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peter newall, co-owner of ballenas project management ltd., has been doing condo projects in new West’s downtown since 2001.

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the foot of Sixth Street into retail and office space, Peter put pencil to paper.

The time wasn’t The strip was right for office riddled with urban space in New decay, frequented by West’s Downtown, the homeless, beer he realized—it’s parlour bozos and just Chris Bryan only now that the recovering from a bad city itself is taking spell with a crew of this risk—so he Honduran drug dealers. made a different pitch.

Yet when the City of New The result was C2C, a project Westminster put out a call for that made Ballenas Property companies interested in converting Management Ltd., the company he the old Canada Post building at runs with his brother-in-law Paul

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The city got its new police headquarters, built to remain functional after a major earthquake.

And the rest of the building became Columbia’s first heritage conversion into condos, Peter says, and would be one of the only condo projects there for several years.

“I’ve always thought Columbia Street was a fantastic street, and I’ve always thought New West as a whole was a gem,” Peter says. “What I’m seeing (today) was what I always thought would happen, it just took longer.”

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It’s fair to say Peter and his company came to the Royal City’s Downtown when few developers would.

And it’s not real estate puffery to say they’ve had a hand in the resurgence of Columbia Street, with credit also to City Hall, Mayor Wayne Wright’s boosting and a growing sentiment among buyers that dense urban living near SkyTrain stations is cool and makes sense.

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An invasive plant that can burn skin when touched made an appearance in Queensborough recently before being cleared away by the city.

Giant hogweed, which can grow up to five metres in height, was found on city land behind a couple of residential properties and was removed by city staff wearing protective clothing.

The giant hogweed has pretty white flowers on it, but touching the plant isn’t pretty. It contains a clear sap that is corrosive. Just brushing against the plant can cause severe burns and blisters.

Needless to say, the city is warning residents not to touch giant hogweed.

City horticulturist Claude LeDoux said while there have been calls about the hogweed since the city put a warning on its website, there have been no other sightings in New Westminster. see hoGWEED, a8

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2012 LaWn sPrinkLing reguLations

CITyPage neW Westminster doWntoWn residents’ association meeting Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 7:00 pm holy trinity Parish hall (514 carnarvon street) Agenda: • Mayor Wayne Wright to speak about the City’s current initiatives in the downtown area and recent developments around replacement of Pattullo bridge • Q&A with Maylen Crespo, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, about the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grant Program for New West Residents • Open Table Discussion groups: chance to share ideas for planning an upcoming Community Fair All who live between Royal Avenue and the Fraser River are welcome! Come express your concerns and ideas for creating a safer, more liveable community.

Find us on Facebook or visit our website at www.nwdra.org

LiBrary Book saLe Find your summer beach reading at the New Westminster Public Library’s ongoing book sale. Discarded books and gift books that aren’t needed in the library are sold for bargain prices ranging from 25 cents to $2.00.

In addition to a wide selection of paperbacks, a different topic is featured every two weeks. Coming up is Health, Fitness & Medicine (to July 25), Cooking (July 26 to August 12), and Literature & Language (August 13 to 30). All proceeds go toward special projects for the benefit of library users.

The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue.

West side chiLd deveLoPment huB needs assessment study New Westminster families living on the west side of the city: we need your voices!

The New Westminster Child Development Public Partners Committee is seeking input from families or caregivers who have children in their care at least two days a week and live in the Connaught Heights and West End neighbourhoods. The Public Partners are assessing the needs for programs and services on the west side to determine if a child development hub is needed. your responses will help shape the possible development of such a place and is critical to learning what families want and need in their neighbourhoods. the survey is available online at www.kidsnewwest.ca/westsidesurvey and is open until august 6. Please take the time to fill it out! Paper copies are also available at area elementary schools and upcoming community events.

Bc housing a presentation by Bc housing will be held at the new Westminster Public Library from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on tuesday, July 24, 2012. Topics will include Housing Registry, the Rental Assistance Program, and the SAFER Program.

For more information and to register: phone Roja at MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155.

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

In 2011, Metro Vancouver revised the Lawn Sprinkling Regulations which are in effect annually from June 1 through to September 30. The intent is for watering to take place in the early morning hours, when demand is low and evaporation is minimal. The policy affects both residential and non residential areas, and the permitted watering hours are summarized below: residential addresses

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counciL meetings monday, July 23 no council meeting Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online.

Committee meeting schedules can be found on our website.

• Even Addresses: Mon, Wed & Sat (4 am – 9 am) • Odd Addresses: Tues, Thurs & Sun (4 am – 9 am) non-residential addresses • Even Addresses: Mon & Wed (1 am - 6 am) • Odd Addresses: Tues & Thurs (1 am - 6 am) • Both Even & Odd: Fridays (4 am – 9 am)

Pong to Pokemon Learn about the history of video games in Bc! now until october 14, 2012, Wednesday to sunday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the new Westminster museum and archives, 302 royal ave.

This is an all-ages exhibition highlighting the history of video games from Pong to more recent titles created for devices like the iPhone.

Admission by donation.

hogWeed Warning The City of New Westminster would like to warn residents that Giant Hogweed has been found in the rear of a property in Queensborough. The plant has been removed from the area, but we ask you to be on the lookout for any signs of it and report it immediately so it can be removed.

Giant Hogweed sap is very corrosive and even brushing against the plant can cause serious injury or skin problems. if you find the plant please do not touch it.

Giant Hogweed can be identified by its reddish-purple stem with fine spines, and its spotted leaf stalks. The plant can grow about 16ft (5m) high, has leaves up to 5ft (1.5m) wide, and has flower heads which can each produce about 50,000 seeds every year.

If you find Giant Hogweed on your property, please contact the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver at 604-880-8358.

To report any sightings on city property, please call Engineering Operations at 604-526-4691.

For more information on Giant Hogweed, including removal and disposal, please visit our website at www.newwestcity.ca

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challenge, and by 1997, the company And if there’s a Ballenas project decided it was time to become both that really helped kick Downtown builders and developers. into gear it was the Inter Urban The company only moved on at Begbie and Columbia, kittyto New West because Gastown corner to Waves. Ballenas bought at the time “appeared to be built the old Windsor Hotel in 2006 out,” Peter says, something he now with its notorious beer parlor and concedes obviously wasn’t the case. tore it down, eventually building But the company realized it had a beautiful brick-and-glass tower carved out a special niche. Being and completing a careful heritage small, and not having the large restoration of the BC Electric bankroll that a large developer building next door. might have, Ballenas found itself It was an incredibly complicated tackling projects other companies project, because it also involved wouldn’t, like heritage and the Salvation Army and Plaza 88 challenging sites. developer Degelder across the street, “We had to look at challenging with the Sally Ann relocating to sites and put in the sweat,” Peter the BC Electric building to allow says. “You develop an expertise, and Degelder to maximize its project. that kind of keeps me in the game, The city and keeps helped broker others out.” the whole The other peter newall arrangement, aspect that Many developers wouldn’t be bothered and as many because it takes years and a lot of risk. makes them will recall the rare is the fact It’s exhausting actually.

Windsor Hotel they are a oneaspect landed the city in court, stop shop, developer and general defending itself against the hotel’s contractor, dealing with every aspect at the rezoning stage. Or then, even former owner, Nirmal Walia. from acquiring the land and getting after dealing with heritage or site All that aside, the entire project all the necessary City Hall approvals issues, the unforeseeable can happen. consolidated the entranceway to right through to handing the keys to After the C2C, Peter says, markets the Downtown, adding vitality new homeowners. were hit by 9/11. When units at the and visual appeal—something that It means they work one project at Inter Urban were coming onstream, continues with the new civic centre a time, each spanning several years. it was the 2008 crash. project.

Today the project is Northbank, But don’t unique, funky projects In coming to New West’s at the eastern edge of like the Inter Urban or Downtown when it did, Ballenas Columbia Street next have a cool factor video-online] C2C trod ground few developers would to the SkyBridge to that makes them more walk. But for Peter, it was all Surrey. It’s yet another newwestnewsleader.com immune to market familiar territory. challenging site, on a hill, fluctuations?

His background was construction, next to a park and situated above Peter doesn’t think that has much while most developers come from the SkyTrain tunnel to Sapperton. impact on buyers. real estate.

For Peter and his company, one Even today, he says, people come His company worked as project at a time means putting all to New West for value, full stop. Few contractors for many years, but it their eggs in one basket, which he prospective buyers mark this city as was restoration work in Gastown concedes can mean sleepless nights. their first choice—they want East in the ’90s that set the stage for “Many developers wouldn’t be Van or Burnaby, for instance, but what Ballenas would become. They bothered because it takes years can’t afford it. were doing heritage conversions in and a lot of risk. It’s exhausting “Once they get here, they love it,” the neighbourhood at a time when actually.” he says, “but what gets them here is few were taking on this unique A city council can kill a project the price.”

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At left, the Windsor Hotel was torn down in 2007, to make way for the Inter Urban. newsLeader fILe

So why did Peter gravitate to Gastown in the ’90s and why does he keep coming back to Columbia Street today?

Blame it on Bob Dylan.

In 1974, Peter’d just graduated high school in Edmonton and heard Dylan was doing his first major tour in several years after a motorcycle accident and a period of seclusion.

Peter’s sister was living in Toronto at the time, and sent an $8 concert ticket and an invitation to visit.

The concert was good, he says.

But it was his sister’s neighbourhood of Queen’s Street East, then a gritty, inner city place, that got its claws in him. He stayed almost a year.

“I loved it. It was fantastic.”

Ever since, inner city places like Columbia Street have had a magnetic pull for him and he can’t imagine working anywhere else.

And even when Northbank’s done, he’s sure he’ll be back.

Wesgroup Properties, which is developing the Brewery District next door to Royal Columbian Hospital, recently donated $80,000 to the RCH Foundation to go toward its $2.8 million multipurpose interventional suite campaign.

The suite provides specialized services to diagnose and treat heart disease, stroke and brain aneurysms.

Wesgroup has donated more than $190,000 to RCH since 2006.

“Wesgroup properties is one of the best neighbours anyone could ever have,” said Adrienne Bakker, RCHF president and CEO in a press release. “Not only have they generously donated in support of cardiac services at Royal Columbian Hospital, but during the past five years, they are developing a community of care in the new Brewery District.”

On Monday, the foundation received a $10,000 donation from Mott Electric and revealed this year’s foundation gala netted $200,000 toward the suite campaign.

Chris Bryan is editor of the NewsLeader.

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A person may not sign an elector response form more than once.

A person who is not an elector of the City of New Westminster must not sign the elector response form.

A person may not withdraw his or her name from an elector response form after 4:30 p.m. on tuesday, august 7th, 2012

CITyPage notice of aLternative aPProvaL this is a reprint of the notice for the alternative approval Process for Loan authorization Bylaw no. 7528, 2012. this notice will be repeated weekly on fridays until august 7, 2012.

Please be advised that the deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without first receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “civic facilities, road maintenance and Park development Loan authorization Bylaw no. 7528, 2012” is on or before 4:30 p.m., tuesday, august 7th, 2012.

alternative approval Process for Loan authorization Bylaw no. 7528, 2012 Process oPPortunity regarding

The name and residential address of the person signing must be included in this elector response form, and if applicable, also the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to register as a non-resident property elector.

To sign an alternative approval process elector response form you must meet the following criteria for either a Resident Elector OR a Non-resident (Property) Elector in the City of New Westminster: resident electors: • Must be eighteen years of age or older; • Must be a Canadian citizen; • Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must have been a resident of the City of New Westminster for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; and • Must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law. non - resident electors: • Must NOT qualify as a Resident Elector of the City of New Westminster;

“civic facilities, road maintenance and Park development Loan authorization Bylaw no. 7528, 2012”

• Must be eighteen years of age or older;

Elector response forms may be obtained at the New Westminster City Hall Information Desk, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster or on the City’s website at www.newwestcity.ca. Completed forms must be dropped off at the Information Desk or delivered to the City Clerk’s Office, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1H9, by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012.

• Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day the response form is signed;

Pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, the City of New Westminster is proposing to seek the assent of the electors of the City of New Westminster by an alternative approval process. This alternative approval process applies to the entire City of New Westminster. The question before the electors is whether they are opposed to New Westminster City Council adopting “Civic Facilities, Road Maintenance and Park Development Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 7528, 2012” (a bylaw to fund capital works projects relating to the City’s Civic Facilities, Roads and Parks), without first obtaining the assent of the electors by voting.

The proposed bylaw authorizes City Council to borrow for the stated purpose by way of debentures a sum not exceeding Fifty Nine Million Dollars ($59,000,000) repayable not later than twenty (20) years from the date of issue of such debentures.

The number of eligible electors in the City of New Westminster is estimated to be 45,273. Council may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 7528, 2012 unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% (4,528) of the estimated number of electors of the City of New Westminster sign an alternative approval process elector response form indicating that Council may not proceed with adoption of the bylaw without first receiving the assent of the electors by voting.

• Must be a Canadian citizen;

• Must have been the registered owner of real property in the City of New Westminster for at least 30 days immediately before the day the response form is signed; • Must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law; • If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector and only with the written consent of the majority of the owners; and note: A person must not sign any alternative approval process elector response form more than once and may not withdraw his or her name from the alternative approval process elector response form after the deadline for submission of the elector response forms has passed.

The Bylaw and related material is available for public inspection at the New Westminster City Hall Information Desk, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C., during normal business hours being 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive (except Statutory Holidays) from June 25, 2012. This material is also available to be viewed on the City’s website at www.newwestcity.ca.

The deadline for submitting a signed alternative approval process elector response form, opposing adoption of the bylaw without first receiving the assent of the electors by voting, for the “Civic Facilities, Road Maintenance and Park Development Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 7528, 2012” is on or before 4:30 p.m., tuesday, august 7th, 2012.

INSTRUCTIONS:

This is the second of two publications of this Notice.

• If you are opposed to the adoption of the bylaw without it first receiving assent of the electors by voting, you may sign an alternative approval process elector response form (please see below)

Dated this 6th day of July, 2012.

• If you are not opposed to the adoption of the bylaw, you need do nothing.

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• Alternative approval process elector response forms will be accepted only if they are in the form established by the Council of the City of New Westminster. The forms are available at the New Westminster City Hall Information Desk, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster or on the City’s website at www.newwestcity.ca • Alternative approval process elector response forms must be submitted to the City Clerk, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C. V3L1H9. The deadline for submission of signed forms is on or before 4:30 p.m. tuesday, august 7th, 2012 • Accurate copies of the elector response form may be made and used for signing.

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Tempest comes to Queen’s Park Shakespeare’s classic The Tempest will take over Queen’s Park the next three weekends, and the best thing is it’s free.

The Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company will put on the play about the Duchess of Milan and her infant daughter being marooned on an island with supernatural forces that she learns how to master after 20 years.

The show will be held at the park’s bandshell, and the shows will be Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Seating is first-come, firstserved. While there are benches you can bring your own chair or picnic blanket.

For more information call 604-515-0704 or visit www. shadowanddreams.org.

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An all-ages exhibition highlighting the history of video games, from Pong to more recent titles created for devices like the iPhone.

Traffic ground to a halt at the corner of Agnes Street and Fourth Street Tuesday morning as firefighters struggled to extinguish a car fire. A blue 1993 Dodge Caravan smoked at the side of the road while crews from two trucks soaked the engine block in an effort to control the blaze. On either side of the incident cars, buses and a motorcycle waited as the blaze calmed; the TransLink C3 line saw passengers disembarking to travel on foot after several minutes of waiting. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

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“This agreement will enhance practice in pre-hospital emergency medical care and

JIBC forges ties in China The Justice Institute of B.C. is joining forces with the Beijing Emergency Medical Centre (BEMC).

Last week at the JIBC’s New West campus, the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic alliance at the JIBC’s New West campus.

The memorandum agrees for the two to cooperate on

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emergency management between Canada and China, and advance JIBC’s work in the area of international education and applied research,” said Michael Tarko, JIBC vicepresident academic.

BEMC director Li Wei, who signed the deal along with retiring JIBC president Jack McGee, said the organization is looking forward to learning about the JIBC’s paramedic programs and emergency management curriculum.

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It’s come of age It’s worth applauding the latest move by the B.C. provincial government to start the process of freeing up trade in wine between Canada’s provinces.

It was, perhaps, naive to have thought that once the federal government eliminated its 1928 prohibition on shipping wines between the provinces, consumers would be able to freely ship their favourite wines between provinces.

Instead, jealous of their prerogatives, many provinces responded to the eagerly awaited change, either with regulations nearly as restrictive as the now defunct prohibition-era law, or by setting up committees to study what they should do.

Even B.C., where both the ruling Liberal Party and the opposition NDP had spoken out in favour of eliminating the federal prohibition, government responded to the news that parliament had passed Bill C-311 with regulations limiting the quantity of wine a person could bring into the province, and outright forbidding Internet sales and shipping.

That changed last week, when Rich Coleman, minister responsible for liquor, announced that B.C. was opening its borders to tariff-free direct shipping of wines for personal consumption, as long as they were grown and produced in the shipping province.

The province can only regulate incoming shipments, so B.C. wineries are still unable to ship to other provinces; while it may take a few weeks, B.C. has boldly stepped away from the pack.

“Today, we encourage other jurisdictions to take immediate steps to reciprocate by opening up their borders and allow all Canadians to order wine over the Internet,” said Coleman.

One can only hope that B.C.’s leadership in this area will encourage other provinces to follow the same path.

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Good houseguests, and the other kind It’s summer and herds of houseguests are migrating across Canada!

Are you conflicted about houseguests? So glad to see them arrive, and so glad to see them leave? But only if they have stayed too long. How long is too long? A month is too long. Three weeks is too long. The old saying is, “houseguests are like fish, after three days throw them out.” Not always true or possible.

I want people to stay in my home, and I make them welcome when they do. It’s a good way to spend time together and get to know each other well.

But there’s always a ”but” about houseguests, isn’t there?

Introduce the subject at a book club or coffee klatch, and there will be endless tales of the houseguests from hell: fussy eaters, smokers, over-perfumed aunties, advice-givers, and long-winded raconteurs. There’s the single-topic houseguest: back pain, cute little kitty cats, American politics, golf—all viable topics in the short form.

We’ve had guests stay for two weeks and were still sorry to

Anne Hopkinson see them go. Yet one wearisome day with Margaret (not her real name) and her list of complaints wore me out.

Privacy is precious, more so as you see it vanish when a houseguest shares your living room, computer, breakfast counter and sundeck. The early risers get up at dawn, and the sleepers sleep on and on. You may have to trim your conversation. Talk to your spouse about drinking too much at the barbecue? Not a chance. That will have to simmer until bedtime.

Bring up the car and its lack of gas with your teenage son? Nope.

That’s a scene the houseguests don’t need to witness. And you can’t laze around in your muu-muu or old cargo pants eating popcorn and watching reruns of The Big Bang Theory either. The bathroom door must

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always be shut and locked so the dog can’t nose it open at the wrong time. I prepare a meal for houseguests whereas on our own we might have leftovers, BLTs, or “something from the freezer.” We adjust readily to company, but not for too long.

Houseguests are encouraged to pitch in. Anyone can sweep the kitchen floor or deck, brush the cats, collect the newspapers, or clear the table. They are welcome to make themselves a drink or a snack at any time. The longer they stay the more I want them to make their own morning coffee or breakfast. Feel free! Feel free to order in Thai food or pizza one night for us all. And we know plenty of good restaurants for a meal out together.

I like independent visitors, intrepid tourists who venture out by day. Sometimes we go together, show them SkyTrain and sightseeing and shopping.

We go up Grouse Mountain, then to a concert, street festival, or community market. But the houseguest that sits in the living room waiting to be entertained is a burden.

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I still have my normal life to do: bills to pay, garden to weed, writing, cooking, and putting my feet up for 30 minutes to read a book! I love houseguests who value quiet for part of the day, and ones who play cards or watch a hockey game at night. But not for too long.

What’s the protocol for guests with gifts? Don’t overdo it. Don’t bring your entire fridge because “it would just go bad.”

Treats are good: chocolate, baking, salmon, jars of jam.

We never complain about a houseguest with a bottle of single malt Scotch. As we travel frequently, and stay with friends or family, we try to be easy houseguests. We aim for short and joyous visits. I wonder what they say about us as we pull out of the driveway? “Thank God they’re gone,” or “that was fun.

I’m so glad they came.”

After this column I may find out!

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COMMENT $59 million question should go to a vote The city’s notice of alternative approval requiring citizens to cast 4,528 votes to force a formal referendum to borrow $59 million is unquestionably a great switcheroo designed to cover up the impropriety of risking taxpayers’ money on a potential white elephant.

The nub of this matter is council’s obsession with the construction of the office building atop the civic centre.

No developer would dare attempt to get such a project financed by a bank. The only certainty in this project is that the taxpayers are subject to extreme risk.

The original partnership with Uptown Property Group was acceptable for funding, because of its experience and ability to control the project.

A basic principle of business is “who else thinks this is a good idea?”—a principle seldom followed by governments as they use other people’s money.

The withdrawal of Uptown by letter dated Oct. 31, 2011 was not made known to the public before the elections in November. Was it not council’s fiduciary responsibility to make this major change known immediately? Council is still hiding the reason Uptown “took a pause.”

The speculative construction of a commercial venture to be rented out to private businesses requires a proper referendum morally, if not legally.

Such a referendum would reveal the entire matter to taxpayers.

Is city hall afraid we may not agree with this?

Council certainly wants this project so they developed the great switcheroo, using additional segregated casino funds for the civic centre then taking from city reserves for the office tower.

They then hold a referendum to borrow funds for projects we need and would support.

This switcheroo means taxpayers do not get a vote on the office tower project.

They are not able to examine the impact on taxes in this precarious economic climate.

At this stage, no cost benefit details have been made public on which taxpayers can make an informed decision.

The key and only reason for the current bylaw is to juggle the financing to enable the construction of the office project without an open referendum.

The plan could leave taxpayers with ownership of a partially empty office building, continuing maintenance, no taxes and interest costs while bottom feeders with money and experience circle around waiting for the next council to cut the city’s losses and give it away at a serious loss.

Better that council recognize the long-time vacancy rate in Royal City Centre Mall and the RBC building in Uptown New Westminster and stay out of risky development projects.

Leave taxpayers’ money in their pockets.

All taxpayers are urged to show your opposition to this loan authorization bylaw, which means you are voting “in favour” of a referendum.

Pick up or download the form from the city’s website and return a signed copy of the required form before Aug. 7.

Urge your neighbors to do so as well.

In support or opposed, it’s time for the entire city to vote.

Ed Linstead New Westminster

Held Hostage by tHe dead Re: Need to plan for the future (Letters, NewsLeader, July 13) I can see why Paul Johansen received a provincial award for championing school and student interests when I witnessed his presentation to last Monday’s city council meeting.

In a passionate presentation, he requested an apology, cooperation and recompense for the mess that has been perpetrated by several levels of government in the mishandling of the New Westminster Secondary site.

It seems that Coun. Chuck Puchmayr’s revelation, when an MLA, that Tsilhqot’in Chief Ahan “may” be buried “somewhere” on the NWSS lands deeded to the school board (after the federal government had decimated the site through its National Defence activities and

excavations), may yet come back to haunt him.

The ghosts of burials past are now haunting the education of future citizens as the long and costly process to “save face” by three levels of government (including documented misinformation and obfuscation) hurts not only the school board budget and the quality of an educational environment, but also puts the future of the Massey Theatre and its potential replacement in doubt.

It’s all well and good to make apologies and set aside “sacred lands” for the dead, but what about the living! Don’t they deserve at least equal consideration?

The “not me” finger-pointing by federal, provincial and municipal governments (Three Stooges-style) has resulted in taxpayers and students being held hostage by the ghosts of those who never paid any taxes.

This musical chairs needs to stop and collaborative action taken by them all by taking responsibility and paying up, or providing some shovelready land. A “truth and reconciliation” session should be convened immediately.

But let’s not drag this out or have some behind-closeddoors “deal” struck to further delay the NWSS replacement or disadvantage students and theatre patrons alike.

New Westminster has already lost one historic, legitimate theatre venue, let’s not let city council off the hook in a comedy of errors and tragically bury a second one in what may or may not be a legitimate cemetery.

E.C. (Ted) Eddy New Westminster

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“We’ve had a bit in the same area in Queensborough, in this area where they’ve been doing this new development. I don’t know how it got there, maybe it could be dropped by birds or got there by some other material,” LeDoux said.

He said the seed can last up to 15 years and could be dormant in the ground. But if the soil is turned over The city advises anyone who has giant hogweed on and seeds are exposed to the sun they their property to dispose of it properly. can begin to germinate.

New Westminster bylaws require it out of the sun and seek medical advice. giant hogweed on private property to A national fact sheet on the giant be removed. The city recommends it hogweed said it “contains toxins that be done by a professional, but those causes severe dermatitis when it contacts choosing to do it themselves are advised skin in the presence of sunlight. Effects to wear protective waterproof clothing, may include welts, rashes, and blistering, gloves and safety goggles. followed by pigmented scarring that may Once it’s pulled out, LeDoux persist for as long as six years. Toxic sap emphasized, don’t put it in the compost is found in the leaves, stems, flowers, or in the green recycle bin. Put it in and roots of giant hogweed. Contact double-bagged garbage bags, preferably with sap can occur by brushing against clear ones, and then put it out for any broken plant parts, handling plant curbside collection. material, or even by touching tools or The city advises not to transfer soil mowing equipment that was used for from within four metres of where the giant hogweed control.” plant stood because it may contain giant The sheet recommends anyone hogweed seed. suspecting they have been poisoned Anyone exposed to the plant should by the hogweed sap go to hospital. wash the affected area immediately, keep “While the blisters will eventually heal,

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The plant typically grows on riverbanks, ravines, vacant lots or along roads. Giant hogweed can thrive despite being in the shade or areas vulnerable to high water.

It will erode stream banks especially when winter runoff exposes soil to rain.

Since it’s so large it can easily dominate ravines and stream banks reducing the suitable habitat for native plants and wildlife.

The hogweed can also be confused with cow parsnip, which doesn’t grow as tall and its leaves aren’t the same as the hogweed, which has serrated leaves. Cow parsnip can also cause a reaction but not as severe.

“The real concern is there is a difference between giant hogweed and cow parsnip, and the severity is completely different,” said LeDoux. “It really does get large, it’s a much bigger plant.”

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Other performances for the evening include internationally recognized and Juno nominee Khan and Kushwaha are excited Pandit Salil Bhatt all the way from to be back on the India to showcase Massey stage after his talents on his performing here instrument, the Satvik during Massey Veena, a unique Theatre’s production 20-stringed guitar Angela Steidel “Winter Spectacular” which he invented. in 2009.

Akhil Jobanoutra This time around, has been labeled as a they are producing their first-ever child prodigy and will be singing at Mushtari Begum Festival. the festival. With a melodious voice, “I decided to start the Mushtari he is a classical vocalist and is seen Begum Festival because I saw a real as the future for Indian classical danger in the survival of Indian music. Dr. Kamaljeet Gill has been classical music here in Canada, described as one of Canada’s finest especially the art of classical vocalists in the singing styles of Ghazal singing, which is almost Khayal and Thumri Gayaki. nonexistent,” said Khan.

Lastly, Mohamed Assani, who has He will perform the classical styles been featured at many events and of Ghazal singing, the tabla and festivals around B.C., will perform the North Indian drums. Ghazal on the sitar. singing is almost nonexistent in Khan said he feels a personal North America, he says. Combining responsibility to help the survival of Indian Classical singing with the these art forms in Canada.

Tabla is unheard of and it’s nearly “I wanted to give a platform for impossible to master the art. professional musicians in this field, Khan quickly became world as patronage is also very important,” renowned in the Indian classical he said. “The opportunity for music scene after mastering a musicians such as myself in the folk difficult and rare style of singing festival scene is extremely bleak, with his tabla that is unique to so I decided to create this festival him. He comes from a long line of so I may present some of the finest performers, and is the sole disciple musicians in Indian classical music. of the late Malika e Tarranum Our mandate is to bring the finest Mushtari Begum and Tabla maestro form of this art to the public so they Ustad Rukhsar Ali. may enjoy an evening of solace, Kushwaha will also be performing healing and enjoyment.”

Kathak Dance, a North Indian • The show on Saturday, Aug. classical dance form. She will 25 is at 6:30 p.m., and tickets can

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D TEbook EvEnTs Vocal Jazz Workshop: Royal City Musical Theatre presents a vocal jazz workshop with singer, performer and teacher Steve Maddock. The workshop promises to be a fun and informative afternoon of vocal jazz technique and style, culminating in a choral jazz piece. When: Sunday, July 22, 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave., New Westminster. Cost: Nonmembers-$35, Members-$25 or free for members who did not do the Ballroom Dance workshop. Info or to register: 6 0 4 - 5 2 1 - 5 0 5 0 o r w w w. masseytheatre.com.

Last Monday at the Movies passes: The Arts Council of New Westminster is now selling season passes for its 10th year of Last Monday at the Movies. Cost: Early bird price of $60 for the entire 2012/2013 season, cheque or cash. Where: Gallery in Queens Park, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, or any time by appointment.

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Beyond the Surface: Art exhibit presented by three artists living in the Sea to Sky corridor—Kay Austen, Sharon Knox and Wanda Doyle—who have pooled their talents to present a multi-medium show featuring functional ceramics, silver and semiprecious stone jewellery and a colourful array of oil and acrylic paintings. When: Until July 28, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays. Where: New Westminster Arts Council Gallery, Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Info: 604-5253244.

PAWS for Independence pub night: Beer and burger summer pub night with all proceeds to support its 10th anniversary guide and assistance dog conference planned for October. When: Thursday, July 26, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Paddlewheeler Pub, 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster. Tickets:

Resume Writing Workshop: GT Hiring Solutions is offering resume writing workshops this summer including tips on writing a cover letter to improve your chances of getting an interview. When and Where: Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 14 and Sept.

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Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival: Featuring Indigo Girls, Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-A-Whirl Band featuring Ann Barton, Amadou & Miriam, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kelly Joe Phelps, The Deep Dark Woods, The Washboard Union, No Sinner and more.

General admission seating, all ages show. When: Saturday, Aug. 11, gates 12:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: Early bird single tickets (until July 7) $65, advanced single tickets (to Aug. 10) $70, day of show single tickets $75, plus service charges, available at www. burnabybluesfestival.com or at 604-205-3000. Info: www. burnabybluesfestival.com.

Burnaby North Class of 1972—40 Year Reunion: Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Info, tickets and registration: www.classreport.org/can/bc/ buraby/bns/1972.

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Aging oil pipeline too risky: critics jnagel@blackpress.ca

Opponents of Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline through B.C. and load much more crude oil onto tankers say a scathing U.S. report on a 2010 spill there is a wake-up call on the risks the existing line poses.

NDP politicians and B.C. environmental groups have seized on U.S. regulators’ findings in the spill at an oil pipeline owned

by Enbridge Inc. into Michigan’s Kalamazoo River as grounds to terminate the company’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline to Kitimat.

But Sheila Muxlow, a Chilliwack-based activist with the anti-twinnning Pipe Up Network, hopes Kalamazoo also galvanizes B.C. opposition to Kinder Morgan’s project.

“The same risks that are raised with the transport of tar sands along an Enbridge pipeline exist for the Kinder Morgan pipeline and are even escalated because they’re using a 60-yearold pipeline,” she said.

In Michigan, an aging pipeline burst and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board blamed Enbridge for a 17-hour delay in acting to contain the breach, which spilled 840,000 gallons of oil sands crude into the Kalamazoo River and triggered a $767-million cleanup.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark, accused of fence-sitting and failing to take a stand on Northern Gateway, called the Kalamazoo spill response “disgraceful” and pledged B.C. will intervene in National Energy Board hearings to raise its concerns with Enbridge’s $5.5-billion project there.

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Thomas Mulcair and B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix both denounced Northern Gateway last week and called on Ottawa and the province to scrap it in light of the Kalamazoo report.

Muxlow said Kinder Morgan’s plans have in comparison run under the radar, but added she expects equally vocal opposition to build.

“There are major risks for all of us living along the pipeline – not just environmentally but economically as well.”

Critics like Muxlow claim increased shipments of bitumen from the oil sands are raising the risk of a pipeline rupture because the heavy crude is mixed with more corrosive diluent (a solvent) to help it flow.

Muxlow said she’s disappointed Dix and the provincial NDP have yet to take a stand against the Trans Mountain expansion.

“It is a little irresponsible,” she said.

“This is a real issue.

It’s happening right now – we’re all at risk.

It would make sense for hopeful political parties to take a position.”

Muxlow wants Kinder Morgan to scrap the $4-billion expansion pipeline and agree to limit the use of the existing pipe to light crude or refined petroleum.

She said the Pipe Up group represents concerned people from Hope to Langley, including farmers and other residents worried about potential impacts – including reduced property values – due to the pipeline corridor.

Kinder Morgan spokesperson Lexa Hobenshield rejected suggestions the existing pipeline is unsafe.

“Age doesn’t necessarily relate to the condition of the pipeline,” she said,

adding the company has a “robust” pipeline integrity process in place.

More sensitive tools now exist to monitor pipeline safety, she said.

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First step to Olympics Jr. Bellies to play Isles in semifinals

New West at BC Summer Games There are 31 athletes and three coaches from New Westminster participating in the BC Summer Games taking place this week in Surrey.

More than half of the athletes, 16, will be playing for either the box or field lacrosse teams. The field team also includes Ben Davies and Drew Duncan of New Westminster as assistant coaches for the field team. Here is the complete list of New West participants:

When the Olympic Games begin in London, there are a number of Canadian athletes who will remember their first multi-sport experience at a BC Games.

Twenty-four athletes on the Canadian Olympic team started their journey to London with a trip to the BC Games including 2008 Olympic gold medallist Carol Huynh (wrestling), and recent Giro d’Italia winner Ryder

Athletics – Shea JobsonStier, Nina Schultz, Fraser Stewart-Barnett, Raquel Tjernagel Basketball girls – Anjelika Ku, Justice Steer Equestrian – Carly Harder Box lacrosse – Brent Dhandwar, Sean Fitzsimmons, Preston Lupul, Tommy Robertson, Connor Robinson, Mitchell Stokes Field lacrosse – Matthew Buchanan, Nolan Duncan, Enzo Gentile, Max Gerhardt, Nikolas Lund-Murray, Dalton Lupul, Nathan Macedo, Kalan Mackay, Laiton Manuel, Dylan Sharpe.

Assistant coaches: Ben Davies, Drew Duncan Rugby girls – Nia Parsonage, assistant coach Soccer boys – Dusan Mitrovic, Nikolas Papakyriakopoulos Soccer girls – Jennifer Hannay, Emma Isabelle Hughes Swimming – Maria Caray, Brian Ni, Stella Porcellato Towed water sports – Kendra Lawson, Ashley Lawson

Hesjedal (cycling). As part of the athlete development pathway, the BC Games are a first multi-sport experience for young athletes.

Over 2,300 athletes between the ages of 10 and 18 will be at the 2012 BC Summer Games in Surrey July 19-22. It is an inspiring experience that will ignite the dreams of many young athletes to pursue their sport to the highest level.

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Victoria held an 8-3 lead early in the third period before New West rattled off four unanswered goals to reduce the deficit to one with 5:25 left in regulation. But the Shamrocks got an empty net goal with two seconds left to secure the victory.

Alex Gajic had three goals and assisted on another. His brother Ilija and Corbyn Tao both had two goals and an assist while Jeff Zywicki had three assists. Tyler Richards made 38 saves for New West.

The Salmonbellies finish off the season by taking on the Adanacs at home next Thursday, 7:45 p.m., and then going to Maple Ridge to play the last-place Burrards (2-12-1) on Sunday, July 29.

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The New Westminster Salmonbellies, who have finished first in the Western Lacrosse Association four of the last five years, took a severe blow in their fight for a 2012 playoff spot Tuesday.

The Victoria Shamrocks defeated the visiting Salmonbellies 9-7 to create a three-way tie for second place between Victoria (8-6-0), the Coquitlam Adanacs (8-6-0) and the Burnaby Lakers (7-5-2) heading into play Thursday. That left New West (7-8-0) on the outside looking in when it comes to qualifying for post-season play.

They were to play host to another playoff contender, the Nanaimo Timbermen (6-61), at Queen’s Park Arena on Thursday.

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A veteran of the Canadian women’s soccer team, Karina LeBlanc from Maple Ridge remembered, “It was an amazing experience because I did dream of one day being at the Olympic Games and it was the closest thing for me to it, so it made me want to be there that much more!”

See the complete list of BC Games alumni heading to London at www. bcgames.org.

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The Salmonbellies, who finished the regular season in third place, downed the sixth-place Shamrocks 12-10 at Queen’s Park Arena on Saturday, and then followed that win up with a 13-6 triumph in Victoria on Sunday.

The best-of-five semifinal will begin Saturday at Ladner Arena, with Game 2 at Queen’s Park Arena on Monday. The third game will be on Wednesday. If a fourth game is necessary it will be next Friday (July 27) followed the next night by a fifth and deciding game if the series is tied 2-2. All games start at 8 p.m.

The Langley Thunder swept the Port Coquitlam Saints in the other first-round series and will now face the first-place Coquitlam Adanacs.

On Sunday, the Salmonbellies scored the final three goals of the first period and then all four of the game’s goals in the second to take a 9-3 lead.

Reagan Harding led the way with four goals and three assists while Josh Byrne had a big night with three goals and five points. Chase McIntyre also scored twice for the Salmonbellies with singles going to Keegan Bal, Reid Mydske, Alex Lohr and Kyle Dobbie, who also hard two assists.

New West outshot Victoria 48-34.

On Saturday, the Salmonbellies scored four unanswered goals in the third period to secure the victory with the winner coming from Bal with just 75 seconds left with an insurance marker by Luke Gillespie 33 seconds after that.

Harding had another seven-point performance with two goals and five assists while Bal racked up a pair of goals and four assists. Brandon Goodwin tallied four goals and assisted on another with single markers going to Anthony Malcom and Byrne.

Friday, July 20, 2012 NewsLeader A13

BC Games a catalyst for sport tourism Since 1978, the BC Winter Innovation. increase visitation to Surrey. and BC Summer Games have The City of Kamloops hosted The strategy includes plans been hosted in 38 different the very first BC Winter Games for facility upgrades, as well Surrey’s Cloverdale Recreation Centre, winner of BC Parks and Recreation Association’s Award of Facility Excellence and 2012 BC Summer Games venue for basketball. communities around the province. in 1979, which was a defining as support for sport event The BC Games have become moment for the community. Up organizers bringing events to part of the historical record of to that point, Kamloops had the City. communities and for many, an struggled with a clear identity “To advance Surrey’s Sport honour and experience that has and the BC Games brought the Tourism Strategy, Sport inspired them to build a vibrant community together in a way that Surrey, a partnership between sport tourism industry. was a catalyst for Kamloops to the City of Surrey and Long before sport tourism become “Canada’s Tournament Tourism Surrey, was created As of July 1st, you can recycle more than 300 different was identified as an important Capital” and a leader in sport to increase sport tourism, household electrical products such as small appliances, part of the tourism industry, tourism initiatives. recognizing the importance power tools, exercise equipment and sewing machines the BC Winter and of generating BC Summer Games economic benefits at one of over 120 ElectroRecycle drop-off locations were demonstrating and contributing to across B.C. Laura Plant, Tourism BC the valuable impact of sport development,” Strategically, hosting sport events can bring For a complete list of accepted products or to find a sport events. Besides economic value, social benefits and civic pride said Councillor drop-off location near you, visit electrorecycle.ca or call the obvious economic Linda Hepner, Chair to a community. benefits ($1.8 million to of the City’s Parks, the Recycling Council of BC’s hotline at 1-800-667-4321 $2.6 million), the BC Games “Hosting the BC Winter Games Recreation & Sport Tourism or 604-732-9253 in the Lower Mainland. bring a community together, train really started Kamloops’ interest Committee. “Hosting the leaders, and create exposure and in sport tourism. The community BC Summer Games in 2012 recognition opportunities. was engaged and inspired and we will allow Surrey to showcase 100+ FREE Drop-Off Sport tourism is growing at a have seen that continue through our award-winning facilities Locations Across B.C. www.electrorecycle.ca consistently strong rate, despite the countless events we have hosted and our ability to host major the trends that have shown since,” said Sean Smith, Kamloops sporting events.” a declining tourism industry Tournament Capital Coordinator.

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Getting the facts about commission fees There is no set commission rate in the real estate profession.

All real estate fees are negotiable.

Don’t forget to ask your realtor about these and other costs when calculating the total cost of selling your home: • Adjustments, may include property tax adjustments • Final maintenance and utility costs • Lawyer or notary fees and expenses – attending to execution of documents

Also ask about costs of clearing the title, including: • Discharge fees charged by encumbrance holders • Pre-payment penalties • Insurance – should maintain until the latter of either the date when you receive the proceeds of sale or when you vacate the property • Real estate commission fee • Moving fees Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

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Greenbelt corner lot home with ravine in the back which also includes 3 bedroom and 1 bedroom mortgage helpers. This charming character garden home has been very well maintained with numerous updates throughout the years and is further enhanced by its vaulted ceiling and many picturesque windows giving it lots of light throughout and bonus multiple decks for entertaining overlooking Tom Hopkins park. Granite kitchen countertops on the main floor and very spacious functional floor plan.

HOME: 4,158 sq. ft. LOT: 10,004 sq. ft.

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Ensuring your home is in tip-top shape and looking its best will go a long way to helping it sell quickly, at the best price possible.

Key steps before showing your home Are you thinking of selling your home?

Before your realtor begins showing your home, you will want to make sure it’s in tiptop condition.

An attractive, well-kept home generally has a better chance of selling a little faster.

Minor exterior and interior improvements can add value to your home and need not require a large renovation bill.

Think back to what first attracted you to your home; now determine how best to highlight and improve your home’s best features.

Here are a few ideas to help you perk-up your home’s appearance. Consult with your realtor to see what types of improvements make the most sense.

Start with the outside: an inviting exterior ensures that potential buyers will inspect the interior.

• Keep lawns and gardens well maintained; • Ensure garage and porch areas are free of clutter and refuse; • Repair loose siding or pavement; • Replace any damaged roof shingles, eaves troughs or cracked windows; • Wash windows, gutters, mailbox and doors; • Secure loose shutters or awnings.

The inside sTory: you can do a loT To improve The inside of your home wiThouT spending a greaT deal of money

Two primary areas to keep in mind are the kitchen and bathroom: • Ensure kitchen and bathrooms are sparkling clean; • Repair dripping facets and showerheads; • Steam clean or replace carpets if necessary; • Thoroughly clean every room in the house, removing all clutter; • Repaint dingy walls or kitchen cabinets with a neutral colour; • Replace worn or outdated countertops and cracked light-switch plates.

• Remove any items (like chandeliers) that won’t be included in the sale of the home.

Remember, the more effort put into the initial clean up, the easier it will be to keep your home looking its best for visits from your realtors with prospective buyers.

As well, keep in mind that rooms that are too cluttered will give the impression that they’re much smaller than their true size.

Try to create a feeling of spaciousness when conducting your spruce-up. pre-showing checklisT

• As a courtesy to buyers, leave the house while the realtor is conducting a showing; • Keep pets out of the way – preferably out of your house during the showing; • Ensure that every room is tidy, well aired and adequately lit; • Put away Don’t keep money, jewellery and small valuables in plain sight during a showing; • Open drapes to maximize natural light; • Keep all stairways and hallways clear; • Use finishing touches like fresh flowers and candles.

Ask your realtor for his or her checklist to better prepare you for a showing or an open house.

By following these relatively simple tips, you’ll feel proud of your home and potential purchasers are sure to appreciate its beauty.

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Developers including work-live spaces in new projects

Achieving the work-life balance Living in the Lower Mainland can sometimes mean a long commute between work and home. Many developers are making this easier on homeowners by incorporating worklive spaces in their new homes.

A work-live space is usually a small space in a home with room for a desk and often shelving and lighting. It can be a separate room, or more often, a designated nook off of the living area.

Treegroup’s Headwaters takes it one step further, offering a Business Centre that includes a conference room, Internet lounge and private offices. The homes include an area that Treegroup calls a Personal Hub, with a built-in

desk and recessed lighting.

Another development that offers work-live spaces is Cressey’s MTwo, which include workstations in nearly every floorplan. Their Meccanica development will also include a space for working at home.

Bluetree Homes’ developments at Kanaka Creek and Bishop Creek are also in the thick of the work-live trend with their bonus room in every floorplan that is perfect for an office.

When your commute can be measured in seconds rather than minutes, you’ll have more time to enjoy the sunny day and get more done when you’re not worried about fighting traffic.

A stress-free buying experience

Coming home to Morningstar’s Kingston

by Kerry Vital

When you’re looking for a home fit for royalty, look no further than Morningstar Homes’ Kingston on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain.

“This is one of the most pictureperfect projects,” says Morningstar Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Deborah Calahan. “Coquitlam has not had homes of this grandeur before.”

The homes opened for sale on July 7, and already over 25 per cent of them have sold. With just 26 single-family homes in the project, they are already proving very popular, and Calahan says people don’t want to miss out.

“There are no other homes like it,” she says. “These are the last of the big lots on Burke Mountain.”

Morningstar prides itself on its array of options that they give home buyers, and nowhere is this more evident than at Kingston.

With two different floorplans (Emerald and Sapphire), both over 4,300 square feet, the homes at Kingston are truly spacious. With an open-concept layout and tons of amazing features, there is no shortage of things to fall in love with as you tour the two show homes.

You can start with the huge lots, ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 square feet. All of them have plenty of usable backyard space for playing or entertaining, and back onto a protected green creek space.

The four-bedroom homes include windows from floor to the 19-foot ceiling in the great room on the main floor, letting the light pour in no matter what Mother Nature is doing outside.

Beside the great room, the kitchen is a chef ’s dream, with a huge granite island and the option to include a spice or butler’s kitchen. The Emerald plan includes French doors out to the backyard, which Calahan says have been a particularly popular feature.

The Sapphire plan’s door opens from the side of the kitchen, continuing Morningstar’s theme of offering choices for homeowners.

The kitchen and dining area includes chic hardwood flooring, while the rest is carpeted, with the option to have hardwood throughout the living areas.

“We added more personal choices,” Calahan says. “That’s not typical of a volume builder.”

The master suite is seriously stunning, with vaulted ceilings and private Juliet balconies perfect for

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This is one of the most picture-perfect projects,” says Morningstar Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Deborah Calahan. a glass of wine or a morning cup of coffee. The ensuite bathroom is fit for a spa, with a huge soaker tub and separate glass-framed shower, and a sparkling chandelier.

“There’s a real resort feel in here,” says Calahan. “They really nailed it.”

On the bottom floor, Morningstar again offers you options. The basement comes unfinished, but you are also able to make it into a legal suite or a deluxe finished basement. In every case, you are able to walk out directly into your backyard, making the basement a perfect place for a media room, play area or, in the case of the Sapphire show home, an amazing wine cellar.

“We aim to make the home-buying experience smooth and stress-free,” Calahan says. “We’ve put together enough choices to make it your own while keeping it easy.”

Homes start at $1.1 million.

For more information, visit www. mstarhomes.com or call 604-469-1648.

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Beauty is the name of the game at Morningstar Homes’ Kingston, on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. With stunning exteriors, above, and an openplan layout with a 19-foot ceiling in the great room, middle, you’ll have plenty of space to entertain. When it’s relaxation you need, look no further than the spa-like bathroom in the master suite, top.

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The number of residential property sales hit a 10-year low in Greater Vancouver for June, while prices remained relatively stable.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties reached 2,362 in June, a 27.6 per cent decline compared to the 3,262 sales in June 2011 and a 17.2 per cent decline compared to the 2,853 sales in May 2012.

June sales were the lowest total for the month in the region since 2000 and 32.2 per cent below the 10-year June sales average of 3,484.

“Overall conditions have trended in favour of buyers in our marketplace in recent months,” Eugen Klein, REBGV president, said.

“This means buyers are facing less competition and have more selection to choose from compared to earlier in the year.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,617 in June. This represents a three per cent

decline compared to June 2011 detached sales recorded in when 5,793 properties were June 2011, and a 19.1 per cent listed for sale on the MLS decrease from the 1,139 units and an 18.9 per cent decline sold in June 2010. compared to the 6,927 new listings reported in May Eugen Klein, REBGV president 2012.

This means buyers are facing less compeAt 18,493, the tition and have more selection to choose total number of from compared to earlier in the year. residential property listings on the MLS increased The benchmark price for 22 per cent from this time last detached properties increased year and increased 3.7 per cent 3.3 per cent from June 2011 to compared to May 2012. $961,600.

“Today, our sales-to-activeSales of apartments hit 1,026 listings ratio sits at 13 per cent, in June 2012, a 19 per cent drop which puts us in the lower end from the 1,266 sales in June of a balanced market. This 2011, and a decrease of 18.4 per ratio has been declining in our cent compared to the 1,258 sales market since March when it was in June 2010. The benchmark 19 per cent,” Klein said. price of an apartment increased The MLSLink housing price 0.3 per cent from June 2011 to index composite benchmark $376,200. price for all residential Attached property sales in properties in Greater Vancouver June 2012 totalled 415, a 21 over the last 12 months has per cent decrease over the 525 increased 1.7 per cent and sales in June 2011, and a 27.8 declined 0.7 per cent compared per cent decrease from 575 to last month. attached properties sold in June Sales of detached properties 2010. The benchmark price of on the MLS in June 2012 an attached unit dropped 0.1 reached 921, a decrease of per cent between June 2011 and 37.4 per cent from the 1,471 2012 to $468,400.

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182 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 IMMEDIATE Opening for Ex. Upholster & sewers, Kelowna 250-860-0523 & 250-491-9454 Lady to instruct senior gent in OLD FASHIONED BREAD MAKING. Call (604)220-4030.

NEED A RAISE??

10 Customer Service positions available!

Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly Must be outgoing and motivated!!!!

Call Erica 604 777 2195 NIGHT TIME CLEANERS needed 7 nights/week, lower mainland area On contract basis. (604)572-0070 WANTED INHOME COOK P/T, N. Burnaby, 3 days per week, $18.00 hr. Must be exp’d. Reply Box 125 c/o BC Classified, 102-5460 152 St. Surrey BC, V3S 5J9

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 206

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

APPLIANCE repair all makes/models. Furnace, boiler, gas stove.

Cert tech. Andy 604-808-1383.

236

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

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

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

Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

CLEANING SERVICES

BEST CLEANERS AROUND GUARANTEED! Since 1985.

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

MAIDS R’ US 604-808-0212

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

CONCRETE & PLACING

134

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 BOSTON Pizza New West 1045 Columbia St. V3M 1C4 Permanent full time pizza cook to ensure quality control measures & health standards are followed.Shift 5:30PM - 2:30AM.Min 3 yrs exp.

English speaking. $14.35/ hr.Mail, drop-off or fax resume to (604) 5253384.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

COME to Comox Valley lead hand auto tech. Excellent benefits! dandm500@gmail.com

COMMERCIAL ROOF FOREMAN

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work?

PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided.

Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours.

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

HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com

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

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.

Offering Great Benefits Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms.

Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca HEAVY Duty Mechanic required with certified inspection license; competitive wages; benefit package; full time; located in Rossland Trail area. Please send resume and or request for further detail to email: impactgroup@shaw.ca or by fax 250-364-9956.

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING Installers Min of 5 yrs experience wanted.

Call Patrick at 604-754-3521

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DRYWALL

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

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ELECTRICAL

06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost.

PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs.

Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062 #1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel upgrade, trouble shooting Lic & Bonded. Alfred 604-522-3435

300

LANDSCAPING

Shaw Landscaping Ltd We do Complete Landscaping

* Gardening work * Lawn cutting * Trees, shrubs. * Property Maint., Fencing * Hedging & pruning * New Turf or lawn * Spring Clean-up

Cell 778-688-1012 msg

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

# 1 BACKHOE & BOBCAT services, backfilling, trucking, oil tank removal. Yard/clean-up, cement & pavement re & re. 604-341-4446.

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

MOVING & STORAGE

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING ✶ Repairs & Staining ✶ Installation ✶ Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwoodfloors .com

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

Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs.

Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

STAN’S PAINTING

604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674

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

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

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

Guarantee on work. Refs.

(604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857 AWD Interior/Ext Painting. Drywall/Ceiling Repairs. Call Will for a Free Estimate. (778)709-1081

LEGAL SERVICES

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

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training.

Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853

PLUMBING

Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

EDUCATION

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• Drywall Repair • Many Years Experience Free estimates

(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

.Jim’s Mowing www.jimsmowing.ca

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Interior & Exterior

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 752

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

TRANSPORTATION

Tree removal done RIGHT!

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

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www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Call Ian 604-724-6373

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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Gable Gardens 1 & 2 bdrms, available Cable included, cat okay Walk to Highgate 604-521-3448

PETS PETS

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750.

604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MOTORCYCLES

1989 HONDA Goldwing 6 cylinder, 1 owner touring motorcycle. Wineberry red color. Complete with CB & AM/FM radio, inter-electronic radio, “His & Her’s” helmets, jackets, gloves, boots, chaps. Used for “touring” purposes only. Always garaged when not in use. 604-852-9529

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

2009 SUZUKI GSXR 750, black, mint cond. 5,000K, with helmet, $8500obo.Must See! 778-891-4501

BURNABY

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MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

RECREATIONAL/SALE

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.

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FERTILIZERS

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

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

RASPBERRIES

OPEN Mon.- Sun. 8am to 6pm • Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage

We Recycle!

GO GREEN! www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

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RECYCLE YOUR JUNK! Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351 WE-PICK Blueberries $2.00 lb.

19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808

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

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• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

MISC. FOR SALE

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

PEARL DRUM SET, $800, 6 cymbals, 1 throne, 1 stool, double base pedal, in Hope. Call (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT MOODY, E. Hills, 3 bdrm T.H., 3 baths, new paint, W/D, F/S, $360,000.No agents. 604-379-8989

South Hazelton BC, 5-acre Mountain view Farm, newly renovated 4-bdrm, 2.5/bath house, 2 greenhouses, large garden, 2.5 acres fenced, animal shelters. $200,000. Seller Motivated. 1 (250)842-7103

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HOMES WANTED

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

372

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

SUNDECKS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam 996sf clean 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, aquatic ctr np/ns Aug. 1. $1295. 604-941-3259 Coquitlam Silver Springs beaut clean 2bdrm 2bath unobstructed view nr Coq Ctr all schls Doug Coll. np/ns $1325. Aug 1. 604-941-3259 Aluminum patio cover, NO HST Summer Sale. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Port Moody Newport Vill. 2 bdrm 2 f/bths, 4 appl, gas f/p, u/g prkg, N/S. Aug/Sept 1. $1225 604-728-0004.

1996 FORD RANGER, ext. cab, 2 whl. drive, auto, ArCrd, 3LV6, canopy, CD, $2500. obo 604-812-1278 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4500 obo. Call 604-780-8404

NEW WESTMINSTER

DORIC MANOR 236 - 8th St. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

1997 CITATION 5th wheel, 27.5’ with pop out. Good condition, $6000 604-860-5225/604-869-6159 2007 HARLEY SPORTSTER, factory custom, 74 cube (1200) big bore

by Denco Cycle, Bassani pipe, Windshield, sissy bar, leather bags.

27,000Km, one old guy owner, $7,450 obo. Phone (604)817-1945

Phone: 604-522-9153

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. units available from $950 in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s.

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

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

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AUTO FINANCING

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RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

1989 WINNEBAGO Chieftain 36 foot, Chev-464; very good cond. Offers?

778-908-4549

NEW WEST 621 Colburne; Avail Aug 1, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk fr Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $740. 604-454-4540

FURNITURE

ALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell. $150 - Call: 604-484-0379

TRUCKS & VANS

1995 SAFARI 7 pass van, all whl drive, 199K, AirCared, 2nd owner, good cond, $2600. (604)430-3556

MAPLE RIDGE. Lrg, new 1 bdrm & den gr/flr apt. Luxurious, S/S appls, granite counters, prkg, f/p. $1050.

Avail July. Call 778-386-1243.

Greenvale Farms Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow yellow signs (6030 248 Street, Aldergrove)

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

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

Call 604-421-1235

DISPOSAL BINS

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

1989 S-CARGO (NISSAN). New Paint & sunroof. Aircare Certified.

Right hand drive. Well maint.

Great Marketing Opportunity!

A real attention Grabber!

Call 604-968-0856. $4500 OBO

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

BURNABY

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

The Scrapper

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

PROFESSIONAL lifetime metal roof, aluminum patio cover, sunroom, windows, Andy 604-7157525

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

GUILDTOWN HOUSING CO-OP, 10125 156 St. is accepting applications for 3 & 4 bdrm units. No subsidy. Close to schools & shopping. Participation req. Shares $2000. Call 604-581-4687 or pick up application at office.

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

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

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Always!pressure washing, window cleaning, Gutter, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION

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SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, 920 Delta Ave. Nice 1 bdrm bsmt suite. No laundry N/S. N/P. $650/mo. Avail. Aug. 1st. Call 604-291-2976.

Burnaby North nr Brentwood mall & skytrain. 1 bdrm, g/l, n/s, n/p. n/d. $750/mo inc utils. (604)299-4025 COQUITLAM, 1018 Quadling Ave. Avail Aug 15th. 1 Bdrm bsmt ste in 4-plex. 4 Appls, peaceful backyard, close to shopping & bus. $775/mo.

No Pets. 604-454-4540.

COQUITLAM, Pinetree/Robson. 2 bdrm w/o suite. Laundry. Aug 1.

N/P. N/S. $950 incl utils.& internet.

Nr school & bus. 604-219-5253.

MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka 2 Bdrm, very clean, own laundry, $1000 incl util N/S, N/P, immed (604)463-7235

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TOWNHOUSES

Burnaby. MC Bride Place. 415 Ginger drive. 2 bdrm T/H. Family Housing. Close all amens, schls, transit. Pet friendly great loca. $1015/m.604-451-6676 BURNABY

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of, North Burnaby on Burnaby Mountain below Simon Fraser University. Market rents from $990 - $1175 for 2 - 3 bdrm units.

Pet friendly.

If your income is between $35,640 and $70,000 you could be qualified for market rent.

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

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

1-800-910-6402

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1989 CAMARO RS, V6, auto, Ttop, AirCrd, N/S lady driven, $1900.

Phone (604)591-6918.

2001 NEON LX 2.0L Silver, 4 door auto A/C, P/W, sunroof, Aircared, $3100. obo (604)460-9636 2006 CHRYSLER 300, 4 door, loaded, 77,000K, fresh AirCare, $11,900 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2007 CORVETTE, black, $38,900. obo, standard, fully loaded, electric doors. (604)580-8000

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS V6 1owner, no accid, loaded, $10,750 100K. Super clean! 778-574-7991

2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng. new B.J. & brakes. Inspected $8400obo 604-826-0519 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of the Deceased: Marion Winnifred Colton, late of 334 - 2855 Sophia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 3L2 Creditors and others having claim against the said estates are required to send full particulars of such claims duly verified to: DAVID COLTON c/o ROYAL TRUST CORPORATION OF CANADA 1055 West Georgia Street, 7th Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4P3 on or before July 16, 2012 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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