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Fire funds on the way But one resident says it’s taken too long Grant Granger

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The Hospitality Project based at Shiloh Sixth Avenue United Church will lose $150,000 in federal funding next month affecting the jobs and work of executive director Jaimie McEvoy, triage coordinator Kimberley Hayek and community advocate Robyn Kelly.

Hospitality Project funding axed Advocacy and referral homeless prevention programs will be lost Grant Granger

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New Westminster Hospitality Project executive director Jaimie McEvoy says a federal funding cut means they may have to shut down next month. But first he tells a story. A family business in the B.C. Interior went bankrupt so the parents, two kids and a dog moved

to the big city, recounts McEvoy. “It’s not easy to find places that They figured it would be easier to will accept couples or a parent with find a new job in Greater Vancouver kids. It’s even harder with a family than in their economically depressed with a pet they don’t want to lose. town. But the high At the end of the cost of living caught day we had a place them off guard, and for them,” said Jaimie McEvoy it looked like they’d There’s an awful lot of McEvoy. “If these have to live out of people who don’t need to be people had to figure their truck. it out on their own homeless in the first place. They walked in they wouldn’t have the door at the Hospitality Project, got that help any time soon.” based at Shiloh-Sixth Avenue The church established the United Church, and got the help Hospitality Project about a decade they needed. ago. For the last eight years it has

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Cash donated to support the victims of a fire that destroyed an Uptown New Westminster apartment building will be converted into groceries. Coun. Chuck Puchmayr, chair of the city’s emergency advisory committee, said the fund received about $10,000. It was set up after a blaze wiped out a complex on Ash Street at Fourth Avenue in the early morning hours of Jan. 31. The fire left 36 people in 31 units looking for new homes with few, if any, possessions. In the ensuing days, the public donated more than enough clothing and household goods to replace those lost in the fire. Puchmayr said the money will be converted into supermarket gift certificates. He is trying to convince one of the city’s chains to top up the $10,000 by about another third. Please see RESIDENTS TO GET GIFT CARDS, A3

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CITYPAGE EBOOK CLINICS AT THE LIBRARY Learn more about eReaders and how to borrow free library eBooks at the New Westminster Public Library. Book a one-on-one session with a librarian and receive individual help. Bring in your laptop, eReader, tablet or smartphone and learn how to download the required software and find and download eBooks. The sessions are available every Wednesday, until April 30, at 6:00 pm, 6:45 pm and 7:45 pm. For more information or to book a session, call 604-527-4665. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 6th Ave.

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CITY PARKING PERMITS All city residential and visitor parking permits expire on March 31, 2014. Renewal fee for the year is $5.00 per permit. Please note: ICBC Vehicle Registration must be provided for residential permits and Proof of Residency must be provided for visitor permits. All permits can be renewed at City Hall. Please bring in your existing parking permit hangers when renewing. For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-527-4592.

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Harvest Value Box - $8.00 • Designed to make vegetables and fruit more affordable • Contains a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit • Produce is sourced locally, as much as possible, but includes imported produce when not locally available Harvest Local Box - $15.00 • Contains local BC vegetables and fruit • Supports local growers and sustainable agricultural methods Harvest BOGO Box - $15.00 • Buy One Give One! • Your BOGO purchase gets you a Harvest Value Box and donates a Harvest Value Box to individuals or families in need! • Contains several varieties of fresh vegetables and fruit • Produce is sourced locally, as much as possible, but includes imported produce when not locally available Our partners include: School District #40, Help on Wheels and the New Westminster Community Food Action who assist by identifying families that would benefit from the donated BOGO box. More information on this can be obtained by contacting info@harvestbox.org or nwcommunityfoodactioncommittee@gmail.com.

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She will show her photos twice: on Wednesday, April 2 at 2:30 pm and again on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30 pm. The travel shows are co-sponsored by Library and the University Women’s Club of New Westminster and held in the Library’s auditorium at 716 6th Ave. CITYPAGE CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Residents to get grocery gift cards: Puchmayr ⫸

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Fund administrators decided to divide the funds equally amongst the residents. But giving cash to those on income assistance presented a problem. The amount would have to be deducted from their monthly cheque. So the administrators found an alternative. “If we give them gift cards for food they would accept that,” said Puchmayr. He expects fund administrator, Emilie Smith of St. Barnabas Anglican Church, can begin distributing the cards next week. Puchmayr noted they’ve been able to only get in touch with about half the residents. Privacy concerns prevented the city from passing along all contact information. Some money will be held back to pay for items such as denture replacements, said Puchmayr.

There has been criticism on social media from one former resident about how long it has taken to receive the funds. Scott Brown stated in an email to the NewsLeader, “I don’t think that it’s right that it’s two months later and we are still waiting.” Although he said he would contact the NewsLeader to elaborate, he did not before this edition’s deadline. Puchmayr insisted the reason for the decision was based only on the effect it would have on those on income assistance. When asked if there was a worry the cash would be used to purchase drugs or alcohol, Puchmayr said it wasn’t a consideration. “People can sell gift cards, too.” He said anyone who can prove they were a resident of the building when it burned down should contact Smith at 604-526-6646. GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER

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Demolition and salvage work continues on the site of the fire that leveled a low-rise Uptown apartment building on Ash Street at Fourth Avenue.

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The Hospitality Project will lose $150,000 in annual funding as of April 20. That will affect four employees, including McEvoy. Kimberly Hayek is the project’s triage coordinator, linking clients to services. Robyn Kelly is a community advocate who will go to bat for those in tough living circumstances. She finds places for people to go before they become homeless. “There’s an awful lot of people who don’t need to be homeless in the first place,” said McEvoy.

“We have a local focus. We might get more funding if we opened an office in the Downtown Eastside. “There’s a lot more that needs to be done than just giving people a little room in the Downtown Eastside.” The federal government announced last year it would provide $600 million over five years to refocus its strategy. “The Housing First approach involves giving people who are homeless a place to live, and then providing necessary supports to help them stabilize their lives and recover,” says the Economic

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and Social Development Canada website. “[T]he Housing first approach is an effective method to reduce homelessness and help those with mental illness.” The Hospitality Project will continue to operate a weekly food bank and a community kitchen, said McEvoy. The extent of what the Hospitality Project will be able to do without the funds is still being determined. “It will be another week or so before I’ll have an idea what that will look like.” McEvoy said they will likely

look at partnering with other groups instead of competing for funding with them. The church has been a champion of the project from the beginning. But it’s in dire financial straits itself. “It’s a very generous congregation, but there are still financial structural problems with the church,” said McEvoy. The church will continue to provide space for the Hospitality Project, said Minister Shannon Tennant. But even that’s in jeopardy. Shiloh’s financial woes have the

congregation considering many options. They include selling one or both of its two big, old buildings. McEvoy is willing to continue working in some capacity even if it’s for a dollar a month. “Obviously it’s a hit, but this is the kind of work you do for different reasons. Whether we can continue some level of the programming is not immediately known,” said McEvoy. “How programs can be reinvented is a challenge.”

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Julian named Opposition house leader Burnaby-New Westminster NDP MP Peter Julian was promoted to Opposition house leader last Thursday. The announcement by federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair came a day after Conservative MP Joe Oliver was named Canada’s new finance minister. Chris Charlton (Hamilton

Julian Mountain) will take over Julian’s former portfolio as energy and natural resources critic. Former house leader Nathan Cullen takes on the finance critic’s post, previously held by Peggy Nash, who takes the industry portfolio. The shuffle also took into account Olivia Chow’s departure to run for mayor of Toronto. Her transport critic role will be taken up by Hoang Mai (Brossard-La Prairie). “Stephen Harper’s failure to use his cabinet shuffle to change his government’s approach and image is in sharp contrast with the depth and quality of the NDP caucus, as our MPs take on new roles,” said Mulcair.

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‘Quiet’ kart race coming in June

Measles largely contained A measles outbreak in the eastern Fraser Valley has largely been contained to the original outbreak area, according to Fraser Health officials. The outbreak declared March 8 originated in a Chilliwack private school with low immunization levels and 228 cases have been confirmed as of March 24. “We know our vaccine program is working because if it were not, we would be seeing measles cases multiplying outside of this specific population,” said Fraser Health chief medical health officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder. He continues to urge people to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and others from the highly infectious disease. Sporadic measles cases have surfaced outside the eastern Valley, including one confirmed case of a BCIT student in Burnaby and one suspected case of a student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley.

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New Westminster will be the first major stop on an electric kart race circuit in Greater Vancouver. The G-Zero Championship Racing Series is the brainchild of Greg Webster. He wanted to do regular kart racing but municipalities balked at the noise. So he turned to electric kart racing. Up until now it has been confined to American collegiate competitions. “It was more of an engineering challenge than a racing challenge,” said Webster. A racing challenge is what he has created. G-Zero announced on Wednesday a six-stop series for Metro Vancouver and Whistler. The New West race will run through Downtown streets June 28-29. “Within two or three years we will be hopefully as much of a marquee event as the Royal City Show & Shine,” said Webster. Competitors will start on Columbia at Eighth Street. They’ll race up Columbia to McKenzie Street where they’ll hang a left up the hill to Clarkson Street. They’ll go a block down Clarkson to Begbie Street and race down its steep incline to Columbia. From there they’ll loop back to a spoonshaped hairpin turn at the starting line. The city’s topography will make it difficult for the drivers and exciting for the spectators. “It will be one of the more challenging and interesting circuits. We see a lot of potential in people coming out for the whole two days

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Coun. Chuck Puchmayr (seated) and Mayor Wayne Wright test out one of the electric karts that will be racing around Downtown New West in June.

and enjoying the community and introducing New Westminster to our international audience,” said Webster. Mayor Wayne Wright first told a chamber of commerce luncheon last May about the race. The announcement was premature, but Webster said the city has been gung-ho about making the race happen. “New Westminster has been great, the support from the city has been fantastic. Everybody from the mayor on down have been extremely enthusiastic,” said Webster. “Other [jurisdictions] have been more difficult. [New Westminster] saw the potential and the value in it quite quickly. They’ve

been quite keen to help us.” Webster said the event will be free for spectators. Revenue will be generated by the grid licences the series will sell to the kart teams and sponsorship. He wouldn’t say how much of his own money has been sunk into the series but it is in the six figures. Team participation will be capped at 40 with 20 already lined up. “We could technically go with roughly 10 but our goal is the 40,” said Webster. “We’re getting to the point where a lot of things are starting to line up the way we hoped they would. Things are coming together rather quickly, so we’re ready to go.”

He said there will be street closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, but the racing will be confined to 11 a.m. to about 5 p.m. Because they’re electric, each kart produces a quiet buzz of just 20 decibels. “The wheel slide is louder than the engine,” said Webster. “The neat thing is you can hear the drivers yelling at each other.” Webster and G-Zero will show off their karts and talk about the event at an open house to be held at the Network Hub in the River Market on April 10. It is tentatively scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. For more information go to the series Facebook page (facebook. com/gzeroracing) or its website www.gzeroracing.ca.

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Is anybody ready for a quake? The Auditor General says British Columbia isn’t prepared to cope with a major earthquake. Then again, is anybody? Geologists say a mega-thrust earthquake, like the one that killed 131 people in Alaska 50 years ago, occurs about every 600 years along the West Coast. Other scientists say we have a 12 per cent chance of getting hit by a big quake in the next 50 years. Such a quake, if it’s accompanied by a tsunami, could cause $75 billion in damage, says the Insurance Bureau of Canada. That would devastate the province’s economy, says the Auditor General. While the government responded by promising to take immediate action to address the Auditor General’s concerns, it’s hard to imagine we’ll ever reach a state of preparedness that will allow scientists to exhale and challenge Mother Nature to bring it on. No country is better prepared for the “big one” than Japan. After all, it’s been hit by a fifth of the world’s biggest earthquakes. But when a magnitude-9 earthquake, followed by a huge tidal wave, hit northeast Japan in March, 2011, the country was still caught off guard. Almost 16,000 people died. Damage topped $300 billion. A nuclear power plant was damaged. The lesson to be learned from the Auditor General’s report, and Japan’s experience, is that we can’t rely on government to keep us safe. We have to assume the worst will happen and do what we can to ensure our own survival and of our loved ones. When it comes to natural disaster, we can only mitigate the risk. Not eliminate it.

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Trying to climb out of these trenches Entrenched. Great word. When we’re “in the trench” we can’t see what’s on the other side. And if it’s too deep we can’t even climb out. This word came to mind earlier this month at a networking event in New West, where I saw two couples who are active in the community, but on opposite sides of the bitter Hyack Festival Association divide. Do they talk to each other, I wondered? It’s impressive they can share a room, considering the Hyack mess. When we’re entrenched, we stop listening. If we even speak to our “opponents,” we care only for counterarguments and defence. We have no interest in middle ground. City council has shown where they stand on Hyack. Earlier this month Hyack asked the city for $185,000 for 2014. They got $25,000 and a spanking. Meantime, we all just want to move on. The “Hyack Question” has sucked the oxygen from the room. And it’s tiresome grappling with an issue so long without a satisfactory resolution. Is Hyack a flashpoint in the

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age-old battle between old and new? Or between those in power and political wannabees? The story hasn’t quite run its course. But for the moment, perhaps, a breather. MORE TRENCHES: Two other “trenches” difficult to cross might just be the Fraser and Brunette rivers. Will it be a four, or six lane Pattullo? A one or two lane Bailey? Either way, Surrey and Coquitlam, respectively, don’t understand us. Surrey thinks our insistence on a four-lane Pattullo is preposterous. Coquitlam— ditto—thinks we’re dotto to favour a one-lane Bailey to United Boulevard. Meanwhile, New West asks: Don’t you understand how brutal traffic is in our city? And the other cities ask us: Traffic is brutal in your city—

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can’t you make it better? Surely we have the moral high ground on this one. Doesn’t quality of life trump quality of commute? Or maybe they’re both the same. DIGGING DEEPER: Sometimes, the media folks help dig these trenches. At a protest rally we shoot pictures of the folks at the edge throwing rocks or fighting. We ignore the peaceful 99 per cent, or the protester engaged in constructive debate with a passerby. Sometimes we can do better at filling the trench. Ideally, newspapers like this one should raise the level of dialogue, and contribute to solutions on issues that at first seem intractable. Reporters should ask: How can we fix this? What are some solutions? And if there are divisions, they should faithfully capture the (often) reasonable arguments. Many Surrey folks, perhaps, honestly wonder why New Westers want their crappy commutes to stay that way. Name calling digs trenches too, and stifles debate. When editing Letters to the

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Schools not being given priority Re: Let’s trim the rhetoric (Editorial, NewsLeader, March 12) I am always surprised when people talk about teacher salaries. They hold one of the most important jobs I can think of—to educate the next generation. What is that worth to the taxpayers of B.C.? In the classroom and in the staffroom there is almost never a discussion about wages. The discussion centres around the needs of children. The BCTF has always struggled for teacher’s rights on many levels. In the past, teachers put aside wage increases, fighting for smaller class size and composition instead. This provincial government has stripped the teacher’s collective agreement to the bone, erasing the issues that the federation and its teachers fought so hard to achieve. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin understands the importance of a sound education. The $500 million needed to have

the former contract reinstated does, indeed, come from the taxpayer. Perhaps this government needs to take a hard look at wages at the top of the government ladder and other ways to trim the fat. It should not be done on the backs of our children. My grandson is now in Grade 3 here in New West and is a struggling learner. His teacher has a Grade 3-4 split class with several children with learning problems and a child whose first language is not English. She has managed to get some help several days a week and has put my grandson close to the other needy children to get some extra help. She juggles these issues with two separate curricula in all subject areas. It is appalling that the district and the school are unable to meet my grandson’s educational needs and this is entirely the fault of the provincial government, which has not put the education of our children at the forefront. So, does she deserve a decent wage?

You bet she does. If you have any doubts, just spend a day in any classroom in this city and then decide if teachers are overpaid. Delora Harper New Westminster

ABBY CAN DO BETTER Re: What Abbotsford can learn from New Westminster (Column, NewsLeader, Feb. 28) I am really disappointed with how homelessness in Abbotsford is being handled. Coming from the other side of the world, I know what homelessness means. We do not know why they are homeless. Why don’t you wear their shoes and see how you feel? Anyone can end up on the street because nothing is guaranteed in life except death. Please open your hearts and help people who are not as lucky as we are. Catalina P. Trinidad New Westminster

STRIVING FOR A BETTER SCHOOL DISTRICT I am a New West parent with two children attending their neighbourhood schools. I am a strong believer in public education but I am not happy with many things here in SD40. The budget deficit and slow progress of the high school replacement are my two greatest concerns. I joined the Parents For Public Education New Westminster (P4PENW) to hopefully realize real change in the leadership of our school district in the upcoming November elections. Our goal is simple, to help identify and support candidates for school trustee who will do better. If you share my discontent, consider helping our group. We want to connect with parents and work together to represent our children’s interests and improve our public education system. Email P4PENW@gmail.com. Sandra Coll New Westminster

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No solutions for climate change Re: Time for some new thinking (Letters, NewsLeader, March 5) Oak Bay MLA Andrew Weaver’s recent amendment to the Liberals’ throne speech was voted down by every other member of the legislature— including the Delta South independent MLA. Even if the amendment had passed, the throne speech is still a flawed speech. Like the Liberal budget, the throne speech offered no solutions that will help tackle climate change—and that’s just one of the flaws that I take very seriously. The Liberals’ throne speech had no real plan of action from this government on climate change. Neither did the budget. Any such plan would require support for improving public transit, cutting greenhouse gas emissions from homes and building with programs like LiveSmart, as well as real action to cut industrial emissions. And that’s not the only issue the Liberals neglected in their throne speech and

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The concept originated in King County in Washington State in 2006 and came to New West in 2012. Monarch spokeswoman Adele Thompson said although the awareness of issues surrounding domestic violence is much higher than decades ago, the need to highlight them haven’t disappeared. She said domestic violence is still happening. However, what Monarch has noticed is women in abusive relationships are more willing to get out of them and move onto healthier ones. “It would likely suggest we’ve got a new generation of

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The sticker price range for most folks is $25Reacting to the Black Press/Pulse report he said: “Customers today are clearly taking advantage $30,000. However, premium car sellers will be of one of the most exciting times in automotive pleased that 13,708 plan to spend an average history. Dealers across BC are focusing like of $45,000 on one of their products. Another never before on creating a better buying expe7,883 will shell out an average of $64,413 for rience – a more enjoyable, more informed and refined vehicles in the $50-$75,000 price range. entertaining experience on-site and In addition, 2,937 more will spend online. It’s almost as if dealers are an average of $82,448 on luxury putting on mini Auto Shows every marques. day of the week!” An eco-conscious 11,750 houseHe continued: “There are more holds will fork out more than than 350 new car dealerships $30 grand for a hybrid or electric across the province, and new vehicle. Utilitarian minivans top ones popping up all the time, the shopping list at 9,791 homes, making this industry one of BC’s with budgets a shade under $30,000. Customers today most important. Not only because they generate more than $10 bilWe even discovered that readers are clearly taking lion annually in economic activity, would spend another $2 billion advantage of one but also because they employ on car servicing, preventive of the most exciting directly and indirectly, more than maintenance, oil changes and times in automotive 34,000 full-time people in the after-market products. Good more than 50 communities that history. news for used car sales: 105,750 they serve. The buying intent of households are prepared to spend Blair Qualey Black Press readers is terrific President of the New Car $1.69 billion on pre-owned, Dealers Association of BC news for our members and the nearly new, or whatever the curPURCHaSE fiNaNCiNg fOR UP tO 36 MONtHS OR BC economy. rent is for second-hand LEaSEparlance fOR UP tO 24 MONtHS “I can hardly wait for the next few years. vehicles as they used to be called! Buckle up; it’s going to be an exciting ride.” Last week, Blair Qualey, the president of the Count on the Driveway team to supply you the New Car Dealers Association of BC, talked best and most current information each week, about the importance of his industry to this and on the drivewaycanada site, to help you province inLEgENDaRy his PLUS, column here about the VanHONDa make the right decision in your car purchase. fUEL ECONOMy. couver International Auto Show, which runs kmorgan@drivewaybc.ca until Sunday, **MSRP is $27,580 including freight and PDi of $1,590 based on a new 2012 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S). for all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. *Limited time finance offer based on a new 2012 CR-V touring model RM4H9CKN(S) and a 36 month finance term available only through Honda Canada finance inc. O.a.C. finance example: $36,580 at 1.99% per annum equals $498 for 36 months. freight and PDi of $1,590 included. Cost of borrowing is $5,085.05, for a total obligation of $41,665.05. Down payment of $23,737.05, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at finance inception. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. †1.99% lease aPR for 24 months O.a.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDi, is $498. Down payment of $3,136.01, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. total lease obligation is $15,088.01. taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. **/*/† Offers valid from March 1st through March 31st, 2012 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

Driveway readers are in the mood to splash out an astonishing $3.6 billion-plus of their hard-earned cash to buy new vehicles this year. This is not some by Keith Morgan wild, optimistic prediction but a solid forecast based on what our readers revealed in a comprehensive survey conducted on behalf of Black Press by Pulse Research, a company with 30 years of experience in asking the right questions of consumers. In a series of wide-ranging interviews, Black Press newspaper readers from all over the province gave Pulse a comprehensive account of their spending plans. Their intention to spend $53.1 million on fish and chips, $45.8 million on tooth whitening, $13.1 million on tattoos or piercing, $9.1 million on pet toys and $1.9 million on tuxedos, raised some smiles. RatES aS LOW aS But the auto spending our serigEt intent tHE grabbed * ous attention. A aLL-NEW massive 123,275 households % 2012 will take vehicles for a CR-V. spin and sign on the dotted line. A massive 51,895 will park a new car on their driveway, 32,312 will house a sport ute in their garage, while another 28,395 will fROM ONLy opt for a truckStaRtiNg out front. Most people surveyed $ knew what kind of wheels they would be lookMSRP iNCLUDES fREigHt aND PDi. ing for and what they were prepared to pay.

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Misty-eyed memories of my first truck Clearing the snow off inside the I can remember buying my truck box, I could see more damfirst truck in 1986 like it was age. It looked like someone had yesterday. dropped a bowling ball into it It had to be a specific make from about a high ledge. I could and model: I was looking for. A Toyota 4x4 pick-up, black in color smell antifreeze and noticed some oil leaks. and it had to be in good shape. I I headed back to the dealership wanted it to be bone stock with disappointed. The salesman was as little mileage as possible. there to greet me. I found one in the He asked if I had paper that was on any concerns and the lot at a dealerI started to point ship in Surrey. out the obviQuickly I called ous. He quickly them to inquire dismissed them and they said they as cosmetic and had a couple of said do you want people with deals It was worth every to write a deal written up, but it penny of the $12,000 on it because he didn’t look like has people in they were going I put into it. the showroom to go through, so wanting to buy it. if I wanted it I had Ian Harwood I told him I was better get down not interested. there right away On the ride home, (Naive at that age I thought how to fall for and old quickly I had to grow up and trick like this). look at everything as if someone I had to get a ride from a friend was going to take advantage and I remember it was snowing of me, sad reality. The next day so it was slow getting there. I picked up the latest copy of When I arrived it was running Truck Trader and spotted the and they were anxious for me exact make and model I was to drive it. I took it around the looking for. I bought the 1983 block and parked it in a vacant edition for $9,000 from a family lot, hopped out and started to that only used it once a week to inspect it. I immediately noticed drive to Abbotsford and back to rust and some body damage.

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Ian Harwood recalls driving his Toyota 4x4 every night to show it off. Coquitlam for supplies. It was perfect; funny how God puts things in your path and everything works out in the end. A week later I started to work on it. I acquired some used 33 inch tires and installed a 4” lift kit. I drove that truck every night after work to show it off. I washed it so many times I thought the paint was going to come off. A year had past and I purchased many more items for the truck.

A major car show was coming up soon and I decided I would put it in the back of the shop and work on it so I could enter it into the show. Giving up my truck for a month was tough and I had to make a few sacrifices to get around. My first car show was a hit. I came in second place and I was determined the following year I would be back with something they have never seen before. I poured most of my paychecks

into my truck and took it off the road for two months to prepare for its transformation. I called up the owner of Interco Tire and asked about some Supper Swamper tires. He said he had a set of 44x18.5x15 tires in his office that nobody has seen before. At that time the largest they made were 42”. I told him to send them to me I would figure out what I had to do to fit them under the truck. When they came in they looked big. So

driveway big I was getting worried. The custom leaf springs came back from the spring shop and I knew my calculations were correct. With all the multiple shocks in place, chassis freshly painted, motor work done, a lower gears installed it was ready for the tires. I cleared away the debris pile that accumulated around my truck. Placed the floor jack under the rear axle and started to jack it up. With the rear tires on and clearing the fenders it was time to move to the front. When I started to lift the front I noticed how high the hood was getting, at that point I knew I had built a monster. With all the tires in place I slowly drove it out of the shop. The sun gleaming down on the freshly polished paint and the smell of paint burning off the exhaust system still sticks in my mind. Outside it looked like a beast; people were slowing down to take a look. The show was a week later and I came home with first place. Mission accomplished. It was worth every penny of the $12,000 I put into it. Then I sold it for $15,500 in 1990 so that I could afford to get married . . . need I say any more? Tell me your truck story and please send pictures. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Home help sought from Mom and Dad First-time home buyers in Metro Vancouver expect to spend $506,500 on average and many anticipate financial help from parents or relatives, according to a Bank of Montreal survey. It found 40 per cent of Metro Vancouver respondents expect to lean on the “bank of Mom and Dad” to crack the high-priced market here, compared to 30 per cent in the rest of Canada.

The average expected first-time home cost nation-wide was $316,100 and $430,300 in B.C. as a whole. At least 60 per cent of the expected new home buyers surveyed earlier this year said they’d made lifestyle cutbacks to save for their down payment. A majority also said their home-buying timeline has been delayed, with many of them reporting that’s because of rising real estate prices.

Review coal impacts: NDP The NDP is calling on Port Metro Vancouver to subject a coal export terminal proposal by Fraser Surrey Docks to a comprehensive independent health impact assessment. A letter from mining critic Scott Fraser and health critic Judy Darcy said a more detailed assessment – requested by Fraser

Health and Vancouver very real public say they don’t dispute The proposed Coastal chief medical concerns that have the value of coal $15-million coal health officers been raised mining to B.C. terminal would bring – could address concerning It comes a month more coal trains legitimate this project after three Surreythrough White Rock, questions being threatens area BC Liberal Surrey and Delta. raised. to tarnish MLAs cautioned the The terminal would “We strongly the port’s port against excluding send coal barges down urge you to reputation and the health officers the Fraser River to DARCY agree to these undermine its from the further Texada Island, for requests,” credibility as a review of the proposal transfer to oceanDarcy and regulator.” coalAdterminal it has 0458 TMEP - BCFraser Burnaby Print Ad - Executive Plaza Event - Apr 3 - Online COMBO - 5.8125in Wide x 10.714in highgoing Ad - V01ships. Final Press Ready PDF jnagel@blackpress.ca said. “Ignoring the The NDP MLAs ordered.

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Don’t ignore U.S. tickets: lawyer Jeff Nagel Black Press

A growing number of B.C. motorists are getting a nasty surprise after ignoring speeding tickets issued in Washington State because they don’t think the long arm of Uncle Sam can reach them.

Blaine city administrators say many Canadians are regularly appearing in court there to face criminal charges of driving while under license suspension that stem from unpaid traffic tickets. About three months after a ticket is issued

– if it’s not paid or disputed – state authorities declare that driver’s B.C. licence suspended in Washington. The next time the driver crosses the border they’re nabbed instantly by U.S. authorities for driving while suspended.

Confessions of a Curber It’s only been a month, but I can see myself selling cars for a long, long time. I feel like a new man. One evening, I was in line at the superstore. An elderly gentleman saw my shopping cart. I had a new digital tire gauge that I was going to give to my next buyer. Turns out he was looking for a used car as he’d recently given his car to his grandson. He just needed something basic. “This is your lucky day!” I told him. The old fellow was around my father-in-law’s age – close to 80. He walked with a cane and had two ear pieces. I was practically shouting to him. What an easy sale. I decided to give him a ride and show him the car. He went on to tell me about his young granddaughter, too. At any rate, we got to the car – it was a base model with an automatic transmission. “It’s perfect for you, sir!” I exclaimed. He got in and sat at the wheel. His face lit up right away. I could tell that he’d been a car enthusiast in his younger days. “Where’d you get this car, son?” he asked me. “It’s my dad’s old car – he passed away and I

“Somewhere along the line, the rebuilt status was dropped.”

just can’t keep it anymore,” I lied. In reality, I imported the car from Washington. It came with documents that mentioned New York State. The title was clean, so I assumed it was in good condition. I priced the vehicle quite high – well over its value. But he didn’t know, and he didn’t ask any more questions. I told him I had another buyer interested (another lie), and that he had to make a decision right away. With no hesitation, he got a bank draft and I gave him the keys. Like I promised, I threw in the new tire gauge. Marty gave me a wink and slowly drove off. Another foolish customer, I thought. No history report to keep me on my toes. And worse, he needs to get it inspected, registered and insured within 30 days - I didn’t bother. I just got my buddy in Bellingham to help me get it across. That evening, I took out the papers I’d received with the car. I decided to go over them more thoroughly. I guess I was a bit bored. Turns out, the vehicle had been registered in four U.S. states. Somewhere along the line, the rebuild* status was dropped. Probably intentionally. The inspection and ICBC will catch that. And who knows if the odometer is right? At least it’s no longer mine. *Rebuild – A vehicle written off as a total loss by an insurance company, then rebuilt and certified for use. This term does not describe a vehicle that has a new or repaired motor, transmission or other major part. Rebuilds offer savings when repaired well, but a buyer has a right to know it was rebuilt. But this buyer didn’t and Walt walked away with the cash.

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Blaine deputy court administrator Raylene King said the courthouse there is seeing a “rash of Canadians” coming as a result. Wednesday’s court docket in Blaine featured 11 arraignments of accused making first appearances, nine of them for driving while suspended. Blaine immigration lawyer Len Saunders says it’s the same scene each Wednesday morning – a courthouse parking lot jammed with Canadians arriving to face the music. “They get a speeding ticket and they blow it off thinking ‘The Americans can’t do anything because I’m a Canadian,’ ” said Saunders. “Wrong idea.” The typical penalty there for driving while suspended is a $500 or $600 fine on top of the unpaid ticket, although the maximum is $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail. But that’s not the biggest problem for many hapless B.C. drivers. Because driving while suspended is a criminal misdemeanor, the conviction means instant loss of the Nexus card that gives many B.C. shoppers speedy access over the border. “Canadians have no clue what problems they can get into at the border if they fail to pay a speeding ticket,” Saunders said. “And it’s becoming more and more common.”

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NDP targets Multi Material BC recycling ‘failure’ Jeff Nagel Black Press

The NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material BC in the Legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. “The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused and the entire concept reconsidered.” Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month

of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system. “The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape,” she said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzilla-sized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Torontobased senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. The Saanich South NDP MLA said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. Popham said the MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly” resulting in less competititon and innovation in recycling. She also said municipalities have been pressured into signing contracts with inadequate

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compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause. MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers. Meanwhile, she says cities are unlikely to rebate property taxes that households already pay for recycling. “The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’” MMBC says it will take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before. But Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there’s little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall. She said a smarter approach would have been to extend the beverage can deposit-refund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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A24 NewsLeader Friday, March 28, 2014

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Friday, March 28, 2014 NewsLeader A25

BURNABY & NEW WESTMINSTER

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Queen’s AVENUE at 109 Queen’s Avenue, New Westminster If you are looking for a beautifully updated home in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood, look no further! Welcome to 109 Queen’s Avenue, offering 5 bedrooms, 4 above the main, hardwood flooring throughout. Outstanding top of the line kitchen overlooking the private back yard. This 1938 Tudor Style beauty offers just under 4,000 sq. ft of very high end finishing. 8,712 sq. ft lot with lane access, double garage - lane way potential, beautiful gardens. Within steps to Queen’s Park, schools, shops and transit.

Priced at $1,549,000 For more information please contact Tracey Davies of Park Georgia Realty at 604-761-4138

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Quality built home with an open floor plan in new subdivision close to transit, schools, shopping, Casino and recreation centre. Features kitchen with quartz counter tops, s/s appliances and family room combo, dining/living room combo withgas fireplace, plus den/office on main, four bedrooms above, plus one bedroom legal suite over attached garage with lane access, and 2-5-10 Year Home Warranty Insurance. Easy to show! Virtual tour & photos available.

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WE ARE METRO TOWN LIVE LARGE, INSIDE AND OUT At 48 storeys, 4670 Assembly Way is the tallest tower at Station Square, featuring bold architectural design outside and well-appointed contemporary layouts inside. With almost 100,000 square feet of private green space stretching one city block, the building’s elevated amenity features a tranquil fitness pavilion, reflecting pool, and large indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. 4670 Assembly Way sits above Restaurant Row, and the cafés and stores of Silver Drive – the best of Metrotown at your doorstep.

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Friday, March 28, 2014 NewsLeader A29

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YOUTH & ADULTS

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

Competitive wages and benefits.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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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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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

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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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#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel Upgrade • Reno’s -Com/Res. Heating • Trouble Shooting Licensed & Bonded. 604-522-3435

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

RUBBISH REMOVAL

GARDENING

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

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

• Furnaces • Gas Fitting • Hot Water Tanks Winter Special!

Pension Plan & Extended Beneﬁts. Please E-mail: mike@megacranes.com fax resume: 604-599-5250

FERTILIZERS

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

But Dead Bodies!!

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877 RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com Call us toll-free 1-866-575-5777

PAINT SPECIAL

MISC. FOR SALE

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

INT/EXT Painting 30yrs exp Also Pressure Washing Refs Free est Keith 604-433-2279 / 604-777-1223

Asking $168,000 - #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.

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

PRESSURE WASHING

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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SUNDECKS

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 NEW WESTMINSTER

RIVIERA MANOR 409 Ash St. New Westminster 1 Bed. 2nd floor and 2 Bed. Penthouse available. Heat, hot water and T.V. cable included.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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TREE SERVICES

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

Please Call

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

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647

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

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

604-812-9721 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

HOMES FOR RENT CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm house - $1275/mo. 604-467-4583

RENTALS

SPECIALIZING IN

TRUCKS & VANS

6985 Walker Ave Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

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

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

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

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

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

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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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Call (604) 931-2670

(604)937-5394

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

Lic. Technicians, Wired or Wireless alarm. Medical, Hold-up, Camera Systems. ULC Monitoring. Free Est. For home & Business.

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, aircared, mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270

Welcome Home !

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

Standard Security Systems Since 1984

Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

The Scrapper

www.tkhaulaway.com

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6630 Telford Ave.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

100% Heating & Plumbing

Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

Villa Del Mar 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

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PLUMBING

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BURNABY

REAL ESTATE

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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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

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

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

Park Crest Apts.

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

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

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Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave Renv’d 2-3 Bdrms Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flring, Huge Storage Rm, Near Sperling Skytrain & Schools. Pets Ok!! From $1,200.00 604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815 BURNABY

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Hauling Anything..

$2500 FURNACE $725 HWT Licenced-Bonded-Insured

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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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

bradsjunkremoval.com

REPAIR & INSTALL

F/T opportunity with local Industrial company!

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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

604-537-4140

NATURAL AIRFLOW HEATING LTD.

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BURNABY

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

# 1 BACKHOE & BOBCAT services Drainage, trucking, oil tank removal Yard/clean-up, cement & pavement re & re. 604-341-4446.

AUTO FINANCING

Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

$45/Hr

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

810 To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.9499

GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B puppies 5 M, 2 F, all shots, ready now. $700 Call 604-889-8957 S.Surrey.

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DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating CALL TOBIAS 604.782.4322

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

Excellent Burnaby location, walking distance to Brentwood mall & skytrain station.

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Running this ad for 10yrs

apprentice with experience.

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

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

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

Mike 604-789-5268

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1 Bdrm. from $980.00 2 Bdrm. from $1195.00

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

MOVING & STORAGE

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

WOODWAY APARTMENTS

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. Call 604-826-7634

LAB X PUPS, very eager, ready to go. $500. Call/text 604-845-3972 Chwk.

Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

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

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

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

DRYWALL

ELECTRICAL

PETS

BORDER / SHEPHERD. 1.5 year old male. Perfect for farm living. $100. Call Barb 604-803-9999.

TRANSPORTATION

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DRYWALL - 30 Years Exp.

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RENTALS

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

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

SPRING SPECIAL: Power Rake + Fertilizer +Lime. Lawn cut $25 & up Banana Landscaping 604-992-5731

PETS

Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $600/$650. 604-794-5844

LANDSCAPING

CONCRETE & PLACING

A Dream Landscaping. Lawn mowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. Special disc. for Townhomes/Plaza 604-724-4987.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

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Indian Sweet Maker/Baker Cook make a full variety of Mithai items for retail and banquets, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labor & food cost control. Salary $17/hr. 3 Years of experience for all cooks. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset for all positions. Fax resume to 604-553-1720

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

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

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

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 req’d. Salary $15/hr.

TANDOORI COOK prepare all variety of Tandoori dishes for the restaurant & catering, menu design & planning, supervision & training of kitchen staff, labour & food cost control. Salary $17/hr.

HOME REPAIRS

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

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

RESTAURANT STAFF Indian Bombay Bistro, a new and modern Indian Restaurant at 7558 - 6th Street, Burnaby, B.C. requires following F/T staff

CURRY COOK menu design and planning, back cooking for banquets, labour & food cost control and kitchen staff supervision and training. Salary $17/hr.

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

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

FT Head Baker, Kam Mun Bakery, Burnaby, 3y Korean,Western baking exp. $18-25/H, 604-809-2576, mannabakeryltd@gmail.com

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. Min. 6 months of exp. as a Kitchen Helper. Salary $12/hr.

FIVE STAR ROOFING

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

RESTAURANT MANAGER Plan budgets, direct restaurant operations, be responsible for staff development & schedules, make sure that compliance with employment standards, safety and health procedures are met, handle customer complaints. Minimum 2 years experience. Salary $18.50/hr

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

YARD PERSON Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12. Start Immediately! Pension Plan & Extended Beneﬁts. Please e-mail mike@ megacranes.com or fax resume 604-599-5250

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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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

2000 F350 - 2WD, V10, gas eng. long box. S-cab. 146,000 kms. $7000/firm. (604)538-4883

A32 NewsLeader Friday, March 28, 2014

Catch a White Spot tradition. Halibut is back on the menu at White Spot! Sourced from Pacific waters, our crispy tempura battered halibut is served with creamy coleslaw and ‘endless’ signature fries cut from fresh BC Kennebec potatoes. It’s a tradition worth catching. On now for a limited time.

and tasty traditions

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Valid after 11am at participating White Spot Restaurants until April 13, 2014. Not to be combined with any other promotional offer. Plus taxes.

NORTH RD & LOUGHEED 4075 North Road 604-421-4620

KINGSWAY BURNABY 5550 Kingsway 604-434-6668

MARINE & BYRNE 7519 Market Crossing 604-431-5100

LOUGHEED & GILMORE 4129 Lougheed Hwy. 604-299-4423

NEW WESTMINSTER 610 - 6th Street 604-522-4800

KENSINGTON SQUARE 6500 Hastings Street 604-299-2214

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