March 29, 2013 The Now newspaper
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March 29, 2013 The Now newspaper
Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra since 1984 FRIDAY March 29, 2013 11 Naturalists search for great blue herons at Colony Farm Regional Park Your source for local news, sports, opinion and entertainment: www.thenownews.com An eggxacting art form Auditor general issues report Senior paints colourful creations on shells John Doyle critiques Evergreen Line John Kurucz [email protected] John Kurucz [email protected] 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.” CONT. ON PAGE 4, see REPORT. BONUS: Specialty Restaurant Voucher Lisa King/NOW 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, To watch a video Vinter was left of Mike Vinter, anxious and depressed. He download the free then suffered a Layar app to your heart attack. smartphone and “It was totally scan this page 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. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see EGGS. CRAZY CRUISE OFFER NEW SHIP! NOVEMBER 30, 2013 Depart roundtrip Miami for 7 fabulous Caribbean nights! 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Visit our website www.thenownews.com Contact the NOW: Telephone: Circulation: Fax (24 hrs) 604-444-3451 604-942-3081 604-444-3460 E-mail us at [email protected] Flyers: • • • • • • • • • Real Canadian Superstore Alive Health Centres* Sears* Families NOW* Drug Trading Company* No Frills* Extra Foods* The Source by Circuit City* Western Living* *selected areas only Our Commitment to You The NOW Newspaper Ltd., a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership, respects your privacy. We collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available at www.thenownews.com. Friday, March 29, 2013 News A3 [email protected] Park subject of development fears Mayors worry as 99-year lease for Admiralty Point in Belcarra Regional Park has expired Jeremy Deutsch [email protected] 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 Jeremy Deutsch/NOW 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. twitter.com/jercoquitlamnow 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, [email protected] 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.” • New! • Exciting! • Coming soon to the Tri-Cities! • Watch for it here! A4 The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Friday, March 29, 2013 News Report looks at Eggs are sold at arts centre Evergreen Line CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. 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.” recommendations As well, the immediately.” risks around “The Evergreen “complementary Line has been and competing studied and transit services” weren’t To watch a video related reviewed to this story, download extensively properly assessed, the free Layar app to for years multiple according to your smartphone and by levels of the report. scan this page 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 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. 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. 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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. “Even on a cooler day, with the sun in the 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.” Friday, March 29, 2013 BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! Visit one of the two locations below and receive a FREE* entrée with the purchase of your first entrée and two beverages. KIDS EAT FREE!* Every Tues. & Sat. between 4pm to 10pm *Limit 2 free kids’ entrées with the purchase of 1 adult entrée. Kids meals limited to all entrées listed on the kids’ menu. ! 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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 Lisa King/NOW 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.” “West Lawn download the free was to be used served in its totality, including by BC Housing the close to 2,000 trees in its really served as Layar app to your as arboretum, while continuing it prepared the beginning smartphone and a land use plan to provide some form of menof Riverview’s for the hospital tal-health services. history,” said scan this page Hodge envisions a site that site. Hodge, who provides a health-care facilThe heritage planning prochairs the city’s Riverview ity, a wellness centre or even cess wrapped up last fall, but lands advisory committee. a small animation school. Coquitlam council has heard “It was the starting point very little since that time as to Stewart shares those sentifor this historic site.” ments, and suggested a postwhat happens next. 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We’ll explain the details. E.&O.E. A7 A8 The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Friday, March 29, 2013 Opinion About Us THE NOW is published by the Coquitlam Now, a division of LMP Publication Ltd. Partnership. GLACIER MEDIA GROUP Our offices are located at 201A-3430 Brighton Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 3H4 Regional Publisher Brad Alden Publisher Derrick Chamberlain Editor Leneen Robb Sports Editor Dan Olson Outage no help to Earth Hour At approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, the power went out in our area, the south side of Port 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. We later were advised that BC Hydro reported cable problems. In all the 32 years we have lived in Port Coquitlam, we have never been To The without power on a mild sunny Sunday morning for five-and-a-half hours. What, actually, was BC Hydro’s problem? Wouldn’t the significant loss of electricity consumption over those five-and-a-half hours to 1,300 homes (7,150 hours) in Port Coquitlam help make up for the previous night’s shortfall in the Earth Hour number of 1.9 per cent? Now that Port Coquitlam has attained the ranking of Canada’s 33rd best place to live, we would hope that our Earth Hour numbers help keep us in the running. Earth Hour, between 8 and 9 p.m. on March 23, was reported as seeing just a modest reduction in energy use, according to BC Hydro. On Saturday evening, the three communities reduced their electricity use by just 1.9 per cent each during Earth Hour — the same as Burnaby and just slightly better than Surrey at 1.8 per cent. Editor M. Sikorra Port Coquitlam Letters Reporters Jeremy Deutsch, John Kurucz Photographer Lisa King Advertising Sales Manager Catherine Ackerman Advertising Sales Reps Kerri Gilmour, Pat Jacques, Sanjay Sharma, Sharron Tulk, Bentley Yamaura Ad Control Elayne Aarbo Production Manager Doug McMaster Graphic Designers Helen-Louise Kinton, Gary Slavin Production Staff Ron Beamish, Kevin Behnsen, Lynne Boucher, Nola Bowling, Rona Eastman-Magee, Laura Powell, Tony Sherman Classified Supervisor Dawn James Classified Reps Darla Burns, John Taylor Accounting Judy Sharp CONTACT US Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General (604) 444-3451 Delivery (604) 942-3081 Classified (604) 444-3000 24-hour Fax (604) 444-3460 E-MAIL [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement. [email protected] Our View 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. The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Opinion Fax 604-444-3460 E-mail [email protected] Mail 210A-3430 Brighton Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., V5A 3H4 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 no lighting on the back of the car. These are newer cars that I assume have ‘automatic’ positions to their light switch. If I see one of these vehicles and have a chance to pull behind or beside them at a traffic light, I note that the dash nights are on. This may mean the driver is not aware he/she is driving without proper illumination and does not have the light switch in the correct mode. I say this because I was able to get the attention of a driver at a traffic light. His wife said “WHAT?” His reaction was to reach for the light switch. “So my question here would be, could you [the police], at a traffic light, signal the driver of this issue with a brief siren sounding and (I assume you have a loudspeaker) announce the problem?” Walter Peachey Port Moody A9 Friday, March 29, 2013 • 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 NOW POLL This week’s question: What do you think about the station names chosen for the Evergreen Line? • They fit the bill. • Not very colourful, but OK. • The names lack creativity. • They are terribly bland. • Just wake me when it opens. Vote at www.thenownews.com Last week’s question: What do you look forward to most now that it’s spring? Getting outside more. 62.5% Flowers blooming. 12.5% NHL playoffs. 8.33% Nothing. Talk to me in June. 0% 16.67% 7 Dine out for % less! S TA R T I N G A P R I L 1 s t The average BC household will will save up to $200 annually on their dining expenses with the return to PST. Average price of a cup of coffee $2 = 100 more cups Average price of a pint of beer $5.50 = 36 more pints Average price of a glass of wine $8 = 25 more glasses Average price of lunch $8.50 = 23 more lunches As a result of the April 1st change back to PST restaurant meals are now 7% cheaper and consumers will have more discretionary income to spend. We encourage you to celebrate by spending some of that additional income at your local restaurant. Doing so will help one of British Columbia’s largest private sector employers create more jobs and economic activity. The BCRFA gratefully acknowledges the following companies who proudly support the BC restaurant industry. A10 The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Friday, March 29, 2013 THE BEST LITTLE CLUB IN THE LOWER MAINLAND... The Port Moody Soccer Club is a non+pro#t organi/ation bringing soccer opportunities to all le0els of the game for kids ages "+*. in Port Moody. -ur organi/ation is comprised of *"'' players, )"' coaches, and a cast of "', 0olunteers. -ur mission is to foster and de0elop the physical, mental and emotional growth of all youth soccer players, through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition. 2013-2014 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS Online Registration for all returning and new players for the )'*&+)'*$ season is now open. %isit our website for more info about the registration process, fee structure, team placement and more. PMSC TECHNICAL DIRECTOR JOHNNY SULENTIC Former Whitecaps FC, St.Pauli, Croatia FC, and Canadian National Team player, Johnny Sulentic will be working closely with the (! + (*& players on Player Development (skill & tactical play). 2013-14 PROGRAMS AT GLANCE: There are so many exciting things happening at the Port Moody Soccer Club. Here are a few of the player development programs we are offering for the )'*&+)'$ season. Be sure to visit our website for more details. • 2013 SPRING LEAGUE • U8 - U9 STREAMING • COERVER HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY • PRE-SEASON/IN-SEASON TRAINING WITH THE CLUB TD. • U11 - U12 ACADEMY Proudly supporting soccer since 1960 2013-2014 EVALUATIONS The Port Moody Soccer Club is holding evaluation sessions for the following age groups and divisions throughout April and May: BOY’S EVALUATIONS GIRL’S EVALUATIONS BU13 Div 1/2/3 ()''* born) GU13 MSL ()''1 born) BU14 MSL/Div 1 ()''' born) GU13 Div 2/3 ()''1 born) BU14 Div 2/3 ()''' born) GU14 MSL/Div 1 ()''' born) BU15 Div 1/2 (1999 born) GU14 Div 2/3 ()''' born) BU15 Div 2/3 (1999 born) GU15 MSL/Div 1 (1999 born) BU16 MSL (1998 born) GU15 Div 2 (1999 born) BU16 Div 1/2/3 (1998 born) GU16 Div 2/3 (1998 born) BU17 Div 2/3 (1997 born) GU17 Div 3 (1997 born) BU18 MSL (1996-97 born) GU18 MSL (1996 born) BU18 Div 2/3 (1996 born) %isit our website for more details, and to register for an evaluation session. 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The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Friday, March 29, 2013 Reader’s CHOICE ...and the winners are: A17 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 A18 The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA 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! 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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 1 # FAVORITE BREAKFAST Monday to Friday : 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Present this coupon on your next visit and receive a complimentary fruit cocktail with the purchase of a $7 meal. ! 3025 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam (778) 285-8577 TO YOUR HEALTH! ! 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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 The BC Services Card. Your CareCard, and more. Dr. Sonia Tolusso FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY 604 942 6544 Celebrating 16 years of quality care in the Tricities NEW PATIENTS WELCOME HOURS: Tues 9-7pm; Wed 11-7pm; Thurs, Fri, & Sat 9-5pm Suite 205-1120 Westwood Street Coquitlam (at corner of Westwood Street and Lincoln Avenue) One card. 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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. 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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 Community Church is located at 1293 Austin Ave. “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? The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Friday, March 29, 2013 BURKE MOUNTAIN ET PIN COQUITLAM CENTRE UG HE ED HW Y SOMERTON GISLASON AVE ROXTON AVE LEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SOBALL ST LO AVE TORONTO ST COAST MERIDIAN RD RE EW A Y DAVID VICTORIA DR 7 N A33 A34 Friday, March 29, 2013 The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA NEW HOMES, NO STRATA FROM $396,900 * » New detached homes with covered two car parking. » Custom wood cabinets with imported granite tops. » Luxurious ensuites with soaker tub and 4ft showers. » Bright basements with large windows and separate entry. » Blinds, S/S appliances, landscaping & fencing included! 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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 1169 Pinetree Way. The April 6 session is at 3 confidential atmosphere. No charge (donations p.m., at the Silver Harbour Centre, 144-22 St. accepted). Info: 604-936-8703 or 604-936-2998. East, North Vancouver. The meetings are open to all and admission is free. Info: www.civicic.ca. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 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 creek.org. person/cash only. Info: portmoodymuseum.org or 604-939-1648. THURSDAY, APRIL 4 MONDAY, APRIL 1 Port Coquitlam Parks and Recreation hosts the Comic Shop Youth Art Drop-In, 4 to 5:30 Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., p.m. Thursdays at Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam. Each free session Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., begins with a brief lesson in comic history Coquitlam, as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at and technique, followed by free work time. 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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.” A37 Friday, March 29, 2013 Sports [email protected] Reds’ returnees embrace new roles Dan Olson [email protected] W 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, Lisa King/NOW 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. Coquitlam doesn’t play at a home game until April 18, when Abbotsford comes to town. Are you constantly asking people to repeat themselves? 8, 50> 7&- "7=?2$ /?,%1>:!5 "-7&?2$ .-0.:- #.-7; * ?!)# !?6- !0 $-! 50>& "-7&?2$ !-#!-/( 4?#?! 7 <-7&# '-7&?2$ +-2!&- 2-7& 50> !0 !7:; !0 02- 0, 0>& -9.-&?-21-/ .&0,-##?027:# 730>! %2/?2$ 7 #0:>!?02 !0 %! 50>& 2--/# 72/ :?,-#!5:-( ,9;( .* ; +0&;( -04:5 !;#!1; 6# +;;"8 6# 082 8( 5$9) $ 59 3 9 5$ 67;% 0:; 80% /0:$ :;!;06 '706 $'(%!&# )'&"%' Coquitlam Town Centre 604-464-8090 Guildford Town Centre 604-583-1316 Metrotown Centre 604-434-2070 040213 Call today to book a hearing test at one of our three convenient locations! A38 Friday, March 29, 2013 Sports The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Express coaching void sparks rumour Dan Olson [email protected] 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. NOW file photo 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. A reason to trust. A reason to give. Donate today. rchcares.com View Pam’s story with 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. The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Friday, March 29, 2013 Sports A39 SHOOTING STARS FOUNDATION PRESENTS SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 HOSTED BY: LORI PAUL & DAVID WILLS MUSICAL DIRECTORS: DAVID SINCLAIR & STEVE HILLIAM PRODUCED BY: KENDRA SPRINKLING & JODI SMITH Featuring: NOW file photo Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame member Lui Passaglia congratulates 2012 Wall of Fame recipient A.J. Ewart during last year’s ceremony. The deadline to nominate someone for either the Hall or Wall honours is April 8. Hall nomination deadline nears A pedigree that stands among the best. A track record that blazes a path. Dedication beyond the ordinary and a passion to be the best possible, while making those around you better. These elements are what elevate an extraordinary athlete, team or volunteer who’ve raised the bar in their sport. The Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for 2013 for new members to the Hall, to join the likes of community sports legends like Lui Passaglia, Kelley Law and the 1980 Coquitlam Adanacs. Members of the community are invited to submit nominations for this year’s presentation, which will be held at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) on June 20. Athletes must be natives of, or having resided in Coquitlam during their years of competition. Other past inductees include Lars Hansen, Leah Pells, Chris Wilson and Paralympian Ljiljo Ljubisic. If you would like to nominate someone for the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame, you can find information and nomination forms at www. coquitlamshof.com. The deadline for nominating someone for the 2013 ceremony is April 8. The Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the community’s athletic past and present with its annual awards and displays at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre. The Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame induction and Wall of Fame honours will be held on June 20 at the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame. 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The successful candidate will work closely with our construction Foreman and Superintendents and will report directly to our Health & Safety Manager. Applicant must possess a valid BC Traffic Control Person certificate and a minimum of 2 years Lane Tech and TCP experience in road construction and a valid class 5 driver’s license. Knowledge of and experience in Rapid Plan Software is essential. Your duties will include but not be limited to: the submittal of road closure permits and traffic management plans as well as ensuring their approval in a timely manner and kept up to date and tracked. Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office is required. Planning, organizing, strong communications and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a team environment are essential to the success of this position. Please send your resume in confidence to Carmen Green, Human Resources, Jack Cewe Ltd. 1850 Hillside Ave, Coquitlam B.C. V3K 1K5. 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Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com 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. 6008 Money to Loan Borrow Up To $25,000 AUSTRALIAN/BELGIAN SHEPARD X Lab Puppies 7 weeks Shots and deworming. $350 [email protected] REAL ESTATE 6008-12 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $499 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores. ARABIAN-PERSIAN SIBS, 3 yr imprtd rescues, in/outdoor, neut, Vacc, go together: offers?Fosters? 778-297-4470, [email protected] 4060 TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032 MAPLE RIDGE Self Board Dry clean HORSE stall on 1.5 acre field, $150/mo. Or/With Bach ste = $700 incls utls. 604-761-6935 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 Legal/Public Notices 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, 5’10' heated crawl space, $530,400. Tim 604-818-6293 or John 604-341-1500 One Percent Realty 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 A42 REAL ESTATE 6008 The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Friday, March 29, 2013 Condos/ Townhouses 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 Continues on next page 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. 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