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An employee of Prime Auto Sales tries to clear a storm drain as flood waters swamp its lot and 12th Street during a downpour last Thursday.
Flooding hits lower 12th businesses Chris bryan and mario bartel newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com
Dave Unkovic is thinking of adding a weather man to his staff at the used car dealership he owns at the foot of 12th Street. At least then he could have fair warning of approaching rain storms that have flooded his business and others in the area, including the Petro-Canada gas station and The Terminal Pub. A thunderstorm late Thursday afternoon was the second time in
two weeks the staff at Prime Auto to the weather,” said Unkovic, who’s Sales scrambled to move about 20 been selling cars from that location cars from the lower lot that fronts for five years, but only started along 12th to prevent having flooding water from getting issues since the inside and damaging spring. Dave Coles, sensitive electronics. City of New Westminster He estimates The previous It’s like a river flowing down his lot has been storm occurred flooded “four or 12th Street. at midnight and five times,” costing Unkovic and some of his staff had him inconvenience and money as to travel in from Vancouver and the cars all have to be cleaned after Burnaby to save their inventory. they’re moved from the muddy lake. “We have to pay close attention Next door at The Terminal,
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Your view of how to deal with the Pattullo Bridge seems dependent on what side of the river you live on. Earlier this year, TransLink, which is responsible for the aging structure, and the cities of New Westminster and Surrey got together to form a joint review team after an initial feedback foray by TransLink in 2012 failed to produce a favoured alternative. The team came up with 25 suggestions to fix or replace the deteriorating 76-yearold bridge. However, they recommended only six be investigated further. In June, they took all the alternatives to the public with workshops, open houses, and online and hard-copy polls that resulted in 4,000 responses. A new four-lane bridge connecting Surrey to Coquitlam with a rehabilitated two- or three-lane Pattullo Bridge got thumbs-up from New Westminster poll participants, with 59 per cent supporting considering the idea further. please see FeW, a3
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CITYPAGE MASSEY VICTORY HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC Date:
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Residents of Massey Heights are invited to come out for some food and music and an opportunity to meet your neighbours. Casalinga food truck will be there and there will be plenty of activities for kids, including a bouncy castle! We hope you can make it. For more information, please visit www.masseyvictoryheights.com
NUTRITION TOURS AT THRIFTY FOODS, SAPPERTON STORE Join Thrifty Foods’ Registered Dietitian Jessalyn O’Donnell for a fun, informative session on making healthy choices in the grocery store. Cut through confusing food marketing to shop wisely! This session will focus on areas of the store that most people find difficult to make choices in such as breads, cereals, yogurts, etc. Bring your enthusiasm and questions to this FREE informative session! Tour Date and Times: Wednesday, September 18th – 6:00 pm Thursday, September 19th – 1:00 pm OR 4:30 pm Friday, September 20th – 11:00 am ***Tour length is approximately 60-75 minutes
Registration is required for this FREE program. Adults only. Register by calling Centennial Community Centre at 604-777-5100. Presented by New Westminster Parks, Culture & Recreation in partnership with Thrifty Foods.
Walking is rated as Canada’s most popular physical activity and New Westminster is a great place to walk! Regular walking improves cardio-vascular fitness, muscle tone, endurance, and mental health while improving energy levels, reducing the risk of chronic disease and helping with weight management. This new walking group will meet weekly at Centennial Community Centre to walk a variety of routes on the City’s East side. The program is FREE and meets on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. Plan on coming out to join in the weekly walk and benefit from some fresh air, exercise and enthusiasm of the group! Please wear suitable footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather.
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For more information please call Centennial Community Centre at 604-777-5100.
NEW WESTMINSTER GREAT CANADIAN SHORE CLEANUP Take part in the South Dyke Road riverfront cleanup in Queensborough. This family friendly event is open to everyone who’s interested. From active to easy, you can volunteer to take part in a variety of activities. Sunday, September 22, 2013 9:30 am Spagnol Street Walkout at South Dyke Road Riverfront For full details on the event and sign up, as well as waiver forms to participants under 19, visit http://goo.gl/fXWLyI If you have any concerns or would like to contact the site coordinator, email contact@nwep.ca.
SEE CLICK FIX MOBILE APP The City of New Westminster has launched See Click Fix: a FREE mobile app that allows citizens to report non-emergency issues (potholes, graffiti, parks maintenance, etc.) directly to the city. See Click Fix users can take a picture of an issue, pinpoint the location through GPS and provide relevant details to a report. The report is then forwarded to an appropriate city department for action including updates on the status of the issue until it is ‘fixed’.
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The New Westminster Police Department is accepting applications for the following two volunteer opportunities:
See Click Fix can be downloaded for free in the app store for iPhone and Android users. Reports can also be made through the City website at www.newwestcity.ca, on the City Facebook page at facebook.com/newwestminster, and at SeeClickFix.com.
Reserve Constables Application deadline: October 6, 2013 Victim Assistance Unit Caseworkers Reserve a seat at our public information session on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Justice Institute of BC, 715 McBride Blvd. Call 604-529-2525. For more information on these opportunities and to download application packages, please visit www.nwpolice.org
MCBRIDE SAPPERTON RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, September 18, 2013 7:00 pm at Knox Church on East Columbia Agenda:
QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday September 17, 2013 7:00 pm at the Queensborough Community Centre Agenda Items: 1. Queens Hotel - development plans, by Ramsey Worden Architects 2. Q 2 Q proposed pedestrian and cyclist crossing, by Carolyn Armanini City of New West
• Trafic report/update - NTAC • Police report/update - NPAC • Community cleanup September 29th • 455 Brunette St - public storage proposed expansion presentation • Royal Columbian Hospital - Expansion update by Hal Collier, Project Manager For more information, email mcbridesappertonra@gmail.com
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Fifty-six per cent of all consultation participants also supported investigating the idea more. But on the other side of the river in North Surrey, there was only 43 per cent support for that idea. It was even lower from amongst Metro Vancouver participants at 36 per cent. The alternative, however, was the only one of the six that received more than 50 per cent overall support. North Surrey really liked the idea of looking into building a new six-lane bridge at the existing location (with 58 per cent supporting) while 57 per cent of Metro Vancouver participants preferred that option. Only 36 per cent of New Westminster participants supported it. The numbers were much the same for a new four-lane Pattullo at 53 per cent support from North Surrey and 45 per cent from New Westminster. Going the rehab route didn’t seem to capture excitement on either side of the river, with 47 per cent of North Surrey and 41 per cent of New Westminster poll participants thinking it might be worth looking at. No area gave more than 47 per cent support to considering a new five-lane bridge, while a
Fox run returns New Westminster’s Terry Fox Run will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the River Market. Several routes from one to 10 kilometres along the city’s boardwalk will be available and all are suitable for bikes, wheelchairs, strollers and rollerblades as well. Leashed dogs are also welcome. Registration opens at 9 a.m. at the food court and the run commences at 10 a.m. No entry fee or minimum donation is required to participate. For more information call 1-888-8369786 or go to www.terryfox.org.
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TransLink expects to return to the public with a refined list of alternatives for the future of the Pattullo Bridge sometime later this year.
rehabilitated three-lane Pattullo Bridge was the lowest ranked of the six with support at 33 per cent in New West, 32 per cent in North Surrey and 22 per cent by Metro Vancouver respondents. Of the 19 alternatives suggested but not recommended by the team for further evaluation, only a new four-lane Surrey-Coquitlam bridge to replace the Pattullo came close (47 per cent) to receiving support for it to be looked at further.
That number was only that high because the majority of New Westminster participants (59 per cent) wanted the team to continue considering it. The team will consider the feedback, along with financial and technical information, in its ongoing review. A refined list of alternatives in addition to information on road connections, traffic estimates and related evaluation criteria and findings will be available for more public and stakeholder feedback later this
year. According to the report 176 people attended the six small group consultation events while 486 went to the six open houses. They also received 610 feedback forms, and more than 1,500 responses through Surrey’s online consultation tool and community survey. Along with 69 email and mail submissions, more than 1,100 people were randomly contacted in an online public opinion poll.
Want to go out and see a classic movie in an unusual setting? Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church is hosting a showing of Meet John Doe, directed by Frank Capra, and starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck, on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. The movie begins with the end of reporter Ann Mitchell’s (Stanwyck) job. Fired as part of a downsizing move, she ends her last column with an imaginary letter written by “John Doe.” Angered at the ill treatment of America’s little people, the fabricated Doe announces that he’s going to jump off City Hall on Christmas Eve. When the phony letter goes to press, it causes a public sensation. The movie is just $1, and popcorn and pop will be sold for just $1 each. Funds raised support the life and mission of Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church, located at 1111 Sixth Avenue in New Westminster.
Local recycler nets WorkSafeBC’s largest penalty A New Westminster construction waste facility’s failure to adequately protect workers from asbestos exposure has netted Harvest Power BC the largest penalty in a recent list released by WorkSafeBC. In relation to the facility (formerly Richmond Fraser Soil & Fibre Ltd.) at 4 Spruce St. in
the Braid industrial area, the company was ordered on June 4 to develop and implement an exposure control plan to prevent its workers’ exposure to asbestos. The firm failed to comply with this order within a reasonable time, according to WorkSafeBC. As a result, it was fined a penalty of $57,879.12.
This penalty exceeded the four penalties imposed related to fatal incidents. The largest among those was a penalty of $57,558.64 issued to H.P. Construction for a December 2010 incident at a downtown Vancouver construction site in which a wall form fell over on a worker causing fatal injuries.
The second largest, $47,250.89, was issued to D. Loewen Enterprises in Dawson Creek, for an incident where a worker was fatally injured when struck by a bulldozer. Administrative penalties are monetary fines imposed on employers for health and safety violations of the Workers
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Dave Unkovic shows how high the water gets on the cars in the lower part of his used auto dealership on 12th Street when heavy rain overwhelms nearby storm drains. He and his staff often have to scramble to move about 20 cars to prevent damage to their sensitive electronics.
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Noise and vibration from the neighbouring rail yards have been causing consternation to residents along New Westminster’s Quay for years.
Noisy train ruling silent on reasons Although CTA upholds some Quayside complaints ‘won’t stop operating at night’ Grant Granger
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The trains will continue to be noisy at night in New Westminster. But there is silence on why
the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has decided to keep it that way, despite protestations from Quayside residents. Despite an order from the CTA partially backing a complaint from the Quayside Community Board (QCB), the nearby rail yards will still be operating at night.
On Friday, the CTA issued its decision on a complaint from the QCB alleging the railways weren’t living up to several clauses in a 2008 agreement with the board. However, citing confidentiality, although QCB has been given a copy, the CTA is not publicly releasing the reasons for its decisions.
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A push to re-open Riverview Hospital will be made at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention taking place in Vancouver Sept. 16 to 20. Maple Ridge council has indicated it will bring forward a resolution to re-open the psychiatric hospital, saying that closing it in the early 1990s — opting instead to help those with severe mental illness in their own communities — has resulted in “unacceptably poor outcomes for the most needy citizens.” It also has resulted in severe social and financial burdens on local governments. In the 1990s, the provincial government chose to switch gears on how to care for people with severe mental illness. Those living at Riverview were going to live within their own communities and be supported through housing and other social services. Community mental health facilities were built in several communities for long-term stays. The problem is there are far too few beds to meet the demand An “institution” to house the mentally ill conjures up visions of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and the painfully outdated Riverview model was, rightfully, fazed out. But the reality is that when it closed many people were pushed out without proper support. Far too many who were living at Riverview now find themselves on the Downtown Eastside — in many ways a much worse hell. Others moved back to their hometowns, where many have ended up homeless, often self medicating with illegal drugs. Maple Ridge council suggests a “modern centre of excellence” and that is exactly what society should demand. As minister of housing, MLA Rich Coleman is in charge of helping decide Riverview’s fate. If you think the province needs to revisit Riverview, this is probably the best time to let him know. —Langley Times/Black Press
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Curing a community cash crunch VICTORIA – Local politicians from across B.C. are in Vancouver Sept. 16 to 20 to take part in the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. There will be trivia reported as news, such as the cost of hotels. Suggestions to license mobility scooters or lower speed limits to 40 km/h, dreamed up in Vancouver Island retirement locales, will be rejected by delegates from the rest of the province. Serious discussion will revolve around a report by a UBCM executive committee to reshape the financial relationship between the province and local governments. If this proposal gets the support it deserves, Premier Christy Clark’s government will be asked to undo a couple of decades of political meddling in that relationship. One problem for local governments is that they depend on property tax, a stable source of revenue but one that has no relationship to the property owner’s ability to pay. It tends to load costs onto lower-income groups such as seniors and renters. Economic growth results
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mainly in increased corporate and personal income tax revenues as well as sales taxes, which aren’t shared with local governments. One key proposal is to return to a system of revenue sharing grants introduced by the Social Credit government in the 1980s. They were funded by one point each from personal and corporate income tax and six per cent of sales, fuel and resource tax revenues, thus increasing in years when provincial revenues were strong. The UBCM proposal is to put a share of provincial revenues into an infrastructure bank, to be distributed by the organization on a more stable basis. Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, one of the authors of the report, uses a basketball analogy to describe the current system of federal-provincial
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Police acted appropriately Re: Outcome could have been different (Letters, NewsLeader, Sept. 4) To the person who wrote to “shame” the New Westminster Police Department for their action following the recent deaths of the two women on 11th Street, I hope when the true facts are revealed you will write an apology letter to the fine women and men of the NWPD as well as the IHIT members. You know only two facts. One, that the women lived in the same building and two, they were in the same business. If a person—any person—dies of what appears to be natural causes, the police do not release any news about that. Never! It happens many times a day in the Vancouver area that people die. The fact the two were in the same building and in the same business rang an alarm to the members on the second death only. So why should they have notified anyone at the time of the first death if it turned out to be natural causes? And I have it from very reliable sources that the first woman did die of natural causes. So shame on you. Ted Usher New Westminster
MAYOR, COUNCIL OUT OF LINE Re: Council to talk about Hyack firing (NewsLeader, Aug. 21) Unlike others, with transparent agendas in the very public Hyack imbroglio, Mayor Wright and some city council members have exercised the
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appropriate degree of restraint in not interfering in an internal personnel matter involving an individual employed by an independent board of directors. The resulting internecine feud appears to be fed by lack of information at best, and misinformation at worst. Most appropriately, Hyack president Gavin Palmer and his executive have set the correct tone by not engaging in public debate while a faction of the board of directors feeds the press, and Mr. Smith’s admirers, with a stream of propaganda reminiscent of those attempting to justify a palace coup. The most incongruous part of this whole affair appears to be a case of “the tail wagging the dog.” If details in your article are any indication, an employee seems to be trying to exercise power over the board that employs him. Mayor and council would not accept either having their powers usurped by their civil service or being dictated by them, and neither should the Hyack board. No matter what the outcome of the special meeting of the Hyack membership, the entire affair seems to be played out in public cloaked in the fog of war. It is reminiscent of the U.S. Major, justifying destruction of a town apocryphally quoted as saying “It became necessary to destroy the village in order to save it.” Let’s not sanction a similar fate for Hyack. While the nabobs of negativity were casting about to pack the special meeting with new members to complete a questionable executive purge,
some of us were in Washington state carrying out Hyack’s real purpose—continuing to attract positive local, regional and national attention to the city. I have attached some pictures taken of the Hyack and Royal Westminster Regiment participation in the Celebration of Military Service Parade in Tacoma. If Mr. Smith was doing his job, these positive things would be in the NewsLeader, not his “conditions” for reemployment. E.C. (Ted) Eddy Hyack member and volunteer
COUNCIL WITHIN ITS RIGHTS TO REVIEW Re: Time to butt out (Letters, NewsLeader, Sept. 6) I disagree with the comments made by James Crosty. When an organization accepts $140,000 in cash and another $40,000 in in-kind services from the City of New Westminster, those who approve that funding (city councillors) have every right to step in and ensure the organization is operating properly. To think otherwise demonstrates a sense of entitlement and a lack of knowledge around funder- and not-for-profit relations. Monica Christ New Westminster
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QCB past president James Crosty said Monday the board is still reviewing the ruling before making any comment, but did say, “They’re not shutting down the yard between the hours of 11 (p.m.) and 7 (a.m.), that’s for sure.” In 2008, the board filed a complaint with the CTA against the Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and Southern Railway of British Columbia railways about noise and vibration emanating from the yard that runs parallel to the Quayside residential area. In December 2010, the railways, the QCB and the City of New Westminster signed an agreement—containing confidentiality clauses—that
was supposed to have resolved the issues. But in April 2010, the QCB filed a second complaint saying the solution had failed. The railways went to federal court to say the agency couldn’t rule on the second complaint because it had been involved in the original one, but the court did determine the CTA had authority to do so. Although the railways filed the agreement with the federal court, which the QCB maintains puts it in the public domain, the CTA issued two decisions because of the confidentiality clause in the 2010 agreement. The 11-page public decision states that the railways have met their obligations on clauses 1, 2 and 4 of the agreement, but have not established they have
fulfilled their obligations under clauses 6a and 6c. Because of the confidentiality agreement, the CTA does not specify those obligations. That is why the CTA has also issued a separate decision, which Crosty said is 39 pages, to the QCB detailing the reasons as well as the order requiring the railways to live up to their obligations in the two clauses. “We’re looking at that over the next couple of days,” said Crosty. He added the QCB is being careful about what it says because it doesn’t want to jeopardize any relations with the CTA and the agreement’s confidentiality, even though the board believes it should be made public because the railways filed it in court.
Protest planned for police HQ A local advocacy group planned a demonstration for today (Wednesday) at the New Westminster Police Department headquarters to protest police response in the wake of the recent deaths of two local women. The event is to protest “NWPD’s failure to protect women
from male violence and against public warnings that place the onus on women to identify and fend off potential attackers,” said Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter, which is organizing the event. “The recently released public statements issued by the team investigating the deaths
of Jill Lyons and Karen Nabors that described these women as engaged in a “high-risk lifestyle” has further exposed the entrenched sexism that informs the way police respond to investigating violent crimes against women, especially women in prostitution,” they.
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B.C. unions pledge partnership on LNG Tom Fletcher Black Press
Construction union leaders emerged from a meeting with Premier Christy Clark Monday with a deal to work as “equal partners” on trades training for liquefied natural gas and other industrial development. B.C. Federation of Labour president B.C. governmenT PhoTo Jim Sinclair and Tom Union leaders meet with Premier Christy Clark in Vancouver Monday. Sigurdson, executive director of the B.C. and Yukon Building and against the government, said a plan for increased trades Construction Trades Council, skills training is in a “crisis” training. said they want to put political that needs cooperation. Skills training was a major differences with the B.C. Liberal “It’s obvious the LNG is focus of the spring election government behind them. a critical part of our future,” campaign, with NDP leader “During the course of the Sinclair said. Adrian Dix promising to return election campaign, Christy “It’s not the only part where unions to a partnership he said Clark was the only leader who skill shortages exist. The mining was left out by the government’s wore a hardhat,” Sigurdson industry, the forest industry, Industry Training Authority. told reporters after a meeting at the other energy industries, Since winning a majority Clark’s Vancouver office. “And and many other places require government, Clark has I can assure you that what I’m skilled trades.” promised to review many trying to do is put a couple of Clark said a committee functions of the B.C. union stickers on there.” representing government, government, including the Sinclair, more familiar with employers and unions has a structure of the Industry speaking at protest rallies target of Sept. 30 to formalize Training Authority.
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Enjoy Business and the Blues A sputtering economy may be giving some business owners the blues. But the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce is offering a salve of a different sort. Legendary British Columbia bluesman Jim Byrnes will be the featured guest, and entertainment, at the chamber’s first Business and the Blues networking event to be held Sept. 26 at The Columbia. In addition to some soulful sounds from Byrnes and other
musicians, guests will be able to enjoy wine and honey jack tasting, a potato martini bar and displays from various exhibitors in the city’s business community. There will also be a prize draw for a trip to Mexico. The event starts at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for future members. For information call Miranda at 604-521-7781 or miranda@ newwestchamber.com. JIM BYRNES
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2012,” said the report written by New Westminster manager of business operations Jason Haight. He also noted the economic benefit the city receives varies from year to year, often depending on whether or not a feature film like Godzilla uses the city. Godzilla filmed in New Westminster for four days in early June primarily in the evenings and overnight on Begbie and Sixth streets between Carnarvon and Columbia.
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Drive to legalize marijuana begins Tom Fletcher Black Press
A 90-day countdown began Monday for a petition drive to force the effective legalization of simple possession of marijuana in B.C. Volunteers for Sensible B.C., led by long-time drug legalization advocate Dana Larsen, have until Dec. 5 to collect more than 400,000 signatures. Using the same law that forced repeal of the harmonized sales tax, the petition to trigger a provincewide referendum needs support from 10 per cent of registered voters in each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts. Larsen has proposed that B.C. go around the federal prohibition with a “Sensible Policing Act” that would disallow the use of B.C. police resources to prosecute simple possession of small amounts of pot by adults. Marijuana possession cases still account for 60 per cent of drug violation reports to police in B.C., according to Statistics Canada figures from 2012. But
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Dana Larsen hopes to stop prosecution of people for simple marijuana possession.
the number of cases declined 10 per cent from 2011. There were 25,432 policereported incidents of all types of drug offences in B.C. last year, a 7.4 per cent decline from 2011. Marijuana trafficking
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Reroute 101 Lougheed Station/22nd Street Station • Now operates between Lougheed Station and 22nd Street Station along 6th Avenue only, no longer operates along 8th Avenue • Bus service along 8th Avenue via the rerouted 128 Braid Station/22nd Street Station (formerly route number 154)
Reroute and Rename 154 Braid Station/ 22nd Street Station • Now operates between Braid Station and 22nd Street Station along 8th Avenue only, no longer operates along 6th Avenue • Bus service along 6th Avenue via the rerouted 101 Lougheed Station/22nd Street Station • Name change to 128 Braid Station/22nd Street Station
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Improve C98 Kingswood/22nd Street Station • The C98 will reroute off Highway 91 onto Westminster Highway between Howes Street and Hamilton Interchange • This reroute improves connections between the C98 and 410, as well as provides service to the Queensborough Landing, Hamilton and Kingswood areas • This reroute along Westminster Highway will also cover a large portion of the discontinued C99 route
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Hard haggling begins for TransLink referendum Mayors first want more power via governance reform Jeff Nagel Black Press
Negotiations between the province and Metro Vancouver mayors are about to move into high gear over the future of TransLink and the mechanics of a referendum Victoria insists is coming on increased transit funding.
Transportation Minister Todd Stone met regional mayors’ council chair Richard Walton Sept. 4 and the minister will meet the full mayors’ council on Sept. 26 to try to hammer out agreement on key issues. Walton said he still has no sense of what the referendum question will be or when it will be held – the minister has suggested next spring is better than fall of 2014 so TransLink’s needs don’t become
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a political football in municipal elections. But mayors intend to focus first on a deal to reform governance of TransLink to gain more control over spending priorities, rather the current system where they can only approve or reject major tax or fare increases and the unelected professional board decides everything else. Some mayors want to boycott the referendum if they can’t wrest back much
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more power from the board. “I wouldn’t say it’s a precondition, but the governance is ultimately an obstacle to us resolving some of these issues,” Walton said. It’s not yet clear, he added, whether the province will agree to major reform – perhaps even restoring a fully elected board of the sort swept away in 2008 – or just minor tweaking. Meanwhile, he said, time is fast running out for a referendum that would have any chance
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funding source or sources will be proposed – mayors have suggested an annual vehicle levy or a small regional sales tax are among the easiest to implement, while comprehensive road tolling would take years of research and planning. Also up in the air is who will pay to actually conduct the referendum and run the yes campaign, and what role the mayors’ council might play, since its legislation doesn’t anticipate referenda. Pizza Ovens Fire Pits Pub Tables Bars Fireplaces And more!
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“If the referendum is coming, we need some clear direction,” Walton said. “If the referendum is happening, I think the question and everything needs to be worked out clearly by November at the latest.” Failure would be disastrous, he said. “If a referendum does not pass, the region suffers economically, ridership suffers and TransLink is going to be under siege. The consequences for the region are significant.”
‘Daunting’ decision Walton said one challenge in crafting the referendum question is to decide whether new money would only go to large rapid transit expansion projects, which he said might be supported South of the Fraser due to the large extension proposed in Surrey but defeated by the rest of the region. The alternative, he said, may be to also raise extra money for a broad improvement in bus and SkyTrain frequency everywhere to help meet rising demand. “You may then find folks in Langley, folks in Delta, folks in North Van and Maple Ridge will all see something of value for them.” Still, he said, public anger with TransLink is “almost universal” in that virtually every city believes it’s not getting enough service back for the taxes and fees they pay in. That was exacerbated, he said, when TransLink indicated $23.5 billion in spending is needed over 30 years to maintain existing lines and build needed new ones. “To me it just gets people upset and generates a lot of criticism. Yet what they’re doing is what the legislation says they have to do. So TransLink’s between a rock and a hard place.”
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Parents — never let up on storytime
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“Don’t stop!” says the Minister of Reading for B.C.. Maureen Dockendorf is passionate about reading and wants B.C. families and children to feel the same way. Exasperated as your child struggles to read aloud? “Read to her,” say 33 educators on the provincial team for Changing Results for Young Readers. A parent modelling reading behaviour and an interest in books is a huge factor in a child’s success. In September, children bring home a pile of paperwork from school. In with the administrative forms is one very important page: the Home Reading program. I venture to say that all schools have a home reading program of some kind. Students read for 20 minutes a night and the parent initials the sheet. There are sheets for 25, 50, 100 nights, and so on. There are prizes, and recognition at school, and maybe points for their colour team. For some families this is a no-brainer—they are readers already, together, separately, and for longer than 20 minutes. But for some families it is hell on words. What about kids who labour to read, and those who have suffered in the past and now refuse to read? Teachers often send home booklets and individualized reading programs to supplement classroom reading. But what if he hates it? What if it’s
Anne Hopkinson painful to trudge through a book a night correcting and cajoling him to continue? Don’t go there. It’s much better to read to him. Beginning readers, at whatever level of fluency, need to hear stories and non-fiction books. They can question and comment on the material even if they can’t read the text. They can have a conversation about bugs without reading the sentences of the bug book. This breeds engagement, and deepens their interest. Sharing a book becomes a pleasant habit rather than a depressing chore. Of course it doesn’t have to be an actual book, it could be a screen. It’s the reading that counts. You don’t have time? You’ll have to make some time. Energy? That too. Funny how both time and energy are renewed when you settle in with a child and a book. It’s a good connection, a good boost for parent and child. Twenty minutes of one-to-one is golden. Twenty minutes of one-to-two is too. English language learners can go to the library for books in both their native language and English. Find the My First Language kits, and ask a librarian for audio books, books and CDs, and ebooks. In Tumblebooks you read the story or non-fiction book online. They have
great pictures and words that are highlighted while narrated. Parents with low literacy can listen and learn too. Sharing stories and information makes readers into book lovers. Changing Results for Young Readers aims to increase the number of children who are engaged successful readers. Most school districts have a core group of teachers who are part of the program. Each selected a student to study and work with during the year. Sharon Jeroski, research director at Horizon Research and Evaluation, will soon publish the findings of 420 case studies. What do you bet home reading is a major factor in a child’s progress? Research by Richard Allington, American educator and researcher, tells us there is a direct correlation between reading success and home reading. Children need to hear an adult read to them every day. That’s hear an adult read to them, not read aloud to a parent every day. Choice is important to young readers. They may choose a book that is too hard or too easy, a book that’s mainly pictures, or one the parent doesn’t want to read. But read it anyway because it was their choice. Encourage better choices but leave the choosing up to them. Home reading is for pleasure rather than for instruction. Many parents ask the teacher, “What can I do to help my child?” “Read together,” is the common and simple answer. It’s so common and simple that many parents disregard the suggestion. Find that Home Reading sheet and get started tonight.
Anne Hopkinson is a Burnaby resident still working on the three Rs: reading, writing, and rambling.
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Hyacks tame Wolves Three consecutive second-half touchdowns sparked the New Westminster Hyacks to a 35-20 victory over the hometown Sequim (Wash.) Wolves in an exhibition high school football game Friday. The Hyacks used their running game to break open a 14-14 tie at halftime. Running back Julian Ramirez romped for 151 yards, including 132 in the second half, on 20 carries. Angelo Tanjuaquio rushed for 62 yards on 16 carries, scoring two touchdowns and a two-point convert. Quarterback Tommy Robertson also rushed for two TDs. In total, New West racked up 312 yards along the ground on 55 carries. “In the second half, we obviously condensed the package a little bit, and we found a couple of bubbles and some weaknesses that we could exploit,” Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji told Black Press after the game. “And I stopped calling dumb plays.” Robertson connected on five of 11 passes for 97 yards, including a 35-yard TD toss to Stewart Sommerfeld in the first quarter. On defence, Bogdan Pavel had four tackles, two sacks and two quarterback pressures. Jeremy Stewart and Ramirez both had six tackles while Jonathan Tomalty and James Sommerfeld each had interceptions. In total, the defence had six turnovers and 10 tackles for a loss. It was New West’s second win in as many games in the young season. Next up is the Hyacks’ homecoming game against Coquitlam’s Centennial
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Centaurs at Mercer Stadium on Friday, 7:30 p.m. The pre-game party will include, among other things, B.C. Lions star running back Andrew Harris and hard-hitting linebacker Solomon Elimimian signing autographs. • Hyacks alumni Casey Chin had a big game for Simon Fraser University in the Clan’s 41-27 win over the Humboldt State University Lumberjacks in Arcata, Calif., Saturday. Chin, a senior linebacker, intercepted two fourth-quarter passes, the first of which he returned 70 yards, and made 10 tackles to earn Great Northwest Athletic Conference defensive player of the week honours.
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Paula Swart is a National Geographic Expeditions ‘Expert’ and travels the world as a guest lecturer. Swart acts as a guest curator and has curated exhibitions at the Glenbow Museum and Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver, amongst others. She will be presenting her lecture Reflections of Holland: Artists and Landscapes near the Hague during these special Dutch exhibitions.
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This public programming is part of our exhibitions Storms and Bright Skies: Three Centuries of Dutch Landscapes, organized by the National Gallery of Canada and Inner Realms: Dutch Portraits, works on Loan from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. These exhibitions run September 6 to November 17, 2013. Cornelis Janssens Van Ceulen Portrait of a Lady in Black, 1658 oil on canvas, 107.8cm x 82.2cm Collection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Gift of Capt. and Mrs. Massy Goolden
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Passionate Outdoor Painters: Landscapes in various media by artists Sue Cowan, Randy Green, Sahar McCullough, Sally Turton, Alison White and Jane Appleby. When: Until Sept. 28, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays. Closing reception, Sept. 25, 1-5 p.m. Where: New Westminster Arts Council Gallery, Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Free Clothing Market: The New Westminster Salvation Army and PosAbilities are hosting a free clothing market for the New Westminster community. Come pick out some clothing and accessories for women, men, boys and girls. There will be free coffee and snacks and facepainting for kids. When: Friday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Salvation Army, 325 Sixth St., New Westminster. New Westminster Port Walking Tour: A Sense of History Research Services will conduct a historical tour of the port at New Westminster, which marks its centennial this year. The tour will follow the waterfront boardwalk and include discussion of Simon
Email newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com Fraser, the Royal Engineers, a well-known seafood restaurant and today’s Westminster Pier Park. When: Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. Where: Starts and ends by the giant tin soldier outside River Market. Cost: $10 per person, cash only. Goes rain or shine. Info: 604-526-6113 or tours@ senseofhistory.com . Starting a Small Business in BC: Free workshop presented by immigrant assistance agency MOSAIC. When: Monday, Sept. 16, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-254-9626. Residential Tenancy Law Workshop: Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) staff will speak about the rights and obligations tenants have under the Law. Topics include: how to protect yourself, your rights and responsibilities, security deposits, illegal entry, repairs and evictions. Free, advance registration required. When: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown branch, program room, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info or to register: 604-4365400 or http://bpl.bc.ca/ events.
Burnaby Seed Saving Workshop: Learn the basics of how to start saving and storing seeds. Saving seeds saves you money, helps biodiversity, and lets you keep growing the variety of plants that you know work for you. If you have seeds you have saved, bring them to share and trade. This will be a demonstration-style workshop. Registration is required. Space is limited. When: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby. Register: 604-441-6729.
New We s t m i n s t e r Historical Society: Historian Archie Miller leads a presentation marking the New Westminster port’s 100th anniversary. Free and everyone welcome. When: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, Westminster Quay, on the New Westminster waterfront.
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Casting Call: Royal City Musical Theatre is holding auditions for its 2014 spring production of Annie. All roles are available, both adult and children. When: Sept. 21-22 with callbacks Oct. 5-6. Rehearsals start January 2014. Show dates are April 10-26, 2014. Where: Massey Theatre, New Westminster. Info: www. royalcitymusicaltheatre. com/. Plant Sale: Held by the B u r n aby C a c t u s a n d Succulent Society. When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Royal Square Mall, 8th and McBride, New Westminster. Info: Pat, 604921-7042.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
GREAT opportunity to relocate to Beautiful Prince Rupert, Enjoy affordable housing and various recreational opportunities; skiing, kayaking, hiking, golf, and the fine arts. The Crest Hotel is currently accepting resumes for full time servers and bartenders in Charley’s Lounge. If you have a passion for customer service, with experience in a busy lounge environment, we offer a union wages $15.14 for servers $18.30 bartenders, medical and dental coverage and excellent gratuities. Previous serving and bartending experience is required, must have serving it right, and be legally permitted to work in Canada. Knowledge of wines and squirrel experience is an asset. If you are interested in joining our award winning customer service team, send resumes to scott@cresthotel.bc.ca or mail your resume to the Crest Hotel 222 1st ave west Prince Rupert, BC. V8J 1A8.
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Women’s Apparel Sales Associate required, to work for a mobile clothing service Requirements are: 1) 2 - 3 week days, approx. 5 hours/day 2) selling women’s apparel, must have sales experience 3) enjoy working with seniors 4) immediate start 5) starting pay is $12.00/hour email resume to CoCosclothestoyou@shaw.ca, or fax 604-528-8084
PERSONAL SERVICES 173
MIND BODY SPIRIT
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
HOME REPAIRS
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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com 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.
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IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses.
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.
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DEMOLITION EXCAVATING - DRAIN TILE Old Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal Free Estimates!
•Licensed •Insured •WCB .New West Police Victim Ass Unit 604-529-2525 Volunteer Caseworkers 604-529-2525
604-716-8528 PERSONAL SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
INSPIRE YOUR CHILDREN to be creative and expressive through music! Group keyboard lessons for children ages 3 - 9 that include singing, rhythm, movement, composition and more! Find a teacher near you 1-800-828-4334 or www.myc.com
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ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Central Creek Construction Complete Renovations. Specialize in Kitchens & Baths. Seniors Discount 10% off . BBB / WCB 604-773-7811
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10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.
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Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
Running this ad for 8yrs
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833
Eastcan Roofing & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs
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Bulldog Disposal Co.
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304 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
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SIAMESE X kittens beautiful Flame Point $100/ea. 2 Tabby Kittens $35/ea. family raised 604-794-5972
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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
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
CUTE English Bulldog Puppies $600. Healthy Male & female. 9 weeks, Health, shot papers. 2818990861 Email: pauwhee@gmail.com
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ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
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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
Sell your Home!
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
• Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste • Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-Up Specialists**
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Show & working lines. Vet checked, 1st shot, dewormed, micro chip, C.K.C. $1200-$1500. 604-710-9333
FOR YOUR MOVING
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
ARCO CONST. Framing, Drywall, Wood Finishing, Texture, Painting, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Elec, Plumb, Flooring. FREE EST. Mike 604-825-1500. Harry 604-500-3630.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial
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SENIOR CAT NEEDS A SENIOR Senior female Tortoise Shell 14 year/old indoor cat needs a loving home with a senior as an only cat. I have moved, and my cat Suzie is now living with another younger cat and they are not ever going to be friends. Suzie is loving & easygoing on her own. Call Pat 604-594-5336.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551 P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE CREPE restaurant in New Westminster for sale. Asking price $ 65,000. We are selling this business because we are expanding our business to catering. The 270-square feet restaurant is located in a renovated shopping centre with a lease until 2016. Gross sales from 2012 is greater than $100,000. Information will be provided only to qualified buyers. Before replying , please be willing and prepared to provide your qualifications. Please contact us by e-mail at newwestbusiness88@yahoo.ca
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For information Call: 604-297-4521
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MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDING - SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT! 20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598. 30X36 $6,876. 32X44$8,700. 40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca 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
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TENOR SAX $400. Call 604-859-5925
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REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE PIZZA & DONAIR RESTAURANT FOR SALE. Near Douglas College. Call JB 604-314-1761
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FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
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MOBILE HOMES 1, 2 & 3 BDRM $15,000 - $60,000. Lorraine, Royal Lepage 604-889-4874.
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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/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 warehouse/garage to rent/lease about 500sf for strg & light mfg-Tricity, MR, Pitt Meadows, N. West. Pref PoCo 604-945-5758
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NEW WEST 621 COLBURNE St. Avail now. 1 Bdrm, newly reno’d, very quiet. Starting at $735/mo. No pets. 1 Blk to Canada Games & Queens park. Call: 604-454-4540
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Port Moody. Furn lrg 1bdr on main, nice water view, lam flr, w/d. Ns/np $900 incl cable/net. 604-937-0855
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PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
TRANSPORTATION
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Free Admission Bill Copeland Sports Centre, 3676 Kensington Ave, Bby.
RENTALS
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9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LASSIE DOODLE PUPPIES (Collie x Poodle)Born Father’s Day (June 16). Mom is a PB small (45 lbs.) Rough Collie and Dad is a PB small (50 lbs) Standard Poodle. Puppies are black with varying amounts of white on paws and chest and some are blue merle. Both males and females available. We have bred this litter special to create the perfect family companion (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, always willing to please, happy indoors and outdoors, good with children and animals, low to no shed). We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family and our dogs are a part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time and commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support and guidance for life. Pups will have first shots and deworming. Black males are $850, females and blue merles are $950. 604-820-4827
REAL ESTATE
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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION PORT COQ bright furn room in lrg 2 bdrm gr/lvl ste, air cond, full bath, nr amens, $485 incl utils/cbl/net. Avail now. Ns/np. Refs. 604-807-9612
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