March 21, 2014

HOBBLED HYACK WILL BE CHALLENGED

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In case of emergency—hop on your bike.

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Electric rates hiked by 9% Council adds to increase to match Hydro rates Grant Granger

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Signage for the Safeway at Royal City Centre is switched over as Save On Foods took over this week. Save On owners Overwaitea Food Group purchased several stores from Sobeys earlier this year, including the Royal City Centre Safeway and the Sapperton Thrifty Foods, which will also soon switch to the Save On banner. See STORY on page A8.

School district CEO asks for time Wants to develop ‘plan that will lead towards solvency’ Grant Granger

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John Gaiptman has been taking the ferry to Victoria for more than just going home to see his wife.

Gaiptman became superintendent and CEO of the New Westminster school district a month ago. He held the same job with the Greater Victoria district before retiring.

The main purpose of the ferry to begin doing so in 2014-15. trips are to visit his spouse. He’s “I have had numerous meetings also been talking to the Ministry with the ministry, including with of Education. The subject: Rod Wood our deputy straightening out New West’s minister, to try to get a hold finances. on the financial aspects of The district not only needs this district. A plan has to be to produce a balanced budget put into action, but what I’m for 2014-15. It also has an asking for is some time from accumulated deficit of $5M the ministry to do that,” said GAIPTMAN to deal with. The province let Gaiptman. “Give us some New West off the hook for time to have a plan that will 2013-14—it didn’t make the district lead towards solvency in the next start repaying the deficit. But it was few years. There are things I am

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asking of the ministry. They have been beyond terrific in giving me the time to understand the issues and work with me as much as possible.”

Last week he announced a budget process timeline. He’ll introduce his proposed numbers at an April 1 board of education meeting.

In January, the New Westminster secondary parent advisory council called on the district to state what programs would be impacted by budget cuts by mid-February.

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New Westminster residents may get a shock when they see their April electric bill.

Their statements were to get a seven per cent jolt as of April 1.

That’s the rate hike city council approved in November.

But on Monday council boosted that to nine per cent.

The increase is to match the nine per cent rise the provincial government put on BC Hydro rates.

New West’s electric utility purchases its electricity from Hydro.

A city report said a household using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month will pay $100.29, an increase of $8.28.

Mayor Wayne Wright said the city had to follow suit because the utility’s infrastructure needs updating. Electric utility general manager Rod Carle said the city is facing capital costs of $30-35 million.

“We’re at a capital crunch at this moment,” said Wright. see NINE PER CENT, A3

A2 NewsLeader Friday, March 21, 2014

CITYPAGE PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL PARCEL TAX ROLL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the requirements of the Community Charter that a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will sit in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC on Monday April 7, 2014 at 6:45 pm.

The Panel will review the Parcel Tax Roll prepared for the following bylaws.

If no complaints are received the Parcel Tax Roll will be considered to be authenticated.

• Bylaw No.7671,2014 - Uptown New Westminster Business Improvement Area • Bylaw No.7584,2013 - Lane paving south of Sixth Avenue • Bylaw No.7585,2013 - Ditch infill a portion of Wood Street, Boyd Street and Boyne Street and widen a portion of Boyne Street • Bylaw No.7300,2009 - Lane paving between Fenton Street and Pembina Street, south of Ewen Avenue • Bylaw No.7218,2008 - Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Secondary Area) • Bylaw No.7217,2008 - Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Primary Area) • Bylaw No.7150,2007 - Lane paving Second Street • Bylaw No.6605,2000 - Queensborough specified area, stage 2 (Sewer) A property owner may make a complaint only on the grounds of an error or omission in the roll.

A complaint shall not be heard by the Panel unless written notice of the complaint has been made to the office of the Collector at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the Review Panel (6:45 pm, April 7, 2014). Deadline for written complaints is 4:30 pm, Friday, April 4, 2014.

2014 RESIDENTIAL WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE CHARGES DUE DATE: MONDAY – MAY 5, 2014 2014 Residential Water, Sewer and Solid Waste bills have been mailed to the registered owners of Single Detached Dwellings.

If you have not received your Residential Water, Sewer and Solid Waste bill please contact the Taxes and Utilities Department at City Hall at 604-527-4555 or 604-527-4550. New owners of single detached dwellings who have not received their bill in the mail are advised to contact the Taxes and Utilities Department.

UPCOMING

COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, March 24 No Council Meeting Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.

Accounts paid in full on or before May 5, 2014, are eligible for a 5% prompt payment discount. Accounts unpaid after that date are not eligible for the 5% discount and may be subject to transfer to property taxes if still unpaid at December 31, 2014.

Various payment options are provided for your convenience: • By mail or in person at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, V3L 1H9 • Cheques post-dated to the May 5th discount date are welcome • INTERAC Bank Debit Card (credit cards are not accepted) • After-hours payment into “City Hall Mail” located at the north entrance to City Hall • At any chartered bank and most trust companies and credit unions • By tele-banking or internet-banking service through your financial institution • At automated banking machines • At the Queensborough Community Centre Seniors Living Alone - you may qualify for a waiver of 25% of the flat rate charges if you meet ALL of the following requirements: 1. 65 years of age or over, and 2. Living alone (one person only) in the single family residence, and 3. A registered owner of the property.

If you meet all of the above requirements and your flat rate utility bill does not already include a reduction described as “Senior Waiver” please call the Taxes and Utilities Department for assistance.

For further information, call the Taxes and Utilities Department at City Hall at 604-527-4555 or 604-527-4550.

The Parcel Tax Roll is available for inspection in the Finance and Information Technology Department of City Hall during its regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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NOTICE TO CITY’S ELECTRIC UTILITY CUSTOMERS

WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING

The City Of New Westminster’s City Council has adopted a rate structure that reflects the same rate increase recently implemented by BC Hydro. The new rates reflect an across-the-board 9.0% rate increase, effective April 1, 2014.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:00 pm Unity In Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh St at 17th St

Although both residential and commercial rates are being revised to reflect the same rate increase, the amount of any increase in monthly electricity bill will vary depending on the amount of energy used. The electricity bill for a residential household using 1,000 kWh per month will increase by $8.28 to $100.29 per month.

Agenda: • Hyack Activities presentation - Hyack director Marge Ashdown • Status of the Stewardson Way Pedestrian Overpass • Discussion of possible ‘Jane’s Walks’ (informative walks) in May 2014

Even with the new approved rates, the City’s residents will continue to enjoy, on average, one of the lowest electricity rates in North America.

Please bring your questions, ideas and concerns to our meeting and find out what’s going on in your neighbourhood.

For more information, please phone Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346.

CITY PARKING PERMITS

FRASER CEMETERY SPRING CLEANING

All city residential and visitor parking permits expire on March 31, 2014.

Renewal fee for the year is $5.00 per permit.

Please be advised that beginning March 24, 2014, the staff at the Fraser Cemetery will begin removing items placed near grave markers in preparation for this season’s grounds maintenance.

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.

Items such as boxes, shells, toys, tripods, trees, shrubs and plants are not permitted as per the Cemetery Bylaw 7068, 2006, and will be removed.

Please call the Fraser Cemetery if you have any questions at 604-522-1323.

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City to stage Amazing Disaster Rally Cyclists could be useful in the event of earthquake Grant Granger

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In the event of a disaster be prepared … to hop on a bicycle.

New Westminster police Insp. Phil Eastwood was looking for a way to promote national emergency preparedness week May 4 to 10 when he heard about the City of Victoria’s Tour de Disaster last July. It involved using bikes to get things done in the event of an emergency such as an earthquake.

“I just thought it would be an excellent idea. [New Westminster] is surrounded by bridges and in the event of a large scale earthquake when bridges and roads are compromised it makes perfect sense to get around a city on bicycles,” said Eastwood. “I can’t wait. It was one of those ideas that I saw some video on YouTube and I thought it was a great

idea.”

So New West will hold The Amazing Disaster Rally on May 10. Organizers are looking for up to 50 participants and they’ll start and finish a 25-kilometre course at Queen’s Park Stadium.

In between, they’ll have to work their way through a series of tasks and nine checkpoints.

Some of the things they’ll have to do include moving supplies and crafting materials. How they get from one checkpoint to another is up to them, although they’re encouraged to use the city’s bike routes.

No streets will be closed for the event so they’ll have to follow the rules of the road.

While cyclists in Victoria had carried a set weight on their bikes, New West will provide supplies participants must carry.

“We actually felt we wanted to have more of a fun exercise, and less physical obstacles to get around with your bike. So

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New Westminster Police Insp. Phil Eastwood is an organizer for The Amazing Disaster Rally which will have cyclists making their way around the city on bicycle in an emergency preparedness mock exercise. Participants will be encouraged to use bike routes and the top three point-getters will receive an emergency-preparedness backpack worth about $100.

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That would have given parents enough time to consider other options, said PAC chair Stephen Bruyneel.

But the school district only learned what its funding would be from the ministry last week.

“Trust me, it has never been my way to put people in angst for no reason. Those numbers I share on April 1 have to be real,” said Gaiptman.

Having to deal with an annual lease of more than $700,000 for board offices is something new to him. That expense will come off the books when the district moves into its own offices in August 2015.

“Surprised or aghast [at the lease] is just not helpful,” said Gaiptman. “What is helpful is to find solutions to problems. This has been a humbling experience for me. There are things here I

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don’t have the answers to, and I’ve been reaching out to people in the Ministry of Education to help me do the best job that I can in the district.”

Gaiptman will hold public meetings to discuss the budget at the NWSS library on April 9 and 16.

He will present any adjustments as a result of the feedback to the board April 22 with the final vote April 29.

we’re building ours more around a knowledge-based test with things to do with emergency response,” said Eastwood.

New Westminster police already have a large bike patrol presence in the city.

There are about 20 bikes hanging from a rack in their storage facility, used by officers, reserve constables and volunteers.

“From a first responders’ point of view we have significant capacity to get around the city on bikes.

So this exercise or rally will just highlight this,” said Eastwood.

Before the event, Cap’s Bicycles will look over participants’ bikes to make sure they’re sound enough.

All participants will receive a first-aid kit.

The Amazing Disaster Rally is open to anyone 19 or older with a bike capable of carrying some cargo. For more information and the pre-registration form go to www.newwestcity.ca. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

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“It really is difficult for us to change any of this … We can’t afford to have these revenues not coming in.”

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr blamed the province for driving B.C. into a private system that doesn’t allow BC Hydro to benefit from the open market.

“I know we can’t absorb this (Hydro rate increase), but I think the public needs to know there has been a piracy of our electric utility,” said Puchmayr.

Coun. Betty McIntosh was the only dissenter calling nine per cent “quite hurtful.”

“Could we not do seven per cent? I’m just throwing it out there. Nine is huge,” said McIntosh.

Low freshet this year The potential for the Fraser River flooding in New Westminster this spring is low according to a city staff report.

Measurements earlier this month indicated the snowpack for the Fraser River basin is 91 per cent of what it normally is.

While the freshet looks good for this year, the report notes if it gets unusually warm the melt could come quickly. But seasonal forecasts indicate

there’s only a modest chance of above normal temperatures this spring.

Precipitation predictions don’t indicate there’s going to be a lot of it in the coming months either.

New Westminster staged sandbags and other flood prevention as a precaution when the snowpack was high last year but didn’t have to move them into place.

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NEW WESTMINSTER DOWNTOWN Cost: $1407.36 RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Circulation: 60,915

Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:00 pm Size: 5.83” x 14” Holy Trinity Cathedral Hall, 514 Carnarvon Street Half Page Parish Colour

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• City Councillors will be on hand to answer residents’ questions.

Speakers:

• Marge Ashdown, Director in Charge, Hyack New Westminster Ambassador Program 2014 • Heidi Hughes, Manager of Conference Sales & Marketing, Anvil Centre Community Updates, Issues and Discussions: • Railway Advisory Committee Report - Councillor Chuck Puckmayr • Traffic & Police Advisory Committees • Downtown Business Improvement Area nwdra.org

MCBRIDE SAPPERTON RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGM Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:00 pm Knox Church, 403 E. Columbia Street Agenda: • Hyack New Westminster Ambassador Program: presentation by Marge Ashdown • Urban Wood Waste - construction of dust fencing: presentation

by Sam Hameed • Election of Executive Officers

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The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at City Hall, 511 Royal Ave. It will feature two presentations and an expert panel discussion. In addition, information booths highlighting the latest in utility grant and incentive programs from FortisBC and BC Hydro will be on display in the City Hall foyer.

Event registration is FREE but seats are limited. Please call 604-515-3818, or email Ryan Coleman, Project Coordinator, at rcoleman@newwestcity.ca to book your spot today!

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Hobbled Hyack will struggle to operate: President Council’s decision to cut 2014 grant to $25K a big blow

“I don’t think there’s any doubt about it,” said Hyack president Peter Goodwin when asked if the decision Grant Granger would weaken its ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com operational capacity in City council’s 2014. decision to slash He said it will be funding to the Hyack possible to run the Festival Association two events. But the will damage the biggest challenge is to organization’s ability to find funding to pay operate this year, says an executive director, its president.

Goodwin added.

Council decided Council approved Monday to limit the compromise funding to two events. solution suggested It will provide

by Coun. Jonathan $15,000 and in-kind Coté despite fervent services for the Hyack’s opposition from annual parade in Couns. Bill Harper and May, and $10,000 for Chuck Puchmayr and Canada Day fireworks. Mayor Wayne Wright.

Hyack was seeking a The firing of cash grant of $185,000 executive director plus $30,000 of in-kind Douglas on July newspaper ad 4.75” x Smith 6.625” services.

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The board of directors later reinstated Smith.

Soon after, Smith left and later won a financial settlement for wrongful dismissal.

The issue divided the board of directors and executive, with several resigning. Both sides threw accusations back and forth and continue to do so.

In October, council requested a financial audit of Hyack and suspended its funding. It also took over organizing the Christmas Parade of

Lights in December.

Harper called it complete chaos and labeled Hyack dysfunctional.

“This is an example of an organization that has crumbled and lost the confidence of the community,” said Harper.

Coun. Betty McIntosh defended the organization. She said most of what Harper said was wrong, and the executive—with several past presidents on it—is a stable force.

She praised Coté’s proposal.

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The need to contain growth Last week’s B.C. Supreme Court ruling threatens to destabilize and neutralize a central tenet of municipal planning in B.C. – the need for municipalities to coordinate their growth and goals through regional planning.

Langley township had rezoned rural land in defiance of Metro Vancouver’s regional plan without getting a required two-thirds majority vote of the Metro board.

The court sided with Langley.

The decision is astounding because the Local Government Act spells it all out, saying that each city within a region has to ensure its plans fit with the region’s goals.

There are appeal avenues for dissenting cities but it’s clear in the legislation the intent is to persuade cities to get together and create a plan so that growth happens in the most efficient way.

All of the above is written in long-standing legislation so the ruling that Metro Vancouver’s regional growth strategy is not enforceable and that Langley township can create a suburb that contradicts the region’s plans is surprising.

The court said Metro Vancouver was “micro-managing” Langley township’s affairs by denying the suburb and enforcing its own regional growth plan.

This is hardly the case.

The regional government was simply trying to enforce one of its key mandates, which is to control growth and ensure it follows the regional plan, adopted by all its member municipalities, including Langley, in 2011.

If Metro Vancouver doesn’t have that ability, there will be a constant procession of cities sprawling, creating costly chaos that will be born by the taxpayer.

Metro Vancouver could look like Los Angeles.

This decision must be quickly and vigourously appealed.

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Musings on life after the big win For a few hours Saturday morning, I was a millionaire.

I was sitting at my kitchen table, drinking coffee, when I flipped open my laptop and checked Facebook. There, amid pictures of people’s kids, re-posted conspiracy theories and other inane chatter, was the lottery rumour: That the winning ticket for the Lotto Max $50-million jackpot had been sold in Langley – where I live – and had yet to be claimed.

Now, I didn’t buy a ticket to last week’s draw, but I knew my brother – who, it turns out, had two tickets – and my dad were frequent ticket-buyers.

My first call went to my brother, and he’d already heard the news.

“Did you win?” I asked.

He hadn’t checked his ticket yet. Refused to, in fact. But that had not deterred him from assuming the money was already his.

When I called, he was online, shopping for a boat.

“The ticket got sold in Langley.

I bought my ticket in Langley, so the odds are pretty good,” he said, matter-of-factly. “Of course I won. Why wouldn’t I?”

Nick Greenizan Forgetting for a second, that even with the city narrowed down, the odds were still thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, to one, I was reminded of a story I once heard about an American man who won one of those massive state lotteries.

The story went that he’d been playing for decades, but never had a sniff of victory. When asked why he’d kept playing in the face of such astronomical odds, he replied that the way he saw it, the odds were in fact quite good.

“The odds are 50-50,” he said.

“I either win, or I don’t.”

So it was with that positive thought that I left my brother to his shopping, and called my dad, a much more reasonable man.

“You check your ticket?”

“No, I can’t do it. I’m too nervous.”

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Unbelievable.

The lottery gods – or the patron saint of faint hope – had gotten to him, too.

And though he wasn’t quite as confident as his youngest son – he had spent his morning making waffles, not deciding which Hawaiian island he planned to buy – he too, remained confident.

He promised to share his winnings with me.

So, there I sat, in millionaire limbo.

I admit, I did let my mind wander a little bit, too. To a life without mortgage payments or the grind of a 9-to-5 job, and to a new life where my biggest decision is deciding which sports car I want to drive that particular day.

Usually, the only time I really entertain such ideas is when I go to Las Vegas. The flight south is filled with dreams of hitting a jackpot on a slot machine, or going on a big-money heater at the blackjack table.

I have a running joke with my brother where, the day before I leave for Vegas, I tell him to pack a bag just in case, because if I hit it big I’ll send a jet for him.

That plane has remained

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So while I waited for confirmation of my family’s new wealth, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and logged into my long-forgotten online poker account. I had received an email a day earlier reminding me I had $5.87 left.

Sure, it would take time to turn five bucks into a fortune, but I’ve never been afraid of a little hard work.

Less than 15 minutes later, my account was whittled down to a dime, my last game ended when my three Queens lost to a full house.

Seconds later, my phone buzzed. A text from my brother.

“Didn’t win” was all it said.

(Well, it wasn’t all it said, but this is a family newspaper.)

Then, half an hour later, my dad called to say his numbers didn’t match, either.

And just like that, three dreams were dead.

Cancel the yachts.

Nick Greenizan is a sports reporter at the Peace Arch News, and unless his luck changes, he will be for a long, long, long time.

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Pattullo: Six lanes, four, or none at all?

Re: Pattullo pitch hits the road (NewsLeader, March 14) I totally agree with Burnaby City Coun. Paul McDonell. We honestly don’t need the Pattullo Bridge.

As residents of this beautiful city of New Westminster, we really need to promote our wonderful city. We need to make sure that we are a more walkable city and go back to the old ways of how cities use to be. Stop approving this high density way of living.

It’s really stifling. It is also stressful and unhealthy to a community.

New West should really promote how wonderful it is to visit, walk, shop, dine and how we still really strive to make it feel like a small community.

It’s a wonderful place to live and I’d really like it to stay that way.

D. Perry New Westminster

Six laneS makeS SenSe I am in favour of a sixlane Pattullo bridge.

Before anyone complains, I think it’s important to establish first what exactly the extra lanes will be for, where will they go, and what are the benefits.

I have heard complaints about how McBride Boulevard would become a “six-lane expressway” and overload New Westminster and Burnaby streets with traffic. But TransLink’s concepts show us the extra lanes on a new six-lane Pattullo Bridge enter from the SFPR on the Surrey side, and exit to East Columbia Street north of the bridge—which leads away from New Westminster.

This means that we will still have four lanes servicing the existing travel pattern from King George Boulevard to McBride.

The new lanes would almost exclusively service the southwest (ports) to northeast (industrial) travel pattern currently mostly serviced by the heavily congested Queensborough Bridge and Front Street. A six-lane Pattullo presents a serious opportunity to decongest both of these roads, and get goods from the port and transit riders on some of the region’s fastest growing routes moving faster and more reliably.

So far, no one has considered this. Even the study looking at Pattullo Bridge options has not factored in any of the potential effects that more lanes on the Pattullo would have on Queensborough Bridge traffic levels.

I’m stumped as to why New Westminster is so worried about the potential congestion effects of an expanded Pattullo, but is disregarding the heavy

congestion already being faced by neighbourhoods near the Queensborough Bridge.

Stakeholders and decision-makers should stop simply fearing traffic, and start thinking practically.

Daryl Dela Cruz Burnaby

let’S deal with congeStion How is it that Mayor Wayne Wright and city council have decided that a four-lane Pattullo Bridge is OK? Really? If the city did something other than promote congestion, there would be much less traffic in New West.

Give us a six-lane bridge.

Improve flow throughout the city, improve access to Highway 1 and Marine Drive, creating a thoroughfare along Columbia Street.

Eliminate traffic

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new weSt SetS great example Re: What Abbotsford can learn from New Westminster (Column, NewsLeader, Feb. 28) Great column about what happens when municipalities work with other levels of government and service and housing providers to create solutions. You highlighted how things can work successfully.

Homeless people don’t have opportunity to

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Thanks New West for your leadership.

Maybe you can share your success with mayors and councillors in Abbotsford and your neighbour Burnaby. We need them to recognize every community has homelessness, and municipal action to address the needs of the most vulnerable in their own community is the responsibility of local government.

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Mayor says Hyack should use $100K endowment shouldn’t be having until the rest of council providing funds this such passionate, has its say, but Monday year, Hyack should use Coun. Jaimie I would even say he jumped in midway its endowment fund of McEvoy said council is angry, views of what through the debate to more than $100,000 to giving Hyack way more happened,” said give his views. prove it can operate in attention than it merits. McEvoy.

“I’m very concerned 2014.

McEvoy has worked in “I don’t think any about this. It’s one “The money is the the non-profit sector government has any of those things that least of the worries for 30 years. In his business in what an this council has got because it’s already view these kind of independent non-profit something that is so there,” said Wright. disputes are normal organization does, divisive. It’s divisive Such a move would in non-profits and who they have on their beyond our control,” give Hyack a year to government should not board, or who their said Wright. consolidate and make be0458 interfering. staff is.”

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Save-On taking over The end is here for the Royal City Centre Safeway, but it will be reborn this weekend as Save-On Foods. Overwaitea Food Group announced the store would close Wednesday for three days so it can be converted from a Safeway to Save-On. It will reopen Saturday. Overwaitea recently bought the store as part of a 15-location acquisition from Sobeys Group. The Competition Bureau ordered Sobeys to sell 23 stores when it purchased Safeway Canada last year. The order included Thrifty Foods in Sapperton. However, Sobeys put the Royal City Centre Safeway in the package of stores it sold.

The store’s staff and management will remain, according to Overwaitea. Overwaitea spokeswoman Julie Dickson said the conversion in Sapperton will take place in the next few weeks. She also said no change is planned for Save-On in Westminster Centre which is only two blocks from the new one in Royal City Centre.

contributors in the past, he said.

Goodwin acknowledged the endowment fund is available, but it’s used to produce needed revenue.

“To cut into that fund it would not last very long,” said Goodwin.

The Hyack board was to meet Wednesday evening to discuss the ramifications of council’s decision.

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Talking sustainability in New West New West’s urban space is the subject of a discussion at Douglas College Friday (March 21) evening.

Colin O’Neil put together the Sustainable Places Dialogue as his community project when he participated in the Rivershed

Society of B.C.’s Sustainable Living Leadership Program.

He will talk about sustainability and the way society views urban space.

Douglas College instructor Susan Spriggs will focus on urban livability, using specific

New West examples.

Patrick Johnstone of New Westminster Environmental Partners will speak about this city’s waterfront land use.

O’Neil is a geography graduate from Simon Fraser University. He participated in

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GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER FILE

New Westminster resident Colin O’Neil with MP Fin Donnelly take a break during the Rivershed Society of B.C.’s sustainability leadership program journey down the Fraser River last August.

Rivershed’s leadership program last August joining a group of young people on a 25-day journey down the Fraser River. It’s a program founded by New WestminsterCoquitlam MP Fin Donnelly. To complete the program, participants create a community sustainability project.

The Sustainable Places Dialogue is in the Aboriginal Gathering Place at Douglas College (room 4650) at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Proceeds will go to the leadership program. For more information visit www.rivershed.com or send a RSVP to info@rivershed.com. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Confessions of a Curber My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*.

There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands.

How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me.

“Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.”

Shortly after, I got a call from a young man.

His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked.

He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes.

I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted.

It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him.

Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him.

“THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !”

I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”?

Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it.

That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance.

As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had

a lien on it? I realized the wholesaler* had scammed me! If that fellow had asked for a CarProof history report or even a provincial lien search, I’d be the one screaming.

Over the next several hours, I kept letting my phone go to voicemail – I couldn’t bear speaking to the young man. I knew I had to switch phones again.

I felt a bit ashamed. But I needed to be selfish about this. At this point, the best thing for me was cash. And lots of it. *Wholesaler – Vehicle sellers may call themselves auto brokers or wholesalers to sound legitimate and cheaper. But if they’re selling to private buyers, they must be licensed as a dealer. Like any curber - an individual posing as a private seller but selling vehicles as a business – wholesalers and brokers offer none of the protection the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. Walt learned that lesson, sson, but his buyer paid the price.

“They took it away,” he said over and over gain. “REPOSSESSED!” again.

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An auto show for the entire province members employ, directly and It’s that time of year again when indirectly, more than 34,000 high car shoppers can check out the paying, full-time people in the hottest trends, latest innovations more than 50 communities they and some old classics at the 94th serve. annual Vancouver International The show may be at the coast Auto Show. and therefore a little too long This year’s show, which runs a drive for many readers but I from March 25 to 30 at the would encourage you to cast Vancouver Convention Centre your eye over show media West, promises to be a great coverage and use that material family-friendly event with some for information and ideas. Then exciting new features, following In British go to visit some of our members’ a record-breaking year for auto Columbia alone, new dealerships where they operate sales in Canada in 2013. an ‘auto show’ for 52 weeks a The show is owned and opercar dealers account year! ated by the New Car Dealers for more than $10 For those of you who can attend Association of BC, serving as billion annually in be sure to participate in the a new model showcase for the economic activity.”

Green Ride and Drive, which Canadian automotive industry puts you at wheel of the latest and representing more than 30 Blair Qualey eco-friendly vehicles. Another distinct brands from the world’s feature is the Exotics, which is leading manufacturers. a selection of truly exhilarating automobiles – Canadians purchased a record-setting 1.74 you can dream! million cars last year: a four per cent increase Visitors at this year’s show will also get to exover 2012 and just the second time in history perience a bit of automotive history at Hagerty that the market has ever surpassed 1.7 million Classic Alley, featuring beautiful cars from the units.

1950s and 1960s, including a special salute In British Columbia alone, new car dealers to the Ford Mustang and its 50th anniversary account for more than $10 billion annually in celebration. economic activity. This makes it an important Two classic cars will also be auctioned off, with industry for entire province where our dealer

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100 per cent of the funds going towards two very deeserving causes. The first is a 1966 Plymouth Satellite, funds unds from which will go towards ds the MS Society of Canada. Thee second is a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, oupe, profits from which will be donated to the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC. For more information on the show visit: vancouverinternationalautoshow.com Blair Qualey is President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC. Email him at bqualey@newcardealers.ca

That’s a feeling we can all enjoy when handed the keys to our new vehicle. Today, we use the occasion of the 2014 Vancouver International Auto Show to celebrate what’s new in showrooms throughout BC this year. You can view additional information at drivewaycanada.ca

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Confessions of a Curber...

Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes tto work every morning, provides for his famil family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no from Walter White fro o “Breaking Bad.” But, quicc cash and high profits his love for quick drive him to a sideline s that makes us s and costs some their all a little lesss safe i a curber. savings. Walt is This week Waltt le learns about unpaid liens, is bbuyer who pays the price! but it is his

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Ford forges ahead on all fronts The Vancouver International Auto Show gets underway next week. Today, the Driveway team looks at the offerings for 2014 from the Big Three domestic manufacturers in papr and online at drivewaycanada.ca.

Ford has been on a roll here in Canada; finishing out 2013 as the top selling brand for the fourth consecutive year.

There are some very big products coming from Ford over the coming year that will make a big impact on its sales and image, and you will get a peek at some of them at the Vancouver International Auto Show.

The first is the biggest introduction of any automaker this year, the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck. The F-150 isn’t just the best selling truck in Canada for almost 50 years; it is the overall sales champ, selling more than any other nameplate.

Period.

Ford isn’t merely introducing an updated model. No, they went to town, developing a entirely new manufacturing process that will revolutionize the full-size truck space.

The body of the next F-150 is built of an aluminum alloy mate-

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Ford is doing well here in Canada and with all-new products, it will have a good chance of staying number one.

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Zack Spencer

rial that Ford claims is 318kg lighter but stronger than the outgoing model. In addition, the frame is made of thinner, lighter and stronger high-tensile steel that combined with the body, produces the weight savings.

This is an industry first, and a revolutionary approach to building trucks. In addition to a lighter body, the engineers have developed two new engines to compliment the existing 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 model and 5.0L normally aspirated V8 engine. The first is a new 3.5L V6 engine, replacing the outgoing 3.7L model base engine.

The stance of the new Mustang is lower, wider and more muscular.

With a lighter truck, a smaller engine can do the work. A smaller 2.7L turbocharged EcoBoost V6 is also going to be introduced with an auto start-stop function that switches off the engine when the truck is sitting still. Official fuel economy ratings have not been released but Ford executives tell me they hope to have best in class gasoline fuel economy.

Other enhancements to the F-150 include a new stepladder that integrates into the tailgate.

Ford was the first to have this feature but it has been improved for 2015. The rear tailgate also

has a soft-open feature that prevents the tailgate from slamming down, plus a light switch near the back of the truck to eliminate the bed with new LED lights.

The second vehicle that will have a big impact of Ford, but more of an image car, is the all-new 2015 Mustang. Interestingly, about 25 percent of all Mustangs are sold here in British Columbia, so this is a big deal for us.

The 2015 Mustang is now going to be sold around the world and developed as part of the “One Ford” approach to making cars they can share in every market.

This means the Mustang will be sold, for the first time, with right hand drive for countries like the UK, Australia and Japan.

The stance of the new Mustang is lower, wider and more muscular, with the wheels pushed out to provide better stability. The fastback has a steeper rake and a bigger trapezoidal grille has enhanced the shark nose design.

Initially the Mustang will be sold as a coupe and convertible with the base and GT trim, the higher performance models will come later.

Inside is another clean-sheet

design, featuring real aluminum switches and dials, with two large gauges behind the steering wheel. The interior looks more upscale than any Mustang before.

Under the hood the GT trim continues with the 5.0L V8 with improved valves and cylinders helping to pump out over 420hp.

The base 3.7L V6 is also carried over but now with 300hp. The big news is the introduction of a 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder with an estimated 300hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque.

For years, the criticism has been the lack of independent rear suspension in the Mustang but this is no longer the case. A fully independent rear suspension will help get all the power down to the ground from all three engines plus provide improved handling. Ford is hoping with this new platform and available engines, this new model will provide as many thrills as any German sports model and for less money. Pricing has not been finalized but expect it to be in line with existing 2014 Mustang pricing.

Ford is doing well here in Canada and with all-new products, it will have a good chance of staying number one.

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Chevy rolls into town with shiny new wheels The model year 2014 is already in full swing for Chevrolet as it rolls its products into the Vancouver International Auto Show.

Many of the new and revamped products are already in dealerships so let’s take a look at what’s especially notable for this year.

Cruze Diesel The popular selling compact from Chevrolet, the Cruz, now comes in an even more efficient setup: the Cruze Diesel.

While the diesel model was launched last summer, it bears a 2014 designation.

Under its hood is a 2.0L turbodiesel that packs in 151 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft torque. Yes, it has that much torque and is most impressive.

According to the Chevrolet, it has a 0-96 km/h (60 mph) performance of 8.6 seconds, “which is better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the North American market.”

In addition to that, it receives an estimated fuel consumption of 4.2L/100km on the highway and 7.5L/100km in the city.

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In the Impala, Chevrolet has given drivers a vehicle that has flair, as well as potency.

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While the Cruze diesel had already been available in Europe, the proven engine needed to be adapted to North American emissions ratings. It comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and 376.6L trunk space. It has an MSRP of $24,945 plus $1,550 destination freight charge.

Impala Chevrolet’s flagship sedan is all new for the 2014 model year.

Released in 2013, this fivepassenger vehicle can certainly hold its own in a segment whose competitors are getting stronger and stronger.

Among its redeeming new features, an all-new exterior design.

I think it looks great. Having had the opportunity to take it for a test drive, Chevrolet has certainly listened to their customers and in the Impala; it has given drivers a vehicle that has flair, as well as potency.

Its cabin/interior also received a major overhaul and the result is pleasing to the eyes and to the touch.

The 2014 Impala is offered with three engine choices, including two four-cylinder powertrains and a 3.6L V6.

Output for the 3.6L V6 is rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque (358 Nm). That is the highest horsepower output in the segment from a naturallyaspirated V6 engine.

The Ecotec 2.5L is part of a new family of four-cylinder engines developed with increased efficiency and greater refinement.

It is rated at 196 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque The Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L engine with eAssist provides electrical assist in certain conditions to help save fuel. It is rated at 182 horsepower.

The Chevrolet Impala looks great.

Malibu The 2013 model year brought forth an all-new Malibu. That said, not much has changed for 2014, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t get a few enhancements.

For example, there’s now a fuel-saving start-stop technology added to the standard model, rear knee room improved by 1.25 inches (31.7 mm) and chassis and suspension developments enhance drive experience.

That’s on top off the overhauled Malibu, on the inside and out.

Camaro Z/28 For those diehard track day fans who have been waiting for an

even more performance inspired Camaro, the wait is over. Almost.

For 2014, the Z/28 makes its debut.

All 2014 Camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability at high speeds. However, the new Camaro Z/28 adds features like a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed, which helps make it the most track-capable offering in Camaro’s history.

Alongside its aerodynamic prowess, under its hood is a mechanical wonder. Its 7.0L,

LS7 V8 hand-assembled engine was co-developed with Corvette Racing to make it as potent as possible.

Its monster engine produces an estimated 500 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.

With those figures on paper, don’t expect amazing fuel results! And just like it takes an experienced driver to put it through its paces, your bank account will most likely need to be seasoned, too! It has an MSRP of $77,400.

If you get to the show, all the GM brands, including Chevrolet, are well-represented. alexandra.straub@ drivewaybc.ca

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Chrysler Canada recently recorded fifty consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth.

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4x4 systems and a QuadraLift air suspension.

Led by the Ram 1500, Motor Trend magazine’s Truck of Year for the second year in a row and the only half-ton with a diesel engine option, Ram is now the second-best selling vehicle in Canada. Chrysler separated its Dodge brand and created the distinct standalone Ram brand to concentrate on core truck customers and offers a range of vehicles that includes pickup trucks, vans, cab/chassis platforms and commercial products, The Fiat brand is a relative newcomer to the Chrysler family and is sold through selected Chrysler dealers.

A recent surge in sales was led primarily by the introduction of a new Fiat 500L. Expanding the size and appeal of the diminutive Cinquecento (Fiat 500) and offering 42 per cent more interior space plus seating for five, the new 500L is a contemporary and uniquely Italian styling package.

If big, bold, and powerful is more your style, the Dodge Charger is a rear-drive, full size sedan with power to match its muscular styling.

A new Redline Package comes with 20-inch black chrome wheels, Beats Audio and an upgraded 300 horsepower, 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine. If that’s not enough, there’s a new R/T edition comes with a 370 hp HEMI V8 engine.

The best selling minivan of all time, Dodge Grand Caravan is the definitive family transporter. It now only comes with a Pentastar 3.5 litre V6 engine - no gutless base engine here - linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. A new “Blacktop” package includes a black gloss front grille and headlamp treatments plus black polished aluminum wheels, giving it a more sinister appearance.

The already mentioned 2015 Chrysler 200 is a redesigned mid-size sedan for those who have earned the right to enjoy some

luxury and those extra frills, yet still demand value for money. The 200’s exterior front-end design is apparently the new “face” of the Chrysler brand and it’s now based on an Alfa Romeo chassis.

At the LA auto show about six years ago, the lights were turned out at an abandoned Chrysler display during the press preview days. It was both ominous and sad to see, as behind closed doors a once great company was struggling to survive. The dark days are over.

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There’s a super-cute little Fiat that can run forever on litre of fuel over here and a big, brawny heavy-duty Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Diesel that can pull a mountain over there.

Then there’s value-packed Dodge, go-anywhere Jeep and those top-line Chrysler brand products, including the sleek new (2015) 200 sedan.

Gear-heads will, of course, be gathered around the SRT Viper, which reportedly can transport occupants to 100 km/h in less than four seconds.

On the business side, Chrysler Canada recently recorded fifty consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth, which is the longest period of continuous market improvement in the company’s history.

Globally, 2013 was another great year for parent company Chrysler Group LLC, which reported a year-end net income of $2.8 billion, up from $1.7 billion the previous year. So far, in 2014, the sales growth story continues with award winning new vehicles and there are more new products in the pipeline.

The radically redesigned Jeep Cherokee was recently voted 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, by members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) and has already achieved best ever mid-size SUV sales results for Jeep. Cherokee is the first Jeep built on a body platform co-developed with corporate partner Fiat S.p.A. The base engine is a fuelefficient 2.4-litre Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engine and there’s an optional new 3.2-litre Pentastar V6 engine. Other engineering highlights include a nine-speed automatic transmission and a new Jeep Selec-Terrain traction control system with up to five customized drive modes.

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More agricultural land in the Lower Mainland might actually be farmed if cities crack down on property owners who abuse the current rules to avoid paying higher property taxes.

That’s the advice to Metro Vancouver from consultant Scott Bowden of Colliers International, who studied options to intensify agricultural and industrial land use on behalf of the regional district.

Bowden said too much land is underused because it’s too easy to qualify for farm tax status, which reduces the property tax owners pay by as much as 99 per cent from what they’d pay at residential rates.

“We have seen evidence of this being abused,” he told a recent Metro Vancouver regional planning committee meeting.

A Chilliwack man saved more than $100,000 by arranging to have a few llamas put on industrial land he owned,

Bowden said, while similar cases crop up of land owners adding a few cows or other livestock to achieve the “incredible benefit” of farm rates.

Bowden said one option would be to substantially raise the current threshold for farm status – it only takes $2,500 in annual agricultural revenue for properties that are four hectares or smaller.

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves, who is also a cattle farmer, said the threshold should definitely be raised, adding he’s turned down requests to put a few cows on properties to help owners dodge paying tax.

He suspects many owners of giant houses on farmland avoid paying much higher tax bills by leasing out part of their yards to blueberry growers or livestock farmers.

Steves said tax relief should be reserved for “bona fide farmers.”

Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese said people with secluded country mansions who have no intention of farming shouldn’t be able to get the farm tax break.

“I believe they should be taxed at residential rates,” he said. “There are a lot of land owners who take advantage of the agricultural taxation.”

Bowden said cities should consider applying much higher residential tax rates in the Agricultural Land Reserve to increase the cost to wealthy residents who don’t even attempt to seek farm status.

Different residential tax rates can be applied in different geographic areas, he said, and the ALR could be defined as such.

“We could make it so onerous to be located in the ALR that they would be more inclined to lease their property to a farmer in order to achieve the farm class status.”

Meanwhile, Bowden said, legitimate farms should be allowed to average their production revenue over several years so they don’t lose farm status if they suffer the occasional money-losing year.

Another reform already enacted last year by the provincial government exempts a larger amount of the assessed value of farm buildings like greenhouses and barns on areas with poor soil.

Bowden said that change means a Crossroads Hospice Society provides $1-million greenhouse compassionate support and honours the today pays property dignity of those affected by the tax on a much smaller end-of-life experience. fraction of the value, adding it’s hoped that encourages greater use of greenhouses.

Metro planners intend to discuss Bowden’s findings with local cities and provincial officials before recommending any changes.

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Varsity brings high class and high style to Langley

By Kerry Vital

Educated elegance has come to Langley with Varsity, a collection of condominium homes that’s sure to impress.

Built by Redekop Kroeker Development Inc., Varsity is perfectly located to take advantage of any amenity you can think of. Shopping, dining, education, recreation and leisure opportunities are all nearby.

Inside, the one- and two-bedroom condominiums are

spacious and open, with oversized windows that let the natural light flow into your space.

The kitchens are perfect for any budding gourmet, with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash and under-cabinet puck lighting that easily illuminates your every task.

The bathrooms are soothing and spa-like, with rich marble countertops in the main bath and granite in the ensuite. Shaker frame and panel cabinetry and ceramic floor tile accented by

an antique white tub surround combine for an elegant and luxurious room.

Wide-plank laminate flooring in the entry, kitchen and living room is complemented by luxe nylon carpeting in the bedrooms. In a stroke of convenience, closet organizers are included in every bedroom.

Homes at Varsity start at $138,900. For more information, visit www.liveatvarsity.com or call 604-539-2200.

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Clay Construction named Best Custom Home Builder in B.C.

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Clay Construction was recently announced the winner of the Grand Georgie Award for Custom Home Builder of the Year, recognizing their exceptional home-building and commitment to their business. The

awards are handed out by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C., and honour the best in B.C.’s residential construction industry.

“We are highly honoured to win this prestigious award,” says owner Larry Clay.

“We’re proud to be a Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association member, and we believe that our client-centred approach allows us to focus on what is important to our customers.”

In a competitive and sophisticated marketplace, Clay Construction looks for ways to distinguish themselves. Their clients are successful business owners and leaders in their respective fields who demand the best. The Clay Construction team’s goal is to successfully fulfill their clients’ expectations,

which involve clear communication, agreed-upon expectations, and consistent weekly reports. “Knowing where the project is financially at all times is crucial.” says Clay. “Clay Construction is founded on the principles of integrity, professionalism, quality, and transparency.”

As part of their commitment to customer service, Clay and his team implement building practices that few custom home builders emulate. A detailed catalogue of pictures, moisture checks of the framing, and a detailed warranty binder are just three of the thirty items noted on their website where Clay Construction is unrivaled. They’re proud to share important practices on building a better home that will out-perform others.

“Every build has its own unique challenges,” says Clay.

Their projects have included: large luxury estate homes on acreages, house and laneways built concurrently in re-emerging Vancouver neighbourhoods, a wheelchairaccessible R2000 house, and a split-lot project resulting in a couple of narrow homes with astonishing spaciousness. Furthermore, they have completed a wide spectrum of architecturally diverse homes from modern to Craftsman. Give them a set of plans and they will bring the home to life. Additionally, they will provide a detailed budget, scope and specifications before they move one stone.

They believe that quality and peace of mind is something you should be able to depend on!

Clients are guaranteed a homebuilding experience that is collaborative and enjoyable; something that Clay prides himself on. “I love what I do, and I love knowing my company is an award-winning leader in the industry,” he says.

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits.

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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.

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

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

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We are looking for outgoing individuals to help take care of our amazing customers. You are responsible for daily pick up and delivery of uniforms, mats, towels and more. Customers are the focus of everything we do, so your face-to-face time with each of them every week is critical.

You have a good driving record, a strong work ethic, and a customer service attitude.

Enjoy Mon. - Fri. Day Shifts, Benefits, Good Pay, & A Family Culture w/ Many Opportunities For Advancement.

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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.

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

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

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

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

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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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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.

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HELP WANTED

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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.

Atlas Power Sweeping LABOURERS NEEDED

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

If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to:

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RETAIL

Fashion Sales Associate 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

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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR If you are good with numbers and attentive to detail, consider leveraging your strengths towards a career as a Payroll Administrator. No matter which industry you work in, the Accounting and Payroll Administrator program offers you key skills that can save time and resources spent on HR and Accounting.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

LOCAL PLUMBER $39 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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Needed Immediately!

Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!

Decks, Patio, Stairs, Siding, Framing, Finishing, Skylights, Tile & Laminate, Drywall.

Install Doors & Windows, Painting & much more.

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call Mike 778-867-0841

Please call 604-710-1581 or fax your detailed resume: 604-592-2690

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RING UP

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Standard Security Systems Since 1984 Lic. Technicians, Wired or Wireless alarm. Medical, Hold-up, Camera Systems.

ULC Monitoring. Free Est. For home & Business.

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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

HOME REPAIRS

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BERNAISE MOUNTAIN DOGS CROSS TIBETAN MASTIFF PUPS Bundles of fun. $700. No Sunday calls 604-794-7633, 604-819-3349

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CONCRETE & PLACING bradsjunkremoval.com

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$45/Hr

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Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

Mike 604-789-5268

ELECTRICAL

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

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

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604.220.JUNK(5865)

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

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

DRYWALL - 30 Years Exp.

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20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

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★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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GARDENING

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

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

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

Please Call

604-358-9575

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 Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $$625/650. 604-794-5844 CHIHUAHUA’S reg’d,micro-chipped cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, Video avail. $495. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.9499

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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HOMES FOR RENT

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SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM N: newly reno’d 2 bdrm+den g/l, 1.5bths, priv entr, lrg patio, w/d, 5 appl, ns/np. $1090/m inc util. Mar 15. 604-552-3307 NEW WEST 2 bdrm grnd level suite Avail Mar 15th or Apr 1st. NS/NP. $900/mo incl util, heat, basic cable 604-527-0599 or 604-562-7855

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1986 BMW K-75 Collector Plate 55K, MEGA UPGRADES! $4277.

Cheap Insurance!! 778-773-9033

TOWNHOUSES

GUILDTOWN HOUSING CO-OP 10125 156 St. is now accepting applications for 3 bdrm Market units www.Guildtown.com for info and application, email request at: info@guildtown.com, or pick up application outside office door.

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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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Maple Ridge: 3 bdrm character rancher 1/4 acre 2 lrg sheds Lots of prkg Apr15. $1450. 604-941-3259

BURNABY

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237 GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B puppies 5 M, 2 F, all shots, ready now. $700 Call 604-889-8957 S.Surrey.

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

BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices?

Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. bcclassified.com

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

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

Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm, $850-$860.

Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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

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TRUCKS & VANS

Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

Isaac 604-727-5232

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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

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WOODWAY APARTMENTS

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

Running this ad for 10yrs

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

WILDWOOD FLOORS Custom Hardwood Installation.

Dust controlled refinishing.

Call Keith 778-892-0500

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

RENT TO OWN

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Border Collie, P/B, vet check, 1st shots, dewormed, ready for loving homes, $650. (604)701-4443

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RENTALS

706

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

Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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MOVING & STORAGE

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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

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

604-537-4140

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

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

MISC. FOR SALE

6985 Walker Ave

LEGAL SERVICES

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

Call (604) 931-2670

JOB SEARCH - MADE EASY

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

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TREE SERVICES

FIVE STAR ROOFING

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FERTILIZERS

REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome Home !

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

SUNDECKS

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

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

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25 yrs in roofing industry

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COQUITLAM

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560

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

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ROTTWEILER, Three month old, Male Puppy. Ready to go. Loving companion 604.537.9695 Surrey

(604)937-5394

MURPH BROS Contracting - A family business with over 20 years experience in windows, doors, siding, fascia, decks,**WINDOW SPECIALS** on now. Call Shaun 778823-6939 Murphbroscontracting@gmail.com

Mainland Roofing Ltd.

AUTO FINANCING

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

604-812-9721

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

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Call 604-540-6725

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Call 604-575-5555

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

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

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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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BURNABY

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RENTALS

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

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@unfirst.com

A renowned Surrey based company. Requires experienced & new Wood Cabinetry Installers.

Training will also be provided to the suitable candidates.

PLUMBING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

One Call Does it All

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.

Wood Cabinetry Installers

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

P/B blue males & females.

Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665 MULTIPOOS. Under 8 lbs. 5 wks old. Beautiful & fluffy. Velcro dogs.

Can email pics. Vet checked, 1st shots. Guar’d. $600. 604-302-6647

PLUMBING

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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

Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899 Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

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

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

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!

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