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The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a lot of jeep for the money, says Zack Spencer. See Page A11

City has lanes on the brain Expropriation by ‘blackmail’ builder says Grant Granger

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Lisa Regan, Rie Serrano and Vanessa Pederachny spend a few moments relaxing with Malbec, one of a number of assistance dogs brought in to the Douglas College Students Union on Thursday to help students overcome the stress of exam season.

Letter carrier assaulted in New West Safety issue heightened if door-to-door delivery dumped: Union Grant Granger

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A New Westminster neighbourhood was without mail service this week, and it had nothing to do with Wednesday’s announcement that door-to-door service is being eliminated. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) say a letter carrier

delivering mail to a neighbourhood relay box for distribution in the 12th Street area Dec. 4 was surrounded by three dogs, including two pit bulls. He escaped by using pepper spray and then hopped in his van, but he was followed. When he made his next stop someone smashed his window and mirror with a baseball bat, said CUPW Local 470 vicepresident Angel Hoare. The union said as a result of the attack, postal workers refused to deliver mail in the neighbourhood

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so Canada Post had a supervisor accompany the carrier the next day but refused to continue this, so the area hasn’t had mail delivered since Friday. “It’s really very concerning on a health and safety aspect,” said Hoare, who said there was another incident in Maple Ridge last week when someone tried to get the master key and wallet from a letter carrier. As for Wednesday’s national announcement, Hoare said the

move will have “a huge impact” on urbanized areas like New Westminster, where the local’s office is located. “The long-term, established communities will be impacted more. I don’t think it’s a good thing for the corporation and the community,” said Hoare. “We have seniors, stayat-home moms, handicapped not capable of getting out on a regular basis. All of these people will be impacted on a regular basis. That’s just my opinion.”

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Some New Westminster property owners are being asked to set aside some of their land for potential laneways before the city will issue a building or development permit. It’s a policy that local builder Brian Lowka believes is comparable to expropriation by bureaucratic blackmail, and is one he says has been applied inconsistently by the city. Engineering director Jim Lowrie said in an email the city wants to build lanes for blocks on busy routes that don’t have them so residents can have safer access to their homes. To accomplish this they’re asking any property owner on affected streets making a permit application to provide a statutory right-of-way at the rear of their properties before their permit is approved. While they retain ownership of the strip of property set aside, they build any permanent structure on it, and they won’t be compensated when a lane is built. Please see CITY, A3

A2 NewsLeader Friday, December 13, 2013

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CITYPAGE NEW CURBSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR! It’s that time of year again! We are in the process of rolling out the new collection schedule for 2014. Check your mailbox as it should arrive in the first or second week of December. Please begin using your new schedule right away! There are several changes coming for 2014. One important change is the recycling of glass products. Although glass is a recyclable product, it will no longer be accepted as a curbside collection item. The Depot is still a great way to recycle your glass (6th Ave & McBride, open: Wed-Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm). More details are provided in the new collection schedule. Mobile Apps

• My Waste became a handy feature for many residents as we have over 1,500 users! Downloading the app onto your smart phone will help to ensure you never miss another collection day! • See Click Fix was recently introduced and allows users a quick and easy way to report maintenance related issues. Log on to see what’s happening in your neighbourhood! This information and more can be found in the new collection schedule. If you have not received a new schedule by the third week of December, or if you require an extra copy, schedules can be found on our website at www.newwestcity.ca or picked up at the following locations: City Hall, Library, Community Centres, Recycling Depot, and Tow Yard/Animal Shelter.

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DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR GET ACTIVE & STAY ACTIVE PROGRAMS Grade 5 and Grade 6 parents and students are reminded that the ‘Get Active’ and ‘Stay Active’ program application deadline is quickly approaching. Students have until December 31, 2013 to apply for their ‘Get Active’ card or their ‘Stay Active’ pass.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, December 16 No Council Meeting Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.

• LEADS (Learning, Educating and Developing Seniors) supports your interest in lifelong learning, starting with a series of workshops exploring leadership, communication and development. • LEADS gives you a supportive environment to develop the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles in your community. • LEADS gives you the opportunity to practice those skills by co-presenting a public workshop at Century House. Call to set up an interview at 604-519-1061 or email sschnee@newwestcity.ca.

26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Be prepared for 72 hours. For the weeks leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week starting May 4th, 2014, the New Westminster Emergency Management Office will be providing weekly tips on how you can start your own emergency kit and emergency plan. Use our list to add small items to your emergency kits every week. This can make the job of creating a complete kit a little less daunting and intimidating, and remember - most items can be found in your home. The New Westminster Emergency Management Office is encouraging everyone to be prepared in case of an emergency. For more information on preparedness tips, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/EMO.

IRVING HOUSE REOPENS IN TIME FOR VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Following two months of work, Irving House has re-opened just in time for our annual Victorian Christmas celebrations. A new geothermal heating and cooling system has been installed to care for our City’s oldest home. Enjoy a warm and comfortable tour of Irving House, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. From November 22nd through December 29th the house will be decked out with Christmas grandeur for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to inquire into our Victorian Christmas teas being held on December 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th. For information call Irving House at 604-527-4640 or email museum@newwestcity.ca.

SEE CLICK FIX MOBILE APP See Click Fix is a FREE mobile app that allows citizens of New Westminster to report non-emergency issues (potholes, graffiti, parking violations, etc.) directly to the city. See Click Fix users can take a picture of an issue, pinpoint the location through GPS and provide relevant details to a report. The report is then forwarded to an appropriate city department for action including updates on the status of the issue. See Click Fix can be downloaded for free in the app store for iPhone and Android users. Reports can also be made through the City website at www.newwestcity.ca, on the City Facebook page at facebook.com/newwestminster, and at SeeClickFix.com.

Application forms were distributed to all students through the schools in early October and are also available at these recreation facilities: Canada Games Pool, Centennial Community Centre, Queensborough Community Centre and Moody Park Arena. For further information, please contact searle@newwestcity.ca

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will never go in,” said Lowka, who owns Faserit Construction. “They’ve missed the boat on this.” Eugene Wat, manager of infrastructure planning, agreed the city hasn’t been consistent in getting the agreements. However, he wouldn’t admit there was a lack of communication between the engineering and planning departments in carrying out the policy. “In the past we certainly have missed opportunities to obtain statutory rights of ways. In terms of getting it, we try to do it more opportunistically, we’re not trying to disturb a home,” said Wat. “It minimizes the impact on the owner’s ability to build, it doesn’t affect square footage. They still retain the ability to build, they just cannot build on that part.” Wat would not give a time frame on how long the city

Lowka says he’s been building homes in New Westminster for 15 years and hadn’t run into this before. But when he went to get the approvals to build a duplex at 612 13th Street, he was told about the requirement because a strip of land would be needed for a future lane between Sixth Avenue and Nanaimo Street. He was baffled because he’d built some duplexes just a few doors down on Nanaimo a few years ago and hadn’t been asked for the right-of-way even though the block doesn’t have a lane. In addition, a duplex was built just a few years ago on the property next door at the corner of Sixth Avenue and 13th Street with a garage where the lane would go. “There’s a lot of new houses that should have had this requirement, meaning the lanes

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Brian Lowka, owner of Faserit Construction, predicts many residents will be in for a surprise next time they apply for a permit from the city.

believes it will take before they will start building any of the lanes where they’re needed.

Lowka believes the city has gone this route because it can’t afford to expropriate, and that

many more property owners in the city will be surprised when they discover what’s in store when they go to get permits. “They’re doing a pretty good job of keeping this quiet,” Lowka said. “It really is a huge, huge deal. I’ve tried to explain this to the city. I told them, ‘I hope you understand you’re going to piss a lot of people off.’” Wat said the city wants to build lanes for major streets that don’t have them currently so residents don’t have to back out of their properties onto busy roads. Besides Sixth Avenue, other possible routes that could use lanes include Eighth and Tenth avenues and 12th and Sixth streets. Lowka says he hasn’t signed anything with the city, and plans to address city council on the issue in February.

Family frantically searching for stolen photos Offer reward for return of hard drive containing memories of deceased grandparents Grant Granger

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Grant Campbell had spent hours upon hours on his computer restoring frayed and deteriorating family photographs. He doesn’t have a television, so it was something he enjoyed doing. Many of the pictures had been lost when a previous residence he lived in was

flooded out, and he wanted to preserve the images the Campbell clan still had, especially those of his dear departed grandparents. But late last week he got a call while at work from the New Westminster police saying his second-floor Uptown apartment had been broken into. The first thing he asked was whether his computer was still there. No, came the reply, there’s nothing on your desk. Campbell’s heart sank. “It was not great, because it was the data I can’t get back, pictures, data, projects that I’ve worked on, stuff from school that

I worked on 20 years ago,” said Campbell, 30, who works in IT. Morgan Campbell Since he grew up in I’m going to keep trying, if it’s not the digital age, many this month it’ll be next month. I’m of his own memories just hoping somebody has it. and work were stored on the computer. But family, and I wished we had not only was the monitor them on paper. I wished in and tower gone, so was the retrospect we had printed hard drive on which he’d them out and had a photo backed up all of his files, album.” along with some cash and Grant was pessimistic already wrapped Christmas from the start about being presents. able to get anything back. His sister Morgan, 28, “I’m not very hopeful, was “devastated” by the unfortunately. It’s usually news. for a quick buck so they “I’m going to start do everything they can to crying,” said Morgan. unload it.” “They were of all of our Morgan, on the other

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hand, sprang into action. She hit social media posting a $500 reward on Facebook for the return of both the tower and hard drive, or $250 for just the hard drive. She tracked Craigslist to see if someone was trying to sell them online. She frantically phoned pawn shops to see if they’d come across someone trying to get rid of a tall, white-and-blue computer tower, an ASUS 27-inch monitor and a hard drive. No luck there either. She also realized the calls were long shots since pawn

shops have certainly heard similar sob stories many times before. That doesn’t mean she’ll stop searching. “I’m going to keep trying, if it’s not this month it’ll be next month. I’m just hoping somebody has it,” said Morgan, who has received a lot of supportive messages but no leads. “No one needs the hard drive. The reward I’m offering is worth a lot more than the hard drive.” Those with any information on the computer can email blondie_1200@hotmail. com.

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Coal study doesn’t address New West concerns: Council Grant Granger

in May, but decided to pass another resolution declaring its An environmental impact opposition to the facility. study on coal being shipped “It doesn’t address any of out of the Fraser Surrey Docks New Westminster’s concerns,” (FSD) did not reduce New said Coun. Chuck Puchmayr of Westminster city council’s the assessment. concerns. Instead the report Puchmayr pointed out the strengthened their resolve study did not deal with the to oppose the controversial proposed facility’s possible project. effects on New Westminster The assessment done by since Queensborough is SNC-Lavalin for Port Metro only 1,500 metres across the Vancouver was released Fraser River from the last month. It determined docks and the Quayside FSD’s proposed coal neighbourhood is another transfer facility, which 500 metres away. With no would see daily trains obstructions in between originating in Wyoming they could be even more transferring coal onto affected by potential coal MCEVOY barges for overseas dust than any suburbs on shipment, would not the south side of the river. likely cause adverse effects to “It mentions Delta and the environment or human Surrey, but it doesn’t mention health. But the study was New Westminster,” said slammed by the chief medical Puchmayr. “That’s a large officers for the Fraser Health volume of coal being loaded and Vancouver Coastal Health right across the river from us.” authorities for not meeting the He was not only alarmed basic requirements of a proper over Fraser Health’s exclusion assessment. from the assessment but A city staff report said senior government fisheries the study appears to be a departments weren’t consulted repackaging of previous ones. either. Council opposed the plan Puchmayr said the assessment

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A tragic reminder The tragic deaths of two women in two separate house fires in as many weeks in Langley, once again underscores the need to exercise extreme caution during the ongoing cold snap — and all winter long. The first fire appears to have been started by either a space heater or a power bar failure. In the second, firefighters said while they don’t know whether the home had a working smoke detector, they did not hear an alarm going off in the house when they arrived. But in both cases, someone lost their life, and this holiday season is going to be a tremendously difficult one for the people they left behind. Of course, tragedy can never be completely avoided and we may never know whether these women’s deaths could have been prevented, but there are steps we can and should all take to minimize the risk of yet another fatality or serious injury. Whether it’s space heaters, fireplaces or candles, sources of heat are also potential sources of danger if they’re not handled with the level of care and respect they’re due. Fireplaces—whether gas or wood-burning—require regular, professional maintenance to ensure they are in proper and safe working order. Space heaters, meanwhile, should only be plugged directly into a wall outlet, never into a power bar. There should also be a minimum three feet of space between the heater and any combustible materials. Every home should, of course, have at the very minimum at least one working smoke detector— ideally, one in every area of the house where people sleep—with fresh batteries installed each autumn. And burning candles— which many people love to place throughout their homes at Christmas—should never be left unattended. This is simple advice and we hear it all the time, but in the wake of such tragedy, perhaps it bears repeating. – Langley Times/Black Press

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Full tour of Anvil requires imagination When the city invited media types for a tour of Anvil Centre last Friday, I had my doubts. As anyone who’s stood on Columbia Street outside the construction site for the new Downtown civic centre knows, much work remains to be done. Heck, they’re just putting the glass on the outside now. They’re still adding floors to the top of the office tower that sits upon the four-storey Anvil Centre “podium”—as they call it. So let’s just say I approached the tour with trepidation. Feared it might be a case of premature celebration. And to be sure, city staff and the folks from PCL Construction showed us a lot of bare concrete, steel frame and drywall. And on one of the coldest days of the year it was difficult to envision the Anvil Centre as a warm, cosy, welcoming place. But with an ounce or three of imagination, it was possible to slowly add a few splashes of colour, and possibly even see the Carrara marble on the floors in the atrium and running up the grand staircase next to the four storeys of glass that face Columbia Street.

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One feature that could definitely impress visitors is what they’re calling the “canyon.” Many people have no doubt seen the theatre section of the building that faces Begbie Street. This tiled exterior will flow into the atrium area of the Anvil to create a feeling of being both inside and outside simultaneously. Inside, the theatre wall facing New West SkyTrain station is angled 11 degrees and soars 60 feet tall, and across from it are three 60-foot pillars on the same pitch. At the top, once complete, will be a skylight running the length of this “canyon” from the front to the back of the Anvil Centre. It could be a stunning feature. The floor level of the theatre is a 10,000-square-foot banquet room that can be split into separate rooms for conference needs. What’s cool is that this space can be opened to the atrium and Columbia Street

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beyond, which will be great for festivals and other public events. Above the conference space is the theatre proper, with 350 retractable seats so it can also host banquet events and the like. I wondered how comfortable retractable seats might be, but the city’s manager of civic buildings Terry Atherton assured me they will be. And pains were taken for top-notch soundproofing, according to Ralph Heard of PCL, so with luck you might even forget the train whistle blasts across the street. If there’s one group of people counting the days until Anvil Centre opens, I’ll bet it’s the folks at the New Westminster Museum and Archives. The 6,000-square-foot museum space on the second floor should provide plenty of opportunity to showcase New West’s extensive history in creative ways. Next to it is 1,400 square feet of space for the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, a nice fit. While not as large as the museum, the 2,000-square-foot art gallery next door finally gets the city a public gallery, where they aim to host contemporary exhibits. A smaller space

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alongside is slated to host touring exhibitions, or themed exhibits that tie in with visiting conferences. The part that interests me, but wasn’t part of the tour, are the program rooms. On the third floor will be about 8,000 square feet of multipurpose rooms to host everything from painting and dance classes to yoga sessions and music rehearsals. If programmed well, one can imagine this area being a hive of activity all day and through the evening. Between that and the cultural aspects of the building—the gallery and the museum—the Anvil shows signs of being an interesting place to visit, and a vital heart in the Downtown. We’ll see how well the community embraces the Anvil when it opens next year. Though it looked pretty raw when the media were shown around last week, I assume the city was trying to stoke the fires of anticipation. Perhaps a little more high brow than the crowds tapping the glass outside Walmart on a Black Friday morning, but no less keen. editor@newwestnewsleader.com

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Choice an important part of the equation Re: Shutting Thrifty Foods the obvious move (Letters, NewsLeader, Dec. 4) I beg to differ with the writer’s assessment of the forced sale of Thrifty Foods, by the Competition Bureau, as a result of the merger of Safeway and Sobeys. My understanding, after speaking with the assistant deputy commissioner of the Competition Bureau is that the mandate is to “preserve competition in the marketplace,” which means ensuring that competition remains at the “pre-merger state.” As a consumer, I view the premerger state as one company (Safeway) owned four locations within 10 minutes of Sapperton and another company (Sobeys) owned one location (Thrifty Foods) in Sapperton. Of course there are many other options nearby: Choices, Donald’s Market, Superstore, Your Independent Grocer (North Road), Costco, Walmart—but I am writing about the five Safeway/Thrifty Food locations only. The outcry to reverse the decision to sell Thrifty Foods is because all of this “tweaking” of the competition is supposed to benefit consumers, but consumers see “choice” as part of the equation. The almost 2,100 people who signed the online petition against the sale of Thrifty Foods did so because they would prefer that the only Thrifty Foods in the area be retained, and one of the four nearby Safeways be divested. Since purchasing Thrifty Foods, Sobeys has retained the model under which Thrifty Foods has long operated. It is this model that everyone appreciates having right in Sapperton. The suggestion that a No Frills location operated by Loblaws would be a satisfactory replacement is utter nonsense. Loblaws operates The Real Canadian Superstore and Your Independent Grocer, both of which can be found within a five-to-10-minute drive from Sapperton, and anyone wishing to shop at this type of store already can. There is not another nearby location of Thrifty Foods! If Sobeys were to retain three

Safeway stores and one Thrifty Foods, another company could purchase a Safeway location. This would achieve the Competition Bureau’s stated goal of preserving the premerger competitive state (i.e. one company owing four locations and another company owning one of the five grocery stores under discussion). I, like many in the community, shop at Thrifty’s and at a Safeway. From where I stand having a Thrifty Foods, three nearby Safeways and a newcomer is all the competition I need. Catherine Cartwright Sapperton, New Westminster

THOUGHTS ON THE END OF DOOR-TO-DOOR MAIL SERVICE Re: Canada Post to end home delivery in urban areas So, Canada Post responding to low usage responds by reducing service and increasing prices. For good measure they target the poor and those on fixed incomes by charging $1 per stamp when purchased individually but $.85 when purchased by the book. The running of our postal service has truly become a national embarrassment. James Inglis •••••

Instead of buying a 91 per cent interest in Purolator they should have invested those monies into their own operations to streamline things and expand their parcel delivery service to be more competitive with Purolator and others, especially since Canada Post already had/has a system and fleet of vehicles in place for just such a purpose. Sadly, once again the old oxymoron “government organization” applies and, so too in typical government fashion, they are penny wise and pound foolish. Curtis De Fehr •••••

Canada Post had better come up with a SECURE mailbox before they start on this. Their current “Super Mailboxes” are not secure. Brian Lang —online comments newwestnewsleader.com

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Long-time New Westminster school district superintendent John Woudzia has resigned to accept a position with Vancouver Community

College (VCC). Board of education chair Jonina Campbell said the district, beset with budget deficit issues over the last decade, will miss Woudzia’s leadership skills. “John has been a very

committed leader that has done a lot of great things for the district in terms of social responsibility and educational pieces,” said Campbell. “We’re going to have to find a structure that will allow the district to

continue to move forward as we look to replace the superintendent. We have an excellent staff under John that will have to come together to see they will continue to function without John, and I have

full confidence they will be able to do that.” Woudzia has been with the district for 15 years, the past eight as superintendent. Prior to taking that position he was a district principal, a

director of instruction and assistant superintendent. “I am extremely proud to have been associated with such an outstanding and caring group of teachers, support staff, administrators and trustees who have always put the interests of our students at the forefront. I will miss New Westminster very much, but this was an opportunity that I could just not turn down,” said Woudzia, who will leave the district at the end of January to become VCC’s vice-president of education and student services. Campbell said over the next two weeks the board will develop a plan for replacing Woudzia, who pulled in $165,000 in salary and expenses in the 2011-12 school year.

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New Westminster is moving toward restricting marijuana production to the city’s heavy industrial districts. The federal government has recently announced it will license producers for medical marijuana as of March 2014. Currently if the new Health Canada system is adopted, a licence holder would be able to grow pot in New Westminster’s two tiny agricultural districts, or in light industrial areas where manufacturing and storage of pharmaceuticals is allowed. Since Health Canada is looking for largescale production, the city is proposing any potential legal growops be confined to areas zoned for heavy industrial use because it involves production and packaging. A report to council notes that should reduce the likelihood of conflicting with adjoining residences. It also pointed out any successful licensee would have to get development and building permits as well as a business licence to establish production in New Westminster.

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Former New West city manager passes Doug Manning was known for his integrity

highly protective of his staff. “I am very, very much in respect Grant Granger of Doug Manning,” said Cook. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com “He was very protective of his Doug Manning, who served as office as an administrator and would New Westminster city manager for tolerate absolutely no political 22 years passed away on interference in his office, Nov. 21 at the age of 80. and that is very different Although Manning than the way things are was born and raised in today.” Vancouver he and his Cook said there was wife Betty were longa clear division of what time residents of New was administrative and Westminster’s Massey what was policy setting. Heights. According to “It served the city his obituary, Manning extremely well. Those became a chartered kind of divisions are not accountant before going around anymore where on to a 36-year career there’s a very blurred with the city. line between those two Doug Manning was New He became New divisions,” said Cook. We s t m i n s t e r ’s city Westminster’s chief “A lot of people refer manager from 1971 to administrative officer in 1993. to those days as heydays 1971, a position he held in New Westminster.” until his retirement May 31, 1993. He is survived by his wife, Manning also served on the daughter Lorraine and sons executive of the New Westminster Steve, Bob and Dave, and seven Salmonbellies lacrosse organization. grandchildren. Steve, Dave and School trustee and former city grandson Curtis Manning all played councillor Casey Cook, who worked for the Salmonbellies. with Manning at city hall and on A celebration of his life was held the Salmonbellies executive, said at the Columbia Bowell Funeral Manning was a family man, a man Home. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw of extremely high integrity and

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A worthy new Jeep at long last The Chrysler group is on a tear these days with month after month of consecutive growth and awards to back it up. Who would have thought a few short years ago that Chrysler, of the Detroit Three, would be in second place in Canada, just slightly behind Ford and well ahead of General Motors. This has been achieved by filling a few holes in their full-line offensive. For example, until a year ago, Chrysler didn’t have a compact car, now they do with the Dodge Dart. Most surprising is that the strong sales have established without have a vehicle to compete in the fastest growing segment, the compact SUV. Now, with the introduction of this all-new Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler has something to take on establish players like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The new Cherokee has only been for sale for about a month now but sales for the Jeep brand are up more than 34 percent over last year. In addition, the new Jeep Cherokee just won its category (best new SUV under $35,000) as adjudged by the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC). Looks Some might not remember the old boxy Cherokee that

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was sold in the 1990s; it was a very simple design that appealed to diehard Jeep enthusiasts. This new Cherokee is trying to win over new buyers, not just the Jeep faithful. It might look a bit odd at first but when you are in its presence, the design actually grows on you to a pint that it has a futuristic, very modern twist on an iconic nameplate. What you don’t see is the Italian Alfa Romeo platform that this Cherokee shares with the Dodge Dart. This provides a solid basis that produces a wonderful onroad experience and ruggedness for off-road duty. There is a special Trailhawk version of this Cherokee

that has been designed specifically for off-road, with higher front and rear bumpers to help it traverse ditches and climb mountains. The more practical base front wheel drive (FWD) model starts at $23,495 and is the lowest priced vehicle in the compact SUV class. The All wheel drive (AWD) model is also a value leader and starts at $25,695 Inside There are several things that set this Cherokee apart from the competition and a big difference is the level of interior fit and finish. Many of the vehicles that compete in this class are rather basic inside and come covered in hard plastic and feature simple designs. The Cherokee is covered in soft-touch materials, comfortable seats and a large touch screen in the centre of the dash for connectivity. The base screen is 5-inches but a larger 8.4-inch screen is available on the $29,995 Limited model. In addition, all models get a second 3.5-inch screen imbedded in the instrument cluster that is fully programmable and provides custom readouts. The back seat isn’t huge but the seats again are contoured nicely and provide good comfort. They also slide forward to elongate the cargo area if

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee offers a lot of jeep for the money. larger objects need to be carried. The rest of the dash has a stylish design that is a good combination of the bigger Grand Cherokee and the functional Dodge Journey. Sweeping lines and attention to detail make this a class leader in terms of style and design. Drive Not content to use existing engines and transmission in this new Cherokee, Chrysler is showcasing brand new technology in this compact SUV, providing good fuel economy and value. All trim levels come standard with a 9-speed automatic transmission. That’s right, nine gears, the very first vehicle on the planet to come with this many cogs. Having a chance to drive it with the base 184hp 2.4L 4-cylinder through the canyons outside of Malibu California, I can report that the transmission is so smooth and refined that the

driver forgets there is so much at work. The up side is the Cherokee is capable of 9.6.L/100km in the city and 6.4L on the highway. The platform is a gem. There is very little road or wind noise, the suspension is very well dampened and the steering feel is better than many in this class. The 4-cylinder engine is a great choice for commuters and the handling is crisp and sure-footed, more like a sedan than an SUV. The optional V6 engine is the first application of the 3.2L V6 Pentastar engine. The bigger 3.6L is used across the Chrysler family but this newly developed, smaller version is wonderful value as it is only $1,300 more to equip it on any Cherokee, from the least expensive FWD model to the most expensive AWD trim. For $1,300, you get 271hp and a lot more grunt for passing and highway runs. This would be the choice

if you do a lot of highway driving to the cabin or skiing. The downside is the added weight of the V6 makes it less nimble compared to the 4-cylinder but both are excellent choices. In addition to carving though the mountains, I had a chance to drive over them in the Trailhawk off-road model. This really is the enthusiast version; it had no problem scampering up anything it came across from big boulders, to sand and mud. A lot of fun, but the reality is that most buyers will opt for the less extreme AWD models that have the ability to change their characteristics depending on which setting the driver chooses from snow, sport, mud/sand and low settings. Verdict The starting price is the best on the market, the technology is second to none, and the ride is smoother and

quieter than the competition and the interior class above. The styling does take a while to get used to but it does look better in person. Most people will equip the Cherokee with AWD and the middle North Edition that includes alloy wheels and added interior features for a reasonable $28,695. With the optional V6 engine, the price is $29,995. This is a lot of Jeep for the money and one that is a treat to drive. Now that Chrysler has a competent small SUV in their lineup, their position as the number two seller of vehicles looks strong for a while to come. zack.spencer@ drivewaybc.ca The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder with 184hp or 3.2L V6 with 271hp Fill-up: 9.6L/6.4L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23,495$$32,195

Need to speed not universal among BC drivers Guenter Hoernig, of Reader reaction to our Penticton, asked: “What posted speed limit poll, would you gain by, say, conducted with Insights increasing the limits West, was, well, speedy! by 10 or 20 km/h? A No sooner had the paper half an hour earlier in hit the streets, revealing Vancouver? Well, if you that 37 percent of those don’t have that extra 30 polled believe a higher Variable minutes, perhaps you than 100 km/h limit speed limits are should take the plane. should be posted on our “I don’t even undermajor highways, than the used throughout stand why the public is emails began flying. Europe and seem consulted on this - as any Yours truly expressed effective. results coming forth from some surprise that a them tend to be purely majority did not share Keith Morgan based on emotions. The that opinion and that 55 safety of the highways percent believed speed should be left to traffic experts and limits should be left alone. While some scientists . . . .” readers disabused me of that notion an Janet McGarry warned: “NASCAR equal number agreed.

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inspired highways will only lead to more fatalities.” Currently, 100 km/h is the maximum on most freeways, while 110 km/h is posted on the Coquihalla Highway and parts of the Okanagan Connector. Vernon resident Brian Romaine made an interesting suggestion: “My view is that the speed sign should have a range of speed, for example instead of say 100 km/h, make it 80 to 100 MAX. From a psychological point of view, the driver then sees the lower speed and perhaps would have less of a fixation on the max speed limit. Speed limits should be assessed by the experts to be safe for that particular highway and not necessarily increased.” Variable speed limits are used throughout Europe and seem effective. The

maximum limits are posted on overhead electronic signs, which change to reflect environmental conditions and congestion. It is a recognition that speed alone is not the major cause of road carnage but excessive speed combined with over-driving the weather/road conditions does kill. The provincial government is currently reviewing posted limits and Jack Dubberly believes Victoria should hike them forthwith. “If the roads are better engineered, cars are safer . . . . then why not increase the speeds to that “average comfortable speed” that everyone is travelling at when the police are not looking? “The police can spend more time looking for bad drivers rather than speeding drivers and maybe the general driving public will then respect them more.”

Laura Tomelin shared her driving philosophy: “Do not drink and drive, but drive at your own capabilities and get the hell out of the way of other drivers who take their own risks and feel comfortable doing so!” The more cynical of our readers, dismissed the current posted speed limits as being artificially low and designed not for safety reasons but as a way of generating cash for the government through fines. Transportation Minister Todd Stone will give residents an opportunity to express their views in a series of eight regional public forums between now and January 24. For details of the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review go to http:// engage.gov.bc.ca/safetyandspeedreview. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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A14 NewsLeader Friday, December 13, 2013

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All prices & payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Bi-weekly payments based on 96 mo. term, 4.99% APR, $2000 down. Total paid: ’13 Silverado Ext, $32,864, ’13 Sierra Ext, $32,864, ’13 Silverado Crew $35,360, ’13 Camaro, $38,272, ’ ‘13 Terrain, $32,864 ,13’ Sierra Crew 4WD $35,360 ’12 Acadia $36,816, ’14 Cruze price is $17,595, payment is a 60 mo. lease, 0% APR, $0 down, total paid $9,909, res. $6,686. * - grace period.

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All prices & payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Bi-weekly payments based on 96 mo. term, 4.99% APR, $2000 down. Total paid: ’13 Town & Country $32,448, ’12 Grand Caravan $21,424, ’13 Sonata $24,128, ’12 Corolla $18,512, ’13 Mazda6 $21,424, ’12 Impala $17,264, ’13 Passat $26,624, ’12 Altima $21,216, ’13 Murano $39,728, ’12 Yaris $18,304, ’13 Fiesta 18,304, ’12 Mustang $26,624, ’13 Genesis $35,360, ’12 Escape $29,744, ’13 X1 $48,048, ’12 Sonata $21,424, ’13 Maxima $36,816, ’12 Jetta $19,968, ’12 Spyder $23,504, ’12 Journey $31,200, ’12 Malibu $17,056, ’12 Escalade $81,536, ’12 Corvette $59,488.

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Mazda tops in Canada’s Top Twelve for 2014

Sandra Lamaitre, national manager of PR for Mazda Canada shows off their hardware.

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Mazda’s triple award sweep had to taste extra sweet as Mazda only had three entries in a field of over fifty vehicle entries.

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Bob McHugh

Mazda bagged three of 12 “Best New” 2014 model year category awards just announced by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The triple award sweep (Mazda3, Mazda3 Sport and Mazda6) had to taste extra sweet as Mazda only had three entries in a field of over fifty vehicle entries. This also positions Mazda with three (of the final eight) contenders for overall 2014 Canadian Car of the Year. The 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Award was also narrowed down to four “Best New” category

Here’s a complete list of all twelve categories winners: Best New Small Car (under $21k) Best New Small Car (over $21k) Best New Family Car (under $30k) Best New Family Car (over $30k) Best New Luxury Car (under $50k) Best New Luxury Car (over $50k) Best New Sports/Performance Best New Prestige Car Best New SUV/CUV (under $35k) Best New SUV/CUV ($35k to $60k) Best New SUV/CUV (over $60k) Best Pickup award winners: the stylish all-new Jeep Cherokee (SUV/CUV under $35K), great value Kia Sorrento (SUV/CUV $35K to $60K),

luxurious Acura MDX (SUV/ CUV over $60K) and the tough-as-nails GMC Sierra 1500 pickup. AJAC award wins in both

Mazda3 Mazda3 Sport Kia Soul Mazda6 Lexus IS 350 RWD Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Mercedes-Benz S Class Jeep Cherokee Kia Sorento Acura MDX GMC Sierra 1500 Best New Small Car categories (under $21K and over $21K), gives the Mazda3, in various forms, an impressive total of nine trophies

over its ten year history. The Mazda6 is also a repeat winner, with previous category wins in 2009, 2005 and 2004, its introductory year. Both the new Mazda3 and Mazda6 are now SKYACTIV-equipped vehicles and offer outstanding fuel economy. This was also a good awards event for General Motors, the recipient of two AJAC trophies in very different vehicle categories. In addition to the Best New Pickup Award, the 2014 Corvette Stingray was also voted the Best New sports Performance Car. “This is a monumental step for the Chevrolet brand and the first all-new Corvette, since the first Corvette ... we couldn’t be prouder of it,” said Rob Assimakopoulus, GM Director of Marketing, during his acceptance speech. The other double-award winning manufacturer was Kia. The Best New Family Car under $30,000 award went to the revamped Kia Soul. A new and softer rendition of its offbeat five-door wagon-like design plus numerous other refinements helped the surprisingly practical Soul out-perform the competition. The new Kia Sorento notched an even more impressive victory, as it was achieved in a highly competitive light-luxury SUV/CUV category ahead of some renowned competitive products.

The AJAC awards are based on a methodical secret ballot voting process that was completed by over eighty journalist members following a five-day, hands-on driving event known as “TestFest”, which was held earlier this year in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Same-day, back-to-back evaluations were performed on handling, performance and off-road courses (where applicable), and on public roads. In selecting the winners of the awards, the accounting firm KPMG tabulated the ballots and the results were kept confidential until the public announcement. The full voting result and comparative data will be posted to the AJAC website (ajac.ca). Consumers are urged to use the data as a resource buying guide when shopping for a new vehicle. The twelve category winners now go on to compete for the top honour of being either the 2014 Canadian Car of the Year or the 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. The overall winners will be declared on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the beginning of media day at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.

bob.mchugh@ drivewaybc.ca

Tough automotive acts to follow Most of the time, the automotive world doesn’t serve up a “Godfather II,” the rare sequel that is the equal or better of the original. Sometimes, you get “Godfather III.” Here are cars that today are regarded as classics in their own right, but initially had a hard time living up to the legacy of their predecessors:

1. 1958 Thunderbird: The original

the Datsun 240/260/280Z. And it also committed the cardinal sin in the eyes of sports car enthusiasts (although not necessarily in the eyes of the buying public) of being heavier and more luxurious. It was derided by the magazines of the time as being a flashy “discomobile,” and collectors are only now starting to realize the merits of the comfy and more grownup ZX.

just couldn’t strike twice: There was simply no way that the XJS could be as lovely as the E-Type.

5. 1974 Ford Mustang II: The early 1970s were dark times for the automobile. The Arab Oil Embargo of 1973 put the brakes on large displacement high performance engines. What was Ford to do about cars like the Mustang, whose reputation was built on V-8 performance? Replace it with a four-cylinder version based on the Pinto, of course. Although V-6s and V-8s were offered, it was the sting of the anemic four-banger that stuck with the II until Ford replaced it in 1979 with what would become the very good and very popular Fox body Mustang.

3. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado:

two-seater 1955-57 Thunderbirds — or “Baby Birds” — were recognized as classics almost as soon as they went out of production. They were replaced by a larger four-seater that came to be known as “The Square Bird.” While the Square Bird was an immensely popular car that handily outsold its predecessor, the original two-seater remains the one that most people think of when the topic of T-Birds comes up.

The first generation Toronado that appeared in 1966 was a stylistic and engineering tour de force. Reminiscent of the great classic Cord 810 of 1936, it was a milestone car for GM. Hardly anyone remembers its successor, the second generation Toronado. Where the ’66 broke the mold, the ’71 was the mold for generic American luxury cars of the 1970s.

2. 1979 Datsun 280ZX: The 280ZX

4. 1976 Jaguar XJS: This one had

had the misfortune of following one of the all-time greatest classic sports cars,

the extreme misfortune of replacing one of the most beautiful cars of all time, the

The 1956 Ford Thunderbird was among the original two-seater T-Birds. Jaguar E-Type. So naturally, people were predisposed to hate it when it came out. Other than initial quality control issues,

which have become legendary, the XJS was neither a bad nor ugly car — quite the contrary. But for Jaguar, lightning

Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca

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New Westminster resident and photographer Adam Gibbs received a commendation in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and his photographs can be seen at the World’s Best Wildlife Images of 2013 exhibition at the Royal BC Museum. The show opened November 29 and runs until April 6, 2014. Gibbs stands next to his photograph The Enchantment that was Specially Commended in the Wildscapes category. The photograph was taken in the Washington State Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

A public art wall for the community to write their thoughts on what New Westminster means to them has been erected at the site of the Oct. 10 fire on Columbia Street. The wall is called Moments Made in New West and is a collaboration between the city, Tourism New Westminster and the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association (BIA). “This is a great initiative that truly captures the spirit of our community,” said Mayor Wayne Wright. “While the fire on Columbia was devastating, this event has caused many to take a close look at what our community is all about and express ideas about where we are headed. The Moments Made in New West wall is an outlet for people to share their hopes and aspirations for

their city.” It’s also part of a two-month campaign to attract people to the city’s revitalized downtown in the wake of the fire. The wall has the words history, celebrate, future, memories, community and experiences on it, and encourages residents and visitors to share their thoughts on what those words mean to them in connection with New West. “We want the wall to not only be filled with kind messages to the fire-affected businesses, but also with stories of memorable moments people have had in New Westminster throughout the years,” said Tej Kainth, executive director of Tourism New Westminster. “The purpose of the wall is to celebrate the changing times of our historic Downtown … This community is amazing and we know that at the end of the day, this wall is going to capture the spirit that makes New Westminster so special.” ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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Canada Post to end home delivery in urban areas Community mail boxes coming for all remaining households Jeff Nagel Black Press

Canada Post will phase out home delivery of mail in urban areas in a new bid to cut costs. Many newer suburban neighbourhoods in the Lower Mainland already have community mailboxes. But the Crown corporation says the remaining one third of Canadian households that still get home

delivery will be switched to community mailboxes or grouped or lobby mailboxes over the next five years. It cites declining use of postal mail – a billion fewer pieces of mail were delivered last year compared to 2006 – as households shift to online bill payments and other digital communication. The price of stamps will also go up from 63 to 85 cents each if bought in booklets, or $1 for individual stamps. It means up to 8,000 fewer postal workers will be needed, which

Canada Post says will be shed by attrition, as nearly 15,000 workers are expected to retire or leave voluntarily over the next five years. “With its current labour costs, Canada Post has a much higher cost structure than its competitors in the private sector have,” Canada Post said in a press release. “This is simply not sustainable.” The reduced workforce and other changes are expected to save a combined $700 to $900 million per year. A Conference Board

of Canada report last spring found Canada Post would face losses of $1 billion a year by 2020 without major reform. Reaction has been mixed but one concern being raised is that many more banks of community mailboxes will be vulnerable to mail theft by identity thieves. There have been ongoing mail theft reports in communities like Belcarra that already have the clustered group boxes, as well as newly developed areas of Surrey, particularly

Clayton. Findlay said Canada Surrey resident Craig Post is right to seek Findlay says ways to stop the community losing money. mailbox in But he said it his Fleetwood might be smarter neighbourhood to reduce home was broken into delivery to every repeatedly and second or third drew says Canada day, or else put Post must make group boxes them more secure in publicly accessible before converting indoor areas such as the remaining urban malls, until mail thieves neighbourhoods. can be thwarted. “It’s going to be an Belcarra Mayor exercise in futility as Ralph Drew said far as I’m concerned,” Canada Post has Findlay said. “They hardened the should try it in one or community boxes two places and find out somewhat with antifor themselves how bad pry devices so they are it’s going to be.” less vulnerable to theft.

“It’s not as bad as it was,” he said, but added mail theft from the boxes remains a continuing problem throughout the TriCities. “If somebody’s determined, they’re going to get in.” Drew said the complete transition away from door-todoor home delivery was predictable and inevitable. “Home delivery people really been subsidized by the other two thirds of the Canadian public in terms of the cost of the system.”

Loyalty point ban hits B.C. pharmacies Jeff Nagel Black Press

B.C. pharmacies are now banned from handing out loyalty reward points to customers for prescription drug purchases. The measure

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consideration, the College still firmly believes that paying patients for prescriptions is unprofessional, unethical and unsafe,” it states on its website. The college argues some patients may go without their medicine until they can fill a prescription on a loyalty point bonus day. It also believes patients with thirdparty insurance who don’t pay out of pocket may keep refilling a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points.

The college calls that a drain on limited health care dollars and says drugs not used by the intended patient may be abused by others or diverted to the illegal drug trade. It says paying customers a kickback undermines pharmacists’ integrity and the credibility of the profession. “Patients do not expect to receive payments for other health services they receive, and drug therapy should not be the exception to that rule.”

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RenoMe! with FortisBC contest names grand prize winner By Kerry Vital

One Vancouver Island homeowner has a lot to celebrate this holiday season after winning the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest. Melissa Tolsma of Nanaimo won the $10,000 prize for her outdoor space, which she can now put towards the renovation.

“I was leafing through the local paper one day and the ‘RenoMe! with FortisBC’ ad seemed to jump out at me off the page,” Tolsma says. “I couldn’t ignore it. I’m not usually a contest enterer, but I just had this weird feeling ‘you can win this contest’.” Over 7,000 votes were cast, and Tolsma is very excited.

“I’ve never won anything, really, so this kind of win is unbelievable!” she says. “I don’t think it will really sink in until I see my backyard at the end of the reno process.” Currently her backyard is only usable in the summer months, so Tolsma is hoping to be able to use her space year-round after the renovation. She and her daughter enjoy spending time outdoors, so the yard was the first place she thought of when she heard about the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest. “We plan to do lots of outdoor living year-round!” she says. “I’m envisioning plenty of weenie roasts and toe warming on those chilly spring and fall evenings when we

would normally have to retreat indoors.” As part of the contest, Tolsma received a rendering of what her space could look like from Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design Inc. Gallop included a hot tub heated by natural gas and an outdoor natural gas fire pit in her design, as well as space for entertaining outside. The design also features several levels to define the different spaces in the yard. “The space looked disconnected before,” Gallop says. “This gives (Tolsma) different zones in the yard while still being connected.” Gallop notes that many clients are now asking for natural gas

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMINISTRATIVE Services Co-ordinator (Burnaby, BC) Responsible on a daily basis for ensuring the smooth operation of the office and administrative functions of our Italian-Canadian Social Services office. BA degree; Must be fluent in Italian (reading, speaking, writing); Advanced knowledge of Italian and Canadian pension regulations, as well as, Italian and Canadian income tax systems. For complete position details and application requirements, go to: www.workopolis.com.

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Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. 604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com www.centralcreek.com

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

caregiving@plea.bc.ca 604.708.2628 w w w. p l e a . c a

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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EDUCATION

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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CHRISTMAS CORNER

NEW HOURS Nov 30-Dec 5, 9:00am-5:00pm Dec 6 - 15, 9:00am-7:00pm Dec 16 onward 9:00am-5:00pm

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

QUALIFIED HAIRDRESSER

Large selection of fresh cut Nobles, Frasers, Grands & Douglas Fir 3ft - 10ft

Reunites Loved Ones

One visit will amaze you! CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

CHRISTMAS CORNER GIESBRECHT’S TREE FARM

Specializing in *Palm, *Tarot Cards, *Crystal Ball Readings.

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SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ SOCIAL SERVICES As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care professionals. Train in this rewarding career. START IN DECEMBER & WE’LL WAIVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE* *conditions apply

Career Opportunities: Child and Youth Care Worker O Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker O Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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www.paintspecial.com

• Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fitting

Quality Work - Fair Price

Paul: 604 626-1641 24/7

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

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FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions. Priced from $190. to $1500. (604)853-7773

AUTOLOANS APPROVED!!!!

FREE DELIVERY BC/AB Lowest rates always Approved TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW LIKE SO MANY OTHERS CARS TRUCKS SUVS VANS TOP DOLLAR FOR TRADES

HOMES WANTED

APPLY ONLINE AUTOCREDIT911.COM OR CALL TOLL FREE 1-888-635-9911 NOW!!!!

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AUTO FINANCING

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

604-537-4140

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

560

TRANSPORTATION

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

Certified, Insured & Bonded

$45/Hr

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

PLUMBING Licensed Journeyman

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

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

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SALES

PLUMBING

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

SALES

Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank. GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

SALES

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• Tree Trimming • Christmas Lights Installation • Snow Removal

Advertising Sales Representative The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative. By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

604-572-3733

www.tkhaulaway.com

PETS

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

Chocolate Labradoodle Puppies non-shedding, multi generation. Ready soon! $995. 604-355-9881.

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet . Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326 TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 YELLOW LAB PUPS. 1 female. Ready to go. Vet checked. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbotsford.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

HELP WANTED

APPLIANCES

APPLIANCES FOR SALE

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HELP WANTED

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

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

COQUITLAM

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

Call (604) 931-2670

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347

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

DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins Starting from

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PET SERVICES

PANDA’S PET SERVICES. Professional Pet Sitting For Your Cat And Home While You Are Away By Registered Vet Tech. Call Kathy at 604-250-6754 or pandaspets@gmail.com

LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottie pup, male, 12 wks old, vet check, $495; Call 604-864-1004.

Jim Mihaly publisher@surreyleader.com The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9

HELP WANTED

RENTALS

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

Send your resume with cover letter by December 6th, 2013.

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PETS

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

The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

HELP WANTED

604-787-5915

Blue Italian Mastiff & Matiff/Boxer X pups, ready for good homes, view parents, vet checked/1st shots, $500. Text to view (604)819-2697

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

www.treeworksonline.ca

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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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The ideal candidate will have experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license is required.

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TREE PRUNING

Best done in Dec. or Jan. while dormant for optimal health!

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HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 2 Bdrm small Heritage house. Total new looks with brand new furnace with heat pump, air filtration & air cond, new wiring, plumbing, W/D, F/S window coverings, covered patio, fenced backyard w/playhouse & shed, gated. N/S, pet ok $1275. Ref’s a Must. 12219-227th St. Call: (604)467-4583

750

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SUITES, LOWER #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Coquitlam 1 brand new bdrm ste $900 incl granite counters. utils & security alarm, N/P. 604-788-1275. COQUITLAM, large 2 bdrm near all amens, lndry, big yard. $750 + 40% utils. Jan 1. NP/NS. (604)761-8307 NEW WEST 2 bdrm grnd level suite Avail Jan 1st. Ns/Np. $950/mo incl utils,heat,basic cable 604-527-0599

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

TOWNHOUSES

CASH FOR X-MAS CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available

Above oven Kenmore Microwave (black) fan as well. $40 Beaumark dishwasher (white) $40. Both in good working order. We are remodeling and changing colour. North Delta 604-591-9740

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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HELP WANTED

Life is too short for the wrong job

HELP WANTED

778-865-5454

HELP WANTED

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395

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225 ea

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275 ea

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