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Rocky start to office tower partnership

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here was friction between documents between the two parties, the City of New Westminster which I received Friday in a partial and Uptown release, as a result Property Group of a Freedom (UPG) just three of Information months after the city request, sent in chose the company May. to partner with it to As many know, Chris Bryan build an office tower UPG is the above the Downtown developer the city civic centre. chose to build an office tower as

And those disagreements weren’t even resolved before a memorandum of understanding was signed.

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Following is a brief snapshot of what the documents show.

On Sept. 3, 2010, the City of New Westminster sent a letter to UPG to inform them it has reviewed its submission and “endorsed the Proposal in principal (sic).”

Just over a month later, on Oct. 8, 2010, city chief planner Lisa Spitale sent a letter to the provincial government regarding the casino funding portion of the project, stating, “If the City decides to proceed with the developer, the City will enter into a legally binding Joint Building Agreement with UPG in

November 2010.”

That highlights a mystery the documents fail to answer: Why was this agreement never signed?

How was UPG able to just walk away, apparently so deep into the process, with no penalty? The public was given the impression a formal partnership had been established, when no such thing existed.

Meantime, friction between the partners emerged just three months after Uptown was chosen as the successful proponent. please see uPg fORMaLLy, a3

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As an active young boy growing up in New Westminster, Jason Dallavalle couldn’t understand why some of his friends from the playing fields and outdoor lacrosse boxes weren’t on his teams in the arenas and on the ball diamonds. After all, what would be better than winning a provincial lacrosse championship with your best buddies?

It was only when he was a little older and a lot wiser that he realized some of those kids with whom he played pickup baseball, street hockey and lacrosse games after school couldn’t afford to play those sports in organized leagues.

Now Dallavalle, Sandon Fraser and others are hoping to give every kid the opportunity to play organized sports by forming a New West chapter of KidSport, a community based sport charity that helps kids overcome the financial obstacles preventing them from signing up.

Since it was established by Sport BC in 1993, KidSport has set up 150 chapters across the country and helped 45,000 kids to play in 65 different sports. see a ChaNCE, a2

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A chance for kids to connect ⫸

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As the youth services coordinator for the City of New Westminster, Fraser has seen first hand the benefits of organized sports for young people.

“It keeps kids off the sidewalk,” says Fraser. “It gives them confidence, knowing that they can give it their all to accomplish something.”

That something can be a team sport like baseball, basketball, field hockey or floorball or an individual pursuit like archery, figure skating or speed skating.

A KidSport grant covers one registration up to $200 in one sport per child per year.

Dallavalle, 30, says the bonds formed playing youth sports can last a lifetime. He’s still in contact with some of his

teammates from his provincial lacrosse championship team.

“Sports can be a very common ground to allow kids to connect with each other,” says Fraser, who decided to get involved when members of the community expressed interest in helping more kids get active in sports.

KidSport is supported by private donations and fundraising events. To get the ball rolling on their initiative, KidSport New West is collecting used sporting equipment like baseball gloves, hockey pads and skates, lacrosse sticks and tennis racquets that will be sold at their first annual used sport equipment sale at Glenbrook Middle School on Aug. 19.

Fraser says with kids growing

so quickly, most of the gear tends to be in good shape, with plenty of playing seasons left in it. They’ll also be offering equipment that didn’t sell during a similar event being held by the Coquitlam chapter of KidSport, as well as special items like a hockey stick autographed by New Westminster’s own Kyle Turris of the Ottawa Senators.

New Westminster families can drop off their used equipment, in good condition, on four dates, Aug. 1, 8, and 16, 6-8 p.m. and Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the parking lot at New Westminster secondary school.

Applications for KidSport grants will be available beginning Aug. 19.

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Sandon Fraser and Jason Dallavalle have helped start up a New Westminster chapter of KidSport, and they’re holding a used sports equipment sale to raise funds.

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UPG formally DAC funding pressing pulled out Nov. 28 city to move quickly ⫸

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On Dec. 23, 2010, UPG vicepresident Bart Slotman appeared outraged by the fact the city had, according to his letter, “been meeting directly with the electrical and mechanical consultants for the Project without our knowledge or approval,” and that “the City had awarded contracts to these consultants, again without the knowledge or approval of UPG.” Slotman further wrote, “We were absolutely dumbfounded…” and “By taking this action the City is violating settled terms of the Memorandum of Understanding we are trying to finalize.”

The fact the two parties had yet to finalize the MOU was, he stated, “not the fault of UPG.” He ended by demanding an explanation of the city’s actions, and how it planned to rectify the situation.

Still, UPG opted to sign the MOU three weeks later, on Jan. 13, 2011.

A further letter from UPG to city manager Paul Daminato a week after that (Jan. 20, 2011) stated concern that the city “wishes to fully engage structural, mechanical and electrical consultants… immediately, despite the fact that all details of the podium design of the MUCF (civic centre) have not yet been settled…”

In the letter, Alan Leong, UPG vice chair, worried this move would “expose the Project to additional consulting fees and change orders…”

Later, he stated that Daminato had “indicated that the City is prepared to take the risk of increased costs…”

In what appears to be written response from the city dated Jan. 26, 2011, Daminato wrote that the city was engaging the consultants “at this time to complete the schematic drawings for the MUCF (civic centre) as soon as possible. This will allow the City to have comfort with the pricing of the project in preparation for execution of the

Cost Allocation Agreement and Development Agreement.”

(In the documents I received, there is a gap over a lengthy and important period—about 10 months from January 2011 to November 2011—where I received no written communication between the two parties. The city has let me know that this information is currently under review by the “third party” as the Act provides 20 days to challenge its release with the FOI commissioner.)

On Nov. 8, 2011, there’s a letter from Daminato to UPG dated that day in which the city accepted UPG’s proposed contribution for the Development Agreement, and that they look forward to finalizing the agreement “to continue forward with the project.”

And yet it appears the project was already on the rocks.

The “Disengagement Agreement”—the formal document breaking off the partnership— is dated Feb. 13, 2012. But it states that on Oct. 31, 2011, UPG “gave notice to the City… of its intention to pause its participation in the project.”

As some have noted, three weeks before the election.

Then, on Nov. 28, 2011, UPG formally pulled out.

In media interviews, the company never explicitly stated why, other than for business reasons. And these documents fail to solve the mystery of whether it was because the company felt something about the project didn’t add up, or whether something simply had changed in another part of their operations.

• If you’d like to review the documents I received, find them with this column, under the Opinion tab, at www.newwestnewsleader. com.

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New Westminster finance director Gary Holowatiuk said the city did not find out Uptown Property Group (UPG) was pulling out as a partner of the Downtown civic centre office until after last year’s civic election.

Uptown notified the city Nov. 25, six days after the election, catching city staff and politicians by surprise, he said. Previous reports said Uptown notified the city of its decision to “pause its participation” Oct. 31. But that date, said Holowatiuk, only surfaced on documents during followup negotiations in January and February for a disengagement agreement when both sides needed an end date for accounting purposes.

“We didn’t get that letter from UPG until Nov. 25 saying they were withdrawing from this project,” said Holowatiuk. “It really was a done deal, in our minds.

That’s what we were working toward. We were totally taken off guard when we received that letter from UPG saying they were withdrawing from this project.”

After Uptown pulled out, city council opted to continue with the project and build an eight-storey office tower on top of the new civic centre currently under construction.

The tower will be paid for through city reserves while council has authorized the borrowing of $59 million for projects that were previously slated to be funded by the reserves. The borrowing bylaw also covers some aspects of the civic centre and parkade.

A campaign to force the city to hold a referendum on the borrowing is currently

underway, requiring at least But Uptown backed out 10 per cent of eligible voters of the project before that was (4,528) from the last election finalized. The final deal was to to sign a form by Aug. 7. be the development agreement Holowatiuk said one reason which would have set out the the city went ahead with operations, responsibilities starting the project without and ownership going forward. a signed deal with UPG The city decided to begin was because the province construction without securing required the civic centre to the final two agreements be built by December 2013 in because of the DAC funding order for the city to receive deadline. the Development Assistance “We knew we had to move Compensation (DAC) casino forward on the [civic centre], money to fund the centre. and UPG knew that as well,” He noted the city knew said Holowatiuk. the deadline was firm While there might have been because New West sought a public perception Uptown’s an extension for a participation was a park and community done deal, Holowatiuk centre expansion in said none of the Queensborough a few city’s announcements years ago but were told indicated that. by the Gaming, Policy “We never said HOLOWATIUK and Enforcement we had finalized Branch to stick to the a development deadline. The city got the agreement.” same response regarding the Although there was no civic centre. So they began to formal penalty for UPG dig the hole, and they dug it pulling out, Holowatiuk said deep enough to accommodate Uptown did pay a price for an office tower and parkade. walking away in terms of the Although Uptown had been time and intellectual property announced as a partner in it invested in the project. the project, both sides had to Holowatiuk said UPG vicego through four stages before president Bart Slotman and the deal was sealed legally. vice chair Alan Leong spent Both sides did come to a about 18 months working with cost-recovery agreement which the city on the design. Much allowed them to get going with of UPG’s marketing work will developing the concept and be used by the city as it seeks taking it to consultants. They both leasees and a possible then signed a memorandum purchaser for the tower, said of understanding in early 2011 Holowatiuk. that established what they “There was a ton of leasing agreed upon, and what needed literature that had been put to be refined. together. There had been an The next stage was online advertising campaign, supposed to be a cost they had done most of the allocation agreement on who work on the legal documents.” would pay for building which Holowatiuk said although shared spaces within the office the city continues to seek tower and civic centre, such as a buyer for the tower, he common hallways, stairways declined to elaborate, because and parking. it might affect negotiations.

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New Westminster school trustee Casey Cook has joined the chorus calling for the city to hold a referendum on its $59 million borrowing bylaw.

Cook said the city’s decision to authorize the borrowing to help facilitate the building of an office complex in conjunction with the Downtown civic centre currently under construction was too important to be done without going to the public for its approval.

He is also worried the city taking such a risk could affect projects the school district is involved with.

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“Regardless of your political stripe, this is a philosophical, financial issue not a political one … My support in signing [the alternative approval process form] is not because I am opposed.

You simply should not engage in an enterprise that profound without having absolute public debate on the issue.”

Cook said opposition to authorizing the borrowing without a referendum crosses political lines, noting the two councillors who opposed the city going it alone on the office complex, Chuck Puchmayr and Betty McIntosh, represent two vastly different parts of the political spectrum.

Although council has passed a bylaw authorizing the city to borrow up to $59 million for several projects while paying for the office tower out of reserves, a referendum on the issue could be forced if more than 10 per cent of eligible voters from the 2011 civic election, which works out to 4,528, sign a form calling for the city to have a vote on it by Aug. 7.

Cook said he had doubts from the start on the propriety of the city’s decision.

“I don’t think the city is equipped to assess risk, manage risk, and to handle risk,” said Cook. “It’s too big of an issue to go without getting public approval.”

The city decided to finance the eightstorey, $33 million tower after its partner, Uptown Property Group, pulled out last year. Council members who supported the bylaw said the city should eventually be able to sell the building because it is Class A office space on a SkyTrain line.

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Truck driver acquitted in fatal accident Found not guilty of driving without due care and attention for hitting 11-year-old boy in 2010

died a few hours later in hospital.

Harris had just dropped off a bin at a construction site on Ginger Drive. To get back onto McBride, he turned left off of Ginger onto Sixth Avenue across from the Canada Games Pool parking lot.

Steinberg said the court heard during the trial that when he got up to the light at McBride, Harris was behind another stopped vehicle.

After it turned right, Harris edged his truck into the intersection to check to see if McBride was clear before turning.

The court also heard Harris arrived at the intersection before Mesa caught up to the traffic stopped at McBride, and that in the short distance he drove between Ginger and McBride, Harris likely would not have noticed the youngster riding.

Steinberg said he heard testimony that differed from witness to witness.

The judge said a driver stopped on McBride headed north insisted he saw a child on a bike stop at the intersection, hit the pedestrian crossing button several times and then proceed when the walk sign came on and the pedestrian warning signal started chirping.

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A provincial court judge has acquitted a Langley trucker of driving without due care and attention in connection with the death of an 11-year-old New Westminster boy on a bicycle two years ago.

Justice Daniel Steinberg, however, did find Bruce Douglas Harris, 54, guilty of driving with brakes that were not in working order and failing to comply with trip inspection requirements, although those infractions, Steinberg said, did not play a role in the accident.

Harris was fined a total of $1,461

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A summer holiday, warm sunny weather, backyard barbecues where an alcoholic beverage or two might be consumed, and congested roads are a dangerous mix. Sometimes fatal.

Long weekends are particularly notorious for tragedy on the roads and highways. Drivers anxious to get to the lake in time to secure a camp spot, a moment’s inattention to deal with restless kids in the back seat, even an annoying bee buzzing the windshield can all have lifealtering consequences if they lead to a crash.

According to ICBC, there are more than 20,000 motor vehicle collisions in the average year in Burnaby and New Westminster.

Approximately 6,600 people will be injured in those collisions.

Some will be lucky to get away with little more than a scratch, cleaned up by emergency responders and sent on their way to deal with insurance details and getting their vehicle repaired.

Others will suffer more severe, debilitating injuries that will have a devastating impact on their lives, their ability to work and pursue the activities they love. They’ll burden the medical and legal systems and perhaps eventually social welfare programs.

Some won’t even be that lucky, bringing heartbreak and hardship to those who love them.

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Mario, Rossi and the road more travelled I blame Mario.

It is his fault, the alarm that wakes me much too early on Saturday mornings.

His fault, the (ahem) snug Lycra shorts I wear, the colourful jerseys I pull over my head.

His fault, the countless hours and kilometres I spend on two skinny wheels.

I also blame Rossi.

Let me explain: Preparing to move a few years ago, my friend Mario Bartel, a photographer and reporter at the NewsLeader papers in Burnaby and New Westminster — and a hardcore cyclist — needed to get rid of some of his stuff. So he did what anyone would (not) do: He created a website and emailed the link to friends and acquaintances, who could then shop online for used Ikea furniture and other household items.

Or, in my case, a blue, steelframed Kona mountain bike that had carried its owner up and down trails for years but had been replaced with a newer model. With an eye to upgrading from a bike I had bought in the 1980s, I pointed and clicked to reserve that beast, an investment of a couple of hundred bucks in future fun and fitness.

Richard Dal Monte When I visited Mario to pick up my purchase, he mentioned he was also selling his old road bike, which he’d been using on his training machine and which he would throw in for an extra $50.

That’s Rossi. Sleek, elegant tubular steel. Gleaming chrome forks. A hard, old leather seat.

Italian. Mario had bought it more than 20 years earlier, when he was a university student, and just as it had grabbed him from the first ride, it spoke to me now.

It spoke of packs of riders on mountain roads and city streets in my family’s native northern Italy. It spoke of childhood freedom in East Van on my purple bike with the banana seat and sissy bar, and, later, my brother’s hand-me-down, Woodwards-bought 10-speed.

It reminded me of the time, more than two decades earlier, when I heard someone talk about riding to Whistler and I had thought, “Wouldn’t that be

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cool?,” never thinking I would do it (I’ve done it).

And it said one thing I immediately knew to be true: This is going to become an expensive habit. Still, cheapskate though I am, I was sold.

And thus began the education of a roadie, another MAMIL (middle-aged man in Lycra) among the hundreds you see on local roads any given weekend.

Not that I was a two-wheeled newbie. I remember the precise moment, as a child, that I learned to ride without training wheels, pushing off my neighbour David Andrews’ front steps and cruising down the sidewalk, the secret of balance suddenly revealed, a discovery that would yield hundreds of hours of fun with friends — Albert, Dave, Gary, Gary, Robbie, Mark, Bill — on the streets of our neighbourhood.

Now, the carbon-fibre Cannondale that the Rossi begat is also the source of much recreation with riding buddies.

First, there was Max, a friend and neighbour who let me slow him down on trail rides and road outings until I was usually able to keep up. Then came Hush, Ziv, Sumo, Detonator and Andrew.

Mario, too.

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Each is better, stronger, faster than I. But when I struggle up a hill, which I usually do, I sometimes think of a story about my father that I learned only after Rossi entered my life, and only after my dad died: He was about 25 when he was preparing to emigrate from Italy and was working clearing brush in a town called Castello Tesino in the Dolomite Mountains. Word came to his family’s home that he was to attend a meeting about his emigration. His brother Silvano got on a bike and rode 50 km or so to alert him and to take over my dad’s job so he could take the bicicletta and ride back to attend the meeting that would propel him to Canada.

I think of this story and I imagine him pedalling a heavy, old bike. I imagine the hairy switchbacks of the Dolomiti. I imagine a determined young man in dirty work clothes and worn boots pushing to his future. I imagine this ride as but one of many challenges before him.

And I keep pedalling.

And for that, I blame Mario.

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A chance for perspective In light of the recent happenings at City Hall regarding the $59 million loan to support various city projects, I would like to offer my analysis.

This mayor and council have been working together for a number of terms. Few new people have been elected.

When Betty McIntosh resigned from VOICE, a local municipal voters’ group, in 2010 she stated that as a member of this group she was not privy to many of the decisions/information of the council, in that she was not politically aligned with the majority of council.

To me, this is a form of intimidation, and Betty succumbed. I honour her honesty.

As a student of, and participant in, formal organizations these behaviors frequently occur. The majority of the group adopts perspectives in line with their political and philosophical perspectives. When others want to challenge they are ostracized, forcing the upstart to align or be ignored. When this continues over time, the organization becomes dysfunctional.

However, the members of the group do not recognize this as it feels so familiar.

I feel this has happened at City Hall.

The concerns and needs of the taxpayers are not foremost in the workings of the majority of council.

They are locked in their own dance of dysfunction. I hope that the mayor and council would take the opportunity of the loan issue to really listen to the citizens and taxpayers of New Westminster.

June Harrison New Westminster •••••

For all the outrage in the paper regarding the borrowing of $59 million, the electorate in New Westminster have no one to blame but themselves.

You created the paternalistic arrogance that stems from the council chamber and permeates city hall. We all had our chance for change last November but instead we went backward.

Mike Walmsley New Westminster

Angels here on eArth Have you ever seen an angel

in the sky? Neither have I! However, I’ve discovered the reason why.

They are all down here on earth, disguised as our health care personnel. Doctors, technicians, nurses, nurses’ aides, emergency workers and support staff.

I recently had my eyes opened when I suffered an illness that required emergency care and neuroscience tests. Fortunately, I was well enough to walk about the sixth floor north tower division in Royal Columbian Hospital and see first hand the day-to-day operation.

The facility is cramped— every square foot of space is utilized including the hallways where inventory and patients are located. Elderly patients lying on beds with portable curtains surrounding them for limited privacy. I viewed a very distraught lady holding her husband’s hand.

What in the world has become of our health care system? How in the heck can we expect any efficiency under these conditions?

The administrators have assembled a great team of angels who work under very stressful conditions taking care of very sick patients. The best way to describe the facility is as a beehive of activity in all areas.

Perhaps our local MLAs should go undercover as individuals (no committee) and view what has been ignored as a priority for some time by our government. Don’t blame the lack of funds or the high salaries paid to these professionals who spend years preparing themselves to look after our health needs. I’m sure the “calling” they received certainly did not envision the stress of such cramped space nor the increase of elderly patients, and it will get worse.

If you are not a believer of early angels ask any former patient or better yet, wait until you get sick. After your experience in our health care system perhaps you too will be inclined to write a similar letter.

I am 76 and very blessed to have had such great care by so many dedicated individuals.

I’m making a donation to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation and I urge others to do likewise to the hospital of their choice.

Frank Celko Langley

A coyote killed my cAt Re: Do you think encounters with wildlife in our urban areas are cause for concern? (Question of the Week, NewsLeader) How appropriate your question is, as I numbly thumb through the NewsLeader trying to distract myself from my grief. You see, this morning somewhere between 8 and 9 a.m. my beloved little tuxedo Manx, Thumper, was killed by a coyote across the street in my neighbour’s hedged-in front yard. He was 12 years old, and wasn’t allowed outside after dark, nor before full sunlight in the morning, and never outside if we weren’t home.

For probably 95 per cent of the time that he and his brother Pepper have been outside, they have pretty much stayed in our fenced-in backyard.

This morning apparently fell into the five per cent. We are well aware of the various types of wildlife in Queen’s Park, as we have been residents here for over 30 years, and hence the fenced yard.

However, you can’t keep everything out of the yard.

We’ve had skunks, and currently a raccoon that “visits” on a regular basis. The raccoon is not afraid of people, it actually begs for food, and is extremely hesitant and slow when “shooed” out over the fence. Interestingly enough, we live on Fourth Street between Fifth and Fourth avenues, which I would consider quite a ways away from Queen’s Park itself.

However, tragically, it isn’t that unusual to see coyotes roaming around this neighbourhood.

They are not overly afraid of people, brazen, and we have seen them on our street at all times of the day including wandering up the street at three in the afternoon!

I’m writing this letter to warn other pet owners in our area to be on the lookout. I did all the right things and still lost my one of my cats.

R.I.P. Thumper, we’ll miss you terribly.

Deborah Borrowman New Westminster

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That witness also said Harris kept looking left and did not turn his head to the right toward the sidewalk.

After the accident the truck did not stop, but the witness caught up with it at Eighth Avenue and waived the driver over to tell him he had hit a child.

The witness said Harris didn’t believe he’d hit anything until he saw the bicycle caught up in his wheels of his truck and then turned pale.

Despite that witness’s testimony, Steinberg recounted that of several others who said Mesa was pedaling fast, looking straight ahead and did not slow down or stop to push the button. One said he yelled, ‘No,’ in his car because the child was not looking at the truck as he rode along.

In his decision, Steinberg said a schoolmate of Mesa’s, who did not witness the accident, testified he had on three occasions seen Mesa approach the intersection without looking, and warned him he was putting himself in danger.

On one of those occasions, a car turning right stopped

abruptly to avoid hitting Mesa.

Extensive testing and re-creation of the accident was done by collision experts and New Westminster police in an attempt to determine what Harris could or could not have seen in his mirrors.

Steinberg said there were many inconsistencies between the testing and Harris’s circumstances, preventing him from coming to any conclusion.

Harris testified he did check his blind spots to make sure there were no pedestrians or cyclists.

“There is no reason to disbelieve Harris’s evidence that he checked [to make sure it was clear to turn],” said Steinberg.

At the end of the proceedings, Steinberg spoke directly to Harris in a subdued but stern tone.

“There is a responsibility in driving a large truck and it encompasses every element about everything around you and ensuring your truck is in good and complete working order. If nothing else this demonstrates the tragic outcome of what could happen.

It was a situation that invited some other form of tragedy,”

said Steinberg to Harris.

“Never forget your connection with the Mesa family.”

Outside the courtroom, defence counsel Allan Watchorn said he and his client were pleased with the outcome.

He said the charge of driving without due care and attention should never have gone to trial, “but the Crown didn’t agree with me.”

Occasionally during the reading of the decision, Harris could be heard sniffling in an effort to choke back tears.

The accident has affected Harris and will continue to do so, said Watchorn. “[The feeling] unfortunately doesn’t go away.”

Several members of Mesa’s family and friends were in the courtroom and could be seen dabbing their eyes even before the judge made his entrance.

They all declined to be interviewed afterward.

In May, Mesa’s mother Rita filed a civil suit against Harris, Prompt Waste Management and ICBC over her son’s death.

No date has been scheduled for that suit to go to trial. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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Davies OrcharD: A little oasis of the island’s former glory as a tourist destination, the original Union Steamship cottages take you back in time.

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Extensive pizza artigiana menu (including gluten free) is complemented by seafood and pasta choices. Chef Christophe Langlois and his wife also own Artisan Eats (see Artisan Square), where you can buy a delicious array of homemade breads, pastries and salads. (TuscanyPizza. com) criPPen Park: walk or bike along a forest trail, have a picnic at Killarney Lake, or let your dog loose in The Meadows (even though you’re not really supposed to. This is one of the most dog-friendly places on earth.) The 12 km walking/5 km biking trail network starts at the ferry and is relatively flat and accessible.

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Record checks are important tools in hiring staff who will work with vulnerable adults or children or wield great spending or data-access powers, she said.

But in some cases, she said, government conducts ongoing or multiple criminal record checks on the same employee, adding that shouldn’t happen without a justifiable reason.

Denham also wants the province to report publicly on its use of record checks.

B.C. Civil Liberties Association executive director David Eby said the problem is not just criminal record checks but broader police information checks that also pull in data recorded in the PRIME-BC police database.

Most of the B.C. population is in PRIME – often as witnesses, 911 callers or other contacts in a police investigation – and some are recorded as having had “adverse contact” with police.

That designation can spell rejection for a job applicant or prospective tenant who agrees to a request for a police information search, Eby said.

“It’s completely at the discretion of the police and it’s incredibly overused,” Eby said of the “adverse

contact” designation in the database.

The box can be checked for someone who was insistent on their rights in dealing with police, he said, or even in cases where someone attempts suicide and their family or friends call police.

“This database was never meant to be used to prevent people from getting apartments or job opportunities,” Eby said.

“But it’s become a database for employers, landlords and schools.

It’s got this creeping functionality to it that needs to be reined in.”

The over-reliance on checks is also unfortunate in cases where people who do have a criminal past are now trying to change their path, he added.

“Often people have stopped using drugs and are trying to clean up their lives and get back to work,” he said. “They’re being frustrated by this.”

Denham’s report said adverse contact designations are not court-tested and the use of police information checks by employers is much more privacy invasive and difficult to justify in comparison to criminal record checks.

She recommended B.C. public agencies not use police information checks. twitter.com/jeffnagel

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All the Salmonbellies had to do to “Before we start blaming our results make the post-season was beat the on parity, we have to look inwardly at last-place Maple Ridge Burrards, who our organization. We felt when we put were 3-13-1 heading into the game, on this team together there was sufficient Sunday. However, the Salmonbellies fell talent, but at the end of the day we in stunning fashion losing 12-6. That left New didn’t get the job done. We’re going to have to West in fifth place with a 9-9-0 record, two points take some time here and reflect on what kind of behind Coquitlam (10-8-0) and Burnaby (9-7-2), changes need to happen in our organization,” said who tied for third.

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“We’ve had this situation since Jordan Hall was playing with a couple of different teams. It’s a different story when you’re winning and in the playoffs, but when you’re struggling it gets multiplied and put under the microscope.”

Richardson went on to say the bigger concern is the team’s inconsistency, and that really showed Sunday when they weren’t able to beat a seventh-place team with a playoff spot on the line.

“Maple Ridge was the better team on the day so we didn’t deserve to get into the playoffs,” said Richardson. “It’s been a difficult year, but we’ll roll up our sleeves.

We were a 6-12 team in 2003 and we figured a way out of that mess.”

Led by Richardson, the Salmonbellies finished third in 2005 and had been either first or second ever since, including advancing to the Mann Cup for three consecutive years (20082010).

“Our organization from top to bottom is used to those standards.

When you set the bar high that’s the expectation that our fan base and sponsors get attracted to that,” said Richardson. “The alumni are a very proud group, and I feel bad we let them down.”

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Jr. ’Bellies ousted by Isles The weekend misery for New Westminster lacrosse wasn’t confined to the senior Salmonbellies.

The Jr. ’Bellies blew a two-game advantage in their best-of-five semifinal series with the Delta Islanders and have been eliminated from the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League playoffs.

In Game 4 at Queen’s Park Arena last Friday, things were looking good after two periods for the home team to clinch the series holding a 7-5 lead. But in the third, the Isles won 8-7.

In the fifth and deciding game in Ladner on Saturday, the Isles nipped the ’Bellies 11-10. New West held the advantage after two periods in that one too, this time 9-8.

Brandon Goodwin scored twice for New West on Friday. The next night he had two goals and three assists while Keegan Bal had three goals and two assists.

Delta plays Coquitlam in the best-of-seven final.

missing the playoffs is a higher draft position, and the 2013 draft is going to be a deep one that includes New Westminster native Tyler Digby.

Combined with previous trades the Salmonbellies possess four of the top 11 selections, including second and third overall which excites him and the organization.

“That is the one positive I can see.

We can right this quickly with some young studs coming up. We’ve just got to make sure we pick the right ones,” said Richardson.

To demonstrate their inconsistency, Sunday’s loss came on the heels of a big victory last Thursday when the ’Bellies downed Coquitlam 9-6 at Queen’s Park Arena.

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To apply, please forward your resume, in confidence, to: drivers@jbctransport.com

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-7235051.

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HELP WANTED

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com.

Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

WAREHOUSE WORKERS

• Casual & fulltime opp. $10.75/hr • Great shift(s) with 3 days off!

• Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 5:00 am -- 3:30 pm OR Mon -- Thurs, 3:30 pm -- 2:00 am TRAINING PROVIDED • Fairly physical environment (walking, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs) • Regular performance and wage reviews & other unique perks *Reliable transportation is needed* Apply by sending a resume to: jobs@nri-distribution.com or by filling out an online application form: www.nri-distribution.com

YOUTH and ADULTS

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

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

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TRADES, TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL ROOF FOREMAN

Required for NRI, one of Canada’s leading distribution services located in Surrey. We provide manpower and facilities for to distribute product across Canada.

CARRIERS NEEDED

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

$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

Certified Heavy Duty Mechanics Wanted For Surrey, Kamloops & Vernon.

Fast Paced, Dynamic Shops

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

Duties include:

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

WE OFFER Competitive Wages & Full Benefits

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SUMMER GRANTS!

Start any Sprott-Shaw Community College program between July 1, 2012 - Aug. 20, 2012 and earn up to $1,000* towards tuition. *conditions onditions apply

Please e-mail resumes: amanda@supersave.ca or Fax: 604.534.3811

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

Super Save is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

THE Cascades in Chilliwack is seeking a Palliative Care Coordinator for their Hospice. M-F 4hrs/day.

Resume & Cover letter to cheryl.little@balticproperties.ca

EXCEL Homes is an established Calgary new home builder building in Calgary and the surrounding community. As one of Calgary’s leading builders, we provide our customers with high quality, innovative, and sustainable home solutions. Excel is looking for Framing Contractors for single family homes as well as all construction positions within the company. Make the move and build your career with Excel Homes! Contact careers@excelhomes.ca for more information or visit our website: www.excelhomes.ca.

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F/T Sushi Chef (Burnaby) Gaya Japanese sushi. $18.75/hr. Eng. / Kor is beneficial. 3-5 yrs exp. High school grad. (604)368-0086

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HELP WANTED

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DISPATCHERS WANTED Surrey Location Qualifications; • Dispatch experience in a demanding environment • Excellent communication skills • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Good map reading and computer skills WE OFFER Competitive Wages & Full Benefits.

Please e-mail resumes: amanda@supersave.ca or Fax: 604.534.3811 Super Save is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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.

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

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

NEED A Business or Personal Loan? Get a Business start up Loan for up to $5 million bankruptcy. Bad credit ok, interest rate from 1.9%. Apply now at www.borrowusnow.com or call 1-855-937-8487.

HELP WANTED

NEW Provincially Recognized Practical Nursing Program*

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NUTRITION/DIET

SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-8545176

With the aging population, Healthcare & Healthcare providers are some of the hottest career opportunities available. Practical Nursing is one of the fastest growing segments in healthcare.

Train locally for the skills necessary in this career field.

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Advertising Sales Consultant

Call Ourr New West We est Campus:

604-520-3900

Join us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/sprottshaw

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The Richmond Review has an immediate opening for an Advertising Consultant.

By joining the number one community newspaper serving Richmond, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada. The team environment at The Richmond Review will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license are required.

The Richmond Review is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Send your resume with cover letter by August 3, 2012 to: Elana Gold, admanager@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review #1-3671 Viking Way, Richmond, BC, V6V 2J5

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

• Strong command of the English Language • 3rd or 4th year apprentices • Certified journeymen • Driver’s licence • Self-starter

Canuel Caterers

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WELDERS. AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING INC. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster.

We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry.

3rd yr apprentice $28-$30/hr, journey person $32-$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company.

Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780-8462241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

• Maintenance & Repairs • Diagnostics of Trucks, Trailers, Forklifts and Hydraulics • Reporting • Inventory control

Qualifications: 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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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

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 NewsLeader A19 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

RENTALS 711

TRANSPORTATION 818

CO-OP RENTALS

CARS - DOMESTIC

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

DISPOSAL BINS ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

Residential & Commercial Services

338

REAL ESTATE

PLUMBING

CONCRETE & PLACING

ELECTRICAL

We Recycle!

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

#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel upgrade, trouble shooting Lic & Bonded. Alfred 604-522-3435 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs.

Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. Crews available for new construction & additions Patrick 604-218-3064

320

ACREAGE

603 • Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage

06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost.

PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs.

Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062

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WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION

2003 Buick Century loaded, aircared private, perfect condition. $5900 obo. 778-565-4334

Do you want to live in the security of a family community?

2009 Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b.

Automatic. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $8000/firm. 604-538-4883

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.

1994 Cadillac Sedan Deville 188,000k. Aircared til Aug. 2013.

New tires. Good cond. $3450. 604607-5281.

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

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

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BURNABY

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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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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MATTRESSES starting at $99

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

MOVING & STORAGE .Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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

Searching for your dream home or selling it?

This is the location. BCCLASSIFIED.COM listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEEL BUILDING - HUGE CLEARANCE SALE! 20X24 $4,658. 25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790. 32X54 $10,600. 40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

627

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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 374

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

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

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

PRESSURE WASHING

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

$45/Hr

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

20 Acres - Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING PETS

FIVE STAR ROOFING 477

PETS

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

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

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

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

604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

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AWD Interior/Ext Painting. Drywall/Ceiling Repairs. Call Will for a Free Estimate. (778)709-1081

D.J PAINTING Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair • Many Years Experience Free estimates

604-258-7300 cell: 604-417-5917

Chihuahua, 5 years old, needs new home, good with kids, $200. Call (604)791-0728 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

(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

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

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

SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, selecting and caring for loveable precious puppies. Take pups home Aug 11 (604)826-6311

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!!

1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

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!

604.587.5865

MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

www.recycleitcanada.ca

Duncan’s Painting: Int & Ext Pressure Washing & Drywall repairs 35 years exp (604)459-3881

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

750

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

1974 VW BEETLE COVERTIBLE,4 spd.

Looks & runs good. May trade. $3,500 obo. 778-908-5164.

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.30 lb.

WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808 CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2017 - 272nd St., Aldergrove.

Opening Sat. Aug. 4th - Fri. Aug. 10 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Call to Order: 604-856-5844

548

FURNITURE

A QUEEN MATTRESS SET. Brand New. Still in plastic. Must Sell. Only $125.00 - CALL: 604-484-0379

2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $9000/firm. 604-538-9257.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

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

778-908-4549

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. Bright 2 bdrm. Pri. ent. w/d. Patio. N/S. N/P. $995 incl utils.

Nr college. Aug. 1. 604-464-1494.

COQUITLAM CENTRAL, 2/bdrm bsmt suite. Shared W/D, w/i closets. Storage. N/S, N/P. $895/mo. incl util. Sept. 1. (604)726-6884

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 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 CROSSROADS Seville 38’ 5th wheel. Fiberglass ext., 4 slide-outs, fireplace, Corian counters, 17 cu.ft. double door fridge, oak cabinets, Queen size bed, 9’ ceiling, lots of heated storage. Luxury year round living! $43,800. 604-870-4799

TOWNHOUSES

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

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

Coquitlam 996sf clean 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, pool np/ns Aug 1/15. $1250. 604-941-3259 Coquitlam Silver Springs beaut 2bdrm 2bath unobstructed view nr Coq Ctr all schls Doug Coll. np/ns $1325. Aug 1/15. 604-941-3259 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

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

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

NEW WESTMINSTER

TRANSPORTATION

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.

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NEW WESTMINSTER

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 3400sf Warehouse 641 Lougheed Hwy 3 phase, sm office, heated, 20x12 door. $2900m. 604-504-1825

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of GEORGINA FLOWERS TATTERS, otherwise known as GEORGINA F. TATTERS and GEORGINA TATTERS, deceased, late of #219 – 1945 Woodway Place, Burnaby, British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executor at the following address: C/O McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: ALLISON M. CATHERWOOD #1500 – 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3

Metal Recycling Ltd. We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

before the 29th day of August, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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

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

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

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

New Westminster newly renovated 2 bdrm lrg l/rm & bal. 4 appl Clean safe quiet $1000m. 604-584-8862

Call 604-540-6732

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.

AUTO FINANCING

Phone: 604-522-9153

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

.Canadian Bar Association Dial-A-Law Access free

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503

2008 Honda Civic, 2dr, auto, a/c, 95,000km, extended warranty installed halo HID and sub woofer, excellent condition. $16,000 firm.

604-796-2219

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses

BOXER puppies ready Aug 12.

Choose early. Vet ✓ tails/dewclaws, 1st shots. $875. 604-882-7477.

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

2006 JETTA 2.0T 73,000 kms. fully loaded, org owner. s/rf hid hd/lights, dsg auto. $14,900. 604-307-9159.

BURNABY

BURNABY

2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng. new B.J. & brakes. Inspected $7995obo 604-826-0519

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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

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TRUCKS & VANS

COQUITLAM. Renov. 4 bdrm, 2/bath, lrg f/rm. Fncd yd. N/S, N/P. $2100. Avail Sept 1. 604-761-9235

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

Tree removal done RIGHT!

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm grnd level ste. Full bath. Sep entry. Cls to all amenities. $800/mo incl utils, cable, lndry. NS/NP (604)945-5911

Call Ian 604-724-6373

GET THE BEST FOR YOUR MOVING From $40/Hr Licensed - Insured, 1 to 3 men. Free estimate/Senior discount. Residential & Commercial. 778-773-3737

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

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2002 DURANGO 4.7Litre 165,000 kms, fully loaded, leather seats, aircared $6500. (604)837-8094

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

PORT COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm grd level duplex. Carport. Walk to WCX & shops. N/P. N/S. Refs. Sept. 1. $995/mo. + utils. 604-464-4258.

Port Coq. off Pitt River. Newer 1 bdrm bright 850 s/f. lndry/cble/net Ns/Np. Aug 1. $875. 778-319-5713.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604-537-4140

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On July 21, 2010, at McBride Avenue and Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP IMPAC Team seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,140.22 cash and coins, jewellery, and an i-Phone, on or about 17:55 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1094, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed

with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property.

The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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