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MR council one of few still not live But mayor open to the idea of livestreaming meetings

by Ph i l M e lnych uk staff reporter

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Below zero A man walks his dog along a path at the end of Airport Way by Baynes Road in Pitt Meadows on Thursday, when temperatures again dipped below 0 C.

Maple Ridge is among the few Metro Vancouver municipalities not livestreaming its meetings.

A survey of websites found that cities from West Vancouver to Burnaby to Mission to Pitt Meadows all webcast their council meetings, with the exception of White Rock, and Richmond, although the latter is considering it.

Maple Ridge has no immediate plans to livestream meetings so people can watch online.

“I guess we’re doing it in bites,” said Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin.

“As soon as I hang up from you, I’m going to walk down the hall and ask again.”

He likes the idea and said Maple Ridge isn’t resisting it.

“It was part of the discussion when we did the upgrades of [council] chambers and maybe that’s the next step.”

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Change in TransLink tactics

by P h i l M e l nychuk staff reporter

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Metro Vancouver mayors have till June 30 to come up with a transportation vision and how to pay for it, or else the provincial government will tack a TransLink referendum on to this November’s civic election ballot.

If they meet the deadline, mayors

will have up to a year after that to sell their vision to voters, followed by a referendum.

If they miss the first deadline, though, the province will persue a referendum during the civic elections, Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced in a letter Thursday.

But what a referendum question would be for the November 2014 vote still wasn’t made clear.

Stone’s letter to the Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation chair Richard Walton caught Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin

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“Wow,” he said. “It would be nice to be part of the conversation.”

Daykin knew some announcement was imminent, but thought mayors would Daykin be involved.

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However, being forced to come up with a vision and to explain how it will be funded could show the provincial government that mayors can work together, he said.

“It just feels like they’re shifting the work or the responsibility to us. It was their election promise, their idea.”

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Jessie Joy and her father Allen Lees are disappointed the municipality cut so much from a hedge along Laity Street, across from Ridge Meadows Hospital.

Maple Ridge could be a beautiful place S tor y by Phil Melnychuk

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ith a few changes, Maple Ridge could look like Whistler.

It’s possible by changing Maple Ridge’s tree bylaw and changing how development takes place, says Allen Lees “There’s some urgency to this, because when spring arrives, out come the people with the chain saws,” he told council Monday.

Lees learned firsthand about the bylaw’s flaws when his neighbour removed some hedging and a cottonwood tree. Then another neighbour took down a big fir tree.

“That just did it.”

Now, anytime it rains, his yard floods and it’s going to cost him $8,000 to fix.

“We didn’t cut anything.”

One tree can absorb up to 1,000 gallons of water a day.

Lees and his daughter, Jessie Joy, told Maple Ridge council that the tree protection bylaw should require residents to get approval from neighbours before cutting.

The district should also look at following Vancouver or Abbotsford, where, in the latter, a permit is required when any tree of more than 20 centimetres wide is cut. That applies to all properties within the city, except in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

They showed council a scrapbook of pictures of sites where trees had been removed.

One included a hedge on Laity Street, near Ridge Meadows Hospital, that took a severe trim by municipal crews.

“They don’t trim the trees properly,” Lees said.

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Silver Valley follows some of the Whistler-style approach at fitting development to land.

“They just butcher it, just butcher it.

“That sets an example for homeowners.”

Under Maple Ridge’s current tree protection bylaw, homeowners can chop down three trees of any size, every year, without a permit.

“The bylaw, as it exists, provides virtually no protection for trees.”

Outside the urban area, trees can be mowed down, subject to watercourse or slope protection, at the owner’s discretion.

Lees said one lot near his home on 229th Street was cleared by a developer, only to have the project not proceed, turning the land into a mosquito bog.

In a four-block area near their home, the pair noted that 20 per cent of the mature trees have been cut down in the last two years.

Changing development procedures to re-

quire trees be preserved until construction starts would make a difference.

The district could also require builders to preserve major stands of trees and build their projects around them.

“It’s not that much more expensive. There are lots of ways of doing it other than just cutting everything off and build,” Lees added.

“These types of developments are more attractive to people.

“People want to live there as opposed to a row houses. What makes Maple Ridge so beautiful is the forest and the trees. We want that preserved. We can still develop within it.

“It works for Abbotsford. It works for Vancouver. It works for Whistler.”

Ron Antalek, a realtor, says Whistler-style development is already in Maple Ridge, with

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eco-friendly development taking place in Silver Valley.

That will become more apparent as the area grows and the Silver Valley area plan is fulfilled.

“So what is happening is the clear-cut development in Silver Valley is not occurring,” Antelak said.

“That essentially is the concept of the Whistler-style development.”

Depending on topography, that could be transplanted throughout the district.

Such a model is economically viable if higher densities are possible to pay for higher servicing or infrastructure costs.

Maple Ridge’s manager of development and environmental services Chuck Goddard said a revised tree bylaw is a staff priority.

But that will have to wait until the environmental management strategy is completed in a few months.

“It’s not a tree protection bylaw. It’s almost a regulation of how to cut trees.”

Goddard said Vancouver and the Resort Municipality of Whistler have more power than most municipalities do under the Local Government Act. That’s produced, in Whistler, intensive development with minimal visual impact on the alpine environment.

But a balanced approach is required to tree preservation. If the district protects tree,s it could be liable if they fall and cause damage, Goddard said.

Nevertheless, some trees are protected in Maple Ridge, such as those along Shady Lane (124th Avenue) in west Maple Ridge.

It’s also difficult to require trees be preserved on small lots, on which most homes now are built, he said.

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Mayors will sort out priorities Mayors from front

Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters was also caught off guard by Thursday’s announcement.

“What a mess,” she said

as she tried to grasp the detail Regional mayors will meet Feb. 14 to figure out exactly what the letter means. Mayors initially we’re supposed to discuss

the topic that day with Stone, she said.

Stone says TransLink’s long-range Regional Transportation Strategy will form the basis of the vision.

“But as noted, a clear, detailed, fully costed vision, with specific priorities and project phasing, is needed,” he said.

“This will frame the referendum question for the Mayors’ Council and fully inform the public on the decision that is theirs to make.”

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Walters agreed that developing a vision to sell to voters will require mayors to sort out priorities for each city and to work them into a single plan.

And she liked the change that gives mayors authority to decide TransLink salaries and to approve TransLink’s

Regional Transportation Strategy and its 10-year financial plan.

But Walters wanted to confirm if that was actually the mayors having the right to implement the plan?

The mayors would also get authority to approve fare adjustments and

a have a say in setting TransLink salaries, while the province would pay for the referendum costs.

Stone previously told municipalities a referendum can be avoided if they decide to use their authority to raise property taxes to fund new roads, bridges and transit.

Pitt been doing it since 2009 Video from front

Maple Ridge posts videos of its council and committee meetings two or three days after they take place, depending on staff workload.

Shaw Cable shows tapes of council meetings on the following Saturday and Monday.

Council workshops, which take place in the smaller Blaney Room on Monday mornings, are usually the centre of more lively debate and during which voting also takes place, but are neither taped nor livestreamed.

“Just to do it for the sake of putting it up there and the quality is grainy … or the sound’s not great, that doesn’t do any good either,” Daykin said.

Council’s regular chambers have a good sound system, but “to get that similar capability in the Blaney Room, I don’t know.”

Staff are looking at equipping the Blaney Room with microphones, although council voted down a motion in November by Coun. Corisa Bell to move workshops to council chambers until sound equipment is installed in the former.

The district’s policy on recording council meetings drew controversy last year when the district edited a June committee meeting video because of what it called privacy issues.

Bell favours livestreaming of meetings.

“We should just be implementing it,” she said.

People might become more engaged in politics if they had the ability to participate, she added.

Bell also wants workshop meetings livestreamed or recorded.

“I don’t understand why would you not want to have the meetings record-

ed.”

In the meantime, she is recording workshops on her cellphone. Some councillors initially objected to that.

“People say all sorts of stuff at workshop,” said Bell. “By the time you get to council, it’s all filtered. It’s very important the public understands what happens at workshop.”

Politicians should be held accountable for what they say, which is difficult if there is no recording of the meeting and minutes record only the voting decisions, Bell added.

In Pitt Meadows, livestreaming council meetings has occurred since 2009, using the video feed from Shaw Cable.

“We’ve been doing it for a while,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters.

“I think it’s great because then people can watch council whenever they want to.”

Councillors were a bit apprehensive at first, she noted, but then councillors are in front of the Shaw cameras anyways.

“Allowing people access to our meetings I think is a good thing.

“I think it’s the wave of the future and I’m really surprised municipalities are not jumping on board. Allowing people access to our meetings, as long as it’s not in-camera, I think is a good thing.”

The city is also looking at using a webcam to broadcast its meetings, and live stream its committee meetings.

Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Surrey, the city and district of North Vancouver, Langley city and township, Chilliwack, Burnaby and Vancouver all livestream their council meetings.

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Complex to comment on pipeline Deadline for applying is Feb. 12

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

One way to give your two cents worth on the Kinder Morgan-Trans Mountain plan to twin its oil pipeline and triple its capacity and boost the number of tankers in Burrard Inlet, is to sign in to the National Energy Board website using your online banking password.

While it sounds odd, it’s a secure way of logging in.

“It’s not a massive conspiracy, but it is creepy,” Seth Biggs, with ForestEthics Advocacy Association, told a meeting in Maple Ridge Monday.

Most people, though, will just create an account so they can log in and give their name, address and e-mail, for publication on the NEB website, as part of the process of commenting on the review of the pipeline twinning plan.

The process differs now compared to that which took place over the Northern Gateway hearings for the pipeline from Edmonton to Prince Rupert. That took three years and drew 1,159 people who spoke against the project.

“Unfortunately, the entire process changed when the government passed Bill C-45,” Biggs said. “It made sure that the process we had with the joint panel review never happened again in this country.”

Now, people have to show they’re directly affected or have unique expertise in or order to comment online to the NEB, and there’s no opportunity for the public to give verbal comments.

Kinder Morgan’s $5.4-billion project would nearly triple the capacity of the existing Trans Mountain pipeline to 890,000 barrels per day. That would mean a seven-fold increase in shipments through Burrard Inlet, to about 400 oil tankers a year.

Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby would also be expanded.

The twinned line would follow the existing right of way most of the way, but in Metro Vancouver would be routed away from heavily builtup areas.

The company filed its application with the NEB in December and Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said then that the company has “engaged exten-

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A pipeline meeting was held Monday in Maple Ridge. sively” with landowners, aboriginal groups and communities along the entire route.

“Our engagement efforts will continue beyond this filing leading up to the NEB hearing as we consider further input that is critical to our planning on this project.”

The company says on its website that the existing pipeline has been shipping oil products to the coast for 60 years, providing about 90 per cent of the gasoline to the south coast and B.C. Interior.

The deadline for applying to comment is Feb. 12.

The cabinet now has the final say on the project, rather than the NEB. Maple Ridge resident James Rowley said the pipeline itself will create few long-term jobs.

“So when I look at the jobs question, I think of people going to Alberta to work in the tar sands and maybe some people building some pipelines.

But I don’t see other jobs.”

Biggs said the City of Burnaby estimated only 60 jobs will result, and therefore opposes the pipeline expansion.

Metro Vancouver, the previous week, also voted to seek intervenor status on the project, while Langley township council unanimously did the same on Monday.

Biggs said Kinder Morgan predicts 50 longterm jobs will result from the pipeline, in addition

to creating more work in the oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta.

“The pipeline itself will create very few longterm jobs.” Instead, the jobs will be created at the refineries when the bitumen is processed in California, where the ships will be bound.

“We’re exporting raw bitumen and we’re exporting the jobs along with it.”

Former NDP candidate Elizabeth Rosenau wanted to know who would pay for a cleanup if there was a pipeline spill.

Biggs said Kinder Morgan would be responsible for the clean up. But all the oil spill technology is focused on surface-based oil removal, while diluted bitumen – a gooey substance – will sink to bottom of a river or ocean.

However Kinder Morgan said after doing a 10-day test that diluted bitumen behaves like any other crude oil and floats and could be skimmed up from the surface.

Abbotsford resident Lynn Perrin said it cost $5 million to clean up a spill in Abbotsford.

A total of 210,000 litres of crude oil was released following an oil spill in that city in 2005, with some of the oil entering Kilgard Creek.

Another leak happened at the Kinder Morgan oil tank storage facility in Abbotsford Jan. 12, 2012, when 90,000 litres spilled.

Kinder Morgen said at

the time that he spill was completely contained in a system designed to hold 110 per cent of the capacity of the affected tank.

However, an NEB investigation of that incident found that proper procedures weren’t followed that day by Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC, which is owned by Kinder Morgan, resulting in a four-hour delay from the time the alarm first sounded to when the spill was discovered.

The NEB determined that an operator – based at a control centre in Edmonton – did not deal properly with three alarms that came from one of the Abbotsford tanks.

The pipeline also ruptured in Burnaby in 2007 after it was damaged by construction crews.

Biggs added if the project is approved and larger ships are required, dredging the seabed in the Second Narrows Bridge area could be required.

“I’m speechless, all this talk,” said Maple Ridge resident Beryl Eales.

“What about civil disobedience?”

“We’re getting closer and closer to a time in this province when that serious question will have to be answered,” Biggs replied.

The B.C. pipeline crosses the Fraser River west of Pitt Meadows.

Maple Ridge MP Randy Kamp said the NEB is an independent agency and encouraged people to apply to comment.

“Our government is confident that the review process of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project will be objective, thorough and fair. “ But “it’s important that it be carefully reviewed to understand the environmental impacts,” Kamp said.

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THE NEWS/opinion News Views

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Not helping As the temperature dipped below freezing this week, clients of the Salvation Army homeless shelter complained that staff there kicked them outside after breakfast and refused to let them back in for much of the day.

Shelter management denied such claims, despite numerous contradictory reports, including someone involved with the Caring Place.

Among those claims were that shelter staff mistreated some clients, threatening them, and favoured others.

The challenges a worker at an emergency shelter encounters each day are without doubt complicated, dealing with people who have a multitude of issues, from addiction to mental health problems, unemployment, estrangement, poverty and hunger. Add to that the fact it’s cold outside.

They all have needs, and dealing with 50 or more clients at once is no easy task – they don’t all get along. There are thefts, and fighting, belligerent language. Sometimes police are called.

We understand that for a place like the Salvation Army shelter –which operates on grants and donations – to meet the needs of those seeking assistance, there must be rules, and someone has to enforce them.

But if the intent is to help those in need, it must have compassion first for everyone who walks in its doors, not shut them out, especially when it’s –10 C. That’s cruel. Doing so compromises the trust between staff and clients. It perpetuates the cycle it is trying to end.

Those who are chronically homeless, those with multiple barriers, are taxing on the health care system – consuming much staff time and money.

The goal must be to get each one the help they need, for them and to free up resources for others.

The first step is getting them off the street.

So pushing them out is a step backwards, and not helpful.

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Good old days, way things were B

y the time you get to read this, I will have celebrated my 74th birthday. Perhaps celebrated is too strong a word, so let’s just say that I am still involved in the human aging process.

I must be getting old because, like many Sidewinder other folks my own Sandy Macdougall age, I find myself reflecting on the ‘good old days’ with increasing frequency.

Recently, while attending my weekly wisdom acquisition class at the Stag Barbershop, a young member of the RCMP was getting his hair trimmed. I’m not sure the young Mountie’s presence sparked the conversation, but I recounted some of those halcyon days of my youth that now seem so long ago and far away.

Many old-time residents will recall Al Millhouse, a Mountie who served here for many years in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Al even married Jeanie Nelson, a local girl.

During a chaotic episode of flooding on the Alouette River, Al was commended for his heroic actions in rescuing stranded people from the rampaging waters.

In those days, Maple Ridge’s population was probably not more than 15,000 or 20,000 people, so pretty well everyone knew everyone else and, even though some

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of us got into a lot of trouble, our local Mounties were almost like friends, and Al fit that role to a tee.

On one occasion, on a bright sunny early Sunday morning in August, myself and two other young fellows were hitchhiking to Hammond. Al stopped his cruiser and offered us a lift from just next to the Baptist church.

As we rode along, Al inquired, “When are you guys going to settle down and get jobs?”

One of us responded, “What could we do?”

Al’s reply, “Have you ever thought of being a Mountie?” to which one of us answered, “I don’t have the smarts to be a Mountie.”

Al said, “You don’t have to be that smart to be a Mountie.” And one of us replied, “That’s for damned sure.”

Al quickly pulled his cruiser over and ordered us out of the car and told us we could walk to Hammond.

On another occasion, we were in a westbound car on the Lougheed Highway approaching Laity Street when Al pulled us over. It appeared that someone had been throwing beer bottles from a moving vehicle and smashing them on road signs and, thus, creating a mess on the shoulder of the road.

Al was convinced that we were the culprits and ordered us to clean up the mess. He even opened the trunk of his cruiser and produced a broom and dustpan. It never occurred to us to

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refuse to do the work.

Perhaps the funniest incident of all was the occasion of a dance in the old Hammond hall. We had been drinking far too much beer (we were probably still too young to drink legally) and we were horsing around a little too boisterously for Al’s liking. At some point in the silliness, Al struck me across the back of my head, causing irreparable damage to his five-cell flashlight, but not too much injury to my thick skull.

“At some point in the silliness, Al struck me across the back of my head, causing irreparable damage to his five-cell flashlight, but not too much injury to my thick skull.”

The incident ended with no real harm done other than to Al’s flashlight.

Al later asked me to pay for the damage, but then relented and life went on as usual.

I know it was a kinder and gentler time and Al was a more kind and gentle Mountie than many of today’s police because that’s the way things were back in the ‘good old days’.

Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former district councillor.

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THE NEWS/letters online comments Thanks, Mr. Nosek Amber Jacob: Re: THSS principal an education ‘rock star’ (The News, Feb. 5).

I am very pleased to read this. I have fond memories of Mr. Nosek – he is an excellent teacher and person, and very deserving of the award. Having been a, hmmm, shall we say ‘unmotivated’ and ‘troublesome’ teen, I was always appreciative that Mr. Nosek had the patience and foresight to recognize that not all troubled and rebellious teens turn out to be degenerates later in life. Thanks, Mr. Nosek, for that early vote of confidence.

Keep up the awesome work.

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• Duncan Holness: Congratulations, Mr. Nosek! We didn’t always see eye to eye (especially on the pitch), but I always appreciated the positive attitude you carried with you, even from those first few Grade 8 PE classes.

Has it seriously been nineteen years?

Take shelter in Victoria Editor, The News: Re: Shelter clients want inside (The News, Feb. 5).

Since the British Columbia Legislature was in session for only 31 days in 2013 and will be in session for only 71 days in 2014, unless the premier again cancels the fall session, I think it would be a good idea to turn it into a cold weather shelter on such nights. It seems that our government is bereft of ideas as it waits for the LNG miracle or has no respect for our democratic institutions.

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Take ownership of expenses Editor, The News: Re: Captain of ship had no problem (Letters, Feb. 5); Hey, mayor (Letters, Feb. 5).

In response to the letters from Grant Baker and Wilf McIntyre, regarding my motion to review our council expense policy, I would like to offer some clarification.

A citizen suggested that council post our expenses online, which, rightly, was done.

The first of such was included in a recent council package, along with our policy, so council could see what was being posted.

Typically, I would not review my colleagues’ expenses. However, since the information was in my council package, I looked at the report and noted some practices that I felt would not be acceptable to the public. So I asked that

we review our policy, with the goal of tightening the language.

Now Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Baker can blame the mayor, infer I have an ulterior motive and provide misinformation that is not worth Ashlie challenging. That’s politics.

However, I prefer to think that the public supports council taking ownership of reviewing our policy, especially in light of the fact that the language allows for an expense to be claimed that I believe was beyond the intent of the policy.

This is a flaw of the policy that al-

lowed someone to do this, not an oversight by the mayor.

In regards to the policy allowing a total of $15,000 for the term, this is correct. And those who have gone over the $5,000 allotted for each of the years, thus far, do have time to slow down their spending. This can easily be managed by opting out of overnight stays at conferences and selecting the free educational opportunities that are often afforded us.

However, this will not be known until after the next election, as the final tally does not come in until the end of the year.

Until then, asking to have a discussion in regards to the intent of the policy and whether the language supports good practice, didn’t strike me as a bad thing.

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Stop sprawling, get to work bringing better transit Editor, The News: Jackie Chow has it right.

Taxes going up 12 per cent in three years is unacceptable.

This council is living in the ’70s.

Young people today often

don’t own a car. They increasingly want to be able to walk or have a short commute to work, live close to shopping, entertainment and activities.

They have seen their parents struggle with long commutes

and spend less time with family.

It is predicted that in 10 to 15 years houses built in urban sprawl will be hard to sell.

Council should stop giving developers tax breaks, charge

the full amount for permits and applications and get on with working hard to bring industrial development and transit to this area.

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The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society is having its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Preschool room at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. We are looking for new committee members to join our amazing team and get involved in this wonderful & fantastic community event. The public is invited to attend this meeting and learn more.

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No to more office space in Osprey Village

by Monisha M ar t ins staff reporter

A request to permit office space on the ground floor in a section of Osprey Village was denied by council Tuesday as the majority felt the move would deviate from the city’s original vision for the neighbourhood.

Developer Mosaic wanted the city to change a zoning bylaw as the area’s current “Main Street Commercial” designation allows office use, but only above street level.

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Mosaic believed the change would bring more traffic to the village and attract businesses such as medical or dental clinics or tax consultants.

“We believe that allowing for a variety of uses, including office on the ground floor, would be a benefit to the local community and residents of Pitt Meadows alike and would help to ensure the village develops into the vibrant community that was envisioned by both Mosaic and the city,” Stephanie Bird wrote in a letter to the city.

Over the years, however, the zoning bylaw has been amended to allow a wider variety of businesses to locate in Osprey Village. Some of these uses include dog and child daycare centers.

In early December, council adopted a zoning bylaw that amended the definition of retail to include photography and artist studios and uses that make items

for retail sale on site, such as bakeries and goldsmiths.

Although two people spoke in support of the change at a public hearing Tuesday, council rejected it.

Council spoke about the city’s original vision for Osprey Village, saying they wanted it to be a pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood and a destination, similar to La Conner in Washington State, attractive to tourists.

“That was the original vision and that’s what I’d like to see there,” said Coun. Doug Bing, attending his last meeting as a city councillor before he begins to focus on his new role as MLA full-time.

“So I agree that this may be premature. I think we should give the retail option a chance first. This can always be changed later.”

Mayor Deb Walters initially wanted to support the zoning change, but changed her mind

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after reading emails from concerned residents.

“By closing the door on it now doesn’t mean we won’t revisit it,” she said, noting the developer can return at a later date if unable to find suitable tenants to occupy the retail spaces.

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Gwen O’Connell was the only member of council to support Mosaic’s request. She was on council when the vision for Osprey Village was being crafted, but that was before the 2008 financial crisis.

“No one knew what was going to happen with economics and we were going to get our butts kicked a few years ago,” said O’Connell, adding that by allowing offices, the spaces would be filled instead of empty.

“I’m going to support this because I think it’s important because if the economics go sour again, at least you’ve got people in those spaces.”

will also be a 50/50 draw and prize raffle.

O’Donnell said he felt compelled to do something to help his cousin Ashlee, who is Johnny’s mother. She managed to get her other two young children out of their burning home, but two-year-old Johnny didn’t make it.

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A Maple Ridge mother who has been lobbying the province to regulate party buses is disappointed by the lack of action from local politicians.

Julie Raymond chastised the District of Maple Ridge in an email, which noted Geoff Meggs, a Vancouver councillor, showed more interest in her efforts than anyone from the municipality she lives in.

Vancouver city council passed a motion Wednesday to urge others to pressure the province for more rules.

“They know there have been multiple incidences with youth in our community on these buses,” said Raymond, whose daughter Shannon died on July 26, 2008 after taking two ecstasy pills and drinking alcohol during a birthday party for a friend on a party bus.

She was 16 years old.

“Shannon’s death wasn’t an isolated incident. I find it sad that someone from Vancouver stepped up and we don’t even live there,” Julie Raymond said.

Party buses are popular with suburban teens, complete with plush seats, strobe lighting, mirrored ball, dancing pole and loud music.

The bus Shannon was on was rented by a parent, but there was a 19-year-old on board to supervise the underage teens.

Shannon’s death was the first in a spate of tragedies involving party buses in Metro Vancouver, an industry that’s since expanded to 4,000 operators, according to Meggs.

In February 2013, 16-year-old Ernest Azoadam died on a party bus in Surrey.

In November, a 17-year-old girl from Abbotsford was dumped at a truck stop and beaten up after a trip on a party bus.

Even the taxi and limousine industry is asking the province to tighten party buss rules.

Right now, anyone with a general authorization licence can drive a party bus, which is similar to a charter bus. But taxi drivers face tests, a criminal record check

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Julie Raymond (left) is disappointed by the lack of action regarding changes to party bus regulations. and paper work to acquire a special operator’s licence.

Julie Raymond also called out Surrey politicians for their lack of action.

“Shame on Diane Watts. There are teens in Surrey who use these frequently,” she added.

“The laws are there, they just need to be enforced. Consequences need to be delivered swiftly to those who are breaking the law. It cer-

tainly isn’t happening now.”

She is also disappointed with the response from the province, but hopes for an update in Victoria next week since she’s been invited to hear the Throne Speech.

Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin has promised to take Raymond’s concern to the mayors’ table at Metro Vancouver.

“It is under the pro-

vincial purview, but directly affects our kids.

We are dealing with the losses,” he added.

“If I can add my voice to it, I will. A voice of 10 or 20 communities will have more of an impact than one or two.”

Meanwhile, Coun.

Cheryl Ashlie has also committed to pushing for change and has shared her concerns with MLA Doug Bing, who she works for as a constituency assistant.

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A young family with two children received a month’s month’s rent from the Maple Ridge Community Chest. Their newborn experienced serious Chest. complications and was admitted to the hospital’s ICU. The father, who is self-employed, was unable to work for part of the month as he cared for his wife and young children. The money meant they were able to keep things together until the crisis passed.

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A BUS PASS TO GET A FAMILY ON TRACK

A young family received assistance from the Maple Ridge Community Chest so that the the mom could complete her practicum placement and re-enter the workforce. The family, struggling to live on a single income, and accessing the food bank for basic necessities, was working towards a needed second income. Bus passes and a gas card were purchased for the family to enable the mom to travel to her practicum placement for completion of her academic program.

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A wonderful effort by artist Tammy Routley, whose decided her fall art show would be dedicated to the Maple Ridge Community Chest. In total the show raised $442, and turned out to be the first privately organized fundraising event to benefit the Chest… but definitely not the last. Photo: Tempestowl by Tammy Routley

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The outreach committee at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church decided to focus on a local project last month, and when they saw the story about the Community Chest, they knew they’d found their cause. So, the call went out, the parishioners came to worship, and the next thing we knew the Community Chest had grown by another $223.

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A single, working mom was forced to suddenly move to protect her son from an abusive situation. She didn’t have the money needed to make the move, but the new landlord was accommodating, allowing the desperate mother to gradually pay the back rent, but she needed transition money to make the move and the Community Chest eased the situation.

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ROCKIN’ FOR THEIR NEIGHBOURS The band Robot Mafia organized a benefit concert at Blenz Coffee last month and word is the place was packed. When the lattes were finished and band played out, the Community Chest was $270 richer.

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First donors to the Maple Ridge Community Chest were guests of the 2013 Citizen of the Year gala. Organizers of the Community Chest asked for help, and those who responded included William O’Brien, Sarah Eales, Greg Andrews, Leanne Koehn, Margit Wagner, Fred Armstrong, Doug Bing and Helen Henderson. All told, we brought in $1,625 that evening from people who were just learning about the Community Chest for the very first time.

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Man exposed himself in Albion Not far from where women assaulted staff reporter

Ridge Meadows RCMP are warning the public about a man who exposed himself in a neighbourhood where two women were sexually assaulted.

The man was seen around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 near the intersection of 240th Street and 102nd Avenue.

“According to witnesses, it appeared the man was sexually motivated,” said Cpl. Alana Dunlop.

RCMP responded to the call quickly and brought in a police dog, but were unable to find the man.

The suspect was de-

scribed as 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall, 180 pounds with an athletic build, and was dressed in black clothing.

He was seen blocks away from a trail where two women were attacked in November.

On Nov. 26, a woman was grabbed by a masked man and sexually assaulted on the Vine Maple Trail, which runs east from the 10600-block of 240 Street to McClure Lane, in the Maple Crest sub-division.

He was described as being six feet tall and wore dark clothing.

On Nov. 7, a man wearing a balaclava grabbed the woman in her 20s from behind on a trail that leads from Zeron Avenue to the 10600-block of 240th

Street.

Police, however, say it’s too early to connect the incidents.

“There is nothing at this time to indicate this male is related to two assaults on women from November 2013, but it occurred in the same general area,” said Dunlop.

As a precaution, police are reminding residents of 240th Street between Lougheed Highway and 109 Avenue to be vigilant.

“All citizens, mainly women, should ensure their personal safety,” added Dunlop.

“Please do not walk alone.”

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She noted that the board said it received no online comments to the policy change when it was posted on the board website. But when CUPE members tried to give responses, they received an error message.

It would be more expensive to give a cost-of-living increase to the district’s 756 CUPE members than the seven trustees.

The board’s practice has been to set the rate every three years at election time, with the new rate coming into effect for the newly elected board.

The board voted in 2011 to give the incoming board a two per cent increase, to $18,500.

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Start with Big White Ski Resort, just outside of Kelowna.

“There’s something for everyone here,” says Katie Balkwill, regional sales manager for Big White Ski Resort. “We’re Canada’s largest ski-in ski-out resort. Anywhere you wake up, you’ll be on the slopes, and the quality of our snow is amazing.”

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On Feb. 10, B.C. residents will bee able to purchase a single-day lift tickoket for 50 per cent off. If you’re lookh ing for a weekend getaway, British Columbians can book any two consecutive nights and two days of skiing, and Big White will give you the third night and third day of skiing at half-price, valid between Feb. 7 and Feb. 13.

The Lower Mainland is home to plenty of family-friendly outdoor spots, including Granville Island, numerous beaches and parks. If it’s indoor fun you’re looking for, attractions such as the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, the Museum of Vancouver, Science World at the Telus World of Science, the Vancouver Aquarium and the Vancouver Art Gallery should all be tops on your list.

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On B.C. Family Day, lift tickets at many participating ski areas will be offered to B.C. residents at 50 per cent off. For more information and the list of participating resorts, visit www.skicanada. org.

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There is no better province to explore than British Columbia and no better family bonding experience than sharing the thrill of a new discovery or experience.

Day trips can create remarkable family memories. They offer a wonderful way to spend time together and learn more about where you live.

Don’t forget to include senior members of your family.

Family reunions and relationships inspire seniors to stay active and pursue their well-being. Studies have found seniors feel revitalized when they spend time with families. Your children will benefit from hearing their oral history and that’s an inspiring experience that won’t always be available to them.

The variety of experiences available to families is different in each region of this spectacular province you might decide to explore close to home or venture to one of the other regions in B.C. over the Family Day weekend. Whether taking SkyTrain, BC Ferries, driving, or hopping a flight, there are many ways to invest in a day of discovery.

Another way to celebrate Family Day is to gather your extended family and friends around something you care about. It might be a shore clean-up, a family walk or a garage sale. You might volunteer at a food-bank.

Food is often central to gatherings and with everyone contributing to a family meal afterwards, it becomes a great way to share B.C. Family Day.

Create a list of activities or venues and assign a rough budget for each. You might decide to stay in a hotel and be a tourist in your own hometown. Kids or youth can map out the sites and activities, creating a family agenda including selecting the points of interest, lunch and shopping as well as enjoying the amenities your hotel might offer. It’s the perfect way to free up everyone from everyday tasks and roles. And be sure to capture your family time by taking lots of photos!

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Eat Together Family Day is the ideal time to bring your family ‘back to the table’. Given the increasingly busy schedule of every member of the family, eating together has been a casualty of our hectic days. Whether you’re together in your home, on a mini-vacation or enjoying a local restaurant, there are numerous benefits to eating together. Sharing a table means sharing your day, sharing your undivided attention and sharing conversation. It is a chance to give extra attention to your children and teens.

the meal and your social skills - especially when outside the home. Using family meals as a way to sample new menus can be both fun and a great learning experience.

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There can also be times in our lives when we need to change the direction we are traveling.

Someone once said: “If we don’t change our direction, we’re likely to end up where we’re headed.”

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The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing.

Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 model. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again.

Looks The styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sportier look with a bit more aggression.

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addition, the front seats are very supportive and the steering wheel is low and small for a racy feel. What is new for both the sedan and this coupe is the introduction of Display Audio system that is available From fuel on the EX and Touring economy to reliability, models. This is a large iPad-like touch-screen resale value, cost design that lets the driver of ownership and access many functions Inside sportiness the 2014 from the radio to apps One of the reasons that Honda Civic is a good that piggyback off your the Civic is the best iPhone. (No Android apps selling car in Canada is choice yet but they are working the practical, yet sporty Zack Spencer on this.) This taps into the interior in both the sedan power of your phone, in and coupe. Many people, the big screen, with full including me, didn’t integration. I liked the speed and funcinitially like the split dash with the tion of the design but really missed a speedometer on the top and the tarotary dial to adjust the volume over a chometer on the bottom, but over time touch screen volume design. Yes, there this design has proven to be a winner. is a volume control on the steering I was wrong. The split design now wheel but one next to the radio would incorporates more information to see complete the package. without having to take your eyes off the road. The trip computer and other Drive functions like radio station information Honda has made one small change are just below the front window. In and one big change to help with fuel the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the regular coupe receiving 16-inch wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps the size from 17-inches to 18-inches.

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economy. The small one is the exhaust system has been adjusted in both the sedan and coupe to let the engine breath better, improving horsepower slightly from 140hp to 143hp. The big change is the introduction of an inhouse continuously variable transmission (CVT), replacing the old 5-speed automatic. This actually makes this little car more drivable and might be the best CVT on the market. The car snaps away from a stop and cruises with ease on the highway, with quick changes

in the gear ratio that helps mimic a conventional automatic design.

In addition, there is a sport mode and paddle shifters on the steering wheel to help liven things up. Honda has done a first rate job here and their efforts have been rewarded with a six per cent improvement in city fuel economy and an overall drop from 6.2L/100km combined to 6.0L, something very hard to do with such a small car.

The driving dynamics of the Civic has always been very good due to a fully independent suspension and willing engine. The 143hp is a nice match for this car and the CVT is a great complement. The 5-speed manual is a blast to drive but it could use a 6th gear on the highway, as the high-revving engine can get noisy. The steering is crisp and the car overall instills a high level of confidence.

Verdict Honda admits that their Civic might not be the top choice in every reason to buy a compact car but they are near the top in all categories. From fuel economy to reliability, resale value, cost of ownership and sportiness this car is a good choice.

The many improvements made to the car over the past three-model-years, has taken the Civic from rather ordinary to rather extraordinary.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by February 28, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. ≠Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on financing offers on new 2013/2014 models. 0%/1.49% financing for 84 months example: 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E)/2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) with a purchase price of $23,582/$24,782 (including $1,665 freight/PDI) financed at 0%/1.49% for 84-month period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $85/$96 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $125/$143. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,321.94 and total obligation is $23,582/$26,104. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing incentive for the 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E)/2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) shown is $1,280/$1,504 (a $40/$47 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. 60/84 Amortization Financing Example: 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) with a purchase price of $28,482 (including $1,665 freight/PDI) financed at 0% for 60 months amortized over an 84-month period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $121 followed by 98 bi-weekly payments of $156 with a principal balance of $8,138 plus applicable taxes due after 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $28,482. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) shown is $1,120 (a $35 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. Offer excludes taxes. See retailer for complete details. ‡Loan credit for 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) is $750 and is available on purchase financing only on approved credit (OAC). Loan savings vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. 0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75YE)/2014 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E) is $40,595/$38,295/$32,195. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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driveway

Mazda3 is a hit

By Bob McHugh

T

he new generation Mazda3 launched in 2010 and was an immediate hit with Canadian compact car buyers.

The car, available as a sedan or five-door hatchback, is a nicely proportioned car with curvy styling lines, more defined front fenders and a distinctive front air take.

The zoom-zoom mind-set may not be used in the advertising today, but it is still very much alive at Mazda and my enthusiastic assessment following a first drive was that it was “the most refined compact car I’ve ever driven.”

This generation Mazda3 initially came in three trim levels – GX, GS and GT. There’s also a high-performance edition called Mazdaspeed3. A hood scoop, which directs air flow to a turbocharged engine intercooler, gives the Madaspeed3 a more distinctive frontal appearance.

Regardless of price, trim or potency, core elements of this ‘3’ are its light yet rock-solid body platform, combined with a sport-minded engineering theme. Its lighter and stiffer chassis has more highstrength steel and other enhancements to reduce body flex and, combined with suspension changes, the result is a tighter and better handling car.

The GX and GS trim levels come with a 148-horsepower 2.0-litre engine that provides a nice balance of power and fuel economy, which is 8.1/5.9 L/100 km (city/highway).

The GT comes with a 2.5-litre that can deliver 167 horsepower and it gets 9.2/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway).

Mazda3, which was first launched in 2003, has been consistently one of the best selling cars in Canada, and the Mazda-

speed3 variant typically accounts for less than two per cent of sales.

That certainly makes it a harder car to find on the used car market, and while prices generally tend to be premium, they also vary considerably depending on condition and history.

This generation Mazdaspeed3 is a more refined high-performer. It offers a more controlled unleashing of power from its turbocharged engine, yet it is still an extremely fast car. Changes to its drive shafts were designed to reduce torque steer (which still exists) and a torque-sensing limited-slip differential was added to the drivetrain.

Mazda claims a top speed of 250 km/h and zero to100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Engine output (263-horsepower) is the same as the 2009, but it provides a more progressive release of torque that peeks at 3,000 rpm and 280 lb-ft is available.

Its fuel consumption rate

brought the introduction of Mazda’s “Skyactiv” performance and fuel-saving technologies, offered initially on the mid-range GS trim line.

A direct-injected 2.0L engine is mated to either a special six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

It also got a mild exterior and interior restyling job that included as updated front grille.

Mazda3 is highly rated

by Consumer Reports for dependability, offers great

value for the money and can certainly be one of the better buys on the used car market.

Price Check: 2010-2013, Mazda3 (January 2014): • 2010 GS, $10,000-$13,000; • 2011 GS, $12,000-$15,000; • 2012, GS Sky $15,000-$18,000; • 2013 GS Sky, $18,000-$21,000.

Mazda3 is highly rated by Consumer Reports for dependability, offers great value for the money and can certainly be one of the better buys on the used car market.

bob.mchugh@ drivewaybc.ca

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is also faster at 11.5/8.0 L/100 km (city/highway).

Inside there’s enough room for four, maybe five, adults provided those up front are willing to share leg room. There’s more cargo room in the hatchback. However, the added security offered by the sedan’s trunk might be preferred and used prices tend to be lower.

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. †Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Accent 4-Door L/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD MT with an annual lease rate of 3.90%/0.90%/2.90%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $158/$82/$128 for a 60 month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $2,495/$0/$1,895 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $23,035/$10,660/$18,535. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,760/$1,550/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km on all models except Genesis Sedan and Equus where additional charge is $0.25/km. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Lease a new 2014 Accent 4 Dr L and you’ll be entitled to a $225 dealer to customer lease credit. Dealer to customer lease credit applies before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʕPrice of models shown: 2013 Elantra Limited is $24,985. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded.ʈFuel consumption for new 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM), Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM)/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD MT (HWY 7.2L/100KM; City 10.0L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $5,000 /$4,540 available on 2013 Sonata Hybrid/ 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †ΩʕOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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Inside there’s enough room for four, maybe five adults.

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Total paid: ’14 Trax $26,624, ’13 Silverado Crew $35,360, ’13 Terrain, $32,864, ’13 Equinox, $31,200, ’13 Sonic $17,595, ’13 Cruze $17,595, payment is a 60 mo. lease, 0% APR, $0 down, total paid $9,909, res. $6,686.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. * Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab 4x4 (1SA). Freight ($1,650) & PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees & taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ≠2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city & 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD & 13.3L/100 km city & 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel-consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city & 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD & 14.1L/100 km city & 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment & latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. ^Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment & last available information at the time of posting. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers & cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. †Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments & balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions & limitations apply. See dealer for details. ¥For retail customers only. $3,500 manufacturer-to-dealer credit available on cash, finance or lease purchases of 2014 MY Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab & 1500 Crew Cab. $1000 Lease Cash manufacturer-to-dealer credit available on lease acquisitions of 2014 MY Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab. Dealers may sell for less. Other cash credits available on most models. See participating dealer or chevrolet.ca for details. Offers end January 31, 2014. True North Edition Package (PDU) includes credit valued at $2,265 MSRP. +Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment & last available information at the time of posting. ¥¥$1,000 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Silverado Double Cab. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. Offer ends January 31, 2014. ‡Offer only valid from January 3, 2014 – January 31, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2013 or 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or 2013 Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash & may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions & limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ~Includes 6 months trial of Directions & Connections with Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Turn-by-Turn Navigation not available in certain areas; availability impacted by some geographical/cellular limitations), advisor assisted-routing available; Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details & system limitations. Services vary by model & conditions.

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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.

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

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.

Submitted photos

Adera is offering West Coast living at Breeze, their townhouse development in South Surrey that includes exterior cedar details, above, modern kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, top right, and chic laminate flooring and oversized windows, right.

Catching the Breeze in South Surrey

By Kerry Vital

West Coast living is at its finest at Breeze, Adera’s townhouse development in South Surrey with more than a touch of earthy, modern style.

“There has been a lot of interest in these homes,” says Adera’s Vice-President of marketing and sales Eric Andreasen. “It’s quite exciting.”

Breeze is built in a West Coast Modern architectural style, with soaring roof lines, overhanging soffits and cedar details. Lush landscaping surrounds the buildings, adding to the beauty of the development.

Oversized windows are featured in many of the homes, letting natural light pour in.

“It gives you a real indoor-outdoor living feel,” Andreasen says.

Entertaining is easy at Breeze, with its spacious, open floorplans. The kitchens, which Andreasen describes as “the heartbeat of the home”, are perfect for hosting, with their generously sized dining islands.

The quartz countertops are chic and modern, complemented by a designer glass tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances and Metropolitan Evoke Wide Plank laminate flooring, which is also featured throughout the living and dining areas.

Buyers at Breeze are also able to customize their home through the i.D. By Me program.

This allows you to make choices for your home to truly make it your own through choosing your colour scheme and upgrading your finishes and fixtures. Among the long list of options and upgrades available are adding heated floors, custom millwork, air conditioning or a gourmet appliance package.

Breeze’s amenity building, the West Coast Club, opened in November and is already one of the most impressive parts of the community With a fitness centre, yoga room, entertainment room with fully equipped kitchen, pool table, big-screen TV and large outdoor patio, it’s an amenity space that Adera is extremely proud of.

“It’s a real social space,” says Andreasen.

“You can meet friends here or just relax.”

Located in the Morgan Heights

neighbourhood, Breeze is close to nearly everything you can imagine, from shopping and dining at Morgan Crossing or Grandview Corners to leisure and recreation activities, schools and Crescent Beach.

“You’re within striking distance of downtown Vancouver and the U.S. border,” Andreasen says, adding that this contributes to the popularity of Breeze among young professionals. Transit is also close by, so you can easily leave your car at home if you so choose.

For a very limited time, Adera is offering a special buyers incentive up to $15,000 on select homes. Homes at Breeze start in the low 300s. For more information, visit www. adera.com, call 604-582-1113 or visit the presentation centre at #15-16223 23A Avenue, open daily between noon and 5 p.m.

Before you purchase your home, talk to the pros!

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Key questions will be covered by a panel of experts at the 20th annual seminar presented by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. Doors open at 6pm to allow time for attendees to talk to exhibitors prior to the seminar.

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March 11, 2014, 6pm-9pm Bell Performing Arts Centre 6250 144 St., Surrey (Auditorium)

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Index Coldwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Royal Lepage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Remax Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 1% Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

REAL ESTATE IN MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS

Macdonald Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

All listings in this publication are advertised by licensed Realtors®.

Trust instincts when choosing realtor aren’t necessarily professional, in my experience, and they want to sign you up fast,” he says. “Take your time and talk to the people you’re interested in a few times to get a good feel for them.”

Remember, this is relationship building, and you need to ask yourself whether you’d be prepared to do business with this person on a long-term basis. If not, perhaps you shouldn’t be doing a deal with them at all.

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I

f one of your New Year’s resolutions was to sell your home in 2014, chances are you’re looking for a realtor right now.

If so, two industry lifers have a few pointers to help you get the right person to suit your needs.

John Johnson, with Macdonald Realty in Maple Ridge, says the most important thing a person can do when choosing a realtor is to ensure he or she is comfortable with that person.

“It might sound obvious,” says the 40-year real estate veteran, “but you’d be surprised how many choose someone they’re not that comfortable with.”

He says people tend to do that because they’ve heard people speak well of a particular realtor, or they’ve read the realtor in question is a top performer, and so they ignore their instincts.

That’s not to say you should ignore the realtor’s experience or performance record, but rather consider that as just part of the equation. Your reaction to the realtor’s personality, speaking powers, manners and so on are just as important, says Johnson.

“You know the feeling you get when you meet someone for the first time and they kind of put you off … well, if you get that feeling from a realtor, chances are you might want to keep looking because buying or selling a home is too big a deal to trust to someone you don’t necessarily trust.”

It’s a sentiment shared by another long-time realtor, Willard Dunn of

“Your job is to ask enough of the right questions to feel confident in your ultimate decision.”

John Johnson, realtor Macdonald Realty Maple Ridge

Your reaction to the realtor’s personality, speaking powers, manners are important.

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“You absolutely have to trust your realtor, or how can you do business with that person representing you,” said Dunn, who’s been selling real estate all over B.C. for the past 35 years. “You have to be able to trust your realtor’s advice, and be willing to have confidence that he or she is going to do what’s right for you.

“I truly believe your gut feeling may be the most important tool you have.”

However, that doesn’t mean you don’t have to do your homework, Dunn adds. You still need to ask questions about their background, their track record, their marketing

style, their negotiating style, and their area of expertise.

“If the client is a farmer, he probably doesn’t want someone who specializes in West Van condos representing him,” says Dunn.

And don’t be afraid to ask about any of these suggestions because a good realtor with nothing to hide is going to be able to provide all of the answers without qualms.

Keep in mind, says Dunn, that the realtor is going to be representing you, so you are going to want someone you feel will handle that task well. This doesn’t mean they have to be 100 per cent compatible with your personality, but it does mean

you must have confidence that the person will represent you honestly and honourably.

Unless a close relative, good friend, or a person you really trust recommends the realtor, you’re probably going to want to get referrals from past clients, says Dunn.

In fact, you’ll probably want referrals regardless of who recommended the realtor.

Johnson says it’s usually a bad idea to sign on with the first realtor you talk to, unless you have strong grounds to think he or she is the right person for you. After all, first impressions can be deceiving.

“A lot of people in a suit and tie

“A good realtor is going to do whatever he or she can to earn your trust,” says Johnson. “Your job is to ask enough of the right questions to feel confident in your ultimate decision.”

In the end, says Dunn, there are lots of things to consider when choosing a good realtor, and both of these veterans recommend you don’t get caught up in thinking experience is the only factor to consider. They suggest there are plenty of new or younger realtors who will work much harder for you than some who have been in the business for decades might.

The bottom line is, realtors come in all shapes and sizes, and the smart consumer shops around to find one that fits for him or her specifically.

Robert Prince is a freelance writer who lives in Maple Ridge.

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Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows REALTORS® Give Back!

In 2013 the MRPM Division of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver raised approximately $7,900 from their Golf and Slo-pitch Tournaments and other events throughout the year. A contribution of $1,896 was given to Ridge Meadows Hospice and the balance was distributed to worthy local causes including 3 families in the community. This is only a small example of the generous support and involvement MRPM REALTORS® demonstrate in their community through their offices and as individuals.

In August, the MRPM REALTORS® Golf Tournament raised approximately $5,000 with the generous support of sponsors, REALTORS® and industry professionals.

At the annual MRPM Division REALTORS® Christmas Party, Anny An, MRPM Division Director (left) and Danny Gerbrandt, MRPM Division Chair (right) presented some of the funds raised by REALTORS® in 2013 to Mark Fosper, and Lindsay Norcross of the Ridge Meadows Hospice.

On October 14, 2013 MRPM REALTORS®, in partnership with the Salvation Army, provided approximately 400 hot turkey dinners to individuals and families who would not otherwise have been able to celebrate Thanksgiving. Real Estate offices in the community provided funding and local businesses assisted with food, supplies and services. Area REALTORS® and other volunteers donated their time and talent to help make this event possible.

Special thanks to our many Sponsors, Partners & Supporters in 2013: Billy Minor Pub; BMO Bank of Montreal, Cathy Penfold; Canadian Mortgage Specialists, Shawn Johnson & Brandee McWhinney; Cassandra Coolin Notary Public; Cloverdale Paint; Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty; Concerto Lounge & Grill; Cutco Closing Gifts, Sibylle Stipp; DeMarco’s Bakery; Dominion Lending Centres, Gerry & Wendy Gillan; Dominion Lending - Producers West Financial, Sky Phillips & Candace Nickel; Electra Pizza; James Dobney Inspections; Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group; Jolly Coachman/Haney Public House; Kanaka Diamond and Gold; Keller Williams Elite (Maple Ridge); Macdonald Realty Ltd; Maple Ridge Florist; Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News; Nicole MacDonald Notary; Obeo Inc, Keith Henderson; Pillar to Post, Roger Rygg; Pitt Meadows Golf Club; Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver; Real Estate Weekly; RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty (Pitt Meadows); RE/MAX Results Realty (Maple Ridge); Royal LePage Brookside Realty; Salvation Army; Seville Mortgage Corporation, Donna Telep; Shoppers Drug Mart, Sharon Ransom; SnapStats Publishing Co; Teldon; The Times; Thirty Seven Enterprises; Toronto Dominion, Vivian Hatiras; Westcoast Auto Group; Westminster Savings, Cherith Richardson & Tracey Ridout.

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John Skanks memorialized A trophy will be awarded in the late coach’s memory

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new John Skanks Memorial Trophy, to be given to an outstanding member of the boxing community in B.C. each year, is in the works.

Skanks, founder and head coach of the Maple Ridge Boxing club, passed away last month at the age of 85. He was known in boxing circles across Canada, and trained athletes who fought internationally.

But it was in his focus on developing character that made him memorable.

“He gave the guys confidence, a sense of self-worth, the will to be committed and follow through, and a strong sense of ethics,” said his wife Carol.

“It’s better to build the boy than to mend the man” – that was one of his favourite sayings.

Along with, ‘As the bough is bent, so grows the tree.’”

Father figure is not too strong a term, said Carol.

“They used to call him Pops,” she remembers. “And me Mumsy, for some reason.”

For the boxers he trained, he was a friend, a mentor and a coach.

For others, he ran a gym that gave a t-shirt drenching workout. That attracted a wide range of people, from fitness instructors and RCMP officers to hockey prospects.

Skanks’ father had been a fight promoter working out of Cabbage Town in Toronto. Both John and his late brother Robert learned to fight.

“Boxing has always been his passion,” said Carol. “He had a love for it, and a desire to do it.”

The boxing culture he created in Maple Ridge soon saw a Haney flavor infused on both Team B.C. and the national team.

“In the ’80s, the Maple Ridge Boxing Club was one to be contended with,” said Carol.

Rick Funk trained with him

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John Skanks with the Award of Excellence he received from Boxing B.C. in 2006. A new trophy will be awarded bearing his name. as a fighter, and was amazed by Skanks’ dedication.

“He devoted himself 100 per cent to boxing,” Funk said. “He was a great trainer. He took me to another level.”

Funk is helping out at the club now, and he sees Skanks com-

ing out of him in little ways. Like when he is showing a fighter something, he might actually hit the guy a bit, the way John used to hit him.

“It hurt a bit,” he laughs.

“We were a little bit like a father and son.”

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He was a Canadian under-19 lightweight champion, and also won silver twice. Funk battled his way to the quarter-finals of the world championships, and remembers all the great wins the club’s fighters had.

“In the late 1980s, we had a dynasty club.”

One of the best was Bruce Carrington, who was a world class middleweight and light heavyweight from 1987-1994, who placed eighth a the 1989 world championships in Moscow.

In a memorial to his old coach, Carrington said, “John was selfless in his devotion to the boxers and his commitment to the Maple Ridge Boxing Club.”

Carrington has gone on to become a Level 5 official, qualified to referee the sport at its highest levels.

“He was a very unique man, and pretty much a father figure to me,” Bill Drewitt said of Skanks.

The highlight of his boxing career was fighting his way to the final of the prestigious Blue and Gold tournament in California.

After all the American fighters had gone by the wayside, he met fellow Maple Ridge fighter Carrington in the championship bout.

The talented Carrington won, and took gold at the Blue and Gold four straight years.

Drewitt and twin brother Rob both fought. Now they run a business together, West Gasco, which provides welding equipment.

He credits Skanks for giving him life skills that have made them successful in business – treating people the way they want to be treated, and being self motivated.

Skanks was well recognized.

He was inducted into the Ridge Meadows Hall of Fame in 2004, and was recognized by his peers in the boxing community with the Harold Mann Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. He called it his Stanley Cup. Carol is happy that John will be memorialized with a trophy each year.

“I think that is the best possible way to recognize him for the 30plus year sof owrk he did with the club, and various kids.”

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Playoffs looming for Pitt The Pitt Meadows Marauders beat Centenial 63-43 on Tuesday night, as regular season play winds down.

They played Pinetree last night, and will face the Terry Fox Ravens tonight in Coquitlam in their last regular season game. It could well be a game for first place.

The Fraser Valley North championships will be played out Feb. 12-14, and the schedule of games for Pitt has yet to be detemined.

Pitt went 1-1 last week. They travelled to Heritage Woods in Poco on Wednesday night and squandered a 10-point lead in the first half with a lot of unlikely turnovers.

After regaining the 10-point lead in the third quarter, Pitt again threw the ball to their swarming opponents. In all, 29 turnovers with only 17 gains for the Marauders spelled the difference in a 75-72 loss to Heritage Woods.

Pitt played with some injuries and illness. Guard Elijah Lapurga, who had returned from his ankle injury, injured his shoulder and head on Monday night at practice and was not his usual self in the game. Centre Graham Smith was back from his illness having lost 10 pounds and still feeling the effects of the flu. Despite this, Graham still scored 22 and had 12 rebounds. Jordan Murley scored 11 and Elijah Lapurga and Hakeem Wewala had 10 apiece.

On Friday, Pitt hosted the province’s third-ranked Gleneagle Talons.

The Marauders set up Smith for 35 points. Seven other Marauders contributed on the scoreboard with Elijah Lapurga hitting for nine points.

Heritage Woods lost to unheralded Port Moody. That, combined with Fox loss to Gleneagle, leaves the FV North up for grabs.

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It is with sadness but loving memories that we announce the passing of our dear mother. A long time resident of Maple Ridge, she volunteered for decades with The Army Navy Air Force Veterans Club, Maple Ridge Woman’s Auxiliary and was several times president.

She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Rudy, sister Margaret, her daughter Lorraine & ex-husband Hugh.

She is survived by sons Randy and Glenn, daughters Eileen, Sharon and Karen, grandchildren Joanne, James, Axel, Karlee, Trevor, Richard, Christopher, Kyle, Benjamin, Becky, Alexandra and great granddaughter Kiera. Also survived by brothers Wally and Harold, sister Dorothy, and sister-inlaw Ruth.

Grandma was the centre of our family and will be dearly missed.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day” A memorial service will be held at St. Georges Anglican Church 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge at 12noon, Saturday, February 22nd. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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BEYER, Ferdinand (Fred) MARCH 31, 1927 - FEBRUARY 1, 2014 Our father Ferdinand (Fred) Beyer passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday morning, Feb. 1st at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Regina; sisters Helen, Ev & Lil and brothers Al and Larry. He is survived by his wife Joan of Maple Ridge, sisters Rose from Kelowna and Minnie of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Also missing him are his children Greg (Karen), Kevin (Heike), Rebecca (Alojzy) and Corinne; Grandchildren Ben (Courtney), Colin (Amy), Simon (Ashley), Graeme, Erica, Ryan, Kyra and Janay; and Great Grandchildren Camryn and Anders.

Born in Steinbach, Manitoba, March 31st, 1927 he grew up in Brokenhead until age 17 when he decided to come out West to Maple Ridge. As a young man his journey’s took him through Trail, Yellowknife, Flinflon and Ocean Falls working in mines and the lumber industry which would play an important role in his life. He settled in Maple Ridge at age 23 where he married Joan to raise their family of four children.

His energy was always amazing. He found the time to finish grade school, attain his G.E.D. , attend college, move from green chain, to tally man, to sales manager at BCFP, Hammond. True to his character he was a good provider, always involved in community and church, and delighted to be called to help with 1983 summer games in Maple Ridge and the citizen assembly on electoral reform for BC. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, curling, bowling and dancing even after he became legally blind.

As a member of the local CNIB and white Cane Society, his active participation in the blind curling group led to several Provincial championships and a Western Canada Title as Skip. Over the last few years, as he struggled with his several medical issues, including his battle with Prostate cancer, it became ever more important to keep family close.

Special thanks to Doctors Henstock, Herrington, Yu, and Hyams for taking care of him these past few years and especially his nurses Amanda and Rachel and Fraser Valley Health staff too numerous to mention.

The celebration of life will take place on February 15th at 1:30 pm in the Garden Hill Funeral Chapel located at 11765 224th Street, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice will be appreciated.

A man of courage, fortitude, endurance and independence, we will miss him.

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MARKETING PROFESSIONAL

The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (“DMRBIA”) is a non profit society. The Marketing and Promotion Coordinator, who reports to the Executive Director, will have responsibility for the marketing, publicity and development activities of the DMRBIA. We are currently seeking a fulltime enthusiastic Marketing Professional (35-40/hours per week) to help us gain further exposure for our 1000 members.

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

Seasonal Farm Workers

required in Pitt Meadows.

Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40100109 - 113 Ave., Gillis Pl., Harrison St., Telosky Ave. 40100120 - 116 Ave, 117 Ave, 230B St, 231B St. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray Street.

40310306 - 117 Ave., 118 Ave., Barker Ave., Fraserview St., Penny Lane.

40310310 - 117 Ave., 212 St., Cutler Pl., Fraserview St., Laity St. 40310316 - 115 Ave., 207 St., 207A St., 209 St., Golf Lane, River Rd., Steeves St. 40310317 - 117 Ave, 208 St, 209 St, Graves St, McFarlane Ave, Steeves St. 40320350 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 214 St, Charlton St, Cherry Pl, Laity St. 40320354 - 121 Ave, 214 St, 216 St, Campbell Ave, Glenwood Ave. 40330328 - 114 Ave, 209 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, :aresley St, :est¿eld Ave.

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41011011 - 114B Ave., 115A Ave., 116A Ave., 196A St., 196B St.,197A St., 197B St., 198 St., 116B Ave.

EDUCATION

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

I=: C:LH Circulation

604.476.2740

brian@mapleridgenews.com LABOURERS

Local Manufacturing Company is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people with a positive outlook.

Full time positions for days and/or afternoon shifts available.

No experience required, excellent growth opportunities.

Closing Date Feb. 21, 2014, or until position is filled No phone calls please!

EDUCATION

SEASONAL FARM WORKERS, full time. $10.75/hr, 50 hr/wk, start date 04/01/15. Prune, cultivate, harvest, work is outside in all weather, and heavy lifting is required. Resumes accepted only by e-mail: blueberries@gaskinfarms.com

Please email resume to:

Please fax resume: 604-467-2421 or email: executivedirector@ downtownmapleridge.ca 35-40 hrs per week. $19.25/hr.

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hindafarm@hotmail.ca

Preference will be given to exp. individuals, but we will also consider recent graduates.

Skills Preferred: • Experience in a marketing leadership role • Post-secondary education in marketing • Experience executing marketing campaigns and promotions from concept to completion • Experience in internet marketing • Create and execute a marketing plan • Event Planning • Strong interpersonal skills • Social media content creation and tracking experience • Online advertising experience (Facebook / Google / YouTube) • Analytics experience

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Wages: $10.25/hr. 40-60 hrs/wk.

Please fax resume to: 604-467-1197

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ SOCIAL SERVICES As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care 110 professionals. Train in this rewarding career.

Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to publisher@peacearchnews.com

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Career Opportunities:

No phone calls please.

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

CALL MAPLE RIDGE: 604.457.3600 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

www.blackpress.ca

HELP WANTED

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DRIVER (CLASS 5) / WAREHOUSE WORKER

Please submit your resume with a cover letter

by Friday, February 21, 2014 to:

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

OBRI DAY SPA

NOW FOR SEPTEMBER

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS

CNC lathe, Horizontal and Vertical Boring Mill experience required.

*Days, *Evenings, *Nights, *Weekends, *Graveyard *Shift Work. $10.25/hour Experience & Education not required 10 VACANCIES Please apply online at:

Please respond by email:

Full Time & Part Time

Mike@emmfg

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

FRIENDLY CLEANING

9 Bark Mulch 9 Lawn & Garden Soil 9 Drain Gravel 9 Lava Rock 9 River Rock 9Pea Gravel

$25/hr. Min. 2 hrs.

Incls. Equipment & Supplies

Lauren 778-862-1920

BEST CLEANERS

MECHANIC Required F/T for Vancouver

100 - 20201 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Exc. Compensation Based On Experience.

Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

SALES

WILDPLAY Element Parks, a Canadian leader in nature-based recreation, is currently seeking a Marketing and Sales Specialist for our Maple Ridge location. For details and how to apply, visit www.WildPlay.com/careers

TRADES, TECHNICAL

AROUND GUARANTEED!

(604)465-1311

M.T. GUTTERS

Professional Installation

Since 1985 604-808-0212

CONCRETE & PLACING

UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGN

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LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

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Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Residential & Commercial

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GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available

ENVIRO

MAIDS R’ US

www.timhortons.com Or in store at:

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MACHINIST req’d for Maple Ridge company.

TH Restaurant Services LTD. o/a Tim Hortons

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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MISC SERVICES

EAGLE ROOFING

Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

9Dump Site Now Open9

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~

SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

Call Tim 604-612-5388

Meadows Landscape Supply

$59.00 Per Ton

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

604-465-1311

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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MOVING & STORAGE

604-467-6065

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778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanic Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry Landscape Construction

FOREMAN POSITION

We are an est’d landscaping firm in need of a new Landscape construction foreman. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the landscape construction industry, and experience with heavy equipment, building retaining walls, laying paving stones, woodworking, drainage, plant knowledge and all other aspects of comm and res, hard & soft landscaping. You will be working as part of a team, and expected to drive and encourage co-workers. You will be expected to be driven and accomodating to customers needs and wants. The position is F/T. Applicant must have a valid drivers license, min 3 years exp and be physically fit.

Pay is commensurate with exp.

Benefits avail. If you are interested in this position, please respond via email. Short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview;

HERFORT CONCRETE

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Req. immediately.

BENEFIT PACKAGE!

# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

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604-468-8889

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

contact@fullerlandscaping.ca

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Senior Payroll Administrator Black Press is looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator.

Black Press is a leading printer and publisher of more than 100 award-winning community newspapers and other publications throughout North America.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Robert Gale Payroll Manager Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 Fax: 604-853-6535 email: robgale@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

604-537-4140 778-230-4150

604-782-2069 Free estimates

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GARDENING

GREENSKEEPERS

Landscape Maintenance & Construction

Spring Clean-Ups Pruning / Hedging Lawn Mowing Service

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Cellular 604-671-9694

EAGLE TILE A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service

604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

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Running this ad for 8yrs

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

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

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

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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SUNDECKS

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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LANDSCAPING

Residential / Commercial

INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES

604-476-0075

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com FLUID SOLUTIONS INC. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416 FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

Janitorial, Office Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates

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TREE SERVICES

AARAYA Tree Services

604-463-9980

Fully Insured W24 Hour Service Topping W Falling W Hedging Chipping W Stumpgrinding

30 Years Local Service

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

FREE ESTIMATES

100% Heating & Plumbing

Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

(604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Home Cleaning Services

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

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

* No Chemicals * Fridays Open For information

mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com

“A Clean Sweep” professional house cleaning. An executive quality service you can count on.

Owner operators, 1-4 person teams starting at $25-$30 per hr. Openings in Maple Ridge and Langley 604 282-7379

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

HOME REPAIRS

Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services

604-789-1725

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Gary 467-3024

CLEANING SERVICES

To book an appt call

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Call Keith McDonald

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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Carpet, linoleum, repairs, and restretches.

20 yrs. exp., fully insured.

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

$45/Hr

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

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

PROFESSIONAL FLOOR INSTALLATIONS

Experience in reporting, database management and export and advanced Excel skills are required.

www.affordablemoversbc.com

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

www.tkhaulaway.com

AFFORDABLE MOVING

ELECTRICAL

604-618-6401 Marcel

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000

604-572-3733

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

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You will be required to assist in the interpretation and application of company policies and collective agreement clauses with respect to compensation, benefits, vacation and other leaves. You will possess strong communication skills and are able to support our payroll administrators and department managers in a variety of processes.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by February 14, 2014 to:

Call 604-720-0931

www.brothersmoving.com

DRYWALL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will provide support for processing the payroll for 2000 employees accurately, on-time and in compliance with provincial and federal legislation, company policies and 6 different collective agreements across several provinces.

We require an analytical problem-solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have CPA certification and several years experience in the administration of a computerized payroll system covering a large work force. A sound knowledge of payroll costing and liability recognition and reconciliation is also required.

Local & long distance Movers

ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806

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

BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES

PERSONAL SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Den’s GarDENing Services Tree Topping, Chipping & Stump Grinding.

Cleanups, Pruning, Hedges, Rubbish Removal.

*TOP SOIL *GRAVEL

604.465.2944

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT!

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

Dr. Stump

For Stump Removal

Call The Doctor FREE ESTIMATES Robert 1-877-377-8867

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TREE SERVICES

PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

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

MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup.

Registered, email for more info.

Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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AUCTIONS ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION

Monday, Feb. 10th ~ 7:00pm View: Day of Sale from 10am

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. First cut $6/bale. Good Quality!

60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows.

Call 604-505-4087.

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ADORABLE PUPPIES -sm. breed & X’s. Vet Check, Deworm, Shots. $350+ Ready To Go (778)545-0311 CANE CORSO MASTIFF pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet $1000 Call 604-826-7634.

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

Central Auction #313 - 20560- Langley Bypass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.com

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FEMALE YORKIE - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500. Med size dogs. Call/text (604)845-3972

*****WE BUY HOUSES***** Fast, Cash, Any Condition We’re NOT Realtors, FREE Consultation Call Christina 778-321-0118 www.CanadianAssets.com

OPEN HOUSE

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.

T-rahproperties.com Call: 604-250-9007

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• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

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

AVAILABLE NOW 1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800

Incl heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores and Schools.

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

APARTMENT/CONDO Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services

NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $83,888 w/$550 pad rent.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise *3 Bdr +den on 9th flr, March 1st. $1675/mo.

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799

MAPLE RIDGE X 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 X Six Appliances X Secured Underground Prkg.

X Cls. to West Coast Express X Adult Oriented

SUITES, LOWER

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2 Bedroom Legal Basement in Albion is up for rent $895. Ph: 604897-8558 BURNABY N, 1/bdrm suite in new home. Near SFU & transit. Incl hydro, own sec syst, storage. $850/mo. Now. (604)613-1567 MAPLE RIDGE Balsam Ck, 8yr/old 2bd ste, 1.5bath, 5 appls, new paint ns/np, avl now. $850. 604-773-3912

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METAL EXCHANGE WE BUY SCRAP METAL

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM Ctr. 3 Bdrm suite up: 2baths, spec view, w/d, d/w, 10 min walk to Greenline, D.College, ns/np, resp, work ref’s $1800 +utils. Also: 3Bdr gr/lvl ste down: sep livrm, w/d, d/w, $1350 +utils. 604-781-1703

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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

604-467-7878

23359 Fisherman Rd, Albion Mon-Sat 8am-4pm www.fvme.com

PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

TRANSPORTATION 810

The Scrapper

AUTO FINANCING

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, Approved pets only.

Criminal Record check may be req.

Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.466.8404 (Erik)

Polo Club Apartments

800 sf S Impeccably clean

MAPLE RIDGE

Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1&2 bdrm Starting @ $795/mo

Moving Sale

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

Sat, Feb 8th, 10am-2pm.

GARIBALDI Court New SRI 2 bdrm, den, 2 bath double wide in Langley 45+ park $129,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

NOTICE is hereby given that on Sunday, February 16th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at 20288 113B Ave., Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

GARAGE SALES

11851 218 Street

750

TRANSPORTATION

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Furniture, household items, antiques, toys & more.

RENTALS

NEWER APARTMENTS

Call 604-464-7548

Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com

Single Items to Entire Households

Glenwood Manor Apartments

RENTALS 706

ANYTHING OF VALUE

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

#1 Cash Buyer ~ Since 1987 ~

OPEN HOUSE

We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com (604) 657-9422

FURNITURE

CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $595. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info.

Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com

HOMES WANTED

FERTILIZERS

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

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RENTALS

Maple Ridge

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

CHIHUAHUA, male pup, 20 weeks old, $450 obo. Call 604-794-7347

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

HOUSES FOR SALE

CHEAP - CHEAP - $335,000.

Maple Ridge, large lot, large shop, 100% reno’d 2 bdrm (604)761-6935

627 509

C&C Tree Co. Free Estimates. Call Cassandra 604-725-3007.

MISC. FOR SALE

MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

604.465.7221

2 Bdrm units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

PORT COQUITLAM

Sorry No Pets

For more info: google us.

CRIME FREE BUILDING

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm $625/mo & 1 bdrm $550/mo Inc. hot water Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt.

(9am-5pm)

2128 - Steven Mickelson 4005 - Fran Bebeau 1035 - Liana Pardoe

NOTICE is hereby given that on Sunday, February 16th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.at 11985 203rd St., Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned

Bright Clean & Spacious 2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925 New carpet, paint, appliances Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

F096 - Michael David McInnis B167 - Stephanie Van Hees C175 - Thomas Ashley F065 - Chad Spencer J027 - Richard McCulloch H029 - Jason Scoffins

604-464-3550

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Liens Act:

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

1994 Toyota 4Runner VIN# JT4VN36H4R0018990, registered owner, Daniel Gordon Finnamore, debt amount as of February 7, 2014 is $3874.23

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites *

Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

736

MAPLE RIDGE. 5/bdrms with a suite. $1850/mo. +utils. Avail now.

604-462-0369 or 604-767-5641.

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AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

MAPLE RIDGE, 2 Bdrm, apt.

Central location. Recently renovated with laundry. $795/mo. Refs req.

N/S, N/P. (604)467-8240

MAPLE RIDGE

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street.

4 Bdrm house, 5 appls. Avail now. $1995/mo + utils. (604)722-5609

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

MAPLE RIDGE: Prime Retail space approx 1000 sf. 224th btwn Lougheed & Dewdney. High traffic area For info please call (604)230-3058

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

MAPLE COURT II

Haney Motor Hotel

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $750/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail Now. Call 604-476-6683.

Call 604-467-3944

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #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

2002 Mazda Protege VIN# JM1BJ225021598582, registered owner, Elizabeth Anne Coetz, debt amount as of February 7, 2014 is $2818.14 If you have a claim to either of these vehicles please respond in writing by February 28, 2014 to: Maple Ridge Towing (1981) Ltd, 23283 McKay Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1B9.

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■ 5 YEAR COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY ††

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■ 5 YEAR LEASING WITH BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS ■ 5 YEAR 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE

ON SELECT MODELS

2014’S WITH BI-WEEKLY LEASING HWY: 7.2L/100 KM CITY: 10.0L/100 KM▼

HWY: 7.3L/100 KM CITY: 10.2L/100 KM▼

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HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.5L/100 KM▼

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ALL-IN PRICING INCLUDES PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY & DESTINATION.

HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM▼

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ ON SELECT 2013 MODELS (AMOUNT SHOWN ON 2013 SONATA HYBRID)

Brett Kinney

Bob Murdoch

Sean Ferguson

Corey Baryer

Matt Wood

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. †Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Accent 4-Door L/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD MT with an annual lease rate of 3.90%/0.90%/2.90%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $158/$82/$128 for a 60 month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $2,495/$0/$1,895 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $23,035/$10,660/$18,535. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,760/$1,550/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km on all models except Genesis Sedan and Equus where additional charge is $0.25/km. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Lease a new 2014 Accent 4 Dr L and you’ll be entitled to a $225 dealer to customer lease credit. Dealer to customer lease credit applies before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ♦Price of models shown: 2013 Elantra Limited is $24,985. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded.▼Fuel consumption for new 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM), Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM)/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD MT (HWY 7.2L/100KM; City 10.0L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $5,000 /$4,540 available on 2013 Sonata Hybrid/ 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †Ω♦Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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