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ann Merchiers, a home economics teacher who started the breakfast club at Burnaby south secondary, tries to separate cake combatants rosemary Bell and alana romaine. the teachers turned a fun bet as to whose favourite bakery made the best cakes into a fundraiser for the breakfast club by selling tickets to fellow staffers for a piece of each and the chance to vote for their favourite. Bell staunchly defendeded her bakery, notte’s Bon ton pattisserie, in vancouver, while romaine fought for valley Bakery in north Burnaby. the bet raised $500.

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A Burnaby man is questioning whether a neighbour is receiving preferential treatment in a land dispute because he works at city hall.

Two years ago, Kip Morison arrived at his Lawrence Drive home

surprised to find the neighbour, who lives further up the slope on Tyndale Place, had taken down numerous trees on his own property.

But in an apparent desire to flatten out a piece of his sloped yard, a large amount of soil was moved off his yard onto the 18-footwide strip of city-owned land (providing access to transmission lines) that separates the neighbours’ properties.

“So instead of having a flat piece

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of land between me and him down to the [Eagle] Creek, there’s this massive pile of dirt that drains onto my property.”

Morison immediately complained to Burnaby city hall, whose engineering staff confirmed the action was unauthorized and the neighbour would be forced to remediate it.

That was in October 2010. Since then, Morison has learned the neighbour is James Gutenberg, a

Burnaby city building inspector. He says he now gets water draining into his carport after even a moderate rainfall, his interlocking deck has been damaged and the dirt pile may have caused runoff issues for other area residents.

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A Burnaby woman is disputing a parking ticket she received while at Old Orchard Shopping Centre over the summer.

Cecilia Wong said she had a coffee and muffin at the Marketplace IGA store at Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue on her lunch break on July 6 and returned to her vehicle to find a parking ticket on her windshield.

“I was scratching my head but what can you do?” she recalled.

The next day, she called Impark, which manages the parking lot and issued the ticket.

The person she spoke with told her she needed to show proof of having shopped at the mall.

Not having kept the receipts for her coffee and muffin, she eventually sent in the lottery ticket she bought that day, after making sure it wasn’t a winner.

On Aug. 14, Impark sent her another letter, and she called again mentioning she’d responded with the Lotto Max ticket.

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Corrigan replied in a December 2011 letter that he’d looked into the matter and gave assurances Gutenberg was not receiving special treatment and that the problem would be fixed in 2012.

Morison is still waiting.

“He destroyed it in half a day and he can fix it in half a day,” he said.

“But he doesn’t want to, he knows he doesn’t have to ... Clearly he’s gotten away with it for two years.”

Now he’s wondering how much of his tax dollars have gone into the case already.

“It’s insane.”

Corrigan received Morison’s latest letter updating him on the situation and told the NewsLeader, “I was very embarrassed by it. It was one of those situations in which the city has dropped the ball and hasn’t followed through nearly quickly enough to deal with the problem.”

Corrigan said he’s been assured Gutenberg is not receiving any special treatment and noted that city hall tends to exercise great patience with such property issues to avoid litigation as much as possible.

“Anytime you start suing your citizens it’s highly charged and you try to avoid it in all circumstances because everybody loses,” he said of the costs involved.

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A Burnaby resident says he’s experienced drainage problems on his property since his neighbour left this pile of fill on a strip of city land between their two properties.

having the property owner remove the fill by April 2012, when spring temperatures would make it easier and less expensive to do so than in winter.

“By April he hadn’t complied and at that point we should have acted,” Corrigan said. derek Corrigan, Mayor “But instead we I was very embarrassed by it. It was one of kept arranging more those situations in which the city has dropped meetings that weren’t the ball and hasn’t followed through nearly attended, trying to find quickly enough to deal with the problem. a resolution. It ends up Indeed, cases of unsightly over the summer without anybody properties often drag on for years doing anything and we end up not before council directs city crews to sending a legal demand letter until clean up the mess and bill it back to September when finally our city the land owner. solicitor writes a letter advising that And while city hall can be we’re going to sue.” patient when it’s city property that’s He noted that the legal property affected, Corrigan said staff should owner is not Gutenberg but his have been more attentive to the fact partner, which added “an extra level that another resident was being of complexity” to the situation. impacted.

“But clearly [Gutenberg] was Back in December 2011, Corrigan standing in the place of the owner said, they were working towards and he was the one doing all the

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talking to our staff about achieving compliance, so there’s no question in my mind he was acting as if he were the owner of the property.”

As for whether, as a city building inspector, Gutenberg should have known better than to do what was done to the property, Corrigan said, “the obvious answer to the question is, of course he should know.

“He also knows that the policy of the city is to try to achieve compliance without ending up going to court. So he also knows that we are victims of our own excessive patience. And so that leaves an opening for someone to take advantage of that and to string something out much longer than it would have been strung out in any other circumstance.”

Corrigan made it clear he is not pleased.

He said he’s asked the city manager to review the case.

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City staff have been “made well aware of my feelings on the matter, and so I think they’ll be proceeding as expeditiously as they can.”

However, he couldn’t provide a timeframe for the remediation work as it’s now in the hands of the legal department.

Referring to Morison’s rebuke to the mayor that the matter was unbecoming of Burnaby’s title of Best Run City in Canada, Corrigan said, “I think that comment is deserved.

“Being the Best Run City in Canada doesn’t mean you’re perfect, but it does mean that you admit when you make a mistake and you get onto finding a way not to make that mistake again.”

James Gutenberg did not return a message before the NewsLeader’s deadline.

Ashley Cooper of Burnaby-based Paladin Security Group Ltd. has been named 2012 Pacific Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Cooper, president and CEO of the security company, “embodies the Canadian entrepreneurial spirit to its fullest extent,” said Ron Voyer, Pacific director of Entrepreneur Of The Year, in a press release.

“Ashley’s vision and unwavering drive to improve client and employee experience has taken Paladin to new heights in British Columbia, Alberta and across the country.”

Cooper cemented Paladin’s presence in Alberta, and oversaw the company’s expansion into Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Paladin is now the largest privately held security company in Canada — a direct result of Ashley’s forward-thinking and innovative approach to security services, said the release.

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New playground opens Students at University Highlands elementary on Burnaby Mountain cut the ribbon on a new rocket-themed playground recently, thanks to community fundraising support.

The project started months before the school opened in September 2010 as part of the UniverCity community, next to Simon Fraser University.

That’s when the school’s new parent advisory council started a playground committee.

After consulting with staff, students, parents and the UniverCity community about what it wanted to see, it worked with Burnaby-based supplier Habitat Systems Inc. to come up with a design that would make the most of the limited space, appeal to both primary and intermediate kids and embody the school’s themes of “inquiry, sustainability and community involvement,” said a press release from the school.

With a fundraising target of just over $100,000, the committee managed to make it through to the semi-finals in voting for the national 2010 Aviva grant competition.

While it didn’t win a grant, the media coverage and word

of mouth gave the project enough attention that other organizations offered to help.

The Burnaby Mountain Business Association (BMBA) hosted a fundraising dinner.

Burnaby Mountain’s Nesters Market and its parent company Buy-Low foods offered a $35,000 matching grant.

The matching money came from parent and community donations and from local businesses and developers including, Porte Development, Liberty Homes, ScotiaBank, the BMBA, Mosaic Homes, The Five Point and Charlatan Restaurants, and Kinder Morgan.

They received the final amount needed to complete the project from the provincial government which, in a surprise announcement, provided a $32,000-grant to the school as part of its playground renewal initiative. The Burnaby school district installed the equipment over the summer and the new playground was ready for the students on the first day of school.

“Many schools work diligently for years to raise the funds necessary for a playground,” said Laura

D’Amico, chair of the PAC’s playground committee. “We are incredibly lucky and grateful to have such a lovely play structure in place in just two years.”

University Highlands elementary currently has 195 students. The new playground has become a meeting place for UniverCity residents, whose children use it outside school hours.

“Play is essential to students’ physical and social development,” said school principal Lori Druissi. “We are thrilled to have a structure in place that is both accessible and offers a wide variety of play opportunities. It is with deep gratitude to all our contributors that we celebrate its completion.”

$1.16M in parks capital projects approved

Burnaby council has approved $1.16 million in capital projects for the parks and recreation department.

Bonsor Recreation Complex will receive $300,000 for preliminary design work for the addition of a family changeroom and rebuilding of the current changerooms, both for Bonsor Pool.

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The Impark employee confirmed they’d received it but said the ticket wasn’t adequate proof because it didn’t indicate it was from the IGA. After speaking with the clerk at the lottery kiosk, she learned that all tickets have a retailer number clearly indicating where she bought it. On Aug. 23, Wong wrote back to Impark with that information.

That was followed, on Sept. 18, by a letter from City Collection, seeking payment of the $80 ticket.

“Our client has instructed us to pursue this debt vigorously.

This could include contacting you by telephone or instructing our client’s solicitor to proceed with civil action.”

Wong was dumbfounded and decided to take her case to the NewsLeader.

“I don’t think they have the right to threaten me all the time.”

She said she had been a regular customer at the mall but the ticket situation has turned her off.

“I don’t go that often because I’m angry,” she said. “There are other places you can go.”

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Jones said customers are entitled to park at Old Orchard as long as they don’t leave the shopping centre.

“The patroller on the lot will literally watch the parker and see if they actually leave the mall property, and if they do, they’ll issue a parking notice at that point.”

Impark has checked its notes on the file and “this particular individual did in fact leave the lot,” Jones said. “Indeed, when the customer called, she admitted leaving the lot. So that’s why she got the notice.”

The Old Orchard parking lot, being in close proximity to Metrotown mall, has a “very high non-compliance rate” with people parking there then walking to other destinations, Jones said.

“Our specific instructions are to manage that and make that parking available for the intended use that it’s there for.”

Jones offered to void Wong’s ticket.

“If anyone feels very strongly they didn’t understand, and as long as on their file we see that they don’t do this regularly, then we’re always happy to void the ticket. It’s part of an education process and we understand.”

As for the notice from the collection agency, Jones suggested it was likely a “timing issue” between Wong’s letter being processed and the collections letter being triggered.

In a subsequent interview, Wong denied that she ever left the lot or had admitted doing so. Nevertheless, she was happy to have the ticket voided. twitter.com/WandaChow

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At least one of the election gag laws has been thrown out.

The B.C. Court of Appeal has decided an attempt by the provincial government to control free speech in the period before a provincial election isn’t constitutional. This after the government tried several times to restrict how much money third parties can spend in the 60-day window before an election campaign officially begins. An attempt by Victoria to cut that down to 40 days didn’t work either.

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Yet at the federal and provincial level, election spending has been restricted for years. Not only are individual candidates restricted, which does level the playing field a bit, but individuals, businesses, unions and interest groups have severe restrictions for spending on messages to voters.

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Skills training our mission: Dix VICTORIA – My column on skills training a couple of weeks ago gave short shrift to the NDP position: tax the banks and hand out grants for sociology and other worthless pursuits, while skilled jobs go begging.

That’s a pretty crude caricature, so I sat down with NDP leader Adrian Dix in his legislature office last week to get a better sense of his thinking on the subject.

Dix has been devoting a lot of time lately to skills training, in trades particularly. He meets frequently with business people now, and his recent speeches emphasize that every one of them talks about the growing shortage of skilled employees.

Dix credits Premier Christy Clark and jobs minister Pat Bell with making some good moves recently, announcing equipment upgrades for vocational programs around the province. He says it’s because the NDP have been “pounding away at them for eight months” about freezing advanced education spending in their March budget. Dix calls that a

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crucial mistake and predicts the government will reverse it soon.

“So I think, if we’re going to have a mission for four years as a government, if we’re elected, this is the mission: to start to address the skills shortage,” he told me.

In his speech to the recent municipal convention, and again at an NDP provincial council meeting, Dix zeroed in on B.C.’s apprenticeship system. Since the B.C. Liberals took it from trade unions and set up a Crown corporation called the Industry Training Authority in 2004, the completion rate for apprentices has fallen to 37 per cent, he said.

Dix assured me he isn’t proposing to “blow up” the ITA, or hand control back to unions.

They will have “a voice,” along with business.

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Speaking to the NDP executive, Dix referred to Phil Hochstein, president of the nonunion Independent Contractors and Businesses’ Association, as the symbol of trades training decline. Not surprisingly, Hochstein has a different take.

The 37 per cent figure is misleading, Hochstein said, because under the ITA there are currently 32,000 apprentices in the system, twice as many as when it was union controlled. Many drop out in the first year, and Alberta claims a better completion rate because they don’t start counting until the second year. And when Dix touts Alberta’s “mandatory” trade system, Hochstein said he means returning to a system where all work is restricted to journeymen or registered apprentices of that trade.

“What it does is impose union jurisdiction on the training system of the entire construction industry,” Hochstein said. “So multi-skilling, multi-tasking, organizing the work in the most efficient way is blown out of the

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water, and it’s stuck in the old craft system of training.”

The marketplace has spoken on that restrictive system, he said, and unionized construction is down to about five per cent of the market, based on payroll.

Hochstein said the NDP talks a great game about getting more young people into trades. But when unions have the upper hand, they will always favour seniority. A quota of two apprentices per journeyman means another one can’t be hired.

Dix agreed with me that the public school system has overemphasized university, to the detriment of not just industrial trades but lab techs, chefs and other skilled workers that are in short supply. As B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair recently noted, tradesmen themselves often don’t encourage their kids, because they’ve been told all their lives they are “tool monkeys” in a dead-end job.

And would NDP student grants be targeted to need? Dix’s answer was a definite maybe.

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Time to let her heart soar Re: From the Fringe to the runway (NewsLeader, Oct 3) I loved the story on Nancy von Euw and how she’s a finalist for the Central City Model Search.

As an actor/theatre producer who has put it on hold while I raise my twin daughters, I can relate to her story and am feeling rather proud of Nancy for following her dreams!

She would be the perfect face for Central City mall—a woman who is mature, intelligent, talented and beautiful. A woman who puts her family first but also knows when it’s the right time to let her heart soar. She’s got my vote!

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deaf pay for telphone service that uses technology from the 1980s. It is long past time to provide the upgrades, such as a Video Relay Service as part of the basic telecommunication system. All of us would expect that our telephone communication system is modern and effective. How many of us would accept party lines or rotary dial phones?

Why should deaf citizens accept less?

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a time foR dialogue It is with great sadness that we hear once again of vandalism against a place of worship in Port Coquitlam.

Sadly, this is the second act of vandalism against the mosque in the last 18 months.

While the RCMP are investigating this act as a possible hate crime, the Muslim community are also reaching out in search of answers.

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Re: Video relay needed now, deaf advocates say (NewsLeader, Oct. 3) Many thanks to MP Peter Julian for all his support! I am deaf and have been using TTY (typing equipment) through Message Relay Service or Telus Relay Service. I am not happy with that tedious typing service!

Many of my hearing friends usually get impatient and restless through typing service.

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community I’ve spoken with said they would welcome the opportunity to speak to those responsible and have them learn about their beliefs.

I think it is commendable that even though the mosque was targeted with the clear intent to offend, the group would welcome the opportunity to speak to those responsible and have meaningful dialogue.

We can all learn from the determination of the local Muslim community to overcome racism by fostering understanding and tolerance.

As the investigation continues we hope the people responsible are apprehended, but it’s equally important to have them participate in a dialogue so they can develop a greater understanding of our differences and our commonalities. We must all do our part to combat racism and to promote tolerance of all faiths and cultures in our incredible and diverse province.

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The task force is hosting its seventh annual Burnaby Homeless Connect on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southside Community Church, 7135 Walker Ave. Organizers will provide food, clothing, toiletries and access to crucial services to Burnaby citizens living with extreme poverty and homelessness.

They are seeking donations of warm blankets, winter clothing, men’s underwear

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Apart from the Creekside event, donations can be dropped off at Progressive Housing Society, 7836 6th St., Burnaby (604-522-9669 ext. 317) or the Southeast Community Policing Office behind Highgate Village, at 7191 Arcola Way. Info: www. burnabyhomelesstaskforce.org. newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com

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Truckers cut out of half-price Port Mann tolls Lack of introductory deal for big rigs rankles

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But drivers of semis and tractor trailers get no such break – they’ll pay the full $9 per crossing toll for big rigs from the outset.

“It’s not fair,” says Surrey trucker Jason Law. “There’s nothing for us. Everybody’s getting these discounts except the trucks.”

Law hauls lumber in containers from a North Surrey sawmill to Vancouver port terminals and crosses the Port Mann four to six times a day.

At $9 a crossing he figures he stands to lose up to $12,000 a year since neither his employer

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The province last month unveiled half-price tolls for regular motorists until at least the end of February, and those who sign up by then get the 50-percent discount for a full year.

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“That’s a good chunk of money,” Law said. “Every truck driver around is pretty choked about these tolls. It’s just crammed down your throat and this is what you’re going to pay.”

Unlike other drivers, truckers won’t have the option to buy a monthly pass giving them unlimited crossings either – something Law said would help.

Paul Uppal, a Canadian Auto Workers’ union official who represents container truckers, said many other big rig drivers are in the same position – needing to take the Port Mann regularly or

facing a long, inefficient detour if they use an untolled bridge.

“It’s definitely unfair to the drivers to take on this extra expense – on top of all the other expenses that have been rising, such as fuel costs,” he said.

B.C. Trucking Association president Louise Yako said it’s “disappointing” the first-year discount wasn’t extended to big trucks, adding she’s heard some complaints.

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An artist’s rendering of the main station in Coquitlam. Though some pre-construction work has already begun along the Evergreen Line route, the major work is expected to begin this fall.

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Patricia Smith is a member of the Century House Association executive since 2004 and is now Past President.

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Election spending limits rejected again Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. Court of Appeal has rejected a second attempt by the B.C. Liberal government to restrict third-party election advertising before the next provincial election.

In a ruling released Thursday, the three-judge panel unanimously concluded that extending restrictions for 40 days before the formal 28-day election campaign is still an undue infringement on freedom of expression.

An earlier restriction, extending 60 days before the 2009 election campaign, was Black Press Files struck down after a group of Union-sponsored election signs from the 2005 provincial campaign target the public sector unions challenged B.C. Liberal Party without naming it. it in court.

Attorney General Shirley Bond said Thursday the during that time. campaign. government will not appeal the Oppal, his successors Mike The B.C. Teachers’ latest ruling or attempt new de Jong and Bond have all Federation, the B.C. Nurses’ restrictions in advance of the argued that more restrictions Union, the Canadian Union May 14, 2013 vote. are needed since B.C. went of Public Employees and the Bond said the latest to scheduled elections every Federation of Post-Secondary legislation met some of the four years, which allow Educators originally challenged court’s tests of fairness, but interest groups to time their the spending restrictions in the government was not able advertising to avoid the caps court. twitter.com/tomfletcherbc to show that third-party imposed during a formal 28-day advertising had unduly influenced voters in B.C. She said the U.S. election system shows what can happen when unlimited spending by q Arthritis q Back Pain wealthy interest groups dominates elections. q Neck Pain q Shoulder Pain “I think the court has provided us with a q Elbow Pain q Wrist Pain very thorough analysis and clear reasons, and q Hip Pain q Knee Pain have concluded that any restrictions to q Foot Pain q Heel Spurs the advertising in the pre-election period is unconstitutional,” Bond said.

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After breakfasting on provisions provided by O’Reilly’s Organic Coffee House, participants made their way through Burnaby, starting maneuvers at G&F Financial on Kingsway. After battling wits and zip-lines the finish was found at Eagle Creek Golf Course.

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Carrier OF THe WeeK: Brandon

My name is Brandon. I am 14 years old and in grade 10. I have been delivering the New Westminster NewsLeader in Queensborough for almost 2 years. I like walking through my neighbourhood and saying “Hi!” to everyone that I have come to know.

I also enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with my friends. I recently got back from a fantastic 3-week holiday to Las Vegas, San Francisco and the Grand Canyon – an 8000 kilometer road trip. My future plans are to become a chef and do a lot more travelling!

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D TEbook clubs & groups Tillicum Toastmasters: Solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. Check out our club and have fun. Guests welcome.

When: Mondays, 7:20 9:30 p.m. Where: Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St., New West. Info: http://3435. toastmastersclubs. org or anastasia@ ghostlyowl.com.

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B u r n a by B l a b b e r s Toastmaster Club: Jo i n u s f o r f u n , uplifting hour of public speaking. When: Every second Wednesday 12 to 1 p.m. Where: 215-4299 Canada Way, Burnaby. Admission: Free for guests. Info: burnabyblabbers@ webtechwireless.com.

TOPS 1142: Trying to lose weight? When: Group meets Thursdays 9-11a.m.

Where: Gordon Prespyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: 604434-9737.

HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. When: Meets every Monday evening in locations around the Metro-Vancouver Area.

Info: Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-688-8639.

investors at New Westminster’s inaugural Economic Forum.

Speakers, including keynote Bob Rennie, will explore economic and demographic trends in BC and the Lower Mainland.

The Economic Forum will showcase why New West is a key destination for those seeking future investment, expansion and location prospects.

Spoken Wo r d Toastmasters Club: Develop public

speaking and leadership skills through practical experience in a mutually supportive positive learning environment.

All are welcome to this interdenominational Christian Toastmasters Club. When: Thursdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. Where: 7175 Royal Oak Avenue (near Skytrain) and Tommy Douglas Library (alternating weeks).

Info: Susan at 604-2986693.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every n i g h t ; a l l l ev e l s welcome, no partner needed. When: Every Tuesday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Cost: $4 drop-in, first night free. Info: 604-436-9475.

Burnaby Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Burnaby Village M u s e u m . Vi s i t o r s and new members are always welcome.

Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.

Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the

Thursday breakfast meetings. When: 7:15 a.m. Where: Eagle Creek Restaurant, at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 7600 Halifax St. Info: www. rotaryburnabydeerlake. org, Janice, 604-4200038.

Burnaby Rhododendron and Gardens Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Discovery Room of Burnaby Village Museum. Info: Lindsey McCann at 604-439-1129 or e-mail info@brags.ca.

Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. Specific vacancies in the Tuba a n d Fre n ch H o r n sections. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604582-8540.

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Ferries fares set to rise four per cent a year

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Cuts coming to oddhour sailings on major routes

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BC Ferries has the green light to raise fares by up to 12 per cent over three years and passengers should expect less frequent sailings on some major runs.

Increases in the fare cap of roughly four per cent a year were approved The Coastal Celebration at dock.

Monday by B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee. be scrapped between those The ferries regulator also terminals this fall and winter directed BC Ferries to come to help save an estimated $1 up with more than $54 million million. in savings over four years, Tsawwassen-Duke Point including $30 million through sailings that have been running service cuts. less than 25 per cent full BC Ferries will trim some account for nearly half the sailings starting Oct. 9, planned cuts. particularly when vessels are Potential cuts to Gulf Islands running with light passenger routes are to go to public loads on major routes between hearings in advance of any the Lower Mainland and decision.

Vancouver Island.

BC Ferries reported Regular odd-hour sailings declining fare revenue in 2011, won’t be affected, but nearly recording the lowest number of 100 even-hour sailings are to passengers in 21 years. Vehicle

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traffic is at a 13-year low.

The province injected an extra $80 million into the ferry service this year to avert the threat of considerably higher fare increases as well as deeper service cuts.

One option Macatee expects the corporation to explore is the possible conversion of some ferries to natural gas, reducing the impact of high fuel costs.

The corporation is to file an alternate fuel use plan within 30 days, as well as a separate plan to cut fuel consumption.

– with files from CTV

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When: Thursday, Oct. 11, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.

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Bluebacks and Silver Brights: a Lifetime in the BC Fisheries: Local author Norman Safarik and his son, Allan Safarik, read from their captivating memoir set during the pinnacle of West Coast fishing, Bluebacks and Silver Brights. Now retired in North Burnaby, Norman Safarik worked in the fish business for over 60 years, running Vancouver Shellfish and Fish Company at Campbell Avenue fish dock. His son Allan

Twilight at the Oasis: Middle Eastern Dance Association presents its bellydance show, featuring Amel Tafsout and some of the west coast’s finest professional dancers, and a diverse array of styles including sword, Gypsy, circus

fusion, Nubian, Tribal fusion and cabaret.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Where: James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.

Tickets: $25 ($22 for MEDA members), at shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

Nikkei Fall Harvest Fair: A celebration of autumn showcasing various Nikkei Centre programs (including martial arts, healing arts, sushi class and more), farmers market selling hard-to-find Ja p a n e s e p ro d u c e,

and lots of delicious Japanese food, exciting entertainment, kids’ activities and more.

Free admission. When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (farmers market 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby (corner of Kingsway & Sperling).

Free underground and street parking. Info: 604-777-7000 or www. nikkeiplace.org.

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West Coast Symphony: Recently returned from a successful concert tour of Albania and Macedonia, the West Coast Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Principal Conductor Bujar Llapaj opens regular concert season with guest soloist, Carl Petersson, performing Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Also on the program, Tchaikovsky’s the Pathetique and Rossini’s Overture to Semiramide. When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Avenue, N ew We s t m i n s t e r.

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Opera preview: The UBC Opera Ensemble under the direction of Nancy Hermiston, and accompanied by Richard Epp presents a preview of the operas to be featured in the UBC Opera School’s 2012/13 season. When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.

Where: Room 103, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.

B u r n a by Hospice Society: P r ov i d e s professional and volunteer-based grief support programs freeof-charge for Burnaby residents who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Ongoing weekly Walking Group for Grief, and the fall Adult Bereavement Support Group (starts Oct. 17). Info: 604520-5087 or mchute@ burnabyhospice.org.

B u r n a by W r i t e r s ’ Society Awards Night: SpokenINK hosts an evening of poetry and prose readings featuring the winners and runners-up of the Burnaby Writers’ S o c i e t y ’s annual contest.

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S o u p s O n : Learn to make delicious, healthy, home-made soups for the whole family. Soup-making is a great, basic skill that every cook should have and is also a good way to make use of leftovers. Free. When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby.

Info or to register: burnabyfoodfirst@ gmail.com or 604-5703623.

SFU Philosophers Cafe: Moderator Mano Daniel of Douglas College leads discussion on “open secrets: intelligence and information overload.”

Everyone welcome, no experience needed.

Free. When: Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: 778-782-5215 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

Miss New Westminster Ambassador Programme: Hyack Festival Association seeks young New Westminster women to enter pag eant.

Provides opportunities for professional instruction in etiquette and public speaking.

Ti t l e h o l d e r a n d her ambassadors represent the City of New Westminster throughout the year at various events, major festivals and parades throughout BC and the US Pacific Northwest.

Interested candidates must be 16-19 years of ag e, single, a Canadian citizen or l a n d e d i m m i g ra n t and be a resident of New Westminster for 6 months prior to Oct. 1, 2012. Application deadline: Oct. 19.

Info: Lynn Radbourne, 604-524-5675; Hyack Festival Association Office, 604-522-6894; or www.hyack.bc.ca.

Music at Queens: The 15th season starts with the West Coast Symphony playing music of Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Griegs Piano Concerto. Bujar Llapaj is the conductor and Carl Peterson on piano. Admittance by donation. Wheelchair a c c e s s i bl e. W h e n : Sunday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Avenue, New Westminster. Info: 604-522-1606.

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d Tebook OngOing Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., New Westminster. Admission: $5 members and $6 non-members.

Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604-5191066.

Led Zepagain Tribute band replicates the Led Zeppelin experience, from the high energy electric classics to the beautiful acoustic works.

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Cameron Seniors’ Centre Sunshine Sing-Along: Sing, dance, and socialize to your favourite popular oldies music with a live band. When: Starting Monday, Oct. 22, and held every other Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron Street (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-420-6478.

Adult Skate: Join the Royal City Skating Club on the ice for an evening of skating, suitable for all levels. When: Mondays, 8-9:30 p.m. (mid-October to March) Where: Queen’s Park Arena, New Westminster. Dropins welcome, $8. Info: www. royalcityskating.com or 604520-1052.

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New Westminster Family Place: Gym time, crafts, and games for the kids and a chance for parents to meet new friends and neighbours. Every Thursday that school is in session, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Daycare room, F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent (off Tenth Avenue and Cumberland).

Burnaby Writers’ Circle: Meets the first Wednesday of each month. When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Where: Program Room 2, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4548 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-905-5024.

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An unauthorized employee who got the job in the Coquitlam service centre under false pretences and took the registrations of affected drivers by phone was fired Sept. 28 and is under investigation by the RCMP, Transportation Investment Corp. CEO Mike Proudfoot said.

“This person was not who he claimed to be when he was hired,”

Proudfoot said.

He said the only affected customers are those who dealt with the worker by phone and they are receiving registered letters advising of the incident so they can watch their accounts for any unauthorized transactions.

“There’s no evidence to indicate that personal information has been compromised,” Proudfoot said, calling the letters a “precaution.”

He said accounts that were set up by drivers online – rather than by phone through the service centre – are unaffected.

“The vast majority of our accounts are registered online and the payment information is encrypted and cannot be accessed by any employee.”

So far, about 50,000 TReO tolling accounts have been set up covering 80,000 vehicles, meaning less

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Port Mann Bridge users who register before March get halfprice tolls for the first year as well as 20 free crossings if they sign up before December.

The fired worker was with tolling contractor Trans-Canada Flow and Proudfoot said the firm is taking the matter “very seriously.”

He said the TI Corp.’s immediate steps included conducting an internal review, calling in the RCMP, notifying B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner and setting up dedicated phone lines where anyone affected can call and speak to a privacy specialist.

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Nicola Valley rancher Judith Guichon has been named B.C. Lieutenant Governor, as Sto:lo Grand Chief Steven Point’s fiveyear term comes to an end.

Guichon runs the family cattle ranch in the Nicola Valley. She has served as president of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, a director of the Grassland Conservation Council of B.C., and on provincial government task forces on ranching and species at risk.

“Mrs. Guichon has dedicated herself to her community, Black Press Files Judy Guichon speaks to the annual B.C. Cattlemen’s Association barbecue at province and country,” Prime the B.C. legislature in 2010.

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in a statement. “She is a leader in keeping British Columbia’s agriculture and cattle industries environmentally sound and she has worked hard to promote and protect the ranchers of British Columbia.”

Premier Christy Clark thanked Point for his work and congratulated Guichon.

“She has a deep appreciation for the history and traditions of British Columbia and has spent a lifetime ensuring that we all stay connected to our roots – particularly through her work with the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association,” Clark said.

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Though Transit Police have stepped up their enforcement, it appears that more people are paying their fares, as the number of tickets issued in September were almost half of what they were in the same month a year ago.

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Police conducted 230,000 fare checks last month – 40 per cent more than the 164,000 a year earlier.

“People are definitely more aware,” TransLink spokesman Derek Zabel said.

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Zabel said TransLink wants to thank both those who have turned over a new leaf as well as the vast majority of passengers who have always paid their fares.

In past years, most fare evaders who were caught never paid their tickets because there was no enforcement mechanism with teeth.

But that changed when the province this year gave TransLink new tools to collect future fines.

ICBC will now refuse to issue or renew licences or insurance for violators who don’t pay outstanding tickets and TransLink also has other options, such as sending unpaid fines to a collection agency.

Fare evasion fines now start at $173 but climb to $213 after six months and $273 if unpaid after a year.

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Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required.

Submit resumes by October 23, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca

We are now taking applications!

Do you have a reliable van and a valid drivers license?

You could make extra money delivering the Metro Monday through Friday.

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com

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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

372

SUNDECKS

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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GRAND OPENING DANDELION SPA

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GARDENING

604-537-4140

Get A MASSAGE From A GORGEOUS Gal. New to Burnaby. 7805 6th St. 604-553-3222

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GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help.

Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Tree removal done RIGHT!

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

PETS 453

CCC

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

JUNK REMOVAL

Running this ad for 8yrs

Recycled Earth Friendly

778-997-9582

Kitchen & Bathroom Complete Renovations.

Painting also. BBB & WCB

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.

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

Guarantee on work. Refs.

(604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857 FINEWOOD RENOVATIONS Additions, repairs, decks, paving, stairs, sidewalks, drywall, bsmnt, bathrm. Licensed. 604-970-9348.

www.paintspecial.com

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Isaac 604-727-5232

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

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

PLUMBING

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

DISPOSAL BINS

Gutters cleaned & repaired

Residential & Commercial Services

Handyman/Repair Services

WorkSafeBC insured

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG puppies ~ vet checked, 1st shots, parents on site. $1000. Jen 604807-3853 or rjkooi@hotmail.com

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 DALMATIANS, 2M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500 obo. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232

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

SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, born June 22, taken out on leash, 1M 1F (604)826-6311

YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. 2nd shots, vet checked, female, born June 20 $700. 604-702-8338 Chwk

EXPERT POWER

WASHING Services.. www.expertpowerwashing.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Mike 604-961-1280

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

We Recycle!

GO GREEN!

DRYWALL

www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm.

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

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

ELECTRICAL 300

LANDSCAPING

DOUBLE SCREENED TOPSOIL Sand & gravel. Excavating & Drainage. Call Randy for info.

Meesh Trucking, 604-728-1768

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EDUCATION

PETS

Airedale pups. P/b, CKC reg., microchipped, health guar, 1(604)8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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BOARDING

HORSE BOARDING avail. in Port Coquitlam, Westside Stables.

Full/semi/self board.

Sandy (604)941-5434 or 778-388-5434

CONSTRUCTION

CENTRAL CREEK

CONCRETE & PLACING

EDUCATION

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

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

604-240-3408 or 604-299-7125

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

Friendly, Family Business.Senior Disc.

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

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

DALL’ANTONIA BROS. CONCRETE 40 years+

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

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

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

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

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

Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax services, payroll for corporations & Individuals. Free Pickup & Delivery 604-764-2575 or 604-998-2265

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www.mainlandroof.com

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Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

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

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

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

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.

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel Upgrade • Reno’s -Com/Res. Heating • Trouble Shooting Licensed & Bonded. 604-522-3435

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas.

Rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost.

PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs.

Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062

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ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

PERSONAL SERVICES

DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED!

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

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

BURGER KING. Looking for responsible employees, Full & Part Time. Apply at: 1035 Columbia St. (Columbia Square) New West.

Email: king6811@telus.net

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

EDUCATION

548

FURNITURE

A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $100 - Call: 604-484-0379

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

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All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

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FUEL

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered.

Family Operated for 20 yrs.

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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:

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012 NewsLeader A27 REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

603

DEVELOPMENT LAND WANTED

If you would consider selling your property of 3 Acres or more and want maximum value, send the details to: randyd@portraithomes.ca

There will be no pressure and no obligation, but let’s discuss possibilities.

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RENTALS 706

Sherbrooke Manor Apartments 329 Sherbrooke St. New West

1 bdrm. $885/mo.

2 bdrm. $1,105/mo.

• Beautiful Family Building • Commuters Dream Location • Quiet, Clean & Professionally Managed • Avail. Immediately

HOMES WANTED

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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CO-OP RENTALS

BURNABY WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES RIVERFRONT RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees.

Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www.riversidervparkresort.com.

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OTHER AREAS

BUY LAND IN BELIZE - English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean Jungle lots - 3 miles from sea - Starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Patrick Snyder (778403-1365.)

RENTALS

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

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.

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM west, 1200 s/f, bright 2/bdrm grnd level suite. gas f/p, d/w, shared w/d, $1150/mo. incl util. cable/wifi, 1 blk to Austin/Mundy.

Cl to SkyTrain & WCE. Avail now.

(604)779-4969 M-F after 5:30 pm.

751

810

BURNABY 3 bdrm upper, 2 baths, nr skytrain, Metrotown, BCIT, bus.

All appli’s, garage.Ns/np. $1500/mo Call 604-438-0786.

APARTMENT/CONDO

BRAND New Luxurious Queensborough/Port Royal, 2BR/2BTH Condo. 820sq/ft, $1550 per month. Facing Port Royal Park, steps from riverfront walkway, minutes from Queensborough landing. Top floor, gourmet kitchen, Kohler fixtures, engineered hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, skylights, assigned parking & storage in gated parkade.

Lease and references required. No smoking, no pets. Email: duoportroyal@gmail.com, or call/text 778895-0268.

GUARANTEED

Auto

Loans

1-888-229-0744

or

apply

at:

www.

Bright 2 bdrm apt.

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

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

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Scotty 604-313-1887 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

On August 11, 2012, at 3 East 8th Avenue, New Westminster, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the New Westminster Police Service seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as a 2000 Ford Mustang GT Convertible; BCL: 385LSC; VIN: 1FAFP45X2YF254262, on or about 04:39 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 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) CDSA, and sections 92(1) (Possession of prohibited weapon), 94(1)(b) (Unauthorized possession of firearm) and 354(1) (Possession of proceeds) CCC. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1151, 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.

1996 VW JETTA, 4 door, p/b, p/w, sunroof, a/c, cruise, heated seats, etc. Mech. good, clean inside. Must be seen. $5,499. 604-746-7559

2002 Audi A4 1.8T-F/load, Silver Low kms, Great cond., Std. trans., $8000 neg. 604-761-9737

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, flat screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove

HOMES FOR RENT 845

COMO LAKE, Coquitlam: 3 Bdrm house, 2 baths, big yard. Nr transit.

Avail now. Call: (604)939-3570

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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

FIRST TIME AUTO BUYERS WANTED. Friendly staff will guide you through the process. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

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

SOUTH BURNABY 2 bdrm. share w/d, N/S N/P. $1000 mo. + 40% utils. 604-539-1959, 604-612-1960

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

1-800-910-6402

PORT MOODY - HERITAGE MTN. Ravine Drive. 5 Bdrms + lrg office, 3-5 baths, 3000 sq.ft. on 2 floors, gorgeous city view from both floors, dble garage, ensuite with jacuzzi, spacious decks back and front, $2200. Avail now 604-725-4873

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 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:

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, December 2nd 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442

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

838 706

AUTO FINANCING

BUY A CAR with Bad Credit! $0 Down, 24 Hour Approvals, Low Payments, No Credit OK. Approval Hotline Call 1-888-222-0663 or Apply Online at www.CanadaDrives.ca

SUITES, UPPER

BURNABY 3 bdrm., 2 baths, w/d, garage & cov. deck. N/S. Nov. 1. $1475 + % utils. (604)433-3113

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

ROOMS FOR RENT

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen/bath/living Quiet older N/S hse. $400 604.941.2959

750

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

Port Moody - Glenayre 1 bdrm. can furnish, cls. to transit, n/s, $600 Now. 604.941.2959 / 778.883.0265

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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CARS - DOMESTIC

BURNABY

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H S E R F L STIL

Prices effective:

October 10th to 14th, 2012

after

15

years

Fresh & Nutritious

Bag Romaine Heart Lettuce

e r t n e C n w o T d e at Loughe th

2/$3.00 California Grown

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3pm to m a 0 1 m o fr te ra b as we cele

Free balloons Cake ceremony @ 1pm Gift basket lucky draw Fruit sampling Spin the wheel, win a prize

Fresh New Crop

McIntosh Apples

49¢/lb

And more!

Locally Grown

Fresh & Crisp, California Grown

Spring Mix Box

$1.00 ea

*Reg Price $2.99 ea

Valid with coupon only at Kin’s location at

Lougheed Town Centre Valid October 10th to 14th, 2012

Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5522

Super Sweet

Snap Top Carrots

39¢/lb Locally Grown

Brentwood Town Centre Lougheed Town Centre

Royal City Centre

Marine Way Market

58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy Beside IHOP 604.298.8299

103 - 610 6th Street Near Dollarama 604.520.9923

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