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vivian o’connor is having trouble selling her sixth avenue home in the west end because it’s in limbo pending a heritage assessment by the city despite it not being on the city’s heritage register. the lot’s size allows it to be eligible for subdivision but she says if it’s assessed as being redeemable for heritage no buyers will be interested in the property.

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Vivian O’Connor sits in her Sixth Avenue West End home surrounded by stuff she’s in the process of packing for a move.

But that’s not all she sits in.

O’Connor is also firmly entrenched in emotional and financial limbo as she awaits a report she hopes will say her 19th century house isn’t

worth saving. figuring it was their retirement fund.

O’Connor and her husband They knew it had been built in recently purchased 1890, or at least a home on a half of it, with an 13-acre lot outside addition put on Vivian O’connor of Princeton with the front in 1927. there was no reason to think A few years ago it everything on their we had to jump through house wish list. was added to the any of these hoops.

They take heritage register, possession on Wednesday and it but the O’Connors opted to have it looks like they’ll have two homes to removed. take care of and pay for. They didn’t When that was done, O’Connor plan it that way. believed any heritage impediment to The O’Connors purchased their allowing the large 66x124 foot lot to New Westminster home in 1996 be subdivided had been removed.

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That didn’t turn out to be the case.

When they put it on the market a month or so ago it was advertised as eligible to be subdivided into two lots. They had some interested buyers, particularly from builders.

But when the builders did their research at city hall they found out rezoning was nowhere near a slam dunk.

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New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy is considering a run at the leadership of the provincial New Democratic Party.

Darcy was on vacation last month when leader Adrian Dix announced he was stepping down after losing the May provincial election the NDP was expected to win.

When she returned she had several emails and phone calls from people asking her to run for leader.

“I’m listening to what people have to say,” said Darcy on Tuesday.

“The leadership of the NDP through this period is very important, but I have to say I am completely consumed with being an MLA … I’m very flattered, obviously, but I’m not in any hurry because I have a big job.”

Darcy said there are still many factors yet to be determined, such as when the leadership vote will take place and who else is putting their name in the race.

She also said she hasn’t given much thought to the possible effect on herself and her family if they were subjected to a personal attack campaign.

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CANADIAN WORKPLACE CULTURE

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Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue

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A workshop on Canadian Workplace Culture will be held at the New Westminster Public Library. The workshop is co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and is geared towards newcomers to Canada.

WE WANT YOUR LEFTOVERS! Thanksgiving is around the corner, which means lots of turkey will be eaten around the dinner table. We’d like to remind you that turkey bones can be wrapped in newsprint and placed in your green bins.

Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, Oct 14 Thanksgiving No Council Meeting Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.

Information on career development, employment information, Canadian workplace norms and situations, and volunteers in the workplace will be presented. There will be an opportunity to role-play the interview situations in order to gain confidence and be better prepared.

The workshop will be conducted in English, with translation available in French, English, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala, and Swahili.

QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:00 pm at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Avenue

To register, please call the Library at 604-527-4667 or call S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899 ext. 110.

Please direct any questions or concerns to qbresidents@yahoo.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR 2014 PROPERTY TAX PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION Section 227 of the Community Charter requires Council to give notice of a proposed bylaw regarding permissive tax exemptions, identifying the property, the proposed exemptions, the number of years that the exemption may be provided and an estimate of the amount of exempt taxes for the year of the exemption and the two following years. The proposed Bylaw No. 7627, 2013 is for a one year term.

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509 St. George Street

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Proposed Exemption Public Worship Public Worship Kolumbia Inn Daycare Society On-site Childcare Day Programs/Resource Development - Simon Fraser Society for Community Living Meeting Hall for Pensioners - Sapperton Old Age Pensioners’ Assoc.

The Fraser River Discovery Centre Exhibition and Education Honour House Society - Respite facility for injured Canadian Armed Forces and local First Responders Greater Vancouver Water District Water Reservoir Tennis Courts Lawn Bowling - New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club Amateur Radio Club New Westminster Amateur Radio Club Tennis Courts/Club House Facility New Westminster Tennis Club Amateur Community Theatre Productions - Vagabond Players Air Cadets Training - Royal Canadian Air Cadets 513 Hornet Squadron Amateur Boxing Club Queensborough Boxing Club Civic Group - Arts Council of New Westminster Queen’s Park - On-site Preschool Childcare Curling Rink - Royal City Curling Club

Statuatory Authority Sec. 224(2)(g) Sec. 224(2)(g) Sec. 224(2)(a)

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61,800

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27,700

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20,600

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1Year

1,500

1,500

1,500

Sec. 224(2)(b)

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24,300

25,200

26,100

Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

7,200

7,500

7,800

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6,300

6,500

6,700

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27,000

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Estimate of Taxes 2015 2016 4,700 4,900 18,300 18,900 5,300 5,500

Section 224 of the Community Charter does not require notice of exemptions provided under section 224(2)(f) [buildings for public worship] and section 224(2)(h) [seniors’ homes, hospitals or private schools]. For information about the proposed bylaw, please call the Finance and Information Technology Department at 604-527-4606.

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Giving the kids a place to play A new school’s being built, but no playground; a group of parents aim to get the job done Mario Bartel

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The new Qayqayt elementary school is still a jumble of plywood, piles of dirt and backhoes.

But when Ronda Field and Serena Trachta peer through the green steel fencing surrounding the construction site just off Royal Avenue, they envision terraced playgrounds swarming with kids of all ages, clambering over colourful bars and through hoops, their friends with physical challenges playing along with them, interacting with special sensory panels.

To make that happen is going to take money, a lot of it.

So Field and Trachta, the vice chair and chair of the Parents’ Advisory Committee at John Robson school—whose students will be moving to Qayqayt when it’s completed in fall 2014—have applied for a $100,000 grant from the Aviva Community Fund. To

get the money, they’ll have to get the vote out.

Quickly.

The Aviva Community Fund is an annual program from the Aviva Insurance company to award a total of up to $1 million to projects across Canada that will create a positive change in their communities. Applicants can request as much as $150,000.

Submissions must then survive three qualifying rounds and one semifinal round of online voting to be amongst the 30 finalists that will be considered by a panel of judges for their quality, originality, sustainability, likelihood of success and the impact they’ll have on their community.

Field and Trachta think their playground plan is a winner, as the accessible equipment will not only be used by students at the school, including those in wheelchairs or with other mobility issues, but after hours it will be available for use by all the kids in the community. And with more and more young families moving into new developments in New Westminster’s Downtown, there’s an increasing demand for

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Serena Tracht and Ronda Field check out the progress of construction at the new Qayqayt school. They’re hoping to secure a $100,000 grant from the Aviva Community Fund competition to build an accessible playground at the school in time for its opening next fall.

spaces and equipment where kids can play.

“We have a lot of parents interested in barrier-free opportunities for their kids to play,” said Field.

Most of them assume the new school will come with a playground, said Field. But government money is tight, so that’s no longer the case. It’s up to the parents to fundraise to get the

playground equipment they feel their kids deserve.

“We’re not going to fundraise for drywall, but we’ll step up for this,” said Trachta, an architect by trade who envisions a 1,000-square-foot area in the school’s lower yard, with a structure set into a rubberized surface that wheelchairs and strollers can easily roll onto. The playground would be surrounded

by a low wall where parents and kids can sit, and interactive panels with features like braille lettering. Another playground in the upper yard would offer more adventurous play for older kids.

The PAC is exploring all kinds of grants and funding sources, but the clock is ticking. To be able to take advantage of the on-site trades so more money can be channeled into acquiring the equipment, Trachta said the funds have to be in place by March.

That then leaves them 12 weeks to order the equipment, secure the necessary permits and formulate a maintenance plan to get it installed as workers complete the landscaping around the school.

“We have to get people to see that this is a community thing,” said Field. “Once everybody is aware, we’re confident they’ll pull together.”

• Voting for the first round of the Aviva Community Fund closes Monday. To vote for the playground project at Qayqayt, go to https://www. avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/ acf17525. Registration is required to vote but once completed, you can vote once a day up to 15 times.

Darcy has large portfolio in Dix shadow cabinet ⫸

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In the last election, Dix watch the subject of attacks from the BC Liberals and sympathetic organizations.

“Whoever runs will end up getting personal attacks, that’s their style,” said Darcy. “Whoever becomes leader will have to be prepared for that and be more effective at getting our positive message out, and our positive message out

about our new leader.”

Politically, she previously Darcy, 63, was raised in ran in the 1981 Ontario Ontario and rose through provincial election under the the union ranks to Workers’ Communist become the national Party of Canada president of CUPE banner and in the for 13 years before 1988 federal election coming to B.C. in as an NDP candidate 2004. She was head of finishing third behind Hospital Employees’ winner Frank DARCY Union for six years Stronach of the before resigning in Liberals.

2011 to prepare to run for After moving west, the NDP in New West.

Darcy also sought to run

provincially but narrowly lost the NDP VancouverFairview riding nomination to Gregor Robertson by 76 votes prior to the 2005 election.

Her first political victory did not come until this past May when she easily won the New Westminster riding, replacing the retiring Dawn Black. Although she is a rookie MLA, Dix gave her a large portfolio in his shadow

cabinet, naming her health critic.

“It’s wonderful, I’m enjoying it tremendously,” said Darcy of her new job as MLA. “I’m dealing with a wide array of issues. There’s constantly a steady stream of people through our constituency office doors who need assistance.

“It’s constant and I’m loving it, I’m absolutely loving it.”

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QUAYSIDE TO QUEENSBOROUGH PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE CROSSING STUDY A pedestrian and bicycle connection between Quayside and Queensborough has long been an important City objective. To help facilitate a crossing, $6.2 million in Development Assistance Compensation from the casino was dedicated towards the project.

The City and Southern Railway of BC have had preliminary discussions on a crossing on or near the existing rail bridge. Two options have been developed, both with a raised causeway from the boardwalks on each side of the river leading to a movable centre span. One span option is connected to the existing rail swing bridge and the other span option is a separate ‘bascule bridge’ (i.e., a draw bridge).

The City would like to know what you think about these two options, and invites you to visit the Hot Topics section of the city web site at www.newwestcity.ca to review the options and provide feedback. A link to a questionnaire can be found on the City’s website, or you can send comments via email to carmanini@newwestcity.ca by October 16, 2013. Mailed questionnaires can be sent to Carolyn Armanini, Development Services, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Amanda Todd’s lesson Is the world a safer place for kids since Port Coquitlam teen Amanda Todd killed herself on Oct. 10, 2012 after posting that heart-wrenching video seen around the world?

No, but we have learned a few things since.

We’ve learned, for example, that the Internet can be a rough, cruel world for kids unless they are taught how to protect themselves and their privacy — and we know that the Internet is a powerful tool for ruining someone’s reputation.

We’ve seen that vulnerable girls and boys are easily exploited online by voyeurs who lure them with false names and post their pictures and videos, sometimes with devastating consequences.

We learned, as well, that rape culture is so deeply engrained in our society that Canadian university students didn’t see anything wrong with frosh week chants about sex with underage girls until authorities found out and put a stop to it.

Simply put, laws are inadequate for dealing with meanness and stupidity on the web.

But there has been some action, too. B.C.’s ERASE Bullying website, available during the school year, provides resources for families with bullying concerns, and administrators and school counsellors are being trained to identify and support at-risk youth.

The Kids Help Phone got more publicity about its services for kids.

Even workplace bullying has received a higher profile in the year since Todd’s death, with a new Workplace BC website addressing the issue, and the BC Coroner’s Service studied youth suicide this fall and recommended more collaboration and resources.

Will all this talk prevent another Amanda Todd situation from occurring?

Maybe not, but we can no longer have ignorance as an excuse.

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The art of being alone, but not lonely An anti-cellphone rant made

by Louis CK on the Conan O’Brien show has been making the rounds online.

The comedian calls smartphones “toxic,” arguing they prevent children from developing empathy, make it easier to bully, and keep them from learning how to be alone.

While my daughter Elise is only two and not yet near the age we need to debate when (and whether) she should get her own phone, I can empathize with the pressure parents of older children face when it comes to providing them with the latest technology.

Even at Elise’s tender age, my husband and I have already talked about whether we should buy a tablet computer.

A few parents I know let their toddlers play on their iPads and smartphones, and it’s amazing how quickly they figure out how to open their favourite apps and scroll through videos.

The majority of parents I talk to are well aware that we shouldn’t let our children watch too much television (or, arguably, any TV at all before the age of two according to the American Academy of Pediatrics). But

Kristine Salzmann many of us have this nagging feeling that our kids might be left behind if we keep the more interactive and “useful” technologies out of their hands.

Last year, a former neighbour told me how his five-year-old daughter could turn on the computer, enter the password, open her favourite website to access kid-friendly games, and print off the colouring pages she received as prizes upon completing the games, all by herself.

Other parents I know turn to the iPad or smartphone as their salvation when they need some quiet time or to distract their child from having a meltdown.

Most do impose time limits. And at least their children are learning something, often noting they only download educational apps.

I can easily picture myself taking that route as well.

It would be so easy. And yet,

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I’m wary.

In an April New York Times column titled “The Child, the Tablet and the Developing Mind,” a professor of science, technology and society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is quoted as being concerned kids will miss out in learning about solitude if they’re consistently pacified by a device.

Says the professor, Sherry Turkle, “They need to be able to explore their imagination. To be able to gather themselves and know who they are. So someday they can form a relationship with another person without a panic of being alone. If you don’t teach your children to be alone, they’ll only know how to be lonely.”

The Times columnist also quotes Dr. Gary Small, director of the Longevity Center at the University of California, as saying if people spend too much time with one technology and less time interacting with people, it could hinder the development of certain communication skills.

The tablet conversation with my husband was prompted by a long car ride to B.C.’s Interior.

Such a device could provide a welcome distraction for Elise.

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In the end, we decided we didn’t want to go there. We already regulate TV time, and we didn’t want another device we’d have to say “no” to.

Plus, I share Turkle and Louis CK’s worry that my daughter’s generation won’t learn how to be alone and “do nothing”—it disturbs me to see so many people who can’t seem to sit in a waiting room or a vehicle without fiddling with their phones.

While I do sometimes worry about her “keeping up” with her friends, my husband does not.

Using technology that started out foreign to older generations will come naturally to our kids, he argues.

And so, we agree we’ll wait.

And our road trip? Elise was a surprisingly well-behaved and pleasant traveller. She sang songs, took care of her baby doll and took a nap, albeit brief.

If we had shoved a smartphone in her hands, I wouldn’t have known a toddler with six-word sentences could chat with us for hours.

Kristine Salzmann is a former Black Press reporter.

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COMMENT

Ashamed of Canada’s reputation in the world It’s official, there is no denying it now, climate change “unequivocally” is man made.

The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which came into being in 1988, just published a summary of its latest findings compiled by hundreds of scientists worldwide who are considered the authoritative assessment of global climate risks. The report warns that limiting climate change will require “substantial and sustained” reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.

Further, the report states that pollution from burning fossil fuels is changing earth’s climate and contributing to rising seas, stronger storms, hotter days and severe droughts.

Do we really need any further reason to stop the Surrey Fraser Docks’ coal port planning to bring filthy low-grade coal from the U.S. and ship it to China?

Fraser Surrey Docks CEO Jeff Scott says building this port will get us ahead of the U.S. building theirs, which is currently meeting stiff opposition and may never be built.

He suggests we could later switch to shipping canola.

I say we should start with canola and forget polluting our atmosphere now. After all, which part of “substantial and sustained” is hard to understand?

In June the BBC and Reuters reported that China had just mandated, not talked about nor suggested, but mandated a 30 per cent reduction in heavy industry pollution, so why are we still trying to feed their filthy habit? Why are we lagging

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The answer is simple and relates to Mr. Scott’s bosses, the federal government.

In a New York Times article this month, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s attitude towards suppressing climate change was compared to that of George Bush.

In Toronto, P.J. Partington, Pembina Institute’s climate change policy analyst, said the IPCC report has laid out a stark choice: “If we continue on the current trajectory, it’s a one-way ticket to a much warmer world.”

There is another scenario, “one where we can reduce pollution ... but Ottawa is doing totally the opposite,” said Partington. “We are completely out of step with the world on climate change. If we want to avoid risks, we will need government action.”

In an interview last week in New York, Harper said Canada will not take no for an answer on the (Keystone XL) pipeline, which will take Alberta tar sands oil to the Texas gulf coast. Climate scientists have stated that it will be “game over” should that pipeline ever get built.

Again, which part of “substantial and sustained” does China understand but not our politicians?

When I hear these things, I am ashamed for Canada’s world reputation.

Gavin Wishart New Westminster

How do you read into knigHting ceremony?

Re: A peek inside Hyack, and a proposal to fix the mess (Letters, NewsLeader, Oct. 2) The proposal in the above article, anathema to having the membership decide the fate of the Hyack Association and its “assets,” was more akin to the Tea Party tactic in the U.S. holding the rest of the Republican Party hostage as they try to dismantle healthcare in the U.S. This paralyzing parallel couldn’t be missed by anyone.

What could be missed was the interesting contrast the accompanying picture of Hyack president Gavin Palmer being knighted gave to attitudes about historic ceremonies, steeped in tradition, held over to be celebrated as reminders of the past here, among some New Westminster politicians, compared to folks in Portland.

Just as Coun. Chuck Puchmayr, and those of his ilk, look with suspicion on the May Day traditional Lancers Dance, I wonder how that mindset would twist the innocence portrayed in your picture.

I can just see Puchmayr crusading off to Portland to do battle with the Portland Rose Festival organizers, reading all kinds of nuances into their knighting ceremony.

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But two people did slip on them, including one boy who reported he got scraped his foot, knee and back when he fell on the board. Knowles said the boards were closed and scrubbed down but they continued to be slippery and remained closed.

Knowles said a couple more kits were brought in and the surface repainted Monday evening with some additional non-stick products being applied. The boards were expected to be reopened Wednesday evening after the resurfacing had cured.

“We clearly want to make sure what we have in operation was safe,” said Knowles. “Two people slipping isn’t many, but it was too many.”

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Diving boards at the Canada Games Pool had to be shut down this week after two people slipped on them last weekend.

The pool complex was reopened last Saturday following a 60-day maintenance shutdown, although the 10-metre platform diving tower, seven-metre board and the waterslide remained off limits because work had not been completed on replacing the 10-metre platform.

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‘Nobody wants this house’ unsellable home and having to pay off a line of credit they City heritage planner Julie took out to purchase their Schueck told O’Connor that dream home in Princeton. although the property is eligible “That could just screw us. I for rezoning simply because of don’t know what we’d do,” she its size, any application would said. She has listed the home at have to be accompanied by an $699,000 but believes it would independent assessment that have been worth more than determined the house’s heritage $800,000 if they’d sold it two value was “unredeemable.” years ago. “Nobody wants this That’s the rule for any home, house. They want the land and whether on the heritage we knew that when we register or not, that is bought this place. This more than 50 years old on was going to be our a property being rezoned retirement fund. The way or demolished. The people buy property in usual firm the city uses this area is to split the to do the assessments lots in half and make schueck is extremely busy and two houses and make Schueck is trying to find some money out of it.” another.

O’Connor figures it would “There was no reason to take $200,000 to $300,000 think we had to jump through to renovate the home for any of these hoops,” said several reasons. Much of the O’Connor. interior walls were done in lath If the assessment determines and plaster, a long outdated it has heritage value as a technique. The electricity is pre-1900 house that can be knob and tube, a method that restored within financial reason, hasn’t been common since the O’Connor fears she and her 1930s, which she figures will husband will be stuck with an have to be replaced. While the

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old sash windows were nice at one time, the frames are rotten.

“It’s just an old house, there’s no gingerbread on the outside, there’s no porch. It’s not a heritage house, it’s an old house,” said O’Connor. “People don’t want that anymore. If you’re going to spend that much money they might as well get a new house ... I wish someone would be willing to take it on, but it’s not realistic. They would have to spend too much money.

They can build a state-of-the-art house for less.”

Schueck said any potential application for rezoning would likely have a much better chance of being approved if the home was retained and restored.

She added if the assessment determines the building is restorable council is not going to like any proposal that calls for its demolition. “[O’Connor] sees the heritage house as a negative, as a detriment, and I see it as a way to move forward potentially to be successful with the rezoning,” said Schueck.

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Resource rush ‘leaves treaties behind’ Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. Treaty Commission issued its 21st annual report Tuesday, with a plea for federal and provincial governments not to abandon province-wide progress in a rush for resource development in the north.

While noting progress on several new treaties, chief commissioner Sophie Pierre said she is frustrated that the federal government has dragged its feet with studies, while the B.C. government has shifted focus to interim resource agreements as it pushes mining and gas development development in the north. Pierre warned that the rest of the province is being ignored, while First Nations have piled up debt for treaty talks that show little progress.

“There’s no need for more studies,” Pierre said.

“Let’s just get it done.”

Asked if the independent treaty commission has outlived its usefulness, commissioner Dave

Haggard was more blunt.

Abandoning treaties means going back to court, and the Supreme Court of Canada has made it clear that Canada and B.C. must negotiate settlements for aboriginal rights and title, he said.

He said he is dismayed by the rush for oil and gas development across the north.

“Go through Terrace and Prince Rupert and Smithers and see what the oil companies are doing up there today,” Haggard said.

“It’s almost laughable when you see what they’re trying to do, the first one through the door so they can buy off another Indian.

“That’s not how it’s going to happen with First Nations in that part of the world. They’re going to sit down at the table and have a fair and just set of negotiations for occupying and use of the land and the resources that are there.”

Pierre said she supports resource sharing agreements for mines and forests, but they still leave communities under the

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Sophie Pierre, serving her third term as head the B.C. Treaty Commission, is a former chair of the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, which is working towards a treaty with B.C. and Canada.

control of the Indian Act. She singled sophie Pierre, Bc Treaty commission out the long There’s no need for more studies. federal delay Let’s just get it done. in deciding how salmon resources on fish?” Pierre said. “For should be shared. coastal First Nations, fish is “How can you go seven like air.” years without a mandate The Yale First Nation

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full self-government. The Tla’amin First Nation near Powell River has had its treaty ratified provincially.

Community votes on final agreements are near for In-SHUCK-ch communities at Harrison Lake, K’omoks on Vancouver Island, and the Tsimshian communities of Kitselas and Kitsumkalum on the North Coast.

Agreements in principle are nearing completion for Ditidaht and Pacheedaht First Nations near Port Renfrew, the Homalco on Bute Inlet, and the Katzie in the Lower Mainland.

Also making progress on final agreements for land and cash are the Namgis Nation on northern Vancouver Island, Nazko First Nation near Quesnel, Northern Shuswap Tribal Council around Williams Lake, Te’Mexw Treaty Association on southern Vancouver Island and the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations near Tofino.

The full report and a webcast of Pierre’s presentation are available at www.bctreaty.net.

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Tickets: $15 general, seniors/ students $13. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers.ca.

Boeing-Boeing: Arts Club On Tour presents Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti, a 1960 comedy and the most-performed French play in the world. A successful architect in swinging sixties Paris, is even more successful with the ladies. In fact, he juggles the hearts of three air hostesses who jet in and out of his groovy bachelor pad.

But when Boeing introduces a faster jet, Bernard’s romantic timetable goes hysterically off course. When: Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10-11, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Tickets: 604-205-3000.

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New Westminster Historical Society: Historian Archie Miller takes a look at the agricultural fair in Queen’s Park which brought the rural harvest to the city, how “thanksgiving” was celebrated in the community and the various activities and hijinks that were part of early New Westminster Halloweens.

Free and everyone welcome.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716 – 6th Ave., New Westminster.

A Call for Justice: Fighting for Japanese Canadian Redress (1977-1988): Nikkei National Museum presents a travelling exhibit inspired by the upcoming 25th anniversary of the signing of the redress agreement which recognized the injustice of the internment of people of Japanese heritage during the Second World War. It examines the hard work and perseverance of a dedicated group of community members who, for over 10 years, strategized, argued and debated with the government, while fighting criticism from the press and from their own community.

This powerful story is told using historic photographs, artifacts, poetry, personal statements, art and video. When: runs to Dec. 29. Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby.

Admission: By donation. Info: Tel 604-777-7000 or www. nikkeiplace.org.

Craft Fair: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 20 will be sponsoring a craft fair. Tables $20.

You must provide your own liability insurance.

Proceeds from rentals support local charities.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: CAW Hall, 707 12th St., New Westminster. To reserve a table: Vera Gjestrum, 604-520-1187 or veragj@shaw.ca.

OngOing Uptown Artists’ DropIn: A group of artists aged 50-plus meet to paint and draw in a comfortable bright environment.

The focus of the group is to encourage artists who are experienced or just starting. Limited supplies let beginners try out different options.

Donation accepted but optional. When: Every Thursday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Spruce Room, Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster.

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GVHBA honours members at Awards of Excellence The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has honoured some of its members at their Awards of Excellence, which took place on Oct. 2.

“The awards honour association members for their exceptional level of volunteer commitment and dedication to enhancing the professionalism of the homebuilding and renovation industries in the Greater Vancouver area,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. Among this year’s winners was ParkLane Homes/

Bluetree Homes for Builder Member of the Year and Cressey Development Group for BuiltGreen Single-Family Builder of the Year. Mosaic Avenue Construction was the winner of the BuiltGreen Multi-Family Builder of the Year award.

The RenoMark Renovator Member of the Year award was given to Miles Wittig of Basil Restoration Ltd. Black Press was honoured with an Association Marketing Award.

Other awards included the Technical Excellence Award, given to Naikoon Contracting, the Supplier Member of the

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Year Award given to Kitchen Craft of Canada and the Gary Santini Education and Training Awards, given to Portrait Homes and Kitchen Craft of Canada.

For a full list of winners, visit www.gvhba.org.

The GVHBA also elected its 2013/2014 Executive Committee. Lynn Harrison of Harrison Marketing Resources was named Chair, with Ron Rapp of Morningstar Homes and Rob Grimm of Portrait Homes named as First Vice-Chair and Second Vice-Chair, respectively. Avtar Johl of Platinum Group of Companies will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. Immediate Past Chair is Blake Hudema of Genstar Development Company.

The Board of Directors will be Peter Andronopoulos of TD Financial Group, Rob Currie of Basement Systems Vancouver, John Friswell of CCI Renovations, Candy Hodson of Black Press, Richard Kaufmann of Picasso Mouldings, Dan Noel of FortisBC, Ralph Belisle of TQ Construction, Darren Cranston of Polygon Homes, Dan Glavind of Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies, Deana Grinnell of Bluetree Homes, Ian Moes of Kuhn LLP, Gregory van Popta of McQuarrie Hunter and Bobby Colburn of WBI Home Warranty Ltd.

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SOLO District’s second phase, Altus, will feature Club 55 on its top floor, with a barbecue area, full kitchen, media area, and billiards, poker and ping-pong tables, as well as outdoor deck space. SOLO District is rapidly becoming an iconic part of the Burnaby skyline, and will eventually include four residential towers.

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Appia Development has deep roots in North Burnaby, and this continues with SOLO District, which will soon become an iconic part of the skyline. SOLO District, which stands for South Of Lougheed, continues to draw potential buyers into the presentation centre every day to check out the condominium homes, amazing amenities and

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“People are embracing the community concept,” says Lisa Murrell, sales and marketing manager for Appia. “Everything about SOLO District is about quality, from the retailers to the suites themselves.”

The latest phase at SOLO District is Altus, which will become the tallest building in Burnaby at the equivalent of 55 storeys, with office space on the first 14 floors and homes from 200 feet up so every homeowner can enjoy amazing views.

The homes range from approximately 534 to 1,709 square feet in a variety of one-, twoand three-bedroom floorplans. The threebedroom homes are a new plan that Appia is proud to be able to offer buyers at Altus.

Inside, you’ll find luxurious finishes such as nine-foot ceilings, laminate wood flooring in

the living areas and the choice of two designer colour schemes, Grigio and Noce.

The kitchens feature imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry, polished quartz countertops and a quartz slab backsplash, complemented by stainless-steel appliances and under-cabinet task lighting.

The relaxing bathrooms hold their own Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry and quartz countertops, as well as a luxurious soaker tub and large porcelain floor tiles and wall tile for the tub surround and shower wall. Select ensuites feature an enclosed glass shower.

One of the most exciting parts of Altus is Club 55 on its top floor, with a barbecue area, full kitchen, media area and billiards, poker and ping-pong tables and a large outdoor deck space. The office tower will hold a fully equipped gym, and a multi-sport court on the

third floor, while the 15th floor will include a roof terrace with outdoor seating, a barbecue area and a wet bar.

SOLO District itself is one of the most exciting properties in the Lower Mainland real estate market. It will eventually be comprised of four residential towers and over 1,400 homes. Construction is currently ongoing for the first and second phases, Stratus and Altus, with future phases Cirrus and Aerius to follow. The community will also include Burnaby’s first Whole Foods, commercial opportunities, office space and tons of green space.

SOLO District is perfectly situated for transit, shopping, education and leisure activities. The Brentwood Skytrain station is just steps away, along with Brentwood Town Centre. Golf courses, parks and fitness facilities are also nearby.

“People will be hard-pressed to find a more complete community of this calibre,” says Murrell.

SOLO District and Appia is currently offering a fantastic promotion they are calling The Perfect Home Ownership Plan. The next 75 qualified buyers will get savings of up to 60 per cent on mortgage payments for a limited time, discounts on transit passes for those who commute farther than three kilometres on a regular basis and no payments for up to 180 days after the purchase of one of the select homes at SOLO District. This promotion is being offered to buyers who are Burnaby residents, plan to live or have a family member live at SOLO District or will be attending a post-secondary institution in Burnaby such as Simon Fraser University or the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Homes at SOLO District start at $293,900. For more information, visit www. solodistrict.com, call 604-298-8800 or visit the presentation centre at 2131 Willingdon Avenue, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.

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7238 11th Ave, BBY • $819,900 ATTENTION BUILDERS. Rare R12 zoning allows for semi-detached or front & back duplex, totalling 3,567 sq ft. Value in land only, but home is in clean, livable condition, with some finishing required.

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Spacious mbdrm includes W/I closet & full ensuite. All flooring updated including laminate in the living area, carpet in the bdrms & modern 12X24 tile in the bathrooms & kitchen.

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

TRAVEL.............................................61-76

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

Designer For The Web

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

The designer will be proficient in conceiving and creating digital advertising and site design from a user perspective. The successful candidate will effectively schedule and manage requests to meet high-productivity objectives. They will also have a willingness to learn new systems and software.

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

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2. Assist advertising sales and editorial personnel on digital sections & promotional materials.

3. Work w/ senior sales personnel on client & promotional materials.

4. Provide CMS support & design services on a project basis.

5. Respond and resolve helpdesk requests as directed by management.

6. Provide strategic input on new products and content channels.

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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREY area. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.

We Offer Above Average Rates!

CLASS 1 DRIVER / DISPATCHER / WAREHOUSE WORKER Required for a small but growing trucking company located in Richmond. The idea candidate will think on their feet, handle afternoon dispatch and border paperwork. Will include some warehouse work loading and unloading trailers, as well as some driving duties. Must have previous computer and USA border experience and be fluent in reading and writing in English.

Please E-mail your resume to dave@dragontrucking.com

To join our team of professional drivers please send off a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488 Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.

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HELP WANTED

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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

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

Call Christy 604-436-2472

for available routes email

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

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PROJECT: Tenant Improvement 6717 sq. ft. for White Spot Restaurant, 6500 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC OWNER: White Spot Limited CONTRACTOR: New Image Projects Inc. CONSULTANT: Kelly Vatcher, Project Manager, White Spot Limited, 1126 SE Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC, V5X 2V7 Notice is hereby given that as Consultant to the contract between the Owner and the Contractor; we certify that the above-named project is complete as of September 20, 2013.

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If you are good with numbers and attentive to detail, consider leveraging your strengths towards a career as a Payroll Administrator. No matter which industry you work in, the Accounting and Payroll Administrator program offers you key skills that can save time and resources spent on HR and Accounting.

Career Opportunities:

Benefits Liaison O Pay and Benefits Administrator Payroll Officer O Financial Officer O Financial Clerk Accounting Clerk O Personnel Clerk

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDER’S LIEN ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS

Work portfolio and references will be requested of the final candidates.

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Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude.

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Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket beneficial.

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HELP WANTED TREE CLIMBER & GROUNDSMAN

We are currently seeking a Tree Climber with a min. 5 years exp.

Also require a Groundsman with min 3 years chainsaw experience for tree service.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com

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

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PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs.

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MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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Hauling Anything..

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

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PLUMBING

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Call Ken at 604-294-1393

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

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2004 27 Ft. Silver Edition, Arctic Fox trailer. Top line Aluminum Frame, Continuous Fiberglas Front Kitchen, Rear Bed, Deluxe Edition. $13,000. 604-341-1445

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

REAL ESTATE

N.WEST Uptown - Brand New 2 bdrm condo, nr shops/transit, pkng, storage, gas, gym, lounge incl. Avail immed. N/S, sml pet neg. $1650/mo. 604-897-3333.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

For Sale By Owner Beautiful 800 sf fully furnished, 2nd floor apt. in White Rock. Very quiet, safe & secure home. U/G parking.

All for $295,000: Ralph 778-988-2055

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HOMES WANTED

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

TREE SERVICES

Pitt Meadows, 1/bdrm suite. $700/mo. incl Hydro. Near bus stop.

Avail now. N/S, N/P (604)763-2808 SURREY. New 2-bdrm 1150 sq.ft. bsmt ste. Exec. hme, upper class neighbourhood. N/s. $700 incl. utils.

778-386-0024, 604-590-2827.

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RENTALS

COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

TOWNHOUSES

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op ORIENTATION MEETING Saturday, Oct 19th at 1pm in the common room located at #58 - 675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms.

Subsidy wait list avail.

Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required.

Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

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MORTGAGE PENALTY SAVER Bello Mortgage 604-303-9000 byebyemortgagepenalty.com

2004 Supreme Citation Camper 9.2’. Top of Line. #1 Quality alum built, very light short / long box mint cond. N/S. Bed, skylight, remote electric jacks, fantastic fan, lrg fridge, awning. Must See. $13,200. Call 604-341-1445.

BURNABY, Edmund Stn. 1 Bdrm bsmt suite. $700/mo. N/S, cat ok.

Avail Oct 1st. (604)936-2257

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SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY: Beautiful 2 bdrm - own lndry, f/p, nice quiet area. $945/mo n/p. 604-525-9226 / 778-891-7132

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Stunning Camper! 8.5 Foot 2011 Northland Polar Basement full slide, short or long box, 2900lbs. In excellent new cond! $22,000. Call 604-341-1445.

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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

TRANSPORTATION 706

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

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APARTMENT/CONDO 810

AUTO FINANCING

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES Fully Renod 1 & 2 Bd Suites Centrally Located, 5 min walk to Metrotown Mall On-site caretaker Extra large patios

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

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PETS

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

PETS

Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., microchip, health guar, 604819-2115. lovethem@telus.net CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born aug 9. $700.

604-796-3026, no sunday calls 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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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

JAMES PETERS, formerly of 313 Jardine Street, New Westminster, B.C. Your personal items left behind in April of 2013 will be disposed of if not claimed before Friday, October 18, 2013. You may contact the landord at: (604)618-6299

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Call (604) 931-2670

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 NEW WEST: Small 1 bdrm apt, ht/wtr heat & lighting, laundry & cable incl, $650/mo. (604)780-0048

WALKER MANOR 6985 Walker Ave

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

Please Call

604-358-9575

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On April 26, 2013, at 25 Capilano Way, New Westminster, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the New Westminster Police Service seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $15,700 CAD, on or about 11:45 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1767, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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“Tsawwassen springs offers everyThing i am looking for in a home. ideal location, great on-site amenities, a high quality product, great proximity to beaches, and other great local amenities. every day the community is growing. soon i will be walking to the restaurants, pub, and grocery store, while living on a golf course. now that is hard to beat.”

– Dale Martin, Tsawwassen Springs Homeowner

Our Owners have spOken: Tsawwassen springs is an incredible place TO live. sTarT yOur Own sTOry here.

Houses starting at $769,900

Condos starting at $369,900

“noThing else in The lower mainlanD Can CompeTe wiTh This DevelopmenT. This development exceeds our expectations. The finishing, natural light, high-end appliances, design of the building, granite countertops, geo-thermal heating and aC —it’s just incredible.”

– Keith Bramhill, Tsawwassen Springs Homeowner

Visit our presentation centre and show homes: 5099 springs Boulevard (for gps use 1595 52nd street) Tsawwassen, BC v4m 0a2

tsawwassensprings.ca