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Dylan Young-L’Hirondelle, 19, describes where he first saw flames licking along the eaves of his next door neighbour’s house while he and his mother were in their kitchen Tuesday evening. Despite his best efforts getting into the house, his neighbour, an elderly man who ‘kept to himself,’ died in the fire.
Fatal fire on Alberta Street Elderly man found collapsed as home burns Grant Granger and mario bartel newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com
A Tuesday evening fire in New Westminster claimed the life of an elderly man despite the efforts of a teenager who lived next door. Dylan Young-L’Hirondelle, 19, and his mother were in the kitchen of their Alberta Street home making dinner when they noticed smoke and flames coming out of a vent on the roof at the back of the man’s bungalow next door. While his mom called 911, Young-
L’Hirondelle ran out to try and alert the quiet man they’d occasionally seen puttering around his yard since they moved in about a year ago. Young-L’Hirondelle attempted to get in the back way, but it was locked, and so was the front gate. But he eventually made his way to the front door, which was locked. He struggled to force it open but it was difficult because of the pressure from the fire. Finally it gave. “As soon as the door opened, thick black smoke came out,” said Young-L’Hirondelle. “It was pretty crazy. There was a ton of smoke.”
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New Westminster fire chief Tim He pointed out many of the Armstrong said crews found a windows had bars on them. The man believed to be in his seventies backyard is surrounded by a high collapsed near the front door of industrial chain-link fence and his house at 343 Alberta St., which is littered with debris like an old is set back from the street and camper van covered with a white surrounded by shrubs and tall trees. tarp weighed down by tires. The man had no vital signs and “It was challenging even for appeared to be in cardiac arrest, our crews to gain access,” said so crews immediately started CPR. Armstrong. He was taken to Royal Columbian The fire chief said investigators Hospital but was pronounced dead. know where the blaze started but “The house is pretty much gutted not how it started. out. The crews arrived and there “It’s just a really unfortunate turn was visible heavy smoke from of events. It’s never good to have a the rear of the building,” said fire death, those are not 4x1.25_small_appliances_ad_final.pdf 1 12-03-05 1:20stats PM I want Armstrong. to gather,” said Armstrong.
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In 2010, the City of New Westminster rejected a pitch from a developer to build the entire Downtown civic centre for $35 million. And despite the fact it appears accepting the offer from Uptown Property Group (UPG) would have kept costs down, Coun. Bill Harper says it wasn’t what the city was seeking when it issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), and there were good reasons for city council to decline. “We hadn’t even completed design,” said Harper. “We were still doing public process in terms of the museum and the arts centre, and all those things that were in it. The size of it grew throughout the process.” In issuing the RFP, the city aimed to leverage $35 million in casino money earmarked for the civic centre, by finding a private partner to incorporate an office tower in the project. The goal in partnering was to reduce costs and thereby enhance the civic centre, and adding an office tower was intended to bring jobs and vitality to Columbia Street. please see cITy, A3
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Anvil Centre & Office Tower Update The new Anvil Centre and office tower project is underway downtown at the corner of 8th & Columbia and is scheduled for completion in 2014. This exciting project is being partially-funded through a Development Assistance Compensation (DAC) agreement between the Province of British Columbia, BC Lottery Corporation, Starlight Casino and the City of New Westminster. The new iconic facility will serve the community, stimulate tourism and spur economic development through its many amenities including a 350 seat theatre, conference and meeting facilities, multi-purpose rooms, art studios, museums and tourist information centre. The nine storey office tower will deliver 139,000 square feet of class A LEED Gold office space into the downtown, directly across the street from SkyTrain. For more information visit www.anvilcentre.ca
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more of a shared arrangement In its RFP, the city sought an with the New West-based equal partner to work on the company, where each party project, Harper said, so that it would retain more control over could retain something he said its portion of the project. was vital: control. After just over a year of UPG’s response, obtained negotiations, that partnership by the NewsLeader through a broke down in November 2011, Freedom of Information request, and the city opted to build the contains a proposal from the entire project on its own. company to build the entire The city now expects the civic project and essentially hand centre to cost $41.5 million. the keys over to the city for a It has increased the parking fixed price. UPG would retain lot to three levels, which it ownership of the office tower, expects to be $12.5 million. And as well as the parking and the the office tower is to cost $33 restaurant and retail space. million, with an additional $7 RENDERING COURTESY CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER While UPG’s offer may look The proposal put forward by Uptown Property Group to the city’s request for proposals was not million for tenant improvements attractive on the surface, Harper what the city was looking for, says Coun. Bill Harper. At left is a depiction of what the completed for lessees. said it would have given UPG too project will look like. Despite the expanded scope much control over the look and of the city’s involvement in this feel of the building, and wouldn’t time for the detailed design of the spaces to the convention space $94-million project, Harper has have given the city enough flexibility Civic Centre Fit Out and for public and theatre—the design would no no regrets about rejecting UPG’s to make changes throughout the consultation, without risking the doubt be very different from early original pitch. process. overall project schedule,” states the concepts, he said. At the time when “UPG’s response was not what we “We wanted full control over the UPG document. UPG made its pitch, the architect were looking for.” whole building,” Harper said. “We If the city chose, UPG would then hadn’t even been hired, he added. The city has retained Avison didn’t want anyone telling us what to do the fit out of the civic centre— “It was never something I Young Commercial Real Estate to put in the building, and we wanted with the city’s cost still coming entertained,” Harper said. “We are lease out the office tower, named quality control.” within the $35 million funding. going to have this civic centre for the Merchant Square, and is seeking to UPG’s proposal was to first But Harper said the terms “fit next 100 years. We want to control sell the tower outright. build the office tower, a two-level out” and design are different. every aspect of it so it’s to the ALSO SEE: DID THE CITY PASS underground parking and civic After public consultation for benefit of the city.” ON A SWEET DEAL? PAGE A6 centre shell. the different elements of the civic After receiving the RFP response twitter.com/chrismbryan “This would allow adequate centre—from the museum and arts from UPG, the city worked toward
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CHOICEquotes MaryAnn Mortensen, board of education trustee We’re literally deferring this issue to another board. And we can all recognize that not planning for the future is what has gotten us into this position in the first place.
New Westminster school trustees are upset a list of suggested savings by senior [Tuesday] night, and the administration to recover a $2.8 shopping list was short of million deficit didn’t provide everything,” said Mortensen on enough options. Wednesday. “I would have liked At a board of education to have seen a much broader meeting Tuesday, list … We need an additional superintendent John Woudzia $76,000 and it defies logic to say presented a list of more than this process was a consultation 25 ways the deficit could be if the only options are the one made up, although the total still option that was presented.” comes up $76,000 short. She also noted there was Board chair Michael Ewen no explanation of what some said on Wednesday that of the individual cuts would Woudzia wasn’t willing to be compared to the overall submit any options requiring budget for those items, making any staff reduction in it difficult for any the middle of a school meaningful input from year. For instance, the trustees or the public. Woudzia did not look at “Everything has to lengthening the school be brought forward,” day to get cost savings said Mortensen. “It’s from reducing the school MOrtEnsEn meaningless to say we’ll year. cut $15,000 from this The board directed Woudzia budget when you don’t know to produce more options by what you spend on it [overall] next Tuesday’s board meeting. and what goes into it.” “In our discussions before Woudzia’s list included an the meeting I told him all the anticipated $700,000 from options should be on the table,” the Ministry of Education said Ewen. in holdback funds it usually Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen distributes to all school districts said Woudzia’s list didn’t give midway through the school trustees any choices because all year. 25 suggestions would have to be Woudzia also proposed approved just to come close to selling unused property erasing the deficit. the district owns in “We saw a shopping list Queensborough. Although the
land has been assessed at $1.8 million, the district’s portion, if it was sold at that price, would be $450,000 with the rest going to the province. However, Mortensen said the district needs to keep the land to use as a potential maintenance yard when New Westminster secondary is replaced. The district is not flush with land, she said, so finding land for a works yard down the road will be difficult. “We’re literally deferring this issue to another board. And we can all recognize that not planning for the future is what has gotten us into this position in the first place. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results and that’s what we would be doing,” said Mortensen. Ewen, however, doesn’t believe Queensborough would be a good place for a works yard because of access issues for district vehicles, and the land won’t be needed for a future school. “I don’t think it would serve any educational value, and I don’t think it would be a good spot for a maintenance yard,” said Ewen. “I don’t think it’s a practical solution, but that being said we need to come up with a solution [for where to put a future works yard].” Woudzia’s list included several suggestions to defer costs, which will mean burdening future boards, Mortensen said. Those include $250,000 for the district’s portion of a replacement skate park The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and when NWSS is rebuilt, recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the $75,000 in equipment University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University replacement, and $40,000 in the payout of of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow support staff’s banked you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of overtime. the province. You might find yourself working for government, Woudzia also consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more suggested a reworking of the district’s information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website participation in the May at www.abcfp.ca. Day festivities could save $16,000, but did not elaborate on what the details of the changes would be.
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Council wants coal port review City worried about dust and possible spillage into Fraser River Grant Granger
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New Westminster council is firing off a letter to Port Metro Vancouver opposing its plans to establish a coal transfer terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks without a comprehensive environmental review. The city also wants the port authority to meet to discuss the proposal to transfer coal from trains coming from the United States onto barges. Coun. Bill Harper said New Westminster is not only worried about coal dust floating across the river but also about the possibility coal could be spilled into the
Fraser River. “Given the situation of creating a coal port on the side of a river that runs at eight knots—and it’s the dirtiest of coal… What about 100-milean-hour winds and conveyor belts, and the fact there could be spillage?” said Harper. What also bothers Harper is Port Metro Vancouver is “a government unto itself.” “Internal reviews are not subject to public discussion or scrutiny,” said Harper. “The port authority doesn’t seem to want to come clean on what the real project is.” Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Delta Mayor Lois Jackson have also voiced their concerns about the plans, which also include expansion of an existing coal terminal in North
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Vancouver. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts told Black Press she has not taken a position on the proposal while Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt said no residents have raised the issue with him. North Vancouver city council has not taken a position on the expansion proposal for Neptune Terminals’ expansion. Mayor
Darrell Mussatto told Black Press the current coal transfer isn’t an issue because it’s used for steelmaking and not to burn to generate energy. The Fraser Surrey Docks proposal would see the terminal handling four million tonnes of coal initially and then later doubling to eight million. – with files from Jeff Nagel
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Hitch a ride with the police The New Westminster Police Department will be out in full force Saturday night as part of Operation Red Nose. Officers, civilians, reserve volunteers and NWPD volunteers will be providing safe rides home to holiday party-goers. It’s the first year the NWPD has taken part in the program, teaming up with Burnaby, Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam in the cause. New West will provide eight vehicles and 25 volunteers. All funds raised will go to KidSport, an organization that removes financial barriers to kids wanting to play organized sports.
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A sobering reminder A professional football player in Dallas flips his car, killing his friend and teammate. He’s charged with intoxicated manslaughter. Drinking and driving is still happening. Even in B.C., where the tougher laws make the penalties for driving drunk immediate and more severe. You’d think drivers would get the message. You’d think with the Counterattack program out in full force, because of all the holiday parties, they’d be a little more careful. You’d think with programs like Operation Red Nose in full swing, they’d take advantage of the free service. Volunteers even drive your car home. You’d think with education programs in schools, where victims in drunk driving accidents tell their stories to a rapt audience, the consequences of drunk driving would leave an impression. But no. Some still rather risk incarceration, or having their car towed and having to pay heavy fines, having their licences suspended—risking not only their own lives but those of others on the roads—than drink a little less, or call a cab, or a sober friend. Is their judgment that impaired? In 1976, the year before CounterAttack road checks started, more than 300 people a year in B.C. were killed in impaired driving crashes. While attitudes toward drinking and driving have since changed, impaired driving remains the second leading cause of car crash fatalities in the province. Of all fatal crashes in B.C. each year, 31 per cent involve impaired driving. Such tragedies can be prevented. If you are drinking, don’t drive. —Black Press
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Did the city pass on a sweet deal? If the city agreed to the original proposal from Uptown Property Group, it could have saved millions on the contruction of the Downtown civic centre, avoided having to build an office tower on its own, and the whole project could have been completed more than a year ahead of schedule. That’s the picture painted in a document I received last week through a Freedom of Information request to the City of New Westminster. The document is UPG’s response to the city’s request for proposals, dated Aug. 19, 2010. As part of its agreement with the provincial government, BC Lottery Corporation and Gateway Casinos, the city had $35 million in something called Development Assistance Compensation (DAC) money earmarked for a new civic centre Downtown. It sought to finesse the situation by finding a partner from the development community to work with the city
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and build an office tower above the civic centre. The rationale was to save on shared costs and create new office space on Columbia Street, adding jobs and vitality Downtown. The RFP from Uptown suggested the company build the entire project—including the office tower, underground parking and the shell of the civic centre—for a fixed price on a specific timeline. It also said that, if the city wished, UPG would “fit out” the civic centre portion of the project—meaning do all the interiors—at an additional fixed cost. The figures for the latter were calculated based upon UPG’s estimates of similar facilities in
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to build the entire project, the city chose to be more hands on, with both parties acting as the developer for their respective parts of the project. As mentioned in a previous column, that partnership was fraught with difficulty from the start and never resulted in a formal agreement. UPG finally pulled out altogether November 2011, and this spring the city announced it would build and finance the entire project on its own. So instead of having a turn-key project handed over to the city for $35 million, the city is instead spending $41.4 million for the civic centre, $12.5 million for the underground parking and $33 million for the office tower, totalling $87 million. And possibly another $7 million for “tenant improvements” to make the office space ready if tenants require it. In total, $94 million. In my read of the RFP, there is one mitigating factor to consider. Please see WHY, NExT PAgE
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SELLING OFF CANADA Here we have another example of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s way of leading our country. At 5 p.m. last Friday, he approved the controversial “CNOOC” deal, giving the state-owned Chinese company control over a big chunk of our natural resources, hoping that it wouldn’t receive too much press. Harper has showed us again and again that he will use whatever means and tactics to get his way, regardless of ethics and good governance. Now that this one is done, he’s setting the stage for another deal with even more far reaching consequence for Canadians. I’m talking about the FIPA agreement (Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection Act) that would give Chinese business unprecedented access to Canadian resources, giving them the right to sue the government if they don’t like a decision or if they feel that their plans are unfairly thwarted. So my question is who’s Harper working for? Big oil and resource corporations or the Canadian population? The bottom line is: Harper must protect Canadian democracy and natural resources from corporate greed. Now that he has allowed this damaging Nexen takeover, he must not pass the secretive and extreme FIPA. Louis Domingue New Westminster
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The city opted to add an additional level of parking, to total three levels. Based upon the city’s budget of about $12.5 million for the parkade, and what I understand about how developers calculate the cost per stall, it’s reasonable to assume the extra level should cost about $4 million.
So the $35 million could have been around $39 million or so. The question remains: Why didn’t city council jump at the fixed cost option UPG pitched? It would have meant more financial security, and lower costs for the civic centre. It would have prevented the city from having to borrow up to $59 million, and roll the dice
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COMMENT Re: Vancouver should cut ‘grandiose’ SkyTrain plan: Watts (NewsLeader, Dec. 12) When Surrey is pushing a $1-billion, six-lane Pattullo Bridge on a reluctant New Westminster in the same week as the $3-billion, widest-in-theworld Port Mann Bridge and the $1.3 billion SFPR opened, it is a stretch to suggest the badly needed UBC Line is “grandiose.” With 322,000 riders projected by 2041 and driving decreasing due to tolls, density and lack of interest among young people, the UBC Line may serve more people than all these highway projects combined. Due to the high ridership, the UBC Line has one of the best business cases of all transit projects in North America. The UBC Line is a critical regional connection linking Coquitlam, Burnaby, Vancouver and UBC. These cities have a combined population of 1.1 million and the majority of jobs in the region. Surrey residents will also benefit from a fast, frequent transit connection to the airport, Richmond, central Broadway and UBC. We need to learn from the Golden Ears Bridge, which has far fewer users than expected. It delayed the Evergreen Line by several years and is costing TransLink and taxpayers $30 million a year as tolls are not covering the costs. Ironically, TransLink’s current shortfall is $30 million. A six-lane Pattullo will compete with badly needed LRT in Surrey reducing ridership and revenue, thus increasing the subsidies for both projects. The solution is obvious: place a reasonable toll on the existing Pattullo and Alex Fraser
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City council is not supporting a Downtown New Westminster restaurant’s request to serve liquor and food until 2 a.m., due to concerns raised by nearby residents about the noise it could create. Stefanos Restaurant, at 315 Columbia St., has applied to the B.C. Liquor Licensing Branch for the extended hours. In his application cover letter, president Bill Faltakas said a trend has developed in recent years where the restaurant’s clientele is beginning the night later so he wants to offer a dinner menu until 2 a.m. “It is our hope to offer a later dining experience by keeping the restaurant, kitchen and bar open longer,” wrote Faltakas. “We pride ourselves on offering a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere for our clientele to enjoy themselves for an evening. We do not wish to rush customers out the door
just when their evening is beginning.” The city received 31 letters opposed to the application and only one in support—from a Stefanos patron who lives in New Westminster. Most were from nearby residents complaining there’s already too much late-night noise coming from the restaurant which has been in business since 1994. Seven of the letters were from the owner and employees of the nearby Brooklyn Bar and Grill. Its owner, Kostas Stathis, wrote that Stefanos had violated several regulations and feels it is already operating as a night club. “I believe that the current troubles with the patrons will continue and/or escalate if their liquor license is extended to 2 a.m.,” wrote Stathis. A staff report to council
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Poll shows many plan to avoid Port Mann tolls Finds $3 tolls will send majority of weekly bridge users to new routes Jeff Nagel Black Press
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using it and pay the tolls. The same drivers were also asked what they will do once the half-price introductory discount ends and they’re paying $3 tolls to use the new bridge. More than 55 per cent of weekly Highway 1 users said they’ll seek new routes after the toll doubles and just 31 per cent said they’d keep on paying to cross. (For all Port Mann users, including less frequent ones, 46.4 per cent said they’d seek out new routes, 33 per cent said they’d use the bridge less often and 34.5 per cent said they’d use it as usual and pay the toll. Respondents could give more than one answer so results add up to more than 100 per cent.) Insights West president Steve Mossop said the findings show residents South of the Fraser like the new bridge but remain “bitterly opposed” to tolling
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C h r i st mas i n o u r Hearts: Aw a r d winning Filipino music icon, singer, songwriter Jose Mari Chan performs his first Christmas concert in Canada. When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 E i g h t h Ave. , N ew Westminster. Tickets: $45 and $35 at 604521-5050 or www. masseytheatre.com.
Hamed Nikpay and Shahrokh Moshkin Ghalam: A night of music and dance featuring an electrifying vocalist singing Rumi’s poetry and an international dancer, choreographer and theatre artist. When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735
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C o m mu n i t y C a ro l Sing: The Salvation Army presents Christmas carols, The Christmas Story, free hot chocolate and Christmas goodies. When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 to 8 p.m. Where: The Salvation Army Cariboo Hill Temple, 7195 Cariboo Road, Burnaby.
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The Miracle of New Hope: A Christmas Eve service of candles and carols. When: Monday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Where: The Salvation Army Cariboo Hill Temple, 7195 Cariboo Road, Burnaby. Plus-Size Swimming: Join a small group of plus-size women who rent a Burnaby public p o o l o n S a t u rd ay mornings to paddle around, swim lengths, float and relax in private. Info: Gertie, 604-737-7830 or Lynne, 604-789-7972.
Hotel Bethlehem: A Ruby Slippers Theatre production of Hotel Bethlehem by Drew McCreadie, which provides an alternate interpretation of what happened that infamous silent night. A fresh and hilarious take on this traditional tale, one that features shepherds contemplating sheep lotteries, Three Kings ev a d i n g t a x a t i o n , v i rg i n s , r i d i c u l o u s Roman soldiers and a blind census-taker. Oh yea, and a couple of births. When: Dec. 12 to 15, 8 p.m., plus 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 15. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., B u r n a b y. Ti ck e t s and info: 604-2053000 or http://goo. gl/MlBZC and www. rubyslippers.ca
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Georgie Awards nominees announced
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The 21st annual Georgie Awards dinner will be held on Feb. 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
By Kerry Vital
Vancouver, the first European to enter Burrard Inlet in 1792. Since the awards began in 1992, the categories, criteria, price points and square footage have changed to reflect new ideas in the construction industry. The most recent change has been to energy-efficiency categories, with the creation of new ones and the addition of new criteria to older categories. The winners will be announced at a black-tie awards gala in February. For a full list of finalists, check out www. georgieawards.ca.
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November sales down 28.6 per cent from a year ago Over the past six months, the Greater Vancouver housing market has seen a reduction in the number of homes listed for sale, a gradual moderation in home prices and a decrease in property sales compared to historical averages.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties reached 1,686 on the region’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in November, a 28.6 per cent
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“Home sellers appear more inclined to remove their properties from the market today rather than lower prices to sell their properties. On the other hand, buyers appear to be expecting prices to moderate,” real estate board president Eugen Klein said. New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,758 in November. This represents a 14.4 per cent decline compared to November 2011 when 3,222 properties were listed for sale on the MLS and a 36.2 per cent decline compared to the 4,323 new listings in October 2012. New listings were 12.9 per cent below the 10-year November average of 3,168. At 15,689, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS increased 13 per cent from this time last year and declined 9.7 per cent compared to October 2012. Total listings in the region have declined by nearly 3,000 properties since reaching a peak of 18,493 in June. The region’s sales-to-active-listings ratio was unchanged from October at 11 per cent. Since reaching a peak in May of $625,100, the MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver has declined 4.5
per cent to $596,900. This represents a 1.7 per cent decline when we compared to this time last year. Sales of detached properties in Greater Vancouver reached 629 in November, a decrease of 31.3 per cent from the 916 detached sales recorded in November 2011, and a 40.1 per cent decrease from the 1,050 units sold in November 2010. Since reaching a peak in May, the benchmark price for a detached property in Greater Vancouver has declined 5.5 per cent to $914,500. Sales of apartment properties reached 750 in November 2012, a 25 per cent decrease compared to the 1,000 sales in November 2011, and a decrease of 28.7 per cent compared to the 1,052 sales in November 2010. Since reaching a peak in May, the benchmark price for an apartment property in Greater Vancouver has declined 3.9 per cent to $364,900. Attached property sales in November 2012 totalled 307, a 30.9 per cent decrease compared to the 444 sales in November 2011, and a 24.6 per cent decrease from the 407 attached properties sold in November 2010. Since reaching a peak in April, the benchmark price for an attached property in Greater Vancouver has declined 3.6 per cent to $454,300. newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com
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418 1st Street $959,900 Welcome to 418 1st street, a beautiful 1936 character home situated in beautiful Queens Park. This spacious 3240 sf, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath character home has much to offer w/ over 2000 sf on the main floor featuring a spacious LR/DR, bright & spacious updated kitch, 3 bdrms (spacious mstr with bonus sitting area), family rm, 1 1/2 baths, gleaming hrdwd flrs, beautiful arched wndws, gas f/p, H/W radiant heat & lovely French doors to private backyard & so much more! Large 66’ x 132’ lot with 23’ x 19’ double garage + 23’ x 16’ finished workshop. Bsmt has a bdrm, 3 pce bath, exercise area & lots of storage.
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Great 15 years young, 3 level, 3 bdrm + den, 3.5 bath, 2165 sf home plus a drywalled 454 sf tandem double garage. Close to skytrain, schools, parks, shopping & new brewery district. This bright & spacious home features 9’ ceilings on main, 2 gas f/p’s, open kitchen with eating area, family room with sliding door access to backyard. Upstairs features 3 large bdrms + 2 full baths and master bdrm with W/I closet. Down features 3 pc bath + den (or bdrm). This low maintenance very efficient home has 2 year old furnace, B/I vac & security system as well. LOT: 32.8 X 131.8
Delightful 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 1937 bungalow in family oriented Connaught Heights right next to park & Elementary Schools. This lovely home was added on to & substantially renovated in 2009/10 & now has 3 bdrms + 2 baths on the main, large oak kitchen with eating area, living room with gas f/p & 2 bdrms + rec room & bath downstairs. Oversized 16’ x 23’ single garage, large covered patio, private fenced yard w/10’x8’ shed & more. Other updates include updated wiring, plumbing, drain tiles, insulation, all newer double windows, newer hi-efficiency furnace & tankless hot water system, updated applcs, light fixtures & more. 10 min walk to skytrain.
2323 London Street $469,900 3 BDRM STARTER HOME. Super quiet street, great 3 bdrm, 2 bath renovated, 1300 sf family starter home close to schools, skytrain, park & shopping. This nicely renovated home features newer kitchen, 2 bathrooms, flooring, double windows, roof & more! This immaculate home is bright & spacious as has a beautiful fully fenced yard, 2 out buildings & lots of open parking enough for 6 cars.
#2002 612 6th St $495,000 Gorgeous Mtn, River & City views from this beautifully renovated 1271 sf, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bth, NE corner suite in desirable “Woodward” building. Features newer carpets & tile flooring, newer applcs & granite counters, tile backsplash, new paint & lighting, crown moldings, updated bathrooms & more. Well maintained & managed building with exercise room, social room with direct Mall access. Prime Uptown location! Small pets ok.
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AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
• FAST-CARDED
(Washington and Oregon)
WE OFFER; • STEADY F/T WORK • COMPETITIVE WAGES • EXTENDED MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT Requirements/QualiďŹ cations: ¡ Valid BC issued Class 1 license & min. one (1) year of safe driving experience ¡ Driver’s abstract ¡ Knowledge of HOS / DOT regulations ¡ Professional in appearance
Please submit resume & current drivers abstract to: bccareers @canadacartage.com or fax: 604-888-5887 Our organization is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups and women.
Black Press is seeking a creative, web-savvy freethinker to work in our Digital division. This is an immediate opportunity for a full-time, permanent post, based out of our head office in Surrey. Reporting to the Director of Content for Black Press, the Digital Media Manager is integral in managing online initiatives with our 120 Black Press websites in B.C., Alberta and Washington State. A key feature of the job is training and support for those web-based initiatives, so you’ll need to be a clear thinker with a high degree of patience. You will be part of development and ongoing projects and site improvements to enhance the user experience for our clients, viewers and staff. You will: t CF JOUFHSBM JO EFüOJOH QSJPSJUJ[JOH BOE implementing new web features t XPSL XJUI BOBMZUJDT UP VOEFSTUBOE CFIBWJPVS analysis, site traffic, campaign effectiveness t XPSL XJUI B WBSJFUZ PG JOUFSOBM TUBLFIPMEFST UP create and enhance site design , content and navigation t JEFOUJGZ BOE NBOBHF JTTVF SFTPMVUJPO JODMVEJOH escalation as needed t DSFBUF QSPKFDU TUBUVT SFQPSUT BOE EFMJWFS TUBUVT updates to project participants Key Competencies t &YDFMMFOU QSPKFDU NBOBHFNFOU TLJMMT BOE BUUFOUJPO to detail t "CJMJUZ UP NVMUJ UBTL QSJPSJUJ[F BOE QSPCMFN TPMWF t "CJMJUZ UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ BOE BT QBSU PG BO A-Type team Role Essentials t 1PTU TFDPOEBSZ KPVSOBMJTN USBJOJOH PS XPSL JO B related field t &YQFSJFODF XJUI JOUFSQSFUJOH XFC BOBMZUJDT and determining best practices for audience engagement and retention t %FNPOTUSBCMF VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG TPDJBM NFEJB BOE related best practices (Facebook, Twitter), and monitoring tools (HootSuite, TweetDeck, etc). t &YQFSJFODF XJUI BVEJP BOE WJEFP QSPEVDUJPO editing We want you to bring new ideas to an old industry. We are looking to expand in areas we haven’t even thought of yet. As a trusted second-in-command to the Director of Content, you will help generate ideas for site improvements, then work with our technical team to make them happen. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2012. Rob DeMone Director of Content, Black Press B.C. #310 - 5460 152 Street Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9 &NBJM webeditor@blackpress.ca For more details, visit www.blackpress.ca Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews. www.blackpress.ca
Bonus Skills Experience using AJAX in both PHP and Perl; Java development experience; Experience in Perl and Python; Comfortable in a Macintosh OS X and Linux environments. Other Details Black Press offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will work at our Surrey corporate offices with a talented group of individuals who have a passion for creating content in print and online. Please email your resume and cover letter to edutton@blackpress.ca (no phone calls please). Deadline is Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 5 pm. Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews. www.blackpress.ca
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HELP WANTED
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Brake / Tire / Trailer Mechanic
Required for U-Haul Repair Shop. Mechanical Aptitude and tools an asset. Full time position, starting at $14/hr. & up depending on experience. Apply online: uhauljobs.com or email resume: ernesto_faria@uhaul.com
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
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F/T CNC MACHINISTS & MACHINE OPERATORS
Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!
EXPANSION IN 2013
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The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 2012, to: Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840
604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969
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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
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FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!
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Email: lisa@blackpress.ca
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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
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C & C Electrical Mechanical
NOW HIRING A TRADESPERSON-PLUMBER/SPRINKLER FITTER IN SURREY SCHOOLS. The successful candidate will carry out planned and emergency maintenance, repair, and installation of institute water, gas, drainage, domestic hot water systems and backflow prevention assemblies. For more info and to apply, visit www.makeafuture.ca/surrey or www.surreyschools.ca.
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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HI my name is Vandy, $1000 reward for anyone who can author a life story about the ups and downs of my intriguing life...Creativity and imagination is an asset, short and sweet on the poetic spectrum preferable, whilst keeping within the guidelines of fact overriding fiction, embellishment an option but not most likely not necessary as my life is interesting enough to be authored and published within local newspapers without exaggeration as a necessity. You can reach me @ 778677-5446 or 885-8002 or e-mail vandybuck@hotmail.com
No Grinches Allowed!
The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064
Lets Make Some Dough!!!
Advertising Sales Representative
TRADES, TECHNICAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Call Ian @ 604-724-6373
YOUTH and ADULTS
Burnaby Company Doubling in Size $2500+/mo to start. No Experience Needed. Must be 18+ Call 604-435-2345 or Email resume to info@skynyx.ca
HELP WANTED
Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051
CARRIERS NEEDED
Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com
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Munn Enterprises is looking for 5 Retail Store Supervisors for their different Petro Canada locations in Vancouver ,Burnaby & Coquitlam. This is full time permanent position and the salary is $17.00 per hour. The applicant should be a high school graduate & able to speak, write and read English. Some previous retail sales experience as a salesperson, cashier or sales clerk is required. Pls send your resume to dhillonraj@shaw.ca
An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
PETS
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Complete ReRoofing Ltd + gutters, shingles, cedar, flat roof, 20 yr exp. Sr’s disc. WCB, BBB, 604-725-0106
604-537-4140
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
FIVE STAR ROOFING
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REAL ESTATE
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
AMERICAN BULLDOGS $1200 Ready for Xmas 4 females, 3 males 1st shots dewormed(604)230-1999
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
RENTALS
Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503
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Bright 2 bdrm apt. Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.
ANTIQUES & VINTAGE
STEAMER CHEST, very curved top. $70. North Delta. 604-591-9740
APARTMENT/CONDO
old.
Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca
FERTILIZERS
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BURNABY, COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY & PORT COQUITLAM
Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody & North Burnaby. Pet friendly. ✮
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CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPPIES MINI’S/TOYS - M & F $1200.00 604-315-8774 WWW.WRINKLESRUS.COM COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. VERY CUTE! $575. 604-541-9163 German Shepherd Puppies, American Canadian bloodline, wonderful temperament, great confirmation $1200. 856-2004 / 604-908-7913 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332 GERMAN SHEPHERDS registered. All ages & colours. $750-$1500. 604-882-9555. DeaSmith@shaw.ca 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 PITBULL puppies. 5 males, 4 females. 6 wks old. White & brown. $350. each obo. 604-300-0807 RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com
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HOUSES FOR SALE
GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE •
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Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager
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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
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Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES starting at $99
Coquitlam Center Co-op
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864
GARAGE SALES
NEW Paint, Kitchen Cabinets, 3x2 bedrooms, $1075, $1100 & $1125, 1X3 bedroom $1300, heat, hot water, parking, pool, 5 min walk to Lougheed mall and skytrain. December 1st, cat ok. Call 604-4206454. 3846carrigancourt@live.ca
BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11267-125a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208
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MISC. FOR SALE
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Coquitlam- 3 bdrm Apartment, $1250/mo. 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1435/mo. 1111 Brunette Ave.
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Coquitlam- 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1165/mo. 1144 Inlet Street
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Port Moody- 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1285/mo. 411 Noons Creek
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
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
For further info call 604-451-6075 to view
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Merle Elizabeth Ross, late of #331 – 649 8th Avenue, New Westminster, BC, that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the solicitor for the estate at #235 – 550 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B7, on or before the 18th day of January, 2013, after which date the solicitor for the estate will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
TRANSPORTATION 810
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
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.
Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation. COQUITLAM
Welcome Home !
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1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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HOUSES FOR SALE
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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.
North Burnaby- 2bdrm Townhouse, $1085/mo. 7485 Woodbrook Place
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COQUITLAM Riverside, 3 bdrm ste priv lndry. N/S, avail now. $1200 incl utils/cble/net. 604-941-6264
Coquitlam-2 bdrm Apartment, $905/mo. 312 Schoolhouse St.
AUTO FINANCING
SUITES, LOWER
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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North Burnaby- 3bdrm Townhouse, $1165/mo. 8750 Maple Grove Cres.
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TRANSPORTATION
BURNABY 2 Bdrm ste nr Edmonds Stn/Stride elem. $1050/mo incl utils. Avail Jan 1st. Call: (604)515-9418
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.
Refurbished 3 bdrm apt. Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy.
*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
TRANSPORTATION
NEW WEST: Reno’d furn. bright rm, nr Saperton Skytrain stn. Lndry. Avail. now. $450: (778)385-2904
✮ Port Coquitlam- 2 bdrm Townhouse, $975/mo. 3 bdrm $1140/mo. 3156 Coast Meridian Road
BURNABY WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
New West. Crown Manor
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 NEW WESTMINSTER
Panorama Court Spacious & clean 1 & 2 bdrms avail. From $750 - $1020/mo. No pets.
Call 604-540-6732
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CARS - DOMESTIC
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PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm Rancher, fully reno’d. North side. Jan 1. $1175/mo. (778)885-4001
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
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HALF house for rent. Opposite Esquimalt High on 828 Colvile Rd. 3 Bedrooms, large yard for pets and kids. 250-885-8002 or 250-8858090
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CARS - DOMESTIC
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KINGWAY CORPORATE CTR Quality corner office 1480sf 2nd flr, $1227.16/mo nnn. 604-970-0144
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CARS - DOMESTIC
2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.
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HARVEST SUN ORGANIC BOUILLON CUBES 6’s Assorted Varieties Product of Austria
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LATIN ORGANICS FAIR TRADE ORGANIC COFFEE
454g Assorted Varieties Product of Canada
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EXTRA FANCY GRADE FUJI APPLES Product of USA
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700g Product of Italy
439 ea
MASTRO
Emergen-C Instant Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Assorted Varieties and Sizes Product of USA
MAINA PANETTONE CLASSICO
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
NATURE’S PATH ORGANIC HOT CEREAL Assorted Sizes Assorted Varieties Product of USA
79
2
BLUE DIAMOND NUT THINS
49 ea
120g Assorted Varieties Product of USA
ORGANIC NAVAL ORANGES
¢
/lb
Product of USA
2
19 ea
MASTRO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1L Product of Italy
499 ea
99
¢
/lb
D E C E M B E R
SPECIALS
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Prices effective Dec 17 to 31, 2012. While quantities last.
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19
99
ea