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Jacques Chapdelaine has been named the new head coach of the SFU Clan football team. See Page A10
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Geetha Raghavan, the owner of Blue Line Sports in Lougheed Town Centre, says she’s confident excitement for the Winter Olympics will build once the Games begin in earnest. But, she says, nothing can match the thrill of 2010, when customers lined up down the concourse after Sidney Crosby’s overtime goal won Canada the gold medal in the men’s hockey final.
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Four years ago Geetha Raghavan could barely keep officially licensed Olympics and Team Canada gear on the shelves of her Blue Line Sports store in Lougheed Town Centre. With this year’s Winter Games starting on Friday in Sochi, Russia, she says the Canada merchandise in her displays is proving a tougher sell. “It’s been slowly going, but it’s not like a rush yet,” says Raghavan, who recalls people were lined up
outside her shop and down the compared to the last Games, just a partying time, says Andrew Wong concourse after Sidney Crosby SkyTrain ride away. of the Mountain Shadow Pub. scored the overtime goal that won a In fact, the 12-hour time And while they’ll show the replay gold medal for Canada in the 2010 difference between Vancouver and broadcasts on the big screens men’s hockey final. Sochi is proving scattered around the pub, “everyone She says her particularly will already know the scores.” customers have been problematic for The Great Bear Pub on Kingsway more focused on the Rolf Ragnvaldson local pubs that were will be opening for breakfast during Super Bowl that was It’ll be on anyway. often packed for all Canada’s first three preliminary But it’s not the same won on Sunday by of Canada’s hockey round games, Feb. 13, 14 and 16. kind of excitement. the nearby Seattle games when they They begin at 9 a.m. and to ramp Seahawks. And with were being played up the excitement the pub will be this year’s Winter Olympics dogged at Rogers Arena. This year most of giving away a Team Canada jersey by controversy and taking place the games4x1.25_small_appliances_ad_final.pdf will be broadcast live in during select games. 1:20 PM 1 12-03-05 so far away, enthusiasm has paled the early morning, not exactly prime Please see OLYMPICS, A9
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The National Energy Board isn’t a multiheaded monster ready to devour all who stand before it. In fact, the board members who will be guiding the 15-month process of reviewing the application by Kinder Morgan to expand its Trans Mountain Pipeline from the oilsands of northern Alberta to the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby are stepping out of the boardroom to encourage the public to get involved in the hearings. The deadline to apply as an intervenor or commenter is Feb. 12. “This is kind of a new world,” said Don Young, one of three board members who will be conducting the review. “Transparency is extremely important to the NEB.” So much so the board members did the media rounds through Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, something they’ve never done before prior to a review process. “It’s kind of taking the mystique away,” said David Hamilton, a part-time board member who lives on Vancouver Island. Please see NEB, A3
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New chair means new moves for dancer Local company helps out ballroom competitor Mario Bartel
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A competitive ballroom dancer will be able to glide and twirl across the hardwood floor as never before thanks to the generosity of a Burnaby company. But it’s not a new pair of shoes that will allow Olesia Komienko to trip the light even more fantastical. It’s a new wheelchair. On Tuesday, Motion Specialties—located in Burnaby’s Big Bend industrial area—presented Komienko with a new, lightweight, custom-fit wheelchair to replace her 18-year-old chair that had seen better days and could no longer withstand the rigours of the dance floor. Komienko was born with cerebral palsy, and hasn’t
let her disability hold her back. The 35-year-old native of Russia is the only competitive wheelchair ballroom dancer in British Columbia. She and her instructor Andy Wong have danced at the annual Snowball Classic, the Pro-Am Fiesta and the Grand Ball competitions in Vancouver. But Komienko’s dilapidated chair limited some of the moves and spins she could make, said Wong, who owns the Grand Ballroom studio in Vancouver. After demonstrating a couple of their routines in Motion Specialties’ showroom, he knows there will be more complex moves they’ll be able to try. “It’s meant to move and turn,” said Wong of his pupil’s sleek new red chair. “It’s a lot more musical. It’s smooth.” Komienko’s journey
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Wheelchair ballroom dancer Olesia Komienko and her instructor, Andy Wong, demonstrate some of their moves in the showroom at Motion Specialties, where Komienko was presented with a brand new chair on Tuesday.
to acquire the chair was anything but. She immigrated to British Columbia with her mother, Tatiana, in 2011, after enduring a lifetime of discrimination and
misunderstanding because Russian authorities regarded her cerebral palsy more as a mental illness than a physical disability. She has difficulty speaking and controlling her facial
muscles, as well as some of those in her limbs, but her intellect is intact. She’s a published poet and has dabbled in art. As the Komienkos struggled to settle into their
new life, money for a new wheelchair kept slipping down their priority list. The government wouldn’t help, and an attempt at online crowd sourcing fell short. That’s when a neighbour in their Vancouver apartment building rolled in to help. Larry Relkoff, who’s also in a wheelchair, started advocating for Komienko, calling around to see if he could get her a better chair. One of those calls was answered by Rick Nori of Centric Health, Motion Specialties’ parent company. Working with specialized wheelchair manufacturer TiLite, they were able to secure a new chair worth $3,000. “Her story touched our hearts,” said Nori. And judging by the smile that spread across Komienko’s face as she took a few solo twirls in her new chair, their help touched her’s.
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“We’re putting a face on who we are and the process.” For Young, Hamilton and Lyne Mercier, the third board member, that process is already underway as they read through the 15,000 pages of Kinder Morgan’s application. To help them navigate the often dense,
technical details the board has at its disposal more than 450 professional staff that includes biologists, engineers, experts in aboriginal affairs, socioeconomic policy, safety and, of course, lawyers. “They help us craft our information requests so we can dig into what it’s necessary for us to know,” said Mercier.
Once the deadline for applications to participate in the hearings has passed, the board members will review each one and schedule dates and locations for the formal hearings from there. That should happen by the end of March. Hamilton fully expects they’ll be back in Metro Vancouver when the time comes. “We like to go where
CHOICequotes Don Young, national energy Board member We don’t want people to be complacent. Don’t stand by and wait for somebody else to look after your interests.
the impact is,” he said. Intervenors and commenters don’t necessarily have to appear before the board. They can also submit written letters. The NEB offers online and phone
support, as well as some funding, to help interveners and commenters properly prepare their presentations. “It’s important to be prepared,” said Young. “It’s a substantial
commitment of time and resources.” So far the NEB has received more than 380 applications from intervenors and commenters. Mercier said she expects that number will continue to climb as the Feb. 12 deadline nears, thanks to the efforts of people like Burnaby-Douglas NDP MP Kennedy Stewart, who’s been holding public
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A4 NewsLeader Friday, February 7, 2014
What you need to know about the Trans Mountain Expansion Project After nearly two years of conversations, studies and planning, Trans Mountain filed a Facilities Application with the National Energy Board (NEB) in December 2013 for its proposed $5.4 billion expansion project. Respectful and authentic dialogue begins with transparency and a common understanding of the facts. As we move forward in the regulatory process, we are committed to making sure that people have access to the facts about our proposal and the process. The following is aimed at correcting misinformation being spread by individuals and groups in your community. CLAIM
CLAIM
Land will be expropriated; people will lose their homes.
The route for the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project has already been determined.
REALITY Trans Mountain does not have the right to expropriate land. We have established and maintained relationships with landowners – 2,200 along the current pipeline including three private landowners in Burnaby – neighbours and communities along the pipeline corridor for the last 60 years. Our goal is to treat all landowners fairly and equitably. In the unlikely event that we cannot reach an agreement with a landowner, the NEB can grant right of entry to allow us to build and maintain the pipeline, but not to expropriate or take away any land or homes from owners.
CLAIM The opportunity for public input into the project is limited.
REALITY In our Facilities Application, we’ve identified a potential pipeline corridor, and in some cases, multiple alternatives. These corridors are wider than what the permanent rightof-way will be. They provide the flexibility to respond to stakeholder input or to place the pipe so as to minimize local community or environmental impacts. A final rightof-way will be determined only after regulatory approval and during the detailed design phase. It is important to note that 73 per cent of the proposed expanded pipeline will follow the existing right-of-way where the Trans Mountain pipeline has been operating safely for 60 years. An additional 17 per cent of the proposed expansion will follow existing utility corridors and only the remaining 10 per cent would require greenfield right-of-way.
REALITY To date, we’ve engaged with thousands of individuals through 63 open houses and workshops along the pipeline and marine corridors and hundreds of meetings between project team members and stakeholder groups. Our work continues, with opportunities for continued dialogue throughout the process.
CLAIM
The NEB will hold a public hearing on the Application before it makes a decision, allowing people or groups who have been granted permission to participate by the NEB a chance to raise issues, present evidence, test evidence and provide their input. Information on how to participate in this process can be found on the NEB’s website at www.neb-one.gc.ca on the Trans Mountain Expansion page.
Along our existing pipeline route, which has been in place for 60 years, there is no measurable difference between properties with or without an easement. However, we appreciate that land devaluation is a concern. Looking ahead to the new pipeline, companies are required by the NEB act to compensate landowners for any new easement and pay for any impacts or inconvenience associated with the new pipeline. Included within the determination of compensation is any change in the value of the property before and after the pipeline is built.
We encourage you to join this process – we want to ensure that no voice goes unheard and no concern goes unaddressed. If you hear more claims that you’d like us to address, please send them to us. Please visit our website or contact us if you have questions or would like to learn more about the proposed project.
Property values near the pipeline have already declined and will continue to drop. REALITY
For more information about the regulatory process and how to get involved, go to the NEB website at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion.
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Loosening the rules Big changes are afoot in the administration of liquor in this province. And while most of the changes mark a shift toward treating adults as adults, among those who choose to drink, not everyone exhibits adult behaviour where the consumption of alcohol is concerned. Part of the proposed changes include eliminating beer gardens, the penned off areas at public events that separate “family” areas from those where carded adults may purchase and drink alcohol. On the surface, the idea of allowing people who may be attending events with underage family members to enjoy their beverages as a family makes sense. We’d like to think that people who take their young relatives to an event aren’t going to overconsume alcohol in their presence. But the potential for problems doesn’t lie with the majority of people who will obey the law, it’s with the small minority who choose to flout the rules, get drunk and obnoxious in a “family” area. Promoters of music festivals and other similar events have applauded the proposed changes, saying they’ll bring B.C. into the 21st century when it comes to treating people with respect and allowing them to make the right choices. But what about festival goers who don’t make the right choices? Based on past experience, we expect the province to shift that task onto liquor licensees, in this case, the people who stage community events. Will those organizations have the resources or the expertise to take on the role of ensuring liquor doesn’t fall into the hands of minors? Local organizers have shown they can manage the task under the old system. What’s clear is these issues will need to be addressed before the province puts pen to paper and creates new regulations. —Victoria News/Black Press
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How about a slippery kind of Valentine? The sugar-sweet onslaught of Valentine’s Day makes me feel a little sick. Some of those cards are so syrupy. So, in a moment of nausea in the Valentine’s Day section at Hallmark, I came up with an alternative for those of us who have already over-dosed on LOVE, those who just can’t sign their name to such mushy sentiments. There should be Valentine’s Day cards for those who, at the moment, feel LOVE is a four-letter word. Scale Mail. Listen up brokenhearted people. This is for you revenge-seekers, the lovelorn, the abandoned at a nightclub, the co-worker lovers who have split, partners who have parted, and all darlings who have been dumped. Scale Mail – send your ex a fish. It’s one of those middle of the night ideas, possibly worthy of Dragon’s Den. I’m going to develop Scale Mail and sell it to Plenty of Fish, the dating company, so they can cover both ends of the love market; meeting and parting. Yes! Scale Mail is guaranteed to be pungent and putrid. Choose a ten-pound spawning salmon
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have recovered from their Christmas shopping bills and are ready to consume again. Is there a subtle connection between Valentine’s Day and all the beds and bed linen on sale lately? But somewhere in all the cupid hoopla and sugar frenzy there is an opportunity to express our gratitude and passion for the people we love. I know – it should be every day, it should any random day – but being humans, we do forget. If Valentine’s Day nudges us to articulate our feelings for the people we love then it’s worth it. If a five dollar card leads to a laugh or a tear, and a kiss, then I’m all for it. It’s easy to be cheeky or sarcastic, cynical or negative. I guess Scale Mail is just too cruel. I mean, I’m hoping to receive a Valentine, and with it the good feeling that someone cared enough to send me one. No matter how easy it is to be cynical, it’s better to be genuine. Anne Hopkinson is a local writer still working on the three Rs: reading, writing, and rambling.
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Civic politics was once less party-focused Re: Burnaby’s wealth, and the taxing question (NewsLeader, Jan. 24) It was refreshing to read the column by Wanda Chow because I was aware of the council members back when Tom Constable and Vic Stusiak were around. Viewing the silly antics of the Vancouver aldermen at that time made me grateful I lived in Burnaby where everyone at city hall got along. In municipal politics then, little mention was made of Social Credit, Liberal or NDP. It was just the Burnaby Citizens Party and the Burnaby Voters Party. I was always impressed with how the elected officials conducted themselves at their public meetings. The good of Burnaby seemed to be the objective. Current politicians give the impression their party comes first. My ballot was marked for a mix of candidates from both parties, and while I favoured the Burnaby Citizens, I always cast a vote for Stusiak and Doreen Lawson, as they kept things on an even keel. While I will agree that it isn’t wise to have no opposition on the present council, I have yet to see much comment, other than criticism, about what the other parties would do different if they had a chance. Perhaps that is the sign (so far, anyway) that the people of Burnaby are contented for the most part in how things are run. V. Jarvis Burnaby
Keep a close watch on those pipes Re: Burnaby council to keep close eye on derailment investigation If people got up at night and went down to the railway tracks near their houses they would be shocked at the sheer volume and contents of the trains passing through their neighbourhoods. Everyone likes to believe that the problem is not in their neighbourhood. Not true, these pipes run under your child/ grandchild’s school, etc. Go to www.burnaby pipelinewatch.ca/ and get involved. We can do this. Dale Hunter —online comment burnabynewsleader.com
nothing wrong with private power Re: Secret Liberals don’t want us to know (Letters, NewsLeader, Jan. 29) I must have hit a nerve! I support renewable energy, period, not just in B.C. but everywhere, whether it be hydro, wind, solar or geothermal— regardless of who builds and owns it. And others do as well. I note that Powerex, the BC Hydro subsidiary responsible for exporting electricity, makes a profit of $133 million each year by selling “green” electricity (which commands a higher price in the U.S. than fossilfuel-generated electricity) to our American neighbours. Mr. Martin contends that the purchase of privately generated electricity, which only accounts for six per cent of B.C. capacity, is a bad business decision. This is plain misinformation. In the 2003 Clean Power Call the average price paid by BC Hydro to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) was 5.5 cents per kilowatt-hour. In 2006 this price was 6.5 cents, and in 2010 it was 8.5 cents. B.C. ratepayers currently pay 8.3 cents per kilowatt-hour for tier 1 power and higher rates for tier 2. So any contention that BC Hydro buys high and sells low in purchasing IPP power simply does not hold water. Meanwhile it is also a fact that BC Hydro must spend $14 billion to upgrade and maintain existing transmission, distribution and generation assets, some dating back to the 1940s. Mr. Martin can click on the BC Hydro website to see for himself where these funds are going—none to privately built generating structures. Then there are the additional billions BC Hydro must invest in new transmission lines to meet additional power demands. Consider for example the recent announcements from the Premier for eight new mines and nine mine expansions over the next seven years. The associated jobs will employ skilled union tradespeople, boost B.C. exports and provide money to fund health care, education and other public services. These increased loads will require 12,000 more
gigawatt-hours per year, or 20 per cent of B.C.’s current capacity. Taking into account the anticipated population growth over the next 10 to 20 years, coupled with the new transit infrastructure, it is conservatively predicted that demand will grow by another 24,000 gigawatt-hours, or 40 per cent of current capacity. This expected load demand will have to come from new renewable energy installations. It’s another simple fact that BC Hydro has a long and successful history in building large dam hydro installations such as Site C. This ambitious project has just entered its twoyear environmental assessment process. (Should it pass all hurdles it will take 10 more years to build.) Site C as now configured will provide 5,000 gigawatt hours of generating capacity at a projected capital cost of $8.5 billion. This would easily make Site C the most expensive source of electricity in B.C. to date—assuming no delays or cost overruns. The funds required to build Site C or other new generating capacity must come from Hydro’s operating profits or from increased borrowing in the capital markets, or both. Fortunately conservation triggered by higher electricity prices can both damp this expected increase in demand and reduce Hydro’s net borrowing requirement by increasing operating cash flow. While B.C. enjoys the second lowest electricity rates in Canada, we are also the largest per capita consumers of electricity in North America. This is not something to be proud of. It suggests we are addicted to cheap electricity and abuse that bounty. The sooner people realize the days of cheap electricity are over and everyone must conserve electricity, lessening Hydro’s requirement to build new generating capacity, the better off we will all be. David Field Burnaby
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Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year to fully engage your sweet tooth. And what child doesn’t enjoy sampling plenty of sweet treats? Create a sundae station after dinner, complete with different flavours of ice cream and various toppings. Include mixins, like brownie bits or small chunks of pound cake. Everyone can create their own sundae, topped off with whipped cream and a cherry.
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• Write a rough draft of the letter and be sure to proofread it for misspellings and grammatical errors. • Always write from the heart and be sincere in what you say. Try to call out specific examples that recall particularly fond memories. • Write your final copy of the letter on the good paper. Make sure it is neat and legible. Be sure you date it because it is likely the note will be saved. • You may want to wait a day or two before sending the letter to be sure the sentiments you expressed are truly what you want to say. If so, mail or hand deliver the note. Love letters and other handwritten notes are quickly becoming a thing of the past, as technology has largely replaced pen and paper. Yet, those who want to add a special touch to any occasion can choose to write a letter and make a lasting impression.
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Local builders honoured with Avid Awards By Kerry Vital
Avid Ratings Canada has honoured Wayne Houghton of Portrait Homes with a 2014 Avid Service Award for Best Customer Service Associates in Canada. “The Avid Service Award is the first award to honour exceptional employees located throughout Canada,” says Tim Bailey, Division President of Avid Ratings Canada.” We are proud to recognize these special individuals, professionals who
commit themselves every day to delivering exceptional homes and ensuring every home owners is thoroughly delighted with the major investment they’ve made.” The award is given to employees who scored about the top fifth percentile in customer satisfaction according to the Avid Ratings Canada GoSurvey program. Adera Development Corp.’s Karen Hansen is another local recipient of the award. The awards are given to employees who deliver outstanding service to customers.
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Portrait Homes has always prided itself on its approach to customer service, and has been the recipient of many Avid Awards in the past, including an Avid Gold Award in 2013 and an Avid Diamond Award in 2012, both for Best Customer Service Experience in Canada, and this customer service award for Houghton continues building that reputation. Portrait also took home five Georgie Awards on Feb. 1, including Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year and Residential Community of the Year for Hampstead in Maple Ridge. Adera also took home two Georgie Awards on Feb. 1, for Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year and Best Mult-Family Low Rise Development for Sail at the University of British Columbia. The Georgie Awards are presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C., and recognize excellence in the residential home construction industry. “The excellent work from the winners – and indeed all the finalists – demonstrates that B.C. is truly the leader when it comes to innovative design and quality construction,” says Rob Capar, President of CHBA B.C.
optional “Ultimate Gourmet Kitchen”, which is an Adera upgrade option. This time, Prodigy will also include gas cooktops, which Andreasen notes have been requested by other Adera homeowners as well. There will also be Toto fixtures in the bathrooms and huge windows to let the natural light pour in and take advantage of the beautiful views. Most homeowners will have expansive views from their patios or balconies, including many overlooking the water feature and over to Mundell Park. Residents on the top floor will have their own private roof deck, which Andreasen calls the West Coast Lanai, another signature Adera option. “These will be the largest rooftop decks we’ve ever done,” he says. “We are also extending the soffiting over a significant part of the decks to provide protected space so you can get outside even when the weather is difficult.” Homeowners will have access to the i.D. By Me program, which allows you to customize your home with upgrades. Some of options you can choose include your colour scheme, upgrading your appliances, Submitted photos changing your flooring or custom millwork. Adera is bringing its second wood-frame building to the University of British Columbia with Prodigy, inspired by Adera’s famous West Coast Modern architectural style. Homeowners at Prodigy will be able to Nature will be a big part of the community, with a large water feature, extensive green space and stunning views. take advantage of all the amenities that the Wesbrook Village neighbourhood has to “We’ve taken what we learned from our past pathways that will link the community offer, including schools, parks, shopping, projects at UBC and put it all into Prodigy.” together. dining and recreation. Prodigy will be Adera’s 11th and 12th “We are planning a massive water feature “It’s literally just two blocks to retail and buildings in the area, and will be built just in the courtyard of Prodigy,” says Andreasen. other commercial space,” Andreasen says. west of one of the company’s most popular “It’s going to go right up to the ground floor Adera is encouraging interested buyers to projects, Sail. patios. We’ve really accentuated the water register on the website in order to get advance Sail was Adera’s first six-storey wood-frame aspect at Prodigy.” information about Prodigy and an invite to By Kerry Vital building at UBC, and Prodigy will follow in The exterior will be built with many the VIP functions that will take place starting its footsteps. With two buildings, 188 homes elements of West Coast design, including at the end of the month. The project is The University of British Columbia will and an increase in the number of threestrong coloured brick, natural cedar, painted expected to open for sale to the general public soon welcome an extremely intelligent bedroom homes offered, Prodigy is offering wall panels with metal reveals and glass and at the beginning of April, and is expected to addition to the area: Adera’s Prodigy, a spacious open floorplans and some truly metal railings. be extremely popular. condominium development that is already gorgeous features, inspired by Adera’s famous Inside, a dramatic two-storey glass lobby “This project will truly be our own meeting some pretty high expectations. West Coast Modern architectural style. will welcome you and your guests home, and prodigy,” says Andreasen. “Prodigy will be the best building we’ve Overlooking UBC’s Mundell Park, Prodigy a bridge will connect both parts of the first Homes will start in the low 400’s. For more ever built,” says Eric Andreasen, vicewill have an emphasis on outdoor, natural building. information and to register, visit www.adera. president of marketing and sales for Adera. living, with extensive green space and natural The homes themselves will feature an com, or call 604-221-8878.
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OBITUARIES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELP WANTED
CARRIERS NEEDED
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DRIVER (CLASS 5) / WAREHOUSE WORKER
LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS Five Star Building Maintenance has F/T and P/T openings for reliable Light Duty Cleaners in Metro Vancouver. Day shifts only (weekdays/weekends). We offer training programs, attractive wages and benefits. Fax resume to: 604.435.0516 or email to: staff@fivestarbc.ca
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMINISTRATIVE Services Co-ordinator (Burnaby). Responsible for smooth operation of Italian-Canadian Social Services office. Bachelor degree; Native fluency of the Italian language(reading, speaking, writing); Advanced knowledge of Italian and Canadian pension regulations; working knowledge of Italian and Canadian income tax systems; Advanced understanding of Italian cultural norms and bureaucracy; project management and supervisory skills Must possess high level written and verbal communication skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Salary $42,000/yr For complete position details go to: www.workbc.ca, Job #:112614
156 Growing Surrey building products company req. Driver / Warehouse Worker with clean BC driver’s license. Must be willing to work varied and/or extended hrs. Mon. – Fri. Leadership ability, positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: EXCELLENT REMUNERATION & BENEFITS. Fax resume & Drivers Abstract: 604-513-1194 or e-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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EDUCATION
SALES
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EDUCATION
HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
NEED EXTRA
CASH? We’re looking for carriers!
Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays
LEADER
CARRIERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING ROUTES IN
BURNABY
Must speak Hindi /Punjabi & English Good Wages Apply in person to: Made in India Unit 104 - 8312 - 128 St. Surrey or call 604-323-3636
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Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250
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HELP WANTED
JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
ROUTE#
F/T SALES PEOPLE
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
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leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Req. immediately.
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanic Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry
New Westminster area Seniors care home. Mon., Wed. & Friday. Call: 604-420-9339
Call Christy 604-436-2472
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HELP WANTED
To work in
YOUTH & ADULTS WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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QUALIFIED HAIRDRESSER
Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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HELP WANTED
For more info call 604.436.2472
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
604-728-3009
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES DRYWALL
CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $595. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info. Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266
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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222
ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806
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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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ELECTRICAL
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 CHIHUAHUA, male pup, 20 weeks old, $450 obo. Call 604-794-7347
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PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Residential & Commercial
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CANE CORSO MASTIFF pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet ✓ $1000 Call 604-826-7634.
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PETS
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TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
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TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
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LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500. Med size dogs. Call/text (604)845-3972 MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup. Registered, email for more info. Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com
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Call (604) 931-2670 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and Others having claims against the Estate of Cornelius Lindhout, formerly of 3811 Pine Street, Burnaby BC, Deceased, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Catherine and Kimberly Lindhout, 3811 Pine St. Burnaby BC V5G 1Z3, before March 8th, 2014, after which date estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received.
SUITES, LOWER
BURNABY 3053 Douglas Rd 2 bdrm ste, garage, NS/NP Incl W/D. $850+utils. Mar1. 604-765-4912 BURNABY N, 1/bdrm suite in new home. Near SFU & transit. Incl hydro, own sec syst, storage. $850/mo. Now. (604)613-1567 BURNABY, N. 2 Bdrm in brand new hse. Incl lndry, a/c, rad heat. Next to bus, cls to SFU. N/P, N/S. Avail now. $1200. Text/call 604-355-3810
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
NEW WEST. 10th Ave, 5th St. 2 bdrm, $900/m incls utils. Avail now, nr transit/amens. (778)241-2860
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
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Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Karl Llewellyn Johannesson, deceased, formerly of #2106 10 Laguna Court, New Westminster, British Columbia. V3M 6W3, are to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix c/o A. Katheryn Johannesson, 116 Summerhill Place, Kelowna BC V1V-1T7 on or before February 28 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been
SUITES, UPPER
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AFFORDABLE MOVING
FIREPLACES
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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
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TOWNHOUSES
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Local & long distance Movers
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• Furnaces • Gas Fitting • Hot Water Tanks Winter Special!
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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SUNDECKS
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TREE SERVICES
Renovations Welcome CUSTOM DESIGN AVAILABLE
FULLY INSURED
638
OPEN HOUSE
TREE & STUMP
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One Call Does it All
GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
Decks, Patio, Stairs, Siding, Framing, Finishing, Skylights, Tile & Laminate, Drywall. Install Doors & Windows, Painting & much more. All work Guaranteed. Competitive rates.
Call Mike 778-867-0841
OPEN HOUSE
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES
604-787-5915/604-291-7778
www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca
PETS 477
PETS
ADORABLE PUPPIES -sm. breed & X’s. Vet Check, Deworm, Shots. $350+ Ready To Go (778)545-0311
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REAL ESTATE 627
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
MISC. FOR SALE
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All Aspects of Construction
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES
OUTDOOR ELEVATOR LIFT, only 1.5 years old, hardly ever used. Ground floor (sidewalk to porch) Originally $8000 will sell for only $3200. Excellent shape & working condition. 604-351-3932
PLUMBING
Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840
BURNABY & NEW WESTMINSTER
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
100% Heating & Plumbing
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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* Inspections F.D. Fireplace Doctor
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
FEMALE YORKIE - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com
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
MOVING & STORAGE
RENTALS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY Feb. 8 & 9 / 1:00-4:00 21587-128th Ave. MR Maple Ridge, fully reno’d house approx 3000 sq.ft. 6 Bdrm. 3 bath. 2 bdrm. suite. Detached garage. Lrg. (.883 acre) corner lot. $599,000.
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