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Michael MacLatchy, a specialist in watershed management for Associated Engineering, and Kel Coulson, an environmental engineer for the City of Burnaby, check out the John Matthews ravine, which had to be rebuilt after part of it collapsed in 2011. See STORY on page A3

Could churches help fight homelessness? Homeless count shows fewer on streets in Burnaby than in 2011 Wanda Chow

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Burnaby Coun. Paul McDonell would support the creation of homeless shelters on church properties in the city. McDonell stressed that’s his personal opinion and he was not speaking on behalf of council. The idea is that such properties

are exempted from paying city Vancouver homeless count. property tax. In Burnaby, there were 58 “I think personally, the people homeless people counted during a that get tax subsidies, that 24-hour period on March 12. pay no tax or very little tax, That’s down from 78 in 2011 should be giving something and 86 in 2008, but up from back to the community if they 42 in 2005. have a facility that could be Of this year’s total, 44 used for that.” were unsheltered, living McDonell, who serves as MCDONELL outside or couch surfing. chair of Burnaby’s social One was classified as having issues committee, was commenting no fixed address and another 13 in response to the preliminary were in transition houses or in the findings from this year’s Metro church space normally used as an

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In the end, Burnaby school district will be cutting the equivalent of about 27 full-time jobs (FTE) to balance next year’s budget. That’s a far cry from the 42 jobs that were being threatened by proposed cuts announced earlier. But all along, the proposed cuts were worth more than the $3.1 million the district needed to find, noted district secretary-treasurer Greg Frank. That allowed the district and school board some flexibility to pick and choose where the savings would come from. The district also got some good news in recent weeks when the province released $265,000 in holdback funds to Burnaby, further reducing the shortfall to $2.8 million. School trustee Ron Burton, chair of the district’s finance committee, said public input helped give the board some direction on where to focus its efforts. “Some of the things were, of course, the band program was huge, libraries were huge.” see SHORTFALLS, A5

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It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature. Michael MacLatchy knows it can be a challenge mimicking her. MacLatchy is a watershed management specialist for Associated Engineering. He was in charge of the restoration of John Matthews Creek in South Burnaby. The company recently received an award of excellence from the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia for its reconstruction of the creek and surrounding ravine after erosion caused part of it to collapse more than 30 feet in 2012. Fixing the creek was no easy task. The ravine slopes as much as 18 or 19 per cent. Its steep walls border mostly on private property. Getting heavy equipment in and out without decimating the habitat took a light

touch and careful attention to detail. The erosion that caused the collapse had come from years of heavy run-off of rain water from the surrounding neighbourhood. The area’s expansive road network and homes left little soil to absorb moisture. When the erosion began to undermine the clay that supported the ravine, it gave way, explained MacLatchy. To prevent that problem from recurring, a two-foot diameter pipe was run down the ravine. A catch basin was built at the top. If rainwater run-off from surrounding streets gets too high or fast, it acts like the overflow drain in a sink and diverts the excess water into the pipe. Two city blocks down the ravine, that overflow then spills out over a jumble of rocks and boulders, slowing it to a more manageable rate for the creek to handle.

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Kel Coulson of the City of Burnaby visits the outflow area at the foot of John Matthews Park, where water run-off from the surrounding neighbourhood bypasses the creek before being slowed by the rocks as it rejoins the original creek.

The creek was then rebuilt over the pipe, its bed lined with a special geosynthetic material to keep it watertight. MacLatchy’s challenge was to not only ensure it worked as designed, but to also make the habitat look as if Mother Nature

had placed it there, not backhoes and shovels. “To have this in an urban area is extremely challenging,” said MacLatchy. “It’s a crude approximation of Mother Nature.” Rocks and boulders were reclaimed from the

site and brought in from elsewhere. Material to create the stream bed, like stones, pebbles and sand, came from Coquitlam. Tree stumps and rotting logs were reused. Grasses and vegetation were replanted, along with 10 species of trees like dogwood and

willow. MacLatchy even consulted with an avid birder who lives next to the ravine for suggestions of plants and bushes that would attract birds. “The emphasis was on the kinds of plants you would find in a natural stream corridor,” said MacLatchy. The result, said Kel Coulson, an environmental engineer for the City of Burnaby, is “a beautiful ravine.” Although it’s not one the public can access. The top is fenced off to give the rebuilt habitat a chance to take hold. For MacLatchy, the accolades are nice. But the real reward is from the fish. They’re rediscovering the creek. Steelhead have been spotted leaping their way toward spawning beds halfway up. “The fact the fish like it is most important,” said MacLatchy. twitter.com/newsleaderfotog

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She cited as factors contributing to homelessess the city’s market rental vacancy rate of two per cent, high rents and old rental stock that is increasingly being demolished to be rebuilt as condos. Progressive Housing Society’s outreach program helps 30 to 40 new clients each month who are homeless or at risk of being so. The extreme weather shelter operated by Lookout Emergency Aid Society was open for 43

nights between October and April and provided 325 bed nights of shelter. The number of homeless people in Metro Vancouver rose five per cent over the past three years, a relatively small change that has prompted advocates to declare the problem stabilized. Preliminary results of the 2014 Metro Vancouver homeless count were released Wednesday, showing an overall count of 2,770 homeless in the region, up from 2,650 in 2011.

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secondary suites, for instance, and encouraging development. The first tower to be built at Brentwood mall will include 300 market rental units. The more supply there is, the better. “I guarantee if you get flooded with rental units, the price is going to drop dramatically.” He can’t speak for the rest of council but he would personally support a homeless shelter operated out of tax exempt properties, such as churches.

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“People are homeless, they’re here, so something should be done. It’s just whose role is it to do it.” Churches are getting “a huge tax break, to be honest,” McDonell said. “It shouldn’t be up to the rest of the taxpayers to pay for something that other people would probably have a more vested interest in, such as churches. The teachings are you look after the poor, so maybe you should start with the churches.”

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evening hours at all 41 elementary schools, now it will only take place at the 12 smallest elementaries. Average class sizes in secondary schools have been increased from 26.5 students per class to 26.75, which is still within education ministry regulations. That will lead to a cut of almost 11 FTEs (down from the 16 proposed earlier) and a savings of $1 million. The budgets for Adult and Continuing Education programs will be cut by $330,000 largely by ending a lease for its Brentwood location and moving it within existing school district facilities, and eliminating contracted security services at one location. While the budget for next year has been balanced, funding shortfalls are expected to continue. The provincial budget announced in February shows no increase to education funding in the next few years despite increasing costs. Frank said the district will continue to look for potential savings and places to raise more revenues. But after years of cuts, the opportunities for further reductions “perhaps shrink to a certain extent.” Burton said the district plans to start consulting with employee groups earlier in the process next year in hopes they can also come up with ideas for savings. He gave kudos to district staff for their work on budgets. “It’s

Non-enrolling teachers at elementary schools, which include music teachers and teacher-librarians, will be cut by two FTEs (down from 8.8 proposed earlier) for a savings of $189,600. Such teachers teach classes while their enrolling teachers have their preparation time. Music programs in all the district’s elementary schools will continue. Most of the prep time will continue to be done by music teachers, with a portion to be shared with teacher-librarians. Kevin Kaardal said it will be a slight change in the prep time. “It’ll allow us to keep music at every grade level. That was critical for us … At this level we don’t lose any teacher-librarians, who are key learning leaders in the schools, or the music programs in the schools.” As with a number of programs, district staff looked at changing the model of how they operate to meet the budget targets, Kaardal said. The Canadian Union of Public Employees wanted to save as many custodial jobs as possible, and parents wanted to make sure schools stayed clean, Burton said. As a result, the plan to save money on custodians has been changed to save $500,000, down from the original $650,000. Instead of shifting cleaning services to

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Would people believe this photo was taken somewhere in New Westminster? Dale Fauteaux wondered this after he took this shot in Hume Park on the Brunette River on March 21.

Seasonal celebration It’s almost May. Gardeners are getting antsy to dig their hands into the warming earth. Barbecues are being cleaned, patio umbrellas brought out of storage. Our thoughts turn to warmer days and nights ahead. It’s also when festival season begins in earnest. From the first Sunday in May through to Labour Day, there is some sort of event or celebration going on in Burnaby or New Westminster almost every weekend. The fun kicks off May 4 with the Rhododendron Festival at Deer Lake Park. The following week thousands of salmon fingerlings will be released into Stoney Creek at the annual Great Salmon Send Off. Then comes two weekends of Hyack Festival fun in New Westminster. This year’s lineup of festivals and fun offers something for almost everyone; family activities, gatherings for car buffs, music lovers, artists, runners, cyclists and even foodies. There will be at least four celebrations of our nationhood on Canada Day and international sporting events in rugby and track and field. The diversity of our communities will be feted at events like the European Festival, the Fiji Festival and the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Once again New West will host its own colourful Pride Festival, this year on Columbia Street. That’s in addition to the weekly celebrations of community and healthy living at farmer’s markets at Burnaby City Hall and New Westminster’s Tipperary Park. All of these events pump money into the local economy, keep people employed. But most importantly they bring people together and help define our communities. They’re an affirmation that we really do live in one of the best places on Earth.

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Refinery’s economic, environmental benefits This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed. The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits:

David Black • There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oilsands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words, the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the B.C. Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery. • An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler

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than B.C. coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada. • Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C., with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery, which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province. • The Canadian and provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year. Unfortunately our Canadian

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‘Lefty-green’ not so bad Re: For the most part, capitalism works (Letters, NewsLeader, April 18) Last week’s letter writer Ziggy Eckardt proudly declared that he had to look up the definition of the word “sycophant.” I have another suggestion while he’s got his dictionary out: “simplistic.” His understanding of the root causes of the economic challenges facing the world is, at best, simplistic. For the past hundred or more years, the greatest socialeconomic thinkers have debated the solutions to the complex problem of what ratio of government/market involvement achieves a fair and prosperous modern economy. Mr. Eckardt believes, “Even a few years of lefty-green ideology puts even the largest economy into a tailspin.”

He should have a look at those lefty-green-run countries like Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark with their prosperous, equitable, socially caring societies before casting aspersions. Mr. Eckardt may also wish to review his U.S. history. When President Obama took office in January 2009 he could only wish he was inheriting an economy in a tailspin. The U.S. economy (and that of the world) was teetering on the edge of an economic abyss—a catastrophe created by the very unregulated market forces and right-wing policies Mr. Eckardt holds dear. I’ll conclude with a few U.S. economic statistics that a “market forces” guy like Mr. Eckardt may appreciate. Under Obama, the S&P500

has increased 96 per cent; 1,564,000 jobs have been created; unemployment is down to 7.6 per cent. Not bad at all for a lefty-green President like Obama. Keith Montgomery North Burnaby

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meetings and those involving emergencies. Communication with parents Wanda Chow and parent-teacher conferences wchow@burnabynewsleader.com • B.P.S. Precision Complete and Partial Dentures will not be affected, Sanyshyn • Relines & Repairs The current teacher job said. 4616 Imperial Street action will have little effect “What doesn’t continue as Warren Trask, RD Burnaby on parents and students, says usual is communication with the president of the Burnaby ourselves and our managers, Teachers Association. if you will, our principals. So The job action, which we’re not going to be reading started Wednesday, is an their emails, we’re not going to administrative strike. It’s really be providing them with written aimed at “putting pressure on documentation and we won’t Forty minutes later, our exchange was I surprised my family with a trip to Hawaii. our managers so that they will be receiving those either from complete. I probably made an extra $2,000 They didn’t have a clue how I paid for it. But in turn put pressure on their them, for example.” because of the odometer! If I’d only done this they thought I was the best dad in the world. provincial counterparts to try There is essentially an to all the other cars I sold! While we were away, I bought a car on eBay. overtime ban as well. Suddenly, my mind began processing the It had over 350,000 km on it. No one will implications. That minivan was pretty much want to buy this piece of junk, I thought. Unless teachers are Unless. I could just lower the mileage on it a at the end of its life. That young mom is volunteering for extralittle bit. And it won’t hurt anybody, right? expecting the vehicle to last her for a few curricular activities such One problem – I had no idea how to change more years. At best, I see it lasting one more. as coaching sports, they an odometer*. But as it turns out, it’s much Parts will start failing, calling for expensive must not arrive more easier than I’d expected. repairs. I’m certain she doesn’t have the than an hour before With an odometer tool, I changed the reading money for that. class or leave later than to 164,500 km. Still a lot, but less than half All I’m hoping is that it doesn’t break down the real clicks. on the highway. Maybe there was a reason I an hour after classes My ad: “Minivan – old but in great condition! never did it before. Maybe, just maybe, I had a end. Only 164,500kms - it sat in my garage for the conscience up until now. This first phase of job last 5 years. Must sell. If you’re looking for an action is similar to that *Odometer: The law allows an odometer older, but reliable and safe vehicle, call my cell Dr. Susan Marynewich seen two years ago in to be replaced when broken, but the repair and we’ll negotiate.” Au.D., RAUD, RHIP B.C. schools. must be recorded and the true mileage needs Looking back, I realized I’d knocked almost Doctor of Audiology/Owner to be disclosed. CarProof and ICBC vehicle 200,000 km off the vehicle. But I shined it up Sanyshyn said its history reports can reveal more about how and put some newer used tires on it so they effectiveness depends on far a vehicle has really traveled. Even AirCare, wouldn’t give away its true condition. who you ask. where available, can help. And Walt is wrong; Will this get me in trouble? I wondered. I Principals are likely to FREE HEARING TEST altering an odometer is a crime. wasn’t doing anything wrong, really – this agree that their lives will just gives me a chance to make some more Fully Refundable 90 Day Trial period. be made more difficult. money on the vehicle. No Money Down for the first 21 days. The last time there I got a phone call from a young single mom who could only were complaints of NEW WESTMINSTER 604.553.4952 afford an older vehicle. We principals experiencing 409 - 301 Columbia St. E. decided to meet at her son’s burnout and increased school. sick leave, he said. As I was showing her the car, It may never be I noticed the carpet, the door known for sure whether handles and the pedals kind of gave away its true condition. the job action worked Hopefully she’s too naïve to for the teachers last time. notice, I thought. But, he noted, “We didn’t end up with a Mainland Hearing is pleased to introduce: legislated agreement at Zameel Dewji MD FRCS(C) the end of the day, last Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Adults & Pediatrics time. Through concerted RatES aS LOW aS fiNaNCiNg gEt tHE effort we negotiated a Columbia ENT clinic 409-301 Columbia St. E. New Westminster * PURCHaSE fOR UP tO 36 MONtHS OR aLL-NEW contract before the end LEaSE fOR Please fax all referrals to 604.521.5311 tO 24 MONtHS of the school year, after Buying 2012 used? We’re looking out forUPyou. or call 604.553.4952 for more information CR-V. having engaged in that Find out how at WatchoutforWalt.com Specializing in professional treatments for stage one for a number • Hearing loss • Tinnitus • Vertigo of months.”

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Having a chance to drive the base car all the way up to the Golf R showed just how good the base car is. Zack Spencer Visit the photo gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

New Golf family offers quality at the right price The new seventh generation VW the Golf and GTI and will come in at roughly the same price as the Golf arrives later this spring with last R, right around $40,000 but a 2015 model designation. fully loaded. I have already had a chance to drive three examples of the new Inside edition in Europe so I can offer The upside to having a slightly you a sneak peek at what this bigger platform is interior space very popular VW has going for it and the cabin of the latest Golf This new Golf before it arrives here. does feel bigger, especially sideThe all-new car might look like to-side. The centre console is family is set to the previous Golf but it is built on wider and the dash is fitted with take on some very a platform that is shared across all-new switches and dials. Once established players the VW group and represents again, the feel and look is almost in the compact a massive investment for the Audi quality. Having a chance to German manufacturer. drive the base car all the way up segment. This new platform, called MQB, to the Golf R showed just how Zack Spencer enables the engineers to build all good the base car is. The only kinds of new products, be they difference is the sportier seats bigger, smaller, wider or taller. What went into and splashier trim on the more expensive cars, the design of the Golf represents a big step but the overall design is the same from car to forward for Volkswagen as the latest model is car and all exemplify the simple, yet elegant 100kg lighter than the outgoing car but it is approach VW takes with all its interiors. bigger, stiffer and safer than before. Drive Looks Gone is the old 2.5-litre. 5-cylinder, replaced It could be argued that the new Golf looks too by an all-new 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder much like the older model but interacting with base engine. This engine too produces 170 but this new product quickly displays a level of is more efficient, responsive and features state refinement and finish that might be found in an of the art technology. In the compact set, this upmarket Audi product. (This MQB platform is kind of technology is unheard of at the roughly shared with the all-new Audi A3). $19,000 asking price. Taking it up a notch is Starting at $18,995, the base Golf is priced the legendary Golf GTI, now with 210hp from right in the heart of the compact market but a new 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder. I had this car sports a fully independent suspension, a shot driving this last year in Austria and I direct injection turbocharged engine and more can say without question, this combination is power than much of the competition, at 170hp. fantastic. The Golf R is the ultimate Golf with The Golf GTI is my personal favourite due to roughly 300hp and an all wheel drive system. the bad-boy looks, bigger wheels and improved The same system is used in the all-new Audi engine and suspension. It starts at $27,995. The S3 but this car comes fully loaded and will be hot-hatch Golf R will arrive about a year after roughly $4,000 less than the starting price of

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the S3. A smart shopper might want to wait for the R over the S. Verdict This new Golf family is set to take on some very established players in the compact segment. With a hatchback design, this car has always been a more practical design than sedans like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. With superb road manners, advanced engines and German engineering, the starting price looks like a winner. A big reason for this is the Golf is assembled in Mexico and these cars come into Canada without duty, (Thanks NAFTA) so VW added more content and kept the price low. The good news for diesel lovers is that the TDI engine will be available right out of the gate and now represents about 50 percent of Golf sales. This engine too has been modified to make it as fuel efficient as possible. All told, the Golf is more polished car than much of the competition and offers a trim level and price for all types of buyers, from basic to flat-out performance. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca The Lowdown Power: 1.8L turbo with 170hp, 2.0L turbo with 210hp, 2.0L turbo with 300hp and 2.0L diesel. Fill-up: Not available yet. Sticker price: $18,995-$40,000

Question of the week: The BC government is considering raising the fine for distracted driving from $167. Should it match Ontario’s announced intent to increase its fine from $300 to $1,000 for people who talk or text on their hand held phones while driving? Please explain why you have made that decision.Go to DrivewayCanada.ca QUESTION to submit your answer and you could OF THE WEEK! win a $100 Safeway gift card.

Safety Tip: Now that it’s grad season, ICBC road safety speakers will be talking to B.C. high school students with a very important message: crashes are the number one preventable cause of death for youth in B.C. and teens need to recognize that they have the power to make smart choices.

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As of April 23, access to the BC Children’s Hospital Emergency Department (ED) will be from Oak Street, door 11 on the west side of the building. As a result, traffic patterns and parking

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We recommend that patients and visitors allow extra time to find parking before appointments. This change is necessary to accommodate the start of construction on the new Teck Acute Care Centre. We appreciate your patience during construction.

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A18 NewsLeader Friday, April 25, 2014

METROTOWN When complete, the redeveloped Station Square will have five residential towers clustered around a new ‘high street’ and outdoor plaza.

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Metrotown’s emerging skyline

erhaps the owners of Metropolis at Metrotown knew something when they renamed the combined Metropolis and Metrotown shopping malls in 2005.

The area around the megamall is becoming a megalopolis. The mall’s 450 stores and services are already a shopping destination for much of Metro Vancouver. But today, Metrotown neighbourhood is becoming a place to live and work, too. The most striking transformation is just to the west of the mall, where Beedie Development Group and Anthem

Properties are redeveloping the old Station Square shopping complex that included a Save-On Foods, Future Shop and other retailers into a mini city. Construction of the first residential tower, 35 storeys high, with offices and retail on the first three floors, is underway. Four more towers will follow. When the project is completed, in four to six years, 1,800 homes will be clustered around a new “high street” and outdoor plaza. Residents will be able to shop in a new grocery store and other boutique retailers, relax at outdoor restaurant patios,

and gather around the signature fountain planned for the plaza. A few steps east, Sears has big plans for its 8.9-acre property that includes parking lot space and its Metrotown store. The retailer has applied to Burnaby city council to create a conceptual master plan that would include five mixed-use, high-density residential towers, two office towers, a new flagship Sears as well as other retailers. On the south side of the mall, tenants are beginning to occupy the new Metrotower III. The $170-million tower adds 400,000 square feet of office space, bringing the total for the three-tower complex to one

million square feet. Beyond the mall property, more new towers are being added to Burnaby’s burgeoning skyline. When completed later this year, the Sovereign will be the highest high-rise above sea level in the Lower Mainland. Its 45 storeys will include 202 condominium units atop the 169-room Element hotel offering an “eco-chic environment” and 5,500 square feet of flexible meeting places. The tower, being built by Bosa Properties, will also have electricvehicle charging stations and a bike loaning program. “It’s fresh, it’s new, it’s contemporary, it’s sustainable,”

said Bosa CEO Colin Bosa. Across Central Boulevard on the mall’s south side, a series of new towers will be linked by a new transit and pedestrian mall alongside a newly renovated Metrotown SkyTrain station. The $37-million transit project will accommodate the growth in the area since the station was built in 1986. It will also be flanked on one side by shops, open-air cafés, restaurants and even an art walk. This surge of growth in Metrotown isn’t just creating new homes and workplaces. Density bonuses developers have negotiated with the city are funding new community amenities like a seniors centre on Nelson Avenue, improvements to nearby parks and the Bonsor Recreation Complex and office space for non-profit organizations.

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Planning

METROTOWN in Burnaby, the Central City

urnaby is the heart of Metro Vancouver. Our city’s four town centres – Brentwood, Metrotown, Edmonds and Lougheed – are transforming to become the unique complete communities first envisioned by citizens more than 20 years ago.

By focusing development and investment in our town centres, Burnaby has attracted exceptional commercial and residential developments that offer citizens easy access to rapid transit, work recreation and entertainment – all while protecting 25% of our city as park and open space. “Development in the 1980s and 1990s has been characterized by the introduction of more sophisticated urban uses, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. The Metrotown area, designated as Burnaby’s primary Town Centre, has been the recipient of a major component of this growth, particularly since the introduction of SkyTrain in 1986. Each of the City’s other Town Centres, Brentwood, Lougheed and Edmonds is poised for redevelopment, moving away over time from their existing suburban shopping centre roles into more mixed-use core areas, with an emphasis on a greater sense of community focus.”

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a large non-profit program and office space soon to be complete (part of Intracorp’s MetroPlace development, located on the Beresford Street art walk), obtained through Burnaby’s density bonus program. It will be the new home of the Burnaby Neighbourhood House and its partners. The new Bonsor 55+ centre, at the southwest corner of Bennett Street and Nelson Avenue, was also a result of the program, through Polygon Home’s Chancellor Development.

•

another non-profit resource centre (planned for 2015), at Willingdon Avenue and Kingsway, gained through Bosa’s Sovereign Development. This space will be home to Burnaby Family Life and the Burnaby Hospice Society. METROTOWN

Metrotown Town Centre is Burnaby’s downtown and the second largest urban centre in Metro Vancouver. It is continuing to see spectacular, creative developments, further positioning Burnaby as a regional leader in creating sustainable, transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly communities. Current planned and proposed developments include: •

Silver by Intercorp and Moda by Polygon Homes, which will help to shape Burnaby’s first ‘art walk’ on Beresford Street between Dow and McKay avenues. The much-anticipated, vibrant, art-focused streetscapes will demonstrate Burnaby’s emphasis on creating pedestrian- and transit-friendly spaces.

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a $1.3 million renovation of the upper floor of the Bonsor Community Centre. It will include a sprungwood floor for fitness classes, dances and other social events; a spin-cycling studio, and two music studios.

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Concord-Pacific’s Met 2 building, under construction near Bonsor on Nelson. This residential high-rise embraced Burnaby’s requirement for providing green transportation options for residents of new highdensity developments, then took it to a whole new level, acquiring two electric vehicles, one of which is a Tesla! They are also installing quick-charge stations that will recharge electric vehicles in one-third the standard charging time.

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a new major proposal – the redevelopment of the Sears Canada site, adjacent to Metropolis. It’s at the Conceptual Master Plan stage – early planning stages. It’s anticipated that, in future, it would be constructed in multiple phases, and include a new flagship department store for Sears Canada, high-density residential and office towers above a commercial-retail podium, and community enhancements such as public plazas along Kingsway and Nelson Avenue. For more information on Metrotown Town Centre and planning in the City of Burnaby, visit www.burnaby.ca

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A20 NewsLeader Friday, April 25, 2014

Friday, April 25, 2014 NewsLeader A21 ADVERTISING FEATURE

Breath-taking views and modern living at Station Square By Kerry Vital

of amenities, it’s no surprise that people from

and a lot of people want to live here.”

tops with marble accents.

all over the Lower Mainland are flocking to it.

The second tower at Station Square will open

Wood laminate flooring throughout the living

Anthem Properties and Beedie Living have

“Burnaby is a sought-after city to live in,”

for sale in mid-May, and will be a 48-storey

areas and bedrooms and ceilings up to nine

teamed up to bring Station Square to Burn-

says Greg Zayadi, vice-president of sales and

building encompassing 443 condominium

feet in height continue the luxurious theme,

aby’s Metrotown neighbourhood. With a

marketing for Anthem Properties. “This is an

homes.

while the bathrooms are spa-like and relaxing,

fantastic location, beautiful homes and plenty

incredible little neighbourhood we’re creating,

“The first tower has been a huge success,” says

with quartz countertops, a soaker tub and

Zayadi. “There’s a huge amount of interest in

a frameless glass shower surround in select

the next tower.”

bathrooms.

Zayadi says that Anthem will offer the same

Homeowners at Station Square will have

beautiful features as in the first tower, but

access to plenty of communities, including

with a few changes, including slightly different

nearly an acre of indoor and outdoor amenity

floorplans and refined features.

space, Zayadi says. The first and second tower

“These are nice, functional floor plans,” he

will share some of their amenities, including

says. “We’ve made them lin-

an infrared sauna, fitness fa-

ear and extremely efficient.”

cility, entertainment lounge

The architecture at Station

with a gourmet kitchen,

Square will be distinctive and

indoor/outdoor seating and

modern, with bay windows

outdoor dining areas and a

and plenty of glass and

reflecting pool.

concrete.

Station Square will eventually include five tow-

“The tower has been inspired by New York-

ers and tons of retail and commercial space.

style art deco skyscrapers and is intended to

Among the confirmed tenants are Rexall, Save

stand proudly in its own right, appearing taller

On Foods, TD Canada Trust and Caffe Artigia-

than it actually is by incorporating vertical el-

no. There will also be direct access to SkyTrain

ements such as the deco top, bay window and

and transit.

superframe elements,” according to architect

If you choose to venture off your property,

Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc.

Metrotown offers plenty of options for shop-

Due to the height of the building, homeown-

ping, dining, leisure and recreation, including

ers at Station Square’s second tower will have

several parks and other green spaces. You’ll

breathtaking views.

also be close to Simon Fraser University and

Inside, modern gourmet kitchens feature

other education options.

stainless-steel appliances, contemporary

Homes at Station Square start in the $250,000

flat-panel laminate cabinetry with under-cabi-

range. For more information, visit www.sta-

net recessed puck lighting and quartz counter-

tionsquare.ca or call 604-689-3040.

A22 NewsLeader Friday, April 25, 2014

GVHBA to celebrate Ovation winners on April 26 By Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will honour the winners of the Ovation Awards on April 26 at a gala ceremony in downtown Vancouver. The annual awards, now in their fifth year, honour the best of the best in the residential construction industry in Metro Vancouver. The awards include honours for new-home construction,

renovations and design. Among the projects named as finalists this year are beautiful custom homes, stunning townhome communities and incredible kitchen renovations, just to name a few. The Ovation Awards highlight some of the best projects GVHBA members have built, renovated, designed and marketed in the Lower Mainland. “More than ever people are expecting to buy the best and they want to do it locally,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “That’s why GVHBA launched the Ovation Awards: so that

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

homeowners can know who the best of the best builders and renovators are in Metro Vancouver.” Companies of all sizes have been named finalists, from largescale developers to single-person renovators. As local builders and developers, every finalist is committed to ensuring their clients receive the best service possible and are happy with the finished product. Plus, homeowners will have peace of mind in knowing that they are working with people who have been recognized as top-notch in their field. The local companies honoured at the Ovation Awards are committed to positively impacting how and where we live by building communities and renovating neighbourhoods. “By working with an Ovation Award winner or finalist, homeowners know they’re working with the industry leaders in building, renovation and design,” says de Wit. This year’s ceremony will be emceed by comedian Damon Schritter, and will take place at the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. For a list of winners after the event, visit www. ovationawards.ca.

Submitted renderings

The Amazing Brentwood will start previewing its first residential tower on April 26. The 28-acre site will be the largest and most impressive new residential community in North America, and will include transit, shopping and dining right on-site.

Making Brentwood amazing with Shape Living By Kerry Vital

Shape Living is transforming Burnaby’s Willingdon and Lougheed neighborhood into North America’s largest and most impressive new residential community. Formerly known as Brentwood Town Centre, Shape is redefining the area as “The Amazing Brentwood.” The project will include a commercial district with shopping, dining and entertainment, capped with some seriously impressive homes. Ten residential towers up to 70 storeys tall are planned and will be home to up to 4,200 residences. Two other towers will be set aside for offices. The existing Brentwood Town Centre mall is getting a complete facelift and will re-open before residents move in. “The sheer size of the 28-acre Brentwood development makes it noteworthy, but what we are really passionate about is how Brentwood takes the art of great place making and the convenience of mixed-use transitoriented development to a whole new level,”

says Darren Kwiatkowski, Executive Vice President of Development for Shape Living. “Brentwood will deliver a truly unique offering in the marketplace.” Transit is a major part of the new Amazing Brentwood community, with SkyTrain arriving directly in the heart of the development at the public plaza, a one-acre space that will be full of shops and restaurants, with over 350 shops and services available once the project is complete. Two of the residential towers will surround the plaza, making shopping, dining and recreation just an elevator ride away. Homeowners at The Amazing Brentwood will also have access to a fully equipped fitness facility, music room and plenty of outdoor space to relax or visit with neighbours and friends, among other amenities. The first tower is called Brentwood ONE, and will include 291 condominium homes. Luxury homes will start on the 33rd floor and rise to the 63rd floor. Below that will be boutique rental properties. The one-bedroom-and-flex condominiums will be available in a range of floorplans between 539 and 560 square feet, while the two-bedrooms will range between 728 and 903 square feet. “They have paid incredible attention to detail at The Amazing Brentwood,” says Tracie McTavish, president at Rennie Marketing Systems. “They’ve thought things

through, and everything is high quality.” Among the gorgeous features at Brentwood ONE will be amazing views from every home and gourmet Italian-imported kitchens with tons of storage, a gas cooktop and a convenient kitchen island. “These kitchens are 40 per cent larger than the usual kitchens,” says McTavish. Nine-foot ceilings are standard throughout, and every home includes a spacious balcony perfect for entertaining. “Shape Living really looked at the livability of these homes,” says McTavish. “They call it ‘intelligent living.’” Shape is providing some thoughtful details in every home as well, including a side-byside washer and dryer, USB and four-plug outlets and at least one parking stall and storage space. The sales centre will open for previews on April 26. “This is something you have to come in and experience,” says McTavish. “It’s that impressive. They’re really catering to consumer demand. If you are planning to buy a condo anywhere, you need to come here first.” Homes at Brentwood ONE start at $299,900 for a one-bedroom and $382,900 for a two-bedroom home. For more information, visit www.theamazingbrentwood.com or stop by the presentation centre and three show homes at 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby.

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

CLOVERDALE ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR May 3rd & 4th

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

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MARINE .......................................903-920

The Former ANTIQUE EXPO AT TRADEX HAS MOVED... CLOVERDALE RODEO & EXHIBITION GROUNDS 17763 62ND AVE. SURREY, B.C. V3S 4L5

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ANTIQUE APPRAISALS FOR SHOW INFO 604-316-1933

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

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INFORMATION

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 email: fish@blackpress.ca WOULD Sharon Morrison that bought a better house at the private sectors expense. Phone Barry Cope 604-703-5786.

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COMING EVENTS

EXPO SHOW & SALE Sat. May 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building • Adults $6 • Kids (5-12) $4 • Child under 5 Free • Family $12 (2 adults & up to 3 kids)

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TRAVEL

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EDUCATION

PRODUCTION STAFF K-Bro Linen Systems Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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YOUTH & ADULTS

QUATSINO First Nation is seeking the services of a Band Administrator to oversee all band programs and band related business. PostSecondary education in Business Management, Human Resources or related fields is a preference. A minimum (3) years experience in administration, human resources or related field or setting is required. Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with 3 references, and a criminal record check to: Attn: Rob Cahill 305 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: kakotlatsi@rocketmail.com

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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.

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EDUCATION

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

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GARDENING

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

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

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Brad 778-552-3900 PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB

www.bcclassified.com 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

One Call Does it All Decks, Patio, Stairs, Siding, Framing, Finishing, Skylights, Tile & Laminate, Drywall. Install Doors & Windows, Painting & much more. All work Guaranteed. Competitive rates.

Call Mike 778-867-0841

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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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

in the 17 best-read

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MURPHBROS Contracting specialists in windows, doors, siding, decks and much more! WINDOW DOOR SPECIALS NOW!! Call Shaun 778-823-6939 Murphbroscontracting@gmail.com

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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ELECTRICAL

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

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Call Christy 604-436-2472

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby.

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

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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.

FP/T evening positions FF/T day positions available FHourly pay rate starting $10.72 FAbility to work weekends is req.

HELP WANTED

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

CARRIERS NEEDED

Dreaming of a NEW CAREER? Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections for information 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

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• Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Landscape Design & Installation for 33 yrs Locally owned & operated. pearlandscape.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

SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD We do Complete Landscaping

* Spring Cleanup-Gardening work * Lawn cutting * Trees, shrubs. * Property Maint., Fencing * Hedging & pruning * New Turf or lawn

Cell 778-688-1012 msg

shawlandcom@yahoo.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

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Recruiting highly talented and dedicated personnel. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today.

Our growth means your success.

SMS Equipment in Port Coquitlam is Hiring!! • JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN • JOURNEYMAN EMST (ELECTRIC MOTOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN) • MAINTENANCE PERSON • LABOURER/UTILITY HELPER We are looking for individuals who are interested in working in a shop environment from Monday to Friday on an eight hour per day shift. Quali¿ed applicants are invited to submit their résumé to: Email : bcjobs@smsequip.com Fax : (604) 888-9699

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS 474

PET SERVICES

POMERANIAN available to stud. Has all shots. 18 months old. $400 or 1st pick of litter. (604)864-0355

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

PITTBULL PUPPIES - Purebred. Ready to go. Blue, tan & blue/tan brindle. Call 604-376-0920

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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

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PAINT SPECIAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665 LAB PUPPIES. Born Valentines Day. Chocolate, golden, black. Only 5 sweeties left. $600. less cash back. Norm 604-814-0706 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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But Dead Bodies!!

PLUMBING

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

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

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

MULTI POO miniature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $1075. 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

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SUNDECKS

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

You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place!

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

A YOUNG BROS ROOFING LTD.

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TREE SERVICES

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

778 - 896 - 4858

CLASSIFIED

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD.

The matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.

www.skyviewroofingltd.com 604-615-0299 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required. Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Call (604) 931-2670

PARKVIEW TOWERS Grange St & McMurray Ave 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

RENT TO OWN

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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

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

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REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Dairy Distribution Business for products of a national leading dairy supplier in Kamloops and surrounding area. Excellent revenue opportunity. Requires investment and good physical condition. 250-828-7855

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FRASER PROSPECT

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

CARS - DOMESTIC

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

NEW WESTMINSTER: room avail, top floor of house with great view. Share bthrm & kitchen. N/S. Avail now. $525/mo. (604)780-0048.

750

SUITES, LOWER

Clean & Quiet Location. Large & Spacious Suites.

MAPLE RIDGE Central newer 2 bdrm g/l ste, sep ent $900/mo incl utils. Ns/np. Immed (604)467-6756

To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.8812

Queensbourgh 1 bdrm avail with patio. $675 incl cable heat hotwater incl. NP/NS no ldry. 778-708-3786

Burnaby 2 bdrm 2 bath condo 7 appls, large patio, nr SFU, NS/NP. $1495/mo 778-858-5880

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2007 Keystone Challenger Amazing style & luxury 33 ft triple slide, sleeps 7 adults, RARE 2 bdrm 2 bath + extras Pool, Hottub & Gym On-site. $25,775 Pics avail Kijiji #552049333. 778-773-9033

TOWNHOUSES

845

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, May 3rd at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms. Subsidy wait list avail. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

BURNABY,

LINDEN GLEN APTS Renovated, spacious & bright 2 & 3 Bdrm units. Small pets ok. From $1050, incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.

604-540-2028 or 778-552-5325

Reno’d 2-3 Bdrms Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls Pets Ok! From $1,300

818

2001 BUICK REGAL L.S. Loaded, new rubber, 84,000/km’s. Pristine! Private. $3900/obo. 778-565-4334

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

1 Bdrm. from $850 2 Bdrm. from $1050

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

1.800.910.6402

6985 Walker Ave

Saturday & Sunday

Rain or Shine

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

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

April 26th & 27th, 11am-4pm

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

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

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815 BURNABY

Villa Del Mar

TRANSPORTATION

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.

CASH IN on the Classifieds. No matter what you have to offer, you can find a buyer through the classifieds. FIRST TIME ADVERTISER? Let our professionally trained staff help you word an effective ad. Call us now. 604-575-5555

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Welcome Home !

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

ESTATE / GARAGE SALE

Don’t keep good things you don’t use anymore. Bring them to light with an ad in the classiﬁeds. C A L L T O D A Y........Cash tomorrow! Place your ad today!

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

GARAGE SALES

BURNABY

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EARN EXTRA CASH! Clean out your basement, closet, attic or garage and sell all those unwanted items. Place your ad with us today at 604-575-5555

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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LAB / SHEPHERD puppies Best of both breeds Vet checked,1st shots. $500 Ready soon 604-826-3063

You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place!

PRESSURE WASHING

COQUITLAM

RENTALS Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

604-572-3733

Running this ad for 10yrs

AUTO FINANCING

MOVE IN TODAY!!!

778-788-1867

FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

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

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $425. 604-794-5844

GET the BEST for your MOVING From $40/hr Licensed & Insured senior discount 778-773-3737

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

EVERGREEN PLACE

Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

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