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even just weeks after the death of amanda Todd, and the annual pink shirt day, some folks just don’t get it, writes nick greenizan.

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90 to lose jobs at George Derby Savings to fund more nurses, care aides: executive director Wanda Chow

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Kevin berry, who served with the canadian military in afghanistan for six months, has been struggling with post Traumatic stress disorder ever since.

Tour of duty left military vet haunted Local man part of class action suit against Ottawa on behalf of soldiers Mario Bartel

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Kevin Berry knew something wasn’t quite right in his head when he began having dreams of starting his jeep by smashing babies against the fender.

His colleagues in the 3rd Battalion on tour in Kabul, Afghanistan were experiencing similar disturbing imagery in their sleep, the side effect

of anti-malarial drugs they had to ingest for six months and the stress and strain of running patrols in a country where many didn’t welcome their presence, and buried bombs in their path.

Sometimes they shared their tales of terror with each other. Often they snuffed them with alcohol.

But never did they dare tell their superior officers.

That, they all feared, would be viewed as weakness, malingering.

It’s a stigma that follows soldiers even after they leave the battlefield, says Berry, who grew up in Burnaby.

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When he returned to his base in Upon his return to British Petawawa, Ont., from Afghanistan Columbia he started working in February 2004, his mental health as a guard for an armoured car debrief consisted of a lecture in a company, hoping to eventually hall filled with 300 fellow soldiers. parlay that into a career as a police After the psychologist asked if officer. anyone had experienced nightmares But he couldn’t move forward or other mental issues nobody put in his civilian life as his military up their hand. experience continued to haunt him.

Nobody, says Berry, wanted to He couldn’t focus. be put on the “bus of shame” to He couldn’t sustain relationships.

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He couldn’t understand what had Berry’s military career ended that gone so terribly wrong.

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More than 90 people will lose their jobs when George Derby Centre contracts out their positions in the spring, says the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU).

Those affected are housekeeping, food services, laundry, clerical and activity staff who make up about one-third of the union’s staff there, said HEU spokesperson Margi Blamey.

Unlike contracting out at other health care facilities, this could prove highly disruptive since many of the residents are veterans who have been there for many years, as have many of the workers who will be losing their jobs, Blamey said.

“It’s not a bit of disruption, it’s significant disruption.”

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Only oil companies, government allowed to intervene

interest in the issues to be tried in this case.”

The issues to be decided by the application “relate only and exclusively to the commercial aspects of a Wanda Chow potential future expansion wchow@burnabynewsleader.com of the Trans Mountain Burnaby-Douglas NDP pipeline system,” it noted.

MP Kennedy Stewart will “As well, in the Board’s not be allowed to speak view, these other persons at hearings for Kinder and groups have not Morgan’s commercial sufficiently demonstrated tolling application for its how the Board’s decision Trans Mountain pipeline. could impact their rights Nor will fellow New and interests.”

Democrat MP and Stewart said in an energy critic Peter interview from Ottawa Julian (Burnaby-New the decision was Westminster), the Tsleil“disappointing.”

Waututh Nation nor local He called it “strange” residents. to be rejected In fact, only from that hearing oil companies since he has been and officials from accepted as an the Alberta and intervenor in British Columbia Chevron Canada’s governments have application for kenneDy been granted priority status on intervenor status the same pipeline by the National Energy “using the same reasoning Board (NEB). and same arguments.

The hearings are They are very related to consider Kinder issues so I’m left a little Morgan’s application to confused by the whole set its pricing structure process.” for customers on an Stewart said he applied expanded pipeline. as a means of expressing The company has yet to the concerns of his apply for approval for its constituents and concerns proposed expansion. about the impact of a In its letter last week to twinned pipeline on local people who had applied industries such as the for intervenor status, the Chevron refinery and NEB wrote that, apart Suncor. from the oil companies The process also left and provincial energy something to be desired, ministries, it “is of the he said, since a party can view that they have not apply to be an intervenor sufficiently justified their or submit a letter of

comment, but not both.

By the time he found out his application to intervene had been rejected, the deadline had almost passed for written submissions.

“So they kind of muffed that one up too,” he said.

The NEB did give an extension to Nov. 8 “but they didn’t give one until we asked. They hadn’t realized that people that were rejected as intervenors might want to put in a letter of comment.

“I can’t say that the people of Burnaby are on the top of their list when it came to this process.”

As a result, Burnaby citizens won’t have a chance to have input on the pipeline approval process until 2015, Stewart said, after Kinder Morgan submits its facilities application which will include details of its proposed route and construction.

The company plans to twin the pipeline, which runs from Edmonton to Burnaby, increasing capacity from the current 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 750,000 bpd to allow for increased exports overseas of bitumen crude oil from the Alberta oil sands.

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RCMP seek thief who stole 100 boxes of fireworks Burnaby RCMP is asking for the public’s help to find the people who stole 100 boxes of fireworks valued at about $12,000 from a Burnaby business last weekend.

The thieves broke into a business in the 5900-block of Broadway Avenue

sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 and 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29.

After entering through a back door, they stole the fireworks, a 50-inch TV and a laptop computer.

While police have no description of those responsible, they

are asking people to report any suspicious fireworks sales.

“Every year many people are injured while playing with fireworks,” said Burnaby RCMP Corp. Rick Skolrood.

“Parents should be especially cognisant of dangers as many of the

victims of these tragic events are teenagers.”

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604294-7922 or, to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Theft suspects face charges Two male suspects are in custody facing robbery charges thanks to an alert Burnaby RCMP officer Just before 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, the Burnaby Mountie noticed two males

behaving suspiciously near Kingsway and Marlborough Avenue.

One of the males entered a Vancity credit union and left shortly afterward, getting into a waiting taxi along with the second male.

The officer then learned the Vancity branch had been robbed of a large quantity of money.

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stopped the taxi just as it entered New Westminster.

Both suspects were arrested and the stolen money was recovered.

The suspects were remanded in custody and were to appear in court on Oct. 29.

Police are investigating whether the suspects are responsible for other recent robberies in the area.

Police warn of computer scam Burnaby RCMP are warning of a scam that could infect victims’ computers with a malware virus.

Dubbed a “scareware” scam, affected computers may freeze up before a pop-up window appears telling the user the RCMP or CSIS (Canadian Security and Intelligence Service) has frozen their machine or they have been locked out due to suspected illegal online activity.

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Berry had embarked on his military career with the best intentions. A big, strapping kid who played on both the offensive and defensive lines for the St. Thomas More football team, he hoped to continue his family’s history of public service to their country; he had relatives who had gone into politics and attained high positions in the civil service.

Berry signed his military papers on his 17th birthday, turning his back on opportunities to play football at UBC or SFU. A few months after graduating from STM in 2001, he was on his way to CFB Petawawa for training.

His second day of boot camp coLLeen fLanagan/newsLeader fiLe was Sept. 11.

In addition to dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after his tour in Afghanistan with the Canadian military, Kevin Berry also has had trouble getting That day’s terror attacks pulled over by police for having veteran’s license plates on his vehicle because changed the direction of they believe a young man can’t be a veteran.

Canada’s military instantly.

The era of blue helmets and support networks. advantage, often drinking keeping the peace was over.

He wrote letters and articles. himself into unconsciousness to Berry wasn’t phased.

He advocated for veterans in turn off the nightly terrors.

“I was excited,” he says. similar situations. He joined “That’s the go-to self “We’re not going to be the Equitas Society, a B.C. suntanning in Bosnia anymore.” medication for a lot of guys,” based group fighting for better says Berry. “I didn’t ask for From boot camp he was disability benefits for injured help. I didn’t want that hanging dispatched to battle school soldiers. over my head.” in Meaford, Ont., where he On Tuesday, the group It’s only when he found learned the basics of armed filed a class action law suit in himself acting out a dream of combat, field tactics and B.C. Supreme Court alleging hand-to-hand combat on his survival. the Canadian government girlfriend lying next to him Alas, coping wasn’t on the discriminates against its soldiers in bed that he realized he was curriculum. financially, violating their bottoming out.

Berry served in Afghanistan “I couldn’t pretend everything constitutional rights. for six months, running It’s a fight that last week was OK anymore,” says Berry, “presence patrols” from a jeep received some unexpected who was diagnosed with Post in Kabul, providing security to support from Canada’s AuditorTraumatic Stress Disorder engineering crews digging wells, General, who criticized the in 2010. “I caved. I went to and building schools. It was, he Canadian Forces and Veterans Veterans Affairs.” says, “just like the wild west.

Affairs for failing to ensure He wanted help. What he got “There was no easing into the all former military personnel instead was a cheque. situation.” receive proper follow-up and Learning to seLf-medicate cLass-action suit care after their careers.

Launched this week One memorable day, the Sober now for 18 months, The New Veterans Charter city was rocked by 18 suicide Berry is on the long road to bombings. During the course of that had been enacted by changing the system from the Parliament in 2006 did away his tour, three fellow Canadian inside. with long term pension and soldiers were killed.

He’s studying history part support programs for disabled “It’s part of the job,” says time at Simon Fraser University veterans.

Berry. “You prepare for it, but with a long term hope to Instead, they’d get a oneyou’re not really prepared for it perhaps some day enter politics. time payment, leaving it to the until it happens.”

“I’m always going to be a disabled veterans to use that On those tough days, Berry soldier,” he says. money to get the help they says the canteen would be “But to be told there’s needed. For most, that money particularly liberal putting out no help. I’ve already made was considerably less than balms of the bottled variety, a sacrifices; how much more do they’d earn with a pension. solace that followed him and you want me to give?”

“I felt abandoned, betrayed, many other veterans into their hopeless, gutted,” says Berry, civilian lives.

• Kevin Berry will be telling his who used his money to pay off When his aspirations for a story, and sharing his thoughts some debts instead of getting policing career careened off about Canada’s support for its counseling. “I lost the will to course, Berry got work as a disabled veterans at a public live a lot of days.” doorman at nightclubs, hoping talk Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. at St. Hurt and angered, he started to progress his way into bar Theresa Parish, 5146 Laurel St. to focus his energy on righting management. The job gave him in Burnaby. The presentation will that wrong. easy access to alcohol. be followed by an open discussion He reached out in online For six years he took full and refreshments.

Locally shot show subject of $100M lawsuit A Texas-based entertainment company is suing the producers of kids TV series Mr. Young, which is shot in Burnaby, for $100 million for copyright infringement.

Radcliffe, LLC is suing the Walt Disney Company, Thunderbird Films, William Morris Entertainment, Hollywood producer Dan Signer and Beverly Hills agent Richard Weitz in the case.

None of the allegations have been proven in court.

Radcliffe claims one of its employees, Emir Tiar, wrote a children’s TV comedy show, entitled Student Teacher, in 2009 and gave it to Weitz, a well-known Beverly Hills talent agent and a partner at William Morris Entertainment.

According to the lawsuit, Weitz ultimately told Tiar it could not be marketed.

Then two years later, William Morris client, Dan Signer, produced Mr. Young.

Now in its third season, Mr. Young, like Student Teacher, are comedies about a boy who becomes a teacher at a school.

“The similarities between my work Student Teacher and the TV series “Mr. Young” are no amazing

coincidence,” said Tiar in a press release.

“The characters and plot lines are the same in both shows,” explained Tiar. “In addition to the boy who becomes a teacher of a class of students his own age, my program, written two years earlier, also has a janitor who suddenly and unexpectedly appears and disappears during the program, providing sage advice to the lead character.”

Other similarities include the character of Elizabeth in Tiar’s work seemingly changed to Echo in Mr. Young.

“Both characters have a romantic interest in the boy who becomes the teacher and both love science fiction,” Tiar said. “This is not just a strange coincidence.”

The lawsuit claims that Signer, through Weitz and William Morris Entertainment, sold the infringing program to Thunderbird Films and that Disney subsequently bought the series and is now broadcasting it internationally. The plaintiffs are seeking more than $100 million in damages. None of the allegations have been proven in court. newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Protest or apathy?

If the number of people sitting on the steps of B.C.’s legislature or pounding signs into the lawn in protest of oil tankers on our coast and pipelines crossing the province is any indication, one has to ask just how many British Columbians are actually against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Approximately 3,000 people were in Victoria Monday for the Defend Our Coast protest – a far cry from what organizers anticipated to be the largest act of civil disobedience on the oil sands issue in Canada.

Disobedience included staking a 235-metre black banner (the length of a super tanker) across the legislature’s lawn. While protesters were prepared to go to jail for the cause, Victoria Police simply watched the banner – and the event – unfurl.

If the media coverage and politicking by B.C. Premier Christy Clark and NDP leader Adrian Dix is to be believed, opposition to the oil issue has blanketed the province, with tens of thousands of residents fearing for the pristine coastline and super natural forests and valleys.

If so, where were all these opponents when the chance to voice an opinion and hopefully make a difference presented itself ?

Could it be a good number of residents see the project as a good thing for the province? Do they see jobs for B.C. residents? Or tax dollars generated to pay for the services needed in Canada?

Or perhaps the majority considers the projects a done deal and all the posturing is nothing more than a bunch of rhetoric – and that the oil will flow because the powers-that-be want it and to hell with the desires of the people and the future of the environment.

Or even worse, they don’t care.

It wouldn’t be the first time apathy raised its ugly head in British Columbia.

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Taking measure of a man I’ve been called a lot of things in my life.

Fat. Nerd. Loser. Dork.

And plenty names far worse that are not fit for print here (or anywhere else, for that matter).

Last week, a new name was added to the list: skinny.

Of course, it preceded a string of expletives – but, hey, when you’ve taken great pains to lose weight, you take the kudos where you can find ‘em.

Even if it wasn’t meant as a compliment in the first place.

In fact, it was – in literal terms – a death threat.

Last Friday evening, after dinner out in Langley, I stopped by the mall, my fiancée and another friend in tow, to pick up a dress shirt I was having tailored so I could wear it when I get married in a few weeks.

The shirt is a checkered pattern, white and pink. Our wedding colours.

After picking up said shirt, I was carrying it through the mall when I heard, from behind me, two men – both in their 40s – start making fun of me for being in possession of a shirt they had determined, channeling their inner Mr. Blackwell, to be less

Nick Greenizan than manly.

I, of course, fired back that I didn’t need their advice. We continued – me and the two girls – on our way and into another store.

Two minutes later, Neanderthal 1 and 2 – both clearly drunk – appeared in the entryway, yelling, and, here’s the best part: threatening to wait for me in the parking lot, where, they proclaimed, “We’ll $*#@-ing kill you, you skinny $%@#$%!!”

So there I was, after everything – the creation of Pink Shirt Day in 2007; the rallying against such behaviour in the years since; and, perhaps saddest of all, the death of bullied teen Amanda Todd, the Port Coquitlam girl who took her own life just last month – standing in a mall, flanked by two women, being threatened for the colour of my shirt.

A pink shirt, of all things. So

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cliché as to not be believed.

But here we were nonetheless.

The situation escalated from there, as these things often do, though I stayed out of the rest of it, as these two grown men switched their focus to an unsuspecting 18-year-old kid, who was shopping nearby with his girlfriend. He wasn’t wearing pink, but he’d upset them when he offered his opinion.

Eventually, security was called, the men were hurried out by their wives and children – proud I’m sure — and we were escorted safely to our vehicle.

I told the story numerous times over the next few days, and the response, mostly, was the same: bewilderment.

How can any adult, friends asked, be so remarkably immature, so close-minded, so oblivious to any of the anti-bullying sentiment being discussed everywhere from television news to online to schools and workplaces?

A valid question, but any reasonable point would have been lost on these two.

They obviously fancied themselves tough, macho guys.

The kind of people that evolution

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Afterward, I was amped up on adrenaline, but it didn’t last.

Something like that would’ve rattled the 17-year-old me, but that was a long time ago.

I’ve grown up since then. Most of us do.

Between then and now, you gain a little perspective, and—if we’re lucky—the wherewithal to stand up to people who push you around.

Some of us wear pink, too, and don’t give a damn what other people think.

And some pick fights in men’s wear.

“Y’know,” the security guard joked with me as we walked to my truck.

“There’s no cameras in that part of the mall. You coulda decked him.”

I laughed, and replied I’m not exactly the type – at 31 years old, two weeks from being married – to get into fights.

“Of course you aren’t,” he said.

“You’re a man.”

Nick Greenizan is a reporter at the Peace Arch News.

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The rules are clear: no ex-KGB in Canada Re: Where is the proof of wrongdoing? (Letters, NewsLeader, Oct. 31) Mikhail Lennikov: Family man? Check. Academic?

Check. English language skills? Check. Born-again Christian? Check.

Two career promotions within the ranks of the murderous KGB? Inadmissible to Canada.

Check the laws. And all his proponents, including those in the federal NDP, should work on changing the laws if they find them so unfair, rather than getting exemptions for (ex) KGB friends.

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Wanting to return to her family in Ukraine when the war was over, my father insisted they never go back, having escaped a life of NewsLeader fiLe communism and persecution Burnaby’s Mikhail Lennikov (left) with his son Dmitri and wife Irina, in a photo of all Ukrainians for many taken shortly before he sought sanctuary in the First Lutheran Church in years.

Vancouver in June 2009, Unfortunately you do not child who murders his parents know your history enough to what he “did” in the USSR and then claims leniency as an to realize whom you are or in the post-Soviet Russian orphan. protecting. There are so many Federation (or anywhere else).

Marsha J. Skrypuch That is irrelevant. Canadian worthy people who would love to be given a chance to live laws make him inadmissible. He ••••• in Canada. The immigration is not a refugee; he is a bogus (Ex) captain of the KGB, board refused Mr. Lennikov’s claimant to refugee status.

Lennikov, was not exactly application. Respect their He was ordered removed by a forthcoming about his service decision and remember they federal court judge (more than know what they are doing. They in the Soviet secret police when three years ago) and his current he first came to Canada, as the are hired to follow the rules claim to “sanctuary” is likewise record clearly shows. It was only nothing but a fantasy. Those of the Canadian government. when he was caught out (while Mr. Lennikov is using you, just sheltering him should know applying to secure permanent as he used so many for what all of this and, having now put resident status) that he began was considered a better life themselves above the rule of law his various efforts to avoid being in this country, they (like him) under the rules of the Soviet removed. The fact is Canada Union when he worked for the will suffer the consequences. has a law that says, clearly, that KGB. Previous letter writers Good riddance.

Lubomyr Luciuk no one who was a member of Mr. Luciuk and Ms. Skrypuch —online comments a criminal organization like know their history, perhaps you burnabynewsleader.com the KGB, whether they directly should learn yours.

Halya Wilson or indirectly were involved in crimes against humanity, ••••• We want your view! is admissible to Canada. So Lennikov held the rank of email: letters@ no veteran of the KGB is. burnabynewsleader.com captain in the KGB—a criminal Lennikov admits he was in the twitter: @burnabynews organization responsible for the KGB, and a captain. Hence he facebook: facebook.com/ murder of millions. His current is inadmissible. burnabynews cry of victimhood is akin to the Of course I am not privy

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Growing need for technicians and technologists Buildings are more than an assemblage of steel, concrete and bricks.

From the most mundane warehouse, to a soaring condo tower to a gleaming glass office complex, every building is the product of a complex weave of architectural design, engineering, science and technology.

At the centre of that weave, tying together the creative impulses of the architect with the pragmatic realities of the engineer, the architectural scientist uses digital technology to understand how buildings work, how they perform, how building envelopes withstand the elements and stresses of their environment.

“There’s a great team behind every great piece of architecture,” says Ron Kato, the head of the Architectural Science degree program at BCIT. Graduates of the four-year program understand architecture along with the technical aspects of construction, says Kato.

As more and more buildings are designed and engineered in the digital realm, using computer assisted design and three-dimensional modelling, they’re becoming more complex, creating a growing need for architectural scientists and technologists, he says.

“Digital technology makes buildings

insatiable.

Employers like Telus and BC Hydro, and many smaller John Leech technology-rich companies Technology permeates every workplace and say the single most important job. Every system we rely on - water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and position they now struggle to Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, fill is for specialty technicians health, forestry and many more - utilizes engiand technologists. neering and applied science technology profes“Every region of B.C. shows sionals working in the background. growing demand,” says Leech.

“We need to interest young the public sector. students in science and how things work.”

Some have gone on to graduate That’s because a lot of presentstudies. generation technology professionals are That’s music to the ears of John hitting middle age, about 22 per cent are Leech, the executive director of over age 55.

Applied Science Technologists and Leech says government programs like the Technicians of BC. recent “Year of Science,” that encouraged “For huge numbers of young students toward “STEM” subjects men and women, technology is the science, technology, engineering and math answer,” says Leech.

- are a start.

“Technology permeates every But more, like the $6 million campaign workplace and job. Every system to encourage careers in the trades, needs to we rely on - water, roads and be done to build awareness of engineering transportation, telecommunications technology education and careers. and Internet, hydro and natural gas, “We need to get capable students environment, health, forestry and involved and engaged in applied sciences many more - utilizes engineering and head off workforce shortages by and applied science technology building a B.C. “science and technology professionals working in the background.” culture,” says Leech.

Leech’s organization has more than “British Columbia has a ready source of 10,000 members currently working in great jobs and careers in technology. Our thousands of careers available to graduates education programs need to keep up with of degree and diploma programs available that demand.” at BCIT and other B.C. colleges and institutes. newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com But the demand for even more is nearly

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more complicated. Once architects become more aware these things can be done, they demand them. It requires whole different skills than 10 years ago.”

So much so that his program can barely keep up with the demand. Of his last graduating class of 20 students, 19 have found work with architectural firms or in

Friday, November 2, 2012 NewsLeader A9

Transit gaining little ground against car use jnagel@blackpress.ca

The car remains king – despite the aim of getting many more Metro Vancouverites taking transit, cycling or walking.

TransLink’s trip diary survey takes a 24-hour snapshot of residents’ movements every three years and newly released results show transit use hasn’t caught on as fast as many advocates had hoped.

The share of trips taken on transit in the region edged up only slightly from 13 per cent in 2008 to 14 per cent in 2011.

Walking has stayed unchanged through multiple surveys at about 11 per cent.

And cycling grew from 1.5 to 1.8 per cent in the three-year period.

Meanwhile, 73 per cent of all trips were taken by car – down only slightly from 75 per cent in 2011 and 77 per cent in 1994.

“I think we’re going in the right direction,” SFU City Program director Gordon Price said.

But he acknowledged the latest numbers are a long way from the goals set out in TransLink’s Transportation 2040 plan, which aims to have the majority of trips in the region taken by the sustainable modes of transit, walking or cycling by that year.

“It does tell me that people are still in the learning mode,” Price said. “You don’t get instant conversion.

There really is a learning experience you have to go through.”

Price is among those who saw the 2010 Olympics as a major turning point for transit in Metro Vancouver, converting dyed-in-thewool drivers when they saw how effective good transit could be.

He’s still optimistic that more detailed trip numbers still to be released for each subregion will show big gains in cities served by the Canada Line.

But he also expects the regional average numbers released so far mask big disparities in transit and car use between the rapidly growing outer suburbs and Vancouver and other areas where transit has taken off.

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Region-wide, it found there were 4.9 bike trips per 100 residents.

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The trip diary numbers show more trips were taken on every mode of travel and overall trip numbers also rose by 5.9 per cent, slightly faster than the rate of The share of trips in the region taken by car has only population growth. dropped from 77 per cent in 1994 to 73 in 2011.

The average emergence of two different kinds number of trips taken each day of regions – one car-dependent per person rose to 2.77 from 2.7 and the other with transportation in 2008. choice.”

He noted transit capacity has been significantly expanded in recent years, although some of it is now slated to be pared back.

TransLink board chair Nancy Olewiler thinks transit’s mode share may be higher than the 14 per cent found in the new trip diary survey.

She noted transit ridership numbers have climbed six to seven per cent a year and she says TransLink’s ongoing count of that may be more accurate than a one-day sample from 22,000 households.

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Leg Wrestling Since earning League of a BFA in Fibre North America, from the Alberta immediately College of Art & conjures Design in 2003, up images Houle has become PhoTo couRTeSy of The aRTiST stereotypical Terrance Houle as “The Blackfooter” an internationally (2012). of mainstream recognized multisociety that has disciplinary artist. an arrested or He is of Blood romanticized view tribe ancestry of the Aboriginal community. currently based in Calgary and was Houle’s multi-dimensional a semifinalist for the prestigious presentation will appeal to a wide Sobey Art Award. audience.

Houle has been featured in many He is known for a humourous group and solo exhibitions across approach to exploring and Canada and is a founding member expressing his contemporary of Indigeneity Artist Collective cultural identity by means Society. universally accessible to everyone.

This is one exhibition you don’t This exhibition has the potential want to miss. to bring some serious fun to the gallery, and there will be a wide The Houle exhbition runs Nov. range of programs and activities 23-Jan. 27, but the opening reception with something for every age during on Thursday, Nov. 22 (7 p.m.) is a the run of this exhibition. chance to meet the artist. There is an Most are free and offer you an artist talk on Saturday, Nov. 24 at opportunity to meet the artist or 2 p.m. with Houle. Both are free, no enjoy a tour of the exhibition with registration required. gallery staff.

And don’t miss Free Family Sunday The theme of Houle’s exhibition in the BAG on Sunday, Nov. 25, investigates the Hollywood and 1-4 p.m. — a free family event with media-driven “Indian wrestler’s” hands-on creative activities. body through contemporary social and political frameworks.

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His ability to fire accurate shots powered the Royals to a first-place finish in the Pacwest conference, and then to the provincial championship this past weekend. They’ll be hoping the Burnaby Central graduate will continue to be on target as they aim for a national title at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association championship in Coquitlam next week.

Sandhu sniped 15 goals in 12 games during the regular season to easily win the league scoring title and also be named Pacwest most valuable player.

His best snipe may have been the most important goal he got all season. It came on the second last week against their rivals, the Vancouver Island University Mariners. It gave the Royals a 2-0 lead in the game, which basically secured victory not only in that match but in the standings as well. It was also received a high score for artistic impression.

“He was about 20 yards out and just looked up and curled it right into the top corner just out of nowhere. It just left the whole team going, ‘Wow.’ “ said Royals captain Dylan Myers, a New Westminster native.

Sandhu’s pretty proud of it it, too, especially since he took the shot with his left foot which is

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Myers. “But we wanted to “The thing with Sal is in send a message that we earned practice I know I’m going up it and we did it on merit, and against the best striker in the that we are a great team. country, and if I can handle him “Definitely teams want to I can handle anyone.” beat us because for the last four Myers said Sandhu, who was years we’ve won the league.” part of the Vancouver Since their first-place Whitecaps residency finish last season was program at Burnaby wiped out for using an Central, has a strong ineligible player, some work ethic, is unselfish, redemption was gained by fast and creative. winning the provincials.

“The one time you That wasn’t the big myers think you know what’s redemption, though. coming he switches it up That was reserved for on you and goes a completely what Myers described as a “bigdifferent route,” said Myers, time choke” in 2010. who added Sandhu is frequently “With that we felt we had looking to set up his teammates. the best team going in but The Royals headed into we just didn’t get a chance the season with a berth in the to prove ourselves. To be nationals in the back pockets of honest for most of the guys their kits. on this team going into this “The beginning of the year final it was a redemption of it was a thing of gelling as a losing the semifinal two years team, and taking it one game ago when we choked against at a time as best you could, [University of Northern British which is difficult knowing Columbia],” said Myers. “That that whatever happens we was redemption.” were going to nationals,” said Reaching their first two goals

has been accomplished. Now it’s time to set their sights on the third and final one.

“We knew there’d be ups and downs, but for the most part we felt we played some good soccer, but we also feel we haven’t played our best. Hopefully we’re going to peak at the right time,” said Myers.

The Royals had 10 wins, three draws and one loss, which came in the final game of the season when first place was already clinched.

“Our chemistry is pretty much where we need to be,” said Sandhu. “I feel that after winning provincials the team gelled, we’re confident of where we’re at. I think we’ve got a strong chance.”

The Royals are seeded third at the nationals which are being held at Town Centre Park’ s Cunnings Field. Their first game will be against the defending champion Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Ooks on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

Cougars scratch Clan The Simon Fraser University Clan women’s basketball team’s venture into NCAA Division I territory on Tuesday resulted in a 67-52 loss to the Washington State Cougars.

SFU kept up to WSU in the first half trailing 31-28 at the intermission before the Cougars took over.

“We knew how they would play and we did not execute what we wanted to do,” said head coach Bruce Langford in a SFU press release. “We outrebounded them big in the first half which kept us close despite shooting poorly. In the second half, they took it up a notch and we did not respond.”

Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe led SFU with a gamehigh 22 points.

Golfers snag second in Hawaii Lucas Gatto and Michael Belle of Burnaby helped the SFU men’s golf team to a secondplace finish at the Daniel Rose Invitational hosted

by the University of Hawaii-Hilo.

Freshman Trevor Garafano had the Clan’s best finish coming in tied for third with a three-over 219 after rounds of 74, 71 and 74. Gatto tied for 29th with 77-79-78-234 while Belle was 34th (7978-80-237).

Clan cup set to go Canadian bronze medallist Richard Weinberger will participate in the Clan Cup International swim meet at SFU this weekend.

Weinberger, who was third in the 10-kilometre open water event at the 2012 London Olympics, will be representing the University of Victoria.

China’s 400-metre individual medley champion Ze Tao Ning will also compete.

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STK#4123............................$

2008 TOYOTA RAV4

Toyota Certified!

WAS $19,995! SALE...

29,900! Stk#4086

$

1.9 AVAILAB LE

%

$

2007 TOYOTA RAV4

V6! AWD! Not eactly as pictured.

WAS $31,995! SALE...

26,995

13,900! Stk#4125

$

14,900

2010 Toyota Rav4

%

$

$

2011 Toyota Corolla

STK#4102............................$

STK#4110A.........................$

Toyota Certified!

SALE...

1.9 AVAILAB LE

%

23,900

2011 Toyota Rav4 Sport

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA

Only 6000km! Toyota Certified!

WAS $33,900! SALE...

2012 Toyota Camry LE

STK#4131............................$

%

17,900! Stk#4070

$

2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 V8! 113,000 KM! Local truck!

WAS $17,995! SALE...

2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan

9,900

STK#4111................................ $

2009 Toyota Sienna

17,900

STK#4089............................$

2008 Toyota Rav4 Sport

23,995

STK#4132............................$

2008 Toyota Yaris RS

10,995

Hatchback. STK#4090 .......$

3 .9% AVAILAB LE

39,900! Stk#4118

$

3 .9% AVAILAB LE

3 .9% AVAILAB LE

31,900! Stk#4058

19,900! Stk#4067

$

$

2006 Land Rover

16,900! Stk#4083

$

Dealer #9374

Avenue

...your neighborhood Toyota store

Lougheed Highway

Willingdon

Open 24/7 at burnabytoyota.ca!

Avenue

4278 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby | 604 571 4350 | Service Direct 604 571 4399

Madison

*Toyota Canada Finance. $3000 down, 72 months. Upon credit approval. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. All vehicles are subject to a $395 documentation fee.

BURNABY

29,900

STK#4049............................$

2005 Toyota Matrix AWD

7,900

STK#4120................................ $

A16 NewsLeader Friday, November 2, 2012

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GX FWD Man Trans.

NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED 2010 MAZDA 3 SPORT 17” Alloys! Auto!

BCAA APPROVED! SALE...

2010 MAZDA 3 GT

.9%

Leather, heated seats, sunroof, Bluetooth, A/C, fog lights! SALE...

.9%

0 G FINANC.CIN. O.A

14,900! Stk#MP1166

$

2010 MAZDA 6 GS

17,995! Stk#MP1157

$

Black beauty! Auto, A/C and more! SALE...

2012 MAZDA CX7

MAZDA CERTIFIED! WAS $18,995! SALE...

0 G FINANC.CIN. O.A

2012 MAZDA 2

MAZDA CERTIFIED! BCAA INSPECTED!

2010 MAZDA 6 GS

.9%

2008 MAZDA CX9 GT

AWD! Mazda Certified!

SALE...

0 G FINANC.CIN. O.A

.9%

$

2009 MAZDA 3 SPORT GX! MAZDA CERTIFIED! WAS $13,995! SALE...

2004 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

0.9N% CING

.9%

0 G FINANC.CIN. O.A

15,900! Stk#MP1164 25,900! Stk#MP1179

$

Leather! Sunroof! 7 passenger!

MAZDA CERTIFIED!

What a deal! Only 75,700km!

SALE...

0 G FINANC.CIN. O.A

23,900! Stk#MP1145

$

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER SV! Four wheel drive!

SALE...

FINA .C. O.A

14,900! Stk#MP1143

12,900! Stk#MP1174

10,900! Stk#MP1170

11,900! Stk#C22041A $26,900! Stk#MP1177

$

$

$

$

2008 LEXUS ES 350

2007 HONDA PILOT EX-L

2008 DODGE CALIBER

2009 LEXUS RX350

Power heated and air conditioned (front) leather seats. SALE...

22,900! Stk#MP1176

Navigation!

BCAA INSPECTED! SALE...

23,995! Stk#MP1172

SXT!!!

SALE...

9,900! Stk#MP1160

$

$

2012 GRAND CARAVAN

2008 ACURA MDX

2007 SUZUKI XL-7 JLX

2007 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE

BCAA APPROVED! AWD, leather!

SALE...

SE! BCAA INSPECTED! WAS $12,995! SALE...

26,900! Stk#MP1152 $11,900! Stk#MP1144

$

10,900! Stk#MP1165

$

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Open 24/7 at newmazda.ca!

Dealer #31160

...your neighborhood Mazda store

Graveley

Boundary Road

18,900! Stk#MP1178

$

• Complimentary vehicle valet service • Locally owned and operated with the community at heart • The power of 6 dealerships saves you money • Home of Mazda quality, design and zoom zoom

26,900! Stk#MP1169

$

BCAA inspected, PREMIUM!!!

WAS $29,995! SALE...

• You’re in the drivers seat...Literally and figuratively

Loaded, leather, heated seats, sunroof, must see. SALE...

$

SE! Stow ‘N Go! Air conditioning! SALE...

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Friday, November 2, 2012 NewsLeader A17

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Priced at $899,000 For more information please contact Darcy or Faeine from Team ReThink – Keller Williams Elite Realty at 604.92.THINK

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$448,000 1909 – 14 Begbie st, new West Welcome to interurban. a stunning waterfront view from this spacious 2 bedroom / 2 bath penthouse level condo. this spacious home features hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage. located within steps of the newly redeveloped skytrain. Don’t miss out on this amazing value in growing Downtown new Westminster!

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114 MINER ST, NEW WESTMINSTER

315-7151 EDMONDS ST, BURNABY

44-323 GOVERNORS COURT, NW

529,900

435,000

$

$

1,150,000

$

289,900

Over 30K spent on interior upgrades plus amazing river and mountain views in this 2 bed, 2 bath, 959 sq ft condo in Central Downtown New West.

Re-piped building, 9 yr. roof, very well maintained complete with exercise room & indoor pool New Australian walnut engineered flooring throughout, fresh paint, new light fixtures & closet doors. A beautiful new kitchen w/ granite countertops, new cabinetry & appliances, nothing to do but move in. Investor Alert Rentals are allowed here and at this price can you say cash flow?

Cats OK but NO dogs, 2 secure parking stalls & storage locker.

Walk to transit, sky train, tons of entertainment, restaurants and shops in vibrant & revitalized downtown New West. Move quick! Quick possession ok!

MLS V976396

#204-3 RENAISSANCE SQ, NW QUAY

315-7 RIALTO CT, NEW WEST QUAY

649,900

$

469,000

$

Murano Lofts! A stunning New York Style loft at over 1300 sq ft on 2 levels will not disappoint.

This unique & rarely available 3 bedroom, 2 bath loft boasts 17 ft ceilings, reclaimed wide plank fir floors on main, hardwood on top level, open floor plan w/floor to ceiling windows &Freshly painted.

Designer kitchen features high-end finishings, granite counters, S/S appliances, gas stove & separate dining area. L/R has free standing gas F/P, beautiful exposed brick detail, lagoon views, truely unique design & architecture. 1 bed & bath on main, also w/granite counters & 2 more beds up, spacious master has 4 piece ensuite & W/I closet.

Walk to “The Quay” Boardwalk, transit great dog park. All Pets & rentals OK. MLS V977880

Best priced half duplex in New Westminster.

Overlooking a lovely South East River & city view!

Superb craftsmanship, spacious open layout. Built in 2007, complete with remainder of new home warranty, this large, over 2160 square feet 4 bed, 4 bath beauty of a home will sure to impress the fussiest of buyers!

Hardi plank & cedar siding on the exterior. The interior features hot water heat, high ceilings, crown mouldings, laminate flooring/ quality tile flooring/plush carpet, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, huge family room off kitchen, 2 gas fireplaces, double car garage & loads of extra parking on apron at back & at front door. With easy access to transit, SkyTrain shopping & schools plus being steps away from Riverside & Moody Park this location meets all the growing family’s needs!

MLS V965742

• Stunning Custom Built home w/ 2 mortgage helpers!

• 8 bedrooms 6 baths • Over 4300 sqft!

• Huge kitchen, granite counters, S/S GE appliances, double sided gas fireplace!

• Beautiful water & mountain views!

• Double garage plus room for boat, RV, or 8 cars!

• Freshly painted exterior, shows a“10” inside & out • Excellent investment filled with cash flow opportunities!

243,000

$

Spacious 2 bedroom unit with all the updates done.

Bright and quiet this south east facing unit is off the street.

Features: newer laminate floors, kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, and appliances. New roof in 2007 and new pipes in 2012.

Walk to Highgate Mall, Save on Foods, Skytrain, schools, and Library. This is a must see.

MLS V976385

MLS V970811

#130 13888 70TH AVE, SURREY

708-22 EAST CORDOVA, VAN

429,000

$

SOLD

• Tastefully updated • 1 level townhouse VINGS • Well over sqSftA WITH S1500 RESULT THE SELLER! • GraniteTO counters • Stunning Clubhouse MLS F1212334

$

• Fraser view town home • Best layout in the complex • 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Double garage • New roof MLS V956200

• Feels like a townhome • Over 60k spent on renos • Over 1300 sq ft • 2 beds • 2 baths MLS V967068

207-20281 53A AVE, LANGLEY

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$

SOLD

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MLS V966975

204-15428 31ST AVE, SURREY

262,900

$

• Unique in Historic Gastown • 2 level 1 bed, 1 bath • Loft featuring 16 ft ceilings • Floor to ceiling windows • Priced to sell

• Granite & marble counters • Stainless appliances • Beautiful park-like setting • Conveniently located • Brand new and includes Hst.

MLS V969669

MLS F1218306

306-13316 OLD YALE RD, SURREY

182,000

$

• Walk to Skytrain, SFU • Nicely updated and spacious • 2 BR / 2 Bath unit • Laminate floors throughout • Large enclosed balcony MLS F1217781

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A20 NewsLeader Friday, November 2, 2012

Downsizers not always looking for small spaces

Living outside of the box When you’re considering downsizing, the thought of living in a small apartment may turn you off of the idea. But recently developments like Waterstone in Langley have offered larger condominium homes for sale, and baby boomers are flocking to them.

“They want the floorplan to feel like a single-family house,” says Scott Brown, senior vice-president for residential and commercial marketing services at Colliers International. “Baby boomers have difficulty seeing anything under 1,000 square feet as large enough.”

But it’s more than larger floorplans that attract downsizers.

“They want the things that you would

typically see in a house,” Brown says.

Among those things are amenities such as a fitness centre and pool.

Location is also a big draw.

“They always say ‘go west young man’ but in this case it’s ‘go east baby boomer!’” Brown laughs, saying that many downsizers leave their home in a pricier area and move east into a more inexpensive neighbourhood.

“They don’t want to lose their social circle,” Brown says, “but they are looking for something a little more affordable. ... They will often move closer to their kids, who can’t usually afford a single-family home when they’re starting out.”

Situated in the rapidly growing community of Burke Mountain, homeowners (and coach home tenants!) will have beautiful views over Coquitlam and the surrounding area. Shops, restaurants and plenty of outdoor activities are located nearby, while an elementary school is literally moments away.

“This is such a family-friendly neighbourhood,” says Calahan. “The infrastructure is in place. These

homes are truly nestled in a mature neighbourhood.”

Morningstar has opened preregistration for Somerton, and Calahan says that they’ve already had over 200 people inquire about the development.

“This type of home is really in demand,” she says. “These are homes that everyone will love.”

Homes will start in the upper$600,000s. For more information, visit www.mstarhomes.com.

‘Really the right product at the right time’

Morningstar brings coach homes to Coquitlam

By Kerry Vital

Morningstar Homes is introducing a new type of single-family home to Coquitlam with its newest project, Somerton. Bringing an added coach home to their always-gorgeous floorplans, Morningstar is offering a degree of livability and affordability that is unique to the area.

“Coquitlam has never done this before,” says Deborah Calahan, VicePresident of Sales and Marketing for Morningstar. “This is really the right product at the right time.”

With 34 homes in the development, 21 of which will have coach homes (the others will have the option for a legal suite in the finished basement), Morningstar is building on its legacy for amazing homes.

“We have the right recipe for what we do,” says Calahan. “We start from a point of what we do best, which is meeting the needs of our customers.”

The homes range in size from 3,017 to over 3,100 square feet. However, Somerton’s new plans include a few extra touches that set them apart.

For example, the Ellsworth plan now includes vaulted ceilings on the second floor and a semi-wall with a linear fireplace that is open on either side, so you can enjoy it from your formal dining room or your living room area.

Morningstar is showcasing many of its usual amazing features here, including a seamless glass shower in the ensuite bathroom and a huge tub for relaxing after a long day. The kitchen breakfast bar is perfect for entertaining, and an extra nook that can be used as office or study space or room for children to play while you cook is a masterstroke of convenience.

But it’s the coach homes that are the fantastic part of Somerton. They are located behind the homes themselves, above a double-car garage. With 512 square feet of living space, they feature a bedroom, bathroom, and open-plan layout in the living areas with a vaulted ceiling. The huge picture window in the living area lets the light pour in and makes the home feel spacious.

The kitchen has rough-ins for future appliances while the bathroom is roughed-in for a stackable washer/ dryer, making the coach home a complete living space!

“This space offers unlimited possibilies,” says Calahan. “It can be everything from a nanny suite to an artist studio to a man cave. Kids that

won’t leave home or older parents that need to be close – it offers the purchaser options never before available in Coquitlam. It can also be a straight mortgage helper. There is so much potential here.”

In fact, Calahan sees buyers being able to get at least $800 a month for renting out the coach home. That can go a long way towards helping with a mortgage payment.

“It’s really special,” says Calahan.

“Giving buyers a rental opportunity that is private and separate from their home is very attractive and leaves the basement as even more space for the purchaser to enjoy.”

“

This space has unlimited possibilities,” says Deborah Calahan, vice-president of sales and marketing for Morningstar Homes.

Submitted photos

The homes at Morningstar’s Somerton will include coach homes for the first time, along with the company’s usual beautiful features such as spacious floorplans and gourmet-worthy kitchens.

Friday, November 2, 2012 NewsLeader A21

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With a world of shopping, dining and recreation surrounding you, a private park like setting right on your doorstep, Abbey Road is a community within a community that brings every convenience and amenity home.

2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Georgian Townhomes from the mid $300,000’s

Abbey Road is developed in joint venture by Woodbridge Homes and Park Ridge Homes. The developer reserves the right to make modifications and changes to the information contained herein without notice.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers -Camp Positions Avail.

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J Dhillon Enterprises Ltd. dba Mac’s hiring for various locations in New Westminster, BC. Retail Store Supervisor ($17.00/hr) & Cashier ($10.25/hr); both 40 hrs / week + benefits. Apply by Fax: (604) 800-3315.

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RENTALS 706

TRANSPORTATION

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You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

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RENTALS 706

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COQUITLAM - Douglas College.

1 Bdr gr/lvl, full patio, garden suite, full bath, new w/d, alrm syst, 4 appli’s, new lam floors, pkng. Ns/np $850/mo incl utils. 604-805-2471.

COQUITLAM Riverside, 3 bdrm ste priv ldry, $1200 incl utils/cble/net N/S. Dec 1. 604-941-6264 PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm grnd level ste. Full bath. Sep entry. Cls to all amenities. $800/mo incl utils, cable, lndry. NS/NP (604)945-5911

2007 FORD FOCUS SES, loaded, 75 kms, $8995 or $99 biwkly, #KL 224829 www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ Rating. 604-522-8889

PORT MOODY, Heritage Mtn, 2 Bdrm, large, w/view, + office space, 1300 sq.ft., insuite w/d, all appls. $1100. Avail Now. 604-725-4873.

W.W. PLATEAU, 2 bdrm 900sf bsmt ste, 4 appls, NP/NS. $880/mo + 1/3 utils. 604-306-6136

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SUITES, UPPER

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

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 2010 Chev Aveo 5 hatch just 42K 4cyl local car fully optioned nice $8500 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706

COQUITLAM, 1018 Quadling Ave. Newly reno’d 3 bdrm upper flr, 5 appls, F/P, 1375 sq.ft., $1200/mo.

No pets, call 604-454-4540.

2011 Ford Fiesta SEL 4dr sedan auto fully loaded only 22K local $9,500 obo. 604-218-9795

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

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The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2007 Mini Cooper sport pkg 95 km 6 spd, leather, S/R, $13,995 or $147 biwkly, #KL 461970. www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ Rating. 604-522-8889

1995 SUBURBAN 2WD, 7 pass.

2500 Stunning, toy hauler, 454 V8 power $3900 Jim 604-839-4535 D6706

TRANSPORTATION

Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

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

TOWNHOUSES

New West- McBride 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

AUTO FINANCING 2008 ACURA TL blk/blk, 45kms, no accid, $21,995 or $224 biwkly. #KL801527 www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ Rating. 604-522-8889

Coquitlam Center Co-op Refurbised 3 bdrm apt.

Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy.

2008 FORD Escape XLT, AWD, 87 kms, $15,995 or $167 biwkly, #KL C13119 www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ Rating. 604-522-8889

sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864 COQUITLAM CTR. 2/bdrm corner apt. 5/appli. $1100/mo + util. N/S. Avail Dec 1. (604)941-4454

Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of John Ellison Mills, otherwise known as John E. Mills and John Mills, Deceased, late of 3382 Lealand Court, Burnaby, British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executors at the following address:

1. A declaration that the Plaintiff is entitled to the entirety of certain Security Funds.

2. An order that the Security Funds be paid to the Plaintiff care of his solicitors.

3. Judgment for the sum of $17,768.80 plus interest pursuant to the Court Order Interest Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 79 4. Costs.

5. Such further and other relief as the Court may order.

FUEL

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

Family Operated for 20 yrs.

(604)726-3024

Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Mabel Linea Berndt, otherwise known as Mabel Berndt, Deceased, late of Royal City Manor, 77 Jamieson Court, New Westminster, British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executor at the following address:

TO: Scott Maier, also known as Scott Jamie Maier and Level Tile and Flooring TAKE NOTICE THAT on October 5, 2012 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number S120888 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the plaintiff claims the following relief against you:

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

STEAMER CHEST, curved top.

North Delta. 604-591-9740

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

AND:

Call 604-540-6732

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

SCOTT MAIER, also known as SCOTT JAMIE MAIER, LEVEL TILE INC. and LEVEL TILE AND FLOORING DEFENDANT

NEW WEST 621 Colburne; Avail asap, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk to Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $725. 604-454-4540 Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet ✔ dewormed. $850. 604-795-7662

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

BETWEEN: SHAWN MICHAEL PEREPELYTZ, doing business as METROWORKS STUDIO PLAINTIFF

2008 HONDA CRV 140kms $13,995 or $147 biweekly. #KL 801758 www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ Rating. 604-522-8889

POMERANIAN - 2 weeks old, black w/ a touch of white. 1st shot, vet checked. $550 (604)941-2959

No. S120888 Vancouver Registry

2008 HONDA CIVIC Si 130 kms, 6 spd, $11,995 or $127 biweekly #KL 008838 www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ Rating. 604-522-8889

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C/O McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: ALLISON M. CATHERWOOD #1500 – 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 29th day of November, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice.

C/O McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: ALLISON M. CATHERWOOD #1500 – 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 24th day of November, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice.

A28 NewsLeader Friday, November 2, 2012

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