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janelle dobson-Kocsis (left) has gone from having a math phobia to helping teach math to kids, thanks to help she received in the aboriginal pre-Health program at sFu.
Aboriginal program made the difference Local woman says she’s now found her path Grant Granger
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Eavesdropping is supposed to be a no-no, not a life changer, but that’s just what happened for Janelle Dobson-Kocsis. A snippet of conversation she heard during an information session at Douglas College pointed her in the direction she’d been seeking for years and now she’s on the road to becoming a psychiatric nurse with
ambitions of even more. Dobson-Kocsis’ biological father’s heritage is from the Kwanlin Dün First Nation in the Yukon. But her mother, older sister and herself moved to New Westminster when she was four years old. She jumped around a few schools and up until Grade 5 she’d been bullied. Then on her first day at Herbert Spencer elementary she helped another girl with a puzzle and asked her if they could be friends. The pair and two others have been close ever since.
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Although she was finally accepted, Dobson-Kocsis observed others getting bullied and developed friendships with them as well. When she moved on to New Westminster secondary she noticed all the cliques in the hallways—the jocks, the rockers, the punks, the glamour girls. “There were all these different groups and it’s funny how they all come together. They all want to be different, yet they all want to come together,” she says. While Dobson-Kocsis had her
own circle of friends, she made a point of making friends with all kinds of kids. “I didn’t take pleasure in making fun of people who were different than me. I came to learn it comes from a fear of being different so they react in a dominant way.” Her fascination piqued even more when she took two psychology courses in high school, so when she graduated from NWSS in 2006 she eagerly applied to Douglas for its psychiatric nursing program. please see ‘this is very’, A4
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Visitors to New Westminster’s Pier Park who find themselves with a sudden craving for a hot dog or cold soda will have to wait a little longer to satisfy their hunger. Since opening last June, the red steel shutters at the park’s concession stand have remained locked down. Dean Gibson, the city’s director of parks, recreation and culture said they’ll stay closed for a while yet as the city negotiates a lease with a preferred vendor. Part of the negotiations will also have to address equipping the stand as it’s now just an empty shell. Gibson said when the city first put out a call for interest from potential operators of the stand there was plenty of response. Reviewing those responses and narrowing them down has been a slow process as city staff and council deal with a myriad other issues on their plate. Meantime, Gibson said he hasn’t heard a huge clamour from people anxious to get a snack in the park. please see still, A3
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DRAFT QUEENSBOROUGH PLAN: TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!
CITYPAGE FREE WESTMINSTER PIER PARK PROGRAMS New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation is offering FREE drop-in outdoor programs for all ages throughout the summer at Westminster Pier Park. • Park Night for Kids • Zumba • Karate • Yoga • Youth Drop-In • Music, Drama, Dancing and more Meet at Lytton Square (On rainy days programs will be held on 2nd floor of River Market) For a complete list with dates and times, visit www.newwestpcr.ca Thank you very much to our partnering businesses and organizations: Dance with Me Studio, Hawkes Martial Arts, Music Box, River Market at Westminster Quay and The Stage New Westminster.
QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE “CENTRE” WARMING
The City has released a draft of the Queensborough Community Plan. Residents, business owners and other people who have an interest in the community are all invited to review the draft document and tell us what they think. The draft plan and a survey for you to provide feedback can be found on the City’s webpage: www.newwestcity.ca/queensborough. Hardcopies of both can also be found at the Queensborough Community Centre Library and the New Westminster Public Library.
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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, July 8 3:00 pm Committee of the Whole Council Chamber 7:00 pm Regular Council Council Chamber Please note that Council meetings are video streamed online.
Please submit your completed survey to Lynn Roxburgh before Monday, September 16, 2013: By Mail: Planning Division, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 By Email: lroxburgh@newwestcity.ca Online Survey: follow the link at www.newwestcity.ca/queensborough For more information please call Lynn Roxburgh at 604-515-3805 or visit the Queensborough webpage (listed above).
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!
The City will be hosting two open houses about the draft Plan in September. Stay tuned for information about the dates and times.
For more information, please contact Queensborough Community Centre at 604-525-7388.
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2. Hand-watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens is not affected by the regulations at this stage.
The Century House Senior Peer Counselling program is seeking warm and compassionate volunteers to assist adults 50+ in our community. There are no educational requirements as we believe life has been your teacher. You will receive 50 hours free training where you will learn to offer emotional support to peers who are going through a “rough patch” and need someone to listen. Training is planned for Friday mornings October 2013 - March 2014. There is an eight week internship following training with weekly consultation with a professional counsellor as you support your first client. Ongoing weekly meetings on Wednesday mornings will keep your skills current. A one-year commitment is asked of applicants following graduation. To learn more call 604-519-1064 or email NWSPC@shaw.ca to request an application. You can also drop by and pick one up at the Century House (620 Eighth Street) office.
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“We’re not getting an overwhelming response from the public that they’re looking for food service,” said Gibson. And potential providers of that food service are also moving cautiously. “They recognize the park is a tremendous asset, but all the parts that make a dynamic food service environment aren’t there yet,” said Gibson, who noted the city’s Living Wage Policy (LWP) doesn’t apply to leasing arrangements. (The LWP requires all firms contracted directly or subcontracted by the city to provide services on city premises to pay employees who perform the services a Living Wage as calculated by the Living Wage for Families Campaign, which currently is $19.62) One of those parts is access. With only one entrance—at the west end—in and out of the 600-metre-long park, as well as the railroad tracks and busy Front Street isolating it from
Downtown, casual visitors can find getting to the park a bit of a chore. Gibson said that will be addressed shortly, with construction of a pedestrian overpass to connect the park to the foot of Fourth Street scheduled to begin before the end of the year. “Things are still in the very early stages” in the park’s development, said Gibson. “The public is still learning how to use and take advantage of the park.” To help that process along the city is hosting a series of free events and activities for kids and adults in the park through the summer, including yoga, zumba, kickboxing, nature exploration and music and dance workshops. • For a full schedule of free events this summer at Pier Park go to http://www.newwestpcr.ca/ parks/westminster_pier_park.php ChrIs Bryan/newsLeader
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The concession space at Westminster Pier Park has stood empty since the park opened a year ago.
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A successful Yaletown restaurant is opening a new location in Downtown New Westminster. The Hub plans to open a 5,000-square-foot restaurant and lounge in the Shops at New Westminster by Dec. 1, according to co-owner Jennifer Marsh. It will be on the same level as the SkyTrain station, above Safeway. Marsh said the New West restaurant will be twice the size of their Yaletown location, which started out as a Browns
Socialhouse franchise meat loaf and meat and before the Hub concept potatoes. was developed in 2009. “The West Coast is A second location so diverse that comfort on Denman Street in food can mean a rice Vancouver’s West End is bowl to somebody or set to open this week. seafood to somebody “We’ve been looking else.” at several spaces in New She added the West. We’ve wanted to restaurant has a “huge put a restaurant there for focus” on craft beer quite some time,” said and wine from B.C., Marsh. Washington and “I really believe in that Oregon and they hire neighbourhood.” Hub started with one location in Yaletown and is about to open knowledgeable staff. Marsh said she has The Denman facility a second on Denman Street (pictured) in Vancouver. family living in New will have 24 taps, 16 with Westminster, and has noticed a Hub’s menu concept is West west coast wine and eight for craft different demographic is starting Coast comfort food, said Marsh. beer. “That’s what sets us apart.” to live in the city, but the eating “When you’re talking about Although the Yaletown options for them are limited. comfort food you’re talking about location emphasizes eight
television screens for sports fans, Marsh said they will adapt for a different demographic at Denman where, although they might show Canucks games they won’t be showing mixed martial arts like they would in Yaletown. The New Westminster location, she said, will be big enough to accommodate both the dining and sports bar crowds. It will also have a large patio looking out toward the Fraser River. “We believe it’s going to be the best patio in New Westminster when you see the view,” said Marsh. She said construction is expected to commence in August.
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When the college’s response letter arrived she excitedly opened it only to discover they had turned her down because her math marks weren’t good enough. Math had been a puzzle she couldn’t solve. One teacher even told her mother don’t bother to get her a tutor because she would never be able to get it. Dobson-Kocsis ripped the letter up. “That’s it, I’m not going to college!” she vowed and began crying. She went to work in restaurants and other jobs. Eventually, to make some money and regroup, she followed her mother and stepfather to Alberta and happened to find a job working in a psychiatric hospital in Ponoka, which is between Red Deer and Edmonton. She got some on-the-job training and became a care aide. After a year she became restless. “It wasn’t enough just to be a care aide. I wanted to do more.” While she loved Alberta, she felt she was too young to settle down and wanted to come back to the city. But when she returned to B.C. she quickly found out, despite her resume, she needed to be certified as a care aide in this province before she could get a job. Dobson-Kocsis ended up working in a fast-food joint wearing a hat and jacket doing a high school level job. Two years ago she checked out an information session at Douglas College and happened to hear a questioner ask a Simon Fraser University representative about its eightmonth Aboriginal Pre-Health (APH) program. When that person left she stepped up. “I’m Aboriginal. I want to get into the health field. What is this?” she asked. It is a program that builds
up the skill sets of Aboriginal students so they are prepared for university, so she enrolled. One of those skills was math. On the first day at APH they brought out the math book again. Those dreaded equations had come back to haunt her, and she cried. “I almost wanted to give up,” recalls Dobson-Kocsis. “But I knew for once in my life I wanted to learn it. If others can do it, why can’t I.” Fortunately, she came under the tutelage of SFU math lecturer Veselin Jungic. He patiently explained concepts and formulas to her in understandable and fun ways. Although it took a while, soon it all started to make sense. As she absorbed what she was being taught it began to click in her head like a synchronized watch. “That never happened in high school,” says Dobson-Kocsis. “It was a good time in my life because I was mature enough to understand good marks take hard work. They take patience and you’ve got to want to learn. “I don’t think Veselin knows how appreciative I am of his willingness to have the time and patience to explain math to me.” Jungic is also co-founder of a program called Math Catchers which goes into schools. He recruited her to come along and tell her story as well as help children with math. To go from having a phobia for math to teaching it is a little mind boggling and surreal for Dobson-Kocsis. Her prospects got even better when she got introduced to health sciences professor Elliot Goldner, founder of SFU’s Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction. Dobson-Kocsis became his assistant, gathering research, designing course material and delivering presentations. “I’m very excited with my
life’s dream job. It’s been an amazing experience for the summer,” says Dobson-Kocsis. “I get to soak up everything he has to offer. It’s a dream for me. I’m very thankful for this experience.” So with all these new programs behind her, DobsonKocsis reapplied to get into Douglas College’s psychiatric nursing program. “I was so nervous,” she says of the wait for the acceptance letter to arrive in the mailbox of her Downtown apartment. “I cried when I got it because it was something I’ve been trying to do for six, going on seven, years. To finally get it was a reward.” Although she’s entering the three-year diploma program she intends to end up taking the four-year degree program. And she’s got aspirations beyond that. Even though she hasn’t taken a class at Douglas she’s already planning on getting a graduate degree. She’s even begun working with Goldner on doing her own mini-thesis on Aboriginal mental health care. “They have their own traditional ways. There are cultural differences that stop them from seeking some kind of mental health care. What would it take to get them to utilize the support services that are out there?” she says. Even Dobson-Kocsis is astounded at her transformation. “This is very life changing,” says Dobson-Kocsis. “I wake up excited to take on the day, where even a year ago I was, ‘Oh, do I have to go to work today?’ I feel it in my desire for learning, my confidence, my energy.” And it’s all because of a tidbit from a conservation she eavesdropped on. • For more on SFU’s Aboriginal bridge programs go to www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies.
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School district’s budget woes grow Facing even bigger deficit than it did a month ago
That will push New West’s total deficit, including the $2.79 million shortfall from 2011-12, to nearly $4.5 million. Grant Granger In January, the board began ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com finding ways to reduce what was The budget news continues expected to be a $2.2 million to get worse for the New deficit. That took time to fix Westminster school district. and while many cost savings The expected deficit for the were found to eliminate that current school year is shortfall, it was too now projected to grow late to stop a lot of the by almost $500,000 more spending because of than it was believed to be practices and contracts just a month ago. that were already in A report from new place, said trustee secretary-treasurer Al campbell MaryAnn Mortensen on Balanuik estimated, with Wednesday. one month to go in the 2012-13 “There was time lag in financial year which ends June between and that’s money that 30, the district would be left was spent and not adjusted with a deficit of $1.67 million. and when you don’t make A month ago, he was projecting adjustments early on that makes a deficit of $1.2 million. But it more difficult to adjust as you Balanuik reported to the go along,” said Mortensen. board of education Tuesday “As you go on [making that salaries, benefits, services decisions on cutting costs for and supplies are exceeding the current financial year] budgeted amounts. In addition, money is going out the door, anticipated holdback funds and that has a direct and overall from the provincial government impact on the budget over the and the district’s business year.” company contributions were Board vice-chair Jonina less than expected. Campbell said Wednesday
making staff cuts in the middle of the school year would have been traumatic and wouldn’t have made anyone any happier. Last month, the board made some difficult decisions in cutting more than 40 fulltime positions to balance next year’s (2013-14) budget. They must also begin to find ways to pay back the $4.5 million accumulated deficit from this year and last year. “We need to work very hard in building back trust with the public,” said Campbell. She added senior administration has been asked to develop a plan on how they put together the budget with timelines and communication with those in charge of budgets throughout the district. “It provides a structure around how will the budget be formed, who is going to do what at what point, and how is that information flowing from one part of the organization to another so we have good information on which to make our decisions,” said Campbell.
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This past month Kinder Morgan revealed its tentative plans for where its proposed twinning of the Trans Mountain Pipeline would run. Kinder Morgan had already responded to concerns about it coming too close to residential areas by proposing it would run it parallel to the Fraser River and the South Fraser Perimeter Road through the Port Kells area of Surrey before crossing on to our side of the river. While that may have assuaged some of the homeowners in North Surrey where the current line runs, it raised concerns for those who hold the Fraser River dear to their hearts, which is why the Fraser River Discovery Centre issued a press release telling Kinder Morgan it better make sure its environmental i’s are dotted and t’s crossed. They’ve also altered the route through Burnaby from the present line built in the 1950s. When the company’s intentions were first announced, the plan has caused quite a bit of consternation in that city, especially in the northeast corner. Judging by how many showed up to a community meeting about the subject, Kinder Morgan has its work cut out for it tip-toeing around all the concerns that are being raised. The provincial election, however, proved many British Columbians support economic projects like Kinder Morgan’s twinning plans because they bring prosperity to the province. It’s going to be tough for the company and governments to balance all the competing concerns and needs to make it happen—or the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline for that matter. It would be nice if both sides could keep their emotions and desires—while Kinder Morgan is putting on a cool exterior, don’t forget they have a desire to make money—in check in order for a rational decision to be made. We’re not holding our breath that will happen, though.
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Clark resumes Campbell arrogance VICTORIA – Call it the Beach Blanket Budget. Despite having to campaign once again to win a seat in a byelection, Premier Christy Clark has ordered the legislature to sit without her through most of July to pass the budget that was tabled before the election. This rare summer session ensures a couple of things. First, there will be less time for real financial results to contradict the rosy predictions made by Finance Minister Mike de Jong in February. Second, it ensures there will be minimum public attention paid to the deliberations, as people focus on their summer vacations and put the business of running the province aside again. B.C. Liberal house leader Mike de Jong insists there has been no decision made on whether the legislature will sit again in the fall. The standard schedule, put in place under former premier Gordon Campbell, calls for MLAs to assemble in October and November, to consider legislation, after a spring devoted
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to the budget and ministry spending. This was a serious reform that went along with fouryear scheduled elections. But Campbell soon abandoned this noble approach, with fall sessions dwindling to a few days to deal with urgent issues or disappearing altogether. I expected Clark to reverse that after she led the party to victory in May and consigned the Campbell era to the history books. Open, accountable government and all that. So why the summer session? I’m inclined to agree with NDP house leader John Horgan, who meets privately with de Jong in his role of government house leader to thrash out schedules. Here’s Horgan’s message to Clark and her government as he
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Where is the rCMP aCtion? It has been just over a month since Federal Court Judge Richard Mosley ruled on May 27 that electoral fraud occurred during the last federal election. Today, I received an email from the Council of Canadians, asking me to sign a petition calling on the Canadian government to call for a public inquiry into the Robocall scandal and to get to the bottom of who perpetrated the fraud against Canadian citizens. I signed the petition, but then I started thinking that if electoral fraud was known to be committed, and that is presumably against the law in Canada, then why isn’t the RCMP investigating said fraud? Why aren’t they trying to find out who perpetrated the fraud? In fact, my experience with
tiMe for CyClists to Pay uP Re: Road pricing logic may extend to transit too (NewsLeader, June 21) I think this is getting most of us a little disgusted. All homeowners, vehicle owners and transit riders have all paid for this service. Now is the time for all cyclists to start to pay for the surfaces they travel on. A licence fee to start, either based on age (for example) or cycle type. I guess this is wishful thinking and I hate to mention insurance, but cyclists need that too. Joan Downey Burnaby
feWer toWers better Re: Larco land a key piece in building New Westminster (Column, NewsLeader, June 28) Nice project, but it will hide the view of some highrises nearby on Columbia Street, Carnavon and Royal Avenue... Gilles Brophy Great story. I walk the Quay with my dogs and wife daily. Five towers would make the area way too busy. Also I guarantee most of the buyers will be offshore money like all of the new buildings in New West. Two towers are fine. Trevor Morgan —online comments newwestnewsleader.com
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With the recent headlines of shipping coal and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)—both damaging fossil fuels—to China, I was interested in two news articles this past weekend indicating the Chinese government is ordering heavy polluting industries to cut emissions by a minimum of 30 per cent in four years or face financial penalties. That’s hopeful news for our environment and mankind’s future. So if China is planning to cut its emissions, why are the B.C. government and Port Metro Vancouver staking their financial future on selling more fossil fuels to them? I was then reminded of the early 1980s when then-Premier Bill Bennett moved mountains, quite literally, to create the new town of Tumbler Ridge and rail infrastructure to the northeast corner of the province and also quadrupled the size of the coal pile in Tsawwassen. Our political leaders at the time unwisely gave the Japanese, who said they would buy our Tumbler Ridge coal, a ‘change your mind card’ which they played and left the taxpayers of B.C. a huge bill to pay for a white elephant. I do hope history is not repeating itself with our current leaders. Gavin Wishart New Westminster
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nearly 20 other projects it would like to get funding for, including a Canada Games Pool upgrade, a Sixth Street vehicle overpass connection to the riverfront, a third artificial turf field, replacement of the Braid Street Bailey bridge, Massey Theatre upgrade, a new firehall and a new library. Please see detailed, a9
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She said early in the next school year the district will have to work with its unions, parents and students to figure out how it will deal with its finances in the future and start asking questions about its programs. “We’ve kind of been just putting out fires this year and there hasn’t been a structured approach to communicating with the public,” said Campbell. “We’re at the point where we’re going to have to look at a whole review of our programs and understand the costs of running various things and
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City helps out Aunt Leah’s New Westminster has agreed to cover the unanticipated cost of a sprinkler system installation for Aunt Leah’s Place being developed in Queensborough. The non-profit organization had applied to rezone the Boyne Street property so it could convert a home to accommodate “four mothers and their babies in a safe, secure and supportive environment for up to 18 months.” When reviewing the application, the city’s building division told the organization a sprinkler system would have to be installed to meet the B.C. Building Code. Aunt Leah’s told the city the unanticipated $26,500 upgrade could be a potential impediment to developing the housing. Since the project supports the city’s official community plan, its affordable housing strategy and homelessness action strategy, city staff recommended the sprinkler installation be paid for out of the city’s affordable housing amenity provision capital reserve fund. The payment is contingent on the zoning amendment being approved. ggranger@ newwestnewsleader.com
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of the current dikes and upgrade When they met on Monday, those before making a proposal to some city councillors were anxious upgrade them overall. to prioritize the Canada Games Lowrie also said although Pool upgrade. the site of the second phase of But parks and recreation Westminster Pier Park, to director Dean Gibson told be called Timber Wharf, them the city first has to is fully remediated and in decide whether the project a position to be expanded will be a renewal, expansion there is still detailed design or complete replacement work to be done and cost of the 40-year-old facility estimates to be made williams before it can come up before they can seek with cost estimates and federal funds. preliminary designs to show the Mayor Wayne Wright said federal government. the last time Ottawa rolled out Coun. Lorrie Williams infrastructure money, New suggested in view of what’s Westminster was ready with the currently happening in southern applications in hand and hit Alberta, priority should be given the jackpot on getting funding to improving the city’s dikes in the for several of them, including Queensborough, Quayside and Westminster Pier Park, and he’d Braid areas. like the city to be in a similar Engineering director Jim Lowrie position this time as well. said the project is on the city’s About $16.6 million of the Pier radar but it first must spend a year Park’s $25-millon cost was covered assessing the seismic weak spots by senior government grants.
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February, including a two-year increase for personal income over $150,000 and a VICTORIA – Government revenues tobacco tax increase set for October. have fallen $900 million short of The budget calls for $30 million in February’s budget projections, and spending cuts this year, after last year’s teachers and other government workers reduction of $20 million in all ministries can expect no new money for wages, except health. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said The government’s “core review” of Thursday. government operations is getting Bright spots for the B.C. underway with a target of another economy include an expected $50 million in savings by the end of recovery in natural gas prices 2014, but no program targets are from historic lows, and identified in the budget update. $500 million in savings on The price for natural gas, the key government operations, de Jong commodity for the government’s De Jong said in a post-election budget debt reduction plan, is forecast to update. rise from $2.25 per gigajoule this B.C. is continuing an effective freeze year to $2.51 and $2.89 in the next two on public sector wage growth that began years. in 2010. Exports of liquefied natural gas to Since the government’s “cooperative Asia, where prices are currently far gains” mandate in 2012, nearly three higher, can’t begin until well after 2015. quarters of union members have signed Lumber prices are forecast to decline, contracts with average pay increases of from a peak of US $348 per 1,000 board one to two per cent, financed through feet this year to $308 in 2014 and $300 savings in other areas of operations. in 2015. Most are two-year deals, with some De Jong said the government’s asset halfway through. sales plan is about $8 million ahead The projected surplus for this year is of projections, with about half of the trimmed from $197 million in February properties, bonds and other financial to $153 million, and de Jong had to trim holdings sold or in negotiations to sell. contingency funds to reach that. The goal is to raise $475 million for next Tax hikes are unchanged from year’s budget.
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A night Made in New West Over the next few weeks, Tourism New Westminster will be rolling out the full launch of its rebranding campaign with the tagline, “Made in New West.” The rollout of the new brand was celebrated with a mixer at Wild Rice restaurant at the River Market. “We wanted to create something
that not only our residents could connect to but our businesses as well,” said Tej Kainth, Tourism New Westminster’s executive director. The tagline refers to the many firsts that happened in New Westminster, including its status as B.C.’s first capital city, and reflects what people actually call the city, New West.
The plan is to use it in a fun marketing campaign that connects feelings and emotions to the city, such as “sweet dreams are made in New West” to promote hotels. The rebranding is a playful, “whole refresh” of the city’s image reflecting the modern city that New Westminster is becoming, she said.
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Vancouver Junior Cannons inflielder Justin Maunahan doesn’t get the tag down in time to catch Langley Blaze baserunner Shayne Clarke from stealing second a recent B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League doubleheader at Queen’s Park Stadium. The Cannons won both games, 7-5 and 8-7.
Royals soccer squad locks up quintet The PacWest men’s soccer champion Douglas College Royals have recruited five players for its 2013 team. Midfielders and former national training centre players Nicholas Espinosa of Calgary and Nicholas
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Selects select New West boys New Westminster will be well represented on the Burnaby Mountain Selects traveling teams this summer. Midfielder Alex Friesen will play on the senior elite team that will wrap up its summer season by competing at an invitational tournament in Baltimore July 17-20. Goaltender Niklas Friesen is on the sophomore elite team for those who will be graduating from high school in 2016 while midfielder Erik Maas is a member of the freshman elite team. Both squads will attend the Irish Experience Team Camp at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., July 4-8. Attack Tate Friesen recently traveled with the under-13 boys team to a tournament in Denver.
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Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627
EXCAVATING - DRAIN TILE Old Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
www.paintspecial.com
RECYCLE-IT! IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses.
JUNK REMOVAL
Excellent Rates. (604)780-4604
• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617
Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!
Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
TRADES, TECHNICAL
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Running this ad for 8yrs
EXPANDING PIPELINE COMPANY in Central Alberta requires Class 1 Winch Truck Operators and Heavy Equipment Technicians experienced in truck, trailer and off road equipment repair. Fax resume to: 403-507-2766. Attention: Phil Dunn. EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/ industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
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.
BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250
WELDER
Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Req. immediately. Fabrication experience, CWB, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, is preferred.
BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
FINANCIAL SERVICES
DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+
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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
Top Dog Loans! No Credit Checks Top Dog Loans. Need Cash? Own A Car? Call us 604.553.2275 www.topdogloans.com
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LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
CONCRETE & PLACING
MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES • Additions • Renovations • New Construction Specializing in • Concrete • Forming • Framing • Siding
All your carpentry needs & handyman requirements.
604-218-3064 COMPLETE HOME EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
12th Street Concrete For ALL Your Concrete Needs
ALL FINISHES, FORMING & PREP FREE QUOTES
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Daniel Rosa 778-255-1604
257
DRYWALL
JMYK CONTRACTING LTD. Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general reno’s. WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197
260
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemovers.bc.com
$45/Hr
Commercial & Residential • Parking Lots • Driveways • Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates Insured ★ Great Rates ★ WCB
www.jaconbrospaving.com
604-618-2949 338
PLUMBING
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service call Plumbing, Heating, plugged drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE
604-537-4140
Journeyman Call 604-345-0899
Certified, Insured & Bonded
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service
BEST RATE MOVING
• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
Starting $40/hr. LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶
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604-787-8061
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
604.708.2628 604.708.2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.ca www.plea.ca
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING CALL
604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.
www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com
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Size not exactly as shown
Exterior / Interior Good Quality Paint. Member of BBB & WCB References & guaranteed work Discount for Seniors - 10%
Become a PLEA Family Caregiver. Become a PLEA Family Caregiver.
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A1 PAINTING Interior & Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. All kinds of renovations. Excellent prices. Call Inderjit (604)721-0372
Stan’s Painting
PLEA provides ongoing training and support. PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours. A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours.
Sell your Home!
SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
604-773-7811 or 604-432-1857
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
FIVE STAR ROOFING
PAVING/SEAL COATING ASPHALT PAVING
FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
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PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833
Guaranteed Work Free estimates. Paul 778-317-0098 Brar 671-3279
320 PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS 477
PETS
REAL ESTATE 639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
RENTALS 752
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
TRANSPORTATION 845
TRANSPORTATION
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •
Bulldog Disposal Co.
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial
No Job Too Small Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk
696
Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca
bradsjunkremoval.com
Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins
Starting from $199.00
Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs
604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
CAIRN TERRIERS. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650. 604-807-5204. CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.
GOLDEN RETRIEVER purebred pups, born May 2, ready to go. First shots & vet checked. Cute & cuddly, $700. Contact Sherry at cell # 604-869-6367
Sell your Car!
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
SUNDECKS • • • • •
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TREE SERVICES
removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778
www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca
MOVE IN TODAY!!!
778-788-1867
STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms
COQUITLAM, 1065 Howie Ave. 1bdrm $795; 2bdrm $1025 incl heat&h/water Np/ns 604-936-3556
Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow signs (6030 248 Street)
NEW WEST 11St./6Ave. Avail now Reno’d 1 bdrm, lrg patio, $800 incl heat & h/w. N/P. Call 604-446-3554
560
MISC. FOR SALE
NEW WESTMINSTER
RIVIERA MANOR 409 Ash St. New Westminster 1 Bed. 2nd floor and 2 Bed. Penthouse available. Heat, hot water and T.V. cable included.
KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES)
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
PETS 477
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
You Pick or We Pick! OPEN Mon - Sat. 8am-7pm Sun & Holidays 8am-6pm 604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351 www.greenvalefarms.ca
PETS
STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
REAL ESTATE 627 Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147
WALKER MANOR 6985 Walker Ave Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.
Please Call
604-358-9575
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! 604-626-9647
Sell your vehicle FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!
1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Centrally Located, 1/2 blk-Metrotown Mall Full time caretaker.
CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
TREE & STUMP
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Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.
P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca
AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.
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TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
2 bdrm bright apt.
ENGLISH BULLDOG P/B pups. CKC reg’d. 3 Beautiful healthy 9/wk old females. 1st Shots, 2 Year Health Guarantee. Micro-chipped. $2800. Call 604-302-941 (Mission).
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
OTHER AREAS
LARGE Log House +84 acr, Sussex NB, $199,000. 506-653-1374 bbelyea@remax-sjnb.com
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
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SUITES, UPPER
Metrotown, clean 1 bdrm on main flr incl utils/cable, nr bus & both schl. NS/NP $695/mo. 604-438-9251
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DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.
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s e i r r e B l a c o L ! n o s a e s are in Prices effective: July 3rd to July 7th, 2013 *While * Quantities Last Sweet & Fresh
Sweet & Flavourful
Fresh & Tasty
Seedless Green Grapes
Large Cantaloupes
Sweet Kale Salad
California Grown
California Grown
California Grown
$1.49/lb Fresh & Crisp
2/$3.00 Fresh & Crisp
Romaine Lettuce
Green & Red Leaf Lettuce
Locally Grown
Locally Grown
2/$1.00
2/$1.00
Royal City Centre
Marine Way Market
Brentwood Town Centre Lougheed Town Centre
116 - 610 6th Street Across from Shoppers 604.520.9923
200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby, Beside PriceSmart
58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy Beside IHOP 604.298.8299
206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside Purdy’s 604.420.0788
OPEN same as mall hours
OPEN same as mall hours
OPEN same as mall hours
604.432.6199 OPEN 9am to 8pm
$3.99 ea
Now Hiring Shift Leaders at Royal City Centre and other locations. Great benefits and advancement opportunities. FAX: (604) 272-8065 EMAIL: HR@kinsfarmmarket.com