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telford avenue resident Samara najei is among parents at Maywood school concerned about their affordable rental housing possibly being lost to future highrise condo developments.
Maywood families fear displacement Councillor says there’s little city can do Wanda Chow
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Samara Najei has lived the life of a refugee. That’s when her family escaped Iraq in 2006 for the relative safety of Syria. Now she’s concerned she could end up a refugee again, this time from her beloved Maywood community in Burnaby.
Najei, 34, is among parents at Maywood Community School who wrote to Burnaby city council asking for help in keeping their affordable rental homes. Their concerns are mounting with each rental complex that’s torn down to make way for a highrise condominium tower. “We’re like a pen of sheep. They don’t know which will be the next,” she said in an interview. The two-bedroom apartment on
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Seniors’ shelter program loses funding Part of United Way cutbacks across region
assisted in his search for a permanent home. “I had a lot of people help me out,” Mario Bartel photo@newwestnewsleader.com said Leo, who’s now living on his own in an apartment in Richmond. “I was United Way has cut funding to a so distressed. Now I’m taking care of program that helps seniors in a crisis myself.” find a place to live. Bloch said housing a senior in a It means some of them will be out temporary apartment costs about $20 on the street, according to a local a day while putting them in a shelter agency that delivered the service. costs $100 a day. The United Way funding paid for a Keeping a senior in hospital can temporary shelter program. cost up to $1,000 a day. The program costs about $300,000 a “We know it’s cost effective,” said year, said Kara-Leigh Bloch, executive Bloch, who’s seeking other sources of director of Senior Services Society. funding that might be able to keep the It provides emergency program going. accommodation to seniors who might “We have a good business and otherwise be homeless. It began as a social case.” pilot project seven years ago with one The cuts to Bloch’s group is just apartment. one of $1.6 million in cuts the United MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Way has had to make across Metro The society now rents 20 units in Kara-Leigh Bloch, of the Senior Services Society in New Westminster, checks out one of the apartments it has Vancouver, said the organization’s various BC Housing buildings in available as temporary housing for seniors going through crisis. Bloch says the society maintains 20 such apartments Burnaby, New West and other Metro around Metro Vancouver but the program is in peril because the United Way is not renewing its contract to provide president and CEO for the Lower Vancouver communities. Mainland, Michael McKnight. $300,000 in funding for it. Bloch said the society had hoped “When you make a commitment to to expand to 30 apartments this year. In fact, there’s such a need, she said, her hospital needing his bed, he connected funding, it’s time-limited,” said McKnight. But with their contract with United Way society had to turn away more than 263 with an outreach worker from the Senior “It isn’t realistic to continue indefinitely.” terminated as of March 1, 2015, that won’t seniors in need of temporary shelter last Services Society. They found him a McKnight said the United Way is happen. year. temporary apartment in Burnaby. focusing resources more on programs that That means seniors with mental health One senior who did get help was Leo (he “I was so frightened,” said Leo. help keep seniors active and connected to issues, financial hardship or going through asked his last name not be used). Having a roof over his head allowed him their communities. a crisis could end up homeless, said Bloch. Leo was 83 when a dispute with his wife to recover from his injuries and take steps “We just have to determine where we can “The sad reality is there’s pretty of 48 years landed him in hospital with to rebuild his life. have the best impact,” said McKnight. prevalent groups of homeless that are burns to his ankle from scalding water. A social worker helped him retrieve his newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com aging every day,” said Bloch. Afraid to return home and with the clothes and personal effects, as well as
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“It’s a challenging balance to strike and one that we consider at every turn.” Meanwhile, the city remains financially strong. Its investment portfolio providing a 4.64 per cent return in 2013, and $38.3 million in income, the highestever amount it’s earned in a single year. On the environmental front, the past year has seen an updating of the city’s tree bylaw to strengthen protection of trees. City facilities
saw upgrades to electrical, boiler possible that fish will return to and lighting systems to save this section of the creek.” energy and money and reduce The past year saw the city greenhouse gas emissions. start a program to legalize And because John Matthews secondary suites as a source of Creek in South Burnaby affordable rental housing. was seeing severe erosion, Its adaptable housing creating a hazard, policy was updated to restoration of the ravine require minimum levels of was fast-tracked. The work adaptable units, for people included planting 2,500 with disabilities or physical native trees and shrubs challenges, in multi-family CORRIGAN and returning it close to projects. its pre-development condition. Corrigan also cited the density “Because of this work, I’m bonus program as a Burnaby pleased to say that it is now success story. In exchange
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Only subsidies can bring down rents: Jordan ⫸
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Najei noted that they only had two kids when they moved in. It’s likely the size of their family now would make it difficult to find someone that would rent them another twobedroom unit. And that’s along with the regular challenge of finding a well-managed building where they feel comfortable. If they’re forced to move and start their lives all over again somewhere else, it will be just like being a
refugee again. “It’s very hard, believe me. I did it once, it’s very hard.” As she watches Intracorp’s 46-storey MetroPlace development go up at the corner of Telford and Beresford Street, Najei wonders about the impact all its future residents will have on the neighbourhood. She worries about increased traffic, crowding and the impact on Maywood school. And she fears the potential for an
us-and-them mentality between the ostensibly wealthier owners of the tower’s units, and the neighbourhood’s existing residents, many with lower incomes. “Of course, they’re welcome to live here, but not on our shoulders.” For Michele Madden, 46, she’d be forgiven for feeling that’s exactly what’s happening. In November, the single mom and her 10-year-old son
were forced to move from their apartment building on Nelson Avenue across from Bonsor Recreation Centre. The 58-unit building was being demolished to allow for Concord Pacific’s new highrise condo tower, Met 2. It was a doublewhammy for Madden. As the manager of her former building, it meant she was also out of a job. She’s still looking for work. They did find a new home they could
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afford, in an Edmonds- own. Residents of only City staff have area house. But that’s two units managed to looked at the problem only because their find a new home in the from all sides and the landlord told them same area, Madden economics just don’t they’d have to move said. work. If the developer in a year or so as Those who signed is required to include that too is slated for the letter to Burnaby rental housing in a redevelopment. council want them to project, the rent would And in another do something to ensure have to be something example of how closewhat they have doesn’t outrageous like $2,500 knit the Maywood disappear. Both Najei a month to make it community is—”it’s and Madden suggested feasible, she said. like a family”— that the lost affordable The only way to Madden says her son rental housing be bring the rents down continues to attend the replaced within the is through subsidies, school near Metrotown new buildings as and that is the mall. The trip is 30 to a requirement of responsibility of the 45 minutes one way by rezoning. provincial government, foot and transit and But that’s easier through BC Housing, the transit fare is eating said than done, said she said. into their budget. Coun. Colleen Jordan, “If we require But her case isn’t so chair of Burnaby’s developers to do this unusual. Of the former Civic Development then they just don’t tenants in her old Committee. build.” building, some went “You cannot And while that back to their home replace $500 a month might be welcomed by countries, two went apartments in that residents of existing into seniors homes neighbourhood with buildings, it generally “before their time,” $500 apartments means those complexes some are living with in a new building,” end up neglected and relatives until they can Jordan said. “It’s not eventually become firex 8” 140116_Lindt_Easter_MidnightMadness_Burnaby_NewWestminster_Newsleader - 4.3125” Built scale find at a 1/1 place of(output their 100%) possible.” and safety hazards.
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Judge says woman can’t sue in Sask. accident Bound by Sask. nofault insurance rules Wanda Chow
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A Burnaby woman can’t sue her husband for injuries from a single-car accident because they were in Saskatchewan when it happened, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled. Burnaby residents Lien Anh Ngo and her husband, Thien Luong, were travelling in Saskatchewan on July 26, 2009 in Luong’s B.C.-registered vehicle. Luong lost control of the vehicle and it flipped over, injuring Ngo, said Justice William Ehrcke’s judgment last week. She filed a civil suit in B.C. on March 29, 2011 seeking damages for her injuries which she claimed were due to “his negligent driving.” She sought damages including those for pain and suffering, “loss of enjoyment of life,” past and future wage loss, and costs of future care. In response, Luong’s lawyer claimed Ngo had no right to sue because Saskatchewan has a
no-fault insurance system. That province brought in the system in 1994. People injured there in motor vehicle accidents get immediate access to benefits and compensation no matter who was at fault. The intention is to avoid costly court cases to determine fault or how much the injured person is compensated. At first, there was no option to sue, but in 2002, Ehrcke explained, the law was changed to allow a person to choose legal action as a remedy instead of the no-fault coverage. But that choice must be made before there has been an accident, and is only available to Saskatchewan residents. “A tort election was not made by the plaintiff in this case, nor would it have been available to her as a non-resident.” The argument in the case was whether Saskatchewan’s Automobile Accident Insurance Act (AAIA) is a procedural law or a substantive one. Ehrcke decided it’s the latter, making it applicable even in B.C.
The law defines the rights of people injured in motor vehicle accidents in Saskatchewan. “It is not concerned merely with the procedure or mechanism for enforcing those rights.” Anyone who did not opt up front for legal action as a remedy is covered by the no-fault insurance system, he said. “The only difference is that the out-of-province claimant never had the possibility of making such an election.” Ehrcke dismissed the plaintiff’s request for a declaration that the legal action is not barred by the AAIA. With the AAIA as a substantive law, it means a British Columbia resident injured in a Saskatchewan motor vehicle accident is no better off filing their lawsuit in B.C. than in Saskatchewan. The fact categorizing it as substantive law “eliminates the motive for forum shopping” is an additional indicator it’s the correct decision, Ehrcke said.
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Writing on the wall Cursive handwriting could soon disappear from public schools. The provincial government is considering removing that skill from the mandatory teaching curriculum, as many school districts have already done across the U.S. It is seen as unnecessary in today’s ever-more technological world, a roadblock in the course of a teacher’s packed day. More and more elementary students submit computer printouts of essays and assignments. Those just a few years older simply put them in online drop boxes that teachers can access. Those in high school and college take notes on laptops and tablets. Anyway, how many kids write letters to their grandparents anymore? They can communicate instantly on Facebook, or through Skype. Computer and typing skills have replaced penmanship. Cursive writing is becoming obsolete. Since 2010, 45 states have deemed teaching cursive no longer mandatory, and it is being taught less in Ontario. It’s up to teachers if they want to make the time to teach it. Some may argue that since many historical documents are written in cursive, future students will need to know how to read them. Others will suggest neater handwriting leads to better grades, in reading and math. And more will ask how, when kids grow up, will they sign cheques? Medical forms? Autographs? Schools still teach block print. Yes, cursive writing is disappearing from the communication landscape. Going forward, keyboard skills will be more important, and even those may one day prove dated. The writing for cursive is on the wall. – Maple Ridge News
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Why it’s good we’re all getting dense There’s been a lot of buzz lately about density. As towers soar to new heights in Metrotown, Brentwood and Downtown New Westminster, there’s been much talk about how our cities are changing. In Burnaby, suburban malls are evolving into urban town centres. Upcoming changes at Brentwood, in particular, will shift that neighbourhood’s evolution into high gear. And Lougheed is poised to follow. The shift to high density results in losses, of course. Lost views. The character of neighbourhoods change. And there’s much to debate along the way. How high is too high? How dense too dense? And are developers doling out enough cash to fund the parks and daycares these new residents will require? Good questions. But as a concept, density in its best form—smart growth—is changing the world for the better. And we’re lucky to have a frontrow seat. Next door, Vancouver is becoming the City of the Future.
Chris Bryan Its dense, livable downtown — captured in the term “Vancouverism” — is the envy of city planners the world over. A dense, well-designed city leads with great social spaces makes it easier to lead a happy, healthy, earth-friendly life. And Vancouver is the poster child for the campaign. Thankfully, its closest neighbours Burnaby and New Westminster aren’t far behind. It’s astounding how many positive impacts come from building smart, compact cities. From an economic perspective, dense cities are magnets. Lively, active streets are where people want to be. We’re drawn to energetic cities that are walkable, well-served by transit with a mix of people. Employers want to set up offices in these vibrant cities.
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Tourists love to visit. Go to Dallas-Fort Worth or New York? Depends—do you want sprawl or to have it all? Then there’s health—physical and mental. The larger population base supports grocery stores, retail and restaurants nearby. Complemented by sidewalks, paths and well-established bike routes, people have healthy options to get to work and around town. Fewer car trips means more exercise, fewer hours in traffic means we’re fitter and mellower. In a nutshell, we’re building cities for people again, not cars. In his book, The Happy City, Charles Montgomery says it well: “Why would travelling more slowly and using more effort offer more satisfaction than driving? Part of the answer exists in basic human physiology. We were born to move. Immobility is to the human body what rust is to the classic car. Stop moving long enough, and your muscles will atrophy. Bones will weaken. Blood will clot. You will find it harder to concentrate and solve problems. Immobility is not
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Crisis in Crimea not as simple as we think In all the coverage about the crisis in the Ukraine, there is hardly a mention of the two most important factors, history and geography. Leaders today talk about human rights and respecting international law. But what they mean is that’s what the other guy should do, although we are not bound by such restrictions. When we tell Putin to keep his hands off Ukraine, he just laughs and calls us hypocrites, and he is right. But when Putin says that he is protecting ethnic Russians, that claim has no merit. Russia had several far more powerful reasons to annex Crimea, and we would do well to keep them in mind. Russia has always been an imperialist country throughout its various incarnations. In this, it is no different than any other country; they do whatever they can get away with. Russia’s annexation of Crimea was imperialist, but it was defensive in nature. That is, Russia was not increasing its territory, but rather was maintaining its territorial integrity. The history of Europe has always been a history of war and redrawing of borders. Crimea is no exception, but it has been continuously controlled by Russia since 1783. At that time, it was taken from a Mongol successor state, by force of arms, of course. It was transferred to Ukraine in 1954, but that still left it in the Soviet
Union. The recent breakup of the Soviet Union may have changed the map again, but we ignore the previous 200 years at our peril. If it is legitimate for Ukraine to separate from Russia, then it is also legitimate for Crimea to separate from Ukraine and rejoin Russia. But questions of legitimacy are irrelevant in this situation. What actually matters is what Russia will do. Throughout its long history, Russia has seen its share of war. France under Napoleon almost conquered Russia, and inflicted over 200,000 casualties in the process. Germany under Hitler almost conquered Russia, and inflicted about 20 million casualties in the process. Since then, Russia has made sure to surround its core territory with a buffer region, and will by no means tolerate a small but hostile state next door. Specifically, if Ukraine were to join NATO, that would provoke an extreme response from Russia. Notwithstanding any of the other considerations, the one that is far more important is the naval base of Sevastopol. This is the only place where Russia can park its Black Sea fleet, and it is being treated as irreplaceable. Russia was blindsided by the collapse of
the Soviet Union, but found a solution in paying Ukraine for the use of Sevastopol. Russia was blindsided again by the recent political upheaval in Ukraine, and this time, facing the complete loss of Sevastopol, simply took it by force. This action was by no means morally pure, but it needs to be recognized that, from the Russian perspective, it was the only possible reaction to an existential threat. It should also be recognized that most of the people of Crimea support the annexation. Lest we think that the United States, the supposed bastion of human rights and respect for other nations, would not respond with extreme force to an existential threat, we need only remember the Cuban Missile Crisis. Closer to home, and actually quite relevant, think about what Canada would do if Quebec were to separate and perhaps join France. Would Canada simply accept it, or would we send in the troops and seize the St. Lawrence Seaway or even the whole province? The bottom line is that none of us is as pure as some of us claim to be. Victor Finberg Burnaby
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policies and protocols, it has to give B.C. First Nations the right of first refusal before it sells provincial Crown lands. Wanda Chow “They told us the lands wchow@burnabynewsleader.com could become unavailable for Burnaby Mayor Derek sale to the city as a result of Corrigan is demanding an First Nations interest,” he said. apology after a B.C. cabinet “And then [Wilkinson] said minister said it was the city’s that we waited too long for the own fault it missed its chance to bid. Completely incorrect and buy the Willingdon lands. misleading.” Last week, the province The province told Burnaby announced it had sold the city hall Sept. 3 that it had 16-hectare (40-acre) property authorized real estate company on the southwest corner of Colliers International to work Willingdon Avenue and Canada with them until Nov. 30, he Way for $57.9 million to the said. Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh Before that period ended, First Nations. the ministry told Burnaby the The sale is part of a move by province had not yet completed the provincial government to consultations with First sell surplus land to help balance Nations. its budget. And it couldn’t put the land Technology, Innovation and up for sale until that time. Citizens’ Services Minister Despite that, city staff Andrew Wilkinson told the continued doing studies and NewsLeader Monday the getting an independent property government had an obligation value appraisal. The goal was to to first consult with relevant ensure Burnaby would be ready First Nations. to buy it at the first opportunity. And while Burnaby was given “In fact, the (Ministry) also an exclusive period to do due agreed to reimburse us for all diligence, when that timeframe the costs related to independent expired, the First Nations studies and appraisals,” offered to buy it at the full Corrigan said. appraised market value. “Then suddenly on Burnaby “had ample March 5th we were told the opportunity to come to negotiations with First Nations commercial terms on the deal would be extended and they and make an offer and they wouldn’t accept our offer or didn’t do that,” Wilkinson said. bid until that process was That’s not the case, said concluded.” Corrigan, who added that The next city staff heard, “ignorance and arrogance are a the province called saying the bad combination.” property had been sold. Vancouver - Burnaby News The city was in fact toldNew West“And he’sLeader in there saying we by the province that under its snoozed? The arrogance and the
ignorance of that statement is unparalleled,” Corrigan said. “The minister owes us an apology. It was his own staff that had taken us down the garden path.” Corrigan said Wilkinson’s comments suggest he never looked at the file or didn’t ask any questions to find out why Burnaby didn’t make an offer for the land. “The fact is I thought we acted very nicely considering the circumstances. And for him to try to rub our nose in it is ridiculous.” The province was in a rush to get the land off its books to balance its budget before its fiscal year end on March 31, he added. “Who sells their property to balance their budget?” twitter.com/WandaChow
Not homicide: Cops A suspicious death at a Burnaby apartment building last Monday night was not a homicide, says the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Burnaby RCMP were called to an apartment building in the 5100-block of Irving Street, near Royal Oak Avenue. A woman inside a home was reported to be injured. She later died of her injuries and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team was called in. IHIT now says the case was determined not to be a homicide. As a result, IHIT’s involvement in the case is over and Burnaby RCMP will look after the investigation. The woman was a resident of the apartment.
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and willing to lend a helping hand may grow up to be more appreciative of what they have in their own lives. What’s more, they may learn to be selfless while assigning less value to material things. Youngsters who repeatedly see their own parents and other role models doing good and lending a helping hand may be more inclined to repeat that behavior, and giving will be the norm for them rather than the exception. To mold charitable children, families can employ the following techniques. * Start locally There are people right in your own community or on the street where you live who can benefit from a helping hand. Ask an elderly neighbor if he or she needs assistance with shopping for groceries or could benefit from your child taking in the garbage cans after pickup. Children can help shovel snow from sidewalks or do other age-appropriate tasks, such as place a carelessly strewn newspaper closer to a neighbor’s door. * Volunteer aS a family
The entire family can get together and spend time working at a community-sponsored carnival or cleaning debris from an area beach. Volunteer work may be available at your child’s school, where families can plant gardens around the property. When volunteering as a family, not only is your entire family helping to do good, but you’re spending quality time together as well. Please see next page
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Let children see the solicitations for monetary donations that come in the mail. Read aloud the pleas for funds to help children and adults who may not have enough to eat or who may require medical care. This is an important lesson in humility and helps show children that not every person in the world is comfortable. Once kids have read about the needs of others, involve them in the donation process. They can assist with sorting clothing and toys they may no longer need and then help bag it up and donate it to an agency that takes collected items. * Give throuGhout the year
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Employment Workshops: MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit assisting immigrants and refugees with settlement issues, hosts free employment workshops in English. When: Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; April 10-interview skills; April 17: job search strategies and networking; April 24: understanding labour market & employer expectations. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Register: 604-438-8214 ext. 112. Interpretive Skills Workshop: Learn to lead recreation and interpretive programs, how to design effective field trips, assess audiences, and acquire techniques in group management. Metro Vancouver senior park interpreters will teach participants about the elements of a well-planned program. Suitable for both experienced and novice interpreters. Booklet provided. For ages 16 and up. When: Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Lake Regional Park. Cost: $45 per person, advanced registration required. Register: www.metrovancouveronline. org or 604-432-6359. Info: www. metrovancouver.org.
Housing Options for the Elderly: Learn about housing options for when seniors are no longer able to live in their own homes, including supportive housing, assisted living and residential care. Learn the differences between the types of providers. And learn about ways to fund the costs from the sale of a home or personal resources. Presenters include representatives of Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society and Vancity. When: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Register: 604877-7063.
2,500 Years of Christianity: Rev. Graham Brownmiller will give an overview of 2,500 years of Christianity with a focus on a number of important dates. All are welcome to this interesting topic and enjoy some coffee and muffins. When: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-522-1606.
Poetic Justice: Featuring Jennifer Getsinger, Franci Louann and Renée Saklikar. Hosted by Alan Hill. When: Sunday, April 6, 3-5 p.m. Where: Back room of Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster.
Confessions of a Curber
Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer. Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals. My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend. I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist. Of course my ads said they were all real gems. You’d think people might see through my ads. “Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.” And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice? The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly. The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask? Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last. So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.” I knew I had to sell it fast. I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back. Four days later, I got a call from a young
“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed. I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice! I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me. Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved. Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine. I quickly changed my phone number (again). Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter. Apparently, the car was towed away by the police. And yes, she was trying to find me. Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.
*How can a stolen vehicle be sold? Curbers often break the law by bridging a title. Instead of registering a vehicle in their name within 10 days after a purchase, as required, they leave it in the name of the previous owner. This keeps their name out of the chain of title and from being caught with a stolen vehicle or one that would not be able to be registered or insured for another reason.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup. Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships. The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego. The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast. Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite
front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice. Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use. Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package reason to believe the dimming rearview mirrors, power is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end. The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class. Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395
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Confessions of a Curber... Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber. Walt has no shame! This week he sells a stolen car.
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Thousands of B.C. drivers are now being told they must pay old fines issued by TransLink for fare evasion if they want their auto insurance or driver’s licences renewed. The unpaid tickets – 37,000 of them worth $5.7 million – were Black Press file issued between 2002 A Transit Police officer checks riders for fare payment. As of Monday, ICBC won’t let and 2012. people renew driver’s licences or get auto insurance until they’ve paid outstanding Provincial legislation fines for fare evasion. passed in 2012 gave TransLink new powers to make new system took effect. unpaid tickets to collection fare evaders pay their fines and Fines paid since then go to agencies. it also compelled ICBC to deny TransLink, while the money TransLink expects fare renewals until fines are paid in collected by ICBC on older evasion will diminish further as full – even old ones dating back fines goes to the province. a problem later this year when more than a decade. New fare evasion fines start new transit faregates and the ICBC spokesman Adam at $173 but climb to $213 after Compass card payment system Grossman said it took time for six months and $273 if they’re are fully activated. ICBC to make changes in its unpaid after a year. twitter.com/jeffnagel system to go after the pre-2012 TransLink can also send fines, but it has now done so and the first “refusals to issue” on old tickets went into effect Monday. “We actually started contacting customers at Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl the beginning of March to let them know they had outstanding transit debt on their record,” Grossman said. “We’re starting with those due to come in soon for either their licence or insurance renewal. We started with Shrimp Po’boy calls and then follow up with letters as well and there will be notes on insurance renewal reminders that go out as well.” He wasn’t able to say us for ou how many drivers will be affected. In the years before the system was reformed, 85 per cent of fare evasion You’ve known us for our home-style cooking, comfortable fines issued by Transit surroundings and family friendly service. Now we’ve added Police went unpaid some Fresh Ideas to our menus, delicious new tastes carefully because TransLink had prepared in our kitchen. no power to enforce payment. JOIN US FOR OUR SUNDAY That dismal payment ROAST BEEF DINNER SPECIAL rate has improved. FOR ONLY $8.99 anytime after 4pm. See in-store for details As of February, nearly 30 per cent of the 36,300 fines issued since /ThePantryRestaurants September 2012 have @ThePantryOnline been paid, generating www.thepantry.ca 425 6th Street, New West 604-549-9010 $1.8 million since the
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BC Real Estate Convention coming to Vancouver By Kerry Vital
On April 9 and 10, the BC Real Estate Convention will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Catering to real estate professionals and prospective homeowners alike, the convention will include seminars, networking events and exhibitions. Among the topics to be discussed at the seminars will be mortgages, commercial real estate and financing. Speakers
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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has named the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards. The awards honour the best in design and construction in both new and renovated homes.
GVHBA names Ovation Award finalists By Kerry Vital
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards, and excitement is building for the gala awards ceremony on April 26 in Vancouver. “Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand
the very best when it comes to the design and construction their homes,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leadingedge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators.” The awards honour excellence in design and construction of new single-family and multi-family homes, as well as the renovation of existing residences. The GVHBA is giving the public a chance to pick the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Voting closes on April 7. Among the multiple-category finalists this year are Talisman Homes, for Best Single-
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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.
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The Central Saanich Police Service, located on the Saanich Peninsula, 20 kilometres from Victoria, seeks qualified applicants to fill anticipated vacancies in 2014. The Police Service is looking for both recruit and exempt constables. The region offers a high standard of living with a moderate climate. The Service polices an area of 22 square miles with a population of 17,000. We are a progressive, community oriented police service offering a full service to the citizens of Central Saanich. The salary and benefits package is comparable to other regional police departments. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please download the application and lifestyle questionnaire from our website, and along with your resume send to: Staff Development, Central Saanich Police Service 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2A9 Phone: (250) 652-4441 Fax: (250) 652-0354 Application Deadline - April 30, 2014 For more information on Central Saanich Police Service, including the Police Officer Exemption Process, please visit our website at www.cspolice.ca 130
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Warehouse Supervisor Required F/T for 18 WHEELS LOGISTICS COMPANY 7185 11TH Avenue, Burnaby, BC $22.00/hr Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of employees engaged in shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials. Scheduling transportation crews and routes. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics. Establish work schedules and procedures. Two years of relevant experience. Contact: Michael Email: wlogistics@yahoo.ca
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Successful candidates will have: - strong people skills. - very good communication skills. - excellent computer literacy and systems skills. - ability to lead and serve our clients. - organization skills that allow them to respond to many directives in a timely fashion. - previous experience in strata management.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
JR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Needed Immediately! Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!
Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility. Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required. Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills. We provide great training, benefits, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Francis Ho: francis_ho@unifirst.com Plumber req’d For Ankon Plumbing & Heating Ltd. located at 3737 Nithsdale St. Burnaby $24/hr. Read blueprints, drawings & specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems. Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe & pipe fittings. Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines. Trade diploma/Cert. in Plumbing & min. 1 year of relevant experience required. Location of work: Various locations in lower mainland region. Please Contact: Antonios ankonplumb@yahoo.ca or Fax: 604-676-7634
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Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
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182 part-time position available to work 4-5 WEEK days, no weekends and no evenings. Approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile clothing service Job requirements are: * have sales experience * enjoy working with seniors * have own transportation * ideal position for semi-retired sales people. email resumes to: Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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A Dream Landscaping. Lawn mowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. Special disc. for Townhomes/Plaza 604-724-4987.
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• Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year apprentice with experience.
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CNC MAZAK MACHINISTS. Live, work & play in sunny Shuswap. ISO Certified, Excellent Safety record, Spotless shop. New machines & Brand new building on the way 50K-80K+ /yr + OT and bonuses. Multiple positions available for the RIGHT people. 4+ Axis experience an asset. Apply by: mattm@accessprecision.com Fax: 250-832-8950
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GARDENING
GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Power Wash. Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604.725.5561 or 604.589.2748
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
ELECTRICAL
#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel Upgrade • Reno’s -Com/Res. Heating • Trouble Shooting Licensed & Bonded. 604-522-3435
RETAIL
Fashion Sales Associate
CONCRETE & PLACING
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
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NATURAL AIRFLOW HEATING LTD. SPRING SPECIAL ONLY!
FORTIS FURNACE REBATE - $800 Hot Water Rebate- $200 Licenced-Bonded-Insured
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Decks, Patio, Stairs, Siding, Framing, Finishing, Skylights, Tile & Laminate, Drywall. Install Doors & Windows, Painting & much more. All work Guaranteed. Competitive rates.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS 477
PETS
Running this ad for 10yrs
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662.
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
INT/EXT Painting 30yrs exp Also Pressure Washing Refs Free est Keith 604-433-2279 / 604-777-1223
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PLUMBING
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
100% Heating & Plumbing
SPECIALIZING IN
Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899
• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
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HOME REPAIRS
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
PRESSURE WASHING
604-572-3733
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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
Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry
Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles. torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com
SUNDECKS
LAB / SHEPHERD puppies Best of both breeds Vet checked,1st shots. $500 Ready soon 604-826-3063
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
REAL ESTATE
FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706
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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
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Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm, $850-$860. Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager
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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
The Scrapper
Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave. Reno’d 2-3 Bdrms Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flooring, Huge Storage Room, Near Sperling Skytrain & Schools. Pets Ok! From $1,200
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AUTO FINANCING
604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
BURNABY
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Park Crest Apts. 1 & 2 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....
Call 604-540-6725
NOTICE TO CREDITORS RE: THE ESTATE of KATHLEEN E. THOMPSON, late of Burnaby, in the Province of British Columbia. Retired, Deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before May 2, 2014.
Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.
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.
www.skyviewroofingltd.com 604-615-0299
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
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MOVING & STORAGE
Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly renod 2 bdrm suites for rent. $1200/m. 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! COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
SPRING SPECIAL: Power Rake + Fertilizer +Lime. Lawn cut $25 & up Banana Landscaping 604-992-5731
477 .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
PETS
BLACK LAB cross puppies 5 available. Family raised $400. Ph (604)819-5054 Chilliwack CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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
FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147 LANGLEY SxS Duplex plus 1/2 acre lot, reno’d, Rent $2300/mo. Asking $499K. 604-807-6565.
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I have been delivering newspapers for four years and have enjoyed it for the exercise and seeing friendly faces receiving the paper. My dog, Snow, also enjoys tagging along on occasion.
CARRIER OF THE WEEK: DANIEL
My paper route has allowed me to develop a sense of commitment to work. Thank you NewsLeader!
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CO-OP RENTALS
BURNABY WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION Do you want to live in the security of a family community?
Maple Ridge rancher, 2bdr +den, lg lot, 19’x15’ wrkshop 220V, new furnace, $415K. 604-944-8100.
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Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $919/mo. 3 bdrms. $1029/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1134/mo. Shares $2500.
NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, April 6th 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1995 OLDS INTRIGUE GOOD WORKING COND. $1800. Call 604-528-8489
NEW WESTMINSTER 409 Ash St. New Westminster 1 Bed. 2nd floor and 2 Bed. Penthouse available. Heat, hot water and T.V. cable included.
DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237
Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
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Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575/$650. 604-794-5844
FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
BURNABY
TREE SERVICES
SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD.
2007 33ft Keystone Challenger. Rare!! Amazing style & luxury Loaded. Sleeps 7. Triple slide Unique 2 bdrm 2 bath; can stay in Good Sam Park. $24,775 Pic avail Kijji #552049333. 778-773-9033
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDOS
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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TOWNHOUSES
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