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Truckers picket at CP Rail container yard Union went on strike Monday, claims long waits at port are costing members money

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

It’s still early since container truck drivers stopped hauling goods from Port Metro Vancouver, and the full effects of a potentially crippling economy are yet to be felt.

The 300 members of Unifor-Vancouver Container Truckers’ Association went on strike Monday, after rejecting a mediated settlement. They joined the non-unionized United Truckers Association, drivers who walked off the job Feb. 26.

Drivers from the latter union have set up an information picket outside CP Rail’s Pitt Meadows intermodal container yard.

“No one has called me saying anything, yea or nay,” about the strike, said Terry Becker, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce president.

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See Truckers, p10 Baljinder Singh Gill (front) and other truckers picket in front of the CP Rail intermodal yard in Pitt Meadows on Tuesday.

Men charged for pimping teens One arrest in Maple Ridge, police seek second suspect

by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

Two young men are facing charges for trying to recruit teenage girls into the sex trade.

Procurement charges were filed last week against David Kevin May, 22, and Nicholas Boscoe, 18, who is also known as Nicholas Van Diest.

“The police investigation alleges the two accused lured two teenaged girls into prostitution,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop.

“One of the victims was promised money and other incentives in order to cooperate with the suspects.”

Police learned about the crime by chance on Jan. 24 after the group was involved in a car crash in Surrey on 151st Street at 96th Avenue.

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The information led police to a house on 123rd Avenue in Maple Ridge, where officers executed a search warrant on Jan. 29.

The RCMP Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team helped with the search, which resulted in key evidence being located.

Police won’t disclose the age of the victims, just that they are both under 18.

May was arrested and appeared in court on Thursday, March

6. He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance.

The courts have issued a warrant for Boscoe’s arrest, but police need the public’s help to locate Boscoe him.

Diane Sowden isn’t surprised that a teenage boy and an accom-

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plice, not much older, are being accused of exploiting young girls.

The average age of these men is 25, said Sowden, executive director of Children of the Street Society, a non-profit which works to prevent the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of children and youth in British Columbia.

Sowden and her family were directly affected by the issue when her daughter was drawn into a life of drug addiction and sexual exploitation at the age of 13.

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Epic look at persecution of minorities Comparative Civilizations class explores genocide and other topics

by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

M

ark Beale had no epic ideas.

Every year his Comparative Civilizations class at Maple Ridge secondary builds an epic project. The students research the topic, transform a classroom into a series of scenes, then tour the rest of the school population through their project over the course of the week.

In past years, Beale has had his classes explore topics like genocide, poverty and modern slavery.

But in September, he still didn’t have a theme for this year.

“I was stuck. It was like, ‘I don’t really have anything,” he said to the Grade 8 class that was about to take the first tour through this year’s epic on Monday afternoon.

It finally came to him, during a classroom discussion about minority groups, and what it would be like to be a member of a minority group in an early civilization.

That led to a conversation about modern minorities, how difficult their lives can be in a wealthy, educated country – and how much more difficult it would be in a poor country.

“I started thinking, ‘We might

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MRSS Grade 12 student Faisal Noor goes over his script beside a depiction of an Afghan prison, east of Kabul, that houses prisoners who are members of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, questioning) community during the school’s ninth annual Epic Project on Monday. have a project here.’”

A little research led to some shocking discoveries – the kind of gritty facts that have become trademarks of the hard-hitting epics.

There are many minorities that could have been studied, but the

students narrowed it down to four main groups – ethnic minorities, the mentally or physically handicapped, women, and people who are LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning).

Beale told those Grade 8s that his class learned about abuse that was

shocking and horrendous.

“The museum is no joke. There are scenes in there that are graphic in nature,” he warned them.

The comparative civilization students populate the many scenes.

There is a mentally ill patient shackled to a bed, and they explain

that in many poor countries they are restrained or drugged. Another tells how handicapped people are often co-opted to work for begging syndicates.

There are scenes about the plight of women in nations where they do not enjoy equal rights, with female circumcision and under-age marriages highlighted.

A scene from the genocide of 800,000 people in Rwanda highlights the plight of ethnic minorities, and there is a death row scene that offers insight into the execution of LGBTQ people, in countries where sexual orientation can carry a death sentence.

The students researched the projects, framed the walls, built the sets, and from Monday to Thursday this week they will be in the epic project, telling their stories.

About half of the Grade 12 class at MRSS, 125 students, plays a role in the epic project.

“We want to promote social responsibility in the school, and make people aware of issues they’re probably not aware of,” said Beale.

“It’s all real. It’s all researched.”

Beale said the school population was to go through the project from Monday to Thursday, and on Monday and Tuesday nights between 200 and 300 parents will visit.

The epic project always gets a reaction.

“A lot of people have said to me, ‘You need to choose happier, upbeat topics,’” said Beale. “But that’s a, ‘who cares?’ There’s nothing that needs to change.”

Colleen Findlay Place offers room to groups in need Located in what was first school house in district

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Community groups who need some affordable school space might find an answer at Colleen Findlay Place.

Numerous organizations have been displaced by the hike in facility rental fees in the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge School District.

Faced with a budget shortfall of more than $5 million, the school stopped subsidizing gymnasium and other facility rentals. Rates shot up. Sea Cadets, Girl Guides and minor soccer were among the groups that were displaced.

The Girl Guides, for example, had their gym rental rate go from $5 to $33.75 per hour. The groups have appealed, but their protests

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He has even offered deals for some free use of the facility, for groups to see whether the space works for them.

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A man caught with 500 kilograms of marijuana last year admits he made a mistake by transporting such a large amount, but insists the crop was solely for medical use and was not all his.

Amrit Pal Singh Niger was stopped on May 24, 2013 after a Ridge Meadows RCMP officer noticed “an overwhelming odour of marijuana permeating the air” when he drove past a white cube van.

Police allege Niger was the driver, which he does not dispute.

According to RCMP, Niger produced a Health Canada “Authorization to Possess” permit when

Const. Mike Moore approached him.

Although the permit he showed was expired, documents shown to RCMP later determined that Niger had a valid medical marijuana license that allowed him to grow 195 plants, store 8,775 grams of dried marijuana, and possess or transport 1,200 grams.

Police searched the van and found marijuana in garbage bags that a RCMP spokesperson said was “well-in excess of the allowable limit.”

Court documents show 504 kilograms of marijuana, or 504,000 grams, was seized.

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“The only reason the rest was not returned was because the other two license holders were not present in the vehicle with me,” he said.

Niger is a cancer survivor and began using medical marihuana when he was being treated for chemotherapy.

He admitted he made a mistake by transporting the marijuana, but was doing it to placate neighbours who were complaining about the smell of the crop.

Niger and two other licensed holders were moving the crop to be dried at another location when police stopped him. The other two were in a separate vehicle, though.

Ridge Meadows RCMP confirmed 170 kilograms was returned to Niger.

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He has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, but the allegations have yet to be proven in court.

His lawyer, John Conroy, said the matter is being reviewed by federal Crown counsel.

“I am told that there is no way of knowing how much weight the wet plants will lose when dried ... but the terms of the MMAR licenses require the growers to dispose of the excess to stay within their storage limits,” Conroy added.

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The marijuana had just been cut down and was still wet. The Crown Federal is reviewing the matter and hopefully we will have a decision soon.”

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Young Ridge girl a victim in other case Prostitution from front

“The men are at an age that young girls easily believe. They are older but not too much older than the victims,” she added.

Sowden’s organization delivers workshops on the exploitation of teens and she often hears the retort, “this does not happen in our area.”

Sowden stressed that no community is immune.

“It happens in every single community, especially now with technology.”

Sexual exploitation can range from involvement in the sex trade and youth exchanging a sexual act for a place to stay or drugs to family supported exploitation.

Statistics show that between 100,000-300,000 children and youth are sexually exploited throughout North America at any given time.

The key to preventing sexual exploitation is education.

“I’m a very strong believe in awareness,” said Sowden.

“I believe it has to be mandated in schools and should start at a very

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There is no simple cause or explanation for sexual exploitation, but some factors may increase a young person’s risk, including low self-esteem or self worth; previous sexual or physical abuse; mental health issues and a lack of belonging or acceptance with family, peers and school.

Sowden relates an encounter with a young woman who connected on social media with a man in New York. He sent her an airline ticket via cell phone, promising her a three-day long shopping spree to buy designer shoes.

“When I met with her, she had no concept of what was going to happen when she got there,” said Sowden. “You have to remember we are talking about 14-, 15-, 16-, 17-year-olds. They don’t understand what’s happening.”

Unfortunately, it’s rare to see cases where teens are lured into the sex trade go to trial.

Reza Moazami is first person to be charged with trafficking underage girls in B.C. His trial is cur-

rently underway in Vancouver Supreme Court.

Moazami is accused of running an underage prostitution ring with girls as young as 14 years old.

Among his 11 victims is a young girl from Maple Ridge.

“The biggest problem is getting a young person to give a statement,” said Sowden, who is hoping the Moazami case is an impetus for change.

“We are going to learn a lot through the Moazami case.”

More victims came forward only after Moazami breached his house arrest and was taken into custody.

“That’s because they felt safe to speak out,” said Sowden.

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The woman was transported to hospital by ambulance, suffering from leg and head injuries. She is listed in serious but stable condition.

“The investigation is still in the early stages,” said Const. Mike Moore. “We have spoken to witnesses, and investigating whether

or not the pedestrian was using a crosswalk at the time.”

The driver of the car suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Moore said the crash took place in a busy downtown area of Dewdney Trunk Road.

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In moderation Liquor sales in retail stores are one step closer, with the provincial government unveiling some details about the standalone outlets which can be located within existing grocery stores.

Liquor will not be sold in corner or convenience stores, which removes one of the concerns of those who opposed selling liquor beyond the existing sales network. Most convenience stores simply do not have the staff to oversee that the sales of such products conform to the desire to keep them out of the hands of minors. While it is true that such stores sell tobacco products, that is something they have always done, and they are being pushed much harder to ensure that tobacco products are not sold to minors.

Still, infractions do occur.

Those who currently hold private liquor store licences, which generally go to those with pub licences, will be able to move their licences (presumably via sale or lease) into grocery stores. The current restriction that licences must be for businesses within a five-kilometre limit will be lifted. Wisely, the government recognizes that this move gives an economic benefit to licence holders, and wants them to pay a transfer fee.

The standalone stores will be in larger grocery stores, and within the same building — not in standalone buildings, as is the case in Alberta. This makes a lot of sense. Customers will be able to put groceries and liquor in their carts, but must pay for their liquor in designated checkout lines.

This move brings an era of civility to liquor sales that we haven’t seen before in B.C. It wasn’t that long ago that people had to go into government liquor stores, ask for the product they wanted, and receive it in a brown paper bag, out of sight of prying eyes.

Then we got government stores in shopping malls, and then we went to a mix of private and government liquor stores.

Sales of liquor in grocery stores begin in 2015. B.C. is entering an exciting era of treating liquor as a product to be fully enjoyed with meals and in social settings, in moderation, of course.

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Forget issues, just pass the muffins VICTORIA – Proceedings here at the B.C. legislature were briefly thrust into the spotlight last week, firing up the radio talk shows and twitter feeds.

No, it wasn’t the B.C. Liberal government forcing through legislation B.C. Views to allow industrial “research” for things Tom Fletcher like pipeline routes in provincial parks, or the debate on sanctioned wolf and grizzly kills.

It wasn’t the teacher strike vote, as the scripted motions of that ritual combat are well known to weary parents.

It was muffins. More specifically, “free” muffins in a newly relocated and equipped MLA lounge, and a rack installed to hold the said muffins at a cost of $733.

This was portrayed as part of a spending spree by Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, elected Speaker last summer.

In fact, it’s just the latest phase of a strikingly expensive refit to provide wheelchair access, which Reid has championed.

The new MLA lounge replaces a seldom-used one at the top of steep stairs high in the 1898 stone structure.

The new lounge is served by a ramp near the chamber exit to another underused room in the library, and equipped with big-screen TVs to follow proceedings, similar to those installed in the legislature chamber last year.

Everything done here is expensive,

from matching ornate woodwork to upgrading ancient plumbing and wiring.

But the public, conditioned by media to expect corruption and scandal, would rather be outraged about free muffins.

Prior to this, MLAs had to troop down to the basement dining room to put muffins and coffee on their expense accounts, or have an assistant fetch them.

The outraged talk shows didn’t mention that.

There are access issues in the dining room too, a fact more difficult to ignore with Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux, Paralympian Michelle Stilwell and former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan now elected to serve using their wheelchairs.

A costly new outside access ramp assisted Kenny Michell, who visited last week to tell his harrowing story of the Burns Lake sawmill explosion that nearly burned him to death in 2012 and left him in a wheelchair.

The NDP brought a delegation of survivors and family members of the dead from sawdust explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George. They supported the opposition’s demand for an independent inquiry, although their own demands ranged from counselling for long-suffering wives to seeing someone punished for alleged negligence.

The scandal pushed in this tragic story is that some evidence was not protected by WorkSafeBC and wouldn’t have been admissible in court. Prosecutors also said they had enough evidence for charges, but the companies or executives would be able to show “due diligence” that would likely result in acquittal.

What that means in English is that the explosion risk of extra-dry dust and air wasn’t fully grasped by either mill operators or WorkSafeBC. All B.C. mills are now subject to more scrutiny, and a coroner’s inquest will be calling witnesses this fall to see what lessons can be learned.

Back to pipelines through parks. This may seem like a scandal to urban B.C. residents who already fret about the possibility of the 60-year-old Trans Mountain pipeline, or one of several proposed gas pipelines, intruding on a park.

“It’s not as well known that Trans Mountain completed a major twinning and upgrading project on the Alberta side in 2008.”

It’s not as well known that Trans Mountain completed a major twinning and upgrading project on the Alberta side in 2008. It crosses Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park, without incident or scandal to date.

But back to muffingate, as it’s become known around here. I don’t know why people are so cynical and uninterested in serious issues. I wish I did.

This week’s question: Should cyclists be allowed to ride on sidewalks? @ Online poll: cast your vote at www.mapleridgenews.com, or e-mail your vote and comments to editor@mapleridgenews.com

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Teachers sometimes the best thing going Editor, The News: Re: Time for teachers to avoid psychological labelling (Letters, March 5).

I am guessing Anne Rostvig and me are from the same generation, as she is a grandmother, so I can understand how she feels about how things are in schools today. But I speak from experience, as I have been working in the school system for the past 18 years.

When we were young, moms usually stayed home. That is not the case anymore, whether by choice or necessity. Also, back then, teachers just had to teach. Also not the case anymore.

Now they have to fill many different roles. But one of them is not diagnosing or labeling kids with disabilities. This has to be done by outside professionals in order for the funding needed to hire support staff. The wait list is huge for those kids waiting to be tested for various learning difficulties, and in many cases may not happen until the more senior years at high school. In the meantime, teachers and support staff work with these kids as best they can.

I work in an inner city school in another district. I never cease to be amazed at the hardships a lot of kids take for granted: no food, no new clothes, no hot water to wash, no supportive parents. I also never cease to be amazed at the effort teachers and support staff put in to help these kids just get through the day, let alone learning anything. Adopt-a-Family, food hampers, donated clothes, hygiene products, add to this compassion and caring, and I think you will have to agree teachers are sometimes the best thing some of these less fortunate kids have going for them.

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online comments Picking up sad tab Sean Orcutt: Re: Rental house raided again (The News, March 7).

The Residential Tenancy Branch has provisions to protect both tenants and landlords. As the article states, if a tenant disobeys an eviction notice, they can be removed by bailiffs. The landlord only needs to use the Residential Tenancy Act to his/her advantage, and do the work required to get the job done. This isn’t happening here, and (sadly) Maple Ridge taxpayers are picking up the policing costs as a result.

Editor, The News: Re: Former mayor packs it in, selling the farm (The News, March 7).

It is with great sadness that I have learned about the passing of a pillar in our community.

I am not referring to a person, but the Heather Hills Golf Course.

The Robson family has spent untold hours and funds to create an oasis in our small area of the province, only to see it fall to bureaucratic stupidity.

It is so blatantly obvious that someone at municipal hall has a personal vendetta against Gordy Robson.

To grant him an agri-tourism operating license for many years, then pull the rug out from under this nonprofit charity operation is a

the game.

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I thought we were wanting I remember reading an to encourage recreation and article by a lady who said exercise for society, not limit she liked Gordy Robson it. better from his articles than What will become of this when he mayor. Me, too. picturesque area is now anyYeah, he may have acone’s guess. Maybe the land quired the ability to do could be bulldozed and what he did with his propturned into a condo or town- erty because he was in the house development so that we position to, as mayor at the can lose another beautiful part time. of our world to sprawl.

But the golf course and But that would be just what farm is an enhancement to the pave-it-over, developer- that area, which is populatfriendly crowd at municipal ing at a quick pace. hall would want.

Give those people a place Dean Cousins close to their homes and in Maple Ridge our community for family recreation. It is foresight.

I’m sure if he put a Caring A place to go Place or a soup kitchen up Editor, The News: there, we would be throwRe: Former mayor packs ing money at him. Just sayit in, selling the farm (The ing.

Blame to share for troublesome rental house Editor, The News: Re: Rental house raided again (The News, March 7).

Does this fact really surprise anyone?

There are two impediments in operation here.

First and foremost is Coun. Al Hogarth.

My guess is that as long as he can collect monies or a welfare cheque, he will continue to obtain his fee from the landlord, regardless of the suitability of the tenant.

And why would a decent tenant want to live in a ramshackle place such as this anyway?

Cleaning Water Mains The District of Maple Ridge Operations Department will be commencing the annual flushing/cleaning program starting at 232nd Street working east to 272nd Street between River Road and 144st Avenue, for approximately sixteen (16) weeks beginning March 1, 2014.

This maintenance work will improve the water quality; however, during this cleaning process some residents could experience water pressure drops and milky or dirty water.

You may take the following steps to correct the problem: MILKY WATER: Open tap slightly to bleed air from the water lines.

DIRTY WATER: Turn an outside tap on until the water becomes clear.

This temporary interruption in service will be as brief as possible.

Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated.

If you have any questions or concerns please call the Operations Centre at 604-463-9581.

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travesty that deserves an investigation.

Surely the taxpayer-funded, authorities who make these decisions have better things to do than to shut down a community resource such as this.

We will miss the laid-back atmosphere of this familyfriendly little course, where you could take your kids for a round of golf on the short nine-hole layout, which was enjoyable for the children and still a challenge for adults.

I am proud to say that my daughter is a golfer today because of the affordable lessons and patient instructors at this little club.

I know of no other golf facility in the Lower Mainland where the lessons and the course were as perfect for young golfers to learn to enjoy

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Furthermore, why would a landlord want to obtain a court order and hire bailiffs to remove them if the rents are being collected?

Something could have been done about this situation a long time ago.

Mayor and council could have put more pressure on the RCMP to use whatever means possible to get the job done, such as a forfeiture application, and possibly saved the expense of four raids on this property.

With regards to Coun.

Hogarth, it is apparent that his loyalty does not involve

the best interests of the citizens of Maple Ridge, no matter how he tries to play the card that the Residential Tenancy Act is ineffective.

It is not in his interest to make any great effort to resolve the situation.

As far as the other culprits here, I have to include Mayor Ernie Daykin and bylaw director Liz Holitzki for not even responding to the concerns of a next-door neighbour who is frustrated by the lack of progress in this matter.

I also question Coun.

Cheryl Ashlie for her lack of due diligence.

She managed to get her picture in the News, championing the demolition of the properties, then dropped the ball by not following up the progress and just assumed that there were obstacles.

A good analogy would be if you hired a courier company to deliver a parcel on a certain day and it never arrived, would you not make a phone call and ascertain what the problem was?

Grover Telford Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge Cemetery Notice This is a reminder to family members and visitors to the Maple Ridge Cemetery that all artificial flowers, containers and other personal mementos should be removed from cremation and burial plots at the Maple Ridge and Whonnock cemeteries prior to the beginning of the grass cutting season on March 16, 2014. Removal of these items is necessary to prevent injury when mowing the grounds and avoiding damage to personal items.

Any artificial flowers or other items (other than fresh flowers) that have not been removed

by March 16, 2014 will be collected by the cemetery caretaker, and then stored at the cemetery building for a period of six weeks. Items may be picked up at a mutually agreeable date and time.

Maple Ridge Cemetery Bylaw Section 34 Cut flowers, wreaths and floral offerings may be placed on graves, but may be removed by the caretaker when deteriorated and considered to be detrimental to the esthetics of the cemetery. Artificial flowers may be placed between November 15 and March 15.

For information on this topic or other municipal cemetery matters: Tel: 604-467-7307 or find our page online at www.mapleridge.ca/598

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O’Connell has recruited enough “neighbourhood heroes” to collect food, but more people are needed to pack boxes on April 12.

“We need to pack 18,500 banana boxes of 50 pounds each to beat the record,” O’Connell

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said at a council meeting Tuesday, adding she is thrilled with the community response.

“Everyone wants to see this happen.”

The record for the largest food drive in 24 hours was set by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Food Drive, which collected 254,493 kilograms (559,885 pounds) of food in Durham in March 2011.

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The drive unfortunately fell short, but still collected 520,000 pounds of food.

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A trio of undercover officers helped police gather crucial evidence in a case against a man accused of murder two years ago.

Details of the operation that targeted Adam Arthur Ronald Deboo were revealed this week in an application filed by RCMP for a publication ban.

Mounties want to make sure the identities of the police officers who were planted in a jail cell with Deboo are not revealed.

“Undercover operations are by their very nature extremely dangerous to the lives of the undercover operators involved,” Staff Sgt. Kevin Mann, officer-in-

Pitt firefighters honoured The Pitt Meadows fire department recently honoured its firefighters at an annual banquet, sponsored by mayor and council to recognize past and present volunteers for their service and accomplishments in 2013.

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charge of E Division’s undercover unit, said in an affidavit filed in court.

“If an undercover operation is exposed or suspected, the undercover operators are at risk of serious harm or death.”

The Mounties in question belong to a pool of specially trained officers who typically work undercover for their entire careers and may work on multiple operations at the same time.

Should any information about the identity of the officers be revealed, Mann added, their safety would be compromised.

Deboo, 35, was arrested by police in February 2012, a week after a passerby found Brandon Howson lying face down in a cranberry field at the end of 224th Street, by 144th Avenue.

Police allege Deboo killed the 26-year-old Howson on Jan. 3,1 2012 in Pitt Meadows.

Deboo was taken into custody near Spence’s Bridge and eventually charged with second-degree murder.

In his application, Sgt. Mann revealed that RCMP planted three officers in the same cell as Deboo to gather evidence.

One member of the RCMP was acting in an undercover capacity, while the other two undercover officers were in the jail cell to ensure his safety.

“The purpose of the undercover operation was to create an atmosphere in which Deboo would voluntarily divulge to the operator any involvement he may have had in the suspected homicide of Howson,” said Mann.

Crown Counsel Andrew Blunt intends to use audio recordings and transcripts of the undercover operation during Deboo’s trial, which is set to begin in New Westminster Supreme Court in April.

Mayor Deb Walters, fire chief Don Jolley and assistant chief Brad Perrie: • Special Recognition Award – firefighter Juan Ferreyro; • Firefighter of the Year – Firefighter Brian Harper; • Officer of the Year – Capt.

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“Would love to hear from them if they do.

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“There’s nothing noticeable at our end.”

But if goes on, people will be looking for their garden sets, he added.

Half a dozen or so drivers from the United Truckers Association stationed outside the Pitt Meadows yard Tuesday called for the federal government to help settle the dispute.

Drivers say they can’t make money because of long wait times and low rates for hauling goods

from the port to various points around the Lower Mainland.

“It takes six to seven hours to do one trip,” said Jas Dhillon, from Mission.

Truckers get a minimum of $100 for a short trip to a maximum of $175 for longer ones, such as to Abbotsford.

From that, they have to pay for vehicle loans, insurance, fuel and maintenance. When all the overhead is paid, truckers are clearing $10 an hour, Dhillon added.

UTA members are calling for a hourly wage to

be paid to drivers once they are on Port Metro Vancouver property to make up for unpaid waiting time.

Dump truck drivers are now paid hourly, he added.

The truckers are paid to haul freight by dozens of shipping companies, but Port Metro Vancouver sets the rates, the drivers said.

According to Port Metro Vancouver, 63 per cent of trucks wait less than an hour to pick up their cargo, while about five per cent wait longer than two hours.

Chamber of commerce seeking new manager executive-director who resigned earlier this month.

Sidhu has helped the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce get back on track, said president Terry Becker.

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“Our members have spoken: the deal was too little, too late,” UniforVCTA president Paul Johal said after Saturday’s vote.

Both the unionized truckers and several hundred other non-union truckers who have already withdrawn service say long line-ups and wait times at Port Metro Vancouver terminals are costing them money.

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Becker added that during the annual meeting in late 2011, the chamber was into its line of credit by $18,000.

That’s now been paid back and the chamber is back in the black.

Sidhu started in 2011 and launched the business summit which runs every November.

“That was one of the things that started when he was here.”

The annual Business Excellence Awards also raise funds for the organization. This Thursday, the chamber hosts former Vancouver Canuck Ryan Walter, now president of the Abbotsford Heat. Walter will speak about leadership at a chamber luncheon at the Pitt Meadows Golf Course.

The chamber holds four luncheons annually, compared to previous years, when the lunches were held on a monthly basis. Becker said the business group, which still has around 450 members, is working on a new mission and vision and hopes that membership can increase.

Becker also has a few of her own ideas she’d like explored and wonders why businesses have to renew their Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows business licences every year. Why can’t they buy them for two- or three-year periods?

She noted the mobile business licence system instituted last year, allowing trades people to buy just one licence, even though they’re doing business in several cities in the Fraser Valley, is making it easier for them.

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Alliance to battle MMBC recycling fees Job losses, business closures predicted Black Press

An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material B.C. recycling system are demanding the province halt the planned May 19 launch and go back to the drawing board.

MMBC, an industry stewardship group, is poised to take responsibility for curbside blue box collection – with more containers and material types collected than before – while charging businesses for the recycling of the packaging and paper they generate.

But it’s been in a bitter fight with small business groups that complain they are set to pay punishingly high fees, which will then be passed on to consumers.

The battle took a new turn Monday, when the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and eight other associations launched a campaign in B.C. newspapers and online at rethinkitbc. ca to amplify the pressure on Victoria.

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“This is public policy run amok,” he said. “We are asking British Columbians to talk to the B.C. government to push the pause button on its reckless and red tapeladen program.”

B.C. Agriculture Council vice-chair Stan Vander Waal said farmers can’t readily stop packaging strawberries and blueberries in plastic clamshells, because retailers insist that’s what consumers want.

“We have to wear the cost,” he said, adding MMBC fees will cost his Chilliwack farm $60,000 to $100,000 a year. “It goes directly against growing agriculture.”

Canadian Newspaper Association chairman Peter Kvarnstrom, who is publisher of a paper in Sechelt, warned the new system will be “catastrophic” to B.C. community and daily newspapers, resulting in job losses in an already challenged industry and reduced service to communities.

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say they support the aim of the program – to make generators of packaging pay to recycle it – but they dispute the fees and say multinational consumer goods firms like Unilever and Walmart control MMBC and are manipulating it to their benefit, not that of local businesses.

Most of the fees for container waste are double or even quadruple what businesses in Ontario pay to a similar agency.

Newspapers say they face a $14-million-a-year bite out of their operations because of the 20 cents per kilogram they will pay on newsprint, compared to less than half a penny in Ontario.

They contend a high proportion of newsprint is already recycled in B.C. through blue boxes.

Kvarnstrom said newspapers are considering options to create their own newsprint collection system – a move that could also deprive MMBC of newsprint revenue and undermine the program’s viability.

MMBC managing director Allen Langdon said MMBC’s higher fees are because they fully fi-

nance the program and ensure service for multifamily apartments and rural depots, in contrast to Ontario’s more limited focus on single-family homes.

He said B.C.’s successful container deposit system also means there’s less recyclable material left here for container stewards to collect and sell, so fees have to be higher to cover the system costs.

Langdon said no business is forced to join MMBC, adding groups like the newspaper industry are free to develop their own system.

“If they think there’s a better way, I think it’s important they put it forward.”

Environment Minister Mary Polak said most businesses are exempt from the fees if they have under $1 million of retail sales, generate less than a tonne of material or operate out of a single retail outlet, while generators of one to five tonnes per year pay flat fees of $550 or $1,200.

She said property taxpayers will save money because MMBC will now pay for recycling collection that local municipalities previously paid.

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Kay Holstein and her sister Elizabeth are good examples of how more people are living to 100.

Kay celebrated her 105th birthday on Feb. 15 at Maple Ridge Seniors Village. She lives there with her sister, who has also been her best friend, and is 98 years old.

They have each other, and it has made a difference.

“She was a good sister. We were very close, her and I. We did everything together – shopped together, walked together … we were always together.”

Elizabeth, or Betty, has a daughter, Linda McGowan, who remembers her aunt and her mom as inseparable during their 70s and 80s.

Betty’s husband passed away in 1961, and the two sisters moved in together in Vancouver. They had two brothers and two sisters who passed away in their 70s or 80s.

Betty and Kay moved to Maple Ridge 20 years ago, had a place on 232nd Street, and a busy life together.

“They were out all the time, shopping and visiting friends,” she remembers. “They were always going somewhere and doing something.”

It may not be scientific, but anecdotally, she sees how this close relationship has helped her mother and aunt.

Kay Holstein celebrates her 105th birthday.

“They were old, but they were always together, and they weren’t lonely.”

Research into centenarians has been underway in Europe, Asia and North American.

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Live Better America goes so far as to call isolation a “life ender,” and says centenarians are often described as gregarious and funny, rarely “grumpy loners.”

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Kay looks much younger than her years, and simple genetics are a large part of the profile of a centenarian. Most have family members who have been long lived.

They seem to be genetically resistant to cancer and heart disease.

Capably coping with stress is also a trademark of centenarians.

Kay was a live-in housekeeper for a disabled man, and never married.

“She never married, never had kids – never had stress in her life,” remarked McGowan.

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‘Longevity the result of clean living’ But 40 per cent of those centenarians were exactly 100, and only six per cent of that group was 105 or older.

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Research shows that people who live to be 100 know how to manage stress, and don’t dwell on problems.

Kay remembers working as a waitress, but her memories of her early days seem to be fading. She is also very hard of hearing, but manages with a hearing aid.

She believes her longevity is the result of clean living.

“I’ve lived a good life – no drinking, and never partied,” said Kay. She’s a small woman. Centenarians have more vegetables in their diet, not smoking and not being obese – particularly in males. Hundred-year-old overweight men are rare.

While more people are living to see the age of 100, people to reach the milestone of 105 are even more rare.

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Celebrate diversity at Culture Fest Inaugural event takes place Friday, March 14

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T

he face of Maple Ridge is slowly changing, ebbing and flowing just like the Fraser River which courses past it shores.

The very first people to call this place home were First Nation, known collectively as “Halkomelem” from their shared language. They were expert boatmen who travelled the rivers, creeks and sloughs, well before the area would become the District of Maple Ridge.

Two men — Samuel Robertson and John McIver — vie for the honour of being the first non-native settler in the district and since them more immigrants have followed.

The latest census data shows German, Spanish, Punjabi and Korean are most common mother tongue after English.

The immigrants that populate the

’burbs of Maple Ridge now hail from across the globe, each bringing with them a unique culture, language and food. It’s diversity one must celebrate and that’s just what the inaugural Culture Fest intends to do.

Culture Fest was created with the Welcoming Communities Project to bring people of different cultures together to share, connect, experience and learn about each other, says facilitator Kim Angel as she gets ready for Friday’s evening-long celebration.

“We were going to end the project with forum but our steering committee wanted to see something vibrant, entertaining and exciting, yet meaningful, as the culmination of our year if work on this project.”

Although funding for the Welcoming Communities Project ends this year, Angel hopes Culture Fest continues as a celebration next year.

“I am planning to do everything I can to keep this festival running,” she says.

• Anyone interested in supporting Culture Fest in 2015 can email kimangel@shaw.ca. Culture Fest takes place at the ACT in Maple Ridge from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 14.

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Just Us puts the ideas and experiences of a diverse group of young people on stage as never before.

Created as part of Welcoming Communities Project, One Night Castle Projects spent two months building a team of actors and challenging them to share their experiences of multiculturalism, racism and the immigration experience.

The performers come from culturally and socially diverse backgrounds, ranging in age 10 to 15 years.

Some are immigrants; some are First Nation and some were born in Canada.

“Just having such a diverse group together in the same room and watching them work so well together is inspiring,” said instructor James Rowley.

The resulting play follows a young boy as he arrives in Canada and is thrown into

a school culture where hurtful words are commonplace. If you date someone who is a different “race” you risk being attacked.

Rowley says the actors bravely explore what is really going on in schools today and what they can do to help.

We watch as new immigrants pick up on the prejudices and cruelty they witness, but we also see demonstrations of basic kindness toward strangers and the celebration of differences. At the end of the play, these budding stars show us what they’re made of and there is not a dry eye in the house.

“During the workshops it became clear that in order to create a welcoming community, each person must first learn to welcome and celebrate every aspect of their diverse selves,” says Rowley, noting the addition of one performer Tyson Au-

bin, who gets around in a wheelchair and communicates mostly by computer, want the group realize it was impossible to narrow discrimination down to just racism.

“I hope that the show demonstrates very clearly that all forms of discrimination have the same roots: ignorance and fear,” he says.

“Singing their own praises was a big challenge for these young performers. In fact, it is a big challenge for anyone, but that is the challenge Just Us and the Welcoming Communities Project puts out to the whole community. Celebrate yourselves, then celebrate each other.”

Cast of Just Us includes Skyler Florence, Tom Yang, Dylan Green, Tyson Aubin, Testa Loman, Echo Wu, Natalie Lacasse, Sam Jeon, Raymond Todd, Jade Cutting and Tracy Yang.

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Meadowridge School opened an annual exhibition of paintings and sculptures Monday featuring work by its visual arts students.

This year is a special one as it will be the first time students from the school’s International Baccalaureate diploma program have their entire body of work on display.

Titled “CRE-8”, the exhibition is a culmination of two years of independent investigation, effort and creativity from eight graduating students.

The school says the focus of the two year program was to develop a strong understanding of the processes of art creation, the pursuit of artistic excellence and the development of artistic independence.

Students were required to work like artists, moving beyond teacherdirected work and explore their own interests and strengths. The creation of more conceptual pieces was encouraged, and students challenged themselves to stretch artistically to develop more depth and breadth in their artwork. Some of the pieces may seem familiar and comfortable; however many are more experimental

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THE NEWS/sports Ramblers sixth in B.C. Pitt Meadows hosts Grade 8 provincials

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None of the three local entries managed a medal as Pitt Meadows hosted the Grade 8 boys and girls basketball championships over the weekend.

The top entry was the Maple Ridge Ramblers girls, who placed a respectable sixth in the 16-team tournament.

Ridge guard Taylor de Adder won two player of the game awards, and was named to the tournament’s second all-star team, while teammate Page Bell was named to the third team (top 15 players).

The Ramblers opened with a 28-27 win over Argyle on Thursday.

However, their drive for a provincial championship was derailed later that night in a 2821 loss to York House – a team that would go on to lose in the bronze-medal final.

Bell had 10 points and 11 rebounds in that game.

The Ramblers bounced back to beat Lord Byng on Friday, 30-27.

De Adder had 10 points and six steals in that game, while

Bell had 11 rebounds and six steals.

That win put the Ramblers in the game for fifth and sixth place, but where they lost to Abbotsford’s MEI Eagles 3217.

The host Pitt Meadows Marauders girls lost 53-16 to York House in their tournament opener, then fell 58-10 later Thursday night.

Friday morning, Westsyde downed Pitt 53-13.

The Marauders athen lost to Vernon on Saturday morning, 37-20.

Abbotsford’s W.A. Fraser, led by tournament MVP Sapna Deo, defeated Sullivan Heights in the Grade 8 girls championship game. Lord Tweedsmuir finished third.

The tournament was won by powerhouse Burnaby South, which blew out Argyle in the final, 60-32. Walnut Grove took third.

The host Pitt Meadows boys lost their opener 44-25 to St. George’s, followed by losses to Clarence Fulton, 49-42, and Dover Bay, 50-40.

The Marauders ended with a win on Saturday, 49-39 over over South Okanagan.

Christian Marquez won a player of the game award, and the Marauders were chose as the most sportsmanlike team.

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Ross pitches for Canada The baseball season has begun for lefty pitcher Kyle Ross, as the Maple Ridge starter took the mound for Team Canada in Florida on Monday morning.

Ross pitched two innings, got two strikeouts and allowed three hits in St. Petersburg against the Baltimore Orioles’ prospects.

On Tuesday, the junior national team took on the Toronto Blue Jays, with a lineup that was to include major leaguers Brett Lawrie, Adam Lind and the popular Munenori Kawasaki Former Blue Jays players Ernie Whitt and Rob Ducey have been working with the juniors. Whitt is the manager.

The junior national team is at spring training from March 9-17. Once his stint with the team is done, Ross will rejoin the Langley Blaze of the B.C. Premier Baseball League, where he established himself as the staff ace last year.

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The Maple Ridge Christian Hornets finished in 10th place at the Single A senior boys high school basketball provincial championships, going 2-2.

Hornets captain and point guard Riley O’Dell was a second-team all-star.

The Hornets beat Tumbler Ridge 87-40 on Thursday. O’Dell had 26 points.

They topped the Bulkley Valley Royals 76-71 in an overtime thriler on Friday, as Nic Samchek had 22 points and 18 rebounds, and Jordan Ellingson had 24 boards and 13 points.

Wednesday they lost their opener to Immaculata of Kelowna 62-52, and in their final game Saturday fell 73-62 to the Similkameen Sparks.

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an under-20 competitor who ran the 21km half marathon in 1:27:28. That was good for fifth overall.

The fastest time on the course was Langley’s Matthew Hidasi, in a time of 1:20.56. Runners came from across the region.

There were other strong local runners.

In the female age 2029 class, Soraiya Abdulla of Maple Ridge was second in a time of an hour and half flat, good for was seventh overall.

In the female 30-39 class, two Maple Ridge women placed second and third – Leilani Jordan at 1:45:32 and Hannah Baerg at 1:49:53.

In the male 40-49 class, Neil Vaughan was third at 1:43:23 and Andy Joyce was right behind him at 1:43:34 in fourth.

In female 40-49, Julia Bigford was second in 1:56:59.

Jason Young of Maple Ridge won the male 5059 class in a fast 1:34:54, and Pitt Meadows’ Geoff Hugh-Games was second in 1:39:35.

Christine Voglmaier was the only woman running the big course in the female 60-69 class, finishing the course in 2:37:40.

In the 10k run, Anna Montabello of Pitt Meadows won the female 30-39 class, the largest category with 28 competitors, in a time of 47:02.

There were also 27 runners in the female 40-49 class, and Vanessa Corke of Maple Ridge was second in 43:21. That was the eighth fastest time out of 128 athletes who ran the 10k. The fastest time on the course was Langley’s Petr Faitl, in a time of 38.31.12 Jill Lawson of Pitt Meadows was the fastest female 50-59 in 46:20:53.

In female 20-29, Jenica Robertson was third in 1:02.38. Six seconds behind her in fourth was Amber Terry of Pitt Meadows, in fourth.

Michael Pierce was the fastest male 20-29 in 56:26.

There are several more upcoming runs on the Peninsula Runners calendar, with the next being the Heritage to Hatzic Run in Mission, which offers 5 and 10 k runs on April 6.

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In Loving Memory of Donna Shimek A year ago we lost you, a loving wife, mother, grandma and friend and it still feels like it was yesterday.

We will never be the same without you but we strive to embrace the same love of life that you always did, and to bring light and joy to the people we meet like you couldn’t help but do.

We love you always, we love you forever, we miss you so much.

Ciao Bella!

He passed away suddenly but peacefully in Ridge Meadows Hospital with Margaret by his side. He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Betty and youngest brother Donovan (Gisela). Larry is survived by his wife Margaret Kury, his sons Leigh (Jill), Mark (Susan), his daughters Lynn (Guy), and Adrienne, foster son Bill, step-sons Brett (Yvonne), Warren (Lisa), Todd, Glenn (Roni), grandchildren Matthew (Antonia), Ainslie (Karl), Geoff, Joanna, Greg (Alecks), stepgrandchildren Kyle (Jessica), Amanda, Mason & Gryphin, his brother Gordon (Shan), sister - in - law Phyllis (John), brother - in - law Jim (Wendy), numerous nieces & nephews and the mother of his children Jocelyn Harrison. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m. in the lower hall of RCL Branch 88 - 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge. In Lieu of flowers a donation in Larry’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2239C McAllister Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A9, would be appreciated.

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LOST: 6 yr old Male YORKIE. Missing from Silver Valley area since Feb 21/14. Answers to Rudy. (604)314-8199

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000. + Per Year. All Cash - Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629.

Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

LOST: COCKATIEL, grey body, yellow head, orange cheeks. Name is Buzz. On Feb 26th @ 121 Ave & 224 St. Please call (604)467-3164

HELP WANTED - LOCAL PEOPLE NEEDED!! Simple, Flexible Online Work. FT/PT. Internet Needed. Very Easy... No Experience Required!

Guaranteed Income! No Fees.

Genuine! Start Immediately. www.OnlineHelp4Cash.com

TRAVEL TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

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FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

Up to $400 CASH Daily FT & PT Outdoors, Spring/Summer Work.

Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. PropertyStarsJobs.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PUT YOUR EXPERIENCE to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Free for candidates. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call TollFree: 1-855-286-0306.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

EDUCATION

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

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Required for

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

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DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Mission Golf & Country Club

REGISTRATION for September 2014

If YES, call or email for your

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Please email resume to:

Located on beautiful Whonnock Lake is accepting

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

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hindafarm@hotmail.ca

LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOL

AM & PM Classes avail Bright, well-equipped facility

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

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.

Register Now for Fall 604-465-3492

BCCLASSIFIED.COM Classified Representatives can give you a gentle push in the right direction by utilizing current market research (COMBASE) to find out which markets will work for you. Call us 604-575-5555

604.465.9822

FARM WORKERS

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

Finding it difficult to decide on which area to advertise in?

Close to major route

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PRESCHOOL www.meadowmontessori.ca

Programs included: Arts, Science, Music, Math, Dramatic Play & Sports Fully licensed, Qualified E.C.E. Caregivers & Teachers

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

MORNING or AFTERNOON

Davie Jones Edith McDermott Highland Park Pitt Meadows

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

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CHILDREN ........................................80-98

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PRE-SCHOOLS

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Our HCA program is for students with strong wills and warm hearts. Learn how to work with a team of health care professionals to identify and address the unique needs of each unique client.

Career Opportunities: Community Health Worker O Care Aide Home Support O Acute & Complex Care

CALL MAPLE RIDGE: 604.457.3600 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Coquitlam Petro Pass, 1:30pm-9:15pm ~ Mon-Fri Apply in person to: 78 Glacier Street

EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, OR NEW ZEALAND: Live and work on a dairy, crop, beef, or sheep farm. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 programs. Apply now! www.agriventure.com 1888-598-4415

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

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EDUCATION

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier.

Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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

Full-time - Days and/or Afternoon shifts. No experience required.

Excellent growth opportunities.

Please fax or email resume to:

604-467-1197 jessica@bwcreativerailings.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 156

SALES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

PAINTERS & FINISH CARPENTERS Construction company located in Maple Ridge looking for experienced painters & finish carpenters with framing skills.

Own tools & valid driver’s license required.

Call 604-460-2851

apprentice with experience.

• Trailer Mechanic • Yard Person

- Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

TH Restaurant Services LTD. o/a Tim Hortons

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS Full Time & Part Time

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

GOLF SHOP STAFF Required for

Mission Golf & Country Club

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

www.timhortons.com Or in store at:

Part Time to Full Time.

Golf knowledge an asset but not required. Must be 19+ years Must be available to work weekends and afternoons.

Golf playing privileges included.

Please email resume to: missiongolf@shaw.ca or drop off at 7983 Nelson St. Mission B.C.

100 - 20201 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

Positions available immediately for a local Industrial company!

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Gregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd.

Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Pension Plan & Extended BeneďŹ ts Included

Please fax resume 604-599-5250

We Want You!

pschiller@andersonconstruction.ca .Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL • Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year

F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

PLUMBERS & PLUMBERS APPRENTICES

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

(2 or 3rd year)

Multi residential / Commercial work.

Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES

Full time.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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TOTAL RENOVATIONS Repair, Replace, Remodel...

UNIQUE CONCRETE

• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

DESIGN

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

RIGHTCHOICE

FREE ESTIMATES

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A-Z Renovations

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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778-840-8372

ELECTRICAL

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

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

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

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

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS F/T A/P Clerk/Reception for Coq. General Contractor. Office Admin., basic A/P (2yr exp); MS Office, able to work independently.

M-F 8-4:30pm. English req’d jobs@gauvin2000.com.

F/T FABRICATOR with Pressure Vessel experience required for union shop located in Maple Ridge Email resume to:

phil@emmfg.com

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

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604-468-8889

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

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LEGAL SERVICES

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS 604-618-6401 Marcel

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

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GARDENING .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TAROT CARD READINGS Price $20. It’s fun interesting and accurate. Call Carol (604)465-6895

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Call Now To Advertise In...CLASSIFIEDS

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

604.575.5555 HELP WANTED

Complete Kitchen & Bath RENOS Basements, Flooring, Drywall, Framing, tiles etc...

DRYWALL

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

Opportunity Is Knocking...

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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HANDYPERSONS

SPECIALIZING IN

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

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MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details

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

Fax resume: 604-556-3849.

ENSIGN is looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Recruiter’s will be in Nisku, Alberta, March 31 - April 9 to conduct interviews. If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online at ensignjobs.com. Call 1-888-3674460.

CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

1.800.587.2161.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

Credit Officer We are looking to add an assertive, personable Credit and Collection Specialist to our team. This is a permanent, full time position.

As a Credit Officer some of your duties will include interacting with internal and external customers, approving credit limits for new customers, monitor credit thresholds for existing customers and contacting customers for payments.

The skill set you bring to the team will include a professional telephone manner, effective time management techniques, efficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and an entry-level competency of accounting.

Your previous work experience will include role(s) in credit and/or collections with a focus in customer care.

We are looking for candidates who have a minimum 2 years experience in a comparable role.

If you are looking for a change and would like to join a dynamic group, kindly forward your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca Competition closes: March 31, 2014 We thank all those whom are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Earn Extra Cash!

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 St. 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. 40320358 - 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 124B Ave, 203 St, 204 St, 204B St. 40330328 - 114 Ave, 209 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, :DUHVOH\ 6W :HVWÂżHOG $YH

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Residential & Commercial

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We’ll look after your bookkeeping so you can look after your business.

Reasonable Rates.

Over 20 years exp. Refs avail.

604-728-3009

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

compactbooks@hotmail.com

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778-882-4661

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CLEANING SERVICES

Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services

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(604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466 Local lady has immed. openings.

Hardworking, reliable, efficient.

Refs. avail. (778)231-0709

Advertise where clients look when they want to travel...

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Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. âœś Bark Mulch âœś Lawn & Garden Soil âœś Drain Gravel âœś Lava Rock âœś River Rock âœśPea Gravel

(604)465-1311

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Home Cleaning Services * No Chemicals * Fridays Open For information

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Circulation

mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com

NEW GUTTER INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT. Work Guarnt’d.

Gelinas Roofing 604-720-5054

To book an appt call

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

604-789-1725

MISC SERVICES

âœśDump Site Now Openâœś SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

604.476.2740

LANDSCAPING

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

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

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

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

brian@mapleridgenews.com

HOME REPAIRS

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext *Drywall Repair *Gutter Cleaning *Pressure Washing. Free Estimates Call James (778)868-5307 CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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FEED & HAY

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

60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows.

Call 604-505-4087.

GET the BEST for your MOVING we are Licensed & Insured 24/7 Senior Discount 778-773-3737

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PETS

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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RUBBISH REMOVAL 560

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. mikes hauling 604-516-9237

TONY’’S PAINTING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

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

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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

PLUMBING

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

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.

1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE 627

SUNDECKS

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

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1&2 bdrm Starting @ $795/mo No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

Maple Ridge 1 bdrm - $550/mo Inc. hot water Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt.

(9am-5pm)

TOPSOIL

• • •

800 sf S Impeccably clean

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

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

MISC. WANTED

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

PRESSURE WASHING

706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

749

GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large,

New carpet, paint, appliances 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

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge WESTGATE APARTMENTS Fully renod 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker.

Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

1-604-358-8722 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

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

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SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street.

4 Bdrm house, 5 appls. Avail now. $1799/mo + utils. (604)722-5609

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

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AUTO FINANCING

2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925

741

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875

STORAGE

PORT COQUITLAM

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

604-463-3000

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ROOMS FOR RENT ST

$75 OFF 1 MONTH

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

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM N: newly reno’d 2 bdrm+den g/l, 1.5bths, priv entr, lrg patio, w/d, 5app. n/s, n/p. $1075m inc util. Mar 15. 604-552-3307 MAPLE RIDGE, 2/bdrm suite. N/P, N/S. $895/mo. Avail March 15. Cl to bus/school/shops Call 604-7714214 or 604-771-5201 MAPLE RIDGE bright clean grnd/lvl 1 bdrm, new paint, gas f/p, lndry, brand new fridge/stv, avail now. N/P no inside smoking. $800 incl hydro, cbl/net (604) 466-5289 or 307-3685 MAPLE RIDGE Central. Brand new 2 bdrm, 1200 s/f. New W/D, stove & D/W. $1000/mo. incl utils. N/S. Absolutely no pets. 604-477-9871.

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MAPLE RIDGE

TRANSPORTATION

Bright Clean & Spacious

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

AVAILABLE NOW

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

RENTALS

604-464-3550

CRIME FREE BUILDING

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

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Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

STEEL BUILDING SALE... BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT CONTINUED! 20X20 $3,915. 25X28 $4,848.

30X32 $6,339. 32X34 $7,371.

40X50 $12,649. 47X68 $16,691.

One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

100% Heating & Plumbing

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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

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

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

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

Chihuahua pups, vet check, 1st shots, male/female, very cute, $650. march 14. 604-794-5844

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-780-2532

RENTALS

SUITES, UPPER

MAPLE RIDGE, 3 bdrm main floor in Hammond area 2 bath garage W/D. N/S. Avail Mar 15 / Apr 1. $1700 incl heat/gas. 604-726-3896

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TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE - New Townhouse, 2000 sq ft. 4 bdrm 4 bathroom granite counters throughout, s/s appl. Centrally located in Duet Complex, Just off 116th Ave. $1950 & utils. Avail April 1.

(604)463-1731 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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $2,000. obo.

Call 604-302-3281.

2007 Toyota Yaris, 4 door sedan.

Automatic, power windows & doors; AC; winter tires included. Mileage: 63665 Km. Asking: $7500. Call Doug at 604-833-0135.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

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

757

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED for May 1st: 1 Bedroom apartment or suite in Maple Ridge with lease that allows pets.For quiet N/S lady. Ph: 604-380-3080 lv msg.

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Call 604-467-3944

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

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

2014 SRI 2 bdrm, den, 2 bath double wide in Langley 55+ park $134,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

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MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

MAPLE RIDGE

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TREE SERVICES

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

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Incl heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores and Schools.

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Well, lookie here.

One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion.

That’s definitely not democracy in action.

The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board.

That’s gotta tell you something.

Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

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