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Local photographer gets noticed in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. See Page A3

Honour House gets rezoning Neighbours worried what change could mean for quiet neighbourhood Grant Granger

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A rainbow delighted many in New Westminster on Tuesday, particularly when it turned into a double band later in the day.

‘Missed opportunity’ for board: Cook New chair Ewen accuses Cook of ‘cheap politics’ Grant Granger

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The New Westminster school board missed “a perfect opportunity” to come together when it appointed two trustees—who are also teachers—to the lead positions, says a trustee. With chair James Janzen stepping

down, long-time trustee Michael Ewen, a Surrey teacher who had been the vice chair, was acclaimed to take over for 2013. Jonina Campbell, a teacher in Richmond first elected to the board last November, was chosen to be vice chair by secret ballot, beating out second-term trustee Casey Cook. Ewen, Campbell, Janzen and David Phelan, a teacher in Coquitlam, were endorsed by the

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decision making so I let my name stand for vice chair. I thought it was a perfect opportunity for us to come together. However it’s very clear it’s about power and it’s about control, and not about capitalizing on joint opportunities on decision making.” Cook said the board’s chair and vice chair liaise with senior district staff to set priorities and agendas for board meetings. Please see CAMPBELL, A5

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Honour House has received a change to its zoning from New Westminster city council despite concerns raised by next door neighbours. The rezoning changes the property at 509 St. George St. from single detached home to comprehensive development, to make the existing legally non-conforming use of the site conform. Honour House, opened last year, provides a place for military, veterans and first responders and their families to stay while receiving medical treatment in the area. It was previously used as an adult mental health facility. A report to council said the change will remove the restrictions placed on the operations for its lawful nonconforming status and allow alterations without the need for the Honour House Society to be required to request grandfathered status every time. See NEIGHBOURS, A4

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2013 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS

CITYPAGE NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY AT THE RIVER MARKET On Saturday, December 8, 2012 the New Westminster Public Library will be at the Artisan Market Holiday Fair in the River Market at the New Westminster Quay. Come between 12 and 5pm and check out the latest Christmas magazines, seasonal paperbacks, and children’s books. Don’t have a library card yet? Sign up for one at the Fair. Just bring two pieces of ID, one with your current address on it. NWPL is expanding its presence in New Westminster with the anticipated opening of the Queensborough Branch in February 2013. In the meantime, visit us at the Main Library or at the Artisan Fair on December 8. Stop by the River Market at 810 Quayside Drive in New Westminster. The library will be located on the ground floor, by the escalator. We look forward to seeing you.

26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ARE YOU PREPARED? For the next 26 weeks, leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week starting May 5th, 2013, the New Westminster Emergency Management Office will be providing weekly tips on how you can start your own emergency kit and emergency plan. Use our list to add small items to your emergency kits every week. This can make the job of creating a complete kit a little less daunting and intimidating, and remember most items can be found in your home. New Westminster Emergency Management Office is encouraging everyone to be prepared in case of an emergency. For more information on preparedness tips, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/emo.

PET PICTURES WITH SANTA Has Rover or Fluffy been naughty or nice? Bring them to the New Westminster Animal Shelter and let them sit with Santa for a memorable photo. You will get two great pictures with Santa that you can share with family and friends. Pets will not go home empty pawed, as they will get a treat to take home. All proceeds will benefit New Westminster Emergency Pet Services. New Westminster Animal Shelter 231 Ewen Ave Sunday, December 9th 1:00 - 3:00 pm Suggested Donation: $10.00 For more information, please call 604-519-2008

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! Celebrate the joy of Christmas with a delicious pancake breakfast and nonstop entertainment for all ages. There will be dazzling crafts to make and a super sing-a-long with our own music teacher, Gail Craig. Santa loves to have his picture taken and heís saving a spot on his lap just for you! Saturday, December 15 9:30 - 11:00 am Centennial Community Centre Registration Fee: $6.00 per person Tickets are limited so call 604.777.5100 today to get yours.

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Photographer Adam Gibbs has hiked up mountains and traversed glaciers in search of breathtaking vistas and perfect light. But the photograph that earned him a commendation in the 2012 Veolla Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition put on by the Natural History Museum in London, England was shot at the side of the road near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. Not that Gibbs, a New Westminster resident, didn’t have to work for his winning image of a miniature Douglas fir growing out of a nurse stump partially submerged in Fairy Lake. The little tree is a bit of a local landmark and has been photographed thousands of times by tourists and residents. But to get to an angle that isolated it against an abstract background of forest on the distant shore reflected in the still water, Gibbs had to hack through some thick bushes on a steep embankment and pack along his longest telephoto lens. When he was sorting through his year’s work to choose his submissions to join the 48,000 entries for the competition from nature photographers around the world, Gibbs knew his effort had paid off. “It’s such an unusual subject,” says Gibbs of the miniature fir tree. “It has to have something special, the light has to be unusual.” For Gibbs, chasing “something special” in nature with his camera was a natural

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Adam Gibbs earns his living stalking the perfect light and composition in gardens across Canada, shooting photos for Gardens West magazine and its sister publications. But his passion is shooting in more wild environs like Patagonia and Iceland. One of his photos, right, shot near Port Renfrew, has been recognized for a commendation in the 2012 Wildlife Photographer of the Year international competition put on by the Natural History Museum in London, England. His photography can be seen at www.adamgibbs.com.

progression when injuries curtailed his abilities to climb mountains and then paraglide off them. While studying photography at Langara College, he spent time at the UBC Botanical Gardens, applying the lessons he was learning about light, exposure and composition

by photographing the flowers, shrubs and trees there. When Gibbs graduated, he submitted his portfolio to Gardens West magazine where publisher and editor Dorothy Horton took him under her wing. He’s been traveling across Canada photographing impressive

gardens for the magazine and its three sister publications ever since. The assignment keeps Gibbs busy two to three months a year and finances his visits to places like Antarctica, Iceland, Patagonia, and up and down the West Coast. The two seemingly disparate subject areas, one controlled the other wild, actually complement each other, says Gibbs. “When you’re in a garden, you can see how someone has formed order out of chaos,” says Gibbs, 48. “When you’re in nature, you’re left to the elements and I really like the challenge of looking for order out of the chaos.” The results, like a reflection of sundappled mountains in a puddle on a rocky shore, a swirling pool in the forest at the base of a waterfall, have ended up on calendars or on the walls of private collectors. But for the most part, says Gibbs, photographing nature in the wild is his private passion; there’s no money in it. That’s a mixed blessing. It means he can shoot what he wants and if he comes up dry on one of his journeys, well, at least he’s had an adventure. “There’s no real pressure,” says Gibbs. “You could hike for miles and get nothing, or you could be driving along and happen upon a great photo.” • Gibbs’ winning photo is one of 100 from 98 countries in 19 categories that comprise the 2012 Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. The show runs until April 1, 2013.

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Council changes Victoria Hill height guidelines Grant Granger

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Neighbours Agnes Cerajeski and Paul Kostrzycki, who live at 513 St. George, wrote to council saying they have supported Honour House despite all the intrusions and noise the renovations and construction have caused over the last three years, but “strongly opposed” the rezoning. They complained it wasn’t right for the society to re-construct the facility first and

then apply for the rezoning. “We believe that this will set a dangerous precedent on a predominantly single-family street, in a predominantly single-family neighbourhood that will open doors for other developments to follow this route,” wrote the couple in an email. “We worry that in the future, if this facility is no longer operational, or has been decommissioned, or has no

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that listened to them,” said McIntosh. With the decision, council is changing the property zoning to mixed use commercial/multiple family residential development. The guidelines for potential purchasers, whether it’s Onni or another developer, also suggest the creation of a “village heart” in the neighbourhood with the possible inclusion of commercial space. Onni purchased the entire Victoria Hill parcel from the province in 2002, agreeing to a large set of guidelines for the planned community on the former Woodlands site.

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Concern from residents has convinced New Westminster council to restrict the height of a future building in Victoria Hill to four storeys. The city owns the property, and plans to sell it. The property, located at 26 East Royal Ave., had been sold to the city by Onni Development for $1 and the transfer of 16 units of residential density to another parcel in Victoria Hill. The city had planned to rezone the land to allow a residential/commercial project up to six storeys in height, but

at a recent open house residents voiced “strong objections,” that anything higher than four storeys would block views and would be out of context with the rest of the development, according to a city staff report. Despite the changes in height, Coun. Betty McIntosh advised residents to be vigilant to ensure council doesn’t allow any future proposal to stray from the fourstorey limit. “Hopefully, it may not be developed in the next five years, but remember it is a guideline, residents need to continue to be aware that [the guideline was] developed by a council

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Few businesses ready for return of PST: Chamber The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce has joined the provincial body in warning small business aren’t prepared for the transition back to a provincial sales tax (PST). A B.C. chamber survey revealed 63 per cent of 970 businesses

surveyed across the province feel they aren’t ready for the PST to return on April 1, 2013. That’s when the harmonized sales tax (HST) instituted in 2010 will stop being assessed at the cash register to be replaced once again by the PST and the federal goods and

services tax (GST). “Our Chamber of Commerce is governed and operated by small business owners,” said New Westminster chamber president Andrew Hopkins in a news release. “Many of us remember the old PST-GST days. The

He also doesn’t agree with Cook’s contention there’s a lot of “I don’t think this shows balance,” divisiveness on the board. said Cook. “This gives the distinct “It’s just cheap politics. Ninetyimpression that special interests are nine per cent of our decisions are in charge, and given the times we’re made consensually. There are not a in, in battling a deficit I think it was litany of decisions that have failed very important to give off a signal on a 4-3 vote,” said Ewen. that wasn’t the case, that we need Cook said having two teachers balance on the board.” as chair and vice chair could create Ewen sees the situation a problem if an issue arises differently. where being a teacher puts He says Cook—a former them in conflict of interest. city councillor and mayoralty “What is more important candidate—misunderstands than a conflict is the public what the board chair and vice perception of a conflict of CAMPBELL interest,” said Cook. chair do. He said trustees holding those positions can’t Ewen criticized Cook for direct staff on what to do. Ewen bringing up the conflict issue after said the position of chair isn’t like Tuesday’s vote. a mayor—who gets paid six figures “If there is a conflict of interest to run a city—since the chair only the laws are very clear and we have makes a little more than a trustee. a clear handle on it,” said Ewen. “Casey still may have the mindset “It has not been a problem, and the of mayor and council, because raising of these problems that have Casey doesn’t understand the chair not been a problem by duly elected of the board is just a facilitating people is just cheap politics.” role,” said Ewen. “In many ways it’s Ewen said having Jonina a pain to me because as chair of the Campbell serve as vice chair will board I lose my voice because I have help in the transition of the district’s to represent the board.” leadership. Ewen said he might have “James and I aren’t going to be considered Cook as vice chair if he around forever. I’m not even sure had raised the possibility a few days I’m going to run next time,” said before the meeting. Ewen. “I was gobsmacked that Casey Trustee Dave Phelan will be the actually had that desire,” said Ewen. board’s representative with the “I don’t know if I would agree with B.C. School Trustees Association it, but I would have considered and Campbell will be the alternate. having Casey there … I’m tired Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen will of the labeling. I’ve been elected serve on the B.C. Public Schools chair 10, 15 times. I was elected by Employers Association with trustee acclamation. That means everybody Lisa Graham being the alternate. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw was on board.”

and need to be “brought up to speed so that consumers are not negatively impacted at the cash register come April.” Business wanting to know more about the transition can check the chamber’s website, www. bcchamber.org/pst_transition.

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Living in an age of mockery Seen the latest video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford that’s gone viral? It features a press event before the Grey Cup in which Ford and some staff play a little football. He hikes the ball, goes back a few steps to make a pass, loses his balance and tumbles to the turf. Fat man falls. Ha ha. Because he’s offended so many people during his time in office, the humour—one assumes—is all the more rich. Regardless, the video spread around the world. Just before the U.S. election, late night TV funnyman Jimmy Kimmel’s crew hit the streets to ask people what they thought of the second presidential debate. The twist: the debate hadn’t actually happened yet. That didn’t stop people from commenting. People on camera said things like Obama came off better, and oh yes, the townhall style event was much more intimate than the previous one and so on. Funny. And yes, insightful about human behaviour. Yet it seems humour — from the things we share on social media to the reality shows we watch — is increasingly being

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characterized by the concept of mockery. Today we spend a lot of time laughing at people, and often, ridiculing them. Their foibles, their pettiness, their slip-ups. And what’s wrong with that, one might ask? I’m not sure. But somewhere in there, it feels off, somehow. It’s no revelation that we live in an age in which the lens is turned on ourselves and the world around us. We like it real. Reality TV, making videos for YouTube in your bedroom, uploading footage of the riot we stumble across in Greece—real life is exciting. And as America’s Funniest Home Videos established years ago, we can be hilarious— particularly by accident. It’s one thing, though, to laugh at ourselves. In fact, it’s healthy and humbling. After all, “selfdeprecating” is probably one of

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the more flattering things you can say about a person’s character. But what about when we turn it around? When we’re laughing at others? And what if they’re not laughing? It’s one thing when we laugh at a comedian on stage, seeking to tickle our funny bone, but what if it’s just real folks going about life? When Franklin D. Roosevelt was U.S. president in the ’30s and early ’40s, the media never showed him in a wheelchair, or being carried, helping to hide the fact he was paralyzed. Perhaps it was media collusion out of respect for office at a time when disabilities were seen differently. And it’s good today that we’ve broken many of those taboos, and acknowledge that frailty exists — even among those in highest office. But compare the Roosevelt situation to that in the Ford video. When we watch Ford tumble to the turf, what do we think? Fat idiot? Offensive words, but how far off the mark? When we giggle at the people on the street discussing an imaginary presidential debate don’t we, at very least, think them foolish?

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So what, one might say. No harm done. But what if this trend is undermining our respect for others? What if it feeds this culture of mean people are talking about, a culture of mockery that empowers the bullies, feeds concepts of ‘us and them,’ lowers the tenor of public discourse and sends a message that it’s OK to celebrate when a person is hurt, and to laugh when they are embarrassed or humiliated? How is it different if an unpopular 10-year-old girl stumbles as she walks across the school stage, and the assembled students laugh, then schoolmates continue to badger her for weeks to come? But it is different, isn’t it? Rob Ford is a politician. He’s put himself on that platform. He’s exposed himself. And those people on the streets of L.A., they should have been honest and admitted they didn’t know there was a debate. And in those cases we’re talking about people in different cities, different situations. Not people in our local community. It’s different. Right?

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Keep the coal dust out of town I lived on Royal Avenue facing the river in my highrise apartment for 21 years, and have noticed the colour of the dust that settles in the apartment change through the years. It used to be quite black until the large diesel buses were taken off the Agnes Street loop. Then it changed to a light-coloured dust, which I assumed was from the millions of yards of sand being placed on the Surrey side of the river for the new highway and multiple industrial site compactions on over the years. We have garbage incineration going on upstream and blowing over us and now,my worry is poisonous coal dust blowing over from the trains from the Surrey side, slowly killing the residents of New Westminster and dirtying the city and my home. Whatever it takes, stop it now. Keep the coal dust out of populated areas. Lloyd Gall New Westminster

GET coal off ThE TablE The article “Coal port expansion plans...” in the Nov. 30 issue of the NewsLeader was misplaced in the newspaper. This item should have been on the front page. The real issue here is the burning of coal (and oil and gas) and the CO2 load added to our atmosphere. This problem is THE ISSUE of our times. The article refers to “climate activists” being “riled.” Well, I’m no activist, in the sense of parading in the streets, and I have no children or grandchildren. Those who do have such descendants, however, will not get much approval from their grandchildren unless we (humans) stop destroying our air and instead start using the profits now generated by the fossil fuel industries to develop the sources of energy now available to replace most uses of CO2-producing fuels. Write, email, tweet your political representative at all levels, and do whatever you can to pressure our so-called leaders and “captains of industry” to stop these destructive practices. Our grandkids’ health, lives and economy depends on us making the right choices right now. Colin Dover New Westminster

how abouT siGninG This conTracT? Something’s been bothering me for a while. Seeing as the teachings at home or school aren’t working, or just fall on deaf ears, I have a suggestion. When young adults apply for their driver’s licence, there should be a document they must sign off on. On it could be a list of statements and facts they must read and understand. It could go like this: 1. Do you realize if you drink and drive, steal, hurt or kill someone, you will go to jail for (and that should be forever, but let’s just say) X number of years and you will have a criminal record. Do you understand?: YES/NO 2. That criminal record would prevent you from traveling outside of Canada and make getting a good job all but impossible. You’d have to live with your parents. (That’s just to add a little pressure on the parents to maintain their interest in their kids!) Do you understand?: YES/NO 3. If you participate in something like a Stanley Cup riot, you will be caught and you will get a criminal record. For the consequences, see number 2. I could go on because there would be a lot to cover but I’ll leave it at that for a start. New drivers would be a captive audience if their licences were on the line and if the questions were put to them by someone a little intimidating. Who knows, it might just make someone think twice about their actions. I’m writing this because we’ve had our fourth vehicle break-in. No one caught of course but I don’t blame the police. When will this ever end? Robert Arseneault Burnaby

GEnEric druG plan doEsn’T Go far EnouGh Finally some good news from Victoria. Starting April 1 next year the price of a generic drug will be set at 25 per cent of the cost of the brand name equivalent and, a year after that, will be reduced to 20 per cent. We can perhaps expect the

BC Liberals to tout this cost saving during the election period that starts two weeks later. But, maybe not, if they want to avoid yet another embarrassment. The record shows that, by April next, it will have taken three years and the loss of several millions of dollars in cost savings to arrive at a generic pricing level that should have been a no-brainer. It all started in 2010 when the BC Liberals declined to follow Ontario’s example in legislating the generic drug cost at the 25 per cent mark and, instead, negotiated a deal with the pharmaceutical industry. Unbelievably, they agreed to 35 per cent. A year later they admitted there was a $50 million shortfall in expected savings from the “negotiated” deal, and announced an intention to introduce legislation modeled after the Ontario law. Not mentioned was the fact that over the same 12 months, B.C.ers paid $150 million more for generic drugs than Ontarians did. A similar over-amount will have been needlessly spent by the time the aforementioned legislation comes into effect April 1, 2012. It took a while but, hey, late or not 20-25 per cent of the brand name drug cost is still a good deal, right? Well, no, actually that price level is still far more than what some other jurisdictions are paying. New Zealand, for example, pays considerably less for many of the same generic drugs available in Canada. The difference is that the state-run health plan down there adheres to a system whereby pharmaceutical companies bid for the exclusive right to be the generic drug supplier. The question is: Why aren’t we doing the same? Bill Brassington Burnaby

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Downtown Jumbotron plan fades to black Council vetoes proposal for huge digital screen at Plaza 88 Grant Granger

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A proposed jumbotron for Downtown New Westminster has had its lights turned off by city council before it was even ordered. Plaza 88 Retail Developments had sought to put up a 68-square-metre digital

sign on its wall facing Columbia Street near the intersection of Eighth Street. City regulations limit the size to no more than 20 square metres. Although it was a split vote, council voted 5-2 to accept a staff recommendation not to approve the request. “I have sympathies for the retailers in that project, and I want that project to succeed, but I just felt the billboard advertising was too

large and not the right type of signage for that neighbourhood,” said Coun. Jonathan Coté. “It would have been at the entrance for our historic Downtown and to me that just didn’t fit.” In addition, a staff report noted the sign’s bright lights would be across from the Inn of the Quay parking lot which is slated to eventually be turned into a residential development. “It would be visible

from a number of people on the Quay if they look across from their balcony,” said Coté. However, the Quayside Community Board (QCB) and the Downtown Residents Association offered no objection to the sign. QCB chair Penny McIvor said last month the association wants the shopping mall’s businesses to succeed. But Coté questioned how the sign would be able to get its message

across since it would be almost on top of vehicles. “Despite its size I’m not even sure how effective it would have been with people driving by and just seeing a blur of lights,” said Coté. “Even though it would be large it would be such an angle most people wouldn’t see it.” New Westminster architect Eric Pattison made a similar point in a letter to the city. “The advertising

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efficacy of placing a large highway-scaled sign primarily facing the esplanade, market and hotel, and not visible to Columbia Street traffic, is questionable. Smallerscaled signage, such as currently provided, should be more than enough. Indeed, the building itself successfully acts as a large, attractive sign,” wrote Pattison. He also said the historic aspect of the area should be taken into consideration because the city, community and business have worked hard to create an attractive ambiance. “A billboard of this type is far out of scale, light intensity and message to support this goal. It will dominate all other lighting and character elements in the area and result in a negative general impression,” said Pattison. Couns. Lorrie Williams and Betty McIntosh did not agree with Coté and the majority of council. McIntosh said the discussion with the company proposing the huge digital board, Pattison Sign Group, had been getting to the

point where enough concessions could have been made to make the proposal palatable such as putting the board to sleep at night or installing dimming switches on it. “That’s doable,” said McIntosh. “It sounds like a huge, horrendous size, but when it’s put in scale against that wall, it’s not that huge.” She rejected the suggestion approving the sign would be setting a precedent. “Give me a break. Every single application that comes before us could be setting a precedent. You take each application on its merits,” she said. McIntosh said council has a double standard on the area’s historical ambiance because the design of Anvil Centre, the new civic centre and office complex the city is building across Eighth Street from Plaza 88, doesn’t have an historic look. “Did the architect [of Anvil Centre] look at synthesizing with history? No, it looked at making history with the design,” said McIntosh.

Holiday pet photo fundraiser Bosley’s Columbia Square in New Westminster will hold a holiday pet photo fundraiser for the New Westminster Animal Shelter. Last year’s event attracted about 100 dogs and cats who had their picture taken with Santa which raised $1,000 for the shelter. This year, Bosley’s will also be collecting food and toys for the shelter and for Loki’s Christmas Wish List. The event, which will include coffee, hot chocolate, giveaways and door prizes, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2-5 p.m.

Stories of a snowy Fraser Stories of a frozen Fraser River and snowy and cold winters will be told in a New Westminster Historical Society presentation at the public library on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The program will feature a collection of winter stories with tales of extreme cold, heavy snowfalls and slippery conditions as well as the Fraser freezing so solid it was impassable for ships. Historian Archie Miller will also tell colourful anecdotes about early Christmases in the Royal City. The free program will be held in the library auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Council goes ahead with shark fin ban Proceeding despite Ontario court ruling shooting down similar bylaw in Toronto Grant Granger

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New Westminster will proceed with a ban on the sale of shark fins and shark fin products even though an Ontario court has shot down a similar bylaw in Toronto. City council approved the ban at its meeting Monday following a public hearing at which no opposition to its adoption was raised. Only one New Westminster establishment, Kirin Restaurant at the Starlight Casino, lists shark fin soup on its menu. Councillors said they wanted

to send a message to the federal challenged the city will deal and provincial governments to with it then. deal with the practice of “Ultimately there’s cutting fins off sharks, a much larger issue which they say is cruel and the upper levels of harmful to the ecosystem. government have to Last Friday, Ontario look at, both provincial Superior Court Judge and federal,” said Coté. James Spence ruled “I’m comfortable going COTÉ Toronto’s bylaw invalid, ahead. Certainly if saying the city was challenges started to acting outside its jurisdiction come against British Columbia and that the ban would have a municipalities it would be worth detrimental effect on restaurant looking at whether we should be operators and Chinese culture. changing the bylaw or not.” “We’re showing we don’t want Coquitlam, Port Moody and it in New Westminster. If ours the City of North Vancouver gets shot down, so what. We’re have all adopted similar bans. saying we don’t want this,” said Vancouver, Richmond and Coun. Betty McIntosh. “We’ve Burnaby are also contemplating made our opinion known.” approving them, but had been Coun. Jonathan Coté said awaiting the Ontario ruling if New West’s bylaw gets before proceeding.

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SPORTS Del Grosso scores goal for Giants midgets squad New Westminster’s Brandon Del Grosso dented some twine as the Vancouver Northwest Giants, based at the Burnaby Winter Club, hit the halfway point in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League season at the top of the standings. The Giants head into this weekend’s home games against the South Island Royals with a 17-1-2 record and holding a four-point lead over the Okanagan Rockets with all teams having played 20 games. The Giants will play the Royals at 7:45 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. Sunday. This past weekend they pulled off a pair of wins over the Thompson Blazers in Chase. On Saturday, the Giants edged the Blazers 2-1 with David Begert scoring an unassisted goal in the first period and Jansen Harkins getting the winner in the second. The next day, Anthony Conti scored twice in a 5-0 triumph with singles going to Del Grosso, Begert and Zach Landon.

Hyacks catch Greyhounds Meriam Ali and Camille Sangalang scored 12 points each as the New Westminster Hyacks downed Point Grey Greyhounds 64-40 in a senior girls high school basketball game in Vancouver on Tuesday. Other double digit scorers for New West were Hannah De Vos with 11 points and Lauren Denusik with 10. The Hyacks’ juvenile girls squad was also victorious downing the Greyhounds 40-22.

Royals women second in Pacwest The Douglas College Royals women’s basketball team heads into the Christmas break sitting in second place in the Pacwest standings with a 6-2 record. Although that’s a huge improvement over last year when the Royals were 0-7 at the Christmas break, they came within a whisker of being tied for first. The Capilano Blues (8-0) came from behind to beat the Royals 60-55 at the New Westminster campus last Sunday. Douglas had held a six-point lead entering the fourth quarter. Chloe Kennedy led the Royals with 16 points while Amonda Francis had 12 points and 10 rebounds. The night before, the Royals defeated the visiting Quest Kermodes 65-58 with Francis netting 21 points and 13 rebounds. Kennedy scored 15 points coming off the bench. Francis leads the Pacwest in scoring with an average of 19.4 points per game.

• The Douglas men’s squad won both of their games last weekend to improve to 4-4. On Friday, they downed the Kermodes 81-67 thanks to a 26-8 run in the third quarter. Dusten Egelstad scored 19 points and had nine rebounds while Mark Dabrowski scored 17 with eight rebounds. They followed that victory with an 87-74 triumph over Capilano. Harpreet Randhawa scored 21 points for the Royals and also had 14 rebounds. Devan Haynes scored 20 points and had 11 rebounds while Dabrowski netted 19 and Egelstad 15. The Royals are tied for third with Quest with the Langara Falcons (8-0) and the Vancouver Island University Mariners (6-2) ahead of them. Both Royals teams don’t play again until Jan. 4 when they’re in Vancouver to take on the Langara Falcons.

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D TEbook EvEnTs The Nutcracker: R oya l C i t y Yo u t h Ballet performs the C h r i s t m a s cl assi c, The Nutcracker, led by artistic director Dolores Kirkwood, with sets inspired by Jean Claude Olivier and costumes by Chris Sinosich. When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 1 and 4;30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 E i g h t h Ave. , N ew Westminster. Tickets: Adult $30.50, Seniors/ Students $25.50, at 604-521-5050 or www. masseytheatre.com.

Carols and Bells: Handbell ringers from B u r n a b y, N ew We s t m i n s t e r, Coquitlam and Langley will perform interspersed with the audience singing carols. When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $10 to $15 at the door. Info: 604-5973894. Family Law Workshop:

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The new Family Law Act contains changes to the law of divorce, and promotes more cooperation between spouses in dispute resolution. Learn how to prepare for the divorce process, manage conflict, and co-parent effectively during and after separation. Free but registration required. When: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown, Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. R e g i s t e r : www.bpl.bc.ca/events or 604-436-5400.

Dear Santa: The Va g a b o n d P l ay e r s present Norm Foster’s Christmas comedy, Dear Santa, directed by Jacqollyne Keath. Santa Claus tries to fulfill a child’s special Christmas wish while his staff struggles to overcome a supply shortage at the North Pole. When: Dec. 6-23, Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. with a special Saturday matinee, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre,

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R yo s h i — N i k k e i Fishermen of the BC Coast: The Nikkei National Museum presents the first exhibit on the history and significance of Japanese Canadians in the BC fishing industry. When: runs to May 19, 2013. Admission by donation. Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604-777-7000 or www. nikkeiplace.org.

arTs & CulTurE Burnaby Arts Council: Art show featuring vases by the Tri-City Potters and Sophie and Friends, a group of Burnaby Artists Guild artists working in a black-and-white medium. When: Until Dec. 15, Tuesday to

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The Lougheed Drive-In Swap Meet, Summer 1978: Burnaby Art Gallery presents an exhibition of photos donated to the Burnaby city archives by former SFU Gallery curator Bill Jeffries who shot the images, inspired by the temporary environment created by the swap meet. When: runs to Feb. 17. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Av e . , Burnaby.

National Indian Leg W re s t l i n g L e a g u e of North America: Artist Terrance Houle debuts a show of photographs looking at Hollywood and media-driven “Indian W r e s t l e r ’s ” body through contemporary social and political frameworks. When: Until Jan. 27. Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Av e . I n f o : w w w. burnabyartgallery.ca.

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Uptown Artists’ Drop-In: We have no instructor but enjoy sharing our work and trying new forms of art with the many supplies that have been donated. If you are 50 or older, want to try drawing, or painting before committing yourself to a class, this is the place for you. When: First and third Thursdays of the month, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Spruce Room, Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster (in Moody Park). The Heritage Life Drawing Society is at a new location, 50 Lorne St., just below Douglas College in N ew We s t m i n s t e r. The society offers artists of all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice the art of life drawing with a professional model. Bring own supplies, including easels. When: Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $11 members, $14 non-members; Info: herirtagelifedrawing. com or Gillian 604-5240638.

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., N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Admission: $5 members and $6 nonmembers. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604519-1066. 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 Pa r k A re n a , N ew Westminster. Dropins welcome, $8. Info: www.royalcityskating. com or 604-520-1052.

Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage

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include Best Custom Home: Under $500,000, Best Exterior Renovation and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated. This year, the GVHBA will hand out the People’s Choice Award as one of their Grand Ovation Awards, which will give the public a chance to vote for their favourite new or renovated project. The Grand Ovation awards will also honour the RenoMark Residential Renovator of the Year (Small Volume and Large Volume), Custom Home Builder of the Year, Single-Family Home Builder of the Year and Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year. There will also be three Special

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solutions for making home ownership more affordable,” he says. De Wit already has a few plans now that he’s taken over the reins. “Our focus at GVHBA going forward will be on expanding local government relations activity and encouraging greater intramembership trade,” he says. Prior to starting at the GVHBA, de Wit was the CEO of an investment fund “that has invested in, among other things, technologies for improving energyefficiency in the built environment, which lead to my interest in the residential home building and renovation industry,” he says. De Wit has lived in the Lower Mainland since 1986, when he attended Simon Fraser University for his business degree. He now lives with his wife and daughter in South Surrey.

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Phyllis King (Burr) May 23, 1916 (daughter of Percy & LaVerne Burr) passed into the arms of her Saviour and Lord on Nov 24, 2012 in Eston, SK. She is survived by husband Stan, daughter Rhonwen, granddaughter Rhea, sister June Hallonquist, brother David (Carol) Burr, sisters-in-law Bess Gilkinson, Thelma Pritchard, Rhelda Pawulski and brother-in-law Stewart (Lynda) Hunter and many nieces and nephews. Graduating Teachersâ€™ College with distinction, Phyllis taught on Vancouver Island, New Westminster and Vancouver. In 1945 she attended Full Gospel Bible Institute in Eston, SK, subsequently joining the Faculty as Music and Choir Director. Deeply committed to Jesus Christ, Phyllis spent many summers ministering in camps in Alberta and Saskatchewan. In May 1951 she married Stan and was soon blessed with a son, Michael(1952), and daughter, Rhonwen (1953). In 1954 they sailed for Africa to serve their Lord in Upper Volta (Burkina Faso) establishing churches, teaching, and founding Bible schools until 1986 when Phyllis retired because of ill health. Returning to Canada (1986), Phyllis was involved in the Eston Full Gospel Church (Ladiesâ€™ Missionary Fellowship, Bible Study and prayer groups), as well as leading weekly devotions at JubileeLodge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Burkina Faso Bible School through Eston Full Gospel Church 306 962-3652 efgc@sasktel.net WEâ€™RE ON THE WEB

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The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative.

Need CA$H Today?

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

Advertising Sales Representative

Cash same day, local office.

WANTED MOVIE EXTRAS & MODELS!

HELP WANTED

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

130

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

GUTTER CLEANING

MASSAGE & BODY CARE

320

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

LOOKING TO HIRE?

HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

Lets Make Some Dough!!!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

320

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

(to qualiﬁed individuals)

288

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

604-475-7077

•Horizontal Boring Mills •Horizontal & Vertical Lathes •Vertical Machining Centres

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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EDUCATION

115

EDUCATION

115

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:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

ABC TREE MEN

☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

www.mainlandroof.com

PETS

bradsjunkremoval.com

But Dead Bodies!! 604.

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

548

FURNITURE

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

477

PETS

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

RENTALS 706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

810

AUTO FINANCING

BURNABY

GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE

✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

Haul Anything...

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

•

551

GARAGE SALES

Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager

• • • • •

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11267-125a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

NEW WEST. Moving/Garage Sale. Sat. Dec 8, 9-3. 1828 8th Ave. Rain or Shine. LOTS of stuff.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 1 year old, long hair, $500. Please call 604-794-7347

REAL ESTATE 603

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

ACREAGE

Isaac 604-727-5232

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

374

RECYCLE-IT! Recycled Earth Friendly

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

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

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HELP WANTED

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

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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HELP WANTED

MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST

The Chilliwack Progress Black Press B.C. The award-winning Chilliwack Progress has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist. The successful candidate will have diverse writing capabilities, including experience writing hard news. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and inDesign is a must. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. The Chilliwack Progress is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should submit a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: The Chilliwack Progress Editor 45860 Spadina Ave., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H9 or e-mail editor@theprogress.com Deadline for applications is December 7, 2012

The Chilliwack 11/12t HW20

Progress

627 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, purebred long hair female. Vaccinated & pad trained. $900 $1200. (604)807-9957

604.587.5865 HELP WANTED

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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

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

JUNK REMOVAL Complete ReRoofing Ltd + gutters, shingles, cedar, flat roof, 20 yr exp. Sr’s disc. WCB, BBB, 604-725-0106

DEVELOPMENT LAND WANTED

TREE SERVICES

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332 GOLDEN RETRIEVER X COLLIE (Lassie) pups. You can’t find a better combo of smart and loyal dogs. Born Oct 13, ready Dec 8. Both parents on site. Raised in home with kids, cats & other dogs. Dad 75lbs (Golden) is OFA hip cert. free of hip displasia & eye cert. mom also (rare blue headed white Collie, 48lbs). Both parents 4H (obedience, showmanship & agility) dogs. 5 Males (3 are blue merle) & 3 females (black). $500. Mission, 604-820-4827 LAB PUPS black, M, CKC reg. papers, 1st&2nd shots, dew claws removed,tattooed $550(604)820-7714

700

706

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 BURNABY, COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY & PORT COQUITLAM

✮

North Burnaby- 3bdrm Townhouse, $1165/mo. 8750 Maple Grove Cres.

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North Burnaby- 2bdrm Townhouse, $1085/mo. 7485 Woodbrook Place

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Coquitlam- 3 bdrm Apartment, $1250/mo. 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1435/mo. 1111 Brunette Ave.

Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. blk w/markings, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)869-2772

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Coquitlam- 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1165/mo. 1144 Inlet Street

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

✮

Coquitlam- 2 bdrm Apartment, $865/mo. 100 Nelson Street

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

STEAMER CHEST, curved top. North Delta. 604-591-9740

533

FERTILIZERS

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

545

FUEL

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604) 825-9264 BEST FIREWOOD 33rd Season & 38,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

736

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm rancher, Hammond area, well kept, pri bkyrd close to schls & transit. $1250/mo, avail immed. Refs & good credit req 604-462-1673

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Coquitlam-2 bdrm Apartment, $905/mo. 312 Schoolhouse St.

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Port Moody- 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1285/mo. 411 Noons Creek If your combined gross monthly income is between $2600 - $5500 you may qualify for one of these market units. If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

746

The Scrapper

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

PORT MOODY - Glenayre sleeping furnished room, cls. to transit, n/s, $325. 604.941.2959/ 778.883.0265

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING 1 bedroom in Crescent Gardens. h t t p : / / w w w. c h a r t w e l l r e i t . c a $1250/mo. PH Barbara at 604-5215900

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY 2 Bdrm ste nr Edmonds Stn/Stride elem. $1050/mo incl utils. Avail Jan 1st. Call: (604)515-9418 COQUITLAM Riverside, 3 bdrm ste priv lndry. N/S, avail now. $1200 incl utils/cble/net. 604-941-6264

751

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM, 1018 Quadling Ave. Newly reno’d 3 bdrm upper floor, 5 appls, F/P, 1375 sq.ft., $1175/mo. Avail now. No pets. 604-454-4540.

752

TOWNHOUSES

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 PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrm Rancher in the area of Gates Park. 2471 Welcher Ave Beautiful, private back yard. $1149/mo + utils. Pets welcome.

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

Coquitlam Center Co-op

ROOMS FOR RENT

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen / bath / living. Quiet older Non-Smoking House. $450/mo. incls. lndry. 604.941.2959

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

MATTRESSES starting at $99

Refurbished 3 bdrm apt. Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy.

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

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

FURNITURE

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Bright 2 bdrm apt.

✮ Port Coquitlam- 2 bdrm Townhouse, $975/mo. 3 bdrm $1140/mo. 3156 Coast Meridian Road

503

PORT COQUITLAM WAREHOUSE /SHOP with offices for lease. Avail immed. 2631 sq.ft.. Unit #7 2031 Lougheed Hwy. For more information, call: 604-880-9977.

PORT COQUITLAM Lower Mary Hill spac 3bdrm upper 5appl f/p N/P big yd $1245+util 604-785-3980

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody & North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $850. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net

845

RENT TO OWN

APARTMENT/CONDO

838

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $6,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

715

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments

Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662

430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site laundry, 1 parking spot. Close to shops, all amens, great loc. Heat & hot water incl. $775/m. 604-451-6676

RENTALS

STOP RENTING RENT TO OWN No Qualiﬁcation Required, Flexible Terms! Cloverdale – 60th Ave &176th St. Spacious 742 sf. 1 Bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Required 604-657-9422

MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓ $550/ea. Call 604-657-2915.

548

www.blackpress.ca

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups. Family / Hobby Farm raised. Vet ✓, shots, short hair, parents exc temper. $595. 604-835-0305

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

HOMES WANTED

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

New West. Crown Manor

1-800-961-7022

REPAIRMAN’S LIEN FOR SALE: 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Truck VIN # 1B7HC16X1RS688323. Debtor Joel Hansen. Amount of debt $909.03. Sale date is December 28 2012. Location is 838 - 20th Street. New Westminster, BC. 604-522-9757.

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