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Neil Davies of Jubilee Cycles says most customers were never aware of the exemption from provincial sales tax purchases of bikes, safety equipment and repairs they used to enjoy before the implementation of the HST. He figures they’ll be pleasantly surprised when the exemption returns in April.

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Bike store owners were among the HST’s most vocal opponents, Like the wheels on the bicycles as it meant an extra seven per cent his family’s shop has been selling for on purchases of bikes and gear. An almost 40 years, Neil Davies knows online petition protesting the tax everything comes around again. gathered thousands of signatures. A The most recent return is one he’s rally was organized at the provincial sure will make his customers smile. legislature in Victoria. On April 1, the Provincial Sales Shops like Davies’ Jubilee Cycles Tax is back, along with the GST, girded for a decline in business. replacing the Harmonized Sales But Davies says that never Tax that was implemented in 2010 happened. and then ditched in a referendum in That’s because most casual 2011. The good news for cyclists is cyclists were never really aware of the PST exemption on bikes, parts, the sales tax exemption—in place in safety equipment and repairs also B.C. since first 4x1.25_small_appliances_ad_final.pdf 1 1981—in 12-03-05 the 1:20 PM place. returns. So when it disappeared, they didn’t

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Meantime, Davies and many other cycling retailers are already offering select discounts equal to the PST exemption to keep the tills ringing in the weeks leading up to its official return. • Some other items formerly exempt from PST and will be again as of April 1 include children’s clothing and footwear, books and magazines, insulation, smoke alarms, work-related safety equipment, general safety equipment like child car seats and portable fire extinguishers. Services like home renovations will also be exempt from the PST.

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Two Burnaby RCMP officers were injured Tuesday afternoon during the arrest of a man who had been behaving erratically. At about 12:30 p.m. Burnaby Mounties responded to a call of a robbery in progress at the Scotiabank in The Crest shopping centre located in the 8600block of 10th Avenue in Burnaby. “As it unfolded it became evident there was something more going on,” said Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Chuck McDonald, the first officer on the scene. “His behaviour suggested that there was more going on with him than the average person and he was posing an immediate threat to the staff and customers at the bank.” McDonald said he doesn’t believe the man intended to rob the bank. He had apparently earlier been in the Pharmasave store a couple doors down, displaying erratic behaviour. “It appeared any problem had resolved itself but obviously it just transferred itself to another location,” he said. Please see MAN, A3

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Diego Sanchez grew up in Canada. But whenever he laces up his shiny black leather dancing shoes and fires up the salsa music, he’s transported to his grandmother’s home in Colombia, the smell of tamales wafting from the kitchen. “Salsa dancing was my original connection to know where I was from,” says Sanchez, who’s been dancing competitively and teaching salsa to others for 16 years at World Dance Co., the Burnaby studio he operates with his sister Erika. This weekend he’ll be celebrating salsa with thousands of other dancers and enthusiasts at the fourth annual Vancouver International Salsafestival which runs through Sunday at the Westin Bayshore and other downtown locations. Sanchez was only three or four

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At the studio Sanchez teaches students from many cultures, each bringing their own unique touch and flavour. That mosaic makes the Lower Mainland special in the salsa community and helped spur his studio’s 12-dancer Grupo America team to a championship in Cuban salsa at the World Latin Dance Cup 2012 in Miami. “You don’t have to be Hispanic to do it,” says Erika. “Dancing is very universal. It’s a reflection of our community.” At this weekend’s Salsafestival, Sanchez will be able to dance with and learn from salsa lovers from around the world including MArIO BArteL/neWsLeADer FILe Eddie Torres, the grandfather of Diego Sanchez will show off his world championship form with dance partner Daniela New York-style salsa. Ugarte at this weekend’s Vancouver International Salsafestival. “It’s pretty inspirational,” says years old when he first started expressive, says Sanchez. From Sanchez. dancing the salsa. His sister needed their roots in Colombia, Cuba, “It really energizes me as a a partner; he was Los Angeles and New teacher and a choreographer.” available and keen. • For more information about video-online] York, the moves evolve, Unlike other dance intersect and head off the Salsafestival go to www. disciplines such salsafestival.ca burnabynewsleader.com in new directions. as ballroom and “Almost no one • For more information waltz with regimented steps and dances alike. You can mix and World Dance Co., go to www. patterns, salsa is creatively free and match styles and create your own.” worlddanceco.com

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At the bank, McDonald attempted to arrest him but ended up straining a shoulder and getting a couple of bruises. When another officer arrived at the scene a struggle ensued during which the second officer also injured his shoulder and McDonald was hit in the head a couple times with a heavy metal three-hole punch. “Both of us got banged up pretty good but in the end no one was seriously injured,” McDonald said. “I don’t think we fully understand what was going on with him yet,” he said of the suspect. The man remains in custody and police are requesting he be remanded in custody. He faces charges of causing a disturbance and various assault charges, but not robbery. twitter.com/WandaChow

Council renews Festivals Burnaby program Wanda Chow

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Burnaby’s Festivals Burnaby grant program will continue for another three years after council approved $670,000 in further funding from gaming revenues. The program started in 2010 as a way to assist community groups in putting on festivals and special events in Burnaby, as well as provide a formal source of support for city-run events at Deer Lake Park and fund

event-related costs incurred by Burnaby RCMP and the parks and engineering departments, according to a city staff report. Of the funding, $250,000 provides grants for community festivals and events through an application process and $220,000 covers unbudgeted city costs in support of the events. Another $200,000 is to support the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concert at Deer Lake Park and free summer programs and performances at Civic Square Metrotown.

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Burnaby RCMP are seeking a break-and-enter suspect and warning of tactics typically used by thieves to get into apartment buildings. Burnaby has seen a real increase in break-ins to apartment buildings in the last month, particularly to common areas and laundry rooms, said Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Courtesy BurnaBy rCMP Andy LeClair at a recent press Burnaby RCMP are seeking this man, and reminding people not to let people conference. loitering near their apartment building entrance inside. Suspects are getting into buildings mostly by non-violent, simple means. pretends to be on a call. how innocent they look. The For instance, they’ll pretend No one approaches to open innocent ones are the ones that to be talking on a cellphone the door, so he gets impatient are doing us the most damage.” then walk up behind someone and pulls a large screwdriver LeClair stressed that people as they’re entering the building, out of his pocket and breaks should not be confrontational a tactic of “polite distraction,” the glass in the door, eventually but that strangers should not be said LeClair, who heads the unlocking it. allowed inside a building unless detachment’s break-and-enter This is a tactic often used by they’re buzzed in by a resident task force. thieves who then break into first. If the person becomes “The person individual suites aggressive, step back inside and entering the building inside, LeClair said. call 911. video-online] doesn’t want to be In this case, the Police should also be called impolite or distract burnabynewsleader.com suspect went to the whenever people notice this individual [on building’s laundry anything suspicious. the phone] who’s obviously busy room, damaging the machines As for residential breakand they’ll hold the door open while breaking into them and and-enters, he said Burnaby for them in some cases,” he said. stealing the change inside. RCMP saw a “doubling” of “Don’t fall for it.” The suspect is believed to such incidents in December and LeClair showed daytime be responsible for several January, prompting the creation video surveillance footage such break-ins. Anyone who of the break-and-enter task taken in late February at a recognizes him is asked to call force and the recent arrests of Metrotown-area apartment Burnaby RCMP’s break-andseveral prolific offenders. building of a suspect “who just enter task force at 604-294February has seen a looks like a normal guy.” 7618. “significant decrease” in breakIn it, the man is seen trying to “What we need the public to and-enters but they’re still get buzzed into the building via do is be the guardian of that higher than police would like, the intercom. front door. Do not let people he said. When that doesn’t work, into your building if they twitter.com/WandaChow he pulls out a cellphone and don’t live there, regardless of

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Rent revenue will contribution will cover the costs of come from Burnaby’s mortgage payments, housing fund, made property taxes, strata up of a 20 per cent fees, insurance, portion of the maintenance and community management, benefit funds said the report. paid by The society developers who expects the rents receive bonus to become more density for their affordable as projects. CORRIgAN the mortgage The money is paid off over will pay for time. city-related costs The units will be of those 11 units— wheelchair accessible application and permit and Burnaby residents fees ($21,031), off-site will be given priority. servicing ($36,026) The society plans to and the parkland apply for funding from acquisition levy the Fraser Health ($38,100). Council Authority to provide turned down an 24-hour home support additional request services for the tenants. for $110,000 towards The city’s capital costs, as the

housing fund has not been used for that in the past. The developer, Heights Entertainment, is taking no profit on the society’s portion of the project, said Coun. Colleen Jordan, chair of the city’s community development committee. Jordan noted the society is pleased at the location of the project in the Heights, where its tenants will be able to access a wide variety of community services in their own neighbourhood. During a later discussion of the proposed implementation of the city’s social

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New date for vote One of the issues which is mentioned as B.C. gets set for a provincial election, but only on occasion, is whether the fixed election date should be changed. When then-Opposition Leader Gordon Campbell promised a fixed election date, long before the 2001 election was held, he was a pioneer. No provincial government, and certainly not the federal government, had even suggested fixed election dates. Premiers and prime ministers wanted to keep the power of when to call an election to themselves, and give their parties the greatest possible advantage. Campbell was true to his word and set up fixed elections. There have now been two of them, in 2005 and 2009, and the third is set for May 14. Other provinces and even the federal government have followed suit, although in the case of Ottawa, it has yet to abide by a fixed date, largely due to the fact the first two Stephen Harper governments were minority governments. A number of observers have suggested that B.C. would be best to hold its elections in the fall, after the audited books for the previous fiscal year have been made available to the public. It is obvious from this year’s budget (and indeed from the 2009 budget) that budgets produced just before an election have more to do with attracting votes than managing public finances. All provinces except Nova Scotia have now set fixed election dates. All but Alberta hold their elections in the fall months — September, October or November. B.C. would be wise to follow suit. No matter which party is elected on May 14, a move towards holding the next election in September, 2017 would make a lot of sense. September would be the best choice, given that municipal elections are held in November, and there will be occasions where both are held in the same year.

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Big shakeup coming for relationships We don’t need to Beware the Ides of March. But we should be aware of March 18. On St Patrick’s Day, March 17, couples living together may go blissfully to bed, having celebrated with the Irish or not. On March 18 they wake up to changes in the Family Law Act of BC. In a nutshell: couples living in a marriage-like relationship for more than two years will have the same property rights as married couples, should they split. Ka-boom! That’s going to blow a few casual relationships out of the water! Some 22 year olds will be hesitating, maybe even for an hour or two, over moving in together. Some 25 year olds will remember what their dad said, “it’s easier to move in than move out.” And a few 30 year olds will take a second look at their partner’s assets. And calendars will be checked. Did we pay half each for the big-screen TV? What about the bikes, payments on the car, student loans? What about the dog? What about debt? After March 18 debt is shared too. Oh boy. I heard the phrase “sliding,

Anne Hopkinson not deciding” a few days ago as a friend described her son and his girlfriend’s new living arrangements. Of course mum’s glad he finally moved out (he’s 28) because he needed a change, needed to live his own life. But she wonders if sharing an apartment is more a case of lust, cost and convenience than personal commitment. (They’ve known each other four months.) Suddenly the pluses of living together have a counterpart: the consequences of sharing a home if the relationship ends. Jackass comments like, “I’m taking her for a test drive,” or “it’s half the rent and all the ASSets,” will fizzle as moving in together has greater repercussions. Common law partners are now considered spouses. Same-sex couples too. The legal definition of spouse: married people, people cohabiting in a marriage-like relationship for more than two

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years, and people cohabiting less than two years who have a child together. So, live together for three months, she becomes pregnant, he leaves, and whammo! It’s onto the division of assets, and spousal and child support. Assets include real estate, cash, RRSPs, pension benefits, cars, boats, power tools, and time-shares in Costa Rica. Property owned by a spouse prior to living together is excluded, but increase in the value of that property is considered to be part of the couple’s assets. I’m not saying this is wrong. I think it is time to deal legally with common-law relationships in the same way as with marriages. Not long ago it used to be “what’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine.” Then pre-nups came into being. Will we see “pre-habs” for the “what’s mine is mine, and what’s yours is yours,” crowd? A cohabitation agreement may become very popular. It would lay out the details in black and white, and it would make cohabitors think twice about their choices. Good idea. She wants a trip to Hawaii, but he wants another tattoo. He

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wants to renovate the kitchen, but she wants to take flying lessons. Who knows the result of those discussions, but both he and she will certainly have a clearer idea of the other’s personality and expectations. There’s nothing like a money talk to highlight the differences in a couple’s thinking. With luck, the financial discussion leads people to have a conversation about their future as a couple, so neither partner continues the relationship with unrealistic hopes. She doesn’t want children but he does? He wants to live close to family but she wants to move to Indonesia? Better to sort that out. It’s about a month from the blissful love of Valentines Day to the thoughtful reckoning of March 18. The new laws won’t deter couples who truly want to share their lives. And the sort of, kind of, why-not-my-friends-are-alldoing-it couples might take more time to consider. Anne Hopkinson is a Burnaby resident still working on the three Rs: reading, writing, and rambling.

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Column on First Nations issues inspires hope Re: I’ve had it with smoke and drums (Column, NewsLeader, March 1) Anne Hopkinson succintly outlined in her five points much of what is wrong in the midst of First Nations, and their Idle No More efforts. I echo her words of support, and despite years of being very sympathetic to the plight of all First Nations, time has shown me the wisdom of Anne’s words that represent the core of the issues that hold back progress in this very difficult area. I heartily agree we need “to know what the... protesters think, in words not jargon, the details of their concerns, not the shouts of a rally.” I do agree that honest divisions in the leadership of First Nations can be a strength, and that if weathered and sensible solutions materialize, then the “process of resolving

those divisions can bolster [the]... movement.” Certainly, due diligence in their governance at the band level will make their efforts more tangible, transparent and morally persuasive. The crux that Anne reaches in her fifth point—i.e. “rights” requiring corresponding “responsibilities”—is so very true, and would surely bring more support and understanding by much of Canadian society if these were more commonly seen. Those native bands who have succeeded, despite such remarkable challenges in this sad evolution, stand as true beacons of light, and their wisdom and successes should serve as guiding posts to better solutions. Their successes must be considered as models to emulate. I watch and try to understand the complexities that stand in the way of all to go forward

to better futures. Anne, your contribution here was one that gave me hope. John de Couto Burnaby

Let’s dispose in buLk, and save Does anyone else feel bullied by the City of Burnaby into taking the smallest size garbage container? Under the city’s logic, if you’re using a larger container, you’re generating more garbage and so you should pay more for a larger container. But their logic doesn’t stand, especially in the case of a one or two-person household. The larger default-size container means I don’t need to set the container out every week. I can save bags of garbage in the container for weeks before it needs to be set out. It seems the city knew this when

they originally offered a choice of four different size containers. Suddenly, though, in the name of encouraging recycling, we’re told it will cost an extra $50 per year if we use the default size, more if we go to larger sizes, starting March 15. We buy in bulk to save money and yet the city wants to charge us extra to dispose our garbage in bulk. Why? Could it be that we make more paid work for the CUPE union truck driver the more often we set out a container, and CUPE is the biggest contributor to this city’s governing party? The poor taxpayer doesn’t get paid at all to set our garbage out. Let’s dispose in bulk and save tax dollars by not sending a truck around every week. The only truck needed weekly for most people is the blue box truck. Jim Ervin, Burnaby

Hard to argue witH cLean air? Re: The Don Cherry of TV science (BC Views, NewsLeader, Feb. 27) Since environmentalists are motivated by a desire to save humanity and the planet Earth, rather than personal or corporate profit, I would think reasonable people who disagree with them, say on how much industrial development is appropriate, would at least call them well-meaning but misguided. That Tom Fletcher resorts to vilification, as of David Suzuki in this column, speaks perhaps to the desperation of his position. Perhaps Fletcher should follow the lead of anti-environmentalists in the U.S. and declare the environmental movement is a communist conspiracy to destroy capitalism. Or,

if the red scare is no longer top of mind, label them terrorists. One needs to be creative when arguing against clean air to breathe, clean water to drink and a sustainable future for our children. Greg DePaco New Westminster

trudeau wortH a Look I am tired of hearing that Justin Trudeau has no experience. I think he has plenty. Also how much experience is required to lead a federal party? What did Stephen Harper do before becoming leader of the Conservative Party and how much experience did he bring to the job? Trudeau is decent, honest and sincere with lots of ideas on how to change Canada for the better. I say give him a chance to show us what he can do. Garth Evans Burnaby

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The Burnaby South Rebels first foray to the AAA provincial senior girls high school basketball championship in 49 years didn’t go so well. That’s because the Oak Bay Breakers, ranked fourth in the province, defeated the Rebels 76-48 in first-round action at the Langley Events Centre on Wednesday morning. The Rebels ran up against a big roadblock

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People’s Choice Award to be voted on by Metro Vancouver residents

GVHBA introduces new Ovation Award For the first time, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is asking people in Metro Vancouver to vote for their favourite new or renovated project with their People’s Choice Award. The new award will be handed out at the gala ceremony with the other categories on April 20. To vote for the People’s Choice Award, visit your local Black Press newspaper site and click on the Contests link, or visit http://bit. ly/2013GVHBA. You are able to vote for your favourite project up to five times per day. Voting will end on March 24. Voters will be entered to win a LUX 550 Cart Model barbecue valued at

$1,100, sponsored by FortisBC. The Ovation Awards are in their fourth year, and honour the best of the best in renovation, new-home construction and design. Among the finalists this year are My House Design/ Build Team, ParkLane Homes and Portrait Homes. “High-quality home building and renovation are hugely important to the homeowners of Metro Vancouver,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “The Ovation Awards recognize the industry’s leaders in innovation and excellence.” For a full list of categories and finalists, visit www.ovationawards.ca.

areas, with large porcelain tiles in the den and carpeting in the bedrooms. The modern bathrooms have their own porcelain tiles and polished quartz countertops, as well as a fantastic soaker tub and an enclosed glass shower in select ensuites. Bosa is known for putting homeowners first, and this is readily apparent at Pacific Point. Little touches like full-size stacking washer and dryers and soft-close doors and drawers in the kitchen are simple things that make

everyone’s life easier (and quieter!) On the property, homeowners will have access to a swimming pool, hot tub and steam room, as well as a huge fitness studio and yoga room and a lounge with a pool table. Outside, everything you can possibly imagine is within walking distance, from dining at the amazing restaurants to shopping at a local boutique. Homes start at $374,900. For more information, visit pacificpointcondos. com or call 604-685-0855.

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Sophisticated living with Bosa’s Pacific Point By Kerry Vital

Bosa Developments is bringing high sophistication to Yaletown with its newest offering, Pacific Point. Not only will buyers be able to experience all the benefits of living in such a vibrant neighbourhood, but they can also sleep soundly with the peace of mind that comes from purchasing a property from real estate icon Nat Bosa. “It’s rare that Nat Bosa puts his name to something,” says George Wong of Magnum Projects. “This is one of those rare opportunities.” Pacific Point started life as a rental property, but Bosa saw the opportunity to purchase the development and turn the homes into condominiums. Everything in the suites is brand-new, including the appliances, decor and plumbing. “This is the first thing that has caught his eye in a long time,” Wong says, adding “he fell in love with the location.” Yaletown is the perfect place for couples and professionals of all ages who are looking to take advantage of the night life and entertainment that is located in the neighbourhood. Wong says that many of the people who have pre-registered to see the homes are current Yaletown residents, young couples and empty nesters. “This is not only sophisticated Yaletown, but it’s grown-up Yaletown,” says Wong. “You cannot find something better.”

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Pacific Point features 214 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes in a variety of floorplans ranging from 450 to 1,680 square feet. One of the highlights of the homes is the simply gorgeous views from every suite of False Creek, George Wainborn Park, David Lam Park, English Bay and downtown Vancouver. Inside, each condo is made for luxury, with high-end kitchens, elegant living areas and beautiful bathrooms. The kitchens feature a quartzslab backsplash, polished quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, complemented by undercabinet task lighting and imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry, which also appears in the bathrooms. Laminate flooring is included throughout most of the main living

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The homes at Bosa Development’s Pacific Point feature tons of natural light from the expansive windows, above, laminate flooring throughout the main living areas, left, and imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry in the kitchens, top.

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FIND THEM HERE.

No Credit Checks!

LABOURERS

STAVE LAKE Cedar Mills, in Dewdney, BC is looking for labourers and experienced shingle packers. These are full time positions and require heavy lifting. Apply by fax at 604-826-2379 or email at cnorthrop@stavelake.com. Call Colin at 604-826-6764 for more information.

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HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for a full time truck and trailer mechanic for full time position. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity!

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

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GEMINI STUDIO

604.523.6689 Unit D - 768 Princess Street @ 8th St. New Westminster

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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Cindy 604-777-2195 181

ESTHETIC SERVICES

• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

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ESTHETIC SERVICES

Leon Medical Aesthetics Services available: Botox, fillers, silk peel Skin peels treating acne, aging, scars, dark spots

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DRYWALL

JMYK CONTRACTING LTD. Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general reno’s. WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197

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C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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PRESSURE WASHING

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• Many Years Experience

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

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Complete Bathroom Renovations Kitchens, Ceramic Tile, Bsmt Stes New Doors,Windows 604-521-1567

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MOVING & STORAGE

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, 30 yrs exp., Prompt Prof. Service Simon 604-230-0627

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PLUMBING

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

604-949-1900

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SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

BEST PAINTING. Int/Ext. Re-paint specialist. Repair/drywall. FREE ESTIMATES. 604-724-9953

305- 233 Nelson's Cres, New Westminster, BC

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AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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356 PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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American Bulldog X adorable pups w/papers, med-lrg dogs. Fem $650 Male $850. Mike 778-230-3987

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504.

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073

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

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950. Call 604-302-2357

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REAL ESTATE 609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 752

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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BURNABY

Great Pyrenees pups, M/F, 11 weeks, 1st/2nd shot, parents on site. $500/ea. (604)823-2185

#101-9857 Manchester

Bright 2 bdrm apt.

Ground level unit with view to lawns & gardens. Near Lougheed Mall, transit & Skytrain. Nice clean product. Good for investors too! $178,900.

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Steve & Gloria Hamilton RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty 604-467-8881

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HOMES WANTED

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • 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

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CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Centrally Located, 1/2 blk-Metrotown Mall Full time caretaker.

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COQUITLAM

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TOWNHOUSES

BURNABY

SIMON FRASER VILLAGE

4 Bdrm end unit, 1776 sq/ft, 2.5 baths, wood f/p, 2 decks +patio, sgl garage, backs to trees. Complex has outdoor pool, sauna, squash courts & clubhouse. ~~ Asking just $399,000. ~~

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RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualiﬁcation Required! FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 742sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req. 604-657-9422

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COQUITLAM Penthouse,Lafarge Lake 1400s/f, 2bd, 2bath, 2balc, hi-ceiling, h/wood, pool, gym. Gorgeous!! Avail now. $2000/mo 604-808-4687

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

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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. units available from $950 in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

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COQUITLAM - 1 bdrm near Lougheed mall / skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg. Clean, N/P, gated parking & video surveillance. $795/m incls. Heat & H/W. Avail. April. 1. Crime-Free Certified. Call: 604-937-7812 Visit: www.greatapartments.ca

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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....

778-323-0237

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Park Crest Apts.

604.657.9422

FERTILIZERS

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

BURNABY

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

New West. Crown Manor

New West- McBride Place. 415 Ginger Drive. 2 bdrm T/H. Family Housing. Close all amens, schls, transit. Pet friendly great loca. $1035/m. Call Now! 604-451-6676

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm hse completely redone. Newer appl & flooring. Garage & shed on property. Lg yard. Nr Golden Ears bridge. Apr 1. $1250. 604-941-2243 / 942-7876

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TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM behind the Vancouver Golf Course. Mar 1st. 1000 sq.ft. immaculate 2 bdrm ste. $1000/mo incl utils/cable, appls & W/D. N/S, N/P. Call 604-939-7745. COQUITLAM Westwood Plat. 2bdr 1700 s/f, 5 appls, ns/np, avail now. $1100/mo incl utils. 604-944-1177.

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

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $900 N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.

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NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Rene Bourget Adams otherwise known as Ron Bourget Adams otherwise known as Ron Adams, formerly of #104 - 5340 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC, Deceased, who died on the 31st day of July, 2012, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o McEachern Harris & Watkins, Barristers & Solicitors, 22334 McIntosh Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3C1 on or before the 11th day of April, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Cameron Stirling Young, Executor

SUITES, UPPER

COMO LAKE & Mariner - 3 bdrm, 2 full bths, lrg kitch, priv bckyd, 1200 sf+. Private parking. $1400/mo (604)939-1116 or 778-773-5977

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CREDITORS and others having claims against the Estate of EFAT KHADEMI, late of 7557 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5J 3V6, are required to send full particulars of such claim to: MINOO GREENAL, Executor, 1500-1100 Melville Street, Vancouver, B.C. on or before April 3, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. - Minoo Greenall, Executor

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