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She may be a newcomer in the legislature, but new West Mla Judy Darcy is more than ready to be the nDP health critic. See page A4

Two options for ’boro bridge Swing option ‘could be winner’ critic says Chris Bryan

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The City of New Westminster is exploring two options for a pedestrian bridge between the Quayside boardwalk on the mainland and Port Royal in Queensborough. Both bridges would have less impact than options considered in the past and, based on consultants’ estimates, significantly less cost. Both options are low-level crossings, and were developed by Southern Railway of BC (SRY), which owns the rail bridge in the area, in consultation with the city. SRY’s first option is to add decking connected to the existing rail bridge, designed to swing as part of the bridge. And the second span option would be a drawbridge parallel to SRY’s bridge and at about the same height. Both options have potential to provide an “accessible, lowlevel route with high availability and low community impact,” states a staff report, which city council was to consider at its Monday meeting. Please see COST, A3

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the railway company that owns the train swing bridge linking new Westminster’s waterfront to Queensborough has put forward two new proposals that would add a pedestrian crossing.

NWSS one of ‘most improved’ schools Fraser Institute report card shows school is trending upward Grant Granger

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The Fraser Institute noted New Westminster secondary as one of the most improved high schools in the province in 2012, but despite the accolade school board chair Michael Ewen is not impressed. Using data mined from provincial exams, graduation rates and grade-

to-grade transition rates, the public province that was trending upward. policy think tank gave NWSS a “It would be lovely if it would be rating of 7.2 out of 10 as part meaningful,” said Ewen. of its annual report card. “I have trouble with the Last year the school was 7.0 Fraser Institute rankings and it had been as low as 6.5 because it’s incredibly in 2009. disrespectful to rank schools This year’s score tied it for because there are so many 57th in the overall rankings factors they don’t take into MORTenSen out of 284 schools. In the account.” past five years, NWSS had an The Fraser Institute also average ranking of 80th out of 260. releases an annual report card on In a press release, the institute elementary school performance, said it was one of 26 schools in the based largely upon results from the

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CITYPAGE 2013 EUROPEAN CHAFER MANAGEMENT In an effort to assist New Westminster home owners with the European Chafer grub management the City of New Westminster is providing a 50% discount on the purchase of the biological control (Nematodes) to a maximum purchase of 2 packages per home owner (one package covers 750 square feet and the total cost of each package is $69.95 plus taxes before subsidy). Subsidy coupons and chafer management information can be picked up at the Parks, Culture and Recreation main office (600 Eighth Street) between Monday, June 17th and Friday, June 21st from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or at Century House (620 Eighth Street) from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. A limited number of coupons are available for this subsidy program. ** Picture ID and proof of residency must be presented at time of coupon pick up.

NEW WESTMINSTER FIREFIGHTERS’ CHARITABLE SOCIETY SHRED-A-THON Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Canada Games Pool Parking Lot Need to get rid of that stack of papers? Bring your paperwork and other confidential materials and have them professionally shredded on site. Small businesses and homeowners are welcome. Be sure to stay for a barbeque, popcorn, entertainment, and much more!

OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW REGULATIONS FOR GRADE TRANSITION IN LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Date: June 25th, 2013 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: City Hall Foyer The Development Services Department is undertaking a review of Zoning Bylaw regulations with the aim of reducing grade transition conflicts between low density residential properties which include single detached dwellings and duplexes. Staff has prepared draft bylaw regulations for review, comment and feedback from residents and stakeholders.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, June 24 3:00 pm Committee of the Whole Council Chamber 7:00 pm Regular Council Council Chambers Please note that Council meetings are video streamed online.

Primarily, the proposed changes are recommending that the Zoning Bylaw be amended by 1) adding regulations which would limit the maximum height of retaining walls; and 2) revising the NR-1, NR-2, NR-3, NR-5 and RT-1A districts to use existing grade, rather than finished grade when determining whether floorspace would be classified as a basement or a cellar space. All the information presented at the open house will also be available on the City of New Westminster website. Information and materials will be updated on this webpage as they are available. For more information on grade transition, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/gradetransition Any questions, comments or feedback regarding the proposed changes can be forwarded to Mike Watson, Planning Technician at mwatson@newwestcity.ca or 604-527-4519.

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QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE “CENTRE” WARMING Saturday, July 6 Noon - 4:00 pm Free Event Join us as we officially open the NEW Queensborough Community Centre. This family event will include a sampling of programs and services for you to try, displays and information opportunities from a variety of service providers, police and fire services demonstrations, crafts in the library, lively entertainment and food options to purchase. The ribbon cutting ceremony, unveiling of the new rain garden feature, acknowledgement of Megan’s Place Phase Two and closure of the time capsule will be some of the highlights of the afternoon. Stop by to get a library card at the New Westminster Public Library’s first neighbourhood branch! For more information, please contact Queensborough Community Centre at 604-525-7388.

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Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter and in accordance with Section 94, notice is hereby given that The Corporation of the City of New Westminster intends to licence a portion of 920 Ewen Avenue, Queensborough Community Centre for a term of 5 years commencing on September 1, 2013 and expiring on August 31, 2018 to the Kolumbia Inn Daycare Society, a non-profit organization, for an amount of $1,450.00 plus taxes per month, for the duration of the licence agreement. The City has designated 1,805 square feet in the new addition to the facility for the purposes of operating a licensed child care facility. A copy of the proposed Licence Agreement may be inspected at Legislative Services City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from June 14, 2013. Rick Page Corporate Officer

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dropping plans for dock repairs next to the Fraser River Discovery Centre, the staff report now says about $6.2 million is available for the pedestrian bridge project. DAC funding rules require the project be complete before 2017. The city would also seek grant money from senior governments, the report states. City council now has the option to begin consulting the community and refining cost and design estimates. Input from residents would be sought on their design preference, as well as feedback on public art/landscaping options, transit and neighbourhood connections, mitigation of potential impacts, safety and security concerns, as well as accessibility and possible funding sources. In an interview, senior city planner Mark Allison said once public consultation is complete, the city would seek regulatory approval from agencies such as Port Metro Vancouver regarding boat traffic, and Transport Canada for rail issues.

“The designs have no impact on existing boardwalks and park space, and are designed to be fully accessible and facilitate safe, two-way access for both pedestrians and cyclists as well as light service vehicles.” The report also says ambulance access could be studied in the future design phase. According to estimates from consultants Associated Engineering, the first option would cost an estimated $5 million, while the drawbridge option would cost $9.6 million. Engineering and design fees would add about WIkIpedIa cOmmOns Wynyard Crossing is a pedestrian and cycle bridge which provides a key link in Auckland, New Zealand. $400,000, the staff report The bridge is raised when necessary to accommodate passing boats. One of the options being considered states. by New Westminster would be a similar type of low-level drawbridge. The two options are “considered to be the most marine traffic, making the have to be left in the ‘open’ it, and says the swing bridge feasible options evaluated pedestrian bridge less userposition, so if the city would blend in better. by the City to date,” said the friendly. wanted more staffing, it Eddy said the operator on report. But Allison said in recent might need to negotiate for the rail bridge is typically on Earlier discussions of discussions with Port Metro extended hours, he said. duty from the early morning the bridge explored much Vancouver (PMV), the port “We’d certainly hope an to late at night—he hears higher, more expensive span said it might approve a operator would be present the last train around 11:30 designs. Cost estimates were bridge in a ‘closed’ default early in the morning to late p.m.—so it shouldn’t be in the $15-20-million range, position. in the evening.” difficult to have the bridge and Quayside residents in “They kept the door Quayside resident Ted staffed at the times people particular voiced open,” Allison said. Eddy, an outspoken critic need to cross. concern about “They said ‘show us of the earlier verions of “The subtle inconvenience the visual impact you can make this the bridge, says these new of that being not manned ted eddy, Quayside resident of the bridge safe… and we’ll designs address many of his at the dead of night is not This low-level option with the swing bridge and the possible consider it.” concerns—particularly the a bad thing. As a matter of looks like it could be a winner. I think I could loss of Quayside Allison gave SRY $5-million option that would fact I think that’s a good sell this to my [Quayside Community] Board Park. credit for taking pair with the existing rail thing,” he said. quite easily. We’ve never been opposed to Originally, the initiative and bridge. He’s also pleased to see some kind of connectivity. the city had generating some “This low-level option there would be little or no $10.2 million available The city originally new options. with the swing bridge looks impact to the Quayside for the project as part of explored much higher bridge “They actually put up the like it could be a winner,” Park, also known as the Development Assistance options—up to 70 feet above engineers themselves to put Eddy said. “I think I could submarine park. “That park Compensation (DAC) the water—due to the need these concepts together.” sell this to my [Quayside gets a lot of use,” Eddy said. money from the province to keep the channel clear for SRY has an operator at Community] Board quite Despite his positive earmarked for specific boat traffic. the rail bridge at all times easily. We’ve never been comments about the bridge projects, in return for At the time the city when trains are running, opposed to some kind of options, Eddy still believes the city hosting Starlight considered it the only route, and that person is in contact connectivity.” a water taxi linking the two Casino. The city shifted $8 because a swing pedestrian with both rail and marine With the drawbridge neighbourhoods would be million of that to use on the bridge, the city believed, traffic, Allison added. option, he’s worried better, to get a sense of how new Anvil Centre, another would have to be left in When no operator is motorcycles and other much demand exists for DAC-funded project. By the ‘open’ position for on duty, the bridge might powered vehicles would use making the crossing.

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Pedbridge Awesome. I grew up by the Saint Lawrence lock system & it was easy to handle open & closed bridge times! @stickers66 like the idea. Default open position a must, otherwise who knows how long between crossings? Like idea of separate bridge rather than sharing with rail bridge. Not sure where last train at 11:30 comes from. Trains cross all night... @nWimby positive so far, but details about operational costs & responsibility need to be worked out. @jtlikestobuild I agree with @NWimby @Jeremysperry Well said @NWimby. this is my answer as well. @nWimby also, open/close schedule would need to be predictable for users! @crostyca In 2009 city was to consult 1st as residents have ideas worthy of research like Pattullo process all we see now is city options. Don’t see this as a contrast rather parallels in process where choice is offered by herding people with only 1 way to go

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CITYPAGE QUEEN’S PARK SPRAY PARK NOW OPEN! The Queen’s Park Spray Park is now open after being resurfaced with a new material consisting of 50% recycled tires. This new surface is an excellent material that can withstand weather, is easy to maintain, looks good and provides traction for little feet scampering around the water features. New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation and the Tire Stewardship BC matching grant program each contributed $30,000 to resurface the spray park. The City of New Westminster would like to extend a big thanks to the Tire Stewardship BC program for their financial support and finding creative ways to recycle tires! All of the City’s spray parks are open until Labour Day from 10:00am to 7:00pm. For more information, please call the Queen’s Park Arenex at 604-777-5121.

PROPOSED BYLAWS Inter-Municipal Business License Agreement Bylaw No. 7609 and Inter-Municipal Business License Bylaw No. 7610 The City of New Westminster is considering the abovementioned bylaws which enable the City to participate in an Inter-Municipal Business License pilot project with Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, Delta, and Burnaby. The proposed InterMunicipal Business License program will apply to mobile businesses related to the construction industry and enable those businesses to purchase one business license, in addition to their resident business license, to operate in all six municipalities. Additional information regarding the proposed Inter-Municipal Business License program is available by calling Licensing and Integrated Services at 604-515-3806. Any business or individual who may be impacted by the proposed bylaws may submit representations for City Council’s consideration by writing or by email to the following by no later than July 3, 2013: City of New Westminster c/o Manager, Licensing and Integrated Services 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 vmetchie@newwestcity.ca

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New West MLA named critic for health Judy Darcy a rookie MLA but has strong background Grant Granger

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As a rookie in the legislature Judy Darcy admits she has a lot to learn as an MLA. But as the newly appointed opposition health critic she’s already got a good grounding on the issues. Last week, NDP leader Adrian Dix appointed the New Westminster MLA to one of the most significant shadow cabinet positions. Her previous job was as head of the Hospital Employees Union. “Health care is one of my biggest passions. It’s been a burning passion of mine for many, many years so I’m thrilled at being appointed health critic,” said Darcy. “Over the moon, over the moon.” Darcy feels her strong background in health care and in advocacy—she also served as national president of CUPE for 13 years—will be assets in taking on her new job. She plans on consulting with a lot

of groups who have a stake doctors and providing more in health care throughout the home support for seniors. province. Darcy was sworn in on the “I plan to do this in a way legislature floor on Friday. that is real grounded in facing “It’s really awe inspiring to challenges in health care in sit there. You’re reminded of British Columbia,” said Darcy. the history and all that have It’s also an important gone there before, and of the portfolio for her riding. The responsibility you have been BC Liberal government given by the voters of has committed to New Westminster. It just redeveloping Royal washes over you,” said Columbian Hospital Darcy. “It’s a moment I and a business plan is will carry with me for the currently being worked rest of my life.” out by Fraser Health The one surprise she’s darcy and the Ministry of had since she got elected Health. May 14 is “everybody “I want to make sure it expects you were in the job becomes a reality,” Darcy said. yesterday,” laughed Darcy, who “Everyone in New Westminster pointed out a throne speech and the Lower Mainland, for is scheduled for June 26 and a which Royal Columbian serves budget set for the next day. as a trauma centre, they know “It’s moving at warp speed. what kind of pressure the I’m really eager to get to work facility and the staff are under and have an office to work out … We need to get the details of,” said Darcy. pinned down and we need to get Her constituency office will them pinned down as soon as be located in the same space on possible.” Sixth Street, between Seventh During the election and Eighth avenues, used by campaign, Darcy said she also her predecessor, Dawn Black. heard a lot from residents about Darcy expects to have phone improving access to family and email up and running soon.

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Shortening recess, lunch ‘not a solution’ Trustee upset some schools have taken time off daily breaks to add week to spring break

the process,” said Mortensen. “The board should really have a stand on this.” Earlier this year, the district approved a plan to adjust school calendars to shift from a one-week spring break to two. However, Mortensen said three schools, including New Westminster secondary, went against the spirit of that decision by opting to shorten time between classes or the lunch hour instead of extending the day.

campaign as a parent against shorter lunch hours in 2011 before she was elected to the school board, went on to say student learning would be harmed by giving them less time Grant Granger to eat or play during the school ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com day. New Westminster school “We need to make sure our trustee MaryAnn Mortensen students are getting sufficient is angry that some New West time to eat … and do what they schools have shortened recess need to do without having to do and lunch hour in order to add it in a sprint,” said Mortensen. an extra week to spring break. Mortensen said the parent Mortensen is calling on the advisory council representatives board of education for the schools told her to direct schools to they weren’t consulted add the eight minutes on the moves, just told MaryAnn Mortensen, school trustee needed onto either the about them. beginning or end of the They never stated that would be a possibility. “I’m a fan of Most people would assume [the minutes] would day, and not take it out be added to the beginning or end of the day. consultation, I’m not of the school’s daily a fan of meaningless breaks. consultation,” said “It feels as though our When the public consultation Mortensen. kids are already having to was conducted, she pointed out, “We need greater parental do without so much in terms those options weren’t part of engagement, I don’t mean of support with the staff the discussion. parents coming into the school adjustments, and then to go “They never stated that and doing the job, but parents ahead and make a decision would be a possibility,” she said. having a say in what policies about shortening of recess “Most people would assume of school behaviour, school times, and transition times [the minutes] would be added virtues, academic outcomes... between classes and lunches to the beginning or end of the and the calendar is the same without consultation is missing day.” a significant important step in Mortensen, who led a Please see tArGEtEd, A8

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It’s good news that saner heads prevailed and the Quebec Soccer Federation reversed its earlier decision to ban Sikh religious headwear from the pitch. The province’s soccer czars said players wearing patkas, keskis and turbans during practices and games presented a safety hazard to themselves and other players. Canadians who value our standing in the world as a country welcoming to everyone denounced the decision as racism. That it would come from a province that has fought long and hard to preserve its own cultural identity made it especially galling. The Canadian Soccer Association said the safety concerns were balderdash. Turbans are soft. Sikh children around the world play soccer and their headwear has never before been a safety issue. Even FIFA, the sport’s global governing organization that likes to micromanage every aspect of the game to ensure its integrity and accessibility to everyone is mute on the matter. Soccer players aren’t allowed to wear jewelry, but there are no rules regarding religious headwear. In a post-9/11 world where fear and paranoia drive so many expressions of intolerance, religious headwear has become an easy target. A religious medallion can be discreetly tucked into a shirt or behind a blazer. A ring or other jewelry is small, often only noticed close up. But a head covered in a turban, scarf or burka stands out in a crowd. Countries like France, Egypt and Turkey have banned the wearing of burkas in public for a variety of reasons, from concerns about security to the idea that they repress women. But really it’s about fear. The Quebec Soccer Federation’s turban ban was a step down that road. Its reversal is a victory for tolerance.

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What ails the NDP? Plenty VICTORIA – After 34 NDP MLAs were sworn in to continue a stretch of opposition that will reach at least 16 years, leader Adrian Dix took a few questions about his future. The party’s provincial council will meet June 21 to set the terms of reference for a review of the party’s dismal election performance, Dix told reporters. He repeated that his performance won’t be spared, and ticked off some conventional wisdom about the NDP campaign. Dix mentioned the alleged lack of “negative” ads, the local campaigns (read candidates), the decreasing reliability of polls and, when pressed, his surprise decision to come out against the proposed twinning of the TransMountain oil pipeline. Like last week’s hysteria over a tiny leak in that pipeline, these are great sound bites for the short attention spans of the modern media. But they don’t explain much. This all-powerful NDP provincial council is a case in point. A glimpse into its inner workings was provided by a summary of an NDP policy

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Let’s find better ways to protect heritage The destruction surveyed said they of the 1926 Edward “love old houses Riddell house and want to see (J.B. Whitburn, them saved.” architect) and People who the surrounding came to the tour garden in travelled from Re: Brown’s OKed Queen’s Park throughout the to open later hours neighbourhood lower mainland, (NewsLeader, June 14) but the majority was a major loss to New Westminster were people living @gye_incognito heritage. in our city. Built in the I think it’s Great, so parking and quintessential accurate to say noise will get even worse for those of us people in New “English cottage that live in the ‘hood. Westminster value style” the house Thanks, #newwest was designed to our heritage and and @BrownsBD evoke a picturesque do not want to And yes, the parking village house see it destroyed. is already worse on surrounded It is time to say to our street (Alberta), by gardens of our city staff and and is loosely enrosebushes, council (clerks@ forced. #permitonly peonies, vines and newwestcity.ca) #speedbumps plz. other perennials. we want you to Tweet the Everywhere you not tell us what NewsLeader on twitter looked the house you cannot do, had interesting but to look for (and unique) features. The solutions to find ways to ensure chimneys were curved and this destruction stops and our angled, the front porch curved neighbourhoods are protected. from the side up to a GothicNot only in Queen’s Park but shaped front door with a throughout the city. hand-forged door knocker. Let’s find a solution to keep The exterior lights were a our heritage—before any more combination of hand-forged of it disappears. Maureen Arvanitidis iron with brass fittings and one President of the lights had a wall bracket Heritage Preservation Society in the shape of a caravel ship of New Westminster that supported the light. The living room—with beautiful TOUGH TO FOLLOW leaded hollyhocks across the Re: BC Parkway ‘second worst’ top of each of the six window road in B.C. (NewsLeader, June panels—looked out onto the 12) gardens. The fireplace in the The B.C. Parkway bicycle living room had matte-finished route does connect with Mayan-style tiles—probably by Stewardson Way. Rookwood Potteries. This style It used to cross Stewardson of tile was made popular by at a double crosswalk but when Frank Lloyd Wright, American the street underwent an upgrade architect, in the 1920s at the they moved this to the tail end Ennis House in Los Angeles of the Queensborough Bridge. and was a precursor to Art Now you drop down Deco. just before the 22nd Street It was very special to see SkyTrain station to the north the work of an architect who tail end of the bridge and just had one foot in the English country heritage vernacular and before the bridge proper you take the downramp down to the other in the beginning of Stewardson, cross back under modernism! the bridge. Then proceed down Whitburn’s house was a piece Stewardson to Third Avenue, up of art, and we lost it. We let it and over the rail overpass and slip between our fingers. then down the boardwalk to the It is time to say “enough” to Quay and River Market. This the destruction of our heritage properties and neighbourhoods. connection also links the BC Parkway to the Queensborough Two weeks ago the Heritage Loop, a great family ride that Preservation Society had our circles the north end of Lulu annual Heritage Homes Tour Island with most of the ride on and sold more than 1,000 tickets, 92 per cent of the people the banks of the Fraser River.

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WE GET WHAT WE DESERVE Some do not see the sense in a clean Canadian-built pipeline to carry Canadian produced oil south (to where we could use it) and to our American allies in support North American jobs and replace revenue to offshore oil producers—this because there might be a spill, right? Yet, some see sense in hauling American trains of dirty American coal, then handling it two to four times in urban Canadian markets, then handling it over Canadian water twice more by barge and ship to fuel Chinese production that will kill Canadian jobs and create the worst pollution in the world. And to do this for near nothing in return, when it absolutely will dump 16 million or more pounds of coal dust a year in the province of B.C.? We deserve what we get. Dal Brickenden —via email

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Mayor Wayne Wright said the city felt it was on the right track in dealing with the homeless, even though it’s not a city responsibility. “It almost seems mean spirited and it’s almost like we’re not recognized for working our butts off. I’d hate to think it’s the politics of things,” said Wright. Houde disputed Lookout’s contention the cut would mean 400 to 444 people wouldn’t be served because of the loss of the outreach worker. She said the 2011 homeless count found 41 unsheltered and 91 sheltered people in New Westminster. She also pointed out many of Fraser Health’s other services and partnerships provide outreach in New Westminster. “We’re not abandoning New West, we are serving New West and we have several partners, including the police, with which [Fraser Health] works,” said Houde. Allison Luke, Fraser Health manager of New West’s mental health and substance use services, said FH provides a full range of services and pointed to the recent formation of the Assertive Community Team to coordinate treatment amongst organizations in New Westminster. Becky Doherty, housing manager for mental health and substance abuse services, said confidential contract negotiations are ongoing to provide mental health and substance abuse services in the city. In April, the Lookout Society said BC Housing did not have the money to fund the Cliff Block’s outreach worker. Two BC Housing representatives also attended the council meeting but were only asked one general question by Wright.

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Oil pipeline may have slowly leaked for ‘weeks’ Jeff Nagel Black Press

The Trans Mountain pipeline may have been slowly leaking for an extended period of time before Kinder Morgan Canada crews found crude oil on the ground. The small spill now estimated at about five barrels of oil 40 kilometres southwest of Merritt was discovered Wednesday morning and prompted the company to shut down the pipeline. Hugh Harden, Kinder Morgan Canada’s vice-president of operations, said Thursday crews are expected to install a permanent repair sleeve allowing the line to reopen by Friday evening.

He said it’s difficult to say how long oil had been escaping. “I would say it was a matter of days or weeks rather than months or years,” Harden said. “It was a very, very, very slow leak. It’s almost classified as a weep.” At five barrels of oil, the spill would technically be below the National Energy Board’s 1.5 cubic metre (approximately 10 barrel) threshold for reporting spills that don’t reach water courses. Harden said the leak was found because Kinder Morgan crews arrived to check that section of the pipeline after an in-pipe inspection device flagged it as having a potential defect. They noticed an oily patch the size of a wagon wheel and called the control

centre, which shut down the pipeline. Otherwise, workers would have excavated the pipe to inspect its exterior for leaks or problems. “The fact that the tool found it is actually a good thing,” Harden said. “It tells us our inspection process is valid and we’re finding these very small defects.” Environmental groups who oppose Kinder Morgan’s plan to build a twin pipeline tripling capacity to 890,000 barrels per day held up the incident as proof spills are inevitable. “By a stroke of luck, the spill did not enter any waterways, saturate a farmer’s field, or worse yet, a school yard,” said Chilliwack resident Jordan Wilson of the Pipe Up Network. “Kinder Morgan

says that there has been no impact to any water course and no threat to the public, but what about the next spill?” asked Gabriel George of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation. “They are proving that they can’t eliminate the threat posed by their pipeline.”

Jordan Wilson, Pipe Up Network By a stroke of luck, the spill did not enter any waterways, saturate a farmer’s field, or worse yet, a school yard.

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Van Buynder said. He said some media and social media reports wrongly referred to the local cases as “human Jeff Nagel mad cow disease.” Black Press About 30 Canadians a year contract the Three suspected Lower Mainland cases standard form of CJD. of a degenerative brain-wasting disease have Van Buynder said the three cases in Fraser are nothing to do with one or two more than mad cow disease or might normally be the consumption of expected here in a year, Paul Van Buynder, Fraser Health beef, say public health but still within what’s There is no outbreak and I want to reassure officials. statistically likely. residents of the Lower Mainland that there is One resident in the “There is no outbreak no risk to the public or to residents in our facilities. Fraser Health region and I want to reassure is dead of Creutzfeldtresidents of the Lower Jakob Disease (CJD) Mainland that there is and two others who are no risk to the public or ill are believed to have it. to residents in our facilities.” “I want to be clear there is absolutely no The patients are from different Fraser region evidence that these three confirmed or probable cities and settings, he said, and a review so far has cases are linked to food consumption,” said Paul not found any links to suggest a common source Van Buynder, Fraser Health’s chief medical of the neurological disorder. health officer. Three more possible case were investigated He said these are cases of “classical” CJD that by Fraser over the past year but are considered appear every year, albeit rarely, at a rate of one or unlikely to be CJD. two per million. CJD victims die about a year after symptoms Tests have ruled out the variant form of appear. CJD linked to consumption of beef from They first show psychiatric problems like cattle infected with mad cow disease (bovine anxiety or depression, followed by persistent pain spongiform encephalopathy). or odd sensations, unsteady or jerky walking, “There has never been a home-grown case of progressive dementia and eventual inability to variant CJD in Canada so this is not surprising,” move or speak.

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At the meeting, there will be: • A brief presentation at 7:15 p.m. on the proposed Concept, followed by a drop-in style open house • An opportunity for you to provide feedback by completing a Public Survey

• Refreshments After receiving your comments, the City will begin preparing the updated Draft Hamilton Area Plan for Council and public review in Fall 2013. Background In December 2011, City Council approved a process to update the 1995 Hamilton Area Plan. The Area Plan Update will include revisions to address community improvements. For more information Please visit the Hamilton Area Plan Update web pages on www.richmond.ca, or www.placespeak.com/hamiltonareaplan for detailed information. For more information, please email hamiltonplan@richmond.ca or call 604-276-4196. We look forward to meeting you and hearing more about what you think.

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Jenn Pistone wants to transform a restaurant nobody knows about into an art gallery everybody’s talking about. For one night only, Pistone is annexing the restaurant space in the ground floor of the Arundel Mansions to the gift and home decor shop two doors down that she runs with her daughters. The Begbie Street Pop-Up Gallery will open and close on Friday, in conjunction with the first-year anniversary celebration of her store, Brick + Mortar. But, says Pistone, that’s only a taste of what’s to come. She hopes her plans for the space will become a catalyst to attract artists from Vancouver to New Westminster’s historic Downtown. The city is starting to generate some buzz amongst artists, says Alex Richmond, whose monochrome ink drawings will be the gallery’s first featured exhibit. As developers cast about for new frontiers in Vancouver to gentrify, artists

are being priced out of the studios they’ve established in Gastown and East Vancouver neighbourhoods like Commercial Drive, forcing them to look further afield for spaces in which they can work and even live cheaply. “The conversation has changed,” says Richmond, who shares studio space in an old converted East Van warehouse. “Artists are talking about New Westminster now.” Previous attempts to take advantage of New West’s character buildings, cheaper rents and easy access to Vancouver have never really taken hold. In fact, the space occupied by Brick + Mortar had previously been home to a short-lived independent gallery as well as a photo studio, and other galleries on 12th Street have come and gone. But Pistone is confident the time is right, and her model of occasional pop-up shows that are as much events as exhibitions is sustainable. “We need to cultivate a market for the arts,” says Pistone.

To do that she’s going to transform the restaurant, which is only booked for private functions and parties, into a New York-style gallery by moving the tables and chairs into storage, screwing brighter lightbulbs into the old industrial lamps that hang from the high ceiling and offering stylish catering from the fully equipped kitchen in the back. Richmond says the shortterm finite nature of his show has a certain rebellious appeal. “It changes the way you look at your show,” says Richmond, an artist for 20 years. “It’s more accessible. There’s lots of good energy.” Which is just the kind of spark Pistone hopes will alight the arts community. “I like the idea that this isn’t a traditional gallery,” says Pistone, who’s already fielded inquiries from other artists interested in staging pop-up exhibits. “It’s different.” Forever Jung, an exhibition of ink drawings by Alex Richmond, will be featured at the Begbie St. Pop-Up Gallery, 46 Begbie St., on Friday, June 21, 7-11 p.m.

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here have been so many advances in medical technology, Dr. Jorge Bonet says the knowledge and techniques he had coming out of medical school 30 years ago wouldn’t qualify him to practice as a cardiologist today. “It’s a new job every day,” says Dr. Bonet, the head of cardiology at Royal Columbian Hospital. “It’s a constant intellectual challenge.” One of the most remarkable and effective pieces of technology his department has acquired in recent years is the Multipurpose Interventional Suite (MPIS), a $5 million procedural room which was set up in October 2012. This state-of-the-art suite is a one-stop shop that allows doctors to diagnose, pinpoint and correct irregular heart rhythms in addition to providing other highly specialized heart and neurological procedures. Instead of facing a lifetime regime of expensive drugs that can bring on side effects, patients with atrial fibrillation like Stephen Lesosky are typically able to walk out of the hospital a few hours after the procedure, essentially cured, and with recovery time, able to resume their normal lives. “I felt like I was constantly living with a black ABOVE: Royal Columbian Hospital head of Cardiology Dr. Jorge Bonet in the Multipurpose Interventional Suite with Tammy Easton, cloud over my head,” says Lesosky, 44, who’d cardiovascular technician. BELOW: The suite had its official ribbon cutting last fall. lived with the irregular beat in the top half of his heart for five years. The condition brought on symptoms of heart and cure most arrhythmias.” palpitations and chest pain, and Lesosky faced A catheter is then guided to that point and a greater risk of suffering a stroke if it was left the fibrillation is corrected by using radio uncorrected. frequency waves. Did you know? Using a sophisticated X-ray Working in the high-tech suite machine that is the centerpiece surrounded by monitors is almost • RCH’s Cardiac Centre is of the suite, doctors are able to like being immersed in a video among the best in Canada. integrate its images with those game, says Dr. Bonet, whose Show them your support from a CT scan to render a 3D medical team includes Drs. John by purchasing a heart tile image of a patient’s heart and the LeMaitre and Stanley Tung. for the Cardiac Wall of sequences of electrical pulses that “If it wasn’t for advances in Gratitude. activate the heartbeat. technology, this wouldn’t have Visit rchcares.com With such a complete picture of been possible,” says Dr. Bonet. for more information. the heart’s structure and function “It has changed our practice they can then precisely pinpoint tremendously. It gives us the source of the problem to within one millimetre. tremendous satisfaction.” “Most patients with an irregular heartbeat have RCH is one of only three hospitals in Metro Fraser Health region serving 1.7 million people, one or two possible reasons for it,” says Dr. Bonet. Vancouver with an MPIS, which can also be used for Dr. Bonet says his department can barely keep “Some rhythms are very challenging; however, new neurological procedures. up with demand. His team performs about 290 advances in technology have enabled us to identify But the other two are in Vancouver, and with the electrophysiology procedures a year.

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ICBC is suing 46 people charged or convicted in the 2011 Stanley Cup riot in a bid to recoup more than $500,000 in insured losses to 77 damaged or destroyed vehicles. The civil court claim was filed June 13 just ahead of the two-

year anniversary of the 2011 riot in downtown Vancouver following the Canucks’ Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins. Besides looting businesses, rioters flipped and torched numerous vehicles. “ICBC has a responsibility to protect our customers’ premium dollars and is taking legal action to recover the costs of these acts of vandalism to ensure they are not passed on to our customers,” the auto insurer

said in a statement. Eight named defendants are listed as being from Surrey— more than any other city —and include Lincoln KennedyWilliams and Emmanuel Alviar, who have both already served jail time for rioting. Other Surrey defendants named are Sean Burkett, John Stuart Fairburn, Mustafa Khan, Rag Kim, Stefan Vukovic and John Sawicki. Please see 320 more, A20

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A jump in natural gas rates in the Lower Mainland means most households using gas will pay about $61 more each year. The B.C. Utilities Commission approved the rate increase by FortisBC effective July 1. Fortis officials say natural gas prices have rebounded from low levels in 2012 after increased demand, a colder winter and

a slowdown of growth in gas production. Commodity rates today are still about half of what they were in 2006, according to the company. Fortis charges no markup on the commodity cost of the gas, it makes a profit only through its delivery charges to transmit it. While the commodity cost is going up by 93.6 cents per gigajoule (GJ), the delivery charge is actually dropping

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Others named in the suit come from across the Lower Mainland and all over B.C., from as far away as Nelson, Windermere, Prince George and Tofino. Six are from Vancouver, six are from Burnaby, four are from Victoria, and two each are from Maple Ridge and Coquitlam. The claim names Jane Doe or John Doe in some cases where accused rioters have charges pending or may be identified at a later date. The losses range from small amounts for scratches or broken mirrors to total write-offs.

The largest single damage claim is $61,000 for a 2006 Bentley that was trashed and torched by rioters. ICBC also paid out $46,316 for a 2006 BMW M5 and $39,693 for a 2007 Hummer H2. More than 55,000 people gathered to watch the final game of the playoffs on an outdoor screen at a viewing site set up by the City of Vancouver and 100,000 more were watching at other downtown venues. More than 120 vehicles were damaged in total, including 24 emergency vehicles. One of the first vehicles

seriously damaged was a Nissan Versa overturned and set on fire near the live site before the game ended. Four Victoria residents and three from Surrey are among 16 defendants named as either acting, assisting or encouraging in the damage to the Versa. Dozens of cases against accused rioters are still before the courts. A total of 1,086 charges have been laid against 325 rioters with Vancouver police saying 25 additional charges are expected in coming months which would bring the total of people charged to 350.

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Metro opposes new coal terminal Surrey project not enough benefit for risk, regional politicians say Jeff Nagel Black Press

Metro Vancouver’s board has dealt a blow to a proposed new coal export terminal in Surrey, voting 21-4 to oppose the project that has been under steady fire from both climate change activists and concerned neighbours. The regional district has no real power to block the new coal terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks. But critics hope the June 14 decision puts more pressure on Port Metro Vancouver to delay approving the project pending a health impact assessment demanded by medical health officers. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said it makes no sense for Canada to accept extra risk to handle thermal coal from the U.S. that American port cities are rejecting. “It is massively controversial,” he said. “If we roll over on this we’re sending a very bad image to the rest

of the world.” The new $15-million terminal would reload U.S. coal from trains to barges and add 25 jobs both at Surrey and on Texada Island, where coal would be transferred again to ocean-going ships. “I’m not an opponent of the coal industry in Canada,” Corrigan said. “But the issue is taking coal from the United States – bad coal, the most difficult coal, the cheapest coal – bringing it into Canada, processing it twice through our ports, taking all of the environmental risks for none of the real benefits, and in the end of it we get 25 jobs.” Corrigan also said the port authority’s role as regulator is akin to the “fox guarding the henhouse” because the majority of its board are appointed by port users, namely the terminal operators such as Fraser Surrey Docks. “Twenty-five jobs is nothing compared to the possible environmental impact,” added Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve. The four directors who opposed the motion were Langley Township Coun. Bob Long, Surrey

Coun. Barbara Steele, Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew and Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay. Richmond Coun. Harold Steves was among those who argued fossil fuels like coal must be kept in the ground, and warned a stampede is coming by companies to “take that stuff out of the ground and burn it somewhere” before a warming climate halts their use. Metro’s board also passed motions supporting the call for a health impact assessment and requesting more information from Fraser Surrey Docks and North Vancouver’s Neptune Terminals, which recently got the green light to expand its coal exports. The meeting was the closest thing so far to a formal public hearing, which Port Metro Vancouver has refused to hold itself. More than 40

delegations were heard by Metro over six and a half hours. Port, coal industry and union reps spoke in favour of the project and repeated assurances that coal dust from the terminal, trains and barges can be suppressed and pose no health risk. “This dust conversation is being blown way out of proportion,” said Mark Gordienko, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Port Metro Vancouver CEO Robin Silvester, asked about the call for a health impact assessment, noted Fraser Health’s medical health officer said he would shut down the Surrey terminal if health concerns were proven. Silvester said he concluded from that statement the existing coal shipments that have gone through Metro Vancouver

for decades are not a concern or else they would already have been shut down. Sam Harrison, a Vancouver high school student, urged Metro to “draw the line in the sand” to stop increasing carbon emissions. He was one of several speakers addressing the board concerned more coal exports will accelerate climate change, a factor the port says it cannot consider in its decision. “Someone has to stop us,” added SFU health sciences professor Tim Takaro, calling coal “the most fossilized fossil fuel” that represents an “economic dead end.” Fraser Surrey Docks CEO Jeff Scott said the coal-transfer terminal, which would initially handle four million tonnes of coal per year, would be built for a capacity of eight million.

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Junior Salmonbellies tied for second spot Two-thirds of the way through the 2013 B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season, the New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies are sitting pretty in a tie for second place with a 10-4 record after two victories this past week. The big one came at Queen’s Park Arena, where the ’Bellies blasted the visiting Victoria Shamrocks 17-8 Sunday. Both had 9-4 records heading into the game. The win, their sixth in a row, gives New West 20 points, tied with Delta (10-6), two in back of first-place Coquitlam (11-3). The Shamrocks must have been still fighting to find their sea legs in the first period following their ferry ride with New West outscoring Victoria 9-2 and outshooting the Shamrocks 23-11. Josh Byrne was flying, taking 15 shots and scoring four goals and assisting on six others. Anthony Malcom scored five times on 10 shots and had three assists. Jeremy Bosher had two goals and three assists while Chris Nasato had two of each. Jakob Doucet also had two goals with singles going to Alex Bohl and Kyle Dobbie. Final shots on goal were 68-45 in New West’s favour. On Thursday in Langley, Connor Robinson and Malcom scored in overtime to give the Salmonbellies a 9-7 triumph over the Thunder. Byrne and Quinn Smith had two goals and two assists each with the other goals going to Bosher and Ryan Vogrig.

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New Westminster Salmonbellies’ Carson Bujnowicz is checked by Langley defender Cooper Gettel in their Novice lacrosse game Saturday at Queen’s Park Arena.

The ’Bellies played host to Delta on Tuesday and will be in Port Coquitlam to tangle with the Saints (7-8) Friday before playing host to the Burnaby Lakers (1-14) next Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Senior squad beats Burnaby Defence saved the day for the New Westminster Salmonbellies when the

Burnaby Lakers, riding a three-game win streak heading into the game, came calling at Queen’s Park Arena last Thursday. The ’Bellies edged the Lakers 5-4 thanks to a 49-save performance by goaltender Neil Tyacke. In the first period, New West went ahead 3-1 on goals by Jordan McBride, Logan Schuss and Ilija Gajic while Jackson Decker scored for Burnaby as the Salmonbellies outshot the Lakers 23-12. But in the second frame, Burnaby launched 26 shots at Tyacke while New West had just 11, yet both teams scored just one goal with Gajic getting his second of the game and Justin Salt replying for Burnaby. In the third, former Salmonbellie Peter McFetridge narrowed the gap for Burnaby before Jordan McBride got the eventual game winner. Dane Stevens scored shorthanded before the midway point of the final frame but New West managed to hold on from there to even its Western Lacrosse Association record at 4-4. It’s a busy week for the Salmonbellies. They’ll be visiting the two-time defending WLA champion Langley Thunder on Wednesday before playing host to the Nanaimo Timbermen (2-7) Thursday, 7 p.m. The two teams will meet again in the Vancouver Island city on Sunday.

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“As an organization, we belie that it takes a village believe to raise a child. Co-hosting this golf tournament with the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary enforces this value. We are very excited about up this upcoming event and how we will be able to help more youth in our communities. Funds raised will be used for our 24 hour mentorship program” Ruth Lee Pathhnder Youth Centre Society

“Our Annual Golf Tournament provides the opportunity for business people to come together for a networking event that combines fun, friendly competition and exercise. The funds raised are reinvested into Chamber programs and initiatives that enhance our economic proole and our business voice. We are also pleased to partner with the Royal City Rotary and the Pathhnder Youth Centre Society to support the good work they do in our community and beyond.”

“I have been a part of the Pot of Gold Charity Golf Tournament for 17 years, and always enjoy the camaraderie of the participants and organizers as well as the scenery, fresh air and exercise of the golf game. It makes raising funds for worthy causes fun.” Kathy MacKerricher Royal City Rotary

Christine Conway President New Westminster Chamber of Commerce

Title Sponsor

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“For Royal City Rotarians, our motto "Service Above Self" is a passion that we have invested in our golf tournament over the past 17 years, enabling us to raise funds for charitable causes while having fun with our friends at the same time. Our proceeds are directed to projects in the community to provide youth with the sk and opportunities to skills succeed in life.”

Golf Cart Sponsor

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Rick Molstad Royal City Rotary

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Home: The Arts Council of New Westminster presents an exhibition by artist Kim Soo Goodtrack. When: Until June 29. Where: Queen’s Park Gallery, Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster.

D u t ch - C a n a d i a n E v e n t s : Celebrate your Dutch heritage. For an events schedule visit: www.dutchnetwork.ca. Info: Edie at 604-536-3394 or ediebijdemast@dutchnetwork. ca.

New Westminster Historical Society: Gary Miller presents on early automobile history in New Westminster with the much broader story of the car. Free and everyone is welcome. When: Wednesday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 7166th Avenue, New Westminster. A Stranger on Earth - The Dinah Washington Story: Starring Jayleen Stonehouse with musical director Olaf de Shield and band—Nick Apivor on piano, Malcolm Aiken on trumpet, Brock Miller on saxophone, Mark Bender on acoustic bass and Jesse Cahil on drums and of course Olaf on guitar. When: Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. Where: The Columbia Theatre, New West. Tickets: $25 at www.thecolumbia.ca or jayleen@telus.net. Health Watch Thursdays: Foot clinic. Appointment required, paid service. When: June 27, 10 to 11:45 a.m. drop-in blood pressure monitoring, health info and consultation, massage, therapeutic touch, 10:30 a.m. chair exercises. Where: Edmonds Community Centre (55+), 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-524-9060.

Going from couple to single again: Free workshops for men and women who are going through the challenging transition from a couple to a single again. Learn to understand the process of separation, interact with others in similar circumstances and develop communi cation and cooperation with former partner to effectively deal with single parenting issues. Four two-hour workshops facilitated by a certified counsellor and group facilitator. Grant provided by Vancouver Foundation and coordinated by Family Services. Registration required: molly66@ shaw.ca or 604-521-6200. 2013 Vancouver World Dance Fe s t iva l : Grupo America presents dances from around the world in celebration of International Dance Day. When: Sunday, June 23, 3 and 7 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Cost: $20$30 includes show and dance workshops (held June 22, 2-6 p.m. at World Dance, 4858 Imperial St., Burnaby. Tickets and info: 604-517-4644 or vancouverworld dancefestival.com. Shinsuke Minegishi and Shifting Margins: Emily Carr and Irene Hoffar Reid: Two exhibitions, one of works by artist-printmaker Shinsuke Minegishi and the second, works and selected archival materials surrounding the life and work of B.C. artists Emily Carr and Irene Hoffar Reid. When: Until July 1. Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info: burnabyartgallery.ca.

OngOing Burnaby-New We s t minster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime

residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Lenore, 604-294-6913. Uptown Artists’ Drop-In: A group of artists aged 50-plus meet to paint and draw in a comfortable bright environment. The focus of the group is to encourage artists who are experienced or just starting. Limited supplies let beginners try out different options. Donation accepted but optional. When: Every Thursday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Spruce Room, Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster. Fraternal Order of Eagles: Aerie No. 20 New Westminster hosts a fundraising meat draw, sponsored by Thrifty Foods. Three meat draws per day, 50/50 draw includes dinner and breakfast. When: Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Where: Fireside Pub, 421 East Columbia St., New Westminster. Fraser Health Crisis Line: Volunteers needed to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Info: www. options.bc.ca and follow link for Crisis Line. Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http://tinyurl. com/6uy9h4h.

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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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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.

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:

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COMING EVENTS

DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, implementing and tracking the operations, repair and maintenance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including water and sewer; roads; parking lots; drainage; signage; sidewalks, parks, grass cutting, cemetery, equipment fleet. Candidates will have several years of experience in the municipal or related field and post-secondary education in Water Quality, Civil or Building Technology or related Trade Qualification. Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-6324995, email dok@kitimat.ca OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com.

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PROJECT ENGINEER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, is accountable for the effective delivery of Engineering Services for the municipality. Candidates will be a professional Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years professional experience (preferably in a municipal environment). Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, phone 250-632-8900, fax 250-632-4995, email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

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The Surrey-North Delta Leader is looking for a FULL TIME graphic designer with a minimum of 5 to 10 years proven experience in design and production knowledge, armed with problem solving and critical thinking. Compliance of creative service to the sales department is a must, along with a full working knowledge of production requirements and disciplines to ensure The Leader is produced within set deadlines. Duties will include: production flow, ad design, web ads, campaigns and features, online material, classified ads, file management, tech support and team dynamics to suit our fast paced industry. Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written are imperative. Please email your resume to: Glory Wilkinson Creative Services Manager glory@surreyleader.com Send your resume by June 28th, 2013.

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

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Own A Vehicle? 139

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PETS

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PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

REAL ESTATE

MISC. FOR SALE

627

HOMES WANTED

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

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845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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MARINE 684

REAL ESTATE English Bulldog Pups, Ch. Bred, shots. Gorgeous show quality $2800. Sharon 604-513-0092, 604-462-7563 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 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, brindle 2 F $600 ea. 6 mo old. Both parents approx 150 lbs. 604-302-2357

625

SURREY NEW WESTMINSTER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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BURNABY 6 Bdrm, 5 bath, almost 4500 sq.ft., 8 yrs old, close to City Hall. $1,679,000. Ph (604)444-7414

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12859-107th Ave Surrey. $659K 14yrs/old 8 bdrms with Mtn view. 7 baths, 2 suites, lots of pkng. Near Skytrain & Pattullo Bridge. Call Dave Brar 604-781-4546 OMAX REALTY LTD

HOUSES FOR SALE CLOVERDALE

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow signs (6030 248 Street)

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752

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2008 VW RABBIT / GOLF 4 dr. H/B, auto, black, 130K, Many options. $7700 Firm. (604)538-4883

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RENTALS

AUCTIONS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

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TOWNHOUSES

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TRANSPORTATION 810

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On September 26, 2012, at Rumble Street and Palm Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,047 CAD, on or about 11:40 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1479, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture

unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On February 2, 2013, at the Queensborough Bridge, Highway 91A, New Westminster, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Deas Island Traffic Services RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $805 CAD, on or about 00:28 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1462, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture

unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On September 6, 2012, at Lougheed Highway and North Road in Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,720 CAD, on or about 18:45 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1424, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture

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