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A 103-year-old man fell from his wheelchair and suffered a head injury. He waited an hour and 13 minutes. And a 77-yearold man who had fallen and lay on the floor for two days without food or water waited another hour and eight minutes for an ambulance after firefighters first arrived. A 60-year-old woman suffered a shoulder and arm injury after falling down the stairs but waited two hours and one minute for paramedics to show up. While she had normal vital signs, “non-emerg is appropriate yet two hours is a long time.” There were an additional 67 incidents during the same time period—November through March—where ambulances arrived more than 30 minutes after firefighters, Robertson wrote. The province is sticking to its contentious decision to stop dispatching ambulances at high speed for less urgent medical calls and municipal fire department first responders are being urged to adopt the same approach. Officials at BCEHS have been on the defensive since the November implementation of their new Resource Allocation Plan, which slowed ambulances to posted speeds for dozens of types of routine calls with stable patients. Ambulance response times have since averaged six minutes slower provincially and 10 minutes slower in the Lower Mainland for the downgraded calls, according to BCEHS, while enabling about one minute faster

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responses on urgent lightsand-siren emergencies. Lower Mainland fire chiefs and city councils have denounced the changes as a service reduction and cite extreme delays for ambulances arriving at downgraded calls. “We’re absolutely confident that we’re correct in the assignments that we’ve changed,” said Dr. William Dick, interim vice-president of medical programs at BCEHS. “We are getting to sicker patients faster.” He and other officials at a media briefing last week argued against sending municipal first responders at high speed to calls that aren’t medically urgent when those firefighters can only provide “comfort care” while waiting longer for ambulance paramedics to arrive under their revised protocol. First responders are now “unnecessarily” rushing with lights and siren to 35 per cent of their calls, according to George Papadopoulos, quality and safety director at BCEHS. “That has created a gap in response time that is being used in the media to say there’s downloading [of ambulance costs to cities],” he said. “If they implemented the changes that we’ve implemented for ourselves there would be no gap in the response times. And therefore no argument around downloading.” Cities could save money if they adopted the same rules for their first responders, BCEHS says, and also reduce the risk of crashes between their responding fire trucks and the public. There were 225 ambulance $

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crashes with the public while lights and sirens were on in the last three years, and passing emergency vehicles are also blamed in other “wake collisions” where other vehicles collide trying to get out of the way. BCEHS spokesperson Kelsie Carwithen confirmed that Dick received the Burnaby fire department’s letter and will be reviewing the calls mentioned. The “majority of calls [resulting in long waits] that are being brought forward are extremely rare cases and not the norm,” she said by email. “In Burnaby, we are seeing a 20 second improvement in our code 3 response times since the changes were implemented.” Burnaby-Deer Lake NDP MLA Kathy Corrigan noted that firefighters are trained mostly in basic first aid and not to assess patients or provide medical treatment. To not have paramedics available in a timely fashion to take over is “rolling the

dice.” “How can you say when someone is in the middle of a secondtrimester miscarriage and is bleeding heavily, that this is not appropriate for an ambulance? It’s preposterous,” she said, calling it “another download onto municipal governments.” Burnaby Coun. Colleen Jordan was among city officials that met with Dick last week to discuss their concerns. She came away feeling the resource allocation plan is “a way of rationing the service” due to a lack of resources. Jordan scoffed at BCEHS advocating that municipal fire departments follow their lead in not always rushing to calls with lights and sirens. “Ask the people that are laying on the sidewalk and they want people to come.” At last Monday’s council meeting, Mayor Derek Corrigan recounted a case he heard of Burnaby

firefighters arriving at a single-vehicle accident but not being able to determine what was wrong with the driver. They called for an ambulance but, due to their lack of training, couldn’t identify any serious symptoms. Fortunately, a passerby who is a doctor had a look and discovered the driver was having a heart attack, which likely caused the accident. The doctor was able to reprioritize the call to an urgent ambulance response. The firefighters said otherwise it may have been an hour before paramedics arrived. “I worry we’re going to lose a life. I think it’s just a matter of time,” the mayor said. “We have to have the resources to be able to respond to an accident in a timely manner. Waiting an hour could cost someone their life. This incident really brought that home to me.” twitter.com/WandaChow

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A North Burnaby neighbourhood was awoken early Sunday morning by the sound of shots being fired. Police officers responded after receiving several calls of shots possibly being fired in the 4400-block of Carleton Avenue at about 5:30 a.m., said Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Ghalib Bhayani on Monday. Officers found a number of shell casings “outside a residence that’s known to police,” Bhayani said. The investigation was turned over to the Burnaby RCMP’s serious crimes unit, which responded Sunday and then

revisited the scene on Monday looking for additional evidence. While initially police believed there had been a shooting victim, that’s no longer the case, Bhayani said. “We’ve been in touch with all the hospitals … but nobody’s come in with a gunshot wound. At this point in time we don’t believe we have a victim but still we’re trying to move this forward.” The possibility of there being a victim was raised when blood was found but investigators now believe that was from an unrelated injury to someone. Two “persons of interest” known to police were arrested

and have since been released without charges. “No one was injured inside the home and again, the house is known to police. The occupants of the residence are known to police,” he said. “Obviously this is concerning in a neighbourhood like that but we have been receiving information from the neighbours and a number of witnesses have come forward as well.” Burnaby RCMP is asking for the public’s help in trying to figure out what happened. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 604-294-7922. twitter.com/wandachow

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Some Albertans just can’t understand it, but many B.C. residents do not want to roll over and do everything the oil and gas industry pushes for. And much of this resistance is not from those described as far-out environmentalists, but comes from business people and ordinary citizens who live here and don’t want to take unnecessary risks with the environment. The latest proof of this comes with Eagle Spirit Energy, which is proposing a pipeline alternative to Northern Gateway. It already has significant buy-in from First Nations groups in northern B.C., and if enough financial resources are made available, it just might work. Interestingly enough, Eagle Spirit is working with the Aquilini Group, owner of the Vancouver Canucks. The Aquilini family are based in B.C., have operated businesses here for years, and understand the province quite well. The same can be said for David Black, whose company owns this newspaper. He is heading a plan to build a refinery at Kitimat to ship refined oil products across the ocean — not bitumen. Eagle Spirit also opposes shipping of bitumen from B.C. ports, feeling the environmental risks are simply too high. Meanwhile, residents of Kitimat, a town which would benefit economically from Northern Gateway’s proposed terminus, voted 58 per cent recently in a non-binding referendum against Northern Gateway’s plans. Most British Columbians are not anti-oil. They do want oil and gas companies to respect First Nations whose territories are affected by pipeline routes, and they value the environment. They want jobs and growth, but not at any price. That nuanced stance is rarely understood in Calgary. —Langley Times

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We shouldn’t ship bitumen on B.C.’s coast I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. This is the first of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensible and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be confirmed from public sources. The oil industry wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. 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. Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in sea water if there is sediment present. This has been proven many times, most recently in a thorough Environment Canada study published on Nov. 30, 2013. Page 51 of the study provides graphic evidence of sunken bitumen. Given that there is an abundance of sediment along the B.C. coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. By Northern Gateway’s own admission the likelihood of a bitumen spill at sea is over 10 per cent over the next 50

David Black years. Others say that it is much higher. We are in agreement with the position taken by the Coastal First Nations that even the slightest risk of a spill of bitumen at sea is unacceptable. The grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Alaska in 1989 is often held up as an example of how bad an oil spill at sea can be, however, a spill of bitumen at sea would be much worse. The Exxon Valdez carried light crude and lost 250,000 barrels, one-eighth of a tanker load. The light oil floated and could be removed from the beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10 per cent of it was recovered. Roughly 200,000 birds and many kinds of other wildlife were killed. Approximately 1,300 miles of shoreline were affected and the fishery has yet to fully recover. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom, making it unrecoverable

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and killing virtually everything with which it comes in contact. Imagine if we lost a full tanker load. Some say that, with GPS-based navigation and double hulls, spills such as Exxon Valdez are not possible today. They are wrong. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents are caused by human inattention, not by a lack of knowledge about position. All ships carried systems to indicate their location before GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could have glanced at their instruments to determine their location but they didn’t, neither did the crew on the Queen of the North. Marine disasters regularly occur and a quick search of the Internet shows human error is most often the problem. Undoubtedly there will be many more marine accidents in future. Our grandchildren will not thank us if we willingly risk the destruction of the B.C. coast on our watch. Fortunately there is a solution that is beneficial for all concerned: all we have to do is build a refinery at Kitimat. The refinery will convert the bitumen to gasoline, diesel and jet fuel which float and evaporate if they are spilled. Often little or

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no spill remediation is required. These refined fuels simply do not cause the habitat destruction of conventional or synthetic crude oil, or anywhere near the devastation caused by bitumen. The second part of this OP-ED will run in the next issue. It will discuss the enormous valueadded benefits and environmental advantages of a modern green refinery. The pipeline from Alberta and the tanker fleet to export the refined fuels will also be considered. Let me declare my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month. David Black is majority owner of Black Press, and lives in Victoria.

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Ukrainians have reason to be wary of Putin Re: Ukraine independence a failed experiment (Letters, NewsLeader, April 16) Gloria Karadeniz’s letter shows her own ignorance of Ukrainian history. She would have us believe that Ukraine is being run by jack-booted Nazis. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Ukrainian people have fought for centuries against Russian imperialism. The Russians have suppressed the language and culture of Ukraine for centuries. To this day, there are no Ukrainianlanguage schools in Russia. Putin is on record stating that Ukraine is not even a state. Many people of Ukrainian ancestry that have achieved fame have been called Russian by the re-writers of Russian history, including Peter Tchaikovsky (Chaika), Dostoevsky, Ihor Sikorsky (inventor of the helicopter), Sergey Korolev (the designer of the Soviet space program) and many, many more so-called Russians. Under the brutal rule of Stalin, the murdered 10 to 12 million Ukrainians were replaced by non-Ukrainian Russians. That why there’s dissent in eastern Ukraine. They are not even Ukrainians but Russian loyalists with no interest in ever being Ukrainians. As for the embracing of Nazism during the Second World War, this was a direct result of the brutal treatment under Russian communism. As for Crimea, there was no mention on the ballot of an option to stay in Ukraine. The referendum was boycotted by the ethnic Tatars, who also suffered under Stalin. The economy of Ukraine was pillaged by Yanukovich, a puppet of Putin. I recommend Ms. Karadeniz read Borderland by Anna Read, a British journalist who spent five years in Ukraine. As Hillary Clinton said, the similarities between Putin and Hitler should not be ignored. Ukraine is not and will never be Russia. We in the West should be wary of Putin and his dreams of rebuilding a new empire, for just as Hitler, he will see concessions as weakness.

One need only ask the Poles, Hungarians, Latvians, Lithuanians, Estonians and Romanians their reaction to Ukraine’s crisis, as they also have large numbers of “threatened” Russian inhabitants. Robert Buchko Burnaby

Public ed needs ProPer funding I am a Burnaby teacher. I recently attended the budget meeting for the Burnaby School Board and it left me disheartened. The province requires school boards to create balanced budgets based on such limited financial resources that programs will need to be cut, jobs lost, students will suffer, and teachers and other staff will experience even more stress and burnout than we currently do. This situation is not unique to the Burnaby district (though Burnaby has the lowest funding per student this year in B.C.). All this is due in no small part to the provincial government’s choice to underfund public education. How is it OK not even to provide school boards with enough money to maintain programs and services as they currently exist? I’ve experienced first-hand the harmful effects of fewer supports for students, especially the most vulnerable. Public education must remain vital, vibrant, respected and well-funded. Katie Marsh Port Moody

Time for fresh look aT brenTwood Plan Re: Man holds city to historic traffic plan (NewsLeader, April 18) Kudos to Terry MacDonald for reminding Burnaby’s mayor and council of its obligations to the long-time residents of the Brentwood area. It’s ironic that it takes a 73-year-old man with a great memory to not only make his point, but back up his statement with actual physical proof, as demanded by city staff. So tell me, what are we paying the public servants and city government for, that someone has to take it upon themselves to do the research? Why was this not done ahead

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Parking Lot Sale: Burnaby Minor Softball Association is selling bases, bats, balls, gloves and catching equipment at great prices. When: Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 1679 Gilmore Ave., Burnaby.

Oral Storytelling Circles: Featuring Philomena Jordan as one of the storytellers. Drop-in and everybody is welcome. No registration required. Light refreshments will be provided. When: Sunday, April 27, 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby.

Burnaby Clef Society: Musicians from Donna Fishwick Piano Studio in Burnaby perform after recently returning from a concert tour of the eastern states in the U.S. This concert includes solo, duet, 2 piano/4 hands and 2 piano/8 hands. Tickets: Free to members, non-members $10 adults. When: Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. Where: Room 103, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Deer Lake Park, Burnaby.

Hiring Fair for Internationally Trained Professionals: The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program presents a hiring fair to help local employers meet skilled immigrants and potential employees. When: Monday, April 28, 1-4 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby.

Burnaby Central secondary Grade 10 student Amelia E. produced an image of a woman’s facial profile, which has been captured in one of the street banners. The new set of banners will be hung over the next two years.

Students’ work to be featured on street banners Three Burnaby students will soon see their artworks gracing street poles in the city after they were chosen as the new designs for the street banner program. The works were originally created for the Burnaby Art Gallery’s annual Arts Alive student exhibition. The banner by Alana S., a Grade 7 Cameron elementary student, depicts a tree silhouetted against a sunset, a reminder of the view outside her window in Israel. Burnaby Central secondary Grade 10 student Amelia E. produced an image of a woman’s facial profile highlighted with textures, patterns and shapes. And Grade 10 Burnaby Mountain secondary student Yejin H.’s banner is of a uniquelypatterned sunflower. The banners will be hung over the next two years from more than 300 street poles along city hall, the Central Valley, Deer

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Caregivers fair Caregivers of family members can learn about supportive resources available at a free fair on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sixth annual Burnaby Family Caregivers Information and Speakers Fair will be at the Holiday Inn Express Metrotown (free parking underground). It will feature more than 25 exhibitors including the new Burnaby Better at Home program, Fraser Health Home Health Services, HandyDART, the Music Therapy Association of BC and seniors housing providers. Speakers will also give presentations on caring for a loved one with dementia, stress management for family caregivers, and legal issues. At least 20 per cent of Burnaby residents aged 50 to 90

are caring for an elderly family member or friend, according to gerontologist Katherine Willett. Willett is coordinator of the Burnaby Family Caregivers Project for Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society, which is set to lose its funding at the end of June due to the United Way’s fundraising challenges. Those interested in the program’s information series are encouraged to attend what could be the final four sessions, on Saturdays from May 24 to June 14, 10 a.m. to noon. They will teach caregivers about community resources to help alleviate stress and improve the quality of life of those they’re caring for, and how to navigate the health care, home care and seniors housing systems. Register at 604-7343054. Anyone with suggestions on how to continue funding the program can call 604-291-2258.

Public Access to BC Children’s Hospital Emergency has changed. Public Access to BC Children’s Hospital Emergency Now Through Oak Street Entrance Only 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 have changed. Parking

Dale Barkman, FCA

Barkman & Tanaka Chartered Accountants

Adjacent to the Lougheed Mall #225 - 9600 Cameron Street Burnaby, B.C.

604-421-2591

Where History Comes to Life

New short term Emergency Department parking is available in front of the new OAK ST. NEW PUBLIC entrance area. Non-emergency parking Entrance ED ACCESS U Pa nde is available close by in the underground rkin rg g roun d parkade. A parking assistant is available at Entrance 11 to help patients and families access longer term parking from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

28TH AVE. ENTRANCE

Clinical Support Building Child & Family Research Institute

NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO ED

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BC Children’s Hospital 11

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. To find out more visit www.newcw.ca.

Free Gate Admission

Open for the summer season on May 3 Thanks to our partners:

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OBITUARIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON Req. F/T for a local Canadian family run company. Position involves assisting our customers w/ technical questions, solutions, and quotes. As well as, some shipping & general office duties. Knowledge of the building trade is an asset but not a requirement. Must have strong inter-personal skills & great working knowledge of customer relations. You will demonstrate an ability to learn quickly and be in good physical shape for lifting. Computer skills are necessary as you must be able to type and work in Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent Compensation Commensurate w/ Experience.

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COMING EVENTS

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

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

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

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

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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca

Coffee Machine Serv. Tech Genius Coffee seeks a F/T Coffee Machine Serv. Tech Must have: comp 2-3 yrs colg. prg in Elect or 4yrs app. prg in elect. serv & repair or compl. High Schl or colg. courses in Elect and on the job training. Valid DL & an accept. driving record req’d.35 hrs wk/ 24.5 hr. 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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Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

Call Christy 604-436-2472

We are currently recruiting for Strata Manager positions to care for our growing portfolio of strata clients, in both our Surrey and Vancouver Offices. Applicants must be Licensed Strata Managers with previous experience in strata management.

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR supervise & coordinate the activities of workers, train staff, schedule catering activities. Secondary School & 2 years exp in food preparation or services is required. Salary $15/hr. SEVERAL KITCHEN HELPERS work closely with cooks & other kitchen staff, especially in the tasks of preparing meat, vegetables & fruits for cooking, also wash & maintain work tables, cupboards & appliances. Minimum 6/mo’s of exp as a Kitchen Helper. Salary $12/hr. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset for all positions. Fax resume to 604-322-3583.

for available routes email

Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

Concrete Finishers & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com. Fax 780-444-9165.

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

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Successful candidates will have: - strong people skills. - very good communication skills. - excellent computer literacy and systems skills. - the ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy and have a strong preference to detail orientation. - the ability to lead and serve our clients. - excellent organization & time management skills with the ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment. - the ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to respond timely to many directives and quickly adapt to change. - minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in strata management. - valid BC driver’s license and motor vehicle.

We are BC’s leading strata management ﬁrm and offer a competitive salary, beneﬁts plan, excellent support systems and a positive work environment .

Please submit your resume in confidence to:

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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.

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FACILITIES Maintenance Supervisor, Kootenay Trout Hatchery, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. For more information: www.gofishbc.com/postings

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

BANQUET MANAGER plan budgets, direct banquet hall operations, be responsible for staff development and schedules, compliance with employment standards, safety and health procedures are met, and handle customer complaints. Min 2 years exp. Salary $18.50/hr

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

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STRATA MANAGERS Baywest Management Corporation

CARRIERS NEEDED YOUTH & ADULTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

BANQUET HALL STAFF Fraserview Banquet Hall located at 8240 Fraser St, Vancouver, B.C. require the following F/T workers;

HELP WANTED

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.

Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

HELP WANTED

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Apply in Person

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

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

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Interested applicants please submit your resume to cori.kyle@ducan.com

PRODUCTION STAFF

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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

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UP TO

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

*conditions apply

Do you enjoy working with children?

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Career Opportunities: Preschools O Strong Start Facilitators O Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts O Supported Child Development

CALL NEW WEST: 604.520.3900 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

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

PETS

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

RENTALS 706

Licenced-Bonded-Insured

604-461-0999

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

810

AUTO FINANCING

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

6630 Telford Ave.

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

Hot Water Rebate- $200

APARTMENT/CONDO

Villa Del Mar

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FORTIS FURNACE REBATE - $800

TRANSPORTATION

BURNABY

Call Ian 604-724-6373

SPRING SPECIAL ONLY!

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REAL ESTATE

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION NATURAL AIRFLOW HEATING LTD.

PRESSURE WASHING

PETS

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

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

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

MOVE IN TODAY!!!

FIVE STAR ROOFING

EVERGREEN PLACE

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

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

778-788-1867 COQUITLAM

WE’RE ON THE WEB P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

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HOME REPAIRS

LEGAL SERVICES

356

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

627

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

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www.bcclassified.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOMES WANTED

LAB PUPPIES. Born Valentines Day. Chocolate, golden, black. 8 weeks. Only 5 sweeties left. $600. Norm 604-814-0706

MUST LOVE DOGS!!! Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca

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

Call (604) 931-2670

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

MULTI POO miniature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $1075. 604-341-1445

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

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

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

RECREATIONAL

838

PACIFIC WEST PLAZA Bright lg fully renod 1 bdrm in downtown Vancouver. Available Immediately!

Please Call

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

778-858-9969

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

PARKVIEW TOWERS Grange St & McMurray Ave

300

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

LANDSCAPING

Landscape Design & Installation for 33 yrs Locally owned & operated. pearlandscape.com 778-848-0036

.www.dialalaw.org 604-687-3221

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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ELECTRICAL

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

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MOVING & STORAGE

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

ESTATE / GARAGE SALE

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

Saturday & Sunday

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

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

9215 Holmes St Rain or Shine

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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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

604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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SUNDECKS

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

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

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TREE SERVICES

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

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 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

OUR READERS WILL BE LOOKING FOR

PLUMBING

YOU WHEN THEY NEED REPAIRS OR

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

RENOVATION SERVICES.

REAL ESTATE

PRESSURE WASHING PETS

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

477 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

RENTALS RENT TO OWN

700

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

706

609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

The Scrapper

Please Call

604-358-9575 750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE Central newer 2 bdrm g/l ste, sep ent $900/mo incl utils. Ns/np. Immed (604)467-6756 Queensbourgh 1 bdrm avail with patio. $700 incl cable heat hotwater incl. NP/NS no ldry. 778-708-3786

752

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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

2007 FORD F150 4X4 Supercab 7’ box, 190K, $9800 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

859

Golden Retriever pups, family farm raised, vet checked, shots, ready April 26. $700 Timbur6@telus.net, 604-845-7434, Rosedale

Asking $163,000 - #9-45 Fourth Columbia Skytrain Stn at your doorstep 1 bdrm 645sf NE facing, PETS OK. Inste strg. Pat Ginn, Sutton Westcoast 604-220-9188 by appt.

UTILITY TRAILERS

ONLY USED 3 TIMES for catering events.

FRASER PROSPECT

Bought brand new off lot. No accidents. Mint Cond. $3200obo. 604-488-9161 South Surrey

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

MARINE

Clean & Quiet Location. Large & Spacious Suites.

BURNABY,

912

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

LINDEN GLEN APTS

Ask about our

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

TRUCKS & VANS

SW8, 5ft. x 8ft. Black w/ wood flr.

604-540-2028 or 778-552-5325

www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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

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

PETS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

2009 WELLS CARGO TRAILER

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041

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

810

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

845

6985 Walker Ave

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

WALKER MANOR

OTHER AREAS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

ROOM SPECIAL

Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

Retired Chaplain couple looking for dependable Class C Motorhome for “travel with a purpose” 1(604)744-1741

To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.8812

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

BURNABY/NEW WEST PAINTERS Insured/WCB/Free Estimates Ronaldo, 778-881-6478

Brad 778-552-3900 GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Power Wash. Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604.725.5561 or 604.589.2748

560

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Running this ad for 10yrs

GARAGE SALES

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

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.

BURNABY

AFFORDABLE MOVING

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Reno’d 2-3 Bdrms Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls Pets Ok! From $1,300 604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815 .wwwone4yacht.com 604-669-2248

BOATS

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