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a special little bird is causing people to flock to Queen’s park from far and wide, with their eyes on the trees.

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Students want strip club shut down Grant Granger

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the city of new westminster is looking at a proposal to acquire the stretch of abandoned rail line next to the skytrain guideway to move the walking and cycling trail further away from busy stewardson way.

Seeking a safer path on Stewardson City, TransLink hope to secure portion of rail line for better pathway Grant Granger

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The city and TransLink hope to replace a dangerous stretch of the BC Parkway adjacent to Stewardson Way by moving the bike/pedestrian path to an unused railway right-ofway.

The parkway path between Fifth Avenue and 14th Street is a narrow one underneath the SkyTrain on the

south side of Stewardson, a heavily used truck and commuter route.

Since there is no buffer between it and eastbound traffic, the city and TransLink are exploring negotiations with the Southern Railway of B.C. for use of unused rail track that runs parallel to the SkyTrain on the other side of the pillars. The move follows a recommendation from the city’s bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee.

“It’s been there since the SkyTrain line was built (1986), but with more

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and more people using [the path], concern has been raised,” said Eugene Wat, New Westminster’s manager of infrastructure planning.

“We need to get permission to negotiate rights to use that for this parkway connection. We have started discussion with TransLink and Southern Railway, but we’re at the very early stage and we’ll have to follow up and see if they will allow us to do that.”

Wat said both short and longterm solutions will be explored. Wat added that, in general, the parkway

in New Westminster is safe, and only this short segment causes concern.

“Our objective is to provide more separation from the user and traffic,” said Wat. “There seems to be a solution. TransLink is really supportive of this.”

SkyTrain spokeswoman Jennifer Siddon confirmed they were in the early stages of discussions on improving safety there.

Frank Butzelaar, president of the New Westminster-based railway, was unavailable for comment.

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Two Coquitlam high school classes are starting a petition to shut down the Paramount Gentlemen’s Club on Columbia Street in New Westminster.

The Social Justice 12 classes taught by Ken Ipe at Dr. Charles Best secondary have been discussing the sexualization and objectification of women for the last month. For their final project, the 60 students are required to take action on a topic they’re passionate about, which Ipe said in the seven years he’s been teaching the course normally revolves around international issues such as genocide or famine.

But this time the students proposed to go local.

“It’s a tougher one to do. Anything local you affect locally.

Sometimes if it’s a faraway issue there’s less chance of biting you in the future,” said Ipe. The plan is for them to be at Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street on Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m., to make their case to the public and to collect signatures for their petition. please see ‘I DOn’T’, a4

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CITYPAGE NEW WESTMINSTER DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, January 23, 2013 @ 7:00 pm Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 514 Carnarvon Street Agenda: • Learning centre at the new school - Betina Ali & Janet Grant • Community photo project • Downtown picnic • Board position election • Parking study - possible changes to regulations, rates, etc.

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CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGM Thursday, January 24th,2013, 7:30 pm at Connaught Heights Pentecostal Assembly, 2201 Eighth Ave The Annual General Meeting will include the election of the Executive Council.

Residents wishing to vote at the AGM must be a member-in-good-standing for at LEAST 30 days BEFORE the AGM. For more information, please contact the CHRA via email (connaughtheights@ymail.com), or call Karl Brysch at 604-523-1455 or Mike Walmsley at 604-522-4512.

WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 7:00 pm at Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh Street at 17th Street Agenda: 1. 907 20th Street variance 2. Update on requested lane repairs 3. Sidewalk conditions near development properties For more information, please call Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346.

26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ARE YOU PREPARED? For 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.

The colours of fall are resplendent in the New Westminster Public Library with the current art exhibit by Jim Walsh in the Reference Department.

His show Changing from Greens to Reds brings back memories of autumn radiance with his paintings of bushes and trees in their crisp and brilliant fall colours. Jim Walsh is a New Westminster artist whose career spans over 30 years of painting, photography and graphic design.

On the Ramp Gallery, traditional and contemporary Batik are on display in a show made possible by Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program.

The work can be viewed at any time during library open hours at 716 6th Avenue in New Westminster.

For more information call 604-527-4667.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, January 21 3:00 pm Regular Working Session Council Chamber 6:00 pm Public Hearing Council Chamber Following Public Hearing Regular Council Council Chamber Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online.

Celebrate the art of Batik at the New Westminster Public Library in January. Batik has been part of Indonesia’s tradition since the 5th Century AD. The beauty and intricate designs are shown in the examples of classical and contemporary Batik on display on the Ramp Gallery until January 30, 2013.

In addition, two workshops will help you learn more about Indonesian traditional Batik.

On Saturday, January 19 from 1 to 5 pm, Introduction to Batik Making is for adults and will begin with an overview of batik making and its history. Then participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make their own batik.

Children ages 9 to 12 are invited to learn about batik in a two part workshop which is part of the Creative Tweens program. It will take place from 3:30 to 5:00 pm over two Thursdays – January 24th and 31st. Participants must plan to attend both sessions.

Pre-registration is required for both the adult and children’s workshops. Call 604-527-4667.

The display of Batik and the workshops have been made possible by funding from Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program.

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LIBRARY BOOK CLUB The New Westminster Public Library’s Read with Us Book Club is reading Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson and will discuss it on Thursday, January 24 at 7:00 pm.

Winner of the 1995 Whitbread Book of the Year, Behind the Scenes at the Museum is told from the point of view of Ruby from her conception in 1951 to 1992. Through her eyes we learn about the lives and secrets of several generations of the family.

Copies of the book can be borrowed from the Library. Please pre-register at 604-527-4667. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue.

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Clockwise from far left: Birders and photographers wait patiently for a glimpse of the rare red-flanked bluetail; A gathering of birders is called a twitch; Mike Bailey of New Westminster shows off the photographic evidence of his search; and Warren Drinnan, of Victoria, keeps an eye out near the playground.

Spotting the bird was a 67th birthday present to himself.

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to make their own migration to New Westminster in hopes of adding the rare sighting to their life list.

One woman, who asked not to be identified because she called in sick at work, drove from Seattle at 6 a.m. to see the bird.

“I know I’ll be sick if I miss this bird,” she said. “It’s the thrill of the chase.”

And chase they did.

About 40 birders equipped with binoculars, spotting scopes and digital cameras attached to enormous telephoto lenses shrouded with camouflage clustered in little groups near the picnic pavilion Wednesday morning peering up at the tall trees and into the bushes.

Whenever the object of their attention flitted to a new roost, the clusters would hustle to a new vantage, like a slow, awkward dance.

“Actually, it’s called a twitch,” said Warren Drinnan, who travelled from Victoria to see

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With binoculars around his neck, and a scope on a tripod in front of him, he grumbled good-naturedly that the photographers in the crowd were making it difficult to get a good look at the bird.

“They keep moving closer because they want to get the perfect shot, but then they scare it away,” said Drinnan.

One of those photographers, William Snow, drove from Chilliwack, hoping to get a unique shot. He was showing the fruits of his effort on the screen on the back of his camera to Anne Sutherland, who’s from Squamish.

“I’m just happy it’s still here,” said Sutherland. “Everyone wants to see this bird.”

Which is all too amusing to park employee Ed Hackl, who’s witnessed the frenzy for two days.

“People who love birds really love birds,” he chuckled.

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Well, actually it is a bird. A red-flanked bluetail to be exact.

The little visitor to Queen’s Park is a long way from home, or where he should be at this time of year. And his presence is causing quite the stir that hasn’t been seen in the park since Winston Churchill addressed 37,000 people there at the opening of the diamond jubilee of the Pacific Exhibition in 1929.

The bird is a long way from home, or where it would normally spend the winter. A native of northern Asia, across Siberia to Finland, the redflanked bluetail usually escapes the winter in India and the Himalayas.

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‘I don’t find it funny at all’ from front paGe Highway because some “Men can go in there students from the school and treat women as who are 18 have visited objects and it isn’t fair to the strip club, which them,” said student Ryan does not serve liquor.

Leppert, who doesn’t “The goal is to buy the argument women present it to city council have a right to choose to in New Westminster be strippers, prostitutes and also the goal is or porn stars. “We don’t to—I know it sounds believe it is [their choice], radical—but for council Contributed photo not to renew its business we believe it is a desperate Students at Charles Best secondary prepare signs for a attempt to get money or licence as a stepping protest in New Westminster this Saturday. a lot of them have been stone to ending sexism forced into it.” said the average age for children in culture,” said Ipe. Leppert said girls are targeted to start seeing pornography is At first they considered from a young age with dolls like eight, and from 11 to 18 they picketing the Paramount, but Barbie and Bratz that glorify are surrounded by it. since it doesn’t open until the the sexualization of women.

“It’s almost like the frog evening it was considered unsafe “I have a younger cousin in the pot—they don’t know for the students, so they went who is about three years old they’re being boiled. They can’t with a petition instead. They right now and I don’t want her see it after a while,” said Ipe. also decided to do it in Uptown growing up in an environment He said the current New West because there is little where it’s sexualized,” said controversy over a radio foot traffic along Columbia Leppert. “I used to joke about interviewer questioning Premier Street. strip clubs, they were just kind Christy Clark on whether she Ipe said Coquitlam Coun. of funny, but after learning prefers being called a cougar Selina Robinson has agreed to everything that goes on in them or a MILF is a clear example. show up, and she is attempting I don’t find it funny at all. It’s a “That would never have been to convince some New West serious matter.” asked of (U.S. President) councillors to join her. In Ipe said sexualization has Barack Obama, but it’s asked of addition, Social Justice 12 become part of the culture for Christy Clark.” classes at Port Moody and girls from a young age, and He noted the students chose New Westminster secondary youth have come to accept the Paramount over picketing schools have been approached pornography as normal. He a porn store on the Barnet to participate. ⫸

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Board scraps special ed cut Trustees to start making big decisions on deficit reduction Tuesday Grant Granger

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A proposal to save $64,000 by not providing special education services to 19 year olds as they transition into adult programs has been scrapped by the New Westminster school board as part of its proposed budget deficit recovery plan.

With the district facing a potential $2.2 million deficit for the 2012-13 school year, superintendent John Woudzia presented a plan in December that included the cut which would have affected four students this year finishing their final term with the district.

At the time, trustee Lisa Graham warned the board that provincial legislation entitled the students to the program and the district would be putting itself in danger legally if it went through with the plan. She also said it would reflect poorly on the district. Her motion in December to remove the proposal from the

table was shot down by the rest of the board receiving support only from trustee Jonina Campbell. But on Tuesday, the board decided to eliminate it from its proposed list of deficit-reduction budget items.

“I guess when they did a little more diving into it, they found out they couldn’t do it,” said Graham.

“It’s a relief.”

She said it wouldn’t have been fair to force such an abrupt end for the students and their families.

“My concern too was it would make us subject to legal action. I know if it was my child I would be stepping up right away,” said Graham, who has had a son that graduated from the district’s special education programs. “Most parents I know are pretty sharp when it comes to things like this.

You have to be by the time you reach the time for graduation. You learn how to advocate for your child.”

Board chair Michael Ewen said he was under the impression the province provided funding for all students for 13 years and is curious to know when the rule was changed.

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Council reluctant to pay Burr compensation Want documentation showing agreement had been made with city for society assets Grant Granger

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Without documentation of a 2006 “agreement” with the Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society, city councillors are reluctant to pay $14,000 in compensation the society claims it is owed.

They’re also hesitant in light of a staff report noting the city’s contributions to the society over the years exceeds $600,000.

Society president Ted Eddy appeared before council Monday to discuss the claim.

Eddy said when his group’s lease on the Columbia Theatre (then Raymond Burr Theatre) expired they had a buyer for several assets it owned. But the city asked they not be removed just in case the building’s buyer wanted to use it for community theatre.

Eddy said he has obtained, through freedom of information requests, minutes from an in-camera meeting in which council unanimously agreed to pay $14,000 compensation if it wasn’t to be used for community theatre.

On Monday, Eddy told council the society’s technical experts don’t believe the dualpurpose renovation by the building’s new owner (Barry Buckland) is suitable for community theatre, which he defined as an amalgamation of professional and amateur actors.

“They’ve looked at the reconfiguration and it’s just not possible to do the things we were able to do before,” said Eddy.

“We went from a community

theatre to a commercial enterprise.”

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr, however, pointed out the lower part of the new Columbia has been the site of many diverse community events at discount rates since it reopened.

“If it had just become a comedy club, I would side with you on that,” Puchmayr said to Eddy. “The owner (Barry Buckland) has nearly lost his shirt, and he may have. The place he has delivered to the city and the community is second to none.”

Puchmayr pointed out that the city previously gave the Burr society a break on rent for four years—$10 per square foot when a fair market value would have been $19—and more than $300,000 to fix the building for the society’s use.

The contributions, including tax breaks, total $666,350, he said.

In addition, the city is building a new theatre in the Anvil Centre just down the street and has committed to help fund a new Massey Theatre next to New Westminster secondary.

“The taxpayer of New Westminster, in my opinion, has done enormous work in the arts, including the theatrical arts in the community,” said Puchmayr. “I don’t support the position you are taking.”

Coun. Bill Harper said there needs to be an understanding of what transpired in 2006.

“There was never a signed agreement,” said Harper.

“I was aghast at the conditions we were faced with as a city (in 2006). We owned a theatre that was not functioning, that was not up to code and up to standards where we could have community theatre in it. The experiment was a failure. It didn’t live up to the lease on a whole series

of bases. The deal was never consummated and signed between us and the society.”

Coun. Jaimie McEvoy said he couldn’t support Eddy’s request.

“I don’t really see why the Burr Theatre company couldn’t operate in that theatre,” said McEvoy. “As I look at this (staff) report where there was a direct subsidy of $666,000, an indirect subsidy of loss of tax and rental moves it up to $1 million … I’m having a bit of trouble, I haven’t seen anything concrete or solid in saying the city owes you $14,000.”

In the end, council gave Eddy until Monday to produce emails from society members, including former president Ted Syverson, that show the city had agreed to the compensation.

“We could have sold those items, but because the society was and continues to be committed to having legitimate theatre here in New Westminster [we didn’t]. It was an imperative on the board, even as a last gasp, that we could rise and have legitimate theatre again,” said Eddy.

On Tuesday, Eddy said he would try to comply with council’s request despite the tight time frame. He told council the society, which plans to use the $14,000 to provide scholarship funding to Douglas College theatre students, is hoping the Anvil Centre theatre will be a facility conducive to community theatre. The hope is to partner with theatre companies in Surrey and Coquitlam to provide shows in all the communities.

“We have not gone away, and don’t intend to go away.

We want to be part of bringing legitimate theatre back to the city of New Westminster,” said Eddy. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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In any case, he said, when the actual decision would have been made he wouldn’t have voted for it.

He said he also doesn’t support removing $16,000 from the district’s $22,000 May Day budget as proposed by Woudzia.

“I’m not going to vote to cancel May Day, not for the little bit of money it is,” said Ewen. “[But] this is the administration doing their job looking to find every little bit to

save money possible.”

The board will be making further decisions on its proposed deficit recovery program at its committee-ofthe-whole meeting at the New Westminster secondary library this coming Tuesday and at its monthly meeting at city hall on Jan. 29.

Ewen said he hopes to get the big decisions—such as receiving $450,000 for the sale of a district-owned property in Queensborough and postponing a $250,000 contribution to

a new skatepark when New Westminster secondary is replaced—out of the way in the first meeting.

“We want to hit the big ones first. That will give us a clear indication what we will have to go after. I’m hoping to do that next Tuesday,” said Ewen.

“We’ll work through it and find a solution. I actually think it’s closer than we think. If we do the big items like I’ve suggested then it’s just down to four or five items.” twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

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If the federal Conservative government hasn’t already thought about its penchant for omnibus bills in Parliament, it needs to.

The Idle No More movement has focused some of its attention on changes to federal legislation like the Navigable Waters Protection Act and Environmental Assessment Act, which are rolled into an omnibus bill. These bills, often part of a budget, give MPs little chance to debate important issues because there are so many items jammed together.

The Conservatives did not invent this strategy, but they have honed it to a fine art.

Omnibus bills began appearing regularly during the five years the Conservatives governed with a minority, and were often crafted in such a way as to keep at least one opposition party from voting against the government.

While this was an understandable legislative strategy, the need for such omnibus bills does not exist when there is a majority government.

But the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper likes the approach, because it limits the usefulness of Parliament and the ability of its critics to draw much public attention.

That worked fine when the critics were solely from the opposition parties. But when they are from outside Parliament and are energized by a variety of causes, as is Idle No More, omnibus bills have the potential to do a great deal of harm.

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Crossroads on the journey of life Crossroads.

You may be familiar with them.

A lot of my friends are there these days.

Maybe it’s our age. Forty-ish, a time when many of us wake up and ask: How did I get here?

Most have found a partner, a career, some decent digs and, in many cases, planted a seed or two.

And then. Without realizing it, life’s biggest goals have been achieved—at least the ones society pushes on us—before life is even halfway done.

Then what?

Some go off the rails. Divorces, affairs, alcohol, depression—I see this in my wider circle these days.

Great people, smart people, fun people. Suddenly, all muddled up.

I get it. I’ve felt some of the same zeitgeist.

Happy but unhappy.

Sometimes it melds in a strange brew.

Crossroads can happen anytime, of course, not just at 40.

My last big one was post-

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high school, entering the adult world. That juncture of life felt overwhelming in scope—so many decisions, too many possible directions. Fear of missing out on something by choosing the wrong one. At 40, it’s different.

Life is so much more entangled, with family, work, bills and community, that the scope of choices can appear forbiddingly narrow.

Pop-psych books dismiss this as pessimism. “There are no limits! You can do anything!”

Sure.

But clear-eyed 40-somethings know there are others to consider should we decide to heed Frost’s advice to take the road less travelled by.

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It’s a maudlin view of life, but maybe there’s a lesson there.

Maybe it means life will never dish up optimum circumstances for anything, so we should savour the fragments of joy that squeeze in the margins of work, struggles and life’s aches and pains.

Most crossroads occur when we’re unclear about our sense of purpose. What’s the goal? Where am I headed? What gives my life meaning?

The temptation at these times can be strong to jump at something to shake that awful feeling that often accompanies life at the crossroads. To quote the teens whose very identity is mired in what is perhaps the longest of life’s crossroads, it can really suck. Like you’ve put on the wrong size underwear, or are saddled with a perpetual head cold.

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But crossroads are good for us, too. Sometimes they are a space worth dwelling in—inhabiting for a while. Often, without knowing it, we’re saying goodbye. To an old self, to an old life.

Perhaps it’s a time to be still, be patient. After all, the new buds don’t burst into flower the day the last leaf falls.

And it may not look like it, but that “in-between” time is often filled with tremendous progress and change. Call it chemical, call it psychological. Call it nature doing its silent work of re-tooling.

If you’ve been at a crossroads—and I’d argue we all have—you understand.

And if you’re there now, take heart. What you’re doing now is important.

And if you can, honour it.

Crossroads, by definition, remake us. And they’re also a brief stop on the journey.

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I have been a Canadian for 21 Thanks for all may be struggling. years with the majority of those your supporT There was a constant flow spent in our lovely city of New throughout the event, as people On Dec. 5, 2012, Rhoena Westminster. mingled, shared a meal and Reutlinger, manager, But I fear that relationship is caught a special moment with Paddlewheeler Pub and Cori coming to an end.

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Lynn Germiquet, executive With the announcement of This event has become an director, New Westminster the tax increases coming (which annual opportunity for people Chamber of Commerce hosted do not address nor include the to come together. their annual pancake breakfast ridiculous increase that council Family Place and the Purpose that benefitted the New has decided to pay our public Society appreciate the toys and Westminster Family Place and employees), the increased donations they receive as a the Purpose Society. traffic due to the new Port result of the hard work of Ms. Their ongoing commitment Mann Bridge and our mayor’s Reutlinger and Ms. Germiquet. to this event resulted in yet non-reaction to that traffic, the These donations allow both livability of this city has taken a another highly successful our agencies to make the pancake breakfast. huge nose dive. holiday season more enjoyable We’d also like to thank New Does our city council even for many families.

Westminster Firefighters for represent us?

Our staff witness first-hand I consider a successful council their support of this event, and the difference these generous the many other community one that holds the line on taxes donations can make.

Dawn Embree events and initiatives they and then brags about it.

Purpose Society Let me repeat what our mayor support throughout the year.

Marjorie Staal Those attending this year’s says is coming.

New West Family Place breakfast were extremely Water: up 3.5 per cent. generous.

Sewer: up 9.4 per cent.

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This was heartening to see, Waste: up 4.5 per cent. email: letters@ especially when we know many Electrical: up 1.44 per cent. newwestnewsleader.com are feeling an economic pinch.

Property taxes: up 1.91 per twitter: @newwestnews It is clear the citizens of New cent. facebook: facebook.com/ West have a strong commitment Cost of living is hovering newwestnews to supporting local families who around 1.8 per cent.

Think about that, folks. Anybody in the private sector get a raise last year? How about you seniors? Where are you going to find the money?

I have a suggestion for council members.

With every increase that you hit us with, I think you should see that as a failure on your collective behalf, and reduce your paychecks accordingly, so that you have to feel as much pain as the rest of us.

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James Moore, the Minsiter of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, checks out a microscope at Simon Fraser University’s 4D Labs research facility. He was there to announce $215 milion in funding for research and innovation in support of 75 projects at 34 institutions across the country.

Schick and his Burnaby-based team of engineers searched the world, but the solution to their needs was in their own backyard, at Simon Fraser University’s 4D Labs.

“They welcomed us with open arms,” said Schick of the applications and science-driven research institute that helped his company get his idea to the prototype stage. “They had the nanotechnology and expertise we needed so we didn’t have to spend our money on expensive new equipment.”

So it’s little wonder why he was all smiles as James Moore, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced $215 million in federal funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation to support 75 leading-

edge projects at 34 institutions across the country.

SFU’s portion of the money, about $8.7 million, will go towards infrastructure like labs, equipment and data storage and processing for projects that will create new materials for science, engineering and technology innovations as well as collaborating in the global effort to sort and analyze the 60 billion gigabytes of information generated by the CERN particle collider in Geneva, Switzerland that will further understanding of how the universe formed and operates.

“This is great news for us at SFU,” said Andrew Petter, the university’s president.

“It will help us with our research strength that makes us a world leader in knowledge mobilization.”

“These funds allow

us to provide the tools our researchers need,” said Mario Pinto, SFU’s vice president of research. “We are in the midst of a global innovation race and we have to be able to compete.”

The results of that research will resonate beyond the labs and classrooms. One project, Prometheus, a joint effort by SFU, BCIT, and the universities of Victoria and British Columbia, has already filed 67 patents, generated 243 new processes and products and created 13 spin-off companies.

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Premier Christy Clark wants to amend the Auditor General Act to offer John Doyle a twoyear extension of his term, due to end this year.

Clark told a news conference in Vancouver Wednesday that she has asked the three B.C. Liberal MLAs on the selection committee to offer the extension to Doyle, as they prepared to meet Wednesday with the two NDP MLAs on the B.C. Auditor General John Doyle committee.

Clark said the amendments would change on the committee must be the B.C. auditor-general’s term unanimous for that to happen, to a non-renewable eight-year and their votes and reasons are term, to avoid controversy as officially secret due to personnel politicians vote on their own privacy restrictions. financial watchdog. The move The selection committee is patterned after the federal is expected to meet again government, which appoints Friday to discuss the proposed auditors-general to a single extension. If they support the 10-year term. idea, it would be proposed to NDP leader Adrian Dix Doyle. has said his caucus was The committee chair, Vernonunanimous in seeking Doyle’s Monashee MLA Eric Foster, reappointment. All five MLAs was the subject of a random

audit that raised questions about his constituency office renovations. The other two B.C. Liberals who form the majority are Chilliwack MLA John Les and Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom, both of whom are not seeking re-election in May. Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA Kathy Corrigan and Surrey-Whalley MLA Bruce Ralston represent the NDP on the committee.

Opposition MLAs cite Doyle’s reports criticizing the recent buildup of BC Hydro debt and the state of B.C.’s forest inventory in the wake of a devastating pine beetle epidemic as likely reasons why Doyle wasn’t reappointed.

Doyle is also leading a court action seeking release of detailed defence lawyer billings for former ministerial aides Dave Basi and Bobby Virk, whose $6 million in legal costs were covered by the province after they pleaded guilty to breach of trust in the 2002 sale of BC Rail operations.

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The planned buyout of B.C.’s second biggest medical lab company by its larger rival has raised questions over the implications of a near-monopoly in the medical testing field.

LifeLabs on Tuesday unveiled plans to buy Surreyheadquartered BC Biomedical Laboratories for an undisclosed EvaN SEal/Black PrESS The B.C. government is concerned about a potential monopoly situation, should price.

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BC Biomedical has nearly 800 employees, 500 of them in Surrey, and runs 45 labs across the Lower Mainland that would mean that one private said there are no plans to handle 32,000 tests daily. lab company would have about lay off staff, MacDiarmid is Toronto-based LifeLabs has 95 per cent of the private lab also concerned the two sets 80 service centres in B.C. and business,” she said. of testing centres may be does 44,000 tests per day.

A key concern is whether lab consolidated, reducing access B.C. Health Minister fees paid by government could for patients.

Margaret MacDiarmid said go up under a single dominant “Right now patients in British she’s notified the federal provider, she said.

Columbia have very good Competition Bureau that In 2011-12, LifeLabs billed access – probably quite a bit the province wants to closely the Medical Services Plan $125 better than some of the other examine the potential impacts million, while BC Biomedical provinces.” of the deal. billed nearly $80 million.

MacDiarmid said B.C. isn’t “We’re interested because it While the two firms have yet taking a position for or against the proposed takeover with federal regulators.

The two firms handle the vast majority of publicly funded medical tests not done in hospitals.

NDP health critic Mike Farnworth also wants the deal closely scrutinized.

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LifeLabs president and CEO Sue Paish said in a release the operations must become more effective and efficient in light of rising demand, limited funding and a need to continue reinvesting in new technology.

“We are fully aligned in our commitment to quality and continuous improvement in patient services in B.C. going forward,” added BC Biomedical CEO Doug Buchanan.

BC Bio began as a partnership of pathologists founded nearly 55 years ago by Dr. Cam Coady and is now a major source of new biotechnology jobs in the Lower Mainland.

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Burnaby Hospice Society: Provides professional and volunteer-based grief support programs free-of-charge for Burnaby residents who have suffered the loss of a loved one.

Ongoing weekly Walking Group for Grief, and the fall Adult Bereavement Support Group.

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Burnaby Parkinson’s Support Group: If you are a person with Parkinson’s or a caregiver interested in sharing ideas, coping strategies, information

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Codependents Anonymous: Freedom Group is a Twelve Step program for those who want healthier, more functional relationships. When: Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Royal Columbian Hospital, Neil Russel Room, third floor, Columbia Tower, New Westminster. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or 604-515-5585.

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Scammers exploit text messages, online dating sites Consumers urged to be vigilant as BBB releases top 10 scams Jeff Nagel Black Press

Predators who target singles on online dating sites and text messages that lure cellphone users into revealing personal information are among the top scams that aim to separate consumers from their cash this year.

The annual top 10 scams list was released Tuesday by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in partnership with police and both federal and provincial consumer protection authorities.

The number one scam of the year actually plays on the role of the bureau itself – fraudsters have sent millions of officiallooking emails to people and businesses claiming they’re the subject of a BBB complaint and investigation and directing them to click a link that downloads a virus that steals banking information and passwords.

“The immediate fear is that your company’s reputation may be harmed by a complaint,”

BBB president and CEO Danielle Primrose said. “And that is why the scam works so well.”

She said young people with smart phones can be particularly susceptible to text messaging scams that offer them gift cards at major retailers and lure them to a web site where they give up personal information.

Romance scams have spiked in activity, she said, noting more than 1,000 victims in Canada lost a combined $14 million last year. Perpetrators always have an excuse why they can’t meet in person and build an online relationship with the victim before asking them to wire money for travel or to help with a heart-breaking family emergency.

“These are probably very under-reported,” Primrose said. “Who wants to admit that they’ve been taken advantage of simply for falling in love?”

Older schemes are also still making the rounds.

Rogue door-to-door contractors remain an ongoing problem. And ‘curbers’ selling deficient used cars, often

imported from the U.S., are expected to become a growing problem as a flood of vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy make their way to other jurisdictions, including B.C. “Buy from somebody you have recourse against, such as a licensed dealer,” suggested Doug Longhurst of the Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia.

He also urged car buyers to search the full vehicle history.

“If a vehicle has been in three or four states, there’s a pretty good chance it was essentially ‘washed’ through those states to get the title clean.”

Investment fraud remains a major problem for commercial crime investigators.

One such case involving a notary public snared more than 200 Lower Mainland investors last year and cost them $83 million, according to B.C. Securities Commission spokesman Andy Poon.

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D TEbook EvEnTs Jim Walsh: Changing From Greens to Reds: Jim Walsh, painting as J. Charles, is a local New Westminster artist with a career spanning over 30 years including such diverse media as painting, photography, and graphic design.

The exhibition features landscape paintings featuring a fall theme.

When: Until Jan. 31.

W h e re : R e f e re n c e D e p a r t m e n t , N ew Westminster Library, 716-6th Ave., New Westminster.

Burnaby Lyric Opera: Presents Pagliacci & Gianni Schicchi, two short works by Puccini and Leoncavallo, featuring tenor Martin Sadd, baritone Aaron Durand, soprano Chloé Hurst, baritone Andrey Andreychik, and stage director David Adams, all directed by Michael

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Onwood. When: Jan. 19, 24, 26 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 21 and 23 at 2 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $32 Adults, $27 Student & Senior. Info: 604-2053000.

Hatsumi: Film screening of Hatsumi, a f i l m by C h r i s Hope about his grandmother’s journey back to the west coast locations of her Japanese Canadian internment experience.

Free admission. When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org or 604-777-7000.

New West Artists: Presents The Small and Crafty Show, a collection of art priced under $100. When: Until Feb. 7, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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.

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Parent & Grandparent Support Circles: Parent Support Services Society of B.C. offers free weekly Parent & Grandparent Support Circles across the Lower Mainland led by trained facilitators. Learn new ways to nurture your child through discussing parenting techniques, challenges, stresses, and receiving support. Register: 604669-1616 or office@ parentsupportbc. ca.

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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 Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster.

Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/6uy9h4h.

Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St., New Westminster.

World Poetry New Westminster Night Out: Featured poets, open mike, free raffle and refreshments.

Everyone welcome.

When: Fourth We d n e s d ay of each month, 6:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-526-4729 or www. worldpoetry.ca.

New Westminister and District Concert Band: Welcomes new members (10-99 years) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument (no strings) as well as players of all levels.

It has three levels of players: beginners, intermediate and seniors.

When: Monday and Thursday ev e n i n g s . W h e r e : Richard McBride School gym, New Westminster.

Info: www.nwdband. com or Christine, 604526-8996.

N ew We s t m i n s t e r Family Place: Gym time, crafts, and games for the kids and a chance for parents to meet new friends and neighbours. Every Thursday that school is in session, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Daycare room, F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent

(off Tenth Avenue and Cumberland).

E S L C o nv e r s at i o n Circles at the Library: The New Westminster Public Library offers f re e, d ro p - i n E S L conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and p ra c t i c e s p e a k i n g English. Co-sponsored by Fraserside Community Services Society, there are two programs available.

Children are welcome.

When: For all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-527-4660.

Free Citizenship Classes: Prepare for the Canadian citizenship test for free in classes co-sponsored by N ew We s t m i n s t e r Public Library and MOSAIC’S Settlement Program.

When: First consecutive We d n e s d a y and Thursday of each month 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., N ew We s t m i n s t e r.

Register and info: MOSAIC, 604-522-3722 ext. 155.

Social dancing for seniors (50+) is held every Sunday from 12:45-3:45 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster. Fivepiece live band and refreshments. No partners required. Info: 604-519-1066.

Melodious Mandolins: Do you play mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar or double bass, and can read music? New members welcome.

This mandolin orchestra plays a variety of traditional and nostalgic popular pieces from many cultures.

W h e n : Rehearsals Wednesdays, 7 p.m. and performances each month. Where: Various locations in Burnaby or New Westminster.

Info: Cathy, 604-2024191 or Nadia, 604-8169156. Or visit www. melodiousmandolins. com.

clubs & grOups N ew We s t m i n s t e r Lions Club: Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Boston Pizza, C o l u m b i a S q u a r e, Columbia Street in New Westminster. Visitors and prospective members are welcome.

Info: 604-525-4477.

Overeaters Anonymous: Are you out of control when it comes to food?

We can help! When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 335 7th St. (enter off 4th Ave.), New Westminster. Info: 604524-5244.

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

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

Friday, January 18, 2013 NewsLeader A17

GVHBA gearing up for a great 2013

By Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is welcoming the new year with a slate of big events.

The first will take place on Feb. 6 at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre. The Legends of Housing event will include a panel of residential construction industry leaders including David Podmore of Concert Properties, Peeter Wesick of Wesgroup and Ward McAllister of Ledingham McAllister discussing where they think the housing industry is going and their experiences in the industry, followed by a question and answer session. The session will be moderated by urban design specialist Bob Ransford of Counterpoint Communications.

The GVHBA will also announce the finalists for the 2013 Ovation Awards at the event, which is also the first dinner meeting of the year. Tickets can be purchased on the GVHBA website until Feb. 4.

The next big event in the GVHBA calendar is the BC Home and Garden Show on Feb. 20 to 24. The association hosts the GVHBA Pro Renovation + Design Centre every year, showcasing before and after photos of professional renovations by member companies. You are also able to book a free consultation with a renovation or design professional.

The event will take place at BC Place, with tickets available on the day or at www.bchomeandgardenshow.com. While you’re there, you can see photos of the finalists for the Ovation

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will hold its annual First-Time Home Buyer Seminar on March 19. It will feature a panel of experts ready to answer your questions, above. The BC Home and Garden Show will take over BC Place next month. It will feature the GVHBA Pro Renovation + Design Centre, below, where you can see photos of gorgeous renovations.

Awards, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, which will be handed out for the first time this year. The ceremony will take place in April.

The show features more than 425 local experts in all aspects of home ownership, from renovation to organization, appearances by HGTV celebrities like Sarah Daniels of Urban Suburban and tons of tips for outdoor living and gardening.

The third big event of the next few months is the annual First-Time Home Buyer Seminar on March 19 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey. The seminar is the largest of its kind in North America and is always popular. Admission is free, though preregistration is required on the GVHBA website and attendees are asked to bring an item for the Surrey Food Bank.

“Our experts will help first-time buyers consider all available options and important issues before they take that critical first step onto the property ladder,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Real estate continues to be a hot topic in this region, so seminar attendance is expected to be as many or greater than the 750 young people who attended last year’s event.”

The seminar will cover a wide range of topics, including

finding the best home for you, how to choose a location, what’s involved when buying a home before it’s built and wading through the legal considerations that come with purchasing a home for the first time. Doors will open at 6 p.m. to allow participants to talk to the experts one-on-one, and the seminar will take place between 7 and 9 p.m.

For more information about any of these events and to see a list of others, visit www.gvhba.org.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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CHILDREN

OBITUARIES

114 QUEENS PARK DAYCARE New Westminster ~ Licensed 2.5 to 5 years, Call: 604-521-5680

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL cleaning business for sale. 20 years Bella Coola valley. Gov’t and commercial contracts, equipment and sup,plies, turnkey operation.

Ideal owner/operator, couple. Owner retiring, annual revenue 60-70 k with potential to increase dramatically. respond to dlservice@xplornet.com or McKenzie Cleaning Services, P.O. Box 247, Hagensborg BC. V0T 1H0

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COMING EVENTS 21st Century Flea Market. Jan 20th 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr. Adm $5.

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HAPPY THOUGHTS

Let’s all cheer Bill Clarke is 90 this year

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

COPYRIGHT

Re “CYCLE”

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bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisment and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisment and box rental.

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Happy Birthday Love Sylvia, Debbie & Gary, Peter & Cindy & family

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Qualico® is recognized as the largest integrated real estate company in Western Canada. In the Vancouver area, we are currently building new homes in Surrey, South Surrey, and Coquitlam, with Langley soon to follow. With our growth, we now have the position of Jr. Estimator to fill. Qualico Offers Industry Competitive Salary and Full Health Benefits Package.

You will have: - Expertise in Wood framed construction Multi and Single family homes - Produce material quantity lists - Review quotes for trades and suppliers - Produce Budgets for Models - Produce PO’s - Interact with Field personal, trades and suppliers to resolve issues - Working knowledge of Excel and Word - Preference given to Candidates w/ Newstar(REMS) software exp Send resumes and cover letter along with salary expectations to: Qualicobc@Qualico.com We will only be contacting those we wish to interview.

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

Please fax resumes to: 604.888.4688 or visit Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

Power sweeping & scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude.

Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record req’d. Experience beneficial, but will train. Based in Burnaby.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax 604-294-5988

DRIVERS bcclassified.com Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Email resume & driver abstract to:

robin@spruce hollowheavyhaul.com

DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE SUTCO continues to expand! Current openings; Chip Hauls, Chilliwack, Merritt, West Kootenays.

Dedicated runs, day and afternoon shifts. Highway, dedicated tractor, Canada Only runs. Dispatcher, based in Salmo, days and evening shifts. If you are looking for a career that offers steady work, Extended Benefits, Pension Plan then apply online: www.sutco.ca Fax: 250-3572009 Enquiries: 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 230

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EDUCATION Youth Employment Program

The 16 week paid program offers classroom employability training, and on-the-job experience.

Contact Linda at 604-473-9363

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FARM WORKERS

FARM labourer. Fertilize, spray, cultivate, irrigate crops. Operate/maintain farm mach/equip, starting Mar/13 @ $10.25/hr Gill & Sons Berryland 15155 40 Ave Surrey. Fax resume 604-574-1306.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Position available in Surrey location.

Union Shop - Full Benefits Forward Resume to Annish Singh Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com

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.

• TRUCK MECHANICS • HOOKTENDERS • HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS • WELDERS • LOW BED DRIVERS

Required for a growing Lower Mainland logging company. Full Time opportunities.

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 months

Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca

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Please fax: (1)604-796-0318 or e-mail: rick.tamihilog@shaw.ca

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HELP WANTED

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.

New Year New Career!

Up to $800/wk Entry level promoters needed.

Room for travel and rapid advancement.

Must be outgoing and avail immediately

CARRIERS NEEDED

Brandi, 604-777-2195

WAREHOUSE

GENERAL LABOUR POSITION WITH MECHANICAL UNDERSTANDING We have an opening for our company located in the Gloucester Industrial Park, Langley for a team member in our production department. Duties include machinery operation and training in our welding department. We require a self starter with excellent written and spoken english. Please e-mail resumes to klarose@canadapipeline.com. No phone calls. Only persons of interest will be contacted.

YOUTH and ADULTS

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!

Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

for youth with physical disabilities The Neil Squire Society’s Youth Enabled Program is a Canadian gov’t funded employment program for job seekers, 15 to 30 yrs old, who have a physical or mobility related disability.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EXPERIENCED TRUCK PARTSMAN

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fill Outside Sales positions. We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities. Knowledge of the Industrial & H.D. industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PERSONAL SERVICES 173 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXHAUST MECHANIC Required Full-Time for busy Surrey auto shop.

Must be able to bend pipe, brake skills and front end skills an asset.

Apply in person at:

EXPANSION IN 2013 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

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13433 King George Blvd.

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GEMINI STUDIO

604.523.6689 Unit D - 768 Princess Street

Phone: 604-583-0522

@ 8th St. New Westminster

Growing construction company looking for labourers, CWB certified welders and Experienced heavy duty mechanic. Please forward resume with related experience to dean@henrydrilling.com

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DEALER MANAGER NANAIMO, BC

The Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck and equipment dealerships in business since 1949 with 1,000 employees and 22 locations in North America.

The Dealer Manager of our Nanaimo location has responsibility for the growth and prosperity of the branch, market share growth, customer and employee retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership. Preference will be given to candidates with several years experience in the heavy truck and/or heavy equipment industries. A post secondary degree or diploma is preferred along with proven leadership skills.

Further details can be found under Canada, Job Opportunities at www.inland-group.com.

Resumes and covering letters should be emailed to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@inland-group.com or faxed to 604-608-3156

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PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE: CLASS 500’S From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods and electronics, to parakeets and pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

C & C Electrical Mechanical

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage.

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WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

$45/Hr

604-949-1900

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www.metrovanhome.ca

604-537-4140

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

Local & Long Distance

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Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

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HELP WANTED

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Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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HELP WANTED

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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

CASH

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays in your neighbourhood.

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UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby

PLUMBING

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Boundaries

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Roseberry Ave - Patterson Ave, Irmin St - Winnifred St

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Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

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Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

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Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

Friday, January 18, 2013 NewsLeader A23 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372

SUNDECKS

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Bright 2 bdrm apt.

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

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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

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

604-572-3733 T & K Haulaway

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

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

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

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TREE SERVICES

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx. 20 to 150 lbs.

Call 604-302-2357

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

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

STAFFORDSHIRE bull terrier, P.B. CKC registered. Staffies, only 6 left.

Call Candace 604-780-4771

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503

533

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

FERTILIZERS

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

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

STEAMER CHEST, very old. curved top. needs some work. $50.

North Delta. 604-591-9740

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

BURNABY

• • • • • •

Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

FURNITURE

6,600sf. or 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N or 12,000sf. @ $4.25sf. + 3N 3 phase and single phase power.

3 bay doors 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT COQUITLAM Lower Mary Hill spac 3bdrm upper 5appl f/p N/P big yd $1195 + util 604-785-3980

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished 1 bdrm. shr’d kitchen / bath / living.

Quiet Non-Smoking ONLY House. $450/mo. incls. lndry. 604.941.2959

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY 2 bdrm bsmt ste very clean, nr Metrotown. NS/NP. Ldry incl. $750 + 1/3 utils. 604-430-8144 BURNABY 2 Bdrm ste nr Edmonds Stn/Stride elem. $1050/mo incl utils.

Avail Mar 1st. Call: (604)515-9418

ABC TREE MEN Pruning & Shaping, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 604-521-7594 or 604-817-8899

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

MATTRESSES starting at $99

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

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20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

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★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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SOUND/DVD/TV

603

ACREAGE

Isaac 604-727-5232

DEVELOPMENT LAND WANTED

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

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

AMERICAN BULLDOGS $800 Ready NOW 4 females, 2 males Call for appt. (604)230-1999

Park Crest Apts.

1 & 2 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

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

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

818

Call 604-540-6725

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HOMES WANTED

Coquitlam Center Co-op Refurbished 3 bdrm apt.

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

No qr code reader?

Text info: 778.786.8271

sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864 COQUITLAM

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Welcome Home !

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

Call (604) 931-2670

CANE CORSO MASTIFF all blues 6F, 2M, ultimate family guardian.

Ready to go. $1000. (604)308-5665

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

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Panorama Court

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

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

Chihuahua pups, 3M/3F, ready Valentine’s day, first shots, dewormed. $750. (604)796-8685

Call 604-540-6732

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APARTMENT/CONDO

3X2 bedrooms, $1060, $1070 & $1120, updated, heat, hot water, parking, pool, 5 min walk to Lougheed mall and skytrain, February 1st, cat ok. Call 604-420-6454.

3846carrigancourt@live.ca BURNABY, Linden Glen Apts. 7052 Linden Ave. Spacious & bright 1 & 2/bdrms. Incl heat & HW. Near Highgate. Cats ok. (604)540-2028 Coquitlam 2 bdrm 996sf nr Coq Ctr College elem ament lam/carpet Feb1 $1295 NP/NS 604-941-3259

NEW WESTMINSTER: West Coast Apt. 520-11th St. Large 1 bdrm w/ small storage room. Incl h/w & heat. By Transit. Cats ok. $735 - $750/mo. 604-540-2028.

PORT COQUITLAM newly reno’d 2 bdrm corner ste in quiet bldg. Onsite card lndry. Cls to amens, WCE, bus. $980 heat/htwr incl. Avail now.

Cat neg. Ph: (604)942-4740

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700.

(604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

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CLIFF and LUNA Energy Bars

Assorted Varieties and Assorted Sizes Product of USA

ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA 18 Infusion Bags Assorted Varieties Product of USA

LavAzza Italy’s Favourite Coffee

2

Qualita Rossa or Crema E Gusto Ground Coffee 250g Product of Italy ea

R.W. KNUDSEN 100% PURE JUICE Just Black Cherry 946 mL Product of USA

2 for $5

99

3 for $3

329 ea

1699

28

ea

99 ea

GENESIS TODAY PURE GREEN COFFEE BEAN

WILD ROSE WHOLE BODY CLEANSE HERBAL D-TOX

Genesis Today’s Green Coffee Bean Extract uses only raw, unroasted coffee beans that contain 50% chlorogenic acids, which supports healthy body weight, body fat levels, cardiovascular function, and blood sugar levels.

The Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox Program helps maintain a healthy balance of assimilation and elimination, and enhances all aspects of metabolism. It supports digestion and the cleansing and elimination of waste and toxins from the system.

60 Veg Capsules

Product of USA

R.W. KNUDSEN 100% PURE JUICE Just Cranberry 946 mL Product of USA

$4.99

ea

12-Day Program

OMEGA NUTRITION ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEED PROTEIN POWDER 99

11

600g Product of USA

Happy New Year!

ea

Product of BC

SEVENTH GENERATION 100% RECYCLED BATHROOM TISSUE 12 Rolls Product of USA

6

99 ea

J A N U A R Y

SPECIALS

Prices effective Jan 21 to 31, 2012. While quantities last.

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Packed with Healthy Varieties

Serving our local community since 1986

YELLOW ONIONS 3 lb bag Product of USA

2 for $3

Vancouver Hastings Vancouver Commercial Dr New West River Market 2342 East Hastings St. 2279 Commercial Drive #130 - 810 Quayside Drive 604-254-3014 604-255-1440 604-525-3331

ORGANIC SPARTAN APPLES Product of BC

99

¢ /lb