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didn’t get enough of classic cars at the show&shine? there will be more, along with lots of community entertainment, at the edmonds city fair on sunday. See Page A14

IIO sends Starlight shooting report to Crown Does not make recommendation on charges

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The RockTenn corrugated box plant in Queensborough has been closed leaving more than 100 employees out of work. Members of the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada (PPWC) Local 16 were on strike when company officials announced on June 30, in the middle of a summer long weekend, the permanent closure of the plant it had bought in 2011 from Smurfit-Stone. The PPWC had been on strike

since May 1. “We took on a legal strike to get better working conditions within the box plant itself, and certainly we weren’t expecting RockTenn to shut the facility. It caught everybody off guard,” said Frank Robertson, PPWC national vice-president and the chair of its wage practice committee. “They never said it was worth keeping open. They’re closing it in order to further shareholder profit, whatever that means.” Robertson would not as far as to say RockTenn, which is based in

Norcross, Ga., and has plants all across North America, bargained in bad faith. “They bargained hard. Bad faith is a bit of an uphill battle to prove in the long run, but they certainly came to the table and hard bargained,” said Robertson. Many of the employees have been with the company 30 to 40 years and are now scrambling for jobs. “That goes without saying,” said Robertson when asked if they’ve been hit hard. “That’s part of the social costs associated with a plant closing. It hurts those workers who

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are being retirement age and their current age, they get hit the most.” The plant is next to the Starlight Casino. It was formerly known as Smurfit-MBI. “When a company closes we do take a hit, but we’re actively promoting New Westminster as a place of business and we’ll continue to entice business to New Westminster to attract jobs and contribute to the local economy,” said Blair Fryer, city communications and economic development manager.

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A report from the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) on a standoff outside the Starlight Casino last November involving New Westminster police that resulted in the death of a Richmond man has been sent to Crown counsel. Although IIO reports are forwarded to the Crown when chief civilian director Richard Rosenthal considers that an officer may have committed an offence, he does not make a recommendation on whether charges should be approved or what charges should be considered, said an IIO press release. The NWPD was called to the casino in the early morning hours of Nov. 8, 2012 after a report of shots being fired and a man in the parking lot who appeared to have a gun. Police surrounded the area and the nearby highway and Queensborough Bridge were closed to traffic.

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Negotiators tried to talk to the man, who had been in a car in the casino’s parking lot surrounded by police vehicles for nearly five hours. At 10:45 a.m., shots were fired and the man was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries. The IIO said no public report will be issued on the incident. • In its weekly report, the IIO also said it was no longer looking into an incident involving New Westminster police on July 7 in which a man was seriously injured after falling three metres off a cement retaining wall. “Preliminary investigation established no nexus or relationship between the affected person’s fall and the contact with police,” said the weekly report. “As a result, jurisdiction was not sustained and no further action will be taken.”

City closes building loopholes New Westminster has taken steps to plug the loophole in its retaining wall regulations that was allowing developers to build bigger homes. A staff report in April said monster homes were being allowed to be built, particularly in the West End, Moody Park and Connaught Heights neighbourhoods, by manipulating property grades. By putting up retaining walls they could artificially raise the site’s grade level allowing for more square footage. Other regulations introduced in the 1990s were designed to encourage building below grade, so builders were taking advantage of changing the

grade so they could build higher. On July 8, council approved first and second readings of bylaws to correct the problem including changing the wording to read “existing grade” instead of “finished grade” which encouraged builders to put up retaining walls to adjust the grade. A staff report said the 10 people who showed up to a June 25 open house on the topic supported the amendments in general. • The City of New Westminster’s child care strategy has won the Planning Institute of B.C.’s 2013 award for excellence in planning practice. The strategy was based on survey

responses and focus groups. Of its 21 recommended actions, 18 have been fully completed with the rest to be implemented by the end of the year. The actions included building the first civic child care facility operated by a non-profit provider, development of a child care reserve fund, establishment of a civic child care grant program, and implementation of a child care protocol between the city and the school district. Those moves have meant a net increase of 324 licensed child care spaces in New Westminster, said a city press release. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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The workshops are co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’s Settlement Program.

The City of New Westminster would like to warn residents that giant hogweed has been sighted in the Queensborough neighbourhood. The plant has been removed from the area, but we ask you to be on the lookout for any signs of it and report it immediately so it can be removed.

For more information and to register: phone Faustin at MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 ext. 112 or email fbilikano@mosaicbc.com. Or register through the Library at 604 527-4667.

Giant hogweed sap is very corrosive and even brushing against the plant can cause serious injury or skin problems.

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If you discover the plant, please do not touch it.

New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation is offering FREE drop-in outdoor programs for all ages throughout the summer at Westminster Pier Park.

Giant Hogweed can be identified by its reddish-purple stem with fine spines, and its spotted leaf stalks. The plant can grow about 16ft (5m) high, has leaves up to 5ft (1.5m) wide, and has flower heads which can each produce about 50,000 seeds every year.

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To report any sightings on city property, please call Engineering Operations at 604-526-4691.

For a complete list with dates and times, visit www.newwestpcr.ca

For more information on Giant Hogweed, including removal and disposal, please visit our website at www.newwestcity.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.

CANADA GAMES POOL MAINTENANCE CLOSURE The Canada Games Pool, built in 1973, is historically closed each year September for one to two weeks for planed maintenance needs of the building, its equipment and/or its mechanical components. This year the facility and mechanical infrastructure require more extensive maintenance work resulting in the need to drain the pool tanks. As such the pool will be temporarily closed from August 12th to October 4th. The mezzanine fitness area will be available to the public, during certain dates and times, and it is best to call the the pool at 604.526.4281 (from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm) or visit www.newwestpcr.ca to confirm the fitness centre schedule, as maintenance needs or painting fumes may alter the fitness schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience related to this temporary maintenance shutdown. Our goal is to improve the pool infrastructure, as quickly as possible, to make your future visits as safe and enjoyable as possible. Registration for summer and fall lessons at Canada Games Pool and/or the Moody Park Outdoor Pool are ongoing. Please call 604.521.4281 or visit www.newwestpcr.ca for more information.

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Pie bake-off on again at RCFM The first one was such a delicious success the Royal City Farmers Market is going to do a second pie bake-off this year. It will be held at Tipperary Park on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. and will be open to all levels of bakers. They can register in advance through the organization’s website, www.rcfm.ca, or in person at the information booth during the weekly Thursday markets, 3 to 7 p.m. next to City Hall. There is no limit to the number of pies a baker can enter but they must contain fruit. There’s a fee of $2 per pie with proceeds going to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Prizes of $20 in RCFM market money and a tote bag will be awarded for best flavour, best crust, most unique, best use of local ingredients and best overall. For more information go to www.rcfm.ca or call 778-928-7236.

Suspect sought New Westminster police is looking for help trying to find a property crime suspect. Jesse Ranger Coutlee, 21, of no fixed address, is wanted on a warrant bor breaking and entering and possession of stolen property, said a NWPD press release. He is non-white, six-foot-one, 160-pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the NWPD at 604525-5411 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. If seen call 911 and do not approach him, said police.

Sunshine on Show&Shine Organizers estimate a record crowd of 130,000 people showed up for Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area’s 2013 Royal City Show&Shine on Columbia Street on Sunday. There was lots to see, including electric vehicles and vintage bikes. Top left is a Vespa that Westminster House raffled off, while the bottom right picture is of Coun. Chuck Puchmayr at the wheel of a G-Zero electric racing cart which Mayor Wayne Wright, kneeling, hopes will be showcased in a circuit race next year. According to the BIA the Show&Shine attracted 380 cars, bicycles and motorcycles.

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front he would not support it. The proposal calls for 308 parking spaces, Grant Granger although in this case city regulations require ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com 353 to be provided. If council is OK with the An initial proposal for a 25-storey complex in reduction, Waitt proposed council require the Downtown New Westminster didn’t exactly get a developer to make a cash-in-lieu contribution. ringing endorsement from city council Monday. Coun. Betty McIntosh and Jaimie McEvoy Top Vision Developments is proposing to build didn’t like Top Vision proposing to have 30 per the residential/retail/office highrise at 813 and 823 cent of the units contain adaptable housing Carnarvon St., across from the New Westminster features, even though the city bylaw requires 40 SkyTrain station. per cent. McIntosh said it costs developers “next The site currently is home to a vacant building to nothing” to include those features. She also and an automotive pointed out since it’s so repair shop, and also close to the SkyTrain includes the lower end station it would likely of an off-leash dog attract those who have Bill Harper, city councillor park. It would have 198 Why can’t they accommodate underground difficulty getting around residential units, 25,000 parking. to live there. square feet of office Waitt said the 40 space and 10,000 sq. ft. per cent is not up for for ground-level retail. negotiation, and the Its proposal, however, developers will have to to have above-ground parking did not impress meet the requirement. Coun. Bill Harper. At the July 8 council meeting, Coté, long a proponent of improving office he said he wasn’t happy the three Plaza 88 towers space in New Westminster to get the city’s tax on the other side of Carvarvon have above base up, was pleased to see the proposal had an ground parking. He said if it isn’t underground office space component. the parking should be concealed so it can’t be The developer will be expected to make a seen from the street. contribution toward building a park at 824 Agnes “Why can’t they accommodate underground St. It would not only connect to the highrise but parking?” wondered Harper. would commemorate the area’s Chinese history. Planner Barry Waitt told council since there Top Vision is proposing the development use is a significant slope to the property many of smartforme technology, “an innovative energy the lower floors will be partially screened off, recycling and load balance system,” according to particularly from the Agnes Street side. He said the city staff report, which would recycle up to 90 any above-ground parking would have to be per cent of the energy transmitted to the building esthetically pleasing to be acceptable. through its envelope, significantly reducing its Coun. Jonathan Coté said if above-ground carbon footprint. twitter@lonegrangerbnw parking can be seen along the Carnarvon Street

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New West dumps heritage area concept Overwhelming opposition to idea of conservation zones in historic neighbourhoods

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Summer seems to be the season of senseless accidents. A jogger is hit by a train at a busy and well-marked crossing along White Rock’s waterfront. A child falls from a window left open to capture a cooling breeze. A swimmer dives into a shallow pool of water and never resurfaces. These kinds of tragedies seem to happen year after year. And they especially resonate because they often involve people doing activities we’re all pursuing in the halcyon days of summer. Enjoying the outdoors. Being active. Getting away. Staying cool. But just because we’re slowing down to enjoy the season doesn’t mean we can let down our guard. Traffic may be diminished, but it’s still dangerous. The water at the swimming hole may be inviting and refreshing, but dangers lurk beneath the surface. Beers on the back deck or campsite are just as intoxicating as those consumed in the pub on a Friday night. Of course more people are out and about, enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures, so the odds are more accidents are likely to occur. But the zeal to get out, to maximize our enjoyment of these months before the winter rains and chill settle in again sometimes lead to lapses in judgement. Seemingly inconsequential acts like leaving a window open, rolling a stop sign, not looking both ways before crossing a street, ignoring a prominently-placed warning notice can come with huge consequences. Sometimes even fatal ones. British Columbians love the outdoors. Partly because there’s so much of it at our doorstep and it’s so beautiful. Partly because we spend so much of the year seeking shelter from it when rain and snow fall from the sky. Just remember to be careful out there.

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Empty seats for political theatre VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark didn’t win a seat in time to join her 48 fellow B.C. Liberal MLAs in the legislature for the summer session she ordered up. By the time the byelection in Westside-Kelowna is certified by Elections B.C., Clark will be off to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. to meet with her fellow premiers in what is now loftily called the Council of the Federation. These gatherings used to be called First Ministers’ Conferences, and there was a set ritual, largely designed for the consumption of network television. Provincial premiers ganged up on the prime minister to demand federal “funding” for every conceivable need, just as municipal leaders get together each year to present their demands to the B.C. government. Prime Minister Stephen Harper ended the show, declining to play the role of villain in this bit of political summer stock theatre, and it’s unlikely that any future national leader would reverse this prudent decision. The result, at least among western premiers, has been a

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Re: Get ready for Hydro rate hikes (B.C. Views, July 10). Yes, the BC Hydro rate increase tsunami is coming after the earthquake of BC government debt. This will hit lower income people – hard. All levels of government are increasing fees and service rates rather than raise income taxes on those who can contribute more and pay more property tax. I don’t want to see any drastic action to increase job loss, but governments at all levels need to limit their spending growth to the level of inflation and get borrowing under control. Phil Harrison Comox Re: Get ready for Hydro rate hikes (B.C. Views, July 10). Tom Fletcher’s column reiterates what we have been told for some time. A large part of the future BC Hydro rate increase is caused by the fact expansion of generating facilities delivers new power at a rate higher than today’s rates. However, the government is bribing people to switch to electric cars, contributing to consumption increases which will cause rate increases for us all. Provincial consumption is also high because, although the E-Plus contracts with residential customers expired decades ago, the government is choosing to grandfather the “half-price electric heat” offer for political reasons. Also, some large government buildings are still being heated this way. At the same time, the minister is telling us that we are producing more natural gas than we need, so we should be consuming large amounts of energy to compress it and ship it overseas. Should the first step not be to switch to natural gas-powered cars, natural gas heating for almost all homes where possible, and for all large government buildings? The grant money for electric car

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Safer route for truckS needed Re: Container complaints stacking up (NewsLeader, May 1) In response to your article regarding the shipping containers on the property at 740 Boyd St. at Westminster Highway—these containers are transported by truck to the port by travelling along Westminster Highway through the Hamilton neighbourhood. Many travel at high speed along this stretch, which is a residential neighborhood, crossing the light at Gilley and Westminster. This is an important crossing for parents and children travelling to and from the elementary school at Gilley and Smith. Not only do they speed through the intersection, but they often have to stop suddenly when the light is activated at this intersection, which causes their brakes to squeal and poses a danger to children and parents crossing at the lights. The noise created when they hit the patched roads in this area must exceed decibel levels allowed in residential areas and causes the houses to shake, as they roar past. I have contacted Richmond RCMP and Richmond city council about this and requested they set up speed traps and monitor sound levels from these container carriers. Does somebody have to die, before these trucks are forced to use the freeway. This makes more sense than endangering lives along this busy residential area. Paulette Patience Richmond

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porches. • 408 Eighth St. – The Michael Kleiber House was also built in 1911 and shows a transition from Victorian to Edwardian style. • 809 Fourth Ave. – A neighbour of the previous two homes, the Frank and Jane Dill House was constructed in 1910 and is also side gabled with original windows, siding and front porch. The city has also begun the public consultation process

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City festival grant funding under review But plans for a special events coordinator delayed by council

direction of the city’s plan, pricing is established,” said the Coun. Betty McIntosh said she report. didn’t believe it could be done Since there is no festival/ Grant Granger by then. “It will be more like event grant category, ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com November.” She suggested the applications are considered by New Westminster hopes to groups be notified the process several different committees have the start of a new system could take longer than usual. and because they come around for doling out grant money to The report said the current on an annual basis take up festivals by this fall. system has created a large share of the Council has approved several issues. available money, said the starting a review of It noted the report. how it allocates funds evaluation process In addition, it to various community can be subjective outlined a need to groups this summer. rather than develop templates to The hope is to have coordinated standardize criteria and HARPER MCINTOSH something in place and measurable. evaluation for all the that will provide clear Applications different types of grants direction on protocols to the need to be cross referenced so (amateur sports, arts and committees that consider grant they’re being submitted for the culture, child care, community, applications by the time the appropriate program. Grant environmental, heritage and city’s grant application deadline reports go to council in a city partnership) the city has. of Sept. 30. variety of formats with varying While staff recommended Coun. Bill Harper, at a July levels of detail for councillors the hiring of a special events 8 council meeting, said the to evaluate. coordinator this summer city has to start moving on Prior to next summer, to give festivals and event developing a more efficient the staff report suggests organizers one-stop shopping system that gives clarity to streamlining the city’s valueto deal with different city community organizations and in-kind services process so it’s departments and provide them to the city committees that clear how much it is going to with support and expertise, adjudicate the applications cost the city to provide services council decided to table before the deadline. for events. “Confusion exists approving that decision until its While agreeing with the relative to how [value in kind] next meeting Aug. 26.

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improvements to their homes,” Mayor Wayne Wright said in a press release It begins with an energy advisor doing an assessment of a home, the cost of which would be covered by Energy Save New West instead of the homeowner. “The program is designed to make it easy for homeowners to get a comprehensive energy picture of their home, as well as cost-effective strategies to improve energy efficiency,” said Norm Connolly, the city’s community energy manager. Nicole Pryor, who bought a 1930s Craftsman-style bungalow in 2011, is anxious to

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What is City Fair? A planning committee that includes Burnaby residents, representatives of local non-profit agencies, community service groups, the RCMP, City of Burnaby staff, and others meets for months to pull together all the elements of this event, now in its seventh year. City Councillor Paul McDonell explains, “Originally there was an Edmonds Show n’ Shine car show, and a City Fair that was held in September. Putting these two events together made it possible to create a bigger, better family festival for Edmonds residents and visitors. And choosing the third week in July usually gives us better weather than we had in September.”

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Serving the community for 48 years be augmented by food trucks selling fish and chips, mini doughnuts and the like. The mainstage will feature the teen talent show and performances by local band Rainshadow, while a second stage will feature live music by The Centaurs.

The Edmonds community will take to the streets on Sunday, July 21 for the annual City Fair and Classic Car Show. Please see LOTS TO SEE, A14 The event will be held on Edmonds PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE Street between Kingsway and Canada Way from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (road closures will be in effect 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Local kids will be treated to a few free rides and a petting zoo — Rick & Rick featuring baby animals that children can hold. • Tires • Auto Repair • Auto Maintenance • Brake Service “You see some of • Wheel Alignment • Oil Lube & Filter • Wheels the kids sitting on a bale of hay, god it’s like sitting on Santa’s Getting it right lap sometimes,” said since 1968 Burnaby Coun. Paul McDonell, one of the 7444 EDMONDS STREET, BURNABY | 604.526.2925 event’s organizers. “They’ve never had an animal like that in their hands before, it’s worth it. It’s a great hit.” This year’s classic car show also features motorcycles. And Come visit SBNH’s volunteers with the while that aspect of the event is largely weather International Village and our SBNH youth dependent—owners leadership team providing children’s activities. of collector cars not wanting to risk getting their babies wet—on a hot, sunny day upwards of 100 cars could be on display on Edmonds, McDonell 604-431-0400 | www.sbnh.ca said. This is the first fair since the opening of the new Edmonds

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A group of dedicated show’n shine volunteers have made this a growing event year after year. Organizer Bonnie Game explains, “We invite all categories of cars — custom cars, hot rods, ‘muscle cars’, vehicles from the 50s

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The International Village will feature displays from different cultural groups and South Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s youth leadership team will be offering facepainting and balloon animals for kids, said Antonia Beck, the chair of this year’s event organizing team. “It’ll be a good day of community building and celebration,” Beck said. “It’s a day when people of different cultures come together and celebrate like an old-fashioned fair.”

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Edmonds City Fair Takin’ it to the street When Edmonds City Fair began, seven years ago, the activities took place in Richmond Park. The talent show stage, petting zoo and exhibits were set up behind the old community centre. But as the fair grew and was combined with the “Edmonds Show ‘n Shine”, the action moved onto the street itself. All the amenities and programs at the new Edmonds Community and Aquatic Centre are likely to bring more people than ever to enjoy the Edmonds City Fair this Sunday, July 21st. The centre is open on its usual Sunday schedule. Visitors are advised to obey parking and road closure signs to avoid having their vehicles towed.

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ith the summer season finally here, I cannot help but reflect on how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place.

As British Columbians we live in a unique part of the world which offers so many ways to get outside and create unforgettable memories. An excerpt from the “The Fraser: A Canadian Heritage River” report prepared by the Fraser Basin Council in collaboration with the BC Ministry of Environment sums it up perfectly: “The Fraser River offers a wide array of exciting recreational adventures for people of all ages, ability and inclination. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy first-class river rafting, canoeing, kayaking and boating; superb angling for salmon, trout and sturgeon; wildlife viewing and bird watching, including access to shorebirds and waterfowl from around the world in the Fraser River Estuary; picnicking and sightseeing in a tremendous network of national, provincial, regional and local parks on or near the Fraser’s riverbanks; camping, walking, hiking or cycling trail systems of varying lengths; and

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participation in local fitting that I dedicate interpretive programs this column to the that enhance 100th Anniversary appreciation of this of Mount Robson Canadian Heritage Provincial Park. Cindy Sale River.” Opening on March As the Fraser 1, 1913, this park was begins its journey the second provincial from a pristine alpine source high park to be established in British in Mount Robson, it seems only Columbia and is truly one of the

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Kendall joins call for health impact study on coal ‘Ban’ on new terminal may be toothless

useful thing to do because it might indicate risks that can be mitigated. If you can demonstrate you can Jeff Nagel mitigate the risks it might reassure Black Press folks.” Provincial Health Officer Dr. Kendall denied he has authority Perry Kendall is wading into the under the B.C. Public Health Act debate on increased coal exports to order a health impact assessment through Metro Vancouver, backing – a City of Vancouver staff report calls for a health impact said he can mandate one. assessment on a proposed “I don’t have that power,” new terminal in Surrey. he said. He spoke out Wednesday, But Kendal noted the a day after Vancouver province delegates its air council voted 9-2 to ban quality authority to Metro coal movement, handling or Vancouver, so the regional KENDALL storage within Vancouver district has considerable city limits as a pre-emptive power to require further strike against any similar proposal. study at the permitting stage. “I think it would be eminently Port Metro Vancouver is sensible,” Kendall said when asked expected to rule at any time on the by Black Press if he supports the Fraser Surrey Docks terminal. requests from Lower Mainland zIt previously approved an medical health officers for a health expansion of Neptune Terminals impact assessment. in North Vancouver to export He noted Dr. Patricia Daly of more coal, but the terminal Vancouver Coastal and Dr. Paul operator there has yet to make Van Buynder of Fraser Health have a formal application to Metro raised potential risks to the public Vancouver for an air quality from air quality degradation and permit. coal transportation issues related to Metro Vancouver Air Quality the Fraser Surrey Docks proposed District Director Ray Robb terminal, which could see eight confirmed he could – if he decides million tonnes of coal per year it’s necessary – require a health loaded from trains onto barges. impact assessment either in “I think it makes sense to ask advance of an air quality permit the proponent to do the studies,” decision or as a condition of Kendall said. “I think it would be a granting one.

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Westshore Terminals at DeltaPort handles the bulk of the coal moving through Metro Vancouver.

Vancouver’s revision of its zoning bylaw to block any coal exports there came in response to industry inquiries about the potential to ship coal from private waterfront land in the northeast corner of the city. Politicians from the Kootenays spoke out at the council meeting in defence of the coal industry, arguing it supports thousands of jobs in their region alone. Richmond Coun. Harold Steves, who has fought the port’s incursions into agricultural land, said he doubts the City of

Vancouver’s ban has real teeth to block a new coal terminal there. The port has taken the position it can supersede the Agricultural Land Reserve if necessary to develop new terminals, Steves noted, and he said it could likewise use its federal powers to override Vancouver zoning. Technically, private land proposed for a terminal would be subject to zoning rules. “But the owner can just flip the land to the port and as soon as the port owns it, they can use their prerogative,” Steves said.

Vancouver could mount a legal challenge – as Richmond has vowed to do if the port actually moves to develop ALR land it has bought. “It’s an iffy situation whether you’d win or lose,” Steves said. “You’d surely win the court of public opinion though.” Kevin Washbrook of the group Voters Taking Action on Climate Change said it’s “totally appropriate” for Vancouver council to use all possible tools to block coal exports in light of the port’s refusal to broadly consult or agree to health studies. “It is also important that it sends a strong message,” he said. Vancouver is just the latest city in the region to signal disapproval with increased coal exports. Metro Vancouver’s board last month passed a motion opposing more coal shipments from the Fraser River estuary – a motion aimed at the proposed new $15-million coal transfer terminal in Surrey. Surrey council has not yet taken a position on the issue. Opposition to the new terminal includes residents from White Rock to New Westminster who fear coal dust or more train traffic, as well as climate change activists who want all U.S. thermal coal kept in the ground.

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Cemetery Tour: A Sense of History Research Services presents a tour of Fraser Cemetery that will introduce people closely tied to Royal City museums, including Irving House, the New Westminster Museum and Archives, Samson V Maritime Museum, Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, The Royal Westminster Regiment, Police Department, and even Cap Hobbis’ private museum. Goes rain or shine. When: Sunday, July 21, 3 p.m. Where: Starts near Fraser Cemetery office, 100 Richmond St., New Westminster. Cost: $10 per person. Info: 604-526-6113 or tours@senseofhistory.com . PAWS for Independence: Join in for an evening of summer fun with a burger and beer, door prizes, all proceeds to benefit the 10th National Guide and Assistance Dog Conference Oct. 17-19. When: Thursday, July 25, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Paddlewheeler Pub, Westminster Quay, New Westminster. Tickets: $15. Reservations: Wendy, 604464-9133.

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Last Door 30th Anniversary Kickoff: Family fun day to mark the 30th anniversary of Last Door, a non-profit licensed addiction treatment centre that provides youth and adult addiction treatment for drugs, alcohol, video gaming, gambling and nicotine addictions. Join us for speeches, personal stories, complimentary barbecue, kids activities and more. When: Saturday, July 27, 12 to 6 p.m. Where: Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Info: www. lastdoor.org 12th Street Music Festival: Merchants and neighbourhood associations shut down New Westminster’s 12th Street to celebrate food, music and the strip’s cultural diversity. When: Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 12th Street between Sixth and Eighth avenues, New

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ONGOING Royal City Farmers Market: Come to Tipperary Park in New Westminster to enjoy local food, music and fun. Where: Tipperary Park, next to City Hall, 511 Royal Ave. When: Thursdays, 3-7 p.m., until Oct. 10. Info: www.rcfm.ca. Burnaby-New Westminster 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, 604294-6913.

Uptown Artists’ Drop-In: A group of artists aged 50-plus meet to paint and draw in a

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. Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., New Westminster. Admission: $5 members and $6 non-members. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604-519-1066. 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.

ESL Conversation Circles at the Library: The New Westminster Public Library offers free, dropin ESL conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking English. Co-sponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, there are two programs available. Children are welcome. When: For all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-527-4660.

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Certified Hand Fallers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operators • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders - Buckermen • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)7235051Edson,Alta

CA$H DAILY FOR OUTDOOR WORK! Guys ‘n Gals 16 years & up! No experience necessary. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

LABOURERS

GUARANTEED Job Placement. General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry Work. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-888-213-2854

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

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

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

CLEANING SUPERVISOR (Janitorial / Weekends) Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T opening for an experienced and enthusiastic Supervisor with superior leadership skills to manage cleaning staff on a day to day basis. Position is for day-time only and includes weekends. You have a sense of urgency and are passionate about your team and client services. Duties include training and scheduling of staff, quality assurance, ordering and handling supplies, communication between staff and management, responding to clients’ requirements. Must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and experience with MS Office applications. We Offer Room For Advancement, Attractive Wages & Comprehensive Beneﬁts.

Please email your resume to resumes@ﬁvestarbc.ca

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE wanted in Pt. Hardy, BC. Send cover letter & resume to health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by July 28/13. Email for job description.

HELP WANTED

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We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

The Burnaby NewsLeader is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimum supervision, and basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express.

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays in your neighbourhood.

Duties include supervising 100+ youth carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, surveying old and new delivery areas, monitoring carrier performance, and following up on householder delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must.

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Holdom Ave - Fell Ave, Halifax St - Sumas St

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A vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately. Please forward your resumé to: Circulation Manager Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com No phone calls please. All emailed submissions will receive a reply for confirmation of receipt; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Route

Quantity

Experience in the steel building industry would be an asset. A positive individual with strong communication skills, accuracy, attention to detail, willingness to learn and solid problem solving skills would be required. The successful candidate will be able to work independently or as a team to complete projects/assignments with demanding timelines. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is an asset. Westman Steel Industries provides a competitive total rewards package including professional growth, career development and continuous learning. Applicants looking for a challenging and rewarding career need to apply online via Careers at: sales@westmansteel.com or www.westmangroup.com by Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 Please provide résumé and cover letter, stating salary expectations. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. Westman Steel Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Ellesmere Ave - Holdom Ave, Bessborough Dr - Pandora St

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circulation@burnabynewsleader.com for more info! www.burnabynewsleader.com www.newwestnewsleader.com

The successful candidate will build strong, effective customer networks with new, existing and potential customers by providing product solutions, initiating customer contact, responding to customer needs & requirements. As the successful team member you will be the direct link to our customers and will need to provide them with friendly & timely service, accurate sales quotes & perform order entry and various other related inside sales responsibilities.

LEADER

Call 604.436.2472 or email

COORDINATOR The Canadian Red Cross are seeking a Facilities & Fleet Coordinator for their Burnaby location. For details please go to: www.redcross.ca Jobs section.

HELP WANTED

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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NOW HIRING! EARN EXTRA CASH - Men & Women In Demand for Simple Work. P/T-F/T. Can Be Done From Home. Acceptance Guaranteed - No Experience Required, All Welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

CARRIERS NEEDED

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

SALES

Westman Steel Industries is one of Canada’s largest manufacturers of steel roofing and siding products, galvanized steel culverts, and related products. Westman Steel Industries is a member of The Westman Group, a dynamic entrepreneurial group of companies who values safety, health, community, relationships, growth and fiscal responsibility. Westman Steel Industries has the following career opportunity in Langley, British Columbia.

Call Stacey: 604-777-2195

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Up to $800/wk, no commission, benefits available! 10 FT openings available now! 40 hrs/week. Skip the rush hour. Great Team Environment. Quick learners welcome.

CanScribe Education

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Axton Incorporated is Hiring!

Journeyman Fabricators / Welders For heavy steel shop.

Journeyman Machinists -CNC/Boring Mill/Conventional Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts 4 -10 Hour Shifts

Fax resume: 604.524.9480 or e-mail:jobops@axton.ca

CHEVALLIER GEO-CON LTD Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat, Hoe, Mulcher Operators, servicing Western Canada. Safety tickets required. Fax resume to 403-844-2735.

FULL TIME Positions. Wanted skilled fiberglass shop workers, enumeration to follow skill level, benefit package will be included after 3 months. Chop gun experience a asset. Must have own transportation can start immediately (full time positions) please send resume to precisionfibre@gmail.com (Port Kells location)

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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.

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

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* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

Specializing in • Concrete • Forming • Framing • Siding

• Additions • Renovations • New Construction

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. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Residential / Commercial

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

604-218-3064

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

BRICK, BLOCK, CULTURED, NATURAL stone. Great rates. Free estimates! 20 Yrs exp (604)8168086

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Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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

PRESSURE WASHING

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

Need CA$H Today?

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000

www.affordablemovers.bc.com

No Credit Checks!

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

Call Ian 604-724-6373

But Dead Bodies!!

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

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

$45/Hr

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

SUNDECKS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses.

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

CONCRETE & PLACING

TREE SERVICES

Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665 LASSIE DOODLES (poodle x collie) pups, born June 16, specially created perfect family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals/kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. sz about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots & deworming, males & females, black & rare blue merle colors. Raised in the house w/kids. $850-$950 Mission, 604-820-4827 PUPPIES German Shepherd / Lab. 8wks, vet checked, 1st shots. $450. No Sunday Calls. 604-795-4681 STUDS available, PUG (rare silver) and Golden Retriever, OFA hip and eye cert. both great natured family dogs, personality plus, Mission, 604-820-4827

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

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

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

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HUGE Burnaby Restaurant Equipment Auction - used equipment from closed restaurants & NEW equipment direct from manufacturer! www.KwikAuctions.com for info and to sign up for our e-newsletter or call 1-800-556-KWIK

5570 104 St. Delta

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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) STEEL BUILDING - DIY SUMMER SALE! - BONUS DAYS EXTRA 5% OFF. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620. 30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488. 40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

627 Stan’s Painting

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

HOMES WANTED

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

Exterior / Interior Good Quality Paint. Member of BBB & WCB References & guaranteed work Discount for Seniors - 10%

PETS 477

PETS

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617

2 CATS; 2 yr old indoor males, 1 gray/white, 1 tabby/white, all shots. Free to good home. (604)603-0430

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MILANO PAINTING 604 - 551- 6510

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $750. 604-823-4393 Chwk.

604-812-9721

Interior & Exterior

FIVE STAR ROOFING

CAIRN TERRIERS. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650. 604-807-5204.

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

ELECTRICAL

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S Professional Painters S Free Estimates S Written Guaranteed S Bonded & Insured

DEMOLITION

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

EXCAVATING - DRAIN TILE Old Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

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

•Licensed •Insured •WCB

604-716-8528 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.mainlandroof.com A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

CALL

604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com

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

MOVE IN TODAY!!! CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-788-1867 MAPLE RIDGE. Lg, new 1 bdrm & den gr/flr apt. Luxurious, S/S appls, granite counters, prkg, f/p. $1050. Now. 604-730-6957/604-525-6397 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. Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652. FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

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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

GOLDEN RETRIEVER purebred pups, born May 2, ready to go. First shots & vet checked. Cute & cuddly, $700. Contact Sherry at cell # 604-869-6367 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

Please Call

604-358-9575 750

SUITES, LOWER

752

20 Acres FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.texaslandbuys.com

The Scrapper

TOWNHOUSES

BURNABY

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of, North Burnaby on Burnaby Mountain below Simon Fraser University. Market rents from $1025 - $1220 for 2 - 3 bdrm units. Pet friendly with some restrictions. If your income is between $36,900 and $70,000 you could be qualified for market rent. If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation. NEW WEST. 828 Royal Ave. 2 Bdrms, 2 bthrms, 1 secured prkg. $1500/mo. Avail Aug. 1. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460 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

WANTED TO RENT

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

WHY RENT!...#301-14-11th St. $229,000. 1bdr+1bath ,720sq ft private. Pay only $945/mo. with $11,00 down. Call David Evans 604-328-8250 Re/Max

OTHER AREAS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

NEW WESTMINSTER 1 bdrm +den grnd lvl suite, newly painted, large livrm, full bath, nr 22nd St Skytrain & schools. No Laundry. Avail now. $800/mo incl utils. 604-961-7581.

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Coquitlam Centre huge 2 bdrm lge bkyd, ldry, a/c cls to all ament. $1100 incl cbl NS/NP 778-355-0436

Wanted warehouse / garage to rent/lease 400-500sft for strg & light mfg Prefer PoCo (Tricity, PM,MR, New West) 604-945-5758

CUTE 6 mo/old female Chinese Crested Powder Puff pup $700. To a good family home. 604-422-0977

.langleyautoloans.com 1.877.810.8649

6985 Walker Ave Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •

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

ENGLISH BULLDOG P/B Pups. CKC reg’d. 3 Beautiful healthy 9/wk old females. 1st Shots, 2 Year Health Guarantee. Micro-chipped. $2800. Ph: 604-302-9417 (Mission).

WALKER MANOR

Call (778)888-4399

REAL ESTATE

DRYWALL

604-773-7811 or 604-432-1857

AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

(just over the Alex Fraser Bridge)

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

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

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806

Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm, $850-$860. 2 bedroom for $960.00 Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.35 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. Raspberries ready now too. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. Call 604-763-2808 or 604-805-8980

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

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

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U-PICK & FRESH BLUEBERRIES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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.

GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE

Didar Berry Farm

604 575 5555

www.paintspecial.com

LEGAL SERVICES

BURNABY

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

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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AUTO FINANCING

Excellent Rates. (604)780-4604

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

810

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

542 372

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

2 bdrm bright apt.

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

RECYCLE-IT!

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

MOVING & STORAGE

706

Call Tony 604-834-2597

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

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

PETS

www.bulldogdisposal.ca

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

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RENTALS

No Job Too Small

Certified, Insured & Bonded

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

PETS

Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service call Plumbing, Heating, plugged drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Home & Yard Clean Ups

604-618-2949 338

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Bulldog Disposal Co.

www.jaconbrospaving.com

All your carpentry needs & handyman requirements.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

PAVING/SEAL COATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ASPHALT PAVING

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

BENEFIT PACKAGE!

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of PRISCILLA WINSLOW STATT, Deceased, who died on the 3rd day of January, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at 235 – 550 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3B7, before the 9th day of August, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he/she has notice.

WITNESS NEEDED: IF YOU WITNESSED AN ACCIDENT AT HWY 1 WESTBOUND & KENSINGTON ON APRIL 23, 2013 CAN YOU PLEASE CALL 604-314-7154. THANK YOU.

A28 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 17, 2013

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