December 18, 2013

CITY SEEKS MORE ‘ICONIC’ BUILDINGS

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Food for thought for Larco Access top concern at open house Grant Granger

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A perfect storm brewing on city streets?

Councillor predicts traffic volume on Pattullo will worsen when Port Mann tolls rise, SFPR completed Grant Granger

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Jonathan Coté isn’t a climatologist or Farmers Almanac contributor but the city councillor is predicting a perfect storm will hit the streets of New Westminster in the new year.

He’s basing his prognostication on some stats and two expected occurrences.

Statistics obtained by CTV News up 16 per cent, after showing a 15 show traffic volume on the new, per cent decline between 1994 and wide and tolled Port Mann Bridge 2011. for the past six months (June to “I’m not quite sure what the price November) were down sensitivity on the traffic is, but compared to the same period I can only think the traffic is in 2011, including a 13 per going to get worse,” said Coté. cent drop in June and 10 per Coté, who is co-chair of the cent fewer vehicles in the last city’s master transportation three months (September to plan task force, predicts November).

Pattullo traffic volume will COTÉ This coincides, said Coté, go up when the introductory with stats from the city and toll on the Port Mann Bridge TransLink showing usage of the ends in January and car crossings untolled Pattullo Bridge has gone will cost $3 each. He also expects

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“We’ve got a perfect storm brewing here in New Westminster,” said Coté. “We’ve got people avoiding the Port Mann because of the toll and then having the South Fraser Perimeter Road being close to being completed and increasing traffic on the Pattullo Bridge and the Queensborough Bridge.

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A community open house in the River Market’s food court gave the city some food for thought on a proposed massive waterfront development.

Access was the top concern among the 100 or so people—many of whom were just wandering through the market—who viewed Larco Investments’ plans for the blacktopped land west of Westminster Pier Park (WPP) last Wednesday.

In 2005, Larco received the go-ahead from the city for a five-tower development lined up across the site, but when the market softened those plans were shelved.

However, subsequent developments have made the site more accessible and more marketable, including New West’s Downtown becoming a bit of a real estate hot spot because of its heritage and proximity to rapid transit, said city senior planner Mark Allison.

He noted the new plans call for three towers, with about 800 units instead of five highrises with 1,000 residences. see OPEN HOUSE, A3

A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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.

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• 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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PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: STAY VISIBLE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS The City of New Westminster encourages pedestrians and cyclists to use high-visibility safety items during the winter months to make themselves more visible to drivers. The City has purchased a limited quantity of high-visibility reflectors, which are available at no charge to New Westminster residents.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 NewsLeader A3

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Open house visitors ‘excited’ by proposal ⫸

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Previously it was believed there would be a need for an elevated Quayside Drive extension to serve not only Larco but another eight towers originally planned for the WPP land.

Another recent development is plans from the city to demolish the western half of the Front Street parkade—from Begbie to Sixth streets—possibly as soon as 2014. Also, Larco has decided to go with underground parking for its project instead of above-grade.

With all those developments the city did a complete rethink on access and decided to use the existing roads, extending Quayside Drive and Begbie into the complex, said Allison.

He pointed out that car

ownership “is way down” in Downtown, with 30 per cent of residents getting by without cars.

Allison said it was determined the new high rises wouldn’t make a significant impact on the Begbie Street crossing, which has not been typically a congested connection.

“It’s not a busy street like Front Street,” said Allison.

Visitors to the Westminster Pier Park will not only be able to access it from the boardwalk in front of the Larco project but via a Sixth Street pedestrian crossing. Forty angled parking spots are expected to be created along Front Street following the parkade demolition. Visitors will also soon be able to get to the park from a new $1.8-million stairway and elevator from the

The proposed rezoning would include three towers, shown at left, with one next to the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

HOW IT LOOKED IN 2005: The Larco project was rezoned in 2005 to allow five large towers. The current rezoning on the table would trim that to three, would slim down the towers, and would add two acres of park, linking to Westminster Pier Park at the east end of the property.

remaining parkade at the foot of Fourth Street that is currently in the bid proposal stage.

Allison said some people are concerned about their views being blocked by the proposed towers, including residents of the Interurban tower at Begbie and Columbia. But he noted that although some views would be affected, instead of a big concrete parkade and parking lot to look at they’ll get another two acres to

WPP and an attractive new street.

At the open house he said there was definitely excitement about the new plans. “There were some local people who said, ‘wow, I’ve got to get a unit in one of these buildings.’ “ The complex will have some retail at the ground level as well as a child care space, all of which Allison thinks will be good for River Market and the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

“We think that’s all synergistic, with the market providing more variety and more of a reason to come to the market,” said Allison.

Allison said it will be a phased development, each tower taking two to three years, so he expects it will be about seven to 10 years, depending on market demand, before it’s completed.

He’ll be taking the feedback from the public meeting as well as from presentations to the Quayside Community Board and Downtown New Westminster Residents Association to work with Larco on the project’s technical details such as determining the shape of the buildings and the specific types of units they’ll contain.

Another community open house at the River Market is expected to be held in February.

Larco’s land was rezoned first in 1996, then again in 2005. The current rezoning proposal was at the request of the city, which is seeking to have a development on the water more in keeping with today’s needs. Larco says local market conditions are getting close to being where they need to be in order to build, but the company does not have immediate plans to do so. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

An expanded Pattullo Bridge would be ‘self-defeating’ ⫸

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“Our road network [in New Westminster] simply can’t handle it,” Coté added.

He lamented the fact the province is spending billions of dollars on highways but because of its policies the traffic is being diverted and clogging up an overburdened traffic system.

“The Port Mann is the widest bridge in North America yet this traffic is down compared to the old bridge,” said Coté. “Tolling

the odd bridge here and there is just causing traffic in areas it was never intended to be.”

Coté said building an expanded Pattullo Bridge appeals to many south of the Fraser River, but in many respects it’s self-defeating. “If you’re just hitting gridlock on the other side of the bridge, what are you accomplishing?”

Coté said he doesn’t blame commuters for wanting to avoid the Port Mann toll.

He says if the current system is retained the Port Mann will never reach full

capacity, and the same thing will happen if the same situation is used to build a new George Massey Tunnel connection.

“Is this the best use of our transportation resources?” said Coté.

“I’m hoping this information is starting to catch their eyes, particularly the province.”

The new stats are only fortifying Coté’s belief it’s time to look at regional tolling with smaller tolls on all crossings.

He said implementing such a system would more equitably distribute transportation infrastructure costs and lead to a better transportation system regionwide.

• A survey released by Insights West last week said in 2014, 31 per cent of those surveyed said they will actively seek new routes to avoid the higher toll on the Port Mann, while an additional 23 per cent say they’ll drive over the bridge less often.

TransLink is expected to launch the next round of consultation on the Pattullo Bridge project soon.

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City draws up ‘iconic’ guidelines Grant Granger

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Not satisfied with the dictionary definition, New Westminster has drawn up guidelines defining “iconic” for potential high rise developers.

The city would like to see “iconic towers” in key places such as the western entrance to Downtown New Westminster and the eastern entrance to the city from Highway 1.

It would also be a desirable component for buildings that will be visibly higher than neighbouring buildings similar to the recently proposed Larco towers at 660 Quayside Dr. on the New West riverfront.

A staff report from acting

planning manager Jackie Teed said the tallest buildings in the city should be Downtown, but the policy would apply to all tall buildings in New Westminster.

The report said the buildings should be visible from a distance, although shorter towers can be included if they are visibly prominent to those entering the city.

“They have unique architectural elements, which are often expressed strongly at the top of the building.

“The best iconic buildings also provide visual interest and functionality at the ground level where they interface with people on the street and entering the buildings.

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“Iconic buildings use quality materials in elegant and tasteful, although often unique or surprising ways,” wrote Teed.

The proposed principles include a form that is slender, sleek and clean, have a modern character that would enhance the heritage character of the city, and have features at the base such as fountains to complement and enhance the tower’s design.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 NewsLeader A5

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Heritage building goes rental A Royal Avenue heritage building will be converted into 10 studio suites and a parsonage instead of the previously planned six-unit condominium building.

Pastor Paul Reynolds of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, who has previously converted historic New West buildings into market housing, is asking the city to allow turning the Telford Block at 845 Royal into a rental building to take advantage of new city incentives to create rental housing.

As part of housing and heritage agreements being proposed with the city to replace agreements done in 2009, Reynolds has committed to preserving the 10 studio units for rental accommodation for 60 years. The suites, Reynolds wrote to council, would be aimed at providing tenancy for international students attending nearby Douglas College.

Ownership of a threebedroom unit would be retained by the church to serve as a parsonage for its full-time Korean minister, who would act as the building manager.

The Telford Block was built at the corner of Royal and 10th

Street in 1913. According to a report to council, it is known for its Edwardian-era architecture and its facade appears to have changed little in the century since it was built. Reynolds intends to hold an open house for the neighbourhood and has asked to meet with the Brow of the Hill Residents’ Association before the application goes to public hearing.

Samson V contract renewed The maintenance and caretaking contract for the Samson V vessel has been renewed for 2014 by the city at a cost of $40,000.

The historic vessel has been maintained by a contracted caretaker at a fixed hourly rate with an annual ceiling of $40,000. A report to council said the current deal will expire Dec. 31 “and it is imperative that there is uninterrupted service in the necessary and ongoing maintenance of the vessel.”

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service. It is docked at the Westminster Quay and used for programming from the New Westminster Museum and Archives.

The report, however, warned that while maintenance in the short term is crucial for the vessel’s preservation, a more comprehensive approach is needed to determine what role the Samson V will play in the long term and what needs to be done to carry out that vision.

QCC $92K over budget The final bill is in for the new Queensborough Community Centre and the $8.7-million project came in $92,000 over budget.

A report to council by centre manager Renee Chadwick attributed the extra expenses to additional remediation of wood rot, mould and asbestos abatement for the existing building, as well as to additional geotechnical requirements because of the soft soil workers found on the site.

Surplus funds from other 2013 capital projects were used to pay for the overage. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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Anticipating a post Post world

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Canada Post’s decision to do away with door-to-door delivery in urban areas is anything but a surprise.

Canada Post is only the latest in a long line of institutions caught in the revolution that is the Internet.

While the postal-workers’ union continues to point to the 2012 profit realized by Canada Post, it often neglects to add the fine print found in Canada Post’s 2012 annual report.

Yes, Canada Post’s report notes a $127 million profit — but it points out clearly that profit would have been a $25-million loss had reductions in sick leave and post-retirement health benefits not been agreed to in the union contract.

And, it adds, those reductions were one-time realizations, not recurring.

In fact, the future looks bleak, with the Conference Board of Canada predicting Canada Post will lose $1 billion each year by 2020.

Even with this week’s dramatic decision, the Conference Board estimates annual losses of about $500 million per year by 2020.

Mail delivery is not a growth industry and the continual decrease in revenue and mail sent highlights that fact.

If this is indeed “an opportunity for the Conservatives to take a leadership role in the extinguishing of union jobs,” as claimed by Kamloops Labour Council president Peter Kerek, and if there is indeed money to be made on the existing Canada Post model, surely a private company will step into the breach and realize the profit.

As we do with that long-lost letter from afar, we suspect we will all be waiting in vain for such a company to fill the door-to-door role being vacated by the Crown corporation.

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Premier looks back on 2013 After a whirlwind year that started with a come-from-behind election win, Premier Christy Clark sat down with me for the traditional year-end interview in her Victoria office. Here are excerpts from that discussion. A longer version with video can be found under the Opinion tab of this newspaper’s website.

TF: Premier, you surprised a few people this year. What surprised you the most about 2013?

PCC: I guess it was the disconnect between the pollsters and the pundits, and the public.

I did have a sense all the time that the citizens were thinking something different in the run-up to the election campaign.

I wondered, am I missing something here, or are they missing something? And I guess it turned out that it wasn’t me that was missing something.

TF: The liquefied natural gas export project is going to use a lot of natural gas, especially in the early years. Will B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets

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[20 per cent reduction by 2020, 80 per cent by 2050] have to be changed?

PCC: I don’t have a clear answer on that yet. We are working with the companies on exactly how we are going to structure their environmental commitments and costs, and their electricity costs versus using gas, the total royalty tax regime. We’re looking at that as one package.

However that turns out, though, this opportunity to export natural gas to Asia is the single biggest opportunity we have ever had as a province to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. In shipping this to China, we are going to help them wean themselves off some of the dirtiest coal anybody’s burning anywhere in the world.

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TF: If B.C. is going to get credit for displacing coal use in Asia, shouldn’t B.C.’s coal exports, even though it’s metallurgical coal, count in our greenhouse gas total as well?

PCC: I know that the academics and pundits are going to get all mired in competing sets of numbers and studies. For me, we have a chance to do good for the world, and we’re going to take it.

TF: On oil pipelines, your agreement in November with Alberta Premier Alison Redford involves B.C. supporting her effort for a national energy strategy. What do you see it doing in the future?

PCC: The big idea that she’s trying to pursue with that is a strategy that will connect us east to west in energy. Energy grids are much better connected north to south than they are east to west. So she’s trying to pursue a pan-Canadian strategy for the exchange of energy, whether that’s hydroelectricity or natural gas or whatever it is.

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Thank you so much for your support in this tremendous year of healthy changes.

Stephen D’Souza loves the smiles he sees as people leave the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.

But he knows the happiness brought by a special toy or a pair of warm mittens under the tree is only temporary.

Until the root causes of poverty are addressed, agencies like the Christmas Bureau will only be a Band-Aid, a seasonal salve, says D’Souza, the executive director of Burnaby Community Services, which manages the Christmas Bureau.

“We’re a step to help get them out of a situation they’re in,” says D’Sousa. “But we need to look at longer-term solutions.

We need to help build people’s capacity to find employment, to find affordable child care, to create options for seniors.”

The Christmas Bureau has been bringing smiles to Burnaby’s families and seniors

Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA Kathy Corrigan stopped by the Burnaby Christmas Bureau last week to present toys donated by constituents at her recent holiday open house. Over three boxes of toys were collected at the event.

Pictured are Corrigan and Stephen D’Souza of the Christmas Bureau.

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The work begins by touching base with various social service agencies in Burnaby and scouring school enrolment numbers “to get a sense of the demographic and what’s happening on the ground,” says D’Souza.

Then comes the task of securing a location that’s big enough to store, sort and display all the toys and gifts. This year the bureau lucked out when the City of Burnaby donated the use of the old Edmonds library branch after its services as the temporary Eastburn community centre were no longer required.

Over the years, says D’Souza, the bureau has worked hard to create a sense of community to make donors, volunteers and recipients feel like they’re part of something special rather than just a charitable endeavour. It’s that community that will help give needy families the greatest gift that can’t be tucked under the tree, the confidence and resources to move forward in their lives.

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Rockwell had driven the Kirk Rockwell had bus as Santa in the holiday been ordered by Coast season for 16 years and Mountain Bus Co. to Woods said other drivers stick to his normal swap their regular uniforms uniform – with no more for various costumes— than a Santa hat or although not masks—at festive tie added – but Halloween. He rejected management relented the argument a bus driver Thursday. wearing a different uniform Unifor 111, the union Kirk Rockwell has dressed up as Santa for 16 years inposes a security concern. his job as a Coast Mountain bus driver. representing bus drivers, “The issue of identify had been deluged with theft has never really been a calls, emails and social don Santa suits in solidarity concern,” Woods said, “I can media in support of Rockwell, with Rockwell if he was go to Value Village and get a president Nathan Woods said. disciplined, he added. transit operator uniform right Other drivers were poised to “I’m appreciative of their now.”

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Community Board (QCB) have created the festival in the hope of creating one of the largest food drives in the city during the holiday season.

Trees purchased at the Royal Columbia Hospital Foundation’s tree lot have been decorated by local schools.

People can vote for their favourite tree by coming down to the River Market and exchanging a canned food item for a ballot until voting closes Jan. 4.

The tree with the most votes wins a prize from the Vancouver Circus School in the market.

After a winner is declared, the trees will be chipped at the New Westminster Fire Fighters Society’s annual tree chipping event Jan. 5.

The QCB’s eighth annual Light Up The Quay contest will wrap up the evening of Thursday, Dec. 19 when judges determine the best residential, lobby and building Christmas light displays, as well as the Griswold Award for the most over-the-top display.

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No sooner has Joel DuPlessis removed the poppy from his lapel then it’s time to put up the Christmas decorations.

DuPlessis and his family string garland in the living room and erect their tree over the Remembrance Day weekend so they can dedicate the rest of November to decorating the outside of their Burnaby home.

After all, it’s a big job stringing more than 25,000 PHOTO CONTRIBUTED The DuPlessis light display has been brightening their Central Valley neighbourhood twinkling lights.

DuPlessis has been building in Burnaby for 27 years. his elaborate display for 27 years. To put it up, he enlists his December’s fiscal drain into The display has become a wife and his 89-year-old father. equal payments throughout tradition in his Central Valley And he takes a week off his the year, and the introduction neighbourhood. Cars filled with work at BC Hydro. of more energy-efficient LED families roll slowly by every DuPlessis’ background as an bulbs has also helped save some evening. Many stop to snap electrician may help him deal money. photos. A donation box collects with the hundreds of metres of DuPlessis says he tries to add money for BC Children’s cords that power the display, as new features every year.

Hospital. well as switch boxes that bring “I’m always looking to “Kids are our future and we life to its animated features, improve and make it better,” he need to help see that they get but it doesn’t get him a break says. “I know it will get bigger there,” says DuPlessis. on his hydro bill. He spreads but not all at once.”

The display runs until Jan. 6, when DuPlessis breaks it down and packs it up in an ordered fashion so it will be easy to re-erect the next year.

And DuPlessis doesn’t see that routine ending any time soon.

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The holiday season is synonymous with many things, including spending. Spending money is an accepted part of the season for many celebrants, who exchange gifts with loved ones, travel to see family and friends and host holiday parties this time of year.

None of those things comes without a cost, and for some consumers, curtailing those costs is an early New Year’s resolution.

Adults looking to curtail their holiday spending can agree with relatives to only Part of the danger of purchase gifts for children. holiday spending is that Don’t Purchase buys a gift for everyone else, many consumers are already extenDeD warranties propose an exchange in which in debt before the season even Big-ticket items like family members pick names out begins. In a holiday report televisions and other household of a hat and only buy a gift for issued prior to the 2012 holiday appliances make for popular the person whose name they season, TransUnion, one of gifts come the holiday season. draw. This saves shoppers time the three main credit reporting and money, and families still get When purchasing such items, agencies, noted that the average shoppers are often asked by credit card debt per buyer in the to enjoy the thrill of putting a a salesperson if they want to smile on a loved one’s face.

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Some might still be hesitant to pass on the extended warranty, but it’s important to know that many extended warranties often defer to the manufacturer’s warranty, so you may very well be paying, and paying a lot, for something you are unlikely to ever use.

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For many adults, the joy of the holiday season comes not from receiving gifts but from the opportunities to spend time with family and friends. So rather than buying adult friends

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The holiday season and spending seemingly go hand in hand, but there are ways for consumers to cut costs this holiday season.

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Where to find Santa At Metropolis at Metrotown Santa Claus is on duty every day until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve in his special castle in the Grand Court. On Mondays to Saturdays, and Sunday, Dec. 22, he’s on duty from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., from 2-5 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. On Sundays he’s meeting kids from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3-6 p.m.

At Lougheed Town Centre, Santa is taking visitors every day from 11 a.m. and from 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve. Brentwood Mall is also hosting Santa at centre court until 4 p.m.

Christmas Eve, with free photos every Tuesday.

Father Christmas has set up his chair in Stride Studios at Burnaby Village Museum to hear Christmas wishes. He’s there Dec. 19-23 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. Admission to the village is free.

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KIM CRAWFORD SAUV-BLANC While there are plenty of tree lots around the city so you don’t have to chop one down yourself, there is still a fair bit more care and maintenance required should you choose to go the natural route with your Christmas tree.

Tips for those who prefer the real deal Christmas trees strung with coloured lights and covered in ornaments and other trinkets are staples of the holiday season. Finding the perfect tree and decorating it is as much a Christmas tradition as egg nog and bad gifts from distant aunts and uncles.

There is much debate over what tree is better – artificial or real – but the fact of the matter remains that an artificial tree will not provide the aroma or experience a real tree can offer.

There are plenty of places around town to get both real and artifical trees. And while the real deal comes with the benefits of memoryinvoking scents and an ambience that can’t be matched, they also come with a lot more responsibility than their artificial counterparts.

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Adding special mixes to the water will not help it last any longer.

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A good one will look healthy, be vibrant green and have a strong pine aroma. Look for a tree with strong branches to hold ornaments. The needles should be soft and flexible. They should not fall off easily if you run your hand over boughs of the tree.

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Many of the local nurseries offer custom flocking – a process made from cellulose, a derivative of wood, water, spray adhesive and in many cases a fire retardant – to make your tree look as though it were sitting out during a snowfall.

On average, the process costs somewhere between $7- $8 a foot.

Do it before you transport it home. This will loosen any dead branches and needles, which will make a mess of your car and home. Most tree lots and farms will wrap the tree in netting so that it stays condensed and portable for the trip home.

By following these tips you can ensure you have a beautiful and healthy tree to enjoy for the duration of the season.

And when the New Year comes around and it’s time to dispose of your tree, be on the lookout for local charitable chip-ins taking place around the community.

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Gifts for others on our list How do we thank people at Christmas time who aren’t family but intersect our lives? Like the person who picks up the trash, or cuts your hair? Recognize that not everyone is allowed to accept gifts. Government employees, for example. With this in mind, gloves or a gift basket may be your best option. Your hairstylists, masseuse or anyone who performs more personal tasks for you may warrant a larger gift. Etiquette

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Put a stop to the battle of the holiday bulge The holiday season is dominated by parties, family gatherings and festive foods.

Overindulgence in rich foods and drink during the holiday season, compounded by cold weather that can make it difficult to exercise, often leads to weight gain by the end of the holiday season.

The following are some effective ways to sail through the season without gaining weight.

Don’t scrimp anD sacrifice all of the time

The body is a powerful machine, but it does not always work the way that we want it to. According to nutritional experts, rather than metabolizing food on a daily basis, the body is geared to work over longer periods of time. That means you can balance out a high-calorie

day by eating less food and/or lighter fare on the days before and after those days when you anticipate overeating. fill up before you go out

If you are worried about high-calorie foods and drinks that are often served at parties or holiday gatherings, eat before going to the event. Hunger may cause you to overeat and fill up on the wrong kinds of foods.

Instead, eat a low-calorie snack that’s high in protein and high in fiber before leaving the house.

Eating beforehand may help you avoid the chips and dips. get plenty of sunshine when possible

Lack of sunlight can attribute to winter blues, which may lead some people to rely on comfort foods. Such foods are typically rich in carbohydrates, fats and sugars. Spending time outdoors

in the sun each day can improve your mood and get you off of the couch. fill up your plate with the right mix of fooDs

Don’t deny yourself when faced with a big holiday dinner.

Rather, fill the plate with a good mix of foods. Devote more space to lean proteins, such as roasted turkey or chicken.

Even lean ham is good. Devote much of the rest of your plate to roasted vegetables and whole grains. Take only small portions of high-fat foods like candied yams or bread stuffings. You will still satisfy your craving, but you won’t be overdoing it. skip the spirits for the most part

Alcoholic beverages are loaded with empty calories.

Many people would rather reserve bonus calories for a piece of pie or a rich brownie. Limit yourself to one drink per day.

Exercise every day It can be easy to push exercise aside when you’re busy with holiday tasks. But soon your metabolism may slow down in response to your body’s suddenly more sedentary lifestyle, leading to weight gain.

Aim for some sort of daily exercise, whether you decide park further away from stores at the mall or take the stairs instead of the escalator.

Don’t relegate exercise to a New Year’s resolution.

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The Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown serves our community for more than 34 years both locally and globally.

PROJECTS INCLUDE: • The Rotary Coats for Kids annual campaign • Graffiti Paintouts with the Rotary Rollers • Annual Rotary Wine Food & Music Festival to sponsor Burnaby community initiatives, First Nations and Burnaby literacy, worldwide Polio eradication, Down Syndrome Research and South African youth at risks and young girls’ defensive skills development and other Burnaby charities.

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Qayqayt is competing in the medium idea ($50,000 to $100,000) category to help fund a playground at the new elementary school currently being constructed at Agnes and Merivale streets in New Westminster.

The field of 92 semifinalists from across Canada has been whittled down to 30 with all of the finalists being guaranteed at least $5,000 in the $1 million competition.

Provincial funding for construction of the school that will house about 500 students from kindergarten to Grade 5 and is expected to open in September 2014 does not include money for a playground.

The playground’s proponents launched a social media campaign to get people to vote for the project online.

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Police warning Several thefts from unlocked vehicles throughout the city have New West police warning people to keep parked cars secure. Police say they’ve been receiving reports of thieves trying door handles hoping to find ones that are unlocked so they’re recommending valuables be kept out of sight inside the vehicle and car windows rolled up and doors locked when they’re parked.

Sheila Comer’s Pink Ribbon Bakery has been named a semifinalist for best company in the Small Business BC awards.

winners announced Jan. 28.

Pink Ribbon up for B.C.’s best New Westminster’s Pink Ribbon Bakery is a semifinalist in the best company category of the Small Business BC (SBBC) awards contest.

The bakery which specializes in custom cakes and gourmet cupcakes, is one of 10 to reach the semifinal round selected by online voters over

the past two months.

SBBC received a total of 417 nominations and collected 37,650 votes.

The semifinalists have to now complete an extended award application to help determine the five finalists which will be announced Jan. 30.

The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver on Feb. 27.

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For more great reasons, look for the New West Chamber’s monthly feature in the NewsLeader.

Every year, about 14,000 students take for-credit courses at Douglas, while a further 12,000 take short-term, non-credit courses for career or personnel development. Douglas is also a popular choice for international students - every year, Douglas welcomes more than 1,000 students from China, South Korea, Japan and many other countries.

The Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents the interests of over 150 property owners and the 500 businesses located from the waterfront up to Royal Avenue, and from the Patullo Bridge to 10th Street. - See more at: www.downtownnewwest.ca

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Arts Council of New We s t m i n s t e r : The annual Treasure Room sale features Jewellery, raku, pottery, scarves, woven shawls, unique tree ornaments, and more one-of-akind hand crafted artisan gifts. When: Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., until Dec. 23. Where: Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, N ew We s t m i n s t e r.

Info: 604-525-3244 or artscouncilnewwest. org.

New Year’s Eve Gala: Glitz and Glamour dinner and dance, formal dress. Featuring eight DJs, two bands and four dance floors— Top 40, Caribbean, Latin and Old School.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 31, doors 6 p.m. Where: H i l t o n Va n c o u v e r Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby.

Tickets: $65 and $99 up to Dec. 26, $70 and $110 from Dec. 27, available at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.

City and Colour: Featuring acclaimed s i n g e r, s o n g w r i t e r and performer Dallas Green, with special guests Half Moon Run. When: Friday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby.

Tickets: $47 at www. l ive n a t i o n . c o m o r 1-855-985-5000.

A reason to care. A reason to give.

In the spirit of the season, your generous donation can change a life at Royal Columbian Hospital.

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The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe: The Vagabond Players present a comedy by Pat Cook, directed by Gina Gaudet. Father has been fired, and Christmas promises to be bleak. Uncle Roscoe, who the family hasn’t met, is due to arrive any day for a visit.

Add in some gossipy neighbours, a couple of con men, some lively youngsters, a plasticperfect newswoman and hilarious case of mistaken identity, and all the ingredients are in place for a hilarious evening at the theatre. When:

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Dec. 4-21, Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, New Westminster.

Tickets: $15, Seniors/ Students $13, Two-forone previews Dec. 4-6.

Reservations: 604-5210412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers.ca.

N ew We s t m i n s t e r Historical Society: Historian Archie Miller speaks on local newspaper accounts of Christmas in the Royal City in the first decades of the city’s history.

Free and everyone is welcome. When: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. W h e re : Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716 – 6th Ave., New Westminster.

Illuminations at Heritage Christmas: The annual spectacular display of Christmas lights at Burnaby Village Museum is back with new decorations, a new holiday scavenger hunt and even twinkling lights that react to sound in the bandstand.

Free gate admission.

When: Until Dec. 13, 12 to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 14 to Jan. 3, 12 to 9 p.m., closed Dec. 24-25.

Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info: www.burnabyvillage museum.ca.

B u r n a by Hospice Society: For anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one, the coming holiday season is often a challenging and difficult time. The society provides free grief counselling and grief group support programs including, the “Finding Hope Surviving the Loss of Parent” weekly support group, and the bi-weekly spousal/partner loss group “Surviving the Loss of a Love.” All services are free-ofcharge to Burnaby residents. Info: 604520-5024 or mchute@ burnabyhospice.org.

Volunteer Knitters or

Crocheters Needed: Are you a knitter or crocheter? Do you create items for babies or small children? The Auxiliary to Burnaby Hospital would welcome your brandn e w, home-made items to sell in the fundraising gift shop.

Info: Burnaby Hospital Volunteer Resources, 604-412-6130.

OngOing Parent-Child Mother Goose Classes: Join us to learn a repertoire of songs and stories to share with your child.

Free, for caregivers and children 6 months to three years. When: Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Salvation Army. Info: 604-5225524.

Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents.

Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Jocelan Caldwell, 604520-3646.

Fraternal Order of Eagles: Aerie No. 20 N ew We s t m i n s t e r hosts a fundraising meat draw, sponsored

by Thrifty Foods. Three meat draws per day, 50/50 draw includes dinner and breakfast.

When: Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Where: Fireside Pub, 421 East Columbia St., New Westminster.

Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., N ew We s t m i n s t e r.

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members and $6 nonmembers. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604519-1066.

Fraser Health Crisis Line: Vo l u n t e e r s needed to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided.

Info: www.options. bc.ca and follow link for Crisis Line.

Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome.

When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster.

Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/6uy9h4h.

British Columbia Boys Choir: The 100-member choir is now a resident c o m p a ny at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Open to boys aged 7 to 24 with five choirs in Burnaby, Vancouver, N o r t h S h o re a n d Nanaimo. Register now – no audition required for town choirs. When: Wednesday nights.

Where: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby. Info: www.bcboyschoir.org or 1-888-909-8282.

N ew We s t m i n s t e r Family Place: Parents and grandparents of children under 5 can come to Lord Kelvin Elementary school for playtime, art, songs, stories and snacks.

Have fun with your children, meet other parents and learn about other resources in the community.

Where: In the green portable facing Seventh Avenue, 1010 Hamilton St. When: Thursdays and Fridays 9- 11 a.m.

(Note - this program is closed when the school is closed).

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An hour a day of fitness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right.

That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online program designed to help get elementary schoolaged children active.

The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press.

“Our strong commitment to healthy communities is well-served in our partnership with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” says Randy Blair, president of Black Press’ Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island divisions. “The benefits of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increasingly great news”.

“We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” says Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club.

And that means engaging more parents on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves.

These include physical

The next challenge in the 60 Minutes Kids’ Club kicks off Jan. 15.

literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less).

Two 60-day challenges and one 45-day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holidays.

The first challenge of the year from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 has just wrapped up, with the second challenge set to begin Jan. 15.

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A22 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 18, 2013

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

TRAVEL 74

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TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

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INFORMATION ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

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Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

EXCITING NEW CANADIAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Available in your area! Min inv req’d. For more info, call 866-945-6409

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T needed for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits+ safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Brian 1-877-539-1750.

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EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

3 Light Duty Cleaners req’d. Sal: $14.00/hr. F/t, Pmt. No exp. req’d.

Duties: Sweep, mop, wash & polish floors. Clean furniture. Clean and disinfect bathrooms and elevators.

Vacuum carpeting.

Distribute garbage bags, toiletries & supplies areas. Remove trash. Report and store lost or found items. Language: English. Punjabi is an asset.

Contact: Shyama from Dependable Janitorial Services in Burnaby, BC. Work at various locations in Prince George, BC. Please apply at dependable_janitorial@yahoo.ca or fax: 604.630.7275

BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively.

Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run.

Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details.

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

Call Christy 604-436-2472

for available routes email

Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse by law.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

GENERAL LABOURERS OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ANNACIS ISLAND PAWNBROKERS open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #1041628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Psychic Healer

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

ABBA CLEANING SVS. Honest Professional Cleaning at Reas Price.Flat Rate.604-506-7576

260

ELECTRICAL

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

275

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. 604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com www.centralcreek.com You'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds!

604-575-5555

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

BOLD FACE can make your ad stand out! A minimal charge for a good investment. Call us at 604-575-5555 You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place!

EARN EXTRA CASH! Clean out your basement, closet, attic or garage and sell all those unwanted items. Place your ad with us today at 604-575-5555 Don’t keep good things you don’t use anymore. Bring them to light with an ad in the classifieds.

C A L L T O D A Y........Cash tomorrow!

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No matter what you have to offer, you can find a buyer through the classifieds.

FIRST TIME ADVERTISER? Let our professionally trained staff help you word an effective ad. Call us now. 604-575-5555

CLASSIFIED The matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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PLEA provides ongoing training and support.

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CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

NIGHT TIME Restaurant Cleaners needed 7 nights/wk, lower mainland area. (604)572-0070

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HOME REPAIRS

DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.

BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Train to be a Health Care Aide in 26 weeks. 604.901.5120

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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

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

SPIRITUAL

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

WANTED F/T Cook at SUSHI DEN Rest. 609 abbott st. vancouver. 2 yrs. exp.high school diploma. wage: $2240/mth.40hrs/wk. apply: sushiden94@gmail.com duties: cook japanese meal,plan menu, create item. staff training.

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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

Career Opportunities:

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

Running this ad for 8yrs

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

$45/Hr

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

604-537-4140

PETS 477

PETS

Certified, Insured & Bonded

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347 PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Chocolate Labradoodle Puppies non-shedding, multi generation.

Ready soon! $995. 604-355-9881.

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

Licensed Journeyman

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

Quality Work - Fair Price Paul: 604 626-1641 24/7

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet ✓. Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326

.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

TOY YORKI-POOH, 2mos old.

Paper trained, shots and dewormed, 2 lbs. Mom & Dad - 5lbs ea. $700. 604-351-3347

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

SALES

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SALES

156

752

Beautiful 2 acre South Island property, homes and garden $715,000

YORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies. 2 males, ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $1200 ea. (604)304-1131

810 627

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

RENTALS 706

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.

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.

Send your resume with cover letter by January 10th, 2014.

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

560 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

TREE SERVICES

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:

APARTMENT/CONDO Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

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

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

MOVE IN TODAY!!!

EVERGREEN PLACE CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-788-1867 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

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

WALKER MANOR 6985 Walker Ave

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

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

PETS 474

Please Call

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

604-358-9575 736 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions.

Priced from $190. to $1500.

(604)853-7773

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING CALL

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

www.blackpress.ca

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2 bdrm bright apt.

APPLIANCES FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available.

Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

AUTO FINANCING

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

APPLIANCES

Above oven Kenmore Microwave (black) fan as well. $30 Beaumark dishwasher (white) $30.

Both in good working order. We are remodeling and changing colour.

North Delta 604-591-9740

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.

TRANSPORTATION

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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TOWNHOUSES

250 743 9882

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Advertising Sales Representative

SUITES, LOWER

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

www.CobbleHillHome4Sale.com

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 1 female.

Ready to go. Vet checked. $500.

604-852-6176 Abbotsford.

SALES

750

COQUITLAM Centre area. 1 Bdrm grnd lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4166 COQUITLAM, large 2 bdrm near all amens, lndry, big yard. $750 + 40% utils. Jan 1. NP/NS. (604)761-8307

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

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

RENTALS

ACREAGE

603

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

• Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fitting

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REAL ESTATE

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

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com

HOMES FOR RENT

NEW WESTMINSTER Furnished large 3 bdrm, all inclusive. Call toll free 1-877-524-9498.

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY nr Edmonds 2 Bdr gr/lvl suite avail now - N/S small pet ok, $950 incl utils. NEW WEST 1 bdrm suite $885 incl utils. 604-540-1425.

Burnaby South, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, new. Kingsway & imperial $800 incl utils. NS/NP. ND. (604)339-5840 Burnaby South, 2 bdrm bsmt suite Kingsway & Imperial $1000 incl utils. NS, NP, ND: 604-339-5840 COQUITLAM 1 brand new bdrm ste $900 incl granite counters, utils & security alarm, N/P. 604-492-4206

CASH FOR X-MAS CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available 778-865-5454 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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for $5.00

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