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City may put off projects Council wants public input on delaying nearly 50 items Grant Granger

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Sunshine brings out the flowers and the walkers along the promenade at New Westminster Quay on Wednesday. There should be plenty of opportunity to enjoy both this week with more sunshine and warm temperatures in the weather forecast.

School district deficit balloons Needs to find $1 million for this year and $5.5 million overall Grant Granger

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The New Westminster school district’s deficit situation has grown to the point where layoffs of teachers and support staff are inevitable for the next school year, according to trustees. The board of education was told Tuesday it is looking at a $3.55 million deficit for 2012-13 instead of

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the $2.2 million expected shortfall it was dealing with in January. Between cuts and savings already made by the board and staff, board chair Michael Ewen said about $2.46 million in reductions have already been found but now they’ll have to come up with another $1 million. A report to the board by acting secretary-treasurer Al Balanuik, the district’s assistant superintendent who has taken over from departed secretary-treasurer Brian Sommerfeldt, said a closer look at

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the books revealed the year’s deficit will be more like $3.5 million. That’s on top of the accumulated $2.8 million deficit the district discovered it would be carrying over from 2011-12 last September giving New Westminster a total shortfall of $5.5 million. “It ends up we’re going to be much further in the glue than we thought. Where we exactly end up or what it means I don’t know,” said Ewen on Wednesday. Balanuik’s budgeting, however, does not include Ministry of

Education contingency holdback payments to all districts in B.C. it usually announces in February and May, in which the district anticipates its portion will be at least $500,000. “Certainly it’s not going to be enough (to cover the difference),” said Ewen. Since the provincial government has frozen its per student funding to districts in the next three years, New West will be looking at similar $3.5 million deficits in the future, he added. Please see THIS IS GOING TO, A3

City council wants public input and more details on nearly 50 proposed project deferrals that could save New Westminster more than $5.1 million before deciding whether or not to postpone them. Although the projects are included in the city’s five-year financial plan, staff made the suggestions as a way to help reduce the city’s debt load this year caused by taking out loans for large projects like the new Anvil Centre and office complex, and to reduce interest charges. Some of the largest deferrals include $700,000 for protection of the Gas Works Building on 12th Street, $350,000 for a playground renovation at Sapperton Park, $335,000 for a washroom at Old Schoolhouse Park, and $300,000 apiece for a washroom/ concession at Queen’s Park, a refurbished spray pool at Sapperton Park and a refurbished playground at Connaught Heights.

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A2 NewsLeader Friday, March 29, 2013

2013 WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM

CITYPAGE CREATE A MAGNIFICENT HANGING BASKET The City of New Westminster is famous for its beautiful hanging baskets. Now you can discover the secrets and learn how to create a lush, colourful hanging basket for your home. The hanging basket course will include 2 hours of hands-on instruction, an 18” or 14” basket with chain hanger, plants, soil, fertilizer, and the infamous wick and watering pan. Dates & Times: Monday, April 29 - 12:00 - 2:00 pm Saturday, May 4 - 3:00 - 5:00 pm Thursday, May 9 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm Saturday, May 18 - 9:00 - 11:00 am Cost: 14” Basket: $63.00 - 18” Basket: $73.00

The City of New Westminster Water Branch will commence the annual program of flushing water mains on Monday, March 4, 2013, for a period of approximately twelve weeks. This procedure will cause pressure fluctuations, some discolouration and sediment in the water. These conditions should be of short duration and will not pose a health hazard. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears. City staff will try to minimize any inconvenience.

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Mosaic * Spoken Word * Theatre * Digital Photography * Variety For more information and to RSVP, please call Shelly Schnee at 604-519-1061.

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Envision 2032 will be the City’s sustainability framework used as a lens to review future plans, policies, projects and practices in New Westminster. Descriptions of Success have been prepared for eleven policy areas from community visioning feedback that describe the successful and sustainable future that we will work towards. Did we get it right? Take the survey by March 31st and let us know!

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TRAVEL SHOWS AT THE LIBRARY Follow in artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s footsteps to New Mexico at the monthly travel shows at the New Westminster Public Library in April. Gayle Mavor will lead an armchair trip to Santa Fe, Taos, and Ghost Ranch, where O’Keeffe spent the second half of her life. Mavor’s own experience of the area, through photographs, is interspersed with anecdotes about O’Keeffe’s life. She will show her slides twice: on Wednesday, April 3 at 2:30pm and again on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30pm. The travel shows are co-sponsored by the Library and the University Women’s Club of New Westminster and are held in the library’s auditorium at 716 6th Avenue.

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*Photos with Easter Bunnies suggested $2 donation The Bandshell, petting farm and Rainbow Playland, located in the heart of Queen’s Park, will be alive with the sights and sounds of Easter! Family friendly entertainment includes performances at the Bandshell, crafts, face painting, photos with Mr. & Mrs. Bunny, and Hop Along the Bunny Trail. Concession services will be available. For information, please call Queen’s Park Rainbow Playland at 604-777-5121 or visit www.newwestpcr.ca

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New school to be named Qayqayt Trustees tell committee to come up with alternate name for new middle school Grant Granger

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John Robson’s name will not live on in the New Westminster school district once the elementary named after him comes down to make way for a middle school. Although a school naming committee recommended the new middle school be named after the former B.C. premier (1889-1892), trustees voted to send it back to the committee to come up with a new one. The board, however, did accept the committee’s recommendation to call the new elementary on

the old St. Mary’s Hospital site on Royal Avenue, Qayqayt Elementary after the Qayqayt First Nation on whose land the city was built on. Board chair Michael Ewen said the district asked Qayqayt chief Rhonda Larrabee for permission to use the band’s name. “We’re exceptionally honoured that the Qayqayt would let us do this. It goes a long way to acknowledging the role First Nations have played,” said Ewen on Wednesday. It was selected over six other choices including Fraser River Elementary, or naming it after Eva Markvoort. Construction of Qayqayt Elementary is expected to begin soon. When it’s completed, work will start on the new middle

An artist’s rendering of the new elementary school on Royal Avenue, which will break ground next month.

school where the current John Robson Elementary is on Eighth Street. While the committee opted for continuity with the name of the new middle school, Ewen said a lot of older students felt when they reached middle school age they would still be associated with an elementary because the

name would remain the same. He also said some trustees expressed concern about so many of its schools being named after “dead white guys” and would like to see more women recognized. Currently, he noted, New Westminster has four schools named for geographic areas, one after a woman (Queen Elizabeth)

and the rest for historical male figures. Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen said while the rest of the board had no palate for using John Robson’s name again, she was OK with it. She said although Robson, like many others during his day, advocated for a head tax for the Chinese, he was also a proponent of the women’s suffragette movement. “Which do you go with?” said Mortensen. She pointed out the board does not have a clear policy on naming schools for a volunteer committee to follow. “Let’s develop a process so there are some guidelines for people to do the work that we’re asking them to do on their own volition and their own time,” said Mortensen.

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Ewen also noted the province has also warned districts it will not pay for rises in expected cost pressures such as increases in sewer and water rates, insurance premiums and automatic salary increases for teachers who have upgraded their education. The ministry has estimated New Westminster’s bill for those to be about $900,000, said Ewen. He pointed out other districts are also experiencing deficits and expects trustees throughout the province to be lobbying both the B.C. Liberals and the New Democrats for increased funding during the upcoming election campaign. In his proposal, Balanuik suggested nearly $4 million in savings for 2013-14 could be had by reducing more than

the equivalent of 60 full-time positions. He proposed cutting nearly 20 teacher positions, 35 special education assistants (SEA), 14.5 support staff, three professional staff and one principal or vice-principal. Ewen said a public meeting will be held next Tuesday to get feedback on the possible reductions with some decisions coming on April 9. He said the board needs to figure out, with feedback from the public, whether to push all class sizes up to the maximum and keep the money in support staff, or go with smaller class sizes with less support staff. Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen said Tuesday’s news was hardly surprising. “Layoffs are so harmful to our students and our staff. I

really hope going forward we manage this much better, that we monitor and make adjustments accordingly,” said Mortensen, who admitted layoffs are inevitable. Mortensen, who is in her first term as a trustee, said New Westminster’s seven deficits in 13 years is unacceptable. “We are responsible for putting the people in place, the people that put the systems in place,” she said. “It’s easy to point fingers, it’s hard to accept responsibility. I include myself in that.” Although praising Balanuik’s hard work on taking on the challenge imposed upon him, Mortensen said the board hasn’t been given enough time to digest much of the information it has received from staff. “Ultimately the board is

responsible for the people we put in the positions with the authority and the knowledge and the skill to provide us with as accurate a data as we can get,” she said. New Westminster Teachers Union president Grant Osborne has been through similar situations in his position twice before. “I knew the budget problems were worse than originally reported. When you look at the vast majority of the budget going to staffing, [looking at layoffs was] inevitable,” said Osborne. “How did they come up with those numbers? I’m not sure where they can cut. We’ve been working on a shoestring for quite some time. It’s going to be interesting to see how that 19.4 (full-time equivalent positions) could be allocated … It’s going

to be an extremely challenging couple of months.” Although he was present for Balanuik’s presentation to the board Tuesday, CUPE 409 president Marcel Marsolais, who represents the district’s support staff, said Wednesday he didn’t want to comment too much because he didn’t have the documents in front of him. “I was a little taken aback by those documents up on screen,” said Marsolais. “This is going to devastate the system.” Reducing the support staff will only increase the burden on those left behind, causing costs to go up with increased sick days. “We’re going to see a rise in that because people are going to be burnt out,” said Marsolais. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

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It has been reported that the percentage of workers between the ages of 65 to 74 is expected to increase by 83.4 percent from 2006 to 2016. But as boomers stay in the workforce longer, untreated hearing loss may sap their incomes and employment. Research reported by the Better Hearing Institute demonstrated that the use of hearing aids reduces the risk of losing income by 90 to 100 percent for those with mild hearing loss and 65 to 77 for those with moderate to severe hearing loss. Those with moderate to severe hearing loss who use aids are twice as likely to be employed as their peers who do not use. The verdict seems clear. Boomers with hearing problems “can continue doing their jobs at a satisfactory level if they do obtain hearing aids,” said Robyn Cox, PhD, a professor of audiology at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis. Then why are baby boomers not having routine hearing checks and, if they do have hearing loss, use hearing aids? Dr. Cox said she believes the problem is innate in current medical care. “Routine hearing checks are not part of the culture,” she said. “We get all types of checks but neglect our hearing. We have not taught people to realize that hearing needs to be checked.” Hearing aid use expectedly suffers when Individuals do not receive hearing checks. “Many don't know they have hearing problems,” Dr. Cox said. “Many do, and don't know what to do about it. We have made it difficult to Figure out.” An effort needs to be made to get baby boomers focused on their hearing, which will not only change the culture surrounding hearing healthcare, but also urge employers, health insurance companies, and primary care physicians to focus on hearing loss. “We haven't produced evidence for who needs to get hearing screenings, so we haven't encouraged people to do it,” Dr. Cox said. “Primary care physicians don't think about hearing care, and health insurance companies don't include hearing checks as preventive measures. When you go get your physical, a doctor should ask about your hearing and maybe, if you are a certain age, require you to get a hearing test.” Most of the damage has already been done to baby boomers' hearing but, that does not mean it cannot be addressed. The best advice is to be proactive in obtaining hearing healthcare, Dr. Cox said. “People frequently notice hearing problems numerous years before they seek help,” she said. “There is reason to think that the longer they wait, the more difficult it is to make up the ground that gets lost.

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Students to get two-week spring break Grant Granger

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New Westminster students will get a twoweek spring break next year. But not everyone is rejoicing. The district has decided to join the rest of those in the Lower Mainland in adopting the twoweek break after its calendar committee unanimously backed the move. The committee made its recommendation after reviewing 1,300 responses to a survey. A report to the board by superintendent John Woudzia said while most of the

stakeholder groups (staff, students and community members) had a distinct preference for two weeks, parents were more divided with 55 per cent preferring it and 42 per cent wanting to stick with one week. But in analyzing the responses, the district discovered a block of parental responses was completed within minutes of each other and repeatedly by the same person. With those removed, the disparity was much wider with 64 per cent preferring two weeks compared to 34 for one.

In their comments, the most common arguments for keeping a one-week break were concerns the longer break would impact learning and the financial burden a twoweek break could have on families. The biggest theme from those liking the fortnight break was that it would align New Westminster with most of the region. Nine mentioned the cost savings to the district as a reason for their support. Board chair Michael Ewen said the last time the board looked at the issue it was clear every group strongly

supported going to two weeks except the parents. “This year it was fairly decisive. The biggest concern was around vulnerable

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TransLink 3.0? A mad scientist couldn’t have come up with an odder creation than TransLink. And a new consultant’s report paid for by the Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation seems to agree. Recognizing the fact that TransLink is essentially a provincial creation responsible for overseeing regional priorities yet beset with funding woes and lack of accountability, the report suggests numerous reform options. None appear to be ideal. Critics say it’s time for a change but what changes are necessary? Former transportation minister Kevin Falcon thought he solved the problem when he took priority-setting responsibilities away from the mayors and gave them to a professional board. But that hasn’t worked the way it was hoped. There’s never enough money for transportation priorities so the mayors always seem to be going cap-in-hand to the province, only to be told to look under the couch for spare change or pare down the priorities. TransLink’s mayors’ council has only enough power to be a ready scapegoat for the province. Thus, when big decisions are made — say, building the new Port Mann Bridge or choosing the transit technology for the Evergreen LIne — they’re made by the province, leaving the mayors and the TransLink board responsible for unpopular actions such as cutting bus routes or hiking property taxes. One idea would be to create a democratically elected Metro Vancouver land-planning board with responsibility for setting transportation priorities as well as budgets — replacing both the Metro Van board and the TransLink mayors’ council. Voters might yawn at the idea but something has to be done about TransLink and the stringpulling provincial government — whether BC Liberal or NDP — has to do it. —Black Press

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Being led down the garden path For years it seemed Canada, or at the very least B.C., might be a leader in reducing carbon and helping to slow the progress of climate change. The government of B.C. introduced a carbon tax, and everywhere you turned people had found religion, incrementally changing their lives and habits to address the concerns about a warming planet. Hybrid cars, more recycling, driving less, eating less meat— everyone, including industry, was pitching in. Then the economy tanked in 2008 and since then, fear has become the dominant narrative. Where before we might have feared destroying the planet, now it’s fear we’ll be out of a job. And it’s fertile ground for major carbon-polluting projects to get a green light. In recent years we’ve been inundated with carbon-intensive projects that are supposedly good for our economy. And as that narrative of fear states, when we fight against them we’re only hurting ourselves.

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So we’re urged to support Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline, which would ship oil across the B.C. wilderness from the oil sands. And Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin its pipeline so we can ship raw crude to China from Burnaby—tar sands oil that is, by the way, like sputum from a smoker’s lung. And when the U.S. wants to ship coal from Wyoming by train to Surrey Fraser Docks so it can put it on a boat to China, we’re urged to be good British Columbians and shout “bring it on!” But many of us harbour strong doubts about the way this is going. And we’re pretty sure this isn’t the only route to a vibrant economy. In fact, we suspect, contributing to global warming

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could have a devastating impact on the global economy. There’s another common narrative used to stifle opposition that I’ll call the Borg effect, which suggests resistance is futile. This argument states that since Canada is such an insignificant country, whatever we do makes no difference. China will undo any of our progress anyway. And besides, if we don’t ship our coal to them someone else will. Mark Jaccard has a good response to that. This month, the climate scientist, Nobel laureate and research fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute (and New West resident) wrote in Walrus magazine, and addressed those who say if Canada contributes only two per cent to global emissions, why should we bother making an effort until everybody joins in. “Yet every year on Remembrance Day,” Jaccard wrote, “Stephen Harper extols our critical role in confronting Nazi Germany’s global threat. He fails to mention we actually contributed less than two per

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cent of the Allied effort to World War II… Even though we were only two per cent of the solution, we have something to be proud of. We punched above our weight by joining France and England in declaring war on Germany in 1939, without knowing if and when the USSR and US would join the cause. We did not wait for everyone to act simultaneously against a global threat, which is virtually impossible, but instead showed leadership. If we were to show leadership on climate change, we would join forces with California, Europe, Australia and Japan. As the effort snowballed, we would use trade measures, if necessary, to bring other countries along.” Jaccard’s right. It’s time for us to lead. Every time we allow a new oil pipeline, or make it easier for a coal train to move its goods, we enable the carbon intensive economy that’s heating the planet. We’re no longer leading. We’re being led down a garden path.

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A toast to the Skugaid Re: Skugaid skipper determined to stay (NewsLeader, March 13) What is so wrong with having a boat (in this case the Chief Skugaid) tied up on the New West waterfront? To me it seems a logical place for a boat to be. When I first arrived on the West Coast, many years ago, seeing the ocean was a great delight and going up to Alert Bay was something else again. Meeting the people, seeing the small hospital I would be nursing at, and getting to sail on a boat very much like the Skugaid has given me wonderful memories to savour and cherish. Seeing the Skugaid, as I often do, reminds me of past days. These memories mean much more to me than seeing a vast number of cars sitting idle, doing boom-all for the people around them or for the scenery. Here’s a toast to the Skugaid and all who have sailed in her! Mabel Panton New Westminster

SEARCH FOR A LONGTERM BERTH REMAINS Re: Which of these ships will sail? (Column, NewsLeader, March 15) While I read Chris Bryan’s column with bemused interest, I feel there should be a little amplification and clarification of several points made. His use of the word “squatting” is Larco-speak. As I tried to point out to the learned judge in the BC Supreme Court in January, the Chief Skugaid was legally tied in a “commonlaw berth” from July 1, 2011 through Oct. 1, 2012, when Larco obtained a water-lot lease along that pier solely to use as a coercive instrument (in law) to rid themselves of (to them!) a vexatious tenant. Mr. Bryan is quite correct in stating that, in fact, it has been Larco squatting for these 20 years or so. They’ve been sitting on, or squatting over, the backs of the New Westminster taxpayers, promising every few years, to

build “Sun-Blot Towers.” Be that as it may, that chapter of the Chief Skugaid Saga is happily over with, and I’m looking forward to the return of dry sunny weather so as to resume (albeit slowly and as the exchequer allows) the gradual cosmetic upgrade of this historic vessel. The issue and concern of a long-term berth for the Skugaid remains and I will be approaching the city for a positive resolution to this situation. I will suggest that the vessel take up residence for this bilateral centenary year at the far/upstream end of the asphalt wasteland of Westminster Pier Park. Not only will it give the boat a secure and quiet berth but it would furnish both incentive and attraction for those strollers that does not exist currently after the Pier Park peters out so suddenly. David Cobb skipper/owner Chief Skugaid

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Staff suggested council could also consider another $3.5 million in deferrals of eight more projects, but they decided to

include them in the financial plan bylaw’s third reading. “I’m satisfied those ones need to go ahead,” said Coun. Bill Harper on Monday, although he later

pointed out some of them, like a $1 million commitment toward the skateboard park replacement at New Westminster secondary, won’t go ahead for a few years.

Council tabled the staff suggested deferrals to its next meeting on April 8 so the public can provide input. The 2013 budget calls for a property

tax increase of 2.9 per cent. Part of that increase will go toward the start-up costs for the Anvil Centre. Finance director Gary Holowatiuk said the intention is to keep

increases to between two and three per cent over the next few years. But even that is too much for Coun. Betty McIntosh. “It’s quite hard when you have people

getting one per cent on pensions,” McIntosh said. “Was I the only councillor worried about people being able to stay in their homes? There’s lots of people who can’t afford a 2.9 per cent increase after having utilities going up six to eight per cent.” Harper said the initial costs for the civic centre coming onstream would have meant an increase in the four to five per cent range, but council wanted it smoothed out so the hit wasn’t so big in one year. He also pointed out the recent deal struck between the city and its civic workers includes a 1.75 per cent increase this year and next as well as two per cent in 2015. “What we’re really bound to is the collective agreements,” said Harper in an interview Tuesday. He also pointed out much of the debt load could be reduced if the city manages to sell the office complex it is building in conjunction with the Anvil Centre.

Award of distinction Shadoe Reisler, a student in the Douglas College stagecraft and event technology program, is the third recipient of the Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society’s second year entrance award of distinction. The presentation to Reisler was made during a performance of Blue Window, in which Reisler helped the props crew decorate the set.

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One-man show at JIBC Father Edward Evanko, the actor-turned-priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Byzantine Church, is returning to New Westminster. Evanko, who studied at the Old Vic theatre school in England and has performed at the Stratford Festival, the English Opera and had a recurring role on a TV daytime soap opera, will be presenting Holodomor: Murder by Starvation on April 6, at

2 p.m. at the Justice Institute Theatre. The one-man play, which features excerpts from the writings of noted Ukrainian authors Anatoliy Dimarov, Yevhen Hutsalo and Olena Zvychayna, tells the story of the Holodomor famine that starved between seven and 10 million Ukrainians from 1932-33. The play is a fundraiser for the Jerome Chimy Eparchial Centre in New Westminster. For more information or tickets, contact Joyce Vermeulen at 604-944-1971.

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Hyack Festival: Seeking volunteers, particularly for the Hyack International Parade and Uptown Live on Saturday, May 25, as well as any emerging local acts who would like the chance to perform on stage. Info: New Westminster Hyack Festival Association, 2046th St., New Westminster, 604-5226894 or info@hyack.bc.ca.

Poll finds ‘surprising’ support for more TransLink tolls, taxes Respondents split on specific funding sources, but agree on need

Mossop said, adding the results the one that seems to have the undercut the perception of broadest support,” he said. “On near-universal public opposition the list of bad things, it’s the to more money for TransLink. least bad.” “They’re not particularly Mossop said he believes Jeff Nagel happy with the options in initial anger about the tolling of Black Press front of them on how they’re the Port Mann Bridge is fading Most Lower Mainland to be charged, but that’s pretty fast as drivers get used to the residents are willing to pony common when you’re talking new reality. up more money for TransLink, about taxation.” And he said the results but they’re split on exactly what Those polled were asked if give more ammunition to kind of new tax, fee or toll they support raising existing Metro Vancouver mayors, should be imposed. transit fares, property taxes or who want the province to That’s the result of a new fuel taxes, or adding new tools allow comprehensive road online poll conducted by like a vehicle levy, Insights West. a regional carbon It found 72 per cent of tax, new road or Steve Mossop, Insights West respondents support new bridge tolls, or a I am shocked at the number of people who funding sources for the troubled dedicated regional are actually open to new funding options. transportation authority, which sales tax recently needs billions of dollars to proposed by mayors. pricing – adding small road launch rapid transit expansions The option that scored best tolls everywhere instead of just and maintain the existing with 37 per cent support was tolling certain bridges. system. raising transit fares, although The option with the third About half of those backing was lopsided, with most support was an annual supporters want new cash regular transit users strongly vehicle levy, at 33 per cent, sources balanced with some opposed. followed by a regional carbon service cuts as well, while just But a close and “surprising” tax at 26 per cent. 12 per cent opposed any new second, according to Mossop, The most unpopular source funding and say TransLink was road and bridge tolls, with is the mayors’ proposal to add should simply make cuts. 36 per cent support and a much a new sales tax within Metro “I am shocked at the number more balanced response from Vancouver of up to 0.5 per cent of people who are actually both frequent and infrequent – 79 per cent of those polled open to new funding options,” transit users. opposed that idea. Insights West president Steve “Out of all the evils, this is Also unpopular is any increase in property taxes or the gas tax, SALE EN with opposition at 75 SATURD DS per cent and 74 per cent AY respectively. C OPEN &BM SSKK & M B C LO OSSED Mayors want the next GO OO G ODDBFFRCRLID ED IDAAYY provincial government ALL STO to give the green light CLO RES EASTER SED to either a vehicle levy, SUNDAY sales tax or share of carbon tax as shortterm options ahead of eventual road pricing. The poll surveyed 838 Metro Vancouver and L& FASHION, CASUA Fraser Valley adults in N IO S SPECIAL OCCA early March. For details, rs www.insightswest.com. All Stock *MembeOFF reg. price All Stock

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Cressey selling second development with amenities on penthouse level

Top-floor amenity space a new trend Traditionally, the topmost floors of a high-rise are set aside for the penthouses, allowing those with a larger budget to purchase the best views in the building. Cressey is giving that view to all of its residents by placing two floors of amenities space on the top floors of its upcoming MThree development. “MThree will be the tallest building in Coquitlam at 48 storeys,” says Cressey’s Hani Lammam. “You can see ocean essentially.” The top two floors of the building will be made almost entirely of glass, and will hold a fitness facility, musical practice rooms, lounge and outdoor barbecue space, among other things.

There will still be penthouse-style homes in the development. Cressey has tried this experiment before, at their recent Southeast False Creek development, James. “It was wildly successful,” Lammam says. “People can host parties and gatherings in the space. It gives them a bit more space to entertain.” James also includes an outdoor space, secure children’s play area and community garden plots on its roof. “This kind of space draws people there,” Lammam says. For more information about MThree, visit www.liveatmthree.com or call 604-472-9555.

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Riverfront living at Richmond’s Parc Riviera By Kerry Vital

Richmond is known as the Island City By Nature, and nowhere is this more evident than at Parc Riviera, in scenic North Richmond. “This is a waterfront location with a ton of green space,” says sales and marketing director Dave Bauman. “The dyke trail is right in your front yard.” Along with the dyke, there is five acres of park and green space right in Parc Riviera, as well as family picnic areas and playgrounds for the kids. There is also a large clubhouse on-site with a lap pool, hot tub, fitness centre, lounge and a 5,500-square-foot daycare facility. There are plans in the works for a restaurant and retail space in the future. “People love the life on the river,” Bauman says. “It’s hard to beat that.” In order to maximize the views from every home, the buildings will be constructed in a stepped design from four to six storeys.

bridge, Bauman says. This makes for an easy commute for those working outside of Richmond. The Vancouver International Airport is easily accessible, as well as the Knight Street bridge and East-West Connector/Highway 91. Shopping is less than five minutes away, along with dining and elementary and secondary education at one of Richmond’s excellent schools. If you’re in the mood for some exercise beyond the dyke, the Richmond Olympic Oval and Cambie Community Centre are just minutes away by car. “This is a master-planned community that offers a great value,” Bauman says. The first phase is currently selling. Homes start at the mid-$200,000s for a condo and low $400,000s for a townhome. For more information, visit www.parcriviera.com or call 604-231-5900.

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The two- and three-bedroom homes in a range of condominium and townhome floorplans are spacious and open, with nine-foot ceilings and chic hardwood flooring throughout the living and dining areas. There will be outdoor space for every home, including an oversized balcony with granite tile flooring. The modern kitchens feature quartz countertops complemented by a glass tile backsplash, under-cabinet LED lighting and stainless-steel appliances, including a gas cooktop. Select homes will include a convenient breakfast bar as well. The bathrooms are luxurious and relaxing, with their own quartz countertops and a full-height imported porcelain shower surround with polished accents. A soaker tub from Maax is also included in the bathroom, along with large-format imported porcelain tile flooring. Parc Riviera will be located just two minutes from the Oak Street

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Parc Riviera is currently selling its first phase, encompassing more than 200 homes. Eventually, the development will hold over 1,000 homes in a range of condominium and townhome floorplans.

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Updated family home in desirable and central Glenbrooke North, New Westminster. This large home resides in the much sought after location and catchment of Herbert Spencer elementary school and New West High is only four blocks away. This big 2700 square foot five bedroom, two bathroom home comes with many updates including wiring, furnace, newer roof, double windows and widened driveway for boat or RV. Huge bedroom on top level with space for office, two bedrooms and bathroom on the main plus beautifully updated large chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas stove, corian counters and plenty of cupboard space. Downstairs includes bonus family recreation room and separate one bedroom legal mortgage helper with own laundry and heating. Large level 7897 square foot lot has beautiful fully fenced backyard with built-in playground for the kids to enjoy, paved patio for the adults to entertain and barbeque. Double garage with power, tons of extra driveway parking and walking distance to all shopping at Royal City Center, all school levels, transit and Moody or Queens Park. A wonderful home in a very family friendly neighborhood - simply no better place to raise your kids! Please visit www.newwestminsterhomes4sale.com for more details. MLS V996639

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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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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

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

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LOST Canon Powershot camera in case. Vicinity of Hastings MacDonald, Albert St. on Sat March 23. 604-432-7147

SUPER B DUMP DRIVERS Local Haul Drivers Needed for the following positions;

Full Time - Day & Nights Casual Part Time & Saturdays Class 1 license req. Preference will be given to applicants with previous Super B & Mountain driving experience. SUMAS TRANSPORT INC. is a locally owned & operated transport company with a Competitive Compensation Package.

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Interested applicants please fax resume and drivers abstract Attn. Darcy (1)604-852-2650 or e-mail leslie@sumastransport.ca

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

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

THAI CAFE Restaurant, Bby. requires 1 Asst Mgr, 2-3 yrs. exp. $16.00/hr. Email:thaicafe@mail.com

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JOY MANAGEMENT Inc. DBA “Seacret SPA� in Vancouver & Burnaby requires F/T Sales people for Women’s Cosmetics products, Oakridge Center & Metropolis at Metrotown $13hr. & 1 to 2 years experience. Supervisors $17.50hr. Email: hr@joymgmt.ca

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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.

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

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EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T opening for an experienced Caretaker in New Westminster. You are knowledgeable of cleaning routines and experienced in performing admin. duties and coordinating activities regarding management of buildings. You communicate in a pleasant manner and are able to work alone or with others. Fluency in Chinese is an asset.

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SYSTEM/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Donald’s Fine Foods is a family owned company providing specialty meat procurement, processing, and distribution of our quality products and services from three sites to customers in Western Canadian and International Markets. Our production and distribution facilities work in partnership to deliver an exceptional product. Donald’s Fine Foods has built the business around our mission and core values of integrity, quality, innovation, superior customer service and our dedicated staff. We currently have an opportunity in our IT Department for a selfmotivated, results-oriented individual who would be a positive addition to our dedicated staff. The System/ Network Administrator would work as part of our current IT employee base assisting all of DFF’s staff with system and network administration, on site and remote assistance, desktop and Ethernet ready device support. Our current computer network consists of 100 workstations and servers spanning three different locations, Richmond, B.C., Langley B.C. and Moose Jaw, SK. Donald’s Fine Foods offers the successful candidate a competitive compensation package, excellent employee benefit program, RRSP and an employee development plan including, regular performance feedback, a comprehensive development/improvement process, recognition for your team and individual accomplishments and specific developmental activities to ensure continued learning and development. We require a self motivated, independent individual who can maintain the company’s IT infrastructure needs with confidence and a professional attitude. This individual is someone who thrives in a challenging, productive environment built on respectful collaboration and will strive to complete tasks promptly and adhere to deadlines. To apply, please forward your resume along with your qualifications no later than: April 10, 2013 to careers@donaldsfinefoods.com or fax 604-533-0896.

Nursing Unit Clerk - Class Starts on April 15 Health Care Assistant Program - Class Starts Every Week Information Sessions Every Thursday 6-8PM

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COMMERCIAL ROOF / REPAIR FOREMAN

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.

Offering Great Benefits • Company Vehicle • Over Time • Paid Travel • Support Crews • Top Wages • Health/Dental • Pension • Company Uniforms Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations. Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca

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We are a growing, progressive & well respected transportation company operating a full repair and maintenance facility at our head office in Coquitlam.

Requirements; • Must Be Physically Fit • Communicates well In English • Full Certification We Offer; • Attractive Compensation Package • Signing Bonus Discussed At Interview

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC F/T position available for heavy duty mechanic to maintain fleet of trucks. Hydraulic & welding experience preferred. Must have valid driver license and own tools.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

Central Creek Construction Refinishing floors, sanding & fixing floors & Reno’s (604)773-7811 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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SUNDECKS

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

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SIMON FRASER VILLAGE

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Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504. BOXER pups, flashy, males, ckc reg, vet check, nice pedigree. Boston Terriers, call (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT MOODY 1 bdrm duplex near walking trails & beach, 2 car pkng, ns/np, avail now. 604-469-2150.

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BURNABY

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

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MAPLE RIDGE - 5200 sf house, 4 bdrms, 3 -1/2 bthrms, 2 car carport, extra parking in yard, games rm with wet bar & sauna. $2200/mo + utils & damage dep. (604)463-7116

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SUITES, LOWER

2 BEDROOM, bathroom, near sky train, utilities included, Metrotown area. $850. Call 604-916-0046. E. Burnaby- 2 Brand New Suites, 2 bdrm $1150, 1 bdrm $800, incl. util. & laundry, 9 ft’ ceil, ground lvl, fenced yard, close all amen. & transit, N/P,N/S, Available Now! 604.773.5507 PoCo Mary Hill 2 bdrm lrge g/l ste, full bath, sh ldry, NS/NP. $795/mo incl util May 1. 604-306-1701 eves PORT COQUITLAM N.Side 1 bdrm shared laund, 1prk, suits 1. NS/NP. May1, $800 incl utils. 604-942-7000

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604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

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

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. Specializing in Re-Roofs, New Roofs, Repairs. All kinds of roofing. ON TIME SERVICE Guaranteed Work - Best Price Free Estimates

(778)878-2617 COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

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

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! Delivering Top Soil, Bark Mulch, Sand and Gravel, Spreading services. Simon 604-230-0627 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Advertising Sales Consultant Due to rapid growth, the award-winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, April 5, 2013 by 5:00 pm. To: Ad Manager, The Outlook admanager@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 Only selected applications will be contacted.

APARTMENT/CONDO

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665 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 POMERANIAN Exotic colour pups ready. Health guar. 778-838-2700. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com

BURNABY

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....

Call 604-540-6725

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950. Call 604-302-2357 PUG available for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud (OFA hips & cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827 Purebred Bernese Mountain dog pups, not reg. Chilliwack family raised, all shots $900 604-845-2125

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES

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

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FERTILIZERS

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

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FURNITURE

COQUITLAM

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

Call (604) 931-2670

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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GARAGE SALES

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE ORGAN hi back style, decorative & refinished $1000/obo. Photos avail. Call 604-541-9619. Piano: GERARD HEINTZMAN upright piano. $200/obo. Good cond. (604)272-9951

2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

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

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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