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Need cash now? A short-term loan might be the way to go. There are several benefits to taking out a short-term loan from a private lending company versus heading to the bank, says Shameer Dada, President of C.A.I. Financial in Port Moody.

There’s a new player in town when it comes to short-term loans. C.A.I. Financial, Canada’s leading private lending company catering to people without the use of credit, recently moved into Port Moody.

Getting kids out and about for fun with the family can be tough. But it’s even tougher for families with children on the autism spectrum.

Before you can find that perfect outfit that gives you confidence and compliments, you first need to understand your body type and which styles are most flattering for you.

Just how important are the right fashion accessories? We asked fashion expert Nancy Gattey of Port Coquitlam’s Creekside Fashions for some advice. “I really think that accessories are the icing on the cake,” she says.

For many women buying a new pair of jeans can be a daunting shopping experience. There are so many styles and cuts to choose from: mid-rise, low-rise, skinny jeans, slim, straight, bootcut, flares andtrousers.

Creekside Fashions owner Nancy Gattey wants her customers to walk out of her store looking amazing - and feeling even better. “A great outfit can do that,” says Gattey, whose Port Coquitlam store celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

Keeping kids clean is a challenge, but what shouldn’t be challenging is finding them a clean, safe place to play. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy. A messy facility can also be a sign of bigger concerns.

Planning a day at a local attraction such as Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Surrey takes foresight. The unique new bounce park has so much going on, it can be hard to keep track of it all.

Keeping kids clean is a challenge, but what shouldn’t be challenging is finding them a clean, safe place to play. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy. A messy facility can also be a sign of bigger concerns.