NEW WEST 2 BR bsmt ste avail
now. $850 incls utl. NS/NP. Close
to Queensborough Landing/bus.
604-720-9174 or 778-990-5776
POCO, 2 bdrm rent geared to
income, must have children, quiet
family complex, no pets. Call
604-468-1243
POCO LRG 1 BR, suits mature
person, ns/np, nr transit. d/w, w/d,
$800 + 1/3 utils. 604-945-5455
8010
Alarm/Security
ALARM
604-463-7919
Systems Ltd.
8015
2BDRM bsmt suite Holmes &
Sapperton $900 incl. util. Avail
April 1, 604-813-8000
6605
Townhouses Rent
COQ 2 BR Apt., quiet complex,
incls hot water, laundry facils, free
parking, near amens, No pets.
$995. Call 604-939-9281.
COQ 2 BR townhouse, quiet
family complex, no pets. $965.
604-942-2277
NEW WEST 3 BR, River view,
avail May 1. $1332. For details
www.queens-ave-coop.ca
PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet
family complex, Rent geared to
income, n/p, 604-465-4851
6620
Warehouse/
Commercial
TAKE OVER LEASE, New West.
Close to Skytrain & Braid St, NW.
12 mths left. 1850sf Warehouse,
$1850. Zoning M2. 604-817-2768
SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced &
Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove,
Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925
8030
Carpentry
8130
Handyperson
HANDYMAN SPECIALIZING
Reno’s, Carpentry, Tiling, Drywall. Call Mike 604-376-0912
8155
Landscaping
Japenese, Korean, Punjabi, Thai,
Caucasian. Great Massage Now
Hiring. 10am-Midnight every day.
2263 Kingsway at Nanaimo St.
Van., 604.294.8038
A & W Landscape • Tree &
Hedge, Clean-up, Power Wash,
Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142
8055
Cleaning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCED House Cleaning Lady.
Reliable. Karryanne 604-762-0441
8060
Concrete
STAMPED CONCRETE
* Patios, Pool Decks
*Sidewalks, Driveways
*Forming *Finishing *Re & Re
All Your Concrete Needs
30 yrs. exp. Quality workmanship
Fully Insured
LANDSCAPING, DRAINAGE,
spring cleanups, spring projects,
Aries Bobcat, Dave 604-808-9017
8160
Lawn & Garden
Danny 604.307.7722
crossroadsstampedconcrete.com
DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE
Seniors discount. Friendly, family
business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408
8073
Drainage
−Augering −Water & Sewer
line repair & replacement
−Sumps −Drain Tile
−Concrete Work
−Foundation, −Excavation
−Retaing Walls −Site restored
Call Ron 778-227-7316
or 604-568-3791
8080
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.
Fast same day service guar’d. We
love small jobs! 604-568-1899
8087
Spring Services
Same Day Service, Fully Insured
FREE ESTIMATES
• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing
• Yard Clean-ups
• Aeration
• Pruning/Hedges
• Power Raking
• Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs
•Yearly Maintenance Programs •
By hand, Paving, landscaping,
stump / rock / cement / oil tank &
dirt removal, paver stones,
Jackhammer, Water / sewer line
/ sumps. Slinger avail. 24 hrs
Call 341-4446 or 254-6865
Flooring/
Refinishing
Repairs & Staining
Installation
Free Estimates
Century Hardwood Floors
604-376-7224
www.centuryhardwood.com
Moving &
Storage
1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton
$
From
45
We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac
Licenced & Insured
Local & Long Distance
FREE ESTIMATES
Seniors Discount
604-537-4140
310-JIMS (5467)
BOOK A JOB AT
www.jimsmowing.ca
LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed,
insured,GASFITTING, renos,
Repairs. VISA 604-830-6617
8240
Renovations &
Home Improvement
TOTAL HOME
A
RENOVATIONS
Since 1983
Complete Renos & Additions, incl.:
Kitchen & Bath Improvements
• Roofing • Sundecks
• Door & Window Replacements
AMI MOVING ★ 5 ton cube.
Starting at $49/hour. Local & long
distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620
EXP PROF movers fully equip,
piano specialist. Evening moves
available. George 778-875-8202
8195
Painting/
Wallpaper
FERREIRA
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Additions ★ Renovations
Concrete Forming ★ Decks
Garages ★ Bathrooms
Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall
Hardwood Flooring
''Satisfaction Guaranteed''
NORM, 604-466-9733
Cell: 604-841-1855
A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath,
kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting &
decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936
GARDENS BEAUTIFUL
Great time to get Hedge &
Pruning done. Also book
now for your Power Raking
& Aerating. Owner/Operated.
Honest & Reliable.
Licensed & Insured.
604-939-1519
Park’s Landscaping
Gardening Services
Lawn Maintenance
Landscape Design
Residential & Commercial
William KIM • 28 years exp.
2001 Honda Prelude 200,400
kms, Auto, sunroof, Clifford
alarm, auto start. All records
avail. $6400. 604-992-5274
1981 LINCOLN Town car,
signature series, stock, collector
plates, $3500 obo 604-792-6367
1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12
159 K, pristine cond $6950 obo.
Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516
★Cars ★ Parts ★ Collectibles★
Prime Booths Available!
Maple Ridge Fair Grounds
( 105th & Lougheed Hwy )
Admission $2.00
Jake 604-941-7791
2012 VW Jetta, 27,000kms, 5 cyl,
6 spd auto, no accid, like new. By
owner. $19,998. 604-461-5851
2006 PONTIAC Wave, 4 door
hatchback, automatic. 121,000+
kms. 1 owner, no accidents.
Winter tires available. Excellent
condition! $5000. 778-668-7854
Roofing
AMG ROOFING & SIDING
Exterior Special
on NOW
Give us a Call We’re Tough to Beat
Free Estimates
604-771-7052
Rubbish Removal
Quality Work You Can Trust!
Interior & Exterior
★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★
Free Est. / Written Guarantee
Insured/WCB
778-997-9582
D&M
PAINTING
Many Years Experience
Fully Insured
Top Quality, Quick Work
Free Estimate
604-724-3832
Magic Star Painting
Spring Specials
$
3 ROOMS 299
(Walls Only)
Top Quality Quick Work
Free Estimates
Call Now: 780-6510
8200
Stucco/Siding/
Exterior
8220
DC STUCCO. 20 years exp. Fast,
friendly service. All types of
Finishes & Repairs. 604-788-1385
8309
ALL TILING & FLOORING
Kitchen • Bathroom • Flooring
MIKE ★ 604-999-1562
PTV TILE INSTALLATIONS
Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, Slate,
20 Yrs Exp. Santo 778-235-1772
8315
Plumbing
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited
Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms.
2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email:
[email protected] (604) 794-3428.
9130
Motorcycles/
Dirt Bikes
9173
Vans
1998 MERCURY Villager Van,
immac cond, regular services,
LOW KMS! $500. 604-931-8171
2010 CHRYSLER Town & Country luxury Van. $15,995. #4212.
w w w .mrfinancebc .c om . D lr
#8214. 778-216-2007
9515
Boats
14 ALUMINUM DURABOAT,
25hp evinrude motor, fishing rods,
incls trailer, $4750. 604-519-0075
1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3
litre IB Fresh water cooled Exc
cond. Well maint. Lots of extras,
c/w trailer . $4,695. 604-837-7564
Tiling
Tree Services
Tree & Hedge •Trimming •Prune
•Planting • Lawns •Full Landscape
Services. AL @ 604-783-3142
2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900,
new saddle bags/batt, w/shield,
bike cover. $5,250. 604-209-1039
9145
Scrap Car
Removal
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Minimum $150 cash paid for full
sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
1969 Mariner Ski Boat, 4 cyl
in-board consider trade for sport
utility atv $4,100. 778 808-7250
9522
RV’s/Trailers
JORDANI’S FREE SCRAP CAR
REMOVAL. Top $$ for complete
cars. 7 days/wk, 604-720-0067
THE SCRAPPER
SCRAP CAR &
TRUCK REMOVAL
Patios/Decks/
Railings
Atlas Vinyl Sundecks 'Your
complete Sundeck Specialists'
Vinyl Waterproofing, Deck
Rebuilds, Custom Built Railings,
Patio Covers, 778-285-2107
2011 Dodge Charger SE 1,700
kms. Very cool,mint,smells new!
$21,100obo. Gord 778-300-2538
WILL HAUL out garages and
bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable
items incl’d. Jim, 604-936-8583
8300
2006 VW JETTA 2.0T 73k,
original owner, hid headlights,
auto, $14,900. 604-307-9159
Domestic
Complete Bathroom Renovations
Kitchens, Cer.Tiling, Attics,
Bsmnt Stes. Call 604-521-1567
8255
2001 Toyota Celica 604-6906235 Power win/brakes/steering,
new tires/brakes/battery $7,950.
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT.
46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w,
p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof,
mag wheels. Good condition!
$16,000 obo. 604-240-9912
32nd ANNUAL SWAP MEET
Sunday April 21st,
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
ALLQUEST PAINTING
Quality Work You Can Trust!
778 997-9582
8250
Sports &
Imports
1966 CADILLAC Coupe de ville
a/c, pwr pkg, nr new tires, was
$7500, now $6500 604-793-5520
9125
D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring,
tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top
quality, quick work 604-724-3832
9160
1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs,
4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained.
Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270
10% Discount. WCB. Re-Roofing,
New Roof, Gutters. 604-812-9721
Interior/Exterior Specialist
❏ SPRING CLEAN UP
❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning
❏ Lawn Cut Contracts ❏ Weed
❏ Yard Maintenance
Insured. Guaranteed.
John • 778-867-8785
Collectibles &
Classics
www.chrisdalehomes.com
ALLQUEST PAINTING
Residential & Commercial
Lawn Contracts • Full Service
❏ Hedge Trim’g / Pruning
❏ Weed / Moss Control
❏ Yard & Garden Clean-up
❏ Garden Installations
❏ Pressure Washing
Call Dan • 604-862-4678
9110
Bill 604-298-1222
www.affordablemoversbc.com
ABE MOVING & Delivery and
Rubbish Removal $35/HR per
Person • 24/7 604-999-6020
3 Rooms $250
Excavating
# 1 YARD DRAINAGE,
STONE WORK &
HOUSE DEMOLITION
8185
THE REAL DEAL
Electrical
ALL YOUR electrical & reno
needs. Lic’d electrician #37940.
Insured, bonded & WCB. Free est
Reasonable rates 604-842-5276
THE LAWN BUTCHER
Only Prime Cuts will do!
Call Jim 778-839-6250
1 to 3 Men
Marc • 604-315-8954
Plumbing
FROM DESIGN TO FINISH
AFFORDABLE MOVING
* Power Raking, Aeration,
Fertilization Program
* Spring Yard Clean-up &
Pruning
* Landscape and Garden
Design and Construction
* Cedar Fencing
8220
A43
AUTOMOTIVE
BRO MARV Plumbing/Electrical,
$48 Service Call. 24/7. Plumbing,
Heating, & Plugs. 604-582-1598
MARC’S LAWN CARE
& LANDSCAPING. Spring Yard
Clean up. 604-315-8954
604-518-3571
PHOENIX MASSAGE CTR.
Now Open - New Girls Chinese,
Lawn & Garden
PRESSURE WASHING,
Gutter Cleaning and Repairs
Call George • 778-859-7793
CARPENTRY- STRUCTURAL
work, beams, framing, mouldings.
Professional, precise & licensed.
Call 778-233-0559
Hardwood Floor
Refinishing
Body Work
8160
HANDYMAN Int & Ext repairs &
reno’s. Carpentry, Kitch & Bath,
Plumbing. Walter 604-790-0842
8105
7005
Gutters
Appliance
Repairs
RNC DRAINAGE
PT MOODY Old Town Center,
1 BR upper ste avail now. Newly
reno’d. $750 + utls. 604-218-7660
8125
Friday, March 29, 2013
1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy,
bunk beds, fully equipped, low k,
hi way usage, $5,500. 778-737-3890
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES
604-790-3900
OUR SERVIC
2H
9110
Collectibles &
Classics
9160
E
Sports &
Imports
1987 GEORGIA Boy 30’, sleeps
6, exc mech condition, kitchen,
bath, $7,995 obo. 604-729-9767
9530
Storage
Call Nico: 778-878-2369
Artistry of Hardwood Floors
Refinish, sanding, install, dustless
Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944
A Gardener & A Gentleman
Lawn, Garden, Tree svcs. Pruning,
Yard Clean-up, Junk. 319-5302
10% Off with this Ad! For all your
plumbing, heating & reno needs.
Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005
1956 OLDSMOBILE Sedan, excl cond
324/ Rocket 88 78,000 org miles. A
must see $12,000. 604-702-1997
1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C.
Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exc
cond. $5,600 obo 604-786-6495
M. RIDGE Priv outside Storage/
Parking for lrg equip/ Truck/Car/
RV/Boats etc 604-761-6935
A44
The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA
Friday, March 29, 2013
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FREE 2 year Ford
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UP TO 72 MTHS
$
2012 FUSION
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STK#
123615
19,499
$
$
3000
1000
CUSTOM
TRUCK OFFER
2013 FOCUS
SE SEDAN
STK#
133044
18,499
$
or
243/mo
$
*Price is $18519 @ 1.99%, 84 mths term, no money down
2013 FIESTA
SE HATCHBACK
BEST PRICING IN BC
2005 HYUNDAI
TIBURON
8,388
$
STK#
2599725
2007 PONTIAC
G5 SDN
16,549
$
or
218/mo
STK#
134518
$
25,995
$
or
385/mo
$
*Price is $17073 @ 1.99%, 84 mths term, no money down
*Price is $26519 @ 1.49%, 72 mths term, no money down
2013 EDGE SEL
SPORT UTILITY
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SPORT UTILITY
STK#
134949
30,995
$
or
465/mo
STK#
135026
$
35,995
or
2012 TRANSIT
CONNECT
STK#
124112
31,995
2008 HONDA
CR-V LX 4WD
6,829
$
2011 FORD TRUCK
EDGE LTD AWD, NAV
STK#
1119812
31,388
$
2011 CHEVROLET
TRAVERSE LS AWD
8,488
$
STK#
2899818
STK#
2899720
2004 NISSAN MURANO
SE AWD LEATHER & ROOF
2008 PONTIAC
TORRENT GXP AWD
8,888
$
STK#
2499658
16,988
$
STK#
2849524
2007 FORD
F150 XLT 4X4 CREW
15,288
$
2011 FORD TRUCK
RANGER SPT 4X2
STK#
1139705
23,888
$
2006 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500 4WD CREW
STK#
2711614
15,995
$
STK#
1119854
2007 PONTIAC
MONTANA SV6
14,988
$
2006 CHEVROLET
UPLANDER LS
22,499
$
523/mo
2008 TOYOTA
YARIS SDN
7,998
563/mo
2013 F150 XLT
4X4 SUPER CREW
or
$
STK#
2806512
$
*Price is $36519 @ 3.49%, 72 mths term, no money down
$
$
*Price is $32519 @ 4.99%, 72 mths term, no money down
5,895
$
STK#
2639601
$
*Price is $31519 @ 1.99%, 72 mths term, no money down
STK#
136448
2008 FORD
FOCUS S SDN
2013 ESCAPE
SE ECOBOOST
STK#
2749718
STK#
133817
2006 CHEVROLET
COBALT LS
Mouse type
PLUS BONUS
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Selling price does not include doc fee of $499 and applicable tax. Payment includes doc fee and tire levy but not tax. All payments are based
on approved credit. Sale ends on Monday, April 1, 2013.
STK#
2639807
16,580
$
STK#
2779493
7,888
$
STK#
2631610
$
6,880
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