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Amnesty International Port Coquitlam Group 176 1431 El Camino Dr Coquitlam, B.C. V3E 3C1 |
464-7706 (after 5 pm) |
Worldwide human rights organization working on behalf of prisoners
of conscience - men, women and children imprisoned for non-violent
expression of their beliefs, religion, ethnic origin, gender,
sexual orientation or politics. Contact: Hazel Postma |
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B.C. Transit Information 13401 - 108 Avenue Surrey, B.C. |
521-0400 | Provides information regarding the regional transit system; Sea Bus, Skytrain, West Coast Express, Buses, Ferries etc. |
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Handi-Dart Western Society for Senior Citizen Street Services 102 - 317 Columbia Street New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3V6 |
524-3655 | Custom transit for elderly and disabled persons not able to use the public transportation system. At least three days notice is required. One and two zone fares cost $1.35. Three or more zones are 65 cents more per zone, to a maximum of $2.65. Available 7 days a week with limited service on Saturday and Sundays. Office hours are: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays - no office hours week-ends and holidays. |
| House / Pet Sitting | 933-6806 | The Senior's Information Line has a small list of reliable senior's who will house sit and / or pet sit while the owners are away. For more details, contact Seniors Information line at 933-9806 and leave a message |
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Taxi Savers c/o Handi-Dart Service (see above) |
524-3655 | Available to Handi-Dart clients and must be purchased through Handi-Dart. Booklet provides coupons for taxi service $40.00 value for $20.00. |
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MADD (Mothers Against Drinking Drivers) 820A - 12th Street New Westminster, B.C. V3M 4K3 |
524-0722 | Offers support and services to the victims of drinking drivers. Committed to reducing the number of deaths and injuries caused by drinking drivers and injuries caused by drinking drivers by drunk driving. Presents school and graduation programs. Works with the criminal justice system to reduce incidence of repeat offenders. |
| Personal Alternative Funeral Services | 525-6622 | Serving the entire Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley; is locally owned and operated and offers significantly lower costs. Arrangements are made in your home for your convenience and comfort. Burials range from simple cremation with no service to full funeral with burial. On site crematorium. No surprises, no pressure. |
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Rogers Cable 4: Television Office: Vancouver / Burnaby / Richmond / Coquitlam / Valley Community Channel 4 |
941-8655 Fax: 930-3413 |
7 lines - 32 characters per line including spaces and punctuation.
Must include your name and phone #. Closed Caption Receiver: $25.00 deposit; 1 per household; call first to make sure they have one. This device provides visual titles on the TV set for the hard of hearing. |
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SHARE Family & Community Services 200 25 King Edward Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 458 |
540-9161 Fax: 540-2290 |
Share is a non-profit community-based organization which provides leadership in a wide range of programs in response to the wide range of programs in response to the social needs of the residents in the Tri-City and neighbouring communities. |
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Superhost Program Chamber of Commerce #3 -1180 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 7L2 |
464-2716 |
Comprehensive community-based program that helps people to
help people. Provides a framework for improving the quality of
service and hospitality offered to visitors to the community.
Focus on developing communication skills and strengthening interpersonal
skills. Contact: Angela Broughton |
| Welcome Wagon | 685-9010 |
Free greeting service for newcomers, brides-to-be, mothers-to-be
and new mothers; businesses and people approaching retirement.
Provides local community and business information. Contacts: Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody. |
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