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Burnaby realtors rav rampuri and leonardo di francesco have carved out a niche for themselves over the past 15 years specializing in the sale of churches and temples. one of their current listings is the sikh temple at 7271 gilley ave.

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You’re a shrinking congregation, or a growing one. You’re thinking of selling your church or temple. Or buying one. Who are you going to call? In B.C., the names likely to come up are Burnaby realtors Leonardo Di Francesco and Rav Rampuri. The two realtors have worked out of Sutton Centre Realty on

Boundary Road for almost 30 years. first website, churchrealtors.com, it’s tough to find properties with the For the past 17 years or so, they’ve a few months ago after years of right zoning that are big enough become specialists in transactions getting referrals only by word of to accommodate the parking that’s involving places mouth. required by city hall. of worship, selling With That’s what makes existing church almost 100 of them condominium properties so appealing. Leonardo di Francesco in that time. developments Meanwhile, many Christian we are the Bob rennie “We are the creating denser congregations are shrinking, of churches. Bob Rennie of communities, causing them to consider unlocking churches,” said Di Francesco, congregations of all faiths are the value of their properties and referring to the Lower Mainland’s growing, they say. ridding themselves of the cost of “condo king.” And finding a property to build a maintaining them. And the sales partners believe the church on is difficult, said Rampuri That’s where Rampuri and Di 1 12-03-05 market is only heating up. who lives 4x1.25_small_appliances_ad_final.pdf in Coquitlam. Francesco come in. 1:20 PM see ‘totaLLy dIFFerent baLL gaMe’, a3 That’s led them to launch their Land in the region is so expensive,

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Today it’s home to the They put together people Gold Buddha Monastery. in opposite situations to While about 20 per cent swing a deal. of the churches they sell In fact, that’s how the do get redeveloped into pair first fell into the niche something else, the other business. 80 per cent continue on as Rampuri had a listing places of worship. That’s for a commercial site on one of the reasons they Hastings Street and a do it. potential buyer asked if a “I feel a warmth, a church could be built there. gratitude, a comfort that I Turns out it wasn’t big am keeping the house of enough, but when he got God alive,” Di Francesco back to his office, he asked said. Di Francesco if he had any The pair were involved WAndA chOW/neWsLeAder churches for sale. in helping keep Burnaby’s Burnaby realtors Rav Rampuri and Leonardo Di Francesco sell churches. He didn’t but when Di oldest church standing— One of their current listings is the Sikh temple at 7271 Gilley Ave. Francesco was visiting St. John the Divine Church St. Helen’s Church in North Burnaby its board, there’s often someone in on Kingsway across from Central that weekend the priest suggested they another country that needs to be Park. check out a church at 140 S. Esmond. consulted. The 1895 building was in rough At S. Esmond,the woman there told Di Francesco said he’s had to stand shape. The roof was leaking. And it them they’d just sold their church but up in front of entire congregations and was a heritage site that couldn’t be told them to contact another church in explain why their properties can only demolished. Capitol Hill. command a certain price. And there’s They worked with the then-owner “We jumped in our car, went up a lot of waiting involved, either to get and Burnaby city hall on a deal. In there, banged on their door,” Rampuri the right parties together or even for exchange for the owner spending $1 recalled. “They let us in, they sat down congregations to make their decisions. million to renovate and restore the and talked to us and said, ‘we are In the case of a church at 248 E. church, council approved a plan to interested in selling.’ That was sort 11th Ave. in Vancouver, he said, build a seniors care facility at the rear of our kickstart to getting into this the previous owners overextended of the property. game.” themselves in doing a massive The property was eventually sold for Selling houses is still the realtors’ renovation of their property. They had $6 million. The new owner is leasing bread and butter, and between them, to put it up for sale to stay afloat but out the church and plans to eventually they’ve sold over 4,000 homes over the many members were against the move. build the seniors home, they said. years. But churches make up about Di Francesco and Rampuri sat in the As for the former owner, he took $2 30 per cent of their overall business. church office while its board members million of the sale’s proceeds and used They’ve sold 90 per cent of the took an offer to the congregation who it to build an orphanage in Thailand. churches that have changed hands in were waiting in the sanctuary. The realtors are obviously proud to the Lower Mainland over the past 15 “For one hour, they prayed,” Di have played a role in making it happen. years or so, said Rampuri. Francesco recalled. “We sat inside that The pair make a good team, And they could probably sell more office and it was out of our hands.” they note. Di Francesco is Catholic if there were more properties available, “What they were looking for was and generally looks after clients he added. a sign from God, they wanted some representing Christian churches. Di Francesco stressed that it’s direction,” added Rampuri. “They Rampuri is Sikh and is the point nothing like selling houses. “Selling called us back in. We were thinking, person for deals involving other faiths. churches is a totally different ball ‘no way, [the sale is] not going to “It’s a good mix,” Rampuri said. He game.” happen’ … They turned around and noted that their different perspectives For one thing, there’s often more said, ‘we’ve got our sign from God, help accommodate different than one decision-maker involved. it’s time for us to move, we’re selling. congregations. “But at the end of the In addition to the congregation and Where do we sign?’” day, we’re just selling real estate.” ⫸

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South Burnaby Sikh temple for sale Rav Rampuri and Leonardo Di Francesco’s current listings include one of the largest such properties around. The Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha Sikh temple and community centre at 7271 Gilley Ave. is for sale. The asking price is just under $14 million. While the land could be redeveloped into a commercial project under the current zoning or an industrial one under Burnaby’s official community plan, the rarity of church properties makes it more valuable as a place of worship, Rampuri said. It has a 19,000-square-foot building including a full commercial kitchen that sits on a 65,000-squarefoot lot with 110 parking spaces. The hall can hold about 500 people. Located at the corner of Gilley and Beresford Street, for years it’s been the start and end point for the annual Nagar Kirtan Parade. The two realtors helped the congregation sell their previous home, a little 5,000-square-foot building on Edmonds Street, about 13 years ago and got the call again. The congregation is now at 2,700 members and they’ve outgrown their current facility, Rampuri explained. Its members plan to buy a parcel of industrial land elsewhere in Burnaby where they can build a bigger temple. But first they have to sell their Gilley property. “It’s very rare to find sites this large,” Di Francesco noted. Rampuri said a new owner could build a second storey on the existing building and, if parking was moved underground, even more floor space could be built. The congregation could move elsewhere while it builds a new home, he said, stressing the possession date doesn’t depend on having a new temple in place. “If the price is right, three to four months.” The business partners also have another Burnaby church property for sale—Hindu Temple Burnaby at 3885 Albert St. near Ingleton Avenue in North Burnaby. The asking price there is just under $2 million. For that, a buyer would get a 9,500-square-foot, threestorey building, again with a commercial kitchen. This congregation has also outgrown its facility and is currently constructing a bigger temple on Marine Drive in South Burnaby. The properties have seen a lot of interest but the right buyers have not yet materialized. “We’ve got patience,” Rampuri said. “It’s a process we’ve mastered by our experience over the years.”

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A proposed urban trail on Willingdon Avenue could become a reality whether it links to a new community centre or not, say city officials. The path for pedestrians and cyclists has been cited as a possible connection for Brentwood residents to a community centre next to Eileen Dailly pool. Burnaby Coun. Sav Dhaliwal, chair of the parks commission, said some sort of recreation facility is still likely at the site of the former Burnaby Heights Resource Centre. But instead of one large centre there the city is looking at two smaller ones. The second one would ideally be located closer to the major redevelopments happening at Willingdon and Lougheed Highway near Brentwood mall. Either way, the urban trail still has a good chance of happening, said Stuart Ramsey, Burnaby’s manager of transportation planning. But the original plan to build an HOV lane next to it? Not so much. Leif Bjorseth of Burnaby’s engineering department explained that 10 to 15 years

ago, the city came up with a longterm plan to widen Willingdon and put in a highoccupancy-vehicle lane. The idea was it could help convince TransLink to bring express buses up and down Willingdon. Starting in 2000, the city bought properties on the east side of Willingdon as they came up for sale. The city now owns all the properties on that stretch between Lougheed and Hastings Street and has demolished all but two or three of the homes on them. In 2008, the city developed a concept that included the HOV lane plus a four-metre-wide urban trail. That concept was brought to a public meeting. “There was quite a strong reaction from the public, they didn’t want this,” Bjorseth recalled. Area residents raised concerns the plan would worsen the problem of rat-running traffic and were worried about the lack of safe places to cross Willingdon. City staff revised the plan to try and address the issues but ended up shelving it because it wasn’t a big priority, he said. It was decided to review the idea as part of an update of the city’s overall transportation plan. That update will include a public process but likely won’t start until later this year, said

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Ramsey. It’s expected to take two years to complete. One thing they do know is that much has changed since the current plan was developed 20 years ago. And HOV lanes are no longer likely to get council approval. “Council is generally not a big fan of road expansion in general,” Ramsey said, noting it took “quite a strong position” against the province’s Highway 1 expansion project. “We’re developing new ideas for how we might use that corridor and certainly I think that making it a better corridor for pedestrians and cyclists is more the direction that we’re heading in now.” Even without a community centre in the Heights, there is still “quite a nexus” of civic amenities there including the pool, McGill library, seniors centre, Confederation Park and the Heights commercial district itself. “In my view, it makes sense in any event to build a more walkable city, a more bikeable city, and to enhance that connection.” As for the express bus idea, Ramsey pointed out there is less traffic on Willingdon the further north you go. So the lack of HOV lanes on that section would not prevent the buses from being implemented.

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Keep seniors mobile The last 60 years of transportation design have been about getting young, mobile people to work. Now may be the time to find a way to make transportation safer and more usable for seniors. Before, no one cared about washrooms at SkyTrain stations, truly accessible bus stops and buses or other services that would make it easier for older people to give up the car and take transit. Before, nobody worried that our street lighting, signage, even our drivers’ licence system was inadequate for use by older people whose eyesight may be failing, whose reflexes are slow but who may still have a clean driving record. Before, no one cared that suburban living doesn’t support seniors, who may become isolated at home and dependent on government or volunteer services to get around. Now, though, as the grey tsunami begins to overwhelm public resources, it may be time to care. The evidence is clear that transportation is inadequate for vulnerable, less mobile people. HandyDart is overwhelmed by people who need door-to-door service, so it’s time to take another look at how this service is used. Last year, there were 42,418 service denials and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It’s time to take another look at how service to the most vulnerable is delivered. The evidence is also clear that our driver’s licence system is inadequate for older drivers. Although most stay off the road in risky periods, studies find the crash rate for people 70 and older older is similar to the crash rate of new drivers (those ages 16 to 24). It’s time to take another look at how our drivers licence system works. And it’s also time to look at how our transit system works for seniors, so we can keep our moms and dads safe, secure and healthy, and so it will be ready for us one day. —Tri City News/Black Press

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Groundhog may be right about winter I’ve never put much stock in the “predictions” of six more weeks of winter, based on whether or not a groundhog in Ontario or Pennsylvania sees his or her shadow. However, maybe those little creatures are right (at least for this year). Winter is holding on with a vengeance, not just in the B.C. Lower Mainland but in most other parts of North America. Cold, snow, ice and blizzards in the most unlikely places, such as Georgia and North Carolina, continue. Out here in Langley, we’ve had two weekends in a row with snow, after months of our more usual green winter. Temperatures have also been cool for much of 2014, and there has been less rain than usual, which was most welcome. But with snow in late February and early March, spring is definitely on hold for the moment. Daffodils will not be bursting

Frank Bucholtz into flower any time soon. How many people are actually thinking about cutting their lawns? Not many, I suspect. Yet many people often give their lawns the first cutting of the year in mid-March. Perhaps the weather will improve and they will get that chance, but at this juncture, that seems unlikely. This Saturday night, we will make the switch to daylight saving time, to allow for more evening light. Yet will that extra hour of daylight in the evening hours be used for outdoor activities if the snow returns, or if temperatures remain low?

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We in B.C. are pretty spoiled when it comes to weather, especially when compared with the rest of the country. Our winters are shorter and much milder than what is experienced on the Prairies and in Eastern Canada. But we still live a long ways north of the equator, and we get much of our weather from the Pacific Ocean, including the North Pacific, where it is very cold. We should not be surprised when we get extended cold weather or occasional snowfalls. Yet such weather is much more acceptable in December and January than it is in March. We want to have warmer temperatures, to see flowers starting to come out and to have the anticipation of warmer weather for months to come. Thus far, that is not happening. While some people say the cold weather that has taken place across much of North America puts the lie to any claims about

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Kidstuff Swapmeet: Free admission for shoppers. When: Saturday, March 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4526. Bulgarian Day Festival: The Bulgarian Heritag e Languag e School and Folklore Society presents a celebration of Bulgaria National Day, featuring t ra d i t i o n a l c ra f t s , costumes and dances. Enjoy authentic

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Bulgarian food, desserts, and wines, as well as live dance and entertainment. When: Saturday, March 8, 1 to 6:30 p.m. Where: St. Archangel Michael’s Church, 7837 Canada Way, Burnaby. Cost: A f t e r n o o n ev e n t s are free, paid tickets required for dinner at 6:30 p.m. Info and t i ck e t s : http://bit. ly/1buINHW/.

BC Short Tr a c k Championships: Burnaby Haida Speed Skating Club hosts the province’s best shorttrack speedskaters from all age groups

at this meet. Free a d mis s i o n. W h e n : March 8-9. Where: Bill Copeland Arena, 3676 Kensington Ave. (at Sprott St.), Burnaby. Info: http://bit. ly/1buJG35/.

Meals on Wheels Fundraiser: Seniors Services Society hosts its annual fundraiser featuring dinner, a Buddy Holly show starring Zachary Stevenson, a silent auction and a chance to win a vacation. When: Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. Where: Gateway Grill, Starlight Casino,

350 Gifford St., New Westminster. Tickets: $100 at http://www. seniorsservicessociety. ca/, 604-520-6621 or 750 Carnarvon St., New Westminster.

Bonsor Singin’ Seniors: Seniors choral group is seeking a choir director with education and experience in training singers at this age level, and with the ability to conduct from the piano when required. Strong skills in choral conducting and leadership required. The group is a four-part harmony choir open to seniors over the age of 55 which

performs two programs a year (Christmas music in December, golden oldies in May) in senior residences and care homes. As a volunteer-run choir, there is no honorarium offered. When: Rehearsals are held on Fridays (September through June), 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: Christine Leston, 604-516-0277.

OngOing Line Dancing: Line dance with Georgie.

Beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church Hall (rear entrance), 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby. Info: Georgie, 604-5225647.

B u r n a by Hospice Society: For anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one, the coming holiday season is often a challenging and difficult time. The society provides free grief counselling and grief group support programs including, the “Finding Hope Surviving the Loss of Parent” weekly

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It happened just after the last flood. TThe winter beat records for snowfall, and serious springtime saw seriou flooding. Basements filled, streets were running with water, and cars were left to float and sink. One day, I walked past a junk yard and saw, what I thought, was a relatively r normal car.

the vehicle could get a person from A to B. Suddenly, I had an idea. Since the car looked fine on the outside, no one had to know its real history. I was a genius. After a night in the garage with a heater and a little scrubbing, I posted an ad on Craigslist: “2004 black Toyota Corolla for sale. No longer need, bought new car. No room in garage – need to sell ASAP!!! Few scratches, otherwise in great condition. Call cell and we’ll talk price.” Thirty minutes later I got a call from a sixteen-year old kid – a little younger than my son. We decided to meet at the local mall at about 6:00. I wonder if his parents knew what he was up to. I arrived at 6:20, telling him I was in a great rush as I had to pick my son up from soccer practice. Turns out he played, too. After some soccer gossip, we got down to business. I knew that a kid his age just wanted a ride to show off to his friends, so we spent little time on the details. I told him the car was in perfect condition and was never in any accidents. “No problems as far as I know,” I said. The kid was sold. He trusted me. I never gave him my full name, and he never gave me his. He gave me the cash, I gave him the car. All was good. I was on my way. A few days later, I saw a TV program that talked about flood damaged vehicles. Apparently, flooding can damage the computer systems, which control things like the brakes and steering. And flood vehicles can’t be registered or insured. Who knew? My mind immediately went to the kid I sold the vehicle to. I felt a twinge of guilt. Then my eyes darted to my stash of cash. Two weeks later, I had another car up for sale. Stay tuned!

I still rremember my first rs time. It was so easy. eas So thrilling. And I walked away with a couple of thousand thousa bucks in my pocket. Not bad for pocket a few hours’ hou work. What’s it doing here? he I thought. Apart from a couple coup of scratches on the outside ou and some moist seats, sea the vehicle seemed roadworthy. road I immediately asked about the car. I was told that th it was found full of fl ood w water. flood Its previous owner wanted nothing to do with it. I bought the car for fo a couple hundred dollars. do I didn’t even have to register it in my name. n Originally, I had no n intention of doing what I did. I wanted to sell the car for parts. But, the engine still worked worke and

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support group, and the bi-weekly spousal/partner loss group “Surviving the Loss of a Love.” All services are free-ofcharge to Burnaby residents. Info: 604520-5024 or mchute@ burnabyhospice.org. Dominoes Meet: We e k l y g a m e o f Dominoes (Mexican Train) for players 55 and over. Come join our enthusiastic group playing on three tables. When: Every Tuesday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (N of Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-2974453. Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Jocelan Caldwell, 604520-3646.

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The new GLA is a practical small SUV perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive and ease of use. Zack Spencer

Luxury wheels at just the light price MALAGA, SPAIN - It might be winter here but it’s always nice to look forward to warmer days, filled with sun and clear roads. To get a sneak peek at what better weather looks and feels like, plus get a chance to drive the all new Mercedes GLA250 and GLA 45 AMG, the advanced drive program was held in Malaga, Spain. The GLA is built of the same platform as the hot, new CLA sedan that arrived last fall. Developing it into a taller, more practical small SUV is perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and ease of use. Pricing has not been confirmed but when it arrives this fall, expect the same aggressive pricing that the CLA delivers. That car starts at $33,900 but with AWD comes up to $36,800. Looks This new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille

do a great job of and stance, plus directing air flow smaller wheel sizes to just the right compared to the location. The centre high performance cluster below the GLA 45 AMG version screen is very that sports 19-inch straightforward and wheels compared easy to master. The to the base 18-inch difference wheels, but even the Mercedes Benz is biggest between the base base model can get larger wheels as part enabling more people model and the 45 AMG are the seats. of the Sport Package. to access its brand The base comes The small, more with smaller less with faux leather aggressive touches expensive vehicles. 12-way power seats and the lowered susthat look and feel pension do make the Zack Spencer very good. Leather AMG look sportier is optional plus the seats are more and more purposeful but the stanbolstered. The AMG gets upgraded dard GLA with the optional 19-inch seats as standard equipment but wheels is a head turner too. race inspired Recaro seats are Inside part of the Exclusive Package and The dash of the GLA is almost look superb, thanks to aluminum identical to both the CLA sedan accents and chunky side boland B-Class hatchback. There is a sters. Other differences include a prominent screen mounted high in centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, the centre of the dash, like an iPad where the base 250 gets the more application. practical column mounted gear seThe rest of the dash is sporty lector, which frees up much needed and functional thanks to stylish storage in the centre of the car. jet engine inspired air vents that Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a higher roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.

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Drive The base GLA 250 comes with a 2.0L turbocharged direct injection 4-cylinder with a healthy 208hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, the same as the B-Class and base CLA. There is plenty of acceleration and cruising on the highway is effortless.

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Driving through the mountain canyons back from Granada to Malaga was a real treat. The countryside is rustic and beautiful and the twisty roads sublime. The base GLA never set a wheel wrong and the 7-speed duel-clutch automatic can be left in economy, sport or manual for each driving situation. All GLA models come with standard AWD and this system can detach the rear wheels and drive in FWD for better economy but switches seamlessly back when more traction or cornering capability is required, plus Dynamic Cornering Assist applies just a small amount of brake force to the inside wheel when cornering to aid in the process. The 45 AMG takes things to a completely new level. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is hand assembled and pumps out a whopping 355hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. The 7-speed transmission and AWD system have been adapted by AMG to deliver a go-cart like drive that is so reassuring and potent that it makes the driver look and feel fantastic. Cornering is effortless and the bigger wheels and lowered suspension give great feedback but it is not jarring. Verdict Mercedes Benz is enabling more people to access its brand with smaller less expensive vehicles. The new GLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG are certainly very attractive, powerful and fun vehicles to drive. The Lowdown Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 208hp or 355hp Fill-up: N/A Sticker price: N/A zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Any new community centre to serve Brentwood residents is likely at least five years away. That’s according to Burnaby Coun. Sav Dhaliwal, chair of the city’s parks and rec commission. The challenge isn’t money. There should be ample funds coming from developers in return for being awarded bonus density in their projects. In fact, when all four phases of Appia Development’s SOLO District are completed, it will have contributed $32 million in community amenities, including $30 million in cash. That’s in addition to the millions expected to come from Shape Properties’ redevelopment of Brentwood mall. When it comes to a Brentwood community centre, the challenge will be finding a place to put it. Dhaliwal explained that Burnaby’s original longterm plan was to build a large community centre similar to Metrotown’s Bonsor at the former site of the Burnaby Heights Resource Centre, next to Eileen Dailly pool. “But lately over the last four to five years, things have changed considerably in terms of where the population is going to be.” That is, the recent development boom at the intersection of Willingdon Avenue and Lougheed Highway now has the city expecting upwards of 40,000 people moving into that area over the next 30 years or so, he said. Now Confederation Park seems rather far for people to go for their recreation activities. And even the smaller satellite facility—a redevelopment of the existing Willingdon Community Centre—planned for Willingdon Heights park at Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road seems a too much of a trek. It would be a quick trip by car, he noted, but likely too far for people

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to walk as the city is encouraging people to do in an area that’s already choked with commuter traffic. The city is now leaning towards building two smaller facilities, one next to Eileen Dailly pool and the other closer to Brentwood mall. As for where the latter could go, Dhaliwal said one possibility is on what is currently Dragonwood Industrial Park south of Lougheed. Concord Pacific Holdings Ltd. has a deal to purchase the 26-acre property on condition it gets rezoning approval. Last year, it proposed a redevelopment for a multi-family project that would include commercial space, a park and a school site. Other future development sites in the area, such as the Carter GM dealership, could also yield land for a community centre, he said. The only thing that’s sure is a location is up in the air. “I hope by this fall we’ll have a good idea of what’s going to be built and where for the next five to 10 years,” Dhaliwal said. But nothing will happen overnight. The city knew what it was going to build a new Edmonds Community Centre in 2006 but it didn’t open until 2013, he noted. He envisions a facility at 250 Willingdon next to Eileen Dailly pool being built first, perhaps connected to Brentwood via an urban trail up Willingdon. The second centre would come some time after that for reasons of location and budget. Such community facilities require a lot of staffing, with 50 new staff at Edmonds alone, he said. To avoid massive tax increases to fund their operations, they need to be brought in at least five years apart.

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Stone cautious on tolling new Pattullo New Westminster backs four-lane replacement— if it’s tolled Jeff Nagel Black Press

Transportation Minister Todd Stone says the City of New Westminster’s call for tolls on a rebuilt Pattullo Bridge may be problematic. New Westminster council came out Wednesday morning in favour of replacing the aging bridge with a new four-lane replacement – but only if it’s tolled to help control traffic volumes. The minister was asked if that would violate the province’s promise when it built the new tolled Port Mann Bridge that the Pattullo would act as the free alternative. “If it was to be tolled, that would seem to be contradictory to the provincial tolling policy, which does provide for a free alternative to new tolled structures,” Stone told reporters in Victoria. Stone has committed to review the government’s tolling policy and it’s not yet clear if that might open up options for universal bridge tolling advanced by some Metro mayors. He said the province is urging the federal government

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New Westminster Wayne Wright delivers the city’s position on the Pattullo Bridge to a press conference in council chambers Wednesday.

to contribute to the Pattullo replacement – arguing it’s of national significance due to its role in goods movement – but added tolls could be a roadblock. “The feds have not tended to invest in projects that end up having tolls on them.” Stone was non-committal on whether he backs New Westminster’s preference for a $850-million four-lane Pattullo, Surrey’s call for a $1.2-billion sixlane replacement or a refurbished existing Pattullo. He said he expects Metro

Vancouver mayors to make a Pattullo replacement recommendation to him as part of the regional transportation plan they are working on to underpin a referendum on new TransLink taxes. “The City of New Westminster really has to come to the table with a clear plan on what they intend to do to decongest their own road network,” Stone added. “There’s no point in building a new structure that would then just take motorists into a wall on the New Westminster side.”

The province has offered one the Port Mann would “promote third of the cost of a new bridge, regional truck traffic traveling although New West Mayor where investments have already Wayne Wright said the provincial been made,” said Wright. grant should instead go for rapid New West Coun. Jonathan transit in Surrey. Coté said paying an extra Wright said a larger $350 million to build a untolled bridge would six-lane bridge makes no only increase New West sense, especially if it were traffic congestion, which tolled, as studies indicate a he said is already up due toll would cut daily traffic to motorists avoiding the from 75,000 to 50,000 stoNe tolls at the Port Mann. crossings. “There is a need to Surrey Mayor Dianne respect New Westminster’s Watts reiterated her city’s support established urban and historic for a six-lane bridge and said tolls context in the design of any new on the Pattullo can only come as facilities,” Wright said. part of a regional tolling scheme. “Freeway-style on- and off“I do not support ramps are not an option in New tolling individual pieces of Westminster’s highly urbanized infrastructure,” Watts said. context. It would be impossible. “There needs to be a fair and We have no room without equitable system put in place at a restructuring neighbourhoods low rate.” and streets.” New Westminster council still New West is also asking the likes the idea of a new bridge on province to connect the South a different alignment between Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) North Surrey and Coquitlam’s with the Port Mann Bridge. United Boulevard industrial area, Currently, traffic destined which would see much traffic for Burnaby, Vancouver or bypass New West, along with Coquitlam must go 21 kilometres retaining a refurbished two- or out its way to the 176 Street three-lane Pattullo. interchange to connect to Highway 1 and the Port Mann. Having a South Fraser – with files from Grant Granger, Perimeter Road direct link to Tom Fletcher

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Buying a home, especially if it’s for the first time, can be an extremely stressful experience. There are many decisions that need to be made, and roadblocks can easily appear. The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is aiming to help first-time home buyers with their 20th Annual Seminar for First-Time Home Buyers. Taking place on March 11 at the Bell Performing Arts

Centre in Surrey, this year’s event aims to demystify the buying process. “With interest rates still incredibly low and builders offering many new-home product choices, this is a great time for first-time buyers to consider taking that critical first step onto the property ladder,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Real estate continues to be a hot topic in Metro Vancouver, and (the) GVHBA is at the forefront of connecting the residential construction industry with consumers. Seminar attendance is

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expected to be as many, or greater than, the 750 people who attending last year’s event.” Among the speakers this year are Robyn Adamache, senior market analyst at the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp., Bill Macklem, president of Dominion Macklem Mortgages and Sandra Wyant, president-elect of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, among many others. The topics will include legal considerations, mortgages and warranties, along with several others. “This is a one-stop information shop for first-time home buyers, so anyone considering buying a home should come to this free seminar,” says de Wit. The exhibit area featuring new-home builders and homerelated products and services will be open between 6 and 7 p.m., while the seminar will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. The seminar is free, though attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Surrey Food Bank. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.gvhba. org or call 778-565-4288.

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Bluetree Homes is rising to the top with Citadel Heights, its popular single-family community in Port Coquitlam that offers not only beautiful, move-in ready homes but an established mature neighbourhood and convenient access to the rest of the

Lower Mainland as well. Bluetree comes from noted builder ParkLane Homes with a well-established reputation for building quality, and this tradition continues at Citadel Heights. “Citadel is quite a hidden gem,” says sales manager Dana de Boer. “Homeowners get views of the Fraser River and Mount Baker, and that view factor has been a huge draw.” Over 50 per cent of the 29 homes at Citadel Heights have already been sold. Part of the appeal is the spacious four- and five-bedroom floorplans, ranging from 2,800 to 3,577 square feet. “All of our homes include a fully finished basement, which is something that people enjoy,” says de Boer. “You can choose a fully contained suite for in-laws, returning children

or simply as a mortgage helper.” There’s plenty of curb appeal at Citadel Heights due to the Craftsman-style architecture and gorgeous landscaping. Every home has its own private yard as well as a spacious front porch, deck and patio. Engineered hardwood is included throughout the main floor, with lush carpeting on the upper floor. A gas fireplace in the living room with its contemporary quartz composite stone surround and custom-designed mantel is sure to be a showpiece, or just the perfect place to relax. Three different designer colour schemes are available, giving you a chance to personalize your home to suit your tastes. The kitchen holds everything an aspiring chef needs, from stainless-steel appliances to

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BURNABY 3053 Douglas Rd 2 bdrm ste, garage, NS/NP Incl W/D. $850+utils. Avail now 604-765-4912 COQUITLAM North, 2 bdrm g/lvl w/storage, 1.5 bths, priv entry, lrg patio, w/d, 5appl. n/s, n/p. $1075/m inc util. March 15. 604-552-3307

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

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

PLUMBING

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TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDOS

CONDO FOR SALE - 54 Ave & 203 St, Langley. $189,000. 1040 sq ft living space, 2 bed, 2 bath, computer nook, large mirrored closets, linen storage. W/D. Gas fireplace/electric heat. Lots of light, no hot sun. Quiet northeast corner. 28unit building. 604-317-9409 send2mike@shaw.ca

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

HOME REPAIRS 638 372

SUNDECKS

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

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

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604-812-9721 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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

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OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE MAR 9TH. 16748 85th Surrey, Gorgeous Fleetwood Home. 6 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,651 sq ft. Lot 6,069 sq ft. 18yrs old. A grand entrance with vaulted ceilings, and massive windows, Kitchen/family room are open concept. Family room shares a double fireplace with the den. Mountain view $649,999. For virtual tour: info@ barbraven.com Phone: 778-928-4524

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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 604-299-8371

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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WALKER MANOR

Presa Canario, 1 yr, male, not neutured, purebred, papers, good with kids. $1200. (604)793-5783

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Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

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

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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.

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

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

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.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

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COQUITLAM

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

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

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

One Call Does it All

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TRANSPORTATION

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

GOOD HOME offered for small to med sized older dog. Call (604)8600509 Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

PETS

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

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

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RENTALS

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

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

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

PETS

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634

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06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AFFORDABLE MOVING

ELECTRICAL

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

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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A24 NewsLeader Friday, March 7, 2014