May 11, 2012

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www.newwestnewsleader.com It will be a night of tap—from Broadway and Irish to Jewish and more—on May 19 at the Massey Theatre.

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Club to fold?

Storied Westminster Club on the block Grant Granger newwestnewsleader.com

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Dennis Hurd has been documenting his life, and his surroundings by taking a photo a day for almost seven years.

A daily chronicle of reality For almost seven years, Douglas Hurd has been shooting a photo a day Mario Bartel photo@newwestnewsleader.com

While developing the ¿lm he’d shot with his Brownie 127 camera in a makeshift darkroom underneath the stairs of his parents’ house in Massachusets, Dennis Hurd dreamed of a day he’d be able to talk on the phone and show the person he was talking to where he was.

Now that that technology is in his shirt pocket, he’s not about to let that

opportunity pass him by.

Since 2005, Hurd has been taking a photo every day and posting it online, either to the blog he’s been writing since 2003, or to the photo-sharing website Flickr.

Nothing is too mundane or extraordinary to become fodder for his lens, from what he ate for lunch, to someone he spoke to during the course of his day, to a building that caught his eye while walking around Downtown New Westminster, where he lives, to an odd arrangement of shopping carts.

Hurd embarked upon his personal

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photo journal when he realized he’d holidayed and lived all over the world, including an extended stint in the Middle East, but he had nothing to remind him of his day-to-day life and experiences. Sure, he had snapped a photo of a pride of lions while on safari in Kenya, but he had no recollection of the meals he ate while there, or the shop windows on the street where he stayed.

So the digital camera, and more recently, his smartphone, became his memory. And his way of sharing his daily life with friends and family whom he doesn’t get to see too often.

“It’s easy to take photos on vacation,” says Hurd, an ESL instructor at BCIT. “But anything people do is worth remembering.”

And it’s not just the good things.

Sometimes, says Hurd, he’ll take a photo to reÀect the mood he’s in, or to remind him of a dif¿culty he’s trying to overcome.

“Taking the picture forces you not to have rose-coloured lenses,” says Hurd. “People tend to keep the good memories, rather than reality.”

A frequent target of Hurd’s lens is his New West neighbourhood.

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The top-Àoor space occupied by the Westminster Club for nearly a century is to be sold, and the venerable club itself is on the brink of folding.

The ¿nancially strapped club, founded in 1889, has decided to sell its 7,400-square-foot top Àoor location atop the Westminster Building at 713 Columbia St. due to ¿nancial dif¿culties.

Club member Adam Goss, a realtor who will be working with a commercial realty company to handle the sale, said the asking price will be “just north of $2 million.” It’s a sale he says he’d rather not make, because of his attachment to the club, its members and its potential, and says it will be sad if the club dissolves.

Goss said membership has dwindled to about 50 from around 200 in its glory days, when it was a destination for power brokers in the city and beyond.

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UPDATE ON FRASER RIVER WATER LEVELS AND SPRING FRESHET

CITYPAGE FREE LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS A series of free Life Skills Workshops will be held at the New Westminster Public Library in May and June. Register for one workshop or more, or all of them.

Topics and dates are: • May 11th - Boosting Your Child’s Self-Esteem • May 18th - Integrating Smoothly into Canadian Society • May 25th - Self-Confidence & a Successful Job Interview • June 1st - Gaining Confidence for a Successful Business • June 8th - Culture Shock • June 15th - Communication Skills • June 22nd - Problem Solving and Time Management • June 29th - Interpersonal Relations

The City of New Westminster would like to provide the following update to residents regarding the potential for high water levels on the Fraser River, received from the BC River Forecast Centre as of May 8, 2012.

With above normal snow packs throughout most of the province, above normal spring runoff volume is expected in most basins. As of May 1, 2012, the snow pack in the Lower Fraser Basin was 126% of normal levels. Given this, there is an elevated risk of high water levels that is dependent on weather, in particular, a long stretch of warm weather that would increase the snow melt.

In the coming weeks, the City of New Westminster Engineering Operations department will be in the Braid Street Industrial Area and Quayside neighbourhood, making preparations in the event that Fraser River flooding occurs. Work will include staging of equipment and temporary dyke material. In Queensborough, regular dyke patrols will continue.

The City of New Westminster Emergency Management Office will continue to monitor the situation through regular liaison with the experts at the federal and provincial government levels and will continue to provide updates to the community as necessary. In the meantime, interested members of the public may wish to visit the city website at newwestcity.ca for further information on the 2012 Fraser River Freshet including links to provincial bodies responsible for public safety.

All programs will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and conducted in English with Spanish translation available. For more information and to register: phone MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155.

For more information, please contact Dave J. Jones, Manager, Emergency Management at 604-527-4529 or djjones@newwestcity.ca

The classes are co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’S Settlement Program.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WESTMINSTER PIER PARK OPENING CELEBRATION

TENANT’S RIGHTS INFORMATION SESSION A Tenant’s Rights Information Session will be held at the New Westminster Public Library from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. It includes what you need to know before renting, tenant’s rights and responsibilities, moving out, dispute resolution, and resources. An introduction to the library will precede the Information Session.

The speaker for the session, Emma Lazo, is from TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre. The presentation will be conducted in English, with translation available in Mandarin. For more information and to register: phone Annie, Settlement Worker, ISS of BC at 604-395-8000 ext 1564.

The classes are co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and Immigrant Services Society of BC, Settlement and Integration Program.

GREETINGS TO THE QUEEN ON THE OCCASION OF HER DIAMOND JUBILEE 2012 marks Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The City of New Westminster has prepared a ledger for the public to add their best wishes, which will be sent to the Queen on behalf of the City, in honour and celebration of her 60 years on the throne. The ledger will be at City Hall for two weeks beginning May 1st followed by Century House, the New Westminster Public Library, and then Queensborough Community Centre.

THE HISTORY OF VIDEO GAMES IN BC The New Westminster Museum presents the temporary exhibit

Pong to Pokemon, the History of Video Games in BC May 9 - October 14 Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm New Westminster Museum and Archives 302 Royal Avenue An all-ages exhibition highlighting the history of video games, from Pong to more recent titles created for devices like the iPhone. Admission by donation.

On Saturday, June 16th the City of New Westminster will be celebrating the official opening of Westminster Pier Park from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Residents, dignitaries and media will be invited to join us for the grand opening ceremonies accompanied with an afternoon of main stage entertainment, recreational activities in the Kids’ & Sports Zones, amazing food from River Market vendors and lots more.

Volunteers are needed on this day to assist in a variety of areas. There are two areas to volunteer: Wayfinder or General Event Volunteer. Please be specific when you register. Wayfinders will be around the park area helping people have a good experience getting to the park and general event volunteers will help with parking, food services, children and youth events.

If you are interested in volunteering, please register for the opportunity that works best for you by calling 604-519-1066 or emailing Sandy Kalra at skalra@newwestcity.ca.

All volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation: Wayfinder Volunteers Orientation: Monday, June 4 at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, 6:30 to 8:00 pm (119693) or Tuesday, June 5 at the Fraser River Discover Centre, 6:30 to 8:00 pm (119694) General Event Volunteers Orientation: Thursday, June 7 at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, 6:30 to 8:00 pm (119695)

MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE Missed the recent Master Transportation Plan open house? There is still time to share your input on the Plan and the proposed replacement of the Pattullo Bridge.

The Master Transportation questionnaire can be completed online, printed off the website or picked up at City Hall, the New Westminster Public Library, or Century House. The deadline for questionnaire responses is Friday, May 18, 2012.

For more information on the City of New Westminster’s Master Transportation Plan, and to review materials from previous open houses, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/mtp

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Friday, May 11, 2012 NewsLeader A3 OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 15

Club ‘has been very important’

School calendar up for review Committee to be struck to look at pros and cons of going year-round Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

New Westminster will take a long look at whether it’s worthwhile to change its school calendar.

The board of education, voting at its education committee meeting Tuesday, decided to strike a committee to examine the pros and cons of adjusting the school calendar in light of recent legislation introduced by the provincial government allowing local districts to go to year-round classes if they want to. The committee will be made up of all stakeholder groups including trustees, administration, parents, and unions.

Board vice-chair Michael Ewen, who introduced the motion, said he has done some research on the subject and he feels it’s worth exploring.

“I’m just not convinced too much at all that two months off in summer makes any sense whatsoever,” said Ewen, who admitted such a view may not be popular.

“I’ve already got the message from some of the students, that some of the older kids really rely on those summer months to make some money. It will be an interesting discussion.”

As a teacher himself, Ewen has done research on the bene¿ts and drawbacks of splitting holidays, for example, into three one-month breaks instead of a long summer break, and shorter ones at Christmas and in the spring.

“I’ve read it makes more sense to go in the direction to having shorter breaks, particularly for young kids those two months off in the summer, there’s some signi¿cant loss, and you’re losing part of September just getting them back to where they were,” he said.

Once the board has an idea of where the community wants to go the district should sit down with all the others in the Metro Vancouver area because so much of the issue crosses boundaries.

“I think the concern is if we get a checkerboard where some kids are at some times and some kids are off at other times. There would be some real value to having some Lower Mainland consistency,” said Ewen. “One of the drawbacks in the Lower Mainland is if we get a really hot July we have no air conditioning in the schools and it could be stiÀing hot. But that can happen in September as well.” Ewen, however, also pointed out both CUPE, which represents support workers, and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation oppose year-round schooling.

The committee will be asked to report back to the board by Feb. 1, 2013.

from FRONT PAGE ¿nally settling into the top Àoor “It’s been unable to secure of the brand-new Westminster ¿nancing that is realistic to Block in late 1912, considered maintain services and move the tallest skyscraper west of forward in a positive direction,” Chicago at the time. said Goss.

The club purchased the Club general manager Marc building in 1983 and turned Lotzer said there are still many it into strata ownership while aspects of the situation to be retaining the top Àoor. determined, including the Throughout the decades it possibility the new owner might was known as being a place lease the property back to the club. where the city’s—and even the Although he’s just 25, Goss said province’s—movers and shakers he found value in the networking would gather, according to local the club offers, being able to pick historian Archie Miller. the brains of experienced people “Over the years it has been in a social setting. Goss believes very important to the city. A lot that given another year, with the of its life it wasn’t supposed to be Downtown revitalization going in a place of politics and that type the right direction the club could of thing, but it was obviously, begin to thrive. when you look at the list of the “In this day of social media, people who were there,” said and people communicating online, Miller, who along with his wife it’s still most important to have COURTESY NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY compiled a commissioned history in-person conversation, bellyThe Westminster Club has been based at the Westminster of the club published in 2003.

Building since 1912. to-belly chats and face-to-face “It’s a pretty incredible list of conversations that way,” said Goss. people that have gone up there “The club really fostered those established in 1889 as a private to sit and have a cup of coffee ... kind of relationships. There’s no gentlemen’s club. Originally it was in You realize they’ve got ¿ngers in pies better education than through that the Douglas-Elliott Block, destroyed in the city, the province and elsewhere. experience.” in the Great Fire of 1898, then the club This particular group has played quite a The Westminster Club was moved around for several years before role in the world.” ୅ continued

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When he and his partner moved here in 1996, the Downtown was on the skids with petty crime and drug dealers working the sidewalks and alleys around the SkyTrain stations.

As police cleared them out, developers discovered the area and new residents moved in, Hurd has documented the changes.

“I look back and it was scary,” says Hurd.

“Now it’s a lot of fun to see people

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Although, he con¿des, he still has trouble photographing them.

So he often turns his camera to the urban landscape around him, capturing the evolving face of the city, the rise of new buildings, the destruction of old ones, the sudden appearance of a new piece of sidewalk furniture or litter, the construction of a park.

While Hurd says he’s had times where the day is getting late and he’s yet to shoot a photo, the discipline of

maintaining his project has never felt like a lodestone.

In fact, the more he keeps going, the more he wants to keep it going.

“It renews your spirit,” says Hurd.

“Just keeping it going gives you a certain amount of ful¿llment.”

To view Dennis Hurd’s daily photostream, go to http://www.Àickr. com/photos/dennissylvesterhurd/ His blog is at http:// dennissylvesterhurd.blogspot.ca/

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Eva inspires app Allows users to register to donate their organs Eva Markvoort’s story of battling cystic ¿brosis has inspired almost everyone she came into contact with in her short life as well as a documentary.

Now the New Westminster woman’s legacy has also inspired an organ donation app.

It was recently launched to coincide with the American premiere of 65_RedRoses on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Documentary Club earlier this month.

The app is free for all those with mobile devices. It includes a short video with excerpts from the ¿lm, and it also makes it easy for the user to sign up as an organ donor from anywhere in North America.

Markvoort had a double lung transplant in 2007 that initially gave

her physical freedom before transplant rejection set in. She died two years ago at the age of 25 awaiting another transplant.

When app users pledge to be an organ donor the app will connect them to the right regional transplant organization’s information or online registration page.

The app, designed by Hello Cool World, can be shared with friends via Twitter, Facebook, text message and email.

A screening of the OWN version of 65_RedRoses will be shown in Vancouver at the Denman Cinemas on Sunday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

A bonus winter market The Royal City Farmers Market is going to have a bonus minimarket this Sunday.

Although the monthly Saturday winter market is ¿nished for the season, and

the weekly Thursday summer market won’t return until June 7, the market will hold one to celebrate Mother’s Day. Sweet on Mom will take place at the River Market on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will focus on sweets, crafts and other goodies.

Business voice called into Pattullo debate The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and the Surrey Board of Trade are jointly hosting, Pattullo Bridge Business Dialogue: Giving Business a Voice on the Pattullo Bridge, at the Fraser River Discovery Centre on May 24.

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“We need businesses to offer their perspectives on this vital transportation connector for the business community,” said Cori Lynn Germiquet, executive director, New Westminster Chamber of Commerce. “The Pattullo Bridge affects both of our business communities.”

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Friday, May 11, 2012 NewsLeader A5

Resident calls for Grimston off-leash park West End dog owner wants area developed after receiving tickets

her three-year-old bearded collie Fergus to retrieve.

“He needs a lot of exercise, and you can’t get it just walking with him on the leash,” said Priestley.

When she ¿rst suggested it last year she says she got a polite response, but not much else.

But after getting a couple tickets she decided to press on with her campaign and has been collecting support in the community.

“What we used to do is meet up Saturday morning and run the dogs. I know this is a no-no, but you take your chances. But now people are coming around giving out warnings, so we have to do something,” said Priestley.

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A West End woman has renewed her campaign for an off-leash dog park in Grimston Park after she and other area residents have been ticketed for letting their pets run free.

Diana Priestley has proposed to city council that the southeast area of Grimston would be a natural location for an off-leash park because few people use the area to play sports or with their children.

She uses the spot to throw a ball for

“I think it was designed by someone who doesn’t have a dog.”

Other options are Queen’s Park, Diana Priestley I think it was designed by someone the east end of the Quay, a small who doesn’t have a dog. one Downtown on Agnes Street and some in east Burnaby. But none are An off-leash dog park is within walking distance, she said. available several blocks away near “That’s the whole point of it,” the pedestrian/cycling access to the said Priestley of being able to walk Queensborough Bridge. to an off-leash park.

But Priestley said it’s in a Priestley praised the Queen’s dif¿cult location to access for Park off-leash area, a place her dog owners walking their pets, husband frequently takes Fergus unappealing to owner and animal in the car, as an example of what alike, and rarely used. could be done in Grimston Park.

“It’s ugly, it’s bare, it’s Her request will appear before completely open to the elements, city council at its next meeting on and the traf¿c completely encircles Monday. you,” said Priestley.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Getting unmasked The federal government has supported a private member’s bill that would make it a crime to wear a disguise while taking part in a riot.

Bill C-309 – the Concealment of Identity Act – was tabled by Alberta Conservative MP Blake Richards and endorsed by the government on Sunday.

It would amend two sections of the Criminal Code covering penalties for taking part in a riot or violent protest, criminalizing the use of masks.

You could get up to ¿ve years in prison for wearing one of Stephen Harper while torching cars or looting stores.

The bill is meant to give police another tool to break up uncivil gatherings, as seen recently with students unhappy in Quebec over rising tuition fees, and disgruntled fans of the Vancouver Canucks after they lost Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup ¿nal.

But what constitutes a mask?

One like Cory Schneider wears, or those worn by doctors?

Scarves and hoodies?

Groucho Marx glasses?

What about the gas masks police of¿cers wear?

If someone covers their face with grease paint, does that count as concealing one’s identity?

Regardless, the proposal does not threaten the right to peaceful protest, as some might suggest.

Rather it ensures it.

There is no need to conceal one’s identity during a peaceful demonstration.

No need to bring a change of clothes either, although we’ve seen images of protesters doing so after a bunch of windows were just smashed.

If this bill helps bring people involved in such criminal activity to justice, or prevents it, then so be it.

Save the masks for Halloween.

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Doing some good business BAD LANDLORD, GOOD LANDLORD: Last month, the local chapter of ACORN did another great job of drawing attention to the neglect wrought upon tenants at a local building by the Sahota family, which recently received an unprecedented ¿ne from the Residential Tenancy Branch for failure to plug a soggy roof in Whalley.

A landlord on the Àip side might just be David Sarraf, who now claims to have the “¿ve best rooves” in Downtown New West.

Sarraf is one of those hands-on owners cities love, and specializes in turning buildings’ fortunes around.

The day I spoke to him, he was driving from Vancouver, heading to one of his Columbia Street buildings to let the cable guy in for a yoga-studio tenant who couldn’t be there. Two years ago, he says, he “didn’t even know how to get to New West” when he called the city for info about the Paramount building, which was on the market.

He had a long chat with Lisa Spitale, the city’s development

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manager, and she invited him to city hall and laid out the city’s plans for Columbia and introduced him to heritage planner Julie Schueck.

“I haven’t even bought anything yet,” he recalls saying. But he did—and since bought four more buildings Downtown—won over by the kind of service he says bigger cities don’t provide (he owns more than 30 buildings across Metro Vancouver).

Sarraf is often mistaken for a janitor because he’s always at his buildings tidying, painting, sprucing them up. He proudly said the very same week he purchased the Sherlock’s (659 Columbia) building from Andy Bradshaw earlier this year, he put on a new roof. The city knew of Sarraf’s track record, I’m told, and was

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keen to get him onboard.

A few doors down from Sherlock’s at 635 Columbia is another building he owns, home to Orchid Cellmark DNA lab. When Sarraf bought it there was the lab downstairs and a pharmaceutical company upstairs, but he’s since sliced it up to make room for more than 20 tenants, including a church, hypnotherapy school, realtor, massage, cigar shop, esthetician, security company, roofer, Korean student services and an ad agency.

There’s even a screenwriter who books space. Sarraf jokingly says that all the services are there for a self-contained world.

Sarraf says a little investment in a property can go a long way.

With older properties he exposes the brick to add warmth. And when he found out the woman at the DNA lab was a master gardener he bought plants for the front planters and she happily maintains them.

“I don’t work for the money. We have to pay our bills but I work for my tenants. I want them to feel good, I want them to be my friend.” Somebody ¿nd a factory to build more of this guy.

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BA-DA BOOM: Here’s a surprising statistic—business licences in New Westminster have more than doubled in the last ¿ve years, from 1,762 in 2006 to 3,805 in 2011.

I asked if there was some strange anomaly a play, but the city’s manager of permits and licensing says for the most part it represents legitimate growth.

Keith Couef¿n says the city has stepped up enforcement, and now requires all construction trades doing work in the city to get their licence. But that only accounts for a small portion of the growth, he says. The number of residentoriented businesses like mom & pop storefronts and chain retail grew from about 1,000 in 2006 to 1,900 in 2011.

Couef¿n says part of it is due to a lot of vacant space getting ¿lled, and the creation of new commercial space at places like Queensborough Landing shopping centre, Plaza 88 and the Brewery District in Sapperton, home to Thrifty Foods.

And I suppose David Sarraff helped out too.

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Why not help out women and children?

Re: A resounding rejection for EFry (NewsLeader, May 9) I read with dismay your article about the McBride-Sapperton Residents’ Association’s unanimous opposition to the Elizabeth Fry Society’s plans to expand their facilities on East Columbia.

I fail to see why the MSRA regards Elizabeth Fry as a “commercial” operation. I am bafÀed at the notion that a daycare centre and small, affordable apartments for 10 low income women with children would constitute a “massive and irrevocable intrusion” into any neighborhood.

And I am truly disappointed that in a city that is formally committed to (a) an affordable housing strategy [2009], (b) a child care strategy [2009], and (c) a livable city strategy supporting the retention of jobs within the city [2008], a band of my fellow citizens would so plainly declare that this modest initiative in the defense of women and children in need cannot be part of their neighborhood.

Where would they have them go instead?

Daniel Vickers New Westminster

Not a place for public money

I am writing regarding the issue of parking and the existing Elizabeth Fry Society building at 402 East Columbia St. Since 1966 the parking lot at 275 Sherbrooke St. has been the designated parking lot for 402 East Columbia. In 1996, EFry bought 402 East Columbia with its parking facilities on Sherbrooke.

Covenants registered at the land title of¿ce show 402 East Columbia and 275 Sherbrooke

Re: A risk worth taking, city says of of¿ce tower project This union-endorsed city council has no business competing with free enterprise. The taxpayers are the only stakeholders and should not be on the hook for the wishes of the mayor.

Use union funds, which seem readily available to run this city for their bene¿t. Yes, the tower should be built but not at the risk to taxpayers.

John Ashdown Online comment, newwestnewsleader.com

lumped as one property. The 2011 B.C. Tax Assessment shows them taxed as one property.

Now fast forward to 2012 and you will ¿nd the applicant for the new development proposing to take 275 Sherbrooke St. and join it with 273 Sherbrook St. as a new development.

I do not see anything in this new development that provides for parking for the existing building at 402 East Columbia.

If this is allowed to happen then 402 East Columbia is effectively stripped of its parking.

The existing 20,000-square-foot blue building at 402 East Columbia St. will be left with no parking whatsoever! Since when does the city allow a developer to remove a parking lot from an existing building and give it to a new development—and leave the existing four storey building with no parking?

This in a neighbourhood already fraught with parking problems due to the hospital and two nearby SkyTrain stations.

Ken Grekul New Westminster

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city of #NewWest is cornered here. They have to follow through, but I’m estimating huge cost overruns. Stay tuned.

Dear #NewWest council, there is a Àne line between brilliance and bad timing. Don’t bite off more than a looming Ànancial crisis can chew.

@oconnor322 #newwest Hide your wallet in the meantime... @laxdude Not a single nail yet hit and the #newwest #MUCF is already over budget. Never thought they could Ànd a bigger quagmire than the Pier Park. @Crostyca don’t forget #newwest will b in restaurant biz 2 Budget inplace 4 build outs on that little gem too, it’s only just the beginning

@BoomTownBill risk can be reward. History might show visionaries in #newwest or an embarrassing white elephant I’m with @ChuckPuchmayr @AdamGoss Good pt by @matthewlaird majority of vacant ofÀce space downtown #newwest would’nt compete w/ proposed Class A of MUCF @jordenfoss I poke fun but this is really what I love about this city. People should get Àred up! #NewWest

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Guess I’ll have to wait till tomorrow to see the archived Council coverage and see what the fuss was all about #newwest

I have a weird feeling that something is going on with #NewWest and the new Civic Centre.

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All things tap West Coast Tap Dance Collective presents Tapistry, the 10th annual international Tap Day celebration at Massey Theatre May 19.

Tapistry will feature some of the best dancers in North America, both amateur and professional, all coming together for one night to celebrate the art of tap dancing and the anniversary of the West Coast Tap Dance Collective.

The event usually honours a legendary tap icon, but this year’s show will pay tribute to all of the previous honourees.

Tapistry will celebrate the past, present and future of tap by bringing together dancers of all ages and styles, from percussive and Broadway to Irish and Jewish.

Tickets are available online or through the Massey box of¿ce at 604521-5050.

Tapistry is at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave, at 7:30 p.m.

For more information contact Alison Found at 778-883-2543.

Miles for Mental Health run this Saturday The Miles for Mental Health Project’s second annual run and walk will be held on Saturday (May 12) in Queen’s Park.

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Mental Health Association in New Westminster is to promote mental health and to reduce the stigma of mental illness.

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Grosvenor Court Incorporated Building (co-op). Spacious 2 bedroom suite with excellent layout. Centrally located, just steps away from transit, shopping and parks.

Maintenance fees include heat, hot water and taxes.

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908,900

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Quality family home in a desirable Burnaby South Upper Deer Lake neighbourhood situated on a quiet & safe tree lined no through street.

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MLS V945147

MLS V937704

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452,500

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7362 SALISBURY AVE, BURNABY

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“We’ve been hearing more and more about in some cases months and years that have been put together in preparation for a trip somewhere, for students to enjoy and to learn, and those have been lost,” Abbott said.

The BCTF voted to impose the ban on activities April 20, in the wake of a threeday strike in March that ended with the government legislating a six-month cooling off period, under which

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The BCPSEA application argues the BCTF has banned an overly broad range of duties that happen outside instructional hours – including ones that are required and not just voluntary – effectively taking away the individual choice of teachers.

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COMMUNITYcorner Fraser River’s 1,375-km journey from the Rockies to the sea

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pril showers bring May noticed the beginning of spring freshet? freshet with plant and log debris For centuries, shepherds, endlessly Àoating down the farmers and sailors—people Fraser’s murky waters. whose lives and livelihoods By late spring, the peak of depended on the weather—relied freshet, the Àow of the Mighty on lore to foretell tomorrow’s Fraser will make powerful weather. tugboats struggle, Generally in test the durability rhyme (easier to of 600 km of dikes remember and lining its shores, pass on to later take out just about Cindy Sale generations), anything that gets weather lore is as in its way and colourful as our threaten the fertile imagination. farmlands that lie just beyond its But is there any truth to it? reach.

As Mother Nature rewards her But where does all this water children with longer days of light come from? and heightened temperatures, The Fraser River’s 1,375-km I reÀect on the lore of April journey begins on Mount Robson, showers bring May Àowers. high in the Rocky Mountains.

With April’s rains and May’s Along its way, the Fraser is warming temperatures the herbs joined by numerous tributary and Àowers that were planted in rivers that are fed by a network April are deeply setting their roots of lakes, streams, marshes, and stretching their branches to swamps and other waterways that greet the kindness of the sun on a spread through 240,000 square beautiful day. kilometers, or roughly oneHere at the Fraser River quarter of our beautiful province.

Discovery Centre we have also As temperatures rise, seasonal

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These uncounted sources of freshwater will meet up with their tributary rivers before Àowing into the Fraser, feeding and increasing its volume, strength and velocity along the way.

So the next time you are enjoying a stroll along the Fraser, reÀect on its journey and its strength.

With a slightly higher-thanusual snowpack this year, let’s hope for a gradual melt so we can enjoy the river’s beauty with minimum worry.

Interested in dedicating a bench? Visit www.newwestpcr.ca or call 604.527.4567 for details.

Westminster Pier Park Opening Ceremony, June 16, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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discover that it is prompted by a particular task, or certain individuals such your boss, for example.

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Halifax Wharf Rats: The AOTS Men’s Club presents Halifax Wharf Rats, performing songs and music from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Ireland and Scotland. A charitable fundraiser for AOTS Men’s Club. When: Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.

Where: South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray Ave., Burnaby (at Rumble St.). Tickets: Adults, $20, Seniors/Students $15,

Miles For Mental Health Project: An annual run and walk event to combat the stigma that surrounds mental illness and promote mental health. When: Saturday May 12. Where: Queen’s Park, New Westminster.

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Music at Queens: Fraser Valley Wind Ensemble KASWE (Kwantlen Alumni Symphonic Wind Ensemble) performs as will organist Michael Dirk, who will perform Widor’s well known ‘Toccata’. When: Saturday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529

Mother’s Day Tea & Entertainment: When: Saturday, May 12, 1-3 p.m.

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New West 7 Exhibition: To mark Mother’s Day, Van Dop Gallery presents the works of seven prominent New Westminster artists, featuring Angie Au Hemphill, Nicholas Bott and Leslie Poole, Gabor Gasztonyi, Jim Walsh, Judith Copland and Teressa Bernard. Also, new works by jewelry artist Joanna Lovett. When: Saturday, May 12, 11

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Jr. Salmonbellies fall to Isles, beat T-Men The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies suffered their ¿rst loss of the season when they fell 5-3 to the Delta Islanders at Queen’s Park Arena on Tuesday.

Nathan Stewart scored all of New West’s goals, all of them coming in the second period. The team’s top scorer, Kyle Dobbie, was held pointless despite ¿ring 10 shots on goal. New West outshot Delta 46-39 but,

except for Stewart in the second period, couldn’t solve Islanders netminder Will Schwan.

On Saturday, the Jr. ’Bellies got their second win of the season by defeating the hometown Nanaimo Timbermen 12-7.

Drew House had two goals and three assists, while Dobbie had two of each.

Steven Ferdinandi, Jakob Doucet and Connor

Goodwin also scored twice with singles going to Alex Lohr, and Nathan Stewart.

The Salmonbellies will be in Victoria to play the Shamrocks (3-0) on Saturday and then play the Langley Jr. Thunder (0-2) at Queen’s Park Arena on Tuesday, 8 p.m. The Langley game will also be broadcast on the iNet Sports Network (inetsports.ca).

• The ‘Soup Nazi’ may not have been nice

to all of his customers but he will be for the Jr. ’Bellies. Actor Larry Thomas, who was nominated for an Emmy Award for his ‘Soup Nazi’ role on Seinfeld, will be dishing out crab bisque and other delights at Greens and Beans Café and Deli, 143 East Columbia on Saturday May 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The proceeds will go to support the ’Bellies’ junior and intermediate A teams.

Sinclair joins forces with Royal City Soccer Club Canadian women’s soccer superstar Christine Sinclair of Burnaby will be showing the Royal City Soccer Club’s kids how it’s done on Saturday.

Sinclair will take part in training sessions for local youths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West’s Àeld No. 3.

Players will get to do drills and scrimmages with Canada’s all-time

A REAL GRABBER A United ball carrier tries to escape the clutches of a Burnaby Lake tackler in their BC Rugby Union women’s premiership semiÀnal last Saturday at Burnaby Lake Àelds. Burnaby Lake won to advance to Saturday’s Ànal in West Vancouver against Velox.

leading scorer and national team captain. For more information or to register go to www.royalsoccer.com.

Wong to SFU Burnaby native Nicholas Wong has agreed to play for the Simon Fraser University men’s hockey program next season. The defenceman played four seasons in the B.C. Hockey League.

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Every May women around the world are celebrated for their sacri¿ces and contributions to the family.

With all that Mom does for her children, it would seem like the concept of honouring her would be ages old.

However, it really wasn’t until relatively recently that a celebration of mothers was instituted.

In ancient Greece individuals honoured Rhea, mother of the gods.

Christians also celebrated Mary the mother of God. But it wasn’t until the 1900s before the general mothering population was celebrated in earnest.

In the U.S., Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis was a young Appalachian

homemaker who, beginning in 1858, attempted to improve sanitation and nursing procedures through women’s clubs and what she called “Mothers Friendship Day.” It wasn’t Anne Marie, but rather her daughter, Ann Jarvis, who created the Mother’s Day that we celebrate today.

Anna spent many years caring for her aging and ailing mother.

Anne Marie died on May 9, 1905 and Anna missed her terribly.

Anna noticed that many children failed to respect and honour their mothers while they were alive, and it wasn’t until after they died that these children recognized what they had lost in their parent.

She intended to start a Mother’s Day to honour mothers.

In 1907, Anna Jarvis attempted to establish Mother’s Day to “honour mothers, living and dead.” She started the campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. Together with her friends, Jarvis started a letter-writing campaign to urge ministers, businessmen and congressmen to declare a national Mother’s Day holiday.

Her efforts paid off.

The ¿rst Mother’s Day was celebrated on May 10, 1908 and honoured the late Anne Marie Reeves Jarvis. After this initial celebration, Mother’s Day caught on. The Mother’s Day International Association was established on December 12, 1912, to promote and encourage meaningful observances of the event.

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Mayors must decide on joining TransLink board Governance reform creates new seats, ‘awkward’ dynamic

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He said the province is trying to muzzle mayors by giving them an ineffectual minority on the board, adding he will urge his counterparts to reject the offered seats and hold out for more robust, democratic reform of TransLink’s structure.

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The province’s plan to put two Metro Vancouver mayors on the appointed TransLink board – which makes all decisions behind closed doors – will create a tricky new dynamic that civic leaders say will be uncomfortable at best.

The tweak to the governance structure unveiled by Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom installs the chair and vice-chair of the regional mayors’ council as directors on the TransLink board, joining nine other appointed directors.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan called

can hive off two members of the mayors’ sideways” rather than a step forward. council to go and sit on this board The fact the board meets in camera is an and expect that’s going to placate us issue, he said, as well as how to handle what is ridiculous.” may be two sometimes conÀicting roles.

He said the mayors’ council never “That’s a dif¿cult line to tread,” Walton asked for board seats. said. “It will be a challenge.”

Instead, mayors wanted more The counter-argument in favour of the control over TransLink spending change, he said, is that the mayors’ chair CORRIGAN – particularly the priorities the and vice-chair can inÀuence the board and board sets in its base plan, which improve its decisions. is funded by automatic annual increases in “You can certainly argue both sides.” property tax. The mayors’ main role so far He said Lekstrom’s reform still leaves a gap is to approve or reject board-proposed tax in governance and the mayors would continue to hikes to pay for expansion. press for more improvements, as well as long-term Walton won’t say yet if he feels the new funding sources, such as distance pricing for mayors should participate or not, adding motorists. he expects that to be a matter for debate at “It still involves decisions being made by a their next meeting. majority unelected body that allocates transportation He called the dedicated seats “a step resources and spends property tax money that elected representatives have no say in.”

Walton credited Lekstrom for attentively listening to the mayors and making much-needed changes at TransLink.

Fassbender said TransLink’s board should decide most matters openly in public meetings and the mayors will be able to push for that change.

If the board must keep some issues in-camera, he said, those can still be reported back to the other mayors on a con¿dential basis as well.

“I don’t see a problem,” he said.

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ONGOING Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome.

When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation.

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Every Thursday that school is in session, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Daycare room, F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent (off Tenth Avenue and Cumberland).

N ew We s t m i n s t e r Parkinson’s Support Group: If you are a person with Parkinson’s

or a caregiver interested in sharing ideas, coping strategies, information and resources, you are warmly welcomed to this support group.

When: 1st Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-8th St., New Westminster. Info: Robbin Jeffereys, 604662-3240 or rjeffereys@ parkinson.bc.ca.

E S L C o nv e r s at i o n Circles at the Library: Free, drop-in ESL conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking English.

Co-sponsored by Fraserside Community Services Society, there are two programs available. Children welcome. When: For

all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Library, 716 6th Ave. Info: 604527-4660.

Free ESL program for women: Healthy snacks and childm i n d i n g ava i l abl e

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by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Fraserside Community Services and CAPC. When: Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Olivet Church, corner of Queens Avenue and 7th Street, New Westminster. Info: 604525-9144 ext 3655.

Free ESL program for women: Offered by PIRS. Free childcare provided for kids 18 months to 5 years. When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Olivet Church, corner of Queens Avenue and 7th Street, New Westminster. Info: 604298-5888 ext. 21.

Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster.

World Poetry New Westminster Night Out: Featured poets, open mike, free raffle and refreshments. Everyone welcome.

When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-526-4729 or www. worldpoetry.ca.

New Westminister and District Concert Band: Welcomes new members (10-99 years) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument (no strings) as well as players of all levels.

It has three levels of players: beginners, intermediate and seniors. When: Monday and Thursday evenings.

Where: Richard McBride School gym, New Westminster. Info: www.nwdband.com or Christine, 604-5268996.

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

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The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5

Poetic Justice: Three featured poets and open mic. W h e n : Every Sunday, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., back room. Info: 778-3221131.

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

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A20 NewsLeader NewsLeader Friday, Friday, May May 11, 11, 2012 2012

D TEbook EVENTS New We s t m i n s t e r Symphony Orchestra: In celebration of Mother’s Day, the selected repertoire to be performed will be Rossini “Tancredi Overture”; Vocal soloists; Shostakovich “Cello Concerto No. 1.” Admission by donation. When: Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster.

Info: 604-521-5050 or www. masseytheatre.com.

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Moderators Mano Daniel and Shula Gribov, who teach in the Philosophy and

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Humanities Department at Douglas College, lead a discussion on “the warrior’s honour.” Everyone welcome.

Registration and experience not required. Admission is free. When: Wednesday, May 16, 7-9 p.m. Where: The Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: 778-782-5215 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

New Westminster Historical Society: Presentation on three topics—attending columbian Colleg e, a Toronto paper Looks at New Westminster in 1891 and the early local retail scene.

The program is free and everyone is welcome. There is no need to pre-register.

When: Wednesday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium of the New Westminster Public Library, 716-6th Ave., New Westminster.

Music at Queens: Kwantlen Alumni Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the Artistic Director Dr. Wayne Jeffrey performs. When: Saturday May 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15 and Children $10, at the church office (604-522-1606) or at the door.

Visual Verse: Exhibition

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of 40 poems interpreted visually. When: May 4 to 31.

Where: The Network Hub, second floor of the River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster.

The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided.

If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www. options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. Next training starts soon.

Hats Off Day: Come and experience Hats Off Day at the Heights where the community gets together and celebrates. There will be a parade and a street festival with lots of music, food and activities. When: Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue on Hastings Street in North Burnaby. Info: burnabyheights.com.

Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race: MOMAR is an off road multi-sport sprint adventure race that requires teams to mountain bike, kayak, trail run, trek and orienteer through a

Here in BC we often take our tap water for granted, but it is a finite resource that we should value and protect.

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We need to value our drinking water methods in your area.

We invite you to get involved and learn more about your water. Start by taking the Community Water Challenge and pledge to be water wise. By incorporating practical actions into our daily routines, we can make a difference.

Visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org to find out about Drinking Water Week events in your area, and to download activities and educational resources provided by BC Water & Waste Association.

Giro di Burnaby: Giro di Burnaby, a criterium cycle race featuring some of the world’s top racers, is back again for 2012 in the Heights neighbourhood. The race is part of BC Superweek.

When: Thursday, July 12, 4-10 p.m. Where: Between MacDonald and Rosser avenues on Hastings Street, Burnaby. Info: girodiburnaby. com.

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Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway courtesy of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and Helijet! It’s simple – just pledge to take one of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge Be Water Wise: N Limit your shower time to 5 minutes per day.

N Install a low-flow fixture or appliance.

Look for the WaterSense label on retail shelves across BC. N Return unused or expired medications to the pharmacy for proper disposal.

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ANSWERS: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 426 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 329 litres of water per day (nearly double what Europeans use!)* 2. False: Never put fats, oils or grease down the drain - when these substances enter our wastewater they can clog pipes and deplete oxygen in the aquatic environment. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

When you turn on your tap asks you to “Get to know and clean, safe water comes your H2O.” Think about the out, do you ever wonder how impact of your everyday acit got there or what happens tions and how a few simple when it goes down the drain? changes really can make a Or why you should care? difference.

“It is often said that the Have you thought about ability to provide clean how much water you can drinking wasave by ter and treat limiting sewage is the your shower greatest contime to five tribution to minutes, or public health by turning off our world has the tap while seen,” says brushing Daisy Foster, your teeth?

CEO of BC How about Water & by reducing Waste Assolawn waterciation. “Yet, drinkingwaterweek.org ing or raising in our part of the level of the world, we your lawn take for granted that we can mower blade to cut down on simply turn on the tap and evaporation? clean water gushes out. We Did you know that what we forget that we use that same put down our sink or toilet treated water to hose down can have a serious impact our driveways and water our on fish and the aquatic lawns. We flush our toilets environment? Detergents, and away it goes along with medications, and many other whatever we put down there.” household products end She adds, “We make the up at wastewater treatment effort to turn out lights to plants where special processconserve energy, yet we es are required to minimize don’t make the connection the impact on the receiving between energy and water waters. Fats, oils and grease use. Many of us are unaware that we put down our drains of the energy that is used to can often cause blockages in treat and distribute water.” sewer lines resulting in costly During Drinking Water repairs. During Drinking Week, May 13 – 19, 2012, BC Water Week, take the time to Water & Waste Association find out about safer disposal

series of checkpoints over a 30 or 50 km course. When: Saturday, June 2. Where: B u r n aby. I n f o : w w w. mindovermountain.com or info@mindovermountain. com.

N 26% of British Columbians have no idea where the water that flows from their tap comes from.* N The average Canadian uses 329 litres of water per day. However, the average Canadian thinks they only use 132 litres per day.* N We use up to 50% more water in the summertime when people are watering their lawns and gardens.** *2011 Canadian Water Attitudes Study, commissioned by RBC and Unilever Canada **BC Stats 2009

For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational ducatio activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

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Friday, May 11, 2012 NewsLeader A21

MLA wants to join BC Rail case Tom Fletcher tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

VICTORIA – Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen has applied to the B.C. Supreme Court to participate in the Auditor General’s probe into paying legal fees for government aides convicted of breach of trust in the sale of B.C. Rail operations.

Van Dongen cited the decision to pay $6 million to lawyers for Dave Basi and Bobby Virk when he quit the B.C. Liberal Party in March and joined the B.C. Conservatives.

In his submission to the court, he said he has a “distinct perspective” on the issue, where the government departed from its policy of recovering costs from government employees if they are convicted of a crime.

“The abrupt and surprising end to the prosecution with the guilty pleas VAN DONGEN and sentencing on October 18, 2010, was followed immediately by the revelation of the unprecedented legal fees indemnity waiver, contrary to established policy, provoking signi¿cant public controversy,” van Dongen wrote in an af¿davit.

“To the best of my knowledge, this was also the ¿rst case in British Columbia where an indemnity of this nature was given to persons charged with serious criminal offences such as bribery or corruption.”

Attorney General Shirley Bond has repeatedly stated that the fee decision to pay the legal bills was made by two deputy ministers with no political input.

She said the government has released everything to Auditor General John Doyle that it has the authority to release, and the detailed billings Doyle is seeking are protected by solicitor-client privilege between Basi, Virk and their lawyers.

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Queen’s Park Beauties!

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It’s advisable to sell your current home before buying a new one. Despite the stress of not knowing where you’ll live, it’s likely better than the stress of owning two residences at once.

10 steps to take when buying a home

You should already have saved some of your down payment and you should be good at managing debt like credit cards or student loans. A mortgage is a ¿nancial responsibility that also requires constant upkeep.

DECIDE HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD

Use this simple equation to consider what you can expect after you’ve saved for your down payment. The cost of buying a home = one time costs (down payment, legal fees, inspection fees and taxes) + monthly costs (mortgage, utilities, maintenance, insurance and property taxes).

DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO BUY

First, decide where you want to live (urban, suburban, rural) and then decide which neighbourhood suits you best and what type of home (detached, attached or apartment) you want. Whether or not the property is new or resale may also affect your costs. See the Dream Home Checklist for more information.

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A mortgage broker may be able to get you the best possible rates. A notary public or a lawyer will help you understand the many legal documents that come with buying your home. A home inspector can save you from unpleasant surprises when you move in.

MAKE AN OFFER

Realtors are expertly trained and will prepare your offer for you.

If you have any concerns or hesitations, ask your realtor to explain.

ARRANGE A MORTGAGE

There are many ways to ¿nd a realtor: drive through neighbourhoods that interest you and jot down names, go to open houses, look at advertising, ask friends and family if they have worked with a realtor they like.

Interview two or three and pick the one you like best.

There are hundreds of banks, credit unions and other lenders. How do you select which one is best for you? Now is not the time to be money-shy! Talk to your ¿nancial institution and call around to others. Ask friends, family and colleagues. Realtors are very knowledgeable about mortgages and have lots of good advice and they may be able to refer you to a mortgage broker.

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Realtors run an incredible search tool called the Multiple Listings Service (MLS for short) which contains information on property listings. Your realtor can send you listings that ¿t your criteria and together, you can draw up a short list and visit a handful of homes to make an informed and wise decision. You can also view listings here.

You offer has been accepted! Great news!

Your realtor and notary public or lawyer will do most of the closing work.

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Community feel important when choosing a home

Feeling at home in a low-rise building When you’re looking for a home, feeling welcome in the community is often a big part of the puzzle. While high-rise architecture is popular, perhaps a low-rise development might be just what you’re looking for.

“People find comfort in the smaller scale,” says Andrew Emmerson of GBL Architects. “That’s not to say there won’t still be high-rises ... but (low-rises) feel more homey to some.”

One of the positive things about living in a smaller development is that you can more easily get to know your neighbours.

“You’re sharing amenities with 50 instead of 500,” Emmerson says. “Low-

rise buildings are more personable in that regard.”

That idea is being tested with Collection 45, an exclusive development that features 45 studio, one- and twobedroom suites on six floors in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver, with the bottom floor holding commercial space.

“It’s not your typical cookie-cutter development,” says Emmerson.

The neighbourhood is a blend of historic and modern, with restaurants, shopping and recreation all within walking distance.

For more information, visit collection45.com or call 604-569-1555.

lend an incredible sense of space and elegance to every home, while the bathrooms are made for relaxation.

His-and-hers sinks, glass shower stalls and hand-set tile flooring all combine to make for what really is the perfect bathroom.

They also include some special features that are sure to impress, such as a powder room on the main floor and two parking spaces with every home.

“Many of our buyers have been asking for a bathroom on the main level,” says Kasahara. “We were able to achieve that in all of these floorplans,

and expect it to be a huge selling feature here at Bishop Creek.”

The private garages on every home feature a bonus room off of them, which Kasahara says can be used as extra storage space or a media room.

“We call it the ‘Man Cave’,” he says, adding that it’s “the perfect space for a big-screen TV, couch and bar fridge.”

The townhomes are built in a Craftsman style, with wood and brick accents and plenty of outdoor space, including private decks and patios.

The development itself includes a landscaped park with a playground, and is bordered by the Bishop Creek itself and Harold Bishop Elementary School. The location also offers easy access to Highway 1.

The sales centre will open this summer, and buyers will be able to take possession before the next school year starts.

Homes at Bishop Creek start in the mid $300,000s. For more information, visit www.bluetreehomes.ca or call 604588-0005.

‘An exceptional home-buying experience’

Finding the perfect home easy at Bishop Creek

by Kerry Vital

Bluetree Homes prides itself on being “your friendly neighbourhood builder,” and with their newest development, Bluetree Homes at Bishop Creek, they’re continuing to create a reputation for beautiful homes suitable for any homeowner.

“We don’t just build homes; we promise to build your trust, answer your questions and make buying your home relaxed and stress-free,” says Bluetree general manager of sales and marketing Yosh Kasahara. “We aim to deliver an exceptional home-buying experience, from start to finish, and provide the outstanding homeowner care that our company is so well-known for.”

Lead by ParkLane Homes’ Chief Operating Officer Ben Taddei, Bluetree is aiming to set the standard for great home-buying experiences. ParkLane

has over 30 years of experience in the home-building market, and was recently the recipient of eight 2012 Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Ovation Awards for excellence in new home design.

The 56 townhomes at Bishop Creek come in a variety of two- and threebedroom floorplans, ranging from 1,528 to 1,709 square feet. Located just minutes from Guildford Town Centre, homeowners are able to live in a quiet family-friendly neighbourhood while still being close to everyday amenities.

Surrounded by parkland, the homes at Bishop Creek are full of the beautiful amenities that Bluetree is known for, including stone countertops complemented by a hand-set tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances and shaker-style wood cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware in the kitchen.

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We don’t just build homes; we promise to build your trust, answer your questions and make buying your home relaxed and stress-free,” says Bluetree general manager of sales and marketing Yosh Kashara.

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Bluetree Homes is continuing to build their reputation for beautiful homes with their newest development, Bluetree Homes at Bishop Creek. With Craftsman-style architecture and plenty of outdoor space, the exteriors have great curb appeal and feature wood and brick accents, while the interiors are spacious and inviting.

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We’re Bluetree. We don’t just build homes, we promise to build your trust, answer your questions, and make buying your home relaxed and stress-free.

From single-family homes to modern apartments, from suburban to urban, Bluetree is building homes to suit every lifestyle. And there’s much more to come. Register online and be first to hear about new Bluetree communities.

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Set amongst large mature trees and extensive landscaping, open green spaces, private yards and muse entranceways, Abbey Road gives ϐ Ǥ ϐ ǯ togethers with friends and family, as well as a traditional English garden with secure play area for little ones, and Abbey Road is more than a place to call home, it is a community within a community that brings every convenience and amenity right to your door step.

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Fluent English required. $18/hr. to start. $20/hr after 1 year. Bonus + benefit package. No phone calls or dropins. Email: adminbc@metalsuper markets.com

MOVIE EXTRAS !

WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

Register Now Busy Film Season

CARRIERS NEEDED

All Ages, All Ethnicities

YOUTH and ADULTS

CALL 604-558-2278

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!

PORT HARDY - Looking for a Journeyman GM Technician. Send resumes to Attention Cory, klassengm@gmail.com or fax 250949-7440.

Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

Local golf course is now Hiring for Seasonal Line Cooks. Part time & Full Time opportunities available. Must have Food Safe Certification & previous culinary experience.

Seasonal Line Cooks

GET IN THE GAME! Up to $20/hr

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year!

Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps Must be outgoing and motivated!

Call Rochelle 604.777.2195

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The award-winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States.

The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package.

Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, May 18, 2012.

To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 Only selected applications will be contacted.

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F/T WAREHOUSE / CUSTOMER SERVICE

GPRC, Fairview Campus requires a Plumbing Instructor AND Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor to teach labs and classroom settings for their program. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Advertising Sales Representative

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Excellent Work Environment.

Competitive Wages! *****FREE GOLF***** E-mail resume & references: catering@carnousitegolf.ca or Fax: 604.464.3745

HELP WANTED Staff Decorator Arlene’s Interiors

Arlene’s Interiors is a growing home décor business that offers quality custom window coverings and blinds. We are recruiting for full time Staff Decorators to provide in-home decorating consultation services and in-store sales team support.

Successful applicants in this customer service and sales oriented position will possess: -a background in the window covering industry -a strong sales focus -exceptional customer service skills -an interest in working in a fastpaced, creative environment -a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license Positions are available in our Langley and Burnaby locations.

Please e-mail your resume to mariana@arlenes.com before May 20th, 2012

WELDERS WANTED. Journeymen 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience.

Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km west of Lloydminster, is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journey wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

TELEMARKETING. Perm P/T, exp, some knowledge of Excel. Salary + Commission. Richmond, clse to bus & Canada line. Fax: 604-278-8587 email: michelled3900@gmail.com

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Adult Carriers Needed Immediately THURSDAY DELIVERIES ONLY in North and West Vancouver Driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Familiarity with North Shore streets an asset.

Earn money delivering The Outlook newspaper.

Call us today!

604-903-1011

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Community Support Worker & Home Sharing Opportunities Community Support Worker Required for supporting adults with physical and mental disabilities. Competitive wages (union rates and benefits) Must be available weekends and some over nights (Full time overnight position available).

Younghusband Resources Ltd PO Box 21116 Maple Ridge Square RPO Maple Ridge, BC V2X 1P7 Fax - 604-466-1207 Email: info@younghusband.ca

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

WEST Star Restoration & Contracting Services Ltd. Located 7705 Thornhill Drive, Vancouver, BC is looking to hire a Drywall installer and finisher (NOC.7284), Permanent, Full Time, $23.50 per hour, 40 hours per week, Medical benefits, ASAP, Experiences 1 year, Speak English, Setting Experiences: Commercial, Residential, Area of Drywall and Lath Installation Specialization: Suspended ceiling and floors, metal lath ceilings, Access flooring system, Metal door frame installation, exterior pre-fabricated wall panels. Please send your resume to info_weststar@shaw.ca

www.younghusbandresources.com

Home Sharing - Do you want the best of both worlds? Work from home while your family opens their hearts and home to an adult with disabilities. For more information email: home-share@younghusband.ca

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VOLUNTEERS

AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, tickets & gates, announcers, transportation, batgirls and more!

We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours.

For more information, visit our website at: www.canadian openfastpitch.com or contact our office at 604.536.9287 or info@canadianopen fastpitch.com And don’t forget to like us on Facebook at: http://www. facebook.com/Canadian OpenFastpitch and follow us on Twitter @CdnOpen!

Canuel Caterers BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company with over 50 locations is now interviewing team leaders / counter attendants / cashiers / food prep, 4-8 hour shift during the school year to start at a high school near you.

Fax resume to 604-575-7771.

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WANT TO SEE Scenic BC! Needed Immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: (250) 567-2550

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

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ZONE CHECKER NEEDED! Th B The Burnaby b N NewsLeader L d iis llooking ki a ZZone Ch Checker k ffor it its Circulation Department.

The right candidate will have: • excellent communication and organizational skills; • attention to detail; • the ability to work with minimum supervision; and • basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express.

Duties include supervising carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, and following up on householder delivery concerns.

This permanent part-time position requires a flexible schedule with occasional evening & weekend shifts. A reliable vehicle is a MUST. Please forward your resumé and cover letter to: Richard Russell, Circulation Manager Email: circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

PART-TIME

SHIPPER / TRAFFIC COORDINATOR Black Press requires a Shipper / Traffic Coordinator for two full and two half shifts each week. Three shifts will be at the Burnaby printing plant and one at the Surrey distribution center.

This position organizes and facilitates the movement of newspapers and other delivery items from the printing hall to the bundle delivery drivers.

Applicants must have good organizational and interpersonal skills, a current fork lift operators ticket, and be fluent in English.

Apply to circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com

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DRYWALL

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

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ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN. Licensed. Local.

Low cost. Big/small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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GARDENING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Power Wash. Trimming & Paving Stones.

20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604.725.5561 or 604.589.2748

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar.

Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

CLEANING SERVICES

BEST CLEANERS AROUND GUARANTEED! Since 1985.

Residential & Commercial Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

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Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328

GARDENING

Shop from home

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

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LEGAL SERVICES

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

HELP WANTED

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Call: 780-340-4002 Email: petert@4pillars.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt re-structuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

VOLUNTEER

• FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked!

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive:

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

NEED EXTRA

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

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HELP WANTED

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Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays in your neighbourhood.

Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!

An eas y way to earn extra

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

LEADER

OF Home (604)501-9290

Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

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Improvements,

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS 477

PETS

Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups. Family/farm raised. Vet ✓, shots, short hair, parents exc temper. F$695.M $595. 604-835-0305.

MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. NS/NP.

HORSE

PUGS pure bred. 5M 1F, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, 8 wks old fawn & red $800 (604)826-1037

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting.

30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

604.587.5865

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bradsjunkremoval.com A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Haul Anything...

Running this ad for 8yrs

But Dead Bodies!!

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

604.

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

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988 FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs Comm/Res. Fully Insured.

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

~ Crown Molding Installation ~ Staining & Custom Painting Laminate flrs ~ H/W Refinishing Mention this ad for $200. off on minimum $1000 job.

Isaac 604-727-5232

John 778-881-6737

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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SUNDECKS

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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Seniors Discount Book by end of May - 10% off. 25 yrs exp.

Guarantee on work. Refs.

(604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

Plumbing, heating, 1 $38/hour. plugged drains. Big & small jobs.

Local & license. Call 604-510-2155

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 12th, 9am-3pm.

98 Glover, in the lane

560

MISC. FOR SALE

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program!

Don’t be without a home phone!

Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ALDERGROVE 7 bdrm, 4 bath, 9 yrs old, 2 a/g stes on 1st floor, 4 bdrms up, open concept kitchen with island, crown moldings, south backyrd. $579,900. (604)856-4721

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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OTHER AREAS

CORTES ISLAND BC. Tranquility is yours for $309,500. 3 bedroom on 1.3 acres at Smelt Bay. Attached workshop. Sun deck. Fenced garden. Ocean peek. 604-789-2492

706

PETS

CANE CORSO MASTIFF pure bred male, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ Call 604-826-7634.

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Smart Cleaning Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

Spring Cleaning Special

604. 862. 9797

NEW WESTMINSTER

Panorama Court Spacious & clean 1 & 2 bdrms avail. From $750 - $1020/mo. No pets.

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 CHIHUAHUA male, black & tan, vaccinated, dewormed and vet checked, $700. 604-504-5438.

ENGLISH BULLIES 2 m. 12 wks.

Vet ✔, stable temp., 50 lbs. at most. $1200 (604)725-7191 after 5 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

RECREATIONAL/SALE

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-6670024 www.rosmanrv.com

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TRUCKS & VANS

1998 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 new shocks, alarm, hwy kms, good condition. $12,000 obo. 778-891-4501

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

2001 Windstar loaded, black, dark tinted windows. Runs Nice.

233K. No aircare. $950. 604-9968734 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

MARINE

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $1995/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info.

1998 VW Fox 4dr H/B, 5sp, 178K, excellent cond. no aircare, silver w/black int. $1250.

Pictures available 604-996-8734

MAPLE RIDGE Central.Sunny 3bdr up, fin bsmt,deck, fnc’d b/yrd, quiet, N/S. Jun1. $1440. 604-464-5671.

838

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, GRND lvl 1 bdrm ste, Edmonds area, spacious & recently reno’d, 6 appls incl W/D, nr. skytrain, $800/mth. Avail now through June 1. Call 604-777-9943.

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $900.

N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.

PORT COQUITLAM N. 1/bdrm bthrm, priv entry, fnced yd. $725 incl util. Avail. now (604)825-8288 PORT MOODY 2 bdrm above grnd bsmt, pri entry & 4 appls. $900 + $120 utils. Avail now. 604-461-2999 SFU, 2 BR suite, Sep. ent; 1000sft, school, bus, skytrain; No pets & No smoking. 604-649-8987

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TOWNHOUSES

Burnaby. MC Bride Place. 415 Ginger drive. 2 bdrm T/H. Family Housing. Close all amens, schls, transit. Pet friendly great loca. $1015/m.604-451-6676 NEW WESTMINSTER, 828 Royal Ave. Brand new 2/bdrm T/H, 6/appli, sec parking, $1500/mo.

Avail now. Nr SkyTrain.

TJ @ Sutton Proact, (604)728-5460 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Near HighGate Mall Quiet, Spacious 1 Bdrm Suites.

Newly reno’d with balcony, prkg & storage unit. Incl heat & h/water.

Call 604-525-2661 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

1 Bdrm Apts starting at $850 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1100 Heat and hot water included.

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed.

Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, silver, convertible, 84,000 kms. Auto. Aircared. $5,995. obo. 604-826-0519

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CLAREMONT TERRACE

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

1193 Taurus, 4dr 130Km. Just like new. Aircared. $650. Pictures available. 604-996-8734

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3000 firm. 604-538-9257.

** 6960 ELWELL ST **

BURNABY

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CARS - DOMESTIC

W.W.PLATEAU Montreux bldg 2bdrm, 2bath, 2 prkg, clse to amens. $1295. NP/NS June 1.

604-941-3259, 604-809-3259

Burnaby:

LG. CLEAN 1 Bedroom available now and 1 & 2 Bedrooms available for June, QUIET BLDG. Call the Manager @ 604- 521-3448.

818

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2006 PONTIAC Pursuit, 61K, auto, A/C, 4 cyl, runs great. several dents. $3500 firm. 778-893-4866

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

477

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TRANSPORTATION

2011 WINDRIVER 230 RKS, loaded, total length 28’9”. Asking $26,000/obo. Will take small trade & cash. Don (778)344-8047.

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

Large newly renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts available in well-kept concrete building.

New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay.

Close to all amenities. 211 11St. New West.

Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

RENTALS Tree removal done RIGHT!

AUTO FINANCING

NEW WESTMINSTER

GARAGE SALES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

www.dannyevans.ca

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets

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TRANSPORTATION

$1150+ util. Ref June1. 604-512-8725

Call 604-540-6732

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE STAN’S PAINTING

TRANSPORTATION

Need A Ride, Drive Today. Take $500 to $5000 Cash Home. Carter Credit 1.888.688.1837

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Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

APARTMENT/CONDO

15 Year old 14-3 Bay Andalusian mare. Sensitive horse for confident tactful rider. Owner retired. $8500 obo TO A GOOD HOME. Call 604-534-6152 (Langley).

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

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COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1295 and 1 near City Hall $1275.

Avail June 1st. Call 604-941-3259.

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

RENTALS

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in May, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2000 29ft Class A Winnebago Brave Motorhome, 28,200 miles, $29,900. Call (604)942-3669 2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

BOATS

2011 Custom weld Jetboat 20ft, c/w 9.9 Suzuki Kickin, depthe sounder, windless anchor system, Stainless steel BBQ, & much more. $49,900.

Contact Rich 778-988-9302

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This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made by disclosure statement. E.&O.E. Building rendering is approximate only.