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PM says it’s saving cash on garbage By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Only two months have passed since Port Moody began its new biweekly waste-collection schedule but the city claims to have already reduced the amount of trash sent to the landfill by approximately 40% and increased its recovery of organic waste by more than 66% over this time last year. Bridget Pronovost of the city’s engineering, parks and operations department told The Tri-City Newss that since the city’s switch from collecting garbage every week to now collecting it every other week, more than 160 tonnes of waste — or 20 tonnes a week — have been diverted from local dumps. “Typically, we saw between 52 and 55 tonnes a week of garbage,” Pronovost said of last year’s average haul. “And now we have maybe 65 tonnes every two weeks, so that’s a vast difference.” see RESIDENTS RESIDENTS,, page A12
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RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen speaks to reporters Tuesday morning at a press conference police called at the scene of a hit-and-run accident Feb. 19 that killed Charlene Reaveley and Lorraine Cruz. Below, Reaveley family members who stopped at the press conference comfort one another. Police are looking for witnesses to the crash.
Witnesses wanted in fatal accident Cops seek occupants of van who stopped to help, then left By Todd Coyne
The 22nd annual Festival du Bois is this weekend in Coquitlam’s Mackin Park. For event details, see feature on page A16 and our special section starting on page C1.
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There were at least two other Good Samaritans at the scene of the fatal hit-andrun crash that took the lives of 26-year-old Lorraine Cruz and 30-year-old Charlene Reaveley, and Mounties are pleading with them to come forward. Speaking at the scene of the Feb. 19 that began when Reaveley, assisting the occupants of a single-vehicle accident, was killed alongside Cruz by an alleged hit-and-run driver, RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Peter Thiessen said there were others who stopped to help just moments before the two women were struck
near the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Pitt River Road in Coquitlam. Police are looking for the occupants of a white 2008 Chevrolet Uplander who reportedly stopped and met Cruz, her boyfriend Paulo Calimahin, Reaveley and her husband Dan. “They stopped to see if they could assist. They then determined there wasn’t a need for them to remain and they left the scene,” Sgt. Thiessen said. “It was after they left the scene that the second crash occurred resulting in the deaths of these two ladies. “We really need the occupants and the driver of this van who stopped and spoke to these two ladies and others who may have been at the scene to make contact with our office.” see SATER IN COURT COURT,, page A5
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Snow wasn’t here for a long time, just a good time The weekend snowfall in started slowly Saturday but, by Sunday, Tri-City residents were ready to take advantage of a blast of the white stuff. Top left, Ava and Olivia MacDonald play in the snow on Burke Mountain. Top centre, Eric Anderson takes his son Sam out for a sleigh ride near their PoCo home. Top right, Kayla and William Hoogland help their mom Jennifer shovel the sidewalk in front of their home. Right, Lori Fitzpatrick and Troy Cabot build a 10-foot snowman. And at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park, many took advantage of the slopes for some sledding, including (below) Marc Morin and his son Oliver EnrightMorin and (far right) Mike Dunsmuir and his dad, who got some airtime.
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Heat pumps may be an environmentally friendly way of heating and cooling a home but some Tri-City residents are finding out the appliances are creating a different kind of pollution: noise. On Monday night, Port Coquitlam council voted unanimously in favour of a bylaw amendment that would see fines for heat pump noise of $150 during the day and $300 at night. Dan Scoones, the manager of bylaw services, said most heat pumps range in noise level from 60 to 70 decibels, higher than the 45 to 55 decibels set out in a standard noise bylaw. But he added that there are measures residents can take to mitigate the noise. Fencing is a popular way of muffling sound and the placement of the intakes is also key. While there are not many homes with heat pumps in Port Coquitlam, he said the devices are becoming more popular. “In the past year, we have had six complaints, which doesn’t seem like very many, but the complaints have been very determined.� One PoCo resident, Saho Sham, said she has not been able to sleep properly since her neighbour installed a heat pump. The intake for the system is close to her bedroom, she said, and the hum of the machine is enough to disturb her and her husband’s rest. “When you come home, you want peace,� she said. “You don’t want a machine vibrating.� Heat pumps are a good invention, Sham said, but people need to be more cautious with location of the intakes. She said the city needs to better regulate the systems in order to avoid noise conflict between neighbours. But not all Tri-City residents are enthusiastic about changes to bylaws that
would limit the use of heat pumps. Timothy Lim installed an $11,000 heat pump at his Port Moody home last year and has battled his neighbour and the city over the noise issue ever since. He said municipalities should be doing more to encourage the use of heat pumps, not changing bylaws to make them more difficult to install. “I think people that are trying to do their part should not be penalized for it,� he said. “We understand that noise is an issue but we’ve got to be able to live with each other.� In an effort to mitigate the noise, Lim said he spent $6,000 replacing his fence, a project that was completed last week. He said he has yet to hear from his neighbour since the fence has been built and said that no news is good news. But as the city becomes more densely populated, Lim said the number of problems between neighbours over heat pumps will likely increase. He said the city needs to re-visit its noise bylaw, which was written in 1978, and consider increasing the allowable decibel levels. “It is really hard to live in a completely quiet environment,� he said. “Here we get sounds from trains, saw mills, traffic, helicopters. It is just part of life. Where do you draw the line?� Leslyn Johnson, Port Moody’s communications advisor, said Port Moody does not require permits for installing heat pumps. But as more issues arise between neighbours, the city is considering ways of addressing the situation. Andrea McDonald, Coquitlam’s manager of bylaw enforcement, said that in the last six years, she can recall just two incidents involving noise complaints over a heat pump. She said the noise bylaw in Coquitlam states that the neighbourhood, not just one individual, must be disrupted in order for an infraction to have taken place. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Let’s Talk Taxes 2011 PORT MOODY BUDGET TOWN HALL MEETING When: Monday, March 7, 2011 Where: Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Time: Presentation at 7pm • Port Moody’s budget process is a major undertaking, the results of which impact every resident and business in the City. • Mayor and Council want to hear what you think about proposed budget expenditures for 2011-2015. • Unable to make the meeting, but still want to provide input? Go to www.portmoody.ca/budget and fill out an online form. City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody ℥ 604.469.4500 • www.portmoody.ca
Purpose: The owner has applied to enter into a heritage revitalization agreement with the City respecting the subject lot. If approved, the agreement would vary land use and density to allow a second house with a secondary suite to be relocated at the rear of the property. Both houses are currently on the City’s Heritage Register. The proposed agreement involves the heritage conservation and municipal heritage site designation of both houses by the owner. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing. If you are submitting a written submission prior to the Public Hearing, please submit it to the City by email at clerks@portmoody.ca or by fax at 604.469.4550 not later than 12 Noon Tuesday, March 8, 2011. No representations may be received by Council on this bylaw after the close of the Public Hearing. Bylaw No. 2834 and related information may be inspected at the Planning & Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive (at Ioco Road), Port Moody, B.C. Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm. Mary DePaoli, MCIP Manager of Planning 604.469.4702 City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody ℥ 604.469.4500 • www.portmoody.ca
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Sater in court on Thursday continued from front page
While Cory Sater, 37, of Coquitlam, is in custody facing charges of impaired driving causing death and leaving the scene of an accident, Thiessen said the Uplander’s occupants likely have information to help the Crown’s case. “With this type of investigation, the easy part initially is identifying who we feel is responsible for this particular incident,” Thiessen said. “The hard work comes in gathering the appropriate evidence to support our allegations and support the charges.” The RCMP’s request for more information drew questions from reporters about the initial accident in which Cruz and Calimahin hit a cement guardrail with their Nissan Pathfinder shortly after 12:30 a.m. Chief among those were whether speed or alcohol could have been factors in their crash. But Thiessen wouldn’t answer those questions, nor would he provide information about whether investigators are trying to determine, by talking to the Outlander’s occupants, Cruz’s condition was prior to her being struck and killed. “We feel they could provide something that we’re looking for. Without getting into the details, we feel there may be something they can provide us that’s going to allow us to further the investigation, but I’m not in the position to comment directly on what we’re hoping they might be able to provide,” he said. He added that 10 Mounties from the RCMP’s serious crimes division and five additional RCMP traffic investigators are working on the case and have executed a number of search warrants as part of their investigation. The Mounties are also calling on anyone who may have witnessed Cruz’s accident or the subsequent hit-and-run, including those who spoke with investigators in the immediate aftermath of the crash but failed to give police their contact information, to call 604-552-7383. Meanwhile, Sater will appear in Port Coquitlam court by video Thursday to set a date for his bail hearing on the 10 charges against him in the deaths of Cruz and Reaveley. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
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A neighbourhood park in Coquitlam’s City Centre will be revamped, with a children’s playground, an outdoor fitness area, sports courts, walking trails, picnic spots and an off-leash dog run. But there’s one thing the new Glen Park won’t have: fields for organized sports. On Monday, the city’s recreation committee vetoed part of a conceptual master plan for the 16.7-acre park south of Glen elementary school, saying it didn’t want it to be a destination for sports teams. The committee chair, Coun. Doug Macdonell — a past president of Coquitlam City Soccer and former head coach for the Coquitlam Minor Football Association — was the loudest critic of the staff plan and, on Monday, successfully lobbied fellow committee members to vote to decommission the Class C grass field at Glen to keep it for a general, passive use. He said his aim is to send a strong message to sports groups, especially local rugby clubs that want to stake their claim at Glen Park. Phasing out the Class C designation early in the park planning process, he argued, wouldn’t raise any hopes by organized sports groups. He pointed to last November’s open house on Glen Park’s future that saw 15 rugby representatives calling
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modate community activities such as outdoor movie nights while Coun. Selina Robinson said the city has a growing multicultural population that wants space for badminton games and large picnics. “We have a changing tapestry here and I want us to be ahead of the curve,� she said. Coun. Linda Reimer said nearby residents are anxious to get the park redeveloped as it has been under-used and the forest can be a haven for “unsavoury characters.� She said someone was stabbed last year in the park and pressed the committee to have RCMP input on the park redevelopment.
Plans for Glen Park aim to serve the area — some 50,000 people living mostly in highrises — over the next 10 to 15 years. Capital funding of $50,000 has been approved for the park’s redesign and $100,000 has been allotted in the 2011’15 capital plan for the first phase of construction. As well, the city received $300,000 in parkland development cost charges from developer Polygon for a nearby townhouse complex. City council is expected to ratify the park’s committee’s modified conceptual master plan for Glen Park at its March 7 meeting. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Port Coquitlam council has approved a plan that is intended to serve as a blueprint to the city’s environmental decisions for the next decade. The Environmental Strate gic Plan, or EnviroPlan, outlines greenhouse gas-reduction targets, waste-diversion goals and ways of preserving PoCo’s natural habitat as just several of its objectives. T he document was unanimously endorsed by council and Mayor Greg Moore said that it will ensure the city is an
environmental leader in the Lower Mainland. “Not only does this look at the strategy, it also focuses on implementation,” he said. “The implementation targets are what will make this plan a reality.” One of the goals outlined in the plan calls for a 20% greenhouse gas reduction from 2007 levels from the municipality’s operations and an 8% GHG reduction citywide by 2017. Residents, industry
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Coquitlam homeowners got a dreaded piece of mail from the city this week: the annual utility bill. And the numbers aren’t pretty. Water rates for single- and multi-family homeowners jumped 7% over last year, to $384, while sewer fees rose 4%, to $387. As well, garbage/recycling levies are now $326 — an 8% difference over 2010 — for occupants in singlefamily homes. Coquitlam’s budget manager, Arlene Uy, said the hike in water rates is because the cost of buying water from the Greater Vancouver Water District is set to rise 14% this year, making up 60% of the water budget. “This increase is mitigated by the city inflation of 4% and a re-
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he U.S. government is so desperate to find ways to tackle its trillion-dollar deficit that it wants to charge Canadians arriving into their country by air or sea. The projected $110 million that would be raised by the $5.50 fee will help offset the additional $300 million the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is requesting to swab our shoes, pat our pants and peer through our clothes with full body scanners. Apparently, fear and paranoia are expensive. The U.S. already charges an entrance fee to most international travellers but visitors arriving by plane or boat from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean were exempted in 1997. And while the fee may seem nominal, it still rankles. Canadian air travellers are already burdened with a dizzying array of security and airport improvement fees, fuel surcharges and taxes that sometimes amount to more than the cost of the plane ticket. And as we all know, once a new fee or surcharge is implemented, it never goes away — it will only go higher in the future. Paying five bucks for the privilege of being frisked and interrogated by surly agents of Homeland Security likely won’t dissuade Canadians from flying to Disneyland or New York for holiday or business, but it’s not exactly a neighbourly welcome. According to Statistics Canada, 16 million Canadians flew into the U.S. in 2009. Charging Canadians a fee to spend our money in their country makes a visit south of the border seem more like an excursion to Costco. The proposed fee also can’t be welcome news to Canada’s airline industry. Not only will it have to ding its passengers to U.S. destinations for more money but customers who live close to the border may opt to avoid the fee by booking their travel on an American carrier and driving to an American airport because the fee won’t apply to land crossings. Yet. This seems like a cheap money grab by a desperate American government but it’s not likely to dissuade many from heading to warmer cities south of the 49th parallel. — The Burnaby NewsLeader (Black Press)
Premier-to-be Clark faces a long road to unity BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VANCOUVER hristy Clark spoke passionately about teamwork, unity and listening in the moments after winning the BC Liberal leadership Saturday, with 48% of voting members arrayed against her to the end. “Our government will be stronger because of the dialogue we all started with British Columbians and we are going to build on that, together,” Clark told a packed convention hall. “We are going to shape the future of B.C., together. We are going to forge a bigger, stronger coalition, together.” A few minutes later, in the middle of the crowded room, an argument between two men turned into a shoving match that escalated until two others jumped in and separated them. Outside the convention hall, Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen was clarify-
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ing to reporters that he had not said he was quitting the caucus if Clark defeated his choice, George Abbott. Despite his earlier musings about considering his options in a Clark-led caucus, van Dongen was suddenly impressed with the desire of his colleagues to work together and was keen to do the same. Van Dongen wasn’t the only one shocked at seeing Abbott, the Shuswap MLA and champion of rural B.C., finish third. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett had figured the weighted voting system would give Abbott a good shot at bringing his team of mainly Campbell outsiders into the inner circle. Bennett said he felt “pretty good, for a loser,” and showed a brave smile. His choice is not to leave the caucus but to come back in, if he is invited. The next morning, former Reform and Conservative MP Randy White spoke about the Clark win on CFAX radio in Victoria. He’s working to professionalize a moribund BC Conservative Party and he said he watched a surge of people joining that
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party as soon as Clark’s narrow victory was known. The BC Conservatives will announce new supporters shortly, White said, and people will be surprised. They were not counting on Bennett to be one of those, although White said Bennett told him a month ago he would sign up if Clark won the BC Liberal leadership. White is convinced Clark’s victory is a “defining moment” for B.C. politics. No longer will be BC Liberals be able to tell voters it’s us or the NDP. “We’re now acknowledging, and the Liberals are acknowledging, that they are a liberal party,” White said. During the campaign, Clark blundered about on the harmonized sales tax, the timing of the next election and the government’s ability to cap the rapid growth of health-care spending. She’s fond of saying she spent the last four years listening to the people as a radio host. Apparently, that’s long enough to start believing the bumper-sticker solutions that are
so often the fodder of talk radio. There were more hints of this in her victory speech. Clark’s top two priorities are “job creation and fighting poverty.” She’s just won the leadership of a party that has been saying for 15 years that government doesn’t create jobs. And the NDP continues its own earnest but mainly fanciful debate about how poverty can be legislated away by government intervention while trumpeting distorted statistics about the plight of B.C. children. If Clark wants to reach out to conservative-minded voters, she might start by acknowledging that the province is currently running an operating deficit of close to $1 billion, with another year in the red still to come. But so far, it looks as if she will tack to the left and risk making the BC Conservatives’ day. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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TRI-CITYY LETTERS If people are expected to w transit to avoid drinking and driving, or to reduce vehicle emissions, they must have latenight options, says the letter writer.
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Late-night transit crucial The Editor, A friend and I attended the most fabulous performance last Friday by musician Maceo Parker at the Commodore Ballroom but we had to leave before the end because the SkyTrain was about to shut down for the night. It’s incredible, espe-
cially considering that with the new alcohol level of .05 in place, people from out of town either cannot attend or must take a vehicle. It is not been made easy for citizens to enjoy such events when their entertainment is disrupted by lack of late-night transportation.
We did not drink but our enjoyment was cut short by this lack of foresight by our transportation planners. It also does not make sense when we are encouraged to take public transit to prevent added pollution. Nor does it make sense when there are many shift workers who can-
not take transit either because of this shutting down of public transit. What goes on in the heads of the TransLink board? I am disgusted with this mentality and refusal to serve properly the citizens of the Lower Mainland. Rita Pollock, Coquitlam
Remember utility hikes in November The Editor, I have just received notification of the 2011 Coquitlam utility rate increases along with a pamphlet outlining reasons for the increases. In the pamphlet, we are told the major proportion of the $65 increase is due to Metro Vancouver’s requirements. What the pamphlet fails to say is that
29.5% of the increase is being imposed by the city of Coquitlam for its use. T he $65 increase equates to a 101% increase in utility charges since 2004, an average of 14.4% on a yearly basis It should also be noted that Metro Vancouver’s board is comprised of Lower Mainland mayors and councillors and
the city of Coquitlam is part of the decisionmaking process. The city hires many six-figure managers/ administrators who together with the highpriced, part-time city council earlier this year gave themselves a 4% pay increase and seem incapable or unwilling to work within reasonable economic reality.
We should bear this in mind in November, when we vote in the municipal election. Henry Pritchard, Coquitlam
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Pronovost said she expects the gap to grow as people get used to the eightweek-old schedule while city staff continue to answer residents’ queries and concerns about the new collection model. Chief among the residents’ complaints is why there hasn’t been a reduction in municipal collection fees with the decrease in garbage collection? Pronovost’s answer is twofold. First, she told The News that Port Moody residents have received a break on collection fees by not having to shoulder a tipping fee increase from $87 to $97 per tonne that came into effect across Metro Vancouver at the beginning of the year.
“And hopefully, by the end of this year, the garbage tonnage will go down to a point where we can [avoid another increase] when the garbage disposal cost goes up again next year to well over $100.” Second, Pronovost said services haven’t been cut, just shifted, because any slack left by halving the garbage collection was taken up by the doubling of the green bin collection from biweekly to weekly at the start of the year. And while the green bins are typically under-used this time of year, with little yard waste and residents more willing to leave food scraps out for longer in the cold, the city has still seen a huge jump in their use so far compared to last year. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
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Less trash saves cash Port Coquitlam’s efforts to reduce the amount of trash going to the landfill will ease the pressure on residents when the tax bill comes around next year. The city is projecting a zero increase in garbage rates for 2011 after saving more than $165,000 with its alternate-week garbage pickup and food scrap-collection program. PoCo residents are currently diverting 62% of their household waste to their green carts and recycling bins, up 50% from 2009. Overall, 26% less trash is going to the landfill than in the previous year, as Metro Vancouver increases its disposal fees. “We were able to achieve these successes because our residents got on board with the programs,” said Mayor Greg Moore. “We’re working together to save money and at the same time provide a positive environmental impact.” For more information, go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/wastecollection. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Mar 20—First Tree Walk for 2011 at Riverview An application package, including detailed information on the Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee mandate and composition, is available at www.coquitlam.ca or from Coquitlam City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C or clerks@coquitlam.ca . Interested applicants are required to submit an application form accompanied by a one page covering letter with a resumé highlighting occupation, history of community involvement, other relevant history, technical or special expertise, and reasons for seeking appointment. Deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. – March 18, 2011.
Guided walk among the mature trees at Riverview Hospital. See the early growth starting up. Learn about which trees you could plant in your garden. Walk lasts about 2 hours. Wear comfortable shoes or boots. Rain or shine. Site is hilly, limited access for wheelchairs. Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Henry Esson Young Building, Riverview Hospital, 2601 Lougheed Hwy. Admission: Free 604-290-9910, www.rhcs.org
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Heritage house ggets an upgrade Plans to restore a heritage home in Maillardville and build FrenchCanadian style apartments around it came before Coquitlam’s land use committee this week. Architect Matthew Cheng said Guang Xin Development Ltd. has bought four properties across from Place des Arts — bordered Brunette Avenue, Therrien and Begin streets — and has an offer to buy a fifth lot that has a century-old house listed on the Maillardville Heritage Inventory. Now dilapidated and occupied by squatters, the house was originally a mushroom bar n on Be gin Street and owned by Tom Allard. The next owner, Tom Filiatrault, a pipefitter at Fraser Mills and a Coquitlam alderman, moved it to its present location at 1123-1129 Brunette Ave. and turned it into a fourplex with a barbershop. According to the inventory records, it was called the Red House because of its “boxcar red” colour. Cheng said the proposal is to restore the home and move it to the next lot as well as to build 74 multi-family units around it in three- and fourstorey buildings. Cheng said he plans to submit a rezoning bid to the city this spring.
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Yet another apartment building is planned for Burquitlam, signaling that developers are ready to densify the neighbourhood before the Evergreen Line goes up Clarke Road. On Monday, the city’s land use committee recommended first reading be granted to a rezoning application for a 70-unit complex at 604610 Como Lake Ave., at Emerson Avenue. If approved, the new building would be less than a block from Burquitlam Plaza, which is also being redeveloped, and a five-minute walk from the planned Burquitlam SkyTrain station. A representative for Mosaic Homes told the committee the Como Lake Avenue apartment would have 76 parking spots — eight fewer than what the Burquitlam Neighbourhood Plan calls for — as many of the suites would be onebedroom. Coun. Doug Macdonell criticized Mosaic for the cookiecutter architectural style that’s seen in the Tri-Cities. “I would like something that’s a little different,” he said. But Coun. Selina
Robinson said the apartment concept is new as Mosaic tends to build three-storey row homes. She also recommended Mosaic have some units that are universally accessible as many disabled people live close to public transit.
‘INSENSITIVE’ A development concept for a Coquitlam commercial lot that has sat empty for years is being deemed “insensitive” and councillors want the applicant to have new drawings ready when the rezoning bid goes to public hearing this month. Last week, council
gave first reading to the application but raised concerns about the “artistic design concept drawing” for 1649 Como Lake Ave. At the Feb. 14 land use committee, planning GM Jim McIntyre suggested the applicant, Iconstrux Architecture Ltd., come up with a “more sensitive” plan as the two-storey building didn’t reflect the scale and massing allowed under the C-1 local commercial zone. The proposal “is just too large for this little site,” Coun. Mae Reid said, adding, “I hope it will be sensitive in-fill [housing].”
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Staff at Royal Columbian Hospital were forced to use a Tim Hortons outlet located at the facility as an overflow ward Monday night. “Last night, the hallways were two and three stretchers deep with patients,” said Dr. Sheldon Glazer, an emergency physician at Royal Columbian, the region’s trauma centre. “This is just a natural progression of what we’ve been dealing with for a long, long time,” Glazer said. “We are forced to see patients in
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Another yardstick of hallway medicine is the percentage of patients who get a hospital bed within 10 hours of the decision to admit them. Eleven Lower Mainland hospitals — including busy Surrey Memorial, Abbotsford Regional, Richmond and Lions Gate — are averaging less than 55% of patients admitted within that 10-hour standard, far below a provincial target of 80% that was set back in 2005. Mission Memorial at 72%, Royal Columbian at 69%, Burnaby at 68% and Vancouver General at 64% are closest to reaching the goal. Worst are the smaller hospitals — Delta (23%), Peace Arch (29%), Eagle Ridge (32%) and Ridge Meadows (37%). At those facilities, Plug said the problem isn’t so much ER demand as the large numbers of elderly and chronically ill patients who often end up in hospital, occupying beds that can then slow admissions through the ER.
and critical care tower, at a cost of $525 million, will bring more relief at SMH in 2013-14 by adding another 151 beds. “The next top priority is Royal Columbian Hospital,” Plug said, adding a similar critical care tower is under consideration there. Planning processes are also underway to look at the future needs for Peace Arch and Delta hospitals, with Eagle Ridge to follow. Building new hospitals is not the only answer, Plug said. “We need to do that but we also need to be operating as efficiently and effectively as possible and we all need to live a healthier lifestyle,” he said. Back at RCH, Plug said, congestion was well down by Tuesday and Tim Hortons was again serving coffee drinkers instead of patients. Plug said the coffee shop is not a formally designated overflow area, but staff are empowered to use various non-clinical areas when conditions warrant. He calls it a short-
“ Fo r c o m m u n i t y hospitals serving areas with a sizeable seniors population or significant chronic disease, that can increase pressure,” Plug said. The growing traffic jam in hospitals comes despite construction of some new facilities and various tactics to improve patient flow. The $450-million Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre opened two years ago, replacing its predecessor and adding a significant number of beds. Hospitals have also tried everything from improved triage procedures to opening separate minor treatment units to pull less severe cases out of crowded ERs. New hospital construction is also underway. A new $237-million outpatient hospital opens in Surrey June 1 that is expected to help decongest Surrey Memorial by taking over day surgery and diagnostics. And an entire new emergency department
term temporary solution and not what the health region prefers to see. “It was cleaned before and after,” he said. “There were no communicable disease concerns.” Six stretchers with privacy screens were put up in the Tim Hortons, which had closed by that time of night, and about four patients were monitored there, including one with angina who was hooked up to cardiac monitors. jnagel@blackpress.ca
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TRI-CITYY LIFE Festival du Bois is French for ‘Let’s party’ Annual francophone festival ventures outside of Coquitlam city limits to get the word out By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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his year, they’re sticking to the original plan. Org anizers with Coquitlam’s Festival du Bois were disappointed with the turnout in 2010, having moved the francophone celebration up two weeks to capitalize on the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler. The poor weather didn’t help, either, as expected crowds failed to show. “People stayed in Vancouver because all the activities were free,” said Isabelle Gingras, the festival’s communications coordinator, “so we did our best. It was okay — just not great.” The altered schedule confused a lot of regular visitors, too; many called the festival offices in early March wanting to know when the party started, she said. For this year’s 22nd annual family event, Festival du Bois will return to the first weekend in March at Mackin Park in Maillardville but it will also branch out with a kick-off concert in Vancouver — the first time a festival event has been outside of the city boundaries. The March 4 show at the Auditorium Jules-Verne (5445 Baillie St., Vancouver) will feature Mathieu Lippé, a theatrical poet, musician and storyteller, and the sounds of Les Surveillantes (The Supervisors), a young folk-pop band from St. Boniface, Man. Gingras said Festival du Bois went beyond Coquitlam’s boundaries for two reasons: Organizers couldn’t find a local venue and they wanted to draw more Vancouver participants to the weekend fête. “Like an outreach,” she said. On Saturday and Sunday, the Coquitlam entertainment is focused in three areas: Tente des Ateliers (workshop tent); Tente des Enfants (children’s tent); and Gran Chapiteau (main tent). The Saturday activities run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and, at 7 p.m., the site reopens for La Grande Veillée, with headliners Carlos Placeres at 8 p.m. and Yves Lambert et le Bébert Orchestra at 9:30 p.m. And on Sunday, doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m., with another concert by the Cuban-born Placeres at 3:15 p.m. Gingras expects Placeres, who now calls Montreal home, and his band to bring the house down as they cater to many musical tastes — not just francophone. “Festival du Bois is not just a French festival. It’s more world music and I think that appeals to a lot of people,” Gingras said, adding, “More than 60% of our participants are anglophones and we have many bands that sing in both English and French.” Besides the music, there are also universal activities including eating poutine, tourtière and maple sugar pie, taking part in art workshops at Mackin House and admiring art at Place des Arts. (On Thursday, artist Catherine Tableau opens her exhibit,
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Festival fun Sat. & Sun. at Mackin Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the 22nd annual Festival du Bois runs March 5 and 6 at Mackin Park in Coquitlam. Tickets at $12/$8/$5 a day are available at the gate; admission for children aged five years and younger is free and daytime prices do not include the evening performances. For more information, visit www.festivaldubois.ca.
“Earth’s Dream, Stone’s Dream/Rêve de terre, rêve de pierre,” at 7:30 p.m.) Also new to the festival program is the display from a dozen or so non-profit and community groups including PoCoMo Youth Services, Maillardville Residents’ Association and the Minnekhada Park Association. jwarren@tricitynews.com
Lively music — French music and world music — and food are two of the big draws at the Festival du Bois, which runs this weekend in Coquitlam. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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Variety of help at resource centre Games, activities, cooking and more with LDA The Family Resource Centre run by the Learning Disabilities Association North Branch is registering for programs for children, including a support group for siblings of children with special needs. The new support group is a sixweek workshop to offer support and encouragement to children and youth ages 10 and up that have siblings with special needs. The workshop will help them learn how to deal with stress and anxiety, among other things. In addition, three fun and engaging programs are available for both girls and boys to help them develop social skills. They are as follows: • Friends and Community for girls Grades 5 to 9; • Let’s Explore for boys ages 11 to 15 years; • and Our Neighbourhood Club for boys ages five to 11. The programs include games, activities, cooking, drama, and role playing. Fees vary and are paid monthly but all supplies are provided. The Fraser North branch also offers multi-sensory literacy tutoring for children five to 12 years of age. The program runs Mondays,
Wednesdays or Tuesdays and uses the Orton Gillingham and Singerland methods in a small group setting. This programs runs through June and fees work out to $20 per hour for certified tutors. All information and registration is available at ldafrasernorth@gmail. com.
COMPREHENSION CLASS The Family Resource Centre and the Learning Disabilities Association Fraser North Branch (LDAFN) are partnering with Stepping 4words Learning Centre to present a parent work shop. T he seminar “Focus on Comprehension� will offer teaching tips for parents with Jennifer Carson, a reading comprehension specialist. This skills workshop is designed to help parents foster and implement comprehension skills while they read with their children at home. Parents will take home a Comprehension Skills Tool Box. Visit www.stepping4words.com for more information. It will be held Tuesday, March 8 in Room 9, Minnekhada Middle School, 1339 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam from 7-9 p.m. To register, email ldafrasernorth@ gmail.com. The cost is is $10.
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It is said that in order to understand another person, you must walk a mile in their shoes. The Living Library — set for Saturday, March 5 at Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch — is your opportunity to have a 20-minute, one-on-one talk with someone who has had different life experiences than your own. This Living Library session will focus on children’s issues, including adoption, homeschooling, autism and bringing up children in multicultural, multilingual and multi-religious families. Among the Living Library “books� who will be speaking is Nasima Nastoh, whose son Hamed committed suicide because he was being bullied in school. Also attending as a living “book� will be Nicholas Watkins from Douglas College’s Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies; he will speak about applied behaviour analysis or evaluating various autism interventions. No registration is required for this free program, just drop in to the library between 1 and 3 p.m. The City Centre branch is located at Coquitlam city hall, 3001 Burlington Dr. For more information on Coquitlam library and its programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca.
The University of Victoria, Centre on Aging, Ladner OfďŹ ce, is conducting important research on self-management programs and needs individuals over 21 who live with Type 2 Diabetes for their study. Programs available in various Lower Mainland locations. Remuneration provided. If you would like to receive the program and participate in the study please call: Natalie Gauthier at 604-940-9496 or by email: n.gauthier@eastlink.ca
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Notice of Pu MEETING Public Hearing WHEN Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 7pm WHERE Inlet Theatre, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC The Council of the City of Port Moody will meet and hold a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed Bylaw. Proposed Bylaw: City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 198, 2010, No. 2847 Owner: Imtiaz and Yasmin Dharshi Legal: Lot 14, Block 3, DL 202, Group 1, NWD Plan 55 (PID 011-458-721) Lot 15, Block 3, DL 202, Group 1, NWD Plan 55 (PID 011-458-747) Location: 2115-2119 St Johns Street
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Purpose: The owners have made an application to the City of Port Moody to rezone the identified properties at 2115 – 2119 St Johns Street from One-Family Residential (RS1) to Multiple Family Residential (RM4) to facilitate the development of 10 townhouse units. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing. If you are submitting a written submission prior to the Public Hearing, please submit it to the City by email at clerks@portmoody.ca or by fax at 604.469.4550 not later than 12 Noon, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. No representations may be received by Council on the bylaw after the close of the Public Hearing.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 3 • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel, 1545 Lougheed Hwy, PoCo. Advance registration is required. Info: www.tricitieschamber.com or 604-464-2716.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 • World Day Of Prayer service, 2 p.m., Our Lady of Assumption Church, 3141 Shaughnessy St., PoCo; theme: Chile and their way of life. Refreshments will be served. Info: Shirley, 604942-4731. • World Day of Prayer service, 1:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam; praying for the people of Chile.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5 • St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, PoMo is hosting a festive Mardi Gras dinner and dance at Archbishop Carney regional secondary school, 1335 Dominion
Ave., PoCo; doors open at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 7 p.m., entertainment starts at 8:30 p.m., featuring Korean drummers and Hawaiian dancers; dancing starts at 9:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. Adult tickets are $35 each; youth tickets are $20; and tickets for children 9 and under are $5. Proceeds to the parish building fund. Tickets and info: office@ stjpm.com or 604-4611369. • Little Neighbours Preschool open house, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 155 Finnigan St., Coquitlam. Info: 604521-5158 or www.littleneighbours.com. • Beyond The Grape On-Premise Winemaking hosts fundraising barbecued hot dog sale (also on March 6) to benefit Kick for a Cure, to raise funds for pediatric cancer research and awareness, 3030 St. Johns St., PoMo.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 8 • Learning Disabilities Association Fraser North Branch (LDAFN) and Stepping 4words Learning Centre present a parent workshop, “Focus on Comprehension,â€? that will offer teaching tips for parents with Jennifer Carson, a reading comprehension specialist, 7-9 p.m., Room 9 at Minnekhada middle school, 1339 Laurier Ave., PoCo. This skills workshop is designed to help parents foster and implement comprehension skills while they read with
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their children at home. Parents will take home a Comprehension Skills Tool Box. Info: www.stepping4words.com. Registration: ldafrasernorth@gmail. com. Cost: $10. • Ladies Legion Auxiliary meeting, 1 p.m., Legion Branch 133, PoCo. If you would like to meet new people, drop in or call 604-942 -6028 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts Letter “Pâ€? Night: stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation of “Pâ€? stamps/ topics after 8 p.m. in McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
MARCH 8: SOUP FOR YOU • Coquitlam Gogos are hosting a fundraising soup dinner, Soup’s On for African Grandmothers, 6:30 p.m., Heritage Woods secondary school, 1300 David Ave., Port Moody. TriCity Potters are donating handmade pottery bowls that guests will take home; also: entertainment and silent auction, with proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in support of African grandmothers raising millions of grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. Advance tickets only: $35, available from Pam, 604-469-0265.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 • Tri-City Christian Women’s Club luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Speaker: Joan Sears on “A Journey of Memories;â€? feature: a cookie walk – buy a little bag for $2
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued from page A20 â&#x20AC;˘ TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-8699. â&#x20AC;˘ Recovery International is a self-help, peer-topeer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604931-5945 or www.recoverycanada.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. â&#x20AC;˘ Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604949-2274. â&#x20AC;˘ Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604939-6136 or www.hiscpc. org. â&#x20AC;˘ Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS â&#x20AC;˘ The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jane, 604-931-8026 or Sandra, coquitlam@ tcfcanada.net.
unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070. â&#x20AC;˘ Mood Disorders Association of BC support group meets first and third Monday of each month, Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, 560 Sydney Ave. Info: Ian, 604-4174604 or Ed, 604-873-0103. MDA PoCo support group meets every other Tuesday, 7:15-9 p.m., New View Society at Elgin House, 205-2248 Elgin Ave., PoCo. Info: Coral, 604-944-7489. MDA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and educa-
tion for people with mood disorders such as depression, manic depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Families members and friends are welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 7 p.m. Info: Joan, 604-9442506. â&#x20AC;˘ Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer.
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Info: 1-888-939-3333. â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. â&#x20AC;˘ DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Seminar sessions include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facing my Anger,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facing my Loneliness,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Depression,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forgivenessâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Relationships.â&#x20AC;? Info: 604464-6744. â&#x20AC;˘ Living Room, a faith-
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Musical theatre, comedy at two Tri-City high schools this week
CRAIG HODGE/THE TRI-CITY NEWS (LEFT); JENNIFER GAUTHIER/THE TRI-CITY NEWS (RIGHT)
At left, Spencer Perry — aka Chad — is swooned by fellow cast members Lauren Rietchel, Hayley Perkins, Lidia Lee, Sonora Szoczei and Eireann Dumont-Aubrey in Heritage Woods secondary’s All Shook Up, a jukebox musical that runs March 4, 5, 10 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Moody school. At right, Brittany Bento and Matthew Montgomery play the dueling couple, Cassie and Glenn Cooper, while Leo Kim and Arlyn Jordan are the lovey-dovey duo, Ernie and Cookie Cusack, in Archbishop Carney’s Rumours, a fast-paced farce written by Neil Simon that runs at the Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam from March 3 to 5.
Elvis tunes are key to Heritage’s ‘All Shook Up’ By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
H
e knew what he wanted. Last September, when classes at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary started, Spencer Perry was front and centre when the call for auditions went out for the new musical production All Shook Up. After all, it was the Grade
12 student’s last year at Heritage and he yearned to graduate with a substantial part in his pocket. “I wanted the lead,” he said, with a simple nod of his head. Still, it wasn’t just the spotlight he craved or taking on the juicy role of Chad, an Elvis-type bad boy who turns an uptight 1950s American midwestern town upside down. Perry also loved the play’s music.
And who doesn’t? All Shook Up has more than 20 of the King’s songs; in the first act alone, there’s Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender and Don’t Be Cruel, to name a few. Perry’s match on stage is Lidia Lee, who portrays a mechanic named Natalie with a crush on Chad.
The ‘Rumours’ are true about Carney comedy By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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rittany Bento is an angry wife. Well, her character is at
least. The vain and insecure Cassie Cooper suspects her husband, Glenn, is cheating on her and she’s hopping mad. So when the Grade 12
Archbishop Carney secondary student is asked how she’ll pull off the role for the three nights Rumours is on stage, Bento response is sweet: “I’ll just think about my younger brother and how he really annoys me.” Bento is one of 10 students in the Carney Star Players’ ensemble cast for the Neil Simon com-
edy, which opens tomorrow (Thursday) at the Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam. Her husband is played by Matthew Montgomery, a Grade 10 student who is one of the youngest in the show. Drama coach and director Charles Harris said he chose Rumourss because he
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And the winners are... Town is all shook up An exhibition featuring the entries for this year’s Wearable Art Awards will open tomorrow (Thursday) at the Port Moody Arts Centre. The show runs at the facility, located at 2425 St. John’s St., until April 10 and follows last month’s presentation at PoMo city hall where the winners were named, including a 19-year-old Gleneagle secondary student. They are: • Headdress: Kristina Todd (1st place) of Austin, Texas, for “Sight”; Ilona Marshall (honourable mention) of Coquitlam for “Challenging the Moving Waters”; • Brassiere: Chelsea Briggs of Fairfield, Iowa, for “Arrecife”; • Open: Lisa Pohlmann (1st place) of Gold Coast, Australia, for “Disappearing Act”; Sophie LennoxKing (2nd place) of Vancouver for “Idele”; • Conceptual Award: Emily Hadland (1st place) of Savannah, Georgia, for “Wearable”; Lindsey Embree (2nd place) of Saskatoon for “A Woman’s Skin”; • Second Life: Susan Lenz (1st place) of Columbia, South Carolina, for “Cemetery Leaf Dress”; Vanessa Walilko (2nd place) of Evanston, Illinois, for “Luxury”; • Material of the Year (Paper), sponsored by The Tri-City News: Xin Yue (Shaelyn) Zhu (1st place) of Coquitlam for “Golden Era”; Jin-Young Noh (2nd place) of Jeonbuk, Korea, for “As Time Goes By”; • Student: Courtney Davis, Austin Miller and
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likes Simon’s fast-paced and quick-witted style; previously, the school produced d The Odd Couple and God’s Favorite — two Simon plays that also examine relationships. First staged on Broadway in 1988, Rumours is set in the upscale home of Charley and Myra Brock, a couple celebrating their 10th anniversary but who are never seen by the audience. As the first guests arrive for their party, Myra is missing and Charley, the deputy mayor of New York City, is in an upstairs bedroom bleeding from an apparent gunshot wound to the earlobe. They unsuccessfully try to hide the incident from the other guests and, soon, the police walk in and reporters are at the door. Cayla Wedemeyer, a Grade 11 student who plays Officer Welch, said she was eager to continue her theatrical pursuits at the school. When the audition call went out last fall, “I heard it was going to be a comedy so I wanted to be in it,” she said during an interview last week. Still, Wedemeyer is no stranger to the stage. Her first role was in Grade 4 as Wendy in
• All Shook Up runs March 4, 5, 10 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Woods secondary school (1300 David Ave., Port Moody). Tickets at $12/$10 are available at the door or by calling 604-461-8679.
Emily Hadland of Savannah, Georgia, clinched Best In Show for her outfit, simply called “Wearable.”
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Director Shanda Walters said the play is a lot of fun but it also has many serious sub-plots like relationships, loneliness and oppression. “It’s a bit like Footloose,” she said during a rehearsal on Pro-D last month. “There’s a stranger that comes in and tries to break down the barriers. He encourages them to open up and express their love.” Walters compared the play with Twelfth Night, a Shakespearean comedy penned in the 17th century that’s based on mistaken identity.
For example, in All Shook Up, Natalie cross-dresses to become Chad’s best friend, Ed, but, as the pair gets friendlier, Chad confides his love for a librarian but soon realizes he’s smitten with Ed/Natalie. As a bonus, Heritage Woods has a live band for its production. “The music is just so great,” she said, adding, “It’s the most interesting show we’ve done.”
Moonstone Theatre Company’s Peter Pan. She also performed in that company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlett and The Tempest, has penned one-act plays for Carney and was in last year’s Wizard of Oz. Other Carney Star Players who have had outside training include Bento (Spectacular Productions); Jenna Testani and Clare-Anne Queenan (Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts); and Stephanie Dufault (Broadway Bound Performing Arts Studio). For Bento, who plans to study theatre after graduating this spring, she has enjoyed the extracurricular rehearsals — two or three times a week since December — and looks forward to opening night. “I like the adrenaline rush and being on stage,” she said. “It’s so much fun, and all your friends and family are there. It’s just a really wonderful feeling.” • Rumours runs Thursday to Saturday at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Email tickets@acrss.org for $12 tickets. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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“Hilarious laughter, number one.” T hat’s Damonde Tschritter’s response about what the audience can expect from The Best of the West in which he’s appearing with fellow comedians Paul Myrehaug and Toby Hargrave. The Vancouver resident said he’s has got about two hours worth of Rolodex material but also plans to write some new jokes for the Coquitlam show at the Everg reen Cultural Centre on Friday. One joke he’s been telling lately is about his grandmother’s visit when he rescued her from a heroin junkie. “It’s a true story,” he said, “but it’s slightly embellished. To make the story work, you have to add. “It’s like an uncle who tells you a story and the first time it’s funny but
by the tenth get to know you Christmas and you don’t it’s changed have to make and has got them laugh all a whole new the time.” ending,” Tschritter he said. “It has been friends evolves. And with Myrehaug that’s what coand Harg rave medians do to for about eight keep the story TSCHRITTER years. He met going. We’re all bullsh-- Myrehaug at a poker artists.” game and Harg rave T s c h r i t t e r, a on his way to a gig in Parksville native, enjoys Saskatchewan — a trip the fast-paced, stand-up that lasted seven hours routine of comedy clubs from Edmonton. but the theatre venue al“That’s the way you lows more time to weave meet a lot of people in the yarn or to set up this business,” he said. “They send you out to jokes, he said. “In a comedy club, do a show. You get in a you have to give them car for hours and, hopea punch line every 20 fully, by the end of it, seconds,” he explained. you’re friends.” • The Best of the “They tend to fade because there’s so much W e s t : A C o m e d i c going on. You have to Extravaganza runs on work hard to keep their Friday at 8 p.m. For tickattention but in a the- ets call Evergreen (1205 atre you can take the Pinetree Way) at 604-927time for the audience to 6555.
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Art 12 students from Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary will show their work in an exhibit this month at the Port Moody Public Library. The pieces include paintings, mixed media, photography, graphics and ceramic sculptures. During the course, the grade 11 and 12 students study the progressive work of surrealist painters and copied their examples. The library is located in PoMo city hall (100 Newport Dr.).
Leigh Square Society needs volunteer board members. The deadline to apply is March 11, with the next annual general meeting happening o March 28 at 7 p.m. Applicants need to have a professional background in skills like marketing. New board members will serve for a two-year term, starting April 1. Call 604-927-8440 for more information.
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ARTS CALENDAR THIS WEEK • Until March 21: Coquitlam District Music Festival competition, Hyde Creek community church (2145 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam). Visit www.cdmffestival.ca. • March 3 to 5: Copacabana, 7 p.m., Riverside secondary school (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam). Call 604941-6053. • March 3 to 5: Alice in Wonderland, Theatrix Youththeatre’s 20th anniversary season kickoff production, Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Call 604-939-6992 or visit www.theatrixyoutheatre. com. • March 3, Opening reception for the Wearable Art awards exhibit, 6 p.m., Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St., Port Moody). Call 604-9312008 or visit www.pomoartscentre.ca.
• March 3: Opening reception of Catherine Tableau’s exhibit, titled Earth’s Dream, Stone’s Dream, 7:30 p.m., Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Call 604664-1636 or visit www. placedesarts.ca. • March 4: Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents Mark Fossen, 7:30 p.m. open mic, 9 p.m. guest performer, The Gathering Place at Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam. Call 604-945-0606 or visit www.crossroadshospice. bc.ca/coffee. • March 5: Bistro des Arts presented by the Société francophone de Maillardville and Place des Arts, 5 to 7 p.m., Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Call 604664-1636 or visit www. placedesarts.ca. • March 5 to 7: Festival du Bois, a celebration of French-Canadian music, dance and culture, Mackin
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Park (1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Call 604515-7070 or visit festivaldubois.ca. • March 8 to 12: The Sea Horse, Arts Club on Tour by Edward J. Moore, Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Call 604-9276555 or visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca. • March 8: Off the Grid, improvised music series, 7 p.m., The Gathering Place at Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam. Call 604-7893456 or visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts. • March 10: Opening reception of Joy Kirkwood and Rose Eysmond’s exhibit, 7 p.m., Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Call 604664-1636 or visit www. placedesarts.ca.
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Blake Howron of the Coquitlam Adanacs stretches from behind to try to strip the Pacific Rim’s Corey Mayzes during Saturday’s snow-blanketed action in the B.C. Under-19 tier 2 men’s field lacrosse championships at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.
The need for speed Skates sharp in PoCo By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Unlike with cars on our wintry city streets, speed on ice will be a most welcomed spectacle Saturday and Sunday at PoCo Rec Centre. PoCo Lightning Speedskating Club is hosting the WorkSafe BC short track championships, in which more than 100 competitors from 28 clubs around the province will jockey for spots in the Canada West championships March 25-27 in Kelowna. “It’s a pressure-packed meet,” said Lightning club president Heather Scott, noting that only four berths
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Lightning skaters will indeed garner home-ice advantage on the weekend, that really becomes a little factor as soon as the starter pistol fires. “It’s nice [for our skaters] because they’re not having to travel,” Scott conceded. “But once they’re on that ice, anything can happen.” Action r uns all day Saturday and until noon Sunday, when an awards ceremony takes place.
GOLD IN GAMES Madeline Edwards of Port Moody teamed with Zhaokai Pang to win gold for Team BC in Novice Dance figure skating at the Canada Winter Games last Thursday in Halifax, N.S.
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Eagles all over sagging Express first-round B.C. Hockey League Jr. ‘A’ playoff battle. The Eagles appeared set to wrap up the best-of-seven series in Game 4 last night in Coquitlam. (Tuesday, after The News’ deadline). After Alex Petan of the Express knotted the score 1-1 midway through the first period, the Eagles pumped in six unanswered goals to make it a blowout.
After opening the series with a 4-2 defeat Friday and a 4-1 loss Saturday, both in Surrey, Monday’s drubbing left the Express out-scored by a staggering 15-4 count after three outings. Only Petan, with a p a i r, M a s s i m o Lamacchia and C o q u i t l a m p ro d u c t Riley McIntosh have been able to strike net in the series thus far in
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Port Moody Reds prevailed over Coquitlam Metro-Ford Inter 2-1 after penalty kicks were needed Saturday to deter mine the Under-18 boys District Cup soccer champions.
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Jordan Barry scored in regulation time for the Reds, who got shootout markers from Barry, Re s h a d Z i a u d d i n , Avery Daniels, Shahin Rasulniya and Pedrum Mahlooji.
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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
HAIR STYLIST req’d for busy shop in Port Moody. Call Gary 604-4617422
From here. To career.
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ABLE TO TRAVEL National Company Hiring Sharp People. Able to Start Today. Transportation & Lodging Furnished. NO EXPERIENCE Necessary. Paid Training. Over 18+ 888-853-8411 ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 Block Pilers, Boomman, Deck Help Experience Preferred. Excellent wages, benefits, bonus program and pension plan. Please call 604-465-5657 FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
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FORD PARTS MANAGER Ford and after market parts experience mandatory. Great wage and benefits package to the successful candidate. Email resumes to dlsales@telus.net or visit www.davelandonford.com. F/T ECE ASSISTANT, location Coquitlam. Wage $15/hr. Fluency in Farsi language is a strong asset. Please email your resume to: jaleh.riahi@yahoo.ca
MACHINIST NEEDED PoCo Hydraulic Shop req’s F/T Permanent Manual Machinist. Top wage and benefit to qualified applicant. Fax or email 604-944-0096 or Tina_mainland@shaw.ca
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EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma, grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2011. PHOENIX FENCE HIRING Chain Link Fence Installers for Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta. Full-time, premium wages, overtime, benefits, bonus, relocation program. Call Dale 1-800-661-9847. Fax resume: 780-447-2512. Email: dzaps@phoenixfence.ca.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station Open 10am-8pm Daily.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
THE BEDFORD HOUSE In Fort Langley requires the following staff immediately; SOUS CHEF, F/T eves & wk ends.
P/T BARTENDER/HOSTESS. Minimum 3 year experience req’d in Fine Dining establishment. Fax resume to: 604-888-9393 or email: bedford@uniserve.com
MEDICAL/DENTAL
The Best Team & Service ! 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
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NAIL CARE PROFESSIONALS
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Get practical training from experienced healthcare professionals
The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, March 4, 2011 to: Jean Hincks, Advertising Director The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.
FULL TIME receptionist needed for busy automobile dealership. Greet clients, direct calls and perform light clerical work.Polished appearance and professional demeanor a must. Excellent pay plus benefits. Send to resume fiumidinisia@yahoo.com
JUNIOR RECEPTIONIST SKEANS provides pneumatic solutions to all industries. We are looking for a “bright junior” to join our team in Coquitlam. The successful applicant for this entry level position will be responsible for reception, data entry, bank deposits & general admin tasks. Skills required include fluent English, ability to multi-task, strong MS Office, & an office admin.diploma or equivalent post - secondary education. Please submit resume with cover letter to careers@skeans.com Visit our website at www.skeans.com
Receptionist / Administrator Established 35 year Coquitlam based service Co. is looking for a bright organized person with good interpersonal and computer skills, to start ASAP, permanent F/T position, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30 pm. Email: pbaker@unicleansystems.com
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OUTSIDE SALES
ACR Group, Western Canada’s leader in Rubber and Urethane manufacturing is looking for an outside sales professional for the BC area. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Rubber and Urethane Products for a mining, wood processing and other heavy industries. Extensive travel is required. Good computer skills are essential.
Competitive compensation & benefit package offered.
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NAIL TECH - P/T, needed for Port Moody Nail Salon. $9/hr to start. Call: (604)783-7547.
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BANNISTER GM in Edson, Alberta requires Journeyman Automotive and Collision/Painter Technicians. We offer Veteran Managers and Supervisors in a family owned operation. Signing bonuses, moving allowances, and top pay come with the right applicant. Apply in confidence to: dean@bannisteredson.com
CORA BREAKFAST & LUNCH OPENING SOON. email resumes to coracoquitlam@gmail.com Hiring for all positions.
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Advertising Sales Consultant
1.800.971.7649
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CDA Required for busy Poco Dental practice. Part-time, 2 days per week. Minimum 3 years exp. Ortho module an asset. Please fax resume to 604-942-9714
Most programs are One Year or less
Step into the career you’ve been dreaming of. Call today!
SERVICE MANAGER for Okanagan area auto dealership. Minimum 5 years service management experience. Excellent organizational & people skills required. Send cover letter & resume by email to: okanaganjobs@gmail.com
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Train today for: • Pharmacy Assistant • Health Care Assistant • Medical OÏce Assistant • Early Childhood Education and more....
Multiple start dates mean you can start working toward your career as soon as you’re ready
PROGRESSIVE Tree Company requires certified BC Utility Arborists, 1st or 2nd year apprentice BC Utility Arborists. Generous wage and benefit package. Must have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license. Send resume, in confidence to fax 250-762-3667 Attn: Larry.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Division of Black Press
Fax resume: 604.274.1013 email:twebb@acrgroup-ca.com
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HEALTH PRODUCTS
ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888449-1321
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Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, customized menus tailored to your function! q Dinner Parties q Executive Meetings q Family Gatherings q Weddings / Banquets q B-B-Ques q Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
Kristy 604.488.9161
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EDUCATION/TUTORING
AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 TOBEI COLLEGE: Scholarships: $1000-$4890: Tel 604-284-5030. www.tobeicollege.ca ; Apply
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME CARE FOOT CARE NURSE providing foot care in your home. Services incl. assessment, treatment and recommendations. Veterans approved. Call Andrea 604-789-1796.
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CONCRETE & PLACING
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
INCOME TAX returns: Delinquent or current. Small business or single. Starting at: $35 per return. 20 yrs experience. 604-420-1108 INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $65. No limit on number of slips.
TAX RETURNS Professionally Prepared by CGA Personal and Business Taxes Efile fast refund Very Reasonable Rates
604-472-7776
MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909 POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
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CARPET CLEANING
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CLEANING SERVICES
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45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reasonable rates. All work guaranteed. 604941-8261, cell 778-999-2754. FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 Taping & Finishing, small boarding jobs, textured ceilings, respray. 30 years exp. Call Del 604-505-3826
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ELECTRICAL
BLUE MOUNTAIN Electric. Johnny 604-727-9606, Bob 604-618-7954 Res/comm. New & reno’s. Reas. DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867. REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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Professional Installation
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit
Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED
Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388 POCO HOME IMPROVEMENT Gutter cleaning & repairs, licensed & insured. Call Rick (604)928-5769
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION Repair, Replace, Remodel... CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
Call Rod at 778-835-8319
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919. Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
FENCING
1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714 FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117. PROF. LICENSED & Insured floor layer, laminate, hardwood and tile. Supply and/or install. 604-716-7774
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LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in:
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GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available
Seven Days a Week
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
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STRATA SPECIALIST For More Info. Visit: www. terranovalandscapingservices.ca
604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS
• Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks 30 Years Experience Licensed - Insured
www.metrovanhome.ca A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. ❞ A ALL RESIDENTIAL ❞ * Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168
Alberto - 604-461-7679 Cel: 604-319-7671 TOTAL CARE HOME REMODELLING The Basement Finishing Specialists * Bathroom Renovations * Drywall * Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail. Closet/organizer systems for your home: Walk in/Reach in/Pantry Closet Systems; Garage/Laundry Closet Organizer. 604-617-7408 www.vancouverclosets.ca
Complete Bathroom
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities” WATSON TILE - Complete Reno’s. *Tile *Bath *Kitchen *Granite and *Marble. 35 Years experience. Graham 604-942-5028 or 617-5921
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HOME REPAIRS
Licensed, Insured, and WCB protected. “A” rating BBB
604-214-MOVE (6683)
Composted W Bright W Nuggets Garden Blend & Lawn Blend Topsoil
604-465-5193
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements
DIAMOND CUT CERAMIC TILE ceramic tiles, marble, slate, natural stone & laminate floors. 778.241.9070 diamond_cut@live.ca Heating, Ventilation, Furnaces. True Air Systems Ltd works throughout the Lower Mainland offering complete heating and ventilation services, including installing high-efficient furnaces. Contact us at 778-388-9670 or info@trueairsystems.ca www.trueairsystems.ca HOME REPAIRS, renovations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry & painting. Call 604-945-7099.
N.W. Construction
************************************* * HANDYMAN SERVICES * Kitchen/Bath Reno & Repair * All types of flooring * Custom Built Sheds NO job TOO small Work Guaranteed. References. Over 20 Years Experience. Free Estimates 604-418-8340
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EXTRA CHEAP
Rubbish Removal Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
CHINESE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chek’d., shots. Av. now 604814-0038. sonjasdogs@yahoo.ca
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
bradsjunkremoval.com RUBBISH REMOVAL Bobcat/dump trailer. hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.
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SUNDECKS
Scott 604-891-9967 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca A + Rates & Quality, 3 rms/$250 (walls). Exterior specials on now!!! Free estimates (778)996-3696.
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com INT/EXT Painting. Papering & pressure wash. Reasonable 30yrs exp Refs, free est. Keith 604-777-1223 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses “JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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TREE SERVICES
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A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
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Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
604-465-3189
ABC TREE MEN ✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding
560
NICK’S Landscaping *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 16 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Free Est. & Ref’s avail. anytime Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
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MISC SERVICES
GET RESULTS! Post a classified in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual areas. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD
Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742
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SEASIDE PAINTING & Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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PLUMBING
$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184
MISC. FOR SALE
100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23 CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.
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Robert J. O’Brien
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
for the month of MARCH 17607 FORD ROAD,
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
15% DISCOUNT PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY
GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 LAB, PUPS pure bred, no papers. Family raised, vet chk, dewormed. Ready to go $350 (604)793-3307 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Reg’d., micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready mid March. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.com PUGS, fawn, 3 male, 2 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $550. (604)799-1611 Agassiz YELLOW LAB pups. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts
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PAINT SPECIAL
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Call 604-944-6800 for Free Estimate or visit our showroom.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
Serving Tri City 30 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com
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Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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PETS
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, males $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE MOUNTAIN pup 7 mos old from reputable breeder, healthy family dog. Sell due to allergies. Call 1 604 750 0412. $400 Ono. BERNESE Mtn Dog Puppy. Female. Vet checked & ready for good homes. $800. Lngly. 778-241-5504 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA tiny pups. ready to go now. $600. Call 604-794-7347.
604-537-4140
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RENOVATIONS
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Local & Long Distance
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
AUGUSTINE Bark Mulch Products
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AFFORDABLE MOVING
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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
STORAGE
ALL MOVING SUPPLIES AVAIL.
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
$ BEST PRICE $
BC INTERIOR / ALBERTA
1st Month FREE Portable & Non-Portable Climatized & Secured
TREE SERVICES
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
J.J. ROOFING
LOCAL MOVING HOME DELIVERY APT./ HOUSE /OFFICE VANCOUVER ISLAND
RENO & REPAIR
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✶ Book March Now ✶ Get 10% Discount !!!!
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PLUMBING
A to Z Roofing Ltd. Spec in re-roofing, asphalt, cedar, flat roof. Guar Wrk. WCB, BBB. 778-996-6479.
MOVING & STORAGE
Greg 604-818-0165
GUTTER CLEANING & repairs. (Res & Strata). Prompt Service. Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808. GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228 NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941
ACCENT
COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS
PERSONALIZED HOME IMPROVEMENTS -------------------------------------------- Painting Interior / Exterior - Renovations & Remodeling - Moldings and Fine Finishing -------------------------------------------Fully Insured With Over 20 Years Experience -------------------------------------------Call Paul 604 240 4598
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
************ ABE MOVING *********** *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
Over 20 year experience
Residential/Commercial and Industrial wiring/maintenance No job too big or small Licensed, bonded & insured Contractor # 50123 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
MISC SERVICES
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $56.00 Per Ton
• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating
DRYWALL
We do both
The Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
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PLEASE CALL
Dean 604-834-3076
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
~DEEP & SPARKLING~
778-996-1978
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN
Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
We charge the cheapest price ever. Only $20/Hr We always do an excellent job.
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CLEANING SERV. European exp, trustworthy, exc ref’’s, bondable. Free Est Alexandra 604-942-5024.
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Home Renovations and New Construction
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS
CLEANING SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
SBroken Concrete RocksS $21.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $21.00 Per metric Ton
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Clean to Perfection. Reliable & Honest. Lic’d & Insured. Free window cleaning. 778-840-2421.
CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539
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LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
CARPET & FURNACE CLEANING. Spring special rates! ❖ 604-945-5801❖
GARDENING
NO JOB TOO SMALL
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Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
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Own 20 AcresOnly $129/mo. $13,900. Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner financing. Free Map/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
COQUITLAM. Comfortable 2 bdrm condo with sunny southern view, wood f/p, ceramic & lam, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amen. $188,900. 778-229-4156
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Alaska Goldmine w/camp/equipment Known resource, large block, over 40 claims! $1.5M Firm. Serious/capable only! By owner dave.fpsak@hotmail.com FPS,p.o. Box 73087,Fai.AK. 99707
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!” $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111
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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES
Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422
OKANAGAN KELOWNA, 2 homes, 5 acres orchard, 5 minutes from shopping, $1,150,000. Seniors condo 1300 ft $194,900 Mel @ 250-215-5185 more www.mellemky.com
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM
5 min walk to Skytrain and Mall 1 & 2 Bdrm units w/view Heat/hot water, inste storage, 4 appl’s Call 604-931-2024 www.aptrentals.net
COQUITLAM CENTRE “Raphael Towers” 1 Bdrm & Den $950/mo 2 Bdrm $1220/mo *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
604-944-2963 Coquitlam - Condo 2960 Princess Cr; Reno’d 1 BR 710 sf; 1 Bath; lndry; balcony Sec. parking; locker; $1100 May 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM:
ARIZONA LAND LIQUIDATION Starting $99/mo., 1 & 2 1/2-Acre ranch lots 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport NO CREDIT CHECK. Guaranteed Financing, Money Back Guarantee. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com WANTED SINGLE family or duplex lot, Coquitlam, Port Moody. Cash 30 days. Call 604-505-4538.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com
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MORTGAGES
BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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OTHER AREAS
RENTALS 706
604-464-4921 Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac. Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
COQUITLAM nr L’heed mall/skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg, quiet, n/p, gated prkg, video surveillance, Bachelor suite $645, incl heat, h/w, Mar. 1, Crime-Free, Cert. 604-937-7812 www.greatapartments.ca COQUITLAM nr L’heed mall/skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg, quiet, n/p, gated prkg, video surveillance, 1 bdrm $780, incl heat, h/w, Jan. 1, Crime-Free, Cert. 604-937-7812 www.greatapartments.ca Coquitlam/Port Moody
St. John’s Apartments
Hyland Manor Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845
Cedar Grove Apartments Fab location close to everything. 1 bdrm suites avail. Mins from Lougheed Mall, Skytrain Shopping & parks. Bus station right in front. Parking and Laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Beata 778-788-1840 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net
727 North Rd 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. 15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp
Call 604-830-9781 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670 Coquitlam, 1 bdrm g/l ste incl hotwater, u/g prkg, ldry fac. Mar/Apr 1. NS/NP 604-936-0277, 970-1135 COQUITLAM - Condo 1000 King Albert Ave. Lrg 1 BR 1 Bath; 650 sf; $775 Mar. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TY-CON PROPERTIES Professional Property Management
PITT MEADOWS
Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.
Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available
Call: 604-460-7539
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
POCO DOWNTOWN All-Inclusive Seniors Residence
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM
1 Bdrm Top flr apt. $775 2 Bdrm Corner apt. $895 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $765 & $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034. PORT COQUITLAM
CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
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bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1/bdrm. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. $850/mo. Avail. Feb1. 604-469-9100 or 778-355-1808. PORT MOODY
Start Your New Year Right... At, The PERFECT LOCATION! Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS. Starting at $700/mo.
Call 604-724-6967
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COQUITLAM warehouse, 175 Schoolhouse St. 3,579 - 5,900 sq ft. Call Rachel 604-633-2888. St Johns & Moray St, Port Moody Store Front & Office. 700-1500sf, A/C, Concrete Bldg, prkg Affordable 604-525-8839, 604-649-9273
BRIGHT ROOM, $400 incl. CBL, w/net, w/d, utils. Good for student. Call 604-944-6108/778-869-5244
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HOMES FOR RENT
ANMORE 2 bd rancher, 1900 s/f. 2 bath, cln, reno’d, level acreage, 5 appl, f/p, dbl gar, patio. Nr PoMo/ Coq Ctr, Bunzen Lk. 778-688-6622 MAPLE RIDGE: Nr Allouette Lake: Lge 4 Bdrm home, nice b/yard for kids, huge deck, great view. W/D, D/W. $1750/mo+ utils. Avail now. No Growers! 604-218-0933. PITT MEADOWS. 4 Bdrm house. Avail now. $1350/mo. Call: 604-465-2310 or 604-537-4610.
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TOWNHOUSES
PORT COQ. Lincoln Park. 3 Bdrm 2bath, split level w/inlaw suite, all newly reno’d & h/w flrs, carport, yrd, nr amens. $1900. 778-288-8168. PORT COQUITLAM. 3 bdrm house, 1½ baths. 1 car garage. 5 appls. Nr Coquitlam Centre. Avail. March 15, $1500/mo. 604-944-9697 or 604813-4413. PORT COQUITLAM - House 1567 Bridgman Ave. Large 3 BR 2 Bath; 1650 sf; lndry; rec room PETS! Cul-de-sac! $1500 Mar. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
Near NEWPORT VILLAGE, 2 bdrm apt, new lam flrs, 5 appls, $1200 incl utils. April 1st. (604) 377-0118.
SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM Ctr. area 2 bdr upper all “brand new”, big balcony incls cbl, shr lndry, avail now, $1200/mo +30% utils. NP/NS. 778-928-5557 PORT COQUITLAM - Suite 1763 Pitt River Rd. Large 2 BR Reno’d 1 Bath; 875 sf; $900 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT Moody. 3 bdrm, nr Newport Vlg. F/p, w/d, awesome deck, np/ ns. $1200 + 60% util. 604-469-9402
WESTWOOD PLATEAU - Suite 2922 Valleyvista Dr. Reno’d 2 BR 1 Bath; 1100 sf; lndry; $900 Now Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666
604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
VEHICLES WANTED
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Crescentview Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage. Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com PITT MEADOWS: 2-3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm ea mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows V3Y 2B2. Send SASE or leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm T/H’s, $830/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. 604-464-0034. PORT MOODY townhouse complex 2 & 3 Bdrm units avail, 5 appli’s. Cat friendly. Call (888)-357-9140.
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
2007 Mallard 18CK
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
Front sofa, ducted roof air, microwave, awning, stereo. Very clean. $12,995 (stk.28505A)
The Scrapper
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2010 STARCRAFT 1020
SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM. 1 bdrm. Nr shoppiing, bus, Loughheed Mall, 1 bus to SFU. Quiet home. Sep entry. Inste laundry. Gas F/P. $700 incl utils. N/S. N/P. Refs. 604-931-4578 COQUITLAM: 1 Bdrm ste. $700 + 1/4 hydro. Pri entry. W/D. NS/NP. Avail now. (604)781-3542 COQUITLAM, 2 Bdrm, on 2 acres, avail now. Newly reno’d, bright and cozy, lam flr , new kitchen/bath. NP. Close to Coquitlam center, Douglas college, all amenities.W/D in suite. $875 + sh util & DD. ref req’d! Leave msg at 1-604-414-6077. COQUITLAM. 985 Crystal Crt. Huge 3 bdrm, own W/D, new flrs. $1100/mo. N/S, N/P. 604-880-5558. COQUITLAM - Lower Suite 3145 Pattulo Cres. Updated 2 BR 1 Bath; 1100 sf; lndry; $1000 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM. Reno’d 2 bdrm, approx 1000 sq. ft spacious, bright. Quiet area, cul-de-sac. Shrd lndry. Avail now. N/S, N/P. $950/mth. Call 604-941-5436, 778-863-7611. COQUITLAM - Suite 353 Mundy St. Updated 1 BR 1 Bath; $750 sf; $750 Apr. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 Coquitlam, WW Plat: Quiet 1/bdrm; f/yard. Shrd W/D. $700/mo incld utils. G/l priv entry. 604-941-4166 LANGLEY, 2/bdrm large bsmt suite. Private, quiet, gated farm setting. Close to town. Too many good things to list. N/S. Incl util. $980/mo. (604)230-2808 POCO Northside 2 bdrm. grnd. lvl., partially furn., priv. patio, prkg., Close to schools & amens. Share ldry. N/S N/P. $850 mo. incl. utils. April 1. 604-941-1291 PORT COQUITLAM, Coast Meridian/Prairie. Bright 1 bdrm. grnd. lvl., full bath, f/p, N/S, N/P. Nr. all amenits. $750/mo. incl. utils. Avail. April 1. 604-468-6901. Port Coquitlam country living, g.l 2 bdrm ste full bath & ktch, 5 appls, bright sep entry 900sf $900 incl utils. Refs. Mar 15. 778-688-9421 PORT COQUITLAM north side, small 2 bdrm., clean, bright, modern. $695 mo. 604-680-0712 PORT MOODY. Bright 1 bdrm $700 + 20% utils. Free lndry, nr Newport Village. NP/NS. Call 604-469-9402. PORT MOODY Heritage Mtn. Quiet gr lvl 1600 sq/ft 3 bdrm, 1 bat, f/p, w/d, d/w. Telus HDTV incl updates, avail March 1st, ns/np, refs req, $1250 +1/3 utils. 604-908-3745.
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,400. 778-869-3265.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
COQUITLAM
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604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818
Polo Club Apartments
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845
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Sherwood Apt
2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9800. Call 604-825-9477.
TOWNHOUSES
Senior Move-In Allowance. For more info. google us.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
750 + SQ/FT OFFICE
2 & 3 Bedrooms Available
Rrefs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets
TRANSPORTATION
2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6450 firm. Call: 604-538-9257.
*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces *No Pets *Avail Immediately
736 COQUITLAM
TOWNHOUSES
604-944-2963
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS
751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
COQUITLAM Centre Area
752
TRANSPORTATION
COQUITLAM, 3100 Ozada Ave. 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets $920. Call: 604-942-2277
space with small kitchen.
Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room.
Dragan 778-788-1845
OFFICE/RETAIL
Great location for seniors!
Call 604-837-4589
For more info & viewing call
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RENTALS
Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.
2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available 2 BEDROOM
2865 Packard Ave.
COQUITLAM
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
GARIBALDI Court
Now accepting applic’s for 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Share purchase req’d.
655 North Rd, Coquitlam OWN 20 ACRES Only $129/mo. ..$295/down near El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free map/pictures 1-800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com
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GARDEN COURT HOUSING CO-OP
LOTS
630
RENTALS
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2007 JEEP COMPASS, great cond, $17,500. Call: (604)574-1189.
3-way fridge, 16,000 BTU furnace, awning, elec. brakes, front storage comp. stereo w/ outside speakers. $12,995 (stk.29986)
848
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
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TOWING
PERSON IN a wheelchair with Ventilator, looking to remove your old Vehicles Will pay $100.00 and up for your complete car. All donations will be greatly appreciated (pots&pans, old computers, old wires, copper pipes, brass, car battery) to help with care needs. Please call 604-476-2127 or 778960-3896 Wayne.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
851
TRUCKS & VANS
1997 DODGE CARAVAN 7 Passenger. Great condition $1600 obo. 604-369-4705. 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500, 4 dr, auto, diesel, 120 K, GM insp., $19,500 obo. Call 604-836-5931. 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, 4X4, 6L,V8, a/c p/w ext cab, shortbox, 89,000km. $12,000. 604-858-2865.
$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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AUTO SERVICES
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 15 out of 17 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-252-8235.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1996 OLDS 88 LS beautiful blue on blue leather w/full Delta LS Option Pkg. Power Everything with a great am/fm cassette, CD sound system. 1 Owner. Never been in rush hour. Very babied. Very loyal & safe car. $2500. Call Tom 604-250-2443. 1999 BUICK REGAL G.S. S. roof, leather + heat seats, low K. V6, $4900 obo. private. 604-593-5072 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - loaded, all options, leather, local, 1 owner, no accident, 98K, priced to sell. $5,900 604.657.8659 2004 BUICK LASABRE. Loaded, estate sale, new tires/brakes. Private, $8900 obo. 778-565-1097. 2005 CAVALIER 43,000 Km’s, grey, 5 spd, 4 door, $6750. Call after 6pm ask for Don 604-944-1226
Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
PITT MEADOWS “Brand New” 2 Bdrm CONDO, 3rd flr, 2 baths 3 SS appl, inste w/d, avail now. NS/NP. Ref’s, $1200/mo
2000 TOYOTA COROLLA VE, light brown, 4 dr, exc cond. new brakes, good tires, all rcrds, 190K, AirCrd to Oct. 12. $3,995 firm. 604-467-3621
AUTO SPECIAL w! Sell it No for only
Reach 180,000 Households
$
1000 plus tax
Includes one week in the Maple Ridge News, the Tri-City News, and the Golden Ears Daily.
Includes:
TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS, TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS 3 lines in all listed publications for one week only $10 + tax. Includes a listing on bcclassified.com (private party ads only)
– or pay $25 + tax for one week – in all Lower Mainland publications 1.5 million households
604-575-5555
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Tri-City News Wednesday, March 2, 2011, B1
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by so quickly. But it has, and here we are once again at the Port Moody Canadian Film Festival, now in its eleventh year. I’m proud of the dedication that these volunteers bring to this festival, many of whom have been involved since the first year. It’s their hard work that brings us this varied selection of films and allows us to enjoy a wealth of Canadian talent. Once again, the Port Moody Film Society has worked with local filmmakers to bring us a variety of short films. Film Festivals are one of the only opportunities to see these short films and I encourage you to take advantage. Local filmmakers are often on hand to answer questions and provide a glimpse into their world. Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors that made this year’s festival possible. On behalf of the City of Port Moody, welcome to the 11th annual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival. I hope you enjoy this year’s fine selection of films. Mayor Giuseppe (Joe) Trasolini
MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Welcome movie fans. Eleven years ago, the Port Moody Film Society, a group dedicated to the enjoyment of film as an art form, created an allCanadian Film Festival as a showcase for some of this country’s best and brightest film makers as well as newcomers on the scene. Into a second decade and still thriving, we’re encouraged not only by the support of our audiences but also by the quality of the films that continue to emerge, as Canadians tell their stories in unique and compelling ways. Our feature films this year represent a full range from our Thursday night gala opener, the searing drama INCENDIES, to Sunday night’s GUNLESS, a fun western spoof to wrap up our festival. …and everything in between! Additional entertainment and insights are provided with a great selection of shorts from developing film makers, visits with industry guests and more contributing to the experience of the weekend. Thank you for attending, thanks to all the volunteers and friends who help us to stage this event each year, and here’s to another excellent decade of celebrating Canadian movies together! Brad Williams Artistic Director, Port Moody Canadian Film Festival
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WE’RE READY
Terasen Gas and FortisBC now share a vision and an identity — FortisBC When you look into the future, what do you see? We see an opportunity. So our shared future starts March 1st. We’re ready to continue delivering the natural gas and electricity services you expect, safely and reliably. We’re ready with new energy solutions like biomethane and geoexchange. We’re ready to build even stronger relationships in the communities we serve. Above all, we’re ready to deliver on all that you expect from each of us — the employees of FortisBC. For more information visit us at fortisbc.com.
The future. We’re ready.
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Maillardv illeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Fest ival
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Mot de bienvenue Bienvenue Ă cette 22e ĂŠdition du Festival du Bois!
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Welcome Words Welcome to the 22nd annual Festival du Bois. It is always my real pleasure to watch as this festival transforms from ideas and words on a page to a vibrant, dynamic event full of rich and wonderful music, excited festival-goers and a passionate community of volunteers. Like spring, it blossoms. Festival du Bois is a truly unique experience. It reďŹ&#x201A;ects and shares the history, heritage and lively community that is Maillardville. It also presents a wide world-view of francophone music and culture that is diverse, excellent, traditionhonouringâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and adventuresome! This year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll blossom with some extraordinary artists on our stages. Friday night, Les Surveillantes and Mathieu LippĂŠ offer a double bill full of delicious stories, poetry and music. Over the weekend Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs, Bette & Wallet, Les Jammers and Oh My Darling take traditional sounds to fresh new places. On our Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stage, the whole family can thrill to the stories, dance and sounds of Africa with Jean Pierre Makosso and Sand Northrupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ&#x201A;are for the fabulous always surprises. The festival also offers workshops, the best homemade poutine youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever eat plus other culinary delights, and other activities that showcase our community and culture. On Saturday night, March 5 we present La Grande VeillĂŠeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;our big music and dance party! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-miss powerhouse double bill featuring the sizzling Cuban sounds of Carlos Placeres and his band, and Yves Lambert et le BĂŠbert Orchestra, one of the ďŹ nest traditional QuĂŠbĂŠcois music groups on the planet. This is high-octane stuff. Exceptional listeningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but plan to give your dancing shoes a workout, too! The delights of Festival du Bois await you. We invite you to come share this fun, enriching and friendly event with us!
Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est avec grand plaisir que je vois, annĂŠe après annĂŠe, ce Festival se crĂŠer en premier lieu sur papier et, qui devient, avec les mois de dure labeur, un ĂŠvĂŠnement vibrant, dynamique mettant de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;avant des artistes professionnels et de la relève, ainsi quâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;un divertissement pour toute la famille pendant cette belle ďŹ n de semaine de festivitĂŠs. Sans oublier le travail de nos bĂŠnĂŠvoles passionnĂŠs, qui font vibrer la communautĂŠ de Maillardville-Coquitlam. Festival du Bois est une expĂŠrience unique, reďŹ&#x201A;ĂŠtant et partageant lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;histoire, lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hĂŠritage et la communautĂŠ toujours vibrante de Maillardville. On y prĂŠsente ĂŠgalement un large ĂŠventail de musique traditionnelle, francophone et du monde. Culture, divertissement, traditionâ&#x20AC;Ś tout y est! Cette annĂŠe, nous vous prĂŠsentons un programme-double de bonheur intense et dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;histoires fascinantes le vendredi soir, avec Les Surveillantes et Mathieu LippĂŠ. Tout au long de la ďŹ n de semaine de festivitĂŠs, Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs, Bette & Wallet, Les Jammers et Oh My Darling vous divertiront avec des sons traditionnels et acoustiques pour les petits et les grands. Dans la tente des enfants, toute la famille est invitĂŠe Ă participer aux ateliers de Jean Pierre Makosso qui vous fera dĂŠcouvrir ou redĂŠcouvrir lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Afrique Ă sa manière, ainsi que Sand Northrup dont les ateliers seront remplis de surprises! Le Festival offre aussi des ateliers avec les artistes prĂŠsents, la vĂŠritable poutine quĂŠbĂŠcoise, la tire dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŠrable sur neige et bien dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;autres mets fascinants, sans oublier les nombreuses activitĂŠs qui vous feront vivre la culture de notre communautĂŠ. Le samedi soir 5 mars, ne manquez surtout pas La Grande VeillĂŠe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; notre cĂŠlèbre party oĂš musique et danse se rencontrent pour vous faire passer une soirĂŠe mĂŠmorable! Ce programme-double prĂŠsentera la musique cubaine de Carlos Placeres et ses cinq musiciens incroyables et Yves Lambert et le BĂŠbert Orchestra, un des groupes quĂŠbĂŠcois de musique traditionnelle les plus reconnus sur la planète. Ces deux groupes se sont dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ailleurs vus mĂŠritĂŠs des prix au Gala de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ADISQ en 2010. Venez cĂŠlĂŠbrer lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arrivĂŠe du printemps et partager avec nous tous les plaisirs que le Festival du Bois a Ă offrir! Johanne Dumas Directrice gĂŠnĂŠrale et artistique
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On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I would like to thank everyone who has helped ensure the success of the Festival du Bois. We are proud to support this event that allows Canadians to celebrate the richness of their history and heritage while highlighting our two official languages.
Au nom du premier ministre Stephen Harper et du gouvernement du Canada, je tiens à remercier tous ceux et celles qui assurent la réussite du Festival du Bois. Nous sommes fiers d’appuyer cette rencontre qui permet aux Canadiens de célébrer la richesse de leur histoire et de leur patrimoine, tout en mettant en valeur nos deux langues officielles.
The Honorable James Moore L’honorable James Moore
Congratulations to the volunteers and organizers of the 22nd annual edition of Festival du Bois. The French Canadian history, culture and language festival with its wonderful music and dance has certainly put the Maillardville area of Coquitlam on the map. Again this year, I’ll be among the thousands of visitors tapping their toes to music from around the world. Diane Thorne, MLA Coquitlam-Maillardville
The Festival du Bois provides a unique and engaging platform for French Canadian culture and artistic talent. From music to storytelling, this festival continues to offer something for everyone. As a Member of Parliament, I am pleased to support the community of Maillardville and its premiere event, Festival du Bois. Bon Festival! Fin Donnelly Member of Parliament, New Westminster – Coquitlam & Port Moody
Félicitations à tous les bénévoles et organisateurs du 22ième Festival du Bois. L’histoire, la culture et la langue française tous très présents au Festival du Bois, ainsi que la musique, les arts et la danse, ont contribués au rayonnement de la communauté de Maillardville dans la région du Grand Vancouver. Encore une fois cette année, je serai parmi les milliers de visiteurs à taper du pied aux sons de la magnifique musique folklorique. Diane Thorne, MLA Coquitlam-Maillardville
Au nom du premier ministre Stephen Harper et du gouvernement du Canada, Festival du Bois est une plateforme unique pour démontrer le talent musical et artistique de la culture canadienne-française. De la musique aux contes, ce Festival continue d’offrir des activités agréables pour toute la famille. En tant que Membre du Parlement, je suis très heureux de supporter la communauté de Maillardville et son événement francophone reconnu dans toute la province, le Festival du Bois. Bon Festival! Fin Donnelly Member of Parliament, New Westminster – Coquitlam & Port Moody
On behalf of Council and the City of Coquitlam, I extend best wishes for a fabulous weekend of French culture at the 22nd Annual Festival du Bois. Coquitlam is proud of our French heritage and we are lucky to have this opportunity each year to share our musical, storytelling, and culinary traditions with residents and visitors of our community. The City is pleased to support this festival, and I applaud the event’s organizers, volunteers and groups who provide their expertise, talent and time to make this festival such a special event every year. Richard Stewart, Coquitlam Mayor
Au nom du Conseil et de la ville de Coquitlam, je désire souhaiter mes meilleurs vœux de réussite à la 22e édition du Festival du Bois en cette fin de semaine de célébrations de la culture canadienne-française. Coquitlam est fière de son héritage francophone et nous sommes heureux de pouvoir partager avec les visiteurs, à chaque année, la musique, les histoires, la nourriture et les traditions qui font la fierté des résidents de notre communauté. La Ville de Coquitlam est heureuse de supporter le Festival du Bois et félicite les organisateurs, les bénévoles et tous ceux qui s’impliquent pour créer un festival tout aussi unique année après année. Richard Stewart, maire de Coquitlam
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Carlos Placeres
Are you ready for a Latin fiesta, francophone style?! Carlos Placeres brings sizzling Cuban music: the rumba, danzon, bolero, guaracha and more. This trovador (troubador) plays a mezcla perfecta, the perfect mix of traditional, contemporary and original music that fuses Afro-Cuban rhythms, reggaeton, Andalusian and Arabic sounds, jazz and funk. Its music simply made for dancing! Before moving to Montreal in 1996, Cubanborn Placeres absorbed 700 rhythmic styles in his native country’s dancehalls, everything from the cha-cha to son. He’s been known to weave five of them into a single song. This freethinking poet and lyrical romantic, now a Felix award-winning music cross-pollinator, found the musical hot bed of Montreal the perfect place to expand his horizons further. From Cuban music’s deepest roots to new branches, Carlos Placeres delivers the hot tempos of Cuba via Montreal and the world to the festival. With Carlos is Yoel Diaz, David Lepage, Mathieu Gaulin, Lazaro Leyva and Joito Torres.
Êtes-vous prêts à danser aux rythmes des sons cubains, version québécoise? Carlos Placeres, cet auteur-compositeurinterprète d’origine cubaine, vous fera voyager et danser aux rythmes du Cha-chacha funk, Timba, Guaguanco contemporain, Conga et reggaeton! Un spectacle à saveur 100% cubaine, avec la vision d’un artiste contemporain qui habite au Québec depuis plus de 13 ans. Né à Vereda Nueva, banlieue de la Havane, ce musicien autodidacte, maîtrisant la guitare, le piano, les percussions et la basse, a participé à de nombreux festivals nationaux de musique. C’est à Montréal qu’il a trouvé l’endroit idéal pour composer sa musique et s’y établir. Carlos Placeres s’est d’ailleurs mérité un Félix en 2010 au Gala de l’ADISQ pour « Puro Café », dans la catégorie album de l’année-musique du monde. Des sons rythmés cubains à la musique traditionnelle québécoise, Carlos Placeres vous fera vibrer sur des tempos entraînants. Avec lui sur scène : Yoel Diaz, David Lepage, Mathieu Gaulin, Lazaro Leyva et Joito Torres.
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Yves Lambert et le Bébert Orchestra
Yves Lambert et le Bébert Orchestra
For over two decades, Yves Lambert’s accordion and moustache were at the beating heart of La Bottine Souriante, Québec’s ground-breaking folk band. His talent and creativity made him one of the most important players in the renaissance of traditional Québécois music. But in 2003, after more than a decade as Bottine front man getting the world on the dance floor, Yves was ready for new challenges. His exploration led him to form Le Bébert Orchestra, performing both the folk and traditional songs he brought to the world with La Bottine along with creations of his own. With him are four talented multiinstrumentalists who offer a brilliant, festive performance with a strong Québécois accent. Their music grabs you by the “roots”, shakes you upside down and puts you back on your feet with nary a care! Members of the Bébert Orchestra are: Olivier Rondeau (acoustic and electric guitar); Tommy Gauthier (fiddle, feet, bouzouki); Robin Boulianne (fiddle, banjo, feet, vocals, percussion) and Guillaume Beauchamp (acoustic and electric bass).
C’est en 2003 qu’Yves Lambert, véritable référence en matière de musique traditionnelle au Québec, a décidé d’aller vers de nouvelles directions, quittant ainsi La Bottine Souriante pour créer Le Bébert Orchestra. Ce groupe est formé de quatre talentueux musiciens multiinstrumentistes de la relève, formation avec laquelle Yves Lambert partage sur scène une vive complicité musicale en arpentant un répertoire de musique québécoise traditionnelle large et unique. Avec lui sur scène : Olivier Rondeau (guitare acoustique et électrique, voix); Tommy Gauthier (violon, bouzouki, mandoline, pieds, voix); Robin Boulianne (violon, banjo, mandoline, pieds, voix, percussion) et Guillaume Beauchamp (basse électrique et contre-basse). Le groupe a d’ailleurs été nominé au dernier gala de l’ADISQ dans la catégorie album de l’année – traditionnel. Yves Lambert, maître de fête incontesté, et le Bébert Orchestra offrent un spectacle festif aux accents identitaires prononcés. Ce spectacle a pour but de combattre la morosité en provoquant une occasion rêvée de se brasser le patrimoine!!!
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EARTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DREAM, STONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DREAM Catherine Tableau
If you have spent time in the scarred and complicated landscapes of southern France, seen the hillsides, untamed and mysterious, cradling tiny abandoned villages in the crook of their long twisted folds; If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the sun glinting off rock walls,and stone doorsteps worn smooth with the slow passing of centuries, or encountered someone born and raised in that landscapeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then Catherine Tableauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work will very likely resonate deeply within you. Her inspirations come not only from France, but also from the hot dry deserts and buildings of Morocco, and the ancient mesas of Arizona and New Mexico, and from a lifelong acquaintance with music and art. Evoking haunting memories of mysterious and familiar ancient places, Catherine Tableauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintings are an invitation to meditation, to stationary travelingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a humble attempt to directly attain silence. Evoking reminiscence of former emotions, her paintings explore primitive territories through color and medium, evoke earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raw and mineral beauty from which we come from and to which we will return.
From March 3 to 18, 2011 Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam Admission: FREE Info: 604-515-7070 www.festivaldubois.ca Du 3 au 18 mars 2011 Place des Arts 1120 Avenue Brunette, Coquitlam EntrĂŠe gratuite Info: 604-515-7070 www.festivaldubois.ca
ÂŤ Peindre, câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est forcĂŠment parler de soi, de ce qui nous a façonnĂŠ, de ce qui nous fascine, de ce qui nous obsède. Dans mon travail, des pays, paysages, reliefs, personnes, objets, musiques me visitent, me tiennent compagnie : les parois dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;une grotte habillĂŠes dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;une faune sauvage aux accents magiques et mystĂŠrieux ; les plis torturĂŠs et contorsionnĂŠs des montagnes des Alpes du Sud, tĂŠmoignage des forces telluriques de la terre ; de vieux hameaux abandonnĂŠs rencontrĂŠs au grĂŠ de longues randonnĂŠesâ&#x20AC;Ś Par le biais de la matière et de la couleur, jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;essaie dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;approcher des territoires primitifs, jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;essaie dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŠvoquer la beautĂŠ de la terre dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oĂš nous procĂŠdons et oĂš nous retournons. Surfaces lisses, sereines, surfaces abĂŽmĂŠes, dĂŠcrĂŠpites tĂŠmoignent de la marche du temps, de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŠphĂŠmèreâ&#x20AC;Ś Ces â&#x20AC;&#x153;mursâ&#x20AC;? sont pour moi des invitations Ă la mĂŠditation, aux voyages immobiles. Reprenant la formule dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antoni TĂ pies, chacun de mes tableaux est une tentative â&#x20AC;&#x153;dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;atteindre directement au silenceâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;Ś Âť. Catherine Tableau, artiste peintre
Jacky Essombe
Bette & Wallet Bette (pronounced â&#x20AC;&#x153;betâ&#x20AC;?) is Mary Beth Carty, an extraordinary singer, accordionist and pianist from Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. Wallet (walette) is Gabriel Ouellette, a multi-talented singer, foot percussionist and string player from Portneuf County, QuĂŠbec. They sing, in both English and French, about subjects as diverse as squeegee kids, haunted condos and Walmart. Since 2006, this duo has crafted engaging, original music drawn from traditional Celtic and Quebecois sounds and other inďŹ&#x201A;uences. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imaginative and gorgeous music THEY MODESTLY CALL hMUSIQUE RECYCLE v s Le duo Bette & Wallet est formĂŠ de Mary Beth Carty, chanteuse, accordĂŠoniste et pianiste du comtĂŠ dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antigonish, Nouvelle-Ă&#x2030;cosse, et Gabriel Ouellette, (chant, podorythmie et instruments Ă corde) du comtĂŠ de Portneuf, QuĂŠbec. Juxtaposant des paroles contemporaines sur de vieilles mĂŠlodies, Bette & Wallet chantent les Squeegees, les Condos HantĂŠs et les pĂŠrils de magasiner chez Walmart. Ils mĂŠlangent les sons traditionnels de leurs patries respectives avec des inďŹ&#x201A;uences irlandaise, cajun et celtique, aďŹ n de crĂŠer une courtepointe-culturelle dansante. Stimulant et convivial, en anglais et en français, on caractĂŠrise la musique de Bette & Wallet comme de la musique recyclĂŠe.
A true ambassador of the African culture, Jackyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for her heritage inspired her to become a professional dancer, dance teacher, storyteller, and speaker. Originally from Cameroon, Jacky Essombe grew up in Paris and now lives in Vancouver. She uses dance as a medium to express life to its fullest and loves to share the traditions, history and culture of Africa and the wisdom of her ancestors. She invites tes you to open your heart and nd feel THE SPIRIT OF !FRICA WITH HER s HER s Originaire du Cameroun, meroun, Jacky Essombe est devenue vĂŠritable ambassadrice e de la nsmettant culture Africaine, transmettant sa vĂŠritable passion pour la culture, la danse, le conte et comme confĂŠrencière. re. Elle utilise la danse comme moyen de sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exprimer pleinement. nt. Dans ses ateliers, elle offre fre re Ă lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;expĂŠrience dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ouverture ce soi et une expĂŠrience culturelle vivante. Jacky dĂŠsire partager ses traditions, lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;histoire et la culture e de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Afrique et la sagesse de ses ancĂŞtres. e.com www.jackyessombe.com
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Denis Leclerc Using his â&#x20AC;&#x153;trusty ďŹ ddleâ&#x20AC;? to set the mood, Denis Leclerc recounts stories of the Fur Trade, and French Canadian and Metis folk tales that feature such characters as Ti-Jean, Dalbec, and Joseph Monferrand (Big Joe Mufferaw) as well as local legends such as the Kanakas, Billy Miner, Charlie 3LUMACH AND 3ASQUATCH s
Les Jammers For over a decade, Les Jammers have enlivened community gatherings, seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes, hospitals and special events in Maillardville and throughout the Lower Mainland. What started out as a band of French-speaking musicians has evolved into a mixed band of players and singers who share a love of music and entertaining. Singing in English and French, they play many genres of music, from traditional Quebecois tunes to Cajun, western and hillbilly music. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all Good Time Music that EVERYONE CAN ENJOY s Depuis plus de 10 ans, le groupe musical Les Jammers a performĂŠ dans de nombreux rassemblements communautaires et ĂŠvĂŠnements spĂŠciaux Ă Maillardville et dans la rĂŠgion du Grand Vancouver. Ceux qui se sont fait connaĂŽtre comme des musiciens francophones sont rapidement devenus un groupe partageant avec leur public leur amour de la musique et du divertissement. En anglais et en français, Les Jammers incluent Ă la musique traditionnelle quĂŠbĂŠcoise un style Cajun et Western. Petits et grands, tous apprĂŠcient ce groupe dont la joie de vivre est contagieuse.
AccompagnĂŠ de son ďŹ dèle violon, Denis Leclerc raconte, Ă sa façon, diffĂŠrentes histoires sur le commerce des fourrures, les canadiens français et les MĂŠtis tout en recrĂŠant des personnages historiques tels Ti-Jean, Dalbec, Joseph Monferrand et des lĂŠgendes locales comme Kanakas, Billy Miner, Charlie Slumach et Sasquatch. Samedi / Saturday 2:30pm MACKIN HOUSE MUSEUM Dimanche / Sunday 2:30pm MACKIN HOUSE MUSEUM
La Famille LĂŠger The LĂŠger clan carry on the great tradition of French-Canadian family bands, playing the joyful kitchen party-style dance music handed down from generation to generation in QuĂŠbec and Acadian New Brunswick. Patriarch Louis leads the band on the one-row melodeon (a type of button accordion) with son Devon on ďŹ ddle, his mom Barbara on guitar and wife Dejah on piano. When this family takes the stage, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an invitation for your family to DANCE ALONG s La Famille LĂŠger porte ďŹ Ă¨rement les traditions de la culture canadienne-française jouant de la musique acadienne et quĂŠbĂŠcoise, rappelant ainsi les joyeux partys de cuisine qui se sont transmis de gĂŠnĂŠrations en gĂŠnĂŠrations. Le patriarche Louis mène le groupe avec son accordĂŠon, son ďŹ ls Devon au violon, sa mère Barbara Ă la guitare et sa femme Dejah au piano. Quand cette famille embarque sur la scène, câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est une invitation Ă tous de venir danser, chanter et cĂŠlĂŠbrer! www.lafamilleleger.com Samedi / Saturday 1:15pm GRAND CHAPITEAU / MAIN STAGE
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Voyageurs & Co. is a choir of voyageurs created inside Joanne Plourdeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art installation â&#x20AC;?The Pioneers Projectâ&#x20AC;? at Minnekhada Art in the Park. This group is composed of seven voyageurs. All together, they sing songs of the ancientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; voyageurs from the 16-17-18-19 century. Come and feel the energy, the romance and passion in joyous company with the voyageurs â&#x20AC;&#x153;gais luronsâ&#x20AC;?. Public participation suggested: Costuming, photography and ancient songs. Joanne Plourde, Directorâ&#x20AC;Ś And the â&#x20AC;&#x153;voyageursâ&#x20AC;? : Roger Loubert, Louis Domingue, Jim Smith, Gerry Dionne, RĂŠjean Beaulieu, Daniel Meilleur and Daniel Bouchard. Photographs: Michel Gascon, Manfred and 3TEVE "RIDGE s Voyageurs & Co. est un chĹ&#x201C;ur de voyageurs arrivĂŠ par la forĂŞt de Minnekhada Ă Art in the Park Ă lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;intĂŠrieur de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ĺ&#x201C;uvre â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pioneers Projectâ&#x20AC;? de Joanne Plourde. Ce nouveau chĹ&#x201C;ur chante des chants anciens des voyageurs du 16-17-18-19ième siècle. Venez ressentir lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŠnergie, la romance et la passion en compagnie de ces joyeux gais lurons voyageurs. ActivitĂŠs offertes: costume, photographie et chansons anciennes. Joanne Plourde, organisatriceâ&#x20AC;Ś Et les voyageurs : Roger Loubert, Louis Domingue, Jim Smith, Gerry Dionne, RĂŠjean Beaulieu, Daniel Meilleur et Daniel Bouchard (parrain). Michel Gascon (photographe), Manfred (photographe portraitiste), Steve Bridge (impression photographique)
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Oh My Darling These four young women from Winnipeg are among the hottest players on the Canadian roots scene today. Vanessa Kuzina (vocals/guitar), Allison de Groot (banjo/vocals), Rosalyn Dennett (ďŹ ddle/vocals) and Marie-JosĂŠe Dandeneau (upright bass) are a powerhouse of superb musicianship. Their unique brand of country music is infused with Appalachian Old Time, Southern twang and some new prairie funk. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear fast-ďŹ ngered banjo, saucy ďŹ ddle, grooving double bass and feisty vocals that sing of the simple values of everyday life. These gals can shred and holler, they can make you dance and make you weep. When theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on stage, YOUR HEART IS IN THEIR HANDS s
Jean Pierre Makosso Multi-talented storyteller, African dancer and actor/ writer/director Jean Pierre Makosso was born in the Congo Brazza-Ville and now lives on the Sunshine Coast. He has toured the world with professional companies and, since arriving here in 2001, has performed at many festivals, schools and libraries. Jean Pierre is a bilingual artist who shares his culture, art and talent with love, peace, joy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a huge and BRILLIANT SMILE s Acteur, metteur en scène, conteur, ĂŠcrivain et danseur africain, Jean Pierre Makosso est nĂŠ en RĂŠpublique du Congo-Brazza-Ville et vit actuellement Ă Gibsons, en Colombie Britannique. Il a fait trois fois le tour du monde avec des compagnies professionnelles de France, de Suisse et du Congo. Depuis son arrivĂŠe au Canada en 2001, il a pris part Ă de multiples festivals et a visitĂŠ plusieurs ĂŠcoles et bibliothèques. Jean-Pierre est un artiste bilingue qui partage sa culture, son talent et son art avec amour, paix, joie et un grand sourire.
Ces quatre jeunes femmes de Winnipeg sont parmi les meilleures sur la scène ÂŤ Roots Âť canadienne. Vanessa Kuzina (voix / guitare), Allison de Groot (banjo / voix), Rosalyn Dennett (violon / voix) et MarieJosĂŠe Dandeneau (contrebasse) sont les quatre musiciennes et chanteuses de cette formation unique. Elles sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;inspirent de la musique country et des ÂŤ Appalaches Old Time Âť et leur musique dĂŠmontre un son du Sud et de funk inspirĂŠ qui vous fera danser et chanter. Les textes traitent des valeurs fondamentales et leur son incorpore divers instruments : banjo, violon, contrebasse, sans oublier les quatre voix exceptionnelles des membres du groupe. Quand ces quatre femmes performent sur scène, votre cĹ&#x201C;ur est entre leurs mains et elles vous transporteront par cette musique originale. www.ohmydarling.ca Samedi / Saturday 12pm GRAND CHAPITEAU / MAIN STAGE
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Original repertoire. Ingenious arrangements. Nicolas Pellerin (ďŹ ddle) and his accompanying â&#x20AC;&#x153;great howlersâ&#x20AC;? Simon Marion (guitar, dobro, mandolin) and Simon LePage (bass) play a nuanced, subtle and captivating traditional music that explores new avenues of sound and style. This is inspired â&#x20AC;&#x153;outside of the boxâ&#x20AC;? music with an atmospheric groove. Together since only 2009, the trio garnered an ADISQ Traditional Album of the Year win in 2010. Join them as they play music that is passionate about tradition, yet virtually explodes WITH FRESH IDEAS s RĂŠpertoire original, arrangements musicaux incroyables. VoilĂ ce qui caractĂŠrise Nicolas Pellerin (violon) et ses musiciens Simon Marion (guitare / dobroĂŻste / mandoliniste) et Simon Lepage (basse et contrebasse). Leur musique traditionnelle est captivante, subtile, nuancĂŠe et explore des sons et des styles diffĂŠrents et audacieux. Ensemble depuis 2009, le trio a ĂŠtĂŠ rĂŠcemment rĂŠcompensĂŠ au gala de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ADISQ, recevant le FĂŠlix de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;album traditionnel de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;annĂŠe, en 2010. Le talent naturel et la fougue de ce trio vous promet une musique et une ambiance traditionnelle inoubliable.
La clown multi talentueuse Sand Northrup jongle, fait du monocycle, en plus de maĂŽtriser lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;anglais, le français et la langue universelle duâ&#x20AC;Śrire! Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;importe quelle occasion lui sufďŹ t pour dĂŠmontrer son ĂŠnergie vibrante aux jeunes et moins jeunes. Connue comme la ÂŤ One Woman Circus Âť, Sand offre une multitude dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;options de divertissement et dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŠducation depuis 1984, laissant sur son chemin des traces de rire et dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;enchantement mĂŠmorables. www.sandnorthrup.com Samedi / Saturday 12:30pm TENTE DES ENFANTS / CHILDRENS TENT
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Speaking English, French and the universal language of laughterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sand Northrup is a trilingual performer! In her shows full of bubbling energy, this clown / juggler / unicyclist / stiltwalker introduces youth of all ages to her creative characters and ďŹ&#x201A;are for the fabulous. Sandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a One Woman Circus, and has toured to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivals and countless other events since 1984, delighting, inspiring and even slipping a little LEARNING INTO THE MIX WHEREVER SHE GOES s
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â&#x20AC;˘ Creating confidence! â&#x20AC;˘ Encouraging better school grades! â&#x20AC;˘ Promoting respect and discipline! â&#x20AC;˘ Fun for the whole family! Call Mrs. John @ 604-209-8493 to arrange for your FREE trial classes!
Offrant une ĂŠducation de qualitĂŠ en anglais et en français. â&#x20AC;˘ DĂŠveloppez la confiance! â&#x20AC;˘ Encouragez lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;excellence acadĂŠmique! â&#x20AC;˘ Promouvoir le respect et la discipline! â&#x20AC;˘ Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;amusement pour toute la famille! TĂŠlĂŠphonez Mme John @ 604-209-8493 pour organiser vos classes GRATUITES! Located in Ă&#x2030;cole des Pionniers 3550 Wellington Street, Port Coquitlam
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Artist Bios daytime Biographies Biographies dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;artistes dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;artistes jour j Lisa Shepherd and The Jiggers Enticed into MĂŠtis Jigging when she joined the Louis Riel MĂŠtis Dancers, Lisa Shepherd has gone on to not only perform, but to teach jig steps, fancy steps and community dances to others. Lisa and The Jiggers feel great pride in their MĂŠtis heritage, and share the energy, fun and humour thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the MĂŠtis way of life. What you experience is a good old kitchen party atmosphere where hearts pound like the running buffalo and happiness lingers like THE TASTE OF MAPLE SUGAR s Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est lorsque Lisa Shepherd sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est jointe aux ÂŤ Louis Riel MĂŠtis Dancers Âť quâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;elle a dĂŠcouvert cette passion pour la jigue. Depuis, elle performe et enseigne les diffĂŠrents pas de jigue dans de nombreux festivals et ĂŠvĂŠnements communautaires. Lisa et les Jiggers sont ďŹ ers de reprĂŠsenter lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hĂŠritage MĂŠtis et de partager cette ĂŠnergie vibrante faisant partie intĂŠgrante du style de vie des MĂŠtis. Venez vivre et apprĂŠcier, Ă la façon des partys de cuisine des MĂŠtis, cette ambiance chaleureuse pas comme les autres. www.lisashepherd.ca Dimanche / Sunday 1:45pm TENTE DES ENFANTS / CHILDRENS TENT
Friday Night March 4
Auditorium Jules-Verne
Hurry and purchase your tickets online at www.festivaldubois.ca or 604-515-7070! Tickets: $20 non-members, $15 members
Mathieu LippĂŠ
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With his feet rooted in storytelling, his mind deep in poetry and his heart full of songs, Mathieu LippĂŠ inhabits a thoroughly original universe. Not only does he get your feet boogying, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have your brain grooving to the rhythm of his entertaining verse and infectious, imaginative tales. Mathieu comes from the Bas-du-Fleuve region of QuĂŠbec and studied music and earned a BA in literature from the University of Sherbrooke. He took his ďŹ rst steps onto a stage in 2000 and two years later joined the group Vizzaj, playing an innovative melding of jazz and storytelling. In 2007, he settled in Montreal and threw himself into the burgeoning slam poetry scene there. He performed at every opportunity and won the September 2008 Grand Slam and a Gold medal at the 2009 Francophone Games. This published poet and recording artist performs a happy mix of songs, slam and stories, turning theatrical songs into groovy, light-hearted melodies by peppering them with poetic texts and surreal tales.
Avec les pieds dans le conte, la tĂŞte dans la poĂŠsie et le cĹ&#x201C;ur Ă la chanson, Mathieu LippĂŠ rassemble en lui un univers original, tel un territoire acquis au ďŹ l de parcours ĂŠclectiques et crĂŠatifs. Non seulement il vous fera danser, il fera vibrer votre esprit avec des rythmes aux rimes entrainants, tel un conte imaginaire. Pour ce natif du Bas-du-Fleuve, le mouvement fait indubitablement parti de sa dĂŠmarche. Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est en 2007, alors quâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;il sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;installe Ă MontrĂŠal quâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;il plonge dans la scène slam, un exercice poĂŠtique qui semble fait sur mesure pour lui. Multipliant les apparitions, cela lui permet de sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ancrer dans la poĂŠsie et avec succès, jusquâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ă remporter la ďŹ nale nationale du Grand Slam en septembre 2008. Le spectacle de Mathieu LippĂŠ est une invitation Ă la cĂŠlĂŠbration de la beautĂŠ et de la diversitĂŠ, de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ouverture, une invitation Ă le suivre lĂ oĂš le cĹ&#x201C;ur mène. Samedi 1:30pm TENTE DES ATELIERS
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ACTIVITÉS Activities
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´ Don’t miss face painting, fun games and more at the École des Pionniers de Maillardville and Le Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique tent!
´ Visitez la tente de l’École des Pionniers de Maillardville et du Conseil scolaire francophone où vous pourrez dessiner, vous faire maquiller et participer à des jeux pour toute la famille.
´ Begin your festival Sunday with a delicious breakfast, including tasty pancakes served with maple syrup for only $3 (children) or $6 (adults), all served in the Main Stage tent.
´ Débutez votre dimanche avec un délicieux petit déjeuner complet, incluant de savoureuses crêpes nappées de sirop d’érable. Il vous est offert au coût de 3$ par enfant et 6$ par adulte et vous sera servi dans le Grand Chapiteau.
´ There are lots of delicious treats for your eating pleasure on site at the festival! Who can resist tourtière, poutine and maple sugar pie? Sample some delectable maple taffy on snow on offer at the Sugar Shack!
´ Bien entendu, on n’oublie pas les gourmands! Qui pourrait résister à la tourtière, la tarte au sucre ou à de la tire d’érable? Il y a même de la poutine ! ´ Procurez-vous le chapeau officiel du festival à la table des souvenirs.
´ Make a fashion statement! Visit our souvenir table for the official Festival du Bois “signature” headgear.
This year the Francophones Scouts of Maillardville will host a series of competitive and family activities. These interactive activities will test your knowledge and your logging skills. We are looking forward to your visit and the demonstration of your competitive edge… if you dare!
Les Scouts francophones de Maillardville vous proposent cette année une série d’activités familiales et compétitives afin de tester vos connaissances, d’exercer vos talents de bûcherons et aussi de participer à des activités interactives. Nous vous y attendons avec impatience.
Musée Mackin House Museum Enjoy a tour of historic Musée Mackin House Museum (hours of operation during the Festival: Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm). Situated directly opposite the Mackin Park festival site, the Museum captures a slice of life in the early 1900s when Maillardville was first established. Mr. Mackin and his family lived in the house during his time as manager of Fraser Mills. The house has been restored and is full of interesting artifacts from that era. Please call 604-516-6151 to book a tour or drop by Tuesday-Friday 11am - 5pm and Saturday 12pm-4pm. Pendant le festival, visitez le musée Mackin (Samedi et dimanche de 12h à 17h). Situé directement en face du parc Mackin, le musée recrée la vie du début des années 1900, époque de la fondation de Maillardville. L'édifice fut d'abord la maison de M. Mackin et de sa famille, alors qu'il dirigeait la scierie Fraser Mills. Aujourd'hui, il contient d'innombrables objets de cette époque. Pour réserver une visite, appelez au 604-516-6151. Le musée est ouvert du mardi au vendredi, de 11 h à 17 h et le samedi, de 12h à 16h.
SPONSORS Merci!
Festival Funders / Partenaires gouvernementaux
Festival du Bois wishes to thank The Tri-City News for their great support over the last 22 years. Nous tenons à remercier le Tri-City News pour leur support au Festival du Bois depuis 22 ans.
Community Partners / Partenaires communautaires
Sponsors / Commanditaires
Club des pensionnés de Maillardville, Société Place Maillardville Society, Place des Arts, Chevaliers de Colomb de Maillardville, Coquitlam Heritage Society, Dames Catholiques de Notre-Dame de Lourdes, Les Dames de Ste-Anne, Échos du Pacifique, Foyer Maillard, Scouts francophones de Maillardville, Société d’Éducation Gareau, Maillardville Residents’ Association, Safeway on Austin Avenue.
STAFF / ÉQUIPE Johanne Dumas Executive and Artistic Director / directrice générale et artistique France Poliquin Office Administrator / administratrice de bureau Gabriela Dagan Marketing Coordinator / coordonnatrice de marketing Isabelle Gingras Communications Coordinator / coordonnatrice des communications-logistique Peter Gerencher Technical Director / directeur technique Gwen Kallio Publicist / communication John Endo Greenaway Graphic design and website / graphisme et site Internet
Media Sponsors / Partenaires médiatiques
BOARD OF DIRECTORS / CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION Richard Soumis President / président Léo Bruneau Treasurer / trésorier Jeannine Lizée Secretary / secrétaire Gilberte Knapp s Laurette Brennan Rita Bruneau s Jean-Louis Roseberryv
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PEOPLE’S PICK FOR FAVOURITE FILM
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Simply fill out the ballot you receive on your way into the theatre. Tell us how you liked the movie, then deposit that ballot in the entry box on the way out. Votes will be tabulated and our People’s Pick winner will be announced as we wrap up the Festival on Sunday, March 13th. Join us for refreshments after the final film at approximately 9pm in the Galleria. One entry will win a dinner for four to Pasta Polo.
FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE & TICKET INFORMATION Films are just $7 each with your once-annual $5 membership. All films are screened at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody. Info: www.pmfilm.ca / info@pmfilm.ca / check local papers Advance Ticket Sales: Pick up your tickets ahead of time at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive from 1-4pm on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 and throughout Festival hours.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 10 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 7:00 PM
INCENDIES
FORCE OF NATURE
Directed by Denis Villeneuve Drama / 2010 / French with English subtitles / 130 min. / This poignant drama tells the story of mother’s last request that sends two siblings from Canada to the Middle East in search of the father they never knew and the brother they never knew they had. Nominated for an Oscar as this year’s best foreign language film. Also nominated for ten Genie Awards including Best Picture. Some intense scenes.
THE DAVID SUZUKI MOVIE Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson Documentary / 2010 / 93 min. / This engrossing portrait of Canada’s superstar environmentalist weaves a Suzuki lecture, back and forth, with very personal stories and experiences that shaped his life. Winner of a 2010 Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award.
Preceded by the short film EXPOSED directed by Mark Sawers
Preceded by the short film THE GREEN FILM directed by Andrew Williamson
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 9:30 PM
COOKING WITH STELLA
CHLOE Directed by Atom Egoyan Drama, Thriller / 2010 / 96 min. /
Directed by Dilip Mehta Comedy, Drama / 2009 / 104 min. / A diplomatic couple is assigned to the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi. When they arrive they encounter the assigned head of the household and cook who has a lot more than domesticity going on under her roof. TIFF Film Circuit 2010 People’s Choice winner as Best Canadian Film. Preceded by the short film MEATHEAD directed by Russell Bennetta
Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore star as a seemingly successful married couple. But insecurity and suspicion lead to a steamy encounter with a paid professional escort that ends up threatening not only their relationship but also the safety of their family. Explicit sexual scenes. Preceded by the short film VOODOO directed by Mark Ratzlaff
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 9:30 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 7:00 PM
FATHERS AND SONS
GUNLESS Directed by William Phillips Action, Comedy / 2010 / 89 min. /
Directed by Carl Bessai Comedy / 2010 / 88 min. / Film goers to our 2009 Festival might remember Carl Bessai’s Mothers and Daughters. This time the Vancouver director explores four very different sets of father-son relationships. This inventive project has the actors improv-ing almost all of the dialogue with hilarious results. Some explicit content. Preceded by the short film ODE TO A POST-IT NOTE directed by Jeff Chiba Stearns
The Port Moody Canadian Film Festival returns to a Sunday night comedy to wrap things up. In this Western movie spoof, filmed mostly in and around Fort Langley, Paul Gross is “The Montana Kid”, a gunfighter without a fight in a town without a clue. Nominated for two 2010 Genie Awards. Preceded by the short film THE GRAY MATTER directed by Steve Deneault
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Schedule
GRAND CHAPITEAU
MC: Monique Polloni de Radio-Canada 12:00 – 12:45pm Oh My Darling 1:15 – 2:00pm La Famille Léger 2:30 – 3:15pm Bette & Wallet 3:45 – 4:30pm Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs
Sand Northrup Lisa Shepherd and The Jiggers Jean-Pierre Makosso
WORKSHOP TENT
TENTE DES ENFANTS
12:00 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 2:30pm 3:00 – 4:00pm
Sand Northrup Jean-Pierre Makosso Rick the Magician
WORKSHOP TENT 12:00 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 2:30pm 3:00 – 4:00pm
12:30 – 1:15pm 1:45 – 2:30pm 3:00 – 3:45pm
TENTE DES ENFANTS
TENTE DES ATELIERS
ATELIERS AU MUSÉE
Don’t miss Jean-Pierre Makosso & Denis Leclerc and sing-alongs with Richard Stewart, Mayor of the city of Coquitlam. See page 29 for schedule.
Jean-Pierre Makosso Mathieu Lippé La Famille Léger
Ne manquez pas les contes de Jean-Pierre nP Makosso et Denis Leclerc, ainsi que le Maire de Coquitlam, Richard Richard Ri d Stewart. Stew St ew wa Voir page 29 pour tous les détails.
Le site sera fermé de 16h30 à 19h. The site will be closed between 4 :30pm and 7pm.
Festival du Bois is only a 30 minute drive from downtown Vancouver! Take Highway 1 East towards Coquitlam and exit at 40B. Follow Brunette Avenue to King Edward Street. The Festival site is right on this corner at Mackin Park.
Parking Day Parking P1 located at IKEA, 1000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam. Evening Parking after 7pm P2 located in the Canadian Tire lot at the corner of King Edward Street and Seguin Drive.
Ouverture du site : 11 h 00 – samedi (* le site du festival sera fermé de 16 h 30 – 19 h 30), 10 h 00 – dimanche Admission générale : 12$ par jour Étudiants et âge d’or : 8$ par jour Enfants de 5 à 12 ans : 5$ par jour Enfants moins de 5 ans : Gratuit Forfait familial : 30$ par jour (2 adultes et 2 enfants de moins de 12 ans) Vendredi soir: 15$ membre / 20$ non-membre Samedi soir : 25$ membre / 30$ non-membre
Veuillez noter SVP : L’admission aux spectacles du soir n’est pas incluse dans le forfait familial et admission générale. Petit déjeuner : Ajoutez 3$ (enfants) ou 6$ (adultes) pour le petit déjeuner du dimanche. Le prix du petit déjeuner est en sus du prix d’entrée
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Comment se rendre Soyez verts, utilisez les transports en commun: Descendez à la station de skytrain Braid. Prenez l’autobus #156 ou #153 jusqu’à l’intersection de l’avenue Brunette et de la rue King Edward. Le parc Mackin est à l’intersection.
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Si vous devez p prendre votre voiture À seulement 30 minutes de voiture de Vancouver! Prenez l’autoroute # 1 Est (jusqu’à Coquitlam), sortie 40B. Suivez l’avenue Brunette jusqu’à la rue King Edward. Le site du festival se trouve à l’intersection, au Parc Mackin.
Billets en pré-vente : 604-515-7070, www.festivaldubois.ca
Stationnements
La Grande Veillée!
Le Festival du Bois aimerait remercier Canadian Tire & IKEA pour avoir offert leur stationnement pendant le festival.
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A fabulous night of music, dance and revelry!
8pm Carlos Placeres Band ´ 9:30pm Yves Lambert et Le Bébert Orchestra
Service de navette, entre les stationnements et le site : Samedi : de 10 h 30 à 17 h - du stationnement P1 de 19 h à minuit du stationnement P2 Dimanche : de 8 h 30 à 17 h - du stationnement P1
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Festival du Bois would like to thank Canadian Tire & IKEA for offering spaces in their parking lots during the festival.
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Visit Us across from Safeway on Austin Ave.
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CHILDREN’S TENT
Daytime general admission: $12 per day Students & seniors: $8 per day / Children 5-12 years: $5 per day / Children under 5 years: Free Family package: $30 per day (2 adults & 2 children under 12 years) Friday night: $15 members / $20 non-members Saturday night: $25 members / $30 non-members Sunday Breakfast: Add $3 (children), $6 (adults) per person in addition to admission. Please Note: Daytime general admissions and family packages do not include admission to evening performances.
Be green, use public transport: Take the Skytrain to Braid Station, and transfer to Bus #156 or #153 eastbound up Brunette Avenue to King Edward Street. The festival site is on the corner of Brunette & King Edward in Mackin Park.
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MC: Monique Polloni de Radio-Canada 9am – 10am Mass / Messe 10am – 11am Breakfast / Déjeuner 10:30 – 11:00am Les Jammers 11:15 – 12:00pm Jacky Essombe 12:30 – 1:30pm Oh My Darling 2:00 – 2:45pm Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs 3:15 – 4:00pm Festival Finale with Carlos Placeres
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GRAND CHAPITEAU
1046 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
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Samedi, 5 mars
Ouverture du site à 11 h. / The festival site opens at 11:00am.
MAIN TENT
Location: Mackin Park
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Saturday, March 5
Ouverture du site à 10 h / The festival site opens at 10:00am.
The festival site at Mackin Park opens: Saturday, March 5: 11am Site closes between 4:30pm & 7pm, when it reopens for the Saturday night concert. Sunday, March 6: 10am – 4pm
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