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Pot shop sparked by federal Liberals City bylaws closes new store, others stay open

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

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ith the election of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and his promise to legalize marijuana, more storefronts dealing in ‘B.C. Bud’ could open.

One already has in downtown Maple Ridge since the election, and been forced to close its doors – at least temporarily.

“Pass-me-a J. Trudeau,” is what Paul Hallelujah calls the new prime minister, and the man he considers his hope of having a legal marijuana business in Maple Ridge.

Hallelujah opened Weeds Glass and Gifts at 11771 – 225th Avenue, beside Sink the Ink tattoo shop.

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Paul Hallelujah opened Weeds Glass and Gifts after the federal election, but has been told he needs a business license.

Housing homeless team effort Neighbourhood dealing with new shelter

Maple Ridge Facebook group, has wanted to tour the 40-bed shelter on Lougheed Highway since it opened Oct. 1. He may get that chance next week, after the shelter’s operators, Rain City Housing, agreed to meet him on Wednesday.

He’s not sure if he’ll be allowed inside, but says that “at least a member of the public should be able to see what’s going in there because we’ve [only] been taking pictures of the outside.”

Kelso said his grandmother lives

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in nearby on 222nd Street and that she’s now afraid to go out because she might be approached by panhandlers.

While the Cliff Avenue area behind the Salvation Army has improved with the clearing of the camp, the area around his grandmother’s place has declined, Kelso added. He wants to see how the shelter is running so he can report back to the 3,000 members of the Facebook group.

He has a list of questions about

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That’s a provincial issue, he’s been told.

He’s got more questions like that and is worried that when the shelter closes at the end of March, the residents will end up back on the streets.

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Gordon Muth, who owns Muth and Sons, at Lougheed Highway and 240th Street in east Maple Ridge, has sold the 70-year-old business and is retiring in the new year.

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here was a time when forestry and fishing dominated the Fraser River in Maple Ridge, and businesses along it serviced them. Time passes, though, and the economy and landscape change.

And as of Jan. 1, a landmark in Albion, east Maple Ridge, will disappear as the property on which R. Muth and Sons has occupied for 70 years has been sold.

“It’s always been a machine shop from way back,” said Gordon Muth, who took over the business 30 years ago from his father and uncle, Fred and Walter Muth, who opened the business in 1945.

The two started the business after their dad, Ralph, bought 13 acres at the corner of Lougheed Highway and 240th Street the year before.

Gordon recalls the business beginning with a focus on welding and machining, servicing the saw-

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The families that own Bruce’s Country Market and Muth and Sons have been linked since the 1940s. mills in the area. Repairing water pumps for the residents who live on acreages was another aspect.

But both of those faded as municipal water lines extended farther east and larger retailers undercut prices on such pumps.

In recent years, the business has focused on selling and servicing lawn mowers and landscaping machinery, trimmers and brush cutters, chain saws and small engine repairs.

But in the new year, the business will change hands and Gordon en-

ter retirement, at age 66.

“That will be a change in lifestyle, that’s for sure,” said Gordon.

The purchasers of the property, about a third of an acre, is the McEachern family, who runs Bruce’s Country Market next door.

Gordon said he didn’t know what the buyer’s plans for the property are.

The two families were united when Ralph’s daughter, Elnora Muth, married Bruce McEachern.

The couple founded the store that bears Bruce’s name in 1948.

The McEachern family has fished commercially for more than four generations, and Elnora’s name still graces a boat that sits on Bruce’s parking lot, greeting customers.

The market opened in a new building in 1996.

Maple Ridge Museum executivedirector Val Patenaude was happy the Muth property will stay with the family.

“The building is important not for what it is, but what it represents,” she said.

“It’s more that the two families

have been there since the 1940s, cemented by marriage.”

The sale will create another casualty from days gone by. Bill’s Auto Repairs has been subleasing space from Muth for more than 40 years and will close next month as Bill MacLean, 75, also retires.

That means auto tech Andrew Dondo won’t have a job.

“It’s been a going concern now for 40 years. It’s hard not to get emotional about it,” Dondo said.

“The deal that was 20 years in the making is taking place.”

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Dutch court drops charges

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Carol Todd has been reassured by Crown counsel that the province will pursue its court case against the Dutch man accused of sexually exploiting and blackmailing her late daughter, Amanda Todd.

Carol Todd received numerous emails after Dutch authorities dropped international child pornography

charges against Aydin Coban. People were upset that he might never have to answer for his alleged crimes against Amanda.

“Not only has Amanda affected me, she has affected tons and tons of people – and not only in Canada, but around the world,” her mother said.

But Todd has been told that after Coban’s trial in the Netherlands, the B.C. Crown Counsel’s service will want to put him on trial here.

Todd would prefer that.

“I would like to see him on Canadian soil,” she said. “I feel safer on

my own soil.”

Coban is accused of sexually exploiting and blackmailing Amanda Todd, who killed herself in 2012 following years of torment online.

The 35-year-old man is facing five charges in Canada, including extortion, Internet luring, criminal harassment, as well as possession and distribution of child pornography.

Dutch police arrested him in January on different allegations, involving victims in the Netherlands.

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Todd case in December 2010, when sexually explicit images of the teen, just 13 at the time, began circulating online.

In September 2012, a month before she took her own life, Amanda Todd posted a heartwrenching video to YouTube detailing years of years of torment she endured as the target of bullies online and at school. On handwritten pages, she described being asked to flash her breasts online and how that one indiscretion spiraled out of control. She wrote that her blackmailer sent the

screen shot to her classmates, and continued to extort her even when she switched schools.

Her video went viral, and fueled a global conversation about online bullying.

Todd lived in Port Coquitlam at the time of her death, but previously attended schools in Maple Ridge, where some bullying occurred.

She was at Westview secondary for half of Grade 8 and the beginning of Grade 9, then attended at Maple Ridge secondary for two months. In total, she attended schools in Maple

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man is also accused of extorting men in a similar way for money.

Neil Mackenzie, spokesperson for the B.C. Criminal Justice Branch, confirmed “the branch still continues to pursue charges here.”

That will involved an extradition order for the accused, and that process is dealt with by the federal government.

Todd said the case against Coban is groundbreaking, and that a “smoking gun” is hard for investigators to find in this kind of case.

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Home delivery Word that Canada Post is halting installation of community mailboxes across the country will surely make many happy.

Opposed by both the union representing postal workers and residents who prize doorto-door delivery, the Crown corporation’s efforts to move towards community boxes was always going to be a tough sell.

The conversion program was made more difficult by Canada Post itself, given evidence of widespread theft from the boxes.

While mail delivery is hardly the most important service provided by the federal government and the agencies and corporations under its control, the fact that both the Liberals and the NDP thought it politically advantageous to halt the installation of community mailboxes speaks to the failure of Canada Post to sell its initiative to the public it serves.

Which is not to say that initiative is without merit.

Indeed, it’s hard to argue that mail delivery has not decreased in importance since the rise of the internet.

The amount of mail has been shrinking for years and will only drop more in years to come.

Furthermore, many people already receive mail in community boxes in townhouses and apartments.

It’s hardly ridiculous for Canada Post to consider ways to reduce costs – even if it means service will not be the same as 50 years ago, when postal delivery played a much larger role in Canadians’ day-to-day lives.

The incoming Liberal government will be expected to keep its promise to protect home delivery. But that shouldn’t entail a blank cheque for a service in need of modernization.

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Exercising their right to vote “When a person has no permanent residence, the person’s temporary quarters at registration time are considered to be the place where the person is ordinarily resident.”

– Elections Canada 2015.

Along the Fraser veryone who votes in federal Jack Emberly elections must show ID and proof of residence. That was easier for the homeless in 2015.

According to Elections Canada rules, “temporary” residences include soup kitchens, hostels, and shelters. They may also include the greenbelt behind your house, a bush along Dewdney Trunk Road or Lougheed Highway, remote forests east of 232nd Street, and perhaps – from now on – city parks.

On Oct. 21, the courts ruled that Abbotsford’s policy of moving the homeless out of parks – temporary residence for many – is unconstitutional. Expect heated discussion at council meetings about that and the role of bylaw officers.

As the Ridge Meadows Community Relations Officer for the Homeless, I provided “information and assistance” to help this “target group” vote. At times, I’d be frustrated. Later, I’d discover problems I faced were

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A central aim of the CRO is to ensure the homeless had access to a Letter of Confirmation of Residence, a form they could use as voter ID. I made a list of agencies with homeless clients who could distribute them – Rain City Shelter, Alouette Home Start Society, and the city’s outreach team working to transition homeless from Cliff Avenue. I talked to administrators, and other likely service providers – nurses, addiction counselors, some at their work place, others at events during Homeless Week, Oct. 11-17 – an art show at the ACT, wellness fair at the Caring Place, food trucks set up for them.

Step 2 was to explain my role. Not one received information about the position, the Letter of Confirmation of Residence, or what was expected of them, even though a CRO survey in 2011 noted “engaging with stakeholders, getting them to obtain approvals from their organizations, and nurturing key relationships is a time-consuming process.”

The time allotted was too short, CROs observed. For community outreach to be effective,” they noted, “many activities need to be undertaken before an election is called.”

CROs called for “year-round education programs about elections in Canada.”

Time was something Elections Canada could have extended. CROs go into action when writs are dropped – 36 days before voting. This year, the election was called 78 days early. Yet, CROs weren’t mobilized until the 36-day mark. Why? In 2011, CROs

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said the shorter timeline prevents “engaging with stakeholders” – community outreach workers. The survey noted, “Getting them to obtain approvals from their organizations and nurturing key relationships is a timeconsuming process.

Despite time restraints, some things worked well for me. Many homeless take advantage of dinners at the Caring Place and Golden Ears United Church. Staff at both places are known and trusted by their regular clients. They introduced me, and encouraged guests to sign letters and use them at voting day. Many did so.

Improving collaboration with stakeholders could benefit provinces and municipalities in their elections. CROs in 2011 recommended a review and follow up changes.

Results shared with cities and provinces could improve collaboration within levels of government, and avoid misunderstandings by stakeholders.

At one shelter, one who assumed I was connected to the Green Party refused to have anything to do with the Letters of Confirmation. I was told to leave the premises. Nothing I said made a difference. That situation was finally fixed, but time was lost.

As a CRO, next time I’d enlist the help of some homeless I met. They know the target group best – especially the invisible half of the population no one wants, who camp in bushes and parks.

They also have a right to exercise their vote in an inclusive society.

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Editor, The News: Re: Ridge bails on recreation deal (The News, Oct. 22).

On the whole, I am glad that the reason for doing this was to look after us, the people who have elected them to represent us.

As I continued to read on, I was upset to read what Coun. Tyler Shymkiw had to say that he did not like the open discussion of individual staff salaries.

This is part of the problem with any level of government.

When running for election, they want government to be open regarding on how my hard-earned tax dollars are spent, but quickly change their opinion once elected.

So much for open access to information on how my money is spent.

John O’Laughlin Maple Ridge

Editor, The News: Re: ‘It’s about a woman’s choice’ (Letters, Oct. 20).

Rarely has a garment stimulated such conversation at all levels of society, from the man on the street to the prime minister, to the Supreme Court, to political candidates, and news correspondents.

This single article of clothing has been debated much more so than it should.

The first and biggest misconception is of its origins. There is no scholarly Islamic evidence of it being a requirement for Muslim women. It is simply a cultural trend that has survived longer than it should.

In Islam, the stipulations for women’s attire are that it be modest, not revealing, not form fitting, and that it covers the body from the ankles up and out to the wrists and the hair.

That’s it. That’s all that the Quran and Sunna (teachings and practices of the Prophet Mohamed) stipulate.

The face covering is a garment that was worn by women in the Arabian Peninsula long before the revelation of Islam.

The face cover served to protect the women’s faces from the sun; fair skin was and is considered to be a

sign of status and wealth.

Living in the desert in the 600s with sand being blown in one’s face, even the men resorted to face covering by wrapping their head dress around to protect their skin from the sand, sun, and heat of the desert.

Once Islam was introduced into the culture and Muslims began traveling to and interacting with other cultures under the banner of Islam, the face cover became more and more associated with the religion Islam and less so with Arabian culture. This simple misconception is the reason why the Taliban imposed the burqa on Afghani women during their rule, and why we considered this garment while voting for the next prime minister of Canada.

Knowing the origins of the niqab then allows one to have a better understanding of the issue at hand today with the elections. Various culturally-inspired garments exist in Canadian society today, for example the Scottish kilt.

The two occasions that are at issue are the citizenship swearing-in ceremony and in a government workplace.

The citizenship swearing-in ceremony is when one pledges allegiance

to a new country, a country in which they have resided for a number of years, a country to which one has willingly applied for citizenship and demonstrated the requirements set by the government of that country.

In Canada, being a democracy, the government is representative of the society. Therefore, by one having a successful application for Canadian citizenship, one is not simply meeting the requirements set out by a government, but meeting requirements set out by society.

Canadian society is by far one of the better societies in the developed world. It is a mosaic of various cultures coming together to create what is defined today as Canadian.

Such a definition is dynamic and will undoubtedly change and adapt as per social trends.

At a ceremony when one is meant to demonstrate their Canadianness (if there’s such a term), one ought to take the opportunity to truly embrace Canada whole-heartedly.

Much as would not be socially acceptable for one to participate in a citizenship swearing-in ceremony wearing the flag of another country, the niqab is an affront to Canadian culture and society.

The second occasion of a government workplace is also no place for cultural expression that is not part of Canada, let alone one society itself frowns upon.

The reasons for this are that women and men are viewed by Canadian society to be equal, and one would not feel comfortable dealing with a male government employee whose face is covered. Not to mention that almost all workplaces have a professional dress code that one must adhere to. Professional dress codes do not allow short shorts to be worn at the workplace.

Face covering should also not be allowed.

Some will argue that a Sikh turban is equivalent to a niqab and if one is allowed, so should the other.

It is absolutely not as the Sikh turban, which is part of the religion, whereas the niqab is strictly part of a culture.

Head covers are embraced by numerous religions; the pope wears a head cover, as do nuns, orthodox Jewish men and women, Sikhs, Muslims, and almost anyone who is religious. None cover the face.

Ahmed Yousef Maple Ridge

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Pitt Meadows director of financial services Mark Roberts told city council it will have to approve a 3.45 per cent tax increase for 2016 or cut services.

Of that increase, 0.55 per cent is needed to introduce the Environmental Stewardship Service.

The total proposed tax increase equates to about $61 for the average assessed single family home.

“What a difference a

year makes. I’m not hearing anybody on council say we must have a zero,” Coun. Tracy Miyashita said at the meeting on Tuesday.

But, she added, council “could probably do better” than the proposed increased.

Several other councillors indicated they will be examining the proposed budget for places to cut.

Miyashita said council should wait on hiring an environmental services officer, then it would be starting with a 2.9 per

cent increase.

Mayor John Becker said the environmental services position was considered urgent due to issues facing the city.

“I did pick that hill to die on,” he said, “and it remains a priority of council.”

He clarified council could still remove or reduce that commitment from the budget, if necessary.

Coun. David Murray is looking forward to potential shared services with other municipali-

Maple Ridge recreation groups or clubs or amateur athletes, swimmers, hockey or soccer players won’t see any increase in fees for the next year, council decided Tuesday.

Council had considered a staff report suggesting a few targeted increases in certain areas, leaving most of the admission fees untouched, but decided against any change whatsoever, leaving the entire existing fees structure as is.

The decision is contrary to that reported Wednesday.

Mayor Nicole Read explained later that council will keep the rates in place at least until Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge complete the separation of their

parks and leisure services partnership a year from now.

Maple Ridge announced Oct. 20 it was ending the agreement in which the two cities partnered in providing parks and leisure services.

A report from a consultant found that Pitt Meadows was benefitting more from the deal than Maple Ridge, saving about $200,000 a year.

Coun. Tyler Shymkiw said in a Facebook post that the recreation fee increases were voted down unanimously.

“Over the next year we [Maple Ridge council] will be working through the separation as well the post-agreement structure. The direction given staff last night was that we would not revisit fee increases during this time,” Shymkiw said.

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sis, it will be difficult to achieve what we have achieved the last past couple of years without affecting something of significance,” Roberts said.

He said city departments have experienced multi-year budget cuts and cannot sustain further budget cuts without impacting service levels.

His presentation showed that for total residential charges of taxes and utilities, Pitt Meadows has the second rate of all communities in Metro Vancouver, at $2,854.

The lowest is Langley City at $2,824, and the highest West Vancouver at $5,358. Maple Ridge sits at $3,055, which is also 7th lowest out of the 17 communities in the region.

The budget will be adopted on March 1. The process will include five opportunities for public input between now and then.

ows, helping the city achieve a budget surplus.

The water utility got a $368,000 surplus, driven mostly by increased revenues from Pitt Meadows farmers requiring more irrigation for their crops.

Similarly, the city’s sewer utility has a $34,000 surplus, reflecting increased revenue from “industrial properties experiencing increased volumes linked to higher water consumption.”

The general fund is running at a $130,000 surplus.

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“We could have significant savings in our budget next year,” The city has recently had parks and recreation services and tourism services agreements with Maple Ridge cancelled.

Roberts told council that due to costs from service delivery partners, including the RCMP, Fraser Valley Regional Library and parks and leisure, there is little discretionary spending.

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Legal landscape evolving Pot from front

Getting ahead of the competition, he and his wife Aamra were setting up on election day.

Two days later, a city bylaws officer came by and told them they could not operate without a business license.

Now he’s waiting for a meeting with Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read, and signing up patients for his medicinal marijuana products through his registered non-profit society.

On Wednesday, Weeds received a $200 fine from the city bylaws department for having an “Open� sign on display.

Hallelujah is currently hoping to operate under the same model as the compassion clubs of Vancouver – and that of the Taggs Dispensary in Haney, and the new Hammond Compassion Society.

Hallelujah will only be selling marijuana products to people who have a prescription from a doctor, or a diagnosed condition that Weeds recognizes as having symptoms treatable with marijuana.

Recreational marijuana sales should be a next step, he said, with legalization.

Most of his products will be edible – cookies, cake, gum and ice cream. He will be selling bongs and pipes, but says the trend is toward more healthy delivery systems.

Hallelujah says if marijuana is going to be legalized, then governments should get on with it. He has bought marijuana on the street, got a very different high than he expected, then later learned that it was laced with methamphetamine. “We want oversight – we want it to be safe and affordable.�

An increasing number of pot products are coming out, and he’s looking at Medchew and other gum brands as one of the newest.

His business partner is Vancouver-based Don Briere, who owns 21 stores that sell glassware and pot products under the names

Weeds and Mary Jane’s.

His stores offer bongs, vaporizers and the Trailer Park Boys board game. A national paper called Briere “The Tim Hortons of Cannabis.�

Briere said he expects to open 30 new stores in the coming months. “Things are really, really good,� he said. “We won the election.�

He is getting four or five calls per day from people who want to partner with him on a store, he said.

There are more than 100 shops that deal in pot in Vancouver, and he’s setting his sights on Ontario, Toronto in particular. “It’s really green grass out there,� he said.

Based on the experiences in Washington State and Colorado – two U.S. States that have legalized marijuana – he expects complete legalization in Canada in 18 months. “We’re going full steam ahead,� he said. “We want 100 per cent of the people to be able to access legal marijuana if they want to.�

Briere asserts that enforcement of marijuana prohibition laws are “a misuse of resources. “If you support prohibition, then you support organized crime,� he said.

But for the moment, there is no business licence for his store in Maple Ridge.

Taggs has operated out of a residence on 224th Street since December 2009.

Read said its business has been “largely uneventful,� and she considers any enforcement action against Taggs to come under RCMP jurisdiction. But the city will have to ask how many medicinal marijuana outlets Maple Ridge can have, now that there are three operations. “If these are proliferating, we have to respond to that,� said Read.

The RCMP has told Hallelujah they will not turn a blind eye. “The Ridge Meadows RCMP continue to be concerned with all of the businesses in Maple Ridge

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Fluegel outlined for Hallelujah the ways a person can legally possess or sell medical marijuana, and added: “I am confident you understand that we will continue to enforce the laws of this country and as such we will continue our education, enforcement and public outreach activities in regards to marijuana and other illicit drugs. We are committed to investigating and supporting prosecutions against persons who commit drug trafficking offences.�

Compassion clubs have practiced a form a civil disobedience, and when operators are charged criminally have defended themselves using the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In June, Vancouver Island man Owen Smith was acquitted of charges of trafficking, for baking cannabis-laced cookies for compassion clubs, based on a Charter of Rights argument. “It’s highly litigated. These are constitutional issues for many people,� said Fleugel.

So any case must withstand the scrutiny of the country’s highest courts. That means these investigations typically demand seasoned officers and a lot of police resources, he said.

He noted Vancouver Police have taken an approach where they only bust compassion clubs where they have been found to sell to minors, or where the profits are known to be funneled to organized crime.

All of that said, Fleugel said the RCMP are clear – there is presently no place for dispensaries to operate inside the law.

Read is hoping for direction, in the near future, from the federal government. She is scheduled to meet with the newest storefront marijuana dispensary operators on Nov. 10.

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Maple Ridge This Month NOVEMBER 2015 INFORMED: Let’s Have a Safe and Fun Halloween Some Great Advice from the Canadian Red Cross

Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

On Saturday our streets will be filled with superheroes, princesses, Jedi knights and some ghosts and goblins. You will also see RCMP officers, RCMP auxiliary officers, Citizens on Patrol, Maple Ridge firefighters and a whole bunch of great parents escorting their kids. Halloween, especially for the little ones, is an enormously fun time and together we can help make this a special and safe night for all.

Here are some of the great tips that the Red Cross shared on their website to help ensure the safety of our children; • Costumes should be light-coloured and flame resistant with reflective strips so that children are more easily seen at night. Remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards and brooms too! Costumes should be short enough to avoid tripping.

• Remind children to keep away from open fires and candles.

Costumes can be extremely flammable.

• Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover the eyes.

• Explain to children that calls should be made along one side of the street first and then the other, and that it’s best to cross the street only at intersections or crosswalks.

• Remind children to look both ways before crossing the street and to check for cars, trucks and low-flying brooms.

• Provide yourself or the children with a flashlight to see better and to be better seen.

• Trick or Treaters should travel in groups of four or five. Young children should be accompanied by an adult.

• Visit homes that have the porch light on.

• Remind children not to eat their treats and goodies until they are examined by an adult at home. And candy should not be eaten if the package is already opened. Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.

• Set agreed-to boundaries with your children. Explain the importance of staying within them and arriving home on time.

Please note: Fireworks are illegal. In the last couple of years our firefighters have responded to calls where the careless handling of fireworks has resulted in very serious fires. If you want to see fireworks, plan to attend the community fireworks display on Friday evening at the Albion Fairgrounds.

One final comment. Halloween can be very stressful on your pets. All the little (and big) people coming to the door and walking around the neighbourhood can put some animals in a lot of stress. It is made worst by illegal fireworks going off over the weekend. Pet owners need to ensure that their cats and dogs are inside and safe on Saturday night.

Let’s all be responsible neighbours and make sure that Halloween is a fun and safe night in Maple Ridge.

INVOLVED: A Maple Ridge Halloween Tradition Community Fireworks Display at Albion Fairgrounds On Friday, October 30 the Maple Ridge Fire Department will host the annual fireworks display at the Albion Fairgrounds.

This year the event is sponsored by two amazing community partners; the kind folks at Marv Jones Honda and the Lions Club of Maple Ridge.

The show starts at 7:15 pm sharp but you need to get out and get your viewing location early so you don’t miss a thing.

On Friday, October 30 the ‘Ghost Ridge’ Haunted House will

run for the final night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The 2015 theme is ‘Cirque de la Lune.’ The actors who will be performing at Ghost Ridge are ready to scare you witless, all while raising funds for local charities.

The Albion Fairgrounds are located at 23448 105 Ave., Maple Ridge. For more information go to ghostridge. ca or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/ghostridge.

We salute these wonderful volunteers who are maintaining this ‘spook-tacular’ tradition.

INFORMED: The Market is Going Under Cover A Partnership with Grow & Gather Keeps Shoppers Dry We’ve had a great year for weather for the Saturday Haney Farmers Market, but the fall rains have come, so the Market is heading for cover!

For the next three weeks the market will be located at Grow & Gather (formerly Trice Farms) located at 24565 Dewdney Trunk Road. Please note that the hours change as well. The market will now operate from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

This Saturday, October 31 is the annual Halloween extravaganza where you win a prize just for dressing up. The youngsters are also welcome to paint a pumpkin as part of the daily activities.

INFORMED: November 2015 Council Meeting Schedule

On November 7 there will be celebrity cooking demonstrations at 10:00 am, Noon and 2:00 pm with the ‘Kitchenettes’ assisting the local chefs. You can attend these sessions for $10 or all three for only $25. It’s always great to sample the creations of these talented chefs.

Monday, November 2 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, November 10 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Monday, November 16 10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, November 17 7:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Tuesday, November 24 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page.

Workshop at a Glance Subscribe to the ‘Workshop at a Glance’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Notify Me’ and sign up today.

Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing, Workshop, or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page. In addition, Council Meetings, Workshops, and Committee of the Whole are now broadcast on the internet via live streaming using the same technology used for our live budget Q&A sessions. For more information about the live stream go to the ‘Council Meetings’ page at mapleridge.ca.

INFORMED: Watch for Paving 128 Ave. Four Lanes Expansion Just a reminder that the four lane expansion of 128 Avenue is reaching a critical milestone where paving will start to take place on the south side of the project area.

Every effort will be made to minimize impacts to rush hour traffic during the work, and the goal is to pave two lanes on the south side of the project and divert the traffic to these new lanes while the work on the north lanes of the project proceed. Keep an eye out for notices of when that diversion will happen.

Sign up for direct notifications to your email or smart phone using the ‘Notify Me’ section found at mapleridge.ca. We post all major and minor projects on our site to help you plan your commute.

Thank you for your patience during this project. Stay alert and follow the construction zone speed limits and the instructions of the flaggers.

That final market on November 14 is a great chance to pick up some great Christmas gifts including amazing baking, chutney, mincemeat, canned fruit and other holiday treats.

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One of the best gifts you can give is a 2016 membership to the Haney Farmers Market – it’s a gift that will last a year. For more information on the weekly vendors and special activities at the market go to haneyfarmersmarket.org.

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Halloween weekend starts with a bang on Friday, Oct. 30 with the annual community fireworks display taking place at the Albion Fairgrounds at 7:15 p.m.

The event is being put on by the Maple Ridge Fire Department, with the help of Marv Jones Honda and the Maple Ridge Lions Club, and will serve as a food drive

for the Friends in Need Food Bank. The event will go off rain or shine.

The Maple Ridge Lions Club will also be on hand hosting Halloween Land for smaller children not old enough to take part in Ghost Ridge, also at the fairgrounds.

The Lions Club will have a concession stand open.

Ghost Ridge will wrap its annual haunting of the Albion Fairgrounds on Oct. 30, from 6-9 p.m.

The 9,000-square-foot barn is transformed into a maze, with this year’s

theme titled “Cirque de la Lune.� It’s based on the book Night Circus and tells what happens between circus people from dusk til dawn.

Inside the old dairy barns on the Albion Fairgrounds, volunteers have created sets depicting a circus freak show, a fortune teller, acrobats and mental asylum – all the things old circuses used to bring to town.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Maple Ridge Backyard Burning “Backyard Fire” is an outdoor fire where garden refuse, such as leaves and small branches indigenous to the property, are burned for the purpose of disposal, due to garden clean-up or damage from high winds.

Before you burn, please consider the Brush Chipping Program.

For more information call the Ridge Meadows Recycling at 604-463-5545 or visit www.rmrecycling.org.

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If you do choose to burn, the following guidelines apply: • The urban areas of Maple Ridge are completely closed to any type of burning.

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• The rural areas of Maple Ridge may burn dry garden refuse during daylight hours from October 15 to November 15 with a permit if the fire can be located a minimum of 15 metres from structures and property lines.

Contraband or counterfeit cigarettes that avoid government taxes and are often sold to teens are much more readily available in B.C. than Alberta, according to a new study.

Illegal smokes made up 15 per cent of the discarded butts sampled at sites across B.C., including schools and hospitals, compared to 10 per cent in Alberta.

The survey was commissioned by the Western Convenience Stores Association, which wants the province to crack down on the illegal sales.

WCSA president Andrew Klukas admits his members have a motive

• Permits may be revoked and fines issued by the Fire Department at any time for non-compliance.

• Permits are $25.00 available from the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Hall #1 (Cash only) or the Municipal Hall, Tax Department.

To determine if you live in the rural area and are eligible for a burning permit, contact the Fire Department during the following business hours.

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm 604-463-5880 Visit www.fire.mapleridge.ca for the rules & regulations of a fire permit.

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“To see this going on across the street from us, to see these products being sold without tax to kids, without any age testing or any controls, is extremely frustrating,” Klukas said.

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The association argues high taxes and other government regulations have encouraged the underground tobacco business, where consumers can get cigarettes on the cheap.

“A lot of people are using these products and they simply don’t understand it’s not victimless,” Klukas said.

Besides the estimated $120 million a year in lost government tax revenue, he said the trade helps fuel organized crime in B.C. and across the country.

Most of the unauthorized smokes sold in B.C. are produced on aboriginal reserves in Quebec or Ontario and are smuggled across the country, Klukas said.

He said B.C. could follow other provinces and let municipal police forces keep the proceeds of crime, giving them a financial incentive to tackle smuggled smokes.

Klukas also argues the province’s finance ministry doesn’t have enough staff pursuing fraud investigations.

“Get some more boots on the ground and it will pay for itself,” he suggested.

The top 10 B.C. cities with the highest rates of illicit cigarettes found were: Vancouver at 28.7 per cent; Richmond at 21.2 per cent; Terrace at 19.8 per cent; Surrey at 17.6 per cent; Prince George and Prince Rupert, both at 14 per cent; Langford at 13.1 per cent; Chilliwack at 13 per cent; Kamloops at 12.2 per cent; Victoria at 11.6 per cent; and Port Coquitlam at 11.1 per cent.

Klukas said the WCSA is not lobbying government to reduce tobacco taxes, but argues they can’t be increased without first getting control of the problem.

Finance ministry spokesman Jamie Edwardsen said B.C. will be requiring all legal cigarettes be sold with a new Health Canada stamp that makes them easier to distinguish from unauthorized ones.

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TAX EXEMPTION NOTICE Proposed Tax Exemption Notice for 22309, 22319 and 22331 St. Anne Avenue Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012 Notice is given under Section 227 of the Community Charter that the Council of the City of Maple Ridge intends to consider a bylaw to exempt the properties upon which the building known as the “Turnock Residence” is situated, from property taxation for a term of five (5) years.

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To exempt the Turnock Residence on the above-noted properties from taxation under Section 225 of the Community Charter. The proposed tax exemption would be for a five (5) year period.

Reason:

The proposed tax exemption is being considered with a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and City Heritage Designation that will protect the heritage character of the building known as the Turnock Residence and the land on which it is located, in perpetuity. The Turnock Residence has been identified by the City as a site containing significant heritage value to the community.

Estimate:

The amount of taxes that would be imposed on the properties if they were not exempt is estimated to be: $4,424.45 for the year 2016 in which the proposed exemption is to take effect, $4,557.18 in 2017, $4,693.89 in 2018, $4,834.71 in 2019 and $4,979.75 in 2020.

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‘Hold providers accountable’ Shelter from front

“But I don’t see how you can house them when they’re spending money on drugs because they won’t be able to pay their rents. You have to rehabilitate them first.”

Lisa Sullivan, a Cliff Avenue homeowner has similar concerns.

At first, she was worried about what would happen to neighbourhoods where formerly homeless people were being located.

“I don’t want them to go through what we went through.”

But after learning that people will be supported and connected with services, some of her worries were eased.

“I needed to hear that.”

Still, with a background in social services, Sullivan has her doubts about the current Housing First approach, in which people are found homes first, to get them off the street, followed by support and treatment.

Instead, she says the issue of substance abuse should be treated first.

“They’ll just fall in and out of addiction.

“Hopefully, somebody will hold the service providers accountable.”

Social planning coordinator Shawn Matthewson said there’s nothing new about the way people are being housed in Maple Ridge.

“There are a lot of models for this in terms of Housing First.”

Rain City Housing has

placed many people into housing through its operations in other cities, Matthewson said.

“There’s a team approach to working with people to maintain housing and working to ensure there’s adequate support services and that the neighbourhoods are adequately supported in terms of their needs.

“The outreach workers will be supporting individuals to maintain their housing and to fit in with community values.”

Fraser Health, B.C. Housing, Alouette Addiction Services and Alouette Home Start Society, among others, are all coordinating their services while three street outreach workers from the city’s homelessness initiative, two from Alouette Home Start Society, and one from Canadian Mental Health, will keep close tabs through regular visits to the newly housed.

The help involves everything from getting people to the food bank so they can get some groceries, connecting them with counselling or services, or seeing a doctor.

The first step, though, is getting people off the street.

Once inside the shelter, people can get two hot meals a day, showers and laundry and can stay indoors 24 hours a day, eliminating the daily lineups.

“Research and common sense has shown, it’s

much easier for people to access services [and help themselves] when they’ve slept well, when they’re well fed, when they’re feeling safer.

“They make different choices than when they’re out on the street and not sleeping well, not eating well, feeling a lot of stress from having to stay up all night.”

Matthewson’s not worried about another homeless camp sprouting in the spring, once the weather improves.

“I think we’re on the way to supporting folks to getting to where they need to go.

“Homelessness is a 2,000-year-old problem.

It’s not an easy situation to address. But I think we’ve made huge inroads.”

She added that a longer-term approach is needed, such as the city’s recently completed Housing Action Plan, which looks at a range of options at maintaining housing. Council has yet to approve any particular measures from that.

Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read said formerly homeless people are already in homes throughout the community.

“We housed somewhere around 50 and in the later days of the camp, we were still housing people straight off the street into housing.”

A few people went into Alouette Heights and some have been placed

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in single suites around the community. For example, four older men were put into one house.

“They’re doing very well actually, with outreach support beneath them,” Read said.

“Our outreach has put a lot of effort into building relationships with landlords and getting people connected to housing.”

She said the combination of rental supplements from B.C. Housing, that is topping up rental payments to landlords so people can afford to stay there, and the outreach support, “is really working.”

Read is cautious about having tours of the shelter because of privacy concerns, adding she hasn’t been in the shelter.

She disputes Kelso’s claim people will end up back on the street.

“We’ve had a lot of success with housing. I don’t have any doubt we’re going to house people.”

Matthewson added that Rain City Housing is also trying to respond to issues that crop up as it operates the shelter for the next six months and that the better lighting and security that accompanied the shelter opening has improved the area.

From what Coun. Bob Masse has heard from residents and businesses nearby, “It’s been working out pretty darned good.

“There haven’t been any real major incidents.”

Masse’s own business is just across the alley from the shelter.

But Darren Wellander, president of Mission Ridge Auto Sales, which shares a wall with the shelter, says it’s been a sore point from the Oct. 1 opening day, mainly because of the location of the entrance.

Originally, the plan was to have the shelter entrance at the back alley rather than on Lougheed Highway, a main street of downtown. But he says on the day the shelter opened, the entrance was switched to Lougheed Highway.

And as a result, Wellander sees a steady procession from his showroom’s windows.

Shelter residents meander by, smoking or sitting on the sidewalk.

“It’s just an eyesore for the city, non-stop, a constant parade on the side-

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The B.C. government is making licence plates mandatory for quads, dirt bikes and other offroad vehicles starting Nov. 1, requiring helmets and restricting use by children under 16.

The B.C. legislation imposes a $230 fine for driving an unlicensed off-road vehicle, and a $368 fine for careless operation.

For some offences under the Off-Road Vehicle Act related to reckless use or environmental damage, penalties can go as high as a $5,000 fine and six months in jail.

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The province estimates there are 200,000 offroad vehicles that require licensing, including snowmobiles that have been licensed since the 1970s. About 35,000 of those have registered voluntarily since the new licences were offered a year ago.

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Freeze comes after Liberal election win

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Canada Post is freezing its plan to end door-to-door mail delivery for hundreds of thousands of additional households and switch them to community mailboxes.

The Crown corporation announced Monday it is “temporarily suspending” the deployment pending discussions with the incoming Liberal government on how “to determine the best path forward given the ongoing challenges faced by the Canadian postal system.”

The Liberals had run on a promise to reverse the shift away from home delivery.

Canada Post said 460,000 addresses across the country are in the process of being converted to community mail boxes and all conversions scheduled for November, December or 2016 will be put on hold.

“Customers impacted by this decision will receive a letter within the next few weeks advising them

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Locksmith Garry Harder displays replacement parts needed for vandalized community mail boxes in Maple Ridge earlier this year. of the status of their mail delivery service,” Canada Post said in a news release.

“In neighbourhoods where the 10-month internal and community conversion process is complete, customers will collect mail and parcels at their community mailbox. This includes customers set to begin receiving their mail and parcels in their boxes in October.

We remain focused on maintaining reliable postal service to all Canadians without disruption.”

Community mailboxes have been the target of criminals across the Lower Mainland, with residents in many neighbourhoods complaining their mail is too vulnerable to theft.

The conversion has also been fought by the union representing postal employees.

The shift to community mailboxes was supposed to ultimately save the Crown corporation up to $500 million a year.

Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon) said he’ll be interested to see if Canada Post balances its budget through more efficiencies or if the new Liberal government intends to subsidize the shortfall.

If subsidizing is part of the new plan, Strahl predicts taxpayers won’t be happy.

“We’re talking about billions of dollars in taxpayer liability.”

Only one third of Canadians still receive door to door service, he said, and traditional mail is being used less and less — one of the reasons the corporation’s revenue has dropped.

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Incoming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed Canadians will never again elect a federal government with the first-past-the-post system.

Opponents of the status quo say it’s unfair to smaller parties like the Greens, who end up with far fewer seats than their share of the popular vote.

If Trudeau is serious about his promise to deliver electoral reform within 18 months, B.C. lawyer Bruce Hallsor has some advice: Consider the Single Transferrable Vote (STV).

That’s the ranked ballot system B.C. nearly adopted when it first went to referendum in 2005,

falling just short of the 60 per cent threshold to pass.

Voters rank their preferred candidates by priority, and their second, third and fourth choices can help more than one candidate get elected.

Hallsor co-chaired the Yes referendum campaigns on STV in both 2005 and 2009 (when it failed by wider margin) and remains a defender of the system.

He pitches it as a less radical option for change that would deliver many of the advantages of pure proportional representation but with fewer negatives.

“I think you would find a STV system gives better proportionality among the existing parties, but wouldn’t add a lot of new parties to Parliament,” Hallsor said.

That’s one of the knocks against pure proportional representation, where seats are handed out in

exact proportion to the popular vote.

Right now, many don’t vote for fringe parties because their candidates have almost no chance.

Proportional representation (PR) would change that, unleashing votes back from mainstream parties.

Hallsor said STV would still generate occasional majority governments, as well as stronger minorities than under PR. STV would see larger ridings, each with multiple MPs. Hallsor said STV would tend to result in at least one more MP that’s not from the dominant party.

“You get a little more diverse representation.”

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But PR leaves big question marks over who has a duty to represent voters in a given community.

Detractors fear vast areas might go unrepresented.

It also concentrates more power in the hands of party insiders who decide which candidates will go on the party’s list and in what order.

Complaints about MPs who parrot the party line, rather than voting according to local wishes, would multiply under PR, Hallsor predicts.

“The reason you got elected is because you were placed high on the list,” he said. “So the MPs become even more beholden to their party leaders than they are now. Because they don’t have any pretence to represent any region or any small group of voters.”

He argues STV would make MPs more responsive to local voters and more likely to act independently.

“It’s not good enough for the party bosses to nominate you,” Hallsor said, noting STV forces candidates to compete against rivals in their own party and lets voters sift out the duds.

Will the Trudeau Liberals lose their appetite for reform now that they’ve won a majority with less than 40 per cent of the vote, an outcome that would never be repeated under a different system?

Hallsor isn’t holding his breath.

But if they press forward, he recommends a referendum be held to get voter consent to whichever system is unveiled.

“I don’t think it’s good enough for Parliament just to pass a bill and say, ‘Here’s our new system.’

People inherently and for good reason distrust a bunch of politicians writing their own rules for how they get elected.”

Trudeau has promised that an all-party committee will study the options but has not committed to a referendum.

David Schreck, who cochaired the No campaign against STV in B.C., also thinks government MPs may waver.

“A third of them wouldn’t be there if not for first-past-the-post,” he noted.

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Mayors’ council vote on leadership coming up

By Jef f Nage l Black Press

The mayors of Metro Vancouver’s two biggest cities may not hang onto their influential posts overseeing TransLink in 2016 after leading this year’s transit funding plebiscite to a disastrous defeat.

Vancouver’s Gregor Robertson and Surrey’s Linda Hepner are the chair and vice-chair of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, and as a result they also sit as directors on the TransLink board.

Metro mayors will vote by early January on who should hold those seats next year.

Both the mayors’ council leadership positions and the TransLink board directorships bring major additional duties and consume large amounts of time.

Hepner said she is unsure she will seek another year, acknowledging the huge commitment

required.

Robertson and Hepner took on the roles for 2015 in large part because their cities had the most to gain from new rapid transit projects if a proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax was approved, and it was thought they’d be influential in persuading Surrey and Vancouver residents to vote Yes. But the plebiscite was defeated – just 34 per cent supported the tax hike in Surrey and Robertson could not even deliver a win in Vancouver.

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson challenged Hepner for vice-chair in the last mayors’ council election, arguing then she would have more time than the busy and newly elected Surrey mayor.

Jackson doesn’t rule out letting her name stand again and predicts other challengers may surface.

Jackson also said she continues to believe it’s

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Metro mayors warned the province after the referendum defeat that they might disband the mayors’ council and abdicate their responsibility for TransLink unless more governance reforms are soon made to the transportation authority.

A new CEO is being recruited, but there’s so far been no sign of substantive movement from the province to restructure TransLink.

Despite that, Jackson said she believes the mayors must carry on and do what they can to improve TransLink and defend the interests of local residents.

Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, who chairs the Metro Vancouver board, said he doesn’t intend to seek either of the two seats.

Robertson could not be reached for comment.

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Election spending caps advance Limit to rein in big spenders B y J eff Nagel Black Press

The Wild West days of unlimited spending in municipal election campaigns are about to end.

The provincial government has tabled legislation that will cap how much would-be mayors and councillors can spend on advertising and other costs in future election years, starting in 2018.

The permitted spending amounts vary by the size of each municipality according to a population-based formula.

It works out to $10,000 for mayoral candidates in cities of up to 10,000 people, rising to $89,250 for a population of 150,000, and reaching

$149,250 for a city of 250,000.

An extra 15 cents per capita is added after 250,000 for the biggest cities, meaning a mayoral campaign would be capped at $188,750 in Surrey and about $208,000 in Vancouver.

Spending by councillors, regional district directors and school trustees would be capped at half the limit of mayors in their areas.

“I think they’ve got this right,” said Dermod Travis, executive director for Integrity B.C., adding the sliding scale reflects the different needs of small and large communities.

“It’s unfortunate the other half of the equation is not being tackled at the same time, which would be donations. But I think they’ve found a good middle for where those caps should be on expenses.”

It will make it harder for well-funded candidates to use advertising firepower to beat their opponents, he predicted.

“You’re going to see less money getting spent, which means candidates have to raise less money. Which means that they’re actually going to have

to campaign more in terms of meeting voters rather than buying ads.”

The recommendations were developed by a special legislative committee and have support of both the BC Liberals and NDP, as well as the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

Travis said the new spending caps would have forced many winning candidates to spend less than they did in the 2014 local government elections.

According to the committee report, 31 mayoral candidates and 69 council candidates across B.C. spent more last year than the proposed new limit will allow.

The expense limits would apply from Jan. 1 of the election year until voting day.

Third-party advertisers are to be limited to spending no more than five per cent of the cap of a candidate within a 28-day campaign period, up to a cumulative maximum of $150,000 province-wide.

The government is taking public comments in a final round of consultations until Nov. 27 before the bill is expected to pass.

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MORTGAGES “Buying a house is probably one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make, and you want to be sure you’re getting the mortgage product, features and rate that work for you.”

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The time has arrived and you’re ready to buy a house. However, there are a few future points to think about before taking out a loan to do so.

According to Tyler Saito, Regional Manager at Coast Capital Savings, you should consider how long you plan on living in a home and how much of your total income will go towards the mortgage. Given the costs of buying and selling, it’s advisable to plan to stay in your home for at least five years.

For many people setting up a budget can seem overwhelming, but just remember that a budget is really just an outline of your financial priorities. Regardless, a good first step is to get a little guidance.

“For example, at Coast Capital we sit

down with our members for a “Where cost of lending, as there are additional fees You’re At Money Chat” to get a snapshot to protect financial institutions against of their finances and a better idea on what mortgage defaults. A higher down payment we can do to help them achieve means you’ll be borrowing less financial well-being,” says Saito. and therefore your payments will He adds that whether you be lower. choose to work with a financial “If you’re a first time homeplanner or on your own, start buyer, you might be able to use planning your budget by deteryour RRSPs as part of your down mining what your income is on a payment thanks to the federal monthly basis and then working government’s Home Buyers’ out your fixed expenses in order Plan,” he says. “Before choosof priorities, such as emergency ing this route, you should talk Tyler Saito and long term savings, debt with a financial planner as there Regional Manager repayment, shelter costs, food are some conditions and the at Coast Capital Savings costs, transportation, grooming, new government has proposed and so on. changes to these rules.”

While putting 20 percent down on a When you decide to take the step of home isn’t a must, Saito says a down payshopping around for a mortgage, which ment of less than 20 percent increases your Saito agrees is important to do, it boils

down to the level of service and the mortgage products the financial institution can offer. Saito advises asking yourself if the financial institution is helping you achieve financial well-being.

Financial security looks different for everyone so there isn’t a wrong answer in deciding what your financial priorities are – just as long as your income is equal or greater than your total expenses, says Saito.

“When it comes to affordability, while there are standards that financial institutions use to determine what buyers can afford, at the end of the day what counts are the priorities you set in your own budget,” he says. “Often a financial institution will approve you for more than you require, but it is up to you to do the math and determine what you can manage.”

4 common mortgage terms explained: B Term: The length of time that the conditions of your mortgage are valid. A typical mortgage term is five years, but longer and shorter terms are available.

Conditions that will be held throughout the term of your mortgage include interest rate and payment conditions.

C Amortization: The total length of time that the loan (in this case a mortgage) is anticipated to be paid off in. A shorter amortization period means that while your regular mortgage repayments are higher, over the term of the mortgage you will be paying less interest. If you opt for a longer amortization period, your regular repayments may be lower but you will be paying more interest over the term of the mortgage.

D Fixed and Variable: Both refer to the interest rate. The interest rate is typically set for the length of your mortgage term. A fixed rate means that your interest rate will not change for the length of your mortgage term. A variable rate means that

the rate will move up and down, usually in line with changes in the prime lending rate. The prime lending rate is the interest rate financial institutions use for their most creditworthy customers – typically other banks. Given the recent pattern of low prime lending rates, a variable rate can be very tempting.

However, keep in mind that just a half-percent rise in interest rates on a $400,000 mortgage can mean $2,000 in additional interest costs annually.

The interest rates for a fixed rate mortgage may be a little higher but the certainty it offers related to your regular mortgage repayments can be worth the trade-off.

E Payment Frequency: Typically the frequency of your payment is quite flexible. You can pay weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Aligning this to when you receive your paycheck can make budgeting easier but that shouldn’t be your only consideration because by increasing the payment frequency allows you to pay down your principal faster, pay less interest and pay your mortgage off sooner.

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REAL ESTATE IN MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS

Ensure homes are safe for pets

By Kevin Gillies

M

aking your home safe for animals can take a little more research than you might think.

Do you currently own a house pet? Are you considering getting a new one?

Or do you think you’d like to occasionally take in pets as favours to friends or family members?

Pets bring a friendly home quality to any house, but they also present hazards to them and human occupants.

If you are considering a new house pet, there are issues you’ll have to consider before you make this serious commitment.

Your home would have to be made safe for these animals, as well as from them as there have been instances of pets wreaking havoc on homes.

These tips will help pet-proof your home from pets, and vice versa.

• Make sure your home’s harmful substances or objects are safely stored where pets cannot access them. Sharp knives or tools, automotive liquids (such as radiator coolant), cleaning products (bleaches, detergents, disinfectants, paint thinner, drain cleaners, pool chemicals), and certain food items (chocolate or coffee) can be dangerous or even deadly for dogs and cats.

According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), people foods like grapes, raisins, avocado and certain citrus fruit can seriously harm pets. Chocolate, when ingested in significant amounts, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and even tremors and seizures in severe cases.

The SPCA also warns homeowners against leaving rodent traps out when dogs, cats or other pets are around your home. The SPCA warns pets who accidentally ingested rat or mouse poisons can suffer severe reactions.

Depending on the type of poison used, problems can include bleeding, seizures and kidney damage.

Child safety locks on cupboards in the kitchen or the garage can help keep the curious pets out of the harmful products.

• Some common household plants can be poisonous to pets. For example azalea, rhododendron, sago palm, lilies, kalanchoe and schefflera can be harmful to pets; and lilies are

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According to the SPCA, chocolate, when ingested in significant amounts, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and even tremors and seizures in severe cases, among dogs.

especially toxic to cats, causing life-threatening kidney failure even in small amounts. Doing some online research about what plants you’ll have to remove before bringing a pet into your home can save tragic results or a high veterinarian bill.

• Ensure human or animal medications are securely put out of reach of animals. The SPCA says prescription and over-the-counter drugs such as painkillers, cold medicine, antidepressants and dietary supplements can be fatal to animals, and that pets often eat pills accidentally dropped on the floor. So it’s essential to keep bottles safely stored in inaccessible cabinets and cupboards.

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often drawn to garbage bins by smells, turning the bins into a potential health hazard for the pets. It also avoids a substantial mess for the home’s occupants.

• It’s important to keep the toilet lid down, especially if you use a chemical toilet cleaner.

Smaller animals can also fall into a toilet and drown. Toilet lid locks can be useful to prevent these kids of tragedies. They can also remind humans to lower the lid.

• Keep electrical chords safe from pets, and pets safe from potential electrocution. Plenty of pet products exist to help pet owners avoid this — from bad-tasting sprays, to wraps or cable clips.

• Breakable knick-knacks should be moved to higher shelves or into cabinets to prevent them from being accidentally knocked over and causing

potential hazards for pets. Temporary pet hosts can simply store these breakable items away for the duration of the animal’s stay.

• Using baby gates, pet crates, or other means to confine pets to a specific area of your home will limit the pet’s ability to get into trouble in other home areas.

• Finally, you’ll want to vacuum frequently when you have a pet in your home. This removes odds and ends that could harm pets, as well as help remove pet hair, fur and dander that may prove an irritant to human home occupants.

But remember that pets are a wonderful way to feel loved, and to enjoy your home.

Kevin Gillies is a freelance writer for Black Press.

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Oct. 30 • St. Patrick’s School Halloween pub night fundraiser. On Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m., at Samz Pub (19267 Lougheed Hwy.) Dress up and join a night of ghoulish games, frightful food and a ‘spooktacular’ live band.

Tickets are $20 and include a burger and a beer or wine. Call Frances Smart at 778-866-5871 for more info.

• Pitt Meadows Community Garden with be at Pitt Meadows Library, Friday, Oct. 30 for their “artist in residence “ program from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Master gardeners and members will be in attendance presenting and answering questions about the garden and their harvest.

To have your soil tested, please bring a three cup soil sample anytime after noon.

Nov. 1 • London to Brighton: On Nov. 1 the Old English Car Club’s Vancouver

Coast Branch is holding its annual London to Brighton Commemorative Run. It starts in Maple Ridge at 10 a.m. at the A&W Restaurant at 228th and Lougheed, and will finish at the Fox and Fiddle Pub on the Langley Bypass. The U.K. run started in, 1896, to celebrate the repeal of a law limiting motor vehicle speeds to 4 mph, (6.4 km/h) and required them to be led by a person waving a red flag.

Nov. 3 • It Won’t Byte: The Maple Ridge Library’s Teen Advisory Group will be on hand at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for another session of It Won’t Byte. Bring in your hand-held tech devices (cell phones, cameras, eReaders and laptops) to learn more about how they work and what they can do.

Nov. 7 • Diwali: The Family Education and Support Centre, the Maple Ridge Library, Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society, and Interfaith Building Bridges is hosting Diwali : A Festival of Lights from 2-4 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Public Library in the Fraser Room. Diwali is a major Indian festival celebrated by Indians all over the world. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The event is free and will feature activities such as henna, children’s crafts, entertainment, children’s stories, and Indian food. For more information contact the library at (604) 467-7417.

Nov. 21 • The Haney Presbyterian Church Bazaar takes place Nov. 21 at the church (11858 216th St.), with books, treasurers galore, candies, a bake table, dry soups, knitting and sewing, a children’s table, crafts, a youth table, boutique, a silent auction, lunch, a cake walk and a fishing pond for children.

Nov. 22 • Spirit & Soul Afaire is hosting a Christmas Wellness and Gift show, dedicated to offering Holistic Wellness to the community and celebrating the Christmas season.

The event will feature wellness practitioners such as a naturopathic doctor, reflexologist, angel therapist, medium, Reiki master, shamanic practitioner, quantum healer, and intuitives. Local artisans are offering artwork, spiritual jewelry, crystals, oils, and representatives of Arbonne and DoTerra health products. At Ramada Inn, Pitt Meadows (19267 Lougheed Hwy.) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 29 • Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild will be presenting its annual open house at Whonnock Lake Centre on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. In order ensure high quality, they jury all members’ work before it goes in the show. This year, that jurying will take place Nov. 24 starting at 9:30 a.m. at 12292 216 St.

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All it took was a torrential downpour for Maple Ridge secondary to make school history.

Despite a steady downpour of rain Wednesday for the Fraser Valley cross-country championships at Crescent Park in Surrey, MRSS qualified all four of its teams to compete at the upcoming B.C. finals Nov. 7 at Point Grey in Vancouver.

MRSS head coach Ken Elphick said the weather made running conditions less than ideal.

“A number of our runners forgot their spikes,” said Elphick. “There were spots where I could barely walk across. I couldn’t imagine having to run in those kinds of conditions.”

He said one of the team’s runners fell a number of times, finishing the race covered in mud from head-to-toe.

“It looked like a Halloween costume,” he said.

He was exceptionally pleased with how all four teams placed. Overall, 22 runners from MRSS qualified for the provincials.

The junior girls placed third over-

all in the 4,700-metre event, led by Grade 8 standout Marquesis Haintz, who finished eighth overall out of 143 runners with a time of 18 minutes and 55:93 seconds. Ilse Rafter rounded out the top 20, finishing 18th overall with a time of 19:44:02.

In the junior boys’ 4,700m, MRSS finished third overall in team standings, led by Marshall Shupe in 10th out of 140 competitors, with a time of 16:58:53. Jorrin Lenton finished 19th in a time of 17:24:92. Graeme Roberts of Westview secondary took home second place, crossing the finish line in a time of 15:58:57.

In the senior girls’ 4,700m event, MRSS placed fifth overall, paced by Jamie Hennessey in fourth out of 134 runners. She finished in a time of 17:27:48, while teammate Mikayla Tinkham placed 11th, with a time of 18:4247.

In the senior boys’ 6,300m event, MRSS finished fourth overall, led by Alex Ross in ninth place with a time of 23:01:65. There were 157 senior boys in the event. Liam Foster of Pitt Meadows placed 13th with a time of 23:25:33.

In the Grade 8 boys, Nicholas Aron won the 3,400m event in a time of 10:34:50. Because there is no provincial event for Grade 8s, Aron will run with the junior boys.

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MRSS cross country runner Ashley Chun (left) and Thomas Haney’s Arlet Capeta fight through the rain .

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The MRSS Ramblers held off an early barrage from the Gleneagle Talons en route to a 2-0 win in senior boys’ AAA soccer action Tuesday at Merkley Park.

MRSS goalie Matthew Carson was called upon early to keep the game scoreless when he lunged to make a stop on an early penalty kick.

The Ramblers seemed top feed off the big save. The Ramblers pushed the play down the field and Ryan Liang scored his first goal of the season to put the team

ahead 1-0. Carson made another spectacular save shortly before the end of the half, reaching backward to deflect a ball just over the crossbar after some late pressure by the Talons.

The Ramblers dictated play in the second half and salted the game away on a goal by Elijah Otwey. Defensively the team was led by standouts Andrew Thiessen, Seth Rathjen and Lorenzo Brinez.

AA Varsity Jonas Koellmel scored both goals for the Pitt Meadow Ma-

rauders in a 2-2 draw with the Arch Bishop Carney Stars on Tuesday.

Koellmel opened the scoring in the second half on a pretty cross from Gerardo Gallegos. After Carney stormed back with two goals, the Marauders’ sniper tied it up when he pounced on a loose ball in the 78th minute.

The tie ensured the Marauders first place overall in league play with a record of four wins and two ties. Pitt scored a leagueleading 23 goals, while only giving up seven. The playoffs are set for first week of November.

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The Thomas Haney Thunder junior boys’ soccer team maintained its perfect season after sweeping a pair of playoff games on

Curling standings deadlocked

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The Thunder opened the week on Monday by topping Arch Bishop Carney 3-1. Vincent Timperio led the team with the first two goals, while Seba Boseup

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Head coach Glenn Urquhart said Philip Mayfield played another great game up front, expertly controlling the ball and making the smart pass every time.

Air cadet commanding o Capt. Mike Palmer said tra involving first-aid, biathlon, marksmanship takes place se nights a week at the cadet bui at the Albion fairgrounds.

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Two rinks are in a first place deadlock after nine draws in Haney Masters’ Curling League action at Golden Ears Winter Club.

The Eric Holler rink of Bob Asher, Chris English, and Les Hall were held to a tie by the Earl King rink.

The Bob Gooden rink, with third Terry Gregory, second Wayne Leech and lead Keith Thompson kept a share of top spot with an easy victory.

In the closest match of the day, Holler took a 7-2 lead by the fourth end only to see King’s rink of Steve Senko, Albert Stimpson and Mike Cavanagh come back to lead 7-6 by the fifth end.

Holler made a perfect last shot to go ahead 8-6, but King used his last rock to draw into the house for the tie.

Still in the hunt for first are the rinks of Ed Desjardins, Lorne Fletcher, and Gary Sawatsky.

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Mental fatigue hinders exercise

I Saturday, November 7, 2pm -4pm Diwali is one of the most vibrant events on the Indian calendar.

Join the library, the Family Education and Support Centre, the Ridge Meadows South As ian Cultural Society, and Interfaith Building Bridges to learn about the customs of this joyous day. Enjoy dance performances, taste delicious ous Indian food and much, much, much, more.

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t’s the end of a long, stressful work day where there have been lots of projects, planning and mental processing.

Maybe you are a student and you’ve been bogged down with hours of studying or writing a term paper. The last thing you probably feel like doing is exercising.

You’d rather relax and watch a movie or close your eyes for a while. Even if you do go to the gym you probably feel that you session seems harder and more sluggish. Is there a link between mental fatigue and how it affects how we exercise or perform in sports?

A 2009 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology tried to answer this question. The researchers took a group of subjects and had them ride a stationary bike to exhaustion. Prior to the bike session they undertook either a challenging 90 minute mental task or in the other trial they watched a documentary movie.

The subjects who took the cognitive test ended up reaching exhaustion sooner and rode for 16 per cent less time than the other group.

One might think that the group who performed the mental task burned up more glucose and did worse on the cycling test because of lack of fuel.

But all the physiological responses such as heart rate,

lactic acid and oxygen For the non-athlete consumption were the working individual you same for both groups. may want to consider The researcher’s conthese results - especially clusions were that the for those people who are physical performance beginners to exercise, trywas limited more by ing to establish a permathe mental fatigue and nent consistent routine perception of effort but who find themselves than physical factors. failing when they attempt There have been a to exercise after work. number of other recent Kinected These people may find Kerry Senchyna studies that have it helpful to exercise shown that mental fafirst thing in the morntigue or inhibition is a dominant ing when they are mentally and factor in physical limitation. physically rested, or exercise on These studies demonstrate a lunch break if the situation that being mentally active and permits. fatigued prior to a physically However, if you can get yourself demanding event or sport can to exercise after work, it can be decrease performance. And in the an excellent stress reliever and world of elite sports, a decrease of can also help you sleep better, five to 18 per cent can have great especially when weight training is consequences in the outcome of involved. the event.

And if you schedule a fun activThe results of these studies ity after work, like recreational would suggest that athletes who sports or other activities that you are due to play an important might enjoy, this can help you to game would do better to menovercome that mental fatigue you tally rest in the hours prior to the might be feeling. event. Most sports psychologists Once an exercise routine is eshave recommended a variety of tablished, then you may find that mentally restive routines to athyou have less stress, more quality letes that range from meditation sleep and are less mentally tired to mental imagery to listening to at the end of the day which in music. turn gives more exercise options You may notice that often on a and a better quality of life. televised hockey or football game for instance, prior to the game the Kerry Senchyna holds a players will be wearing ear-buds bachelor of science degree in listening to music before getting kinesiology and is owner of to the dressing room.

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The Meadow Ridge Moose remain undefeated after sweeping the

Island Surge in South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League play in Victoria last weekend.

The Moose downed the Surge 5-2 Saturday night, then turned around and dumped them again 4-1 Sunday morning.

Dayna Biggs, the SCFAHL scoring leader, led the Moose Saturday, scoring two goals and assisting on two others, while Stephanie Mumm, Madeline Cockrill and Emily Jude also scored for Meadow Ridge. Jude had a pair of assists to finish the game with three points.

Sabrina Mathias picked up the win in net, turning aside 29 shots.

Sunday in Esquimalt, Briggs scored twice to give the visitors a 2-0 lead after one period.

The Surge cut into the lead with the only goal of the second period.

Hayley Rodger and Cockrill added insurance goal the third period. Cockrill also had two assists.

Sabrina Mathias picked up the win, turning aside 34 shots.

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Margaret “Peggy” August 23, 1923 - October 23, 2015 It is with great sadness that we anounce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother.

Born in Folkstone, England, Peggy emigrated to Canada in 1974 along with her husband Jerry, who predeceased her in 1994. She worked in insurance and retail in Vancouver.

Peggy is survived by her daughters Julie & husband Chris, Pam & partner David, Ann, and only son John. Grandchildren, Scott & wife Krystle, Christopher,Helen, David, Andrew, Helen, Caroline, Natasha & Steven and many great grandchildren. Peggy loved to knit & was known for her beautiful sweaters.

She loved animals, and spent some of her last time on earth playing with Rusty, our new puppy which brought her great joy. We wish to thank all of the wonderful staff at Hawthorne Seniors Care Community in Poco, in addition to the staff of Royal Crescent Gardens Assisted Living in Maple Ridge, for the many years that she lived there, and for the wonderful care that you provided our mom.

Peggy passed away peacefully at 92 which she was very proud to be.

No service as per her wishes.

HEPPLER Mrs. Annie Marion (Mary), 82 Formerly of Thunder Bay Ontario and Rothesay New Brunswick passed away peacefully at Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge, BC on October 27th 2015 after a courageous battle against breast cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence, in November 2010 after 59 years of marriage. Mary was born December 4th 1932 in Port Arthur, now Thunder Bay to Maria Wilhelmina (Mina) and Edward Larson growing up in the Jumbo Gardens area. Her mother, fondly known as Granny (Mina) to all, was cared for by her daughter Mary and lived with the family for many years prior to her passing in her 103rd year. Mary was predeceased by her father Edward in 1953 as well an only brother Harold, an infant in 1928. Mary and Lawrence raised their family of four children, living in the Thunder Bay area until 1971 then Rothesay New Brunswick until Larry retired from Irving Paper. Mary worked for Reitman’s for many years prior to their move to the west coast to be closer to family.

Mary is survived by her four children, Bryan Heppler (Vivian) of Thunder Bay Ontario, Lynda Lange (Dave) of North Vancouver BC, Murray Heppler (Trish) of Maple Ridge BC and Joanne Hocevar (Mario) of Maple Ridge, B.C.; twelve grandchildren; Kristi, Lisa and Cory Lange (Lynda and Dave) Ryan, Alyssa and Kayley Heppler (Bryan and Vivian) Mack and Vanessa (Murray and Trish) Kyle, Craig, Kevin and Casarina (Joanne and Mario). Mary was also blessed with nine great grandchildren Maya and Adam (Kristi and Mike) Eliot and Sadie (Lisa and Wade) Cale (Marianne and Ryan) Ella and Jacob (Alyssa and Steve) Brooklyn, Zackary (Dayna and Cory) who she enjoyed immensely. Mary was a devoted, caring mother who in later years enjoyed travel with Larry and her children on various trips. A highlight of her travels was a recent trip to visit relatives in Sweden for the first time combined with a Baltic Cruise.

Always thinking of others, Mary loved to shop for gifts for her family, packing up and sending parcels for every special occasion. Her presence on various family visits across the country over the years was the best gift of all. Mary held family tradition near and dear to her heart. She especially loved time spent at at “the camp” on One Island Lake near Thunder Bay. Her family had fond memories of visiting Mary and Lawrence living by the Bay of Fundy, enjoying lobster feasts and maritime hospitality. Mary was loved by all. Her sweet smile, giggle and mischievous glint in those soft brown eyes will never be forgotten. Her bright mind and wit were always at the ready to make her family and friends smile.

Visitation will be at Garden Hill Funeral Home, 11765-224th Street, Maple Ridge BC on Sunday November 1st at 2pm. Memorial service will be Monday November 2nd at 6pm at Garden Hill. Visitation in Thunder Bay will be at Sargent and Sons Funeral Home, 21 North Court Street on Monday November 9th at 6pm with private family interment Tuesday November 10th at Riverside Cemetery.

Donation in memory of Mary gratefully accepted at The Ridge Meadow Foundation, www.rmhfoundation.com or The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in Tribute/Memoriam at cbcf.org or call 1-800-387-9816. The family would like to thank the staff of Ridge Meadows Hospital for their dedicated care and support.

CHRISTMAS CORNER Mission Arts Council presents our 34th Annual

Dolores ‘Dee’ ‘Dolly’

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET

May 29, 1972 - October 7, 2015 Missed forever in our hearts by her love Steve. Survived by mom Lucille Morris; dad Marvin Spiess; sister Aurora; brother Stacy; daughters Katherine, Kyla and Destiny. Predeceased by brother Dale. Missed by many family and friends. Thank-you to Mckenney Creek Hospice for all their care and support.

Heritage Park / Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission

Saturday Nov 7, 10am - 5pm Sunday Nov 8, 10am - 4pm OVER 100 VENDORS Family Admission by minimum $1 donation. RAFFLE ★ 50/50 Order your Poinsettias! Food on site ★ Live Entertainment

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“A heart of gold stopped beating when you left us, Forever in our dreams and always by our side.”

Service at the Mabbet Room at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue, November 1, 2015 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm

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ZUGELDER, Alfred

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IN MEMORIAM

September 5, 1959 – October 25, 2015 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Dad, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, Alfred Zugelder.

Alfred, also known by many as “Al”, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 25th, 2015. Alfred was born September 5, 1959 in Goodsoil, SK and raised in Edson, AB. Alfred resided in Maple Ridge to be near his two children, ex-wife and close friend, Bonnie Morrill (Zirk). Diagnosed in late September, Alfred had a brief battle with liver cancer, all while spending quality time with his family and friends. Alfred is survived by his loving Mom Ethel, Father Otto, and 3 siblings, Richard (Cindy) Zugelder, Rose (Dan) Mellersh, Tammy Zugelder and his many nieces and nephews. Alfred was a proud Father to Brianne (Paul) & Justin (Kat) Zugelder and adored the time he shared with them.

Everyone always loved to soak up Alfred’s kind nature and sense of humor. He was fast to make friends wherever he went and his connections with people were very important to him. Alfred spent years in the construction business, running his own vinyl siding company. Since retired, he loved to spend his time outdoors near the Fraser River dreaming about fishing. The celebration of Alfred’s life will be held at Garden Hill Funeral Home (11764-224th St., Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A5) on Monday Nov. 2nd, 2015 at 1:00pm with a tea to follow.

LARSEN

ANTIQUE SHOW Sunday, November 8th Admission $1.75 703 Terminal Ave. Vancouver 8:30am to 4:30pm Over 80 tables of antique & collectible treasures.

Join us on Facebook For info 604 685 8843 Always buying Antiques & Collectibles

TABLES ONLY $40 www.vancouverfleamarket.com

MOYES, John Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 2nd at 11:00 am in the Pitt Meadows Community Church, corner of Harris Rd and Ford Rd. Rev. Douglas Dittrich preciding.

Please come and share your memories of John.

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Leo Terrence (Terry)

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CHILDREN

August 14, 1932 - October 14, 2015 Pancreatic cancer took our beloved Terry all too soon. Lovingly missed

by Marea, his life’s companion of 54 years, daughter Shannon, son Carl, grandchildren Caitlin and Ryan MacDonald. Also survived by brother Lindy (Margaret), nieces Karen (Rick) Cahill, Colleen (Graham) Picard, nephew Doug (Michelle) and grandnephew Kyle Picard. His work experience began at 17 as a fireman on the sternwheelers Casca and Nasutlin on the Yukon River for 2 summers. Then 2 years with the CPR steam locomotives until they were replaced by diesels. He then went to work for the B.C. Government as a steam power engineer for the next 35 years. This took him to Home for the Aged in Terrace, Haney Correctional, PVI, and Riverview Hospital. Along the way he became a First Class Power Engineer. He retired as Chief Engineer at Riverview in 1990. Next came a short period at Hammond Cedar while the steam plant was modernized, then Lions Gate Hospital Power Plant until he turned 65. Lastly, a power engineer at Eatons, Vancouver store until it closed in 1999. An excellent engineer always in demand. Terry will always be remembered for his quiet strength and devotion to his family and friends. He loved vintage cars, the simple pleasures of nature and the many wonderful trips he took with Marea.

A reason to choose

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday November 7, 2015 at 11 am at Maple Ridge Baptist Church 22155 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to Pancreatic Cancer Research at vghfoundation.ca (604-875-4676) or Maple Ridge Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

. Hiring Flaggers-Must be certified, $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944

LOT ATTENDANT

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HEAVY duty mechanic (HDM) wanted: Beautiful Powder King Mtn Resort,located N of Prince George, seeks a Journeyman HDM. Candidate will work closely with Resort owner, to assist in developing the property into an all season resort. Rare Opportunity to join a small growing alpine resort and play a major part in its long term development and success. Heavy equipment operating experience and family with young children is a plus. Accommodations available. This is a long term position that offers a generous wage, home & benefits package. Wages starting at $37/hr or relative to skill sets and experience. A positive & upbeat attitude towards life and family is a pre-requisite.

E-mail interest and resume to

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HELP WANTED

West Coast Toyota requires a part-time Lot Attendant. Must be available 3 to 9 Monday thru Friday, and 9 to 6 on weekends.

Must have a valid driver’s licence, “N� is acceptable. Must be able to drive a Standard transmission.

Apply in person with current copy of D/L, Abstract & resume to:

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

Sales Manager West Coast Toyota 19950 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2S9

www.westcoasttoyota.com TOPRATES for Vinyl Siding/Wood crews, and Individual Installers.

Call/Text Jordy@604-313-2894

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required.

The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset.

Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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COOKS; Hamada Japanese Rest. in Maple Ridge. F/T (Hot & Cold) 3-5 years experience. $18-$24/hour 604-467-5326

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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Lic’d, WCB, Member of BBB Seniors Disc. Free Estitmates

PACIFIC QUEST

1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee BeneďŹ ts.

2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group.

3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.

FLAG PEOPLE Must be Certified and have a car. Full-Time. Medical/Dental. $15 - $21/hour post Probation.

Please send resume to: trshaw@bcroadsafe.com or visit bcroadsafe.com

• Food Service Supervisor $12.00/hr. + BeneďŹ ts • Food Service Manager $17.76/hr. + BeneďŹ ts Required F/T & P/T for Tim Hortons - Maple Ridge locations.

Various Shifts - Must be flexible for Nights / Overnights / Early Mornings / Weekends.

Call Ted Klein

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EAGLE TILE A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge

GARDENING

Local natural stone distributors.

Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate, Granite, Marble, Tile, Tumbled Stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic.

Sales & Service

Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

604-463-0718 eagletileandnaturalstone.com

âœś Bark Mulch âœś Lawn & Garden Soil âœś Drain Gravel âœś Lava Rock âœś River Rock âœśPea Gravel

(604)465-1311

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

FALL Clean-ups, Power Washing, Paving / Retaining Walls, Mini Excavating & Bobcat work.

ArtiďŹ cial Turf Installation Landscape Design / Installation & Maint.

Over 25 yrs exp.

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

Assistant Glazier/ Window Installer

Fax Resume Attn. Maple Ridge 604-278-6726 or e-mail: hurstcareers@gmail.com Operated by Epic Food Service

Call 604-319-1993 chucksrenos@hotmail.com

604-828-8506

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

Required for High End Window & Door installations.

Full time opportunity.

Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts!

Please send resume in “word� format or pdf format to: shelly@stilewood.com

Paint in house, paint 1 small bdrm free

D Landscaping D Ditching & Drainage D Lot cleaning & brush removal D Site Clean Up D Parking Expansions D 3 Ton Dump Truck

OUR COMPANY OFFERS:

EDUCATION

Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School. Real World Tasks. Weekly start dates.

GPS Training! Funding Options. Already have experience? Need certification proof? Call 1-866-399-3853 or IHESHOOL.com

Drywall & Painting, Int/Ext Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Fence Building & Repair Kitchen & Bathroon Reno’s, Tiling & Flooring Installs Res/Comm, Apt Buildings

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

Top Line Projects Ltd.

Call (604)763-8795

CLEANING SERVICES

.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure washing, lawn maint, lndscpg.

Established 1994

Call Matt 604-465-5566 www.proworkshg.com

D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs.

Call anytime 1-604-302-9291

Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468

PLUMBERS

Journeyman & Apprentices (2nd, 3 rd & 4 th Year)

Immediate Openings:

RAMP SERVICES AGENT

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

About Us: Swissport Canada Inc. is the leading Ground Services Provider to the aviation industry.

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Vantage Way 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.

Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.

Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca

SERVICE ATTENDANT Required Full-Time & Part Time for ESSO Self-Serve Gas bar. Night Shift!

Apply in person at 24796 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge or Fax: 604.467.4249

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Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset.

Team Environment.

Long Term Opportunities Avail.

Competitive Wages, & Excellent BeneďŹ ts.

Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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DESIGN

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

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Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 467-3024

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

Cellular 604-671-9694

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FREE ESTIMATES

HOME REPAIRS

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new Ken 604-460-7803

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HELP WANTED

Earn Extra Cash!

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40000005 - 118 Ave, Meadowlark Dr, Whippoorwill Ave 40000010 - 117B Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Glenhurst St. 40000064 - 111A Ave, 112 Ave, 237 St, 238 St, Kanaka Way. 40100103 - 22488 116 Ave (Townhomes) 40100118 - 21960 River Rd.(Townhomes) 40100123 - 117 Ave, 229 St, 231 St, Adair St, Gilley Ave, Lougheed Hwy. 40100124 - 229 St, Cliff Ave, Fuller Ave, Gee St. 40210221 - 124A Ave, 231 St, 231A St, 232 St, 125A Ave. 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40220257 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, 219 St, Harkness Crt, Higgins Crt, Highview Pl, Isaac Cres.

40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave. 40220264 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 216 St Evans St, Manor Ave. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray St. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40310313 - 119 Ave, 210 St, 212 St, Cook St, Laity St. 40320370 - 123 Ave, 201 St, 202 St, 203 St, Allison St, Chatwin Ave, Davenport Dr, McIvor Ave. 40330332 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 115 Ave, 205 St, Barclay St, Latvalia Ln, Lorne Ave, Maple Cres, WestÂżeld Ave.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011005 - 118B Ave, 119 Ave, 193 St, Blakely Rd. 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr. 41011026 - FairÂżeld Ave, Hammond Rd, Herring Pl, Wildcrest Ave.

Competition closes: November 18, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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604.476.2740

brian@mapleridgenews.com

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

HERFORT CONCRETE

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LANDSCAPING

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

.Window & Roof Cleaning Gutters Cleaned & repaired. 604-961-1280

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S -WCB Insured

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

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DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.

Professional DRYWALL & TAPING All Textures. Big / Small Projects.

Call: 604-970-1285

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest High School Cafeteria Company

with over 60 locations now interviewing for

t 4VQFSWJTPST t 5FBN -FBEFST t $PPLT t $PVOUFS "UUFOEBOUT t $BTIJFST 'PPE 1SFQ Now Hiring At A School Near You!!

4-8 hour shifts available during the school day.

If you would enjoy summers, Christmas & spring break off email: jobs@canuelcaterers.ca or fax: 604-503-0951

. Lawns N More. Residential, Commercial, Strata, Free Est. Property mgmt, repairs, snow removal, Christmas light hanging, etc. 604-202-1956, www.lawnsnmore.ca Res. Comm. Strata. 604-202-1956 www.lawnsnmore.ca

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-up W Garbage Removal Pressure Washing

Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

Lawn Care Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration

Fencing Free Estimate 20 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

LANDSCAPING

Den’s GarDENing Services Landscaping, Cleanups, Pruning, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topsoil, Gravel.

Tree Topping, Chipping & Stump Grinding. FIREWOOD FOR SALE **Don’t FALL Behind**

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

MIRACLE MOVING

TILING

TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates.

WCB/Fully Insured

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

T/ROCK MASONRY LTD

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EQUESTRIAN

on re-painting or Free Estimates

CEDAR HOGFUEL

Pay-Less Pro Painting

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604-465-1311

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Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

$59.00 Per Ton

www.paintspecial.com

PLUMBING

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

Meadows Landscape Supply

Single Items to Entire Households

MOVING & STORAGE

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/hr. per Person • 24/7

604-999-6020

Closing Out Sale

FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416 FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

SPECIAL FALL PRICES Sawdust Available Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC 604-465-5193, 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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PETS

5 month old male MASTIFF PUPPY all shots, tail docked. Also male DOBERMAN, 2 yrs old. $900/each.

778-895-8611 or 778-218-3050

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Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

APARTMENT/CONDO

STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

Glenwood Manor Apartments Clean & Spacious 2 Bdrm avail.

21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

604-466-5799

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $865/mo & $965/mo

752

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

TRANSPORTATION

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed. Ns/Np $900/mo +utils. Call 604-377-8135.

REAL ESTATE

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

627 AKITA PUPS Championship. $800 each.

Call 604-751-0191

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Yes, We Pay CASH!

Damaged or Older Houses!

Condos & Pretty Homes too!

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

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SUNDECKS

selection of opportunities in the city.

You will find listings from some of the area’s premier employers looking for that ideal candidate.

It could be you!

Atlas Vinyl Sundecks - Your Complete Sundeck Specialist. Free estimates (778)285-2107

PORT COQUITLAM

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200 The Scrapper

S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

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22588 Royal Crescent Avenue, Maple Ridge

P/B Pitbull Puppies for sale Blue, Fawn, Blue/Fawn, brindle. Both parents avail. to view. Temperament is great. Calm, intelligent, eager to please and loyal. ($1500- $2000 for pick) of litter. M & F avail. Ist shots & dewormed. 604-617-2650 UKC/ABKC Reg. Extreme Pocket Size American bully champion bloodline pups $1500 604-763 7063

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W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

1 bdrm suite - $775 2 bdrm corner suite - $925

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960

New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $94,900. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $72,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 www.glenbrookhomes.net

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3 Blocks to W.C. Express

604.465.7221

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19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, 180K, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270

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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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

2 coats any colour

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#10 12350 Harris Road

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

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749

GARAGE SALES

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

736

MAPLE Ridge West, rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, ns/np, $1600, now, refs, 604-496-2718

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

563

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

New SRI 14x60. $74,900.

Pad rent $550/mo. 55+.

Call Chuck 604-830-1960

ANYTHING OF VALUE

3 rooms $299

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

~ Since 1987 ~

All good quality clothing all under $10 A great variety of household items and décor, tools, books and much more!

Friday, Saturday 11 am to 6 pm Sundays 12:30 am to 6 pm

20% discount

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft.

Ground floor commercial space.

Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

Pitt Meadows

454

TONY’’S PAINTING

Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

#1 Cash Buyer

551

Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.

MISC SERVICES

RENTALS

PETS

PRISM PAINTING CO.

317

FURNITURE

REAL ESTATE

Jerry, 604-500-2163

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

604 - 720 - 2009

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TILES,RENO small or big jobs call 6048185800 or visit www.polymathrenovation.com

AFFORDABLE MOVING

604.465.2944 Cultured Stone, Natural Stone, Block & Fireplaces.

20 Yrs Exp. Tim 778-889-3956

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Large Units. Close To Golden Ears Bridge, Shopping & More.

GREAT RIVER VIEW!

Office: 604-463-0857 Cell: 604-375-1768 741

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OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor.

One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

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