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Lynn Quesnel visits the site of the downtown fire every day, hopeful she’ll be allowed in to see what she can salvage from her shop, Moody Beads.

Reality bites for burnt-out businesses ‘Everyone is operating in uncharted territory’ Mario Bartel

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Reality is starting to sink in for some of the business owners burntout in the Downtown fire on Oct. 10. Rebuilding isn’t going to be easy. Nor is it going to happen quickly. Lynn Quesnel was walking her dog Norbert early that morning when she strolled by the fire scene. At first she wasn’t worried; her business, Moody Beads, was a few doors away from the conflagration

and firefighters seemed to be getting with the help of her husband Andy the upper hand. Guertin. Hours later she watched in She visits the site daily, hoping stunned silence as her shop was she’ll be able to get access to find buried under a pile of rubble when the fireproof safe in which she the Hamley Block, in which stored all the shop’s records she’d operated her store and whatever else she might for the past five years, was be able to salvage. demolished. Without those documents It was too damaged by fire and receipts, compiling and water to be left standing the information her safely. GERMIQUET insurance company needs More than two weeks later, to process her claim is a she’s still in shock. laborious, time-consuming “It’s like losing a child,” said task, comprised of using photos Quesnel, who operated the venture of inventory taken in 2009 and

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More than 200 people demonstrated at a rally in New Westminster Sunday to register their opposition to expanded exports of coal through Port Metro Vancouver. It came as Fraser Surrey Docks is expected to soon release the results of an environmental impact assessment ordered by the port authority to further address public concerns about the project. The terminal proposes to open a loading facility that would transfer coal coming by rail through White Rock and South Surrey to barges that would sail down the Fraser River and across the Strait of Georgia to Texada Island, where it would be transferred again to ocean-going ships. Protesters said they’re not satisfied with assurances from Fraser Surrey Docks that coal dust will be carefully controlled and won’t escape and pose a health risk. Many also oppose increased exports of U.S. thermal coal to Asia on grounds it will accelerate climate change. Please see SURREY, A3

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The window for setting off personal Halloween fireworks in New Westminster is a short one, and they’d all better have been lit by the time the clock strikes midnight. Although they can’t be sold in New West, residents can bring them into the city starting Oct. 28, but there is only an eight-hour window to set them off starting at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31. And they must be fired by midnight because at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 1, it becomes illegal to possess them again. Other regulations in New West include the fact nobody under 18 can possess or set them off, they must be fired

on private property with the owner’s consent, or on public property with the written permission of the fire department. Roman candles are specifically banned. Past Halloweens in New West haven’t gotten out of hand, said NWPD spokeswoman Sgt. Diana McDaniel. The police department has a team dedicated to the night that includes inspectors and school liaison officers. “It varies from year to year, but we put extra staff out on Halloween and we managed it quite well,” said McDaniel “For the most part people abide by these regulations and everybody is aware of them.”

McDaniel said in many incidents police just seize the fireworks if somebody hasn’t obeyed the regulations. They can issue tickets as well, though. Most of the fines are $200 with a reduction to $150 if they’re paid right away. There’s also a $300 fine for those setting off high-hazard fireworks without a permit. Assistant deputy fire chief Jim Wishlove said the biggest issue the fire department has with Halloween fireworks is the noise, and the smoke setting off alarms. “To be honest that is an issue because we have units tied up with unreasonable calls,” said Wishlove. “It does cause havoc for us to be responding to noise

complaints and abuse of the bylaws.” His preference is to have the community get together to put on their fireworks under supervision with someone qualified to shoot off pyrotechnics and to give the department a heads up. “It’s critical that if people are going to be [shooting off fireworks] they could get themselves into hot water if they go outside of the definition of what a low-hazard fireworks is, or a Roman candle,” said Wishlove. In his experience he’s seen roof fires, shed fires and hedge fires costing hundreds of thousands of dollars caused by fireworks.

NWPD investigate B&E, sexual assault New Westminster police are investigating an interrupted break-andenter and sexual assault last Wednesday (Oct. 23) evening. Police says about 9 p.m., a 30-year-old woman reported she had confronted a man who had entered her residence in the 1200-block of London Street via a sliding balcony door. The man is described as being Caucasian, in his 40s, thin, about six-feet with short white or grey hair and green or blue eyes. He was wearing a grey hoody, dark track pants, white runners and a scarf around his head to cover his face. Police say while he was in the home he assaulted the woman and fled with two laptop computers and her wallet. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Josh Hooker at 604-525-5411 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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QUEEN’S PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Sunday, November 3, 2013 2:00 pm - 4:oo pm at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park Agenda • Discussion on increase in vehicle traffic around the neighbourhood; QPRA executive members will share recently updated information it has received from City officials regarding New Westminster’s Master Transportation Plan, including new information about trucks. • An opportunity for residents to express their concerns about possible demolition of heritage houses in the neighbourhood and hear from the QPRA executive on what plans and strategies are being discussed with the City. • Review of any variance consultations requests, community policing committee report, etc.

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“The reality is every single day is the potential tipping point to lose the business,” said Lambert, who’s managed to buy some time with customers awaiting shipments of her specialized chalk-based furniture paint. But she knows their patience and understanding can only go on for so long—they have customers to satisfy as well. “It’s a very scary situation to be in,” said Lambert. Cori Lynn Germiquet, the executive director of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, said a lot of affected business owners have come through her office to seek advice, or discuss their next steps. But, she said, everyone is operating in uncharted territory. When the Chamber reached out to other communities that had suffered catastrophic events to their business community, like Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, where the town’s downtown was destroyed by a train explosion, Germiquet found they also had no blueprint for how

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Victoria Lambert stops by her boarded up shop on Front Street, The Fat Paint Company, that she operated with her brother Bradford.

to proceed. “We’re essentially inventing the wheel,” said Germiquet. A relief fund set up by the chamber for businesses affected by the fire has accumulated more than $4,600 so far, with more fundraising events planned. Germiquet said a group will be meeting Wednesday to formulate criteria for fire victims to access that fund. Blair Fryer, the city’s

communications and economic development manager, said city officials like building inspectors, the business licensing coordinator and even the mayor continue to meet with affected businesses to expedite any permits and paperwork that come with setting up shop in a new location. “From our perspective you do what we’ve done, which is pull out all the stops and focus on reducing the impact of any sorts of

processes that act as impediments to getting them up and running again,” said Fryer. Quesnel said since the initial outpouring of concern in the wake of the fire, she’s felt out of the loop. “There’s a lack of information,” she said. “We know nothing.” Lambert said a coordinated communication plan to all the businesses affected by the fire would go a long way to easing her stress. “I feel like there’s a bit of a vacuum,” said Lambert. “I need to hear things are happening. I want to hear there’s momentum moving forward.” Germiquet said once the criteria for the relief fund has been determined, all the businesses will be contacted. Meantime, she understands their worries. “A lot of these businesses are starting from scratch again,” she said. “It’s not overnight. They’ve spent so much blood, sweat and tears building their business, we don’t want to lose them.” Fryer said the doors to city hall are always open.

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Half a block of New Westminster’s Downtown is still a pile of bricks and even an old charred furnace, but there’s still more than 300 vital businesses in operation. That’s the message a new campaign to be launched Friday wants to send to transit users and potential customers across Metro Vancouver. The eight-week ad

campaign, which features to spend time.” billboards on SkyTrain While various events as well as radio spots, is are being held to raise a partnership of Tourism money for businesses New Westminster, the burnt out by the fire Oct. Downtown Business 10 that destroyed Improvement the E.L. Lewis and Association and the Hamley blocks, city. leaving a big gap in “There’s been some the city’s heritage perception that commercial strip, FRYER all of downtown those businesses that caught on fire,” said weren’t touched by Tej Kainth, the executive the blaze also need support. director of Tourism New “There are so many Westminster. ways people can show their “We’re trying to support, but the best way bring awareness back to is to buy a coffee, go to Downtown New West. We a movie, go to Lafflines, still want it to be top of support the Downtown mind as a place for people businesses,” said Kainth.

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Queen’s Park residents to talk traffic, heritage The increase in Mainland. traffic in the Queen’s The Early Edition Park neighbourhood with Rick Cluff will hit will be uppermost the airwaves on CBC on the agenda Radio One at 5:30 of the Queen’s a.m. to 8:30 a.m. from Park Residents’ the CBC’s broadcast Association’s general location at the Shops meeting at the at New Westminster Centennial Lodge. Station. Stephen Quinn The meeting will be will also broadcast held on Sunday, from his afternoon show, 2-4 p.m., so everyone On the Coast, from can be heard because 3-6 p.m. from there. the noise from traffic Both will feature local won’t be so bad. stories and guests like Theresa Henrymayor Wayne Wright, Smith will talk about actress Colleen Winton her experience of and author JJ Lee. increased truck traffic There will also be live on Royal Avenue entertainment by local and members of the musicians like Hey executive will Ocean!, and have an update the Royal City about the Concert Band. city’s Master The Transportation suppertime Plan and how news show on it may address CBC TV will cluff some of their also feature concerns. weekend host Also on the agenda Renee Filippone, will be a discussion meteorologist Johanna about the demolition Wagstaffe and of heritage homes in sportscaster Shane the neighbourhood. Foxman broadcasting on location from New CBC Radio West. comes to town Before and after they CBC Radio and hit the airwaves, many Television will be of the hosts will also broadcasting from be attending various New Westminster events throughout the on Friday to launch city. TV anchor Tony its new “In Your Parsons will attend Neighbourhood” series the Rotary Club of from communities New Westminster around the Lower weekly luncheon while

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Commuters heading home along Sixth Avenue on Wednesday afternoon may want to keep their windows rolled up and their doors locked. Zombies will be amongst them. New Westminster Youth Services is holding the city’s first Zombie Walk at 5 p.m. The undead will lope, stagger and lurch from the youth centre behind MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Century House to McKenzie McManus, Ben Dennis, Severio Asaba and Patrick McManus are getting ready Queen’s Park and then to participate in New Westminster’s first Zombie Walk on Wednesday. on to the Centennial Community Centre for an after their grey and bloody pallor, on Friday, as well as hosted a dead party at 8 p.m. Zombies practice their grunting and slow, marathon of scary movies over don’t move very fast. jerky walk. the weekend. Dawne Kalenuik, a youth Kalenuik says the undead “We’re just trying to look for worker and one of the walk’s have become particularly new activities for the kids of organizers, says the event is an popular in recent years because New West,” says Kalenuik. opportunity for kids who are of TV shows like The Walking As for those unwitting too old to go trick-or-treating Dead. motorists driving along Sixth on but too young to hit the “It’s really big,” she says. Wednesday, Kalenuik advises Halloween party scene to get “They’ve kind of taken over “it might freak them out” to into the spirit of the season. from vampires.” see 30-50 “scraggly, hollowThe youth centre will be open To prepare for their evening, eyed teens” lurching along the at 3 p.m. that afternoon to give the centre held a workshop for sidewalk. twitter.com/newsleaaderfotog the zombies a chance to apply zombie costumes and makeup

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Our cities and the province likely won’t be using Internet voting to help determine election results anytime soon. That doesn’t mean we won’t eventually be using such a method in future. An independent panel tasked by Elections B.C. to study Internet voting recommended this month that any such system not be implemented in time for the upcoming municipal election, nor the next B.C. vote. But it did suggest a technical committee be struck to look into the matter further and that the legislature support jurisdictions that wish to pursue the option in future. The preliminary report released last Wednesday offered less than lukewarm support for the idea. It confirmed making voting easier for people in this way has not been shown in other jurisdictions to increase voter turnout much. As for the large group of people who feel their vote doesn’t matter, or don’t care enough to vote in the first place, they present another challenge altogether, one likely not solvable with online voting. Increasing voter turnout at any level still comes down to individuals and parties doing the legwork and convincing non-voters of the importance of getting engaged, and potentially making a difference through casting their ballot. That said, the world is fast becoming an all-digital environment, where computers and cellphones can be used for virtually any transaction. While the report states the current system of voting is trusted by those who vote, that factor will become less meaningful as time goes on and generations that have grown up with technology become our communities’ core voters. We may not have the most efficient or system-improving Internet voting experiences to draw from yet, but now is the best time to begin investigating this option, to be ready for when it is the best alternative. —Victoria News/Black Press

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Perils of an ‘entitlement state’ VICTORIA – With the B.C. and federal governments once again struggling to climb out of deep operating deficits, it’s a good time for the release of Mark Milke’s book Tax Me, I’m Canadian. An update of the same title published 12 years ago, the book retains the history of taxes in Canada, detailing how Canada’s tax system was initially built to mimic the United States system in the late 19th century. Beyond the history, it is mostly new material. Included are chapters on the global meltdown of 2009, the surge of pension liabilities as the baby boomers retire and the flawed logic behind the “Occupy” and “Idle No More” protests. Some readers will immediately note that Milke works for the Fraser Institute and was previously B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. But the book is not just an argument for cutting taxes. It also dismantles persistent myths that income taxes are illegal, and launches a broadside on what Milke calls “Canada’s corporate welfare carnival.”

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Many people will be able to identify some top names in the government subsidy game: Bombardier, General Motors, even poor old Rolls Royce Canada. Some will also be well aware that our supposedly tight-fisted Conservative federal government has continued to pour out “regional development” and other funds to every part of the country. But I did not know that Industry Canada grants were handed out to pizza parlours (including the remote pizzastarved village of Kamloops), or to help open gas stations or convenience stores in Kelowna, Vernon and Chilliwack. Milke makes a useful point for B.C. about royalty rates for timber, natural gas and other resources. They are resource rents, and

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if they are too high the tenants will move out. Reducing them isn’t a subsidy, especially if it leads to big revenue gains as B.C.’s unconventional shale gas incentives have done. On the Occupy movement: The infamous “one per cent,” who in Canada earn $250,000 a year or more, earned 10 per cent of all income and paid 20 per cent of all taxes in 2010. The bottom 73 per cent of tax filers paid just 17 per cent of all taxes. About a third paid no tax at all. On Idle No More: When Attawapiskat Chief Teresa Spence played to the Ottawa media with her soup strike, former Liberal leader Bob Rae suggested a nearby diamond mine should share more revenue. Milke omits the substantial support and employment that mine provides, and glosses over the misguided blockades that disrupted that and other jobcreating enterprises. But he does detail the disastrous effects of passive resource wealth bestowed on impoverished aboriginal communities, and contrasts it with the success stories of reserves that build their own

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enterprises through hard work. On public sector pensions: Milke notes that historically, public employees traded higher wages for better benefits and job security. Now their wages are generally higher, and taxpayers have to cover their personal pension contributions (as a portion of those wages) as well as the employer contributions, plus the “defined benefit” payout, which has to be subsidized far beyond what the pension fund can support. On the debt-financed welfare state, there are memorable observations, like this one: “For the record, the generous Quebec welfare state and its ostensibly more progressive model are paid for in part with the taxes of other Canadians; Quebec is merely the North American equivalent of Greece.” The recent B.C. political crisis over adoption of the harmonized sales tax showed that there is too much emotion and too little knowledge about how taxes work. This book is a step towards addressing that. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc

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It is my understanding that there is some confusion around our involvement with the Christmas Parade of Lights put on by the Hyack Association. Please allow me to make things clear. Effective Oct. 25, 2013 Key West Ford’s sponsorship of the Hyack Festival Association was put on hold pending the resolution of two conditions: 1. We must receive third party confirmation as to who is legally running Hyack. As it stands currently this is unclear. 2. The city needs to weigh in with their views on this matter as they are the largest stakeholder and we respect the leadership coming out of City Hall. Thus far through this tumultuous Hyack situation they have taken an unbiased, neutral position as we have. It’s hard to be Switzerland when you have a scenario as we have seen come about. Key West Ford is here to enhance, assist and be involved in this wonderful community of ours. We have no wish to be involved in anything political. Adam Isfeld Key West Ford Sales Ltd.

‘Misinterpreted’ indeed Re: B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted (BC Views, NewsLeader, Oct. 23) Another week, another “opinion piece” by Tom Fletcher that misleads readers. Fletcher’s piece opined that we shouldn’t fear the inability to clean up major oil spills in Dixon Entrance, as exposed

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in the recent B.C. government report entitled West Coast Spill Response Study, because “... there are hundreds of tankers filled with crude oil sailing through these stormy seas every year.” I’m not sure where Fletcher got his speaking points, but it wasn’t from the report he cited. It’s clearly shown in Figure 3.1, on p. 23 of Vol. 1 of the report, that Dixon Entrance (along with Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound) is within a Tanker Exclusion Zone that extends 50 nautical miles off the west coast of Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island. Currently, no tankers carrying Alaska crude enter those stormy seas. The table on p. 89 of Vol. 2 further shows not a single tanker carrying crude oil entered Dixon Entrance in 2011 or 2012 (the two years covered by the study). Not one. On p. 71 of Vol. 2, it shows how the Northern Gateway Pipeline would introduce up to 250 tankers (including 50 of the gargantuan Very Large Crude Carrier type) to these previously protected stormy seas every year. The province is making important decisions right now about the future of our coast, decisions that will impact generations. These decisions are too important to allow irresponsible use of imaginary facts. The people of B.C. need to be well informed, not misinformed, about what opening our pristine North Coast to oil tankers means. Don’t take my word for it,

the full report is available here: http://tinyurl.com/BCWCSpill At least there was truth in the headline: “B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted.” That’s exactly what Fletcher did in the following 600 words. Patrick Johnstone New Westminster

Careful what you wish for Re: No more float homes, city told (NewsLeader, Oct. 23) A point of correction on your story about the “fear of a flood” of float homes in New Westminster. There are currently approximately 20 in total, all in the Annacis channel in Queensborough. Compare the five new float homes in the last five years with the thousands of new homes in Port Royal alone and you quickly realize “flood” is an inaccurate term. Understand that it is Ottawa who leases spaces for marinas and/or float homes on the Fraser River through Port Metro Vancouver, not the municipality of New Westminster. Take away the few float homes there are and you could easily find the port parking their supposedly environmentally friendly coal barges there instead. As we all know from the recent dealings with the port on the proposed Fraser Surrey Docks terminal, New West and indeed Surrey can only object from the sidelines. Be careful what you wish for. Gavin Wishart Queensborough

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Local bands compete to be on the bill Winner will open for Hey Ocean! The Momentum Youth Arts Festival kicks off its three-day festival on Friday at the Massey Theatre. As a new addition to the programming, festival organizers have selected four local bands to compete in the inaugural Win the Moment competition. Local bands Aida, She Dreams In Colour, Bluesmoke and Allüvium will take the stage on Friday for their chance to win the coveted prize: the opening slot for Hey Ocean! on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Massey Theatre. Well-known local progressive-rock group Tenant will headline the Win the Moment showcase on Friday, and Derrival will take the stage for a second year in a row in the show Saturday with the Win the Moment winner and Hey Ocean! Presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster and produced by Massey Theatre, the Momentum Youth Arts Festival is programmed, organized and driven by youth. The Momentum Youth Panel consists of seven youth from New Westminster steering the arts programming for the festival. The full festival lineup can be found at www. momentumyouthartsmovement.com. For tickets to the Win the Moment showcase or Hey Ocean! visitwww.masseytheatre.com.

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Stone hopeful of deal on TransLink referendum Province has final say but mayors also urged to help find solution Jeff Nagel Black Press

While Metro Vancouver mayors say it’s up to the province to decide the wording of its promised referendum question on new TransLink funding, Transportation Minister Todd Stone sees it as more of a combined effort. He spoke after mayors’ council vice-chair Wayne Wright said the ball is in the province’s court and mayors are frustrated they still have no idea what Victoria intends. “The ball is in each of our courts,” Stone said in an interview. “At the end of the day, the province will determine the final wording and the timing of the referendum. But I hope to be in a position to do that with the support of the mayors’ council.” Stone said he believes there is still good will among

most of the mayors to reach he is meeting many mayors an agreement on changes individually. to TransLink governance, He also acknowledged proposed new funding that as a new minister from sources and a referendum to Kamloops who’s been on the approve them. job just four months he has He wants that deal “a lot of ground to make up” hammered out by Christmas. in understanding TransLink’s Mayors, who voted in the challenges and history. spring to oppose a Critical to any deal is referendum many view the demand of mayors as unwinnable, have that they get more since insisted it’s the say on the spending province’s problem to priorities of TransLink figure out since it was – currently under an election promise the sole control of stoNe of the premier and the unelected board neither the mayors’ council – rather than merely being nor TransLink has any asked to approve tax hikes. jurisdiction of its own to lead The mayors say they a referendum. commissioned a review of “I certainly intend on TransLink governance but the stepping forward and leading province has done little so far on this file,” Stone said, but to spell out its proposals. added he didn’t want to get Stone said it’s a key piece too far ahead of the mayors. of the puzzle. “The best scenarios are “There can only be those where there’s consensus enhanced authority for and collaboration.” the mayors if there’s also Stone has met with the accountability attached to mayors’ council as a group that. And the mayors are just once – he was not present saying the same thing.” at an Oct. 18 meeting of Stone said improvements the council – but he said sought by Metro residents,

such as rapid transit extensions in Surrey or along the Broadway corridor in Vancouver or an improved bus network, will only get done if an agreement is reached on new funding for TransLink. “We owe it to the people of Metro to provide some certainty on the timing of the referendum and the details related to the referendum as well as what the overall vision is for the future of transit and transportation in the Lower Mainland.” The referendum is supposed to be no later than the November 2014 municipal elections, but Stone and some mayors say a spring date is better to keep TransLink issues from hijacking the civic races. It’s been more than three years and two transportation ministers since then-Premier Gordon Campbell and thenTransportation Minister Shirley Bond reached a 2010 accord with mayors to pursue new TransLink funding sources for expansion.

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The province is poised to start awarding contracts for work related to replacing the George Massey Tunnel with a new bridge. Four requests for proposals were issued this month for technical advisory services for planning, procurement and implementation phases of the promised megaproject. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the consultants who will be hired to provide engineering, environmental, community relations and other technical advice will help the province decide the scope of the project. “Is the project just a bridge or is it a bridge and approaches on either side?” Stone asked. “Once we’re able to really tightly define the scope, we’ll be able to hammer down the budget and then of course decide what funding model we’ll use to actually pay for the project.”

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Transportation Minister Todd Stone has acknowledged the need for a high level discussion about how well the region’s transportation system is integrated. The Massey bridge project is not affected by the TransLink funding referendum because the new bridge would be a provincial government project.

Asked if an eventual decision to toll the new bridge might not affect its use and should therefore be considered in the design stage, Stone said no. “Before you get into a discussion on funding you have to first determine what you’re building. This could be a $1 billion project. This could be a $3 billion project, depending on the extent of work in addition to the bridge itself.” The Sept. 20 bridge

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HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. When: Meets every Monday evening in locations around the MetroVancouver Area. Info: Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-6888639.

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Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at 7:45 p.m. New West Secondary School. Info: 604-5277064 or 604-582-8540.

Tillicum Toastmasters: Solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. Check out our club and have fun. Guests welcome. When: Mondays, 7:20 - 9:30 p.m. Where: Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St., New West. Info: http://3435. t o a s t m a s t e r s c l u b s . o rg o r anastasia@ghostlyowl.com.

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Hyacks back to playoffs The New Westminster Hyacks are back. In the BC High School football playoffs that is. The Hyacks clinched a berth in the post season for the first time in two years with a 19-14 win over the Notre Dame Jugglers Friday at Mercer Stadium. A win this week against Handsworth will give them a chance to play that game in front of a friendly home crowd. “Handsworth is an outstanding team and they will be a handful for us,” said Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji. Just getting into the playoffs has been an achievement said Lalji, who had to utilize a pair of rookies in key positions after injuries felled starting quarterback Tommy Roberston and fullback Julian Ramirez. Both are expected to be ready for this week’s game. Grade 11 quarterback Mackenzie Ratcliffe and fullback Tyrone Morgan made their first starts for the varsity team. Ratcliffe scored a 20 yard touchdown in the dying seconds of the first half

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Win the Moment: Momentum Youth Arts Movement presents Tenant with Blue Smoke, Aida, Alluvium and She Dreams in Colour. Watch as these four bands compete for one prize, to be the opening act for Hey Ocean! on Nov. 2. When: Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. New Westminster. Tickets: $5. Info and tickets: 604-521-5050 or www.masseytheatre.com.

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Emm Gryner: Emm Gryner is a three time Juno nominated Canadian pop/rock singerwho has forged her own path and own sound – one album, one effortlessly tuneful song at a time. Last May, Gryner collaborated with Commander Hadfield on his groundbreaking version of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” which was recorded partially onboard the International Space Station, which to date, has received almost 18 million views on YouTube. When: Friday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Tickets: advanced adult $32, student/ senior $27; regular adult $35, student/senior $30. Tickets and info: 604-205-3000 or shadboltcentre.com.

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Post-Redress Panel Discussion: Moderator: Roy Miki, SFU Professor Emeritus in English, leads a discussion on the challenges and possibilities in research on JapaneseCanadians. Panelists include geography professor Audrey Kobayashi of Queen’s University, J e f f M a s u d a , g e o g ra p hy professor of University of Manitoba, Kirsten Emiko McAllister, communications professor, SFU, Mona Oikawa, professor of equity studies at York University and John Price, history professor at the University of Victoria. When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 3-5 p.m. Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604777-7000 or nikkeiplace.org.

Supporting Your Child’s Learning: The Burnaby Teachers’ Association hosts a free seminar for parents with practical advice on encouraging student success, and an opportunity for parents and teachers to exchange ideas. When: Monday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Where: Schou Education Centre, 4041 Canada Way, Burnaby. Reserve seats: bta5@telus.net or 604-294-8141.

A Market With a Heart: Do some early Christmas shopping while improving the lives of thousands in developing countries. Featuring gift items and treats supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers, Ten Thousand Villages, fair trade and sociallyconscious local organizations. When: Friday, Nov. 8, 4 to 8 p.m. Where: South Burnaby United Church Hall, 7591 Gray Ave. (at Rumble St.), Burnaby. International Guitar Night: The world’s premier touring guitar festival. Each show brings together the most interesting a n d i n n ova t ive a c o u s t i c guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. When: Friday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $24 Adult; $16 Student/ Seniors, plus service charges, available at 604-521-5050 or www.masseytheatre.com. 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.

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Sprott St - Kincaid St, Norland Av - Godwin Av

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TYBO CONTRACTING is quickly becoming an industry leader in the excavating & civil contracting business. Tybo is currently retained by some of the largest developers in B.C. We are currently offering top wage & benefit pkgs as well as opportunities for advancement. Email resumes to:

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING Prestige Painters •Condos •Townhomes •House Interiors Free Estimates!

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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1 Ton Truck with Driver equipped with Blankets, Pads, Dollies. You Load & Unload. 604-444-5710 or 604-537-7120

ARCO DRYWALL LTD. All kinds of drywall & paint. Call Ryan 778-892-9590

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PIPE LAYERS, OPERATORS, SURVEYORS FOREMANS & SUPERINTENDANTS

MOVING & STORAGE

TRUCK FOR HIRE $40/hr

604-716-8528

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Imperial St - Victory St, Sussex Av - McKay Av

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

ASPHALT PAVING

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PLUMBING 560

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Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AUTO FINANCING

604-812-9721

TILING

HANDYMAN, HOME RENO’S, Painting & Tile. No job too small. Call 604-521-6919 PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

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TREE SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE 627

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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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

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JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES, 1st shots, deworming, health record, asking $600. (604)807-0487

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Notice is hereby given to Creditors and Others having claims against the Estate of Madeliene Jean (Lynne) Hartigan, deceased, formally of 1604 Hamilton Street, New Westminster, BC that under section 38 of the Trustee Act full particulars of such claims should be sent to the undersigned executor at 7970 11 Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 2N6 on or before November 26, 2013 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims received. Rhonda Gale, Executor

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SUITES, LOWER

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