May 31, 2013

TIIME TO TALK PATTULLO AGAIN

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IS THE CITY READY FOR CYCLES?

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SURPRISE RIDE IN HORSE & CARRIAGE

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Columbia Street will be shut down in August to host a party celebrating four-wheeled food.

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Cities to square off on Bailey bridge To start ‘dispute resolution process’ Grant Granger

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Aragon president Lenny Moy, right, shows off the expansive view of New Westminster’s skyline from the company’s new GlassHouse Lofts to mayor Wayne Wright during a preview tour of the luxury condo complex on Tuesday. As Port Royal builds out, so too does pressure for a new link. See STORY, page A3.

‘Cutting the heart out of education’ Latest round of budget cuts at school board a painful exercise

full-time positions in order to meet an expected shortfall of $3.5 million if it were to provide the same services as it has this year.

Grant Granger The school district says even that ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com figure could grow, with possible cost The staff cuts made by the New pressures and revenue reductions Westminster board of education to pushing it to $5.2 million. balance its 2013-14 budget will turn Also, secretary-treasurer Al its special education program into a Balanuik told the board the 2012-13 “baby-sitting” service, says a union budget will have a projected deficit leader. of $1.2 million when the current On Tuesday, the board approved financial1year is completed 30, 4x1.25_small_appliances_ad_final.pdf 12-03-05 1:20 June PM a budget with cuts to more than 40 despite several cuts made by the

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district’s CUPE local.

“I hate to point to another employee group [but] we just can’t accept that 14 per cent of our bargaining group is being affected and we’re not seeing any cuts at the senior administration level,” said Marsolais. “It’s going to leave more of a strain than it already has. It’s going to increase the amount of absenteeism which is one of the reasons why we’re down this path [of budget deficits].”

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Coquitlam wants the province’s help to get New Westminster to build a two-lane bridge to replace the current one-lane Braid Street Bailey bridge connecting the two cities.

On Monday, Coquitlam council decided to apply to the provincial government to begin a dispute resolution process involving mediation and possibly arbitration to get a basic twolane bridge bridge replacement that Coquitlam estimates would cost $1.7 million.

In February, the bridge was closed after engineers discovered structural stresses that needed to be repaired. When they were completed, the allowable weight limit was reduced to 15 tonnes, which eliminated heavy truck traffic.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said Monday that city has been trying to find a solution with New Westminster because goods movement is being tied up and gridlock is spilling over to residential roads in both cities. see NEW WEST, A3

A2 NewsLeader Friday, May 31, 2013

PATTULLO BRIDGE REVIEW PUBLIC CONSULTATION

UPCOMING

COUNCIL MEETINGS

June 3 – June 28, 2013

CITYPAGE LAWN SPRINKLING REGULATIONS Lawn sprinkling regulations are in effect annually from June 1 through to September 30. The intent is for watering to take place in the early morning hours, when demand is low and evaporation is minimal. The policy affects both residential and nonresidential areas, and the permitted watering hours are summarized below: RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES Even Addresses: Mon, Wed & Sat (4 am – 9 am) Odd Addresses: Tues, Thurs & Sun (4 am – 9 am) Both Even N/A & Odd:

NON-RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES Mon & Wed (1 am - 6 am) Tues & Thurs (1 am - 6 am) Fridays (4 am – 9 am)

The first half of the open house will be a drop-in format. The second half will consist of a 30-minute presentation followed by a 60-minute question and answer session.

TIME 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Surrey

Saturday, June 8

New Westminster

Tuesday, June 11

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

2. Hand -watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens is not affected by the regulations at this stage.

Surrey

Wednesday, June 12

3. Car washing using a hose equipped with a spring loaded shut-off device is permitted.

Surrey

Thursday, June 13

Your cooperation will help save water and reduce the risk of more severe restrictions. Remember, your lawn only needs about 1-inch of water (about 1 hour of sprinkling) per week to stay healthy.

New Westminster Saturday, June 15

If you require more information, please contact Engineering Operations at 604-526-4691. Thank you for your cooperation.

CELEBRATE THE NEW LIBRARY BRANCH IN A PHOTO CONTEST – DEADLINE EXTENDED! The New Westminster Public Library is now a two-branch library system for the first time in its 148 year history! The Library is celebrating the new branch by asking the community to show – in photographs – what you love best about the Library and New Westminster.

The My New West photo contest will now run until Saturday, June 29, 2013.

All you have to do is capture what you love most about our city in your best photo and submit it to the library. People of all ages and all skill levels from novice to experienced can participate. Details about the contest are available in the library and on the library’s website at www.nwpl.ca under “Events & Programmes”. For questions, email contest@nwpl.ca.

CITYPAGE ONLINE Want to stay up to date with city information? Content from the City of New Westminster’s Citypage can be conveniently delivered to your email inbox every Wednesday and Friday. Citypage Online features the same content as the Citypage found in the New Westminster NewsLeader, but includes pictures and links with rich content. Subscribe to Citypage Online today!

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Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE*

DATE Thursday, June 6

Newly turfed or seeded lawns may be irrigated more frequently, provided a permit stipulating conditions are first obtained from the Engineering Department.

NO COUNCIL MEETING

The Pattullo Bridge Review builds on previous consultations and outreach efforts and responds to previous feedback requesting additional information and evaluation of all practical alternatives.

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Monday, June 3

From June 3 to June 28, 2013, New Westminster, Surrey and TransLink will be consulting with local residents and businesses, local and regional stakeholders, and bridge users about the initial screening of the alternatives for rehabilitating or replacing the bridge.

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION Sapperton Pensioners Hall, 318 Keary Street SFU Surrey 13450 102 Avenue Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive SFU Surrey 13450 102 Avenue City Centre Library 10350 University Drive Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive

SMALL GROUP MEETING SCHEDULE*

Small group meetings are scheduled for two hours and are not a drop-in format. Please register to attend a small group meeting by going to www.pattullobridgereview.ca or calling 604-684-6840.

COMMUNITY New Westminster Surrey New Westminster Surrey

DATE Tuesday, June 4 Wednesday, June 5 Thursday, June 6 Wednesday, June 12

TIME 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION Sapperton City Centre Sapperton City Centre

*Please check www.pattullobridgereview.ca for any potential revisions to this schedule.

For more information, please visit www.pattullobridgereview.ca.

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION DISPLAY TABLES The Canada Day Committee, a sub-committee of the Arts and Culture Commission to City Council, is seeking community groups who are interested in having a display table at Canada Day in Queen’s Park, on Monday, July 1, 2013.

The following criteria is required for community group displays tables: • Activities, give-a-ways, displays or information should relate to Canada Day (i.e. crafts, distributing Canadian flags, tattoos) • Sales of goods or donation solicitations are not permitted

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Friday, May 31, 2013 NewsLeader A3

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Growing Port Royal builds bridge pressure GlassHouse illuminates need for second connection to Queensborough Mario Bartel

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A new five-storey condominium under construction at the east end of Port Royal could renew pressure to create a second crossing linking Queensborough to New Westminster’s waterfront.

Standing on the balcony of one of the unfinished penthouse units at the new GlassHouse Lofts, Wayne Wright’s smile pierces the spring gloom.

Stretched across the horizon before him, New Westminster’s emerging skyline is spiked by construction cranes building the new Anvil Centre, condos Downtown and Uptown. Behind him the first luxury “lifestyle” residence to be built as part of Aragon’s Port Royal development that has brought 600 homes and more than 2,000 residents to what was once the city’s rural hinterland.

But between the two, the murky Fraser River is flowing fast from the spring freshet.

With only one bridge connecting the island to New West, residents here are at the mercy of traffic congestion to be able to take advantage of the city’s current and

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New Westminster mayor Wayne Wright admires the expansive windows in a penthouse suite at the new GlassHouse Lofts, currently under construction at the east end of the Port Royal development in Queensborough. The building is the first luxury “lifestyle” residence in the master-planned community.

future amenities.

A pedestrian bridge linking Queensborough to New West Quay has been discussed for years. But funding and engineering issues have kept it mostly on the back burner. The latest building and further build-out of Port Royal may turn up the heat again.

“It’s going to be hard not to do it,” said Wright. “We’ve got to make sure the people here can get Downtown to the new civic centre.”

Earlier this year, the City of New Westminster’s then-chief planner and current CAO Lisa Spitale said the city will need to make a decision about the

pedestrian bridge by the end of this year.

The city has received a commitment toward the project of $10 million for the bridge from the province and the BC Lottery Corporation in return for hosting Starlight Casino. Tied to that money is a deadline to have the bridge completed by the end of 2016.

Meantime, Aragon’s plan to launch a water-taxi service between its Port Royal project and New West Quay hasn’t been forgotten, said David Wan, the company’s director of sales and marketing.

“We’ve been waiting for a critical mass of population to make it viable,” said Wan, who concedes a lot of residents find it easier to get to Richmond along the East-West connector than take a chance on traffic tie-ups over the Queensborough bridge.

Wright said that day is near.

“We’re getting close to having the amount of people to put in another means for them to get across,” he said. “If it wasn’t for this, we may have a barren landscape here. It will be one of my legacies.”

• GlassHouse Lofts is located at 220 Salter St. The show suite officially opens on June 15. Construction is expected to be completed by September.

New West ‘understands frustration’ of City of Coquitlam ⫸

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New Westminster council responded with a willingness to talk, but with an unwillingness to budge off its position opposing a two-lane replacement because of concerns it would cause even more congestion at Braid and Brunette where a train crossing also clogs traffic.

“We have all sorts of concerns in making that a two-way bridge.

There’s all sorts of issues with the railway and Braid and Brunette, and there’s all sorts of issues of getting traffic in and out of that

area,” said Coun. Bill Harper.

“To simply just go and double the bridge would harm New Westminster, and that’s why we’re taking that position. We weren’t the ones that built United Boulevard, they were the ones that built it and thought it would be plowed through to Brunette.”

New West wants a longerterm solution and called on Coquitlam, Ottawa and the provincial government, TransLink, Transport Canada and other agencies to join them in solving the traffic issues.

“We fully understand the area improvements simply won’t frustration of the City of work.”

Coquitlam and the thousands of In 2011, TransLink put off its commuters that use this route to plans for a United Boulevard pass through our city each Extension when a day,” said New West Mayor solution that would satisfy Wayne Wright. “However, New Westminster and given the industrial Sapperton-area residents purpose of this part of couldn’t be found. When New Westminster and asked if there was one the very real safety issues that would satisfy both HARPER presented by the Bailey communities and also bridge feeding a heavily congested relieve the congestion Harper corridor with multiple railway replied, “we’ll find out. I have no crossings, any solution that aims idea.” to increase flow of traffic without He said the real blockages

aren’t from a lack of ideas from traffic engineers but from the lack of federal and provincial government funding to support the higher costs required to make those concepts a reality.

While Harper said going to dispute resolution may be the beginning of a solution, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineering and public works Bill Susak said if it doesn’t work out, his city is willing to go to binding arbitration.

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Time to talk Pattullo

CITYPAGE 2013 PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE TUESDAY - JULY 2, 2013 2013 Property Tax Notices have been mailed to all registered property owners.

If you have not received your property tax notice, please contact the Property Tax Department at City Hall at 604-527-4550. It is the responsibility of the property owner to pay property taxes, by the due date in order to avoid penalty, whether or not a bill is received. New owners who have not received a property tax notice are advised to contact the Property Tax Department.

Current property taxes unpaid after July 2 will be subject to a 5% penalty. A further 5% penalty will be charged on current taxes remaining unpaid after September 3.

City Hall office hours: • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays) Extended office hours: • 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

June 17 to July 2 Various payment options are provided: • By mail or in person at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue • 24-hour drop-box in “City Hall Mail” located at the north entrance to City Hall • Debit Card at City Hall (please ensure your debit card’s daily transaction limit is sufficient before presenting card for use). We do NOT accept credit cards • At any chartered bank and most trust companies and credit unions • By telephone or internet banking services through your financial institution • At automated banking machines • At authorized agent: Royal City Drugs • 708 – 6th Street • At the Queensborough Community Centre. Please be sure to bring your current year Tax Notice with you.

For further information, call the Property Tax Department at City Hall at 604-527-4550.

Provincial Home Owner Grant: Application for the Provincial Home Owner Grant may be made now, whether or not the current taxes are being paid at the same time. The Grant application form is located on the front of the Tax Notice or you can make your application online. You will find the online application very convenient, especially if you are paying your taxes by telephone or internet banking or through your mortgage company. Apply online at www.newwestcity.ca/ ehog.

Provincial Property Tax Deferment Programs: You may be eligible to defer payment of all or a part of the current year property taxes, if there are no unpaid taxes in arrears, through one of the Provincial Tax Deferment Programs: • Regular Property Tax Deferment Program - if you are: • Age 55 or over, or • A surviving spouse, or • A disabled person as defined by Regulation.

There is an initial fee of $60 and an annual renewal fee of $10 charged by the Provincial Tax Deferment Branch. You must have a minimum 25% equity in the property. Simple interest on deferred amount is charged at 2% below the bank prime rate.

• Families with Children Property Tax Deferment Program • If you are providing financial support for a dependent child who is under 18 years of age at any time during the year.

There is no initial fee or annual renewal fee. You must have a minimum 15% equity in the property. Simple interest on deferred amount is charged at the bank prime rate.

In either of these programs, the Province pays your current year property taxes on your behalf. The amount paid is a loan from the Province so interest will be charged and a lien will be registered at the Land Titles Office to record the Province’s loan interest. The loan may be repaid in full or in part at any time.

For more information about the Property Tax Deferment Programs, please call the City’s Tax Department at 604-527-4550 or the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Branch at 604-660-2421.

New Westminster residents will get their first sneak peek at TransLink’s latest Pattullo Bridge alternatives on Tuesday, June 4.

That’s when the transportation authority responsible for the bridge will outline what its ideas are to a small CHRIS BRYAN/NEWSLEADER Antigone Dixon-Warren and Patrick Johnston, members of group meeting New West Environmental Partners, were at Uptown Live! last at the Sapperton weekend to spread the word about upcoming open houses on Pensioners’ Hall. It the future of the Pattullo Bridge. will be a two-hour session starting at 6 p.m.

3 p.m.) and Wednesday, June 12 (1 Another will be held at the hall on to 3 p.m.). Open houses in Surrey Thursday, June 6, 1 to 3 p.m., prior will happen on Saturday, June 8 and to an open house that evening, 5 to 8 Wednesday, June 12 at SFU Surrey, p.m. Open houses are also scheduled and at the library on June 13. for the Inn at the Quay on Tuesday, Online feedback forms will also be June 11, 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, available at the website as of June 3.

June 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

According to TransLink many Registration is required to components of the 75-year-old participate in a small group bridge have passed their useful lives. meeting which can be done at www.

The bridge is also vulnerable to an pattullobridgereview.ca. earthquake or a ship hitting it, and The open houses will consist its lanes are too narrow. of a drop-in format for the first In 2012, TransLink presented half followed by a 30-minute proposals for a six-lane bridge that presentation and an hour-long included two lanes with priority for question and answer session. trucks. New West residents voiced Small group meetings will also concerns the new bridge would be held in Surrey at the City Centre affect the city’s already congested Library on Wednesday, June 5 (1 to streets, especially during rush hour.

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For the Kin’s Green Fighters, the end is near. To say Alicia Worobec is nervous would be an understatement. Today she’ll be posting to Facebook a current photo of herself wearing the same clothes she wore in a similar photo she had taken at the beginning of the 13-week health and fitness challenge.

“I am getting more comfortable with my body every day. But it still makes anyone nervous to be photographed in their underwear for the whole world to see, I don’t care who you are.”

And while she doesn’t expect the differences between the before and after shots to be shockingly dramatic, she does know she’s been able to pack away all her “bigger clothes” to be possibly used as maternity wear in the future.

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Friday, May 31, 2013 NewsLeader A5

Police shut local pot shop Grant Granger

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Customers of a medical marijuana dispensary in New Westminster are upset after it closed down after police last week recommended criminal charges be laid against its three operators.

When the N.I.C.E. (New Innovations in Cannabis Education) Dispensary in the 900 block of 12th Street opened last September, long-time pain sufferer Stephanie Tillis was ecstatic, although at first it was only used to recruit members to the non-profit organization and to educate those with a medical need on marijuana’s appropriate usage.

Eventually, however, its operators bowed to the high demand from local pain sufferers not wanting to make the journey to a Vancouver dispensary or reluctant to buy it off the black market .

“It means there’s just not something

up the road that I’m comfortable to go in,” said Tillis, who suffers from glaucoma, arthritis, insomnia and a rare form of colitis.

“The others are just too far away.”

Operator Justin Cleveland said the intent of NICE was for it to always be a dispensary, like those in Vancouver.

So it began selling marijuana in various forms to those with a prescription from a medical doctor and who filled out forms to ensure they qualify.

He noted many other dispensaries are not bothered by police or city hall.

New Westminster bylaw enforcement manager Keith Coueffin said just because NICE was a non-profit did not make it exempt from having a business licence, and the operators were told they couldn’t operate before obtaining one.

“They never did

apply for a business licence despite being advised of this repeatedly,” said Coueffin.

Cleveland, however, said when they talked to Coueffin he couldn’t show them how a medical marijuana dispensary could go about applying for a business licence.

He added other dispensaries and nonprofits were operating without one.

Coueffin said the city reviewed the operation with police and they advised the city that NICE’s proposed method of operation violated the criminal code. He couldn’t comment on how other communities handle medicial marijuana dispensaries, but pointed out dispensaries in Burnaby, Vancouver and Maple Ridge have been subject to police actions and charges.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Harper fails to act The pace of government action (or in this case, inaction) is something Canadians will never fully be able to grasp.

In the blink of an eye, the Conservative government can strip away the retirement dreams of millions of Canadians. But when a loyal soldier of the government stands accused of bilking taxpayers with improper expenses, the prime minister claims to be powerless, while money is quietly funneled out of his office to repay the alleged wrongdoing.

But this time, Canadians may finally have had enough. The cloud of scandal continues to grow over embattled Senator Mike Duffy. The former TV journalist is accused of fudging his expenses, eventually repaying the improperly claimed expenses with $90,000 received from Nigel Wright, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s chief of staff who has since resigned.

Duffy has now quit the Tory caucus in the Senate, but he is so far rejecting calls to resign.

And the prime minister seems unwilling to push him out.

Harper said he was “very upset” with the conduct of some parliamentarians and his own office, before hopping on a plane for a South American trade mission. The same prime minister who has shown the powers of a majority government are almost limitless is now unable to even mention the name of his disgraced colleague.

Canada’s 105 senators all make a basic salary of $135,200. And apart from apparently filing bogus expense claims, most Canadians would be hard pressed to name a single duty that senators fulfill.

Maybe Mike Duffy has done a service to his country after all.

Maybe the senator’s actions will be the straw that broke the camel’s back and prompt Canadians to demand an end to the political embarrassment that is this nation’s Senate.

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Cycling’s time hasn’t yet come The grisly aftermath of a bicycle accident on the Stanley Park causeway last week has left cyclists and drivers alike horrified by the thought.

On Saturday evening a female cyclist made contact with a pedestrian on the shared sidewalk, causing her to fall in front of a bus.

She was killed instantly.

According to ICBC statistics, fatalities are relatively rare, with a five-year average of nine deaths each year across the province.

But accidents tell a different story.

Of the 1,400 annual accidents involving bicycles in B.C., 960 take place in the busy Lower Mainland.

And because a bicycle is usually no match for a car, when an accident does take place many of those injuries can be fairly serious.

It’s poor timing that this horrific accident happened on the eve of Bike to Work Week

Adrian MacNair (May 27 to June 2), promoted by a non-profit society to urge more people to get out of their cars and onto two wheels.

But accidents like this won’t help them achieve that.

Not when infrastructure isn’t in place to protect cyclists from serious injuries, or even death.

Sometimes an accident is just that: an unpreventable incident of misfortunate circumstances.

This fatality was not that.

Ironically, Vancouver’s current council has been one of the most vocal proponents of expanding bike lanes to protect cyclists downtown and on the Burrard Bridge.

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him $1,000 for the damage to his Coun. Geoff Meggs, a vocal front end. bicycle advocate, from being in The second time I was a serious accident himself in powering down a hill in March, 2010.

Vancouver through a right-ofMeggs was riding on Angus way when a car blew a stop sign Drive in Vancouver, a designated bicycle route, at West 51st Avenue and sent me flying.

My shoulder has never felt 100 when he was struck by a car and per cent since. knocked unconscious.

Cycling advocates are putting At the time of the incident, the cart before the horse. fellow councillor Suzanne Anton said cyclist safety amounts to something of I was struck by a Honda Civic and the driver a paradox, where jumped out and demanded I give him $1,000 drivers will become for the damage to his front end. more aware of cyclists if there are We don’t have the more cyclists, but there won’t be infrastructure in place for more cyclists until there is better commuter cycling in Lower protection for riders.

Mainland communities.

I have been in two serious How many more deaths will it accidents myself, which take before we do? diminished my enthusiasm for two-wheeled transport.

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The grandstand at Queen’s Park Stadium moved a step closer to being replaced on Monday, but the project is still a long way off.

City council has adopted a Queen’s Park Master Plan that calls for replacing the 63-yearold structure with a “highquality” smaller grandstand, seating approximately 300 to 500 people.

The approval did not come without some dissent, with Coun. Betty McIntosh calling for a larger facility, capable of hosting high-calibre baseball.

The master plan, a long-term vision expected to take decades to fulfill, also calls for a public plaza to replace the crumbling tennis courts and maintenance area across from the stadium.

This option was chosen over a pitch to build indoor sport training facilities.

Consultant Jana Zelenski told council public reaction was varied on the stadium options. A full renovation,

The outside of a grandstand in Shawnee, Okla., suggested by consultants as a possible type of structure that could be put in place of the current Queen’s Park Stadium grandstand.

which McIntosh favoured, would have required looking for ways to increase the stadium’s use. Currently May Day is the only time during the year when seating for more than 500 is required, and attracting minor league professional baseball that could fill the current 2,000-seat capacity is unlikely.

Another option was a shortterm repair of the concrete stands and canopy, which the most recent estimate (from a 2004 study) pegged at $200,000.

The smaller, replacement option chosen by city council would include additional

adjacent open spaces such as grass seating for spectators and was estimated to cost $500,000.

In supporting that recommendation, Coun. Bill Harper said it’s obvious the stadium isn’t being used for large crowds anymore. “We need a functional stadium, but nowhere near as large as it is right now.”

“We’re going to need to assure our community that the wrecking ball has not already being ordered,” warned McIntosh. “This is going to be a process of years and years.”

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From June 3 to June 28, 2013, New Westminster, Surrey and TransLink will be consulting with local residents and businesses, local and regional stakeholders, and bridge users about the initial screening of the alternatives for rehabilitating or replacing the bridge.

The Pattullo Bridge Review builds on previous consultations and outreach efforts and responds to previous feedback requesting additional information and evaluation of all practical alternatives.

You can learn more and provide feedback by: • Attending a public open house or small group meeting (schedule below); members of the Pattullo Bridge Review Team from the City of New Westminster, the City of Surrey and TransLink will be available to answer questions at all of the open houses and small group meetings • Visiting our website www.pattullobridgereview.ca, to complete an online feedback form, or PlaceSpeak at www.placespeak.com/PattulloBridgeReview • Sending written submissions to info@pattullobridgereview.ca or PO Box 2225 Vancouver Main, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3W2

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Coun. Jonathan Coté said if not for the grandstand issue the plan would have been approved in October, and it’s time to move on.

Queen’s Park Arenex manager Jay Young, the city employee in charge of the plan, said approval of the plan doesn’t mean a new stadium will be built any time soon, and any detailed plan would come back for council review.

As for the south tennis courts site, Zelinski said it is underutilized and turning it into a plaza would showcase the park and provide opportunities for public gatherings.

“We think this is a critical site for the future of Queen’s Park,” said Zelinski.

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said he loves the idea of making the plaza the heart of the park, calling it an ideal spot for New Westminster Salmonbellies to hold their pre-game barbecues.

Harper said he wasn’t a fan of the plaza at first but parks department staff convinced him that concentrating indoor facilities at the Canada Games Pool complex would be more cost-efficient than adding them to Queen’s Park.

Harper said he’s excited about many other great features in the master plan, which Wright said could take 30 to 40 years to implement.

Other concepts in the plan include: • Arena upgrade and second ice sheet; • New conservatory; • New trails and interpretative features; • Relocation of the rose garden; • Consolidation and relocation of the maintenance area; • Upgrades to Rainbow Playland, picnic shelters, roads, sports fields, and parking; • Redesign of the main entry road with a new park entry at Fourth Avenue.

Workshop tackles kids and drugs The 22nd Street SkyTrain station area has long been known

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Although Joan Chatters admits the situation has improved recently, it’s still a fear in the neighbourhood. That’s why the pastor of Connaught Heights Pentecostal Assembly is organizing a June 8 workshop for parents to learn techniques on how to talk to their kids about drugs.

Chatters acknowledged most of the transactions are conducted by people from outside the neighbourhood. “But that doesn’t

mean it doesn’t bring the drugs into the community. I don’t know if our people are actually doing the buying,” said Chatters. “We do know that it is an issue because we are so close to the SkyTrain station. There’s no parking lot down there, there’s no lights, there’s no monitoring.”

The workshop will be led by Phil DiBattista, a former Victoria drug squad officer who has testified in B.C. Supreme Court as a drug expert.

The workshop is Saturday, June 8, 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 2201 Eighth Ave. For more information email joan@chpa.ca.

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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.

In general, it would be nice if as people age they would pay attention to their hearing needs just as much as vision needs.”

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have to execute the budget relocated to district property Chair Michael Ewen admitted … I’m not throwing anybody when the middle school at the they “cut the heart out of under the bus. We didn’t have John Robson site is built in two education in New Westminster” the information. I did not years. while trustee Casey Cook said authorize a $2.8-million deficit, “That’s a huge whack of Wednesday, “we had to make I was not told about it, and if money,” said Ewen. some gut-wrenching decisions.”

I had been I would have done He also pointed out expected The equivalent of 19.4 something done about it. We provincial regulation changes teaching positions will save need spending controls that are will likely mean the district’s $1.5 million while $700,000 was much more transparent to the business company and cut from supplies and services. board so when we ask where we international student program There was also some additional are, we know exactly where they won’t be able to contribute to shifting of principal and are, but that’s a difficult thing reducing the deficits. vice-principal responsibilities, to do.”

Once the new provincial including not replacing a viceThe Ministry of Education government is sworn in and principal who is leaving New has given New Westminster education ministry hierarchy Westminster secondary. this year and next to get its is determined, Ewen said the The board has been budget balanced, and then the district will be in Victoria to struggling to deal with the following three years to pay discuss the schools projects as numbers ever since former back the expected $4-million well as dealing with the deficits. secretary-treasurer Brian shortfall from 2011-12 and The board, he said, has some Sommerfeldt, who left the 2012-13. Ewen said there’s a serious discussions ahead, but district earlier this year, told good chance they’ll be able to also pointed out for a board trustees last September that save $800,000 in leases for the that has been so fractious in the district would have a $2.8 district office and continuing the past it has cooperated million deficit for 2011-12. education and alternate surprisingly well on the budget They had headed into the programs once they are issues. summer break believing the budget had been balanced.

“Quite frankly we’ve been scrambling to figure this out and resolve it ever since then.

We’re just getting out of scramble mode. In all my years of being on the board (more than 30) the last nine months has been the most intense,” said Ewen.

Ewen and Cook praised the details the board is now receiving, thanks to the work of Balanuik and consultant Joan Axford, who was hired briefly earlier this year.

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A presidential surprise Wife shocks Hyack president with carriage ride in parade

back,” said Jacke.

To pull it off, she had to get permission from several city hall departments, the police Grant Granger and, of course, from ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com the Hyack board. But It was a few minutes since she wanted it to before parade time be a surprise, the board and Hyack Festival had to discuss it when Association president Palmer wasn’t around.

Gavin Palmer was a There were several STC CREATIVES/CONTRIBUTED nervous wreck because Hyack association president Gavin Palmer in surprise ride times, Jacke said, where he couldn’t find the car at the Hyack parade last weekend. someone almost spilled he was supposed to ride in and surprise … Everybody else in the beans. wave to the crowd. the darn city knew but I didn’t.”

“My God, that was the “Where’s my convertible?

The idea had come to Jacke, hardest part. I was so excited I can’t see it,” he asked an who owns a horse, during about it, for me to keep a secret organizer in a bit of a panic. “I a dinner party in October like that was huge because I can’t find my car anywhere.” when some suggested it to her wanted to share it with him and Just then he spotted his knowing her love for the equine the planning with it, I was so wife Jacke, dressed in a Queen species. excited,” said Jacke.

Victoria outfit, coming from “I know people that do So when Gavin turned behind in a horse-drawn that,” she said to herself and so around and saw her sitting in carriage for them to ride in she contacted Rocking Horse the carriage, his expression was at the head of the Hyack Carriage in Aldergrove and worth all the hard work.

International Parade on started putting it all in place.

“Oh, gosh yes,” said Jacke. “It Saturday.

One problem: Horses haven’t was incredible [to see Gavin’s The large, open white carriage been allowed to participate in reaction].” had fancy turn-of-the-century New West parades in more than The Palmers had a grand ornaments and red roses for 15 years. Jacke’s heard lots of time rolling down Sixth Street, decoration. The black horses reasons why, but she’s not sure and so did the audience as were dressed to the nines and so of the real explanation. it got a look at the nattilywas the driver in his Victorian“It always frustrated me that attired horses.. “You should era outfit.

New Westminster didn’t have have seen the kids’ eyes,” said “My jaw dropped,” said horses in a parade and I wanted Gavin, whose one-year term as Palmer. “That was one fabulous to be the first lady to bring them president has come to an end.

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Shining a new light on the office paper clip Woman’s designs at Curious Flea, at River Market this weekend

on artisan marketplace websites like Etsy.com.

Each chandelier is comprised of thousands of paper clips and can take dozens of hours of precise, monotonous labour to construct.

“At first it’s pleasant, you can really get lost in it,” says Booth. “But it’s easy to make a mistake.”

Booth also offers instructions and a tutorial for do-it-yourselfers to build their own chandelier.

“It takes a while for people to see they’re made of paper clips,” says Booth of her office supply shades.

“It’s like it’s magic, it’s sorcery.”

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Penelope Booth grew up in a family of steelworkers in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

She married an ironworker.

So it’s only natural she’d end up working with metal as well.

But instead of rolling molten ingots into giant girders, she hooks together the delicate curves of common paper clips, weaving them into elaborate chandeliers that MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER can reach six feet in length.

• The Curious Flea market Penelope Booth begins construction of one of her Some of her lights, as runs June 1 and 2, 10 a.m. to paper clip chandeliers. well as her hand-crafted 5 p.m. at River Market, and jewelry, will be featured includes live music. Visitors at this weekend’s first Curious Flea, a curated Saturday who bring along their own most curious marketplace of more than 20 vendors of recycled object could see it immortalized in the Curious and up-cycled vintage treasures, at the River Hall of Fame and receive a $100 spree at Sunday’s Market. event. See www.rivermarket.ca.

Booth came to build paper clip chandeliers by accident and out of desperation. Her 14-year career as a dancer with the Ballé Tropicalia AfroBrazillian troupe in Vancouver had been derailed by a serious car accident. And while studying for a new vocation at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt as she raised her daughter, MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP she took the last 10 dollars in her wallet to the discount store in hopes of dedicating it to a Based on the Arthritis Self-Management project that would challenge her creativity and Program, our workshop will teach you that she might be able to sell. effective arthritis self-management skills and Booth spent half the money on boxes of paper the principles of pain management. clips and half on an old lampshade she tore apart to use its frame.

DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 “It was just an exercise of what can I do with this,” says Booth, 40.

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Food truck fest coming Flavour fest on wheels to be held Aug. 10 on Columbia Street As executive director of the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association Kendra Johnston is always looking for ideas to attract people to the retail area.

So last year when the Waldorf Hotel in Vancouver held monthly food truck festivals in its parking lot that were a big hit she took note.

With the Waldorf closing she thought why not do one in New West. So she threw her idea up on the association’s website for some feedback. Boy, did she get feedback.

“I’ve never seen such positive response to anything I’ve posted on Facebook,” Johnston told city council on Monday. “It was a huge, huge overwhelming response. I thought this was something we had to do.”

Council liked the idea, too, so it approved the BIA’s plan to close Columbia Street between Fourth and Sixth streets on Saturday, Aug. 10. Johnston said the two blocks would be able to accommodate up to 15 food trucks along with

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“It’s a great idea,” said Coun.

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Johnston said the event will coincide with the city’s cultural crawl which should help to attract people. New city administrator Lisa Spitale told council a staff team has already been formed to work with the police, engineering, licensing and parks department to work out the logistics.

Freshet not feared this year ’Tis the season for sandbags but it appears this year they won’t be needed.

Last year at this time, New Westminster city workers were distributing sandbags to potential high water areas along the Fraser River just in case its banks overflowed because of the high snowpack in northern British Columbia.

New West emergency director Dave Jones said “the triggers aren’t there” to bring out the precautionary sandbags this year, but the situation is still

being monitored. He added with more than 20 per cent of this year’s snow volume already melted, and 40 per cent being the magic number for all worries to be over, the province and city are well on their way to not running into any difficulty in 2013.

Jones called last year’s freshet “goofy” because there was little snowfall into January but then it began to come down in buckets in February, March and April.

“Last year was an odd one.

This year is trending very normal as far as how the cycle of melt went,” said Jones.

He said this year’s snowpack is 107 per cent of normal, so unless it all melts within a week because of extremely high temperatures there should be little to be concerned about, especially with the cool temperatures the province is currently experiencing and are forecast to continue.

He said there could be problems in southeast B.C., however, and suggests New West travelers be aware of fastmoving rivers and high streams in the next few weeks. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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GVHBA invites public to Parade of Renovated Homes

Imagining the renovation possiblities The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association invites you to tour 11 professionally renovated homes in the Lower Mainland on June 9 on their annual Parade of Renovated Homes.

Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., visitors will be able to look around the homes and talk with the renovators.

“Professional RenoMark renovators, ... will be on-site to offer expert advice and discuss their craftsmanship,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Project values range widely, offering homeowners an abundance of ideas they can incorporate into their own renovations.”

Admission is by passport and will

cost $10 per person. Children 17 and under are free. You can purchase your passport at any home on the tour.

Visit www.gvhba.org for a full list of participating homes. Because the homes are private residences, the tour is only open during the event date and times.

“FortisBC is extremely excited to again be the presenting sponsor of this popular consumer event,” says FortisBC regional energy solutions manager Dan Noel. “We look forward to combining the strengths of GVHBA and FortisBC to help the renovation industry in Metro Vancouver achieve innovative and successful results when it comes to their projects and energy requirements.”

Appia to release second phase soon

SOLO District rising above the rest with Altus

By Kerry Vital

Exciting things are happening at Appia Developments’ SOLO District with their upcoming release of the second residential phase and ongoing construction of the first phase.

Stratus, the first tower, will rise 45 storeys and will be available for buyers to move into in 2015. Meanwhile, Altus will begin sales in the near future.

“Altus will be the tallest building in Burnaby,” says Lisa Murrell, sales and marketing manager for Appia. “The views are amazing.”

Altus will be the equivalent of 55 storeys tall, with office space on the first 14 floors. Thus, the first residential floor will be 200 feet up, offering stunning views from every condominium home.

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There’s everything you could possibly need here,” says Lisa Murrell, sales and marketing manager for Appia Developments.

“The views start from the bottom (residential) floor,” Murrell says. “There will also be a quiet barbecue area and rooftop garden on that floor.”

At the very top of the building, you’ll find a huge amenity space that Appia is calling Club 55 with a barbecue area, full kitchen, media area and pool and ping-pong tables and generous outdoor deck space all for residents of Altus.

The office tower will include a gym that residents have access to as well, and a multi-sport court on the third floor.

SOLO District, which stands for South of Lougheed, will eventually be comprised of four stunning residential towers (Cirrus and Aerius are the two others and will be released at a future date) and when complete, will house over 1,400 homes. It will also hold office space, commercial opportunities and plenty of green space. Among the tenants will be Burnaby’s first Whole Foods, right next door to Stratus.

“There are several other exciting anchor tenants to be announced,” says Murrell. “This is a very, very cool community.”

That’s no exaggeration. SOLO is steps away from Brentwood Town Centre, the Brentwood SkyTrain

station, restaurants, schools and leisure activities, so it’s perfectly situated.

“There’s everything you could possibly need here,” Murrell says.

“Walkability was key.”

Stratus began sales last year, and Appia has since consulted with buyers and locals to find out what drew them to the master-planned community.

“It’s been really well-received by the community,” Murrell says. “We’re learning what people want.”

The homes themselves are spacious and open, ranging from approximately 539 up to about 1,700 square feet.

Something that sets Altus apart are the choices it offers for three-bedroom units, which is something buyers have been asking for and Appia is happy to be able to provide in this new phase of SOLO District.

Among the features you’ll find in your new home are imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms, engineered wood flooring in the living areas and polished quartz countertops.

All of the homes at SOLO will be heated and cooled via geothermal heat exchange, which uses stored energy from the earth and is incredibly efficient. FortisBC notes that buyers will see great cost savings compared to conventional buildings, and less maintenance will be required.

For more information, visit www. solodistrict.com or call 604-298-8800.

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Appia Developments will soon release its second phase of homes at SOLO, called Altus. It will be the tallest building in Burnaby, top, and will offer amazing views over the Lower Mainland, a fantastic location and a huge amenities space called Club 55, above, with a barbecue area, full kitchen and generous outdoor deck space.

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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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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

OBITUARIES

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BAKER / MIXER / PRODUCTION STAFF (PORT COQUITLAM BC) Commercial Bakery looking for mixer/baker for general production staff in production facility

Requirements: Ability to work with a sense of urgency. Heavy Lifting up to 50 lbs. Flexibility in Shifts & Duties.

Warehouse Exp. and previous mixing exp. would be an asset.

Must be a team player & be detailed oriented. Food Safe Req. Production Line/Bakery Exp. would be an asset.

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Needed Immediatley!

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BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.877.6040 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Advertise across Advertise across the the Advertise across the Lower Mainland Mainland in Lower in lower mainland in the 18 best-read the 18 best-read thecommunity 17 best-read community community newspapers and newspapers and newspapers. dailies.

53 dailies.

ON THE WEB: ON THE WEB:

CARPENTERS Duco Construction Ltd. is hiring Carpenters ($24/hr) 40.00 hrs/wk Mail CV: 6878 Burns St, Burnaby BC V5E 1T4 or email:

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ducoconstruction@yahoo.ca

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

CARRIERS NEEDED

• Annual Starting Revenue of $12,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised OfďŹ ce Cleaning.

Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

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!

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HELP WANTED

F/T GREENS CREW (Seasonal)

Poco golf course is now Hiring for Seasonal Greens Crew to start immediately. Must have min. 1 year previous exp. or enrollment in Turf Grass management program.

Excellent Work Environment.

Wages & Benefits Commensurate w/ experience!

E-mail resume & references: dvrossco@hotmail.com or Fax: 604.464.3745

RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE bcclassified.com AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM RJAMES WESTERN STAR FREIGHTLINER Journeyman Truck & Equipment Partsperson. Busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kamloops has an immediate opening for a journeyman parts person. This position is permanent full time with competitive wage and benefit package. Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: jobapplication@jamesws.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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COUNTER SALES/ORDER PICKING/WAREHOUSING Gregg Distributors, Langley, is looking for self-motivated, energetic individuals to join our growing teams.

Shipping/Receiving, Order Picking, & Counter Sales Opportunities are now available.

Successful applicants should have prior experience.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Fax resume to: Gregg Distributors: 604.888.4688 or visit Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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

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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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallerscamp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers (Falling) –Includes Vehicle/Accommodations • Grapple Yarder Operator • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • Hand Buckers –dryland sort experience an asset • Grader Operator • Log Loader Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Off Highway Truck Drivers Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits.

Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Wanted for Foundation drilling company. We build custom in house tooling and repair equipment.

Interested parties please email resume with certifications to: Technician required for Central Interior dealership. Preference to techs with GM experience. Email resume to: t_tugnum@hotmail.com

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators,Lodging and meals provided.

Drug testing required.

Call (780)723-5051Edson,Alta .

CA$H DAILY FOR OUTDOOR WORK! Guys ‘n Gals 16 years & up!

No experience necessary. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

req for wholesale distribution co. in Pitt Meadows. Part-time/Fulltime. Servicing customers on phone, outgoing personality, sales oriented. Also general office duties and must be avail. for limited travel to trade shows.

Email resume, and include refs and expected rate of pay: 5winston@telus.net or fax to 604-460-6936.

No phone calls.

dean@henrydrilling.com

HELP WANTED

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

Truck & Trailer Mechanic

Experienced truck and trailer mechanic with CVI ticket wanted for Langley fleet shop.

Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefits.

Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at tridem@telus.net

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Own A Vehicle?

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office.

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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ELECTRICAL

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

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

604-475-7077

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas.

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

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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COUNTERTOPS

GARDENING

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900

PARAGON stone ltd. Custom granite/quartz. 15% disc w/ad. Quick turnover. Joe 778-839-5647.

A Dream Landscaping. Lawn mowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. 604-724-4987.

JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.

ANDREW’S LAWN CUTTING and Trimming. Cell # (778)773-2703 Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NO CREDIT CHECKS •MONEY TODAY! •$500-$5000 • Instant Approvals • 60 Day Loans • Privacy Assured • Burnaby & Surrey Locations

BENEFIT PACKAGE!

Call Sarah at 604-777-2195

TELEMARKETING & CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE(S)

PERSONAL SERVICES

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

FABRICATOR

Make it yours.

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Borrow Up To $25,000

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.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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Earn up to $800/wk.

CS team has 10 Fulltime openings available now.

Must work well with team.

Competitors welcome!

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. has a job opening for a: Vegetation Control Supervisor in the Cariboo/Valemount Area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Planning and implementation of all aspects of control projects. Expertise to provide training and supervision to employees. Following all Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in the industryas a Certified Arborist and have current safety certifications Please submit resumes including a current driver’s abstract to: hr@isley.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Sports Minded?

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

INDEPENDENT dist. req. F/T P/T International co. Not MLM High Income www.profitcode.biz

COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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DRYWALL

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 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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ELECTRICAL

Always! Landscaping Services, Pwr Raking, Delivery, Spreading, Yard &Rubbish cleanup 604.230.0627

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Complete Bathroom Renovations Ceramic Tile, Attics, Bsmt Suites New Doors,Windows 604-521-1567

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Thinking Trades?

Imagine the Future...

Become a CERTIFIED MECHANIC You Can Change Your Life!

Providing Educational Excellence Since 1985...

STUDENT LOANS AVAILABLE

12160 - 88th Avenue Surrey t XXX MPWFDBST DB

92% Trades Placement

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Central Creek Construction Refinishing floors, sanding & fixing floors & Reno’s. Seniors Discount 10% off (604)773-7811

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

• Additions • Renovations • New Construction

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 332

All your carpentry needs & handyman requirements.

604-218-3064

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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Commercial & Residential • Parking Lots • Driveways • Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface (Insured, WCB) Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Residential / Commercial

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

Excellent Rates. (604)780-4604

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Eastcan Roofing & Siding

Steve 778-848-0036 320

MOVING & STORAGE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemovers.bc.com

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp.

No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

Stan’s Painting Exterior / Interior Good Quality Paint.

Member of BBB & WCB References & guaranteed work Discount for Seniors - 10%

604-773-7811 or 604-432-1857

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING AFFORDABLE INT/EXT Painting.

30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

Check our Classifieds before buying a

New or Used CAR or TRUCK bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

TREE & STUMP

604.220.JUNK(5865)

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

BBB ACCREDITED

10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 MG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

call (604)582-1598 bromarv.com

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

T & K Haulaway

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

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PRESSURE WASHING

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

Smart Cleaning Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

Spring Cleaning Special

604. 862. 9797

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

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FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

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

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

Mainland Roofing Ltd.

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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SUNDECKS

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

COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

TOY POODLE PUPS 4 wks old, 2 males; 1 white, 1 blond/white. $700 each. Avail. June 15. 604-8204230, 604-302-7602

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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FERTILIZERS

HUSKY WOLF X pups. 3 F; 9 wks old. $500/ea. 1st shots/dewormed.

Glenn 604-308-3396 Boston Bar.

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 - 10 weeks old. 2 black males. 1st shot, vet checked, paper trained. $500 (604)941-2959

FURNITURE

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

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GARAGE SALES

COQUITLAM:

HUMONGOUS GARAGE SALE

German shepherd cross with husky puppy, Female.

2-1/2 mos. $600/obo. (604)463-8924

MAREMMA PUPS, working stock guard pups, protectors of livestock, family or property, will guard whatever it bonds to. Being raised with livestock. No Sunday calls. 1 (604)796-8557

www.mainlandroof.com

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs.

Free est. (778)878-2617

Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B. 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, 10 weeks old, $700. (604)850-3329

25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626

SHELTIES: Sable colored. One 7 month old, two 3 month olds. Ready now. Shots/dewormed. 604-826-6311

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

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

P/B blue brindle ~ 1 Female Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665

533

604-572-3733

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

removal done RIGHT!

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

RONALDO PAINTING (Since 1981) Free Est, WCB, Insured 604-247-8888 A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices.

Call Inderjit (604)721-0372

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

24/7 plumbing, heating, plugged drains

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pearllandscapes.com

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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

PLUMBING

Certified, Insured & Bonded

Locally owned and operated.

All work guaranteed.

PETS

bradsjunkremoval.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years.

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Call Tony 604-834-2597

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

LANDSCAPING

TREE SERVICES

PETS

www.bulldogdisposal.ca

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

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Bulldog Disposal Co. Home & Yard Clean Ups

604-618-2949

778-997-9582

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

No Job Too Small

Bro Marv Plumbing

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

★ Reasonable Rates ★

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses.

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

ASPHALT PAVING

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

Specializing in • Concrete • Forming • Framing • Siding

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Sat. June 1st 9am-2pm HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1393 AUSTIN AVE. HOT DOGS, POP & BAKING FOR SALE

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO, Full keyboard, all the bells and whistles. Yamaha Clavinova. $500. Good cond. (604)531-1267

Friday, May 31, 2013 NewsLeader A23 REAL ESTATE 625

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OKANAGAN

REAL ESTATE 641

TOWNHOUSES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin.

Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug,12 appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call : 1-780-5660707

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

WE’RE ON THE WEB

www.bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

SURREY.

GOOD INVESTMENT. 13690 Bentley Rd. $695K.

By Owner. Call 604-324-0655

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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GARAGE SALES

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

RENTALS

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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BURNABY

GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE • • • • • •

Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm, $860.00.

2 bedroom for $960.00 Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager

TOWNHOUSES

TOWN HOMES

Come and see.

Daily 11 to 7pm 14905 60th Ave. Surrey, B.C. Come see what’s cookin’ in our kitchens. More counterspace, cabinets & more drawers to store!

thegroveatcambridge.ca Hans at Global 604-597-7177

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GARAGE SALES

WAREHOUSE SALE FINAL CLEARANCE

OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE: DINING & BISTRO SETS, BENCHES• FIREPITS • INDOOR FURNITURE • POTTERY ELECTRIC FIREPLACES • SCREEN DOORS AND MO ORE...

OR REFURBISHED ISHED PATIO HEATERS ATERS FROM $85

GARDEN ARDEN BUR BURNERS RNERS $100 ONLY $1 STACKING WICKER STAC CKING CHAIRS $24 CK WICKER STACKING BENCH $69

RIVERBEND DRIVE BURNABY 604.525.8333 (Marine Way at Marshland)

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N 5 offices & 2 bathrooms.

Two 3 phase & single phase power.

1 bay door 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

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BURNABY

Do you want to live in the security of a family community?

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES

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

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

CO-OP RENTALS

WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION

Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

2 bdrm bright apt.

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MAY 31ST 9 - 4 PM & JUNE 1ST 9 - 2 PM

#1-5628

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 $363,500. ~~

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

26 DAZZLING House on 1/2 Acre Lot.

BURNABY

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Murray Latta Progressive Machine Inc, we will dispose of goods, namely: Miscellaneous Equipment; debtor “Roti Industries Ltd” to recover $8,280.10 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. These items will be made available for sale after June 20, 2013. Goods are currently being stored at Murray Latta Progressive Machine Inc, 8717 132nd Street, Surrey, BC. Contact 604434-2448 for further information.

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $919/mo. 3 bdrms. $1029/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1134/mo. Shares $2500.

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, June 2nd 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

MOVE IN TODAY!!!

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778-323-0237 COQUITLAM - 1 bdrm near Lougheed mall / skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg.

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