newbie... any advice?

[ALang]

Leah at Coral Reef Aquariums is in Penticton, maybe she could help you out on supplies.
As for live rock, someone is always selling off their system, ans blowing LR for about $5/lb, so be patient, and you may have to travel a little far for around your area.
Look in the For Sale Forum on this board, maybe you can find someone selling theirs closer to where you are.
Good luck, and welcome to Canreef!