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Nightmare continues for mother of murder victim Killers of Branson Sanders to be sentenced March 28 Wanda Chow

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Hannele Sairanen had a bad feeling talking with her son, Branson Sanders. It was Nov. 27, 2011, only weeks before Christmas. She told him to come for a visit. Whatever was troubling him at the time, she remembers thinking it would all be better if he came to see her on Vancouver Island. “That was the last conversation I had with him.” From what Sairanen has learned from the coroner, he was dead only hours later. Sanders was 20 years and four months old. His severely burned body was found in bushes off Fareham Avenue and Elwell Road in Burnaby by someone walking their dog on Dec. 2, 2011. The location was near the George Derby Conservation Area next to Robert Burnaby Park. Sanders graduated from Cariboo Hill secondary and grew up at Mulberry Place, a housing complex, both nearby. The Integrated Homicide Hannele Sairanen Investigation Team believes he was If two or three days go by killed in a home in the 18000-block and he doesn’t call to check of 55 Avenue in Surrey and his body in, I’ll be calling him. We dumped where it was found. were pretty tight. Media reports have said it’s believed Sanders was killed after a fight at a house party. Two men, Shakib Shakib of Burnaby and Brandon Nandan of Surrey, both now 21, were arrested in March 2012 and originally charged with second-degree murder. That was raised to first-degree murder and carrying out an indignity to a human body. They pled guilty to manslaughter on Dec. 5 at Surrey Provincial Court. Their sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 28. A 17-year-old young offender was arrested in November 2012 and pled guilty on Dec. 4 to attempting to obstruct justice. He was originally charged with first-degree murder and accessory after the fact to murder. That offender, who has not been identified due to his age at the time of the crime, has a sentencing hearing set for March 18. But for Sairanen, there can be no satisfaction in whatever sentence is meted out. “It’s a joke. It’s a really bad, bad joke.”

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Branson Sanders was born in St. Paul’s Hospital to Sairanen and her husband at the time, Kerick Sanders. He was 22 months old when his parents separated and later divorced. He stayed living with his mom in Vancouver until he was about 10 years old. Sairanen was moving to Gabriola Island and Sanders wasn’t keen. So he moved to Burnaby to live with his dad full-time at Mulberry Place, making regular visits to his mom. “Branson was a city kid always,” Sairanen said with a laugh. “He liked malls and going to movies.” After attending Armstrong elementary and graduating from Cariboo Hill in 2009, he tried to train as a plumber and completed his first year of trade school. He then tried unsuccessfully to find an employer to take him on as an apprentice. Meantime, he continued living with his dad and working jobs at White Spot, Save-On-Foods and Costco. His last job was through a temp agency which assigned him to the night shift at a warehouse. Sairanen says they were close. She had since remarried and moved to Courtenay. On his visits Sanders would bring her CDs of

shock to wear off. “There’s a couple months of my life there that are totally missing because I couldn’t even speak after that for a long time,” she said. “I went into this numb, numb place where, I can’t describe it.” And for months she had no idea how her son died. She was tormented with the wondering. “Oh my god, did they torture him? Did they burn him alive?” she thought. During a phone interview with the NewsLeader, the one time Sairanen broke down was recalling what the coroner told her. “She said, ‘You don’t ••••• want to come see your It was Dec. 5, 2011, baby.’ She said, ‘Just eight days after she’d remember your son.’ By last spoken with her that time I had some son. Courtenay RCMP idea that what happened officers arrived at about to my son wasn’t pretty.” 10 p.m. to tell her Once she learned Sanders was dead. some of the details, as “It was like all I grim and horrific as Branson Sanders went to Armstrong elementary, and graduated could do was scream,” they were, “It was a from Cariboo Hill secondary in 2009. Sairanen recalled. weird comfort. At least “There weren’t any real being treated as a homicide. I knew.” words, disbelief, it was like a “When I heard those words, that But the nightmare hasn’t ended horror picture show.” was like, oh my god.” for Sanders’ loved ones. The officers told her it was It took some time for the initial His father, Kerick, moved back music he thought she’d like. “He had the best laugh and the best hugs. He was always very loving.” And it was unusual for him not to call. “If two to three days go by and he doesn’t call to check in, I’ll be calling him. We were pretty tight.” So when she hadn’t heard from him for several days in December 2011, she started to worry. She was calling Kerick asking him what was going on. But he had no idea. Then came the knock on the door.

to his native South Carolina where his family is from. He was devastated by his son’s death. But he also “knew that people knew more about what happened to Branson and were not speaking out.” He simply couldn’t live in that environment. As for Sairanen, she admits to using alcohol to sleep at night. And she knows she’s lost a handful of friends because they no longer know how to talk to her anymore. She’s also gained friends through a support group for parents who have lost their children. And she’s grateful for the support of her husband Doug. Sairanen will be at the March 28 sentencing hearing in Surrey to get a look at her son’s killers. But she’s frustrated there will be no trial. “Branson didn’t get a voice in that. I didn’t even get to speak.” Meanwhile, her son is never far from her thoughts. She’s lit a candle for Branson every night since she learned of his death. Every morning she looks at photographs of her son. “Every morning I go, ‘I miss you, my son. I wish you were here.’” twitter.com/WandaChow

Burnaby kickboxing business fined Owner to appeal; felt ‘bullied’ by process Wanda Chow

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A North Burnaby kickboxing school has been fined by Consumer Protection BC (CPBC)

for using verbal contracts with customers and not issuing refunds when warranted. KFitness at 4715 Hastings St. also does business as Sport Kickboxing Academy. It failed to issue refunds to two customers within 15 days of being notified

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they were cancelling their contracts, according to CPBC’s compliance order. They also entered into verbal contracts and written contracts that didn’t provide the required information. CPBC has ordered the school to pay $4,700 in refunds and

penalties. The owner of KFitness says he has paid out the refunds of almost $2,200 but plans to appeal the penalties, calling the process unfair. Tatiana Chabeaux-Smith, CPBC spokesperson, said under B.C. law contracts for continuing

services, such as those for fitness centres or martial arts schools, must be in writing. And consumers have a right to get refunds under certain circumstances. Those rights must be stated in the written contracts. Please see OWNER TO APPEAL, A8

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New West makes Pattullo pitch in Burnaby Grant Granger

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New Westminster’s Pattullo Position Paper tour premiered in Burnaby this week. Its city councillors are taking turns telling

city councils in the region that New West wants any new Pattullo to be a tolled, fourlane structure. Coun. Bill Harper spoke to Burnaby council on Monday and got a

mixed reception. New West Mayor Wayne Wright held a well-attended press conference last week to state the city’s position. But there’s still a need to take the message on

the road, Harper says. “We think it’s that important,” said Harper. “We’ve been reticent in the past to put out a position in a forceful manner. We decided to take the bull

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by the horns. We want a thriving city centre to make sure everyone on the south side of in the region everyone the Fraser River. knows our position.” “The only way Burnaby Mayor they’re going to create Derek Corrigan said their own Surrey some people in his city Centre is to make who think even four it difficult to get to lanes is too generous Vancouver,” said for the Pattullo. Corrigan. “We need There is already another city centre a lot of congestion on the other side of on Burnaby streets the Fraser River, and as drivers connect Surrey is that place.” between the bridge and Coun. Paul the freeway, he said. McDonell said he’d “You can tell most like to see the Pattullo of us are worried about demolished—not the impact of that replaced. traffic coming to our “I honestly don’t city,” Corrigan told think we need Harper. that bridge,” said “I’m very McDonell. “If they’re sympathetic to the going to build a bridge position that it’s a then ban the trucks. tolled four-lane bridge. There’s no reason for And an option to the trucks to come in restrict truck traffic there at all.” (on the Pattullo) is Coun. Sav Dhaliwal appropriate.” said a new four-lane Corrigan also said bridge would add NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Surrey’s support traffic because the presents the crossing would be safer for an untolled, six-lane replacement than it is now and contradicts its plan for more vehicles will spill

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Time capsule to be dedicated Friday Edmonds time capsule to be opened in 2040 Wanda Chow

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Year-in-review magazines, 1970s postage stamps, photos, newspaper articles and VHS cassettes. Those are all among the items community members have contributed to an Edmonds time capsule set to be dedicated Friday. “The goal is to capture memories of this community,” said Laurie Woolley, seniors program coordinator at Edmonds Community Centre. The time capsule is a project of the Edmonds Seniors Society. Its original home, the

Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus on Kingsway, first opened in 1973. It closed 40 years later when it moved in 2013 to space in the new community centre and pool. Unlike most time capsules that are installed within a building’s foundation, this one will be contained in a metal box mounted on the wall just inside the centre’s Edmonds Street entrance. It will be opened in 2040. While 26 years is an unusual number, Woolley said they couldn’t say for certain as to the centre’s life span since the last seniors centre was only open around 40 years. And 2040 just seemed like a nicer date than

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Arul Raja, Abdul Vellani and Ernie Fernandes look over some of the material contributed by the community for a time capsule that will be dedicated March 14.

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“Twenty-six years from now a lot of the

seniors may not be here but their kids may still be here.” In addition to material submitted by members of the seniors society, they put a call out to the wider Edmonds community for items that express what they like about the neighbourhood. There’s blueprints of the original Edmonds centre, a 25-foot-long collage of photos and messages from current members, a commemorative coin

from 1973 and a pin from the first Edmonds computer club. There are DVDs of videos explaining the seniors centre’s history and VHS tapes. It remains to be seen whether the equipment will still be available to play them in 26 years. If not, there will still be lots of paper materials to peruse. “As one senior said, ‘paper will never go out of style,’” said Woolley. see dediCation, a23

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Kicking the habit Admitted problem gambler Joyce Ross said her lawsuit against the BC Lottery Corporation was not about recouping her own losses, but exposing flaws in BCLC’s voluntary-exclusion gamblers program to protect others in future. But with all due deference, it’s hard to see the North Delta woman’s recent lawsuit, in which she alleged she lost $78,000 at Surrey’s Fraser Downs and Langley’s Cascades casinos between 2007 and 2010 – in spite of having signed herself into the voluntary exclusion program – as more than another gamble that failed to pay off. It is churlish to want to crow at another’s misfortune. Addicted gamblers deserve empathy. However, B.C. Supreme Court Justice John Truscott – in finding the casinos were not negligent – was right to conclude that gamblers, like Ross, who volunteer for self–exclusion and then try to cheat the system by avoiding detection, should not be given special treatment. He said it was Ross’ primary responsibility to stay out of the casinos. In a practical sense, as he pointed out, to award her money because she was in the self-exclusion program would only encourage other gamblers to join the program to make similar claims. Rather than suing BCLC, Ross’ best hope of changing the system would be to run for provincial office on an anti-gambling platform. Then she would participate in a forum directly with the unseen partner in all problem gambling scenarios, and the biggest problem gambler in B.C. Principal enabler and beneficiary of problem gambling, liquor and tobacco consumption among the people of B.C. is the provincial government – and it seems unwilling, and unable, to kick the habit of the revenues it gathers from others’ addictions. —Peace Arch News/Black Press

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Forget issues, pass the muffins VICTORIA – Proceedings here at the B.C. legislature were briefly thrust into the spotlight last week, firing up the radio talk shows and twitter feeds. No, it wasn’t the B.C. Liberal government forcing through legislation to allow industrial “research” for things like pipeline routes in provincial parks, or the debate on sanctioned wolf and grizzly kills. It wasn’t the teacher strike vote, as the scripted motions of that ritual combat are well known to weary parents. It was muffins. More specifically, “free” muffins in a newly relocated and equipped MLA lounge, and a rack installed to hold the said muffins at a cost of $733. This was portrayed as part of a spending spree by Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, elected Speaker last summer. In fact it’s just the latest phase of a strikingly expensive refit to provide wheelchair access, which Reid has championed. The new MLA lounge replaces a seldom-used one at the top of steep stairs high in the 1898 stone structure. The new lounge

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is served by a ramp near the chamber exit to another underused room in the library, and equipped with big-screen TVs to follow proceedings, similar to those installed in the legislature chamber last year. Everything done here is expensive, from matching ornate woodwork to upgrading ancient plumbing and wiring. But the public, conditioned by media to expect corruption and scandal, would rather be outraged about free muffins. Prior to this, MLAs had to troop down to the basement dining room to put muffins and coffee on their expense accounts, or have an assistant fetch them. The outraged talk shows didn’t mention that. There are access issues in the dining room too, a fact more difficult to ignore

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with Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux, Paralympian Michelle Stilwell and former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan now elected to serve using their wheelchairs. A costly new outside access ramp assisted Kenny Michell, who visited last week to tell his harrowing story of the Burns Lake sawmill explosion that nearly burned him to death in 2012 and left him in a wheelchair. The NDP brought a delegation of survivors and family members of the dead from sawdust explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George. They supported the opposition’s demand for an independent inquiry, although their own demands ranged from counselling for longsuffering wives to seeing someone punished for alleged negligence. The scandal pushed in this tragic story is that some evidence was not protected by WorkSafeBC and wouldn’t have been admissible in court. Prosecutors also said they had enough evidence for charges, but the companies or executives would be able to show “due

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CANADA POST IS CUTTING SERVICES TO 5 MILLION HOMES! HOW WILL THIS AFFECT YOU?

Greens are here to stay Re: Let the silly season begin the issues of homelessness, (Column, NewsLeader, Feb. 28) poverty, transparency, food With respect to the letter security, electoral reform, fair that “made the rounds of local taxation, transportation and the media” regarding concerns environment. about Shape’s redevelopment The fact Ms. Chow only at Brentwood, it is no secret acknowledges Greens during that I am a former civic election the “silly season” is no fault of candidate and a vocal critic the party. of the way council conducts Greens will continue to listen business. to all residents and judge each I hope Wanda Chow issue on its own merit rather recognizes that I do have than on the past histories of the “legitimate traffic concerns” in people who raise those issues. Rick McGowan my Metrotown neighbourhood Burnaby where the same “s-zoning” bylaw prevails. Politicians When I raised concerns shouldn’t set in 2010, Metrotown was the B.c.’s electoral first town centre to have these additional densities foisted Boundaries upon it. Real democracy means each Admittedly, it got tiring being person has equal legislative one of a handful of voices power. This means each person willing to publicly criticize the has an equal opportunity to policy, the way it was quietly affect legislation. No vote passed without discussion, and should have more or less impact the way it has been applied. than another. Finally, people in other parts of With the 2008 redrawing of the city are realizing that oneparty rule is never a good thing. the B.C. electoral boundaries the population of the riding of If some people around Brentwood have concerns about Comox Valley was 59,482 and this development, I will listen to that of Stikine was 20,622. The result of this was that a their concerns and continue to vote in the Stikine was worth help in any small way. almost three votes in Comox I also have to disagree Valley. The BC Electoral with Ms. Chow’s assertion Boundaries Commission that Greens only “pop up” recommended against this—it during election years or that was a decision of the legislature. we have “muddied” our image Now the Liberal government by lending a sympathetic has introduced a bill to make ear to Ms. Ward’s concerns this disparity the law, and with about transit accessibility and population growth the disparity lack of public- consultation. Vancouver Burnaby New West News Leader is getting worse with time. Greens have continued to raise

Using the latest Census figures one finds the largest disparity in 2011 was a factor of 3.6. The argument for such a disparity in populations in the past was that it was needed to obtain effective representation in areas where communication was difficult. With modern communications this argument is no longer valid. East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett’s argument is that “I have become concerned that those people that live in small towns in rural areas of the province are losing their political power.” What does this mean? One could make a better argument that innercity residents need more representation than average in order to help raise their standard of living. And that it is more difficult to serve them because of poverty and language problems. This bill is a step backwards. This legislation is surely unconstitutional. It is interesting to note that for the provincial electoral districts, the B.C. legislature makes the final decision, whereas for federal electoral districts it is the Federal Boundaries Commission that has final say. It would evidently be better to have the B.C. Boundaries Commission, not the legislature, be in charge of the decision on the B.C. boundaries. David Huntley Burnaby

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For instance, “you have 10 days to cancel, no matter what,” Chabeaux-Smith said. “You don’t have to give a reason.” Other reasons that can justify cancelling such contracts include the customer moving more than 30 kilometres away, they submit a doctor’s note, and the service they signed up for is no longer offered. The last two years, CPBC has opened 21 investigations into contracts for fitness and self-defence services, she said. The outcomes have been varied, from voluntary compliance to compliance orders. KFitness owner Arleo Dordar, 27, said he traced the problems to a former staff member who did not submit the proper paperwork or get

contracts signed. That employee has since been fired as a result. In one case, the client was a former student who returned, but then changed her mind after three weeks, he said. She filed the complaint with CPBC even though the school agreed to give her a refund. The second case involved a client who had his membership cancelled after he was disruptive and abusive to staff during his kids’ lessons, Dordar said. He believes the client was angered by the move and filed the complaint as a result. They were three months into the program and would not have been eligible for the refund if the contract had been in writing, he claimed. Dordar said he has hired a lawyer and plans to appeal the fines.

They include a total of $1,200 for failing to provide requested information to CPBC enforcement inspectors. He claims the inspectors took several documents from his school and he provided all the information they asked for. And while each student was given martial arts clothing, belts and gloves, he was not allowed to deduct their cost from the refund. The enforcement inspectors “didn’t care about my side of the story, all they care about is the consumer,” Dordar said. “Where is the protection for businesses?” During its four years in the community KFitness has helped teach its young students not to bully, he said. “We are all about that. But I ended up getting bullied.”

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BRENTWOOD

SOLO District, located across the street from Brentwood Town Centre, is already under construction, and will include a Whole Foods Market.

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Tower to have 300 rental units

And though the plans for the mall site are exciting, there are many other projects that have either been completed in recent years, or are in the works. Already, several towers have been built or are under construction around Gilmore SkyTrain station and along Gilmore Avenue. At Gilmore and Douglas Road, across from Willingdon Heights Park, Ledingham McAllister is building Aviara.

The first tower Shape Properties plans to build in the transformation of Brentwood mall could give Burnaby a big boost in rental housing. Of the 591 apartments in the building, 300 are intended to be purpose-built rental units to be owned and operated by Shape and their funding partners. Shape, which owns the mall, has applied for rezoning of the southwest corner of the 28-acre mall site to allow for a 53-storey tower on top of a three-storey commercial podium for which it earlier applied for a rezoning. The Brentwood Site Conceptual Master Plan, which permits towers to a maximum height of 70 storeys, received final approvals from Burnaby council last September.

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Shape Properties’ proposal to redevelop Brentwood Town Centre aims to transform the 28-acre site from a suburban style shopping centre with acres of parking lot, to an urbanstyle city centre, with everything from residential and office space to retail and restaurants.

Brentwood poised for rapid growth For a long time Metrotown has been the unofficial city centre in Burnaby. But it won’t be long before Brentwood gives it a good run for the money as the most vibrant and busy town centre in Burnaby. It’s expected that this area will grow by about 30,000 residents over the next 30 years. At the heart of it all, of course, is Brentwood Town Centre. In a nutshell, they’re turning the

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old mall concept—you know, as a closed space with no windows surrounded by acres of asphalt— inside out. “The intent is to create different urban retail experiences in a pedestrian oriented town centre within an exciting public realm,” states the master plan document for Brentwood. Once redevelopment of the 28-acre site is complete, the developers (Shape Properties)

envision lots of shopping, but also a high street where cyclists and pedestrians feel comfortable mingling with cars. In addition to as many as 4,000 new condos giving the area more life day and night, there will be office space, green space and a huge public plaza at the corner of Willingdon Avenue and Lougheed Highway— connected to the SkyTrain station. Bluntly put, the Brentwood area as a whole is booming.

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BRENTWOOD in Burnaby, the Central City

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

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

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Public street improvements, including street trees, benches and rain gardens, along with improved pedestrian and cycle routes – with links to the unique North Burnaby neighbourhoods of The Heights and Capitol Hill and shopping on Hastings Street, our historical ‘high street’.

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The vision for Brentwood Town Centre is one of active street life and the retail will be more geared towards the street, with their own entrances. Larger retailers will be positioned more discretely, according to Shape Properties.

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This project includes a 52-storey highrise apartment tower and two four-to-six-storey apartment buildings. In total, the project includes 595 apartments. But the main intersection, of course, at Willingdon Avenue and Lougheed Highway, is the centre of the action. Across from the mall, the southwest corner was once home to car dealerships, a tire store, restaurants and other light industry. This is where SOLO District is already emerging, a project of Jim Bosa’s Appia Development. Last June, the project’s second phase, Altus, broke ground, which will include Burnaby’s tallest tower. At more than 550 feet tall, it will be second in B.C. only to the Shangri-La in downtown Vancouver. When all four phases of SOLO are complete, the 6.5-acre development will include more than 1,400 homes, as well as offices, retail and green space. In 2012, Jim Bosa also announced that SOLO District would be home to Burnaby’s first Whole Foods Market, a high-end

THE VISION The Brentwood Site master plan will transform the existing exclusively internally-oriented shopping mall site into a mixed-use urban town centre environment with a focus on pedestrian oriented street retail and commercial uses. The site will have a full scale range and mix of retail and commercial spaces from small boutiques to major retailers and office uses. Larger retailers will be located discreetly in order to maintain an urban style street environment. Retail and commercial uses will front onto the new high street, all the street entrances to the site, the public street frontages, as well as the more intimate pedestrian mews. The intent is to create different urban retail experiences in a pedestrian oriented town centre within an exciting public realm. Strong, dynamic retail/commercial uses make an important contribution to the animation of the public realm in creative cities, encouraging public interaction and innovation. Great retail environments mixed with offices, interesting cafés, pubs and restaurants activate great public spaces and maintain a constant vibrancy. This is especially important for large public spaces where events are not occurring on a daily basis. —from the Brentwood Town Centre Master Plan

grocer focusing on natural and organic foods. In all, big change is happening in the Brentwood neighbourhood. And it won’t just bring benefits to new home buyers. Residents already living in the area will benefit from all the new amenities, from shops and restaurants, to new park space and a new school that are planned for the future. The City of Burnaby has been collecting significant contributions from the developers behind these big projects and stands to collect more in the future, to pay for services to this growing area. The SOLO District alone, once completed, will contribute a cityowned community space within its project and $30 million in cash for amenities elsewhere in the neighbourhood. A big driver of the growth in Brentwood is SkyTrain. Like the other three town centres in Burnaby, Brentwood is shifting from predominantly car oriented to transit oriented. And above all, more pedestrian friendly.

full 1.1 spaces per unit [required].” The rental units will range from one bedrooms 539 to 557 square feet in size (125 units) to 25 twobedroom-plus-den units of 881 to 895 square feet. The condominiums would range from 105 one bedrooms of the same size, to three three-bedroom units of 1,723 to 2,819 square feet. Five per cent of the total number of units, or a minimum of 30, would be adaptable units complemented by 30 handicapped parking stalls.

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As for parking, the strata units would have 328 spaces and the rental units would have 330 spaces, even though Shape’s parking studies have found that the rental demand for dedicated parking is about half that of strata parking. That portion of rental parking deemed surplus would initially be used for commercial retail parking. “As requests for use of this component of parking comes forward from the rental tenants, it would be made available up to the

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Jim Bosa carrying on Bosa legacy For Jim Bosa, there’s nothing

Jim still counts it as

definitely change the

more important than honesty,

one of his favourite

skyline.”

places to build. The

In fact, SOLO District’s

Bosa Development and

second tower, Altus,

integrity and great customer service. The oldest son of

Appia Development

will be the tallest

Vancouver real estate legend Nat

head offices are located

building in Burnaby at

Bosa, Jim has learned a lot since

in the area as well.

the equivalent of 55

starting his own company, Appia

“The SOLO District

storeys tall, with homes

location in Brentwood

starting from 200 feet

is an amazing location,”

up and office space

Development, in 1991. “The Bosa quality to me means

he says. “It’s close to

below.

we’ve put a little more thought

downtown, transit,

The Bosa family believes

into the design, the craftsmanship,

amenities. It’s central

in providing quality

the quality of the project,”

to everything.”

product at a great price,

SOLO District, which

and Jim continues to

stands for South of

prove this time and

Lougheed, will consist

time again with every

are there to help them move into

of four residential

project.

the development, move into their

towers with over

“We try to incorporate

suite, move into their new home.

1,400 homes, as well

innovative features into

as Burnaby’s first

a project that will add

Whole Foods market,

to the community and

he says. “We also respect the purchasers a little bit more and

We’re there to help them with any issues they might have after their

along with offices,

the neighbourhood as

move-in. We’re responsible. We’re

retail, green space and

a whole, and make it

there to help you.”

pedestrian-friendly

a little bit better for

paths.

everyone that is going

By Kerry Vital Appia has built projects all over the Lower Mainland and Whistler. Their latest project is SOLO District, in the

“SOLO District will

to live there,” he says.

become a true icon of the community

“I have every confidence in what

by creating a brand-new neighbourhood

they build,” says sales and marketing

with everything at your doorstep,”

manager for Bosa Development and

Jim says. “We’re going to heights that

Appia Development Lisa Murrell. “I’ve

Brentwood area of Burnaby. Nat raised

Burnaby has not seen before and we’re

been lucky to be with them for 17

his family in the neighbourhood, and

introducing architecture that will

years … they are like family to me.”

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So far, I’ve looked at econo cars at the lower end of the market. No point in me offering price details because all Euro cars are substantially more expensive than the same examples sold here in Canada. Finally, I cast a close eye over the Audi S1, which is a hot sportback version of the popular A1. It comes with a 228hp 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engine capable of hitting 100 km/h in less than six seconds. I will reveal it will sell for more than $40,000 in the UK. It’s fast, it’s a premium offering and I’ll eat my hat if it shows up here. All of the above have great fuel economy going for them and most are competitively priced. The common keys to their success likely come down to two key factors. Impressive fuel consumption numbers matter because fuel in Europe is substantially more expensive than here. And Europe is crawling with folks going about their daily duties on often far less land and road space. While there is a greater acceptance of smaller vehicles in our cities, people outside urban areas have more ground to cover and so are tempted by larger vehicles, especially as a first family vehicle. And the truth is that the advances in fuel saving technology means there’s not a massive difference between the econo-cars and small family sedans. And perhaps a bigger factor is for “an extra $20 a month, madam, you could have the roominess and utility of this car.” A line heard in most dealerships, most days. And the sales people are not wrong. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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The diminutive Fiat 500 goes big The Fiat 500 is cute but might not be the most practical choice as a family vehicle. Sure, it has room for four, a peppy personality (even with its base 101 horsepower engine,) but accessing the rear seats isn’t the easiest and the cargo room is minimal. Enter the all-new-for-2014 Fiat 500L: The “L” stands for “large” so those interior volume deficiencies listed with its pint-sized sibling are no more. Dimensionally, the L is 27 inches longer, 6 inches taller in height and in width and there’s an extra 42 percent when it comes to inside space. But wait, there’s more. Literally. The L comes with two additional doors to allow for easy access to the rear

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seats. And room for five passengers. It loses a little bit of its pinch-the-cheeks cuteness but its practicality makes up for it. In the driver’s seat, you have an almost unadulterated outward visibility. The 500L features a segment-

exclusive glass from the A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views. Parking is easy because you can pretty much see out of all four corners. And the 500L – even with its “large” designation – still fits comfortably into urban settings. Driving the 500L, I noticed it doesn’t have quite the same amount of panache as the 500 Turbo. Granted, it’s a heavier vehicle. But to still keep some of the driving fun behind the wheel, Fiat has outfitted it with a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine that provides 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft. of torque. It’s also is available with two transmission options. Firstly, there’s a 6-speed manual. Then there’s an available 6−Speed Euro

Confessions of a Curber I was itching to sell another car. I‘d spent my first cash quickly. The new TV looked great in my living room. So I scrounged the dealer lots in my neighbourhood. I found the perfect car at a small dealership not far from my house. Gray with four doors. Everything was still intact, but it was priced low. The dealer gave me the car’s history right away. It had been in three accidents over its lifetime. Nothing too major, but damage was done and repaired. I couldn’t spot the repairs. So, I happily bought it and registered it. I didn’t want my wife and kids to know what I was up to, so I parked it around the block. I knew it would be gone in a few days. This time, I used Kijiji and Craigslist. “Car for sale. Served me well, but wife wants a new car. Accident and damage free. Looking to sell fast, low price. Cash only. Call cell for info.” I got a text message from a woman across town. I told her I’d meet her at a nearby gas station and would throw in a free tank of gas. She was thrilled. When I met her, she told me that she needed a cheap, dependable vehicle to get to her new job. She’dd been taking the bus for weeks and was tired of her commute. To my annoyance, she wanted to check the vehicle thoroughly. So I distracted her. I told her I was sad to let “my baby” go, but I

wanted to keep my wife happy. She nodded sympathetically. As she handed me the money, she asked if the vehicle was in any accidents. Now, I’m not a good liar. So I simply said, No. It’s her fault for not asking for a CarProof or ICBC vehicle history report. That seemed to do it. She was pleased and drove away with a smile on her face. As for me, I went home with a fat wallet. A few days later, I got a text: “Got CarProof report. Three accidents?!?!? Need money back now!!!” I panicked. But not for long. I was getting good at this. I just got a new cell number. She didn’t know my name – that old fake ID worked great. And she had no idea where I lived. Finding me would wear her out. I was in the clear. But will I be so lucky next time? *Curber – An individual posing as a private seller, but selling vehicles for profit as a business. A curber often misrepresents the history and condition of a vehicle. Curbers offer none of the protections the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. aler.

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Alexandra Straub says the Fiat 500 never felt cramped during her time testing it out. Twin Clutch “automatic.” The latter of the two costs an additional $1,450 and came equipped on my 500L Lounge trim. To be honest, this dual clutch transmission was my least favourite part of the vehicle. It felt as though the gearing was off or it had some sort of gremlin inside causing a raucous to disturb the smooth functionality of what I would have expected. On the flip side, there’s nothing that I felt was fundamentally wrong with it. The transmission changed gears, got the car moving and did exactly what it was supposed to do. It also just felt weird/awkward to me

and unlike any other dual clutch transmission, I’ve operated. Perhaps it is one of those features I would just need to get used to over time but our time together wasn’t long enough for me to embrace its quirks! There were, however, other highlights of the 500L. The Lounge trim comes standard with leather trimmed bucket seats and front heated seats, perfect for those chilly mornings. An upgraded item that was optioned on the L was the Uconnect system with a 6.5-inch screen (the standard is a 5-inch screen) complete with Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and a Beats Premium Audio

System ($500.) If you’re a music lover, this is a great to add to a Fiat. Besides, I find that the Uconnect media interface is one of the most intuitive infotainment systems to work with in the industry. Electronic Stability Control (ESC,) Hill Start Assist and 4− Wheel ABS brakes are part of its DNA along with a ParkView rear back−up camera, dual zone climate controls and steering wheel mounted audio controls. When cruising along at highway speeds, road noise is kept to a minimum, which allowed me to enjoy the music via the Beats stereo system a little more.

In corners, the 500L doesn’t have as tight of a setup as the 500, so don’t push it too hard since body roll is more evident. Perhaps what really stands about this compact car is just how much people room there is inside. I never felt cramped nor did my passengers. Not to mention the 633L (22.4 cubic feet) of storage behind the second row seats. • The MSRP of the 2014 Fiat 500L Lounge is $25,995. With the options and destination, the price as tested comes to $30,850. Alexandra.Straub@ drivewaybc.ca

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some tuned by the famous American race shop Holman The Pebble Beach auctions are and Moody. About 400 Italias generally not the place for barwere built, and they’re not gain hunters. It’s nothing unusual cheap (RM Auctions sold one for $300 million in automotive in 2007 for $44,000). merchandise to change hands 1965 Jaguar XKE with some lots bringing more coupe/1973 Triumph GT6: than $10 million and a staggering The Jaguar XKE is gener100-plus cars capable of cracking ally accepted as one of the the $1 million mark. prettiest cars of all time. And Just 20 or 30 years ago, many The 1973 Triumph GT6 could be mistaken for a 1965 its great looks don’t come of these cars were attainable to Jaguar XKE. cheap. The first and most people of ordinary means. So examples of this V-10 powered car can desirable series of the XKE what’s an ordinary mortal whose be had for less than what Cobras cost or E-Type now regularly brings more been priced out of the Ferrari and 30 years ago. than $100,000. But few people know Cobra market to do? Look at some that fellow British sports car company alternatives that provide 90 percent of 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 N.A.R.T. Spider/Intermeccanica Italia: One Triumph made a three-quarter scale the bang for 5 percent of the buck. example recently sold for around $17 near-replica of the E-Type, the Triumph Here are some of our favorites: million. But unknown to most people, GT6 that was also powered by a 1963 Shelby Cobra/1992 Dodge it has an American-powered near smooth and throaty straight six (albeit Viper: Everybody loves a Cobra. Cardoppelganger that costs a fraction of one that was half the size). About 10 roll Shelby’s idea of stuffing an Amerithe price. Back in the 1960s, Canadian grand buys a Triumph GT6 many will can V-8 in a lightweight British sports Frank Reisner dreamed of building mistake for a Jag. car was an instant hit. Trouble is, if Ferrari-like GT cars with American Rob Sass is the vice-president of you didn’t buy one in the early 1980s V-8 power. His Intermeccanica Italia content for Hagerty Insurance. for about $30,000, your chances of roadster hit the mark in terms of Hagerty is the world’s leading acquiring one are pretty slim for less Ferrari-like style — the bodies were specialist provider of classic car than a million. So, instead of a Cobra even built in Italy — but in place of and boat insurance. Learn more replica you’ll always have to make a complex and expensive V-12, most at hagerty.ca and you can email excuses for, why not buy its spiritual had small-block Ford V-8 power, with rsass@hagerty.com successor, the Dodge Viper? Early

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Refreshed RX350 ups the sportiness factor

Looks Over the last several years, Lexus has taken a more aggressive design approach with its latest introductions. The front grille is more dynamic, designed to mimic a spindle used in a fabric loom. This is a tip of the hat to the origins of the Toyota Company as a textile maker. LED marker lights and a deeper chin spoiler frame the more aggressive grille. The larger 19-inch wheels come in a smoked satin finish and the suspension is tweaked for more performance. Around back, all RX 350 models come with a power rear lift gate. One of the reasons the RX is so popular is the aggressive starting price. The base model, with the same engine as this F-Sport, starts at $46,150 making it a very attractive alternative to buying a spendy German SUV. The F-Sport model is $55,400 but comes almost fully loaded, with only two options available, the Intuitive Parking Assist and Heads up Display, which brings the price to $58,850

Inside The 2014 RX is a mid-cycle refresh of the model that was introduced in 2010. Unfortunately, Lexus didn’t refresh the inside of the cabin at all, keeping the updates to the exterior and driveline. Not to say that the inside is a disappointment, rather that some things could be tweaked. I’ll start with the positives. The cabin has plenty of room for a family of four with a big back seat and

Verdict The RX350 is the best seller in the Lexus line for good reason. It offers the

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is thrown off-centre the top heavy nature of the RX shows its head, the centre of gravity feels much higher than some of the other sporty models in this class.

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lots of legroom. The materials used are of the highest order and the RX put together well. The controller for the communications and navigation system is unique in the industry, mimicking a computer mouse. It feels very natural and the driver rarely needs to take their eyes of the road. The array of buttons and their less than logical layout could do with an update. The F-Sport comes which heated and cooled seats but it took me about five minutes to locate the switch in the centre armrest. The dial for the tuner is as far away from the driver as it could be and the seating position is very high.

Drive At the heart of all RX 350 models is a very versatile 3.5L V6 engine with 270hp. The F-Sport is made sportier by the inclusion of an 8-speed automatic transmission instead of the regular 6-speed unit. By adding two more gears this new model really jumps away from a stop and pulls very well to highway speeds. Two extra gears make a world of difference, helping to bring the engine to life and improving fuel economy. The suspension has also been modified to include a sport tuned dampers and springs. I could certainly tell this RX is different, in some city conditions, the ride can be very choppy and not what typical Lexus buyers would expect. The up side is that open road driving is much more sure-footed and dynamic. When the RX

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until March 31, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 1.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $87 with $900 cash back applied as a down payment. Total Lease obligation is $11,340. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. 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Toyota is known for building high quality cars with fantastic resale value and has grabbed more Canadian Black Book “Best Retained Value” Awards than any other manufacturer. In the Lexus line of cars and SUVs, the best seller by far is the RX 350 midsized SUV. Built using parts common to other Lexus and Toyota products, it represents a lot of what Toyota/Lexus is doing right. The engine is powerful but still thrifty enough for most families, the space is generous and the design is elegant. For buyers that are looking for a bit more performance from the RX, the F-Sport package adds visual and emotional punch.

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While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.

Well, lookie here. One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion. That’s definitely not democracy in action. The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board. That’s gotta tell you something. Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

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Volunteers out counting Metro homeless Jeff Nagel Black press

About 900 volunteers fanned out across Metro Vancouver Wednesday to conduct a 24-hour regional homeless count performed once every three years. It is to provide a snapshot of people who are homeless – both on the street and in shelters or other temporary accommodation. “Information gathered through the homeless count surveys help to identify service needs and gives us a clearer picture about

the number of people who are homeless and their use of existing services, from shelters through to hospitals,” said Deb Bryant, chair of the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness. She said the count is always an under estimate of the actual number of homeless, but provides valuable insight. Wanda Mulholland of the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness said efforts are made to count the “hidden homeless.” “The majority of

[homeless] people are staying temporarily with friends and relatives or staying on someone’s couch,” said Mulholland. People are included in the count if they have not paid rent on a place to live in the past 30 days. Finding them depends much on front-line social workers and homeless outreach workers and word of mouth. She noted that the methodology of the count is the same from one year to the next so statistics can be easily compared to identify

trends and give a current snapshot of the situation. Preliminary results will be released in late

April, with a final report out in July. Volunteers in 2011 counted 2,623 homeless in Metro

– down slightly from 2008 – but many more were found in shelters rather than on the street.

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The Friday event includes a talk by Denis Boyd on coping with change. Woolley explained the idea came from the fact that while many seniors were excited about moving to their new home, some have lamented having to leave the old one in the first place. Meanwhile, the seniors will have their work cut out for them trying to figure out how to fit all the contributions into the capsule.

“We just put the word out and stuff just kept coming in,” said Ernie Fernandes with a laugh. • The dedication ceremony for the Edmonds time capsule will be held Friday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre. The family-friendly event will include refreshments and a talk by Denis Boyd on “coping with change.” The cost is $1 at the door. Info: 604-297-4838. twitter.com/WandaChow

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Details of past counts are available at stophomelessness.ca. ~ with files from Wanda Chow

BIG BEND SUBSTATION PROJECT OPEN HOUSE

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Smell rotten eggs? It could be natural gas.

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supply of electricity to this vital business and commercial neighbourhood. You are invited to attend a BC Hydro Open House for the Big Bend Substation Project. DATE:

Thursday, March 20, 2014

TIME:

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

Clubhouse, Riverway Golf Course 9001 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby, B.C.

Can’t come? Visit www.bchydro.com/bigbendsub to learn more about the project. For more information, please contact Stakeholder Engagement at 604 623 4472 or stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com 4163

BC Hydro is planning to build a new substation in the Big Bend area of Burnaby. The area is growing rapidly, and the new substation will ensure a continued reliable

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Burnaby Village wants movie biz memories Needs memorabilia, photos for upcoming exhibit Wanda Chow

wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

After 25 years working in the local film industry, there’s only a few crew jackets that David Epp has kept. Among them is the red baseball-styled jacket for 21 Jump Street, the TV series that made actor Johnny Depp a star. “It was a big deal for all of us to have this jacket,” said Epp. “We were kind of an elite bunch back then.” Epp is lending the prized garment to Burnaby Village Museum for an upcoming exhibit on the movie industry. Film and TV production has figured prominently in Burnaby’s economy, injecting an estimated $408 million in direct and indirect spending. At 54, the North Vancouver resident is no longer working in films after being sidelined by a car accident. But he’s an enthusiastic source of memories from his time working in lighting and sound, especially in the early years of the region’s status as Hollywood North. Epp, originally from Moose

Jaw, Sask., started out as a teenager with a business doing lighting work for bands. He parlayed that into a burgeoning career working lighting and sound for rock concerts and theatre productions at venues on the Prairies before arriving in Vancouver to work at Expo 86. Co-workers suggested he apply to IATSE, the union representing workers in the entertainment industry. Epp recalls bringing his resume to a tiny office. “Seven-and-a-half hours later they phoned me to go to work.” At the time, he estimates there were about 50 people working for IATSE in lighting when he was starting out. Today, there are about 600. That was in the days when there were few places to get formal training. “Everyone was learning on the job. It was like organized chaos.” Many people believe the industry is all about glamour and big dollar signs, Epp said. But those who did make a lot of money were also working long hours. A 60 to 80-hour work week was not unusual. He remembers starting his work week at 7 a.m. on Monday and leaving at 7 a.m. on Saturday and having to return

The hit TV series X-Files was a game-changer for the local industry, putting local crews on the map. “People were working 18-hour days but nobody cared because they were making so much money,” he said. He knew crew members with dark hair, “after one season they were all grey.” In the early years, he’d work with the same people again and again because their numbers were so small making it a very tightknit bunch. “Now I would walk on a set and not know a soul.” Epp was happy to help shed WAndA ChoW/neWsLeAder David Epp tells Burnaby Village Museum curator Lisa Codd about his 25 years some light on the industry’s local working in the local film industry, including a lengthy stint on the TV series 21 history through the museum’s Jump Street. The museum is seeking similar memorabilia, photos and memories exhibit. for an upcoming exhibition. “To me it was a really big, on Monday again. of the cast and crew of Intimate heartfelt part of my life. If I “The rest of the time was like Betrayal, a little-known 1987 asked 95 per cent of the guys I a blur.” feature starring James Brolin. For worked with they would say the Even on his time off he’d be 21 Jump Street, about cops who same.” calling co-workers to ensure go undercover in high schools, the The museum is seeking people everything would be ready when shoots were at schools across the to lend their memorabilia, such he got back to the set. He noted Lower Mainland. as props, photos and costumes with a laugh he’d be making those And Alive, the 1993 feature film from films and TV shows shot in calls on a phone with a cord. depicting the true story of rugby Burnaby. It’s also hoping to find After all, these were the days team members who survived a people to demonstrate their skills before Internet and the only plane crash in the Andes partly and share their stories on site for cellphones around were expensive from cannibalism, was shot in short stints. and the size of bricks. B.C. The interiors were filmed at For information on Shooting often took place Burnaby’s Bridge Studios, where contributing to the exhibit, call in Burnaby. Epp showed off a Epp helped create the lighting Lisa Codd at 604-297-4542 or photo taken outside Hart House effects for the crash scene. lisa.codd@burnaby.ca.

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HELP WANTED

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BAKERY WORKERS

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Bakery located in Burnaby is looking for Bakery Workers.

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

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AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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All-West Glass is currently looking to hire a Retail Glass Manager for our Grande Prairie location. Within this role, you will spearhead and coordinate the efforts of all production personnel throughout the entire project life cycle. From the time contracts are secured through to final billing. This is a unique opportunity to play a significant role in implementing corporate wide initiatives throughout the organization. This will involve guaranteeing that projects finish on schedule, on budget, and according to specifications. You will represent All-West Glass to various interest groups and stakeholders (including trade shows) and will maintain and upkeep the condition of building and premises. You should have thorough knowledge of the tendering process including design / build and LEED certified projects as well as being proficient in contract administration and computers (Microsoft Office). Experience in finance, human resources and marketing an asset. This position includes a company vehicle and requires travel. Employees of AWG will receive a highly attractive salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate, PLUS the following outstanding benefits: • Possible equity in the company • Profit sharing

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• Annual Starting Revenue of $24,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

• Paid training costs, seminar attendance and course enrollment • 3 weeks vacation (negotiable) to start • Relocation Assistance All-West Glass is a privately owned, family-oriented company and hosts a welcoming environment with an open door policy, and encourages brainstorming new ideas in order to further the company. At All-West Glass, you will join a culture of collaboration, mutual respect and care for employees and associates. Please forward resume to: Laura Stanton, AWG Northern Industries Inc. P.O. Box 850, 3424 Highway 16 E., Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 • PHONE: 250-847-9211 • FAX: 250-877-7610 • E-MAIL: lauras@awgni.com

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Experience preferred but is not a requirement as we will train. Must be energetic, hardworking, enthusiastic and a team player. Must be able to communicate in English. If interested, please call 604-298-5000.

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Batta Holdings Ltd DBA as Taco time is hiring 2 permanent kitchen helpers for its location 4820 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C V5H 4J2. Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits. Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances, and equipment. Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, and cupboards. Sweep and mop floors etc. Basic English required. Experience an asset but not required. Must be willing to work in evenings and weekends. Salary $10.25/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

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

BAKER/SWEET MAKER Wanted Namaste Indian Restaurant (2012) Ltd., a full service Indian Restaurant located at 2883 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, B.C. needs fully qualified F/T Indian Baker/Sweet Maker (Mithai). Duties will include Sweet making for retail & banquets, training of helpers, labour & food cost control. 3 Years of experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset. Salary $17/hr. Fax resume to 778-216-1052.

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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.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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SUNDECKS

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

TREE SERVICES

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. INDIAN SWEET MAKER / BAKER make a full variety of Mithai items for retail and banquets, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labor & food cost control. Salary $17/hr.

Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset for all positions. Fax resume to 604-553-1720

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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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AUTOMOTIVE Technician needed immediately in Vernon BC. We are a busy independent shop doing all types of diagnosing, maintenance and repairs. Wages are $25/hr but negotiable. We are located in the desirable North Okanagan. obcauto@gamil.com 250-545-3378

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

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A renowned Surrey based company. Requires experienced & new Wood Cabinetry Installers. Training will also be provided to the suitable candidates.

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

WILDWOOD FLOORS Custom Hardwood Installation. Dust controlled refinishing. Call Keith 778-892-0500

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

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

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

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Chihuahua pups, vet check, 1st shots, male/female, very cute, $650. march 14. 604-794-5844

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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 604-657-9422 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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APARTMENT/CONDO

WOODWAY APARTMENTS 1 Bdrm. from $980.00 2 Bdrm. from $1195.00 Excellent Burnaby location, walking distance to Brentwood mall & skytrain station.

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

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

GET the BEST for your MOVING we are Licensed & Insured 24/7 Senior Discount 778-773-3737

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

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683 mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

533

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.

FERTILIZERS

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

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

GARAGE SALES

MOVING MUST SELL

338 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

700

604-572-3733

604-461-0999 287

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

RENTALS

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

NATURAL AIRFLOW HEATING LTD.

REPAIR & INSTALL

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

bcclassified.com

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

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

PETS

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

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

- Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12.

Wood Cabinetry Installers

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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

• Trailer Mechanic • Yard Person

Please fax resume 604-599-5250

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

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

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

HOME REPAIRS

Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

apprentice with experience.

Pension Plan & Extended Beneﬁts Included

FIVE STAR ROOFING

WHITE WALL DRYWALL INC. SteelStud*Boarding*Taping*Texture Free Estimates. 604-936-9601.

AUTO FINANCING

autocredit

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

604-812-9721

DRYWALL - 30 Years Exp.

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

Positions available immediately for a local Industrial company!

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

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

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

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

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

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2.7 all useable acres 1 km from Kamloops city limits. River and mnt views all studies complete, ready to build $299,900 (250) 318-8868

627

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

ACREAGE

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

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DRYWALL

809

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

Call Mike 778-867-0841

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

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.

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.

TRANSPORTATION

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

100% Heating & Plumbing

bradsjunkremoval.com

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

Hauling Anything..

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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

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EDUCATION

Hide-a-bed couch, green blue burgandy print, $50; CD’s, TV (32’’) & stand, Lawn mower Craftsman 6.25 HP $135, 24’ ladder $75, side table, magazine rack, book shelves, DVD cabinet (wood) coffee table glass & metal 36 x 36 $50. Small freezer $55, Grizzly 10 x 14 tent $45, Mtn Bike, older great condition $50. Giant Road bike 2008 $500. North Delta 604-591-9740

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Do you enjoy working with children? Early Childhood Educators not only teach children, they aim to help children develop good habits in learning and in life. Career Opportunities: Preschools O Strong Start Facilitators O Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts O Supported Child Development

CALL NEW WEST: 604.504.3323 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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1.800.910.6402

To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.9499 436 - 7th Street New West. 1 BR, Very Clean & Quite, Extra Storage, Secured Parking, Top Floor. Near Westminster Mall, Library, and Medical Buildings. Includes Heat and Hot Water, N/S, N/P. $695/mo. Call Dan at 604-306-9111 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

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

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COQUITLAM

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

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

The Scrapper

Call (604) 931-2670

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

Please Call

604-358-9575

EDUCATION 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM N: newly reno’d 2 bdrm+den g/l, 1.5bths, priv entr, lrg patio, w/d, 5app. n/s, n/p. $1075m 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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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. 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Ravina Sharma, who died on the 11th day of November, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, c/o #208 - 1899 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 5T1, on or before the 31st day of March, 2014, after which date the said Estate will be distributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims that have been received. By: Adam Shee Barristers & Solicitors Hawthorne, Piggott & Company #208 - 1899 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 5T1

A32 NewsLeader Friday, March 14, 2014

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