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dragondiva returns to new west for a trip into the golden age of radio. See Page A2

Hockey parents ‘stunned’ STANLEy COMES TO TOWN curtis Heath, of the new westminster Police department, photographs the panel on the stanley cup containing the name of his grandfather, who played for the toronto maple leafs when they won the nHl championship in 1967. the cup was on display at Queen’s Park arena on monday thanks to bill ranford, who got to spend the day with the chalice as the goaltending coach with this year’s champions, the los angeles kings.

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Sixty feet above the hard pavement, Kevan Bonn throws one leg over the steel balcony railing, then the other. Luckily, New Westminster firefighter Don Grossman is there to guide the rope securing her to the training tower at the Queensborough fire hall, gently easing her to the ground. “It was so fun,” says Bonn, unclipping from her blue safety harness and peeling off her coveralls.

“I wanted to jump off the building.” Bonn is one of 17 young women from around Metro Vancouver participating in Camp Ignite, a mentorship program to expose them to the challenges and opportunities of a career in the fire services. Over the course of four days they learn how to properly unroll and roll up hoses, safely enter confined spaces, operate heavy firefighting equipment like the Jaws of Life, as well as the fitness and nutritional regimes required to handle the job. Saturday, the camp spent the

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morning learning high-angle rescue techniques. For Bonn, a 17 year-old New Westminster resident, dangling from the high tower off the end of a rope sealed the deal. Her uncle is a firefighter, so she knew about the job from listening to his stories. But until she signed up for Camp Ignite, she didn’t know if she had physical and mental capabilities to launch herself in his footsteps. “I’ve learned I really want to focus on this as a career,” says Bonn. “I learned I can do it as long as I have faith in myself.”

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Which is more than half the battle for prospective young firefighters, especially women, says Kathy Ius, a New Westminster firefighter for 12 years and one of the camp’s organizers. When she broke into the fire service, there were only a half dozen female fighters in Metro Vancouver. She had no one to guide her through the grueling physical requirements of the job or the mental and emotional wear it can inflict.

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A coach suspended a year for fighting with another coach is on the 2012-13 New Westminster Minor Hockey Association (NWMHA) executive, a situation which has upset some parents. During a bantam level playoff game in March, Kevin O’Quinn fought with an opposing coach in front of players from both teams. Both coaches received one-year suspensions, but later in the spring at the association’s annual general meeting, O’Quinn was elected first vicepresident. Temple Anderson, parent of a nine-yearold son who plays hockey, said at the AGM there was a report on discipline mentioning two coaches had been suspended, but no names were given. Later in the meeting, she said, O’Quinn was nominated but few who were there knew he had been one of those being banned from being a bench boss for a year. Eventually, word leaked out in the minor hockey community. Please see ‘ThEy’, A5

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DragonDiva returns

Tracy Wiens, Christina Lewall and Riley McMitchell star in DragonDiva Operatic Theatre’s latest production, Old Maid and the Thief, which comes to Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park Aug. 21 and 23.

The DragonDiva Operatic Theatre Company will be heading back to its old digs at the Bernie Legge Theatre in New Westminster’s Queen’s Park later this month. The company is touring “a fresh take” on The Old Maid and the Thief, which was originally performed on NBC Radio in 1939. DragonDiva takes the audience back to the live recording of the radio show, including commercials of the day, backstage drama and a warm-up act that performed several Andrews Sisters hits. The five-year-old troupe has moved to the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, but after opening the show on Gabriola Island they will return to their old Queen’s Park stomping grounds to perform on Aug. 21 and 23. The tour concludes Aug. 24-25 at Evergreen. For all tickets, including New West, visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Pattullo to close The Pattullo Bridge will close this weekend, as TransLink plans to re-pave a portion of the 75-year-old structure “where damage to the asphalt pavement at the south end has become a safety concern.” To facilitate the work, the bridge will be closed to traffic from Friday, Aug. 17 at 9 p.m., until 3 a.m. on Monday Aug. 20. TransLink said the work will depend on the weather and if there is precipitation heavier than showers the work will be postponed until the following weekend. While the bridge is closed to traffic, TransLink will do a thorough examination of the bridge deck, and possibly do other work such as repairing some of the corroded pedestrian guard rail. Alternate routes include the Queensborough, Alex Fraser and Port Mann bridges.

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The New Westminster Public Library is participating in the New Westminster Cultural Crawl and has a family of artists displaying their work both on the Ramp Gallery and in the Reference Department. Warren Fox’s latest abstract paintings deal with visions of continuity in life, death and change. Carmen Fox, who is just 15, has been using a camera since she was a child to capture the little things adults miss, making them beautiful. Brigit King uses a piece of found driftwood to embody the fighting spirit and determination of the salmon. The artists’ work will be on display until august 31 during library open hours: monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm; saturday, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm; and sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

dancing in THe sQuare Dance under the evening sky in downtown New Westminster! Learn from some of the best dance instructors starting at 7:00 pm, and bop til you drop until 9:00 pm. Outdoors (weather permitting*) in HyACK SQUARE (foot of Eighth Street at Columbia near New Westminster Skytrain station) This fun-filled family event is Free! August 17 - Belly Dance August 24 - Swing Wrap Up Party * Since this is an outdoor event and subject to weather conditions, make sure to visit www.dancewithmenewwest.com on the day of to find out if the event is happening, and remember to bring your own lawn chair.

Already shaping up to be the largest on record, organizers are anticipating over 10,000 treasure seekers and 175+ treasure laden tables.In addition, there will also be live music, great food vendors, healthy produce from the farmers market, raffle prizes for charities, pet centres, community services and an activity-oriented Kidz Zone for the entire family.

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Free LegaL advice Program The UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) will be offering free legal advice and representation in New Westminster this summer. These volunteer UBC law students, working under the guidance of supervising lawyers, provide legal advice in various areas of law, including criminal law, small claims, residential tenancy, immigration, employment law, and many more. The new Westminster clinic is now open and located at century House (620 8th street) and operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until august 17th, 2012. Individuals in need of legal assistance can make an appointment with us by calling the LSLAP switchboard at 604-822-5791.

Homebound? THe Library deLivers Being homebound due to age, illness or lack of mobility need not mean missing out on the library. The New Westminster Public Library Home Service makes deliveries of library materials such as books, videos, DVDs and magazines. If you are interested in this service for yourself or someone else, please call the New Westminster Public Library at 604-527-4650.

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“It really opened my eyes,” says Ius, who survived fitness tests that broke even nationally ranked athletes on her path to becoming a firefighter. “What I wouldn’t have given to have this kind of program.” For Kaylie Page, 17, climbing over the railing atop the training tower wasn’t as easy as she thought it would be. “Just getting on that first edge is always a struggle,” says Page, an experienced rock climber. But that challenge paled to that of rolling out a heavy fire hose in a straight line. “That was one of the hardest things, to get it straight,” says Page, who attended the New Westminster fire department’s youth program last year. But perseverance and working together with her group paid off. “Overcoming a fear with a group is easier than doing it by yourself,” says Page. “It’s great to accomplish something you struggled with.” That confidence and team building will stay with the young women in the camp, now in its second year, even if

they don’t go on to firefighting careers, says Ius. “They get to learn about themselves, that if they put their mind to it, they can do anything.” Kevan Bonn has already mapped out her path to a firefighting career. She’s going to take first aid courses then train as a flight attendant so she can “overcome a bit of shyness” and get a better grasp of working with the public while under pressure. Kaylie Page is enthused about the search-and-rescue aspect of firefighting. “It’s the one that really felt right.” Standing amidst the organized chaos of groups of young women strapping on bright red safety helmets, learning how to properly tie off ropes, and securing victims in the stretcher baskets used for high angle rescues, Chris Clapton, a six-year veteran of the New West department looks around and smiles. “It’s a good initiative,” he says. “It’s not the big boys club anymore.”

Clockwise from top left: JoJo Crossley, of Vancouver, gets help tying rope from Vancouver firefighter Ruth Czeppel at Camp Ignite at the Queensborough fire hall on Saturday; Kevan Bonn, 17, of New Westminster, is lowered from the high angle rescue training tower as Don Grossman of the New Westminster Fire Department guides the rope; Raylene Watson of Mission straps on her safety helmet; New Westminster firefighter Paul Nemeth shows Sydney Oremek how to properly secure her safety harness for high angle rescue exercises; Sabrina Mathias is lowered from the training tower.

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Beer gardens may be a staple of adult slo-pitch tournaments but going through hassles of getting the proper permits for one is certainly not on the to-do list of organizers of the 13th annual Door Slam tourney in New Westminster this weekend. The invitational tourney put on by the Last Door Recovery Society attracts more than 2,000 recovering addicts on 24 teams, the biggest recovery slopitch tournament in B.C. The Door Slam not only brings the recovery community together, it is part of the recovery process. New Westminster native Mark Paddock, 30, has been a drug addict since he was 19. The big boy was an athlete growing up and was particularly good at rugby, playing at a provincial level. He had dabbled in drugs since a young age and so Paddock figures sports is the only thing that got him through high school and into working in the construction business. “I was raised by an addict. It’s been a part of my life since long before I picked out my first drug,” says Paddock. As he hung out in bars after work and on weekends, his drug use progressed. When he was 27, he overdosed on cocaine on the street and was taken to hospital with seizures. “I was basically doing the funky chicken on the street corner. It happened a few times, but that one was kind of the last straw,” says Paddock. His fiancé was also an addict so in a mutual decision they figured enough is enough. For about 18 months, he just did the basics to qualify as being “sober” while at the same time feeding his gambling addiction at local casinos. Eventually he relapsed into drug use. About four months ago Paddock decided to get serious about changing his life and sought help from New Westminster’s Last Door Recovery Society which took him into their program and provided accommodation. “I’m genuinely happy for the first time in my life. It’s weird to say,” says Paddock. “Looking

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New Westminster native Mark Paddock, left, and Last Door Recovery Society team coach Dan Sinclair will be participating in the 13th annual Last Door Door Slam slo-pitch tournament for recovering addicts in New Westminster this weekend.

back, I thought I was happy. everything that comes into I had the job, I had the girl, I our path. It’s part of the peer had the house. But there was support recovery model.” something [wrong], but you The tournament atmosphere didn’t see it at the time. Now off the diamond is more like a all I have is two suitcases of block party with kids fun zones, clothes, and I’m happy for the bouncy castles and family first time.” entertainment. The friendships and The Door Slam, Sinclair says, relationships he’s developed is about having fun, getting at Last Door are strong ones. along with each other, learning One thing that’s helped is the how to take on a challenge and physical activities encouraged a goal, and working together as by Last Door that he does, a team to reach that goal. It’s including kick boxing, working an example of how a person out at the Canada Games pool doesn’t need a substance to get and playing slo-pitch. high on life. “If they didn’t offer these type Mark Paddock of outlets, I I thought I was happy. I had the job, I had the don’t know if girl, I had the house. But there was something I would have [wrong], but you didn’t see it at the time. Now done as well,” all I have is two suitcases of clothes, and I’m says Paddock. happy for the first time. “It gives you a sense of self-esteem. It doesn’t “You’re going to get a good feel institutional here, it feels feeling out of things like this,” like I’m productive.” says Sinclair. Daniel Sinclair, 26, is a “It’s a positive atmosphere Last Door youth worker who where everybody encourages coaches the society’s team in the each other. That builds unity tournament, and helps out with and respect.” similar tournaments around the Ever since coming to Last Lower Mainland. Baseball has Door, Paddock has been been a big part of his life since looking forward to the Door he was five years old. But drugs Slam as a fun way to help him have also been a big part of his go in the right direction on the life since he was 13. base paths and in the real world. “It didn’t take long for drugs “If you do everything put out to overpower everything in my for you [by Last Door] to do life,” says Sinclair, who joined then a relapse won’t happen,” Last Recovery’s staff after 19 says Paddock. months in the program and six “Stopping drugs is the easy months of volunteering. “This part. It’s the learning how to tournament was created for live life that’s the hard part.” people to get together. We want to be productive members of twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw society, instead of destroying

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“People are really stunned to find this out, really disgusted,” said Anderson. “To me if you’re punching somebody out in front of children, you’re not a member in good standing. How can a member who is not in good standing hold a position on the executive? This is a big one, this is violence in front of children. This is not a petty little thing.” Since she found out, Anderson has been attempting to get the NWMHA to remove O’Quinn from the executive. She said the association’s constitution is “very lame” in dealing with such issues, and believes she has given the executive enough time to deal with it. So now Anderson intends to take her concerns to the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) and BC Hockey for some guidance. A PCAHA representative told the NewsLeader the matter was up to New West Minor, saying being suspended as a coach does not preclude them from serving on an executive. Anderson believes it is something PCAHA should become involved with. “They clearly need to address

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this,” she said. “They have to address this, they can’t just shove it under the rug.” O’Quinn said the PCAHA has already determined he was eligible to be on the executive. “Being suspended from coaching has nothing to do with being on the executive,” O’Quinn told the NewsLeader. Those opposed to his election had an opportunity to raise the issue at the AGM, said O’Quinn before refusing to comment any further. “The fact they are going to the paper is silly and a waste of time.” NWMHA president Rob Nasato did not respond to

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The sentence handed down to former RCMP Cpl. Benjamin Monty Robinson is a disgrace. It leaves the justice system in ill repute. Everyone involved in this obstruction of justice case should do all they can to see the sentence is changed to more properly fit the crime, and the criminal. Robinson was the officer in charge of a four-man RCMP squad who Tasered Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski to death at the Vancouver Airport in October, 2007. One year later, in October, 2008, he was at a party in South Delta. He left and, while driving home, struck and killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist, Orion Hutchinson. Robinson had his children in the car and immediately left the scene of the crash with them. He went home, downed several shots of vodka, and then returned to the scene. He was charged and eventually convicted of obstruction of justice. On Friday, July 27, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Janice Dillon sentenced Robinson to a 12-month conditional sentence on the obstruction of justice charge. One month is to be served under house arrest. He received no jail time. Robinson did not resign from the RCMP until July 20, the day his sentencing hearing began. He will receive an RCMP pension, recognizing all his years in the force, including the past four years, where he has been paid while not working. Dillon’s sentence completely glossed over the fact Robinson was an RCMP officer. As such, any conviction on an obstruction of justice charge is far more serious than in other circumstances. She also said he deserved a lighter sentence because he is of native extraction, a statement that has drawn scorn from numerous aboriginal leaders. The sentence must be appealed. It cannot be allowed to stand, if we truly believe police must be held to a higher standard when they are convicted of breaking the law. – Black Press

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OK, now let’s get our money back Will it be a white elephant? That’s the worry for many New West residents, now that a dump truck with $33 million (or more) in gold ducats is being tipped into that massive hole at the corner of Eighth and Columbia. The nine-storey office tower it will pay for will either mire us in debt for years to come, or—at the other end of the spectrum— jump-start the Royal City into a new tier on its climb back to the top. Because face it: Today, few employers are interested in this town. I’ve been talking to commercial real estate experts the last few days, and thankfully, their view of this situation is pretty rosy. Residents will have to be patient, though. They predict the office tower won’t fill with leasees until one to two years after completion, slated for December 2014. And that means a long wait to pay off our debt, because a potential purchaser for the building won’t look at it until its 60 to 70 per cent leased. Incumbent politicians will be

Chris Bryan in a tough spot in November 2014, as opponents hurl spitballs the size of Mars at them during the municipal election campaign, chanting about taxpayers’ hardearned money. The risk is putting politics ahead of wisdom: Don’t slash lease rates to fill the building; a buyer will pay more if you don’t. It will be tough. Today, New West’s office market is “anemic,” as one expert called it. Meantime, the city is bullish on the office tower’s selling points. It’s on SkyTrain, it’s Class A (the good stuff), it’s LEED Gold (green as can be). And Downtown’s getting pretty nice, too, with the new park, the River Market and so on. But I’m told that doesn’t matter much. Big companies

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want downtown Vancouver with all the legal, financial and other services nearby, and the status that comes with the address. Or at very least Metrotown. Metrotower III, located next to Metropolis at Metrotown, will open mere months before New West’s tower, putting 400,000 square feet of primo (Class AAA, LEED Platinum) space on the market. It’s being built on spec, and some say it will fill office space needs for some time to come, as will the several towers in the works in Vancouver. That said, there are enough smaller players who will be drawn to lower lease rates in New West. “There’s enough local demand,” said one expert. “And you’ll pick up a couple of government deals. It’ll get done. It’ll just take a long time, that’s all.” And it will get sold at a price high enough to retire the debt. “The city has to be patient and get it leased up. In the long-term picture, they should be able to make it out with not a great return, but a decent return on

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Byrne said the Vancouver Trade and Exhibition Centre, built by the public agency PAVCO, is an example of a building that would not profit a private company, but delivers huge benefits for the city. Byrne also pointed to the work of the Surrey City Development Corp., established in 2007. Its mission is to undertake projects that achieve the city’s “social, community, environmental and economic goals.” As a strategic move, New West’s office tower could pay great dividends. The office tower is already providing construction jobs and will create office jobs once complete. But what’s perhaps more important, Byrne added, is the message it will send beyond our borders. “I think the payoff from this is it will provide a guide to the development industry that the city is serious about commercial development and economic growth in the region.” Others will say cities are losing sight of their mandates and getting involved in areas where they lack the expertise, and where they expose taxpayers to undue risk. Fix the roads, take care of the parks. We tend to decide our position on this in retrospect, in the wake of success or failure.

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City engaged in too-risky business Re: Documents reveal friction between city, Uptown Property Group (Column, NewsLeader, Aug. 1) Reading this article and knowing a few things about the civic centre project and office developments in general, I believe New Westminster should not build the office tower. Property developers in this region are only building speculative office space in downtown Vancouver, not New Westminster. My concerns are based on the following: • the only major office space being built in New West is by Wesgroup at the Brewery District site, and only after they secured a tenant. It will take many years to totally build out that site as they slowly attract tenants. They are not building on spec. • Already there is more than one million square feet of office space being built that will open in the next three years in Greater Vancouver • No private investor is looking to New West to invest in new office space. That’s why the city hasn’t found a major tenant or buyer. The City of New West is not a property developer. This is not their mandate. It is not too late

to cap the building at the roof of the civic centre component and cancel the office component, unless a major tenant (more than 60,000 square feet of the 137,000 sq ft) can be found. Better still, why not fill the hole with the parkade and cap it at street level creating no $59 million loan, no missing tenants, no major debt. As a taxpayer I do not want to be burdened with mounting debt and a city-funded white elephant. We have too many other issues—like paying off the Pier Park, placing funds aside for a replacement Massey Theatre and a replacement Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre, all projects to be completed in the next seven years. Andy Hull New Westminster

PEOPLE WILL BE SURPRISED James Crosty’s campaign calling on the city to hold a referendum on whether to borrow $59 million was never about the office tower, the civic centre or cheap character slamming. It was always about giving the people a right—through referendum—to determine if they wanted to take

on an additional $59 million debt. Second, the fiscal issue that faced the public was a City of New Westminster initiative—not a Crosty one. It was part of the largest borrowing bylaw in the history of the city and one that elected officials never mentioned and were never given a mandate for. The city supplied the Alternative Approval Process Elector Response Form and Mr. Crosty and other taxpayers acted on this option provided by the city. It appears 2,098 people had the same calling. Crosty and others managed to collect over 1,504 themselves. Recognition also goes to those 594 individuals who took it upon themselves to deliver their forms to City Hall. Third, it took an estimated $150,000, multiple politicians, ad campaigns, editorials, letters to the editor and nearly six months to get 10,000 voters to the polls in 2011. By contrast, it took less than 30 days, in the middle of summer, no money, limited forms from City Hall and dedicated volunteers to get 2,098 signatures on a form requesting a referendum. That is one fifth of the 2011 voters. I trust that this will not go unrecognized by the city,

council and supporters what this number actually means and recognize that things would likely have been very different had the playing field been fair. Mr. Crosty lost the last election. Some people are behaving like sore winners, constantly dredging up this fact. For those who do not have a history in New Westminster, Mr. Crosty has made significant and positive contributions to this city, and has done so without personal gain, city funding, bullying, intimidating, and without misleading the public or slamming anyone’s personal character. Crosty has been a citizen advocate for nearly 22 years. Mr. Crosty didn’t disappear after the election, and continues to fight for his rights as a taxpayer. With the city’s total debt approaching 127.5 Million ($59 million included), I have no doubt you will see more of him. I also think when his detractors read the names of the people who signed the opposition form, they will realize just how isolated they are in their opinions of this referendum and Mr. Crosty. Paul Thompson New Westminster

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Hummingbird’s survival one of ‘biggest success stories’ First time Wildlife Rescue has raised a nestling A tiny orphaned hummingbird rescued from a barge on the Sunshine Coast last month has grown up to become one of Wildlife Rescue’s biggest success bird started to fly. stories, the BurnabyWhen the hummingbird based group says. arrived it was kept in On July 4, a pair of an incubator with the rufous hummingbirds, temperature set at 39°C. which were just a few Now it spends all day days old, were brought and night in an outdoor into the WRA Care enclosure, drinking from a Centre at Burnaby Lake. hummingbird feeder and The tiny hummingbird was hand fed inside the flowers from our wildlife Huddled in a nest Wildlife Rescue Association facility (above), but was the size of a small garden and catching its eventually able to move to its outside space and feed mushroom cap, the own fruit flies. Bakker said itself. siblings weighed less said Linda Bakker, team leader her plumage is in excellent than three grams and measured at WRA. “They were so tiny condition and her flight is just four centimetres. and vulnerable when they now so swift and agile, that They were extremely weak arrived and in the early days staff struggle to catch it for and their prospects looked we didn’t think either of them examination. grim. The birds were put on would survive.” After five weeks in care, the a 10-minute feeding schedule As well as its small size, the bird is now ready to fend for between dawn and dusk, and surviving nestling presented itself and will be released early while the weaker sibling died a number of challenges for on Monday morning (Aug. after a few days, the stronger staff. Unlike other young birds, 13) at Widgeon Marsh in Port nestling began to thrive. it had to be kept at a much Coquitlam by one of the WRA Over the years the WRA cooler temperature at night to rehabilitation staff. has successfully treated dozens trigger a state of torpor to slow “This is the first time we have of adult rufous and Anna’s its metabolism to reduce its reared a rufous hummingbird hummingbirds but this is need for food—something that nestling and it has turned into the first time in its 33-year occurs naturally in the wild. one of our biggest successes,” history that it has raised a Ensuring that the bird got said Bakker. “It has really been hummingbird nestling. the right diet to promote a huge effort by WRA staff and “It’s very rare for development was also tricky. volunteers to ensure that she hummingbird nestlings to be But with a diet that included got the very specialized care she seen at wildlife rescue centres nectar, blood worms and fruit needed and we are really excited so we knew it was going to be flies it started to thrive. Twelve that she has a chance to live out a very complex rehabilitation,” days after its arrival the female in the wild.”

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It won’t happen in time for the provincial election next spring, but the B.C. government is moving ahead with Premier Christy Clark’s pledge to examine online voting at the local and provincial level. Some municipalities have suggested modernizing elections to make voting more convenient, and reverse the recent trend to lower voter turnout. Clark proposed the idea during last year’s B.C. Liberal leadership campaign. Justice Minister Shirley Bond announced Thursday that she has asked Chief Electoral Officer Keith Archer to set up an expert panel to make recommendations. Archer asked the government last year to give him authority to conduct pilot projects for electronic voting, and to consider extending voter registration to 16- and 17-year-olds, as has been done in Australia and some U.S. states. During his leadership bid, Health Minister Mike de Jong proposed lowering the voting age from 18 to 16, to encourage younger people to get involved as part of their high school education. Nola Western, deputy chief

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electoral officer at Elections B.C., said the panel will likely need until 2014 to recommend changes to the Election Act that would permit online voting. Independent experts on Internet security and electoral administration will be asked to serve on a committee chaired by Archer, with a first meeting expected by October. Elections BC already has online voter registration, as well as data sharing with the federal voters’ list, ICBC and the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency to keep the voters’ list up to date. Western said online voting has been used in Halifax and Markham, Ont., but has not yet been tried at the provincial or federal level in Canada.

Do you know a senior who deserves distinction? It’s time they got noticed. In honour of the International Day of the Older Person on Oct. 1, seniors of Burnaby and New Westminster are being celebrated through the third annual Seniors of Distinction Awards. The awards are put on by Harmony Court Estate Retirement Community (AgeCare) and the Burnaby and New Westminster

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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

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Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

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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Qualiﬁed appliance repair technician required for busy retail store located in Nelson,BC. Competitive wage with medical plan. Drivers abstract and a criminal record check required. Call 1-888-761-3301 or email resume to office@kcfoffice.com Attention Jim Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

Want to turn your castoffs into cash? You don’t need magic to do the trick. All you need is a classified ad.

LEADER

CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Quantity

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Gray Ave - Royal Oak Ave Rumble St - Watling St

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UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES

EDUCATION

the 13-week course, students study the basics of income tax preparation including current laws, theory and application.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS RECEIVE

Sperling Ave - Canada Way Haszard St - Burris St

an H&R Block certiÀcate of accomplishment and the opportunity to interview for employment with H&R Block.

H&R BLOCK KNOWS TAXES and how to teach

Burris St - Stanley St Walker Ave - Malvern Ave

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Newcombe St - 2nd St 10th Ave - 12th Ave

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Briar Rd - Wilberforce St Cariboo Rd - Sequoia Rd

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Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays in your neighbourhood. Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!

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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. Fax resume to 604-575-7771. 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

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES JANITORIAL STAFF req in Surrey Burnaby & Vancouver area. Various shifts. Fax resume 604-270-0443

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online: www.torqueindustrial.com

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INCOME TAX COURSE CURRICULUM – During

Gordon Ave - Deer Lake Dr Sperling Ave - Haszard St

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES Canuel Caterers

INSERTING MACHINE OPERATOR required for busy Alberta printing plant. Previous Alphaliner or other machine experience an asset. Mechanical & computer aptitude required; ejamison@greatwest.ca.

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

Route

HELP WANTED

ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T

CARRIERS NEEDED

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IF YOU’RE INTERESTED in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Start September; www.lakelandcollege.ca 1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

them. Our instructors are expertly trained and are experienced Block personnel who make each session an exciting experience with discussion sessions, reference materials and instructions using regulation forms and schedules.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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.

Send resume via fax 604-241-5301 or

pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com

CLASSES BEGIN MID SEPTEMBER. Choose

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

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GARDENING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS Electrical, Plumbing Res/Comm. Liability Ins & WCB. 604-600-1368

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

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

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXING MASSAGE Back door. 3849 Hastings ~ 778-908-3315

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

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.

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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.

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

604-537-4140

BEST RATE MOVING EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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FULL DETAILS ARE AS CLOSE AS YOUR PHONE. Just call for

ELECTRICAL

#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel upgrade, trouble shooting Lic & Bonded. Alfred 604-522-3435

SHINGLE SAWYER needed in Gold River. Pendragon Forest Products Ltd. Apply to: Box 1100 Gold River B.C., V0P 1G0. Call 250-283-2111 or 604-369-3045. Or Email: pendragonfp@xplornet.com

THE TUITION COST

complete details on class locations, starting dates, tuition, etc.

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Concrete Finishers PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is seeking skilled Concrete Finishers for patch and concrete surface repairs for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of methods and products used to patch/repair concrete walls and columns required.

noon and evening sessions. Applicants need only the willingness to learn about taxes. covers the complete course, including textbooks, all materials, reference guides and registration.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

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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Starting $40/hr. LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶

604-787-8061 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

D.J PAINTING

between morning, after

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair • Many Years Experience Free estimates

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

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 NewsLeader A19 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

REAL ESTATE 639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

****BC Home Stagers**** Free List of affordable stagers Work exclusively w/vacant homes www.BCHomeStagers.com

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

“

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

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

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

STAN’S PAINTING

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

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

Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB.

Running this ad for 8yrs

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

(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 BUDGET PAINTING, 25% Off Special, Int, Ext, Res, Comm, 15 Yrs Experience, Excellent References, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1(604)619-1517 BUDGET PAINTING, 25% Off Special, Int, Ext, Res, Comm, 15 Yrs Experience, Excellent References, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1(604)619-1517

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PLUMBING

• No Qualiﬁcation-Low Down • ABBOTSFORD - 2087 Lonsdale, HANDY MAN SPECIAL HOUSE, 3 bdrm. w/ 2bd. Suite.$1,588/MO. CHILLIWACK- 8751 Bellevue Dr. 3 bdrm. w/ 2 bdrm. Suite 1/2 DUPLEX lrg. yard on quiet family street. $688/MO.

Call Kristen 604-786-4663 www.ReadySetOwn.ca

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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. FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

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

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

www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

DISPOSAL BINS Residential & Commercial Services

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

Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

We Recycle! GO GREEN!

Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs. Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674

PRESSURE WASHING

PEXPERT POWER Washing Services...

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

372

SUNDECKS

Avail. Sept. 1 $2500 604.999.3227 or 604.341.9166

PUPPIES FOR SALE, 7 wks old, Terrier X Multi Poo $400 Call 604-856-3855

750

BURNABY, 1 BDRM, open concept, $975/mth incl. heat & cable, NP/NS. Phone (604)526-4022.

YELLOW LAB PUPS. born June 25,1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. $400. 5 F, 2 M (604)530-0336

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.30 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808

548

FURNITURE

Coquitlam: Lwr level- 3bdr, 2bth in newer home. F/p, inflr heating. Inste ldry. d/w $1300: 604-936-7177 BURNABY

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

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unﬁnished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug. appraised at $170,000 but older, ﬂexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage to suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call : 1-780-566-0707 OWN YOUR pad + beautiful dblewide (best in the park) 1547sf deluxe 2 bdrm nr Whiterock. Pets OK. $299K. Better than a condo 604777-2415

MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka. 2 bdrm, clean, own lndry. $1000 incl utils. N/S. N/P. Immed. 604-463-7235.

BURNABY

PORT Coquitlam Citadel Heights c/d/s. 1 Bdrm for sgle, sep entry. NP/NS. Hydro/cble/internet & lndry incl $700. Sept. 1. (604)942-6259

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $850 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1100 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net Coquitlam 996sf clean 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, pool np/ns Aug 15. $1250. 604-941-3259 Coquitlam Silver Springs beaut 2bdrm 2bath unobstructed view nr Coq Ctr all schls Doug Coll. np/ns $1325. Aug 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

751

COQUITLAM Ranch Park 3 bdrm 2 bath upper flr sxs duplex 1300sf nice clean clse to ament $1350 + utils Avail Sept 1. 778-355-2247

752

236 - 8th St.

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. Call Now! 604-451-6676 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

NEW WESTMINSTER

DORIC MANOR

SUITES, UPPER

810

AUTO FINANCING

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

Phone: 604-522-9153

HOME of Your Dreams! bcclassified.com

Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

Mike 604-961-1280 627

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

www.bcclassified.com

COQUITLAM, Pinetree/Robson. 2 bdrm w/o suite. Laundry. Sept. 1. N/P. N/S. $950 incl utils & internet. Nr school & bus. 604-219-5253.

NEW WEST - 1 bdrm bsmt suite n/s, n/p. no drugs. $700/mo util incl. Avail. Sept. 1. (604)522-4470

A NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell! Only $125 - CALL: 604-484-0379

Find the

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WE’RE ON THE WEB

SUITES, LOWER

Rot x Shep x Boerboel Mastiff pups, 6 m, 4 fm, first shots, ready Sept 10. $500. each. Call (604)869-9905

Special OFFER @

Call Ian 604-724-6373

HOMES FOR RENT

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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

SANDLEWOOD by Polygon. 2Bedroom, 2Baths, 2 walk-in closets. 951sf. gas and hot water incld. dishwasher, fridge, gas stove, insuite laundry. Close to skytrain, mall, shops, clinics. amenities inclgym, sauna, pool, jacuzzi, golf, lounge. No s/p. Long term. Avail imme. $1500/month. Call 604-8307313.

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

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

2009 GM Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Auto. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $7700/firm. 604-538-4883

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 175K fully loaded Great cond. Asking $5570. Daniel 778-574-5081

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. 4 dr. auto, 223,000 kms. No accd’s. Still in great shape. Reg. serviced. $2600 778-344-5008; 604-850-8899 2003 KIA SEDONA LX 159K, 6/7 pass, dual doors, loaded, very clean, req’s Tensioner belt, runs well, $2750/obo. 778-908-5164. 2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8700/firm. 604-538-9257.

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TRUCKS & VANS

2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 7 pass, 55,000 kms. loaded. like new. GM ext warr. $13,000 604-858-9417

2008 FORD 350, diesel. Black. $27,000. Call 604-589-6032 or 604807-6022

859

UTILITY TRAILERS

15ft long trailer w/2 axles 1 w/elec brakes made from 4’’ chanel iron 2 spare tires $500 obo 604-817-2534

2,800sf. 2 lvl. 5 bdrm. 3 bath, lane access hm. Reno’d kit., W/D, D/W, F/S, small pet neg. Easy hwy. access. Cls. to schools.

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730

Residential & Commercial

WorkSafeBC insured

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

CARS - DOMESTIC

COQUITLAM

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

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay

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

818

2001 NEON LX 2.0L, 4 dr A/C, P/W, sunroof, new rad, rear brakes, near new tires & battery Aircared to 2014 $2900. (604)460-9636

Blue Mountain & Como Lake

MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Paper trained. Call 604-820-9469

625

341

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

BURNABY exec. home on Mona Ave. 4 bdrm. & den, 4 baths, new appl., $2850 mo. Sept 1. C.21Prudential 604-351-9452

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Exc. bloodline. 3 males 3 females. 7 wks old. Ready to go. 604-226-7202

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

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

736

MATTRESSES starting at $99 .Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

Call 604-540-6732

715

FREE TO LOVING HOME. Beautiful black/white short hair cat, male, 1 yr. old. Special needs. Must be only cat. Evenings (604)826-3649

The Scrapper

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

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.

DACHSHUND MINI male pups, healthy, active, affectionate. Tan, blk, grey, w/dapple markings. $500. 604-820-4763 jimkem@shaw.ca

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

NEW WESTMINSTER

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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

Seniors Discount Book by end of Aug. - 10% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

604-230-3539

STOP RENTINGRENT TO OWN

Large newly renovated 1, 2 & 3 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

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

Tiles, Plumbing, Under ﬂoor Heating etc.

A-TECH Services

PETS

BOXER puppies ready Aug 12. Choose early. Vet ✓ tails/dewclaws, 1st shots. $875. 604-882-7477.

KITCHEN & BATH RENO’S

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

477

RENT TO OWN

700

NEW WESTMINSTER

MOTORCYCLE Carrier/Trailer fits 1-3 bikes, with gear box & ramp, hardly used $1075. 778-888-6805. 65 Shelby Cobra candy apple red, 400hp 331 5spd leather & hardwood int, show winner $60k O.B.O. 775-558-3342.

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MARINE 912

BOATS

RECREATIONAL/SALE

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 1998 Immaculate SLUMBER QUEEN Adventure-8 ft camper, q/s bed, sink, 3 burner stove, flush toilet, pull down table for 2nd bed. Furnace, 3-way fridge also comes with propane tank, rear steps, 12 v electrical cord. Ext. mirrors. Fits half ton truck. $5950: Call Tom after 6pm Mission (604)826-4647 2007 WILDERNESS trailer, bought new in 2009 - 28’, Alum frame, 2 doors, 2 slides, Q bed, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $18,500/obo. 604-856-3777 2009- Super Lite- 26 FT Grey Wolf Trailer - 1 slide out, sleeps 6, a/c, 3 piece bath, full kitchen. 15 ft awning. $16,000: (604)532-0726

845

.One 4 Yacht Fractions 604.669.2248

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

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

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

Scotty 604-313-1887

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: On July 10, 2012, at 6666 Linden Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Ofﬁcer(s) of the North Vancouver RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a brown 1997 Mazda Protege, VIN:JM1BC1430V0156122, BCL: 332 LSH, on or about 14:37 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 322 (Theft) Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO ﬁle Number: 2012-1130, 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 15, 2012

CHERRIES

are now available! Specially picked by the farmers, just for Kin’s!

Prices effective:

August 15th to August 19th, 2012 Fresh New Crop

Yellow Peaches

Fresh & Sweet

Super Sweet New Crop

$1.99/lb

3/$1.00

Blueberries

99¢/lb Locally Grown

Corn

Locally Grown

Kicking off our 25th Anniversary with a

Recipe Challenge ENTER TO WIN: $200 + Recipe Featured in the Kin’s 2013 Calendar Also, many additional prizes for participating and voting.

HOW TO ENTER: Send us your recipe Email your recipe and a photo to contests@kinsfarmmarket.com before August 26th, 2012.

For complete rules and regulations, visit www.facebook.com/kinsfarmmarket

WINNER WILL BE SELECTED BY:

Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering

Brentwood Town Centre Lougheed Town Centre

Royal City Centre

Marine Way

58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy Beside IHOP 604.298.8299

206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside Purdy’s 604.420.0788

103 - 610 6th Street Near Dollarama 604.520.9923

200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby

OPEN same as mall hours

604.432.6199 OPEN same as mall hours OPEN 9am to 7pm

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Published on Aug 15, 2012

August 15, 2012

Section N of the August 15, 2012 edition of the Burnaby NewsLeader

August 15, 2012

Published on Aug 15, 2012

Section N of the August 15, 2012 edition of the Burnaby NewsLeader

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