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The Annual West Coast Classic Invitational Golf Tournament takes place each year and includes several vendors from the automotive aftermarket industry. This annual golf tournament was founded in 1986 as the Sid Vernon Memorial Tournament, sponsored by The Unicorn Pub. In 1988 it was renamed Monk McQueen’s Automotive Invitational Tournament, and in 2011 it assumed its current name. The West Coast Classic Golf Tournament aims to raise money for various BC charities and provides Automotive Industries...

MAPLE RIDGE, BC – The Ed Coates Memorial Foundation was started in February 2014 after Lordco Parts Ltd.’s co-founder Ed Coates suddenly passed away from pancreatic cancer. Ed had deep roots in his own community and held a strong belief in giving back locally in addition to sustaining the automotive industry as a whole. With his spirit in mind, Ed’s wife and children formed the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation with the hopes of creating a...

For 50 years, it has been the VCC’s mission to provide quality education that helps create new opportunities for their students. None of this is possible without the support of dedicated donors. This Spring the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation was able to recognize two students for their achievements. Nancy Nesbitt of VCC states, “Please congratulate yourself for having a positive impact on our learners’ lives. Receiving your financial support is special; but it is truly heartwarming...