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Rick McGowan and Andrew Couzens are hoping to convince the City of Burnaby to turn an empty lot it owns on Halley Avenue into a space for community gardens and compost demonstration area rather than selling it to a developer for construction of a single-family home.

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Rick McGowan has dozens of neighbours in his Metrotown condo building. But he barely knows any of them. He’d like to change that by establishing a community garden and compost demonstration project on an empty lot owned by the City of Burnaby on Halley Avenue. The city acquired the lot, and another adjacent to it off Chaffey Avenue, years ago with the intent of

extending Sardis Street through to single-family homes or duplexes. Chaffey. But McGowan thinks what his But in 2008, when neighbourhood, residents objected situated just north to a proposed of Grange and Andrew Couzens townhouse west of Willingdon, You have to start young development to be really needs is a and get people to care built next to the place to gather, get about their food. road, the plan was their hands dirty scuttled. and meet their In 2012, Burnaby council decided neighbours. it would subdivide the lots to put “It’s a place for people to talk and a public pathway linking Halley just enjoy nature and understand and Chaffey and sell off the rest where their food comes from,” said to a developer to build a couple of McGowan.

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Years in Tibet and Watchmen. “It’s not about producing They’re the names most movies,” said Codd. movie-goers wouldn’t “It’s about the people. recognize. They’re really artists in their If they even stick around in own way.” the dark theatre long enough Another display in the to see them scroll by. village’s real estate office tells But Burnaby Village the story about attending Museum is putting these movies in Burnaby, with “below the line” craftsmen photos and objects from the and artisans who build sets, city’s many theatres ranging rig lights, gather props and from the silent era to drivesew costumes for movies and ins. TV series shot in Burnaby The Central Park Theatre, into the spotlight in At the modelled after a 1920s style Movies, the centrepiece of its movie house, will also show new season that opened on archival film footage of Saturday. Burnaby as well as a film Lisa Codd, the museum’s series curated by Graham curator, said there’s about X Peat, the cofounder of 2,500 people employed in Videomatica, once Western the film industry in Burnaby, Canada’s largest independent which has evolved over the video store. years from a backwater Throughout the spring and where only the occasional summer season there will also low-budget Canadian TV MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER be live demonstrations by show was shot, to a tax-credit Lisa Codd, the curator at Burnaby Village Museum, is ready to call action on a new display about the film production industry in Burnaby, stunt people, special effects from old TV series to contemporary blockbuster movies. The display is in the Stride Studio and will run in conjunction with programming haven, to a destination for masters and make-up artists. throughout the season. blockbuster productions because of the infrastructure and in the artifacts, photographs and Many of the items are on loan Jimmy Chow, whose work can be skilled people in place. memorabilia displayed at Stride from the people who made them, seen in films like Fantastic Four, • For more information go to Some of that evolution is told Studios. including veteran prop master X-Men, Little Women, Seven www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.

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And with so many young families in the area, a community garden would be a good place to teach city kids about where their food comes from. “You have to start young to get people to care about their food,” said Couzens. McGowan agrees a garden could have a huge educational benefit. In a proposal he submitted to the community development committee he said using the garden as a pilot project to demonstrate and teach residents how to properly compost their food scraps would go a long way to helping the city achieve its zero-waste goals.. That’s especially important for the residents of the many strata buildings in the neighbourhood that have been less-than-enthusiastic about implementing the multi-family food scraps program that was launched in 2012. “Some stratas are concerned about problems with odours, flies and rats, while others are simply waiting for the city to enforce compliance with the program,” said McGowan.

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BCEHS insists its changes have improved, not hurt overall patient outcomes. While the provincial government department maintains the ambulance response changes are not about saving money, the external review suggests there is a link. Craig’s report said the public should also understand that “fixed response times for other than the most critical incidents are a major driver of EMS system costs, particularly as demand for service continues to rise.” Bronwyn Barter, president of the Ambulance Paramedics of B.C., said she believes the changes are aimed at containing the ambulance service budget at least. “This is a money issue and a resource issue,” Barter said. “The call volume has been increasing in the province and the resources have remained the same. We do view this as a tactic to do more with less.” The union head said front-line paramedics believe too many calls are now downgraded from code 3 with lights-and-siren to routine. Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis was critical of the external review, saying Craig’s work guided development of the BCEHS Resource Allocation Plan and he can’t be considered an unbiased expert.

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The temporary foreign worker program is unfair to Canadian and foreign workers. This controversy has been an ongoing issue for more than two years. It reared its head again last month when three Victoria McDonald’s Restaurant locations had hired foreign workers in place of Canadians. In response, Employment Minister Jason Kenney suspended the food industry’s access to the program, pending a review, amid allegations of rule breaking. It’s easy to suggest the federal government should let free market forces of supply and demand address shortfalls in the labour market. The only problem is Canada doesn’t have enough workers and the situation is only going to get worse without opening the doors to more immigrants. At the moment, one in six Canadian employers is reporting “shortage of un/semi-skilled labour” as a major business problem; nearly a third are reporting “shortage of skilled labour.” Unemployment is near or below what is conventionally considered “zero” in every province west of Ontario (and that’s after the foreign workers have raised those unemployment rates a percentage point, as one recent study suggests). The simplistic solution to the problem is to raise the minimum wage to encourage Canadians to line up and take those jobs, but that won’t wash well with business owners, nor will it help in the long term. As Canadians age (watch out, the Baby Boomers are beginning to retire), the need for more workers and tax dollars will be needed more than ever to keep the country afloat. Those who say “Canadian jobs are for Canadians” are right, but what if there aren’t enough Canadians to fill those jobs—or want jobs? Immigration is the only answer. —Victoria News

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‘Vocational school’ back in style VICTORIA – The B.C. government has rolled out its ambitious overhaul of the public education system, from kindergarten to graduate school, much to the horror of its leftwing establishment. The formal title is B.C.’s Skills For Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training. It’s designed to dovetail with the Harper regime’s Canada Job Grant that requires employers to co-sponsor training spaces so they will hire the students at the end. Elementary and middle school curriculum is being revised to increase emphasis on hands-on experience. High school and post-secondary skilled trades programs are getting more money, but it’s going to be shifted from under-performing programs that don’t lead to jobs. Premier Christy Clark took another swipe at the bias of B.C.’s system before heading to Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong on another liquefied natural gas sales trip. She noted that 20% of B.C. students, and nearly half of aboriginal students, don’t finish high school. “Not only are there kids who

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don’t graduate, there are kids who graduate, go out and get one or two credentials before they finally find their way into a skills training program,” said Clark, who had her own wander through university campuses before going into politics. A couple of weeks ago, Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter downplayed the “relatively small” skilled trades shortage for B.C. industry. “We should not be engaged in a zero-sum kind of battle for dollars,” Petter protested. That’s exactly what he and other university executives are looking at, and it will be based on the latest graduate employment data and labour demand forecasts. One of the key architects of this sweeping plan is Jessica McDonald, who shook up the public service while serving as Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister.

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Her report on trades training confirms what Campbell’s critics in the labour movement have long said: the government’s 10-year experiment with the Industry Training Authority is a rudderless mess. “Certain partners, particularly organized labour, feel marginalized,” McDonald wrote. “Others, particularly employers and employers’ associations, do not feel heard within the system. Over the recent past, several new directions have been introduced such as de-regulation of trades and modular training that have caused strain because they were not fully inclusive during development, were seen to benefit single interests, and they impacted the whole system.” The ITA board is being replaced, with union representation restored, and advisory councils from industrial employers will update their hiring needs. The B.C. Federation of Labour and the construction unions have all but abandoned the NDP after Adrian Dix’s disastrous pitch for urban anti-industry votes last year. B.C. Fed president Jim Sinclair was an early advocate for

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rescuing skilled trades from the second-class status they received in a culture fixated on university for two generations. That culture has created glaring problems. There are too many institutions offering the same courses. As with health care, block funding is handed out without any serious effort to measure the results. For many students, university has become an extension of adolescence, finding one’s self through philosophy or film studies. Employers get their share of blame from McDonald. Not only did they chop up trades training to make it cheaper to obtain, their preferred source of skilled workers has been to poach from other employers who paid to train them. Skills-based employment data will be made public for students to make career choices. Finally, students coming out of high school will have a way to assess what they can expect after $50,000 or more is spent on higher education. It’s about time. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Let’s see smart incentives for sustainable ideas Re: Why do we gather paper, then ship it abroad? (NewsLeader, April 18) Thank you Rick McGowan for asking the question about why we gather paper and then ship it abroad for recycling. I agree that “…with appropriate incentives governments could foster a local reprocessing industry…” and should. Here’s a brilliant thought: what if we eliminated subsidies to oil, gas and mining megacorporations and instead offered incentives to local reprocessing, solar energy, and other truly sustainable initiatives? Oh, but I forget—then the rich would quit getting richer. Off our taxes. And we can’t upset the apple cart like that, now can we? Clare O’Kelly Burnaby

IT’S THERE TO USE It would be nice to see more people making use of the free outdoor exercise equipment at Central Park. It is scattered around the park, but a map at www.BCsecrets.com shows where to find it. Max Anderson Burnaby

ANOTHER LOST OPPORTUNITY Re: Big land sale shocks city hall (NewsLeader, April 2) Mayor Derek Corrigan has made a career out of antagonizing and not co-operating with the provincial government. He shouldn’t be surprised when they don’t co-operate with him. What goes

around comes around. Working co-operatively with the province would yield big benefits to the City of Burnaby. and not doing so has cost us dearly during Mayor Corrigan’s time in office. Garth Evans Burnaby

U.S. TO BE KNOCKED OFF PEDESTRAL The Second World War turned most of Europe and much of Asia into rubble. One clear winner—the United States—emerged from that war. Using the Bretton Woods institutions, the U.S. became the world’s banker. The U.S. rebuilt Western Europe and Japan. But not Russia. Russia rebuilt itself, as did China. The U.S. did other great things, such as putting people in space and on the moon. For several decades, life was just one big party, notwithstanding the threat of nuclear Armageddon. Where the U.S. let us all down in a big way was, instead of investing the vast wealth at its disposal in developing a sustainable future, it invested in a kleptocracy. Over the past 70 years, more and more wealth has been transferred into the hands of fewer and fewer people. As long as the parasites were few in number and the host was strong, nobody noticed. But as the host got weaker, it became necessary to run ever more extravagant Ponzi schemes simply in order to keep the system running. Today the U.S. is bankrupt. This can be seen by its huge trade deficit and national debt. The reason the creditors have

not foreclosed yet is that the U.S. remains the world’s banker. Dollars are no longer backed by any material goods, so they are nothing more than scrip, but they appear to have value as long as we keep buying into the Ponzi schemes. Calling in the markers will result in the collapse of the dollar currency. This will wipe out the U.S. economy, of course, but it will also hurt the creditors who are holding the markers. Nevertheless, in the past decade or so, several nations have attempted to set up an alternate currency. Iraq tried it first and got bombed into rubble. Then Libya tried it and got bombed into rubble. Enter the Ukraine crisis. Russia sees the crisis in Ukraine as an existential threat. Russia acted to protect its self-interest, and will continue to do so. The U.S. is not going to go to war with Russia over Ukraine. Russia is heavily armed and extremely dangerous. Instead, the U.S. threatens sanctions. Unfortunately, Putin has more resources available than just military force. He knows the U.S. is just like an old tiger that can only catch rabbits. He knows the U.S. is bankrupt. So he turns to China and says, “Let’s set up a new world bank.” China is happy to oblige. The U.S. is going to be knocked off its pedestal entirely, and all nations strongly linked to the U.S. are in for a world of hurt. If this were a poker game, it would be funny. Unfortunately, our lives hang in the balance. Victor Finberg Burnaby

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These camps consist of games, field trips to local attractions, props making and set painting, all while preparing a mini-musical production to showcase singing, dancing, and acting for family at friends. Camps are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 21-25 or Aug. 11-15. Class Act! – Summer Edition (Ages 8-10 & 11-14) is designed for beginners who are looking to take to the stage. The week will culminate in a presentation for family and friends utilizing costumes, props and a set that the students will create themselves. Camps are (Ages 8-10) July 28 – Aug. 1, (Ages 11-14 ) Aug. 18-22 The Stage is located at #230-50 Lorne St. in New Westminster. Visit thestagenewwest. ca for more information.

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Fraser Health halts planned fecal transplants Doctors insist therapy a life saver for infected patients Jeff Nagel Black Press

Fraser Health has halted plans for an unusual treatment of implanting feces into patients threatened by potentially deadly infections after the federal government objected. Fecal transplants are thought to be a way to introduce healthy gut bacteria that can crowd out and replace dangerous bacteria such as C. difficile. Stool from healthy patients can be added via enema or a tube down the throat. Doctors at Burnaby and Ridge Meadows hospitals were to provide the therapy to patients whose recurring C. difficile infections haven’t been cured by antibiotics

and have battled “We are fully chronic diarrhea. committed to bringing The physicians this procedure to our have argued fecal patients in the near transplants are future as we know it effective and could can save lives,” Brodkin have saved the lives said in an emailed of multiple statement. patients Fraser didn’t who died of believe fecal C. difficile transplants would infections be considered at Lower an experimental Mainland drug limited BRODKIN hospitals in to clinical recent years. trials until it Health Canada, got notification from which considers Ottawa. the treatment “We aren’t investigational, recently considering a clinical stated it can only be trial for this procedure, performed within as we feel there have clinical trials, which it been sufficient clinical has authorized in other trials to show that this provinces but not in treatment is safe and B.C. effective,” Brodkin Dr. Elizabeth said. Brodkin, medical She said the director of infection health authority first prevention and control confirmed the College at Fraser Health, said of Physicians and Fraser has put the Surgeons of B.C. pilot project on hold in had no objection to response but she still physicians using the strongly supports the treatment. concept. Brodkin points to

a European trial that was halted early after it cured 94 per cent of C. difficile diarrhea sufferers compared to 27 per cent for the powerful antibiotic vancomycin. The findings, reported in early 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, concluded it was significantly more effective than antibiotics – three to four times more likely to cure the infection. Fraser Health’s first fecal transplant was performed in 2010 at Burnaby Hospital by Dr. Jeanne KeeganHenry. Fraser Health’s own newsletter hailed Keegan-Henry for pioneering the procedure in an article titled “The S**t Disturber.” It recounted how she bought a blender, labelled it ‘Don’t use for food’ and churned up a diluted mix of a

healthy donor’s feces that she then implanted via colonoscopy into a C. difficile patient who was near death. A second implant was performed a year later by Maple Ridge Dr. Ed Auersperg but officials ordered a halt as they hadn’t been approved. The health authority reconsidered the issue last year and decided to pursue the new pilot. Donors would have been screened to prevent the spread of

Moms urged to donate breast milk Jeff Nagel Black Press

Lactating mothers are urged to consider donating some of their milk to help others who aren’t able to breast-feed their own babies. Fraser Health has opened 10 new human milk donation depots at public health units in Hope, Agassiz, Mission, Langley, Cloverdale, Guildford, North Surrey, New Westminster, Port Moody and Burnaby, in addition to existing ones in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. Women who have been screened can collect breast milk at home, freeze it and donate it at those locations.

It’s transported to the provincial milk bank at BC Women’s Hospital where it’s pooled, processed and pasteurized. Most of the donated milk goes to feed premature and sick babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) who are at high risk of illness and infection. “With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we are asking all breast-feeding moms to consider giving the gift of health to our most fragile patients by donating their breast milk,” said Fraser Health project development nurse Sidney Harper. A devastating bowel disease called necrotizing enterocolitis

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little resistance there is.” She described the fecal implants as a “cheap and easy” fix to an awful “heartbreaking” disease that incapacitates victims for months and kills some of them. “I don’t have any doubts this will save lives.” Fecal transplants have gained attention in recent years as a potential treatment for other intestinal disorders as well.

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MOTHER’S D Y Tips for dining out on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and this special holiday serves to honour all those women who devote so much time and effort to their families. While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of children opt to treat Mom to a night out on the town come Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a night off from cooking, but also it presents an opportunity to get dressed up and spend time together as a family. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year for restaurants. With large crowds to be expected, diners can follow a few tips when treating Mom to a meal. Book early ... very early

To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your name on the reservation list. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2014. expect to wait

Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door. Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the dining party to be hungry and cranky, which is not a good way to celebrate Mom. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained. consider dining a day Before or after

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wait staffs might be overtaxed. What’s more, diners might be relegated to a special or abbreviated menu. If you want a more relaxed setting and the ability to order whatever you desire, it may be a better idea to celebrate Mother’s Day in advance. Then have Mom enjoy a relaxing day at home on her special day. Hire a sitter for young kids

Although Mother’s Day is a chance for the entire family to spend time together, the main goal is to ensure Mom’s comfort and happiness. If very young children are in tow, she may not be able to relax and enjoy her meal. Infants will need to be fed, and toddlers may be easily distracted. Have a sitter watch little ones when adults are dining out, then Mom can enjoy time with the kids when she returns home.

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IN-FLIGHT Magazine... SOAR Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (six times a year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

NEED EXTRA

EMPLOYERS CAN’T FIND the work-at-home Medical Transcriptionists they need in Canada! Get the training you need to fill these positions. Visit CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-athome career today!

BUSINESS OWNERS

HELP WANTED

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

E-mail resume to: jobs@geniusequipment.com Or drop off in person to: 3702 Hastings St. Burnaby

F/T Financial Ofﬁcer For D.R. Hodgins Inc. (#800-650 W. Georgia St. Vanc.) Courses in acct. & bkpg or related field combined with sev. yrs of exp as financial or acct. clerk req’d. Refs req’d, $18/hr. E-mail resume to: dhodginsinc@gmail.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CARRIERS NEEDED

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

YOUTH & ADULTS

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

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

For more info call 604.436.2472

or email zchecker5@burnabynewsleader.com 115

EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

UP TO

$1000* OFF TUITION IF YOU START YOUR PROGRAM BEFORE JUNE 30, 2014

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

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

CALL NEW WEST: 604.520.3900 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

*conditions apply

An easy way to earn extra money! Be part of a great team!

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

www.paintspecial.com

EXTRA

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

CHEAP

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing! Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

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

Brad 778-552-3900 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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TRADES, TECHNICAL IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL STEEL)

Skilled F/T ironworkers needed at Bar None Metalworks. Must have: a C-Level Welding Ticket or current CWB All Positions Stick, min. 3 yrs exp., a valid DL, your own transportation, and your own tools and safety equipment. We offer ongoing training, competitive wages, and benefits. Send your resume to: info@barnonemetals.com or by fax 604-701-6080

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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 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.

MULTI POO miniature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $900. 604-341-1445 MUST LOVE DOGS!!! Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca

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

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Yorkshire Terrier, P/B, not reg., 1 male/4 female, vet certificate. $900 & up. (604)846-7074/846-7139

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

338

560

PLUMBING

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

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

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. Covered Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. 604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com

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HOME REPAIRS

WE HAUL YOUR JUNK AND TAKE TRASH TO THE DUMP

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

We work 24/7 Call now: 604-442-3415

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

Garbage, Rubbish, Trash, Garage, Basement, & Attic, Home & Office, Metal Scrap pickups, Yard clean-up, Construction debris, Light demolition. FREE EST. LOW PRICES, QUALITY WORK

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 203

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

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CLEANING SERVICES

A Value Pro Commercial Cleaning Office/Building. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins. Ph/txt Noemi 604-653-9046

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot STEEL BUILDINGS...HOT SAVINGS - SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539. 30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746. 40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FIVE STAR ROOFING

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

bradsjunkremoval.com

Aldergrove SxS Duplex - 4 suites 2 separate titles, 8500 s/f lot, fully reno’d, new siding & window, rent $3400/mo. $579K. 604-807-6565

Hauling Anything..

750

SUITES, LOWER

NEW WEST: West End Newly renovated g/l 2 bdrm suite. $950 + 40% hydro. n/s, n/p. 604-970-2496

TOWNHOUSES

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

TRANSPORTATION

1 Bdrm. from $830 2 Bdrm. from $1090

810

AUTO FINANCING

New Carpet, Flooring & D/W

Clean & Quiet Location. Large & Spacious Suites.

To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.8812

2 bdrm bright apt. Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $950/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping. Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

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

Reno’d 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls Pets Ok! From $1300/mo. 604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815 BURNABY

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly renod 1 & 2 bdrm suites for rent. Heat & h/w incl’d. New hardwood flrs, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall.

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

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

1.800.910.6402

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Call (604) 931-2670

But Dead Bodies!!

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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SUNDECKS

LANGLEY SxS Duplex plus 1/2 acre lot, reno’d, Rent $2300/mo. Asking $499K. 604-807-6565.

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

A YOUNG BROS ROOFING LTD.

LANDSCAPING

Landscape Design & Installation for 33 yrs Locally owned & operated pearllandscapes.com 778-848-0036 GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

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

Bright 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Seniors only building. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

The Scrapper

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

15% Discount

Re-roofing & Repairs Specialist asphalt, shingle, cedar, flat Guarnt’d ~ WCB

PARKVIEW TOWERS Grange St & McMurray Ave

778 - 896 - 4858 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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Maple Ridge rancher, 2bdr +den, lg lot, 19’x15’ wrkshop 220V, new furnace, $415K. 604-944-8100.

TREE SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

Deluxe 1, 2, 3 bdrm rentals Fitness centre, pool, close to Metrotown Skytrain AVAILABLE NOW! Call or e-mail: 604.433.5321 / parkviewtowers@ bentallkennedy.com www.rentparkview.com

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

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

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

604-537-4140

ELECTRICAL

FRASER PROSPECT

APARTMENT/CONDO

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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PORT MOODY very clean 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1 pkng. SS applis. f/p, patio, June 1. $1290/mo. 778-834-4774.

Welcome Home !

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

CALL 778-994-2334 TO VIEW! Move in TODAY!

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

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

MISC. FOR SALE

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

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

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

RENT TO OWN

700

706

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

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ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

RENTALS

752

GARDENING

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

PETS

RENTALS

(778)997-5757

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

We Want You!

477

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

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MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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

PETS 477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $350. 604-794-5844

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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

Ask about our

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696 Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662. GOLDEN LABRADOR PUPPIES. Only 2 sweethearts left. 12 weeks old. $375. Norm 604-814-0706

OTHER AREAS

20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

On January 31, 2014, westbound on Kingsway at Dufferin Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $815 CAD, on or about 19:56 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2110, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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