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New West’s Lambroula Pappas will perform at the SongÀre Festival of Song later this month.

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Six-lane Pattullo Bridge vital: forum Chris Bryan editor@newwestnewsleader.com

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We Are the City perform at Uptown Live! following the Hyack International Parade in New Westminster on Saturday, May 26. See more photos on A8.

Tourism New West seeks hotel tax Needs two per cent a room levy to help market city Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Tourism New Westminster is asking the city to institute a two per cent tax on hotel rooms to help the organization’s long-term marketing of the city as a travel destination.

The organization went before council on Monday with the request.

If a tax is adopted it would bring it in line with neighbouring municipalities, said Tourism New Westminster

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marketing coordinator Tej Kainth.

“Most of the communities in British Columbia are supported by a two per cent hotel tax, and that money goes to help fund tourism marketing initiatives. If supported by the hotels this could generate upward of $100,000 in revenue that could go back into tourism marketing,” said Kainth.

When the organization was formed ¿ve years ago the future of the Municipal and Regional District Tax, which the province allows local governments to charge to support tourism, was in doubt, said Kainth.

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Currently Tourism New Westminster has a budget of $118,000, with $60,000 coming from the city and the rest of the revenue coming from other government grants that allows them to hire summer students and run a tourism centre. It got a big boost when the province provided $140,000 for the ¿rst two years to get it off the ground. But with the organization looking to open a year-round centre in the new civic centre in 2014, Tourism New Westminster needs more money to take its marketing to a higher level.

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Getting council’s approval is just one step to implementing the tax.

If the city gives the green light the province then requires 51 per cent of the city’s hotels and hotels that contain at least 51 per cent of the units to also be on board. Since the city has only four qualifying hotels—Inn at the Quay, Corporate Inn, Met Hotel and Arundel Mansion—that means at least three must approve of the tax.

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A new, six-lane Pattullo Bridge is necessary to keep the region moving.

That was the main message from most of the speakers at the Fraser River Discovery Centre on Thursday to discuss the replacement of the 75-year-old span, an event co-hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce.

“This is a really important project,” said TransLink roads manager Sany Zein. “It’s going to determine transportation in the region for the next 100 years. It’s a key corridor for movement in the region and for trade.”

TransLink has targeted replacing the bridge by 2018, and would build it next to the existing span.

According to speakers Zein, City of Surrey transportation manager Paul Lee and Bernie Magnan of the Lower Mainland Chambers Transportation Panel, it’s a vital link, ¿lling a niche between the Port Mann Bridge to the east and the Alex Fraser Bridge to the west. see WOULD YOU, A3

A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, May 30, 2012

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND

CITYPAGE NOTICE OF PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION ON 6TH STREET As part of its 2012 Capital Program, the City will be reconstructing the pavement on 6th Street from Queens Avenue to 6th Avenue.

The work will be carried out by Winvan Paving Ltd., and is expected to start in mid-June with completion by mid-July. The work is weather dependent.

Single lane alternating traffic will be maintained at all times during the work.

Temporary closure of minor cross streets and lanes will also occur during the work.

Due to the nature of the work and the heavy equipment required to carry it out, the reconstruction will be carried out over night between the hours of 7pm to 5am. Conflicts between the heavy traffic and pedestrian volumes that use this busy commercial corridor would present high safety risks should the work be done during normal business days. Daytime work would also severely impact businesses and parking along the street. It is estimated that by doing the work at night the total time to complete will be reduced from seven weeks to three weeks. Final line painting is not included in these three weeks.

Construction noise during the night can be expected for the duration of work but the City deems that this is the best alternative when considering the safety factors and negative business impact should the work be done during the day. The contractor will undertake to minimize noise, to the best of their ability during the work realizing the impact on surrounding residential areas. As construction will progress along the corridor, no area should be impacted for the entire duration of the work.

Portions of the reconstruction will be left in gravel during the day ready for paving the next night. Traffic control will be in place to keep these areas safe for traffic and pedestrian use.

At various stages of the work, access to property driveways may be temporarily interrupted. The contractor will coordinate any anticipated interruptions with individual properties in advance to minimize any inconvenience. On-street parking will also be temporarily removed in the work area during the pavement reconstruction.

For further information on this project please contact the Engineering Services Department at 604-527-4592.

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE Missed the recent Queensborough Community Plan workshop? There is still time to share your input in the draft vision, themes, goals, objectives and land use plan.

The Queensborough Community Plan Questionnaire can be completed online, printed off the website, or picked up at City Hall or the Queensborough Community Centre. The deadline for questionnaire responses is Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

For more information on the Queensborough Community Plan, and to review the materials from the workshop please visit www.newwestcity.ca/queensborough

NEW WESTMINSTER FIREFIGHTERS’ CHARITABLE SOCIETY SHRED-A-THON Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012• 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Canada Games Pool Parking Lot Need to get rid of that stack of papers? Bring your paperwork and other confidential materials and have them professionally shredded on site. Small businesses and homeowners are welcome. Be sure to stay for a barbeque, popcorn, entertainment, and much more!

Whereas the City Council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster wishes to sell the following properties in Queensborough which consist of land only; And which lands are available to the public for acquisition; Therefore, the Corporation of the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice subject to Section 26(1) (2) and 94 of the Community Charter: (a) The lands are more particularly described as:

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• 323 Fenton Street Parcel Identifier: 001-206-621 Lot 13, District Lot 757, New West District Group 1, Plan 69092 Group 1.

• 327 Fenton Street Parcel Identifier: 001-206-656 Lot 15, District Lot 757, New West District Group 1, Plan 69092 Group 1.

• 222 Hampton Street Parcel Identifier: 010-711-252 Lot 14, District Lot 757, New West District Group 1, Plan 2778 Group 1.

• 220 Hampton Street Parcel Identifier: 010-711-279 Lot 15, District Lot 757, New West District Group 1, Plan 2778 Group 1.

• 218 Hampton Street Parcel Identifier: 010-711-279 Lot 16, District Lot 757, New West District Group 1, Plan 2778 Group 1.

• 641 Ewen Avenue Parcel Identifier: 013-039-091 Lot 3, Block 27, District Lot 757, New West District Group 1, Plan NWP2620 Group 1.

• 635 Ewen Avenue Parcel Identifier: 013-039-113 Lot 5, Block 27, District Lot 757, New West District Group 1, Plan NWP2620 Group 1 (b) The nature of the disposition: Fee Simple. (c) The process by which the lands may be acquired: Competitive Bid Process.

For more information concerning this sale, please contact the Engineering Services Department at (604) 527-4617.

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2012 EUROPEAN CHAFER MANAGEMENT In an effort to assist New Westminster home owners with the European Chafer grub management the City is providing a 50% discount on the purchase of the biological control (Nematodes) to a maximum purchase of 2 packages per home owner (one package covers 750 square feet and the total cost of each package is $69.99 plus taxes before subsidy).

Subsidy coupons and chafer management information can be picked up at the Parks, Culture and Recreation main office (600 Eighth Street) between Monday, June 18th and Friday, June 22nd from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or at Century House (620 Eighth Street) from 4:30 to 8:30 pm.

A limited number of coupons are available for this subsidy program. ** Picture ID and proof of residency must be presented at time of coupon pick up.

Tax receipts will be given for donations over $25 with all proceeds going to the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society.

For more information, please call 604-519-1000.

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‘Would you put a 6-lane bridge there today?’ ୅ continued

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“From Surrey’s point of view, this bridge is essential. It’s critical to the economic development of the city,” said Lee, adding that the links to major routes on either side should be well connected. “If these connections are not made, traf¿c and trucks will in¿ltrate Surrey’s neighbourhoods.”

Zein predicted the bridge will continue to play a key role as the population and economy of both cities grows between 70 and 100 per cent over the next 30 years.

Although more people will shift to alternate modes of transportation, vehicle traf¿c is still slated to grow 50 per cent, he said.

Increasing the Pattullo from four to six lanes has caused concern among many Royal City residents that it will pour more regional traf¿c onto local streets, but TransLink says the new outside lanes will ensure trucks have a dedicated lane to keep them to the perimeter on the truck routes, such as East Columbia.

“That will actually reduce in¿ltration of trucks onto non-truck

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The joint forum on the future of the Pattullo Bridge, hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade and New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, featured (L-R) Paul Lee (transportation manager, City of Surrey), Bernie Magnan (representative, Lower Mainland Chambers of Commerce Transportation Panel), Sany Zein (roads manager, TransLink), Jim Lowrie (engineering director, City of New Westminster) and Nigel Watkinson (moderator)

routes in the city,” Zein said.

Magnan said despite calls in New West to keep the Pattullo as a fourlane bridge, move it or even scrap it altogether, the Royal City can’t escape its geographical legacy.

“It’s unreasonable to expect this area to not continue to play its role

as a transportation corridor and centre,” Magnan said, adding that many of the jobs and warehouses are located south of the Fraser while a signi¿cant portion of the population still lives to the north.

“The replacement of the Pattullo is something that needs to happen.”

Magnan said in terms of the area economy, there is also a strong need to replace the 100-year-old railway bridge next to the Pattullo to ensure more ef¿cient movement of goods and passengers, complete the stalled North Fraser Perimeter Road project and implement a consistent regional tolling policy.

He said studies have shown congestion costs Metro Vancouver upwards of $1.3 billion a year.

New Westminster engineering director Jim Lowrie said truck traf¿c travelling from Deltaport to the TriCities area using the Pattullo Bridge could be signi¿cantly eased if the soon-to-open South Fraser Perimeter Road was linked at the Port Mann Bridge. Currently, it won’t link up to Highway 1 until 176th Street (Highway 15) in Surrey.

But Zein said this is a technical impossibility.

“Engineers can do a lot, but there are a lot of things we cannot do.

The SFPR is 50 metres below the Port Mann Bridge. They cannot be connected.”

New Westminster has not

been participating in TransLink’s consultations on the bridge replacement, opting to consult with residents ¿rst within the context of updating its Master Transportation Plan.

TransLink said it spent much time reviewing other options for the Pattullo prior to embarking on public consultation this year—including looking at fourlane options and alternate locations for the bridge, and has consulted with New Westminster and Surrey all along the way.

But Lowrie said the transportation authority has gone about things the wrong way, presenting the issue as a done deal.

Public dialogue should have started a couple of years ago, he said, by framing it as a problem to be resolved collaboratively. In his wrap up, he asked attendees to look at an aerial map of New Westminster, with its 19th-century road network and urban form.

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Weather energizes inaugural Uptown Live! event Hyack to consider whether to make it a standalone event Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

The inaugural Uptown Live! was such a success the Hyack Festival Association is contemplating making it a standalone event in the future.

For the ¿rst time, Hyack followed up the Hyack International Parade with a big street party featuring live acts and interactive activities on Saturday afternoon and labeled it Uptown Live!

“The community was pretty blown away with the scope of what we were doing after the parade,” said Hyack executive director Douglas Smith. “The question is do we want it to be a standalone event during the summer, or do it on parade day and capitalize

on the crowds.”

Smith, who spent much of Monday morning sifting through emails of support for Saturday’s event, said Uptown Live! was a tremendous risk worth taking.

One of the incentives to creating it was to generate a signature event for the area around Sixth and Sixth, said Smith.

The association will hold a debrie¿ng with its event partners—both Westminster Centre and Royal City Centre were involved as were several area business—before deciding whether to move it to its own date during the summer instead of attaching it to the festival.

“We’ve launched and branded the event so we’re in good shape moving forward. We’ve created the intellectual property,” said Smith, who credited Uptown Property Group vicepresident Bart Slotman as a driving force behind the event.

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“We had some challenges trying to have the parade and Uptown Live! combined on the same day, especially setting up on Sixth Street after the parade went by,” said Smith.

He called the New West Hyacks football team a “saviour” for helping the Flowriders BMX team pre-assemble their apparatus in an alley and then set it up on the street.

“That was a huge hit. There were at least a thousand people around every time they did their demo,” said Smith.

As for the annual parade, Smith said the turnout for out-of-town Àoats—including Portland and Spokane—was better than it had been in years, and the “tremendous participation” of multicultural organizations “added a lot of colour and spectacle to the day.”

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“The parade had record crowds,” said Smith.

“It was just an absolutely spectacular day weather wise. It really created an awesome turnout, and it also created a great energy.

The energy of the crowd was just wonderful, a really great spirit of the community.”

Smith thinks it would be better for Hyack not to put all of its eggs in one basket during one time of the year but to create an overall event calendar that allows for large-scale celebratory events all year long because the city deserves it.

For instance, with FraserFest being rebranded as RiverFest in partnership with the Fraser River Discovery Centre and being moved to Sept. 28-29 instead of July, Hyack will be looking for activities in the summer.

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CITYPAGE CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The City of New Westminster currently has vacancies to serve on the following Groups: Representation Group • Advisory Planning Commission Community Member New Westminster School • ActBiPed (Formerly known System as Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee) Salvation Army • Emergency Advisory Committee • Family Court Committee Community at Large • Massey Performing Arts Community/Amateur Centre Advisory Task Force Performing Arts Sector-Artistic • Neighbourhood Traffic Brow of the Hill Residents Advisory Committee Association • Parks and Recreation Community Member Committee This volunteer opportunity allows citizens to contribute their expertise, experience and ideas in relation to important community issues.

Committees are created by Mayor and Council to consider information concerning specific issues which would otherwise absorb the time and attention of Council. By fulfilling this role, committees enable Council to perform its legislative function more effectively and efficiently. A committee must therefore operate in accordance with the specific mandate and terms of reference or bylaw approved by Council. The Local Government Act provides that all proceedings of a committee are subject to the approval of Council (except if certain powers are delegated by bylaw).

If you wish to be considered for appointment, please submit your application with a brief personal resume of your background.

You may apply online or download an application form at www.newwestcity.ca. Applicants may submit their hard copy applications by: Drop-off or Mail: Committee Clerk Legislative Services Department, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1M9 Fax: 604 527 4594 Email: committees@newwestcity.ca For further information, please contact the Legislative Services Department at 604 527 4523 or by email at committees@ newwestcity.ca.

Applications must be received by the Legislative Services Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012.

TREE PLANTING IN RECOGNITION OF THE QUEEN ON THE OCCASION OF HER DIAMOND JUBILEE Come and join us for a short ceremony as the City of New Westminster plants an English Oak (Quercus Robur) tree in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 31st in Friendship Gardens, located behind City Hall.

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Bike boat to connect Quay to Queensborough?

City committee asks council to look into shuttle’s feasibility

Contractors lining up to build new St. Mary’s school

Grant Granger

Ten design-build proposals for the new St. Mary’s elementary have been submitted by contractors to the New Westminster school district.

In April, the Ministry of Education approved $13.5 million to build a school that will accommodate 550 students from kindergarten to Grade 5 at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site south of Royal Avenue.

The district plans to shortlist up to three of the proposals.

The construction companies/ architects making Tuesday afternoon’s deadline were: • Bouygues Building Canada/ KMBR • D.G.S./Grant & Sinclair • Heatherbrae Builders/B+H BuntingCoady • Lark Group/Stantec • Scott Industrial/Hughes Condon Marler • Smith Bros & Wilson/The Colborne Architectural Group Paci¿c • Stuart Olson Dominion/CEI Architecture • Titan Construction/CJP Architects • Ventana Construction/MQN Architects • Yellowbridge Design Build/ Graham Hoffart Matthiasen Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall with the goal of having it opened in early 2014.

Once St. Mary’s is completed, students from John Robson elementary will be moved there and a new $17.6 million middle school will be built on its site at Royal and Eighth Street.

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Investigating the feasibility of a bike-friendly boat shuttle connecting the Quay to Queensborough has been recommended to council by the city’s transit, bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee.

Tom Littlewood, owner of Fraser River Bike Tours and Rentals at the River Market and a committee member, made the suggestion. In its recommendation the committee said it might make a good interim solution until the proposed Queensborough pedestrian bridge is built.

According to committee minutes reported to council, the “shuttle would be bene¿cial as many people do not feel comfortable utilizing the Queensborough Bridge.”

Littlewood told the committee he would be interested in purchasing a 24-foot boat he saw for sale in Queensborough to provide the service and combine it with his bike business.

He said there is already a dock close to the Port Royal residential area, but the city would have to provide adequate lighting for docking at the Quay, potentially near the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

The pedestrian bridge has been put on hold while some of its funding from the Starlight Casino agreement has been allocated for the Downtown civic centre currently under construction.

In its discussion, the committee said the top priority should still be the bridge as the primary connection but since “construction is not anticipated for quite some time that this option should be looked into.”

Survey for child development hub A survey to help determine what will go into a child development hub for New Westminster’s west side has been launched.

The hub would be a facility

with two or more services that would serve the West End and Connaught Heights neighbourhoods. One of those services must be a licensed child care program. There’s already a hub being developed in Queensborough and others are being studied on the city’s east side and for Uptown.

New Westminster Child Development Public Partners is conducting the survey and they want to know what families need for programs, services and supports. The con¿dential survey is for adults with children or caregivers who look after children at least two days a week on the west side, and is open until Aug. 6. Visit www.kidsnewwest. ca/westsidesurvey. In-person surveying events will also take place throughout the summer.

Fair to help link seniors to services The In My Back Yard Fair, coming to New Westminster’s River Market on June 2, aims to help connect seniors to services in their community.

IMBY is a one-stop chance to meet with not-for-pro¿t service providers offering health, housing, transportation and other services for older adults.

“In just an hour or two, I made connections with so many different people who work with seniors,” said Marg McKee, a past attendee.

Learn about dozens of services and community opportunities available for seniors including a presentation about housing options for low-income seniors at 10:30 a.m. in the upstairs conference room.

For more information call Mariam at 604-515-1718.

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Support from The Inn at the Quay, managed by Tourism New Westminster president Kathy MacKerricher, would be key since it has 126 rooms, well over half of the 215 rooms in the city eligible for the tax.

Kainth said the organization’s goal is to increase annual visits to New West by 2.5 per cent over the next ¿ve years, as well as

boost revenue by four per cent annually and overnight stays by two per cent a year.

Tourism New Westminster has identi¿ed 20 tactics to attract more visitors including community branding and direction signage, implementation of research tools to measure tourism and its economic bene¿ts, and the development and marketing of certain sectors. The

latter could include sectors such as festivals, retail, conferences, sports, heritage, arts and culture, and culinary.

Kainth said New Westminster has a lot to offer these days with the burgeoning Downtown, Plaza 88, the civic centre and Westminster Pier Park, among others. “We’ve got a lot of great product, and more to come,” Kainth said.

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It’s time AirCare died

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AirCare will die a natural death in December, 2014. It is long overdue.

The provincial program, which is operated by a private operator under TransLink oversight, was actually instituted in the dying days of the Social Credit government.

The Socreds were desperate to be seen as ‘doing something’ about air pollution from vehicles.

By the time it was up and running in early 1992, the Socreds had been voted out and the NDP was in power. Thus some members of the NDP are claiming the program came in under their government, which is technically true. However, it was not their policy initiative.

AirCare has been unpopular from the beginning, but at ¿rst it did serve a purpose. There were a lot of polluting vehicles on the road, some with pollution control equipment that had been disabled. Others belched oil smoke because of engine wear, and there was nothing to stop such vehicles from being driven inde¿nitely.

AirCare either forced these vehicles off the road, or into a shop for needed repairs. But the testing was erratic at ¿rst, with vehicles failing at one test station and passing at another.

AirCare hasn’t been necessary for some time. There simply aren’t enough older vehicles on the road to make such an expensive and bureaucratic program necessary.

The province’s idea is to perhaps shift the emphasis to testing of larger vehicles, which has always been AirCare’s Achilles heel. Large trucks and buses have not been held to the same anti-pollution standards, even though they are a key source of vehicle emissions.

It doesn’t make sense to set up AirCare-type stations for large vehicles. What would be more logical would be to give police and commercial vehicle inspectors enough power to take a badlypolluting vehicle off the road, or order one in for testing if they suspect pollution control devices have been tampered with. This should apply to all vehicles.

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Scenes from the farm trenches With ongoing pipeline and oil tanker skirmishes, and a hot summer for mining and logging still to come, the green war in B.C. shows no signs of slowing down.

Things are already hot in the Fraser Valley, where the federal government’s change to the de¿nition of ¿sh habitat has opened a new front on the farms.

Farmers brieÀy got into the public discussion by hauling a couple of cute calves into downtown Vancouver and staging a television-friendly demo in front of the federal ¿sheries of¿ce. They have been saying for decades that imposing salmon stream regulations on drainage ditches around their ¿elds is impractical.

Fraser Valley Conservative MPs Randy Kamp and Mark Strahl even had the nerve to meet with local mayors to hear their concerns about B.C.’s most productive farmland, without inviting self-appointed “activists.”

Arrayed against them is an environmental lobby whose deep green wing was de¿ned by Marvin Rosenau, a former provincial

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biologist who now teaches “¿sh, wildlife and recreation technology” at BCIT. “Mark Strahl is leading the charge of eco-fascists intent on making the last dime off the backs of the last remnants of an absolutely spectacular ecosystem,” Rosenau told the Chilliwack Progress. “A massive and productive Àoodplain of ¿sh and aquatic values … has been drained, ditched, tiled and laser-leveled for agricultural pro¿t.”

The same could be said for the broad ¿elds of Richmond and Pitt Polder farms north of the Fraser, a wetland diked and drained by Dutch settlers after World War II. Farms are “industrializing the landscape,” said Rosenau, who stopped short of calling for them all to be shut down.

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At the provincial level we have a new Animal Health Act, which threatens heavy ¿nes or even jail time for prematurely leaking reports of serious animal disease outbreaks. This was also portrayed as a jack-booted sellout of the public’s right to know, putting the business interests of land and ocean farms ahead of public safety.

Here’s what’s really happening.

As is generally the case with meat inspection and livestock issues, the federal government is imposing rules on provinces in the wake of avian Àu and “mad cow” outbreaks. Canadian beef was banned in 30 countries after a single infected cow was identi¿ed in Alberta in 2003.

B.C. Agriculture Minister Don McRae assures me this legislation will not result in reporters or environmental activists being thrown in jail for telling the public about sick animals. They and the farmers themselves can say all they want, once infections are con¿rmed and quarantines established.

McRae and Paul Kitching, B.C.’s chief veterinarian, pleaded for the public to understand that any farm

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When the B.C. government took the advice of B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and began releasing ¿sh farm inspection data in 2010, the operators stopped providing samples voluntarily. The ¿sh farmers’ position was that you can have a co-operative system of farm inspections or one that’s imposed, but not both.

Imposing inspections on land farms across B.C.’s vast area is even less practical. Former Alberta premier Ralph Klein famously observed that the next rancher to ¿nd a possible mad cow should have “shot, shoveled and shut up” rather than ¿le a report and devastate the industry.

Denham, the NDP and others appear to operate under an assumption that there should be suf¿cient government resources to sample and inspect every farm across B.C. for reportable contagious illnesses. This is similar to the fashionable notion that we should have enough park rangers to guard every cedar tree.

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Not about NIMBY, but about balance The letters I have seen in the paper to support the proposal to change zoning for the Elizabeth Fry project seem to indicate that anyone opposed to this project is seen to be not willing to support women and children.

I don’t believe that is true.

In lower Sapperton there is already a fair bit of non-market housing/supportive housing. Statistics from the City of New Westminster show we have approximately 100 beds (combination of mental health, shelter, transition/corrections) plus a 51-unit co-op in our immediate area.

I support non-market housing but I don’t think it should all be in one neighbourhood.

Particularly, locating vulnerable individuals and all the social supports in one area can have a negative effect.

One of the speakers at a recent meeting said that these women utilizing the programs at EFry were from our neighbourhood which was why we should support the project.

Maybe, but maybe they are here because all the social supports are here. Perhaps the supports and programs should be more widely distributed in the region.

Regarding the need for daycare, I understand there is a daycare in the planning for the Brewery District development.

Opposing the rezoning of our residential neighbourhood for of¿ce and administrative

space (four storeys) and building of additional multi-unit, non-market housing does not mean we reject all the current work of EFry. It just means we care about our neighbourhood and we want to see it thrive.

We currently support a good share of nonmarket housing, programs to help individuals with extra needs, a large trauma hospital and commuter traf¿c.

Eileen Brown New Westminster

EFRY EXPANSION GOES TOO FAR Re: Elizabeth Fry has been a good neighbour (Letters, NewsLeader, May 23) As immediate neighbors of the proposal, we ¿nd it dif¿cult to accept Andrew and Marianne Phillips’ points of view when they live safely two full blocks away.

As residents of Kelly Street adjacent to the proposed Elizabeth Fry project at 273/275 Sherbrooke St., we believe the new project will be an intrusion to the residential community. The amendment to the Of¿cial Community Plan (OCP) will affect property values of the surrounding residential housing, unlike the Phillips’ property two blocks away.

The need for more child care and nonmarket housing is being met in the Brewery

received my property tax notice from the city.

My property taxes are close to double what they were in Vancouver.

I just did a comparison of some relative components of the mill rates.

For every $1,000 of property value, New West’s rate is 5.8605 versus Vancouver’s 4.05077.

Just out of curiousity, I checked Burnaby’s mill rate and it stands at 4.2648.

New West’s general tax rate is almost double that of Vancouver’s: 3.554 vs.

2.02002.

School taxes are substantially different too: New West’s is 1.8743 versus Vancouver’s at 1.53487.

I read all the time that New West is a progressive city with a very proactive council.

But I am aghast at what the property tax rates are.

Am I naive or alone on this ?

Richard Frizell New Westminster

District and Victoria Hill areas in the near future. It might also be interesting to know the nurses at Royal Columbian Hospital have voiced concerns about a daycare in EFry’s environment.

Also, the proposed project design is intrusive and takes away from the neighborhood’s character.

As immediate neighbors of EFry, we experience ongoing issues associated with the clientele and their visitors. The smoking, drinking, drugs and loitering is enough to tolerate without moving these issues any closer to the residential area.

Before purchasing our house in Sapperton, we were fully aware of EFry and the issues associated with their present location. Like other neighbors, we were accepting of EFry’s work and have shown patience and acceptance of their clients.

But to expand into the neighborhood and increase the number of clients is unacceptable and a better location is needed.

Mike and Joan Begg New Westminster

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Uptown comes alive From top, a performer from the Vancouver Circus School does an aerial routine at Saturday’s Uptown Live festival in New Westminster. A rider from the Flow stunt cycling team appears to soar over a giant inÁatable skier. Lunch from one of Vancouver’s renowned food trucks draws a hungry crowd. A chihuahua takes an unusual form of transportation to tour Saturday’s Uptown Live festival in New Westminster. The animals are from the Cinemazoo Animal Agency. Dan Moxon kicks off the musical performances on the main stage.

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Wednesday, May 30, 28, 2012 NewsLeader A9

Conflict-of-interest resolution passes easily at B.C. level

DRIVE TO DECIDE

No discussion on controversial proposal to disqualify any school employee from being a trustee Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Although the debate over a controversial conÀict-of-interest resolution was hot and heavy between New Westminster parents it received little opposition when put to a provincial vote.

Among ¿ve New West district parent advisory council (DPAC) resolutions heard at the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Council’s (BCCPAC) AGM this past weekend, one called for legislation to disqualify anyone employed by a school district from being a school trustee anywhere in the province. It’s a rule that Alberta and Ontario have instituted, but in B.C. they are only prevented from being a trustee if they are employed in the district where they reside.

After the New West DPAC executive passed the resolution earlier this year, some school PACs were upset by the decision and called for a revote.

However, when it came up for discussion at the BCCPAC AGM in Coquitlam on Sunday, no one spoke to it and the resolution passed with very few votes opposed.

“It was just overwhelming support,” said DPAC president Wendy Harris on Monday. “It’s great. It’s indicative of what parents want.”

She said in talking to other representatives from around the province after the vote most indicated New West’s resolution generated a lot of talk within their own councils, but they had come to the same conclusion as the New West DPAC.

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vocal department of the British Columbia Conservatory of Lambroula Pappas became a Music and on the faculty at singer because she was just the the art song program at the right height.

Vancouver International Song Her fortunate stature and Institute and Young Artists robust vocal chords embarked Experience. her on a path that would While many of her young take her around the world, charges sign up for voice performing with symphonies lessons thinking they’ll and in operas in Toronto, become the next sensation on Montreal, London, Madrid and American Idol, Pappas says Bern, Switzerland. she’s diligent about giving Now the Burnaby Central them a solid foundation in grad who lives in Uptown New music theory, how to read Westminster is teaching and music, and proper singing mentoring new generations technique. of young singers, honing and “It’s all about hard work,” guiding them as far as their says Pappas. “You can’t just talent will take them, rather open your mouth and be a than relying on the aesthetic Lambroula Pappas has had a full career as star.” a performer, but says she’s always loved to eye of a casting director.

That hard work includes teach, too.

Pappas was living in the intense discipline of the Okanagan when she She got her degree in voice recitals, where the singer decided to try out for a part in a performance and a Masters performs all alone on the stage, or community theatre production of Music in opera from the accompanied only by a pianist. of The Sound of Music. Growing University of British Columbia There’s nowhere to hide. up in a musical family in which then launched a 15-year career “It’s pretty bare naked,” says her Greek immigrant parents performing music by Mahler, Pappas. “You have to create a were always singing, though not Handel, Brahms and Debussy, whole world for the audience. necessarily in the right pitch, arias by Mozart and Bernstein, You create a set, other characters she’d been taking piano and roles in operas by Strauss, Verdi and costumes with the way you dance lessons since she was ¿ve and Puccini. Along the way, she sing.” years old. Her mother encouraged never forgot about the nudges of When all the pieces fall her to apply her voice to musical support and encouragement that perfectly into place and one of theatre. She got the role because became turning points. her students “gets it,” the sense of she was the right height to play “It’s those little steps that get pride and achievement she feels Louisa von Trapp, but at the you through things you didn’t is as exhilarating as taking a bow end of the run, the production’s know anything about,” says before an enthralled audience in director told her she had a “pretty Pappas, 36. an opera house in Belgium. good voice.”

She yearned to teach, become “You see that turnover in Pappas signed up for the nudge for young aspiring their minds, that is my standing singing lessons. She started singers. ovation,” says Pappas. entering festivals and winning “If I wasn’t a singer, I think I Lambroula Pappas performs competitions. And while she would be a teacher,” says Pappas. three concerts, June 14, 18 loved Broadway show tunes, Motherhood to two young and 22, and conducts several she realized her voice was more children made it happen, taking workshops at the SONGFIRE suited to classical music and her off the road and into the Festival of Song June 3-24. Visit opera. classroom; she’s the head of the www.songinstitute.ca. photo@newwestnewsleader.com

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Heights merchants have been presenting Hats Off Day for 28 years. The event started as a customer appreciation event.

The Hats Off Day Parade continues with families and friends gathering together early on a Saturday morning to score front-row seats. As always, the parade will kick off with the Vancouver and Seattle police motorcycle drill teams.

As well, the pancake breakfast is back again, so be sure to drop by to pick up your tasty breakfast as 50 pancake breakfasts will be given to the ¿rst 50 arrivals at the top of every hour between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

All proceeds will bene¿t Burnaby Community Connections.

New this year is a rest area sponsored by Community Savings Credit Union where freezies,

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This year there will also be a Tourism Burnaby Main Stage, which promises to deliver exciting, colourful and culturally diverse performances all day long, featuring everything from a Punjabi Bhangra group to a Brazilian drumming group.

Another big part of the event is the Show and Shine, which will feature owners of antique, vintage, foreign or muscle cars driving them along the parade route and parking on Hastings for people to get a closer look.

Returning to the event this year will be a mountain bike stunt show, an inÀatable paintball range with plastic balls and a kids play zone.

New to the play zone this year will be a climbing wall, a bouncy slide and an inÀatable maze.

Merchants will be out on the sidewalks, offering specials, food and giveaways throughout the day.

For details visit www.hatsoffday.com Hats Off runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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• Provide welcome kits for new • Decorative street banner merchants PROGRAMS AND SERVICES program • Provide business kits for HMA’s members are located • Tree well maintenance prospective merchants along Hastings Street between • Bi-annual mural program • Publish Heights Outlook Boundary Road and Gamma • Anti-graf¿ti initiatives newsletter (semi-annually) Avenue. The association is • Seasonal street tree lighting • Produce The Pulse e-bulletins funded by a special property (bi-weekly) tax levy, which is voted on by Event planning: Host events • Publish Heights Business the membership and enacted and celebrations to foster a strong Directory (annually) as a bylaw by the City of sense of place • Maintain Heights web Burnaby. The HMA uses the • Organize and facilitate many directory of businesses levy to promote and enhance special events, including Hats • Host seminars and events, the Heights in many ways, Off Day, Giro di Burnaby including networking open including: improving its physical (City of Burnaby event), houses and mixers attractiveness, organizing special Halloween on the Heights, • Conduct member and events, attracting shoppers and Light up the Heights and customer surveys (conducted businesses to the area, solving Chinese New Year periodically) problems and lobbying on behalf • Engage in special projects of its members, implementing Safety and security: Prevent such as professional plans for our neighbourhood’s crime and foster security marketing surveys and future and contributing to the • Support Business Watch re-branding strategies community in multiple ways.

Program It is the mandate of the HMA to • Distribute security alerts Advocacy: Support the success work on behalf of its members to • Host safety workshops and needs of our merchants create and promote the economic and seminars as needed in • Work on behalf of our development of the Heights partnership with the RCMP members on various municipal commercial district in cooperation • Member of the Community and provincial issues as they with the community. Below are a Policing Advisory Committee arise and impact our commercial few of the ways in which we try (CPAC) district. to achieve this objective: • HOV lane Marketing and promotions: • Parking Street beauti¿cation: Enhance Market and promote the area on • Pedestrian friendliness and our local character and physical behalf of merchants safety environment • Develop campaigns and • Streetscape enhancements, • Litter pick up four times a initiatives that promote such as public art projects, week the Heights, including a pole painting, and hanging • Power washing program website, media relations Àower basket program

Wednesday, May 30, 28, 2012 NewsLeader A17

Burnaby Seniors’ Interagency Society’s

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A one-stop shop for aging June 5, 2012 • 10amwell to 5pm Elizabeth Walters CONTRIBUTOR

The friendly and informative Healthy Aging Fair returns to Lougheed Town Centre on June 5, to help seniors and their families to learn about services and options available in their community.

“It’s a one-stop place where they can get information on a series of needs that they may have,” said Nargis Kakar, the Healthy Aging Fair co-chair.

“I think it’s important because there’s a lot of services out there, but a lot of them are not easily accessible to seniors.”

This year, over 30 organizations will showcase products and services for seniors including transportation services, seniors’ housing providers, home accessibility solutions, and health support services.

“Seniors are here and they’re a vibrant part of our community and it’s our community’s moral obligation to support them,” Kakar said. “We owe it to them, they built this country that we are enjoying today.”

Organizers expect this year’s fair to be the biggest one yet, with more sponsors, booths, prizes and events, which include Chinese dancers from Cameron Centre, a comedy act, a chair exercises demonstration, a seniors swing band and a seniors belly dancing demo.

The fair is being put on by the Burnaby Seniors’ Interagency Society and is sponsored by the Mulberry Retirement Residence, the NewsLeader, and the City of Burnaby.

An appreciative audience enjoys entertainment at last year’s Healthy Aging Fair at Lougheed Town Centre.

The fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Burnaby Seniors’ Interagency Society’s

HEALTHY AGING FAIR

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Burnaby Seniors’ Interagency Society’s

HEALTHY AGING FAIR

Lougheed Town Centre, Burnaby • June 5, 2012 • 10am to 5pm

What is Burnaby Seniors’ Interagency Society?

BSIS is a partnership of seniors, for-pro¿t and non-pro¿t organizations, and government service providers that collaborate to address the needs and issues of Burnaby seniors. BSIS members are committed

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The Seniors of Distinction Awards are an opportunity to recognize all seniors who share their culture and talents, enrich our communities and enhance the well-being of those around them.

We have created the following four categories to honour local seniors in which nominees can be entered.

Arts: Visual . Performing . Literary and other.

Leadership: Service to associations, director of not for profit programs, support groups etc.

Community: Volunteerism, community fund rasing, etc.

Healthy Living: Sports, gardening, recreation participation etc.

Who can I nominate? . Anyone who is over the age of 65 as of January 1, 2012. . Anyone who currently lives in Burnaby or New Westminister. . Anyone whose accomplishments took place in Burnaby or New Westminster. . Awards are not for past achievements - prior to being 65 years of age.

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I consent to stand for nomination and to participate in the Seniors of Distinction Awards. My name, photo and any personal information in this nomination form and supporting documentation may be used during the award ceremony, publications and possible media coverage. I understand that my personal details such as phone number, address or any other aspects of my personal information will not be shared and are treated as strictly confidential.

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B u r n a by Seniors Outreach Services Society offers the free support of trained counsellors to seniors finding difficulty in facing the challenges of aging, deteriorating health, depression and abuse and other stresses. Office open M-F, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Info: 604-291-2258. Where: 106-2101 Holdom Ave.

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The Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Club meets second and fourth Friday of the month 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby.

Info, 604-525-1671.

Dementia Helpline Diagnosed or in the p ro c e s s o f b e i n g diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment or one of the different forms of dementia? The group meets the first and third Thursday of each month in Burnaby.

Info, 604-298-0780 or 604-298-0711.

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Thank you local residents for your unwavering support.

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We Call It Home Come and Enjoy: • 1 Bedroom - 1 Bedroom & Den • Suites with Balconies • 24/7 Security • 5-Star Meals • Recreation Activities & Poppy Bus Outings

Affordable counselling and therapeutic services: • Individual Counselling • Couple Counselling • Grief & Bereavement • Mid-life Transition • Stress Management • Communication & Relationship Building

Sarah Lipsett, MA, RPC 604.564.6222

Now offering Pet Bereavement Counselling

Burnaby Office sarah@creativeclimatecounselling.com www.creativeclimatecounselling.com

• Housekeeping • Guest Suite • Access to Legion Club 83 Activities • Near Metrotown and Services

Call Eve or Cheryl for your personal tour.

5291 Grimmer St., Burnaby

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Burnaby Cares About Healthy Aging . . .

How can you stay active and healthy?

In Burnaby, the possibilities are endless! Enjoy a workout in a cardio/weight room, join a dance, fitness, yoga, or tai chi class, cover some ground in a walking group, or play a sport.

Confederation Centre 4585 Albert Street 604-294-1936

Stay connected and meet friends by going on a bus trip, learning about computers, playing bingo or cards, or joining a choir or a painting class. And participate in Burnaby’s many special event celebrations. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. This year, Burnaby is proud to host the 2012 B.C. Seniors Games from August 21 to 24. For more information, visit www.2012bcseniorsgames.org.

Cameron Centre 9523 Cameron Street 604-297-4456

Each of Burnaby’s seniors’ centres offers a weekly or monthly health service – come by for blood pressure monitoring, massage, chair exercise, weight and height monitoring and lots of information to help you keep healthy. This service is offered in partnership with Burnaby Partners in Seniors’ Wellness.

Drop by one of the City of Burnaby’s centres to enjoy a wide range of exciting activities for people 55 years and older. We look forward to seeing you there!

Edmonds Centre 7282 Kingsway 604 297-4400 Bonsor Centre 6550 Bonsor Street 604-297-4580

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An Invitation to all Seniors to experience

Thursday, June 14th, 2012 ~ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm We are Proud to Present ~ The 5th Annual ~ A Taste of Amica.

If you have never visited your neighbourhood Amica at Rideau Manor Retirement Community, this is the day to satisfy your curiosity… and your taste buds! Throughout the day of June 14, we will showcase one of our true passions… the fine dining experience and the culinary excellence of our Chefs and staff. Join us any time during this complimentary day!

10:00 am to Noon - Self Serve Continental Breakfast Fresh baked goods, juices, fresh fruits, herbal tea selection and coffee. Relax and enjoy your breakfast, then ask for a tour of our all-inclusive luxury retirement community.

Noon to 2:30 pm - Chef Action Stations Our Chefs will serve carved roast on mini rolls or will feature a sauté station, a selection of hot and cold finger foods, vegetarian fare, pastries baked on-site, sparkling cocktails, teas and coffee.

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm - Chef Demonstrations & Food Sampling Amica Chefs will showcase their talents and the secrets to preparing an assortment of delicacies using fresh local ingredients, to sample and enjoy!

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Wednesday, May 30, 28, 2012 NewsLeader A25

Hats Off to a Great Street in a Great Community!

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When you need a team that understands your legal concerns, choose the law firm voted the “Best of Burnaby” for 12 consecutive years.

Free Initial Consultation Our legal team: Randall Cobbett • John Hamilton • Richard Double • Leora Stacee-Chun Robert Halifax • Flavio Crestani • Michael Rathborne • Jean-Luc Forest To better serve you, our office hours are: Mon - Thurs 9am - 9pm Fri & Sat 9am - 5pm

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Enjoy your Hats Off D ay!

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Burnaby North P: 604-775-0778 F: 604-775-0833

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DR. SENIA BOBANOVIC 4351 Hastings Street, Burnaby 604.299.1099 www.heightsdentistry.ca

Participate in our Name That Dental Dragon Contest!

You could win a gift certificate to Toys’R’Us!

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Following are the parking restrictions in place for the Hats Off Day, on Saturday, June 2, No Parking 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Assembly area Beta-both sides between Hastings & Confed. Park Albert-both sides between Willingdon & Gamma No Parking 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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COURTESY HERITAGE BURNABY

Hastings Street, 1915, showing the south side of Hastings at MacDonald Avenue; business blocks located at 3986 and 3952 Hastings Street. Photographed by Dr. Carl Eaton. (204-287)

History of a small neighbourhood with a big heart About 150 years ago, Burnaby Heights was part of the rolling landscape that would one day be Greater Vancouver.

In contrast to South Burnaby, North Burnaby’s early development was in a sense, an extension of Vancouver.

The Heights commercial area has been a streetlevel community shopping area for over 100 years now, and still retains much of its unique Àavor.

In the early 1900s thousands of immigrants came to the west coast of B.C. With the opening of Hastings Street in 1902, and the arrival of the streetcar in North Burnaby in 1908, Burnaby was ¿nally open for larger settlement, and with population growth, the ¿rst merchants soon appeared.

The ¿rst grocer in the Heights, run by the Goodridge family, was located at Alpha and Hastings, and later, a second was opened near Willingdon and Hastings by the Field family.

Prior to the First World War, most of the stores were near Boundary and Hastings, and included a butcher shop, a hardware shop, as well as a grocery store, with a druggist, bakery and print shop opening a few years later.

In North Burnaby, the impetus for development was two fold: the extension of Hastings Street, and the trolley line that accompanied this extension, which ran on a single track from Boundary to Ellesmere Avenue.

From 1926 to 1954, a number of factors helped shape North Burnaby.

The Depression years from 1930 to 1939 led to many bankruptcies and following that, the Second World War was a period of sacri¿ce, and growth did not begin again until the post-war years.

The newcomers to North Burnaby in this era were more varied than in previous times.

During this time, the North Burnaby Board of Trade was established and was active in

the widening of Hastings Street, provision of ornamental street lighting, garbage disposal, transportation problems, and activities aimed at the betterment of living conditions in the community.

In 1954, the business people of North Burnaby formed a group called the North Burnaby Merchants.

Within 10 years, nearly 90 per cent of the businesses on Hastings belonged to the association and were actively involved. They organized “Old Fashion Days,” a customer appreciation event.

And in 1979, a group was organized to ¿ght the provincial Department of Highways’ plan to remove street level parking, which would have impacted the integrity of the area. They were successful in their initial endeavour.

Encouraged by their success, and in conjunction with the community, the North Burnaby Merchants organized a new event named “Hats Off Day.” It was a way for the merchants to recognize their customers and take their hats off to them.

This event has grown immensely over the years, merging with a neighbourhood pride celebration, and has become Burnaby’s biggest parade and street festival.

Through the 1980s, the Heights commercial district grew, as did the work and efforts of the Merchants Association, which formed as an of¿cial BIA in 1994.

The Heights Merchants Association was the ¿rst business improvement area in Burnaby and was recently joined by the North Road Business Improvement Association in 2009.

The diversity, history and unique partnership between the community at large and the merchants continue to make the Heights one of the few communities in the Lower Mainland that truly feels like a small town with a big heart.

—Courtesy Heights Merchants Association

Kennedy Stewart, MP BURNABY-DOUGLAS 4658 Hastings St. Burnaby, BC V5C 2K5 t: 604 291 8863 | e: Kennedy.Stewart@parl.gc.ca www.kennedystewart.ca

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beginning a new tradition after almost 50 years in the heights area, Francesco is starting something new in the community he loves. A longstanding member of the Confederation Community Centre, he will be steps away from his daily ritual of lunch, cards and

bocce with his friends. As a man of fine taste and solid values, he trusts Boffo’s reputation of being the best in the industry. He is proud of his new home at Firma and is looking forward to a new chapter in his life.

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Wednesday, May 30, 28, 2012 NewsLeader A29

Animal disease secrecy questioned Tom Fletcher tĂ etcher@blackpress.ca

from farms from Fort St. John to Vancouver Island,â&#x20AC;? McRae said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without data, the Animal Health Act is going to be ineffective.â&#x20AC;?

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham said freedom of information law should apply, and the legislation goes too far in protecting the business interests of the industry. She noted that restaurants are regularly inspected for cleanliness and the reports are made public routinely, despite the effect on the reputation of a business.

Debate on the new legislation is to continue next week, but Popham said the legislature is so jammed with bills that it is unlikely the Animal Health Act will receive the scrutiny it deserves before it is made law.

VICTORIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; When discovery of mad cow disease prompted 30 countries to ban imports of Canadian beef in 2003, former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein famously suggested the rancher who found an infected animal should have â&#x20AC;&#x153;shot, shovelled and shut upâ&#x20AC;? rather than report the case to authorities.

The risk of farmers protecting their operations by hiding sick animals is behind strict new regulations on the handling of animal disease reports, B.C. agriculture ofÂżcials say.

Agriculture Minister Don McRae introduced a new Animal Health Act amid a Ă&#x20AC;ood of other legislation Disease outbreaks have affected poultry farms and Ă&#x20AC;sh farms in B.C., as well as cattle in Alberta. this month. Debate has focused on measures to exempt animal disease reports from freedom of information legislation, and to impose steep Âżnes and jail time on ofÂżcials who release information on disease reports without authorization.

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VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES, DESSERTS & ITALIAN GELATO

celebrating her 60 years on the throne culminating in the tolling of the carillonic church bells 60 times at noon. Special music, played and sung at the Queen’s wedding and coronation wil be presented as well as hymns such as “And Did Those Feet In Ancient Times” and “Land of Hope and Glory” and the music of Vaughan Wi l l i a m s , H a n d e l , Elgar and Purcell on the organ. When: Sunday, June 3, 10:30 a.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster.

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In My Back Yard: IMBY Fair – Connecting Seniors to Services is a one-stop chance to meet with not-forprofit service providers offering health, housing, transportation and other services for older adults. At 10:30 a.m. in the upstairs conference room, Seniors Services Society will present an information session, “Housing 101 – Options for low-income seniors.” Vancouver Circus School students will showcase their talents at 11:15 a.m.

When: Saturday, June 2, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Both floors, River Market at the Quay, New Westminster.

Parking free from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., only on the surface lot west of the market. Info: 604515-1718.

The Winslow Boy: Va g a b o n d P l ay e r s p r e s e n t s Te r e n c e Rattigan’s play depicting a riveting battle against the establishment.

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People line up to tour the Edmund C. Traves House (circa 1905) on Sunday, one of the 13 houses (plus one church) included in the 33rd annual Hertitage Homes Tour.

The event is put on by the New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society.

for stealing, he risks everything to pursue justice, first through the courts and then to Parliament. When: May 31 to June 23, 8 p.m.

Thursday to Saturday, 2 p. m . S u n d ay s .

Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park (behind the Arenex), N ew We s t m i n s t e r.

Tickets: $15 general, seniors/students $13, 2 for 1 previews, May 31 and June 1.

Reservations: 604-5210412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers. ca.

Info: w w w. vagabondplayers.ca.

New West Artists: Presents group show No. 4, “What Surrounds Us All,” featuring works

by Lorna Hargraves, Richard Klyne, Solveig Brickenden and Ken Woodward. W h e n : June 1 to 27, opening reception Friday, June 1, 5-8 p.m. Where: The Network Hub, second floor of The River Market, 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster. Opening Reception Friday June 1, 5-8 pm. Info: www. newwestartists.com.

Salut: Brad Tones of The Columbia Theatre is producing a monthly showcase of local talent. The all-ages show is called Salut, and will feature local acts like singer Crystal Dorval, musician Elliot Va u g h n , m ag i c i a n Wes Barker, mentalist Christopher Taylor and more. When: Saturday, June 2, 8 p.m. Where: Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: $15 if a reservation is made and $20 at the door. Reservations: brad@thecolumbia.ca or 604-522-4500.

Diamond Jubilee service: The general public is invited to a special service to honour the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee

Walking Tour: A Sense of History Research Services presents a walking tour illustrating the story of Freemasonry in New Westminster, and an early skyscraper, the Westminster (Trust) Building, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year.

Free, goes rain or shine, no need to pre-register.

When: Sunday, June 3, 1:30 p.m. Where: Starts at the northeast corner of Columbia and 4th streets.

David Starr-author reading: David Starr, principal of Edmonds Community School, reads from his book, From Bombs to Books: The Remarkable Stories of Refugee Children and Their Families at an Exceptional Canadian School. Starr will share the touching stories of his students a n d p a re n t s w h o have overcome many harrowing experiences and circumstances before finding safety in Canada. Free event.

When: Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby. Register: 604522-3971.

Garage Sale: The 13th annual sale hosted by the Glenbrooke North Residents Association.

Donations accepted for transition house, Monarch Place. When: Saturday, June 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain o r s h i n e. W h e re : New Westminster’s Glenbrooke North area extends from Tenth Avenue to the north side of Sixth Avenue, from McBride Blvd to the east side of Sixth Street. Sale locations at www.glenbrookenorth. ca. Info and to register: marya@ glenbrookenorth.ca

Wednesday, May 30, 28, 2012 NewsLeader A31

D TEbook ONGOING Paper Tole: Come out and learn the art of creating three dimensional pictures by cutting, shaping and gluing paper. The group welcomes new members.

When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4816.

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. Info: http://tinyurl. com/6uy9h4h.

Plus-Size Swimming: Join a small group of plus-size women who rent a Burnaby public pool on Saturday mornings to paddle around, swim lengths, float and relax in private. Info: Gertie, 604737-7830 or Lynne,604-526-9488.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night, all levels welcome, no partner needed.

Cost: $4 drop-in, first night free.

When: every Tuesday, 7- 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-436-9475.

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When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster.

Burnaby Historical Society: Guests speakers. Visitors welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel Building, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.

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

Everyone we l c o m e. W h e n : Fo u r t h 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, 604526-8996.

British Columbia Boys Choir: The 100-member choir is now a resident company at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Open to boys aged 7 to 24 with five choirs

in Burnaby, Vancouver, North Shore and Nanaimo. Register now – no audition required for town choirs. When: Wednesday nights. Where: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby. Info: www.bcboyschoir. org or 1-888-909-8282.

Mexican train dominoes: Weekly game for players 55 and over. When: Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.

Drop-In English conversation class: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers a drop-in conversation class. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. When: Every Wednesday, 2:15-4:15 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. Where: 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-4314131, ext. 27 or 29.

Poetic Justice: Three featured poets and open mic. When: Every Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., back room. Info: 778-322-1131.

Slam Central: Spoken word poetry slam and open mic.

When: Every second Thursday, 7-11 p.m. Where: Back room, Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Cost: $5 cover charge. Info: 778322-1131.

brain and lots of fun. When: Every Monday, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby (enter by ramp at rear of Church). Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647.

Seniors Sing-A-Long: The Cameron Seniors Recreation Centre’s Sunshine Sing-a-long is looking for a volunteer drummer familiar with music from the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s to accompany its sing-a-long sessions (please note that we are able to provide the drum set). When: Meets every other Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Please phone if interested: 604-420-6478.

Central Park Horseshoe Club: Come and play. Newcomers to the sport can learn from the club’s BC Championship title holders.

Wednesday nights are fun nights beginning at 6 p.m. Players on site at 1 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

Horseshoes are available. Info: Jim, 604-435-9790.

New Westminster Family Place: Gym time, crafts, and games for the kids and a chance for parents to meet new friends and neighbours.

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).

New Westminster 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, 604-662-3240 or rjeffereys@parkinson.bc.ca.

ESL Conversation Circles at the Library: The New Westminster Public Library offers 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 are 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 Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-527-4660.

Burnaby Writers’ Circle: Meets the first Wednesday of each month.

When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Where: Program Room 2, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4548 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-905-5024.Tuesday and Thursday Dance: Dance the winter blues away at Bonsor 55+ dance programs. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Each dance has a live band and light refreshments served.

When: Tuesday dances run 12-3 p.m. and Thursday night dance goes 7:3010:30 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby.

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Memorable. Inclusive. Sustainable. | Celebrating 25 years

August 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25, 2012 Celebrating 25 years of seniors sportsmanship

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Burnaby is proud to host the 25th anniversary of the BC Seniors Games from August 21 to 25, 2012. The BC Seniors Games is the largest multi-sport event in the province, providing an opportunity for all BC Seniors age 55 and over, to compete in an organized sport, recreation and cultural event that promotes individual achievement and community pride. To celebrate this silver anniversary, we look forward to hosting the most memorable, inclusive and sustainable BC Seniors Games ever!

Burnaby will welcome over 4,000 participants in over 26 different activities from Track & Field to Whist and involve 2,000 volunteers during the 2012 BC Seniors Games.

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We are seeking corporate sponsors and volunteers who are interested in embracing the spirit of healthy and active seniors.

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List of Target stores include eight in Lower Mainland Eighteen Target stores will open in B.C. in early 2013 when the U.S.-based retailer takes over former Zellers stores.

Included in the list are eight planned Target stores in the Lower Mainland, in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge and Surrey. Absent from the list is any Vancouver store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is just the Âżrst wave,â&#x20AC;? Target Canada president Tony Fisher told reporters, adding more store sites will be announced in September.

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The B.C. Utilities Jeff Nagel Commission previously jnagel@blackpress.ca rejected smart meter Smart meters are now opponentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; request for installed in more than two-thirds an injunction halting the of the households in the Lower program, although that Mainland. decision is under appeal.

BC Hydro ofÂżcials say more Newly released tests than 720,000 meters are now conducted by the B.C. installed in the region with close Centre for Disease to 300,000 homes still to go.

Overall, more than 1.2 million smart meters are being installed province-wide Control found a bank of The penetration rate is about 10 Hydro smart meters and BC Hydro ofĂ&#x20AC;cials have been pleased with the rollout thus far.

90 per cent already in Burnaby, forced to all send signals Richmond, Delta, Langley and at once â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something Chilliwack, according to Hydro that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen statistics. in practice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; results The new wireless meters are installed Murphy said at least 700 have now been in exposure of about four microwatts in about 74 per cent of Vancouver homes, tested and just 0.5 per cent were found per square centimeter at a range of 30 71 per cent in Surrey and White Rock, 63 to be outside Measurement Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cm, compared to seven microwatts for a per cent in Abbotsford and Mission, 61 per accuracy standard of three per cent. microwave oven, 9.6 for a cellphone and cent on the North Shore and 28 per cent in Bills are being adjusted for affected 15.6 for a baby monitor. the Coquitlam/Maple Ridge areas. homeowners, resulting in credits ranging Time-averaged over a day, because the Overall, more than 1.2 million smart from Âżve to 10 per cent for consumption meters only actually operate one minute meters are installed province-wide and while the errant smart meter was per day, the tests found exposure from ofÂżcials say the rollout of their smart operational. a 10-meter bank in normal operation power grid is continuing without difÂżculty.

About two per cent of households would be 0.0028 microwatts per square â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had some challenges,â&#x20AC;? said continue to oppose installation of centimeter at 30 cm, dropping to 0.0012 at Gary Murphy, chief project ofÂżcer for the smart meters, according to Hydro a range of three meters. smart metering program. communications manager Cindy The report said time-averaged RF The Crown corporation continues to Verschoor. exposure from smart meters at all of those Âżeld complaints about high bills, but Opponents of the program argue smart ranges was â&#x20AC;&#x153;lowâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; less than 0.001 per Murphy said in many cases customers were meters pose a possible health hazard from cent of Health Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety limit of not correctly comparing to the equivalent adding an extra layer of radio frequency 600 microwatts per square centimeter of billing period and many were complaining radiation and numerous B.C. city councils continuous exposure for general public about bills for usage that actually pre-dated have passed resolutions urging Hydro to areas. installation of their smart meter. allow customers to opt out.

According to the opposition group BC Hydro has pulled 1,057 smart meters â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really not viable to offer an optCitizens For Safe Technology, 48 B.C. from service for testing at the direction out,â&#x20AC;? Verschoor said, but added Hydro has municipalities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Vancouver, of the meter manufacturer, which cited still not decided how it will respond to Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby and White concern about a possible Ă&#x20AC;aw with some hold-outs.

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Province to scrap AirCare for regular vehicles Fees to be cut, emission tests phased out by end of 2014 Jeff Nagel Black Press

Citing a sharp drop in air pollution from cars that have become ever cleaner, B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake said the provincial government will scrap AirCare emission tests for light vehicles by the end of 2014.

The decision will end a long-standing irritant for many Lower Mainland motorists who saw the program as an unjusti¿ed cash grab that cost them $46 every two years.

And Lake also promised fees will be reduced in the last year of the two-and-a-half year phase-out period.

“Times change, technology changes and it’s time for progress,” Lake said, adding the move will save families money.

He pledged a review of the need for emissions testing in future, suggesting the program may be retooled to test heavy trucks or other vehicles, but made no guarantee.

Less than half the regular cars and light trucks on the road currently go through AirCare under the current rules, because of an eight-year exemption period for new vehicles.

Most older cars that are tested pass AirCare without dif¿culty but those that fail must get a tune-up and re-test to get insurance.

Thirteen per cent of those tested in 2007 failed.

A multi-agency review in 2010 found the air quality bene¿ts and health impacts justi¿ed keeping AirCare until at least 2020.

Lake agreed there would be some bene¿ts to continuing, but said they are diminishing.

“Technology appears to be solving its own

problem,” he said, adding a shift in focus to diesel-burning trucks, off-road vehicles and even ships may yield bigger air quality and health bene¿ts.

Metro Vancouver’s board voted in 2010 to retain AirCare and the decision was narrowly endorsed by the Fraser Valley regional district board.

Both regional boards supported a continuation, coupled with an expansion to test large diesel trucks.

The AirCare program is run by TransLink at a cost of $17.5 million per year, but that money was fully funded from the fees charged.

Not everyone is applauding the decision.

“There’s so many older vehicles out there that we need to make sure are in good operating condition,” said North Vancouver

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Edmonds Seniors Golf Club: For players of all levels, with games at either Central Park Pitch & Putt or Kensington Park Pitch & Putt. Call Reg, 604-515-7511 or Pat, 604-4332072.

CHOICEquotes Darrell Mussatto, NV City Mayor There’s so many older vehicles out there that we need to make sure are in good operating condition.

City Mayor Darrell Mussatto.

“If it affects the quality of our airshed, I have some concerns about it.”

David Cumming, an AirCare inspector and one of 114 unionized employees whose jobs may be gone, called it a “backward step” that may lead to more pollution in the region’s constrained airshed.

He said the decision means there will be no check to keep older vehicles clean or to prevent some drivers from tampering with pollution controls.

But Lake said increasingly computerized vehicles means it’s less likely

drivers will dismantle emission control systems to try to save gas.

“I don’t know very many people who do that,” he said.

“When I look under my hood I don’t know what’s what any more.

It’s all computerized, the technology is so far advanced I think that will happen less and less.”

Lake credited Metro Vancouver’s leadership, saying the regional district’s newly imposed fees on older off-road diesel equipment will spur owners to upgrade and reduce emissions.

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SUPPORT GROUPS Al-Anon is a support group for friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. Come to weekly meetings held in Burnaby and New Westminster. Info: 604 688-1716.

Alzheimer support group meets third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.

Where: New Westminster. Info: 604-298-0782.

Burnaby Prostate Cancer Support Awareness Group: Meetings are held the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the Burnaby General Hospital, 3935 Kincaid St., second Floor Education Room ‘A’. At these meetings we try to create awareness, provide support and educate about Prostate Cancer. Info: Ian, 604-421-8813 or ibbaxter@telus.net.

A faith-based mood disorders support group for people with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders meets at Brentwood Park Alliance Church, 1410 Delta Ave. “Living Room” meetings run the second and fourth Fridays of each month from noon to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Info: Marja at 604-291-6254.

Codependents Anonymous: Freedom Group is a Twelve Step program for men and women who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. When: Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Royal Columbian Hospital, Neil Russel Room, third floor, Columbia Tower, New Westminster.

Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or 604-5155585.

‘Living Room’ is a faith-based MDA support group for people with mood disorders, their families & friends.

Meets first & third Tuesdays, 8765 Government St., New West. Info, Mark at 604-939-9346 or Graeme 604-444-1228.

BCSS Care and Share Family Support Night: This group helps friends and family members of people who are living with a serious mental illness cope with the challenges of being a caregiver.

Meetings are at Burnaby General Hospital (3935 Kincaid Street). Info, Dave at 604-523-1072.

Nar-Anon: Families and friends of people with drug addiction problems are welcome to attend meetings. Fridays, 7:30 pm, at South Burnaby United Church (7591 Gray Ave.). Info, 604-988-8844 or www. members.shaw.ca/naranon

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Ottawa only talked to itself on Coast Guard base closure Search and rescue responders at Kitsilano to move to Richmond Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca

Federal of¿cials now admit they did not consult local authorities – only other federal government arms such as the military – before announcing their decision to close Vancouver’s Coast Guard base GOVERNMENT OF CANADA at Kitsilano.

Canadian Coast Guard vessels pictured off West Vancouver during the 2010 The decision to consolidate Olympics.

Coast Guard operations in the area at Sea Island in Richmond has sparked concern “misinformation” over the impact of the boaters may be at increased risk and face longer consolidation, a federal budget measure to save search-and-rescue response times in Vancouver $900,000. harbour and up Indian “We would not take Arm. decisions that are going Jody Thomson, the to place mariners at Jody Thompson, Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Coast Guard’s increased risk,” Thomson We think this is the best mix of resources.

Deputy Commissioner said.

It won’t change the level of service of Operations, said She said there will in the Vancouver harbour area. consultations are now continue to be effective beginning with the province, municipalities response throughout the area by rescue hovercraft and other stakeholders not previously noti¿ed. stationed at Sea Island, Coast Guard auxiliaries or Conservative MP James Moore had previously even private boats close to an incident. said there was broad consultation in advance, a Under international law, she said, any vessel near claim contradicted by Vancouver Mayor Gregor a distress call can be tasked to respond, but said Robertson.

Ottawa doesn’t expect to rely often on that option Thomson said there has been considerable after the Kitsilano base closes.

A new inshore rescue boat will also be added in Vancouver harbour before the Kitsilano base shuts down in the spring of 2013, she added.

“We think this is the best mix of resources,” Thomson said. “It won’t change the level of service in the Vancouver harbour area.”

Thomson said the Kitsilano base handled around 16th Annual 200 search and rescue calls each year and the nine calls handled over the Victoria Day weekend could have been handled by other responders in the area.

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You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

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for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Customer sales/service SUMMER WORK Immediate openings, $17 base/appt. cond. apply, will train.

604-549-4002 summeropenings.ca EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

STRUCTURLAM PRODUCTS Ltd., located in beautiful Penticton, B.C. is seeking experienced Timber Framers. For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ www.sales@structurlam.com

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BRANNEN, Grace Virginia (Craigen)

Passed away May 14, 2012.

Survived by husband of 50 years, Terry William Brannen, sister Delores Thompson (Raye), brothers; Wally, Joseph (Irene), Roy ( Dolly ), and loved by many nieces, nephews and friends.

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INFORMATION

A well established rapid test kit manufacturer in Delta, BC is recruiting participants to perform in a Drug Screening Test lay user study. The participants should meet the following criteria: 1. Able to read and write English 2. Willing to spend up to 1 hour at testing site. If you are interested, please email your name and contact telephone number to info@ind.ca and include “Drug Screening Test lay user study” in the subject line.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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Help Wanted!!! Make up to $1000 a week Mailing brochures from home!

FREE Supplies! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.theworkinghub.com Take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains around! bcclassified.com

Phone 604-575-5555

Licensed Practical Nurse

Apply Now and Get a Free Laptop & $1000 Scholarship • Practical Nursing Program – Guaranteed Lowest Tuition – Class Starts June 25 • Health Care Assistant Program – Class Starts Every Month Information Sessions Every Friday 4-6 PM Student Loans Available & Job Placement Assistance Provided Morning, Evening and Weekend Classes Available

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PEMBERTON Transport Co. Ltd., in Burnaby, B.C., requires LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS. Class 1 Driver’s lic. required with ability to maintain equipment, keep log book, inspection reports, etc. $23.50/hr, 50 hours/week. Send resumes by Fax: 604-420-5608 or email to: info@pemberton-transport.com TRAILER TECHNICIAN NEEDED Full/time flexible hours Contact 1-877-914-0001

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EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 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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HELP WANTED

GET IN THE GAME! Up to $20/hr 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

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HELP WANTED

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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STUDY.WORK. S .

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HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

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Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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TRAIN TO BE A HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT IN NEW WESTMINSTER TODAY! Healthcare Assistants are prepared to work in both healthcare facilities and community agencies. HCA’s provide & maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort & well-being of individuals & families.

Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career field.

JOIN US ON:

Royal Canadian Institute of Technology Surrey Campus

Vancouver Campus

Tel: 604-588-7248

Tel: 604-879-5676

(Across from Surrey Central Sky Train Stn)

#202 - 10252 City Parkway, Surrey

508 Kingsway, Vancouver

Licensed Practical Nurse

Apply Now and Get a Free Laptop & $1000 Scholarship • Practical Nursing Program – Guaranteed Lowest Tuition – Class Starts June 25 • Health Care Assistant Program – Class Starts Every Month Information Sessions Every Friday 4-6 PM Student Loans Available & Job Placement Assistance Provided Morning, Evening and Weekend Classes Available

www.rcit.edu

Royal Canadian Institute of Technology Surrey Campus

Vancouver Campus

Tel: 604-588-7248

Tel: 604-879-5676

(Across from Surrey Central Sky Train Stn)

#202 - 10252 City Parkway, Surrey

508 Kingsway, Vancouver

SproUS ha w tt-S JOIN ON:

COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3

604.520.3900 www.sprottshaw.com

CALL NEW WEST:

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery.

This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC).

Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED

HANDS ON SALES PERSON

YOUTH and ADULTS

A retired person is required to work part time as a salesperson at a self storage facility.

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

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

Afternoon to evenings and weekends and holiday relief. Req’d to make collection calls; processing new accounts and other duties as required by management.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Familiar with Microsoft Office applications.

Possess valid Class 5 driver’s license & have own vehicle.

Candidate will be asked to agree to a Criminal Record Check.

Please send resume to: annacis@live.ca

WAREHOUSEMAN

wanted by Fuchs Lubricants Co. in Langley to do shipping / receiving, packaging and yard maintenance. Must be physically fit and capable of some heavy lifting and forklift work.

$17/hr. to start immediately + Benefits & Profit Bonus.

Email resume to custservpacific@fuchs.com or fax to 604-888-1145

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Part-Time Position, 1-2 weekdays, approx. 5 hours per day. Ideal for semi retired sales people. No evenings or weekends. If you enjoy fashion sales and working with seniors, this position is for you. Requirements: clothing sales exp. & own transportation.

Position is for immediate start.

Please fax resumes to: 604-528-8084 or email Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca Only those with these qualifications will be considered.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

INSTALLERS & HELPERS for SHOWER DOOR & CLOSET ORGANIZER INSTALLATION Surrey’s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced Full-Time Installers & Helpers.

Exciting packages will be offered to those with previous exp.

WILLING TO TRAIN. Punjabi speaking is an asset.

Contact Raj 604-710-1581 or fax resume: 604-592-2690

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MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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.

Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive:

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

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

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Find FIND THE HOME OF YOUR s!

DREAMS! Check out bcclassified.com’s Real Estate section in the 600’s.

Fax resume to: 1-866-276-2589 or email: careers@bioclin.ca

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DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

NEED EXTRA

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CASH

We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Route

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LEADER

Boundaries

Gordon Ave - Deer Lake Dr Sperling Ave - Haszard St

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

Get the best results!

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

www.bcclassified.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll.

Gilles 604-789-7327, 604-946-0192 www.scorpio-consulting.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

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

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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HELP WANTED

Advertising Representative Burnaby NewsLeader New Westminster NewsLeader This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing.

The Burnaby NewsLeader & New Westminster NewsLeader are divisions of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also Western Canada’s largest privately-held commercial printer with 14 printing plants.

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Walker Ave - Malvern Ave Burris St - Stanley St

BB23103111

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Canada Way - Malvern Ave Haszard St - Burris St

BB23203204

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6th St - Canada Way Burris St - Stanley St

BB23203205

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Lakefield Dr - 6th St Nursery St - Reigate Rd

BB23303306

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13th Ave - 16th Ave 4th St - 6th St

BB23403407

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10th Ave - Armstrong Ave Langley St - Cariboo Rd

If you are a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, we would like to meet you.

BB23403420

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Cumberland Place (Townhouse Complex)

To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to:

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Casewell St - Sullivan St Astor Dr - Willoughby Ave

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Hunter St - Westlake St Piper Ave - Lakedale Ave

Jean Hincks, Publisher 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9

The NewsLeader is the recent recipient of the Suburban Newspapers of America 2009 First Place Best Community Newspaper, circulation 37,500+, plus has won or been nominated in eleven categories for the 2010 SNAs, CCNAs, and BCYCNAs, including winning a CCNA Blue Ribbon award.

Email: publisher@burnabynewsleader.com publisher@newwestnewsleader.com Deadline for applications is: June 8, 2012

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

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GARDENING

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

BB23103103

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays in your neighbourhood.

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ARTISTICO CONCRETE All cement work, forming & prep.

WCB insured. 30 yrs exp, refs. Free est, Joe 604-908-6143, 931-1684

604-241-5301 or pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Formwork Carpenters and apprentices for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of commercial construction forming systems/ processes and training in Fall Pro, Scissor Lift an asset.

Send resume via fax:

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

CRITICAL CARE RN’s: INTERESTED IN PRIVATE PRACTICE? BioClin Health Care is hiring casual RNs for our private infusion and injection clinics in Coquitlam, Surrey & Vancouver.

RNs must have exceptional I.V. skills and critical care experience.

Starting salary: $38/hour.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

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!

HEALTH PRODUCTS

PERSONAL SERVICES

WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99 - Proven Results!

Call Herbal Magic right NOW 1800-854-5176.

VOLUNTEER

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PERSONAL SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS

FASHION SALES PEOPLE

MOGIL MODULAR Structures Corp, located in Burnaby BC seeks 3 specialized welding operators to build mobile steel shelters and communication towers. Permanent position. $24/28 negotiate. Please send resume to F: (604) 421-0581 or E: mogilbox@live.com

profits

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

www.blackpress.ca

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DRYWALL

ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm.

Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, finishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927

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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

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627 GARDEN ROTOTILLING. Is your lawn being destroyed? We are certified to kill Chaffer Beetles. Lawn aeration, Reseeding or Installations. stump grinding, hedge Trimming, tree services. Cell: 778 885-6488 Trimming, Pruning, Grass Cutting, Hedging & Clean Up. Low Prices.

Gurmeet 604-762-5191, 524-1043

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ADU

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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

$45/Hr

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

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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

for rnaby ery u B h t r deliv th/Sou in Nor r newspape ys!

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS 477

PETS

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FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

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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

www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 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

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

Call Ken at 604-294-1393 RUBBISH REMOVAL- COMMERCIAL/ RESIDENTIAL CALL IKE THE AFFORDABLE 778-881-1379

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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SUNDECKS

PROFESSIONAL and exp’d team at your service. Nice & clean work! Ext / int. Insured, WCB, reliable. Call for free estimate 604.780.3183. Web: goflyingcolors.com

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

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

PITTBULL PUPPIES. 8 weeks old.

4M & 2 F. Bluenose. Vet checked. $350. each. 604-825-6793

NEW WEST 621 Colburne St. 1 Bdrm avail June or July 1. $735 + utils. Updated new suite. No pets Call: 604-454-4540.

TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700.

778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

Auction Estate Antique Collectable . June 3 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259. View photos at doddsauction.com

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FURNITURE

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

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GARAGE SALES

323 Governors Court, Multi-family Garage Sale. Saturday, June 2, 9:30 AM-1:30PM. Many bargains.

No early birds please.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

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

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

SHOP from HOME!

NEW WESTMINSTER

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626 mainlandroofingltd@gmail.com

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PETS

BLACK ENGLISH LAB, 3 yrs old, F., spade, all shots. To good home w/lge yard / acreage. 604-308-9348

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.

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

COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

2004 G 35 COUP INFINITI, grey, 2 dr., 125 km, good cond., auto, all pwr, $16,800. Call (604)773-3413 / 604-395-7708.

2006 JAGUAR X-Type, 3.0, V6, 114K, silver, black lthr, lady driven, exc cond!! $19,800. 604-542-5833.

Call 604-540-6732

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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. RV access. $579,900. Offers. (604)856-4721

HOMES WANTED

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

604-941-3259, 604-809-3259

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm

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Auto Loans or All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION Do you want to live in the security of a family community?

1 Plot @ Valley View; Surrey; $5000; beautiful area; very scenic; Maggie 250-768-9790

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall Quiet, Spacious 1 Bdrm Suites.

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

Call 604-525-2661 BURNABY

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

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $850.

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

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SUITES, UPPER

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 GUILDTOWN HOUSING CO-OP, 10125 156 St. is accepting applications for 3 & 4 bdrm units. No subsidy. Participation req. Call 604-581-4687 or pick up application NEW WESTMINSTER, 828 Royal Ave. Brand new 2/bdrm T/H, 6/appli, sec parking, 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

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

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.

1976 CADILLAC Eldorado conv.

40,000 org. miles, must see, like new $22,000 obo. 604-576-4385.

Call 604-421-1235

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

www.aptrentals.net PORT MOODY very clean 2bdrm 2bath 2prk, ss appli’s, f/p, patio, n/s, June1. $1325/mo. 778-834-4774.

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MOTORCYCLES

2001 VICTORY CRUISER deluxe 46,000 kms. 1500 cc, AT H/P $6,500. Call 604-534-2503.

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

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE, 4 L, loaded, all options, mint in/out. all orig, and car cover. 70,000 orig miles. $5000 obo. (604)505-7713.

1992 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, Immaculate condition. Loaded, sunroof. Bose gold stereo. 58,000 org. mls. $4000. 604-532-8040.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2004 Itasca Senova 30 ft, V10, 75,000k. New tires. Gen. 12 ft slide. $35,000: 1-(604)820-0395

TRUCKS & VANS

1988 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500, 3/4 ton, loaded, a/c, Air Cared, premium cond. 178K. $3500 obo (778)565-4334 1990 Chevy 20 van, good work truck, $1,000. Call 604-298-1238.

1997 VENTURA Mini Van, like new cond in/out, loaded, tinted windows, 4 16” extra new high performance tires on allied wheel avail. $350. AirCared.

Picture avail. $1200. 604-9968734.

2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2002 FORD E350 Cargo Van, new tires and battery, recently serviced, $5500. Call (604)728-0866 (Surrey) 2003 CHEVY VENTURE LS, 7 passenger, auto, 5 door, 189K, $3500 obo (604)298-2659 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

MARINE 912

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 778-998-9302 ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

BURNABY newly reno 2 bdrm suite, newly painted, 4 appl., N/S N/P. $800 mo. Now (604)515-0565

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

1990 Dodge Diesel Tow Truck. 5spd, new tires, wheel lift, low km’s, does need finishing work. Pictures available. $3500.

604-996-8734.

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

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.

VEHICLES WANTED

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

HOMES FOR RENT

BURNABY, lovely recently reno’d 1 bdrm, ground level suite, Edmonds area near skytrain. 6 Appli’s, shared w/d. Avail now. $750/mo +$50 utils.

Call 604-777-9943.

OTHER AREAS

827

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, June 3rd 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442

736

95VW Golf $2,500 REDUCED, in New Westminster, great car, one owner, mags, sunroof, all records, recent engine work, clutch, new tires, shocks, springs. Call 604-5214932 to leave a message or email dstrandberg@shaw.ca

WANTED: 1980-1981 Celica GT liftback, 5-spd; or a 1979-1981 Supra 5-spd. Cell 250-307-1215.

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $899/mo. 3 bdrms. $1009/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1112/mo. Shares $2500.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

696

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

851

We Will Pay You $1000

CO-OP RENTALS

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

The Scrapper

2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 mls, 8 pass Exc. Cond! $21,900/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)

GUARANTEED

ABBOTSFORD: For Lease: 12,000 sf industrial bldg with 3 large overhead drs & office. 1 acre paved and fenced yard with ample parking. Located close to Mt Lehman interchange. Call Ken 604-855-6430

750

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

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

PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, u/g pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1350/mo. 604-469-1985.

MISC. FOR SALE

FAN, Wood and gold coloured, great condition. Stainless steel KITCHEN SINK, 3 basins, (small in middle) (no faucet) Excellent condition.

LIGHT FIXTURES, three.

Gold/glass, for ceiling (flush against ceiling). HANGING LIGHT, used for entry way, gold & glass. RECLINER CHAIR green (hardly used) North Delta. 604-591-9740

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

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 5 spd manual, silver, 152K, 1 owner, great on gas, winter & summer tires. $5500. Call 604-560-1684.

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

BLUE PITBULL Pups genetics/ razoredge UKC reg, 9/weeks. $500-$1000. 778-237-2824

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 Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

845

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404

Panorama Court

752 Tree removal done RIGHT!

Call Ian 604-724-6373

CARS - DOMESTIC

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

$1100+util. Ref June15. 604-512-8725

Burnaby:

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PRESSURE WASHING

560

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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

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TRANSPORTATION

2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2450 firm. 604-538-4883

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

627

PLUMBING

1-2-3 GENERATIONS Lic’d, Bonded Plumbers & Gas Fitters.

Family business since 1952. Comm & Res. 604-618-9192, 727-9096

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

2000 SATURN 4 door, auto, 248K, new brakes, tires, waterpump, perfect car, $2500. (778)866-8218

BURNABY

REAL ESTATE

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

338

810

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 $1325 and 1 near City Hall $1275.

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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

Guarantee on work. Refs.

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices.

Call Inderjit (604)721-0372

Interior/Ext Painting. Drywall Repairs. Text Ceiling Repair. Power washing. Free Est. (778)709-1081

RENTALS

810

AUTO FINANCING

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

AMENDMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan (PMP) No: 107-0128-12/17 Applicant: Canadian National Railway Company (CN), 11717-138th Street, Surrey BC V3R 6T5 (604) 589-6542 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/FAX: (250) 492-6193 E-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the proposed amendment request is to control wood decay in two timber bridges located (1) adjacent to No. 8 Rd, Lulu Island, Richmond at MP 6.96, and (2) across the north arm of the Fraser River between the 21100 Block River Rd. on Lulu Island and south Burnaby, south of Fraser Park Drive.

The common and trade name of the pesticide proposed for use under this amendment are chloropicrin (Timber Fume). The application method will consist of manually inserting capped vials containing a pre-measured portion of Timber Fume into drilled holes in timbers. The degradable cap on the vial breaks down over time and temperature (within the drilled holes), allowing the liquid Timber Fume to enter the gas phase and move into the surrounding wood. All holes will be plugged with tight fitting wood plugs following treatment. This ensures that the Timber Fume does not enter a body of water or other environmentally sensitive area. Drilled holes will be located at least 60 cm above the high water mark.

The duration of the proposed amendment to the PMP is from July 25, 2012 to May 3, 2017.

A copy of the proposed amendment to the PMP and a map showing the location of the timber bridges proposed for treatment may be obtained by contacting the Agent (SMC Consulting) listed above.

“A person wishing to contribute information about the proposed treatment sites relative to the development of the amendment to the PMP may send copies of the information to the applicant c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above within 30 days of the publication of this notice”

A40 NewsLeader Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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